EAGLE NEWS #3

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EAGLE NEWS #3

With our pre-season programme now over everyone is looking forward to the challenge of the 2008 season. This week’s game at Prospect will be a good test. Will be interesting to see our line up given the changes over the summer. Unfortunately still in recovery but very close are Colville, Symonds and Cicca – should all be available very soon. The trials have been very competitive with many pushing for selection in the first 21. Make sure you get along to Prospect to support the boys, especially our new recruits making their WWTFC debut.

BUT BEFORE SATURDAY GET TO THE CLUB ON THURSDAY FOR OUR

FREE MEMBERS’ NIGHT – THE 2008 SEASON LAUNCH

THURSDAY NIGHT MARCH 27TH 6:00pm WOODVILLE OVAL

Upstairs in Champs Function Room – Members Nights are another great benefit of being a member – join now.

• FREE BBQ MEAL
• FREE RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS FOR ALL
• DISCOUNTED DRINKS
• NEWS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
• PLAYER & COACHES INTERVIEWS
• MERCHANDISE & MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

On Thursday check out the new merchandise with the new club logo – be the first to get your gear for season 2008 plus you’ll hear the updated club song – so get along to members Night on Thursday. ALL MEMBERS & SPONSORS WELCOME - If you’re not a member yet join or renew on Thursday night and enjoy a great night at the club – 6 to 7:15pm Thursday Night – See You There.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WOODVILLE CRICKET CLUB ON THEIR GREAT PREMIERSHIP WIN – As of now training is at Woodville Oval with the main training on Wednesday nights.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership of our footy club continues to grow with 1500 members on board for 2008 already. Hopefully we are heading for another record membership year. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership or you want to join us as a new member just call the club for details or join online at our website.

Great value memberships are available saving up to $105 if you buy a season ticket.
Under 18 memberships just $11, Adult membership from $45 (concession available).

Important:
If you want full value for your season ticket you need to purchase by close of business this Friday so you can use on Saturday – only $120 for membership and all 20 minor round games.
To get full value for your home match ticket (10 home games 2 at Thebarton 8 at Woodville) you need to purchase these by Friday April 11th so you can use for the Round 3 clash when we play the Magpies on SATURDAY 12th April at Woodville.

For details re memberships and or tickets call Melissa at the club on 8347 2444.

MERCHANDISE
Great value gear is available at the club – you can check out the range on the website too. Some real bargains for Eagles gear with the old logo - plus be one of the first to get your new gear. Don’t miss out and remember if you are a member you can use your members voucher to get $10 off when you purchase goods to a total of $50 or more – another benefit of being a member!

Join our free email service - just go to our website for details – be the first to get the team selections each week along with other weekly emails. You should have received an email from the club today. Also checkout the new feature on the club's website – The weekly article by new recruit Tom Couch - every Wednesday - just look for the link "On the Couch with Tom"

Some folk have been asking why Eagles fans don’t have their own forum. The good news is that the guys at the unofficial site “Eagles.AreCool.net” have the forum up and running again with improved security – check it out Eagles fans.

Coming Events for your diary
March 27 – Members Night
March 29 – first game at Prospect – presentations back at Woodville Oval at 6:15pm
April 12 – first home game at Woodville
May 4 – first Super Sunday

For all your Eagles News check out your newsletter – should have received it by now

See You at the Footy

[MightyEagles]

Thanks for the update.

[Mickyj]

Thanks for the update CD.
I received my Eagles mail out yesterday .Just wondering If you could answer a question re that CD.
In it Ron wrote that some of the younger guys have come from WA/NSW/Vic and Vic country.I take it that Jacky is the lad from WA and of course we all know the guys from Vic.Who has come from NSW to the club?.

Cheers
Mick

[Columbo]

I think Joel Mackie might be the recruit from NSW Micky, im sure CD could confirm this or tell me if im wrong! In which case i would probably owe him a donut!!!

