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Mooroopna Football Netball Club

Locality: Mooroopna, Victoria

Address: Echuca Rd 3629 Mooroopna, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mooroopnafnc.com.au/

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01.02.2022 MFNC YOUNG GUN: U19 Bushies Squad Congratulations KYDAN ATKINSON & COBY JAMES on making the list. Well done lads!... We are Mooroopna! 2022 - Be Onboard! Go Cats!

25.01.2022 Our league historians have been working on a little project for the GVL. We asked them to tell us more about the people behind the names of the league's footbal...l and netball trophies and medals. We'll share these over coming weeks. Today we start with the GVL Seniors Premiership trophy - The Hastie Cup. It was fitting that the GVL chose to honour past League President Tom Hastie, by naming the Seniors Premiership trophy after him. His contribution to the League was legendary as he was at the helm of the GVL from 1933 to 1964, reviving the League after World War 2. He had captained the Tatura Football Netball Club team for 4 years and represented the League. He was also a Tribunal member for 37 years. He was known as a kindly, conscientious person whose watchword was Integrity. Tom, a Tatura farmer was a Rodney Shire Councillor for 45 years and a true leader of the community. A wonderful person to have his name on the ultimate prize in GVL football the Hastie Cup. #GVLHistory #GVLHastieCup #GVLFootball

25.01.2022 Our Captain loves a run in the park... on the road... down the track... up a hill... down the other side... everywhere... anywhere... Best of all... on the footy oval!!!

24.01.2022 Great news! Been a while between parmies!

23.01.2022 MFNC RARE PART TIME OPPORTUNITY The Mooroopna Football Netball Club is seeking a part time BAR PERSON to run our bar at Home Games, Club Functions and other Events at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre. This is a PAID - PART TIME position, ideally suited to someone who is semi-retired, casually employed or looking for some extra income to supplement exisiting employment.... For further information contact MFNC President BILL on 0417338829

23.01.2022 Fundraising through until THIS coming FRIDAY folks! We are Mooroopna! Go Cats!

22.01.2022 Best wishes to our Year 12 Grads! May your number open the first door to your next adventure! (And if it doesn’t, remember, there are many ways to get to where you want to go!!) Your parents, carers, mates & club there to support you!

22.01.2022 MFNC - MOVEMBER player involvement! To all of our supporters, members, players, sponsors & volunteers. This November, the Mooroopna Football Netball Club, Ben Hicks and myself are taking part in Movember. Through the month of November, we will be attempting to grow a below average mo and also running 60km or more for the month.... This event is more than just Ben and I growing a poor mo and running a long way. Our aim is to raise as many funds as we possibly can for Men’s Mental Health. This is an issue both the club and Ben and I are passionate about and want to raise more awareness of. So, what we need from you.. we would love to get you to participate and join our MFNC group on the Movember website. All you need to do is simply sign up, search for the MFNC group and select join. If you’re unable to participate in our challenge there’s still a way you can be involved. DONATE! Your donations towards Men’s Mental Health and our challenge for the month will go a very long way! It can be as little or as much as you would like. All you need to do is click on the link below, select Ben or myself and follow the links to donate. Either way you want to show your support would be amazing! So please help us out so we can help support the fantastic cause that is Men’s Mental Health. Deaney https://movember.com/t/mfc?mc=1

22.01.2022 MFNC PLAYING LIST 2021 Mooroopna Football & Netball Club are very pleased to announce our playing list for 2021. 2 players per day for 25 days!... We are Mooroopna! See more

22.01.2022 Leaderboard as at Friday! Go Cats!!

21.01.2022 CATS ONLINE PRESENCE GROWS! The Mooroopna Football Netball Club has launched a new, improved, website this weekend. Following an increased social media presence throughout 2020, the new website aims to broaden exposure of the club, and it’s valued sponsors, to a world wide audience.... Supporters, sponsors, members and sports lovers can now enjoy 24/7 access to information about the club including: club history, records, contacts, fundraising & sponsor information and updates. Memberships may also be purchased via the online Cats' Store. A Members Only area will provide exclusive access to content during the GVL Home and Away season. With a strategic restructure of the Cats' Committee, an experienced expert Football Department and successful recruiting campaign, adding to an outstanding local talent pool, 2021 is looking promising for the Mooroopna Football Netball Club. Keep an eye on the Cats! www.mooroopnafnc.com.au

20.01.2022 THE MOOROOPNA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB is currently in talks with a prospective player in regards to moving to town and playing with the Cats next Season. The player is a Qualified Plumber and would require employment in that field. Can we search our networks and if anyone has a contact in the Plumbing field can you ask them if they are in the market for a new employee?! Please pass any leads on to President Bill Dowling.

