SEASON 2025 - June 28
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Commencing at the VAFA in April this year as the new Social Media Growth Coordinator, my role is to grow the VAFA’s presence across social media and bring to life the many stories that make this competition so special. Whether it’s a standout performance, a milestone moment, or a simple act of sportsmanship, we aim to share content that resonates with the entire VAFA community. Every weekend, across every Men’s and Women’s competition, from Premier sections to Thirds and Under 19’s, there’s always a story worth telling.
This year, the VAFA media team has focused on posting high quality and engaging content that highlights everything great about the VAFA. From big individual performances and milestone games to those quiet moments of hard work that don’t always make the headlines, we want to put them front and centre. After all, it’s these stories that really show what the amateurs is all about. Just as important as the players who take the field each week, are those volunteers and personnel at clubland who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and we strive to shine light on these stories.
We’ve already had many incredible moments in 2025 that have been showcased across the various social channels of the VAFA. From St Bernard’s snatching a win in Round 1 with a kick after the siren, to Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian lining up for Masala Dandenong in Thirds Division 5, to some outrageous individual performances such as Callum Randell’s (La Trobe University) 19 goal haul in Round 4, our goal is to highlight these moments in a way that celebrates all players and clubs across the competition.
taking the easy win, Old Yarra lent them players so the game could go ahead. This has occurred countless times across the Thirds and Women’s competitions, and these are the kinds of stories we love to promote –pure sportsmanship and doing it for the love of the game That is what it’s all about.
We’ve seen some huge growth across socials in 2025. In the last 90 days alone, VAFA content has over 7.4 million views on Instagram, with the most popular piece of content being Joey Agresta’s match winning goal from earlier this season. This post attracted over 480,000 views, 18,000 likes, and more than 43 days of total watch time. Moreover, the opportunity to collaborate with AFL clubs, such as Sydney and St Kilda, has helped grow the VAFA’s following and increase brand awareness to the Association.
We’ve seen some huge growth across socials in 2025.
But the best part about being involved in VAFA media is celebrating the unsung heroes, the ones who might not make headlines, but are the heartbeat of their respective clubs. It’s players like Max Pinchbeck for Collegians, which we highlighted earlier this season when he had back-to-back weeks with 20 tackles. He’s the kind of hidden gem every team values. A real team-first guy who would be loved inside the locker room and deserves every bit of recognition on the socials.
Then there are the moments that go beyond stats. In Round 5 in Division 4 Women’s, Oakleigh was three players short to face Old Yarra Cobras, and instead of
As we hit the halfway point of the season, we’re also building towards an important period on the VAFA calendar - Big V Representative Football. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time in the inner sanctum and hear Daniel Harford speak to his Senior Men’s Big V side, and you really get a sense of the history and significance of the Big V. From a social media perspective, we’ll be focusing on bringing the VAFA community closer to the action than ever before, with behind-the-scenes access, player interviews, and highlights that capture the pride and spirit of the Big V.
If you notice something happening across the competition, whether it’s a great story, a milestone, or just something worth sharing, send through a DM on Instagram or email us at media@vafa.com.au. The more stories we receive, the more we can shine a light on the people and moments that make this competition what it is.
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Jason Bennett
A couple of thrillers headlined a dramatic Saturday of Premier Men’s action.
Incredibly, University Blues played out their second consecutive draw in a low-scoring nailbiter against Collegians at Melbourne Uni Oval.
For the second straight week, the Blues dominated the opening term, kicking 3.5 to 1.0 before the Lions levelled things up at half-time, courtesy of 3 goals in time-on of the second quarter.
Another major early in the third gave Collegians five in a row as they threatened to open a handy lead. But scoring dried up for the rest of the term and it was the Lions by 7 points at the last break.
Last quarters have been a nightmare for the Blues over the past month, and when they could only find two behinds in the first 25 minutes, they appeared headed for another heartbreaking loss.
But up stepped their gun spearhead James Stewart. His mark and long-range goal from 47 metres put the Blues up by a point at the 25-minute mark, and the agonies of recent weeks appeared to be over.
At least for the next four anxious minutes until Lion Will Pewtress marked 45 metres out on a 45-degree angle, with the chance to break the Blues’ hearts. But his kick just scraped in for a behind, so when the siren sounded 35 seconds later, the two teams were locked together on 46 points.
It’s a critical result in the race to avoid relegation, maintaining the Blues’ half-a-game advantage over the Lions.
Darcy Chirgwin maintained his Team of the Year form with another 41 disposals (25 contested, with 13 tackles and 12 clearances), while Max Pinchbeck and Jim Bazzani combined for 26 clearances for Collegians.
Matt Smith (Uni Blues): “A heavily contested game, where the team that was cleanest would reap the rewards.
“A wasteful first quarter really hurt and denied us scoreboard pressure, keeping them in the fight.
“Our inability to execute simple skills invited pressure and turnovers which, to their credit, Collegians took advantage of.
“We’ll take the 2 points, but we won’t be happy with the result as another one slipped through our fingers.”
Jordie McKenzie (Collegians): “Disappointingly, we started very poorly, where our intensity was well off the mark. Luckily, we were able to stay within striking distance.
“Our second and third quarters were quite strong, where we were able to win the inside battle, and use the ball more efficiently on the outside. We were able to get some good looks going forward, where Lukic and Thomas were able to finish strongly.
“The last quarter was a high-pressure arm wrestle, where Uni were able to gain the majority of the ascendancy. A draw was disappointing, but there were some positives we can take from the game, as well as some clear learnings.”
The other thriller played out at Princes Park as Old Brighton prevailed by the barest possible margin over Old Haileybury. It wasn’t shaping as a nailbiter when the Tonners dominated the opening term, slamming on 5.6 to 2.0, courtesy of 22 Inside 50s to 9.
But Daniel Ward’s men flipped the game around in the second quarter, controlling the territory battle for 5 unanswered goals and an 8-point half-time lead.
The Bloods’ intercept game saw them continually turn back the tide in the third term, taking 9 Intercept Marks for the quarter as the teams booted 2 goals apiece – the hosts up by a goal entering the final quarter.
The Tonners struck first to draw within a point via a Ben Pryor goal at the 8-minute mark, before Cody Goonewardene responded from a free kick at the 18-minute mark to reestablish a buffer for the Bloods.
Trailing by a goal, Alfie Jarnestrom crumbed a ruck contest to tie things up at the 22-minute mark, then the Tonners scrambled two late behinds to lead by that margin before Mattias Rose’s quick snap at the 29-minute mark missed right to make it a 1-point game.
Try as they might, the Bloods couldn’t find the late winner –the Tonners hanging on desperately for a heart-stopping win that maintains their one-game advantage at the top, while Old Haileybury slip a game further back in outright third.
Harry Hill led from the front with 32 touches for Old Brighton, while Mitch Kirkwood-Scott continued his excellent form for the Bloods with 36 disposals and an incredible 23 Rebound 50s.
Marcel Bruin (Old Brighton): “What an advertisement for amateur football! The margin throughout the day was tight, so it was only fitting that it went right down to the last seconds.
“We understood the challenge that Haileybury provided - they are probably the most dynamic team in the competition - and Wardy has that forward momentum, chain handballing, offensive game working so well for them. It is a really difficult
method to limit, but I’m very proud of our boys’ ability to pressure effectively enough to generate opportunities the other way.
“We had some exceptional individual performances, none better than our skipper, who played heavy minutes and won so many moments. The battle in the ruck was a great one, Felix working hard all day and, behind the ball, Max Benier and Louis Butler were so diligent and hard to beat, providing great rebound. Alfie Jarnestrom’s goal to level scores late was one I’ll be having a few looks at.”
Daniel Ward (Old Haileybury): “A great game of quality VAFA football with great effort and intensity from both sides.
“Very disappointed not to get the result when leading at the last change and kicking to the scoring end in the last.
“In this competition, you win or you learn and, fair to say, there were some things late that we can fix up. Credit to OB who, led by Harry Hill and Tom Fisher, won key moments in the last term and deserved the 4 points.”
Old Xaverians kept their momentum rolling with a comfortable victory over St Kevin’s at Toorak Park.
The hosts dominated the early territory battle, but it was SKOB who booted 2 of the first 3 goals before Xavs added a couple late in the opening term to lead it by 10 points.
St Kevin’s struck first in the second quarter via Sam Critchley but went goalless for the rest of the stanza as Xavs added three (including a long-range goal to Josh Kennedy, who departed with a nasty hamstring injury shortly after.)
Trailing by 20 points at the main break, SKOB hung in during the third term as the teams went goal-for-goal.
It took until the final quarter for Xavs to break the game open. They kicked the first 3 goals of the last term to run away to a handy 32-point win, snapping a 6-game losing streak against SKOB –their first victory over their great rivals since 2022.
This week, it was Marcus Stavrou getting off the chain for Xavs with 39 disposals, 7 clearances and 9 Inside 50s, while Charlie MacIsaac added another 4 goals to his season tally. Anthony Seaton worked tirelessly in defence for SKOB, racking up 28 touches and 9 Rebound 50s.
Dan Donati (Old Xavs): “You have to go back to 2022 to have seen a Xavs side beat SKOBS, so it’s obviously pretty pleasing to get that monkey off the back!
“They’re just such a well-drilled side - they’re disciplined in every aspect of the game, and they make you earn it if you’re going to beat them. So, to get the W, I can be proud that we had to do it the hard way against a quality side.
“It was a pretty even four-quarter performance in the end. Our work at the contest was probably the standout, although we had some great contributions behind the ball and up forward as well. Another huge challenge awaits us against the form team of the competition next week, as we venture out to Melb Uni to play Blacks.”
Anthony Lynch (St Kevin’s): “I was happy with how we started the game, but from then on, Old Xavs were really impressive and controlled the game.
“They looked incredibly well drilled, and their work rate across the ground was very strong. Their pressure forced us into error, and we were not able to get our game going.
“We have some work to do, but there is plenty of footy left and we are confident we can bounce back.”
University Blacks continued their remarkable revival and extended St Bernard’s winless streak at the Snake Pit.
The Snowdogs had the better of the early breeze, booting 5 goals to 2 to lead by 20 points at the first break, then maintained that margin with just a goal apiece in the second.
Critically, the Blacks halved their deficit into the breeze in the third, closing to within 10 points by the final change, courtesy of a 3-goal-to-1 third quarter.
They exploded in the final term with the wind at their backs, booting five unanswered goals to blow past the Dogs for an impressive 22-point win – their fifth on the trot - their best winning streak since 2022.
There was very little between the teams statistically, with Blacks slightly edging the Snowdogs in most major categories. In the end, it came down to accuracy – the visitors having two more scoring shots, but finishing with 11.8 to 7.10.
James Clark returned in style for Blacks with 30 disposals (16 contested, 13 tackles and 7 clearances), while Tom Sullivan racked up 27 and 8 clearances for the Dogs, who are winless
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from their last four starts as their promising first half of the season threatens to unravel.
They are now a game and a half outside the Top 4, with a critical month ahead that includes dates with St Kevin’s, Old Xavs, and Old Brighton.
The Blacks have kicked a game clear in fourth, ahead of a season-defining fortnight at home against Old Xavs and Old Haileybury.
Dale Bower (Uni Blacks): “It’s never easy winning at the Snake Pit, and St Bernard’s held the upper hand around the contest and on the scoreboard in the first half.
“We were able to get our game going midway through the third term, which gave us a good opportunity to win the game with the wind in the last.
“A big step for our boys to fight back from this situation, which we were unable to do last year at St Bernard’s when they challenged us in the third. The big challenges continue over the next two weeks for us.”
Steve Alessio (St Bernard’s): “A really tight battle and hard-fought game for most of the day. I thought we started the game really well. Our focus and stoppage work was working for us.
“Uni Blacks - as they always do - hung in there defensively. We weren’t able to capitalise on some opportunities at crucial times, and we weren’t able to close them out.
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the overall endeavour of our group today.”
The final game of the weekend saw Old Scotch ultimately get on top of De La Salle at Camberwell Sportsground.
But it was all De La early as they blitzed the reigning champs with an attractive, expansive brand of football in the opening term, racking up 19 Inside 50s to 5 and deserved 11-point leaders at the first break.
But the Cardinals responded strongly with a 4-goal-to-1 second quarter to edge in front by 8 points at the half, based largely on tidy ball use and superior front-half efficiency.
Scoring dried up in the third term, with Luke Healy booting the only goal of the quarter entering time-on as the visitors closed to within 3 points at the final change.
But just as their loyal fans started daring to dream of their breakthrough win, they witnessed an all-too-familiar occurrence: an opponent wriggled free and inflicted fatal damage in a powerful burst.
Will Clark kicked the first goal of the last term at the 4-minute mark, and from there, the 2024 premiers seized the initiative, booting 5 goals in 11 minutes to crack the game wide open.
De La responded with back-to-back goals from Ryan O’Meara and Rob Amendola to spark hopes of a late fightback, but the damage was done – Old Scotch posting their third win in four starts to remain within striking distance of the Top 4, one game behind Uni Blacks but with superior percentage.
Like a number of teams, their next month will be critical – Old Haileybury (at Scotch College), their nemesis team, Collegians (away), Old Brighton (home) and Old Xavs (away). It’s a testing stretch that may ultimately determine whether the champs earn a shot at defending their title come September.
Cardinal big man Sam Grant was outstanding once again, working in harmony with Aidan Franetic anand Brodie Easton, while Luke Healy booted 4 goals for De La, who were well served by Fraser Cameron and Rob Amendola.
Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch): “De La Salle certainly came with strong intent around the contest, where they pressured us into turnover. They were able to create scoring opportunities off the back of their pressure, so we needed to adjust and slowly work the momentum back our way.
“It was a bit of an arm wrestle in the third before we were able to close the game out strongly. I completely agree with the comments of other coaches that De La will be a challenge in the back half of the season. They play with great spirit and effort, and a win is just around the corner.
“For us, it was very exciting to blood another debutant - 17 year old Harry Dixon. Harry has been playing at Oakleigh Chargers, his junior club is Ashy Redbacks, and he is still in Year 12 at Camberwell High School. He played in our 19s last season with his brother, so it was great to continue that pathway to senior footy within our program.”
Nick Hyland (De La Salle): “I thought we played a really strong first three quarters. Following on from last week, it was some of the best footy we’ve played all year. Pressure was right up and we defended their short kicking game really well. This created turnovers for us, and we were able to generate scores on the back of that. We looked dangerous in our front half and were having some good one-on-one wins.
“Unfortunately for us, we couldn’t sustain it in the final term. Scotch lifted around the ball and threw a few different things at us, which gave them momentum. Conceding a few quick goals in the final term was disappointing for us and from there, we were chasing the game. Credit to Mark and the Scotch group for the way they executed in the final term when the game was up for grabs.
“I’ve been pleased with our method over the past fortnight and the way we have prepared. Evidence suggests that if we get these things right, this will give us the best chance of putting ourselves in winning positions.”
Old Scotch V Old Haileybury University Blacks V Old Xaverians
St Kevin’s V St Bernard’s
Old Brighton V University Blues De La Salle V Collegians
University Blues
Collegians
(46)
(46)
GOALS: University Blues: J. Stewart 2, M. Taylor 1, M. James 1, B. Townson 1, W. Furphy 1
GOALS: Collegians: D. Thomas 3, A. Lukic 2, S. Beilby 1, C. Franks 1
BEST: University Blues: H. Yunghanns, M. Crocker, C. O’shea, A. Bain, S. Grimley, G. LaCava
BEST: Collegians: M. Warren, S. Beilby, J. McGuiness, M. Stobie, A. Lukic, L. Smith
Old Xaverians
St Kevin’s
GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. MacIsaac 4, H. Woodhouse 3, E. Delany 2, H. MacIsaac 2, T. Wanganeen 2, J. Kennedy 1
(93)
(61)
GOALS: St Kevin’s: T. Ferguson 2, S. Critchley 1, S. Barnett 1, L. Gunson 1, A. Richards 1, O. Gill 1, C. Hodges 1
BEST: Old Xaverians: M. Stavrou, W. Goss, T. Wanganeen, C. MacIsaac, A. Spralja, J. Feneley
BEST: St Kevin’s: C. Hodges, S. Barnett, L. Gunson, O. Gill, G. Saunders, A. Richards
Old Scotch
De La Salle
GOALS: Old Scotch: W. Clark 3, A. Jelbart 3, F. Morrisby 2, T. Farrer 2, J. McCorkell 1, J. Tarrant 1, O. Badr 1, J. Polkinghorne 1
GOALS: De La Salle: L. Healy 4, R. O’Meara 2, R. Amendola 1, M. Miller 1
BEST: Old Scotch: B. Easton, J. Brown, C. Cormack, J. Lipscombe, A. Franetic, J. Torney
(92)
(59)
BEST: De La Salle: P. Bohan, T. Deane-Johns, T. Stanton, R. O’Meara, L. Healy, T. Filipovic
Old Haileybury
GOALS: Old Haileybury: A. Stefanakis 5, C. Goonewardene 1, C. Sinclair 1, C. Harrop 1, D. Seccull 1, N. Higgins 1
(70)
(71)
GOALS: Old Brighton: A. Edgar 2, M. Karayannis 2, B. Pryor 2, F. Flockart 1, T. Burnell 1, A. Jarnestrom 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Bell, A. Stefanakis, H. Lynch, J. Gasparini, B. Seccull, R. Seccull
BEST: Old Brighton: H. Hill, F. Flockart, M. Benier, T. Fisher, L. Butler, T. Burnell
GOALS: St Bernard’s: L. Papley 3, C. Vague 1, F. McNicol 1, T. Sullivan 1, L. Di Lizio 1
GOALS: University Blacks: T. St Clair 2, L. Vescio 2, F. Valpied 1, J. Cassidy 1, L. Alao 1, J. Clark 1, L. O’Neill 1, M. Grocott 1, C. Moorfield 1
BEST: St Bernard’s: F. McNicol, E. Schumann, M. Caven, D. Gwynne, M. Holland, H. Schumann
BEST: University Blacks: A. Rana, B. Oliver, F. Valpied, J. Clark, A. Makieng, L. Alao
St Bernard’s
GOALS: St Bernard’s: J. Maddox 2, J. Sullivan 2, L. Chillura 1, N. Vinecombe 1, A. Ryan 1
GOALS: University Blacks: B. Mithen 3, S. Henning 2, S. Cleary 1
BEST: St Bernard’s: J. Harrington, A. Belci, L. Cesarini, C. Brock, J. Maddox, M. Bateman
BEST: University Blacks: T. Palmer, J. Kennedy, J. Butts, H. Knights, S. Henning, B. Aurisch
Kevin’s
GOALS: Old Xaverians: B. Whelan 3, E. Kennedy 3, C. Holmes 2, J. Boyd 1, T. Bourne 1, B. Moyle 1, J. Cumberlidge 1, M. Exell 1
(40)
GOALS: St Kevin’s: J. Ball 3, M. Canning 1, J. Romanin 1
BEST: Old Xaverians: E. Kennedy, W. Egan, S. Hansen, H. Basset, B. Whelan, C. Holmes
BEST: St Kevin’s: T. Burley, H. Reimers, J. Darmody, S. Milne, J. Ball, M. Canning Old Scotch
(94) De La Salle
(52)
GOALS: Old Scotch: S. Skinner 3, J. Davies 3, C. Hocking 2, H. Kemp 2, M. Vacirca 1, H. Wild 1, L. Dennis 1, A. Joubert 1
GOALS: De La Salle: J. Brooker 2, B. Boscacci 2, T. Fogarty 1, M. Elliott 1, L. Liakakos 1
BEST: Old Scotch: C. Jackson, L. Dennis, H. Byrne-Jones, F. Leeton, H. Kemp, C. Schilling
BEST: De La Salle: J. Brooker, J. Tyquin, D. Ford, L. Liakakos, T. Itter, B. Boscacci
Old Haileybury
Brighton
GOALS: Old Haileybury: J. Black 1, M. WALSTAB 1
(15)
(96)
GOALS: Old Brighton: L. Travers 3, Z. Bowen 3, M. Ho 2, J. Munnings 1, H. Hynes 1, b. glennon 1, N. Freeman 1, L. Otto 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: P. Gleadhill, E. Hardeman, S. Hall - kahan, J. Black, J. Laity, J. Morgan
BEST: Old Brighton: M. Speirs, L. Otto, L. Travers, H. Hynes, B. Branson, A. Corke
Blues
(34)
GOALS: University Blues: T. McKinnis 3, J. Paterson 2, L. Di Lallo 2, A. Dowsley 2, J. White 1, O. Sleiman 1, J. Harrington 1
GOALS: Collegians: W. Pocknee 2, Z. Bowes 1, S. Peterson 1
BEST: University Blues: G. McCulloch, A. Sinnott, M. Akoch, T. Cossar, T. McKinnis, J. Pring
BEST: Collegians: J. Howard, A. Nolan, Z. Bowes,
Round 10 of the William Buck Premier Women’s competition saw some battle-hardened sides in St Kevin’s and Old Scotch separate from the pack and solidify top four positions, with a new contender in West Brunswick emerging – continuing their hot form with a win to sit alone in fourth place.
