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Congratulations to all teams who have won premierships so far this year across our football and netball competitions. It’s been Graham Halbish wonderful to see the joy EFL Chairman on players’, officials’ and supporters’ faces. Doncaster East and Boronia are terrific examples of clubs who have fought back from the disappointment of defeat to taste the ultimate glory. A special mention to Boronia for winning all three grades last Sunday, despite going into all three games as underdogs. A wonderful achievement. This year marks the end of the five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Planning Period for the League, with the key pillars being: Clubs, Participation, Partnerships, Operational Excellence and Financial Management. While the formal review of our performance continues, the period has seen some real highlights and many significant reforms that have helped the league and our clubs continue to prosper. Some of these include: •
The introduction of netball and the growth of girls and senior women’s football, with female participation in competitions now at almost 20%, up from less than 1% at the start of the plan.
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Significant investment in club facilities by councils, AFL Victoria and government.
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Continued evolution of more appropriate junior rules and structures.
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The introduction of the player points system and allowable player payment limits (salary cap).
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The new senior men’s football competition restructure to begin in 2019.
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Continued League financial stability that has resulted in fixed charges to clubs increasing at
a level well below CPI, while being able to assist clubs through trading difficulties. •
Increased investment in game and club development resources
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Streamlining of administrative and game day procedures both at club and League level saving in excess of 15,000 hours of volunteer time each year.
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Continued growth in the League’s media operations.
When we look back through time, particularly with the introduction of netball, the growth of girls and women’s footy, the introduction of the player points system and salary cap, and the impending competition restructure, the last five years could be seen as the most significant period of change and reform in the competition’s history. I was out at Lilydale for the Deakin Uni Women’s grand finals and saw two terrific games in front of big, engaged crowds. An example of how you only need to go to games of female football at local level to see the impact it is having. But we understand we must continue to evolve and the next strategic plan will be critical in guiding the League’s operational focus for the next five years and in addressing challenges for both the League and clubs. I’d like to recognise the valued support of our EFL sponsors, in particular naming rights partner Bendigo Bank, and major sponsors Deakin University, Yarra Valley Water, BJS Insurance Brokers, carsales, Channel Nine, 1116SEN and Trojan Tools. To all our other sponsors, suppliers and partners who are listed at the back of the record, thank you for your continued support of the League. The support of all our sponsors, partners and suppliers enables the League to continue to operate as we do and to provide the high level of service to our clubs that has seen the EFL hold the position of prominence it does within the wider community. As you would have seen on entry, each year we make a donation to the Police Blue Ribbon Foundation as part of finals entry prices, a partnership that has been of tremendous benefit to
THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE September 22, 2018 Price: $2.00 (inc. GST) Vol. 29 No. 24 All material and photographs prepared by the Eastern Football League Media Manager, including original articles and those of contributors, published in the Eastern Footballer, are subject to copyright laws and cannot be reproduced without the permission of the EFL. Some photos provided by Cyan Sporting Images and Fairfax Journal. Address all correspondence to: Eastern Football League, 256 Scoresby Road, Boronia 3155. Telephone: 9762 5766, Fax: 9761 1315. Chairman: Graham Halbish. Chief Executive Officer: Phil Murton. Printed by Mystique. Telephone: 9757 9000.
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Welcome to today’s Bendigo Bank Division 1 Grand Final Day. We look forward to today’s clash being another high-water mark in what has been a big year for the League.
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both organisations. Our donation this year will take that total to over $200,000, which will go towards the purchase of a critical piece of life-saving equipment for a hospital in Melbourne’s east.
Significant investment has been made into premier facilities in other areas of Melbourne, so we look forward to the east, one of the heartlands of the game, getting our fair share.
Across all our junior and senior, male and female finals, some 24 clubs have helped host and manage finals with the League. It is an important part of how the League operates and we are proud of the fact that we manage such a significant event ‘in-house’, knowing that for every $1 in profit, the EFL generates, at least $2.50 in profit is generated by clubs.
I’d like to thank my fellow Board Members, the Junior Committee lead by Leon Bailey, and the EFL staff for their efforts this season. As the League gets bigger, so does the workload.
We thank Knox Council and Bayswater FC for helping us host today’s game, one the biggest events held annually in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and one which requires a significant amount of planning and effort to present. Groundskeeper Michael Oxworth has done a great job in preparing the surface and has it looking and playing the best it has done in years. With the Eastern Region Australian Rules Football Facility Strategy being written at present, we look forward to working closely and proactively with all councils and government for the benefit of the community.
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Finally, to the volunteers who are the heart and soul of EFL footy, I say thank-you for your immense contribution. We are all proud to be part of the EFL family and it’s the cumulative efforts of the individuals within our clubs that help maintain the League’s high standing in the wider community. As debate rages about the quality of the game at the elite level, I don’t think I’ve ever seen clubs and the competition as a whole, more buoyant than what I’ve observed during this year’s final’s series. Footy and netball is alive and well in the east and we take the responsibility to maintain and grow this with extreme pride and a keen sense of duty. Thank-you all for your support in 2018 and we look forward to three great games today. May the best teams win.
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Vermont, 5 points
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Vermont, 37 points
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Vermont, 39 points
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STATS BENCH EFL Premierships (by number)
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Vermont East Burwood South Croydon Bayswater Doncaster Mitcham Scoresby Lilydale Warrandyte Balwyn Donvale Norwood North Ringwood Boronia Rowville Wantirna South Upper Ferntree Gully Mt Evelyn Noble Park East Ringwood Ringwood Knox Olinda Coldstream The Basin Heathmont Blackburn Montrose Mulgrave Surrey Hills Doncaster East Ferntree Gully Kilsyth Waverley Blues East Hawthorn Croydon Mooroolbark Templestowe South Waverley/Sandown Whitehorse Pioneers Clayton Bennettswood Forest Hill Park Orchards Yarra Glen Bennettswood/Blackburn South Chirnside Park Eastern Lions Nunawading Silvan South Belgrave Total
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5 1 1
Div 2
4 5 4 5 4 1 2 4 3 2 2
4 3 2
1 2 2
3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Div 3
Div 4
3 1 3 1 1 3
1 2
1 3 1 2 2 2 5 3
1 1
1 4 3 3
1
1 1 2
1 1 4
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 2
1 2 2 1
1 2 2
1 1 1 1 1
56
57
55
1 1 1 1 1 1 33
Total 19 12 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
STATS BENCH EFL Premierships (by Division) Vermont East Burwood Mitcham Balwyn Noble Park East Ringwood Ringwood Bayswater Scoresby South Croydon Donvale East Hawthorn Norwood Doncaster Lilydale North Ringwood Boronia Blackburn Rowville Wantirna South Knox Montrose Mulgrave Surrey Hills Croydon Warrandyte Doncaster East Ferntree Gully Kilsyth Clayton Upper Ferntree Gully Olinda Mt Evelyn Coldstream The Basin Mooroolbark Waverley Blues Templestowe Bennettswood Forest Hill Park Orchards Yarra Glen Heathmont South Waverley/Sandown Whitehorse Pioneers Bennettswood/Blackburn South Chirnside Park Eastern Lions Nunawading Silvan South Belgrave Total
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Division 2
Division 3
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1 2 5 5 4 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
1 3 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
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1 1 1
1 1 1
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Division 4
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2 1 1 1
2 1 1 2 1
4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 33
Total 19 12 6 5 4 4 4 7 6 8 5 2 5 7 6 5 5 3 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 6 3 3 3 1 5 4 5 4 4 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
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JOHNSON HUNGRY FOR MORE By: Daniel Cencic Twitter: @DC_EFL
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IM Johnson is the last-remaining current player in Vermont’s senior line-up from the club’s most recent premiership triumph in 2009.
the second-half of the year and hit form at the right time,” Johnson said.
