The Under 12's lost their final against Boroondara. That's the end of the season and despite the loss, we can be proud of what has been achieved. It is extremely hard to start a team from scratch, but the Under 12's had a team from round 1 and never forfeited a match. Despite the very early starting times and long travel times to away games. That is a brilliant achievement, so well done players, coaches, team managers and parents! Next year we hope to perform like this with both U12's and U14's.

Our clubrooms have had a make-over by a group of dedicated hard workers. Fresh coats of paint, new photo galleries and trophy cabinets and a very thorough clean-up have turned our rooms into a monument to 80 glorious years of community rugby. A special mention should be made for the Ladies, who have been going at it for weeks. The council has put in new carpet, a very fitting present for our 80th anniversary!

More good news: the north side of the carpark at our homeground has been redeveloped. From a dust bowl in summer and an icy swamp in winter to a drained, sealed and landscaped carpark. And parking is still free at weekends, so 3 cheers for the Maribyrnong council! Let's hope there is still money in the budget to transform the southern end soon. Your rates at work, well my rates, at least!

 

Results for the 23rd of August:

Under 12's: Footscray 5 Boroondara 36

Lightning A: Footscray 27 Southern Districts 31

Pillar: Westgate 34 Barbarians 17

Program for the 30th of August:

1:30pm: Melbourne Uni vs Footscray (Royal Park)

3:15pm: NWU Lions vs Westgate (Royal Park)

Always seeking Juniors! Everybody is welcome to give it a try! Every boy or girl that signs up will get a match whenever there is a match for your team! Stay tuned for summer season activities.

Call Trevor Tritt (9363 3263) or Gary Treherne (9318 6838).

Footscray RUFC has been established since 1928 supporting both 1st and 2nd Grade teams, Colts and Juniors, winning several premierships and producing 5 Wallabies along the way. We are located at the Henry Turner reserve, next to the VU and Footscray Park.

The last few years Footscray has played in both A & B grade Grand Finals and was awarded the trophy for "Highest Try Scoring Victorian Rugby Team in 2006".

We welcome any new players that would like to come down for a run this season, whether they're a former Wallaby or Rugby novice.

We always need more support staff for our teams, team managers, 1st aiders, anybody who wants to help a hand on matchdays, feel free to contact us, by phone (9272 1446 during work hours) or email (andre.vanderschee@beca.com).

Ground Location: Footscray RUFC, on the corner of Farnsworth Ave & Myer Rd Footscray - Melways Reference 42 C2

Telephone (03) 9689 1195.