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25.01.2022 Victorian Sheffield Shield winning captain Travis Dean and Footscray CC Premier Cricketer Dean Russ were our August guest speakers. They are pictured here with president Barry Watson.

24.01.2022 An old photo when we unfurled the Whitten statue Don Deeble second from the left Graeme Thompson Frank Simpson Jack Tighe to the right... Does anyone know the gent on the left of photo? See more

23.01.2022 Secretary at the time George Haynes with President Bob Henderson on opening Day. RIP gents

22.01.2022 Travis Dean, Mel Oloamanu and Dean Russ.

21.01.2022 Our winner Paul

20.01.2022 This months guest speaker in sports journalist and author Ben Collins with club president Barry Watson.We should mention some of Bens writings.The Norm Smith book ( 700 Pages) has been written up as one of the best sporting books ever written. That along with the Jason McCartney book where Jason was badly injured in the Bali bombings and made that sensational one game comeback, We got to hear some wonderful stories on many people in the limelight so to speak. Great night enjoyed by all. The meals at Medway continue to please ( in most cases anyway)

20.01.2022 President at the time Bobby Henderson at the opening of Ted Whitten Statue Below young Ted Whitten responds Great team effort by the club to raise over 80k

20.01.2022 September Dinner Wednesday 25th September 6:45pm for 7:15pm start Medway Golf Club... Guest Speaker- Luke Saffigna Luke is a passionate about wild places. Over the course of his career hes been a National Park Ranger in Tasmania, Senior Ranger at Sydney Olympic Park, worked at Melbournes Royal Botanic Gardens and now works at Melbourne Zoo. Over all those years Luke has also been travelling to and working in Antarctica, its his life passion. Luke is an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditioner spending time on sub Antarctic Macquarie Island and also works as a lecturer/guide expedition style tourists ships in Antarctica. He will be talking about the last great wilderness that is Antarctica.

20.01.2022 This months Don Deeble Award nominee Lucas Rocci with our club president Barry Watson. Lucas captained the Western Jets and won the Morish Medal as the NAB Leagues best and fairest player.

18.01.2022 Normally our November meeting would have been held last Wednesday with a xmas celebration drink included. We would like to wish all members and guests a happy and healthy Christmas and hopefully we will be back enjoying our nights as soon as possible. Hoping you have all got through the Covid period in good shape and look forward to a happy 2021 Regards The Committee and President

18.01.2022 Luke Saffigna talks to SWRSC members and guests on Antarctica Well done Sam Wilson the Don Deeble of the month for Rowing

18.01.2022 RIP life member Peter Wheelahan. The family at SWRSC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Trivia man and dear friend. Condolences to wife Collette ,members and brothers Michael and Brian and also to the whole Wheelahan family

17.01.2022 Our March dinner has been cancelled We were hoping to celebrate our 30th birthday Safety first Stay healthy everyone

15.01.2022 Congrats to one of our Don Deeble winners in Xavier O’Halloran playing first AFL game tonight for GWS no33 May this be the start of a long successful career

15.01.2022 Congratulations Jon Deeble on leading Melbournes win over Adelaide to win the big baseball final Good luck with the LA Dodgers for 2020

14.01.2022 Anyone living around the Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook areas will enjoy the Waterstone Cade takeaway meals such as the burger and chips . Just been there for a nice coffee and burger . Great sponsor of the SWRSC

13.01.2022 The two Pauls Great night tonight thanks to Paul Satterley the speaker and well done Paul Tsatpolis the Don Deeble Rising Star for July

13.01.2022 Here is the finish of next Tuesdays Melb Cup according to our resident caller John Dodd

13.01.2022 Life member John Forbes has just opened a great sports museum in Rochester at the Railway station Loaded with all his great memorabilia that he has saved during his life at Puma and beyond Congrats Forbsy

12.01.2022 Charleze Buna the second recipient of the SWRSC MSA award being interviewed by Maribyrnong College teacher and Olympian Andrew Smith at tonights Don Deeble presentations

12.01.2022 Great night last night Thanks Nick Hatzoglou You have been involved in a great industry Next month we celebrate our 30th Birthday Guest speaker is Josh Rodder who is involved in Horse Racing... Why not Come along and help us celebrate See more

12.01.2022 We are now one week away from our big night on January 29 at Deer Park Club We would particularly like to thank the 210 plus people who are coming along It will be a record crowd for us Special thanks to the Yarraville Club Cricket Club for their very generous sponsorship of 20k and to the Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank and Deer Park Club for their generosity of 5k sponsorships each to support young people in sport Ascot Vale Sports and trophies are still giving magnifice...nt support for our entire 30 years It should be a great night See more

10.01.2022 2019 Don Deeble Rising Sports Award Dinner. Over 200 people are attending our annual awards dinner including the nine finalists pictured.

