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24.01.2022 MILESTONE MAN | Congratulations to Anthony Zimmerman who is playing his 50th game for the club this Saturday. Debut: 2016 Games: 49*... Goals: 82 TIB: 21 Achievements: - 2017 Premier B Flag - 2018 Big V U19’s, BOG - 2021 VAFA Podcast Appearance #Zimma50 #Zimbabwe

23.01.2022 Check out this week's RSN Match of the Round Recap, featuring interviews with Coach Greg Hutchison and President Shane Young

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Josh Le Grice who has been named the round 5 Rising Star

19.01.2022 PRESIDENT'S REPORT | "This year would have seen our club field another women’s side bringing the total to two women’s sides and reaching a milestone for the whole club of 100% growth since 2013, from 3 teams to 6. In 2021, this will become a reality."

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Bella Eddey who has been drafted by North Melbourne AFLW! Bella starred for us last year and was awarded The Best Finals Player Award. Now we can’t wait to watch her succeed on the big stage!

17.01.2022 Our very own Jack Watts makes an appearance on this week's VAFA HQ podcast! Head to 42:20 https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=826518&t=42m19s

16.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES | Andrew Van Den Dungen ‘Vanders’ has become a wonderful contributor to our Club over the years. He was Best Clubman in 2004 along with Phil Adamis. He played in the 2006 Seniors Grand Final and has been Assistant Coach of the Seniors for the past few years. Despite this, the only photo we have of him appears to be from CCTV footage Some of you may remember how Andrew ‘Fish’ Mullett, our Club’s master wordsmith, back in 1999 decided to try his hand at poet...ry to lift our spirits on Thursday nights. In his chapter ‘Desperate Days’, The Benchwarmer reflects on a season almost saved by the power of the pen The Seniors finished 4th & Reserves were Premiers. 21 years later Fish is just as active at our Club. Fish goes on to say how cult hero Andrew ‘Pidgeon’ Van Den Dungen entered the literary limelight and reminds us that Andrew was then a relatively new player shy, quiet, but harboured a quiet determination to do well. He became a 150-game veteran. Read ‘The Ballad of Vanders’ p.137 in ‘A Tribute’ Here is a taste ‘Kick the ball to Vanders boys! He’ll mark the thing for sure His long and penetrating boot Will soon reverse the score MORE: obgfc.com.au/club-history

15.01.2022 On behalf of the President, committee, supporters and sponsors of the Old Brighton Grammarians Football Club we would like to congratulate the following candidates on their successful election to the Bayside City Council. Beckett Ward - Clarke Martin Bleazby Ward - Alex Del Porto Boyd Ward- Fiona Stitfold... Castlefield Ward - Jo Samuels- King Ebden Ward- Laurie Evans Dendy Ward - Hanna El Mouallem Ivison Ward - Sonia Castelli We look forward to working with the new council to realise our quest for a fit for purpose pavilion for our club and the wider community. We would also like to extend our thanks to Rob Grinter, James Long and Michael Heffernan for their service to our community but who were unsuccessful in their quest for re-election. OBGFC

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Will Pucovski (OB2015) who has been selected in Australia's 17-man test squad to face India this Summer! Will has burst through the selection door after piling on 255* and 202 runs in his first two Shield matches for the year. His outstanding start to his first class career now boasts 6 centuries in just 22 matches and an average of 55.48. The Old Brighton community is extremely proud of your journey and looking forward to watching you this Summer.

15.01.2022 Round 6 Results | 4/6 wins for the club this weekend. Seniors & Ressies got it done against Old Trinity. Thirds got up by one point for their first win of the year! Fourths 'dynasty' starting their ominous rise up the Thirds Division 4 ladder.... #FarrellIn Read it all here: https://www.obgfc.com.au/news/weekend-results-round-6-2021

14.01.2022 Results | Round 7, 2021 A tough round for the club overall this weekend. Highlights were the Under 19's who took down a previously undefeated Old Xavs side, and the Thirds who made it two on the trot. #FarrellIn obgfc.com.au/news/weekend-results-round-7-2021

13.01.2022 15 YEARS AGO | Simon Williams celebrated his 200th game for the Club and became a Life Member. "Club Captain for a record 6 seasons, Simon epitomised all that Old Brighton looked for in a player."

