The Amateur Footballer, Week 9, 2019

Saturday 8 June 2019 - Elsternwick Park

CHALLENGE CUP VAFA U19 v AFL Vic Country U19 11.30am, Saturday 8 June 2019 Elsternwick Park

VAFA Senior Big V Women’s v AFL Goldfields 2.20pm, Saturday 8 June 2019 Elsternwick Park

REPORT VAFA President’s Report Welcome to everyone as the Big V comes to town for today’s two epic representative team games with the VAFA v AFL Vic Country U19’s match to be followed by the VAFA v AFL Goldfields women’s match taking place at Elsternwick Park.

The opportunity to represent our Association has been an integral part of the VAFA since the Big V was first worn nearly 100 years ago.

Our U19 men’s competition is the largest such age group Australian Football competition in the country with nearly 2500 registered players spread across Melbourne.

For the AFL Vic Country team, we recognise the sacrifices the players have made to attend training with often hours of travel involved.

Bar from the VAFA U19’s win in Ballarat in 2018, the AFL Vic Country team has had the ascendancy in recent encounters. The last time the two teams met a classic match was played, and I am sure if both teams play with the same tenacity and skill level, that another great game will take place.

Good luck to both squads for today.

The meeting between the VAFA Women’s

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and AFL Goldfields teams also promises to be an absorbing contest. The VAFA was victorious when the two teams previously met in a game which was played with terrific spirit, skill and application.

The VAFA Women’s competition has gone from strength to strength in the three years since its inception, whilst the Goldfields League has also shown strong growth. This will be a tough match as players from both teams wear their representative jumpers with pride.

It is a great honour for all players to be part of the initial training squads and then making the final teams. I am sure hearts will be pumping as the games begin.

On behalf of the VAFA I wish all players in both games well, and above all to represent your League/Association with pride and enjoy this unique experience.

Thanks to the coaches, assistants, selectors, volunteers and administrators from the VAFA, Goldfields and Vic Country for putting this all together and providing our young men and women the opportunity for this day.

George Voyage VAFA President

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REPORT AFL Victoria Country Report The Energy Safe Challenge Cup returns today and promises to deliver another exciting game of football between these two great rivals.

The VAFA Big V side proved too strong in Ballarat last year and no doubt the AFL Victoria Country boys will be very keen to atone under new coach Robbie Waters.

Rob has an extensive coaching record and is sure to deliver a very competitive side today. The AFL Vic Country U19 side has been coached by Damien Sexton for the last 10 years and all at AFL Victoria sincerely thank Damien for the time, knowledge and effort he has provided throughout his tenure.

A total of 44 Senior Leagues make up the leagues affiliated with AFL Victoria Country and a huge congratulations must be extended to all the boys selected to make up the final 22 which represents AFL Victoria Country today. The players have represented themselves with distinction at local level and as part of the recent Community Championships round. Players have travelled from all parts of the state to train at Harry Trott Oval in Albert Park over the last three Sundays and their commitment to be a part of this team cannot be underestimated. Thanks must go to Collegians Football Club who have

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provided their facilities for training for a number of years.

The Energy Safe Challenge Cup provides a great opportunity not only for players, but also for umpires, coaches, administrators and medical staff to get involved in an elite experience over the course of the U19 Representative program. We are proud to be able to showcase the best of community football at the U19 level, and to provide players with the opportunity to showcase their skills to the supporters of AFL Victoria Country and the VAFA. The game also provides an opportunity for these young players to put their best foot forward in front of recruiters from AFL clubs.

We also look forward to hosting the Senior Men’s match between AFL Vic Country and the VAFA at IKON park on July 13 2019.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the leagues, clubs, staff, players and coaches for making this event possible.

We hope that you enjoy this year’s Energy Safe Challenge Cup and may the best team win.

Stephen O’Donohue Community Football & Development Manager – AFL Victoria

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REPORT AFL Goldfields Report On behalf of AFL Goldfields, I would like to thank the VAFA for hosting today’s representative match between our two competitions.

The VAFA has been a great supporter of women’s representative football, to which we are thankful to have the opportunity to showcase the talent across both our respective leagues/associations.

