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Inside Nestle’s Campbellfield factory, a team of specialists is hard at work creating and testing new confectionery products to tempt Australian tastebuds. Among them is process specialist Tony Raponi, who helped develop the world’s first caramel Kit Kat Chunky. His knowledge of what Australian chocolate lovers want has helped keep confectionery manufacturing local. ■ Full story: Page 8
Surgery wait time to drop By Laura Michell More Northern Health patients will be able to have surgery closer to home – and sooner – with a $17.3 million upgrade of Broadmeadows Health Service due to start. The upgrade will add four new theatres, as well as creating a new pharmacy, sterilisation service, radiology department and entrance to the dialysis service at the health hub. The redevelopment has been funded by the state government, with works expected to start in coming weeks. It is hoped the redevelopment will be finished by June 30, 2017. Broadmeadows Health Service manager Belinda Scott said the four new theatres are the
highlight of the project, as they will allow the service to double its surgical output. Ms Scott said there was a “massive demand” for surgical procedures at Broadmeadows, with 500 procedures during July making it the busiest month on record. In recent months, there has been an increase in demand for women’s health-related surgeries, as well as adult ear, nose and throat procedures, and general surgery, such as gall bladder removal. Ms Scott said the two existing theatres will be retained and used for other purposes, but kept ready to cater for any rising demand. She said the redevelopment would help Northern Health address waiting times for
surgery, and enable Broadmeadows Health Service to carry out a greater number of surgeries that are considered to be less complex, which will free up operating theatres at Epping’s Northern Hospital. Hospital performance statistics from the government reveal that Northern Health patients have the longest waiting times for elective surgery in the state, As of June 30 this year, the median waiting time for elective surgery at Northern Hospital was 66 days – almost double the 37 days’ wait in June last year. The median waiting time across the state in June this year was 31 days. Northern Health patients requiring ear, nose
and throat surgeries faced the longest delay, with the median waiting period 188 days. The median waiting time for orthopaedic surgeries was 165 days, while patients requiring vascular surgeries waited about 122 days. A spokeswoman for Northern Health said the hospital performed a record 7800 elective surgeries in 2015-16, as demand for health care in Melbourne’s north continues to grow. She said in addition to redeveloping the Broadmeadows Health Service, Northern Health is also working with Kilmore District Hospital, Seymour Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital to help patients receive surgery in a timelier manner.
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Event security to be beefed up By Laura Michell Security will be increased at events and festivals run by Whittlesea council. The move is in response to an attack on local police at this year’s Australia Day celebrations. The Australia Day event on the lawn at the council’s South Morang offices was marred by violence when police were pelted with bottles while trying to arrest a Mernda man who allegedly became aggressive towards security staff. Angry revellers set on police, with one
bottle smashing the windscreen of a police vehicle. Police also arrested three other people over the incident. As a result, councillors asked for a review of council-run events and festivals to ensure they met the community’s “needs and expectations”. The review looked at the security presence at events, such as fireworks displays, and their scheduling. The review report, presented to councillors at their August 9 meeting, recommended an increase in security at all events, particularly
on Australia Day. The report also recommended that council heavily promote its events as family-friendly, liaise closely with police in planning them, and provide real-time social media updates and monitoring of events. Cr Rex Griffin said that despite the review, he had concerns about the ability of security guards to stop fights at festivals and events. He said the council needed to make its events, particularly on Australia Day, safer and desirable to go to.
The review also recommended that the council continue to provide fireworks displays at its events and promote them as “safe”. The recommendation was made despite concerns from residents about the impact of the noise, the risk the fireworks pose during the fire season, and the role that legal fireworks might play in encouraging the use of illegal fireworks. Cr Christine Stow said the use of fireworks was a concern among some residents after the 2015 Australia Day display sparked a small grassfire.
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Colours of Hume members Suhhsila Maskey (Nepal), Fauzia Elahi (Pakistan), Mohinder Kaur Malhi (India), Deb Anscombe (Australia), Mohinder Kaur Kaila (India) and Soma Hart (Sri Lanka). (Luke Hemer)
Face to face with our rich culture A group of women is flying the flag for multiculturalism in Hume. The women are part of Colours of Hume, a fortnightly group that meets to talk about their cultures and learn more about their local community. The group includes members from Indian, Sri Lankan, Nepalese, Pakistani, Assyrian-Chaldean, Chinese, Afghan and Australian backgrounds. The women take part in regular activities and discussions designed to enhance wellbeing and increase awareness of pathways to employment.