At just 20 years of age, Johnson experienced the ultimate as Vermont took out an unlikely premiership victory despite a slow start to its ‘09 campaign.
“At that time, I think we’d won four premierships in five seasons and they were coming along pretty regularly, and we thought that sort of success would keep going.
The Eagles haven’t won a senior premiership since, having appeared in the 2012, 2016 and 2017 deciders. It signals the club’s second-longest premiership drought of the Eastern Districts/EFL era in the club’s illustrious history, which has seen 19 senior EFL premierships – eight seasons – which is an eternity in Vermont terms. The club’s longest wait between drinks was from 1972-1981, where it enjoyed a golden period thereafter with senior flags in 1982, ‘83, ‘86, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97, ‘98, 2001, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 and ’09.
“We still had to do it the hard way through the finals as we lost to Croydon in the semi, but managed to turn it around a couple of weeks later.
“That was my second season and in two years I played in one winning grand final and one losing one so it sort of felt like as a 20-year-old at that stage that I might end up with a few more but it hasn’t panned out that way, but we’ve still been a successful club in this period. “It is a bit of a so-called ‘drought’.” The privilege of donning the purple and gold on the Eastern Football League’s biggest day is not lost on Johnson.
The ex-club captain Johnson, now 29, is in hot pursuit of the taste of premiership glory once again.
“It’s a massive privilege and it’s one of the most well-known local footy clubs in the country I’d say because the club’s been so successful and it’s got so much history,” he said.
“It’d be nice to have some teammates who can share the same sort of success and it’s funny how quick it goes – as a 20-year-old I didn’t really appreciate just how hard they were to win,” Johnson said.
“There’s a bit of a special feeling about Vermont and it’s something that’s really nice – current and past players really respect the club’s history and feel really privileged to play a small part in it.”
“I certainly enjoyed it a lot and it meant a lot to me and probably later on in your career you realise the chance to win them doesn’t come along that often and there’s a reason they’re so sought-after.”
Any advice the Eagles’ last active ’09 premiership hero can impart onto teammates ahead of the bounce at 2.20pm this Saturday is simple – stick to routine.
The 2009 premiership holds pride of place for many at Vermont given the club had recorded just two wins from its opening seven starts that season. “I think we were one game off the bottom of the ladder (after Round 7, 2009) – we got on a bit of a roll and from memory, a few guys re-invented themselves in new positions and it really worked for us – we got heaps of momentum through
Tim Johnson is hungry for success again. PICTURE: Christopher Chan/ Leader Newspapers
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“For the most part it’s about trying to enjoy the occasion without letting it be too distracting and you stick to your routine and the things that have worked for you all year because those are the same things that’ll hopefully work for you in grand final week and day,” Johnson said. “The only real advice is to keep your composure throughout the week and try not to play the game in your head too much.”
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DIVISION 1 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW By: Jessie Hare Twitter: @JessieHaree
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HE big dance in Division 1 will be decided when Vermont and South Croydon lock horns again on Saturday afternoon.
extra-time five-point victory over Blackburn in last week’s preliminary final.
The Eagles ended their home and away season as the minor premiers with 15 wins while the Dogs closely followed them in second with 14 wins.
“You know it makes the boys know that they can get the job done if we’re there at the end,” McCormick said.
For reigning premier South Croydon under the tutelage of new coach Luke McCormick, the club is shooting for backto-back flags today as the vibe down at the club is buzzing. “(We’re) extremely excited - this year having the reserves in as well makes it twice as exciting because obviously it’s a whole club thing,” McCormick said. “Especially because our under-19s who are merged with Whitehorse obviously won the grand final this year and our division one netball girls won the grand final as well.” In terms of preparation, the Dogs aren’t going about the week leading up to the game any different from during the season. “We try and keep things fairly similar,” McCormick said. “Obviously playing Vermont two weeks ago and getting beaten, we’re looking at what we can do to try and rectify that,” McCormick said. “Just making sure we get the boys as fresh as we can, Vermont had the week off and we played on the weekend. “Hopefully we will use that momentum going into Saturday and get the boys ready.” South Croydon has had a couple of close games in the last few weeks in the lead up to today’s grand final, including a six-point win over Doncaster in the qualifying final and an
McCormick is certain if his side has the belief they’ve had throughout its finals campaign, it will hold the club in good stead in pursuit of its ninth senior EFL flag.
“They’re certainly excited and the fact that we have both sides in as Vermont do too, that’s pressure for spots as the whole lists are still playing and guys are trying to put their best foot forward that’s for sure. “We need to pressure them as hard as we can and that’s what a lot of our game plan is based around. “We to need to obviously start well but also be with them as much as we can at each break and just make sure we have 22 contributors and if we do, we’ve got a side that can take them on that’s for sure.” Vermont has gone through its finals campaign with just playing one final before the game this Saturday. The Eagles defeated South Croydon by 55 points in the semi-final to cement their spot in the 2018 grand final. Senior coach Harmit Singh spoke to EFL Sunday after his side’s semi-final win over South Croydon. “I think our last month has been reasonably strong,” Singh said. “I think getting some continuity with our playing has definitely helped (winning the semi-final). “Definitely the teams have an understanding of what each other are like and do and I guess what their trademarks are as a club. “Ultimately you have to back yourself and your systems.” The minor premier has had a couple of close in counters with a number of the top five teams on the ladder including South Croydon, Doncaster and Blackburn, yet was able to overcome any of the doubt. “To be honest, some people questioned us as a side six or seven weeks ago and we knew what we needed to work on,” Singh said. “We were in this position last year and it’s important that we come to play,” Singh said. With the strong forward line of Andrew Ainger, Brett Eddy and Jake Best – who have combined for over 150 goals this season - the Eagles are well-suited to the bigger Bayswater Oval. “Bayswater gives them a little bit of space to work into as opposed to playing at Vermont,” Singh said. “Now they’ve played a few games in a row together, we’re just building chemistry with our midfields and forwards in terms of our connection and it has been positive.” Both sides will have their reserves play in the grand final before the main event. For Vermont saw success with its under-19s and reserves last year in the big dance, so both the reserves and seniors will be looking for the ultimate glory on Saturday. “We want to be successful in all grades - it’s important for us to have as much team success as we can.”
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A STAGE FIT FOR A KING By: Daniel Cencic Twitter: @DC_EFL
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HE stage is set for the man affectionately known as ‘Zippy’.
South Croydon’s Michael King will today play his final game in the Bendigo Bank Division 1 seniors or reserves grand final, as his beloved Bulldogs look for back-to-back senior premierships. The 35-year-old is part of the furniture at Cheong Park, belonging to the famous King clan led by club captain Dan King - along with cousin and teammate, Steve Dinnell. King broke the news of his impending retirement to teammates on Monday night. “I thought it was best to tell the boys that this is it,” King said. “I’ve played with a lot of them for about 17 years and then other blokes who I’ve only got the chance to play with this year that have been there for the past three years that are part of the furniture now. “(My wife and I) have got a young kid and we actually just announced this week that we’ve got a second one on the way. “It was sort of a few weeks ago I said that this is the perfect time to go (and) I came back to South Croydon this year anticipating and certainly praying that this moment (a Division 1 grand final) was going to happen and it has which is very exciting. “Both sides (seniors and reserves) in grand finals makes it amazing.”
