The Antz Pantz
NAB Northern Bullants Football Club

www.northernbullants.com.au

Issue 2007/10, Round 15

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Next Saturday

The NAB Northern Bullants take on North Ballarat in another crucial match.   Last week's hard-fought win over Bendigo saw the Ants slip back into eighth position but with a poor percentage and every match is virtually a must-win, so roll up and give the boys every encouragement.

A special Ladies Day is planned, see details below.

Head to Head v North Ballarat Prior to This Match

Played	21
Won	7	33.3%
Lost	14	66.7%
Drawn
Highest For	18.9(117)	2006
Lowest For	3.5(23)	2004
Highest Against	18.14(122)	1999
Lowest Against	4.8(32) (won)	2004

And next year ...

At this stage, we can't add much to the rumours circulating relating to affiliations for 2008 other than to say Carlton's decision has yet to be finalised and discussions are still continuing.   We believe the alignment after the teething problems of 2003 has been highly beneficial to both clubs and an extension of the existing agreement is certainly our preferred option.

Business Breakfast and Cocktail Party

The Business Breakfast at Rydges-On-Bell was probably our most successful to date despite the absence of regular MC Daniel Harford who was filling in on SEN Radio 1116.    Mark Doran provided a most able replacement with some deft delving of guest speakers Syd Jackson and Barry Round, but was somewhat stunned when Mmm-urph immmediately rattled off the answer to a trick question that Mark claimed no-one else had ever answered (we'll keep both question and answer secret).

Photos from the Cocktail Party (the non-incriminating ones) courtesy of the Happy Snapper, James Kerrigan, have been posted on the web site. Check out the talent ...

   Ladies Day : Northern Bullants vs North Ballarat

21st July at NAB Oval, 12.30pm - 4.30p.m

Our ladies will have the opportunity to watch "the boys" from the comforts of the Cazaly Room whilst enjoying gourmet finger food, wine, sparkling wine and mixed drinks. The Ladies will also walk away with gift bags with a number of products sure to put a smile on all the girl's faces.

There will be competitions and other activities to ensure the girls have their own fun whilst the boys are on the field slogging it out against Frankston.  The event is welcome to all of the fairer sex and if interested in attending please check out the flyer  or call the office on: (03)94702224 for more details..   Cost $40 or $30 for non-drinkers.     All ladies welcome!

August 12th : Comedy Night at the Comic's Lounge

Another in our series of popular Northern Bullants Comedy Nights.    Richard Marks, Pommy Johnson, Chris Bennett and more.   Tickets only $25, bookings can be made by calling the office on 9470 2224.

August 12th :  Past Players and Officials Day

Our match at NAB Oval against Frankston on August 12 will feature a reunion of past players and officials with a view to (a) having a good time, and (b) establishing a working committee ( John Meese, Harold Martin and Garry Grainger are currently on board) to help organise a more formal function later in the year to celebrate the club's 125th anniversary.  A special marque will be erected for the day.

All past players, officials and supporters are most welcome and please pass the word along to anyone who may be interested.   We will have a registration table at the gates and we ask everyone to record their contact details as some of our existing records are seven or eight years out-of-date.

Crazy John’s Supporters Choice Award

Each week a different Bullants supporter will be chosen from the crowd and be given a voting card to participate. At the end of the season each participating spectator will go into the draw to win a Northern Bullants Best & Fairest package consisting of:

• Two tickets to the Laurie Hill Best & Fairest Evening
• One night's accommodation at Rydges on Bell Preston, including breakfast
• Presentation of the award to the winning player

To be given your chance to vote make sure you are proudly wearing your red and white Bullants colours at this season's matches.   

Votes to date have been provided by : Round 13 - Penny Jamieson, Round 12 - Brett Thorne Round 11 - Bob IrelandRound 10 - Joey Falzon , Round 9 - Graeme Smith, Round 8 - Andrew Grey, Round 7 - Ashley Cross, 

Round 6 - Charles Macek, Round 5 - Sean Scully, Round 4 - Frank Cleary, Round 2 - Kevin Quilty, Round 1 - Kerrill Burns.
 

Nando's Member of the Week

Our latest two lucky winners of a Nando's meal voucher are John Nolan of Preston and Ged McMahon of Greensborough.  Congratulations, your vouchers are in the mail.   OPENING AUGUST!    A new Nando store in Preston store will be opening up on the corner of High and Bruce Streets, just a good old-fashioned torpedo punt from the half-forward flank at the Mary Street end.

Knights All-Australian Triumph

In a remarkable result, the recent NAB Under-18 National Championships saw no less than three Northern Knights players win All-Australian honours.  Congratulations to Matt Kreuzer, Jack Grimes and Michael Hurley and to the Knights on supplying three of the four players from the Vic Metro squad to be selected.   

The Championships saw the end of Victoria's seven-year dominance (five wins including the last three to the Metropoliitan team and two to Vic Country) with Western Australia setting up their success with a big win over Vic Metro in the opening round played in Perth and scoring solid victories over South Australia and Vic Country in wet conditions in Melbourne over the last fortnight.

The Under-16 Championships are next in line and the Knights have six players in the final squad of 26 players. Congratulations to Stephen Witkowski, Jaryd Cachia, Dylan Grimes, Tom Hill, Dean Smith-Whiting and Tindarra Hood - we will watch Tom Hill's progress with interest as he is the first player from the Preston Junior Bullants to make the Knights list.

And congratulations are also extended to Ben McKinley, a Northern Knights player from 2003-05 who made his AFL debut for West Coast against Port Adelaide last Sunday.

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HINTS TO FOOTBALLERS

1. If an adversary is running with the ball, kick him over unceremoniously if you can't knock it out of his hand.

2. In making a kick from your hand, let your toe catch the ball the instant it leaves the ground. With a little practice this will be found easy, elegant and effectual.

3. Practice kicking with both feet.  Many goals are lost through being able to use only one, and the left foot will be found particularly convenient when the ball has lee-way on it.

4. Never allow boys to play amongst men. They spoil the game, no one likes to rush them and yet they are almost certain to get hurt.

5. If the ball be near your own goal, kick it as much on one side as possible but not behind if you can help it as it is considered cowardly play.

from "The Victorian Cricketer's Guide 1860".     1859 - The First Footy Season


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