The group is currently exploring the significant role faith and religion plays in forming cultural identities, and members have been visiting places of worship around Hume, including Yuroke’s Buddhist temple. Colours of Hume is organised by Dianella Health, Lentara UnitingCare and the Oorja Foundation. Dianella Health chief executive Dr Neil Cowen described the group as a great initiative. “[It’s] open to women of all backgrounds to learn about their community, each other and a little bit about what makes us all tick,” he said.
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“Culture, belief and ethnicity are common threads to the humanity we share, and understanding our similarities and differences brings everyone closer together.” Colours of Hume is looking for more women to join the group, which meets at the Newbury Child and Community Centre, 440 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn, fortnightly on Wednesdays, 10.30am–12.30pm. Contact: Group facilitator Nayana Bhandari, 0433 246778 or nayanasahajpal@yahoo.com
Construction of a new police station at Mernda is under way. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green turned the first sod on the project earlier this month and helping her were Whittlesea police Inspector Paul Tysoe and mayor Stevan Kozmevski. The $15 million station will be built at the corner of Pimpinella Pass and Bridge Inn Road. It’s expected to open in the second half of next year. Last month, the state government appointed ADCO Constructions to design and build the new station. The building will house uniformed officers, family violence response staff and a criminal investigation unit, along with other police units and administrative staff. It will feature specially designed interview rooms, high-level security and conference rooms. Ms Green said the start of construction was a major milestone and a step closer to providing more police resources to the Mernda community. “The new station will soon provide the local community with modern, highly visible and accessible police facilities,” she said. “It will give residents a dedicated police presence and our hard-working officers a state-of-the-art facility to respond to crime in the area.” The construction will follow two years of campaigning by Mernda residents. Mernda Needs a Police Station group spokesman Tom Joseph said the community had lobbied for the station because of concerns about a rising number of burglaries and break-ins. He said residents wanted a greater police presence. Laura Michell
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Sheriff hits a Lalor bullseye By Laura Michell A sheriff’s blitz in Lalor has raked in almost $175,000 after officers cracked down on 479 outstanding warrants. The Sheriff’s Office said the August 11 operation was one of the largest carried out this year. Forty-four people were apprehended during the targeted blitz, which was run by 23 sheriff’s officers from the north-west region and Victoria Police. Officers set up the highly-visible operation at VR Michael Reserve and used automatic number plate recognition technology to
identify offenders. Payment was received from 28 people on the day, finalising 82 warrants valued at more than $27,000. Nine drivers had wheels on their vehicles clamped and were required to arrange payment to have the clamps removed. Twelve drivers, with 220 warrants totalling more than $86,000, were notified that their driver’s licence or registration would be suspended if they did not pay their debts within seven days. It is the second time in recent months that a sheriff’s operation has been run in Lalor. On June 2, 52 people with 432 outstanding warrants valued at almost $165,000 were
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apprehended. Sheriff’s Office figures reveal that 3272 Lalor residents have outstanding warrants valued at more than $8.7 million. Victorian Sheriff Brendan Facey said operations were run in a bid to stamp out fine evasion and remind people of the serious consequences if they didn’t pay their fines. “Sheriff’s officers will continue to conduct special operations, roadblocks and blitzes
while increasingly using automatic number plate recognition technology to more efficiently target fine dodgers on Victorian roads,” he said. “The sheriff could be anywhere at any time and with new technology and more collaborative operations with Victoria Police, it’s only a matter of time before you get caught.” Anyone with concerns about outstanding fines can call 1300 SHERIFF to discuss the options. Fines can also be paid at www.fines.vic.gov. au or by visiting any of the Justice Services Centres in the region.