The coaching staff have been very impressed with how quickly the girls have bonded together over the past three weeks. Players have been enthusiastic on the training track and they are all excited about having the opportunity to represent AFL Goldfields, in the just the second representative game for the league.

today. Once again, thank you to our league sponsors, McDonald’s Ballarat, Red Onion Creative, Haymes Paint, and the Western Bulldogs along with our league Boards from the RDFNL, MCDFNL and BFNL for showing your support.

To our coaching staff and team officials, I thank you for your time and effort in 2019.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our coaches; Shaun Stevens, Peter Forbes, Michael Colville and Emma Kent. As I am sure the players will attest to, your experience and guidance has been valuable for the program.

Our coaching staff and players are aware of the challenge that is set before the us; taking on a strong VAFA team. Our coaching staff firmly believe they have selected a competitive side that will represent the league well.

Finally, on behalf of AFL Goldfields, good luck to all of the women who are playing today. It is a fantastic effort to be selected to represent your football competition and an honour that many past players who have gone on to bigger and better careers in the AFLW have also experienced. Wear your jumper with pride and most of all, have fun out there today.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all players, support staff and supporters of the Women’s Interleague for participating

Krista Woodroffe Female Football Manager AFL Goldfields

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VAFA V ENERGY SAFE VICTORIA COUNTRY Last time they met: VAFA Big V U19s vs Energy Safe Victoria Country VAFA defeated AFL Victoria Country 9.13.67 to 5.14.44 at Mars Stadium on July 8, 2018 Following in the footsteps of the senior men’s, women’s and B-D4 sides in the month leading in, the Big V set the scene for their first win against the Country in five years when they kicked five unanswered goals in the opening term and led by 34 points.

The Country answered in the second with most of the play, but the Big V defence held strong before piling on another four goals to three in the second half.

VAFA BEST: A. Zimmerman, L. Diggins, L. Di Lizio, C. Thompson, A. Hicks, N. Reeves, K. Beveridge GOALS: A. Zimmerman 2, D. Seccull 2, L. Diggins, K. Beveridge, S. Barnett, L. Di Lizio, S. Lovell ENERGY SAFE VICTORIA COUNTRY BEST: H. Benson, M. Casey, S. James, B. Melville, L. Noble

Anthony Zimmerman (Old Brighton) continued his outstanding club form with two goals in a BOG performance, while skipper Charlie Thompson (Old Carey), Luke Di Lizio (St Bernard’s) and Lewis Diggins (Beaumaris) impressed.

GOALS: J. Richards 2, L. Noble 2, M. Casey

Ned Reeves (St Kevin’s OB) was outstanding in the ruck and Durras Seccull (Old Haileybury) joined Zimmerman as the only other multiple goal scorer.

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Spirit of the Big V: Lewis Diggins (Beaumaris) Best VAFA Player: Charlie Thompson

AFL Vic Best VAFA Player: Anthony Zimmerman (Old Brighton)

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VAFA V ENERGY SAFE VICTORIA COUNTRY VAFA (U19) v V.C.F.L. (U19) - AFL Vic Country from 2013 Year

Location

VAFA

VCFL

W/L

2018

Ballarat (Mars Stadium)

9.13.67

5.14.44

W

2017

Frankston (Frankston City Oval)

9.9.63

9.13.67

L

2016

Mernda (Waterview Reserve)

10.3.63

16.11.107

L

2015

Bendigo (Queen Elizabeth Oval)

1.6.12

8.13.61

L

2014

Geelong (St Albans Reserve)

3.3.21

18.19.127

L

2013

Melbourne (St Kilda CG)

7.13.56

5.21.51

W

2012

Melbourne (Elsternwick Park)

4.12.36

12.14.86

L

2011

Shepparton (Deakin Reserve)

5.12.42

10.10.70

L

2010

Melbourne (Elsternwick Park)

15.11.101

11.11.77

W

2009

Melbourne (St Kilda CG)

11.7.73

17.17.119

L

2007

Ballarat (Eastern Oval)

18.8.116

9.14.68

W

2002

Melbourne (Elsternwick Park)

21.20.146

2.5.17

W

2001

Melbourne (Elsternwick Park)

14.16.100

13.6.84

W

1992*

Essendon (Windy Hill)

7.6.48

3.3.21

W

1991*

Collingwood (Victoria Park)

2.3.15

6.1.37

L

1990*

Melbourne (V.F.L. Park)

2.3.15

4.1.25

L

1989*

Melbourne (V.F.L. Park)

4.9.33

9.4.58

L

1988*

Melbourne (M.C.G)

8.3.51

5.5.35

W

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COACH & CAPTAIN Coaches Back to Back: VAFA U19 Coach David Kinsella David’s playing days were at Old Melburnians and then at St Bedes/Mentone Tigers under Luke Beveridge where he was a part of the history making three-peat winning premiership sides in C, B and A section VAFA football. As a coach, he has been involved with the VAFA Representative Football (Big V) program for the past seven years as an assistant coach and senior coach at U23 and U19 level.

