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HARVEY TO SPEAK AT ANTS LUNCHEON

Recently retired Saints champion Robert Harvey will be a guest speaker at the Northern Bullants Sportsmen's Luncheon on December 1st.

Having played 21 years and 383 games for the Saints, Harvey has now taken up a role as a development coach with the Blues, joining Darren Harris and also Bullants Coach David Teague.

Joining Harvey on the day will be 252 game champion Des Tuddenham and Carlton young gun Marc Murphy. Tuddenham having represented Collingwood and Essendon in the 1960's and 70's was a fearless and often controversial footballer that will no doubt have some great stories to share. Murphy has had some introduction to football, having been drafted with the No.1 pick in the 2005 National Draft, awarded the NAB Rising Star in 2006 and now being integral to the Carlton resurgance. Murphy is quickly becoming a cult figure at Carlton.

Daniel Harford, the much recognised media performer coming off his debut premiership as coach with Balwyn will be MC for the event. A third guest speaker is still to be confirmed.

The luncheon will be held at Rydges Bell City on Monday December 1st commencing at 12pm. The cost is $65 and includes a 2-course meal and beverages. For bookings please call the Bullants office on 94702224 or alternatively download booking form here.

The luncheon is kindly sponsored by Northpoint Enterprise Centre and Preston Travel Services. For more details please click here.

2009 VFL FIXTURE

The 2009 VFL Fixture has been released with the Northern Bullants season kicking off on Sunday 12th April.

With Tasmania's withdrawal from the competition, the VFL season now includes two fixtured byes in addition to the Split Round Bye on 17th/18th June.

The Northern Bullants have again split its home matches between its two venues NAB Oval Preston and Visy Park Carlton.

Highlights of the fixture include the following home matches:

Round 1 - Sunday match versus Bendigo at Visy Park, following the Carlton v Essendon clash the previous night
Round 3 - ANZAC Day match versus Port Melbourne at NAB Oval
Round 9 - Ladies Day match versus Williamstown at Visy Park
Round 16 - Match versus Collingwood at NAB Oval
Round 19 - Rivalry Round match versus Coburg at NAB Oval

The Northern Bullants will also play in an AFL Curtain-Raiser in Round 11, playing Geelong at Skilled Stadium before their match versus Port Adelaide.

The Reserves fixture as was experienced in 2008, is a difficult fixture due to the structure of the competition. The club is happy with the fixture however, with only small interruptions.

To view the Northern Bullants fixture please click here. To view the full 2009 VFL Fixture please visit the VFL website.

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PIKE TO COACH BULLANTS RESERVES

Four time Premiership winner Martin Pike will join the Bullants coaching panel as a Reserves Coach and assistant to David Teague in the Seniors.

Pike brings to the club a wealth of experience as he played a total of 247 AFL matches with Melbourne, Fitzroy, North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions. With highlights including four premierships, three with Brisbane as part of the historic 3-peat, his knowledge will be invaluable in developing the Bullants list.

The coaching appointment tops off a great couple of weeks having secured the playing services of recently retired Blue, Jason Saddington.

BULLANTS SECURE SADDINGTON

The NAB Northern Bullants have moved quickly to secure the services of retiring Carlton footballer and Bullants Best & Fairest winner Jason Saddington.

In a huge boost to the club, the 162-game AFL veteran will be a welcome addition to the Bullants list and provide great leadership both on and off the field.

The number 11 pick in the 1997 AFL National Draft spent eight years and played 142 games with the Sydney Swans before moving to Carlton to play a further 20 games from 2006 to 2008.

Saddington won the Laurie Hill Trophy for the Northern Bullants Best & Fairest, polling 89 votes despite only playing 16 of a possible 21 matches. Jason played primarily across half-back but also went forward when required and also formed a dangerous pinch-hitter on a wing.

For highlights of Jason's 2008 season please click here.

The Northern Bullants pre-season training begins Monday November 10th.

CHEAPER PARTY SUPPLIES FOR XMAS

Thanks to Cheaper Party Supplies, one lucky winner has the chance to receive a $50 Intralot scratchies package and the chance to have a very merry Christmas indeed. To enter simply email the club in 50 words or less you're most interesting Christmas party. Entries close December 1. northernbullants@bigpond.com

Keep your Christmas Party's simple and get all of your supplies from the one shop, Cheaper Party Supplies at the Preston Market, proud supporters of the Northern Bullants.