Engraved in history winning the state division. The young history buff said he particularly enjoyed learning about ancient history and events that happened prior to the 16th century. “So much about the lifestyle of the Romans and Greeks has contributed to how we live now,” he said. “It’s more than we realise. “I really enjoy learning about the past and how it has helped shape us.” Laura Michell
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Riding the health cycle Doreen school students are shutting the door on their car rides to school, opting instead to ride their bikes or scooters as part of a new active travel program. Launched earlier this month, the healthy travel initiative is being taken up by students from Hazel Glen College and St Paul the Apostle Primary School, who now have safe walking routes to their schools. Stickers mark out the routes along pathways leading to the schools. The program is funded by Victoria’s Bicycle Network and backed by
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Fireys faced axe attack By Laura Michell Four firefighters from Greenvale CFA have been recognised for their bravery after an axe-wielding man set a fire truck alight and threatened them during a call-out at Meadow Heights last year. Senior station officer Roy Griffiths, leading firefighters Francis Grech and Matthew Kent, and firefighter Brendan Edwards were returning from assisting the MFB at a car fire in Meadow Heights in August 2015 when they received a call about a structure fire in the same street. Witnesses to the fire reported seeing a man with an axe at the same address. As they prepared to help their MFB counterparts tackle the fire, Mr Griffiths noticed a man standing in the driveway with
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a petrol can, holding an axe. The man poured petrol inside the front driver’s side of the CFA truck, setting it alight, then attacking the crew as members tried to put the new fire out. Once police arrived, the CFA noticed another
car on fire nearby, and extinguished this blaze too, while still watching out for the man. Mr Kent eventually helped police locate the man after noticing a figure behind a fence. The four Greenvale firefighters were awarded the Chief Officer’s Unit Citation for Courage, with chief officer Steve Warrington presenting them with the award on August 3. Officer-in-charge at Greenvale and district 14 operations officer David Harris said he could not be more proud of how the firefighters acted. “It was a unique event. Our people [were] aggressively pursued while doing their job. In spite of that, they got the job done,” he said. “They not only protected the community but each other. When one of our guys was attacked, the others didn’t hesitate [to help]. You don’t train for that … it was instinctive.”
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A new book aims to boost immunisation rates among Aboriginal children in Whittlesea. Whittlesea council’s immunisation co-ordinator Tanya Perrin penned the book, A Yarn About Germs, using a $25,000 grant from pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur to work with families of Thomastown’s Bubup Wilam Child and Family Centre. The book tells the story of a young girl who learns about good and bad germs and how vaccines can keep her healthy. Mayor Stevan Kozmevski said Ms Perrin’s creativity would help families learn about the importance of immunisations. The book will be available in local childcare centres, kindergartens and maternal and child health centres. Laura Michell
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Court rules on waste danger A Campbellfield company has been fined $15,000 after pleading guilty to storing hazardous waste without a licence. Bradbury Industrial Services faced Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on August 11 charged with two offences under the Environment Protection Act. The charges were the result of an Environment Protection Authority investigation in 2013 after a fire broke out at the company’s factory on Merola Way, Campbellfield. The company specialises in treating solvent and other waste from paint and other related industries and held an EPA licence for the site. An EPA investigation into the fire found the company was storing more than 40,000 litres of waste from paint, ink and related industries at a second, nearby and unlicensed factory. The EPA said the waste was being stored in 1000-litre containers at the factory, which is where the company had been keeping its trucks. The EPA said samples taken from the containers confirmed the waste was category A prescribed industrial waste, which requires the highest level of management due to its potential to be hazardous to human health and the environment. The company pleaded guilty to operating a facility without a licence and storing prescribed industrial waste at an unlicensed site. It was ordered to pay $7611 in legal costs within three months, in addition to its $15,000 fine. Laura Michell
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Tony Raponi has what most people would consider a dream job. Each day, he goes to work at Campbellfield’s Nestle factory, where he develops, tastes and examines new confectionery products before they hit the shelves of Australian stores. Mr Raponi works as a process specialist, meaning he is part of the team behind some of Australia’s most successful Nestle products. Factory manager Steve Elsworth said the dedication of the team to creating confectionery that appeals to the local market has kept the doors of the factory open at Campbellfield since 1964. He said while many other companies were turning to overseas production, Nestle remained local because its employees understood how Australians wanted their chocolate to taste. Mr Raponi lists the development of the caramel Kit Kat Chunky and natural-coloured Smarties among his greatest achievements. “We were the first in the world to make the Kit Kat Chunky caramel. Nowhere else makes a product like that,” he said. “It’s designed for the local market – Australians love their caramel.” Mr Raponi has worked at the factory for 38 years after taking what was meant to be a temporary job in 1978. He learnt so much during this short stint at Nestle that he decided to stay on. Mr Raponi believes people would be most surprised to learn that his job is quite technical and involves countless trials of products before they are released to the market. “We continually look at the shape, taste and look of a product to make sure it delivers what the consumers want,” Mr Raponi said.
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“Even when a trail doesn’t go well, we learn a lot.” Mr Elsworth said the factory employed about 350 people, ranging from those who work in the factory making and packing the confectionery, to product developers and engineers. The company trials adaptations of popular products each year to tempt consumers with new variations on their favourite treats. In addition to making Kit Kats and Smarties,
the factory also manufactures Milky Bars, Crunch, Aero and Violet Crumble. Mr Elsworth said a lot of work was currently being done on the Milky Bar. “Confectionery is all about the taste. We are continually looking at our brands to keep the products fresh and provide new offerings to the public,” he said. “It is important we continue to innovate and move with the times.”