20.01.2022 MFNC YOUNG GUN: U16 Bushies Squad Congratulations HARRY BROWN on making the cut! Go well young man!... We are Mooroopna! 2022 - Be Onboard! Go Cats!

20.01.2022 MFNC PLAYING LIST 2021 Mooroopna Football & Netball Club are please to announce our playing list for 2021. 2 players per day for 25 days.... We are Mooroopna! See more

19.01.2022 MFNC Website Launch Weekend

19.01.2022 SUPPORT OUR VALUED SPONSORS PAUL WICKHAM PHARMACY For all your pharmaceutical and health needs. Your friendly LOCAL chemist!... http://wickhampharmacy.com.au/ We are grateful for our many valued club sponsors who have continued supporting us through 2020 and as we prepare for Season 2021. We urge our players, volunteers and supporters to consider returning the support especially now restrictions are easing...

18.01.2022 Mooroopna FNC Netball Season 2021. Expressions of Interest: A Grade, B Grade & B Reserve By: Wednesday 2 December 2020... All current or new potential players are invited to fill out our survey monkey. Please ensure your email and mobile phone numbers are correct as all trial and training correspondence will be via these methods. We welcome back Di Hanslow as our Head Coach for Season 2021. Go Cats! WE are Mooroopna! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLSTNPS

17.01.2022 2021 DATE SAVERS for the calendar! JAN: 13th. Training Resumes (Wednesday) Then Mondays and Wednesdays... FEB: 28th. Practice Match v Wang Rovers @ Friendlies Oval, Benalla. MARCH: 14th. Practice Match v Sandhurst @ Rumbalara FNC Training switches to Tuesday & Thursdays 20th. Practice Match v Tongala @ Tongala FNC Season Launch @ Sir Ian McClennan Centre 6pm APRIL: 3rd. Round 1 v Mansfield @ Mansfield FNC We welcome supporters, members & sponsors to join us as we show early form in three hit outs prior to the 2021 Home & Away Season. We ARE Mooroopna! Go Cats!

15.01.2022 MFNC ANNOUNCEMENT: U18 FOOTBALL TRAINING RESUMES The season starts now! We are Mooroopna!

14.01.2022 Great news for Mooroopna! The Royal Mail is one of our valued sponsors. The doors are open! Pop in and catch up with Trev & the crew! Cheers!

14.01.2022 MFNC Pre-Season Training The Cats looking good on the track! WE are MOOROOPNA...... Go Cats! See more

14.01.2022 MFNC Mo Bros II Donate thru our FB page!

12.01.2022 SUPPORT OUR VALUED SPONSORS DRIVES FOR INDUSTRY With a commitment to customer service, quality products at competitive prices and 24 hour support to customers, canneries, abattoirs and packing industries turn to DRIVES FOR INDUSTRY.... Like MFNC, we have the drive for you! https://dfi.com.au/ We are grateful for our many valued club sponsors who have continued supporting us through 2020 and as we prepare for Season 2021. We urge our players, volunteers and supporters to consider returning the support especially now restrictions are easing...

12.01.2022 MFNC NETBALL: U15's & U17's Calling expressions of interest! Training commences: ... Thursday 3rd December ... 6pm - 7:15pm Sunday 6th December ... 5pm - 6:15pm Complete this SURVEY before attending! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QH5C223 WE are Mooroopna... Go Cats!