The weekend of Premier Women’s footy kicked off bright and early with Kew travelling to face Old Scotch at Camberwell Sportsground. The Bears were gallant in defeat but could not contend with the Cardinals’ firepower in the second half, going down 7.8 (50) to 2.2 (14).
The Cardinals set up the victory with a three-goal-to-one third quarter and piled on another three in the final term to cap off the 36-point win. The 2024 premiers were severely inaccurate to start the game, kicking one goal from eight scoring shots in the first half, but were able to turn the tide after the main break.
Old Scotch coach Dean Anderson noted the inaccuracy and highlighted areas for improvement in the coming weeks.
“Our forward-half conversion was poor early but improved significantly in the second half. Our ball use in offence still needs work, as does our stoppage structure.”
Nevertheless, experience shone through for the Cardinals, with Mia Cowan, Maggie Wilson and Katie Hunter-Scott leading the way.
Despite the loss, Kew coach Emily Avery took several positives from the performance and wants to utilise contests against top competition to propel the Bears into the top four by September.
“There are definitely positives to take away. We showed that our brand of footy stacks up. It’s about continuing to refine the way we want to play and ensuring we sustain our effort across four quarters.”
West Brunswick were looking to make it four wins in a row and sew up a potential top four spot with a win over Beaumaris at Boss James Reserve. The Magpies—one of the form teams of the competition—were well held in the first half by the Sharks, who showed strong character and refused to lay down.
West Brunswick, however, came out of the changerooms a different side, putting together a scintillating third term to stretch a seven-point lead at the main break to 40 by three-quarter time. The final score didn’t fully reflect the Sharks’ effort, with West Brunswick defeating Beaumaris 9.11 (65) to 1.3 (9).
Sharks coach Sam Calogero was pleased with his side’s efforts, particularly in the first half, but admitted there were key areas to review.
“In the third quarter, we allowed them more width and space, which they capitalised on. Our focus will be to maintain momentum in games and keep working towards our team goals.”
In contrast, Magpies coach Ryan Wandel was extremely pleased with his side’s second-half performance and referenced the halftime adjustments.
“Our first-half pressure wasn’t where it needed to be. We did move some magnets around at halftime to put our better players in positions to impact the game.”
Wandel also noted the need for a consistent four-quarter performance against perennial contenders St Kevin’s in Round 11.
“Heading into next week at St Kevin’s, we know we’ve got to be better in the first half than we were. It was a good sign that we were able to flip a switch, but we need to be playing that way earlier.”
West Brunswick’s opponents next week, St Kevin’s, put in a strong performance, defeating Fitzroy 5.4 (34) to 3.0 (18).
Belinda Woolcock and Emily Condon stood out for the Saints, who also blooded debutants Claire Lightfoot and Zoe Kritikides—both of whom impressed.
The win was a timely one after a rare defeat to Williamstown CYMS in Round 8, requiring a strong response from the 2024 grand finalists.
Fitzroy coach Nathan Jumeau was pleased with his side’s performance despite the loss and pointed out key areas of growth.
“I think if we take our faster ball movement into the next two weeks, it will put us in a good place.”
Lauren Atkinson and Jaime Nelson were among the Roys’ best and continue to build on strong 2025 campaigns.
Williamstown CYMS bounced back after a heavy defeat to Caulfield Grammarians last week to defeat Old Geelong 6.4 (40) to 4.2 (26). The CYs returned to their home at Fearon Reserve, with some of their young guns standing out once again.
Jacinta Eteuati, Ellie Palowski and Addison West led the way, with the CYs putting together a four-quarter performance to overcome the OGs.
CYs coach Xavier Smith labelled the win a “gutsy performance” and credited Fearon Reserve as a real rallying point for the team.
“The energy was really high from the beginning. Playing at home just gives us a little extra boost.”
Smith also referenced the lessons learned from last week’s defeat to the competition benchmark in Caulfield and how that impacted their preparation for the OGs.
“After getting taught a lesson last week, we put an emphasis on owning the outside—it was pleasing to see some improvement in that area, and it’s something that needs to continue.”
The win places the CYs just one win outside the top four, with 5th through 8th all equal on four wins and five losses.
For the OGs, Zoe Allen, Ciara Sexton and Brooke McKay were standout performers. They now face a tough challenge in Round 11 with a trip to Glen Huntly Park to face the undefeated Caulfield Grammarians.
Round 11 shapes as a pivotal round for the race for top four in Season 2025 of William Buck Premier Women’s with Old Scotch facing off with Fitzroy, Caulfield Grammarians hosting Old Geelong, Beaumaris travelling to Williamstown CYMS and in the game of the round, St Kevin’s will do battle with West Brunswick. As a result, Kew have the week off and will look to rest up and take the second half of the season head on.
GOALS: Fitzroy: N. Cooney Hunt 2, E. Sbeghen 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s: L. Watkin 2, H. Smith 1, B. Woolcock 1, B. Rees 1
BEST: Fitzroy: L. Atkinson, J. Nelson, M. Carter, M. McNally, N. Cooney Hunt, G. Painting
BEST: St Kevin’s: B. Woolcock, E. Condon, B. Doyle, E. Burvill, M. Beaconsfield, M. Wilson
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Mills 3, A. West 2, C. Snow 1
GOALS: Old Geelong: B. Mckay 1, C. Mackenzie 1, T. Longden 1, E. Perry 1
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: E. Pawlowski, A. West, C. Snow, M. Ciavarella, L. Mills, J. Eteuati
BEST: Old Geelong: Z. Allen, C. Sexton, H. Grimshaw, B. Mckay, A. Rafferty, I. Tucker
GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Cowan 4, E. Defina 1, M. Wilson 1, I. Tuttle 1
GOALS: Kew: C. Dyett 2
BEST: Old Scotch: G. Fraser-Smith, M. Cowan, Z. Fodor, M. Wilson, K. Hunter-Scott, E. Defina
BEST: Kew: A. Dawborn, L. Rinaldi, E. Burdett-Moore, L. Barr, V. Murphy, C. Dyett
GOALS: Beaumaris: S. McLean 1
GOALS: West Brunswick: E. Domagala 2, A. Trollip 2, C. Carney 1, B. Carlin 1, C. Piggott 1, S. Stewart 1, T. Watson 1
BEST: Beaumaris: P. Phelan, M. Podnecky, S. Tedde, J. boyd, H. Tysoe, A. van Rooyen
BEST: West Brunswick: B. Carlin, A. Trollip, C. Balbata, E. Domagala, C. Piggott, A. Fithall
Beaumaris:
GOALS: Beaumaris:
GOALS: West Brunswick: N. Newman 2, G. Fogarty 2, M. Stewart 1, F. Russell 1, S. Kavanagh 1
BEST: Beaumaris: L. Barker, S. Keogh, P. Barrow, N. Fitzgerald, G. Tiplady, A. Farrow
BEST: West Brunswick: G. Fogarty, S. Zago, S. Dekker, F. Russell, E. Banfield, M. Trompf
GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Fraser-Smith 4, L. Morley 3, O. Arundel 1, A. Theodosi 1, G. Ryan 1, c. allen 1, K. Kerr 1
GOALS: Kew:
BEST: Old Scotch: G. Kerr, M. Fraser-Smith, K. Kerr, L. Das, O. Arundel, A. McCulloch
BEST: Kew: G. Drane, K. Shaw, P. Lawlor, K. Cook, S. Nodin, c. Deery Williamstown CYMS:
Geelong:
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: T. Conway 1
GOALS: Old Geelong: A. Skoglund 1
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: E. Whybrow, C. Perrett, B. Krt, A. Parsons, T. Beagley, M. McGirr
BEST: Old Geelong: L. Ellis, K. Campbell, N. Madden, L. Kelly, K. Rowsthorn, A. Skoglund
(9)
GOALS: Fitzroy: C. Hetherington 2, E. Boles 1, E. Murphy 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s: S. Cameron 1
BEST: Fitzroy: E. Mandy, K. O’Malley, S. Guerra, F. Myers, P. Aucar, G. Hassan
BEST: St Kevin’s: C. Straford, R. Wilson, P. Somerville, A. Wallace, S. Cameron, S. Grundmann
Paddy Grindlay
Jack Jenkins’ golden point has kept Old Trinity neck-and-neck with Old Ivanhoe in the race for top spot in Premier B football on a critical day for the competition, with eight of the ten teams jockeying for four finals-playing positions.
At a sun-soaked Daley Oval on Saturday afternoon, Williamstown CYMS was desperate to atone for an early-season defeat at the hands of Old Trinity; the Ts out to shore up Round Nine’s stirring win over Old Ivanhoe.
In a tight and tense fourth quarter, scores were locked at 69 points apiece as ball-up after ball-up took place on the broadcast side as the clock ticked down towards zero, neither team able to break loose from the wing until a big James Heath tackle set free Jenkins and the tireless Christos Manoussakis, who combined to surge the ball forward by hand for the Ts.
Tom Wenn’s intelligent tap-on unleashed Jenkins loose inside fifty, his third involvement in the chain seeing him fire away from left half-forward, missing to the near side but critically breaking the deadlock. The final siren sounded seconds after a point was signalled by the goal umpire, handing the Ts an extraordinary 10.10 (70) to 9.15 (69) victory.
“After last week’s game (against Old Ivanhoe) - it was such a big win - it’s hard to play at that intensity all the time,” said Ts coach Donald McDonald
“It was one of those scenarios where the momentum swung a little bit, and we fought our way into it. We’ve won enough games where we can compete with these teams.
For CYs coach Con Terzoglou, the frustration of a one-point loss from the final kick of the day didn’t dull the positives. In Round Two, Williamstown fell away over the course of the game, particularly in the last term in what’s still their poorest finish to a game this year; this time around, they put together four quarters of good football that pleased the coach.
“We’re pretty comfortable with how the day played out,” said Terzoglou.
“(We) wish we got the four points - I wouldn’t say we’re happy about it - but there’s a lot we can take from it.”
With the win, Old Trinity had the chance of leapfrogging Old Ivanhoe, which needed to hand the Caulfield Grammarians their first loss of the season at Glen Huntly Park to remain on top of the ladder.
With a four-goals-to-one final term the Hoers saluted, following up a third term into the breeze in which they held up the Fields’ scoring, 9.13 (67) to 6.11 (47) victors to keep a hold on top spot.
“It’s a tricky ground to play on, but (Caulfield) play it exceptionally well,” said Old Ivanhoe coach Jarrod Gieschen.
“The first half, both into the wind and with the wind, you could tell they had a distinct game plan and style they wanted to play, and they executed it really well. We probably didn’t adapt to the conditions as much as I would’ve liked.”
By Gieschen’s own admission the third term was “scrappy,” but into the wind the Hoers matched the Fields’ two goals with two of their own, heading into the final term with the breeze and a one-point advantage.
Billy Murphy and Rohan McKenzie went bang-bang in the opening two-and-a-half minutes of the final quarter for the Hoers, establishing a 13-point advantage that Caulfield was unable to make inroads upon.
“I was very proud of how our club showed up on the weekend, we really did compete super hard against (Old) Ivanhoe and continue to show significant improvement in key areas,” said Fields coach Paul Satterley.
Hamish McInerney was “outstanding” and well supported by his brother Sam, while Jack Ellwood, Matt Clarkson, Noah Sutherland and Jono Moren found plenty of the footy.
Old Carey’s victory over Old Geelong at Como Park sees the Panthers climb into the top four on percentage, Luke Giles’ team now with a 2.5% hold on fourth - fittingly, over the OGs in fifth.
A seven-goal first quarter set the tone for the Panthers, who were out to respond from a disappointing fade-out against the OMs the previous weekend.
“We were really disappointed with the way we finished last week (against Old Melburnians), we thought we really lowered our colours,” said Luke Giles.
“To start that way and be somewhere close to our best, play one down for most of the game and manage to hold on late was really pleasing.”
Isaac Ellwood (28 disposals) and Bede Waters (25 disposals and a goal) led the ball-winners for Carey, while Lachy Godden joined Brewin on three majors.
“Really disappointing day for us,” said Old Geelong coach Nick Dixon.
“We weren’t able to play at the required level for long enough. In particular, the start of the game was poor. Us coaches and players have to get better, as every week is a challenge in this very even competition.”
Mickey Nicholls (five goals from 15 disposals) and Jimmy Adams (25 disposals and nine clearances) were two of Dixon’s best in the loss.
Old Melburnians find themselves in good form as we look to Round 11, taking their fourth win from five matches by defeating Fitzroy at Elsternwick Park, 14.13 (97) to 7.10 (52).
With a very healthy percentage, the OMs could rocket into third come next Saturday, having recovered from a 1-4 start to life in Premier B back under the tutelage of Nathan Brown.
“It’s such an even competition - I think I might’ve even said last week that if you don’t rock up ready to go, you’ll get beaten,” said Brown.
“Had Fitzroy taken their opportunities early, we would’ve been chasing from quarter time. They’re only going to get better - I think they’re ninth at the minute, they’re going to beat some teams in the back half of the year.”
Fitzroy kicked 3.8 with the Elsternwick Park breeze over the course of the game, frustrating coach Travis Ronaldson despite some good play.
“We had some good patches of play but didn’t finish off our good work and that didn’t allow us to put any scoreboard pressure on OMs,” Ronaldson said.
Old Camberwell had a tricky time against a plucky Hampton Rovers team still waiting for its first win of the season, breaking free in the second half to win 12.15 (87) to 8.8 (56) at Gordon Barnard Reserve.
James Allen was exceptional in the centre of the ground and recorded an astonishing stat-line: 43 disposals, 23 contested possessions, 18 clearances and 205 Premier Data ranking points, managing a 77% disposal efficiency rate to boot.
Not to be outdone, Chris Perkins of the Rovers racked up 40 disposals of his own, also accounting for 13 clearances and a goal in his sixth game of the season with 34 disposals or more.
Caleb Finlayson (five goals) and Liam Thomas (four goals) booted two thirds of the Wellers’ goals between them in a competitive and high-pressure game.
“We spoke before the game about both teams not being the same teams as the Round Two clash. Hampton has been really competitive, and we needed to be up for the contest,” said Wellers coach Neil Connell.
“Pleased we had 15 scoring shots in the second half, that was a focus area coming into the game.”
Next week the Wellers take on the Ts at the Daley Oval while the Rovers host Williamstown CYMS at Boss James Reserve.
Old Carey’s battle with Old Ivanhoe and Old Geelong’s meeting with the Old Melburnians will be must-follow matches, while the Caulfield Grammarians will need to be at their best when they head to Brunswick Street Oval to take on Fitzroy.
Rovers V Williamstown CYMS
Old Geelong:
Old Carey:
GOALS: Old Geelong: M. Nicholls 5, C. Dixon 2, J. Colgrave 1, S. Anderson 1, J. Adams 1, T. Breadmore 1, S. Harrison 1, S. Hodge 1
GOALS: Old Carey: L. Godden 3, N. Brewin 3, j. horsey 2, T. Borghouts 2, M. Wooffindin 1, C. Grummitt 1, B. Waters 1, L. Kelvie 1, T. Warren 1
BEST: Old Geelong: M. Nicholls, J. Adams, S. Hodge, A. Lazzaro, H. Pierson, S. Harrison
BEST: Old Carey: N. Brewin, I. Ellwood, L. Godden, M. Wooffindin, J. Alexander, S. Nehme
Caulfield Grammarians:
Old Ivanhoe:
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: S. Hankin 2, C. Cooke 1, F. Ellis 1, N. Sutherland 1, J. Ellwood 1
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: L. Scuderi 4, R. McKenzie 2, W. Murphy 2, M. Mitris 1
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: H. McInerney, S. Mcinerney, J. Ellwood, M. Clarkson, O. Ruddock, N. Sutherland
BEST: Old Ivanhoe: P. Naish, W. Murphy, E. Nicoll, J. Harper, R. Mantello, L. Scuderi Old
GOALS: Old Melburnians: S. Laube 5, H. Dale 2, W. Nichols 2, M. Payne 1, N. Nichols 1, L. Curtis 1, J. a’Beckett 1, N. Yze 1
GOALS: Fitzroy: J. Hart 2, D. Harvey 1, S. Jordan 1, A. Johnson 1, H. Grace 1, j. watson 1
BEST: Old Melburnians: S. Laube, J. Spargo, W. Nichols, N. Nichols, S. Anderson, L. Curtis
BEST: Fitzroy:
Trinity:
CYMS:
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(67)
(69)
GOALS: Old Trinity: H. Beasley 5, O. Scott 1, N. Gill 1, T. Ferrier 1, J. Heath 1, S. Barendregt 1
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: W. Smyth 4, A. Williams 1, R. Diwell 1, W. Bokma 1, C. Brown 1, N. Sayers 1
BEST: Old Trinity: H. Beasley, J. Ingpen, S. Barendregt, H. McGlashan, B. Curtain, T. Ferrier
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: W. Smyth, C. Hira, W. Bokma, R. Diwell, J. Daley, H. Tambourine
Camberwell:
(87) Hampton Rovers: 3.0
GOALS: Old Camberwell: C. Finlayson 5, L. Thomas 4, D. McColl 1, L. Purcell 1, J. Blew 1
(56)
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: J. Seddon 2, O. Horigan 1, L. Cowell 1, C. Perkins 1, C. Jones 1, L. O’Driscoll 1, D. Hall 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: J. Allen, C. Finlayson, J. Holding, L. Purcell, J. Harker, J. Gale
BEST: Hampton Rovers: L. Costello, C. Perkins, J. Dermott, L. Cowell, C. Carnovale, O. Bater
Old Geelong:
Old Carey:
GOALS: Old Geelong: R. Kemp 4, J. Kemp 2, C. Fox 1
(78)
GOALS: Old Carey: T. Bucknell 4, J. Athanasopoulos 4, D. Clarke 2, J. Langlands 1, J. Sharrock 1
BEST: Old Geelong: B. Parks, H. McDonald, E. Johnstone, D. Morgan, H. Atkins, S. Alvarez de toledo
BEST: Old Carey: A. Simpson, D. Clarke, S. Morarty, M. Vandersteen, J. Athanasopoulos, J. Harkness
Old Camberwell:
Rovers:
GOALS: Old Camberwell: C. Hillier 9, A. Shinnick 2, L. Visser 1, T. Heavey 1, B. Joy 1, A. Warburton 1
(93)
(57)
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: T. Goldsmith 2, C. Farrington 1, R. Leslie 1, Z. Raghdo 1, C. Bennett 1, R. Bennett-Cochrane 1, O. Donald 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: C. Hillier, C. Smith, T. Oliver, A. Shinnick, O. Purcell, B. Grlj
BEST: Hampton Rovers: T. Goldsmith, S. Ebbott, N. Assirvaden, O. Donald, R. BennettCochrane, B. White
Old Melburnians: 1.3
(69) Fitzroy:
5.11 (41)
GOALS: Old Melburnians: X. Mclean 2, C. Higgins 2, C. Nairn 2, t. donnelly 1, C. Rose 1, L. Templeton 1
GOALS: Fitzroy:
BEST: Old Melburnians: L. Templeton, H. Williams, A. Williams, C. Higgins, T. Facy, X. Mclean
BEST: Fitzroy: A. Hogan, R. Kelly, C. Holdsworth, J. Robinson, B. Levens, A. Evans
Caulfield Grammarians: 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 (20) Old Ivanhoe: 3.3
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Milton 1, C. Lord 1, L. O’Keefe 1
(141)
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: J. Erman-Keogh 5, T. Kellock 4, A. Stratov 3, N. Sivakumar 2, D. Waldron 2, L. Agrotis 2, J. Bradley 1, L. Smithers 1, J. Dimoski 1
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: O. Ursini, M. Hamill, L. O’Keefe, O. Fox, J. Wallace, H. Neave
BEST: Old Ivanhoe: L. Smithers, J. Erman-Keogh, N. Sivakumar, L. Jensen, J. Bradley, J. Dimoski
Old Trinity: 14-13-97
Williamstown CYMS: 6-5-41
GOALS: Old Trinity: w. Noumertzis 6, T. De Graaff 2, G. Belcher 1, H. Taylor 1, A. Hain 1, M. Kendall 1, J. Teal 1, O. Galbally 1
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Hine 2, C. Taylor 1, T. Ball 1, L. Tester 1, S. Shepherd 1
BEST: Old Trinity: T. De Graaff, H. Taylor, w. Noumertzis, N. Davey, L. Milner, L. Teal
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: A. Battisti, O. Becroft, J. Neville, C. Schaap, C. Taylor, A. Greaves
Lauren Atkinson
Round 10 saw the drama build in Premier B Women’s, with Old Melburnians and Westbourne Grammarians claiming huge scalps against the top two sides: Old Brighton and Port Melbourne Chargers. Meanwhile, Melbourne University Women’s and Old Yarra Cobras showed promising signs, narrowly falling short against Old Xaverians and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers.
