2011 Senior Teams Launch & Sponsors Night – 13th April

Our VERY special guest avid football fan Melanie McLaughlin, Fox Sports A-League host and interviewer as well as Fox Sports news presenter on channel 513.

We  were really pleased to have Mel attend this year and she proved to be a big hit, which is hardly surprising. Interviewed on stage by our own “reluctant interviewer” Peter “Dicko” Dixon Mel gave us an insight into the world of football behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera. As the countries number one “on ground” interviewer herself, Mel has met the biggest stars Australian Football has to offer and it was more than interesting to hear her views on the game.

We were also extremley pleased to be joined by many of the sponsors that the club has and we can’t thank them enough for their generosity and continued support of  the club. OK, let’s see the photo’s……………..

 Mel on stage with Dicko

 Lance Sharp, Mel and a “starstruck” Peter Dixon

 Newly announced Premier League Captain Alex Druce, Mel and Premier League First Grade Coach Mike Parsons

Barbarians Vice President Anthony Beckett with Mel

Manchester United fans, Mel with Barbarians founder & Life Member John Cook

Head groundsman & committee man Steve Boad with Mel

All the girls, Treasurer Sharon Osborn, Committee member Sally Brunton, Mel, Karen Whitton, Tracy Beckett & Committee member Sheila Gibbon

 

2010 Senior Presentation Night – 18th October

Over 150 people attended this years presentation to celebrate the hard work done by all during the 2010 season. Present were teams from Premier League, Open Men’s, Open Ladies, Over 35’s -2010 Undefeated Premier’s & Minor Premier’s and the Youth Developement (YD1’s) – 2010 Premier’s

 The club was also joined by no less than 15 of it’s major sponsors, 2 of whom received special awards on the night in recognition of their long term association with the Barbarians. Colin Robb from RSF Commercial Interiors and Gary Tonkin from Shearwater Marine Engineering were more than surprised to learn of their awards.

 

Billy O’Gorman – YD1 Coaches Award Winner

Jessie O’Halloran  – YD1 Most Improved (Jess was also named the player of the match in the grand final win over Taree)

Hayden Morrison – YD1 Players Player

Kayla Bird – Coaches Award – Open Ladies

Laura Polson – Most Improved – Open Ladies

Warren Lambert (Coach) & Gary Tonkin (Sponsor) with the Over 35’s Minor Premier’s Shield

Pat Cortaville-Smith (Most Consistent), Piet Gross (Players Player) and Hugh Jacobsen (Coaches Award) - Premier League Reserve Grade Awards

Sam Steedman (Coaches Award) & Dave Wicks (Most Consistent) – Premier League First Grade Awards (Absent – James Somerville Players Player)

 

17TH JUNE 2010 – FIRE DESTROYS STORAGE CONTAINER & 95% OF CONTENTS

A fire that was lit outside the storage container at the nortern end sometime early on Thursday morning the 17th June was so intense it ignited cardboard boxes inside the container that had footballs inside. It soon spread to other items inside before a passer by reported smoke coming from the air vents. On inspection once the doors were opened combustion took over and the fire took over.

It took the Rural Fire Brigade 25 minutes before they were on site and by then the damage had been done. What wasn’t destroyed by fire was destroyed by smoke and water.      

 

This is where it all started. Whoever the aronist’s where started a mini “bomb” fire gainst the Northern End on the container. The heat was so bad that it had catasrophic results

Some of the end result, remnents of burnt footballs, shirts and anythiny else that was inside

Can they be saved? Burnt & water logged kit bags that contained playing strips

Nearly 2 tonnes of damaged equipment had to be disposed of

Once full of life and chock full of equipment and club records, this picture tells the TRUE story 

 

 

2010 SENIOR TEAMS LAUNCH NIGHT

Our special guest once again, the very inspiring  Mr Andy Harper

Some of the over 35’s boys are looking forward to a big season in 2010, another Premiership would be nice

  

 Another table of 35’s hopeful’s, inspired by their better halves

Club’s don’t survive without sponsors and the Barbarians are loaded. Here are Frank Marrone (FCM Electrical) Di & Rob Nicholls (Club Old Bar) and Barbarians Major Sponsors, Bob Cameron & Cassandra Rowsell (Lauders Real Estate) and Barbarians Reserve Grade Major Sponsors and Margaret Lewis, wife of Club Old Bar Director Roy Lewis (who was at the bar again……………..)  

 Premier League Reserve Grade Coach Graham Brunton with wife Sally, Karen & Mick Whitton and club Registrar John Drenkhahn

 35’s player Jon Gibbon with Premier League player (and club stalwart) Cameron Early with Mother Margaret & wife Belinda

Full of expectations for 2010, 1st Grade coach Paul Berg, Reserve coach Graham Brunton with manager John Early and 1st Grade Captain Adam Lydiate 

 Just a little bit closer……………………………………

 John chats with Andy

 Dr Phil (alias Life Member and 35’s mentor Pete Dixon) starts the interview with Andy 

 In our opinion, 2nd only to Les Murray, Andy shares his knowledge. Just for the record, Andy tips Spain to win the 2010 World Cup.

 2010 Club Captain Adam Lydiate, Andy & 2010 First Grade Coach Paul Berg

 Let’s get a  little closer 

 Club Old Bar President Rob Nicholls with Andy and Rob’s wife Dianne

 Pete Dixon, Barbarians President Noel Lanagan, Andy and Bergie.

Time to relax, Pete, Andy, Leggie, Bergie, Adam and always on the phone Rob Abraham. 

 And now a few more friend join the fray……………………….

 The new Premier League strip were revealed by special guests Tim & Pink. Getting up close and personal are Adam Lydiate & Jake Dawson.

