Sandringham news and reviews 2014

[saintbrat]

Redevelopment is well and truly underway with drainage going in over last couple days. Works are ahead of schedule and new turf is expected to be layed on December 3rd. @sandyzebs expect it to be ready play on late April.

Final meeting between 2 clubs today, will hopefully be 99% signed off on. Will be min 9 Zebras (8 plus 23rd man) selected each week. The Saints can request for extra Saints any given week and Zebs commettiee will consider it.

The new Saints coach will have NO control over the VFL side, unlike previous coach who was a dictator. Match selection committee will consist of 2 Saints people, 2 Zebra people and chairman will be Zebs representivitve to make any split decisions. Players will be picked on form.

sounds like there are clear guidelines - good

thanks for update.

[saintbrat]

http://www.theweeklyreviewbayside.com.a ... kicks-off/

However, the Zebras have signed a swathe of Sandringham Dragons, with more to follow.

Sandringham is also undergoing a major facelift, with Trevor Barker Beach Oval being redeveloped.

“Hopefully the turf will be laid in early to mid December and we’re looking at hopefully being back on it around April-May,” says operations manager Lucas Blatman. Photos on the club’s website show just how extensive the redevelopment is, with the playing area to be increased about 6 per cent.

The club is training at Moorabbin in the meantime, and the core group has been joined by a dozen Dragons.

Several, including Jack Wilson, Matt Hooy and Julian Eimutis, have already played with the Zebras’ development team.

The club has also signed Josh Bennett, returning to Victoria after kicking 71 goals and finishing fourth in the NEAFL’s best-and-fairest with Ainslie.

Sandringham also remains in discussions with St Kilda regarding the alignment for 2014-15, with a plan to be set in stone “in the next week or two”.

[saintbrat]

ground works continue

[saintbrat]

[saintbrat]

Preseason training photos
http://truezebras.net/2013/11/29/photos ... -training/#


and the grass is down- Thanks John for video

[stkildathunda]

2014 Sandringham Practice Matches - http://truezebras.net/2013/12/04/2014-s ... e-matches/

[saintbrat]

http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/news.aspx?id=198

Alignment confirmed till end of 2015





of note is that North Ballarat, the Kangaroos and Werribee are talking re their alignments as North ballarat No longer have a Development squad- where Kangaroos had played a player all last year as he learnt the game

[saintbrat]

Great news

Paul Amy‏@PaulAmy3755m
Terrific news for @sandyzebs: Myke Cook commits for two years. Experience invaluable for a young list.

Captain?

[saintbrat]

VFL Fixture is now out
and stkildathunda has aligned with the saints games

http://truezebras.net/2013/12/10/2014-s ... ighlights/
some clashes early in the season .

[Enrico_Misso]

Walked past the ground today.
It looks great.
The turf has been rolled out but hasn't had time to settle and bond yet.

Ground is wider by a couple of metres - it goes right out to the scoreboard.
It is quite a bit longer.
The area behind the Sautner goal has been reduced to about half - must be extended by over 5m.
It also looks like the pockets are deeper.

Apparently the ground has been levelled (it always looked flat to me) and a new drainage system is in.
Looks like it will be ready for training in the next month or so?

[stkildathunda]

Apparently the ground has been levelled (it always looked flat to me) and a new drainage system is in.
Looks like it will be ready for training in the next month or so?

Yeah was massive slope from Can Hill end, wasnt really noticeable but explained why the other end got flooded when it rained.

Dont think they'll be training there for few months, they want to give it as much time to mend as possible. Dont want to end up like Williamstown. With no game til round 5, id say it be bout then that they train, they'll continue at Moorabbin

[saintbrat]

More player

Dalton Graham‏@daltgraham42m
Would like to thank everything the @BoxHillHawks have done for me the last two years. Really excited for a new challenge at @sandyzebs #2014

and getting close
or welcoming back-

Paul Amy‏@PaulAmy3751h
Sandringham also has former St Kilda-listed ruckman Blake McGrath training with it. Would be handy to have around as a back-up biggie

Paul Amy‏@PaulAmy3751h
Handy Box Hill Hawk Dalton Graham signs at Sandringham. Hopefully for the Zebras they can also lock in ex-Gold Coast Sun Piers Flanagan.