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RMIT cooks up food innovation By Laura Michell A new food research and innovation centre at RMIT’s Bundoora campus is aimed at boosting Victoria’s contribution to the expanding food processing industry. The centre will combine education, research and industry facets of the industry. Centre director Harsharn Gill said it would serve as an incubator where RMIT experts could work with the industry on small batch prototypes and then help businesses scale up production in efficient ways and help them
turn their ideas into innovative products and services. RMIT scientists and students are already working with Sanitarium to make its Get Up and Go product even more attractive to the market. The centre has also collaborated with a new Victorian company, Nuchev, to create a toddler formula made from goat’s milk from a farm near Clunes. Other partners include Tatura Milk, Lion Dairy and Drinks, Simplot, Murray Goulburn and Coca-Cola.
Professor Gill said the centre would provide students, researchers and food businesses with access to equipment and facilities that were “unparalleled” in Victoria. “On just one floor, we can develop new food products, optimise processing protocols and test food for impurities, consistency, nutritional value, sensory perception and taste,” he said. RMIT vice-chancellor and president Martin Bean said that across Victoria, more than 69,000 people are employed in a food processing industry that earns more than $8.7 billion in exports annually.
“Most of these are small and medium enterprises that have the potential to double their business within a decade if they can overcome barriers to innovation, attract and retain a skilled workforce and create and implement more productive processes,” Mr Bean said. “That’s where RMIT comes in. We’re already a leader in food education and research. About 100 students graduate from our food science and technology program each year, with those numbers expected to grow to more than 150 by next year.”
Securing the first bonds A partnership has been formed between Whittlesea council and early-parenting educators Tweedle to help new parents adjust to life with a baby. Tweedle is expanding its parenting day-stay program to the municipality, offering families intensive support. The program is already run at Footscray, Geelong, Maribyrnong, Brimbank and Bacchus Marsh. Tweedle community programs manager LeAnn Williams says ‘day-stay’ offers parents support and guidance around issues of sleep, settling, feeding, routines, attachment and family wellbeing. The program is also aimed at helping parents and babies get to know each other better and feel secure together. Ms Williams says the day-stay program is being run in Whittlesea because of strong demand for such a service.
“This is the first early parenting day-stay program in the area,” she said. “Tweedle’s programs are underpinned by the importance of attachment and the stable, responsive and nurturing relationships that build the architecture of a baby’s brain. “Babies and children learn best when they feel safe, calm, protected and nurtured by caregivers.” The program will be run from Mill Park’s Centenary Drive Maternal and Child Health Centre each Friday by a registered nurse from Tweedle and a council early-childhood professional. Four families will be given the chance to take part in the program each week. Open to families with children up to 12 months old, the program starts on Friday, September 9. Details: 9689 1577 Laura Michell
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Why did you choose to work at Catholic Ladies’ College? Previously I was at St Kevin’s College, which is the same school that I went to, so it was really the only school I knew. I decided it was time to challenge myself and I wanted to work at either a girls’ school or co-ed because I figured if I switched to another boys’ school then I may as well have stayed where I was. It has also been interesting to learn a new approach to teaching. It’s not so much about the difference in teaching boys versus girls, it’s more about the fact that every school has its own culture that you need to understand. I like to be straight down the line but sympathetic as well. What made you want to become a teacher? I didn’t really know what I wanted to do until I was in year 12 to be honest. I had quite an enjoyable year and I did much better than I thought I would do, and I put that down to a few teachers who really pushed me in a good way. I decided that was the kind of environment 10 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 23, 2016
I wanted to be in. There was one teacher who used to pull us up if we were taking it easy and he taught me a lot about handling pressure. It is something I tell the girls now; that there will be times you will have to perform under pressure and it is better to face it rather than run from it.
why I often ask students how they react when they get a mark they’re not happy with. Do they get upset or do they take responsibility? If you take responsibility you can always find a way out of that situation. And, of course, teachers are there to help, but at the end of the day it is up to the students.
