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He’s a VFL grand final winner and life member of one of Australia’s most famous sporting clubs, but that hasn’t stopped Eric Moore from taking up a role helping out others in the Sunshine Coast community.

The former Victorian kicked two goals for the Richmond Tigers in their 1969 VFL premiership win, playing alongside greats of the game including Kevin Bartlett and Francis Bourke, but now the unassuming 74-year-old is driving a bus, taking clients from a local care service on much-needed day trips.

“It keeps me occupied. There’s nothing worse than being retired and having nothing to do,” Mr Moore said.



Read the full article here: https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2023/02/12/former-vfl-winner-finds-new-role-on-coast/

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MPFNL 2023: Jake Aarts makes immediate impact with Dromana

The ex-AFL Tiger has racked up eye-popping numbers already for Dromana, despite added attention. His coach explains why he’s about to get “even more damaging”.

Simon McEvoy
HeraldSun
April 19, 2023 - 10:00AM

He’s been attracting plenty of attention.

And Jake Aarts has also been finding plenty of the ball in his first two games for Dromana in Division 1 of the Mornington Peninsula league.

Playing mostly in the midfield, the former Richmond livewire has racked up 63 possessions (second most in the league) in Dromana’s wins over Red Hill and Bonbeach.

He had 35 touches against Bonbeach on Saturday, despite a hard tag.

Aarts also ranks No. 1 in the league for clearances with 17.

“He’s obviously getting a bit of heat from the opposition, he’s coming under scrutiny from them,” Dromana coach Matt Price said.

“But on the weekend he was super.

“He’s been playing midfield mostly, a bit forward, but he hasn’t hit the scoreboard yet.

“He’s just been playing a lot around the footy.

“His leadership has been really good and his instruction has been really good for us.”

Price said Aarts would only get better as the season drew on.

“It will take him a few weeks to find the level as well, just to get used to the speed,” he said.

“But he’s settled in really well with the group.

“He’ll find his feet and work out his running patterns compared to Richmond from last year and once he does that, he’ll get even more of the ball and be more damaging.”

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/local-footy/mpfnl-2023-jake-aarts-makes-immediate-impact-with-dromana/news-story/f815a870e6bc26a6b6633bf8d3382bab

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Derek Eggmolesse-Smith is in the leadership group at Point Cook.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/derek_eggmolessesmith/3085200114122951959/

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GDFL: Bannockburn beats Inverleigh on Anzac Day, Reece Conca debuts

... But it was former AFL gun Reece Conca who stole the headlines, with the former Richmond and Fremantle player making his debut for Bannockburn.

Pilgrim said Conca, who played on the half forward line in his first hit out, would offer the Tigers versatility across the ground.

“He was a bit scratchy in his first game, but he’s only played one game of footy in the past year or two, so we expected that,” he said.

“His running patterns so sensational, to come back from such a high level it’s clear the difference he offers, he led all day and we just need to hit him up.

“He went into the midfield at times, but I think he’s that valuable that he can play wherever he thinks he’s best for the team.

“Reece was one out in the goalsquare at times, we’ll move him around a bit but as he’s getting back into footy we don’t to overload him too much.”

https://www.codesports.com.au/sport/gdfl-bannockburn-beats-inverleigh-on-anzac-day-reece-conca-debuts/news-story/63bd202cfb75185bffdfc2c4e11770a2

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... good luck to No 31 for Tatyoon making his 2023 season debut against Woorndoo/Mortlake.


https://twitter.com/KiwiTiger12/status/1659698050867273729

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Craig Stewart (RFC 1984-86) has passed away aged 66.

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Collingwood and Richmond are mourning the loss of popular former big man Craig Stewart, who has died, aged 66.

Stewart represented the Magpies in 115 matches including consecutive Grand Final appearances in 1980 and 1981 before adding a further 35 matches with Richmond after being part of the infamous trade wars between the two clubs in the 1980s.

He went on to play three seasons with the Tigers from 1984 to 1986, playing mainly as a defender for the club.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/former-collingwood-and-richmond-player-craig-stewart-dies-aged-66/news-story/ae1a7befcea31069aac8527b271e6fb2

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2017 @Richmond_FC premiership player Jacob Townsend having a kick on North Hobart Oval with his Queensland teammates ahead of tomorrow’s representative match against Tasmania.

We’ll have a preview in @WINNews_Tas at 5.30pm.

WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/brentcostelloe/status/1674641534933962753

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Sam Lloyd started the game with a bang as Bundoora secured a big win

An inspired Sam Lloyd performance propelled Bundoora to an eye-catching 39-point victory over NFNL Division 1 premiership rival Montmorency on Saturday.

Lloyd booted five of the first seven goals of the match to ignite the Bulls at Yulong Reserve in one of the most dominant individual displays of the season.

Lloyd would finish with six goals in a best-on-ground performance in the 9.16 (70) to 4.7 (31) victory.

Bulls coach Michael Ryan had nothing but praise for his star man.

“Sammy had a great game, he spent a bit more time forward and was able to set the game up early for us,” he said.


https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/sam-lloyd-started-the-game-with-a-bang-as-bundoora-secured-a-big-win/news-story/bcb37aa0ab5f113d462e885ab3e04941

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Justin Plapp will continue as coach of @WilliamstownFC's VFL team until at least the end of the 2025 season after signing a two-year contract extension.


https://twitter.com/VFL/status/1684143149319622658

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Notice former AFL player and VFL JJ Liston Trophy winner Ezra Poyas, 42, popped up in St Kilda City's reserves last Saturday, helping his old club send out a team. Bloody good effort. Hope he didn't hurt a hammy.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1686275353294340096

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https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1686625286375575552

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Private School Football: The AFL players and coaches working in the industry

Dan Batten and Tyler Lewis
HeraldSun
August 8, 2023

BARRY ROWLINGS, Caulfield Grammar

An understated yet extremely decorated career as an AFL player, Rowlings is bringing his premiership and best and fairest winning experience to Caulfield Grammar. Works not only with Caulfield Grammar but with its VAFA affiliate as well.

PAUL HUDSON, Yarra Valley Grammar

Role: Head coach

Hudson has come into Yarra Valley Grammar and completely rejuvenated its football program. The 1991-premiership Hawk has brought a balance of professionalism and structure the school is relishing in. YVG was unable to get over Ivanhoe in last Saturday’s AGSV grand final but 2023 remained its best season to date.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/school-football-the-afl-players-and-coaches-working-in-the-industry/news-story/626c18a6f2705642a6151cad188cd003

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Playing coach Anthony Miles was named second best on ground for the Albury Tigers in their four-goal Qualifying Final win over Wangaratta.

On the losing side, Callum Moore kicked 3 goals to take his tally to 78 goals for the season. He is the leading goalkicker in the Ovens and Murray Football League.

https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/ovens-and-murray-football-netball-league-omfnl/ovens-and-murray-football-league-2023/2023-seniors-ssanda-cup/game-centre/e88e1cc1

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Moore slaying it lol
78 goals in 17 games with bags of 10, 10 and 11.

Good on him

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Even he would be an upgrade on Bradtke.