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WELCOME TO THE LOWER PLENTY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB NEWS FAMILY DAY - MEET THE COACHES A Family Day is being held on Sunday the 9th November 2008 at John Gray's at 15 Lindon Strike Court, RESEARCH from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. This is a great opportunity for everyone to meet all the newly appointed Coaches. Our Senior Coach, Wayne Harmes will preview his plans for the season at around 2.30pm. BBQ Provided with drinks at the usual Club prices. Players, Wives, Girlfriends and parents all welcome!  WAYNE HARMES APPOINTED SENIOR COACH Lower Plenty Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Harmes as our Senior Coach. Wayne comes with a wealth of experience and football knowledge firstly from his playing days in the AFL/VFL as aCarlton champion. A triple Premiership player, Norm Smith Medallist and an inductee to the Carlton Hall of Fame in 2000 followed by an 18 year coaching career, most recently in the NFL, also coaching the Division 2 Representative team in 2008. We believeWayne is an exceptional appointment. Our Football Operations Manager Tony Newlands also confirmed the appointment of the Reserves Coach Gary Kallinikos, a long time coach in the NFL, and as his Playing Assistant, Luke Groves a current Lower Plenty Player.We are also thrilled to announce our U/19’s Coach Richard Geary, a former AFL Player with West Coast & Richmond and past Coach of the Western Jets in the TAC competition. Richard also coached under age teams with our junior affiliated club Research, and will provide the club with a fantastic platform for the development of our young list.Our President Kel Donaldson was ecstatic with the quality of candidate that has been sourced for our coaching roles going on to say that “the appointment of Wayne Harmes is one of the most exciting things to have happened at the club for a number of years” and really has our Players, Officials and Members looking forward to the 2009 season with a renewed passion and enthusiasm, GO BEARS. !! 2008 Best & Fairest Congratulations to the winners of the Best & Fairest awards for 2008. Seniors 1st Leigh McTaggart 2nd Andy Knee 3rd Mario Bandera Reserves 1st Nathan Llewellyn 2nd Ryan French 3rd Matt Harrison Under 19's 1st Joel McLelland 2nd Joel Sardi 3rd Aaron Lendaro STOP PRESS - MAN O MAN 2008 Last Saturday night saw over 200 people, mostly some very enthusiastic females, gather at the Bear Cave and enjoy the Man o Man experience. Our participants did not disappoint. This year that included:- - Jed (the Pilot) Perry, - Billy (the Policeman) Barden, - Dylan (the King) Flannery, - Joel (the Student) Sardi, and - Sean (Rambo) Downey, Alll put in strong performances, however our eventual winner proved very popular among the female voters, and our 2008 Man o Man was first time entrant Max (the Sailor) Leropoulos. 
Well done to all the boys and a great night was enjoyed by all. TERRY PATERSON It is with deep regret to all at the Lower Plenty Football Club to learn of the passing of Terry Paterson on June 3, 2008 aged 54 years. We have lost our one true legend, and extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to the Paterson family. We remain eternally grateful to "Patto" and his legacy will live on forever at our Club. Rest in Peace mate, we know you'll always be watching. We hope to do you proud. A TRIBUTE TO A TRUE CLUB LEGEND  The club extends it's sincere thanks to all past players, friends & officials who came along to spend the day with "Patto" on 10th May 2008. Terry Paterson is a true legend of the Lower Plenty Football Club. This man is Lower Plenty Football Club, and is a great friend to all. This was evidenced by the great number of people who came along to spend the afternoon with Terry. Special thanks to Jim Heywood who spoke to the Senior team before the game and gave an insight to the current players about the man and what he means to the Lower Plenty FC. 
It was great to have Patto in the rooms to sing the song and share the victory, and in the words of the great man himself, "It beats the s#*t out of losing." NEW CLUB MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE  BEARS Hoodies - $30.00 BEARS T-Shirts - $15.00 Place your order with Tony Newlands 0418 366 116
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