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There were a few. My history teacher was one of them, he taught me the importance of working hard and there was also an English teacher who would mark my practice essays to give me a hand. I was not naturally that strong at English but I ended up gaining a better score than I thought because of their support. Tell me a bit more about your teaching philosophy There is a quote I have pinned to my wall that reads “quality is the exclusion of coincidence”. In order to create quality, you need to work very hard for it. But, more than that, you need to take responsibility for your work, which is
It’s a constant balancing act and there are so many co-curricular activities that we are involved in so you really need to be a very good time manager. I spend a third of my time teaching and the remaining two-thirds are spent fulfilling my leadership role and also coaching the soccer team. What is the best way to handle a student who tells you they don’t like maths? I gradually try and tease out of them the reason why they don’t like it. For some students it is because they don’t think they are very good at it and I will tell them, ‘You don’t have to be the
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Sporting Whittlesea’s late season return to form has moved it to sixth on the FFV state league 2 north-west ladder. Having been around the relegation zone for much of the second part of the season, Sporting Whittlesea has won three out of its past four matches. On Saturday, it defeated bottom side Sunbury United 4-3. Daniel Giogha scored a double for Sporting Whittlesea with Daniel Paunkoski and Nicholas Vissaris also finding the back of the net. Hume United suffered a 6-0 loss to Hoppers Crossing and slipped to ninth. Only goal difference separates Sporting Whittlesea, Fitzroy City, Corio and Hume United. In state league 3 north-west, Whittlesea United’s hopes of a top-two finish are over after a 3-3 draw with La Trobe University. Upfield jumped above United after a 2-1 win against Darebin United. Upfield is one goal up on goal difference. Williamstown thrashed Lalor United 6-1. A win or draw this week will ensure the state league 4 north title for Epping City. City, which had a 4-0 win against Watsonia on Saturday, leads the title race by seven points. It has three matches remaining, including this week’s game against second-placed FC Strathmore. Mill Park had a 1-1 draw against FC Strathmore on Saturday.
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SPORT Pingers pip the Saints By Tara Murray Epping produced its best football of the season to seal a second successive Northern Football League division 3 grand final appearance. Having been a bit up and down in the second half, the Pingers recaptured some of their early season form against Watsonia on Saturday. They led at every break, and were able to extend the margin each quarter, winning 13.13 (91)-9.0 (54). Pingers’ coach Greg Whitcroft said their run had been timed to perfection after they changed a few things from their previous encounter with the Saints, when they were beaten easily. “We played really well … it’s the best we have played all year,” he said. “The last half of year has not been as good due to injury and poor form, but the last couple of weeks, we’ve started to turn it around a bit. “They had a bad day and didn’t play their best football.” It was a low-scoring first quarter on Saturday before the Pingers started to find the scoreboard. Four goals to two in the second quarter opened up the margin to four goals, and the Saints couldn’t bridge the gap. Leigh Judd and Aaron Willitts kicked three goals each for the Pingers, while Michael Robertson was best on ground. Whitcroft, in his first year as coach, said he thought last year’s grand final disappointment played on the minds of players. “I wasn’t there, but you would maybe think it had a bit to play in it,” he said. “If you lose a grand final like they did last year, it gives you motivation for the next year.” Despite winning straight through to the grand final, the Pingers won’t be taking anything for granted in the lead-up to the biggest day of the season. “All the sides are so even, so they could come out and do what we did to Watsonia to us. “I’ve never been involved with a competition that is so even. “We won five or six games by under a goal, so we could have quite easily missed out on playing finals,” Whitcroft said. “We can beat anyone, but they can just as easily beat us.” He said they believe they have the right mix of young players and experience to take it all the way. “Young kids like Jordan Wilkins, who is 16, and Dallyce Taylor, who is 17 years old, and they’re playing good football. “There’s a few blokes who could still be playing under-19s. “And there’s a few players at the other end as well.” Whitcroft said they will have a solid week of training this week, before a lighter grand final week, to ensure everyone is right to play. “It’s always hard to win … we’ve got to hope that we can play our best football on grand final day.”