The final stage of a Division 1 grand final is fitting for the favourite son, who returned home to the Kennel after three seasons at Chirnside Park. The stalwart has been an integral part of the club’s meteoric rise from competing in Division 3 in 2006 to a Division 1 powerhouse looking to salute again today. In 2006, he helped the Bulldogs to the Division 3 premiership victory over Upper Ferntree Gully, booting 55 majors for the season to begin the club’s journey to the top-tier, followed by a Division 2 flag in 2009 which saw a nine-point win over Mulgrave, in a year where ‘Zippy’ produced 73 goals. King remembers struggling through a bout of osteitis pubis in the 2013 season when the club played its first-ever Division 1 EFL final, and the gut-wrenching devastation felt as he watched his Bulldogs from the sidelines. “I remember breaking down with my osteitis pubis in the training session leading up to our final against Norwood that year,” King said. “I had tears in my eyes and I thought that’s it – I’m 31 and never going to play in a first division final ever. “I’m glad I made the move to go to Chirnside Park for a few years as I felt it helped prolong my career, to still being able to play at age 35 but one of the main reasons for coming back was the chance for success to finish my career was also huge.” Family has been the cornerstone of King’s success as a footballer – from a child playing endless games of football and cricket with his brothers and cousins across countless Christmases to taking to the senior field together for South Croydon. www.efl.org.au
“I’ve been absolutely blessed to play with so many of my family over the years – in cricket at Ringwood and in footy with South Croydon,” King said. “To play with ‘Dano’ (Dan King) for one last time and to play with Steve – I didn’t get too many opportunities to play with Steve because he was at North Ballarat for all those years but to play with him as well, it’s just amazing. “Christmas day we’d always be playing cricket or footy against each other and that competitive nature from a young age has got us to where we are.” Form has never been an issue with age in the family’s bloodlines – for Michael, nor for current players Dan King and Steve Dinnell, who continue to produce on the big stage time and again. After all, ‘Zippy’ helped the Bulldogs to their thrilling sixpoint qualifying final victory over Doncaster, when he burst forward late in the game to calmly slot the winner on the run from 35 metres out. “As a negative, we’re all weird,” King joked. “But that (talent) is one thing the majority of the family have been blessed with which I guess started with our dads and my uncles – they were very good sportsmen growing up and I know the amount of time Dano’s dad Noel put in with him and the amount of time my dad put in with me, Matt and David, and Johnny with Steve and Christopher (Dinnell).” Regardless of the result, King says playing in today’s Division 1 decider stands head and shoulders above all else in his career. “Pure and simple it (a Division 1 premiership) would be my best moment ever,” he said. “I don’t think anyone who’s been around the club takes for granted how successful we’ve been and how fun it’s been to be around - it is an amazing club. “In terms of football, this is the pinnacle – it already is, regardless of what happens on the weekend – it’s the highlight of my footy career.” 13
THE STATS THAT MATTER The Key Performers – DIVISION 1 GRAND FINAL Vermont No 7 13 19 14 5 9 15 6 8 2
Player Brett Eddy Jake Best Andrew Ainger Tom Schneider Adam Parker Lachlan Johns Liam Buxton Joseph Fisher Rory Lehmann Robbie McComb
M 19 15 14 19 15 5 17 15 8 6
G 73 45 40 7 6 4 6
GAVE 3.84 3.00 2.86 0.37 0.40 0.80 0.35
MG 9 9 7 1 2 2 1
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TIB 9 4 5 14 11 2 11 9 1 5
TIBAVE 47% 27% 36% 74% 73% 40% 65% 60% 13% 67%
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G 46 38 36 29 29 10 13 4 6
GAVE 2.19 2.11 1.80 1.45 1.45 1.48 0.68 0.24 0.81
MG 5 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 1
TIB 4 5 3 7 6 11 6 9 7
TIBAVE 19% 28% 15% 33% 30% 52% 32% 53% 44%
South Croydon No 16 17 33 1 32 30 24 18 3
Player Jake Tucker Daniel Cooper Michael King Max King Patrick Rosier Daniel King Jayden Cass Matt Jones Frank Anderson
M- Matches, G-Goals, GAVE-G/M, MG – Most Goals TIB – Times In Best
TIBAVE – TIB/M
The Stats That Matter – DIVISION 1 GRAND FINAL Individual Club Stats Vermont 40 291 34 8.56 24 42
Players Used Total Goals Indv Goalkickers Avg Goals Average Age (Season) Points (Season)
South Croydon 39 302 30 10.07 26 47
Scoring Efficiency
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Division 1 Season Average
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16 14 110 30 53.33% 38
15 13 103 28 53.57% 35
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Wins/Losses After Leading At Each Quarter Change Club
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LAST TIME THEY MET DIVISION 1 SENIORS GRAND FINAL VERMONT V SOUTH CROYDON Semi Final 2: Vermont 14.16 (100) def. South Croydon 6.9 (45) GOALS: Vermont: A. Ainger 4, B. Eddy 3, A. Parker 2, J. Best 2, C. Howat, R. McComb, K. McConnon 1 South Croydon: M. King, G. Strachan 2, J. Tucker, R. Mallison 1 BEST: Vermont: L. Wale-Buxton, A. Ainger, A. Parker, R. McComb, A. Greenwood, T. Schneider South Croydon: L. Cox, N. Evans, F. Anderson, D. Walker, R. Mallison, M. Jones
DIVISION 1 RESERVES GRAND FINAL VERMONT V SOUTH CROYDON Round 17: Vermont 6.8 (44) def. by South Croydon 8.8 (56) GOALS: South Croydon: S. Cuthbert, S. Cali, M. Schinck, J. McCormack 2 Vermont: R. Phillips, J. O’Keefe, J. Krikas 2 BEST: South Croydon: L. Fitzgerald, D. Del Papa, J. Payne, S. Cali, S. Cuthbert, L. Arthurson Vermont: J. Furey, P. Wallis, X. Barry-Murphy, B. Barlow, M. Garvin, B. Kainey
DIVISION 1 UNDER-19S GRAND FINAL BLACKBURN V NOBLE PARK Qualifying Final: Blackburn 10.4 (64) def. Noble Park 8.10 (58) GOALS: Blackburn: L. Bacon 3, L. Bugeja, B. Williams 2, T. Van Twest, J. Bersey, J. Wright 1 Noble Park: T. Brunning 3, M. Ryan, L. Begg, J. Andrews, D. McBean, J. Smith 1 BEST: Blackburn: L. Bugeja, L. Bacon, B. Williams, S. Harte, J. Wright, O. Aliotta Noble Park: T. Long, T. Brunning, L. Begg, S. Kazizada, L. Quaife, F. Mitropoulos
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GRAND FINAL: SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2018 9:30AM - BAYSWATER OVAL - BAYSWATER
BLACKBURN Coach: Ground:
Colours:
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Jackson Wright Blake Williams Jackson Bersey Declan Bird Andrew Bottomer Ben Paydon Lachlan Walker Jack Kritopoulos Samuel Harte Guy Lamond Travis Baker Jack Morris Lachlan Harry Lachlan Bugeja Rafal Paszkowski Lachlan Keighran Kane Falahey Ben Sandells Tim Van Twest Keighran Hubber Muon Le Alexander Tassell Matt Sandells Lachlan Bacon Oscar Alliota Braiden Bodin Matthew Laffin Mitch Brouwer Tom Bridges Charlie Oglethorpe Flynn Power Brant Hubber Blake Tahlambouris Jake Gasper
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Chris Manthey
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Dean Jones
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Dylan Diacono
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Rory Mills
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Lachie Quaife
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Declan Brunell
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Nick Borchard
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Ben Marson
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Tom Long
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Will Oudman
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Lochie Marshall
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Frankie Mitropoulos
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Mitch Boribon
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Samir Kazizada
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Kareem Nasser
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Lachie Begg
21
Noah Milton
22
Azahn Springle
25
Mamath Ter
27
Aaron Crichton
28
Tristan Brunning
29
Matt Ryan
44
Declan McBean
51
Jordan Andrews
54
Lachie Marolla
62
Liam Scott
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Joey Pourre
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NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB Applications are invited for the following Coaching Positions for season 2019
U19 Coaches (Two Teams) Norwood is a Premier Division community-based family club which prides itself on our One Club philosophy with strong links to our up and coming junior players. With A-Grade facilities which cater for both male and female, dedicated gym, and a junior ground resurface due to commence October 2018, Norwood has the resources to best develop U19’s into senior footballers. The Norwood Football Club is looking for highly motivated and driven individuals to lead the coaching and development of our U19 playing group. In season 2019 we are excited to announce that our Club will be fielding 2 U19 teams within the EFL. The successful applicants will work closely with our experienced Senior coaching group. Applications can be sent to the President at norwood@efl.org.au
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GRAND FINAL: SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2018 11:55AM - BAYSWATER OVAL - BAYSWATER
VERMONT Res Coach: Ground:
Colours:
No.