11.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations continue as we look to our Hall of Fame and celebrate the achievements of Indigenous players in the GVL. The Mooroopna Football Netball... Club provided GVL football fans with the opportunity to watch a wonderful player with blistering pace and spectacular ability when the Cats introduced their recruit from Nathalia, Dowie Bux. Dowie had grown up in Nathalia and played through the junior ranks. He was captain of the Nathalia 3rds, won the @murrayfootballnetballleague 3rds Best player award and played in two 3rds premierships. He was elevated into the senior team where he played 40 senior games. It was at that time that he came under the man that Dowie says was his most influential coach during his career, in Barry Connolly who Dowie will join as a Hall of Fame member tonight. Barry encouraged Dowie and was high in his praise for Dowie’s class and ability. It was not surprising that GV Clubs were soon after the Nathalia speedster and it was the Mooroopna Cats that were successful in enticing him to the League under Jim Reid’s coaching. Dowie was a thorough gentleman, mild mannered and a completely fair player who used his pace to keep out of trouble as he kicked the ball downfield with great direction. Dowie played a total of 203 games with the Cats, he won four Mooroopna best player awards and was runner up three times. It wasn’t long before the umpires were picking him out in the best player voting and in 1972 he won his first Morrison Medal as the GVL’s best player. This was an incredible performance as he had missed six games during that season whilst he played with the Geelong Reserves on Match permit. He then followed it up the next year as the 1973 Medallist. Dowie had arrived in true champion status and the GVL fans marvelled at his ability and enjoyed watching him play. He was selected in the GVL Country Championship team and in a game against the dreaded foe the Ovens and Murray League at Wangaratta Dowie completely controlled the wing all day and was voted best afield even though the GVL lost the game. It was a wonderful performance not to be forgotten by those who witnessed the game. In 1975 Dowie joined the Victorian Police Force and was stationed at Russell Street in the City for 2.5 years. Yet he still made time to return to the GV to turn out for the Cats. He would leave Melbourne on Thursday afternoon and drive to Mooroopna to train. After training and a meal he would return to Melbourne to do a day’s work on Friday then drive back to play with the Cats on the Saturday. That was Dowie Bux’s dedication for you. In 1977 he transferred to the Shepparton Police Station to work and continued to star in the GVL. He left the Cats for the 1979 and 1980 seasons when he coached Invergordon in the Tungamah League. He returned to Mooroopna in 1981 and became a GVL Qualified Life Member when he played his 200th GVL game. As well as winning two Morrison Medals he was runner up in the award on two occasions. He also won the Shepparton News award in 1978. Dowie had conquered some great opponents during his career and his football philosophy was Never under estimate your opponent. Dowie completed his football career at Mooroopna in 1981 as a player who was never reported. He was honoured with Life membership and Legend status with Mooroopna. He transferred to the CIB in Melbourne where he stayed for the duration of his police career. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #GVLHallOfFame

11.01.2022 TOP CAT CLUB - New Winner!! For a long time the MFNC has received marvellous support from a special group of individuals in our community. Their support has enabled the club to build two new netball courts, an electronic scoreboard and first class ground lighting. This year the Top Cats club was instrumental in supplying the club with a new gym, players kitchen and coaches/players meeting room with video facilities. Next on the agenda is coaches boxes which will be ready for... season 2021. Each Thursday night we have a Top Cat draw with $500 going to the winner. This week’s Top Cat winner is the Mooroopna Cricket Club CONGRATULATIONS to the Mooroopna Cricket Club and thank you for being a Top Cat!!

11.01.2022 MFNC BREAKING NEWS: DARREN OGIER JOINS THE CATS! The Mooroopna Football Netball Club is pleased to announce the appointment of DARREN OGIER as our Forward Line Coach. 'Oge' coached the Murray Bushrangers for 6 seasons (2010-2015), played 20 plus games at Carlton, Sydney and North Melbourne in the late 80s and has worked at the Carlton and Melbourne AFL clubs. ... Darren has moved back to the area and will be a huge asset to our club adding a wealth of playing and coaching knowledge and experience at elite level. We welcome Oge and family to the Cats!

11.01.2022 MFNC JUNIOR COACHING POSITIONS - SEASON 2021 MFNC is seeking expressions of interest for all junior coaching positions in the Shepparton District Junior Football League (SDJFL) Competitions for season 2021. This includes coach and assistant coach positions . If you are interested in a coaching position please contact Braydon Aitken on 0458 329 322 or via e-mail... [email protected] The expression of interest period will close on 30th November. MFNC is excited about the upcoming season and looks forward to hearing from current and potential coaches who have a passion for coaching and mentoring junior footballers and developing players at all ability levels. Pleasingly MFNC has announced that Josh Preston and Dale Osborne will be joint coaches of the U16’s GVL side for 2021. These guys will do a terrific job in working with the SDJFL coaches to provide great experience and leadership and assist with the development of our juniors across all levels.

10.01.2022 TOP CAT DRAW No. 384 Our Top Cat draw drawn tonight under supervision by Kim Wong. Congratulations to: MIKE NETHERSOLE! $500 on the way to you!... Congratulations. Go Cats!!