His ability to build relationships and a rapport with his players quickly will give his side a good chance against a tough opponent in today’s game.

Captains Corner VAFA U19 Captain Cam Hodges Known for his speed and aggression at the ball, Cam has had a career brimming with success. Cam was a member of Hampton Rovers premiership winning sides in 2014 and 2015, before joining the St Kevin’s OB U19 premiership team in 2016 in the top division whilst in Year 11 at school. Cam’s relentless efforts and determination to continually improve saw him captain the St Kevin’s first 18 in 2017, before joining the St Kevin’s OB senior premiership team in William Buck Premier, the highest level of competition in VAFA football, in 2018. Never afraid of doing the dirty work, Cam was made part of the North Melbourne VFL seniors list in 2019.

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AFL Vic Country U19 Coach Robbie Waters Robbie is currently an assistant coach with North Melbourne FC in the VFL. He has been a long term coach in the country, starting with Carngham Linton FNC. Other clubs Robbie has coached include being an assistant at North Ballarat FC in the VFL, Head Coach at North City FNC in the Ballarat FNL and line coach at GWV Rebels in the TAC Cup.

Captains Corner AFL Vic Country U19 Co-Captain Lachie Noble Lachie is a skilled forward/ midfielder with great leadership qualities from the strong South Barwon FNC. Lachie played in the AFL Victoria Country U19 Representative side last year as a bottom age player and acquitted himself well. He also represented Geelong FL in the recent Community Championships No 1 V 2 game against Northern FNL.

AFL Vic Country U19 Co-Captain Logan Prout Logan is a product of the Leitchville Gunbower FNC in the Heathcote DFL, and he is the only district league player in the U19 AFL Victoria Country Representative team this year.

Showing himself to be a natural leader with great potential, Logan is a strong forward/ midfield player who has been in good form with his club in recent weeks.

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VAFA U19 Players No

Name

Club

1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Cameron Hodges (C) Alex Emery Max Kennedy Aaron Trusler Geordie Nagle Oscar White Callum Jones Alastair Richards Anthony Larkey Lachlan Farrugia Matthew King Charlie Beasley Anthony Seaton Hamish Dick Lewis Diggins (VC) Oliver Jackson Ben Huggard Cooper Leon Daniel Hanna Riley Thompson Sam Sofronidis Howard Persson Harrison Grace Bailey Wraith

St Kevin’s OB Old Trinity Ormond AFC De La Salle De La Salle Old Carey St Kevin’s OB St Kevin’s OB Old Trinity St Kevin’s OB Old Carey Old Trinity Grammarians St Kevin’s OB Old Brighton Grammarians FC Beaumaris Collegians St Bernard’s Old Carey St Bernard’s Old Haileybury Collegians De La Salle Fitzroy Football Club Old Carey

H

W

175 182 179 171 186 170 191 188 188 177 185 192 187 186 179 190 186 185 199 190 193 189 193 195

74 72 80 68 85 70 84 78 77 70 85 80 83 86 85 88 81 85 86 91 77 90 78 91

One sentence to describe you as a footballer: Cameron Hodges (C) Captain. Speed and tenaciousness, determined and relentless defender.

Alex Emery Good at ground level with a strong ability to maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good vision.

Max Kennedy A clean, courageous and ruthless teammate.

Aaron Trusler Craft y small forward.

Geordie Nagle Always puts 100% into every game.

Oscar White Fleet footed left footer, breaks lines and has pin point accuracy.

Callum Jones This craft y operator knows how to work his opponents. Don’t expect any free wins against this forward who does just as well down back #UltimateSwingman

Alastair Richards Besides silk worms, no experimentation has enabled the production of this level of silk, until Alastair Richards came…

Oliver Jackson Medium sized tall forward that has the ability to take hard contested marks whilst being effective at ground level.

