ATTACK ON CLUB - Plans Upset - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - 2 Mar 1938 (original) (raw)

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Wed 2 Mar 1938 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Page 22 - ATTACK ON CLUB

Severe criticism of the action of one

of the club's in leaving the League

suddenly when the season was just

beginning was expressed by the

president (Mr. M. Clota) at the

annual meeting of the Sub-district

Mr. Close said that he referred to the

Prahran City club, which had been sponsored

by the Melbourne Football Club.

"This club, Mr. Close said, came along

at the beginning of the season full of

promises, and three weeks later it had

disbanded, leaving the league In a very

bad position. Last season we managed

to persuade several Victorian Football

League clubs to sponsor a Sub-district

League club, and we intend to pursue the

same policy this year; but I would like

to see the teams taken over by League

clubs given more support."

Mr. Close also said that he was sorry

to see that some of the Victorian Football

League clubs were holding socials in order

to raise funds for trips for their players.

Many junior organisations relied on

socials to assist club finances, and the

League clubs were taking most of the

The secretary of the Transport Board

(Mr. P. Mountjoy) attended the meeting,

and explained the meaning of the new

transport regulation. When it was pointed

out to him how the junior clubs would be

affected by the loss of the motor-vans

used to carry players and supporters to

their matches Mr. Mountjoy said that he

would place the facts before the board.

Office-bearers elected were: - President,

Mr. M. Clota; vice-presidents,

Messrs. T. Murphy, W. Glasson, W. Haysom

G. La Frank, O. Whitaker, and J.

White; investigation. committee, Messrs.

H. R. Bastow, G. La Frank, T. Murphy.

A. D. Ogilvy, and J. White; secretary and

treasurer, Mr. P. Walsh; assistant secretary,

Mr. P. Blake; delegate to the Victorian

Football League, Mr. F. Walsh;

delegates to the Victorian Football Union,

Messrs. F. Westlake and H. R. Bastow.

Alan Pitcher", the former Fitzroy footballer,

was appointed as coach of the

Brighton Football Club last night in place

Pitcher, who played successfully with

Brighton last season, has had eight years'

experience with Fitzroy, and has played

under Frank Maher and Haydn Bunton.

He Is aged 29 years and is a half-forward

Last week Brighton appointed Gordon

Ogden, the leading Melbourne back man

as its coach, but on learning that he had

received an attractive offer from the

Warracknabeal club, it was decided to release

The selection committee appointed last

night is: Messrs. D. R. Donaldson, J.

Condon, and H. Hazeldene.

The club will hold its fortnightly dance

at the Wilson Hall on Saturday, and the

ladies' social committee will be elected

The St. Kilda committee, at a meeting

last night, appointed Mr. C. W. Farrow

secretary of the seconds. Mr. Farrow,

who was secretary of the Yellow Cabs

team for three years when it played in the

Wednesday League, will also act as delegate

Mr. P. Williams was appointed one of

the patrons of the club. He has been of

great assistance in finding employment for

players, and has agreed to assist the club

again this season. He is only the fifth

patron of the club, the others being the

Minister for Customs (Lieut.-Colonel

White), Colonel Harold Cohen, and

Messrs. Michaelis and Haworth, MLAs.

Writing from Beulah, Jack Kelly, the

talented wing man, said that he would return

to St. Kilda for training at the end

The first dance of the season will be

held in the pavilion on March 26. Proceeds

will be devoted to the trip to Perth fund.

So that the new players will be

thoroughly tested. Hawthorn match committee

decided last night to allocate new

and old players to train on each of the

four nights a week. About 120 players, including

all of those on the training list

The selection committee of the Richmond

Football Club has decided to retain

last season's training staff. Bob Davall

has been appointed head trainer.

Frank Seymour, the Northcote Football

Club's forward, has completed his

tenth year with the club. The club is

considering a method by which his services

may be recognised. The committee

is hoping that he will be available for

Training will begin on March 15 under

"Sandy" Gray and Jack Lyngcoln. joint

playing coaches. Gray will be captain

and Lyngcoln vice-captain. Invitations

to many Juniors to train with the team

have been issued, and the committee extends

an open invitation to any district

About 70 players are expected to appear

on Monday, when the Coburg team

will begin training. There will be a late

start, as the training will not begin till

the Country Week cricketers leave the

ground. About 50 invitations have been

sent to players in district junior teams

Lahiff for Port Melbourne

The Port Melbourne committee has appointed

T. Lahiff coach for the coming

season. Lahiff, who has been playing at

Essendon for the last three years, formerly

came from Port Melbourne, where he

gained a high reputation as a wing half

forward. He was usually the relief rover

at Essendon, and will have to obtain a

clearance from that club.

Improved performances last season and a sound

financial position were reported at the annual

meeting of the Sandringham Amateur Football

Club on Monday night. Pleasure was expressed

at the appointment as coach of D Hayes, former

Richmond player. The following trophies were

presented: Most useful player, J. Ryan: best first

year player, A. Oravllle; silver cigarette-case to

commemorate his 102nd match with the club, A.

Roberts; silver cigarette-case to commemorate his

HCtli game with the club, J. Ryan.

The following officers were elected:-President,

Mr. J. Coutts: vice-presidents. Messrs. A. P. Harper,

J. Meade, W. Ryan. J. Latterly, and J

Harper; secretary, Mr, A Richards; treasurer, Mr.

J. Mead: assistant secretary, Mr W. Richards;

assistant treasurer, Mr J. Coutts: committee,

Messrs. M. Elliott, P. Scarlett, H. Hirst, A. Roberts,

J. Ryan, O. Bogle and H. Van Pelt.

STAWELL, Tuesday. - L. Hughson,

the Fitzroy footballer, has received notice

of his transfer to the Stawell Post-office.

If his clearance is arranged he will coach

the Stawell team in the Wimmera League

APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of

PLAYING COACH to the above club for coming

Applicants to state qualifications, age, and salary

Applications close with the Secretary on March

COLLINGWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB

The ANNUAL GENERAL. MEETING will be held

in the Collingwood Town Hall on THURSDAY, 17th

MARCH, 1938, at 8 pm. Nominations for office-bearers

close with the Secretary, Tuesday, 8th

March, 1838, at 8.30 p.m. Nomination forms

are available and obtainable from the undersigned

All nominations must be signed by the

candidate In addition to the proposer and seconder.

Copies of annual report will be available at

ticket sales depots on and after 10th March, 1938.

V. Q. WRAITH, Hon. Secretary