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Old Scotch Football Club season

Old Scotch Football Club season goes from strength to strength

Nine wins from ten matches has catapulted Old Scotch into the 2003 VAFA A Grade Finals series with much momentum. After a demoralising loss to Old Trinity in Round 8, the team has responded positively and will play Old Haileybury - the VAFA A Section First Semi Final on Sunday 31 August at Elsternwick Park. Renewed focus from the leadership group, a general lift from all players and a good run with injuries has seen the Club put itself in a position where it can approach the forthcoming finals series with confidence. Senior coach Dale Tapping is delighted with the performance of the side, but is aware that the hardest work is ahead of the team - "What we have done has been terrific, to turn the season around and put in solid efforts across the board. We now need to do everything we can to ensure that we give ourselves the best possible chance to succeed."

The Old Scotch Football Club third XVIII at Camberwell sports ground

The senior team improvement has also been a result of improved performances by the reserves team. A greater level of commitment and improved depth has seen the reserves team be competitive against every other side in the competition. Reserves coach Serge D'Angelo puts it simply "When we commit and turn up ready to play, we can beat anyone."

Senior Coach Dale Tapping addresses the team

The Under 19s have entrenched themselves in the final four and will go into the finals series with a great deal of confidence. The fact that the Under 19 captain (Lachie Thompson ) has spent considerable time with the seniors is a true indication that the Under 19s presents a healthy environment in which the younger players can develop. The Clubs presentation night will be held on Friday, 3 October at the Stillwell BMW showrooms in Sth Yarra. The Club would also like to acknowledge its major sponsor (K2 Asset Management) and New Balance and encourage you to support them.

Tim Shearer - Joint President

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