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Sandy Zebras canter in

Submitted by Robbo on Mon, 06/08/2007 - 07:34
From Herald Sun
Reported by Geoff Poulter

DESPITE Lance Whitnall's encouraging return, the Northern Bullants were unable to halt rampaging Sandringham at Trevor Barker Oval yesterday.

The Zebras steamed away to win by 62 points to move two games clear on top of the ladder with three rounds remaining.

Carlton captain Whitnall, back after several weeks recovering from a knee injury, was busy and lively.

He looked fit and sharp in collecting 17 possessions and kicked 1.1 in a brief stint in attack.

He was rested before the last quarter.

Bullants coach Barry Mitchell was pleased with Whitnall's performance but unsure whether he would require another hitout in the VFL before returning to the AFL.

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Hungry Zebras overrun Bendigo

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 29/07/2007 - 20:06
From the Sunday Herald-Sun

Reported by Howard Leigh
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SANDRINGHAM reaffirmed it is on track to win a record fourth straight VFL/VFA premiership with a barnstorming finish to defeat the Bendigo Bombers at Trevor Barker Oval yesterday.

An upset was in the making when Bendigo held a 16-point lead at three-quarter time on the back of a seven-goal third quarter sparked by Essendon's 2006 third-round draft choice, Kyle Reimers, who booted three goals in three minutes.

But the Zebras answered the challenge in a power-packed final quarter, booting 11 goals to win by 31 points.

They remain clear leaders of the competition with 48 points after their 20.14 (134) to 14.17 (101) victory.

Zebras midfielder Peter Summers praised the Bendigo Bombers, saying they had played with a lot of commitment and intensity.

"We knew at three-quarter time that our intensity was pretty good and we came out with a win," Summers said.

Melbourne ruckman Mark Jamar and Paul Johnson dominated the hitouts.


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Zebras' late kick earns win

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 29/07/2007 - 20:00
From the Sunday Age

Reported by Chris Walker
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Reported byPREMIER Sandringham kicked 11 goals in the final quarter to beat a brave and hard-working Bendigo Bombers side by 33 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval yesterday.

For three quarters, the Bombers had seemed every bit a top-eight side but when the tempo lifted in the fourth, the ladder-leading Zebras, who are seeking their fourth consecutive VFL flag, produced their best football of the season, booting an accurate 11.2 to the ninth-placed Bombers' 3.1 to finish 20.14 (134) to 14.17 (101).

In conditions suited to hard running and skilful disposal, the first half was tainted by ineffective and inaccurate kicking. A tough but scrappy game ensued, with both teams rebounding staunchly and high-pressure tackling causing a number of turnovers by both sides.

Bachar Houli and Jason Johnson provided the unfavoured Bombers with the midfield ascendancy, finding the ball consistently from the stoppages and running through the lines at every opportunity.

But, with the exception of Sam Lonergan, who kicked three first-half goals, there was a lack of forward options for Bendigo, who kicked 4.10 (34) for the half.

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Inconsistent Zebras find their form

Submitted by Robbo on Mon, 25/06/2007 - 08:53
From The Age
Reported by Sean Cusick

DEFENDING premier Sandringham has hit back at speculation it is past its prime, destroying Port Melbourne by 66 points at TEAC Oval.

The Zebras, chasing a historic fourth consecutive VFL flag, were third on the ladder after two convincing losses from their past three matches.

However, yesterday they produced three of the most destructive quarters of football this season to pummel the highly rated Borough into submission.

After kicking just six behinds in the first quarter, Sandy exploded after the first break to pile on 20 goals, including five to livewire Ezra Poyas.

Port never looked in it after quarter-time, despite a five-goal haul from David Pitt that included three in as many minutes early in the last term.

While John Milhuisen was superb in holding Nick Sautner to just one goal, his effort was countered by Sandringham's Andy Biddlecombe doing an impressive job on powerful Port spearhead Jeremy Dukes.

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Top Dees prove handy for Sandrigham

Submitted by Robbo on Mon, 25/06/2007 - 08:50
From Herald Sun
Reported by Geoff Poulter

SEVERAL Melbourne-listed players were among the best performers in Sandringham's impressive 11-goal win against Port Melbourne at Port yesterday.

 
Nathan Brown and Chris Johnson were particularly prominent and must be a chance for promotion after the Demons' 49-point loss to Richmond on Friday night.

Matthew Whelan, Brad Miller, Michael Newton (three goals), Simon Buckley and Colin Garland were other Melbourne players to stand out against Port.

Sandy didn't score a goal in the first term but then rattled on six, seven and seven in the next three quarters in an awesome display of power and teamwork.

The Zebras had been a bit wobbly in recent weeks but are now firm favourites to win their fourth straight flag.

"I wouldn't say a stumble, but we had to re-focus," Sandringham coach Mark Williams said.

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Pickett, Robertson star for Sandy

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/05/2007 - 01:04
From the Sunday Herald-Sun

Reported by Howard Leigh
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MELBOURNE'S troubled season is in for a boost if yesterday's VFL match between Sandringham and Williamstown was anything to go by.

pickettByron Pickett, Russell Robertson, Paul Wheatley and Clint Bizzell all had a huge impact in yesterday's match at the Trevor Barker Oval.

Robertson, 28, sidelined with a hyper-extension to his left knee since Round 2, booted 4.3 from 17 possessions and eight marks in Sandringham's 20-point win.

It leaves the Zebras unbeaten on top of the VFL ladder after the 16.16 (112) to 13.12 (90) win.

Robertson later declared he was ready to return to the Melbourne side for next Sunday's game against the Kangaroos.

Pickett had 16 touches and seven marks floating across the half-forward line and kicked two goals.

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Pickett banned for missing match

Submitted by Robbo on Tue, 15/05/2007 - 15:15
From Herald Sun

MELBOURNE has imposed a one-game suspension on Byron Pickett after he failed to attend the club's match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.

Pickett was an emergency for the game against the Bulldogs, but has admitted to Melbourne he drank alcohol the night before the game.

He has been ruled out of selection for both Melbourne and its VFL affiliate Sandringham this weekend, and has been told he will not be considered for senior selection for the next four weeks.

"The football department, in consultation with the senior leadership group, have requested Byron to consider his future during this week," Melbourne said in a statement.

"If Byron decides to continue his future with the Melbourne Football Club, he will be required to play with Sandringham Football Club for at least four weeks, and will not be considered for AFL selection in that time period.
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Jamie Shanahan joins Zebra coaching staff

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 14/11/2003 - 14:16
onslaught writes, "Sandringham has announced that Jamie Shanahan will fill the role of Assistant Coach for season 2004.

Shanahan was a member the Zebras 200 Premiership, playing as part of the Demons list."
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Sandy and the AFL launch "rec footy"

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 13/11/2003 - 23:59
The AFL website reports that Sandringham and the AFL have launched a modified version of Australian Rules footy called "AFL Recreational Football".
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Sandringham appoint new coach

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 03/11/2003 - 10:40
After leaving the Bullants at the end of the 2003 season, Mark Williams will be coaching Sandringham, replacing outgoing coach Graeme Yates. Mark Williams coached Preston/Northern Bullants for several seasons and has also been involved as an assistant coach with VFL representative sides.
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