Report by  Ross Blair, coach driver*.

The Williamstown FIDA Seagulls set off on another Road Trip for our Round 4 fixture, in our Sixt bus, proudly supported by Bendigo Community Bank Altona and Laverton.

Our C Grade team travelled to Ferntree Gully to play the Eagles at Wally Tew Reserve in great footballing conditions.

FTG only had 14 players, and while we had a number of players out, we still would have had a bench of 8 or 10 players. So it was with great sporting attitude that Frank, Ollie, Pamela, Laurie and Daryl put their hands up to have a run with the Eagles, and they all contributed very well.

After a slow start, when the Gully got a couple of early goals, Willy gradually worked their way on top. With a resolute backline, a dominant midfield and a hard working forward line, the Seagulls leaders were able to bring the less experienced players into the game. The more confidence we can develop in our younger players, the better we will be prepared to play in the finals. Thanks to all the people who helped out and supported.

*Ross Blair is the coach of the club, and also drives the team bus. After the C Grade game he drove players and supporters to Chadstone, and coached the A Grade team to a 40 point victory over the Monash Demons.

We don’t know if Wally Tew ever pulled on the boots for the Gully but AI tells us that Walter Harry Tew (MBE) was a ward councillor for over 30 years. He was also Knox’s first mayor when Knox was declared a city in 1963. He lived almost his entire life in Ferntree Gully.