Ellenbrook Eels

Welcome

The Ellenbrook Eels Senior Football Club was established in 2002 on the back of initial interest from three local residents Vaughan Roberts, Ben Franks & Troy Newick. The Club competes in the D-Grade of the West Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) with 2 senior teams. This is due to be expanded to include a Colts team. Since the Eels were formed, the league side has played 144 games and the reserves a further 53 (to the start of 2010 season)

With Ellenbrook being such a young suburb in the Swan Valley, the club prides itself on being a “family based club” with regular events including family gala day, Auskick half time matches and the Saturday night family dinners.

The Club is based at Coolamon Oval, located on Coolamon Bvd, Ellenbrook.

Intra-Club match 7th Feb 2010

Our first Intra-Club match proved to be a great success on Sunday night. Playing 17-aside footy at Coolaman Oval “The Home of the Eels” the boys were split into two even teams and played four 15-minute quarters.

The first quarter was a little scrappy as the players took a little time to adjust to a game situation. Jesse was outstanding in the middle during the first term which gave the White team great drive from the centre bounces and stoppages. At the quarter time siren the White team found themselves in front 2 goals to 1.

Both sides hit the ground full of run during the second quarter and apart from some poor disposal going forward at times the Blue team took control. Sayls was out-standing through the middle and was well supported by Snow and Boogs. The half-time score was tied up at 3 goals apiece.

During the second half both sides started to play a bit more free-flowing footy which allowed the overall standard to lift. Jonesy was superb throughout the last half as he broke the lines through the defensive zone for the White team. Chris Sims kicked into gear and started to use the footy well as well as Duncan, Stew, and Devo, in the end though it was the Blue team finishing on top winning 9.7 to 6.3.

All up there were some encouraging signs for our first hit-out and it gave both myself and Muzz the opportunity to see players perform when put under pressure. There are still quite a few things we’ll need to improve on over the coming weeks but we couldn’t be more impressed with the way the game was played. Overall the day was a success as quite a few players certainly put their hands up to play League footy this year, that’s for sure.

Before signing off, just a quick reminder to the playing group about our Biathlon on Tuesday night which will be held at Baywater Waves. Please bring $5.00 each for the use of the pool and may the best man win. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.

Exsisto Totus Vos Can Exsisto
“Be all you can Be”

Hobbsy.

Pre-season Schedule 2010

Throughout the pre-season there will be an up to date training schedule here on the website for you to keep an eye on.

All venue changes or significant events will be on it so watch this space !!

All training at Coolamon Oval unless otherwise stated.
Listed times are for start of training. Please arrive earlier to warm up and stretch.
If you can’t make a session please let Hobbsy know.

Tues 9/2 - 6.30pm - Eels Biathlon (Run & Swim) - $50 dash for cash. Powerplay Sports Vouchers for 2nd, 3rd and 4th.Bayswater Waves- Approx $5 entry.
Thurs 11/2 - 6.30pm - Endurance Session at Coolamon Oval

Tues 16/2 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills including weight circuit training
Thurs 18/2 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills including team games.
Sun 21/2 - 5.30pm - Intra club match, BYO BBQ stuff for dinner, families welcome.

Tues 23/2 - 6.30pm - Endurance Training in the Pool. Bayswater Waves.
Thurs 25/2 - 6.30pm - Run through the Swan Valley - Meet at car park opposite Supa Golf - ball work on West Swan Oval to finish.

Tues 2/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills including weight circuit training
Thurs 4/3 - 6.30pm - Progressive fitness test followed by team meeting. 3k time trials.
Sat 6/3 - T.B.A. - Eels Training Day - T.B.A.

Tues 9/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills - switching play
Thurs 11/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills followed by team selection
Sat 12/3 - T.B.A. - Kwinana Knights V’s Ellenbrook Eels, Medina Oval - Kwinana

Tues 16/3 - 6.30pm - Recovery session & team activities. Bayswater Waves.
Thurs 18/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & Drills, team meeting.
Sat 20/3 - T.B.A. - Moora v Ellenbrook @ Moora Oval. More details closer to the date

Tues 23/3 - 6.30pm - Light ball work, skills session
Thurs 25/3 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills, team selection
Sat 27/3 - T.B.A. - Ellenbrook Eels V Kalgoolie Kangas @ Coolamon Oval

Tues 30/3 - 6.30pm - Final fitness test 3k time trial.
Thurs 1/4 - 6.30pm - Ellenbrook games night. The bar will be open late to celebrate the Friday public holiday. Darts, golf putting and table tennis comps will be running after training. First meat raffle for the year.
Sat 3/4 - EASTER - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Tues 6/4 - 6.30pm - Skills & drills - Switching play.
Thurs 8/4 - 6.30pm - Skills and drills. Round 1 team selection and jumper presentation after training.

Sat 10/4 - Normal game times - Round 1 2010 Season.