 

2009 SENIOR TEAMS PRESENTATION NIGHT

Premier League squad 2009

1st Grade Award Winner’s – Carl Dixon, Daniel Ihlow & Alex Druce

1st Grade Player’s Player – Carl Dixon

1st Grade Best & Fairest – Daniel Ihlow

1st Grade Coaches Award – Alex Druce

Reserve Grade award winner’s – James Somerville, James Dawson & Greg Rayment

Reserve Grade Player’s Player – James Somerville

Reserve Grade Best & Fairest – James Dawson

2009 Dillworth Shield winner (Junior Club Person of the Year) and also Reserve Grade Coaches Award winner – Greg Rayment

 

2008 SENIOR TEAMS LAUNCH NIGHT

 SPECIAL GUEST MR DAMIEN LOVELOCK (Thanks Damo, what a night)

 

1st Grade Captain Steve Atcheson and Damien

 Steve Atcheson, 1st Grade Coach Paul Ivers, Dammo & Reserve Grade Coach Paul Berg

 Damo & Bergie

Damo and club funnyman Lance “leggie” Sharp………he’s everywhere there’s big names

Damo with Barbarians FC President Noel Lanagan

 

 2008 SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT

 SPECIAL GUEST MR LES MURRAY (OAM)

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER…WHERE TO FROM HERE?

  

Vice President Anthony Beckett (left) & President Noel Lanagan with Football icon Les Murray

Les kept eveyone thoroughly entertained with a classic speech of his life in Football

ABC radio presenter Alex Amon fulfilled his dream of meeting Les along with Alex’s wife Luisa. Here Les autograpghs a book for Alex & Luisa.

 

Alex Amon, Club Old Bar President Roy Meguyer and Les

 

Former Barbarians President and “new” life member Mark Fealy is congratulated by Les

Another “new” life member of the Barbarians Gary Dobinson is also congratulated by Les……Is that a HALO?????

Over 35’s club stalwart and all round good guy Lance “leggie” Sharp made Les’s night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FMNC Director Wayne Squires with Les……………..he’s pretty happy

Deep in discussion about the state of the game, Les, Noel & Alex

Premier League award winner’s – Alex Druce, Matt Ebeling, James Somerville, Daniel Plevey & Luke Bramble

Reserve Grade coach Paul Berg with Les

 

Enjoying the night, sponsor Peter “Bear” Vane with Barbarian life member John Early and 1st grade coach Paul Ivers

Mick Whitton accepts his award for Life Membership of the Barbarians FC

“Dillworth Shield” winner for Junior Club Person of the year Jessica Munnings – the award was presented by Les

 

2007 SENIOR TEAMS LAUNCH NIGHT

SPECIAL GUEST MR ANDY HARPER

Andy with Frank Marrone of FCM Elecrical

1st Grade Captain Steve Atcheson, Andy & 1st Grade Coach Paul Berg

Eileen & Roy Meguyer (Club Old Bar President) with Andy

Cozette & Tim Leonard from Old Bar Cellars with Andy

Club Old Bar President Roy Meguyer, Andy & Barbarians FC President Noel Lanagan

 

2006 SENIOR TEAMS LAUNCH NIGHT

SPECIAL GUEST MR LAWRIE McKINNA

1st Grade Coach Paul Ivers, Lawrie and 1st Grade Captain Cameron Early

Pete Dixon, Lawrie, Lance Sharp & Wayne Squires

Lawrie is presented with a Barbarians Polo shirt and playing shirt by Barbarians FC President Noel Lanagan

Lawrie with Club Old Bar President Roy Meguyer

Let the fun begin – Anthony, Jammo, Lawrie, Noel & Wazza

Thick as thieves, Peter Dixon, Lance Sharp & Wayne Squires

Paul Ivers & Graham Jamieson enjoy a drink

Enjoying Lawie’s Scottish humour, Mark Fealy & Gary Dobinson

 

2006 SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT

Master of ceremonies Anthony Beckett gears up for a big night

1st Grade Premier League award winner’s – Todd “Takker” McLaughlan, Simon “Mad Dog” Mooney & Paul Smith

1st Grade coach Paul Ivers, just another short speech………NOT

 

“Dillworth Shield” winner for Junior Club Person of the year, the very talented David Miller

Reserve Grade Premier League captain Dave Howarth accepts the shield for being undefeated Minor Premier’s from major sponsor Bob Cameron of Lauders Real Estate. Unfortunately the only game they lost all year was the Grand Final.

 

Reserve Grade Premier League squad – Grand Finalists

First Grade Premier League squad – Grand Finalists

Victorious Over 35’s Barbarians – Undefeated Minor Premier and Premiers

President Noel Lanagan with Anthony Beckett and all round “would be” funny guy Rob Abraham with the 35’s Cup – at least we won something

Affectionately known as the “unemployed speech therapist”  life member, 35’s Captain / Coach and long term Sponsor Warren “Wazza” Lambert – somebody stop him…………………….PLEASE

 

2005 SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT

Pete Dixon was inducted as a Life Member of the Barbarians by another Life Member John Cook

Pete makes his emotional acceptance speech

Premier League Reserve Grade Coaches Award winner, the pocket dynamo Chris Edwards

First Division Award winners, Anthony Bellanto (Players Player) & David Miller (Most Consistent)

 

Baden Bogdanovs – Premeir League Reserve Grade Best & Fairest

  Over 35’s Barbarians – Premiers………………again

1st Grade Premier League Award winners – Toby Gollan (Best & Fairest) , Nathan Bloomfield (Coaches) & Simon Mooney (Players Player)

Reserve Grade Premier League winners, Chris Edwards,  Anthony Hough & Baden Bogdanovs

REMEMBER the “OLD” club??????????????????????