Congratulations to the Ladies B Reserve 1 Team who won their Grand Final last Tuesday Night. The Team of Ashley Mann, Vicki Cohen, Jan Fielding and Annette Mann defeated Avondale Heights in a close 31 games to 28. Well done to all members of the team for a great win.
The Mens A Reserve 2 Team’s Grand Final was washed out last Thursday Night due to rain. The match will be played this Thursday Night the 6th of June at Avondale Heights. Good luck to all.
The first week of the NSNTA Autumn 2013 Finals Series is complete, with two of the Club’s four finals teams winning their Semi Finals.
The Ladies B Reserve 1 Team consisting of Ashley Mann, Vicki Cohen, Annette Mann and Kathy Glass defeated Diggers Rest by 14 games (32 to 18). The Team play Avondale Heights at Buckley Park next Tuesday.
The Mens A Reserve 2 Team consisting of Michael Mann, Luke Hall, Marty Miles and Aaron Sharpe defeated Strathmore by 7 games (33 to 26). The Team play St Vincent’s at Avondale Heights next Tuesday.
The Mens B Special 1 Team consisting of Warren Peters, Greg Forbes, Jason Jacobi and Tim Benton were defeated by Fawkner by 14 games.
The Mens B Special 3 Team consisting of Simon Philpot, David Shaw, Russell Bedggood and Rob Temple were defeated by Hadfield by 23 games.
Good luck to our Teams in their Grand Finals this weekend and commiserations to those not as lucky.
The Committee encourages all member to brave the cold and watch the Grand Finals this week for a great display of tennis.
Thanks to all teams for playing this season.
Doutta Galla had three teams playing in Grand Finals this week and two have been victorious and won their matches:
The Mens B Special 4 Team on Thursday night defeated Tullamarine by only 1 game at Strathmore. The Team consisted of David Shaw, Will Egan, Russell Bedggood and Robert Temple played on the night, with Michael Benton, Terry Benton and Simon Philpot supporting the players. This team also won their Semi Final by one game from 4th on the Ladder. Both Tullamarine and Doutta Galla played in very hot conditions and played very well in a very, very close match.
The Mixed B Reserve Team on Saturday afternoon defeated Green Gully by 14 games at home. The team consisted of Sophie McCann, Tracey Mamey, Trevor Peters and Clinton Shimmin with Annette Mann, Karen Relf and Will Egan lending their support and were undefeated all season.
The Mens A Reserve Team on Saturday were unfortunately defeated by Merlynston by 12 games. The team consisted of Michael Mann, Warren Peters, Aaron Sharpe and Tim Benton played well but Merlynston were too strong.
Congratulations to all the winning teams and thanks to all players for a great season.
The first week of both the NSTA and NSNTA finals is complete and the Club has three teams in Grand Finals this week:
The Mens B Special 4 Team consisting of David Shaw, Russell Bedggood, Will Egan and Rob Temple defeated West Brunswick by 1 game. They will play Tullamarine at Strathmore on Thursday Night.
The Mixed B Reserve Team consisting of Karen Relf, Sophie McCann, Trevor Peters and Will Egan defeated Tullamarine / Gladstone Park by 21 games. They play Green Gully at Doutta Galla on Saturday Afternoon.
The Mens A Reserve (Saturday) consisting of Warren Peters, Michael Mann and Tim Benton defeated Avondale Heights by 12 games. They will play Merlynston at Merlynston on Saturday Afternoon.
Unfortunately our two other teams in the finals lost their Semi Finals:
The Ladies C Special 1 Team consisting of Sue Duras, Maree Robertson, Marion Wensor and Virginia Glassford were narrowly defeated by Merlynston by 2 games.
The Mens B Special 1 Team consisting of Walter Wagner, Warren Peters, Jason Jacobi and Tim Benton were defeated by Tullamarine by 13 games.
Commiserations to those who were defeated last week and the Club wishes all Grand Finalists luck for this week.
The Saturday Afternoon NSTA Competition Season for Spring 2012 has finished and the Semi Finals are to be played this Saturday. Doutta Galla has both of our teams in the Finals this week:
The Mixed B Reserve Team finished on top of the latter and will play the Tullamarine / Gladstone Park combined team at home on Saturday.