Anthony Larkey I like to handball and kick the footy to players on my team.

Ben Huggard Determined smooth moving left footed utility.

Lachlan Farrugia Classy half back, premiership player for St Kevin’s OB. Outstanding in their 2018 grand final win.

Cooper Leon Plays as a smooth moving half back, very composed.

Matthew King Skilful, smart, determined half back.

Charlie Beasley Lock down, key back who is efficient with his ball use Anthony Seaton Stronger bodied forward/mid with clean hands and reads the ball well.

Hamish Dick Energetic and loves to bring some flair to the game.

Lewis Diggins (VC) Vice Captain. Tough.

Daniel Hanna Intercept marker that likes to take the game on.

Riley Thompson A versatile player that will compete in every contest.

Sam Sofronidis Versatile as he plays ruck and also suited to a wing. Utility.

Howard Persson Strong body inside mid. Tackling machine.

Harrison Grace Hard at it inside player, who likes to find space in tight and use it well.

Bailey Wraith Versatile and hungry.

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Energy Safe Vic Country U19 Players No

Name

Club

League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EM EM EM

Lachie Noble (C) Joe Richards Brad Bernacki Logan Prout (C) Lachlan Stenning David Handley Finlay Bayne Todd White Grady Cocksedge Tom Small Jonty Broughton Lachy Wallace Lachlan Gill Harris Jennings Wil Hamilton Dan Frampton Liam Spear Zac Hurley Bailey Henderson Leyton Chisholm Cody Lindsay Ed Dayman Hunter Lawrence Kyhal Jacobson Bailey Fraunfelder

South Barwon Wangaratta Gisborne Leitchville-Gunbower Bonbeach Geelong West Mt Eliza Koirot Moe Mt Eliza South Barwon Strathfieldsaye Strathfieldsaye Portland Rochester Red Hill Gisborne Sale Strathfieldsaye Kyneton Ararat Wangaratta Rovers Strathfieldsaye Pines Yarrawonga

Geelong O&M Bendigo Heathcote Dfl Mpnfl Geelong Mpnfl Hampden Gippsland Mpnfl Geelong Bendigo Bendigo Hampden Goulburn Valley Mpnfl Bendigo Gippsland Bendigo Bendigo Wimmera O&M Bendigo Mpnfl O&M

H

W

173 174 179 178 178 181 180 181 182 183 185 186 187 187 189 190 190 191 191 193 193 197 183 175 180

71 73 77 80 85 79 78 76 82 82 82 89 86 86 87 86 88 82 84 85 81 97 82 74 80

One sentence to describe you as a footballer: Lachie Noble (C) Co-Captain played in this game last year, skillful ball user Joe Richards Clever small forward, elusive and a goal kicker Brad Bernacki Hard working inside midfielder who opens up opportunities for his forwards Logan Prout (C) Co-Captain, smooth mover with excellent skills Lachlan Stenning Hard nut inside midfielder, works hard to make sure his team mates win the ball David Handley Wins plenty of the ball and will give his forwards opportunities. Can sneak forward if needed Finlay Bayne Classy mindfielder who wins plenty of the ball, great skills Todd White Hard in and under footballer with excellent clearance skills 2019 Representative Football

Grady Cocksedge Hard working backman, rarely beaten with good skills by hand and foot Tom Small Classy ball winner with good hands in a tight contest, brings others into the game Jonty Broughton Another lead up forward that impacts the contest, strong mark for his size Lachy Wallace Strong forward who wins plenty of contested ball, one to watch Lachlan Gill Tall skillful forward who just keeps presenting Harris Jennings Smooth mover with good skills, wins plenty of ball and uses it well Wil Hamilton Lead up forward with good hands, strong mark and always creates a contest

Dan Frampton Backman who reads the play better than most, great intercept mark Liam Spear Another hard working in and under player, watch for his work around the contest Zac Hurley Tall backman that just goes about his business Bailey Henderson Highly skilled hard working backman/outside mid. Will hit up his forwards Leyton Chisholm Classy left footer and really strong mark - X factor Cody Lindsay Athletic big man who can play like a midfielder. Good mark of the ball Ed Dayman Competitor through and through, can take a big grab and also good at ground level

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VAFA U19 Team List No

Name

Club

1

Cameron Hodges (C)