[Mickyj]

I think Joel Mackie might be the recruit from NSW Micky, im sure CD could confirm this or tell me if im wrong! In which case i would probably owe him a donut!!!

Thanks Chris .
But I think Joel Mackie is from the Ovens and Murray football league which appears to be tied up with the VCFL.I have no idea how close to NSW this is so I could be wrong .
But I like Mackie as a player from the little I have seen him play.

Edit my reply at least one club in that League is in NSW so you could be correct.

Cheers
cya Saturday

[Pup]

I think Joel Mackie might be the recruit from NSW Micky, im sure CD could confirm this or tell me if im wrong! In which case i would probably owe him a donut!!!

Thanks Chris .
But I think Joel Mackie is from the Ovens and Murray football league which appears to be tied up with the VCFL.I have no idea how close to NSW this is so I could be wrong .
But I like Mackie as a player from the little I have seen him play.

Edit my reply at least one club in that League is in NSW so you could be correct.

Cheers
cya Saturday

There is actually 4 clubs from the Ovens and Murray based in NSW. Corowa/Rutherglen, Lavington, Albury and North Albury.

Joel is from North Albury

[Mickyj]

I think Joel Mackie might be the recruit from NSW Micky, im sure CD could confirm this or tell me if im wrong! In which case i would probably owe him a donut!!!

Thanks Chris .
But I think Joel Mackie is from the Ovens and Murray football league which appears to be tied up with the VCFL.I have no idea how close to NSW this is so I could be wrong .
But I like Mackie as a player from the little I have seen him play.

Edit my reply at least one club in that League is in NSW so you could be correct.

Cheers
cya Saturday

There is actually 4 clubs from the Ovens and Murray based in NSW. Corowa/Rutherglen, Lavington, Albury and North Albury.

Joel is from North Albury

There you go then question answered .

Thanks

[Pagey]

CD no mail received, do we need to re sign up, Also when was the last time Woodville won the premiership in cricket?

[bulldogproud]

Pagey, 1997/78 but your other great half, West Torrens, won it last year.

Cheers

[cd]

Pagey
You shouldnt need to re-sign but if you didnt get the email last night i would either email the club or try signing up again - send me a private message with details if it doesnt get sorted

[Mickyj]

Pagey
You shouldnt need to re-sign but if you didnt get the email last night i would either email the club or try signing up again - send me a private message with details if it doesnt get sorted

Got my email last night and I also got Snail mail from the club

[cd]

Tonight just before training Joe Pedler met with all the boys. Joe had met with club officials yesterday to confirm his retirement from league footy.

Tonight was quite emotional especially when Ron Fuller spoke to all about Joe's terrific qualities - not only as a player but as a true icon of our club, a winner of the best team man ward, and his great work with charities.

Joe will get to as many games as he can this year - he will be having a run with Mypolonga. He will also continue to assist with our players charity which he set up some years ago.

Joe is a great clubman - over 100 league games plus 50 or so reserves games and of course a premiership player.

Members - dont forget - get along to Members Night tomorrow - Thursday 29 March 6:00pm at the club - renew your membership or join up on the night.

[bulldogproud]

Thanks for that, CD. Although I am a Doggies supporter, I second what you say about Joe. Have got to know him at St. Iggies this year and he is one heck of a top guy!
Cheers

[GWW]

Thanks for that, CD. Although I am a Doggies supporter, I second what you say about Joe. Have got to know him at St. Iggies this year and he is one heck of a top guy!
Cheers

I'm sure now that cd has confirmed that Joe will be playing at Mypolonga, you can now believe it bulldogproud

[bulldogproud]

Not a problem, GWW. Hopefully now some will believe that he has retired from the Eagles.
Not sure how many games he will play at Mypolonga though, GWW. Saint Iggies has first call on all of our weekends.
Cheers

[cd]

DONT FORGET - MEMBERS NIGHT TONIGHT

Lots of interviews with recruits and more with free BBQ for members - you can join or renew your membership tonight.

See you at Oval Ave tonight