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Coaches for 2008 All coaching positions at Fitzroy are declared vacant at the end of each season. Expressions of interest to coach in 2008 are now invited. Contact Bruce Edwards M. 0412 582 930

Norman Smith, FFC Coach 1949-51

Lions Return to the Colosseum

Many FJFC players are students at Fitzroy High.
The School has just returned from a trip to Italy.
John Richardson, Max Ellis and Nic Molan took time out from their language classes
to visit the Lions' original home ground.

In a day of mixed blessings, the Colts stand proud for us all

It was a dour struggle all game, but in the end it was this year's stand out team that won the day, the season, and the year

Of course it would have been nice for all our courageous grand finalists to win through, but it was not to be. The U13 Blues went down by only 2 points, the U12 Golds by 9, and the U12 Greens by a somewhat larger margin.

But we can all take heart. Our upper-age Colts, who lost last year's Grand Final by the slimmest of margins, came back in this year's Grand Final from 6 goals down to snatch the cup by 7 points.

It was a brave, gutsy and nail-biting effort, fought out in good spirit throughout by both sides, and everyone at FJFC is proud of the effort and the way our senior team performed in their swan song in junior football.

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At Fitzroy, we like to keep it all in the family

On Sunday, Craig Horne and Karen Vella suffered Grand Final nerves for not just one of their boys, but both. But at the end of the day there were smiles all round - Dylan won best on field for the valiant U13 Blues in their fabulous fight back (only falling short by 2 points), and Alex ended his junior football career with a well-earned premiership medal.

Exemplfying the spirit of the Fitzroy Junior Football Club in one family:
the Vella-Hornes, from left Craig, Alex, Dylan and Karen

Presentation Day

Sunday 16 September
Brunswick Street Oval
Community Rooms

Bring the family, bring back your jumpers, be ready for a great day to celebrate the success of the 2007 football season at Fitzroy Junior Football Club.

Team presentation times are yours at the click of a button.

Contacting Fitzroy

Email: [email protected]

Finals @ Fitzroy - It's a beautiful thing

Last week the babies of the FJFC finalists, the U11 Blues, defied an early challenge by turning a 15 point half-time deficit into an 18-point win. This week, the boys played the most dramatic final in the history of FJFC.

The boys' 3/4 time score was 0.0.0. Six goals down five minutes into the last quarter they fought back, scoring a massive 5 goals 2 in just five minutes to level the scores by the final siren. After a period of extra time, the scores were STILL tied. At the end of another period of extra time, and a full 20 minutes more than a normal game, these gallant Roy Boys fell short by just 1 point.

The Greythorn coach said he'd never seen such a courageous effort, and told the boys so when he asked to address them at the end of the game.

All our coach, Terry O'Reilly, could say - and when interviewed, he said it a few times - was:
"It was beautiful", "it was beautiful". No one's disagreeing with you Terry!

Go Roys!

The U11 Blues warm up for their spectacular contest against Greythorn

MARK YOUR DIARIES!

Presentation Day

This year's presentation day is scheduled for Sunday 16 September.
Watch this space for details of team times.

Grand Final Celebrations

Come and celebrate the successes of Season 2007! Whether your team made the finals or not, it's time to celebrate the highs and highs of what has been a spectacularly positive season for FJFC.

Sunday 26 August
6.00 - 8.00 pm
Fitzroy Bowling Club

Richmond star fires up the Colts

In-form Richmond midfielder, Nathan Foley, dropped into training last week to assist the Colts in their grand final preparations. Nathan discussed his midfield role at Richmond and how he has come to be the leading clearance player in the AFL this year. He then took the players through stoppage drills before fielding a load of questions from his eager audience. Knowledge passed on by Nathan will be put into action in next Sunday's grand final!

Richmond star, Nathan Foley, passes on his hard-earned knowledge at a Colts training session at Brunswick Street Oval this week

Win, lose or draw, Roy Boys do the Club proud

Results from this week's finals games were mixed in scores, but again proved that the game is the ultimate winner.

The U13 Blues, U12 Golds, and U12 Greens played their way through to the grand final in style.
The U14 Golds and U14 Blues both went down gallantly - the U14 Blues missing out by just 3 points and U14 Golds falling short after playing (and winning) a series of very tough games, finally succumbing to a long injury list.
Grand Final fixtures are:
U12Green v. Kew @ Ford Park @ 10.30, U13Blue v. Park Orchards @ Bulleen East @12.30, Colts v. Bulleen-Templestowe @ Bulleen No.1 @ 2.30, U12Gold v. Kew @ Ford Park @ 2.45

Victory is sweet for the U13 Blues

FIRST WEEK OF THE 2OO7 FINALS

And 7 fabulous Fitzroy teams were in the thick of the action!