St Kevin’s OB

2

Alex Emery

Old Trinity

3

Max Kennedy

Ormond AFC

4

Aaron Trusler

De La Salle

5

Geordie Nagle

De La Salle

6

Oscar White

Old Carey

12

Callum Jones

St Kevin’s OB

13

Alastair Richards

St Kevin’s OB

14

Anthony Larkey

Old Trinity

15

Lachlan Farrugia

St Kevin’s OB

16

Matthew King

Old Carey

17

Charlie Beasley

Old Trinity

18

Anthony Seaton

St Kevin’s OB

19

Hamish Dick

Old Brighton

20

Lewis Diggins (VC)

Beaumaris

21

Oliver Jackson

Collegians

24

Ben Huggard

St Bernard’s

25

Cooper Leon

Old Carey

26

Daniel Hanna

St Bernard’s

27

Riley Thompson

Old Haileybury

28

Sam Sofronidis

Collegians

29

Howard Persson

De La Salle

30

Harrison Grace

Fitzroy Football Club

31

Bailey Wraith

Old Carey

1st Goals

2nd

3rd

G

B

4th

Coach: David Kinsella

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Energy Safe AFL Vic Country U19 Team List No

Name

Club

1

Lachie Noble (C)

South Barwon

2

Joe Richards

Wangaratta

3

Brad Bernacki

Gisborne

4

Logan Prout (C)

Leitchville-Gunbower

5

Lachlan Stenning

Bonbeach

6

David Handley

Geelong West

7

Finlay Bayne

Mt Eliza

8

Todd White

Koirot

9

Grady Cocksedge

Moe

10

Tom Small

Mt Eliza

11

Jonty Broughton

South Barwon

12

Lachy Wallace

Strathfieldsaye

13

Lachlan Gill

Strathfieldsaye

14

Harris Jennings

Portland

15

Wil Hamilton

Rochester

16

Dan Frampton

Red Hill

17

Liam Spear

Gisborne

18

Zac Hurley

Sale

19

Bailey Henderson

Strathfieldsaye

20

Leyton Chisholm

Kyneton

21

Cody Lindsay

Ararat

22

Ed Dayman

Wangaratta Rovers

EM

Hunter Lawrence

Strathfieldsaye

EM

Kyhal Jacobson

Pines

EM

Bailey Fraunfelder

Yarrawonga

1st Goals

2nd

3rd

G

B

4th

Coach: Robbie Waters

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REPORT Last time they met: VAFA Big V vs AFL Goldfields VAFA defeated AFL Goldfields 8.9.57 to 1.2.8 at Mars Stadium on July 9, 2017 VAFA Women’s kick-started their Big V journey in emphatic fashion, defeating AFL Goldfields by 49 points at Mars Stadium in North Ballarat in 2017.

continually palmed the ball into the hands of her midfielders, before following up and gathering a bevy of disposals throughout the match.

Led by a best-on-ground performance from Irena Malliaras (Caulfield Grammarians) and a three-goal haul from Sarah Cameron (SKOB Saints), the Big V won the game in the second half as they piled on six goals to one.

The Big V broke the shackles of the Goldfields in the third with three goals to one before mirroring their own production in the fourth while keeping their opponents scoreless in the final term.

It was a tough first quarter as both outfits asserted their dominance but remained goalless until Cameron converted a set shot after the siren to give the Big V a seven-point lead at the first break. Mietta McDonald (Old Haileybury) picked up where Cameron left off as she gathered and snapped a leftfoot stunner four minutes into the second term, the first of two goals for the Hearts goal sneak, and extended the lead to 13 points which remained until the main break due to the elite defensive prowess of Riley Christgoergl (Old Xaverians) and the Big V back six holding the Goldfields scoreless.

Captain Claire Messent (Old Trinity), Sasha Long (Beaumaris) and Grace Buchan (Caulfield Grammarians) gathered disposals at will, while Kate Macqueen (Ormond) gave a supreme performance at centre half forward.

