16 of our Juniors played in this amazing event.
We thank the crew from Geelong who bought their 10 juniors to Coburg.

We thank our 16 players/ their families who supported them + our 5 coaches.
David Griffiths -Was the Senior coach of our team. raymond Myrteza -Ross Di Vita -Manny Rahat & Scruffy Finlayson were our coaches.

57 matches were played. Coburg dominated the middle section winning 11 matches to 4 – Our # 3 + 4 groups won narrowly 13 to 11 so things were going well. But the main group of 6 players found Bethany-Charlotte & Matthew from Geelong more than a hand full Losing 4 matches to 14.

OVERALL GEELONG WON 29 matches to 28.

Outstanding performances from OSCAR – 2 wins in the top division
Lachlan -Anthony + Thomas all won their matches
Mia + Leo + Sebastian won 3 -Balaj won 2.

Pre match was Pizza time. Thanks to David who had to lug in 15 Pizzas.

After the team matches -the Coburg doubles format was played- Had to drag in some parents to make up the numbers. and wasn’t SON impressed when jumping a barrier to change court the Jeans gave way and split from bottom of zip to the knees ! Daughter Katie was left speechless but mum thought it was pretty funny -Guess new jeans may on the Christmas wish list.

Then the mayhem with the crazy one point match -Played at a frenetic pace with Chocolate rewards for winners. But turkish delight was not a favourite. If ever you want to see high paced table tennis with a one point play -Just ask Ray Scruffy- Manny- Ross or the Mannequin what it is like ? or come to the club 6pm one Thursday night during our ‘Elite training program’ and participate this game we play at the end of training.

But it did not stop there – Onto the final installment of mayhem – the Service game -where service Accuracy is imperative ! Who won these events ? no idea but it left a big group of Juniors and Adults tired and very happy.

Again I thank everyone -+ the spectators- a pity our members don’t show more interest. AND TO THE GEELONG GROUP thanks for making the trek !

Lets do it again next year.

Does it ever stop ? there was the Killer- Helicopter- -Chopper Phil – but the latest to arrive is BOEING after he won a match 7-7-7 + lost one -7-7-7 makes him a Boeing 3 -7
Short levers- Dom Dom 1 + 2 – and of course those only known by their Surnames Slingo & Scotty -Macca was Tony Mac original Keenager Pres & we have the Station (ANSTEY)

OK guys keep the names coming my way

Tuesday and some big wins
Sec 1-The Snow Wite team wins 6- 1 & Jim Bo & the Geriatrics win 7-0 -Ahmed defeats Raymond + Ellen to lead his team to a 5/2 win
Sec 2 -Jake def Dominic -but David the Bulldog wins both in his return match. Brian claims he led his team well to a 4/3 win
Martin decides it money value time and both matches go to deuce in the 5th. Verdant storm win 5/2. Daniel M wins 3 but his team loses 4/3. the comeback kids both short of a gallop
Sec 3- Aoun + Steve dominate to lead their team to a 4/3 win. Defending champs Balkan Mongrels win 4/3 with rick + Dinko winning their matches
Terry wins 2 but SAMs win 5/2.

Have not checked Wednesday results yet and round 1 of Christmas comp Friday version is on tomorrow

ow could I forget the Bulldog ? Colonel – Limbo – Carless-Clueless-Careless- Chicken Legs -Who is the sheila Charlie ? aka Boof Head – The Prez- The Coffee can also be called the Tasy river. then there is S B S -Some Big Sook – who also wants to be knows as Little Dunc # 14. There is Mr Back Hand – The Great Wall + The Brand.

And many more names to be handed out in the new years hit list !

John G prematch rocked up on a push bike wearing a sports coat & the matching daks. Only missing a top hat, but this finely dressed gentleman ran into a barrage of insults. Fair to say we have never seen anyone get harassed as much p[re match without even getting inside the building.

After the matches were completed it was time for the President to show his Authority -‘Out of here’ he screamed and not a single bit of movement from the courts . -Dave & Suat on court 9 hung around for another 10 minute talk, Zach and Rocky continued playing on centre court Sieng was set on court 5 and as for Jayco + Khizar, Adbul & others, seems that a little scream from the Prez wasn’t going to interrupt them.

He even resorted to banging the lid of the rubbish bin ! Not that he could see who was not listening as earlier in the night he ventured outside on Security patrol but not only could he not see anyone he had trouble seeing the car park -Now i wonder why he had no takers for a lift home ?

We will have 4 coaches for the Geelong challenge in charge of a team each
Congratulations to
RAYMOND MYRTEZA
ROSS DI VITA
MANNY RAHAT
SCRUFFY FINLAYSON
DAVID GRIFFITHS is the overseeing coach of the squad.

All happening on Saturday night as a group of promising Juniors compete against our promising juniors on Saturday night

Our guys will have a final training on Thursday night between 5pm and 6-30pm as they join our elite squad

7pm and all tables will be used for the latest edition of the Christmas Comp.

Congratulations to the 60 players who will be playing tonight and Good luck to all teams.

& to start proceedings the Annual version of our Boxing day test -Centre court Belcher vs Carter — was also going to feature the Tierney vs Kilderry re match but Jimbo has done his back -Mike has a dodgy knee but their team mates have shown compassion and want them involved in the seasons opener. So JIm & Mike will be offered front row seats -in the umpys chair

WEDNESDAY NIGHT VERSION commences tomorrow night & 2 quite strong grades on Friday night

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION IS NOW A LITTLE BIGGER THAN A FILL IN COMP BETWEEN SEASONS

Who was the Coburg tough guy, member, Hall of fame Legend + Para coach, who was seen at the LEO CONCERT at Crown, jigging away and WAVING HIS CRUTCHES up into the air ?

Surely not the TAXI TOM ?

But Mick did show his loyalty again to the club recently. He cant play comp because of his legs, still coaches while in considerable pain & he came to the club during the Community Cup just to help out where he could
Thanks Mick !

Obviously Aussie Alex expects a new watch when he takes the Aussie Oath on Australia Day
The man who declares he is never late, was having an afternoon meeting with the COFFEE yesterday.-He sent a message at 1-36pm saying he wont make it at 1-30pm !
Gordon was on the ball and had actually guessed that once 1-30 had ticked over the ‘Pizza’ would be late.