Merrigum Football/Netball Club in Merrigum, Victoria, Australia | Recreation centre

Merrigum Football/Netball Club

Locality: Merrigum, Victoria, Australia

Address: Morrissey Street 3618 Merrigum, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.merrigumfnc.com.au

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25.01.2022 A bit of a delay...but here the results from the final round of the "Guess the Margin" competition from round 18. With a big blow out resulting in the Saints winning by 52 points against GWS, there were a lot of large margins for the final round. This resulted in some shuffles in the top 10, which will be published soon...... Congatulations to Nathan Pell who picked the Saints to win by the biggest margin and as a result became the final weekly winner. ... And the only thing left now is to reveal the overall winner........

25.01.2022 ROUND 7 FOOTBALL RESULTS Home game versus Longwood Football Netball Club SENIORS Merrigum 34.31.235 def. Longwood 2.2.14... Best: Rhys Shannon, Jacob Martin, Josh Smith (10 goals), Ethan Mclaren, Tom Cooper, Jake Chessells RESERVES Merrigum 23.14.152 def. Longwood 0.4.4 Best: Jack Schoots, Tyler Schoots, Mitch Rowney, Marcus Kerr, Marley Edwards, Jayd Gash THIRDS Merrigum 6.14.50 def. by Longwood 7.14.56 Best: Liam Scopelliti, Cooper Ng, Jake Hartley-Monckton, Mitch Rowney, Montell Kerr, Josh Berry

19.01.2022 Coaching Announcement We are delighted to announce that our premiership winning coaches Blynda Tranter and Laura Gordon will be returning in 2021 to lead our U17s. Off the back of dual premierships with the U15s and U17s these coaches need no introduction.... Boasting numerous premierships as players and coaches their knowledge of the game is exactly what has helped our juniors with their recent successes. We have no doubt in their continuation of the success they have had with leading our junior program over the past 5 seasons as coaches. Congratulations on your appointment ladies and we wish you all the best for the upcoming season.

19.01.2022 We would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year. Enjoy this time with family, friends and loved ones, after what’s been far from an ideal year. If you’re struggling a bit over this festive period for whatever reason, as it can be a tough time for many, please reach out to us through a message and we will endeavour to put you in touch with the right groups to support you. Merrigum Football/Netball Club

19.01.2022 Netball Training and Trials Important Dates Pre Season Training No. 1 Monday 18th January 6.30pm @ Merrigum ... Liv will take training all senior and junior players welcome to attend. Pre Season Training No. 2 Wednesday 20th January 6.30pm venue TBC Trials Trial No. 1 Wednesday 27th January Juniors 6pm Seniors 7pm Venue TBC Trial No. 2 Friday 29th January Juniors 6pm Seniors 7pm Venue TBC Trial No. 3 Monday 1st February (if required) Juniors 6pm Seniors 7pm Venue TBC Indoor Comp in Shepp starts on Monday Feb 8th we will confirm details during the trials once teams are finalised. If you have any questions please contact Kathie Dawson on 0459 667 227 You can still register to trial using the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQMPLV6

18.01.2022 2021 DRAW ANNOUNCED The Apprenticeship Factory Kyabram District League are thrilled to announce the launch of their 2021 Premiership Season Fixture. Our 18 Roun...d Season will commence April 10, with our Grand Finals to be played on September 18th. Bring on next year! Ardmona Football Netball Club, Avenel Swan, Dookie United Football & Netball Club, Girgarre Football Netball Club, Lancaster Football Netball Club, Longwood Football Netball Club, Merrigum Football/Netball Club, Murchison-Toolamba Football Netball Club, Nagambie Lakers Football Netball Club, Rushworth Football/Netball Club Inc, Stanhope Football Netball Club, Tallygaroopna Football Netball Club (Official), Undera Football Netball Club, Violet Town Football Netball Club Inc, Shepparton East Football Netball Club, Shepparton News, Shepparton News Sport, One FM 98.5, WIN News Shepparton

17.01.2022 Yesterday was 5 years to the day of our 2015 KDFNL Senior Premiership win over Stanhope. We were hoping to have 1990 & 2015 Premiership Reunions this year, but that wasn't able to happen. The replay of this Grand Final is the best we could do! Thanks to Proimage Broadcast for filming the day and allowing us to share this footage, to Kyabram District Football Netball League for putting the day together as they do each year, and 98.5 ONEFM Football for providing the commentary ...on the day. There's no football on this weekend, so sit back and enjoy this one! Don't forget to tag anyone who might be interested, and share away so others can enjoy watching this. Go Dogs!

17.01.2022 Our footballers are back into pre season tomorrow night Monday 11th of January. 5:45pm arrival for a 6pm start. Training is running on Monday’s and Wednesday’s until further notice. Any new players considering training with us are most welcome. There will also be a Saturday training from 11am on Saturday 16th, which will finish up with a BBQ and a 20/20 cricket (backyard cricket style) game. ... The bar will be open and all supporters are welcome to come down for a fun social day out, as we get our community back together again Woof

17.01.2022 Due to the recently announced 7 day lockdown, this week's KDL matches have been postponed. We had the bye this Saturday anyway, but please be aware we will be having no football or netball training tonight. Keep an eye an our page and Kyabram District League - Football Netball page for further updates about Round 9 and further training and matches.

15.01.2022 Coaching Announcement We are pleased to announce the appointment of premiership player Abby Hargadon to the role of U15s coach for the 2021 season. Abby is a first time coach but brings with her the enthusiasm and playing experience as developed under club coaches Laura Gordon and Blynda Tranter. Abby has played for Merrigum in U15s and U17s and was a part of the U17s back to back premiership side in 2018 and 2019.... We are excited to see what Abby can bring to this role and wish Abby all the best on the start of her coaching career.

15.01.2022 Updated return to play protocols.

15.01.2022 2021 FOOTBALL COACHES Merrigum FNC are happy to announce that our football teams will next year be led by: Steve Lawlor - Seniors John Mathewson - Reserves... Dylan Rowney - Thirds All three coaches are re-appointed from the 2020 season. Steve Lawlor, more commonly known around the club as Box, will lead our Senior side into a season for the third time. Box has been around the club for a long time, playing Thirds, Reserves and Seniors! He coached the Reserves to a flag in 2017 and has been a terrific, hardworking clubman over the years. Since taking over as Senior Coach in 2018, Box has been able to keep a core group of players together, while bringing back some past players, as well as new recruits. He has set clear standards and game plans amongst the playing group and we look forward to Box and all the collective football teams building on this in 2021. John Mathewson will lead the Reserves in 2021. John was a trainer at Merrigum in 2019 and was appointed Reserves Co-coach for 2020, continuing on as sole coach next season. John began his football playing career at Swanpool, before playing 107 games at Tongala and 111 games at Kyabram, including flags at both clubs. He also played seasons at Lancaster and Rushworth. This all finished with John playing 2 seasons at Merrigum, including playing in the 1987 Senior Premiership side! John has previous coaching experience as a Skills Coach and an Assistant Coach. Dylan Rowney will coach the 18 & Under (Thirds) side in 2021, something that he has previously done in an Assistant Role. He follows in his Father Darren's footsteps who has previously been Head Coach of the Thirds. Dylan was appointed Thirds Coach in March 2020, a late appointment after some personnel changes, and did plenty of working recruiting and getting some kids to MFNC from the moment he took over. Dylan has played plenty of football for Merrigum; well over 100 games, mostly at an Under 18 level, including the 2016 3rds Premiership, but has played in the Seniors and Reserves in recent years. Dylan is very keen to be in this role and is a great person to the lead the young men at Merrigum. We would like to thank Adrian Fitzsimmons for his efforts coaching the Thirds in 2019 and Leigh Cuthbert for committing to be Reserves Coach in 2020 (although he will no longer take that role in 2021). We wish the new coaches all the best for the 2021 KDFNL season. Go Dogs!

15.01.2022 NEXT FUNCTION After Stanhope at Home $1000 first prize $20 per song, 3 for $50 Hit up Liv Jackson, Zak Parky or Box to purchase a tune

15.01.2022 The Merrigum Football Netball Club AGM is scheduled for Thursday 26th November at 7pm. With Covid restrictions, there is currently limitations around being able to meet in person, but we are exploring options to allow this to be possible. There will also be a zoom link available. To confirm interest and attendee numbers, we REQUIRE you to REGISTER via the event on our club website. This will also allow us to easily update you if meeting options change, and provide a link fo...r those wishing to attend via zoom for this format. Please register at: www.merrigumfnc.com.au/events NOTE: Please also ensure you have registered as a member on the website to be eligible to vote. There is a free supporter membership that will classify you as a current member for 2020. https://www.merrigumfnc.com.au/membership

14.01.2022 ROUND 7 NETBALL RESULTS U15s - Merrigum 47 def. Longwood 21 Best: Zeenat Ishola & Eric Billing... U17s - Merrigum 74 def. Longwood 8 Best: Latia Doherty & Kayla Gordon C Grade - Merrigum 38 def. Longwood 18 Best: Steph Ryan & Ella Matthewson B Grade - Merrigum 64 def. Longwood 31 Best: Georgia Wilson & Alannah Scopelliti A Grade - Merrigum 63 def. Longwood 32 Best: Maddy Wilson & Georgia Braybon

12.01.2022 2021 EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE Our AGM was held tonight and a subsequent committee meeting with the new committee. Thanks to those who attended and to those who are making up our Executive and Committee in the coming season. ... President: Greg Pell Vice-President: Cam Scorey Treasurer: Amy McFadyen Secretary: Rachel Rowe Football Operations: Aaron Moor Netball Operations: Kathie Dawson General Committee: Kristy Mathewson, Teneisha Deery, Louise Richards, Liv Jackson, Glen Cooper, Monica Cooper, Amber Christou, Graham Gibbs, Darryn Rowney. Anyone else interested in joining the committee or filling a non-committee role for 2021, send the page a message.

12.01.2022 Definitely not news to us at Merrigum, but a little shout out from the KDL page.

08.01.2022 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT As you may have seen on WIN News this evening, we had Damian Drum MP and Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Seema Abdullah at Merrigum Recreation Reserve today to officially announce our major funding. The Federal Government have provided some local councils with one million dollars drought relief funding.... We are very happy to share that we are receiving $350,000 of that for a major project at the Merrigum Recreation Reserve. The major project will see two multi purpose courts built, which for netball means two new netball courts and there will be 2 upgraded courts for the tennis club. This is a wonderful thing for the Rec. Reserve, our club, the tennis club and the local community. We are very thankful to both the Greater Shepparton City Council and also Damian Drum MP (on behalf of the Federal Government) for helping us make this happen. More importantly, several people have been working together behind the scenes within the Rec. Reserve committee, the football/netball club and in conjunction with the other relevant local groups. This conversation and planning has been taking place for 9-10 years and has really ramped up in the absence of local sport this year but with also the availability of the funding. A massive thank you to all involved. On top of this, earlier in the year we received a matched grant from the Shepp Council (50% MFNC and 50% council) to improve our facilities. This has gone towards new goal posts and a new football ground surface; fixed irrigation sprinklers, new top dressing and re-seeding. The football ground will be in tip top condition next year. Hopefully these announcements have you absolutely pumped for next season. Bring on 2021. Go Dogs!

08.01.2022 As part of the club's new membership program, you can download an app to get all the details at your fingertips and on your phone. All members will be able to access all the features, so make sure you sign up with a FREE supporter membership currently available to get you started. https://www.merrigumfnc.com.au/index.cfm ... All you need to get the app is download "Member Jungle" from your App store, and then connect Merrigum Football Netball Club to the account using the account details used to create your membership. Full details on how to download the app can be found at: https://www.merrigumfnc.com.au/app

06.01.2022 Below is the link for the expression of interest for the 2021 playing season. If you are interested in playing netball at Merrigum FNC in season 2021, read through it, answer the survey questions and if you have any questions you can either shoot an inbox to the Club or call Netball Operations Manager Kathie Dawson on 0459667227. We will send out more info on coaches for other grades of netball and pre season very soon. Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQMPLV6

05.01.2022 MERRIGUM TENNIS CLUB As Summer is fast approaching, Merrigum Tennis Club are on the lookout for anyone wanting a hit of tennis to please contact Amber Christou (Treasurer/Secretary) on 0438 309 597. Merrigum are entering one Senior side in the local Kyabram District Tennis Association. This year there will be 4 teams - 2 from Kyvalley, 1 from Girgarre and the Merrigum side.... The season commences next Saturday 31st October, with a break over the Xmas & New Year period and then finals action mid to late March. The club is always on the lookout for new players for competition or social hitting.

04.01.2022 SEEKING CANTEEN MANAGER Merrigum FNC are seeking a Canteen Manager for the upcoming season. We thank Andrew and John for volunteering over the past few years.... As we currently have no volunteers to run the canteen the position will a paid role. The Canteen Manager will be responsible for Thursday night meals and running the canteen on Saturday home games (8 home games for the season, plus a potential final). More details on the roles and responsibilities of the Canteen Manager will be provide to those interested. Please message this page or call Greg Pell 0427752665 or Aaron Moor 0408097017 to ask any questions or register your interest.