Dallyce Taylor celebrates kicking a goal in Epping’s win. (Shawn Smits)
Fighting spirit sees South Morang through South Morang was slow out of the blocks against St Mary’s but was still able to secure victory and a preliminary final spot in Northern Football League division 3. St Mary’s kicked six of the first eight goals in the semi-final and led by 25 points at half-time on Sunday at Whittlesea Showgrounds. After starting to work their way into the game in the second quarter, the Lions took control in the second half. They kicked the only four goals of the third quarter and then the first four of the last, turning the deficit into a 20-point lead. St Mary’s hit back with the last two goals of the game, but it was too little, too late, with the Lions’ winning 10.7 (67)-8.10 (58). Lions coach Dean Grainger said his side had persevered until they were able to take control. “I’m really happy with the boys,” he said. “We were five goals to one down at quarter-time. After half-time, we kept pressing on and kept fighting and fighting.” The Lions had all the momentum going into the final quarter. Luke Shelton and Kane Maghamez were the multiple goalkickers for the Lions with two goals each. Shelton was named best on ground. Grainger praised the efforts of Shelton and youngsters Daniel Caruso, Anthony Capeci and Benjamin Nesci, who helped take control of the game in the second half. The Lions will face Watsonia, which lost to Epping in the other semi-final. The Lions lost in the preliminary final last year. Grainger said that only a full-match performance would get them over the line against Watsonia. “Belief and confidence in each other is a big thing,” he said. “We’re a work in progress … it was never going to happen overnight. The boys have worked hard. “There’s enthusiasm … there’s no fear and they have got confidence to back themselves. “Watsonia finished on top of the ladder for a reason and I expect them to bounce back “We have to be at the top of our game for four quarters, not three.” Tara Murray
Soaring Eagles now set for end of season decider Finals were a long time coming for Craigieburn, but once there, they didn’t disappoint in Essendon District Football League division 1. The Eagles long ago sealed top spot, and a double chance, and on Saturday against Tullamarine, showed exactly why they’ve been premiership favourites all season. The Demons won the last time the two met, inflicting on the Eagles their first loss of the season, but there was no repeat this time round. The Eagles had 14 scoring shots to three in the first quarter, and led by 31 points at quarter-time. This margin ballooned to 68 points at the main break, with the sting going out of the
game in the second half, and the Eagles going on to win 20.14 (134)-6.10 (46). Eagles’ coach Peter Bugden said the focus had been on making the grand final since losing the decider to Essendon Doutta Stars last year. “It’s good to get the opportunity to make an amends for last season,” he said. “We had an opportunity last year, but we missed out – and you need everything to go your way in finals. “We’re happy to have another chance, and we get a week off to come into the game fresh.” Bugden said the side hadn’t dwelt on the result the last time the two teams met – this time it was about the win and nothing else.
“Last time we played them, we were not at our best and were preparing for finals,” he said. “We were trying to get a few players across the line and ready for the finals. “This time the match was reflective of playing four quarters of good football. The margin was irrelevant, we just wanted to win the game and play four quarters of good football.” Skipper Brent Gordon was best on ground in a performance that included four goals. Glenn Robertson kicked five goals and Nick Fletcher kicked three. The two Clokes, Jason and Cameron, were restricted to two goals each. “We have very good forwards outside of the Clokes, and we got contributions from
everyone,” Bugden said. “Tuckey [Gordon] was outstanding, and we hope he can play like that in two weeks’ time.” The Demons couldn’t find a multiple goalscorer, though. Joel Flanigan was named their best. The Eagles will play either Tullamarine or Oak Park in the grand final, with Ryan Bongetti to return to the side for the grand final. The Eagles’ reserves will face Taylors Lakes in a preliminary final next week, while the under-18s will play Hillside for a grand final spot. Tara Murray 23 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 23, 2016
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Too close for comfort, but Cannons are in the finals Calder Cannons held off a determined Western Jets to enter the TAC Cup finals on a winning note. It was a hard-fought slog at Highgate Reserve, both teams having to contend with a strong wind and, at times, rain. In a game where little separated either side, one team would kick a couple of goals in a row before the other responded. Scores were level in the dying minutes before a point by best-on-ground Ben Ronke put the Cannons in front. They were then able to find Jean-Luc Velissaris free and his conversion, and third goal, was the final major in the Cannons’ winning scoreline: 10.10 (70)-9.9 (63). Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said it was pleasing to see how his side responded to the Jets’ attacks. “At the end of the day, it’s about effort, not whether you’ve got the talent; it’s about fighting it out, which our blokes did in the end,” he said. “In those conditions it’s always going to be a bit
of a slog. So for our boys to dig in, especially when [the Jets] got their last goal to draw level, then get away with a win was pleasing.” The Cannons struggled early, being unable to get a clean ball into their forward line. Once they found time and space, they were rewarded, especially late in the match. “After the first half we spoke about not being clean with our ball use. If you’re clean and having some good contested ball, it gives you a chance to get the ball forward,” Johnston said. “We needed to be cleaner. I put the question to them at half-time about what they thought contested ball was. I think we were better in the second half.” Jack Hannett, Jacob Bygate and Lachlan Brown all debuted for the club. The Cannons have this week off, before facing Oakleigh Chargers in an elimination final. After sharing the captaincy all season, Jaidyn Owen will lead the side during the finals campaign.