Tash Ross-Harris (Fitzroy-ACU) exerted her influence in the ruck for the Big V as she Year

Opponent

2017

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Location Mars Stadium (North Ballarat)

VAFA Best: I. Malliaris, R. Christgoergl, S. Cameron, C. Messent, M. McDonald Goals: S. Cameron 3, M. McDonald 2, C. Messent 2, K. Macqueen Spirit of the Big V: Riley Christgoergl Best on Ground: Irena Malliaris

VAFA

Margin

Opposition

W/L

8.9 (57)

49

1.2 (8)

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COACH & CAPTAIN Coaches Back to Back: VAFA Coach Tom Stafford

AFL Goldfields Coach

Tom is well-known for his success at VAFA women’s level since its inception three years ago, having coached Marcellin to the inaugural William Buck Premier flag in 2017 and into a successive grand final last year. He was named the first-ever VAFA Women’s Coach of the Year in 2017, and he is currently Head Coach of Whitefriars College First XVIII. Tom shares a strong connection with the VAFA as a player having taken to the field for Marcellin over a 10-year span. Highlights of his playing career include his 2005 B&F award in the U19 Premier Section to accompany Marcellin’s premiership, and an additional premiership in the senior’s in Premier B in 2008.

Coaching the Redan FNC Senior Women’s team to a premiership in 2018, Peter Forbes has instilled a culture of work ethic combined with the enjoyment and team ethos that makes our game great even on those cold, wet nights in the middle of July. Peter’s enthusiasm to coach and develop new and existing players is the reason he has been involved with the 2018/2019 AFL Goldfields Women’s Academy program and selected to head this year’s Women’s Interleague Program.

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Captains Corner

Captains Corner

AFL Goldfields Captain

VAFA Captain

Abbey Bertram

Vanessa Murphy

Abbey started her career in 2012 with Bacchus Marsh youth girls, although having never played before, Abbey showed an eagerness to learn the game. Abbey was selected in the U18 V Line Cup team where she was named Vice captain, along with numerous interleague opportunities across her U18 and open age career.

A Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) graduate, Vanessa took up the game in the inaugural season of VAFA Wilson Women’s football in 2017 donning the green and gold for Old Trinity Grammarians.

Playing in the highest level of competition in the VAFA since day dot, in the William Buck Premier Women’s section, Vanessa has a genuine love for running around the footy field with friends and teammates and has developed into a strong-bodied and determined midfielder with tonnes of speed and fantastic defensive pressure. Averaging 20+ disposals each round in 2019 to date, and spearheading the majority of the T’s clearances, Vanessa is in fantastic form and looks forwards to wearing the Big V for the first time today.

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In 2017, Abbey was fortunate enough to trial and be selected in the 1st ever Geelong Cats VFLW team where she gained valuable experience at the top level. Abbey has missed very few games in her time playing football, despite a broken nose in 2017, and this Saturday Abbey will Captain the AFL Goldfields Women’s Interleague in her 100th game of football, 94 of those with her home club Bacchus Marsh.

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VAFA Women Players No

Name

Club

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 E21 E7

Vanessa Murphy (C) Grace Dillon Tessa Zagontinos Sasha Long Teresa Zampaglione Irena Malliaris Sophie Fraser Stephanie Lawrence Grace Macpherson Maggie Antypas Sally Peers Shaylee Taylor Yolanda Jones Xanthea Dewez (VC) Becky Rothfield Sarah Cameron Rhiannon Green Christine Nancarrow Imogen Barnett Alexandra Hynes (VC) Anna Hayes Steph Comelli Caterina O’Brien Madison Lister Margaret Gleeson Marinella Salafia

Old Trinity Grammarians Old Trinity Grammarians Marcellin Beaumaris Fitzroy-ACU Caulfield Grammarians Old Melbournians St Mary’s Salesian West Brunswick Marcellin Old Trinity Grammarians Marcellin West Brunswick Monash Blues Collegians SKOB Saints Old Camberwell Collegians Old Trinity Grammarians SKOB Saints Old Scotch Melbourne University Old Brighton Glen Eira SKOB Saints Melbourne University

H 166 157 163 170 164 158 175 174 167 171 164 165 164 172 177 170 163 171 177 177 172 161 169 165 176 164

One sentence to describe you as a footballer: Vanessa Murphy (C) Genuinely just loves running around with my friends and teammates and getting around one another.

Maggie Antypas Can run for days.

Imogen Barnett Run, jump, tap repeat.

Sally Peers Just keep running.

Alexandra Hynes (VC) I play with determination and heart.

Grace Dillon Small and likes contested footy.

Shaylee Taylor Full forward with pace and goal sense who loves taking a contested mark on the lead, or bringing the ball to ground for team mates!