[saintbrat]

St Kilda and Sandringham Fixtures combined
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=84244


courtesy of True Zebras and a clever poster here is a Google calendar link
http://truezebras.net/2013/12/12/sandri ... -calendar/

[saintbrat]

Sandy finally got one back from Port Melbourne- with aplayer signing from there during the week

I personally feel this is a good move....

Current St Kilda development coach Simon McPhee has been appointed as manager of the Saints’ Player Academy. McPhee will combine his current role as Sandringham senior coach together with his new role for the 2014 season ahead of the club separating the positions again in 2015.

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2013-12-2 ... hing-staff

[saintbrat]

Christmas treat for Sandringham with Adam Cockie re- signing with the club

[zebraman]

Christmas treat for Sandringham with Adam Cockie re- signing with the club

Boxing Day is an unusual time for a re-signing...but very welcome news for Sandy supporters...Thinking Cockie may get the captaincy in 2014...hopefully another signing reasonably soon

[saintbrat]

Christmas treat for Sandringham with Adam Cockie re- signing with the club

Boxing Day is an unusual time for a re-signing...but very welcome news for Sandy supporters...Thinking Cockie may get the captaincy in 2014...hopefully another signing reasonably soon

Maybe went home for Chrissy and family said ok?
How's that grass growing?
Merry Christmas

[Bernard Shakey]

How's that grass growing?

Grass is looking very good!
Thankfully we haven't had any extended hot spells. I reckon it's doing better than expected at this stage.

[stkildathunda]

Few photos of the grass and stuff here - http://truezebras.net/2013/12/30/photos-tbbo-30122013/

[saintbrat]

Paul Amy‏@PaulAmy375
Terrific news for Sandringham: former Gold Coast Sun Piers Flanagan (3 games in 2012) has committed for 2014. Was with Geelong VFL last year

[saintbrat]

Luke Holmesby‏@LukeHolmesby
Last night on holiday, work far from my mind so crack a beer and see if I can guess the trivia question #cantgetaway pic.twitter.com/jPE5S6VKLq

[Bernard Shakey]

Turf looks pretty good after last week, some burnt patches, but after four days over 40 doing remarkably well.

[bergholt]

Turf looks pretty good after last week, some burnt patches, but after four days over 40 doing remarkably well.

Better than my tomatoes then.

[saintbrat]

More Players
http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/news.aspx?id=188
28/01/2014) Conrad Hudghton (Western Magpies - QLD) - Max's Brother .

(28/01/2014) Blaine Coates -

(24/01/2014) Chris McKay -

(24/01/2014) Chase Coates -

(24/01/2014) Raury Bolger (Old Brighton) -

(24/01/2014) Luke Verma (Haileybury Collage/Hampton Rovers)

(24/01/2014) Jack Davis (North Shore - NSW) -

(17/01/2014) Dominic Waterman (Knox) -



and Coaching panel confirmed
seems there is quite a bit of experience involved.
http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/news.aspx?id=201
29/01/2014


The Zebras coaching structure for 2014 has been finalised.

Head coach Simon McPhee has been appointed manager of St Kilda's player academy, McPhee will combine his current role as Sandringham senior coach together with his new role for the 2014 season ahead of the Saints separating the positions again in 2015.

>>>> Brendan Allen has moved up into a line role for the Senior side, he will be in charge of the midfield group

Jason Berry will replace Brendan as the Development team coach. Berry formerly held the position of Skill Acquisition Specialist at the Essendon Football Club. >>>>>>>>>>>>

Peter O’Dea played more than 250 games for the old St Kilda CBC >>>>>>>>>>

and Ronnie Verma. is a VAFA legend,. will be assistants to Jason, and has had an extensive coaching background spanning more than 20 years, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Marcus Krygger as the Strength & Conditioning ... " was at the fitness department at St Kilda Football Club, “>>>>>>>>>>

Andrew Schneider who will work with the fitness & rehab group >>>>>>>
Andrew also prepares conditioning and rehab plans for local football teams across Australia through his ‘Fit For Finals’ program.

Former Western Bulldog Lindsay Gilbee has taken on a role as a development coach at St Kilda (replacing Jaymie Graham) >>>>>>>>>>>>
Paul Hudson will continue with his match day role as forward coach.

[plugger66]

Pete O'Dea and Ronnie Verma. Wow. Big names those 2. Ronnie hasnt done any coaching for years and Pete coached Murrubeena in Div 2 of the Southern league. Thats about D2 in the Ammos.