10.01.2022 Going to hear more in the future from these outstanding young athletes.Great venue the Deer Park Club.Thanks to the Yarraville Club Cricket Club for their major sponsorship of 20k and to Strathmore Community Bank and Deer Park Club our new sponsor for their major contributions We would love to see parents and friends come and join us at one of our monthly dinners at Medway golf club You already know its a enjoyable night. You will be made most welcome

09.01.2022 Hi All Hope you are keeping well We have asked all our sponsors to respond in the hope we can pass on their opening times for all of you in case you can support them. Waterstone Cafe in Sanctuary Lakes( Greg Norman Drive) are open from Monday to Friday... 8.30am to 3.30pm Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm Dinner Friday and Saturday 5.30pm to 8pm Eat in or take away 93957800 Bookings essential for eating in All the covid rules apply If you are in their area,we hope you can find some time to support them.

09.01.2022 This months Don Deeble Award nominee Georgia Pistone (trap shooting), guest speaker Nick Hatozglou from Football Federation Victoria and club president Barry Watson.

08.01.2022 Waterstone Cafe in Sanctuary Lakes is open for take away from 8 till 3.30 Includes coffee , burgers and pizzas. Please Support our local businesses in time of need

08.01.2022 This months Don Deeble Award nominee Georgia Pistone chats with SWRSC committee member Ben Carbonaro.

06.01.2022 This months guest speakers Travis Dean and Dean Russ Trav recently captained Victoria to the Sheffield Shield win and Dean R has recorded and still going the run aggregate record holder at Footscray CC in premier cricket Come along Medway golf club August 28

06.01.2022 August Don Deeble Rising Star nominee Mel Oloamanu pictured with our president Barry Watson. Mel is a netballer who has represented Victoria 17U and Australia U16 teams.

06.01.2022 Rip Barry McLeod member SWRSC Barry won the Stawell gift in 1969 and was a past speaker at our club Notice attached

05.01.2022 This months Don Deeble winner Reba Stewart (Taekwondo) and guest speaker Moonee Valley Racing Club CEO Michael Browell at dinner tonight.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Paul Tsapatolis (basketball) on winning the 2019 Don Deeble Rising Star Award. Here he is with runners up Connar Otterbach (hockey) and Sam Wilson (rowing).

04.01.2022 October 30 Medway Golf Club-Guest Speaker is Ben Collins- Journalist AFL Record - Author Ben Collins is a local boy who was born and bred in the western suburbs, and has always lived in the west. He went to school in the west, he played for cricket and footy clubs in the west, and he wrote for newspapers in the west, before going on to become a bestselling author of sport and crime books. Ben has written books with people of the calibre of current Collingwood coach Nathan... Buckley, Bali bombings survivor Jason McCartney and former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina (our friend Charlie). Bens book The Red Fox: The Biography of Norm Smith, Legendary Melbourne Coach, has been described as "the best footy book ever written". Ben disagrees with that review, but hes thankful for the compliment because it boosted sales. Ben is now a senior writer for AFL Media, which produces the AFL website and App. See more

04.01.2022 David Smorgan with Ted Jnr the day we unfurled the Whitten statue Our club raised the money app 85k It was David Smorgan that made a final big donation so we could finally pay it off

03.01.2022 Members and guests are invited to attend the Don Deeble Finalist Dinner on Wednesday 29 January ,2020. The 2019 winner will be chosen from the ten monthly Don Deeble winners as selected and announced in the Star Newspaper during the year. The winner will receive $5000, 2 x $2500 Runners Ups, 2 x Encouragement Awards each $1000 The announcement of the SWRSCMSA award... For catering requirements, we need your early response if you are attending the great night. We would appreciate payments for the Dinner paid beforehand RSVP: To Barry Williams Please email or phone all names of members & guests attending by 20th December 2019 P: 9312 0312. M: 0414946312 E: [email protected] Venue: Deer Park Club Ballarat Rd., DeerPark Cost: Two Course Buffet Drinks at Bar Prices. $30 for members $35 for guests

02.01.2022 Ascot Vale Sports & Trophies 1 Union Rd Ascot Vale are open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday 9am 1pm Saturdays They have donated our Don Deeble and guest speaker trophies for 30 years.... Please support our great sponsors if you can If you are connected to a club that has yet to present the last summer trophies, please keep Ascot Vale Sports & Trophies in mind. See more

02.01.2022 Here is November speaker Michael Browell CEO of Moonee Valley Racing Cub with SWRSC committee member Ben Carbonaro and tonights speaker Ben Collins.

01.01.2022 Our guest speaker Nick Hatozglou told some very entertaining stories about his career working in disability and inclusion sport for various organisations.

01.01.2022 Congrats to one of our Don Deeble winners in Xavier OHalloran playing first AFL game tonight for GWS no33 May this be the start of a long successful career