Old Melburnians pulled off the upset of the season, toppling the previously undefeated Old Brighton, 6.1 (37) to 3.5 (23).
Georgia Dunlop ignited the Omlettes early, bursting out of the midfield to kick the opening goal within minutes. By the first break, Old Melburnians had built a twogoal buffer – an advantage they would protect for the remainder of the match.
Old Brighton responded after the first change, lifting their physicality in an attempt to force turnovers and shift momentum. While the Tonners managed to claw their way back into the contest, they struggled to capitalise on their opportunities, under immense pressure from the Omlettes’ backline, led by the ever-reliable Steph Barnett and Harriet Kogler.
When Eloise Faulks slotted the first major of the final term, the margin stretched out to a game-high 26 points, effectively sealing the result. Old Brighton kicked the final two goals of the match to reduce the deficit, but the damage had already been done, with the Omlettes dealing them their first loss of the season.
“Credit to OMs – they jumped us in the first quarter, and we were playing catch up footy from then on,” said Old Brighton coach Andrew Grant. “Really happy with the way we stuck at it after quarter time. The effort was certainly there we just had poor entries into our forward line.”
The result marked a defining moment for Old Melburnians, who continue to build momentum heading into the back half of the year.
Old Melburnians coach Nic Stephens said, “Old Brighton in my eyes have been the gold standard of footy in our competition for the last few years. We’ve had this game circled for a while as we were pretty keen to see where we measured up this far into the season.”
Stephens was thrilled with the buy-in from the full squad, from the players who put their body on the line to those cheering from the sidelines.
“I think I could write pages for all of the girls singing their praises this week,” said Stephens.
Pia Juricic was named best for the Omlettes, with Stephens adding, “Pia Juricic just has this innate sense of big moments and rises to the occasion every time through sheer willpower.”
For Old Brighton, Grant highlighted another standout performance from Jasmine Tait, “Jas Tait again showed why she is one of the premier players in the competition with a fantastic game.”
Over at Toorak Park, Old Xaverians surged home in the final term to secure a 32-point victory over a spirited Melbourne University Women’s side.
The match was tightly contested to start, with Melbourne University dominating territory but unable to convert, allowing Old Xavs a narrow 13 – 9 lead at quarter time.
The home side took control in the second term, extending the lead to 17 points, however, the Muggars showed great determination in the third term to bring the gap back to 11 points at the final change.
To that point, accuracy was the main differentiator, with the Uni side struggling to find the big sticks. The stage was set for a tense final quarter, with both sides still in the hunt.
Enter Sienna McLeish. The Old Xaverian forward lit up the final term with a three-goal haul, taking her total to five for the day in a best-on-ground performance that guaranteed the win.
Despite the result, coach Michael Goldsmith was delighted with the progression shown by his team.
“What really pleased me was how we stuck to our structures, especially at stoppages, where I think we came out on top for most of the day,” said Goldsmith.
Gabby McDonald was standout, winning the ruck battle to earn her side first use of the footy all day. The inclusion of Under-19 players, Zoe Kertesz, Sophie Smith and Eliza
Mulligan brought a new spark to the University side, with the young talent showing their composure through the midfield
“This week we’ll focus on forward connection and goal-line defence, plus refining our decision-making under pressure. Lots of positives to build on!”
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers overcame a fast-starting Old Yarra Cobras outfit to claim a hard-fought 9.5 (59) - 7.5 (47) victory.
The Cobras burst out of the blocks, with captain Alannah Murray leading the charge to slot two goals in the opening term, giving the home side a 20–13 lead at quarter time.
The Tigers showed their composure in the second term, responding with two unanswered goals to edge ahead by half-time. Their momentum carried over into the third term, where they dominated the play and piled on five goals while restricting the Cobras to a single behind.
Despite trailing by 35 at the final change, the Cobras refused to bow out. They launched a spirited comeback in the last quarter, booting four consecutive goals to close the gap. However, the damage had been done, and the Tigers held firm to secure a 12-point win.
Emma Watson and Carly Jevric were key for the Cobras, while Nina Coghill (2 goals), Maddi Wilson (2 goals) and Isabella Gietzmann (3 goals) were influential for the Tigers.
While the final scoreboard didn’t favour them, the Cobras showed plenty of fight and flashes of brilliance – signs that should give them confidence heading into the remainder of the season.
Andrew Park Pavilion proved a fortress once again as Westbourne Grammarians continued their unbeaten run at home with a commanding 6.2 (38) to 1.6 (12) victory over Port Melbourne Chargers.
In a low-scoring opening term, both sides struggled to find rhythm, with Westbourne managing just one behind to the Chargers’ two. However, the home side found their spark in the second quarter, piling on three goals to take an 18-point lead into halftime.
The third term saw Port Melbourne lift their intensity, but despite generating more forward entries, they couldn’t manage a major. Westbourne’s defence, anchored by the in-form Hannah McMahon and Joudy Joud, stood tall under pressure.
The Chargers finally broke through with a goal at the threeminute mark of the final term, trimming the margin back to just nine points and setting up a tense finish. However, any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed as Temeika Cathery took over, booting three goals in five minutes to seal the 26-point win.
Old Melburnians:
Old Brighton:
GOALS: Old Melburnians: e. faulks 1, O. Mclean 1, C. Fraser 1, S. Peers 1, G. Phelan 1, G. Dunlop 1
(37)
(23)
GOALS: Old Brighton: l. grant 1, A. Day 1, K. Grant 1
BEST: Old Melburnians: P. Juricic, H. Kogler, S. Barnett, L. Wallace, G. Dunlop, G. Phelan
BEST: Old Brighton: J. Tait, a. grant, B. Hagan, G. Buckley, l. grant, S. Hodgkinson
Westbourne:
Port Melbourne Chargers:
GOALS: Westbourne: T. Cathery 3, S. Williams 2, P. Trajkovski 1
GOALS: Port Melbourne Chargers: G. Harris 1
BEST: Westbourne: J. Joud, H. Scothern, H. McMahon, S. Burns Bradley, A. Ibrahim, P. Trajkovski
BEST: Port Melbourne Chargers: C. Highfield, N. Wallace, M. Harrison, E. Meggs, N. Borg, L. Rainey Old Yarra Cobras: 3.2
(38)
(46)
GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Murray 3, e. watson 1, A. Hitchcock 1, J. Thorne 1, E. Woodford 1
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: I. Gietzmann 3, M. Wilson 2, N. Coghill 2, L. Lewis 2
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: e. watson, C. Jevric, C. Moody, B. Lawrence, A. Bernardo, A. Billing
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: N. Coghill, M. Wilson, G. Ricardo, I. Gietzmann, S. Hedger, O. Steinfort
Xaverians:
GOALS: Old Xaverians: S. McLeish 5, B. Villani 1, S. Anderson 1, P. Kulnides 1
GOALS: MUWFC: A. Price 1, B. Hudson 1
(25)
BEST: Old Xaverians: S. McLeish, C. Chiarelli, A. Libertone, E. Sheedy, I. Harries, O. Benston
BEST: MUWFC: G. McDonald, Z. Kertesz, B. Hudson, M. Noack, A. Price, H. Jarvis
For the Chargers, Georgia Harris was the lone goal scorer, while Claire Highfield worked tirelessly through the midfield. Despite the loss, Port Melbourne showed glimpses of their trademark pressure and ball movement, just could not match Westbourne’s efficiency and transition.
Finally, Marcellin had the week off for the bye.
Next week, Old Melburnians will aim to climb into second place on the ladder when they take on Melbourne University, while Old Brighton will be eager to bounce back against St Bedes/ Mentone. Westbourne and Old Xaverians come face-to-face in an ‘8-point game’ that will shape the finals race, and Old Yarra Cobras will be hunting their second win when they come up against Marcellin. Meanwhile, Port Melbourne Chargers will enjoy a well-timed bye, giving them the opportunity to reset and refine their game ahead of the run home.
Harrison McIlwaine
The Beaumaris Sharks have drawn level with AJAX on eight wins, after handing the Jackas just the second loss of coach Lachlan Buszard’s tenure. The first of the round’s two top four clashes was quite the spectacle for those gathered at Oak Street, with both sides showcasing glimpses of their best, and enjoying periods of thrilling momentum because of it.
On the back of their third-highest first half score this season, the Sharks led by 35 points at the main change. Beaumaris would surrender this significant advantage a minute into time-on in the last, when Justin Vogel kicked truly, before two members of the Sharks’ stellar young core came to the fore, with James Failla and James Pepper scoring the final two majors of the contest, to keep the Jackas at bay.
Following the 13.13 (91) to 12.9 (81) victory, coach Josh Bourke was full of praise for his youngsters, and the way his side stayed in the fight, having seen their sizeable lead whittled away. “We’re getting an understanding of how to deal with challenging moments and momentum swings within games which is great. We were really impressed with our young brigade, who really contributed when the game was in the balance. Seers, Haeata, Fallia, Backman and Pepper had huge influence,” he said. This influence is best encapsulated by the scoreboard impact the young quintet mustered, combining for nine of their side’s 13 majors.
Having seen his side fall short against fellow contenders in Parkdale, and now Beaumaris, Buszard remained upbeat. “We need to get better; (but) the beauty of footy is we get to go again next week” he said.
In the other top four clash, the Parkdale Vultures overcame St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, 10.17 (77) to 4.10 (34), to go two wins clear atop the Premier C table. Standing in for coach Owen Lalor was Nathan Beaumont, who was pleased with the Vultures’ four-quarter performance, contest, and defence.
Darcy Brown was awarded best-on-ground plaudits for his match-defining role as an intercepting half-back. “(It was a) bit of a different role for him (Brown) this week, but it paid dividends – (he) brought his own pill, and his intercept marks were fantastic,” Beaumont said. Jarrod Peake was instrumental in the ruck, and provided exceptional follow up around the ground, while fellow leader Matt Emmanouil was similarly influential.
Goal-scoring figurehead Mitch Brown’s return was the talk of the town ahead of the clash, and Beaumont’s side set
up differently structurally, both to maximise his impact, and to suit the smaller dimensions of Mentone Reserve. Lewis Castle had his first goalless outing of the campaign, but was still a lethal link-up player, employed higher up the ground.
“That was an intentional ploy to open up the forward line. On a smaller ground, our keys had to play a bit higher. We wanted a tall playing ahead of either wing position for an outlet kick, when required,” divulged Beaumont.
The seven changes the Tigers were forced into before the match were never going to be a focus for coach Brad Berry, who insists on a ‘next man up’ mentality. The continued absences of needle movers like Jack Behnk and Zac Calvez, as well the recent losses of Mitch Rowe, Darcy Fountain and Ben Murphy, undoubtedly hamstrung his side, but Berry was quick to shift focus to the players on the park. In a win for the depth his side has been cornered into exploring, Berry nominated debutant Zach Winter as his side’s best-onground, for his role down back.
Berry lamented another inaccurate outing for his charges, as well as the early lead his side conceded. “We gave away that head start, then trying to play a brand of surge, slingshottype footy is not always going to work on our little ground,” he offered.
In Alphington, Parkside completed the season double over fellow promoted side Prahran, going some ways to avenging their Division 1 Grand Final loss of last season. The Two Blues failed to score after half-time, with their depleted stocks again a factor in the performance.
Devils coach Rick Frost expressed sympathy for his counterpart; while commending the performances of Yanek Stecki, whose run and carry was a feature of the 11.12 (78) to 5.2 (32) victory, the returning Luke Caldwell, and ‘busy’ skipper Michael Romano.
The win sees Parkside climb out of the relegation zone, where the winless Two Blues are now accompanied by Marcellin, following their 10.12 (72) to 4.6 (30) loss at the hands of PEGS. The Eagles have won just once in their last eight outings, with runs of four and three straight losses bookending a win against Prahran in Round 7.
A blustery day at the Runway made for a fascinating tactical battle, with both teams doing well to stifle the game, with the wind against them, in the first half. The Bombers set up their victory with a rare goal against the wind in the third quarter, while also limiting the Eagles to just two majors in
the term. 5.8 to 0.1 with the wind, in the last, saw PEGS register their fifth victory of the campaign, squaring their season ledger.
The Bombers exhibited some of their most lethal attacking football of the season, particularly late in the contest, according to coach Rob Kerr. “In the last, our ball use was at its best. We managed to get it to the outside, so we could kick it inside 50 with more effect,” he said.
The magnet of Riley Simmons was thrown forward after Jack Fenner’s injury, with the swingman kicking two majors, and bringing the ball to ground, should he not mark.
Blake Roach was ‘excellent’ in covering the absence of Big V squad member Mitch Baker-West, while Ade Akintola again showcased the ruck craft that made his commitment to the Bombers this year such an exciting one. The victory, coupled with the Tigers’ loss, sees the gap from 4th to 5th trimmed to two wins, as the Bombers look to disprove the notion that the finalists for the division are already decided.
Glen Eira/Old McKinnon’s surge up the ladder continues, following a 15.15 (105) to 8.14 (62) victory over Mazenod, in Carnegie. The Gryphons sit two wins from the drop zone after their latest flex, with the 66 points they registered in the second half alone, greater than Mazenod’s total for the match.
The Nodders led at half time but were ‘unable to win any ball’ after the main break, according to coach Peter Banfield.
“They (the Gryphons) won clearances, and they were too experienced. We played okay until half time, but there’s lots of areas to work on,” he offered.
The result sees Mazenod’s inconsistent season continue, with the Glen Waverley natives yet to register back-to-back victories this season.
Sean Bass’ four majors see him rocket to second in the division for goals this season, while another two to dominant ruckman Lachlan Mirams land him at an impressive equal-third.
Round 11 will see Mazenod host PEGS, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon facing St Bedes/Mentone Tigers at Packer Park, and AJAX gracing Toorak Park for a clash with the Two Blues. Parkside will look to avenge their Round 4 drubbing at the hands of Beaumaris when they head south to face the Sharks at Banksia Reserve, while Marcellin will look to cause a boil over when they host pacesetters Parkdale, in Bulleen.
Mazenod v PEGS
Glen Eira/Old McKinnon v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers
Prahran v AJAX
Beaumaris v Parkside
Marcellin v Parkdale Vultures
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: S. Bass 4, B. Reid 3, L. Mirams 2, D. Irvine 2, S. Cockle 2, X. Verdnik 1, N. Mavropoulos 1
GOALS: Mazenod: M. Fewings 2, J. Raffa 1, L. McKenna 1, A. Rubino 1, A. Palleschi 1, J. Gava 1, J. Murdock 1
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: D. Irvine, B. Reid, A. Carey, S. Carey, S. Bass, B. Gillett
BEST: Mazenod: J. Boyle, . , D. Byrne, A. Gilmore, M. Fewings, J. Hall
Beaumaris:
(91)
(81)
GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Failla 3, B. Seers 3, J. Pepper 2, J. Florent 2, H. Backman 1, L. Pecer 1, B. Mathews 1
GOALS: AJAX: j. israel 3, C. Chrapot 2, A. Caplan 2, B. Mond 1, J. Vogel 1, N. Spitz 1, N. Lewis 1, T. Lipton 1
BEST: Beaumaris: J. Florent, C. Linehan, J. Failla, B. Seers, P. Pecer, J. Pepper
BEST: AJAX: A. Bryer, j. israel, K. Nissenbaum, E. Debinski, C. Efron, C. Chrapot
PEGS:
Marcellin: 1.3
(72)
(30)
GOALS: PEGS: M. Barake 2, R. Simmons 2, L. Weber 1, R. Allan 1, B. Roach 1, Z. Genovesi 1, M. Philpot 1, A. Frazer 1
GOALS: Marcellin: P. Bourke 1, J. McArdle 1, J. Robertson 1, H. Pertile 1
BEST: PEGS: B. Roach, Z. Genovesi, A. Akintola, R. Simmons, M. Barake, M. Philpot
BEST: Marcellin: M. Capetola, A. Tomaro, J. McArdle, P. Bourke, R. Elphinstone, H. Pertile
GOALS: Parkside: M. Romano 3, Z. Blay 1, Y. Stecki 1, H. Dietrich 1, M. Holden 1, L. Logozzo 1, L. Caldwell 1, J. Woods 1, J. Moylan 1
GOALS: Prahran: M. Stewart 1, P. Ahern 1, M. Clifford 1, O. Burke 1, D. Brousse de laborde 1
BEST: Parkside: M. Holden, L. Caldwell, J. Moylan, M. Balassone, Y. Stecki, J. Woods
BEST: Prahran: P. Ribbands, R. Smyth, P. Ahern, B. Chapman, M. Milward, J. Simonetta
Bedes/Mentone:
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: O. Moodie 1, S. Barca 1, D. Goodman 1, L. Bowles 1
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Vorbach 2, M. Brown 2, T. O’Leary 2, M. Emmanouil 1, C. Dillon 1, L. Bailey 1, J. Cheep 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: Z. Winter, K. Hutchinson, J. Hellier, L. Palfrey, M. Sullivan, J. Ryder
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: D. Brown, J. Barden, J. Peake, J. Ricco, L. Marshall, L. Bailey
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
Mazenod:
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Johnston 3, W. Mcgowan 2, N. Pruscino 2, B. Tang 1, T. Clayson 1
(59)
(70)
GOALS: Mazenod: J. McCluskey 4, J. De Filippis 3, C. Fisher 2, D. Martino 1
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Harrison, E. Hourigan, A. Hunter, D. McDonald, T. Obrien, B. Scrivener
BEST: Mazenod: C. Fisher, M. Withington, A. Saliba, C. Mastos, M. Noone, J. McCluskey
Beaumaris: 5.8 12.10 15.18 19.23 (137)
AJAX: 0.0 0.2
1.5 (11)
GOALS: Beaumaris: L. Daniels 5, N. Beveridge 4, M. Kornberg 4, J. Ward 2, W. Skinner 1, J. Davidson 1, M. Cartwright 1, A. Baruhas 1
GOALS: AJAX: M. Lincoln 1
BEST: Beaumaris: W. Skinner, N. Beveridge, J. Gorman, T. Murray, L. Daniels, J. Davidson
BEST: AJAX: M. Lincoln, T. Southwick, L. Mitsel, N. Micmacher, J. Wrobel, O. Sormann
GOALS: Parkside: M. Soligo 3, A. Wells 1, J. Bedggood 1, A. Balassone 1
GOALS: Prahran: N. Edwards 2, J. Elwin 2, T. Loomes 1, B. Graham 1, A. Perez 1, M. Juricic 1
BEST: Parkside: A. Balassone, L. Triscari, A. Wells, D. Whiffin, A. Gargano, N. Corda
BEST: Prahran: H. Taylor, M. Woods, T. Loomes, K. Scott, N. Edwards, A. Perez
GOALS: PEGS: D. Flaherty 4, L. Flaherty 2, A. Young 1
GOALS: Marcellin: W. Campitelli 2, D. Pierce 1, A. Newell 1, L. Bosio 1
BEST: PEGS: A. Akintola, Z. Hertz, H. Neo, C. Lawlor-McNamara, P. Steward, T. Mackenzie
BEST: Marcellin: D. Di Paola, W. Campitelli, S. Bartholomeusz, N. Watty, D. Pierce, L. Johnston
Bedes/Mentone:
Vultures:
(50)
(56)
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: T. Aughterson 2, J. Whitelaw 2, E. Hale 1, A. Barba 1, T. Nash 1
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Hesline 3, C. Williamson 2, J. Noske 1, B. Austin 1, M. Hart 1, A. Stefanec 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: M. Arthur, B. Goodchild, N. Hughes, J. Cain, L. Ritter, T. Aughterson
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: L. Sargeant, J. Day, J. Hesline, B. Austin, J. Duckham, S. Sargeant
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The Brunswick Renegades held their Indigenous Round on the weekend (Round 10) when they played against Coburg FC, raising money for NPY Women’s Council and celebrating the world’s oldest continuing culture. The Renegades proudly wore their Indigenous jerseys that were specially designed by Uncle Les Stanley in 2021 for club’s Indigenous Round.