Name
3 4 9 15 16 20 21 22 23 28 29 30 31 32 35 37 39 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 61 65
Andy Ellis Ryan Phillips Lachlan Johns Duncan Jones Charlie Young Cal Mendes Tyson Hyams Shane Davidson Cam Howat Jack Furey Ned Coghlan Brook Kainey Andrew Pretto Pat Wallis James Krikas Xavier Barry-Murphy Hamish McGowan James Box Jay Barlow Ryan Antidormi (C) Mitch Wells Fergus Ward Braeden Barlow Tom Jacotine Matt Garvin Max Healey Mitch Trait Lachie Vaughan Jack O’Keefe Pat Bridges Matt Brown Matt Barnard Joel Cendamo Pat Willett Rory Sheridan-Ferrie
Res Coach: Ground:
Paul Breen Vermont Recreation Reserve, Cnr Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont (Melways 62 J2) Ph: 9873 4513. Purple jumper with gold eagle emblem, purple shorts.
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Max King Steve Dinnell Frank Anderson David Del Papa Liam Cox Dylan Marshall Jason Coghlan Josh Allison Jason Want Nathan Burnage Lachlan Tindal Darcy Brown Ryley McKernan Lucas O’Neill Robbie Mallison James Crowle Jake Tucker Daniel Cooper Matt Jones Eric Stone Sam Cali Luke O’Toole Mathieu Rosier Anthony Zeniou Jayden Cass Jason Payne Liam Fitzgerald Dale Walker Pierce Rooney Lachie Arthurson Daniel King Ben McDonald Patrick Rosier Michael King James Draper Liam Tobin Joel Roos Alex Birch Jayden Humphris Patrick Ashton Ben Zoppo Nic Molnar Andrew Dellavedova Darcy Whiffin Josh O’Toole
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Brad Neil Cheong Park, Eastfield Road, South Croydon. (Melways 50 G7). Ph: 9725 7016. Red, white and blue horizontal stripes, royal blue shorts.
45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Ash Stagg Rhys Mills Tom Schinck Jayson Fabris Jayson Fitz-Gerald Zac Parr Jarrod Parr Glenn Strachan Jack Schinck Mitchell Schinck Lachlan Evans Brandon Panza Sam Cuthbert Justin McCormack Kyle Rooney Zack Porcellana Braydon Kilpatrick Jack Kennett Troy Dynes Nick Repalust Nick Mason Thomas Ondarchie Tom Catalano Jack McDonald Aaron Foley Anthony Brolic Nick Evans Stuart Horner Chris Jones Jason Pongracic Jordan Walker Joel Burleigh Ben Cardamone Brendan Myers
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DIVISION 1 CLUB NOTES VERMONT: We are very excited and proud to have our seniors and reserves here today and disappointed that our under-19s failed last week by two points to join us on the field. Congratulations to all of our coaches and the players for another terrific season across our three teams. But of course, there are no prizes for finishing on top and then making a grand final. You have to win them. There are lots of people to thank for supporting and helping our teams, like team managers, Neville Roulston, Andrew Powell and Steve Trask; trainers led by Alicia Carroll and the coaches; Harmit Singh, Paul Breen, Brad Cullen, Garry Connolly, Marty Pask, Brad Dean, Paul Barlow, Kris Barlow and Sean Furey. We should not forget the junior club under president Clint Wheeler, which continues to maintain outstanding standards of conduct and team performances highlighted by the first-year premiership win of the women’s team. Off the field, we thank the many folk who keep it all going, people like Col Smyth, Tim Graham, John Bell, Kath Partridge and Katrina Lynch. We also appreciate the wonderful contribution of our coterie group ‘Eagletonians’ under chairman Rodney Haynes and the Vermont Sports Club lead by Don Parsons. We wish all the players representing us today in the seniors and reserves the best of luck and know you will do your best. A special thank-you and commiserations to those players that received seasonending injuries along the way - Charlie Young, Andy Ellis, Ryan Antidormi, Jordan Vassis, Matt Barnard and Jay Barlow. A special thank-you to VFL player Michael Knoll who played where ever he was selected without question and continues to improve his game. SOCIAL: We want see a big crowd back at Vermont tonight and tomorrow for a very social Sunday afternoon which starts at 12-noon, featuring our grand final raffle and the music of Jimmy Darvitis. Presentation Night will be next Thursday, 27th September at the clubrooms starting at 6.30pm - that will include our women’s football and netball teams. We are the mighty Eagles.
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SOUTH CROYDON: Wow – what an amazing few weeks culminating in today – our two senior teams in grand finals! It all started a couple weeks back with a Division 1 netball team premiership, followed by an under-19 flag and a veterans’ grand final. Last weekend, two terrific games against Blackburn resulting in preliminary wins and grand final appearances by both reserves and seniors! Those that read the record will remember the same edition last year when we asked you all to dare to dream – well the dream came true then and there is no reason to believe why it couldn’t happen again! If our supporters are true to form, you are out in force today and are reading this page surrounded by many Bulldog supporters and the Bayswater Oval is predominately red, white and blue! What a ride the year has been for everyone associated with your club, and we wouldn’t be in the place we are at the moment without the buy-in and commitment of everyone involved. We unreservedly thank the players in all teams, coaches, football staff, committee, volunteers, members, sponsors and supporters. This day wouldn’t be possible without you all, so enjoy it! No matter the final outcome, tonight it will be back to the rooms to again celebrate the year that was – please join us after the game till late. Social SCFC Presentation Night - 12th October at Cheong Park, 7pm start. $65 per head for 3 course meal. Drinks at bar prices. Contact Cathy 0403 122 966 or Michelle 0409 929 155 to book. Check the Facebook page or newsletter for full details – pre-payment is required. Go Doggies!
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VERMONT Senior Coach: Reserves Coach: Ground:
Colours: No.