Anna Hayes I love being able to play footy with my mates.

Tessa Zagontinos Loves a snap city.

Sasha Long An outgoing footballer who always loves to be challenged.

Teresa Zampaglione It’s all just for a bit of fun, aye!

Irena Malliaris A little pocket rocket that uses the ball smartly and reads the game well.

Sophie Fraser I don’t really know what to say here... maybe ‘Trying my best and having fun doing it’.

Stephanie Lawrence A versatile, agile forward with a strong overhead mark and the ability to kick from any angle.

Grace Macpherson A hard working and creative small forward.

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Yolanda Jones Tough like Glenn Archer and hoping to last as long as Boomer Harvey.

Steph Comelli A country gal who’s loved footy since before she could walk.

Caterina O’Brien Teamwork makes the dream work.

Xanthea Dewez (VC) Likes to run.

Madison Lister …

Becky Rothfield Love it!

Margaret Gleeson I am an enthusiastic player that, despite finding football tougher than all other sports, I enjoy the challenge and being part of a team.

Sarah Cameron Passionate about the game and determined to contribute in the most impactful way for whatever team I’m in.

Marinella Salafia Loves a tackle.

Rhiannon Green Likes to sell candy and moves like a wizard.

Christine Nancarrow Love to play hard, win the contest and run off the back.

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AFL Goldfields Women Players No

Name

Club

1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Ashlee Wallis Kirrily Mitchell Bridget Fellows Macy Le Huray Claire Bourdon Georgie Hassell Larissa Murphy Abbey Bertram (C) Taylah Markham Steph Larsen Mikayla Meyer Ingrid Duff y Emily Crawford Chloe Hegert Brianna Woodburn (VC) Chonlathorn Meemusour Emmerson Hitch Hannah Beasley Isabelle Rustman Robyn MacDonald Callee Keating Ellen Werts Georgia Pidgeon Jamilla Cranny Jedda Herd Marilyn Elder Allana Porter Abbi Bolt Hayley Smith Ashlea Tresize

Melton Bloods Gisborne Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh East Point Dragons Redan East Point Dragons Bacchus Marsh Darley Gisborne Redan Redan Bacchus Marsh East Point Dragons Gisborne Carisbrook Melton Centrals Gisborne Lake Wendouree via Ballarat East Point Dragons Bacchus Marsh Redan Lake Wendouree via Ballarat Redan Redan Gisborne Melton Centrals Darley Redan Sebastopol

One sentence to describe you as a footballer: Ashlee Wallis Crumbing forward who loves a goal celebration.

Kirrily Mitchell Smart young forward with skills to match.

Bridget Fellows Gives everything she has when she’s near the footy.

Macy Le Huray Will take on the game and defend hard.

Claire Bourdon Classy midfield/half back with elite skills.

Georgie Hassell Last name says it all, she will be relentless all day.

Larissa Murphy Mature forward with great contest smarts.

Abbey Bertram (C) Booming right foot with speed to match.

Taylah Markham Will be at the foot of the contest ready to run hard.

Steph Larsen Utility with great disposal ability.

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Mikayla Meyer Lightning quick with great foot skills.

Ingrid Duff y Brings speed and agility off half back.

Emily Crawford In and under player who will take on the game.

Chloe Hegert Inside mid/half back. Will provide a genuine contest.

Brianna Woodburn (VC) Will bring everyone into the game and push hard to every contest.

Chonlathorn Meemusour Classy left foot who will look to break the lines.

Emmerson Hitch Ability to win the 1 on 1 and break the lines.

Hannah Beasley Look at Hannah to create a contest and convert.

Isabelle Rustman Upcoming young ruck/forward.

Robyn MacDonald Follow up Ruck, will look to her on ground leadership.

Callee Keating Former wrestler turned footballer who will take on the game.

Ellen Werts Safest hands in the team.

Georgia Pidgeon Strong hands will provide a contest.

Jamilla Cranny Leadership and drive to set up the back half of the ground.

Jedda Herd Strong big bodied utility.

Marilyn Elder Hard hitting midfielder.

Allana Porter Fierce around the contest.

Abbi Bolt Strong defensive marking who will control the game down back.

Hayley Smith Our midfield bull who will attack the contest.

Ashlea Tresize Smart defender with great communication.

