jamie skelly who had played in the title-winning team of a few years ago was appointed coach for 2012. a young coach who had learned his trade as langwarrins under 21 side coach his credentials were excellent, not only that he brought with him many good players from that club, this time they would stay for the season. it should be mentioned here that reserve stalwart coach dave reid was still looking after the young hopefulls in the reserve side. on reflection the season did not go to the plan that jamie had hoped for, consistency in matches did not occur and the team at times never lived up to itself, mixed results went with us throughout the year, injuries robbed us of vital players in the wrong games. nevertheless, they reached a creditable position in the top half of the league at season's end, the youngsters also finished near the top. overall there were hopes for a season to build on in 2013.