Name
Age
1 2
Luke McComb Robbie McComb
22 22
3 4
Andy Ellis Ryan Phillips
27 21
5
Adam Parker (VC)
30
6
Joey Fisher
23
7
Brett Eddy
29
8 9
Rory Lehmann Lachlan Johns (C)
23 25
10 12 13 14
Kirby McConnon Cam Purdy Jake Best (VC) Tom Schneider
30 29 28 25
15
Liam Buxton
22
16 17
Charlie Young Matt Willcocks
20 25
19
Andrew Ainger
30
21 22
Tyson Hyams Shane Davidson
23 25
23 24
Cam Howat Kyle Staples
33 23
25
Sam Wadley
22
26
Tom Maas
27
30
Brook Kainey
23
31 32
Andrew Pretto Pat Wallis
26 20
33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Tim Johnson Jordan Collopy James Krikas Connor McCafferty Xavier Barry-Murphy Lachlan Carey Hamish McGowan
29 25 20 25 26 30 20
40 45 66
Matt Garvin Michael Knoll Alex Greenwood
23 25 24
Harmit Singh Paul Breen Vermont Recreation Reserve, Cnr Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont (Melways 62 J2) Ph: 9873 4513. Purple jumper with gold eagle emblem, purple shorts.
Notes Strong at the contest, inside midfielder who has shown plenty of growth in season 2018. Following on from an excellent 2017, Rob has developed well which has been duly rewarded with regular VFL selection at Footscray. Smart footballer who is incredibly versatile, one of the fittest players at the football club. Promising young key position player. Worked incredibly hard over the summer, has had some injuries throughout the year but worked hard to get back. Team player who has great balance between offence and defence. Wonderful leader who has had an excellent season. Returned from Box Hill and has been a rock across half back. Been rewarded with selection in the Division 1 SEN Team of the Year squad. Star player who came to the club after playing senior football with Port Adelaide in 2017. Rewarded with selection in the Division 1 SEN Team of the Year squad. Always takes the premier forwards in the competition and does a great job. VFL experience with Coburg. Elite mid/forward who missed a lot of footy with injury, has come back super fit and impacted the games. Small forward/wing who has great goal sense and been a premier Division 1 footballer for many years. Powerful key forward. Finished off the season very strongly playing midfield. One of the premier forwards in the competition, has X-factor. Class act. Former Hawthorn player who has had a great year. As tough as they come. Rewarded with selection in the Division 1 SEN Team of the Year squad. Had an excellent season. Best on ground in the interleague game v Geelong F.L. Selected in the Division 1 SEN Team of the Year squad. EFL young gun nomination early in the year. Versatile player who can play on talls and smalls. Came back to the club after spending 12 months overseas playing cricket. Has had an outstanding second half of the season in the key defensive post. Recruited from the SANFL and brought in some much-needed aerial power and leadership to the team. Had a great season. Selfless hard-working player who can play a number of roles. Had a strong season. Former interleague representative who has cut his teeth down back this season and has the ability to rebound and create. Former Richmond AFL player. Experienced player, elite endurance and very good with ball in hand. Former Coburg VFL player. Played across centre half back and full back in season 2018 - great intercept mark who has rarely been beaten. Talented young player who has a great balance between inside and outside. Has the ability to kick goals. Dynamic player. Recruited from Geelong VFL/South Barwon. Smart player who is an elite kick - has great balance between offence and defence. Had a breakout season playing 10+ senior games. Quick and skilful player who has worked really hard. A player on the rise. Experienced player who can play a number of roles, very good endurance. Knocks up finding the ball. 2017 EFL Div 1 under-19 best and fairest. Former Eastern Ranges player who has played senior football in 2018. Has great leadership qualities and a player to watch. Courageous player, who can play small and tall. Recruited from Collingwood VFL, quick mid/forward who can hit scoreboard. Smart, small forward who has great goal-sense. Small defender who can provide great run and carry. Very fit, hard-working player who has returned to the club in 2018. Can play a number of positions Rebounding defender, aggressive at the contest and good with ball in hand. 2017 EFL Div 1 under-19 best and fairest. Played five senior games in 2018 as a mid/forward. Very good around the contest. Versatile player who has played some excellent football in 2018. Developing ruck/forward who has also played three VFL games with Box Hill. Dual VFL premiership player with Footscray. Elite runner with very good hands. Has spent time with both Footscray VFL/Vermont in 2018.
EFL DIVISION 1 SENI Date: Saturday 22 September 2.
VERMONT
Luke McComb Robbie McComb Andy Ellis Ryan Phillips Adam Parker (VC) Joey Fisher Brett Eddy Rory Lehmann Lachlan Johns (C) Kirby McConnon Cam Purdy Jake Best (VC) Tom Schneider Liam Buxton Charlie Young Matt Willcocks Andrew Ainger Tyson Hyams Shane Davidson Cam Howat Kyle Staples Sam Wadley Tom Maas Brook Kainey Andrew Pretto Pat Wallis Tim Johnson Jordan Collopy James Krikas Connor McCafferty Xavier Barry-Murphy Lachlan Carey Hamish McGowan Matt Garvin Michael Knoll Alex Greenwood
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Senior Coach: Harmit Singh Ground: Vermont Recreation Reserve, Cnr Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont (Melways 62 J2) Ph: 9873 4513. Colours: Purple jumper with gold eagle emblem, purple shorts.
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IORS - GRAND FINAL SOUTH CROYDON Senior Coach: Luke McCormick Ground: Cheong Park, Eastfield Road, South Croydon. (Melways 50 G7). Ph: 9725 7016. Colours: Red, white and blue horizontal stripes, royal blue shorts.
Max King
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2
Steve Dinnell
3
Frank Anderson
4
David Del Papa
5
Liam Cox
6
Dylan Marshall
7
Jason Coghlan
8
Josh Allison
9
Jason Want
11
Lachlan Tindal
13
Lucas O’Neill
14
Rob Mallison
15
James Crowle
16
Jake Tucker
17
Daniel Cooper
18
Matt Jones
24
Jayden Cass
30
Daniel King
31
Ben McDonald
32
Patrick Rosier
33
Michael King
35
Liam Tobin
37
Alex Birch
41
Nick Molnar
47
Tom Schinck
85
Jason Pongracic
87
Chris Jones
78
Brayden Kilpatrick
80
Glenn Strachan
91
Nick Evans
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SOUTH CROYDON Senior Coach: Reserves Coach: Ground:
Colours: No.
Name
Age
1 2
Max King Steve Dinnell
22 34
3 4 5
Frank Anderson David Del Papa Liam Cox
21 25 24
6
Dylan Marshall
27
7 8 9 11
Jason Coghlan Josh Allison Jason Want Lachlan Tindal
23 29 25 28
13 14 15 16
Lucas O’Neill Rob Mallison James Crowle Jake Tucker
25 27 26 24
17
Daniel Cooper
26
18
Matt Jones
30
24
Jayden Cass
26
30
Daniel King
31
31
Ben McDonald
24
32
Patrick Rosier
26
33
Michael King
35
35
Liam Tobin
27
37 41 47 85
Alex Birch Nick Molnar Tom Schinck Jason Pongracic
25 31 22 24
87
Chris Jones
23
78 80
Brayden Kilpatrick Glenn Strachan
20 28
91
Nick Evans
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Luke McCormick Brad Neil Cheong Park, Eastfield Road, South Croydon. (Melways 50 G7). Ph: 9725 7016. Red, white and blue horizontal stripes, royal blue shorts.
