PINK FOOTY & NETBALL DAY
Thanks to all clubs and leagues that participated in Pink Footy & Netball Day across the VCFL.

I know that the women and families of our communities that are affected by breast cancer appreciated the show of solidarity form country football and netball shown over the weekend - and many more women enjoyed special activities and functions dedicated to them.

Their has been some wonderful images coming in this morning from around the state showing how clubs 'painted the town pink' to promote their footy and netball over the weekend.

BCNA will be the recipient of well deserved fundraising from the sport to continue their support of women with cancer.

Well done to all the mum's that give tirelessly so their kids can play footy. What would we do without them?

THANKS UMP!

This weekend in the AFL and across all community football competitions in Australia is 'Thanks Ump' round where everyone is being reminded that they have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the match day environment and through this a role in assisting to recruit and retain umpires.

AFL Director of Coaching Peter Schwab has said this week, "umpires have a huge responsibility to the game, in particular at junior level where their capacity to control the game is paramount to the enjoyment and safety of all young participants.

"Therefore they must be supported in this endeavour as their role is as important as anyone else in the game."

A number of 'country identities' and league administrators will be taking the whistle to hand this weekend in a show of support for local umpire associations (and to see how hard it is!) across many regions of the state.

We would appreciate the support of media to push out good positive umpiring stories this week to promote the initiative.

More info: VCFL Manager of Umpiring - Gerard Ryan - 8341 6040

AROUND THE GROUNDS

CHFL - Skipton chalked up their first win of the year beating Carngham Linton by just a point.

BELLARINE - Last year's premiers are making hard going of it. Drysdale went down to Ocean Grove on the weekend to find themselves 2-3. Ocean Grove in 2nd position after 5 matches.

EAST GIPPSLAND - Got the close ones on the weekend with Lindenow by 2 points against Wy Yung, and in the other fixture Orbost Snowy Rovers by 2 against Paynesville.
Lindenow 16.10 bt Wy Yung 16.8, Orbost Snowy Rovers 9.8 bt Paynesville 9.6.

GIPPSLAND - Gippsland newcomers are still without a loss after a draw against Traralgon. Bairnsdale 17.12 dr Traralgon 17.12. Bairnsdale sit 2nd on the ladder.

LODDON VALLEY - Bridgewater continues its winning away with the Grand Final replay against Pyramid Hill by about 4 goals. Newbridge a stirring win over top 3 team Mitiamo.

MURRAY - Cobram are 6 on the trot after a big win against Numurkah. 2 games clear at the top of the table.

PICOLA SOUTH EAST - Top of the table clash between Shepp East and Rennie. Shepp East by 9 points.

WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT - South Rovers 6 on the trot and clear on the top of the ladder after thumping 2nd placed Kolora Noorat by 10 goals.

WIMMERA - Dimboola continue their good start to this season with a win against Nhill and equal on points at the top of the ladder.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Tues 10 May -
V/Line Life Training - Avenel FC - Depression
Weds 11 May -
V/Line Life Training - Albury Junior FC - Depression
VCFL Induction Program - Visy Park
Thurs 12 May -
VCFL Induction Program - Visy Park
Friday 13 May -
Cybersafety Session - Mornington Secondary College - 7pm start.
Sunday 15 May -
WorkSafe Game of the Month - Bannockburn v Bell Post Hill - GDFL - Ron Barassi in attendance.

By Jock Allan