Johnston says the team will likely get back Mitchell Lewis, Aidan Tilley and Liam Middleton for the finals, having missed Saturday’s win due to school football commitments. “We’ve earned the right to be in the finals. How far we go, only time will tell. “To at least get there and expose the 17-year-olds to the experience … it will be invaluable.” Tara Murray
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Broncos fend off Sharks By Tara Murray Hume City Broncos are through to a fourth successive Big V state championship grand final … but not without a fright. The Broncos had to work all the way to the siren – and then some – to defeat Southern Peninsula in game two of their best of three semi-finals series. Scores were level at the end of the game, before experience and composure came to the fore in overtime, and the Broncos secured a 100-94 win. As in game one of the series, the Sharks started the better of the two sides, holding the lead at quarter-time. But this time they didn’t fade, they stuck with the Broncos and led for much of the match. The Sharks had chances in the last 10 seconds to take the lead, but were denied by the defence against them. Once in overtime, the Broncos made clutch-free throws, took strong rebounds and forced the Sharks to make turnovers. Broncos’ coach Katrina Hibbert said the win clinched the best of three series 2-0. “Credit to Southern Pen, they are a tough team and well-coached, and we would have been really well-scouted. “They would have adjusted accordingly [from the first match]. “They have some super shooters, who are very difficult to guard,” One of the major factors in getting the Sharks so close was shutting down Colleen Planeta, who was restricted to just 11 points, her lowest tally for the season. “Colleen had someone on her constantly. “We had to do a better job – when she was open [we had] to get her the ball.” While Planeta was quiet on the attacking end she came up big in defence, with three blocked shots during the last quarter and in overtime. While the Sharks could shut down Planeta, they weren’t able to do the same with Yinka Olorunnife and Mua Laloifi. “Yinka was great for us when Colleen was shut down. She had 32 points [and 17 rebounds],” Hibbert said. “Mua had 28 and [Nicole] Zammit [was] that steadfast player you have. “Sarah [Wright] did a good job in the one at times. “Nat [Karantzoulis] came off the bench and, defensively, did a lockdown job and hit the clutch-shot for us.” Hibbert is hoping Monique Andriuolo will be back for the grand final series, after missing Saturday night with shin splints. The Broncos will play Ringwood in the fourth consecutive grand final in which these sides will have faced each other. 24 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 23, 2016
Bundoora resets for final Bundoora is hoping to find the consistency it needs to be a threat in Northern Football League division 1. The Bulls have shown they can match it with the top sides, including beating ladder leader Heidelberg throughout the season, but then have put in disappointing performances against some of the lower teams. It was that sort of inconsistency that saw them finish the regular season fourth, setting up an elimination clash against Northcote Park this weekend. Bulls football manager Darryl Richards said the players know they have to take it to another level in the finals. “We are pretty comfortable at the moment and haven’t got many injuries,” Richards said. “Our form isn’t quite where we want it to be. We’ve shown that when pressed this year, we’ve got another level.” “It’s a mindset thing. We’ve worked on video reviews and that has been a real focus. It allows us to focus on what they are doing right and also what they’re doing wrong. “It’s a lot easier to show them everything than telling them.” Richards said the Bulls were looking at other options in front of goal to help them kick winning scores on a more regular basis. Veteran forward Gary Moorcroft leads the competition’s goalkicking with 64, but the club’s next best is Matthew Dennis with 20. “We have the best ruckman in the competition and a strengthened on-ball outfit,” Richards said. “Our defence the last few years has been good, but we’ve lacked in other areas. “We have to find other avenues to goal. Jack Furlong is a bit of a wing man, but we’ve thrown him forward sporadically, while our other midfielders need to kick goals, too.” On Saturday, the Bulls finished off the regular season with a 15.15 (105)-10.2 (62) loss to Heidelberg. The Bulls will play their elimination final against Northcote Park on Sunday at Preston City Oval. Macleod will play Greensborough on Saturday in a qualifying final. In division 2, North Heidelberg will play Hurstbridge and Fitzroy Stars will face Diamond Creek.
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Westmeadows’ finals exit perfectly summed up the sort of year the Tigers have experienced. Playing in Essendon District Football League division 1 finals for a third straight year, the Tigers again found their season over in the opening weekend after losing to Oak Park in their semi-final at Windy Hill. While only 14 points separated the sides at half-time, the Kangaroos had looked the better side with Dean Clare, Blair Cronin and Ryan Harris some of the standouts. The second half turned out to be the worst of the Tigers’ year – three goals for the half were never going to be enough. The Kangaroos went on to win 23.16 (154)-9.9 (63). Tigers’ coach Dave Connell said the extent of the loss was a bitter pill to swallow. “When you get beaten like that, it’s pretty disappointing,” he said. “We actually didn’t think we were playing good footy and the
scoreboard probably flattered us a bit [in the first half]. “The second half is the worst two quarters for the year. Disappointingly, we waited until this time to produce it.” Connell said that in the pre-season, the Tigers viewed winning a final as the minimum expectation. But he said the circumstances surrounding the year, especially injuries, had taken their toll. “We’ve gone from round six or seven and playing just 25 players to, by round 16, having played 40 players,” he said. “It caught up with us in the end. “It wasn’t all injuries – we made some hard calls on some players three or four weeks ago, which was probably to the detriment of the team, but as a footy club it’s always been a long-term view.”