13.01.2022 UNDER 19'S TAKE DOWN UNDEFEATED XAVS

13.01.2022 Wishing Archie Perkins (OB2020) all the best ahead of the AFL draft. on December 10! Check out the interview below on his 2020 experience and hopes for the future. "I really like footy and I want to play AFL. To be able to say 'It's finally here' and not having to worry about it anymore and start getting on with it I'm excited for that."

12.01.2022 Round 6 Fixture | Triple-header at home featuring the Thirds, Fourths & Tonner Women in a top of the table clash against Old Scotch. Seniors & Ressies head out to Bulleen to take on Trinity, while the Unders take on Caulfield. ... https://www.obgfc.com.au/ne/this-weeks-fixture-round-6-2021

11.01.2022 Before you cast your vote, take a look at these candidates' videos addressing the Old Brighton Community and the future of Brighton Beach Oval. #KnowYourCandidate

11.01.2022 "During the 64 year history of this club we have faced many challenges, big and small, both on and off the field, but nothing as historical as this. In all instances and especially during this period, it is evident and admirable the positive fighting spirit of all associated with our great club." - Shane Young, OBGFC President

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Archie Perkins (OB2020) who has just been drafted to Essendon Football Club!!! Archie played a handful of games in our U19’s last year as a year 11. We’re so proud and excited to watch his career unfold.... Archie is a lovely kid and a bloody good footballer. Very mercurial. He’s honest and genuinely loves his mates - Brian Randall, OBGFC U19’s Coach

10.01.2022 Voting closes this Friday for the Bayside City Council Elections. Don't forget to have your say! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbpfsoBzY-MVDTZibRaAHdZ35KByFGwZ

09.01.2022 LISTEN: The full Jack Watts (OB 2009) story from the AFL star himself. An extraordinary conversation with Hugh of The Resilience Project. #vulnerability #mentalhealth #tonners #obgs

08.01.2022 Yesterday, several members of our Women's teams participated in a relay for Connor's Run from Black Rock to Fitzroy. They carried a football in the relay and each travelled a distance of between 5km to 18.8kms each. Well done to all involved!

08.01.2022 A TRIBUTE | Ross Stewart (Rosco) By Bob McLellan By contributing to ‘A Tribute’, Ross joined a group from our Club whom I am very lucky to have met. A group of passionate, committed members who love our Club. Much of what is said here is included in his excellent piece. (p.457 of ‘A Tribute’, obgfc.com.au/club-history/)... Ross started at our Club with the Under 19’s under Roger ‘Doggy’ Brown, Shane ‘Gonzo’ Young and Stewart ‘Egg’ Murray. As Rosco himself admits, he was very lucky to have met with three such passionate Tonners at the start of his time at our Club. Also, Ross experienced the coaching methods of Dale Tapping, Jared O’Neill and Stan Glascott. He was Assistant Coach to Joe Coy and Simon Williams (now Senior Coach at Caulfield Grammarians). The lessons Ross learnt from all the above coaches were to reap rewards in his own legendary coaching career. Ross began coaching the Reserves in 2010 when Paul McCormack was coaching the Seniors and Adam Pirrie the Under 19’s. Rob Jakobi was President. One year later in 2011, Ross’ team appropriately named, ‘The Invincibles’, had 20 wins and 0 losses! They won the Grand Final narrowly against Old Ivanhoe. Read Andrew ‘Fish’ Mullett’s brilliant coverage of that game in the photos below. Then in 2017 Ross’ boys had another Grand Final win against Old Scotch. The Seniors, under coach Greg Hutchison also defeated Old Scotch on that day in their Grand Final. Ross continued coaching until 2018. In 2002, Rosco won the Senior Best & Fairest Award and later on in the Reserves won two more B&F’s! In 2018, Ross was awarded Life Membership & The Best Clubman Award. Since 2018, Rosco has been Assistant Coach of the Seniors. It is not hard to understand why we are such a strong, vibrant Club when you read about the contribution made by such wonderful guys as Ross Stewart.