10.01.2022 MFNC URGENT MESSAGE: SENIOR NETBALL TRIALS A Grade B Grade B Reserve (Please read full message!!)... Please see below LINK to survey monkey that MUST be filled out for our upcoming trials. Training Session: 14th of January 2021 @ MFNC courts from 6-7pm Trial dates: 19th of January 2021 21st of January 2021 @ MFNC courts from 6:00pm - 7:15pm ALL netballers who are interested MUST read and fill out the survey monkey (even if you have filled out the previous one). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKFG38B Any questions can be directed to Janene Gattuso. Hope to see lots of you there!

10.01.2022 MFNC: FROM THE ARCHIVES Can you pick the local identity featured in this cookbook cover from days gone by? They tell us he makes a pretty good coffee, but his pasta is a bit dodgy!... Go BIG Cats!

09.01.2022 The Mooroopna Football Netball Club would like to pass on our condolences to the McPhee family on the passing of David Buck McPhee. Buck helped out over the years, recently with junior umpiring amongst other things. He was a man with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Rest in peace Buck.

08.01.2022 Click on the image for full list of Netball & Football positions!

08.01.2022 MFNC ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW WEBSITE Coming soon...

07.01.2022 Mooroopna FNC Netball Season 2021. Expressions of Interest: A Grade, B Grade & B Reserve By: TOMORROW!!!... All current or new potential players are invited to fill out our survey monkey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLSTNPS Please ensure your email and mobile phone numbers are correct as all trial and training correspondence will be via these methods. We welcome back Di Hanslow as our Head Coach for Season 2021. Go Cats! WE are Mooroopna!

06.01.2022 CATS’ TASSIE IMPORT’S ON-FIELD FORM! Check out Nield’s matching winning form Cats’ Fans! Go Cats!!

06.01.2022 TOP CAT DRAW 323 This week's Top Cat winner is: PAST PLAYERS Congratulations there is $500 coming your way.

05.01.2022 The Mooroopna Cricket Club committee, players, supporters and sponsors are saddened to hear of the passing of John Gray! John’s contribution to Mooroopna CC, T...he Recreation Reserve Committee, Council and Local Government was huge. John is a former club president, treasurer, life member (1972) and also a best Clubperson. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to his wife Barb and children Kate, Cam & Meg. Vale John Gray!

05.01.2022 THIS COMING THURSDAY: SENIOR NETBALL TRAINING SESH SENIOR NETBALL TRIALS A Grade B Grade... B Reserve (Please read full message!!) Please see below LINK to survey monkey that MUST be filled out for our upcoming trials. Training Session: 14th of January 2021 @ MFNC courts from 6-7pm Trial dates: 19th of January 2021 21st of January 2021 @ MFNC courts from 6:00pm - 7:15pm ALL netballers who are interested MUST read and fill out the survey monkey (even if you have filled out the previous one). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKFG38B Any questions can be directed to Janene Gattuso. Hope to see lots of you there!

04.01.2022 APPOINTMENT: 2021 U18 COACHES The MFNC is very pleased to announce our U18 Football Coaching Squad for Season 2021. Head Coach: Elton Heenan ... Coached our Youth Girls for 3 years, including a premiership. Worked with the seniors 2014/2015 compiling stats with Blake Campbell. More recently on senior player rotations (2019) with Dale Osborne at the helm. This year went out to Katandra as assistant coach. We welcome Elton back to the Cats. He has a great passion for coaching and will do a fantastic job with our lads! Assistant Coach: Joe Ginevra Coached juniors for 7 years and previously assistant coach of the under 18's and Reserves. He had a stint out at Undera and it's great to have Joe back at the Cats developing our young boys. Line coach: Geoff Wood Long association with the MFNC. The Wood family has been involved in the Mooroopna football club for years. Geoff has played a lot of footy and maintained close involvement in the club. He will provide the boys with valuable guidance as we tackle Season 2021. Line Coach: Ben Lane Ben has played a lot of footy and has worked over the past couple of years helping the Youth Girls. Much experience as a backline player and will provide our boys with a strong defensive plan. We are very excited to have this team of well qualified and aptly experienced men leading our U18 boys into and through Season 2021. We are Mooroopna!

03.01.2022 Hi Cats Fans, We have a Recruit coming to Town who is a Qualified Carpenter and is looking for Employment in the Building Industry. He has provided us with a Copy of his Resume ready to go so if you have anyone in your networks that may be looking for a talented carpenter then please let us know. All leads to be directed to Recruiting Committee Member Luke Madgwick on 0409709926 or [email protected]

03.01.2022 Good one young man!

03.01.2022 MFNC OPPORTUNITY: SPORTS TRAINERS The MFNC is seeking SPORTS TRAINERS to join our existing team staff for Season 2021. A successful pre-season and recruiting campaign has us well placed for on-field success this year. This is a timely opportunity for new support staff to join the club and be part of this next exciting chapter in the story of the Mooroopna Football Netball Club.... If YOU have a background, passion or interest in sports training / first aid or would like to obtain these qualifications, whilst making a valuable contribution to our on-field and on-court efforts, we want to hear from you. For further information contact GLEN JAMES (Football Coordinator): 0418575212 We ARE Mooroopna. We want to hear from YOU! Go Cats!