Pies do it in grand style By Tara Murray
Roxburgh Park coach Paul Derrick didn’t have to say much to his players leading into their Essendon District Football League division 2 semi-final against East Keilor. Having exited the finals last year in a fashion they would rather forget, the Magpies had a focus all year of returning to the grand final. On Saturday afternoon at Greenvale Reserve, it was clear early they were switched on. Their defence held strong for the first 10 minutes before the midfield and forwards took over. They led by 25 points at quarter-time and extended that in the second quarter. A goal after the siren at three-quarter time ensured a match-winning lead going into the final quarter. Every goal was celebrated in the last quarter, as the Magpies savoured the 15.8 (98)-7.6 (48) win. Derrick said he couldn’t be prouder of his players and what they had achieved so far this season. Last year the Magpies got knocked out in the preliminary final. They lost in the grand final in 2014. “I’m very happy – it was our aim from November and it’s come to fruition,” Derrick said after the semi-final. He said many of the players in his young side these days had 50 to 60 games under their belts, meaning they were better prepared for finals football. “They handled the pressure and looked at ease today,” he said. Derrick said that while it was a whole team performance, it was the back line that set the win up early, as the Cougars did a lot of the early attacking. Once they had worked themselves into the game, the Magpies turned up the pressure. “It’s a really close group … they helped each other out,” he said. “Intercept marks were good and even at stoppages, we corralled and smashed them when they had the footy.” The Magpies shared the goals around with Derrick saying the work of division-leading goalkicker Luke Capuano (two goals) was brilliant. Tumay Hamza kicked three goals. Derrick said the Magpies were almost at full strength and that Luigi Oppedisano would come into consideration for selection for the grand final, providing he had recovered from injury. He said his players would have a lighter time on the training track this week before ramping things up in grand final week. They will play the winner of East Keilor and Moonee Valley. It was a double celebration for the Magpies on Saturday with the club’s reserves side also winning straight through to the grand final.
Connell said that despite the disappointment, the Tigers would still take positives out of the year. “It’s good to play finals three years in a row, but we need to get it right next year and go a step further,” he said. “Three kids have played every game and a 16-year-old has played the last five games. “The experience for those guys will be invaluable and will make a better side next year once we get a few more guys back in. “We’ve come a long way, but the foundations have been laid.” It wasn’t all disappointment for the Tigers, with their reserves side going straight through to the grand final by beating Craigieburn in their semi-final. The under-18 side lost its elimination final to Craigieburn. Tara Murray
Jets through in solid style After an up-and-down season, Greenvale is hoping it is hitting its straps at the right time of the year in Essendon District Football League premier division. The Jets needed a final-round win against West Coburg to seal their finals spot and they did that with ease, winning 19.19 (133)-9.12 (66) on Saturday. Finishing third, they face a do-or-die semi-final against Pascoe Vale this weekend. Jets coach Shannon Grant said Saturday’s performance was something of a continuation of the previous week, even if injuries had cost them a win on that occasion. “We played really well the week before for three quarters,” he said. “We went into the last quarter without a bench and ended up losing. We followed it up this week with a solid four-quarter performance and will take confidence into next week.” Addam Maric and Nick Lower, who are among the Jets’ leaders, led the way on Saturday. Maric kicked five goals and Lower was best on ground. Both have missed significant chunks of football this season, with Grant saying they were starting to find form and footy hardness. In a bonus for the side, Jacob Thompson and Matthew Smith, who have also missed several matches through injury, returned to the side on Saturday, as did Chris Farchione. Grant said the side could possibly have a few more inclusions for the game against Pascoe Vale. “We’ve got a few guys who will need to get through this week before selecting them,” he said. “I think we’ve been building … they’re playing the sort of footy we know they can play individually, while working well as a team. I’m sure they’ll take some confidence from Saturday on to the track this week.” In the other final this coming weekend, Aberfeldie will play Keilor for a spot in the grand final. Grant said Aberfeldie, the reigning premier, was the title favourite in what he thinks will be a tight finals series. Keilor will take confidence into the game after a four-point win against Aberfeldie on Saturday. Airport West will next season return to division 1 after going through the season winless and finishing on the bottom of the premier division ladder.
Roxburgh Park’s Shannon Dawson flies for a mark against East Keilor. (Damian Visentini)
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