08.01.2022 Our very own Blake Hayes (OB2016) doing Blake Hayes things for Fighting Illini Football. You love to see it.

07.01.2022 This year's Christmas presents are sorted thanks to 2017 Reserves Premiership star George Yeoman (OB2012) and The Neighbours Cellar. Simply choose from their great range of wines & labels, add in your personalised message/image, and they will gift box it and ship it locally the very next day. And until midnight tonight, use the discount code "TONNERS" for 25% off!... Check out their full range online: https://theneighbourscellar.com.au

07.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES | John Priestley John Priestley was, and still is, our finest ever Full Forward. John played 126 games for our Club and kicked a total of 515 goals, an average of just over 4 goals per game.... In 1980, we finished top of the ladder in C Grade, moving into B grade for the very first time in 1981. John was the VAFA’s Leading Goal Kicker in C Grade that year with a superb, record breaking 117 goals. He was also Runner Up for both the VAFA Best & Fairest Award for C Grade, as well as the Club Best & Fairest, won by Tony Gedye. Drew Bellmaine, who will be mentioned here in the future, unbelievably produced the first 40 (yes 40!) years of our Club’s statistics. His records tell us that John kicked 26 goals in 7 State Games, including a bag of 10 vs. WA in 1981. A mention certainly must be made here of our Club’s first Senior Premiership in 1977, lifting us into C Grade. John played a key role in this Premiership too, kicking 71 goals for the season. That famous year, Nobby Forster was President, Bill McGrory coach and Ian Paroissien Captain. In the Grand Final, Jon Shepherd kicked 8 goals, Gary Jones 6 and John 5. In 1977, our Reserves were runners up too a team with many familiar names who are still involved at the club today. More: obgfc.com.au/club-history

07.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES | The Paroissiens Ian Paroissien will still be a familiar name around BGS. He has given an enormous amount of time and energy to his Old School and has been on the School Council for many years. Also, Ian is a very regular supporter of our Club on match day. Did you know that his Dad, David, was an Old Boy and played for the Tonners Although I doubt the term Tonners was used back in the 30's!... See below excerpts from ‘A Tribute’, our club’s history book. 1. The First Victorian Amateur Team to play in Tasmania 2. The 1932 Old Brightonians Team 3. David's fine record as a player 4. His son Ian wasn't too bad a footballer either 5. The 1972 Team, Runners Up 6. The 1977 Premiership Team where Ian Paroissien was Captain. Lots of interesting people in that photo. Discover more OBGFC History: obgfc.com.au/club-history

06.01.2022 Tag a mate who could wind back the clock in the 2021 Supers Competition

06.01.2022 BANG BANG BLOCKDOWN IN BRIGHTON THIS SATURDAY! Get your Saturday night spoils sorted now with Bang Bang's last pop up at Allegro Bar and Dining Room. Rob Kent (OB 1995) and his team are bringing their delicious menu to the neighbourhood; from tasty share plates to mouth-watering cocktails! Use the code 'TONNERS' to receive a 15% discount! ... Pick up is available for those inside the 5km radius, or the team can can deliver to: Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Black Rock, Highett, McKinnon, Moorabbin, Ormond and Sandringham. Order now: order.hungryhungry.com/bangbangblockdown/menu

06.01.2022 "Eddey is a strong chance to be selected in this year’s AFLW draft, which is currently scheduled for October." Bella kicked 6 goals in 7 games for OBGFC last year, being named in the best 5 times. Her dominant performances saw her take home the Best Finals Player Award as our girls marched on to a grand final appearance. We wish her all the best come October!... sandringhamdragons.com.au//lock-it-in-eddey-star-dragons-p

05.01.2022 From Old Brighton to Florida State! On Sunday, Alex Mastromanno (OB2016) made his debut as Punter for Florida State University. A great reward for all his hard work and we look forward to following his journey. Congratulations Mastro

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Andrew McGrath (OB2016), who has been selected in the #22Under22 for the fourth consecutive year - this time as captain!

04.01.2022 The 2020 VAFA season has officially been cancelled. An official statement from the Club will be released in coming days.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Louis Butler (OB2019) who will be making his AFL debut against Sydney this Thursday night! The Old Brighton Community is so proud of you and we wish you all the best!

03.01.2022 2 Old Boys at Essendon

02.01.2022 The Bayside City Council Elections 2020 are underway, with voters receiving their postal ballots this week. These elections will play a vital role in shaping the future of Bayside’s sporting facilities. We have therefore extended an offer to all candidates to make a brief video statement to the Old Brighton Community. ... Head over to our website’s Election Hub to view these videos and a full list of candidate statements. #KnowYourCandidate #BaysideVotes

02.01.2022 Benchwarmer Report | Round 5, 2021 The Benchwarmer wound back the clock to deliver some of his finest work in this week's report, for them. https://www.obgfc.com.au/the-benchwarmer

02.01.2022 Ah hello Douglas!... The Round 7 Benchwarmer Report is here. https://www.obgfc.com.au/the-benchwarmer