In addition to the financial support provided to the 10 affiliated sporting sections each year through the trading profits of the Windy Hill Venue the Essendon Football Club is also very pleased to make available an outstanding service award to the Sporting Sections. This is a non-sporting achievement award and is intended for someone who has made a valuable contribution to their club which can quite often go unnoticed.
I’m pleased to announce that the award for the past year goes to Gary O’Brien. Gary or as he is known affectionately “Goblin”, has been involved with our Baseball club for the previous 38 years approx.
On behalf of all EBC members I say congratulations and extremely well deserved,
Has been an EBC member since the mid-1980’s after moving to Melbourne from his hometown of Colac. He continued to be also involved in Colac and was latter made a Life Member of Colac Baseball Club.
Has held all of the key committee positions at EBC including:
President for two years
Secretary for two years
Treasurer for three years
Club Grounds Manager 10 seasons
Was instrumental along with Don Cornish in securing the movement of the club from Glen St Reserve to Boeing reserve.
Vice President “Essendon Club” prior to Merger with the Football Club
Club Liaison to the “Essendon Club” and after the merger, club liaison to EF&CSC
President Victorian Provincial Baseball League
Executive Officer for the Victorian Provincial Baseball League representative teams (6 seasons)
Coached several seasons EBC Junior and Senior teams
Was awarded the Baseball Victoria Volunteer of the Year in 2004/5
Two-time EBC Clubperson of the Year – 1992/3 and 2004/5
Was made a Life Member of EBC in 2006/7
Has been the primary electronic scoreboard operator at Boeing Reserve for multiple years
15 yrs Club Webmaster
Club Registrar 20 + years, Summer & Winter
Despite serious health issues, continues to support the EBC coaching group by supplying stats and scouting reports on opposition clubs over the past 12 years
Overall has held many positions over the previous 38 yrs.
More community sporting organisations will be able to level the playing field for women and girls, through a Victorian Government initiative backing dozens of projects across Victoria.
I’m happy to announce that EBC has been successful in gaining a $5,000 “Change Our Game” Community grant.
The grant will go to initiatives in promoting and developing our Women’s baseball program.
You can view all details about the grant at this link :
At EBC, we provide you with a pathway to be the best possible athlete you can be. With our coaching principles and off-field mantra of EBC love, we strive to ensure that you feel like part of a baseball family.
Women’s Baseball 2020 Come & Try Day
We also strive to provide a community for you, your parents and your supporters. With warm and inviting club rooms, barista-made coffee, gym and fitness sessions, mental well-being classes and social activities all through the summer.
