Battling aims to kick new goals
ONE of Tasmanian football’s biggest battlers has launched a fresh bid to ensure the club’s survival as it aims to not only stay alive, but to be competitive in the coming years.
The Rosebery Toorak Football Club has just endured arguably its worst-ever season on-field, failing to win a game and losing one particular match by a league record 443 points.
The West Coast-based Hawks, who play in the North West Football Association competition, continually battled to fill both seniors and reserves teams during 2021.
But the club is refusing to throw in the towel and has now called on club supporters past and present to open their wallets in support.
Rosebery Toorak has just created a Friends of Rosebery fundraising drive, with three tiers of support ranging from $100-$340, with benefits including free entry to games and functions.
The hope is to raise $15,000 each year so the club can remain “viable, relevant and competitive” into the future.
Club president Joe Sucic said there had already been support forthcoming, including from former Rosebery residents.
Mr Sucic said while the club had loyal sponsors, including the MMG Rosebery Mine and the local radio station, it was up against many other clubs with greater resources.
He said the funds raised would be used to upgrade the club’s bus, pay for petrol money and football boots.
Mr Sucic said the club was now looking to recruit players and find a coach for season 2022.
“We just want to be competitive,” he said.
“Even if we don’t win a game again, just to be close to them would be nice.”
In May, the Mercury reported that the club’s spirit remained strong despite the 443-point loss to Sheffield, which was believed to be the fourth-highest score ever kicked in a senior match in Tasmania.
WE JUST WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE … EVEN IF WE DON’T WIN A GAME AGAIN, JUST TO BE CLOSE TO THEM WOULD BE NICE
ROSEBERY TOORAK CLUB PRESIDENT JOE SUCIC