4 time AFL Premiership player Martin Pike to coach Power House in 2010
Nic Pavlou (President) welcomes Martin Pike to the club
Power House Football Club is delighted to announce 4 time AFL Premiership player Martin Pike as Senior Coach for Season 2010.
Martin’s playing history began when he was drafted by Melbourne at pick 9 in the 1992 AFL National Draft. He won Fitzroy’s Best and Fairest in their final year in 1996 before landing at North Melbourne where he played in the 1999 Premiership Team under Denis Pagan.
He was then approached by Brisbane Coach Leigh Matthews and made the move to Brisbane and was an integral part of their 3 Premierships in 2001-2003 and played 97 of a possible 101 games over 4 years.
Martin also represented South Australia in State of Origin in 1998.
Martin played 247 AFL Games including 27 Finals matches in his 13 year professional playing career.
Training has now reverted to Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6pm. All other details, as per below, stay the same. Please update your diaries.
PRE SEASON TRAINING 2010 - Commences 1st February
The time has finally arrived for the serious hard work of pre-season to commence and it is a crucial period that creates the template and foundation for our success for the new season. Footballers in general have enjoyed the extended break to relax, rest aching bodies, mentally refresh and hopefully now prepare for the many challenges that lie ahead.
Time to dust off the boots, pack the training gear and be ready to sweat in pursuit of glory with your team mates, both past and new.
It is important to note that OFFICIAL PRE-SEASON TRAINING has been revised to commence on Monday 1st FEBRUARY2010 commencing at 6.00 p.m. sharp at our home ground the Ross Gregory Oval, Village Green Drive, Albert Park.
Players have been conducting non official training/running sessions at the club and please contact Adam Collett if you would like to participate
It’s amazing how time flies. It’s now
December and the year is almost complete!
As we wind down and count down to 2010, the
Power House Football Club committee has been working diligently behind the
scenes to ensure we have the best possible Senior Coaching Panel appointed for the
2010 season.
The Power House Football Club has a proud history associated with the Victorian Amateur Football Association since 1947.
Over many years Power House has moved up and down the VAFA divisions
having made it to A grade at various intervals. In 2010, Power House is
competing in D3 section.
Power House have for many years attracted new players and supporters
from all walks of life. Traditionally, many players from country
Victoria have found a home at Power House and more recently, we have
become a home for international visitors keen to try their skills at
our great game. Power House welcome all ages and abilities - some of
our senior players have played at VFL standard while some of our
international players enjoy our great club by playing in our reserves
team.
Ultimately, Power House provides a great social environment and
facilties, at the same time, striving for the ultimate success. Feel
free to jump on board as a player or supporter. See you on the track.
Recent Results
12/09/09 Section D3 Grand Final
v Bentleigh at W.A Scammell Reserve
Reserves
Power House 8.7-55
def by
Bentleigh 12.8-80
Hard luck to the reserves in the Grand Final. No doubt the whole club is looking forward to going one step further next year.
Roll on 2010!
Photo Gallery
Check out some action from 2009 in the Photo Gallery
Coming soon is our player profiles section where you will get to know your team mates that bit better!!!
Training Schedule
Training is now on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6.00pm at the Ross Gregory Oval (Village Green drv, Albert Park). 2010 Preseason has offically begun and with the appointment of new coach Martin Pike it promises to be a great year on the track. Meet at 6.00pm at the clubrooms. All newcomers are welcome regardless of age or ability. Use contact us or just turn up.