Oldest living Big V player returned to the home of the VAFA for first time in 70 years
The Big V’s oldest living player, David Yoffa, returned to Elsternwick Park for the first time since the 1955 Grand Final this week to be interviewed for the upcoming Big V Gala. The 92-year-old, who played for Uni Blues & Old Scotch, represented the Big V in 1954-55 and still checks the Ammos scores in the newspaper first thing every Monday morning!
THURSDAY EVENING | 10 JULY 2025
CENTREPIECE AT MELBOURNE PARK
Harriet Kogler (Old Melburnians)
The VAFA congratulates Harriet Kogler from Old Melburnians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 10 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star. Harriet was instrumental in her sides victory over Old Brighton on the weekend. As a running half back, she uses her speed and power to take the game on.
What the club said:
This is Harriet’s first year with the Omlettes after playing a couple of practice matches with us in 2024 which left the club incredibly excited to see what she’d do once she joined us full time. She’s a second-generation Old Melburnian after her old man Daniel Kogler who I’ve been reliably informed was pretty handy himself. Harriet also joins her older sister Amelia in the Omlettes forming one of the best sister duos you could ask for.
On the field she’s an incredible asset across the half back line providing explosive bursts through packs and opposition players and capable of launching kicks from entirely different postcodes. Beyond just the skills and talent she brings to the team she’s got an incredibly magnetic personality that’s really demonstrated by how many girls she’s single handedly brought along with her to the Omlettes.
She’s far more comfortable celebrating the achievements of her teammates but even if we have to drag her kicking and screaming towards them, she’s well and truly earned her flowers and hopefully soon she’ll start to trust her coaches and teammates when we tell her how great she is.
The VAFA congratulates Jackson Tier from the Preston Bullants who has been nominated as the Round 10 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Jackson is 19 years old and in his second season at the Preston Bullants. He is becoming an influential cog in the Bullants engine room and has found some recent form to earn a spot in the best in the last three consecutive games. What the club said:
Jackson who turned 19 in March has made a significant impact to the Men’s senior team being a major catalyst to Preston’s improved ladder position this season at the midway point. He has demonstrated versatility with defensive bounce, midfield craft and creativity in the forward 50.
To be clean in the heat consistently, keep his feet and then find team mates by hand and foot makes him a player that supporters love to watch. He is fast and is becoming a fan favourite who is humble and lets his football do the talking.
Senior Coach Tom Hill, who has also coached Jackson at Junior level, notes Jackson’s learning mindset and continuous improvement. “His desire to keep improving is obvious at training and in game. A young player who backs himself with a huge desire for team success. No fuss, no fanfare just pure football.”
Jackson acknowledged his teammates, coaches and family who all make huge efforts to support him. “I’m fortunate to have a good environment which includes a development pathway with the Bullants VFL club which has been an eye opener. I want to keep learning and improving and impacting matches, not just playing. It’s a team sport. I am working with everyone at the club to make us better with an aim to play finals consistently.”
Callum Farquhar
Old Brighton still remains undefeated in the Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition, while the gap between the top four and the rest has narrowed after De La Salle pulled off a gritty upset win over University.
De La Salle recorded the four-goal victory in a strong home ground showing against the University Blues, with a dominant first quarter the catalyst to a muchneeded victory.
De La kicked 5.3 (33) to 1.2 (8) in the first quarter to immediately put the Blues on the back foot, and while the Blues had their patches of momentum, they were never able to gain a lead in the contest.
Nick Walsh, coach of De La Salle, said the firing start was the key to recording the club’s fourth win of the season.
“It was an improved start to the game against a bigger bodied and mature Uni Blues side,” Walsh said.
“We were able to get ahead and stay ahead for the day on our home deck.”
Brody Rossney (four goals) and Ethan Sawade were amongst the best for De La, while Uni Blues’ Tom Hill (three goals) was best on for his club.
Old Brighton keeps their winning record in tact in 2025 for a 10th straight week after coming out on top in a top-four battle against Old Scotch
A scrappy first term saw both sides only kick one major, with a handy behind providing the Tonners with the slimmest of advantages at the quarter-time break. However, Brighton would burst out of the huddle with six second-quarter goals to the Cardinals three, followed by another lead-extending quarter after the long break.
Leading by nearly five goals at three-quarter-time, the Tonners looked sure to maintain their unbeaten record, but Scotch continued to fight as good teams do, holding Old Brighton to just one major in the last term.
However, the lead was already too great for the Cardinals to overcome, with the final result being a 16-point victory for the Tonners.
Nicky Robertson and George Hill were Old Brighton’s best as Luca Johnson kicked three, while the Cardinals’ best was leading goalkicker Aiden Johnson (three).
A back-and-forth affair between Old Xaverians and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers has seen the Xavs clinch a one-point victory in a thriller at Stradbroke Park.
The Xavs held a 10-point lead at the first two breaks of the game, although SBMT’s inaccuracy was the reason why, with both sides holding equal scoring shots at halftime.
While the Xavs were limited to just two majors in the third term, the Tigers found momentum to tally eight scoring shots, yet their goalkicking woes saw them kick 2.6 in the quarter and trail by four points at the final change.
The intensity around the contest ramped up in the final term, with just four scoring shots split between both sides, and St Bedes/Mentone the only team to capitalise.
However, their lone goal to Xavs’ three behinds was enough for the red and black to get over the line and hold on for a famous victory.
St Bedes/Mentone coach Paul McCormack praised Old Xaverians’ defence in the final quarter for standing up in the heat of the Tigers’ attack.
“It was a hard fought game played in great spirits and could easily have gone either way. We just got locked on the outer wing for 10 minutes as we couldn’t bypass the Xavs,” McCormack said.
“They had the bigger taller players who really stood up late especially in defence.”
Henry Lasscock, Tommy Trist and Harry Glass were the best on the day for Old Xaverians while Curtis Howe and Angus Shepherdson were SBMT’s most admirable.
After a slow start against Caulfield
Grammarians, St Kevin’s have triumphed for their ninth victory in 2025.
Held to just seven points in the first term, SKOBS trailed by as many at the quarter time break, before clicking into gear in the second.
The Fields still remained in touching distance at the half, but another two single-goal quarters to relentless scoring pressure St Kevin’s quickly dissipated their chances of another unlikely upset, recording 12 points to 60 in the second half.
SKOBS would go on to win by 58 points in a gritty win, and sit comfortably in the top two of the premier division ladder.
Jude Fountain, Max Glen, and Ethan Petersen stood tall for the Fields in their defiant effort, while Samuel Bearder, Nicholas Nankervis and James Quinlan shared the load of scoring with two each respectively while the competition’s leading goalkicker Lucas May was absent.
A top of the table clash headlines a Round 11 with mammoth consequences for ladder-shaping, as Old Brighton host St Kevin’s for the first time since their abandoned match in Round 3.
A win will be vital for both De La Salle and Old Xaverians to keep their finals hopes alive, while a victory will be equally important to avoid the wooden spoon position for Caulfield Grammarians and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers in their clash.
A top four battle between Old Scotch and Uni Blues closes out the round, with a loss to the Blues set to loosen their stranglehold of fourth-place, but a win could see them leapfrog the Cardinals on the table.
It shapes as one of the most critical rounds yet, with every match a cliché ‘eight-point game’ that could pay dividends come season’s end.
Old Xaverians:
St Bedes/Mentone:
GOALS: Old Xaverians: G. Forrest 3, A. Hewitt 2, X. Austin 1, M. Lightbody 1, L. Mallett 1
(54)
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Pugsley 2, R. Jewitt O’Reilly 1, A. Shepherdson 1, R. Francis 1, H. Shepherdson 1, A. Duke 1
BEST: Old Xaverians: H. Lasscock, T. Trist, H. Glass, W. Allen, T. Hansen, A. Hewitt
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: C. Howe, A. Shepherdson, J. Pugsley, L. Napier, J. McCormack, O. Etienne
Old Brighton:
(69) Old Scotch:
GOALS: Old Brighton: l. robinson 3, T. Keyte 2, O. Goodger 2, F. Hall 1, O. Di Crosta 1, J. Kilgour 1
GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Johnson 3, T. Wenzel 2, Z. Phillips 1, T. Meggitt 1
BEST: Old Brighton: N. Robertson, G. Hill, H. Lewis, J. Thomas, C. Dowe, O. Di Crosta
BEST: Old Scotch: A. Johnson, F. Nankervis, G. Coldwell, M. Mayes, J. Suttle, T. Wenzel
De La Salle:
(94)
GOALS: De La Salle: B. Rossney 4, J. Murray 2, A. JACKSON 2, M. Higginbotham 2, E. Sawade 1, K. Addison-Welbedagt 1, W. Hynes 1, E. MacBeth 1
GOALS: University Blues: T. Hill 3, J. Anderson 1, D. Shier 1, C. Skipper 1, O. Hart 1, A. Hayden 1, S. Lucardie 1, J. Robinson 1
BEST: De La Salle: B. Rossney, E. Sawade, P. Russell, E. MacBeth, J. Stewart, A. Margerison
BEST: University Blues: T. Hill, O. Hart, C. Hogan, S. de Steiger, J. Gunaratnam, W. Vavallo
St Kevin’s:
Caulfield Grammarians: 2.2
GOALS: St Kevin’s: J. Quinlan 2, S. Bearder 2, N. Nankervis 2, T. Fernandes 1, J. Kerr 1, J. Morice 1, M. Curtain 1, T. Bromhead 1, D. Tomarchio 1
(90)
(32)
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Rudden 1, A. Ioannidis 1, j. fountain 1, T. Martino 1, J. Smith 1
BEST: St Kevin’s: D. Portelli, L. Edwards, M. Redenbach, N. Hulls, J. Gambaro, M. O’Mahony BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: j. fountain, m. glen, E. Petersen, J. O‚ÄôHalloran, H. Appel, O. Sail
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Round 10 of the Division 1 Men’s competition saw four sides go down in eight plus goal defeats, however it was ninth-placed Elsternwick who bucked this trend, giving the undefeated Ormond a serious scare as the Wicks fell short in a gallant defeat.
On paper, Ormond and Elsternwick shaped up to be a largely one-sided clash, but to Elsternwick’s credit, they turned this game into a contest with some resilient fourth quarter efforts, but ultimately fell 21 points short.
The first half was truly a story of two opposing quarters as Ormond started the game on top, although could’ve had a much higher lead if not for some inaccuracy. Elsternwick reversed this in the second quarter with four goals to one, to only be trailing by 2-points at half-time.
Ormond took advantage of the ‘scoring end’ in the third quarter as they blazed ahead in a six goal to two displays, but with a lead of 25-points at three-quarter time the game was still in the balance.
The Monders came out firing at the start of the fourth quarter with the first three goals going their way and with a 43-point lead eight minutes into the term, onlookers were left to think it was just about game over.
But to Elsternwick’s credit, they didn’t drop their heads and delivered an almighty response as the Wicks kicked the next five goals. The Wicks were eager to cause an upset and it was showing. Unfortunately for Elsternwick, it was a case of too little too late as Mason Thatcher kicked the sealer for Ormond in the dying stages of the match.
Thomas Nicholls impressed up forward for Ormond with five goals to his name, whilst Elsternwick will walk away from this game encouraged by the efforts they showed and can be more optimistic that they have what it takes to move out of the relegation zone.
Old Peninsula were back on the winners list and have locked away their top two spot for another week after a 57-point victory over the Monash Blues.
After a slow start with a few behinds both ways, the Pirates found the first goal fifteen minutes into the first quarter and built up a lead of 13-points by quarter-time. The Blues got more of a look in throughout the second quarter and worked their deficit back to just 8-points.
Despite the Blues’ best efforts, the Pirates were ultimately just too good as they put on twelve goals to four in the second half to comfortably win and claim their eighth victory of the season.
Brendan Dunne was amongst the goals with three majors for the victorious Old Peninsula, whilst Jack Hooper, Archer Vague and Flynn Thompson were some of the best players for Monash.
Brunswick are continuing to make a charge towards a possible final’s appearance with a commanding 56-point defeat of Therry Penola
Brunswick had the dream first half, setting the tone early for how the rest of the day would play out. Brunswick led by 34-points at the main break and built that lead up to an incredible 80-points at three-quarter time as they moved the ball inside 50 with ease and found the goals on multiple occasions.
To Therry Penola’s credit, their fourth quarter was impressive as they gained back territory and kicked six goals to two, but the game was well and truly over by then as Brunswick comfortably claimed the four points.
Paul Scamporlino had a great day up forward with five goals for Brunswick, whilst Patrick Carracher had three majors of his own for the Lions.
Kew have continued their so-far successful 2025 campaign, defeating UHS-VU by 58 points.
Both sides had their moments in the first quarter, but it was the Vultures who took a narrow lead into quarter-time. The Bears found their footing in the second term and clawed back into the contest, sharing the goals around to build up a 19-point lead at half-time.
Kew continued to dominate and increase their pressure throughout the second half to lead by 35-points at three-quarter time, preceding a six-goal final term that well and truly put the game to bed and claimed victory in front of their home crowd.
This result has ladder ramifications for both sides with Kew remaining just one game out of the top two, whilst the Vultures loss will make it harder for them to climb the ladder, now sitting two games behind sixth, but nonetheless have an important two-match buffer with the bottom two.
Oakleigh found themselves back on the winners list with a crushing 52-point victory over the Preston Bullants
This match was poised to be a close one with just one game separating these two sides before they met, and the first half certainly delivered. There were swings and roundabouts in momentum as both sides had positive patches which saw Oakleigh bank a 6-point lead at half-time.
The second half however was more of a one-sided affair as the Bullants only managed four more goals for the remainder of the afternoon whilst Oakleigh piled on the pain with a further ten
goals as their forward line sent a reminder to the rest of the competition of just how damaging they can be.
Luke Ashen and Elliot Black each kicked four goals for Oakleigh whilst reliable Preston forward Tom Hill had three majors to his name.
Both sides finish Round 10 with six wins to their name, only separated by a lean 0.21% which sees Preston in fourth and Oakleigh in fifth.
Round 11 provides an opportunity for the top four to further their stake on that section of the ladder with very winnable games for these sides.
The two ends of the ladder meet when Ormond (1st) host Therry Penola (10th), UHS-VU (7th) host Old Peninsula (2nd), the Preston Bullants (4th) host the Monash Blues (8th), Elsternwick (9th) host Kew (3rd), and Brunswick (6th) could swap spots with Oakleigh (5th) if they win and grow their percentage.
Ormondv Therry Penola
UHS-VU v Old Peninsula
Preston Bullantsv Monash Blues
Oakleighv Brunswick
Elsternwick vKew
Bullants:
GOALS: Oakleigh: E. Black 4, L. Ashen 4, X. Green 1, J. Consolmagno 1, J. Rossington 1, R. Kitts 1, V. Stevancevic 1, T. Gillard 1
GOALS: Preston Bullants: T. Hill 3, B. Douglas 2, b. michaelides 2, J. Tier 1
BEST: Oakleigh: J. Consolmagno, N. Torpey, T. Gillard, E. Black, J. Eadie, T. Scott
BEST: Preston Bullants: L. Green, D. Douglas, J. Tier, H. Smith, S. Calcedo, A. Gonnella
Monash Blues:
Old Peninsula:
GOALS: Monash Blues: O. Armstrong 2, M. King 2, M. Reardon 1, J. Hooper 1, H. Condon 1
(50)
GOALS: Old Peninsula: B. Dunne 3, G. Fletcher 2, B. Payze 2, J. Williams 1, J. Lovett 1, T. Feldgen 1, H. McLeod 1, N. Forrest 1, W. Crowder 1, N. Holland 1, j. bravo 1, M. Kleverkamp 1
BEST: Monash Blues: J. Hooper, A. Vague, F. Thompson, J. Walker, J. Meade, M. Reardon
BEST: Old Peninsula: T. Feldgen, L. Baczyk, K. Thiele, J. Johnson, J. Lovett, H. Peacock
Penola:
GOALS: Therry Penola: P. Carracher 3, J. Pelosi 2, J. Vaina 2, J. Viola 1, C. Kilbane 1
GOALS: Brunswick: P. Scamporlino 5, O. Watt 3, M. Hicks 3, A. Jaycock 2, R. Hogenbirk 2, L. Pearson 1, D. Mott 1
BEST: Therry Penola: C. Wrigglesworth, r. gauci, C. Kilbane, N. Castaldi, N. Thomas, P. Carracher
BEST: Brunswick: B. Wilson, R. Hogenbirk, A. Jaycock, P. Scamporlino, W. Bishop, M. Hicks
(49)
GOALS: Kew: R. Smith 4, S. Heaton 3, N. Waters 2, O. Kerford 2, D. Jardine 2, M. Jacobs 1, L. James 1, M. Poletti 1
GOALS: UHS-VU: N. Couper-Johnston 3, P. Brookes 1, X. Ellingham 1, H. Kennedy 1
BEST: Kew: R. Smith, A. Chiocci, J. Maccarrone, F. Davis, S. Heaton, M. Waters
BEST: UHS-VU: P. Brookes, T. Cracknell, J. Healey, N. Couper-Johnston, j. fox, L. Starzer
GOALS: Ormond: T. Nicholls 5, M. Thatcher 3, J. Werbik 2, L. Yaksich 1, T. Thermos 1, J. Mason 1
(91)
(70)
GOALS: Elsternwick: R. Main 3, D. Marchese 3, M. Harvey 2, B. Pantas 1, T. Ramsay 1, D. Jones 1
BEST: Ormond: r. konstanty, J. Mason, J. Hille, M. Oaten, T. Nicholls, A. Taylor
BEST: Elsternwick: D. Convery, D. Jones, P. Sanderson, B. Pantas, R. Main, W. Easton
Therry Penola:
(60) Brunswick:
GOALS: Therry Penola: A. Mudgway 3, O. Moran 2, S. Skapetis 2, L. Vaina 1, J. Larkin 1 GOALS: Brunswick: D. Heenan 6, M. Deeth 4, B. Marchionna 2, J. Doherty 2, B. Daly 2, D. Oswald 1
BEST: Therry Penola: A. Mudgway, R. Egan, S. Skapetis, J. Doodie, C. Lyons, Z. Moran
BEST: Brunswick: M. Deeth, D. Heenan, A. Bevanda, J. Doherty, L. Whelan, A. Pollock
Ormond:
Elsternwick: 0.2
GOALS: Ormond: L. Natsikas 2, L. Beaves 1, K. Dompietro 1, L. Upstill 1, T. Natsikas 1
GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Higgins 4, N. Materia 2, D. Hookway 1, J. Biviano 1, B. Wallace 1
(49)
(70)
BEST: Ormond: L. Upstill, T. Oaten, L. Beaves, L. Natsikas, A. Seeto-Grossi, T. Natsikas
BEST: Elsternwick: L. Pinnegar, D. Higgins, S. Convery, A. Michael, B. Wallace, A. Gruen
Oakleigh:
Preston Bullants:
(112)
(30)
GOALS: Oakleigh: W. Holton 3, A. Murray 2, R. Shaw 2, C. Grant 2, J. Hunt 2, P. Kasimis 2, R. Powell 1, J. Gorman 1, B. May 1
GOALS: Preston Bullants: R. Stevens 1, P. Taylor 1, B. Morgan 1, o. Taylor 1
BEST: Oakleigh: T. Nolan, J. Hunt, J. Gorman, R. Powell, R. Velona, C. Mercuri
BEST: Preston Bullants: D. Watson, M. Sortino, D. Zou, B. Morgan, M. Rankin, T. Oakley
Monash Blues:
(34) Old Peninsula:
GOALS: Monash Blues: H. Wrigglesworth 5
GOALS: Old Peninsula: A. Luca 2, R. Glover 1, B. Pulsford 1, W. White 1, C. Sanders 1, A. Hochegger 1
BEST: Monash Blues: A. Ritchie, H. Wrigglesworth, R. Lord, A. Kennedy, S. Malcolm, Z. Watson
BEST: Old Peninsula: C. Sanders, R. Quint, R. Glover, O. Green, H. Wassylko, A. Luca Kew:
(59)
(111)
(30)
GOALS: Kew: L. McLean 4, G. Wood 3, G. Smart 2, J. King 1, N. Ward 1, T. Lowe 1, F. Pike 1, Z. Johnston 1, T. Cook 1
GOALS: UHS-VU: M. Mallia 3, R. Hajj 1
BEST: Kew: A. Lawrence, G. Wood, L. McLean, T. Cook, B. Healey, N. Ward
BEST: UHS-VU: D. Baker, R. Gya, D. Nelson, M. Mallia, N. Grapsas, L. Bainbridge
Annie Ireland
Glen Eira/Old McKinnon was almost handed an almighty scare, but they strengthened their grip on the minor premiership, defeating Whitefriars by three points. It was an even game across the first half, with the Gryphs kicking getting the better of them as they went into the main break four-point leaders, albeit with four more scoring shots they could have capitalised on.