No less than seven teams represented the Fitzroy Junior Football Club in the first week of this year's 2007 finals series.

All seven - the Colts 1, U14 Gold, U14 Blue, U13 Blue, U12 Gold, U12 Green and U11 Blues - did the Club proud and are still in the finals campaign.

The Colts are straight through to the Grand Final. The other six teams will play in Preliminary Finals next week, so FJFC supporters have plenty of opportunities to offer their support as the players offer their all over the coming weeks.

To check out the results of this week's games, go to http://www.yarrajfl.org.au/files/get/fyresults.htm

Go Roys!

Mark your diaries - Presentation Day

This year's presentation day is scheduled for Sunday 16 September.
Watch this space for details of team times.

U12 Greens storm to victory in their first finals foray

In their first finals appearance as a team, the FJFC U12 Greens had a comprehensive victory over Hawthorn Citizens at Binnak Park. An inspired first quarter saw the boys set up a 3-goal lead and they were never challenged. The Coach asked the players to give it their all and have no regrets - and that is exactly what they did.

Gallant in victory, happy and proud, the U12 Greens leave the field in high spirits after their comprehensive win

U11 Blues defy early challenge

In their game against Richmond, the youngest team representing FJFC in the finals showed great courage and determination to come back from a 15-point deficit at half time to run out victors by an impressive 18 points.

The young U11s burst onto the ground for their first final, brimming with energy and enthusiasm

LIONS GRAND REUNION

Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.

This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.

Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

U13 Golds - Upbeat after a season of mixed success

A unexpected move into the Gold competition has resulted in a season of ups and downs for the U13 Golds.

A team of new and old players has faced the weekly challenges with a mixture of success.

Some good efforts against stronger and more talented sides, mixed with some inconsistent performances have provided invaluable experience.

The boys are learning that there's no reward without effort and they're setting themselves for bigger and better things in the season to come.

LIONS GRAND REUNION

Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.

This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.

Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

Next week is Trivia week!

Saturday 28 July
Collingwood Town Hall
7.00 pm

As you all know, there's nothing trivial about raising money for a great community club.

Thanks to all who have bought tickets to what is sure to be a great success, socially and financially, for the FJFC.

Remember to BYO something to eat and drink, gold coins for the games, and some ready cash for the monster raffle for your chance to win some of the great range of prizes on offer.

For more information, click here or contact Tracey Franks on 0413 008 870.

Contacting Fitzroy

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From the very start, this was a game in the balance. With Fitzroy and their U14 Blue opponents, GBU, each sitting on 5 wins and 4 losses,
and both desperate to fight their way into the top four, we all knew anything could happen.

As the images show, the contest turned up some eerie synergies!

But luckily for the valiant Fitzroy U14 Blues, the result was wonderfully skewed, with the boys almost doubling GBUs score to post a great win!

LIONS GRAND REUNION

Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.

This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.

Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

TRIVIA TABLES SELLING FAST!

The Annual FJFC Trivia Night
Saturday 28 July

If you haven't let your team manager know that you're a starter for the FJFC Trivia Night, don't hesitate! Tables are selling fast!

This is the best night you'll have all year, and the major (and only) fundraiser the FJFC hosts during the season.

Come along and support your club, have lots of fun, and be in the running for some great prizes.

For more information, click here or contact Tracey Franks on 0413 008 870.

Contacting Fitzroy

Email: [email protected]

U12 Blue team player returns - to mixed emotions

When Sam Wen Huang finally returned to the track following a serious injury which prevented him playing after just the first two games of the season, reaction from the U12 Blues was divided.

While the players and coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief, the team manager, support staff and parents knew they'd have to dig deep to replace Sam's super efforts as team reporter and photographer.

Throughout the season, Sam - and his parents - came to every match. And Sam volunteered his time, not only at games, but also at training, just to keep in touch.

To check out the work of this shining example of Fitzroy Junior Football Club spirit, go to the U12 Blue team page.

Watching you watching me: Sam Wen Huang photographing and reporting on the action

Contacting Fitzroy

Email: [email protected]

TRIVIA TABLES SELLING FAST!

The Annual FJFC Trivia Night
Saturday 28 July

If you haven't let your team manager know that you're a starter for the FJFC Trivia Night, don't hesitate! Tables are selling fast!