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR THE AGM - TOMORROW 7PM With the change of restrictions that were announced on the weekend, the committee have decided to proceed with holding the Annual General Meeting tomorrow night in person. We will gather at 7pm and hold the meeting outside to ensure we comply with all the social distancing requirements. ... If you would like to attend, but wish to do so remotely, we do still have a zoom option available. However, you will need to register on our website to receive the link that will be sent to you. We would also appreciate if those planning to attend in person could also register so that we can understand expected numbers and to assist with recording those in attendance. Registrations can be made at www.merrigumfnc.com.au/events Hope to see many of you there to begin plans for 2021.

03.01.2022 Would you normally be a member of the Merrigum Football Netball Club, or like to follow our club? Without a normal season, it means that we did not receive or issue any membership for 2021. And with the AGM coming up, it means that the club currently has no members!! We have introduced a supporter membership which provides people access to the membership program we have implemented. with all members able to receive communication and udpates via an app and emails. ... We would love for all our members to sign up to atleast the supporter membership available on our website to ensure we have an active membership list of 2020, and also help prepare for the 2021 season. Our normal memberships are also available if you wish to support the club financially at this time. Please note that all memberships expire on March 31 each year, so anything purchased now will not carry over to the 2021 season. You can sign up at www.merrigumfnc.com.au/membership

03.01.2022 Please be aware that more Covid-19 cases have popped up in Victoria over the past 24 hours, creating more exposure sights. Right now the cases in the state are still low (around 15) and there is zero need for any stress or panic. The reason we want to share this information, is that exposure sights were originally just in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne (Epping/Bundoora area), but have now extended around Melbourne and include a couple of places in Bendigo.... If you attended the MCG on Sunday, please also check the list. As a community our simple responsibility it to keep checking in using QR codes and to stay home and get tested if you're unwell. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

03.01.2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tonight is our Annual General Meeting (AGM). It begins at 7:00pm, outside at the clubrooms. Our Executive positions will be declared vacant and filled at this meeting. We will also go through President's and Treasurer's Reports, as well as general business.... Following the AGM, will be a committee meeting. If you're interested in joining the committee, checking out the AGM or even doing a smaller role - that isn't committee based - please come along and check things out. We'd love to see new and old faces to help drive the future of the club. As we are trying to be Covid safe and need to know names of people attending, please register here for the AGM: www.merrigumfnc.com.au/events (there is an option for you to attend via Zoom if you don't want to attend in person or can't). To vote at the AGM you need to be a 2020 member. As we have no paid members, please register as a FREE supporter member here (Life Members don't need to register): https://www.merrigumfnc.com.au/index.cfm

03.01.2022 A reminder that our AGM is coming up on Thursday, November 26th. You need to register at the website in the post shared below. This is so we know how many people and who will be attending. And also to keep you updated as to whether to AGM will be over Zoom or at the footy club (or some alternate location). If you already have the app Member Jungle and are signed up to Merrigum FNC, you’ll find the AGM under ‘Events’.

02.01.2022 Coach Announcement We are very proud and excited to announce that our 2021 A Grade Coach will be Olivia Jackson. Liv has played at Merrigum for the past few seasons and is super excited to be stepping up into the Head Coach role for 2021.... Liv's playing experience is outstanding with her having played at GVL Senior Level and also playing Div 1 for Boroondara Express at VNL Level in Melbourne. Liv brings with her a wealth of netball knowledge and is very keen to continue the development of our juniors who are stepping into seniors this season. We cannot wait for the season to kick off and Liv will start the recruitment process with the support of Kathie Dawson Netball Operations Manager and the MFNC Netball Committee consisting of Lou Richards, Teneisha Deery and Kristy Mathewson. There will be news around pre season coming out very soon. Please join us in congratulating Liv on her appointment, we are all very excited for the season and what Liv can bring to our Club.

02.01.2022 The first annual "Guess the Margin" competition has been completed, and the winner for the full season is........ Darryn Rowney!!! Congratulations to Darryn, who was able to take the lead for the first time in the final round. As they say, it doesn't matter whether you lead during the game, it matters if you lead at the end. ... Well done to Kitt Irena who finished second and has lead from the second round of the season, and Dylan Rowney who finished third. Congratulations to all the others who finished in the top 10, with these positions changing regularly throughout the year. A big thanks to all who participated. We had 49 people participate throughout the season at some stage, with a large portion of those participating each week. Hope you all enjoyed being a part of it.