Both teams had three goals apiece in the second half, with Whitefriars going into the final change three-point leaders. At the end of the day given both teams scored five goals, it was the team with more scoring shots that ran out winners.
It was a much-improved Whitefriars side, with Carly Notting best on for them with two goals to her name. Ciara Knight and Kate Mason were also strong competitors on the day. Gryphs captain Gemma Strangio had two goals, whilst Madeline Box and Aleesha Whittle were strong.
Next up, the Gryphs will play Richmond at Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Saturday morning whilst Whitefriars will face the challenge of playing the Rovers at Castlefield Reserve.
Oakleigh solidified their position in second with a 26-point victory over Parkdale Vultures, now sitting above the Blues on percentage. Meanwhile, the Vultures remain winless for the season. Oakleigh held the Vultures scoreless for the entire first half, whilst they kicked four goals of their own. The game was set up from here with Oakleigh scoring two goals after half time.
The Vultures struggled to get into the game, managing just two goals. Oakleigh captain Ruby Ford was best on and continued to mount her case for a position in the team of the year, having now been named in the best for every game this year. Sienna Bernardo and Jasmine Ballestrin were also strong.
For the Vultures, Sienna Symons was named in the best for a third consecutive week and kicked one of the only goals for her side, with Naomi Russo kicking the other.
Next up, Oakleigh will play Power House on Saturday morning whilst the Vultures will host Therry Penola at Gerry Green Reserve on Saturday afternoon.
Power House recorded their fourth win of the season with a shock upset over Therry Penola, defeating the Lions by a singular point. Therry had the opportunity to sit in equal fourth had they defeated Power House but now find themselves a game out of the top four.
It was a slow start from Therry, kicking one behind in the first quarter whilst Power House set up the game with 2.2. However, Therry came back after quarter-time and took a one-point lead into the main break, whilst holding Power House scoreless in the second quarter. Both sides kicked a single major in the third as the game went down to the wire.
Power House eventually ran out winners, with one more scoring shot sealing victory. Ruby O’Halloran was best on for Power House, having now been named in the best for seven weeks in a row and is another player making a case for team of the year. Abbey Duggan had two goals, whilst Eliza German was also impressive with a goal to be named amongst the best for a seventh consecutive week as well.
Next up, Power House will host Oakleigh whilst Therry Penola will travel to play Parkdale on Saturday afternoon.
Richmond Central recorded their third win for the season and their first string of consecutive wins for the year, defeating Old Haileybury by 64 points away from home. It was a strong four quarter performance as they managed to hold Haileybury to just one behind after half time. A five goal second quarter really set up the game for victory.
Devina Lai and Erin Eldon could not be split for best on ground, kicking four goals apiece for Richmond, kicking eight of their total thirteen goals. Charli Ratcliffe was a clear best for Haileybury, kicking all three of their goals.
Old Haileybury:
Richmond Central:
GOALS: Old Haileybury: C. Ratcliffe 3
GOALS: Richmond Central: D. Lai 4, E. Eldon 4, T. Tynan 2, L. Quinton 1, A. Geary 1, M. Hyde-Smith 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: S. Vudiniabola, C. Ratcliffe, J. Bettess, E. Gown, P. Murdoch, Z. Clavarino
BEST: Richmond Central: E. Eldon, D. Lai, G. Harris, L. Quinton, M. Hyde-Smith, E. Cox
Whitefriars:
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 1.3
GOALS: Whitefriars: B. Giannangelo 2, C. Fernandes 1, C. Notting 1, A. Vine 1
(21)
(85)
Next up Richmond Central face the tough task of playing Glen Eira, whilst Old Haileybury also face a challenge as they play the Blues at Frearson Oval.
After a tough one-point loss to Therry Penola last week, the Monash Blues bounced back, defeating the Hampton Rovers by 48 points. There was plenty on the line here, with ladder position in play. Had the Rovers won, they would’ve been in equal third with the Blues. However, it was the Blues that capitalised in a high stakes match.
Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, with the Rovers scoreless the entire first half in a tough battle. The Rovers failed to score a goal the entire game with a strong defensive showing from the Blues, whilst they piled on three last quarter goals to boost percentage points.
Hannah Konstanty was best on ground, whilst Tiarna Jericho and Emily Conroy were both impressive as well. For the Rovers, Tiara Annear and Holly Lance were strong on a tough day.
Next up, the Blues will host Old Haileybury on Saturday afternoon, whilst the Rovers will look to bounce back when they host Whitefriars.
Richmond Central v Glen Eira
Power House v Oakleigh
Hampton Roversv Whitefriars
Parkdale Vultures v Therry Penola Monash Bluesv Old Haileybury
5.5 (35)
(38)
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: G. Strangio 2, E. Nicholls 1, A. Whittle 1, C. McIntosh 1
BEST: Whitefriars: C. Notting, C. Knight, K. Mason, B. Giannangelo, M. Bohanna, I. Akers
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Box, A. Whittle, H. Carter, E. Nicholls, G. Strangio, L. Fitzpatrick
Monash Blues:
Hampton Rovers: 0.0
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GOALS: Monash Blues: K. Mcelhinney 2, R. Rosas 2, T. Jericho 1, H. Konstanty 1, G. Cowin 1
GOALS: Hampton Rovers:
BEST: Monash Blues: H. Konstanty, T. Jericho, E. Conroy, S. Rodgers, Z. Le Roux, R. Hetherington
BEST: Hampton Rovers: T. Annear, H. Lance, G. Robertson, H. Gould, G. Bracken, B. Arnold
(41) Parkdale Vultures:
GOALS: Oakleigh: J. Francis 2, J. Bethune 2, E. Heverin 1, J. Ballestrin 1
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: S. Symons 1, N. Russo 1
BEST: Oakleigh: R. Ford, S. Bernardo, J. Ballestrin, J. Bethune, J. Francis, E. Heverin
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Welford, B. Di-Giovambattista, S. Symons, C. Pate, C. Bennett, N. Russo
GOALS: Therry Penola: A. Duggan 2, L. Pelosi 1, E. German 1
GOALS: Power House: O. Allen 1, L. McCombs 1, J. Down 1, G. McHolmes 1
BEST: Therry Penola: R. O’Halloran, G. Macgregor, E. German, M. Colussa, R. Vaina, E. Pullen
BEST: Power House: C. Mcdade, G. McHolmes, G. Read, Z. Uwland, O. Reynolds, C. Maguire
Lincoln Tracy
The Canterbury Cobras recorded their second victory for the season that has significant implications on their opponent. This win over the fifth-placed MSHOB extends the gap between the top four and the remaining six teams.
MHSOB now sit a game and a half outside the top four after their 63-point loss to Canterbury, their biggest defeat this season.
Cobras coach Steve Brown said he felt the win had been brewing from a while, and felt it showed how his side had improved since their 41-point loss to the Unicorns in Round 2.
“We’d lost three games in a row by less than two goals before the bye, and then we were really good against Old Yarra last week apart from the first quarter. We’ve played [good] quarters and halves before, and we did it for four quarters on Saturday,” he said.
Canterbury debutant Ryder Daffey, who played for Xavier College’s first 18 in the APS competition earlier this year, bagged six goals in a dominant display up forward.
“He protects the space around and in front of him really well, and he’s a lovely, polite young kid. We want good people at our footy club and if they can play, then that’s even better,” Brown said of Daffey.
St John’s inconsistent season continued with a 63-point loss to Whitefriars on the road. The JOC’s matched the Friars’ efforts in the first half to trail by 16 points at the main break, before the hosts took control of the game by kicking six goals in 11 minutes in the third quarter.
“They had a decent ruck and got on top in the middle,” said JOC’s coach Tim Edwards. “It gave them first opportunity going forward, and we didn’t have the backline to go with their bigs.”
Edwards felt Aydan Unger and Clayton Emery performed well in the back half in the absence of defensive stalwart Mich Barry, but conceded it had been an unlucky year for the JOC’s on the injury front.
“We had nine season-ending injuries [going into the game] and had another on the weekend… We had a dream run last year where we didn’t get an injury until
the week before the finals, then this year they’re dropping like flies.”
West Brunswick snapped the South Melbourne Districts’ five-game win streak with a 27-point victory at Lindsay Hasset Oval. The Magpies kicked the only goal of the first quarter to hold a six-point lead at quarter time before kicked four goals to one in the second to lead by 24 points at the main break.
The visitors lost focus in the third quarter and allowed the Bloods to get back to within a kick at the final change. But Magpies coach Regan Tait explained they straightened up in the last to claim their seventh win of the season.
“We gave them an inch [in the third] and they took a mile. They had really good centre clearances, which resulted in good forward entries and goal opportunities. Once we got in [the huddle], we discussed what was going wrong and what was going right. We needed to alter what we were doing, because we were playing their style of football rather than our style of football,” Tait said.
Bloods coach Nick Abbott was disappointed his side wasn’t able to fully capitalise when they had momentum.
“We know we can match it with those [better] teams – we just need to put together a four-quarter performance. Unfortunately, we only put a quarter and a half together on the weekend,” Abbott said.
St Mary’s Salesian defeated Hawthorn by 80 points, although both coaches felt the game was more competitive than what the final margin suggested.
“I thought our endeavour and our fight was really good, but I think we get beaten in the fundamentals and lack a bit of class – and the opposition makes us pay for our mistakes. We turn the ball over at half-forward and then aren’t able to put any pressure on, so it just zings out of our forward line,” said Hawks coach Mark Murray.
Murray praised youngsters Alex Iser and Oliver Knight for their respective efforts in the ruck and defence, along with Charles Hicks on the wing and Seb Poole on ball.
“If we can hold these kids together and keep them all, I think they’re going to be very good for us for years to come,” he said.
Saints coach Clay Tait agreed that while Hawthorn brought the pressure early his side were able to capitalise on turnover. However, Tait felt his side needed to tighten up on allowing the opposition to use the ball by foot, especially through the middle of the ground.
“It’s been one of our focuses this year and we’ve done it really well, but there’s times where we can lose focus and allow teams to kick-mark through the middle of the ground,” he said.
Old Yarra Cobras made it five wins from as many matches at home this season with a 47-point victory over Aquinas. The game ebbed and flowed early and the Bloods kept themselves in contention on the back of some accurate kicking before the Cobras pulled away in the final quarter.
Old Yarra coach Nathan Monaco praised opposition coach Craig Glennie for how Aquinas approached the game.
“They came to play. Craig’s doing a great job considering he’s had a lot of players through the seniors. Yesterday he put a lot of work into our blokes, they stuck to their game plan, and it showed. We beat them by 117 points in Round 2 and they’ve cut the margin in half this time despite playing on our deck,” said Monaco.
Glennie was pleased with how his side were able to shut down certain parts of Old Yarra’s game, and felt the final margin would have been closer had the Bloods not lost David Malvaso and Sam Glennie to hamstrings in the third. Aquinas were 16 points down at three quarter time but conceded five of the last six goals of the game.
Monaco was hoping that the return of four senior players – skipper Nicholas Zappala, along with Calum Johnston, Anothy Raso, and Ryan Pollard – over the next fortnight would help keep his side more composed during upcoming matches.
Round 11 action sees Canterbury host ladder leaders St Mary’s Salesian, while Old Yarra Cobras travel to Lindsay Hasset Oval to play South Melbourne Districts. Elsewhere, MHSOB need a win against ninth-placed Hawthorn to keep in touch with the top four, St John’s will hope to get back on the winner’s list against West Brunswick, and Whitefriars and Aquinas will do battle at Whitefriars College.
Whitefriarsv Aquinas
Canterbury v St Mary’s Salesian
MHSOB v Hawthorn
South Melbourne Districts v Old Yarra Cobras
West Brunswickv St John’s
St John’s:
GOALS: Whitefriars: N. Sealey 8, J. Perrin 4, L. Garlick 3, M. Nitas 3, C. Hayes 1, T. Angus 1, J. Berry 1, . 1, J. Domingo 1
GOALS: St John’s: B. Ayache 4, J. Mourant 4, C. Ely 1, A. Unger 1, d. cattolico 1
BEST: Whitefriars: J. Perrin, E. Wu, N. Sealey, T. Angus, Z. Garrett, J. Blanck
BEST: St John’s: J. Mourant, A. Unger, B. Ash, B. Ayache, s. marsh, C. Letcher
South Melbourne:
West Brunswick:
GOALS: South Melbourne: T. Foley 3, C. Jacoby 1, V. Armenia 1, H. Twigg 1
GOALS: West Brunswick: B. Irving 2, D. McMahon 2, M. Benstead 2, J. Krauss 1, C. Fowler 1, I. Rossi 1, H. Fithall 1
BEST: South Melbourne: H. Mcintyre, B. Hunt, J. Tims, C. Jacoby, J. Wilson, J. Gatt
BEST: West Brunswick: J. Krauss, B. Ward, W. Dillon, B. Ablett, H. Paez, A. Tilley
Hawthorn: 4.4
St Mary’s Salesian:
9.10 (64)
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GOALS: Hawthorn: P. Edgar 3, T. Matheson 1, E. Avery 1, D. Tremewen 1, J. Smith 1, S. Poole 1, S. Dicintio 1
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: J. McElroy 5, T. Ryan 5, Z. Gucciardo 3, H. Macmillan 3, A. Howell 2, N. Dekas 1, M. Rao 1, J. Salloum 1
BEST: Hawthorn: W. Fleming, D. Tremewen, P. Edgar, C. Loorham, O. Knight, A. Iser
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: B. Tricarico, T. Ryan, E. Bourke, L. McKay, J. McElroy, H. Macmillan Old Yarra Cobras:
(118) Aquinas:
GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: M. Parkes 3, J. Fleming 3, B. Makowski 2, M. Young 2, D. Tokatliyan 1, A. Papatheodorou 1, J. Hall 1, C. COPELAND 1, A. Lamanna 1, J. Bateman 1, J. Lesko 1
(71)
GOALS: Aquinas: A. Cochrane 3, T. Hogg 2, L. Holewa 2, J. Costello 1, C. Pedretti 1, H. Flack 1, G. Box 1
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: J. Fleming, T. Bell, C. COPELAND, J. de Waard, A. Lamanna, M. Young
BEST: Aquinas: B. Gray, J. Costello, T. Love, J. Westwood, A. Cochrane, C. Pedretti
(63)
GOALS: Canterbury: R. Daffy 6, M. Topp 4, J. Boarotto 2, J. Nicolopoulos 1, S. Fleming 1, O. Millward 1, S. Gotch 1, F. Richards 1, R. Di Roberto 1, M. Fotia 1
GOALS: MHSOB: L. Littore 3, D. Clarke 2, A. Shipperlee 2, L. Motyl-Coverdale 1
BEST: Canterbury: M. Topp, R. Daffy, F. Richards, M. Collins, N. Beacom, m. wheeler
BEST: MHSOB: A. Clarke, S. LESTER, L. Littore, B. Field-Pimm, N. McKinnon, Y. Gunawardena
Old Yarra Cobras:
(114) Aquinas:
(15)
GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: C. Robinson 4, D. Esdaile 3, K. Lees 2, J. Hardy 1, W. Elsworth 1, J. Allsop 1, S. Brown 1, W. Juler 1, J. Buswell 1
GOALS: Aquinas: P. Heveren 1, J. McMahon 1
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: Y. Bushnaq, J. Allsop, W. Elsworth, D. Esdaile, J. Hardy, W. Juler
BEST: Aquinas: N. Lawrence, L. Allwood, J. Heveren, J. Brendle, J. Miles, B. Lawrence
Whitefriars:
St John’s:
GOALS: Whitefriars: S. Kieseker 4, T. Rumble 4, K. Smith 3, C. Garlick 1, T. Baker 1, G. Ibbott 1, J. Guley 1, C. Skien 1
GOALS: St John’s: J. Proctor 3, M. Bennett 1, K. Newland 1
BEST: Whitefriars: T. Baker, D. Smith, C. Skien, R. Edmunds, M. Bradtke, K. Smith
BEST: St John’s: R. Rai, D. Clark, S. Gaitely, C. Cato, B. Walker, M. Bennett
GOALS: Canterbury: J. Scammell 2, B. Curtis 1, T. Robinson 1
GOALS: MHSOB: L. Dowling 9, D. Epa 2, B. Gunn 2, M. Fennessy-Kent 2, A. Reynolds 1, M. Eshwara 1, M. Fenwick 1, J. Lake 1
BEST: Canterbury: Z. Taylor, M. Deane, D. Barwood, D. Bell, T. Robinson, S. Hill
BEST: MHSOB: G. Beet, L. Dowling, A. Stikoltzik, M. Fenwick, J. Crilly, O. Eberbach
Hawthorn:
St Mary’s Salesian:
GOALS: Hawthorn: D. Boules 2, L. Mercorillo 1, B. Lewis 1, K. Maheepala 1
(37)
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: L. Turnbull 3, B. Mcnally 3, W. Marshall 3, N. Bainbridge 2, J. Barrie 2, P. Flynn 2, J. Kidman 1, N. Simcocks 1, E. Coote 1, M. Herbert-Morgan 1, R. Arians 1, T. Coyle 1, L. Spinazzola 1
BEST: Hawthorn: L. Mercorillo, D. Boules, M. McKay, L. Morrison, B. Stefani, S. Luth
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: W. Coten, E. Coote, L. Turnbull, N. Bainbridge, W. Marshall, N. Simcocks South Melbourne:
(39)
(29)
GOALS: South Melbourne: J. Bradley 1, T. Bouwman 1, J. Engellenner 1, J. Paxton 1, S. Coombes 1, C. Clancy 1
GOALS: West Brunswick: T. Salinger 2, A. Mackenzie 1, T. Cottrell 1
BEST: South Melbourne: J. Bradley, T. Bouwman, M. Bambino, C. Geason, N. Wilson, T. Dunne
BEST: West Brunswick: J. Coltish, S. Higham, T. Langmaid, L. Nelson, T. Salinger, T. Pollock
Lachie Moir
Opening the round on Friday night, the stage was set for a huge clash at Pitcher Park. Parkside made it four wins on the trot, defeating Aquinas by a cool 21 points at home under lights.
