Frankston Dolphins

What a fantastic story!! Congratulations to Sam on being selected for his first VFL Senior match! Any first year TAC Cup graduate should be very proud of themselves to be playing football at the highest level outside of the AFL, especially only 4 Rounds into the season. Given what most people would see as a disability, Sam has shown that differences in life are only what you make of them and I for one will continue to watch with interest the career of a young man who seems to be very well rounded, determined and dedicated. Hopefully many more people to be encouraged by the due rewards coming to a hard working young man and athlete.

footyman wrote:Dolphin, you are spot on. Normally you are right in the mix of things arguing with people. Well done today the Dolphins were very good, hope you enjoyed it. Ozy... I was there til the end mate. I'll add two positives just to please BigV: * Going onto the ground to listen to the coaches * Not being ripped off to have a pie and a drink like you are at the AFL * Having matches at rival grounds and being able to trek across Melbourne to watch the footy. Each ground has its own unique charm. And I agree about the Hot Dogs...Sandringham's are the best by a mile.

Didn't have a hot dog today. Possibly as a result of what the umpiring was doing to my stomach!! I though one of your positives might have been th Dolphin 2's Footyman. After the unrelenting barage you have thrown their way in the past, I thought you may have at least tossed a bone at the current 3/0 run. Or does it only go one way? (just a leg up for BigV (or should I say Ken??))

I too witnessed Edwards tear us apart at the 'G in the first half of his first match, seemed to be the kind of player West Coast kind of needed, i know half a game doesn't prove anything, but i too was surprised to see him let go. Had that typical West Coast machine look about him, is the VFL recruit of the year. Morrell is handy, but Edwards is still so young, and unless re-drafted, could become a legend down Frankston way. Gee, is Frankston v Sandy on a Sunday? I might wander down. I'm missing Richmond v Carlton at the 'G on Friday and Box Hill v Springvale at Casey Fields on Saturday, might be the perfect opportunity to see a bit of good footy over the weekend.

Frankston will play an Intra Club game this Friday. The game is at Kars Street Oval starting at 6:30pm.

Hey Dolphin , I've been meaning to throw this one up for a while but I keep forgetting. Now that Tony Blackford has joined Frankston , how long before Dermie shows his mug at Kars St ??? I know it'd be a huge conflict for the boy but he and Blackers are thick as thieves , lol. On a semi related subject , I see Doug Scott has joined Karingal in a playing/asst role. Did you guys talk to him at all ?

Have to say I'm impressed with how Frankston are going with the recruiting. We've already heard Chris Oliver and Ash Eames are going to Kars St, now Aaron Edwards from the West Coast Eagles and Gippsland Power forward Brett Dore. Considering Port went for the stand alone approach, I actually expected the Dolphins may struggle to get name signings. It appears they are on the right track down there. Good on em, the VFL needs to see stand alone clubs thrive.

Frankston's Reserves Fixture is as follows (*- if double header with Seniors) Rd 1 vs North Ballarat(Home) Sun 9/4 2pm Rd 2 vs Bendigo(Home) Sun 16/4 11:10am* Rd 3 [b]Bye[/b] Rd 4 vs Sandringham(Away)Sun 30/4 11:10am* Rd 5 vs Werribee(Geelong)Sat 6/5 10:10am* Rd 6 vs Port Melbourne(Home)Sun 14/5 11:10am* Rd 7 vs Northern Bullants(Away)Sat 20/5 11:10am* Rd 8 vs Williamstown(Home) Sun 28/5 11:10am* Rd 9 vs Bendigo(Away) Sun 4/6 11:10am* Rd 10 vs Coburg Tigers(Home) Sun 11/6 11:10am* Rd 11 vs North Ballarat(Away) Sun 25/6 2pm Rd 12 [b]Bye[/b] Rd 13 vs Box Hill Hawks(Home) Sat 8/7 10:20am* Rd 14 vs Werribee(Home) Sun 16/7 11:10am* Rd 15 vs North Ballarat(Away) Sat 22/7 11:10am* Rd 16 vs Box Hill Hawks(Home) Sun 30/7 11:10am* Rd 17 vs Coburg Tigers(Away) Sat 5/8 10:20am* Rd 18 vs Casey Scorpions(Home) Sun 13/8 11:10am* Rd 19 vs Sandringham(Home) Sat 19/8 11:10am* Rd 20 vs Port Melbourne(Away) Sat 26/8 11:10am* 2 stand alone reserve games 1 at home and 1 away both against North Ballarat. 1 reserves game against Werribee at Kardinia Park prior to Senior game vs Geelong and byes in Round 3 and 12. Round 3 byes is when Seniors play night game in Launceston.

Bit of a rumour going around that Sam Carpenter will be playing at Frankston in 2006. Can Dolphin or other Frankston faithful confirm this? There has been some suggestion that he might be a rookie list chance. Terrific effort if he does make it to VFL and/or AFL Rookie ranks.

Dolphins appoint new reserves coach Wednesday 19th October 2005 www.frankstonfc.com.au The Frankston Football Club has announced the appointment of Tony Barry as its new coach of the Reserves. Tony will take up the role at the commencement of preseason training in November. Tony will take matchday responsibility for the reserves side and will take a strong role in the development of the Dolphin's younger players as they grow as players. Tony, or Bugs as he is best known, has a strong pedigree in Under 18's ranks having spent some time with the Eastern Ranges and most recently as the Premiership Coach of the strong Frankston YCW U18's. The club looks forward to reaping the benefits of what we see as a forward thinking appointment to benefit the future of our club.

Hardly suprised. Frank rejection of Roos 29 September 2005 Herald Sun James Bresnehan FRANKSTON has rejected an alliance with the Kangaroos next season and yesterday warned the Tasmanian Devils they should do the same. The Kangaroos have been courting the three non-aligned VFL clubs to establish a place for their players when they are not needed in the AFL next season. Frankston yesterday sent the Kangaroos a letter declining the offer of an alignment, leaving Tasmania and North Ballarat as the only two possibilities. But Frankston football operations manager Bryan Mace said Tasmania was strong enough to go it alone. North Ballarat football operations manager Tim Baker said his club was wary of why the Kangaroos' alliance with Port Melbourne broke down mid-season. Mace, who has 40 years' VFA and VFL experience with Frankston, said the Kangaroos offer was declined because: FRANKSTON was not financially destitute, as many clubs were when they took on alliances five years ago to survive. AFL players rarely trained with their adopted clubs, played on game day and then left, making it difficult to develop strong bonds with their new teammates. AFL coaches dictated to aligned clubs where drafted players should be used, whether or not the local player was better in that role. THE $140,000 AFL grant to the non-aligned VFL clubs would be slashed under an alignment. North Ballarat will decide over the next few weeks whether or not to take on the Kangaroos. AFL Tasmania general manager Scott Wade said the Devils would not accept a full alliance. But they would consider a partial link in which Kangaroos players were farmed out to two clubs.