Notes Ruck/forward who can take a great contested grab. Stands up in big games. Small defender who makes great decisions out of the back half. Stands up on the big occasions. Young gun. Can burst away from stoppages and uses the ball well. Plays a variety of roles and is a valuable utility to the side. Returned to club after a stint at Box Hill. Has been fantastic all year across half back and wing. Great leader of the club across half back - his voice and leadership on-field is invaluable. Small pressure forward who works tirelessly on keeping the ball in forward half. Inside-mid who is great around the contest and wins a lot of the footy. Running defender who plays his role for the team and sets up many attacking surges. First year at club. Experienced key position player who can play at both ends and attacks ball very hard. Hard-nut inside-mid who wills the ball forward at every opportunity. Creative half forward who doesn’t need many chances to influence the game. Full back who rarely loses one-on-one contests and a general down back. Forward/ruck. Contested marking is his strength and one of the League’s best forwards. New to the club this year. Can turn a game off his own boot and hard to match up on. Superstar midfielder who can dominate games with his elite skills. Leads from the front. First year back full time from VFL. Has been super on the wing all year with damaging foot skills. Captain Courageous. Leads from the front with his ferocious attack on the ball and will to win. Defender who can play on all types. Uses the ball well and was one of our best in last year’s grand final. Super-competitive small forward who can hit the scoreboard. Able to pressure opposition into turning ball over. Veteran small forward who has produced on the big stage before. Playing his final game today. First year at club. Attacking defender or half forward who can play any role given to him. Tall forward. Workhorse who provides a target and never gives up. Hard-at-it mid who returned to club this year. Thrives on the contest and gives his all. Young tall defender who will be a leader of our club for many years. Williamstown midfield bull who has been enormous for us when available this year. Great leader. Box Hill tall forward/defender. Already a club favourite who will be a future star of this club. Box Hill-aligned player. Super by hand or foot and can get a lot of the ball. Northern Blues-aligned player who is at his best when able to run, carry and hit forwards. Can hit scoreboard. Member of Box Hill leadership group. Great pace, uses ball well and hits the contest very hard.
EFL GRAND FINAL UMPIRES FIELD UMPIRES Damien Sully: Damien is a seasoned field umpire with AFL experience and is umpiring in his first Division 1 grand final. Hard work has been the cornerstone of how Damien applies himself - in the off-season Damien undertook an intensive pre-season program that saw him return to the EFL fitter and stronger and more prepared for the season ahead. Damien’s work-ethic and approach to his umpiring are the key factors to his selection umpiring the Division 1 grand final in 2018. Dan Beard: Dan umpired his first Division 1 senior grand final as a 17-year-old, before progressing to VFL-level where he officiated in 220 senior matches. On his subsequent return to the EFL, Dan has umpired in the last eight Division 1 senior grand finals, with today being his ninth in a row. Jason Hermann: Jason is umpiring in his fifth Division 1 senior grand final, having umpired his first in 2015. He is an extremely hard-working umpire not only on match-day but also during any training session, where his preparation is as meticulous as any, which has seen him rewarded with another Division 1 grand final.
GOAL UMPIRES Ashley Powney: Ashley has had a strong and consistent year, bringing quality to each match he is involved in. Ashley represented the EFL’s Umpires Association at interleague level this season and was deservedly rewarded with the 2018 Goal Umpire of the Year award. The Division 1 grand final appointment stems from having had a great finals series with fantastic composure in the recent highpressure matches. Corey Brown: Corey commenced his umpiring career with the EFL in 2009, starting out as a boundary umpire. In 2011, he was invited to the VFL and continued as a boundary umpire until 2014. In 2015, Corey returned to the EFL and decided to become a goal umpire in 2016. Corey has umpired over 260 games including finals, and today he officiates his second Division 1 senior grand final.
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BOUNDARY UMPIRES Connor Hagan: A career of five seasons with the EFL, Connor has ticked all the boxes from his debut, working through the grades establishing himself as a leader amongst his peers and a seasonal campaigner when finals are in sight. After a season-ending hamstring injury in Round 18 last year, Connor went to work over the pre-season to arrive and be ready from Round 1 this season. His preparation has held him in good stead, having umpired the year in Division 1, involved in the state championships, and being awarded the Umpire of the Year. Daniel Maakasa: Daniel has been awarded the Most Improved Umpire for 2018, and his peers could not agree more. Brings enormous energy to the role and has been a credit to the umpiring fraternity this season. Lachlan Macrae: In only his second season, Lachlan made early progress in his return this year umpiring a number of Division 2 and 3 games. Having not done the pre-season, Lachlan himself acknowledged that he needed to trim down and get serious about his umpiring, and to his credit between Round 4 to 8, he’d stripped nearly 10 kilograms. Since, he has ticked all the boxes, and then challenged the list ahead of him that had established themselves in Division 1. A tremendous story, one that started as a player with the Ringwood Spiders just four years ago. Hamish Lazaro: Officiating in his second consecutive Division 1 senior grand final, Hamish joined the EFL in 2016 where his undeniable fitness and endurance has seen him break through to the top-tier. During the off-season, he races in track and field, combining his umpiring commitment and cross country schedule.
ALL TROPHIES GOALKICKERS DIVISION 1
DIVISION 2 This Rnd
Total
Leigh Williams - Norwood
0
72
Jake Summers - Doncaster East
4
54
Brett Eddy - Vermont
3
70
Connor Hickey - Park Orchards
1
44
Jeffrey Gobbels - Balwyn
5
55
Justin Ficorilli - Croydon
2
43
Jake Hammond - Blackburn
3
52
Lachlan Koger - Lilydale
0
41
Jake Tucker - South Croydon
4
43
Jack Callanan - Bayswater
1
38
Jake Best - Vermont
4
43
Daniel Gorringe - Park Orchards
0
35
Piva Wright - Noble Park
3
38
Taylor Leggate - Wantirna South
0
33
Daniel Cooper - South Croydon
5
37
Rowan Hore - Upper Ferntree Gully
1
32
Andrew Ainger - Vermont
7
36
Trent Georgiou - Mooroolbark
4
30
Michael King - South Croydon
3
35
Adam Booth - Mulgrave
5
29
This Rnd
Total
DIVISION 3
This Rnd
Total
DIVISION 4 This Rnd
Total
Dale Hehir - Scoresby
1
65
Christopher Smith - Surrey Park
Trent Farmer - Ringwood
0
61
Fin Brown - Heathmont
0
Nicholas Murphy - Donvale
2
10
82
Adrian Gileno - East Burwood
0
69
49
Adam Amin - Glen Wav Hawks
0
58
47
Andrew Padbury - Whitehorse Pioneers 1
57
Daniel Cripps - Templestowe
0
44
Matthew Ferguson - Glen Wav Hawks
3
53
Leigh Odermatt - Heathmont
2
42
Michael Cardamone - Forest Hill
0
52
Nathan Hicks - Scoresby
3
41
Steven Pimm - Forest Hill
2
41
Alex Bakens - South Belgrave
0
39
James Gough - Fairpark (Eastern Lions) 0
40
Zak Robinson - Boronia
2
33
Jye Sigersma - Kilsyth
5
34
Beau Dowler - The Basin
0
33
Chris Whitchell - Coldstream
0
33
Congratulations to Leigh Williams (Norwood), Jake Summers (Doncaster East), Dale Hehir (Scoresby) and Christopher Smith (Surrey Park) on winning the 2018 All Trophies Goalkicking for their respective divisions.