The contest was fairly even right up until three quarter time, with the Devils taking a narrow two-point lead into the final term. However, they were able to break the game open in the dying stages, booting three goals and cementing themselves in the top four.
Parkside continued their widespread use of goal kickers, with four different players all contributing to the goal tally. Their ability to find multiple avenues to goal has become a real strength in recent weeks.
Aquinas was brave all night but probably just lacked that last bit of polish to emerge victorious. Similar to MCC, Aquinas has been extremely tough to beat this season, losing games by limited margins. With a few tweaks and cleaner ball movement, a breakthrough win may not be too far away.
Hawthorn recorded their best victory yet this season over Box Hill North, downing them by six points.
The Hawks have faced several injury challenges this season, including two ACL injuries and a broken ankle, all in consecutive weeks. Coach Aaron Miller admitted he had to switch a few magnets around and get creative after his side was without some key personnel.
Miller lauded his opponents, labelling them ‘outstanding’ considering they only had 17 available players on the day, also meaning they were without rotations for the entire contest. Full credit to Sophie Siddons, who was able to combine superbly with Gigi Parker all day in the ruck, showing serious talent in what was only her ninth game for the club.
Additionally, Miller was very complimentary of the umpiring on the day, with their consistent decisions resulting in the game being played in a great spirit.
It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Box Hill, with Lilly Griffiths putting in an inspiring performance, leading from the front. Box Hill are back at home next weekend, as they turn their attention to a clash with MCC.
Brunswick was able to deliver a huge home victory on what was a special day for the club. The club celebrated their indigenous round while also getting around Amy Dillon in her 100th game.
Dillon certainly didn’t feel the pressure in her milestone game, booting five goals and being dominant down forward all day.
In what was a great act of integrity, Brunswick loaned Coburg some players before the start of the game to help even out numbers. Brunswick coach Sasha Dougherty was full of praise for the Lions, who have soldiered on extremely well this season, considering their unfortunate circumstances around player availability.
Kicking 88 points was a season-high total for the Renegades, who seem to be building week by week. One clear part of their game that has come a long way is their work around stoppage, being able to link up effectively forward of the ball and scoring with great intent.
La Trobe University was unable to capitalise on their strong start, as Old Carey stormed home to win by two goals. La Trobe were able to keep the Panthers scoreless in the first quarter, kicking 1.4 themselves, leaving a few goals begging.
Coach Samantha Greene was disappointed with the result but also confident her side can learn from the result. “We started strong but couldn’t convert; they took momentum in the second quarter. We walk away knowing we left chances out there, but full credit to Old Carey, who maintained their composure whilst under pressure,” Greene said.
Rose Chiaramonte was instrumental for Old Carey, kicking two goals and leading their come from behind victory. The Panthers remain two games clear on top of the Division 2 ladder, boasting an impressive 8-1 record, with their only loss coming all the way back in Round 2 against De La Salle.
De La Salle did what they needed to do at Beaumaris Secondary College, beating MCC by 13 points. De La was able to grind out a gritty victory against an MCC side who always seem to defend well and match up extremely strongly.
Finishing the day with 2-goals-11 begs the question as to whether the margin really could’ve blown out, and De La will no doubt be looking to focus on accuracy in front of the sticks as we approach the point end of the competition.
Luckily for De La, strong first and third quarters put them in good stead to claim victory. Despite a goalless second term, their ability to control territory and limit MCC’s scoring opportunities proved crucial in the end.
MCC has recorded plenty of noble losses this season, always going down with a fight. It feels as if a string of victories is just around the corner for them, with their brand of football being extremely hard to play against. Their structure, pressure, and commitment to contested ball make them a nightmare to break down, and they’ll be confident heading into the back half of the season. Watch this space…
Opening the round on Friday night, the stage was set for a huge clash at Pitcher Park. Parkside made it four wins on the trot, defeating Aquinas by a cool 21 points at home under lights.
The contest was fairly even right up until three quarter time, with the Devils taking a narrow two-point lead into the final term. However, they were able to break the game open in the dying stages, booting three goals and cementing themselves in the top four.
Parkside continued their widespread use of goal kickers, with four different players all contributing to the goal tally. Their ability to find multiple avenues to goal has become a real strength in recent weeks.
Aquinas was brave all night but probably just lacked that last bit of polish to emerge victorious. Similar to MCC, Aquinas has been extremely tough to beat this season, losing games by limited margins. With a few tweaks and cleaner ball movement, a breakthrough win may not be too far away.
Looking ahead to Round 11 Box Hill North host MCC at Elgar Park, Coburg welcome Old Carey to Coburg City Oval, and UHS-VU come back off the bye and are set to face Hawthorn at home. Meanwhile, Parkside are on the road this week as they come up against La Trobe University, while De La Salle host Brunswick at The Dairy Belle.
Box Hill Northv MCC
Coburg v Old Carey
UHS-VUv Hawthorn
La Trobe University v Parkside
De La Sallev Brunswick
Aquinas - BYE
GOALS: Old Carey: R. Chiaramonte 2, A. Forrest 1, A. McCormack 1, S. Davey 1
GOALS: La Trobe University: T. D’Angelo 1, I. Hart 1
BEST: Old Carey: E. Simpson, R. Chiaramonte, M. Coleman, A. Forrest, C. Grisinski, L. Kelvie
BEST: La Trobe University: T. D’Angelo, E. Lauritsen, M. D’Angelo, J. Lowry, I. Warrillow, K. Ritchie
GOALS: MCC: L. Doyle 1
GOALS: De La Salle:
BEST: MCC: C. Reid, L. Doyle, R. Wade, A. Harris, N. Rogers, L. Scally-Leprevost
BEST: De La Salle: M. Bamert, P. Palma, A. Fara, S. Hilliard, P. Hinrichs, S. Walker
Hawthorn: T. Bodin 2, L. Hutchinson 1, I. Davison 1, C. Miller 1
GOALS: Box Hill North: L. Griffiths 2, S. Pikos 1, K. Zeeck 1
BEST: Hawthorn: R. Tan, L. Hutchinson, C. Miller, T. Bodin, E. Johnson
BEST: Box Hill North: A. Toscano, L. Griffiths, S. Pikos, A. Nic a Bhaird, S. Barnetson, M. Davies
GOALS: Parkside: M. Zeevaarder 1, M. Welsh 1, G. Lindemans 1, R. Allaoui 1
GOALS: Aquinas: O. Akaruru 1
BEST: Parkside:
BEST: Aquinas: M. Licciardi, Y. Hancock-wolfe, M. Edwards, N. Derksen, A. De Klijn, P. Johnston
GOALS: Brunswick: A. DILLON 5, E. Mactaggart 2, M. Lesley-Otti 2, E. Gannon 1, S. SzuhaiAndrews 1, K. Madden 1, K. Sullivan 1
GOALS: Coburg:
BEST: Brunswick: A. DILLON, E. Mactaggart, A. Snowdon, E. Walshe, C. Woodhouse
BEST: Coburg: A. Benakovic, T. Chetcuti, N. Rainbird, C. Bartlett, M. Costa, B. Sutton
Nick Quinlan
Wattle Park comfortably defeated Swinburne University with an 84-point win to strengthen their position within the top four.
From start to finish, the Animals had this game in control, with their only struggle being wayward kicking in the first quarter, as they scored 5.7 at quarter time.
But after that, the Animals only kicked another three behinds for the rest of the match while scoring 16 goals.
It’s another strong result for the Animals as they continue to build up their percentage following their back-to-back losses against Power House and Box Hill North. They are now only four per cent off second place, which is well within reach.
After starting the season 2-1, the Razorbacks have now lost seven games in a row and will be eager to change the narrative in the coming weeks to work their way up the ladder.
A brilliant fourth-quarter performance by North Brunswick would prove to be the difference in their clash against Richmond Central as they ran out 31-point winners.
It was a see-sawing affair between the two sides for three quarters, with nine lead changes throughout the match, with the lead not getting beyond eight points.
Heading into three-quarter time, Richmond Central would have a one-point lead, although they were somewhat lucky to hold an advantage, given that the Bulls inaccurately scored 1.6 to the Snakes’ 2.1 during the quarter.
But North Brunswick would be far more accurate in the fourth scoring 6.3 in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the difference between the two sides.
With the Bulls’ win alongside Wattle Park’s victory, it means that the Snakes drop from second to fourth place.
Having made it a point of measuring themselves against the top four sides, the Snakes, as noted by coach Michael Motta, will be disappointed that they did not execute under pressure.
However, they still have the superior percentage of 200% over Wattle Park and North Brunswick, which could prove important towards the end of the season.
Albert Park has achieved their second 100+ point win this season, having defeated Eley Park by 103 points.
The Falcons got out to a blistering start, booting 10 of their 25 goals within the first quarter to set the game up for themselves while they held the Sharks to just two goals.
Albert Park would continue that momentum, being able to extend their lead at each quarter break with Thomas Wilson and Alister Lupo leading the Falcons on the scoring end with five and six goals respectively for the match.
This win continues the Falcons’ strong form after starting the season 0-3, to now only be within four points (plus percentage) of fourth-place Richmond Central.
In fact, since Round 3, the Falcons have a record of 6-1, which would see them sit third on the ladder, showing how impressive they have been in recent weeks.
While the Sharks are still yet to win a game, they have continued to show improvement since the bye, having managed to kick above 60 points. Alongside that, their scoreline of 9.12 would also be the most scoring shots that they had generated this season.
While proud of his team’s performance despite the result, coach Matt Embling has been particularly impressed by newcomers Dilan Sliwinski and Tobey Draffin, who have been handy additions to their squad.
Box Hill North returned to winning ways with a 40-point victory over Chadstone to move up to 6th place on the ladder.
It was a commanding performance by the Demons, who showed a complete four-quarter performance with their physicality proving too much for Chadstone.
Leading the way on the goal front would be Warren Schmidt and Blake Williams, who booted three goals each. Schmidt would be named best on ground for the Demons alongside Mitchell Newman, Marcus Lorkin, Josh Chivers, Daniel Carey and Cristian Christopoulos.
It wasn’t all negatives for Chadstone following this loss. The Synners were able to equal to match the Demons’ score in the third quarter.
It was also their lowest losing margin for the season, alongside it being their highest score in a losing match, showing that they are becoming a more competitive team.
Power House has once again maintained top spot on the ladder for the 10th straight week as they beat La Trobe University by 43 points.
The Trobers kept it competitive through the first half as they kept the scores level during quarter time and only trailed Power House by two points coming into half time.
However, the experience and class of Power House would shine in the third quarter as they broke from their shackles and were able to score far more freely to lead by 32 points at three-quarter time.
The increase in score would also be helped with the return of key forward Jack Taylor-Evans into their lineup.
Despite having only played five games this season, having been sidelined due to injury, he kicked nine goals in his return game. As a result of his performance, Taylor-Evans currently sits second on the goals tally with 38 goals and is only four goals behind Box Hill North’s Blake Williams.
Having incurred defeats of 85 and 81 points against Power House last year, this week’s defeat of 43 points shows improvement for La Trobe.
This was noted by coach Andy Castles, who felt the game itself felt a lot different to the games against Power House last year, which will give his players confidence going forward throughout the remainder of the season.
Round 11 will see some exciting rematches from earlier in the season.
Box Hill North goes up against North Brunswick at Elgar Park. The Demons fell short to North Brunswick by a point in a controversial finish in Round 3, with Box Hill North believing they were robbed. They’ll be keen to avenge that result and achieve their second victory against a top four side.
Swinburne University will be hoping to snap their seven-match losing streak and close the gap to seventh when they come up against Eley Park at Whitehorse Reserve. However, it may prove difficult as Eley Park’s last senior victory occurred against the Razorbacks at the same venue back in Round 16, 2024.
Albert Park will be hoping to continue building their case for finals with a win over Wattle Park. The Falcons will be seeking revenge on their home turf after missing a shot on goal to win after the siren back in their Round 3 clash.
Richmond Central has its first home game since the bye when they take on La Trobe University at Kevin Bartlett Reserve. They will be keen to rebound after their loss to North Brunswick, while the Trobers look to replicate their first-half performance against Power House for a full four quarters.
And Chadstone will look to continue to build on their form from the last few weeks against Power House, who themselves will look to boost their already superior percentage in this matchup.
Box Hill North v North Brunswick
Albert Park v Wattle Park
Eley Park v Swinburne
Chadstone v Power House
Richmond Centralv La Trobe
Central:
GOALS: North Brunswick: M. David 3, S. Zahra 2, M. Iannuzzi 2, C. Lee 1, E. Manne 1, N. Trewhella 1, Z. Dicianni 1
GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Browning-Briese 1, B. Foster 1, J. Jacotine 1, T. McMahon 1, B. Parish 1, T. Tulett 1, B. Krieger 1
BEST: North Brunswick: K. Jones, N. Trewhella, L. Russell, Z. Dicianni, S. Zahra, A. Rae
BEST: Richmond Central: B. Parish, N. Wagland, Z. Southern, A. Benson, J. Billett, T. Forster
Chadstone:
Box Hill North:
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GOALS: Chadstone: T. Healey 2, Z. Talbot 2, D. Ashton 2, A. Brown 1, A. Letzing 1, A. Smith 1 GOALS: Box Hill North: B. Williams 3, W. Schmidt 3, J. Tommasoni 2, J. Chivers 2, C. Christopoulos 1, A. Ceh 1, M. Lorkin 1, D. Luff 1
BEST: Chadstone: H. Millaras, F. Minu Rojas, T. Healey, D. Marquison, A. Brown, Z. Pintaudi
BEST: Box Hill North: W. Schmidt, M. Newman, M. Lorkin, J. Chivers, D. Carey, C. Christopoulos
Power House:
Trobe University:
GOALS: Power House: J. Taylor-Evans 9, M. Timmons 1, N. Smyth 1, B. Scotland 1, M. McCulloch 1, B. Carr 1, M. Chisari 1
GOALS: La Trobe University: T. Herbert 4, T. Spiteri 2, J. Horder 1, T. Burns 1, T. Hillman 1, I. Fan 1
BEST: Power House: B. Circosta, J. Taylor-Evans, R. Dyer, T. Scotland, K. Mangan, M. McCulloch
BEST: La Trobe University: H. O’Callaghan, C. McCredden, S. Benetti-Baker, T. Herbert, I. Fan, A. Marulli
Swinburne University:
Wattle Park:
GOALS: Swinburne University: S. Heather 3, N. ferguson 2, B. Ferguson 1, J. Spies 1
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GOALS: Wattle Park: J. Rippon 5, T. Ferguson 3, M. Hill 3, N. Bird 3, H. Davis 2, G. Hansen 1, W. McDonell 1, J. Sibley 1, J. Moran 1, T. Major 1
BEST: Swinburne University: B. Dalgleish, R. Boyd, B. Ferguson, C. O’Bree, O. Mitchell, S. Hodges
BEST: Wattle Park: M. Lamb, N. Bird, H. Davis, J. Rippon, W. McDonell, C. Xipolitos
Eley Park:
Albert Park:
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GOALS: Eley Park: J. Mcgarvie 2, J. Kennedy 2, T. Johnston 2, B. Bowyer 2, R. Jenaddarsan 1 GOALS: Albert Park: A. Lupo 6, T. Wilson 5, A. Evans 4, Z. Freeman 2, H. Milic 2, D. Pearman 1, L. Parker 1, H. West 1, H. Miller 1, A. Allen 1, R. Kennedy 1
BEST: Eley Park: Z. Hayes, T. Draffin, J. Kennedy, B. Bowyer, J. Mcgarvie, M. HarringtonJohnson
BEST: Albert Park: A. Evans, D. Pearman, Z. Freeman, A. Lupo, H. Olive, T. Wilson
GOALS: Eley Park: R. Szigeti 1, C. Roberts 1, j. beck 1, M. Alford 1
GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lehmann 3, S. Campbell 2, D. Seiler 2, B. Tottenham 2, D. Miller 1, T. Russell 1, l. hutchins 1
BEST: Eley Park: M. Alford, C. Roberts, B. Niemandt, R. Starr, S. Kirby, E. Mulligan
BEST: Albert Park: J. Lehmann, D. Buegge, F. Metz, l. hutchins, T. Antonie, E. Orton
House:
GOALS: Power House: I. Taylor 3, J. Robinson 3, S. Marshall 2, D. Cameron 2, J. Stewart 2, H. Morgan 1, M. Rodden 1, C. Dougherty 1, J. Hulley 1, j. dempster 1
GOALS: La Trobe University: A. Bennett 2, S. Scala-McNeill 1, J. Crowe 1
BEST: Power House: J. Robinson, T. Stack, L. Symons, I. Taylor, M. Nicholson, J. Stewart
BEST: La Trobe University: A. Bennett, C. Marcroft, J. Crowe, H. Baker, J. Lasslett, C. Burns
Swinburne University: ABANDONED
Wattle Park: ABANDONED
GOALS: North Brunswick: R. Marson 1, P. FRENCH 1, A. Zahra 1, O. Chitale 1
GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Robertson 5, J. Thomas 2, N. O’Loughlin 2, H. Northey 1, J. Dillon 1, J. Guest 1
BEST: North Brunswick: H. Vear, M. Issell, J. Cameron, A. Abou-Eid, M. Hattam, O. Chitale
BEST: Richmond Central: B. Robertson, J. Thomas, J. Guest, A. McKelvie-Hill, S. Palmer, P. McCormack
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GOALS: Chadstone: L. White 1, J. Gomo 1, G. Marandola 1
GOALS: Box Hill North: T. Shaw 4, T. MAINE 3, r. ball 3, J. Chirgwin 2, H. Cunningham 2, L. Davis 2, C. Liston 2, C. Kelly 1, B. Truong 1, A. Mafrici 1, N. Bolitho 1, T. O’Farrell 1, T. Manno 1, J. Anderson 1, L. Johnson 1
BEST: Chadstone: B. Loughnan, B. Dennison, A. Moody, H. Andrews, L. White, C. Ridgway
BEST: Box Hill North: A. Mafrici, L. Davis, B. Cameron, T. O’Farrell, T. MAINE, r. ball
Elly Kirlis
Round 10 of the Division 3 Women’s competition saw some movement in the top four, whilst a big upset saw St Mary’s defeat Old Camberwell, keeping the race for the top two wide open, with, whilst the race for fifth spot continues between Mazenod, North Brunswick and Albert Park.
The weekend of Division 3 Women’s footy kicked started with Albert Park hosting Wattle Park at Bill Woodful Oval. The Falcons set the tone in the first half, kicking two goals to secure a 19-point victory, 3.3 (21) to 0.2 (2).
