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04 Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024
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We were lucky to capture some great goal celebrati We were lucky to capture some great goal celebrations this year. Here are a few of our faves: 1️⃣ ‘The Gyorkeres’ by Liam 2️⃣ ‘The Sealer’ by Bennett 3️⃣ ‘Cold Palmer’ by Louis 4️⃣ ‘Shhhhhhhh 🤫’ by Ned 5️⃣ ‘The Tone Setter’ by Jye 6️⃣ ‘The Slide’ by Will 7️⃣ ‘The Double Cobra’ by Ben 8️⃣ ‘Mauled by the Tigers’ by The Ressies 9️⃣ ‘Titanic’ by Louis and Will @vafahq @smjfl #neverweaken #afl #footy
It is with sadness we acknowledge the recent passi It is with sadness we acknowledge the recent passing of Club Legend, Bruce "Gus" Gatford. Bruce gave a lifetime of contribution to the Mentone Football Club as a player, leader, and administrator. Bruce started as a junior, playing in the triple premierships of 1950-51-52. In 1953, he transferred to the Melbourne Football Club Thirds (U19s) who won the premiership. Upon returning to Mentone, he graduated to the seniors and became a fixture of the team. Across more than 150 senior games, he was an ever-dependable, lockdown back pocket player who rarely let opposition get near the ball. He was named among the best on ground during Mentone's historic 1956 senior premiership. His on-field leadership saw him serve as vice-captain of Mentone for several years, and he was selected to captain the Federal District League representative side in 1958. Whilst still playing, Bruce assumed the role of Social Secretary and was largely responsible for the excellent off-field team morale. This in turn lead to further key roles as Treasurer (1962) and Secretary (1963-64). From 1967-71 Bruce was the President of Mentone FC in its most successful era with senior premierships in 1967 & 1968, becoming a powerhouse in the Federal League. What set Bruce apart from other Presidents was that he also assumed chairman of selectors of the seniors, Reserves team manager, and trainer & team manager of the Fourths. Bruce’s outstanding service to the club is recognized by his being a three-time winner of the Best Club Person award in 1957, 1958, and 1960. Life Membership was awarded in 1960. He was an inaugural Hall of Fame member and Club Legend of the St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, inducted as part of the club's 100-year celebrations in 2004. Outside of football Bruce was an excellent all round sportsman. With the Mentone Cricket Club he played in five First XI premierships, and named in the @mentonecc Team of the Century. Upon retirement Bruce became an accomplished lawn bowler. Bruce passed away on the 10th October on his 92nd Birthday. The Club extends its sincere condolences to his loving wife of 60 years, Joan, his daughters, Helen and Michelle, and to the extended Gatford family.
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More players have recommitted to 2027 at Tigerland More players have recommitted to 2027 at Tigerland! We're thrilled that Mitch Rowe, Jake Harding, Bennett Martin, Xavier Russo and birthday boy Rhett Fernando will be back in the red, blue and gold next year! #afl #footy #vafa #football #footymemes @vafahq
A few more days to get the first batch of pre-seas A few more days to get the first batch of pre-season orders in... Our training shirts and shorts deadline has been extended until Wednesday night... so jump onto Tigermart and get your orders in!
GET PRE-SEASON READY 🐯 Our first ordering window i GET PRE-SEASON READY 🐯 Our first ordering window is open until midnight on Sunday so hurry! NEW unisex training shorts from @newbalance are training track ready. This style was developed for the Brisbane Lions this year and we think they've done OK with them! Another run of training shirts is happening too, so if you missed out last year, grab one now. Expected delivery mid-November Buy now on Tigermart link in bio or at https://stbedesmentonetigers.com.au/shop/
Whether you’re keen on playing on again with the T Whether you’re keen on playing on again with the Tigers, joining us from another club or playing footy for the first time, we want to hear from all of you! But in particular, we’re on the hunt for... • More Girls to join our Grand Finalist Under 14s • New Tiger cubs – Under 8 boys and girls! • Any Under 12 Girls interested in forming a new team Fill in a quick 2 minute form to let us know you want to join the roar via the link in our bio! #footy #afl #smjfl #juniorfooty #juniorfootball #football #melbourne
It is with great sadness that we record the recent It is with great sadness that we record the recent passing of Life Member and Hall of Famer, Brett Mennie. Brett was an integral off field part of the Mentone Football Club from the 1970s to the early 1990s. Brett’s dedication to the club and its players was legendary. He was often a trainer for two consecutive games. He ensured injured players were taken to hospital, arrangements were made for their cars to be driven home, and fundraising for them was undertaken. At the end of a long Saturday of football Brett would always be the last person out of the change rooms after ensuring they had been completely cleaned. He also played a key role in the preservation of the history of the club by donating many photos of individual players, teams and club events that he had taken of that era and also by keeping player game records up to date. Words others have provided to describe Brett include hard working, generous, kind, eccentric, selfless, caring, and a loyal clubman. All very fitting descriptors for him. Brett represented the best of our unsung, behind-the-scenes worker who helped the club through difficult times. He was awarded the Best Club Person trophy in 1981, Life Membership in 1985 and was an initial inductee in the Club’s Hall of Fame in 2004. His beloved wife Yoli had passed away some years earlier and over the past 12 months Brett’s health had deteriorated significantly after a fall. He was supported during this time by his sister Susanne and passed away on the 9th of September 2026 aged 85. A private commemorative service was held. Rest in peace Brett. You were much loved by your football community and will be fondly remembered.
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