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BJS CHAMPION CLUB AWARD DIVISION 1
DIVISION 2
Vermont
94
Park Orchards
Blackburn
79
Upper FTG
Sth Croydon
79
Rowville
75
Doncaster
62
Norwood
52.5
Croydon
Mooroolbark
East Ringwood
18
Knox
8
80
Heathmont
79
Whitehorse Pio
72.5
Scoresby
76
Ringwood
74
The Basin
70
Templestowe
57.5 54
74
61
42
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East Burwood
Lilydale
Noble Park
Montrose
84
61
Bayswater
Wantirna South
DIVISION 4
Boronia
Doncaster East
43
38.5
82.5
61.5
Balwyn
North Ringwood
DIVISION 3
50
Mitcham
31.5
Mulgrave
20
Glen Wav Hawks
66
Forest Hill
60
61
Surrey Park
55
Waverley Blues
55
Kilsyth
51
Ferntree Gully
45
Silvan
45
Donvale
38 Coldstream
27
Warrandyte
17
South Belgrave
14
Fairpark
25
Chirnside Park
11
Nunawading
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GREATS BECOME LEGENDS By: Daniel Cencic Twitter: @DC_EFL
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WO Eastern Football League greats were officially elevated to legend status in front of over 400 people at the annual Chandler Medal Night on Wednesday.
Doncaster’s Chris Annakis was awarded the Sir Gilbert Chandler Medal for the second-consecutive season, winning on 33 votes - 13 ahead of Norwood’s Rhett Jordan. Eastern Football League legend status is achieved by winning three senior competition best and fairest awards.
He also represented the EFL in the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships this season, as the League claimed the number-one state ranking in the victory over the Geelong league at Etihad Stadium in May. A memorable Chandler Medal Night for Annakis was capped off by being named captain of the SEN Division 1 Team of the Year. Bayswater’s Joel Galvin was crowned the Kenneth Wright medallist as the best and fairest in Division 2, winning on 24 votes - two ahead of Doncaster East’s Michael Steven. The honour means Galvin is also now recognised as an official League legend, having also won the Division 2 best and fairest in 2012 and 2016. The Bayswater captain joins father and current club president Gary Galvin as an official legend, who completed a three-peat as the competition’s best and fairest in 1980-81 (Division 1 and Division 2) and 1982 (Division 1). Ringwood captain Trent Farmer took out his second-consecutive Division 3 Paul Edie Medal finishing five votes ahead of Heathmont’s Brent English in a season which saw the Redbacks’ forward boot 62 majors. For the second year running, Farmer was also named captain of the SEN Division 3 Team of the Year. Meanwhile Coldstream’s Darcy Carrigan won the Perc James Medal as the best and fairest in Division 4, two votes ahead of Glen Waverley Hawks’ Beau Parthenides. Scoresby’s Bianca Pilkington won the Premier Division Netball EFL best and fairest award, off the back of playing an integral role in her side’s Premier Reserve premiership victory.
The top honour elevates 30-year-old Annakis to become just the 14th man in League history to achieve the feat, after winning the Chandler Medal in 2017 and the Kenneth Wright Medal in Division 2 in 2015. Annakis enjoyed a stellar season as the pacey, smoothmoving Sharks captain again proved a vital cog in a campaign which saw his side win 14 matches to finish fourth at the end of the home and away season, reaching the Division 1 semi-finals. 28
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Meanwhile, Blackburn rising star Makenzie Doreian received the Leader Young Gun award for Division 1 and 2, as Heathmont’s Fin Brown took the honours for Division 3 and 4. In the Deakin University Eastern Region Women’s presentation on Tuesday night, The Basin’s Teagan Sheldon won the Division 1 best and fairest award, finishing on 25 votes – three ahead of Vermont’s Marissa Lee. Meanwhile, South Croydon’s Ebany Vanderheym won the Division 2 best and fairest, finishing on 36 votes ahead of Donvale’s Jess Crundall. For a full list of award winners, make sure you head to EFL.org.au.
Join Kilsyth Coaching Staff for 2019 Season We are seeking expressions of interest from suitable candidates for the following positions
U/19’s Coach Reserves Coach Senior Women’s Coach Our club stands on a strong family and community minded culture. Our Junior club is currently in its strongest position on record with a wave of quality footballers and people ready to come through. This will be an outstanding opportunity to be a part of an organisation on the verge of success. Applicants should – - Have a strong commitment and passion to develop and grow young footballers - Be open to strong communication links and a team environment mentality - Be highly organized and driven - Have a club first attitude, open to hearing our long-term goals and willing to add value to this Please send all applications to Brett Simpson (Secretary) brett.simpson1224@gmail.com For any questions contact Corey Webb (President) 0400869879
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HEATHMONT FOOTBALL CLUB - SENIOR COACH FOR 2019
The Heathmont Football Club, associated with the Eastern Football League, is now seeking applications for the position of Senior Coach for Season 2019 The club is seeking a coach who has the capacity to guide and further develop our talented crop of young and experienced players into next year and beyond. With our current list of players and the emergence of talent coming through from our Junior system and Under 19 ranks, and given the recent upgrade to our ground and the impending Clubroom rebuild and installation of new state of the art lighting during 2019, we believe that it is a very exciting time to join our club Those applicants with the necessary leadership capabilities, communication & relationship skills, technical knowledge and relevant experience and accreditations are encouraged to apply. Enquiries about the role should be directed to the Club’s Director of Football, Wayne Judge. A position description and selection criteria are available on request. Wayne Judge can be contacted on 0400 951 867 or via email - judge.wayne.h@edumail.vic.gov.au
EFL PREMIER DIVISION (2019) DIV 1 FINALIST 2016 - 2018 The Doncaster Football Club invites applications for the following coaching positions for the 2019 season.
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We are looking for highly motivated coaches with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills to lead the club into next season. Applications “in confidence” can be made in writing to: andrewhallett61@gmail.com Further enquiries and more information can be made to: Andrew Hallett (M) 0400 290 725 Applications close Friday, 5th October, 2018
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Applications are invited for the following coaching positions for the 2019 EFL season
Senior Assistant Coach Senior Playing Assistant Coach Reserves Coach The Fairpark Football Club are seeking applications from suitable candidates that are interested in the above positions and working to further develop our playing group. Successful candidates will be expected to work closely with our experienced senior coach- Sean Stanton and will need to demonstrate: • A strong commitment to grow, develop, mentor and teach our playing list • Possess the ability to communicate effectively to the playing group • Be experienced and highly organised • Valid AFL coaching accreditation Expressions of interests will be treated in strict confidence and can be directed by email to the President Brad Treverton at fairpark@efl.org.au For further information about any of these positions, we can be contacted at the same email address.
SENIOR WOMEN’S COACH REQUIRED – PLAYING OR NON-PLAYING It is with much excitement the Park Orchards Football and Netball Club Committee would like to announce that the club will be entering its first senior women’s Football team into the EFL Women’s competition for 2019. The club now seeks a Senior Women’s coach & mentor for our senior team for season 2019.
Information: The Senior Women’s Coach’s role is to manage the on-field performance of the club’s senior team and develop the overall women’s playing list. The role will also provide leadership within the Football Department and Club assisting in the mentoring of the women’s assistant coaches, recruitment and overall development of the Senior Women’s football Program. The role will also include input in to the development of programs for the pathway of players from the Park Orchards Junior club, through to senior football.
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Experienced coaching and/or playing resume Strong leadership skills and an eye for developing playing lists and young female footballers. Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential. Have, or willing to obtain, Level 1 Coaching Accreditation (minimum) and Working with Children check.