Credit must be given to the Animals for keeping the Falcons goalless in the third quarter, but one goal in the final term was enough to secure the Falcons sixth win of the season.
Ashlea Wilson, Caroline Ma and Zoe Dragoi all got onto the scoreboard for Albert Park.
A huge matchup awaits Albert Park next round, and they will need to put together a complete four-quarter performance against the competition’s top of the table in Ormond.
Mazenod have continued to keep themselves in the top five, separated only by percentage and currently holding down fourth place. This week’s challenge was against the likes of Elsternwick at Central Reserve, winning by 11 points, 3.3 (21) to 1.4 (10).
To Elsternwick’s credit, they stayed with Mazenod for three quarters of the game, before two goals kicked in the last quarter secured the victory.
Mazenod’s Natalia Prioriello, Zoe Spicer and Belinda De Balsio all did their part in securing the for points for their team.
The Nodders sit 1-game clear in fourth spot after the weekend and have some crucial must-win matches looming ahead should they wish to hold their spot.
North Brunswick have maintained their spot in the top five, with a percentage of 192.98% holding down fifth place.
After a tightly contested first quarter against Prahran, where both teams grinded it out, the Bulls kicked two goals in the second and third quarter to set up the victory. 5.5 (35) to 0.1 (1).
The win came off a solid display from the likes of Christine Butcher, Chole Hoskinson and Madeline Bentley for the Bulls. Butcher and Hoskinson were clinical, both finishing with two goals of their own.
In one of the matches of the season, St Mary’s Salesian travelled to Gordon Barnard Reserve to face Old Camberwell in a 2 vs 3 blockbuster contest, with the Saints come away with a 30-point victory over the Wellers, 7.4 (46) to 2.4 (16).
With Old Camberwell sitting in the top two for some weeks, St Mary’s were determined to serve Old Camberwell’s second loss of the season.
This win sees St Mary’s rise to second of the Division 3 Women’s ladder with a healthy percentage of 417.91%.
It was a grind from both ends with each team kicking one goal each in the opening term, with a hand extra behind giving Old Camberwell a narrow advantage at the first break.
St Mary’s hit back with three straight goals in the second quarter, to build a 20-point buffer of their own.
St Mary’s extended the lead out to 26-points with a major late in the third quarter, applying the defensive pressure to Old Camberwell’s forwards.
Whilst Old Camberwell registered an important goal off the boot of Maclyn Matheson, two goals late in the last quarter going the way of the Saints proved to be the difference.
Old Camberwell:
St Mary’s Salesian:
GOALS: Old Camberwell: B. Facey 1, M. Matheson 1
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: G. Cropley 4, S. Tsakonas 2, E. Hall 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: M. Matheson, C. Lacey, J. Humphries, A. Frampton, B. Kertes, A. Kearney
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: K. Else, L. Dobbyn, G. Cropley, E. Hall, E. Roos, E. Burton
North Brunswick:
GOALS: North Brunswick: C. Hoskinson 2, C. Butcher 2, M. Bentley 1
GOALS: Prahran:
Ormond bounced back onto the winner’s list after defeating South Melbourne Districts at home by 87 points.
A four goal first quarter by the home side set up the victory, going on to kick three goals in each quarter for the rest of the game, to extend their lead at every change.
Indiana Harrison had a blockbuster day in front of goal, finishing with five majors, two goals each by Michaela Di Leece, Courtney Gaze-Persson and one goal each by Olivia Gleeson, Amelia Morcom, Isabella Di Leece and Gisele Hennequin.
The stage is set for some blockbuster matches in Round 11, with just six rounds remaining in the Division 3 Women’s home and away season.
In a battle between 2nd and 5th, St Mary’s Salesian are on hosting duties as they welcome North Brunswick to Ferndale Park. Albert Park faces the top of the ladder Ormond, Prahran have another tough challenge in Old Camberwell, Wattle Park take on Elsternwick, and South Melbourne Districts face Mazenod.
BEST: North Brunswick: C. Butcher, M. Franks, M. Bentley, M. Ntalianis, F. Spitzkowsky, D. Estrada
BEST: Prahran: J. Brown, M. Caponas, L. Edwards, K. Perree, R. Rose, L. Perree
GOALS: Mazenod: B. De Blasio 1, Z. Spicer 1, N. Prioriello 1
GOALS: Elsternwick: L. Davies 1
BEST: Mazenod: M. Bromley, B. Hollard, E. Skrzyniarz, L. Gartland, N. Prioriello, Z. Lukies
BEST: Elsternwick: A. McBennett, E. Horsfall, J. Frizziero, J. Berto, M. Toetu, L. Leary
GOALS: Albert Park: C. Ma 1, A. Wilson 1, Z. Dragoi 1
GOALS: Wattle Park:
BEST: Albert Park: E. Sullivan, V. Gan, C. Ma, B. Grining, M. Donaldson, T. O’ Shea
BEST: Wattle Park: G. Dillon, E. Haylock, E. Ratcliffe, N. Pietsch, G. Ambrosini, C. Norton
South Melbourne:
GOALS: Ormond: I. Harrison 5, M. Di Lecce 2, C. Gaze-Persson 2, G. Hennequin 1, O. Gleeson 1, I. Di Lecce 1, A. Morcom 1
GOALS: South Melbourne:
BEST: Ormond: I. Di Lecce, I. Harrison, M. Di Lecce, C. Gaze-Persson, S. Seymour, A. Morcom
BEST: South Melbourne: J. Whattam, K. White, L. McRostie, S. Pernatin, S. Eccles, J. Peuo
Albert Park v Ormond
St Mary’s Salesianv North Brunswick Prahran v Old Camberwell
Wattle Parkv Elsternwick
South Melbourne Districts vMazenod
Sebastian Tehan
Westbourne Grammarians secured a resounding victory over the West Brunswick Magpies, triumphing 10.20 (80) to 0.2 (2).
From the first bounce, Westbourne asserted their control, showcasing clean ball movement and relentless pressure. Their forward line proved unstoppable, capitalising on opportunities to build a commanding lead early. By halftime, the Grammarians had already established a significant margin, leaving the Magpies struggling to gain any momentum.
West Brunswick’s defensive efforts were gallant, but they were overwhelmed by the sustained offensive onslaught of Westbourne. Despite moments of resilience, the Magpies managed only two behinds for the entire match, a testament to the Grammarians’ dominance across the field.
Westbourne’s midfield was pivotal, dictating the tempo and driving the ball into their attacking 50 repeatedly. Their sharpness in front of goal, paired with a disciplined defensive structure, ensured a complete team performance. Grace Choate and Kensley Ward were the power houses up forward slotting 3 majors each, whilst Gabrielle Pejovic was named best afield for the Grammarians. Meanwhile, Cait Mac Ardle led from the front for the Magpies.
This emphatic win solidifies Westbourne’s position as a strong contender in the division, while West Brunswick will look to bounce back with a winnable opportunity against Fitzroy next week. The Grammarians’ clinical display serves as a statement to the rest of the competition.
Unfortunately, the fixtured match between Monash Blues and Oakleigh was decided by forfeit with Monash taking home a much-needed 4 points. Looking further afield, next week Monash take on Port Melbourne Chargers and Oakleigh will travel to play the Bullants at W.R.Ruthven Reserve.
Doncaster Reserve played host to Old Yarra Cobras’ 58-point demolition of Fitzroy. The Cobras kept the Roys to a single behind for the entire match.
Old Yarra’s midfield set the tone early, controlling the tempo and supplying consistent forward entries. While their accuracy in front of goal wavered at times, their relentless attack kept Fitzroy’s defence under siege. The Cobras’ backline was impenetrable, denying Fitzroy any meaningful scoring opportunities and holding them to a solitary behind for the match.
Old Yarra’s best players stood out, with Bree Pascoe and Morgan Kellett-Jackson leading by example through their work rate and precision. Fulori Smith and Brittany Ferguson were dynamic, contributing to the Cobras’ scoring opportunities and locking the ball inside the forward 50. Shayla Cleverly and Emma Elliott were equally instrumental, ensuring the Cobras’ defensive efforts remained rock solid.
This emphatic win solidifies Cobras’ position as a top contender in the competition, while Fitzroy will regroup as they set their eyes on the Magpies at Ramsden Street Oval next week.
St Kevin’s secured a hard-fought 22-point victory over Port Melbourne Chargers in Round 10 of the VAFA Division 4 Women’s competition. The Saints prevailed 3.9 (27) to the Chargers’ 0.5 (5), demonstrating their defensive resilience and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
From the outset, St Kevin’s applied pressure, with their midfield controlling the tempo and their forwards creating multiple scoring chances. Despite some inaccuracy in front of goal, the Saints managed to build a lead that they maintained throughout the match.
Canterbury:
GOALS: Preston Bullants: L. Saunders 1, M. Minguez Baird 1
GOALS: Canterbury: e. catania 1, Z. Choo 1, D. Calvisi 1
BEST: Preston Bullants: C. O’Brien, H. Mckernan, T. De Santis, C. Luci, S. Gray, B. Edsell
BEST: Canterbury:
Port Melbourne Chargers 2:
St Kevin’s 3:
GOALS: Port Melbourne Chargers 2:
GOALS: St Kevin’s 3: G. Happell 1, S. Girski 1, C. McDonough 1
BEST: Port Melbourne Chargers 2: M. Ledgerwood, Z. Gurr, A. Gurr, . , E. Travis, P. Holt
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Port Melbourne Chargers fought valiantly, with their defence working tirelessly to repel St Kevin’s attacks. However, they struggled to convert their own forward entries into goals, managing only five behinds for the game.
St Kevin’s standout performers included Sofia Zielonka, Sasha Girski, Gabriela Happell, Birgette Snell and Emily Wallace who were instrumental in both offensive drives and defensive stands.
This victory marks an important win for St Kevin’s as they continue to build momentum in the season. The Chargers will play Monash Blues next week in a crunch clash as they seek to keep their season alive.
Our final fixture on Saturday afternoon was well worth the wait! Preston Bullants edged out Canterbury by 1 point in a see-sawing clash at Ruthven Reserve.
From the outset, both teams showcased determination, with Canterbury capitalizing on their opportunities to register three goals. In contrast, the Bullants dominated possession and forward entries but struggled with accuracy, recording 14 behinds. Despite this, their relentless pressure kept them within striking distance.
The final quarter was a tense affair. Preston’s persistent efforts paid off as they managed to bridge the gap, eventually taking the lead by a single point. Canterbury fought valiantly to reclaim the advantage, but the Bullants’ defence held firm, ensuring the narrowest of victories.
This win is a significant morale booster for Preston, highlighting their resilience and tenacity. For Canterbury, the match serves as a reminder of the fine margins in football and the importance of capitalizing on every opportunity. Both teams will undoubtedly take valuable lessons from this closely contested game as they prepare for the challenges ahead in the season.
BEST: St Kevin’s 3: S. Zielonka, S. Girski, G. Happell, B. Snell, E. Wallace, C. McDonough
Old Yarra Cobras 2:
(59) Fitzroy 3:
GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras 2: H. Donelan 2, B. Pascoe 2, E. Elliott 2, S. Cleverly 1, M. KellettJackson 1
GOALS: Fitzroy 3:
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras 2: B. Pascoe, M. Kellett-Jackson, F. Smith, B. Ferguson, S. Cleverly, E. Elliott
BEST: Fitzroy 3: L. Reupana, L. Fan, M. Renard, T. Wilkinson-Shore, K. Peake, M. Jennings
Monash Blues 2: 0.0
(0) Oakleigh 2:
Monash Blues 2:
Oakleigh 2:
Monash Blues 2:
Oakleigh 2:
Brunswick 3:
West
Westbourne 2: K. Ward 3, G. Choate 3, M. Dumesny 2, K. Templeton 1, G. Pejovic 1 BEST: West Brunswick 3: C. Mac
Westbourne 2:
Old Haileybury:
Williamstown CYMS:
GOALS: Old Haileybury: K. Mountford 9, F. Gregor 1, J. Paitaridis 1, Z. Nosiara 1
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GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: B. Tenaglia 3, A. Baker 2, E. Wingard 2, A. Horsburgh 1, M. Patel 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Blight, K. Mountford, O. Bartal, W. McPhee, O. Tilley, A. Russell
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: A. Horsburgh, C. Macleod, B. Tenaglia, E. Wingard, R. Cockerell, H. Paull
Beaumaris:
GOALS: Beaumaris: S. McLennan 3, M. Davidson 1, M. Torcasio 1, C. Galvin 1, J. Mathews 1, H. Long 1, J. Appel 1
GOALS: Old Trinity: K. Soesanto 1, F. McNamara 1, W. Carnell 1
BEST: Beaumaris: S. McLennan, H. Jongen, M. Davidson, L. Howell, D. Richards, A. Bowd
BEST: Old Trinity: R. Myers, F. McNamara, C. Comer, S. Hood, N. Phillips, W. Johnson
University Blues 2:
GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: BEST: University Blacks: S. Litras, C. Carmichael, S. McNamara, G. Evans, W. Sands-Morris, J. Enticott
BEST: Old Xaverians 2: E. Browne, N. Johns, J. Dalton, t. senyard, R. Hogan, B. Russell Parkside:
GOALS: Parkside: J. McPhee 1, S. Clarke 1
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Old Camberwell: 1.1 2.4 3.7 3.7 (25)
GOALS: University Blues 2: T. Rourke 3, L. Freeman 3, m. scanlon 2, A. Robinson 1, C. Alcock 1, Z. Spencer 1
GOALS: Old Camberwell: D. Albert 1, O. Lowe 1, J. Day 1
BEST: University Blues 2: A. Davis, m. scanlon, J. Jamieson, A. Merry, L. Freeman, O. Charles
BEST: Old Camberwell: D. Albert, B. Gale, Z. Matters, J. Day, R. Smith, O. Henderson St Bernards:
Vultures:
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GOALS: St Bernards: H. Coombs 3, J. Restuccia 2, A. Momesso 2, C. Gilmour 1, B. Foley 1, J. Smith 1, L. Guarnaccia 1
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: A. Eales 2, C. Wilcock 2, J. Atkins 1, D. Jackson 1, J. Deng 1, B. Lamble 1, J. White 1, A. Valastro 1
BEST: St Bernards: b. cervetto, B. Foley, J. Di Paola, A. Momesso, J. Costa, C. Gilmour
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: r. bowles, C. Gleeson, A. Eales, W. Kingston, N. Groves, M. Sullivan
Old Melburnians: 8-15-63 Fitzroy: 6-7-43
GOALS: Old Melburnians: O. Jurcevic 2, J. Brown 1, L. Reid 1, H. Hines 1, F. McIntyre 1, F. Newing 1
GOALS: Fitzroy: F. Cozzo 2, Q. Watson 1, S. Kennedy 1, W. Kaye 1
BEST: Old Melburnians: H. Hines, S. Seccull, L. Reid, M. Michaca, S. Bayley, O. Tyrer
BEST: Fitzroy: L. Chiappini, L. Hamilton, J. Margetts, J. Atkinson, w. moore, T. Cameron
Old Carey: 4.5 7.10 12.14 17.21 (123) Old Brighton 2: 2.2 5.6 8.9 9.9 (63)
GOALS: Old Carey: s. fox 5, J. Sharrock 2, W. Alexander 2, W. Taylor 1, A. Timms 1, D. Godden 1, R. Demir 1, F. Deacon 1, J. Pezzimenti 1, B. Hilton 1, J. Trevorah 1
GOALS: Old Brighton 2: W. Hoy 3, H. George 2, J. Cummins 1, J. Finkelstein 1, T. Breen 1, L. Wall 1
BEST: Old Carey: L. Simpson, W. Taylor, O. Stambe, J. van Luyk, W. Alexander, D. Godden
BEST: Old Brighton 2: X. Mitchell, J. Spicer, C. Perla-Dowdell, R. Trim, W. Hoy, J. Jowett
Preston Bullants: 2.3 5.4 7.7 7.10 (52)
Collegians: 3.8 8.16 10.17 13.22 (100)
GOALS: Preston Bullants: P. Di Berardino 3, J. Tier 2, A. Anderson 1, E. Giano 1
GOALS: Collegians: H. Edwards 2, A. Petracca 2, J. Turner 1, A. Walker 1, G. Bowes 1, B. Budlender 1, H. Isaacs 1, X. Molino 1, A. Wilson 1, j. cotchin 1, S. Corral 1
BEST: Preston Bullants: A. Anderson, J. Wajntraub, W. Saccone, T. Maddison, N. Mu
BEST: Collegians: j. cotchin, J. Archer, O. Andrews, F. Arnold, A. Wilson, S. Corral
St Kevin’s 2: 1.3 2.8 3.12 6.14 (50)
Oakleigh: 7-9-51
GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: H. Baker 3, C. Gill 2, L. Cornish 1
GOALS: Oakleigh: N. Goodman 4, B. Robinson 1, J. Borg 1, S. Gruevski 1
BEST: St Kevin’s 2: L. Cornish, H. Williams, H. Baker, J. Smith, J. Choi, J. McMillan
BEST: Oakleigh: N. Goodman, S. Iverson, E. Mahoney, J. Leopold, J. Borg, t. white
University Blacks: 5.3
Xaverians 2:
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GOALS: University Blacks: S. Litras 10, F. Nelson 3, C. Craig 3, F. Japp 2, H. Keys 1, J. Enticott 1, K. Lane 1, C. Carmichael 1, A. Newman 1
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GOALS: Hampton Rovers: M. Carrigan 6, C. Friend 4, h. block 3, H. Ockerby 3, H. McConkey 3, W. Rogacki 2, G. Ziesing 2, L. Civitarese 2, c. collins 1, b. newton 1, S. Somogyi 1, J. Taranto 1
BEST: Parkside: BEST: Hampton Rovers: C. Friend, W. Rogacki, M. Carrigan, J. Taranto, S. Somogyi
De La Salle 2:
GOALS: Ormond: N. Fato 2, H. Brady 2, M. Bogue 1, O. Whitney 1, F. Howe 1
GOALS: De La Salle 2: K. Barnes 4, C. Besnard 2, L. Grey 1, M. Velona 1, J. Fisicaro 1, B. Marinelli 1, S. Chettibi 1, X. Burns 1
BEST: Ormond: J. Bridges, K. Vaughan, D. Galgut, H. Brady, G. Stikoltzik, T. Whitney
BEST: De La Salle 2: S. Chettibi, X. Burns, J. Gurrie, C. Besnard, K. Barnes, L. Mackie
Old Ivanhoe:
Kew:
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: R. Black 4, M. Zappone 4, R. Johns 3, L. Vujovich 2, J. Tragardh 1, K. Home 1
GOALS: Kew:
BEST: Old Ivanhoe: R. Johns, M. Zappone, S. McRobert, K. Home, B. Daile, A. Fuaux
BEST: Kew: O. Evans, J. Reid, P. Kwok, M. Holland, R. Meeuw, N. Murphy
De La Salle 3:
GOALS: De La Salle 3: M. Signorelli 5, Z. Maillard 4, J. Wall 3, M. Joy 2, F. Howard 2, D. Affinita 1
GOALS: Whitefriars: D. Phelan 1, S. Parker 1, C. Tassell 1, O. Bor 1
BEST: De La Salle 3: Z. O’Keeffe, M. Signorelli, J. Wall, Z. Maillard, J. Ogilvie, M. Joy
BEST: Whitefriars: D. Anastasiou, L. Bourne, M. King, D. Phelan, H. Ryan, O. Bor
Caulfield Grammarians 2:
St Bedes/Mentone 2:
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians 2: J. McVean 2, Z. Coplestone 2, D. Holt 1, J. Malone 1, B. Ford 1
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone 2: N. Mccolough 3, C. Mcgurgan 2, L. Davoren 1, M. Kitto 1
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians 2: J. Vessey, L. Auchettl, J. Jillings, J. McVean, Z. Coplestone, K. Ozdemir
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone 2: B. Sloan, M. Smith, C. Mcgurgan, N. Mccolough, H. Crosby, L. Cartwright
Parkdale Vultures 2:
St Mary’s Salesian:
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures 2: C. Costa 2, W. Reeves 1
(51)
(62)
(26)
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: A. Kenny 4, K. Peck 3, N. Shinnick 3, L. Greening 2, C. Matthews 2, T. Voller 1, S. Edney 1, W. Geremia 1
BEST: Parkdale Vultures 2: S. Gibson, T. Scurrah, L. O’Hara, P. Rayias, A. Simonelli, O. Martin
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: W. Hearn, J. Yannicos, K. Peck, S. Edney, o. hobday, T. Voller
Williamstown CYMS 2:
(36) Beaumaris 2:
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: D. Phemister 3, L. Eastwood 1, D. Raymond 1
(110)
GOALS: Beaumaris 2: O. Lazzari 5, B. Lauder 3, H. Czarnota 3, J. Mier 3, J. Pacitti 1, J. McCall 1
BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2: F. Puhar, G. Mee, D. Phemister, I. Brown, O. Azzopardi, J. Donati
BEST: Beaumaris 2: J. Mier, H. Czarnota, O. Lazzari, S. Sassman, D. Hoang, J. Pacitti
Monash Blues: 3.8 8.19 9.23 14.27 (111)
UHS-VU:
2.3 3.3 (21)
GOALS: Monash Blues: L. Mckern 4, C. Dwyer 3, W. Broom 2, S. Rush 2, H. Steele 1, S. Cook 1, j. upton 1
GOALS: UHS-VU: J. Leake 1, J. Vlachos 1, J. Handbury 1
BEST: Monash Blues: W. Bowles, C. Dwyer, H. Steele, L. Mckern, C. Ortiz, j. upton
BEST: UHS-VU: W. Hey, N. Padden, O. O’Flynn, A. Tsatsiadis, A. Abbas, M. Page
Old Xaverians 2:
AJAX:
GOALS: Old Xaverians 2:
GOALS: AJAX: A. Meyerowitz 7, J. Parasol 4, E. Potash 2, G. Jotkowitz 2, L. Meyerowitz 2, Y. Gottlieb 1, E. Herszberg 1, J. Jones 1
BEST: Old Xaverians 2: BEST: AJAX:
Xaverians:
(61)
(129)
Fitzroy 2:
Old Xaverians 5:
GOALS: Fitzroy 2: N. White 4, K. Menzies 2, D. O’Connor 2, J. Kadaoui 1, A. O‚ÄôSullivan 1, g. hurley wellington 1
GOALS: Old Xaverians 5: C. O’Brien 2, T. Warnakulasuriya 1, C. Spears 1, J. Mccarthy 1
(35)
BEST: Fitzroy 2: g. hurley wellington, S. Long, N. White, N. Otten, A. O’Sullivan, L. Oconnor
(62) Old Scotch:
GOALS: Old Xaverians: H. Barry 3, W. MacIsaac 2, L. Fares 1, W. Sheedy 1, N. Honeyman 1
(43)
GOALS: Old Scotch: H. Bolton 2, G. Simmons 1, F. Bromell 1, C. Loel 1, T. Macmillan 1
BEST: Old Xaverians: O. Tehan, J. Hansen, H. Barry, S. Asdagi, O. Britten-Jones, T. Curtain
BEST: Old Scotch: J. Townsend, H. Bolton, C. Sewell, J. Wiseman, G. Kennedy, J. Stavris University Blues:
(32)
(91)
GOALS: University Blues: J. McMahon 1, L. Talbot 1, M. Green 1, J. Macula 1, P. Bryan 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s: L. Mascia 3, S. Nogara 3, M. Naughton 1, F. McCallum 1, J. Ritchie 1, S. Mulcahy 1, D. Gambell 1, D. McCarthy 1
BEST: University Blues: P. Sweet, A. Giusti Peterich, J. Fisher, L. Talbot, D. Gastaldello, M. Milner
BEST: St Kevin’s: C. Pammer, D. Gambell, P. Croagh, S. Brockwell-Hahn, J. Willmott, L. Mascia
Old Xaverians 3: 0.0
Williamstown CYMS: 0.0
BEST: Old Xaverians 5: N. Tyrrell, C. O’Brien, J. Mccarthy, H. West, J. Corser, C. Bourne
Old Geelong:
(127)
(45)
GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: J. Forrest 10, R. Calvert 4, M. Francis 2, J. Hanger 1, K. Ellis 1, W. Honan 1
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: B. Foott 2, R. Danaher 2, C. Caminiti 1, G. Daaboul 1, T. Payne 1
BEST: Old Xaverians 3: S. Gordon, M. Francis, R. Calvert, K. Ellis, J. Forrest, X. Romanin-Green
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: T. Payne, J. Craigie, B. Foott, A. Hughes, N. Rainone, R. Danaher
University Blacks:
(38) Old Trinity:
GOALS: University Blacks: S. Shattock 2, S. Murphy 2, N. Powell 1
GOALS: Old Trinity: H. TAYLOR 3, H. Bowman 2, C. Walker 1, C. Simondson 1, O. Stella 1, A. Percy 1, M. Yakubowski 1, L. Cassidy 1, N. Campbell 1, H. Gioulekas 1
(84)
BEST: University Blacks: J. Delahunty, J. Mbibi, R. Sheldrick, S. Shattock, S. Murphy, H. McManus
BEST: Old Trinity: C. Simondson, M. Scott, H. TAYLOR, N. Campbell, H. Beamish, H. Christensen
Old Xaverians 4: 2.6
(102)
St Kevin’s 2: 1.1 2.5 3.7 5.8 (38)
GOALS: Old Xaverians 4: S. Stangherlin 4, W. Troy 2, A. Ivak 2, S. Purcell 2, T. Egan 1, O. Sheehan 1, E. Paul 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: X. Dietze 2, L. Haig 1, M. Day 1, T. Briggs 1
BEST: Old Xaverians 4: S. Stangherlin, E. Pick, c. briscoe, A. Ivak, E. Paul, S. Casserly
BEST: St Kevin’s 2: O. Trail, L. Gambell, L. Haig, J. Hill, C. Lanyon, M. Day
De La Salle:
Old Brighton:
GOALS: De La Salle: P. Burns 1, H. Bowen 1, J. Ingram 1, A. McLean 1
(44)
(55)
GOALS: Old Brighton: B. Rohan 4, A. Tzimas 2, C. Schwerdt 1, T. Jackett-Simpson 1
BEST: De La Salle: S. Doree, H. Pietsch, R. Howard, H. Mounas, J. Brasher, J. Torey-Toth
BEST: Old Brighton: M. Bierens, C. Aloi, B. Rohan, . , A. Tzimas, T. Haddon
(95) Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
GOALS: Old Geelong: C. Crosby 4, L. Winston 3, L. Rowbury 3, H. Alexander 1, B. Duka 1, W. Matthews 1, D. Gist 1
(46)
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Smith 2, H. Rose 2, J. Boul 1, J. Pekar 1, T. Strudwick 1
BEST: Old Geelong: H. Van der vlist, D. Gist, L. Rowbury, E. Hoare, D. Wilson, C. Crosby
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: E. Lovett, R. Smith, J. Boul, S. Barta, H. Rose, J. Rose
(49)
GOALS: AJAX 2: . 3, C. Whitey 2, N. Cowan 1, B. Waislitz 1
GOALS: Old Scotch 2: W. Taylor 9, A. Bouyoukas 3, R. Higgins 1, E. Shearer 1, M. Bodon 1
BEST: AJAX 2: B. Waislitz, N. Cowan, S. Rosen, T. Marabel-Whitburn, D. Shub, . BEST: Old Scotch 2: W. Taylor, E. Findlay, G. Simmons, M. Bodon, B. Duggan, J. Smith
GOALS: Masala: Z. Pahos 3, T. Edwards 2, D. Hoellfritsch 2, M. Foster 2, A. BouKarroum 1, D. Gilbert 1
GOALS: Old Camberwell: M. Hughes 7, M. Cottrell 3, N. Russell 2, C. Young 1, D. Dick 1, H. Rice 1
BEST: Masala: D. Gilbert, B. Smith, Z. Belbin, Z. Pahos, J. McCusker, D. Hoellfritsch
BEST: Old Camberwell: M. Cottrell, C. Dore, C. Frazer, Z. HERBSTREIT, M. Hughes, W. Woods
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: T. Owen 4, N. Pratt 1, M. Del Monte 1, M. Rowlands 1, M. Harper 1
GOALS: Old Carey: J. Helmot 2, D. Wolters 1
BEST: Old Ivanhoe: M. Del Monte, H. Heta, T. Owen, H. Peele, J. Wooller, R. Tucker
BEST: Old Carey: D. Wolters, S. Inlander, E. Seamer, A. Peck, L. Seamer, M. Borland
Williamstown CYMS 2:
Kew:
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: J. Franze 3, J. Macdonald 2, J. Flood Bauce 2, P. Wood 1, D. Shuter 1
(62)
GOALS: Kew: J. Hobbs 2, J. McCubbin 2, M. Plain 2, E. Fyfe 2, S. Floyd 1, L. Poletti 1
BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2: Z. Zafiropoulos, R. McNamara, X. De Brincat, C. Butler-Bowdon, J. Franze, B. Griffiths
BEST: Kew: S. Floyd, R. Webb, L. Dutra, J. Hobbs, W. Balme, Z. Rodezno
Caulfield Grammarians:
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Milton 4, D. Sherman 3, C. Newport 1, D. Levin 1, J. Giardina 1, B. Ford 1, W. Ellwood 1, K. Ozdemir 1, J. Small 1, M. Merritt 1, A. Boyle 1, N. Collinson 1
GOALS: Beaumaris: D. Collins 6, M. Dickson 3, B. Gathercole 1, S. Stewart 1, E. Murray 1, L. Rundmann 1, W. Jeffery 1, F. McAllister 1
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Egan, D. Sherman, D. Dickson, C. Lord, J. Milton, N. Collinson
BEST: Beaumaris: B. Gathercole, E. Murray, D. Collins, W. Jeffery, B. Hughes, L. Rundmann
Parkdale Vultures:
(60) St Bernards 2: 4.5
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: A. Bartel 2, T. Jones 1, T. Panagiotidis 1, K. Wanigasekera 1, S. Coukoulas 1, H. Hay 1, J. Roberts 1
GOALS: St Bernards 2: M. Pisani 4, S. Isolani 4, L. Salter 4, G. Attard 1
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: L. Vorbach, H. Hay, D. Harper, A. Bartel, N. Farnbach, J. Foster
(94)
BEST: St Bernards 2: S. Isolani, L. Salter, G. Attard, M. Pisani, D. Healy, L. Riccardi
GOALS: Richmond Central:
GOALS: Ormond:
BEST: Richmond Central: BEST: Ormond:
St Kevin’s 3:
St Bedes/Mentone:
GOALS: St Kevin’s 3: L. Hepburn 3, l. groves 3, B. Griffin 3, P. Jones 3, A. Rolleston 2, T. Buultjens 1, H. Jones 1, S. Doyle 1, O. Garlick 1
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone:
BEST: St Kevin’s 3: L. Hepburn, J. Bayley, E. Harmon, P. Jones, l. groves, O. Garlick
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone:
Melburnians:
GOALS: Elsternwick: C. McCracken 1, L. Connor 1
GOALS: Old Melburnians: H. Nettlefold 6, W. Sultana 4, R. Crawford 3, T. Happell 2, T. Landrigan 2, S. Craven 2, S. Brockhoff 2, G. Cleary 2, M. Grosso 1, J. Hurley 1, A. Appleton 1, T. Lyall 1, L. Fong 1
BEST: Elsternwick: B. Glasser, R. McAskill, D. Larne, J. Swire, H. Brady, M. Garland
BEST: Old Melburnians: H. Nettlefold, S. Brockhoff, M. Grimwade, W. Sultana, T. Cohen, T. Happell
Mazenod OC:
Whitefriars:
(83)
GOALS: Mazenod OC: F. Reed 2, M. Aulsebrook 2, X. Csuka-Knight 1, R. Blackman 1, N. Klavins 1, r. vegh 1, S. Mann 1, a. palomba 1, J. Fitzsimmons 1
GOALS: Whitefriars: L. Zita 4, M. Maury VI 1, J. Zita 1
BEST: Mazenod OC: T. Odrowaz, N. Klavins, S. Mann, F. Reed, S. Ramsay, J. Holdsworth
BEST: Whitefriars: H. Jackson, C. Sebafundi, C. Spurr, L. Zita, L. Fox, J. Mustafa
Marcellin:
GOALS: Marcellin: L. Furci 3, P. Lavery 1, J. Barbuto 1, T. Crabb 1, N. James 1
(50)
(100)
GOALS: West Brunswick: T. Baker 5, P. Sawaya 4, R. Johnson 3, D. Yacoub 1, S. Baldock 1, T. Doody 1
BEST: Marcellin: P. Lavery, B. Perillo, L. Furci, L. Facci, M. Avramopoulos, J. Barbuto
BEST: West Brunswick: J. Shalders, P. Sawaya, J. Lynch, T. Lewis, H. Algie, D. Kelly
Hampton Rovers:
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: D. Merlo 3, W. Hunter 3, J. Rees 1, J. Craig 1, M. Green 1, K. Upton 1, N. Velten 1, K. Sharp 1, J. McLean 1, O. Anderson 1, R. ATKINS 1
GOALS: Parkside:
BEST: Hampton Rovers: D. Merlo, W. Hunter, R. ATKINS, M. Green, K. Upton
BEST: Parkside: M. Daminato, W. Pinner, e. rigney, C. McManus, D. Westcott, A. Irwin
MHSOB: 5.0 5.2 8.5 11.7 (73) Collegians: 20-11-131
GOALS: MHSOB: B. Mullin 5, T. Raymond 1, P. Pechlivanis 1, B. Munasinghe 1, C. Colman 1, A. Shulman 1, C. Hayden 1
GOALS: Collegians: C. Collins 4, A. Castle 3, M. Daphne 3, H. Nankin 3, C. Sharp 3, T. O’Donnell 2, O. Glover 1, P. Chalmers 1
BEST: MHSOB: A. Kuang, B. Mullin, C. Kelly, A. Shulman, B. Munasinghe, C. Hayden
BEST: Collegians: T. O’Donnell, C. Sharp, O. Glover, C. Collins, A. Castle, J. Clarke
GOALS: Hawthorn: J. Downie 5, T. Pengilly 2, H. Duman 1, J. Murray 1, S. Moussi 1, P. Venables 1, J. Pearce 1, W. Pearce 1, P. Vijayakumar 1, J. Swan 1, D. Pritchard 1
GOALS: Preston Bullants:
BEST: Hawthorn: H. Rooke, D. Bye, J. Downie, P. Venables, J. Petering, D. Upton
BEST: Preston Bullants:
Wattle Park:
UHS-VU:
(115)
(52)
GOALS: Wattle Park: C. Muratore 4, W. Taylor 2, J. Tossol 1, K. Koul 1, J. ManapsalLucas 1, E. Stronach-Smith 1, R. Srey 1, B. Kearns 1, B. Mccaabe 1, P. Kuppe 1, C. MacDonald 1, J. Cannizzaro 1
GOALS: UHS-VU: M. Walsh 2, S. Bak 1, T. Rocke 1, L. Brown 1, M. Blandthorn 1, R. Girvan 1
BEST: Wattle Park: C. Muratore, E. Stronach-Smith, J. Cannizzaro, D. Thorson, K. Koul, B. Kearns
BEST: UHS-VU: R. Pickering, B. March, S. Gigacz, R. Girvan, S. Michael, V. Pirozek St Mary’s Salesian:
2:
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: B. Hallas 2, D. Durham 1, A. Maniatis 1
GOALS: MHSOB 2: M. Van benten 6, L. Sharrock 2, K. Tailor 2, M. Haberfield 2, B. Italiano 1, L. Judd 1
(32)
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: T. Bellier, J. Baum, L. Harkness, D. Duggan, H. Jackman, O. Mahoney
BEST: MHSOB 2: M. Haberfield, M. Van benten, K. Tailor, L. Sharrock, N. Peterson, A. Claney
Masala 2: 9-6-60 Monash Blues: 13-5-83
GOALS: Masala 2: R. Santilli 3, J. Ellis 2, N. Hall 2, J. Coghill 1, V. Katari 1
GOALS: Monash Blues: B. Egerton 5, N. Noonan 2, J. Butter 2, M. Peethamparam 2, D. Murphy 1, N. Neeson 1
BEST: Masala 2: J. Coghill, R. Santilli, C. Hope, A. Fiander, Z. Ilahee, H. Santilli
BEST: Monash Blues: J. Butter, F. Hymas, T. Brougham, N. Neeson, B. Egerton, D. Murphy
AJAX 3:
GOALS: South Melbourne: GOALS: AJAX 3: A. Maron 2, M. Rosenbaum 2, J. Landau 2, J. Goldfarb 2, T. Atzmon 1, L. Lowinger 1, A. Josefsberg-Blum 1, E. Sztrochlic 1
BEST: South Melbourne: BEST: AJAX 3: Z. Smolarski, I. Dubrovski, S. Kluwgant, J. Goldfarb, J. Landau, A. Maron
VAFA congratulates the following players on reaching these incredible milestones. Well done!
Well done to Matt on reaching 50 Games. Matt has played mainly as a leading forward with a strong pair of hands. A dedicated team player his well respected by all his team mates at North Brunswick. Lately with dedication and hard work he has improved his goalkicking accuracy.
Over the course of his career, he has oozed class, able to baulk opponents with ease and use his precise skills to perfection. A constant in the midfield, he has played for several years as an integral cog in the engine room. Most importantly, he is the quintessential team man. He always does what’s best for the team and makes his teammates walk taller. The ideal teammate and an all-round legend. Congratulations on 100 games Ez!
200 Glorious games for Max Waters. Three premierships, four Terry Hayes Medals, club captaincy, countless Teams of the Year and a Big V squad inclusion: Max Waters has now fulfilled this prophecy and is undeniably one of Kew’s greatest ever players. ‘Macca’ found his calling in the backline, proving to be a crucial conduit in turning defence into attack in our Senior Men’s threepeat across 2013-15. His exquisite skills, toughness and outstanding footy IQ are a hallmark of a player who his teammates simply adored playing with. While he was a key player in each of these premierships, it is since he was handed the captaincy that he has truly come into his own as Kew’s most valuable player. Remarkably, Since May 30, 2015, Max has not missed a game. As we stand, he has played more than 160 games in a row for the Seniors. A humble champion, congratulations on this incredible milestone, Maxxy! Please
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Old Scotch vOld Haileybury
De La Salle vCollegians
St Kevin’s vSt Bernard’s University BlacksvOld Xaverians
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Old Trinity vOld Camberwell
Hampton Rovers vWilliamstown CYMS
Old Carey vOld Ivanhoe
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Hampton Rovers vWilliamstown CYMS
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Albert Park vWattle Park
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Westbourne 2vOld Yarra Cobras 2
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Old CareyvOld Camberwell
PEGS vGlen Eira / Old McKinnon
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AJAX vMazenod
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Division 1 Men’s Old Peninsula vOrmond Kew vOakleigh Monash Blues vTherry Penola Brunswick vUHS-VU ElsternwickvPreston Bullants
Division 3 Men’s
Power House vBox Hill North
La Trobe University vEley Park
Swinburne University vAlbert Park
North Brunswick vChadstone
Wattle ParkvRichmond Central
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Power House vBox Hill North
La Trobe University vEley Park
Swinburne University vAlbert Park
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Old Yarra Cobras vOld Xaverians
Old Brighton vPort Melbourne Chargers
Marcellin vSt Bedes/Mentone
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Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vOld Haileybury
Therry Penola vHampton Rovers
Parkdale Vultures vWhitefriars
Oakleigh vMonash Blues
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Brunswick vParkside
La Trobe University vAquinas MCC vHawthorn CoburgvBox Hill North
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