02.01.2022 MOOROOPNA FNC ONLINE AUCTION Auction Item: The Quadrella (1300mm x 750mm) ... Beautifully framed current MFNC jumper featuring four SIGNED dynamic action photographs of the Club’s current AFL players: Jarrod Harbrow (Gold Coast) Clayton Oliver (Melbourne) Jy Simpkin (North Melbourne) Latham Vandermeer (Western Bulldogs) RULES: Bids taken in COMMENTS section below. Genuine bids only please. Highest winning bid at 6pm on AFL Grand Final Day 2020 @ 6:00pm holds item until payment made to the club. On payment default next highest bidder will be offered the purchase at their bid amount. Item can be delivered FREE within Greater Shepparton region or collected by arrangement with the club. Visit the post at the top of Mooroopna Football Netball Club Facebook page to bid. Auction commences Tuesday 1 September 2020 @ 9:00am Go Cats!

01.01.2022 MFNC JUNIOR COACHING POSITIONS - SEASON 2021 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE THIS MONDAY MFNC is seeking expressions of interest for all junior coaching positions in the Shepparton District Junior Football League (SDJFL) Competitions for season 2021. This includes coach and assistant coach positions. ... If you are interested in a coaching position contact: Braydon Aitken on 0458 329 322 [email protected]

26.12.2021 MFNC SENIOR WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Training Resumes Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Back Oval Wednesday 2 February 2022... 7:00pm Current, past and prospective players most welcome. 2022 - Be Onboard! Go Cats!

17.12.2021 MFNC PRE-SEASON: Senior Footballers On Track & In Form Preparations for Season 2022 well underway with our recent resumption to training. Tremendous roll up from the MFNC Past Players & Officials tonight at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve & a well received BBQ for those gathered. Big season ahead for the Cats.... Be onboard in 2022! See more

11.12.2021 TOP CAT DRAW No. 383 Our Top Cat draw drawn tonight under supervision by Marie Madgwick. Congratulations to KANE MCINTYRE from Quality Teams. $500 on the way to you!... Congratulations. Go Cats!!

21.11.2021 MFNC NETBALL: Opportunity to Coach GVL rep sides

15.11.2021 MFNC SQUAD NETBALLERS: Brooks & Gray in the squad! Congratulations ELLE BROOKS & ASHA GRAY on your appointment to your respective squads! Go well girls!... We are Mooroopna! See more

12.11.2021 TOP CAT DRAW No. 382 Our Top Cat draw drawn last night under supervision. Congratulations to KAREN HARBROW! $500 on the way to you!... Congratulations. Go Cats!!

23.10.2021 TOP CAT DRAW No. 381 The first Top Cat draw for 2022 was drawn last night under supervision. Congratulations to FIONA DOWLING! $500 on the way to you for a happy start to the new year!... Congratulations. Go Cats!!

10.10.2021 MFNC SEASON 2022: Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all our players, officials, members, sponsors and supporters! Be Onboard for 2022!... Go Cats! See more

29.09.2021 MFNC CELEBRATES: Happy New Season 2022! Happy New Year to all our players, officials, members, sponsors and supporters! Be Onboard for 2022!... GO CATS! See more

16.09.2021 TOP CAT DRAW No. 380 This week’s TOP CAT was drawn last night by Pat Sleeth, long time supporter of the Cats! Congratulations to TRENT FREER! $500 on the way for a Happy New Year to this awesome supporter & past player of the MFNC!... Congratulations. Go Cats!!

02.09.2021 MFNC Bereavement: Long Time Supporter Mooroopna Football Netball Club has received news of the death of LORRAINE BROWN who passed away on Boxing day. Lorraine was a life time supporter of the Cats and a volunteer across various roles over that time.... A Life Member of the Club, Lorraine had also been presented with the Best Clubperson, which is the highest award given each year. The funeral will be held at Kittle Brothers chapel, Goulburn Valley Highway South Shepparton at 10.30AM on Friday 31/12/21 We pass on our condolences to Lorraine’s family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.