Desirable: • Knowledge of women in sport and challenges/successes that are involved in this environment. The appointed Coach will need to work closely with players, other coaches, football operations and the committee in supporting the ongoing success and sustainability of women’s football at Park Orchards Football Netball Club. A detailed job description can be found on our website: www.parkorchardsfc.com.au/womensfootball Closing Date: 1st October 2018. Applications “in confidence” can be made in writing to: women@parkorchardsfc.com.au Further enquiries & more information can also be made to: Vicki Knight: 0418 544 423 www.efl.org.au
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DONVALE FOOTBALL CLUB SEEKING SENIOR MENS COACH 17th September 2018 Donvale Football Club is seeking a COACH for our Senior men’s team for the 2019 season and beyond. This is a great opportunity for someone to take the reins at a Club that is on the rise within the Eastern Football League (EFL). After winning the Division 4 premiership in 2017, we have established ourselves in Division 3 and will enter season 2019, aiming for on field success in the newly restructured EFL competition. Our playing list is talented, united, motivated and still developing. The majority of our senior players have been at Donvale since juniors and our more recent recruits are players of the highest calibre, character and ability. We have a pipeline of talented juniors coming through the ranks. Our Under 19s were Premiers in both 2016 and 2017 and our Under 17s won their Premiership this year. Our new coach will need to demonstrate a capacity to: x x x x x
Work with our junior (boys and girls), U19’s, Reserves & women’s coaches to maintain a positive, open, respectful and cohesive culture for all players at Donvale Football Club. Teach and develop footballers Articulate a game style / game plan that can achieve success in EFL Division 3 and upwards Relate to young players in a way that motivates, inspires and supports them. Be a leader of the club
Our new coach will have the necessary coaching qualifications or be willing to undertake them as a matter of priority. Applications should be sent by email to donvale@efl.org.au and should include a one page application letter and a footballing resume. Queries can be directed to Club President John Giles on 0418 586 356. Applications Close Sunday September 30th.
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COMPLETE INJURY CARE The Eastern Football League, in conjunction with four leading medical providers, are excited about bringing EFL players an injury care program unrivalled in community sport. Through Vermont Urgent Care, Capital Radiology, Sports Med Biologic and Orthopaedic Specialists Melbourne, Complete Injury Care creates a level of expert care for EFL players usually reserved for those at the elite level. Vermont Urgent Care is a walk-in doctors surgery open on Saturday afternoons and Sundays to provide immediate care to injured players without waiting for hours at the public hospital or paying significant money before you walk in the door at a private hospital.
shown most local GPs aren’t comfortable dealing with, and that as an industry is an area we need to be cognisant of providing the best level of care. Through this program and our access to the level of care available at Sports Med Biologic, this is possible. Vermont Urgent Care - Walk in Doctors Clinic. No appointment needed. 5 Boronia Road, Vermont http://vermonturgentcare.com.au/ Ph: 9874 3344 (Open Saturday & Sunday afternoon)
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SportsMed Biologic Rapid Access Concussion Clinic Suite 1G, 116-118 Thames Street Box Hill www.sportsmedbiologic.com.au Ph: 1300 858 860 (Telephone Monday morning for same day appointment)
Sports Med Biologic is a sports medical clinic based in Box Hill of which the doctors all have experience at the elite level of sport, mostly with AFL clubs, and will provide expert concussion care, both pre-screening and post-injury care.
Orthopaedic Specialists Melbourne Expert orthopaedic services Consulting rooms – Knox Private Hospital http://osom.com.au/ Ph: 9800 0136
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WOMENS FOOTBALL PLAYERS WANTED FOR THE 2019 SEASON SENIOR GRADE & RESERVE GRADE EFL WAFL WITH A PLAYING LIST OF 30 GIRLS ALL AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT, THE FIRST EVER UTFNC WOMENS FOOTBALL TEAM MADE IT TO THE PRELIMINARY FINAL IN THE 2018 SEASON. UTFNC BELIEVE HAVING 2 GRADES WILL GIVE EVERY PLAYER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN A GROUP OF SIMILAR EXPERIENCE LEVELS, WITH MORE EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF PLAYING POSITIONS ONFIELD. UTFNC BELIEVE THIS WILL ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND MAKE MATCH DAYS MORE ENJOYABLE WITH MORE GAME TIME. WITH A BRAND NEW 3.5 MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY, NEW LIGHTS, 2 OVALS & MORE TO COME UTFNC ARE GOING TO BE LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMENS FOOTBALL. UPWEY TECOMA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB IN 2019 WILL BE PART OF THE PREMIER DIVISION OF THE NEWLY FORMED OUTER EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE WHICH WILL GIVE ALL PLAYERS GREATER COMPETETION AND GREATER EXPOSURE AT A HIGER LEVEL UTFNC ARE AFTER EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR ANY COACHING AND PLAYING POSITIONS PLEASE CONTACT DARREN OATES 0438 444 259 OR BERNIE RYAN 0407 055 851
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SCOREBOARDS 2018 DIVISION 1 - FINALS Preliminary Final Saturday 15 September South Croydon 1.4-10 3.4-22 6.5-41 9.7-61 Blackburn 3.3-21 3.8-26 6.9-45 7.14-56 South Croydon Goal Kickers: P. Rosier 3, J. Tucker 2, D. Cooper, M. King, F. Anderson, S. Dinnell Best Players: P. Rosier, S. Dinnell, M. King, M. Jones, D. Cooper, F. Anderson Blackburn Goal Kickers: J. Hammond 3, T. Watkins 2, L. Conca, P. Lawlor Best Players: L. Parker, J. Hammond, N. Gray, B. Daniher, K. Dove, M. Otten
DIVISION 3 - FINALS Grand Final Sunday 16 September Ringwood 2.5-17 3.6-24 4.10-34 8.12-60 Boronia 2.6-18 5.6-36 9.10-64 10.16-76 Ringwood Goal Kickers: M. Brereton 4, M. Farmer, D. Jordanov, T. Farmer, P. Burmeister Best Players: M. Jackson, K. Matthews, M. Brereton, N. Cairns, S. Laing, S. Burns Boronia Goal Kickers: L. Hannon 2, L. Watson 2, H. Chinn, B. Rapisarda, B. Robertson, J. Hannon, R. Henderson, A. Phillips Best Players: L. Hannon, R. Henderson, D. Fairchild, H. Chinn, H. Burgess, B. Robertson
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DIVISION 2 - FINALS Grand Final Saturday 15 September Doncaster East 4.3-27 7.3-45 12.7-79 15.11-101 Lilydale 3.2-20 6.4-40 6.4-40 6.5-41 Doncaster East Goal Kickers: D. Viojo-Rainbow 3, J. Sholakis 3, T. Gordon 2, J. Summers 2, N. Batsanis, L. Murphy, J. Locke, M. Steven, T. Appleby Best Players: D. Viojo-Rainbow, S. White, J. Smith, T. Appleby, J. Whitling, J. Sholakis Lilydale Goal Kickers: D. Baldwin 2, L. Koger, R. McNay, C. Berntsen, C. Morison Best Players: D. Wootton, D. Baldwin, B. Batty, J. Sciortino, N. Del Biondo, R. Harvey
DIVISION 4 - FINALS Grand Final Saturday 8 September Glen Waverley Hawks 2.1-13 3.3-21 4.4-28 4.8-32 Whitehorse Pioneers 0.1-1 0.4-4 2.9-21 6.12-48 Glen Waverley Hawks Goal Kickers: A. Amin 2, B. Sullivan, E. Pickering Best Players: B. Riddle, B. Sullivan, A. Murray, J. McMillan, A. Amin, J. Steinfort Whitehorse Pioneers Goal Kickers: M. Ward, D. Bertacco, A. Padbury, M. Mariani, C. Thorn, A. Kumurdian Best Players: M. McCormack, J. Hockey, A. Kumurdian, M. Gleed, C. Thorn, D. Bertacco
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