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VAFA Women’s Team List No

Name

Club

G

1

Vanessa Murphy (C)

Old Trinity Grammarians

2

Grace Dillon

Old Trinity Grammarians

3

Tessa Zagontinos

Marcellin

4

Sasha Long

Beaumaris

5

Teresa Zampaglione

Fitzroy-ACU

6

Irena Malliaris

Caulfield Grammarians

8

Sophie Fraser

Old Melbournians

9

Stephanie Lawrence

St Mary’s Salesian

10

Grace Macpherson

West Brunswick

11

Maggie Antypas

Marcellin

12

Sally Peers

Old Trinity Grammarians

14

Shaylee Taylor

Marcellin

15

Yolanda Jones

West Brunswick

16

Xanthea Dewez (VC)

Monash Blues

17

Becky Rothfield

Collegians

18

Sarah Cameron

SKOB Saints

19

Rhiannon Green

Old Camberwell

20

Christine Nancarrow

Collegians

22

Imogen Barnett

Old Trinity Grammarians

23

Alexandra Hynes (VC)

SKOB Saints

24

Anna Hayes

Old Scotch

25

Steph Comelli

Melbourne University

26

Caterina O’Brien

Old Brighton

28

Madison Lister

Glen Eira

EM

Margaret Gleeson

SKOB Saints

EM

Marinella Salafia

Melbourne University

1st Goals Behinds 20

2nd

3rd

4th

B

Coach: Tom Stafford Assistant Coach: Tina Macumber Assistant Coach: Anna McIlroy Runner: Pete Augustin

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AFL Goldfields Women’s Team List No

Name

Club

G

1

Ashlee Wallis

Melton Bloods

22

Kirrily Mitchell

Gisborne

23

Bridget Fellows

Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh

24

Macy Le Huray

25

Claire Bourdon

East Point Dragons

26

Georgie Hassell

Redan

27

Larissa Murphy

East Point Dragons

28

Abbey Bertram (C)

Bacchus Marsh

29

Taylah Markham

Darley

30

Steph Larsen

Gisborne

31

Mikayla Meyer

Redan

32

Ingrid Duff y

Redan

33

Emily Crawford

Bacchus Marsh

34

Chloe Hegert

East Point Dragons

35

Brianna Woodburn (VC)

Gisborne

36

Chonlathorn Meemusour

Carisbrook

37

Emmerson Hitch

Melton Centrals

38

Hannah Beasley

Gisborne

39

Isabelle Rustman

Lake Wendouree via Ballarat

40

Robyn MacDonald

East Point Dragons

41

Callee Keating

Bacchus Marsh

42

Ellen Werts

Redan

43

Georgia Pidgeon

Lake Wendouree via Ballarat

44

Jamilla Cranny

Redan

45

Jedda Herd

Redan

46

Marilyn Elder

Gisborne

47

Allana Porter

Melton Centrals

48

Abbi Bolt

Darley

49

Hayley Smith

Redan

50

Ashlea Tresize

Sebastopol

1st Goals

2nd

3rd

B

4th

Coach: Peter Forbes

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UMPIRES Umpire Appointments U19s

Women’s

Field • Matteo Barba (VAFA) • Campbell Hymans (VAFA) • Kyle Van Raay (AFL Vic Country)

Field • Adrian Damen (VAFA) • Tyla Reid (AFL Goldfields)

Boundary • Douglas Buckeridge (VAFA) • Vo Schofield (VAFA) • Zane Whitelaw (AFL Vic Country) • Ben Merrick (AFL Vic Country) Goal • •

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Boundary • Tom McInerney (VAFA) • Joshua Hawkes (AFL Goldfields) Goal • •

Bridget Saftenberger (VAFA) Max Malcolm (AFL Goldfields)

Noah Meyers (VAFA) Josh Dudman Doyle (AFL Vic Country)

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MEDIA Media Live Stream: U19 Challenge Cup VAFA U19s v Energy Safe Victoria County U19s Saturday 8 July 2019, 11.30am www.vafa.com.au

VAFA Big V Women’s v AFL Goldfields Saturday 8 July 2019, 2.00pm www.vafa.com.au

Social Media: Keep up to date with all the representative football action this weekend via the following methods: Website – www.vafa.com.au Facebook – VAFA.HQ Twitter - @VAFA_HQ Hashtags - #U19ChallengeCup #VAFAvGoldfields

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