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Hobart Lions Football Club Newsletter and bulletin board
for 2006 season

Winners again (mostly)
young lions

Last Saturday saw the sun break through for the first time this season. With the games transferred to Lauderdale because of Targa, it was ideal footy weather. Both the Seniors and Reserves celebrated good victories though the Colts put in the worst performance for the season so far, being well beaten by Lauderdale.

It took the Senior’s two and one half quarters to shake off a very determined Lauderdale team, but the situation was all under control! With the on-ballers gaining control through the middle especially Jamie Di Ienno and Justin Marriott, Scott Dickson wresting control in the rucking duels and with a clear focus in attack with Cameron Beck, Hobart gained the upper hand, turned a two goal deficit into a two goal lead as the teams turned for home.

The match was literally over five minutes into the last quarter as early goals killed the match off. Hobart continued to press and the lead blew out to 50 points before a couple of late goals to Lauderdale reduced the final deficit to 38 points. The Senior’s final score of 21.18 equalled the Reserves score of 21.18!

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What a legend!
Did you catch Andrew Lemm's corker of a mark on Thursday night television? His big effort in the Lions vs North Hobart match a fortnight ago got a run in the Almost Footy Legends segment of WIN-TV's Footy Show. And his old man John didn't even know about it till a workmate told him the following day. You've got to relax a bit more Johnno and watch some telly.

Milestone
Daniel Gray played his 149th match for the Lions this week. He'll reach - God willing -150 games in the match against Clarence @ Bellerive on the 13th May. Secondly, and just as importantly, Trent Harvey will also achieve this significant number two matches later, against Kingborough @ the TCA on the 3rd of June. Good on you, fellows.

Footy games on Sunday
Junior and Youth football is on at the TCA on Sunday 7th May from 9.30am. Come along and give the boys a cheer!

Best-dressed
There's a new range of club clothing now available. New waterproof and lined jackets in the Club’s colours for $65, as well as polo tops keenly priced at $20 for Juniors, $25 for Seniors or - hang the cost - Deluxe models for $40.

Bingo!
Bingo is back at Wrest Point on Sunday afternoon 21st May. A cash jackpot of $500.00 as well as other great prizes to be won. A great way to spend the afternoon away from the winter weather, and an opportunity to pick up some easy cash. Eyes down at 2.00pm.

After the game on Saturday night
Thanks to the Trade Hotel in Collins Street for their support of Saturday's night function in the Trade's Bundy Lounge with live music from Who Killed Kenny. Cover charge $10, music from 9pm.

Don't forget to renew
Membership is due again and if we have missed sending a renewal to your home please contact one of the Board members or Sandra Baker (0408 394 755) who'll be happy to send you details. You can also phone Willow (Ian Wilson) on 0401 991 332 or John Lemm on 0419 376 037 if you need to know more about the club, or games or practice times and venues.

Helpers are required for our games starting now, and for the rest of the season. If you can lend a hand, please contact a Member of the Board who will point you in the right direction!

A couple of fund-raisers
The AFL Raffle is on again this year with tickets available shortly at $2.00 each. The Club receives all money raised so the incentive is there to sell, sell, sell those raffle tickets.

Lions Grand Ball
This has now been brought forward one week to 9^th June because of a change in the Roster. The venue hasn't altered though, the Ball will still be held at the Hobart Conference Centre on the Elizabeth Street Pier next to T42. Cost and availability of tickets etc will be advised next week.

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Sing song
Reckon you know the club song? Frank Sinatra did. Does the line Eat 'em alive, you Lions sound familiar? Grab this and learn the words NOW! Download the Hobart Club Song

Footy on the web
Real footy, that is. Hobart's got an entry on Wikipedia that's worth reading, there's the Southern Football page, while FullPoints has some great biographies including Burnie Payne and Mal Pascoe then of course there are the Official Hobart websites.

Lots more to come...

Last updated Sunday 7^th May 2006

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