This is the best night you'll have all year, and the major (and only) fundraiser the FJFC hosts during the season.

Come along and support your club, have lots of fun, and be in the running for some great prizes.

For more information, click here or contact Tracey Franks on 0413 008 870.

LIONS GRAND REUNION

Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.

This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.

Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

U11 Gold break the drought - with a deluge

When the U11 Golds hit the track at Alfred Crescent on Sunday they hoped, and planned, to break their weeks-long losing streak. But little did they think they'd do it in such style, or with such an emphatic result. Well done boys - a great team effort that also enabled several individual star performances.

Streaming forward, the U11 Golds storm to a great win

One in, all in: the boys link arms in victory

FJFC answers the Call to Arms

On Sunday, FJFC teams joined The Cancer Council and football communities around Victoria to show their support for the people in our community who have been touched by cancer. FJ footballers wore yellow armbands during their matches and happily supported cancer research with gold coin donations.

The Colts 2s, thoughtful in the rooms before the game,
consider more than just a run in the park

Northern Knights Junior Clinic, July 2nd & 3rd

The Knights are holding a 2 Day Footy Clinic for players aged 6 -13 during the July holidays. Fitzroy players are offered a special discount rate of just $100.

For more information contact the Knights' Development Officer Simon Dalrymple on 9478 7692 .

MARK YOUR DIARIES!

The Annual FJFC Trivia Night
Saturday 28 July

Come along and support your club, have lots of fun, and be in the running for some great prizes. Or better still, join the organising committee, by contacing Tracey Franks on 0413 008 870.

Contacting Fitzroy

Email: [email protected]

LIONS GRAND REUNION

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

	Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.   This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.   Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

Tough times call for tough actions

It's been a tough season so far for the U15 1s and on the weekend they faced their toughest challenge yet.

Up against the ladder leaders, Canterbury, a team that has so far remained undefeated, this group rallied behind the coach, followed the game plan, and ended up missing out by a mere 2 points.

Well done, U15 1s - we know your best is ahead of you!

Dom has the confidence to break through, knowing that Michael is protecting his run forward

Jesse's desperate tackle, supported by running team mates, exemplifies the effort exerted all game by the valiant U15 1s

FJFC - promoting the game on every front

At Fitzroy the game is bigger than anything - bigger than winning, bigger than individual honours, bigger than big reputations.

For it to thrive, we know we need to promote every aspect of the game, be it playing, coaching, team management, support staffing, even umpiring.

That's why Kevin Walsh - former Essendon premiership player and All-Australian backman - not only gives up his free time (lots of it) to coach the FJFC U12 Golds, but is happy to pass on his knowledge to up and comers within the club.

Against Bulleen-Templestowe last week, Kevin Walsh kindly handed over the coaching role to his assistant, Tom Kimpton. Tom, last year a Fitzroy JFC Colts player, is now with the Fitzroy Reds Under 19s.

Tom Kimpton, centre (behind Reds Coach), takes the game seriously - playing, or coaching

As can be seen, Kevin well and truly stood back and allowed Tom to take the reins and lead the boys from U12 Gold to post a good win against a Bulleen Temp.

Well done Royboys. Well done Tom and Kevin.

Another ex-FJFClubber, Monty Ellis, can be seen running the boundary most weekends at Brunswick Street

Northern Knights Junior Clinic, July 2nd & 3rd

The Knights are holding a 2 Day Footy Clinic for players aged 6 -13 during the July holidays. Fitzroy players are offered a special discount rate of just $100.

For more information contact the Knights' Development Officer Simon Dalrymple on 9478 7692 .

MARK YOUR DIARIES!

The Annual FJFC Trivia Night
Saturday 28 July

Come along and support your club, have lots of fun, and be in the running for some great prizes. Or better still, join the organising committee, by contacing Tracey Franks on 0413 008 870.

Kevn Walsh takes a back seat, leaving Tom to direct play

A great team effort, assistant coach Tom Kimpton, and his mentor, Kevin Walsh, celebrate a great U12 Gold win for FJFC

LIONS GRAND REUNION

FJFC is proud to be supported by Fitzroy Football Club and The Brisbane Lions

	Join Lionhearted 'Roys from all generations at the PAST PLAYERS GRAND REUNION ON Saturday 11th AUGUST.   This will be after the Lions v. Hawthorn heritage game at the MCG and all current AFL players will be in attendance.   Ring 8850 5600 or contact the Past Players Association to secure a seat at this historic night.

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