The Mens Singles A Reserve team finished fourth will play Avondale Heights at Avondale Heights on Saturday.
The Club wishes both Teams luck for the Semi Finals. As Saturday Competition awards home finals for higher placed teams, any spectators are welcome to visit the club to support our Teams.
Thanks to all players for a great season.
Our two Mens teams played their Grand Finals on Thursday and unfortunately both were defeated.
The Mens B Special 2 Team were defeated by Greenvale 18 to 29 at Buckley Park. Consisting of Walter Wagner, Warren Peters, Tim Benton & Kieran Benton, with Trevor Peters, Liam Benton & Jason Jacobi lending their support, the team won the first two sets however Greenvalue proved too strong winning the remaining four sets.
The Mens B Grade 1 Team were defeated by Craigieburn 23 to 32 at Hadfield. Consisting of Simon Philpot, Russell Bedggood, Rob Temple and Terry Benton, with Michael Benton, Dave Shaw and Will Egan lending their support, the team lost the first two sets but were able to win the second two sets in a turn around. Craigieburn surged back to win the remaining two sets to win the final.
Congratulations to both teams on making the Grand Final and commiserations on the losses. It was a great season from all teams and everyone is looking forward to next season, which commences on Tuesday the 7th of August for Ladies teams and Thursday the 9th of August for Mens teams. The club will notify all Members by email once the teams have been graded and the fixtures finalised.
The NSNTA Semi Finals are now complete, with Doutta Galla’s two Mens teams winning their matches and the two Ladies teams unfortunately being defeated on the night.
The Ladies B Reserve 2 team consisting of Kathy Glass, Maureen Hardwick, Kathryn Glass and Dianne Linforth were defeated by Buckley Park 21 games to 33.
The Ladies C Special 1 team (who were unfortunately left off the previous update, our apologies ladies) consisting of Sue Duras, Maree Robertson, Virginia Glassford and Marion Wendsor were defeated by Greenvale 25 games to 30.
The Mens B Special 2 team consisting of Walter Wagner, Jason Jacobi, Warren Peters and Tim Benton defeated Sunbury 35 games to 23. Their Grand Final will be played next Thursday against Greenvale at Buckley Park.
The Mens B Grade 1 team consisting of Simon Philpot, Dave Shaw, Russell Bedggood and Rob Temple defeated Gladstone Park 31 games to 25. Their Grand Final will be played next Thursday against Craigieburn at Hadfield.
Commiserations to our two ladies teams and congratulations to our two Mens teams. Thanks to all teams who played throughout the year and we wish our Grand Final teams luck for this week.
Today, Saturday 3rd Dec, our 3rd and final junior team made it through to the Grand Final next week for the NSJTA!
Next week (10th Dec) the teams will be playing at the following venues.
C Special 1 – Delahey.
This team has come from 4th place on the ladder to beat 2nd and 3rd to go through to the Grand Final!!
D Grade 1 – Maribyrnong Park
Finished 2nd and beat team 1 in the Semi Finals last week!!
D Grade 2 Unisex – Royal Park
First season playing comp and dominated all season. Finished 1st and straight through to the Grand Final.
Congratulations to everyone involved and we wish everyone the best of luck next week! You’ve all represented DGTC incredibly!!!
DGTC Junior Committee
The first week of the NSNTA Finals is complete and unfortunately all 3 Doutta Galla Teams lost on Thursday.
The B Special 1 Mens team, consisting of Michael Mann, Aleks Nawrocki, Jason Bishop and Kieran Benton were defeated by Royal Park 32 games to 24.
The B Special 3 Mens team, consisting of Aaron Sharpe, Walter Wagner, Warren Peters and Tim Benton were defeated by Merlynston 34 games to 22.
The C Special 2 Mens team, consisting of Simon Philpot, John Bevan, James Foster and Mick Krummins were defeated by Buckley Park in a close 24 to 22 game match.
Comisserations to all three teams after having great seasons.
The Finals Draw for the NSNTA Spring 2011 Season is out now. The club has 3 Mens Teams in Semi Finals this Thursday:
