The Amateur Footballer 2025 - Week 12

SEASON 2025 - July 5

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As we take a moment to reflect on the 2025 VAFA season to date, there’s an unmistakable sense that this year is more than just another chapter in our long and proud history – it is a celebration of legacy and a launchpad for the future.

With the Big V Centenary Gala front and centre, the VAFA community will come together to honour 100 years of Representative Football, all while continuing to deliver a fiercely competitive and deeply connected season across all Men’s, Women’s and U19’s competitions. The commitment of players, coaches, volunteers, and clubs has never been stronger.

Competitive balance at the top

In the William Buck Premier Men’s competition, the premiership race remains wide open. The top four have been separated by just one win for much of the season, with ladder leaders Old Brighton setting the standard with their welldrilled ball movement and defensive discipline. Hot on their heels, Old Xaverians and Old Haileybury have each laid claims with statement wins and breakout stars.

Among the standout individuals has been Harry Hill (Old Brighton), whose midfield dominance and consistency has turned heads and caught the eye of Big V selectors. Meanwhile, the goal-kicking leaderboard tells its own story, with a mix of seasoned forwards and emerging talent vying for top honours.

In William Buck Premier Women’s, the standard continues to rise. Caulfield Grammarians has impressed with their defensive structures and scoring power. The competitiveness across the board speaks volumes of the league’s depth and development pathways.

New faces, same fierce passion

and spirit that have shaped the VAFA’s representative program. The upcoming Big V Gala Dinner, presented by CitiPower, on July 10 at Centrepiece promises to be a night for the ages, bringing together past champions, current leaders, emerging stars, and supporters to honour a century of pride in the Big V.

But the celebrations don’t stop there. Representative football returns with a full schedule across Men’s and Women’s squads, as well as the return of the Premier B – Division 3 and Under 19’s Teams. The sense of honour that comes with pulling on the Big V remains as strong as ever, with players selected not just for talent, but for their values and leadership. Expect a stirring display from all sides when they take to the field on the weekend of July 12/13.

Off-field strength, On-field success

This year, the Big V turns 100 and it is more than just a milestone.

2025 has also seen the continued growth of the VAFA’s divisional sections, where new faces and returning veterans have breathed life into clubs across the board. From the outer suburbs to the inner-city stalwarts, there’s no shortage of passion or community spirit.

The introduction of several new Women’s teams has been a major success, adding to the number of female participants. Many of these clubs have already made their mark, with Round 1 debutants Port Melbourne Chargers now sitting in the top four in Premier B Women’s and attracting strong local support.

In the Men’s ranks, teams like Albert Park and Preston Bullants have made mid-season surges on the back of smart recruitment. Meanwhile, Old Peninsula is chasing its first finals berth in 5 years which is a testament to long-term planning and commitment off the field.

Celebrating 100 years of the Big V

This year, the Big V turns 100 and it is more than just a milestone. It’s a moment to reflect on the stories, legends,

While the football has thrilled, the work behind the scenes has been just as vital. The VAFA’s Club Support Program continues to provide tailored assistance to clubs in governance, volunteer management, and financial sustainability.

In exciting news, umpire registrations for 2025 have increased significantly over the past 4 years with over 600 registered league umpires now signed up. This special milestone is the result of consistent investment and resourcing into the Umpiring Program over a number of years.

Commercially, partnerships with CitiPower, Sportscover, and new supporters such as Hit IQ have helped strengthen the league’s financial footing while providing direct benefits to clubs and players.

The run home

With finals now on the horizon, every contest carries more weight. From relegation battles to top four fights, the back half of the season promises high drama, passionate crowds, and plenty of surprises.

As always in amateur football, the true heartbeat of the VAFA is its people: the umpires braving wet Saturdays, the canteen workers greeting every visitor, the coaches delivering belief, and the players who play for the love of the game.

Midway through 2025, the message is clear: the VAFA isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving. And with the Big V’s proud past guiding the way, the future has never looked brighter.

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER

Jason Bennett

Tonners survive a scare, Lions lift out of drop zone

Just one game separates third and sixth after Round 11 of Premier Men’s action.

Ladder leaders Old Brighton saw off a stiff challenge to their 14-game winning streak at Brighton Beach Oval to ultimately squeeze past a plucky University Blues.

The Blues led by a kick at the first break before the Tonners rammed on 5 goals in 10 minutes early in the second term to lead by 19 points at the major change.

But credit to the visitors, who dug in and had the better of the third term, finding the only two goals to close within 10 points at the last break, before booting the opening two goals of the final quarter to hit the front for the first time since early in the second stanza.

The teams went goal-for-goal for the next 17 minutes, with scores level entering time-on as thoughts of a third consecutive draw to the Blues started to materialise.

But goals to Felix Flockart and Jamie Hope ultimately got the Tonners over the line for a 15th straight victory at home. Old Brighton defending their one-game lead at the top of the table with a hard-fought 12-point win.

Hamish Dick booted 5 goals for the winners, while James Stewart kicked 5 for the Blues to sit second on the league goalkicking with 28.

Marcel Bruin (Old Brighton): “Another close one, the boys again showed plenty of fight and heart. Down to two on the bench for a fair portion of the game, we were able to spin the magnets and find some stops and some goals when we needed to.

“We had our hands full with their tall forwards, particularly after Max Benier injured his knee, and we were lucky they missed a couple of chances, but we were able to hold on in celebration of Max Lohan’s 100th.

“Hamish Dick was outstanding and looked dangerous each forward entry, Ben Pryor worked so hard and was super, winning a number of one-on-ones, while our mids gave us great drive all game.”

Matt Smith (Uni Blues): “Another tough contest that came right down to the wire. At the end of the day, a tenminute period in the second quarter proved the difference, when Old Brighton capitalised on a lapse in our intensity and kicked 5 quick goals.

“To our credit, the boys were able to refocus, wrestle back some control and keep chipping away.

“A couple of missed moments in the middle of the final quarter, which would have given us some breathing room, cost us dearly. The Tonners executed their moments professionally, which enabled them to hold on.”

Old Scotch continued their resurgence with an impressive victory over Old Haileybury at Scotch College.

The Cardinals looked on from the outset, with an aggressive defence feeding an efficient attack that booted the first 3 goals to lead by 11 points at quarter-time, despite having fewer disposals and Inside 50s.

Scoring opened up from midway through the second term, with a combined 7 goals in 14 minutes as the game transformed into a shootout – the Cards delivering 5 of those 7 majors to lead by 16 points at the half.

Their start to the third term provided a timely reminder that, with the right personnel playing at their best, they are more than capable of troubling any team in the competition. They put the Bloods, who had won 6 of their last 7, to the sword, kicking 3 goals in 5 minutes (and the first four of the term) to effectively put the game to bed.

41 points down at the last break, the Bloods battled on but never looked like mounting a comeback. A couple of late goals made the final score a little more respectable for Old Haileybury, but it was Old Scotch’s day - 4 wins from 5 starts moving the reigning champs to within percentage of the Top 4.

Tyler Sellers booted 6 goals, while ruck Sam Grant was magnificent with 29 disposals (24 contested), 8 marks, 10 clearances, 7 Rebound 50s and a goal, while Olli Hotton was superb for the Bloods, racking up 40 touches (28 contested), 8 tackles, 12 clearances and 5 Inside 50s.

Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch): “It was a good four-quarter performance with an even contribution across the ground.

“Haileybury play a very good brand of footy, with their contest method being as good as we have come up against. Wardy has done a brilliant job as they are a hard team to play against.

“The performance of Sam Grant in the ruck against a highquality opponent was outstanding, with elite work rate up and down the ground. Ryan Walsh had the task of nullifying

Stefanakis and did a brilliant job, which was very important in the context of the match.

“We are starting to build some momentum and are looking forward to taking on Collegians this Saturday.”

Daniel Ward (Old Haileybury): “Disappointing day from our group. We never really got our game going, and credit goes to Gnatty and his group for not allowing us to.

“We turned the ball over at crucial times, and our disposal was very poor. It’s the first time out of the 11 games this year that I could question our effort and application to the task.

“I’m looking forward to the response versus Blacks next week.”

Old Xaverians have won 5 on the trot after snapping University Blacks’ 5-game streak at Melbourne Uni Oval.

Blacks bounced out of the blocks with the opening two goals, but the visitors kicked the next 5 to lead by 15 points at the half.

The Blacks have been known for their resilience and grit in recent times, and it was on display once again in the third term as they booted 2 of the first 3 goals to close within 7 points.

But Xavs, as they’ve done repeatedly throughout 2025, put the foot down to kick 3 goals in 3 minutes entering time-on to lead by 24 points at the final change.

Still the Blacks hung around, kicking 2 of the first 3 goals in the last term to get back within 18 points.

But it would be the Xavs finishing the stronger, booting the final 4 goals of the match to pull away to a definitive 43-point win that sees them kick two games clear in second position.

Dynamic midfield duo Sam Fisher and Marcus Stavrou wreaked havoc once again, combining for 68 disposals, 24 clearances, 11 tackles and 3 goals, while Sam McKenzie and Ayui Makieng were best for Uni Blacks, who dropped two spots from fourth to sixth in the mid-table logjam.

Dan Donati (Old Xavs): “A strong four-quarter performance from my boys. Blacks have fast become one of the hardest teams to play against, and their form coming in warranted that.

“It was one of those games that was good to watch from the outset. Hard, fast, skilful and both sides had their turn with the momentum. It was a tight contest for the majority of the day, and it wasn’t until late that we were able to get clear and go on with a really hard-fought, disciplined win.

“I thought both defences were outstanding, it was pretty even through the middle for most of the day, and our forwards, who always work hard, got some deserved reward late to help us kick away.

“We rate Blacks very highly, so this was a good win from my perspective.”

Dale Bower (Uni Blacks): “We brought great effort and stayed in the game until the last 10 minutes or so, but did not quite have the energy of previous games and were unable to execute.

“Xavs are a very good team with some elite top-end talent, and we struggled to contain their ability to move the ball forward and score.

“We will look to bounce back with a massive effort next week.”

St Kevin’s returned to the Top 4, courtesy of a thumping win over an undermanned St Bernard’s at St Kevin’s College.

SKOB set the tone early with 12 shots to 3 in an opening term that saw them kick out to a 24-point lead at the first break.

But just as it appeared to be a comfortable afternoon at the college, the Snowdogs found their bite, stringing together 3 consecutive goals to reduce the half-time deficit to a more manageable 16 points.

St Kevin’s turned up the heat in the third term, dominating possession and territory. But their wasteful finishing (2.6 to 0.2) kept the Dogs in with an outside chance – the margin 32 points at the last break.

The final term was a replica of the third – SKOB dominating but not taking full-toll on the scoreboard. They racked up an incredible 19 Inside 50s to 1 in the final term (giving them 36 to 6 in the second half) but kicked 5.6 to no score.

In the end, it was a comprehensive 68-point win that could well have been a triple-figure demolition, but for SKOB’s inaccuracy (7.12 to 0.2 after half time).

Despite leaving some precious percentage on the table, the win was enough to launch St Kevin’s back into the Top 4, while the wounded Snowdogs are winless since Round 6 and stranded a game-and-a-half behind (and now only a game-and-a-half clear of the relegation zone).

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Ruck Billy Coates led SKOB’s midfield fleet with 19 disposals, 46 hit-outs and 10 clearances, while Jack Mahony (30 disposals), Cam Hodges (29), Liam Gunson (26), Luke Winter (25) and Tom Ferguson (24) highlighted the depth of midfield quality that can stretch any team.

Matthew Watson battled hard for the Snowdogs at both ends, with 23 disposals, 9 marks, 5 Rebound 50s, 5 Inside 50s and a goal.

Anthony Lynch (St Kevin’s): “Foundation Day is a special day for our football club as we return to the college for the one game a year. We also celebrated some premiership reunions, so we wanted our playing group to respect the day and deliver for our community.

“I was pleased with our game overall, in particular the second half, and thought our team defence was the best it has been for the year. We also started to see some really positive ball movement through that period.

“I thought Bernard’s had a real crack without some of their key players, and you couldn’t question their endeavour.

“I think that performance will give our group confidence in what our best footy can look like.”

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Steve Alessio (St Bernard’s): “St Kevins used the ball really well, and although we were competitive at times in that first half, ultimately our ability to create goal-scoring opportunities is the challenge for us at the moment.

“Our second halves are a real concern; we all need to dig in and fight our way through this form slump.

“I’m really looking forward to see how we work through this period together.”

The final game of the weekend saw Collegians salute for the first time since Round 5 after they took care of De La Salle at Waverley Oval.

In a game that was widely regarded as being De La’s best opportunity yet for a breakthrough win, it was the Lions who seized the early initiative, kicking the only 3 goals of the opening term to lead by 21 points at the first change.

De La finally found the middle 7 minutes into the second term, but it was their only major of the quarter as Collegians added four more to hold a 38-point half-time lead.

A further three unanswered goals in the third term saw the game squarely in Collegians’ keeping, with De La held to a single goal by three-quarter time.

They would kick a couple of consolation goals in the final term, but it proved to be a very disappointing afternoon for the De La faithful as they were held to 3.7 - their lowest score since Round 17, 2019 (coincidentally also to Collegians).

The Lions posting a much-needed 70-point win that sees them leapfrog Uni Blues out of the relegation zone.

Jim Bazzani (29 disposals), Max Pinchbeck (27) and Luke Nelson (26) provided plenty of drive for Collegians, feeding Dylan Thomas (4 goals), Alex Lukic (3) and Will Pocknee (3).

Fraser Cameron and Rob Amendola battled hard once again for De La Salle, who will regroup and prepare to host another team in the relegation race – Uni Blues – next weekend.

Jordie McKenzie (Collegians): “It was great to get back on the winners’ list. We were able to start the game well, which was a massive focus for us. Our pressure and transition was good, but our biggest area of improvement was our offensive game, where we were able to keep more speed on the ball and give our forwards a chance.

“Jasper Davey played arguably his best game for the club. Bazzani and Walker were terrific all day. Dylan Thomas and Alex Lukic continued their strong seasons and have hopefully solidified their spot in the Vic team.

“Every game is critical for us at the moment, and next week against Scotch is no exception.”

Nick Hyland (De La Salle): “We were comprehensively outplayed by Collegians. Credit to Jordy and their playing group for the way they started the game and the level they maintained throughout the day.

“We just couldn’t get any part of our game going at any stage. Collegians controlled every aspect of the game and, had they converted their chances, it could have been a lot worse on the scoreboard.

“A really disappointing result and a step back in our development as a team. We had been heading in the right direction the last three weeks, but that was a step backward and not good enough.

“We need to regroup and re-energise ourselves in the lead up to Uni Blues at home next week.”

ROUND 12 TIPS

St Kevin’s V Old Brighton

De La Salle V University Blues

Collegians V Old Scotch

Old Xaverians V St Bernard’s University Blacks V Old Haileybury

ROUND 11 RESULTS

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S

GOALS: University Blacks: J. Kennedy 1, C. Moorfield 1, T. St Clair 1, L. Vescio 1, H. Attiwill 1, A. Rana 1, K. Loftus 1, M. Grocott 1

Old Xaverians: W. Brusnahan 3, C. MacIsaac 3, J. Boyd 2, S. Fisher 2, H. Woodhouse 2, C. Westcott 1, J. Feneley 1, M. Stavrou 1

BEST: University Blacks: S. McKenzie, A. Makieng, X. Chalkley, L. O’Neill, A. Rana, J. Kennedy

Old Xaverians: A. Spralja, M. Stavrou, C. Knott, T. Hart, A. Trigar, S. Fisher

St Kevin’s:

St Bernard’s:

GOALS: St Kevin’s: S. Critchley 3, S. Barnett 3, C. Hodges 1, A. Seaton 1, J. Darmody 1, S. Cameron 1, V. Adduci 1, P. Kerr 1, O. Gill 1

(103)

St Bernard’s: L. Di Lizio 2, L. Chillura 1, O. Liberatore 1, M. Watson 1

BEST: St Kevin’s: L. Gunson, C. Hodges, T. Ferguson, J. Mahony, A. phillips, G. Delimitrou

St Bernard’s: T. Sullivan, N. Tonge, K. Bharathi, F. McNicol, E. Schumann, L. Di Lizio

Old

GOALS: Old Scotch: T. Sellers 6, J. Polkinghorne 3, F. Morrisby 1, W. Clark 1, S. Grant 1, T. Farrer 1, A. Jelbart 1, O. Badr 1, C. Cormack 1

Old Haileybury: C. Harrop 3, J. Docking 2, A. Stefanakis 2, F. Gregor 1, B. Seccull 1, C. Goonewardene 1

BEST: Old Scotch: R. Walsh, S. Grant, A. Jelbart, B. Easton, J. Polkinghorne, J. Torney

Old Haileybury: C. Riley, D. Seccull, M. Rose, B. Seccull, C. Harrop, O. Hotton

De La Salle:

GOALS: De La Salle: T. Filipovic 2, A. Giampa 1

Collegians: D. Thomas 3, A. Lukic 3, L. Nelson 2, W. Pocknee 2, W. D’Amico 1

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BEST: De La Salle: T. Docherty, R. Amendola, T. Filipovic, c. mackie, S. Karvellas, F. Cameron

Collegians: J. Davy, J. Bazzani, C. Walker, D. Thomas, W. Mayhood, L. Nelson

GOALS: Old Brighton: H. Dick 5, B. Pryor 2, F. Flockart 2, J. Segar 1, J. Hope 1, A. Edgar 1

University Blues: J. Stewart 5, B. Townson 2, J. O’Sullivan 2, M. Crocker 1, M. Taylor 1, C. Cotter 1

BEST: Old Brighton: H. Dick, F. Gregson, L. Butler, F. Flockart, B. Pryor, F. Murray

University Blues: M. Gleeson, J. Stewart, J. O’Sullivan, S. Grimley, M. Taylor, B. Townson

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S RESERVE

GOALS: Old Brighton: T. Marriott 3, L. Otto 3, N. Freeman 2, M. Slater 1, L. Hendra 1, M. Speirs 1, A. Corke 1, D. Lynch 1, S. Litis 1

University Blues: L. Di Lallo 2, J. Paterson 2

BEST: Old Brighton: B. Branson, A. Corke, M. Speirs, S. Litis, H. Hynes, L. Otto

University Blues: G. McCulloch, J. Harrington, T. Cossar, L. McLaren-Kennedy, O. Hayes, C. Bowker

Old Scotch:

Old Haileybury:

GOALS: Old Scotch: S. Skinner 3, M. Vacirca 3, H. Kemp 2, F. Leeton 2, H. Japp 2, D. Lawrence 1, L. Dennis 1

Old Haileybury: B. Hood 3, J. Black 2, M. WALSTAB 1, J. Paul 1, E. Hardeman 1, S. Hallkahan 1, L. Wood 1, A. Williamson 1

BEST: Old Scotch: H. Wild, H. Japp, S. Woods, P. Johnson, H. Kemp, J. Wiseman

Old Haileybury: E. Hardeman, J. Black, J. Paul, M. Cowell, J. Hewitt, B. Hood

De La Salle:

Collegians:

GOALS: De La Salle: L. Eldering 3, S. Pennell 2, K. Rossiter 2, T. Itter 1, D. Kaminaris 1, D. Ford 1, J. Tyquin 1, L. Liakakos 1, B. Boscacci 1, M. Elliott 1

Collegians: A. Castle 1, J. Meacham 1, W. Houghton 1, A. Celik 1

BEST: De La Salle: L. Liakakos, J. Tyquin, T. Fogarty, M. Elliott, L. Eldering, T. Itter

Collegians: B. Monahan, L. Castine, A. Celik, W. Houghton, A. Nolan, A. Walker University Blacks:

Old Xaverians:

GOALS: University Blacks: O. Bouchez 1, W. Trompf 1, M. McVey 1, Z. Harris 1

(73)

Old Xaverians: B. Whelan 5, H. Bell 5, C. Holmes 3, S. Asdagi 2, B. Moyle 1, O. Britten-Jones 1, J. Gangi 1, E. Kennedy 1, M. Exell 1

BEST: University Blacks: R. Satanek, M. McVey, O. Bouchez, S. Robertson, D. McInness, Z. Delzoppo

Old Xaverians: C. Holmes, M. Exell, B. Whelan, H. Bird, H. Bell, O. Britten-Jones

St Kevin’s:

St Bernard’s: 1.2

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GOALS: St Kevin’s: Z. Greenham 6, S. Duffy 3, H. James 2, D. Gambell 1, J. Ball 1, B. Ball 1, H. Reimers 1, A. Butler 1

St Bernard’s: A. Belci 2, D. Pollock 2, N. Kazuro 2, S. Miceli 1, D. Restuccia 1, A. Ryan 1, S. O’Keeffe 1, C. Brock 1, N. Foley 1

BEST: St Kevin’s: Z. Greenham, S. Jones, O. Doyle, L. Merrett, P. Croagh, T. Burley

St Bernard’s: D. Restuccia, A. Ryan, D. Pollock, N. Langenbacher, N. Kazuro, A. Belci

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Saints salute in top four clash against Magpies and Cardinals flex their muscles over Fitzroy

The 11th instalment of William Buck Premier Women’s footy for 2025 brought about several surprises and some stunning victories. The 2024 grand finalists stamped their authority on the competition with big wins and Caulfield Grammarians continued their unbeaten start to the year with a win over Old Geelong.

And that is where we start, Caulfield Grammarians 7.5 (47) defeated Old Geelong 2.5 (17) in a strong performance to remain undefeated. The Fields currently sit two games clear on top of the ladder with ten wins without a blemish, noting the inclusion of a Bye into William Buck Premier Women’s with 9 teams in the competition.

Ebony Angelopoulos, Jacinta Baxter and Olivia Rundle were standouts for the victors at Glen Huntly Park. The ladder leaders jumped out of the gates to lead by 32 points at half time and were able to maintain their ascendency in the match in the back end to cruise home to a 30-point victory.

For the OG’s it was a gallant performance against the benchmark of season 2025 with plenty of lessons to take away from the contest. Brookie Mckay, Ciara Sexton and Gemma Flanders all stood out for the OG’s and will look to bounce back in three weeks’ time after their Bye in Round 12, followed by the league-wide two week break.

In a highly anticipated contest, West Brunswick made the trip to Righetti Oval to face the 2024 grand finalists, St Kevin’s. Heading into the round, the Magpies were the form team of the competition and looked to continue this against the Saints.

After a relatively even first half in which the home side held an 8-point lead at the main break, St Kevin’s put together a four-goal to one third quarter to put the game out of reach and ended the game 42-point victors, 11.8 (74) to 5.2 (32).

West Brunswick coach Ryan Wandel was pleased with several aspects of his team’s performance but referenced a slight dip in concentration in the third quarter which cost them dearly.

“We competed hard and were right in it at half time, we just had a seven-minute patch in the third where we weren’t switched on, and as good sides do, St Kevin’s punished us.”

Despite the loss, Wandel is still preaching positivity to his group and is looking forward to what the rest of the season can bring for his team.

“The post game messaging was still positive, reinforcing that we’re still moving in the right direction, and we’ll regroup, reflect, and move forward.”

St Kevin’s coach Tom Purcell was delighted with the result and similarly referenced the tight contest in the first half.

“I was really pleased with the team aspect and everyone playing their role. It was a real arm wrestle the first half, and we struggled early with West Brunswick’s ball movement,” he said.

Belinda Woolcock, Bree Doyle and Mischa Beaconsfield were the best for St Kevin’s and are all putting together strong individual seasons for the Saints.

After a strong month which saw them, stack wins against multiple sides at home, Williamstown CYMS 3.3 (21) suffered a home defeat to Beaumaris 4.9 (33). This proved to be a historical weekend, with Beaumaris recording their first even Senior Women’s victory in William Buck Premier Women’s.

The CY’s home at Fearon Reserve has become something of a fortress in recent weeks, however a dynamic final term from the Sharks took the CY’s by surprise and led to the 12-point win for the travelling side.

Sharks coach Sam Calogero was extremely pleased with his side’s brave effort away from home.

“It was a win where we worked together as a group to focus on our intent and ball movement. We worked tirelessly to cut off Williamstown’s exits to keep the ball in our forward half. Our effort and spread after halftime were a great reward for remaining positive and connected,” he said.

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The loss puts the CY’s in a precarious position sitting 8th on the ladder however, only two wins away from firmly being entrenched in the finals picture. Despite the result, Jess Court, Marli Russell and Ella Tyson all played particularly well.

In the early fixture of the round, Old Scotch thoroughly dominated Fitzroy 16.13 (109) to 0.0 (0). The Cardinals showed their class and put together one of the performances of the season and continue to stake their claim alongside Caulfield Grammarians as the top team in the competition.

Millie Fraser-Smith led the way with four majors and Sara Fortunato booted three of her own. The leaders for the Cardinals were monumental with the usual suspects of Katie Hunter-Scott, Jade Wise and Georgia Fraser-Smith playing terrific games.

For Fitzroy it is back to the drawing board with coach Nathan Jumeau needing to reset his side for a big clash with Kew next week which will have massive implications on the race to finals.

Kew, who face Fitzroy in Round 12, had the bye in Round 11 and will be fresh and raring to go for the contest at W.T. Peterson Oval against the Roy’s. Beaumaris will play host to St Kevin’s, West Brunswick face another tough challenge against Caulfield Grammarians, Williamstown CYMS will look to bounce back against Old Scotch and Old Geelong have the week off.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Beaumaris V St Kevin’s

West Brunswick V Caulfield Grammarians

Fitzroy V Kew

ROUND 11 RESULTS

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: C. Snow 1, S. Kennedy 1, L.

GOALS: Beaumaris: S. McLean 2, P. Phelan 1, M. Ursprung 1

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: J. Court, M. Russell, M. Ciavarella, E. Tyson, C. Perrett, C. Miller

BEST: Beaumaris: L. Parsons, M. Podnecky, K. Randall, P. Phelan, H. Tysoe, Z. Reynolds

Caulfield Grammarians:

Old Geelong:

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: B. Wilson 1, N. Barbara 1, E. Angelopoulos 1, C. O’Malley 1, S. Kenny 1, S. Kuo 1, L. Aruci 1

GOALS: Old Geelong: T. Longden 1, J. Grant 1

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: E. Angelopoulos, J. Baxter, S. Kuo, M. Mottram, C. O’Malley, O. Rundle

BEST: Old Geelong: B. Mckay, J. Grant, N. Furjanic, G. Flanders, C. Sexton, A. Rafferty

Old Scotch:

Fitzroy:

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GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Fraser-Smith 4, S. Fortunato 3, M. Cowan 2, E. Tassiopoulos 2, J. Wise 2, E. Defina 1, I. Tuttle 1, K. Hunter-Scott 1

GOALS: Fitzroy:

BEST: Old Scotch: G. Fraser-Smith, S. Fortunato, K. Hunter-Scott, J. Wise, L. Murphy, E. Tassiopoulos

BEST: Fitzroy: J. Nelson, F. Myers, O. Brilliant, A. Francese, S. Pitt, A. Lietz

St Kevin’s:

GOALS: St Kevin’s: H. Smith 3, M. Simpson 2, H. Kenealy 1, I. Worth 1, C. Lightfoot 1, L. Ashcroft 1, L. Watkin 1, M. Beaconsfield 1

GOALS: West Brunswick: S. Jolly 3, G. Alomes 1, S. Stewart 1

BEST: St Kevin’s: B. Woolcock, B. Doyle, M. Beaconsfield, E. Condon, H. Kenealy, E. Burvill

BEST: West Brunswick: S. Jolly, N. Wolfe, C. Piggott, V. Holt, G. Alomes, S. Stewart

PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE

GOALS: Old Scotch: K. Kerr 1, G. Kerr 1

GOALS: Fitzroy:

BEST: Old Scotch: K. Kerr, A. McCulloch, Z. Kemp, C. Wilson, O. Arundel, G. Kerr

BEST: Fitzroy: M. McLachlan, P. Aucar, E. Menzies, T. Lind, S. Shaughnessy, K. O’Malley

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: B. Krt 1

GOALS: Beaumaris: S. McPherson 1, I. Allan 1

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: M. McGirr, S. Martin, A. Cowan, P. Kalka, S. Kennedy, E. Whybrow

BEST: Beaumaris: j. farrow, G. Gori, N. Fitzgerald, S. Keogh, H. Meyer, P. Barrow

Caulfield Grammarians:

Old Geelong:

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GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: E. Shalders 2, C. Ryan 2, D. Hadwin 2, T. Huggins 2, T. Hurst 2, E. Grills 1, B. Tuszynski 1

GOALS: Old Geelong:

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: E. Grills, C. Linehan, L. Gudgin, T. Heath, D. Hadwin, C. Ryan

BEST: Old Geelong: G. Ednie, A. Allsopp, K. Magyar, M. de h- √ìra, K. Campbell, S. O’Neill

Kevin’s:

GOALS: St Kevin’s: S. Cameron 2, T. Berkowitz 1, J. Mounas 1

GOALS: West Brunswick: M. Stewart 2, G. Fogarty 1, S. Kavanagh 1, S. Dekker 1

BEST: St Kevin’s: M. McDonough, L. Kehoe, S. Cameron, G. Holden, L. Leckey, C. Straford

BEST: West Brunswick: M. Trompf, N. Newman, N. Clarke, S. Zago, G. Fogarty, F. Russell

PREMIER B MEN’S

Paddy Grindlay

Redlegs race into fourth, Fields outlast Roys

The Old Melburnians have made a sharp move up the ladder, taking a fifth win from six games to steam into Premier B’s highly contested fourth spot by snaring a road win at Como Park over Old Geelong.

The OMs have completely turned around a 1-4 start to the 2025 season - albeit three of the losses came by under a goal - and have a 26% advantage on a glut of four 6-5 teams all pursuing one spot inside the top four following the 13.8 (86) to 8.10 (58) win.

“I keep saying it - we’re learning about each other along the way,” said OMs coach Nathan Brown, the former co-coach of Old Geelong visiting his old stomping ground for the first time since departing.

It was an enjoyable visit for Brown, who speaks with fondness of his time in charge of the OGs.

“It was awesome (being back). Great people, great footy club. I love the place … I reckon every Ammos club in the caper would want that ground. And it was a beautiful day - couldn’t ask for a better day for footy.”

“I’ve got great respect for Nick (Dixon) and all the players.”

The OMs broke the game open in the second term, converting that momentum into a six-goal-to-one quarter that saw them clear by 40 points at the main break.

It was an even ten-goal margin at the final turn for home, before the OGs reeled off the final six goals of the match to cut the margin down to 38 points, dodging the brunt of a blow to their percentage.

“We were well below our best on Saturday, but credit to the OMs who played a really good brand of footy and thoroughly out played us for three-and-a-half quarters,” said OGs coach Nick Dixon.

“To our credit we were able to show some fight and finish strong.”

Harrison Reid’s run-with job on star Panther Will Green earned him maximum coaches votes from Old Ivanhoe coach Jarrod Gieschen as the Hoers rode a pair of scoring salvos, one in the first quarter and another late in the second, to skip clear of a short-handed Old Carey

After the strong-starting Hoers were 31 points up at the first break, the Panthers bit back in the second, in command of territory and with the first three goals of the quarter to their name.

But Old Ivanhoe was able to firstly arrest that momentum by the halfway point of the term, before cantering clear with four quick goals to lead by 33 points at the half.

And by kicking the first three goals of the third, the Hoers effectively ended the contest, continuing to hit the scoreboard on the way to a 21.13 (139) to 9.14 (68) win.

“We were really excited about this week - it’s a beautiful big ground, the weather was fantastic, and we felt like in the back half of the Caulfield game we got some of our DNA back … we carried that into training during the week and it showed in the first quarter,” said Gieschen.

“You can’t really win the Grand Final in this period, but you can certainly lose a lot of momentum. We’ve put a lot of focus into that (over) the last couple of years.”

Despite the defeat, Panthers coach Luke Giles was pleased by his younger players’ performances against the ladder-leaders.

“I was really pleased with the way we stuck at it all day. We were rapt with the way our younger boys took their opportunity at senior level, and managed to have an impact,” he said.

Old Trinity matched Old Ivanhoe’s 9-2 record by accounting for Old Camberwell at home, maintaining a two-game gap to third-placed Williamstown CYMS and a three-game gap to the four sides in the battle for fourth.

The Ts led all day on the way to a 13.12 (90) to 9.6 (60) win over Neil Connell’s Wellers, who brought in the margin with the last five goals of the game.

“The first half was a pretty tight slog- a low-scoring, pretty defensive sort of game,” said Ts coach Donald McDonald.

“After half time, like (what) generally happens in the third quarter, things open up a bit … some of our pressure work was nice (and) Boston Dowling gave us a really good focal point up forward and in the ruck.”

Old Camberwell coach Neil Connell was left impressed with McDonald’s squad, labelling the Ts “the best side in Premier B at this stage of the year” after the loss.

“Old Trinity plays a style of play that we are trying to get to. They are well coached and really disciplined to play their style of football,” he said.

“We have a bit of work to do to compete with the top teams.”

Williamstown CYMS remains one step ahead of the chasing pack, responding to Round 10’s heartbreaking loss to the Ts with a 64-point defeat of the Hampton Rovers at Boss James Reserve - keeping its one-game hold on third place.

The Big V-nominated pair of Will Bokma and Zach Provest were excellent - Provest booting four goals on return from suspension and Bokma imperious in midfield, winning 43 disposals and 12 clearances, laying 11 tackles, kicking a goal and adding a pair of goal assists to boot.

The 18.13 (121) to 9.3 (57) win means the CYs are almost certain to head into the double-bye inside the top four - it’s worth remembering Terzoglou’s squad was two games adrift of eighth at the double-bye last season, with relegation to Premier C looking likely.

There are no easy games in this competition however, as Terzoglou is well aware.

“It feels like there’s a consistent standard … across a big glut of sides. It just makes normalising important games week-to-week - every game becomes big from a ladder perspective, but you just have to normalise the behaviour of being consistent,” he said.

“I think managing player emotions is actually really critical, in not using footy vernacular to constantly get (players) up.”

For the Rovers, Liam O’Driscoll fought hard for his 22 disposals and three goals, Christian Carnovale had 29 disposals, and a goal and Chris Perkins continued his ball-winning form, racking up 34 disposals.

Finally, Paul Satterley’s Caulfield Grammarians joined the OMs, OGs and Panthers at 6-5 - but needed their very best to outlast Fitzroy in a Brunswick Street Oval shootout.

After scores were even at 10.5 (65) apiece at the midway point, the Fields had the better of the affair in the second half, 15.15 (105) to 13.13 (91) winners to keep in step with the finals contenders.

“A really high standard of offensive football was on display, especially in the first half with 20 goals kicked collectively,” said Fields coach Paul Satterley, who was impressed with the “excellent” ball movement of his opponents.

“We wanted the game to be more contested in the second half and I think we were able to achieve that to some extent.”

“A day of mixed feelings for us,” said Roys coach Travis Ronaldson, who couldn’t be prouder of his side’s week-after-week effort in what’s been a tough season.

“We played some really good footy where we were well on top, moving the footy well and playing the style of footy that we aspire to. However, that was punctuated by some lapses in concentration that were costly.”

Next week, the Roys head to Fearon Reserve to play Williamstown CYMS while the Fields return to Glen Huntly Park for a date with the OGs.

It’s a ripper at Chelsworth Park with the Hoers taking on an inform Old Melburnians squad, Old Carey host Old Camberwell and the Hampton Rovers face the Ts at Daley Oval.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Williamstown CYMSV Fitzroy

Geelong

IvanhoeV

ROUND 11 RESULTS

PREMIER B MEN’S

Old Carey:

GOALS: Old Carey: J. Alexander 3, N. Muller 1, A. Simpson 1, D. Clarke 1, C. Connell-Tobin 1, R. Thompson 1, I. Ellwood 1

Old Ivanhoe: S. Allen 4, T. Nagel 3, L. Scuderi 3, L. Agrotis 2, A. Franklin 2, M. Mitris 2, R. McKenzie 2, H. Reid 1, H. Frazer 1, W. Murphy 1

BEST: Old Carey: M. Wooffindin, C. Connell-Tobin, L. Kelvie, L. Bailey, I. Ellwood, J. Alexander

Old Ivanhoe: H. Reid, A. Franklin, S. Allen, M. Mitris, P. Naish, C. Opie

Hampton Rovers: 0.2 2.2 5.3 9.3 (57)

Williamstown CYMS: 3.7 9.9

(121)

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: L. O’Driscoll 3, C. Friend 1, J. Dermott 1, C. Carnovale 1, J. Prosser 1, B. Seddon 1, Z. Ziesing 1

Williamstown CYMS: Z. Provest 4, C. Vicino 2, N. Sayers 2, A. Williams 2, O. Becroft 1, A. Martinez 1, W. Chan 1, R. Diwell 1, W. Bokma 1, N. Provest 1, C. Brown 1, R. Chan 1

BEST: Hampton Rovers: C. Perkins, J. Melnjak, J. Seddon, B. Seddon, Z. Ziesing, J. Dermott

Williamstown CYMS: N. Provest, B. Tucker, W. Bokma, W. Chan, Z. Provest, H. Tambourine

Fitzroy:

Caulfield Grammarians: 7.4

(105)

GOALS: Fitzroy: j. turner 3, L. Hodder 2, M. Nelson 2, H. Grace 2, R. Seakins 1, C. Lester 1, J. Hart 1, S. Suarez 1

Caulfield Grammarians: D. Ting 3, J. Hutchings 2, C. Cooke 2, J. Mcclelland 2, H. McInerney 1, S. Hankin 1, M. Clarkson 1, A. Loughnan 1, h. mckenzie 1, S. Mcinerney 1

BEST: Fitzroy: D. Shepherd, j. turner, H. Grace, L. Ramshaw, S. Suarez, R. Seakins

Caulfield Grammarians: C. Eerhard, J. Hutchings, J. Mcclelland, D. Ting, N. Sutherland, O. Roberts

Geelong:

GOALS: Old Geelong: R. Page 3, M. Nicholls 1, S. Dixon 1, C. Dixon 1, T. Breadmore 1, S. Anderson 1

Old Melburnians: J. a’Beckett 3, N. Nichols 2, H. Dale 2, O. Hanisch 2, L. Curtis 1, S. Seccull 1, N. Yze 1, S. Laube 1

BEST: Old Geelong: J. Nicholls, A. Lazzaro, J. Sheridan, W. Eggins, J. Green, R. Page

Old Melburnians: J. a’Beckett, N. Nichols, T. Spargo, W. Nichols, N. Christian, O. Williams

Old Trinity:

Old Camberwell:

(90)

(60)

GOALS: Old Trinity: E. Chard 3, O. Manton 3, J. Jenkins 2, N. Gill 2, B. Dowling 1, O. Scott 1, T. Ferrier 1

Old Camberwell: H. Laukens 2, J. Gale 1, D. McColl 1, L. Thomas 1, G. Brennan 1, J. Blew 1, C. Rutledge 1, P. Blew 1

BEST: Old Trinity: N. Gill, J. Ingpen, T. Wenn, B. Littlefield, H. McGlashan, L. Mulcahy

Old Camberwell: L. McGowan, J. Allen, F. Wells, L. Purcell, T. Oliver, L. Harker

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVES

Old Geelong: 1.4

Old Melburnians:

(65)

(57)

GOALS: Old Geelong: D. Morgan 2, L. Maiden 2, H. Atkins 1, J. Davies 1, S. Green 1, K. Kemp 1, E. Johnstone 1

Old Melburnians: O. Hurley 3, A. Chirnside 1, L. Templeton 1, A. Howitt 1, C. Nairn 1, J. Hrehoresen 1

BEST: Old Geelong: T. Freeman, M. Planner, D. Morgan, L. Maiden, J. Davies, J. Dunstan

Old Melburnians: O. Hurley, L. Templeton, H. McIntyre, A. Chirnside, G. Derham, T. Facy

Old Trinity:

Old Camberwell:

GOALS: Old Trinity: H. Thompson 5, w. Noumertzis 3, J. Francis 2, H. Taylor 2, L. Scobie 1

(90)

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Old Camberwell: T. Beechey 2, C. Robertson 1, D. Augustes 1, B. Joy 1, M. Vogel 1, F. Sampson 1

BEST: Old Trinity: L. Wong, L. Milner, C. Woodward, T. De Graaff, H. Thompson, J. Teal

Old Camberwell: B. Grlj, W. Allsop, H. Kimmitt, L. Peake, C. Robertson, F. Sampson

Old Carey: 1.2

(44) Old Ivanhoe:

GOALS: Old Carey: J. Taylor 2, J. Sharrock 1, S. Zimmermann 1, J. Sharrock 1, J. Taylor 1

Old Ivanhoe: T. Kellock 10, J. Erman-Keogh 2, D. Davies 2, N. Sivakumar 1, B. Quick 1, D. Waldron 1

BEST: Old Carey: N. Dempsey, M. Hogg, S. Morarty, J. Taylor, J. Sharrock, J. Harkness

Old Ivanhoe: T. Kellock, E. Worsam, M. Gurrisi, L. Smithers, C. Cromb, N. Sivakumar

Fitzroy:

Caulfield Grammarians:

GOALS: Fitzroy: T. Duffin 4, C. Holdsworth 3, L. Sekhon 1, A. Ligris 1, B. Levens 1

Caulfield Grammarians: C. Hankin 2, H. Neave 1, J. Hill 1, L. Bevis 1, J. Wallace 1

BEST: Fitzroy: C. Holdsworth, L. Chiappini, V. Barker, H. McShane, A. Evans, T. Duffin

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Caulfield Grammarians: M. Hamill, L. O’Keefe, T. Coleman, C. Pietsch, J. Wallace, H. Neave

Hampton Rovers:

CYMS:

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: Williamstown CYMS: j. raymond 5, A. Bouris 4, J. Billington 3, L. Hine 2, B. Johnson 1, S. Shepherd 1, H. Azzopardi 1

BEST: Hampton Rovers: R. Leslie, D. Lyon, W. Black, O. Donald, N. Assirvaden, C. Becker-Valles

Williamstown CYMS: j. raymond, R. Jerera, C. Schaap, A. Bouris, J. Billington, N. Hannaford

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

Lauren Atkinson

Cobras win again as OMs and Westbourne flex

With finals fast approaching, every week in Premier B Women’s proves more and more important. Round 11 saw Old Brighton defend their spot at the top of the ladder, while Old Melburnians jumped to second place after a resounding win. Old Yarra Cobras showed how far they have come with their second win of the season, while Westbourne continued their undefeated record at home.

Old Melburnians continued their charge toward finals with a clinical 16.12 (108) to 1.1 (7) display over Melbourne University Women’s at Fawkner Park.

The Omlettes started the match with the same vigour that saw them beat Old Brighton the previous week, with Ollie Mclean slotting the first major of the day to kick off the assault.

By quarter time, Old Melburnians had built a 21-point advantage, which ballooned to 40 by halftime. Mclean was unstoppable in the third term, booting four goals to help stretch out the Omlettes lead to 65 points by the final change.

Showing no signs of complacency, the Omlettes piled on an additional five final-term goals to win by a commanding 96 points.

Coach Nic Stephens praised his side’s selflessness, noting the hunger of the players to contribute to team success.

“In a game where we had a lot of the footy and a lot of shots on goal, it was just great to see us really put thought into who the best option was and then be able to execute in getting it to them,” Stephens said.

Stephens also lauded the Omlettes’ ability to reset during play, something the side has struggled with in previous weeks.

“I was really pleased at our ability to wrestle back momentum during the quarter when MUWFC started to get a bit of a run on with some nice ball movement,” he said.

The midfield trio of Amelia Kogler, Georgia Dunlop and Zari Mildenhall worked tirelessly, driving the ball forward

and controlling the contest. In attack, Mclean finished with six majors, while Prue Harvey (3 goals) and Pia Juricic (2 goals) also proved dangerous.

Stephens also highlighted the adaptability of his squad, with several defenders rotating through the forward line and midfield. Shan Conti starred on the wing, while Koti O’Connor, Isabella Rankin-Ward, and Steph Barnett all hit the scoreboard.

For Melbourne Uni, Carlton VFLW-listed Emily Hurley was a welcome addition, while Bridget Hudson continued her strong run of form.

Old Brighton weathered a late surge from St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers to secure a gritty 5.8 (38) to 3.1 (19) victory on the road.

A dominant first half laid the foundation for the win, with the Tonners showcasing a rock-solid defence that kept the Tigers scoreless, while adding four goals of their own.

With no bench to call on, Old Brighton faced a tough task sustaining their intensity. As fatigue set in, the Tigers began to claw their way back into the contest, kicking three of the four second-half goals.

Captain Maddi Wilson led the charge for St Bedes/ Mentone, booting the final two goals of the match to give her side a late spark. Despite their best efforts, the deficit proved too great to overcome, as the Tigers fell short by 19 points at full time.

Old Brighton Coach Andrew Grant praised his side’s resilience and commitment.

“We were challenged with numbers; we had to have everyone contributing and that’s what we did,” he said.

In terms of key performers, Grant pointed to Tahlee Aker and Mietta Nolan, who were strong all day.

For the Tigers, Nina Coghill and Georgia Ricardo continued to shine as stars of the competition, while Brydie Steinfort was also standout.

Westbourne Grammarians made the most of familiar territory, powering past Old Xaverians in a 6.7 (43) to

0.3 (3) triumph to remain unbeaten at home.

In a low-scoring first half, Westbourne controlled the play but were wasteful in front of goal, with Sienna Burns Bradley the only player able to convert.

Westbourne’s pressure around the contest and disciplined structures kept Old Xavs to just a single behind, earning them a 12-point advantage at the main break.

After halftime, Westbourne found another gear. Temeika Cathery led the charge with two goals, while Isabel Choate, Caitlyn Gashi, and Olivia Cavka each added one to stretch the margin. Their midfield brigade took control of the clearances and fed the forward line with precision.

For Old Xaverians, it was a tough day on the scoreboard, but Sienna McLeish and Olivia Benston still impressed.

The win gives Westbourne a crucial buffer in the top four, moving them six points and a healthy percentage clear of Old Xaverians in the race for finals.

Old Yarra Cobras produced a stirring performance to overrun Marcellin 7.11 (53) to 5.3 (33), notching their second win of the season in impressive fashion.

The match began on Marcellin’s terms, as Isobel Kay opened the scoring early in the first quarter. The Sheagles controlled much of the early play, holding a 13 - 2 lead at quarter time, but the Cobras came out firing after the break, dominating the second term and kicking three unanswered goals to swing the lead 10 points in their favour by half time.

The third term was an arm wrestle, with both sides taking turns to create through great ball movement.

Zoe Glascott gave Marcellin a glimmer of hope with a goal at the six-minute mark of the final term to bring the margin back to seven points, however, the Cobras held their nerve, kicking the final two goals of the match to seal a 20-point victory.

Old Yarra coach Michael Talbot credited the win to his side’s dominance at the contest. “As the game progressed, we continued to win more and more contests, giving us control of field territory,” he said. “Our ability to stay calm and composed with some of our handball chains set up some great offensive plays.”

Captain Alannah Murray led from the front with three goals, while Mia Giannopoulos was a standout in the midfield, supported by Leanne McHenry and Millie Shone. Carly Jevric was instrumental in defence, producing aerial spoils and goal-saving tackles.

For Marcellin, Zoe Glascott was among the best finishing with three goals, while Tania Carpinteri and Stephanie Bridge were key contributors.

ROUND 11 RESULTS

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

GOALS: Old Melburnians: O. Mclean 6, P. Harvey 3, P. Juricic 2, S. Barnett 1, K. Ngawati 1, e. faulks 1, E. Bennetts 1, I. Rankin-Ward 1

GOALS: MUWFC: A. Price 1

BEST: Old Melburnians: A. Kogler, L. Wallace, O. Mclean, P. Harvey, Z. Mildenhall, P. Juricic

BEST: MUWFC: B. Hudson, P. Johnson, J. Wilson, G. McDonald, I. Raines

GOALS: Marcellin: Z. GLASCOTT 3, I. Kay 1, A. Pane 1

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Murray 3, E. Woodford 1, S. Fell 1, A. Hitchcock 1, M. Giannopoulos 1

BEST: Marcellin: T. Carpinteri, S. Bridge, Z. GLASCOTT, B. Feehan, B. Harvey, A. Pane

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: C. Jevric, M. Giannopoulos, L. McHenry, B. Wriedt, E. Woodford, M. Shone

Bedes/Mentone:

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: M. Wilson 2, N. Coghill 1

GOALS: Old Brighton: C. OBrien 2, A. Day 2, M. Nolan 1

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: N. Coghill, B. Steinfort, G. Ricardo, S. Hedger, T. McAlroy, E. Cooper

BEST: Old Brighton: M. Mcgregor, T. Aker, E. Bennett, S. Hodgkinson, l. grant, C. OBrien

GOALS: Westbourne: T. Cathery 2, I. Choate 1, C. Gashi 1, S. Burns Bradley 1, O. Cavka 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians:

BEST: Westbourne: T. Cathery, R. Sefton, O. Cavka, P. Trajkovski, G. Lamers, C. Gashi

BEST: Old Xaverians: S. McLeish, O. Benston, E. Sheedy, M. Poulton, M. McCarthy, K. Jobling

Meanwhile, Port Melbourne Chargers had the week off with a bye, giving them a chance to reset ahead of the important final stretch of the season.

Round 12 promises to be a thrilling one, with evenly matched teams going head-to-head across the fixture. Old Brighton and Port Melbourne will face off in what could be a preview of this year’s Grand Final, while Old Melburnians will be out for revenge against Westbourne, who edged them out by five points in Round 6. Meanwhile, Marcellin and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers will clash with both sides eager to return to the winners list.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Old Yarra Cobrasv Old Xaverians

Marcellin v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

Old Brightonv Port Melbourne Chargers

Old Melburniansv Westbourne

Harrison McIlwaine

A trio of hundred-point demolitions denote a weekend of carnage in Premier C

The section’s top three sides all registered triple-digit victories on Saturday, in triumphs made all the more impressive by the depth and youth that powered such performances.

Beaumaris youngster James Failla franked the previous week’s late heroics, with his haul of nine majors helping steer the Sharks to an emphatic 21.16 (142) to 3.2 (20) win over Parkside. Debutant Hudson Jongen also bobbed up with four of his own, with coach Josh Bourke glowing in his comments about both youngsters, post-match.

“The young crew continue to do great things,” he said. “Jongen came up for his first game and was awesome, while Fallia was unstoppable in the air,” he continued.

“We’re extremely lucky to have really strong under-19’s, and good depth in the Ressies to call upon,” Bourke said, referencing that not every club boasts such luxuries. “Our group continues to build; we’re excited about adding some of our experienced senior players back over the next month,” he finished.

Up next is a top of the table clash against Parkdale, who Bourke praised as ‘clearly the benchmark of the competition’. The Sharks’ last loss came at the hands of the Vultures in Round 3, with their poor first quarter that day a catalyst for the rampage they’ve been on since.

Parkdale Vultures found some form of their own on the weekend, dismantling Marcellin to the tune of 23.20 (158) to 9.3 (57). The Vultures final score is the second highest any side has registered this season, with their own 169-point outburst against PEGS in Round 2, the competition’s high-water mark.

It may sound strange that an undefeated side had to ‘find form’, but by their own admission, they have not been at their dominant best in recent weeks, making this most recent result a ‘very enjoyable’ one for Owen Lalor and co. Ruckman Jarrod Peake followed up last weekend’s eyecatching performance with a four-goal haul, drawing his coach’s commendation post-match. “11 straight games for ‘Peaky’ represents continuity with his body, for almost the first time,” Lalor said. “His ruck work was fantastic, and he obviously contributed up forward. He’s had an amazingly consistent year, and he’s just so important for us with his athleticism, and outstanding follow-up work,” he finished.

Others to fill their boots in the rout were Lewis Castle (three majors, after breaking his goal-a-game streak last week),

and Mitch Hart, whose creativity, athleticism and crumbing craft saw him register five majors.

Eagles coach Bernie Dineen offered that Parkdale ‘showed us (Marcellin) what the game’s about’, in their dominant performance. “They’re well-drilled, selfless, very capable, and obviously train at high intensity. Their instinctive decision making is first class,” he said.

Currently languishing in the relegation places, the Eagles face a ‘mini-final’ of sorts this week, facing eighth-placed Parkside, in a match that could well determine who ‘stays up’, come season’s end.

AJAX punished Prahran at Toorak Park, running out 18.11 (119) to 2.7 (19) victors. The Jackas shared the scoring load admirably, with coach Lachlan Buszard ‘pleased’ with the ten individual goalkickers that contributed to their tally.

Matt Lincoln impressed in his first Senior game for the season, booting three, while Elliot Debinski was customarily ‘brilliant’ across half-back, in the words of his coach.

In a quirky occurrence, the Jackas move down a place on the ladder despite the triple-digit margin, with Beaumaris’ even bigger victory seeing them usurp AJAX for second on the ladder, on percentage.

Meanwhile, Prahran’s well-documented struggles continue, with the Two Blues yet to register a victory this season and losing by an average of 50 points per game. The depth of the squad has been tested weekly, with player availability harming Craige Milward’s side more than most. A trip to Mentone Reserve comes next for Milward’s men, before the extended Bye represents an opportunity to regain some troops.

In a battle of contrasting styles, PEGS pinched a victory, away at Mazenod. The bulk of the game’s scoring occurred in the first quarter, with 70 of the contest’s 150 points coming in the early sledding. Mazenod won the last quarter, keeping PEGS to just the one behind, but the Bombers had ultimately done enough, claiming a 12.8 (80) to 10.10 (70) victory.

“It was a competitive game; their hard forward running up against our focus on contested ball and defensive pressure,” offered PEGS coach Rob Kerr, while praising the rebounding run of Ethan Caddeo and Dylan Pleban. The four-goal haul of Riley Simmons was telling, while Mazenod superstar Matt Fewings caused headaches all day, as is his custom.

“He (Fewings) got off the chain in the second half, and was always dangerous,” Kerr said. The reigning Premier C best and fairest also drew the praise of his own coach, Peter Banfield, along with the likes of Jarryd Raffa and Damian Byrne.

The Nodders are in the midst of a period of significant shift in their list profile, with Banfield quick to offer that his side are very young, with another three debutants pulling on the jumper for the first time on the weekend.

In Carnegie, the Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons forced a much closer affair this time around, against St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers, having lost to the Tigers by 85 points, in Round 3. The weekend’s 9.13 (67) to 8.12 (60) loss further validates the growth in this Gryphon’s outfit under Guy Martyn’s tutelage, with their current occupation of sixth place on the ladder, a far cry from their bitter start to the season.

“They’re playing a really good brand, they’ve improved out of sight,” said Tigers coach Brad Berry. “Mavropoulos was really hard to stop, and Maxfield was really good too,” he added.

On his own side of the fence, Berry expressed pride in what was a ‘good response’ from his charges, after disappointing losses against fellow top four commodities in Beaumaris and Parkdale, in successive weeks.

“‘Whatever it takes’ was our motto this week, and it was pleasing to get the result,” Berry said. “We re-visited our defensive structures after those losses, and improvement in that area got the scoreboard going for us early. We held these structures, and forced repeat stoppages late in the game, with momentum against us, which helped us hold on,” he finished.

Youngsters Oliver Griffin and Oliver Mangoni were influential in the contest. Mangoni’s versatility allowed him to be played forward, while Kane Hutchinson went back, to quell the dangerous Lachlan Mirams, when he rested forward. Jake Harding and Ben Murphy were instrumental in the midfield, covering the absences of Jack Hellier, Darcy Fountain and Matt Lehpamer, admirably.

The Tigers expect to have a reasonably healthy list available when the challenge of AJAX presents itself after the bye but must overcome Prahran before the bye arrives.

Other matches before the bye will see PEGS host Glen Eira/Old McKinnon, AJAX welcome Mazenod to Albert Park, Parkside head to Bulleen to face Marcellin, and Parkdale welcoming Beaumaris to the Vulture’s Nest, in a top of the table clash.

ROUND 12 TIPS

AJAXv Mazenod

Parkdale Vultures v Beaumaris

PEGS v Glen Eira/Old McKinnon

Marcellinv Parkside

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers v Prahran

ROUND 11 RESULTS

PREMIER C MEN’S

Beaumaris:

GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Failla 9, H. Jongen 4, A. McCarthy 2, J. Florent 2, B. Mathews 2, B. Seers 1, J. Trew 1

GOALS: Parkside: M. Romano 1, J. Moylan 1, Y. Stecki 1

BEST: Beaumaris: J. Failla, J. Florent, H. Backman, P. Pecer, C. Reynolds, H. Jongen

BEST: Parkside: M. Romano, J. Stevens, R. Williams, M. Balassone, Y. Stecki, H. Dietrich

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AJAX:

GOALS: Prahran: M. Milward 1, R. Hogan 1

GOALS: AJAX: M. Lincoln 3, J. Vogel 3, B. Efron 2, C. Chrapot 2, B. Nussbaum 2, K. Nissenbaum 2, j. israel 1, J. Machlin 1, N. Micmacher 1, C. Efron 1

BEST: Prahran: M. Clifford, J. Williams, P. Ribbands, T. Loomes, R. Smyth, R. Brodie

BEST: AJAX: J. Vogel, M. Herzel, E. Debinski, R. Israel, K. Nissenbaum, A. Bryer

Mazenod:

PEGS:

GOALS: Mazenod: H. Boyce 3, J. De Filippis 2, F. Sullivan 1, T. Riley 1, J. Sullivan 1, J. McCluskey 1, J. D’Angelo 1

GOALS: PEGS: R. Simmons 3, E. Caddeo 2, B. Roach 1, M. Baker-West 1, D. Pleban 1, M. Philpot 1, P. Steward 1, J. Fenner 1, R. Allan 1

BEST: Mazenod: M. Fewings, D. Byrne, J. Murdock, . , H. Boyce, J. Sullivan

BEST: PEGS: D. Pleban, Z. Genovesi, B. Roach, M. Baker-West, R. Simmons, E. Caddeo

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:

Bedes/Mentone:

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: S. Bass 1, N. Mavropoulos 1, S. Cockle 1, J. Ludik 1, L. Mirams 1, J. Maxfield 1, N. Pruscino 1, C. Kadish 1

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: O. Mangoni 3, L. Bowles 3, O. Griffin 2, L. Hanson 1

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Mavropoulos, S. Carey, S. Cockle, t. noonan, A. Carey, L. Mirams

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Ryder, B. Murphy, L. Palfrey, O. Griffin, J. Harding, f. groves Marcellin:

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9.3 (57) Parkdale Vultures: 5.4

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GOALS: Marcellin: M. Perazzola 2, J. McArdle 2, L. Atherton 1, H. Pertile 1, H. Greenwood 1, J. Robertson 1, N. Khan 1

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: M. Hart 5, J. Peake 4, J. Cheep 3, L. Castle 3, M. Brown 2, M. Emmanouil 1, H. Lynch 1, K. Day 1, L. Bailey 1, O. Green 1, K. Colella 1

BEST: Marcellin: A. Tomaro, M. Perazzola, T. Dennis, R. Elphinstone, J. May, M. Capetola

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Peake, O. Green, L. Castle, J. Edwards, J. Barden, M. Hart

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVES

Marcellin:

Parkdale Vultures:

GOALS: Marcellin: S. Fitzgerald 3, A. Newell 1, F. paonessa 1, S. Bartholomeusz 1

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GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Hesline 6, J. Noske 1, B. Hopcraft 1, J. Duckham 1, A. Bartel 1

BEST: Marcellin: D. Pierce, A. Radatti, D. Di Paola, F. paonessa, S. Fitzgerald, M. Ellway

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Noske, B. Fenech, J. Hesline, J. Hardeman, L. Vorbach, J. Roberts

Beaumaris:

Parkside:

GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Cusack 8, C. Eckert 4, J. Ward 4, M. Kornberg 4, A. Baruhas 3, J. Weightman 2, F. Martin 2, J. Gorman 1, T. Murray 1, R. Whitehouse 1, J. Davidson 1, M. Cartwright 1

GOALS: Parkside:

BEST: Beaumaris: J. Gorman, B. Forster, S. Roberts, J. Cusack, J. Ward, A. Baruhas

BEST: Parkside: A. Balassone, A. Gargano, A. Baird, L. Carrigg, J. Manthorpe, P. Hannah

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Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 0.1 2.1 2.1 4.1 (25) St Bedes/Mentone: 5.2

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Johnston 2, W. Mcgowan 1, T. Clayson 1

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GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: N. Henricks 7, T. Grech 5, A. Barba 4, S. Ralph 3, J. Whitelaw 2, X. Russo 1, J. Cain 1, S. Beasley 1

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: B. Tang, A. Hunter, F. O’Donnell, M. Harrison, T. Clayson, T. Obrien

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: X. Russo, R. Kennedy, A. Hodges, L. Ritter, N. Henricks, M. Arthur

GOALS: Mazenod: M. Cappiello 1, J. Smith 1, J. Telford-Coy 1

GOALS: PEGS: D. Flaherty 3, Z. De Petro 1, J. Rizzo 1, J. Moloney 1, W. Armstrong 1

BEST: Mazenod: B. Heller, L. Sherlock, M. Noone, A. Cappello, J. Smith, M. Cappiello

BEST: PEGS: D. Nesci, A. Akintola, S. Moran, B. Murphy, l. leeds, L. Flaherty

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GOALS: Prahran: J. Elwin 5, T. Bamford 3, J. Hume 2, M. Raymond 1, W. Hebblethwaite 1, E. Plaza 1, H. Taylor 1, J. Stefanutti 1

GOALS: AJAX: B. Joel 2, J. Nissen 1, D. Goodman 1, J. Ludski 1, . 1, O. Sormann 1

BEST: Prahran: J. Elwin, E. Plaza, M. Raymond, K. Scott, H. Taylor, J. Hume

BEST: AJAX: R. Abraham, O. Sormann, J. Bade-Kennett, T. Southwick, J. Ludski, B. Caplan

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Pride pours through VAFA clubs

A number of club’s have held their own Pride Round in recent weeks in an opportunity to show their support of the LGBTQ+ community. As a core value of the VAFA, inclusion is a theme that underpins Pride Rounds, fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

Mazenod

Marcellin

West Brunswick and Williamstown CYMS

Box Hill North

South Melbourne Districts

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Big V Captains Announced d

Big V Men’s Team

Harry Hill, Old Brighton (Captain)

Marcus Stavrou, Old Xaverians (Vice Captain)

Campbell Moorfield, University Blacks (Vice Captain)

Sam Barnett, St Kevin’s (Vice Captain)

Big V Women’s Team

Taylah Watson, West Brunswick (Captain)

Bree Doyle, St Kevin’s (Vice Captain)

Jade Wise, Old Scotch (Vice Captain)

Big V Premier B – Division 3 Team

Callum Linehan, Beaumaris (Captain)

Matt Fewings, Mazenod (Vice Captain)

Will Nichols, Old Melburnians (Vice Captain)

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Big V Under 19’s Team

Charlie Opie, Old Ivanhoe (Captain)

Sam Linder, Old Brighton (Vice Captain)

Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott, Old Haileybury (Vice Captain)

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Lucy Murphy (Old Scotch)

Women’s Rising Star Nominee

The VAFA congratulates Lucy Murphy from Old Scotch Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 11 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star. Lucy joined OSFC this season from Richmond JFC (Yarra Junior Football League (YJFL) and MLC playing in the GSV football competition. Lucy’s game on Saturday against Fitzroy was all class. For a young player in her first season of senior football Lucy excelled and was clearly one of best players on the ground.

What the club said:

Lucy Murphy had already played 139 games of football before joining the Old Scotch Football Club, this season. All things being equal, Lucy will clock up her 150 games of Australian Rules during the 2025 VAFA season and all before her 18th birthday. Lucy represents the new wave of talented young female footballers who have progressed from Auskick through to senior football. Lucy’s skill execution, movement over the ground and footy smarts make her a standout.

Lucy’s connection with our established players, from day one, demonstrated a level of maturity beyond her age. Lucy displays a real determination to play good football, to bond with her teammates and to proudly represent the Old Scotch Football Club. These traits have won Lucy a lot of support at the Club.

Old Scotch Senior Women’s Assistant Coach, David McCleery added:

“In a short time, Lucy Murphy has established herself as a senior Premier A player in the VAFA. Her maturity, football knowledge and skills are at a level that belies her age. Lucy has been prepared to embrace a variety of roles on game day, often with match ups on opposition players with far more experience. We look forward to her continued development into the future.”

Ryder Mantello (Old Ivanhoe)

Men’s Rising Star Nominee

The VAFA congratulates Ryder Mantello from Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 11 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Ryder is ranked 24th for average disposals out of the entire Premier B Men’s competition and is averaging 97.7 ranking points a match.

What the club said:

Ryder is part of the young group of players that played in the first Ivanhoe Grammar 1st XVIII Premiership in 60 years in 2023.

He has been hugely consistent for us playing both wing and half back and has elite kicking and decision-making skills.

Credit to Ryder that at 19 years of age he is averaging 25 possessions a game this year which puts him up amongst the top bracket in our competition.

He is a very well-respected player amongst our entire group.

HOLMESGLEN U19’S REPORT

Callum Farquhar

Near déjà vu for Blues, as Old Brighton triumph again in top of the table classic

Old Brighton and St Kevin’s have served yet another classic top of the table clash in Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s, with their second battle a full four-quarter clash after their Round 3 clash was abandoned in the final term due to an injury.

Yet again, it came down to the wire between these two heavyweights, but it was the Tonners who escaped the contest with four premiership points after overcoming their first three-quarter-time deficit this season.

The Tonners started hot, kicking four consecutive goals after St Kevin’s drew first blood to lead by 18 at the first break.

The contest tightened right up in the second term however, with neither side able to apply much scoring pressure, with scores of 1.2 (8) apiece in the quarter. SKOBS began to deliver the quality the competition has become accustomed to seeing this season however, piling on six goals from eight scoring shots following the main break, while the Tonners were limited to just three scores, but fortunately all were converted.

However, St Kevin’s’ roaring third term saw Old Brighton trail at the final change, providing a task not yet seen for the Tonners in 2025. It was one coach Travis O’Donohue embraced.

“After halftime St Kevin’s got the game on their terms and for the first time this year, we found ourselves trailing at three-quarter-time, which was a great challenge for the group,” O’Donohue said.

The Tonners players accepted the challenge and defended like a brick wall in the fourth quarter, halting any SKOB momentum to concede just two behinds, while Old Brighton slotted two crucial majors to come out on top 67-57.

“Our back six were brilliant late in the game, managing to keep the opposition goalless,” O’Donohue said.

“We responded really well.”

Old Brighton progresses to 11-0 for the season and hold a two-win buffer over St Kevin’s for the minor premiership.

St Kevin’s’ record now sits at 9-2, with both losses coming against the Tonners by a combined margin of just 16 points.

De La Salle have recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season after a low-scoring battle against Old Xaverians

The second consecutive win wasn’t without a slog however, with two goals late in the last sealing the deal of a game that’s margin never exceeded greater than 17 points.

That 17-point advantage came midway through the second term where the Xavs found themselves goalless, kicking just four behinds while De La converted three of their first six scoring shots.

The Xavs notched their opening goal later on in that quarter however, remaining in touching distance at halftime. Out of the main break both clubs again found difficulty registering scores before a flurry of three straight goals in six minutes to take a six-point lead.

However, De La Salle responded with two goals of their own to lead by eight points at three-quarter-time.

One goal and three behinds to start the fourth term saw Old Xaverians nab the lead back, but a goal from Joshua Murray was the ultimate matchwinner just four minutes later. While the contest remained congested and a dogfight to win, De La made the most of their forward line entries to punt two further majors and win by 15 points.

“It was a real tough battle against Old Xavs,” De La Salle coach Nick Walsh said.

“They used the ball really well and kept it from us for long periods. Things were pretty even for three quarters, and we pulled away ever so slightly to kick a couple back-toback in the last to get us the win.”

De La’s Emmanuel Ganas and Jody Cripps were best-on for the victors, while Alby Hewitt and Max King were admirable in defeat for the Xavs.

Caulfield Grammarians have delivered a knockout blow to St Bedes/Mentone Tigers in their largest win of the season, defeating the Tigers by 57 points.

The Fields trailed at quarter-time though, with SBMT managing a five-point advantage thanks to a threegoal flurry to kick off, but Caulfield shifted momentum their way late in the first quarter and into the second term to lead by eight at halftime.

Tasked with a spirited Tigers outfit, Caulfield Grammarians assistant coach, and stand-in for the game, Hayden Dyt provided a straightforward message to the playing group.

“Continue to shut down their run, win the contest, and attack,” Dyt said was his simple memo.

Caulfield adopted the strategy and began to seize the game from SBMT’s grasp, leading by 16 points at three-quartertime after a goal from a long-running effort between James Smith and Lucas Riseley and a “terrific” contested mark that led to a converted set shot from Lachlan Turner.

The Fields began to pile on the pain in the last, kicking six goals while holding St Bedes/Mentone to just two behinds to record a much-needed percentage-boosting victory. The result means the Tigers will now need a miracle to contend for finals, sitting five wins outside the top four despite starting the season 2-1. The loss is SBMT’s eighth in a row.

Turner and Harper Lane were Caulfield’s prominent goalkickers, combing for six, while Archer Duke was the Tigers’ best.

University Blues has leapfrogged Old Scotch on the ladder after a nail-biting top four clash victory.

The two sides could not be separated at quarter-time, and it was emblematic of the close contest to come.

The Blues leapt away slightly in the middle periods, holding the Cardinals goalless in the second term, but ultimately the congested match meant that the Blues found just two of their own in that quarter. Another two-goal term, although with two goals to Old Scotch as well, meant the Blues held a 16-point lead at three-quarter-time, placing University precariously positioned in a spot they’d been before.

Think back to Round 4 where the Blues led by 15 points at the final change but relinquished their advantage to lose by 10.

Undoubtedly that loss would’ve circled through the minds of the Uni Blues teens when Scotch made a similar surge in Round 11, with the Cardinals even snatching the lead late in the contest.

But the Blues stood up in the face of adversity and resiliently sharpened their focus when the inevitable Scotch comeback arrived, kicking two of the last three goals to secure a fivepoint victory.

University coach Steve Boakes was evidently proud after the result.

ROUND

11 RESULTS

HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER MEN’S

GOALS: Old Scotch: S. Hunter 2, T. Wenzel 2, A. Johnson 1, K. Greville 1, F. Wild 1, M. Mayes 1

GOALS: University Blues: S. de Steiger 3, D. Shier 2, C. Hogan 1, J. Robinson 1, W. Richter 1

BEST: Old Scotch: T. Meggitt, M. Mayes, H. Hudson, W. Verge, N. Macmillan, N. Baring

BEST: University Blues: C. Summerfield, T. Hill, J. Robinson, S. Sinnott, S. de Steiger, W. Hawker De La Salle:

Xaverians:

GOALS: De La Salle: J. Cripps 3, J. Murray 2, A. JACKSON 1, J. McLisky 1, P. Russell 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians: P. Kenny 1, G. Forrest 1, A. Hewitt 1, C. Landrigan 1, J. Godde 1

BEST: De La Salle: E. Ganas, J. Cripps, J. Katiforis, J. Stewart, E. MacBeth, L. Williams

BEST: Old Xaverians: A. Hewitt, M. King, W. Hanegraaf, T. Trist, J. Godde, T. Hansen

Caulfield Grammarians:

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GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Turner 3, H. Lane 3, T. Martino 2, E. Walker 1, L. Rudden 1, L. Barton 1, L. Riseley 1

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Pugsley 2, J. Robinson 1, J. Meredith 1, C. Irish 1

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: j. fountain, J. Smith, H. Martino, L. Auchettl, H. Lane

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: A. Duke, j. noorbergen, C. Irish, A. Lamb, L. Napier, J. McCormack

Brighton:

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GOALS: Old Brighton: H. Zerna 3, O. Di Crosta 2, N. Robertson 2, J. Kilgour 1, A. Langworthy 1, F. Hall 1

GOALS: St Kevin’s: J. Gambaro 2, D. Tomarchio 2, H. Williams 1, J. Quinlan 1, T. Conlan 1, F. Walshe 1

BEST: Old Brighton: L. Lewis, N. Robertson, J. Thomas, J. Arnold, R. Hamson, H. Zerna

BEST: St Kevin’s: P. Harmon, L. Edwards, E. Burley, S. Bearder, J. Gambaro, D. Tomarchio

“Good to get the points this time,” Boakes said.

“Tight all game but Scotch hit the front in the fourth quarter, so it was credit to our guys to continue to play our way and wrestle the lead back.

“Will Hawker and Lachlan Gilligan hold the dangerous talls while Conor Hogan and Tom Hill were important through our middle and forward.”

The Uni Blues can take confidence from the Round 11 result into next week, with a clash with St Kevin’s booked. Meanwhile, Old Xavs will aim to cause a boilover against Old Scotch, who’s form of 1-4 in the latest five-week period suggest they are gettable. De La Salle and Caulfield Grammarians will also do battle, while Old Brighton host SBMT.

ROUND 12 TIPS

De La Salle v Caulfield Grammarians

Old Brightonv St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

Old Xaverians v Old Scotch University Blues v St Kevin’s

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DIVISION 1 MEN’S

Raj Johnston

Vultures nearly upset the Pirates, Ormond continues to surge

Round 11 of Division 1 Men’s delivered what were arguably predictable results going off ladder positions, however UHS-VU very nearly bucked this trend in an impressive effort against Old Peninsula. Eleven rounds in, the ladder continues to thin out with a two-game buffer now between fifth and sixth.

Ormond continued their unbeaten season with an emphatic 137-point defeat of Therry Penola. The Monders set the tone early in a high scoring first quarter, highlighted by Thomas Nicholls’ impressive forward performance, contributing three of their seven first quarter goals.

Whilst the Lions had better moments in the second quarter, a 48-point margin at half-time was going to be a big ask to reduce.

Unfortunately for the Lions, the second half bluntly told a one-sided story as Ormond time and time again found the footy through the big sticks whilst Therry Penola only managed three more majors for the afternoon.

It was always going to be a tough assignment to knock off the top side, but Ormond were ultimately just too good, winning out on pressure and consistency.

On a day where Ormond kicked a remarkable 30 goals and fell just one point short of the double century, Thomas Nicholls deserves an accolade for kicking 10 off his own boot, taking his season tally to 25 majors. Nicholls was ably supported by Lachlan Crnograc with six goals of his own.

A game of two halves ultimately saw Old Peninsula prevail and defeat UHS-VU by 35-points.

A quick scan of the ladder before this match would suggest the Pirates should easily account for UHS and set this up to be a somewhat uninteresting match, however the first half was far from that.

Both sides fared well in the first quarter with the home side, UHS, banking a six-point lead, and it was UHS who surged ahead in the second quarter, as their midfielders and forwards worked in sync to increase their lead to 19-points at half-time. A possible upset was on the cards here.

Unfortunately for the home side, the Pirates fired up after half-time and reminded everyone why they are in the top two, in an impressive third quarter display kicking seven goals to none. The Pirates led by 26-points at three quarter time which ultimately proved to be too much for UHS to overcome as Old Peninsula claimed the four points.

The Pirates would be well aware that a loss in this game would’ve meant losing their top two spot to Kew, so no doubt there will be lessons from their first half to take into their big clash next week against ladder leaders Ormond.

Valiant in defeat were Sam Adams, Brandon Jackson and Jeffrey Fox, amongst the best players for UHS-VU, whilst Old Peninsula’s leaders, George Fletcher and Max Kleverkamp, were instrumental in the win with four goals each.

The Preston Bullants remains in the top four with a 43-point victory over the Monash Blues

With both sides fielding a younger team due to a combination of injuries and players jetting off for warmer climates, the first quarter was high-scoring and open which culminated in the Bullants collecting a narrow 3-point lead.

Preston increased their lead to 17-points by half-time thanks to some positive midfield efforts in the second quarter. Preston’s Rory Howard had an impressive, contested possession game whilst the match-up between Green of Preston and King from Monash was one to watch.

Scoring slowed down in the third quarter as team defences prevailed, but ultimately Monash could not keep up with Preston’s scoring as the Bullants surged home with five goals to three in the last quarter to claim victory.

Preston’s forward power of Patrick Davies and Tom Hill proved too difficult to stop with four goals to each of them, whilst Fraser Bennett, Jack Hooper and Archer Vague were amongst the best players for the Blues.

The most interesting encounter of the weekend shaped up to be 5th placed Oakleigh hosting 6th placed Brunswick, which resulted in the home side Oakleigh leaving 42-point winners.

There was a lot riding on this game for both sides but particularly Brunswick in which a win would’ve kept them in close touch with the top four.

The Krushers led early with the first four goals falling their way. Brunswick found one soon after but a late goal to Oakleigh gave them a healthy 21-point lead at quarter time.

A high-scoring second quarter followed for both sides, but the Krushers managed to increase their margin to 25 points.

The third quarter played out much like the second and with the three-quarter time margin being a similar 23 points, there was hope in the Brunswick camp that a dominant fourth quarter could turn this game around.

Going into the fourth quarter, it was important for Brunswick to make a strong start so to not mentally switch off, but unfortunately for Brunswick, it was Oakleigh who kicked the first four majors to be leading by 47-points at the five-minute mark of the term.

This proved to be too much for Brunswick to reduce as the Krushers comfortably got home to finish the round in 5th, only out of the four by the narrowest of percentages (0.55%).

Luke Ashen continued his successful season with eight goals for Oakleigh, whilst Brunswick’s Paul Scamporlino was also amongst the goals with five majors to his name.

Kew reinforced their September credentials in a 50-point victory over Elsternwick

The first goal only arrived ten minutes into the opening quarter, off the boot of Elsternwick’s Will Easton, but Kew swiftly responded and led by 21-points at quarter-time. The second quarter saw Kew push further ahead, capitalising on opportunities inside 50 and moving the footy well to build their lead up to 40-points at half-time.

The game hit somewhat of a stalemate and slowed down in the third quarter which saw both sides walk away with a goal apiece, and despite some impressive efforts late in the fourth quarter from Elsternwick’s forward line, it was too late as the Bears claimed victory.

Sam Heaton was amongst the best players for Kew with five goals to his name, whilst Blake Pantas, Jack Kirkham and Will Easton were some of the best performers for Elsternwick.

Many exciting matchups await in Round 12, one of those being a clash between the two heavyweights of the section, Ormond (1st) travelling to play Old Peninsula (2nd). The Pirates have made Harry MacDonald Oval their fortress this season and have cause to be optimistic about their chances of knocking off the top side, although it won’t be easy.

Brunswick (6th) host UHS-VU (7th) in a must-win game for Brunswick to keep their finals hopes alive, whilst Kew (3rd) host Oakleigh (5th), the Monash Blues (8th) host Therry Penola (10th), and Elsternwick (9th) host the Preston Bullants (4th).

ROUND 12 TIPS

Brunswickv UHS-VU

Old Peninsula v Ormond

Kewv Oakleigh

Monash Bluesv Therry Penola

Elsternwick vPreston

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 1 MEN’S

GOALS: Ormond: T. Nicholls 10, L. Crnogorac 6, J. Werbik 3, K. Seeto-Grossi 2, E. Konstanty 2, M. Thatcher 1, J. Levine 1, S. Gunning 1, T. Thermos 1, F. O’Toole 1, H. Ross 1, S. Seymour 1

Therry Penola: P. Carracher 4, L. Vaina 3, N. Castaldi 1, J. Pelosi 1

BEST: Ormond: T. Nicholls, S. Seymour, r. konstanty, J. Simon, A. Taylor, K. Seeto-Grossi

Therry Penola: P. Carracher, L. Vaina, N. Thomas, N. Castaldi, J. Viola, C. Wrigglesworth

Preston Bullants: 5.4

17.18 (120) Monash Blues:

GOALS: Preston Bullants: T. Hill 4, P. Davies 4, X. Rowley 2, N. Perizzolo 2, L. Pappas 1, B. Douglas 1, A. Gonnella 1, R. Stevens 1

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Monash Blues: B. Fellows 2, O. Armstrong 2, W. Snookes 2, O. Widdicombe 1, J. Walker 1, J. Flett 1, F. Bennett 1, H. Frischke 1, M. King 1

BEST: Preston Bullants: R. Howard, L. Green, N. Perizzolo, B. Douglas, S. Calcedo, T. Lowe

Monash Blues: F. Bennett, J. Hooper, A. Vague, O. Armstrong, C. King, J. Flett

UHS-VU:

Old Peninsula:

GOALS: UHS-VU: B. Jackson 4, N. Seiderman 2, X. Ellingham 2, N. Wallace 2, J. Hunt 2, P. Brookes 1, T. Cracknell 1

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Old Peninsula: M. Kleverkamp 4, G. Fletcher 4, N. Holland 3, W. Crowder 2, J. Lovett 1, s. barbour 1, H. Peacock 1, B. Williamson 1, B. Payze 1, E. Evans-Brumby 1

BEST: UHS-VU: S. Adams, B. Jackson, j. fox, B. Dimattina, N. Couper-Johnston, N. Seiderman

Old Peninsula: M. Kleverkamp, B. Payze, G. Fletcher, N. Holland, j. bravo, E. Evans-Brumby

Elsternwick:

GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Marchese 2, D. Jones 2, R. Main 1, W. Easton 1, L. Thornton 1, P. Sanderson 1, T. Ramsay 1

Kew: S. Heaton 5, R. Smith 2, M. Jacobs 2, M. Poletti 2, G. Smart 1, G. Wood 1, J. Maccarrone 1, J. Seaton-NICHOL 1, T. Johnstone 1

BEST: Elsternwick: B. Pantas, J. Kirkham, W. Easton, D. Jones, j. wiley, L. Pinnegar

Kew: J. Maccarrone, F. Davis, A. Chiocci, S. Heaton, S. Thomson, T. Johnstone

GOALS: Oakleigh: L. Ashen 8, J. Rossington 4, R. Kitts 2, O. Thomson 2, T. Cashman 1, V. Stevancevic 1, E. Black 1

Brunswick: P. Scamporlino 5, O. Watt 3, T. Wilson 2, J. Doherty 1, T. Kearney 1, Z. Hooke 1

BEST: Oakleigh: L. Ashen, T. Gillard, V. Stevancevic, W. Iverson, J. Rossington, O. Thomson

Brunswick: F. Banfield, P. Scamporlino, R. Hogenbirk, D. Mott, A. Jaycock, L. Bonney McKenzie

DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVES

Preston Bullants: 6-12-48

Monash Blues: 13-13-91

GOALS: Preston Bullants: P. Taylor 2, J. Wilkes 1, B. Morgan 1, A. Rider 1, M. Efremidis 1 Monash Blues: A. Hussaini 3, H. Wrigglesworth 2, C. Connell 2, R. Phillips 2, T. Baker 2, W. Stevenson-Vissers 1, Z. Watson 1

BEST: Preston Bullants: T. Oakley, A. Green, P. Taylor, H. Stratford-Browne, A. Rider, P. Schiavello

Monash Blues: A. Kennedy, M. Hanfeld, W. Kennedy, A. Hubbard, A. Hussaini, C. Gibb

Oakleigh:

Brunswick:

(93)

(37)

GOALS: Oakleigh: W. Holton 5, J. Gorman 3, R. Powell 1, L. Sfrantzis-Hallak 1, z. thiessens 1, A. Nikakis 1, P. Kasimis 1

Brunswick: B. Marchionna 2, B. Daly 1, D. Heenan 1, D. Oswald 1

BEST: Oakleigh: T. Nolan, J. Gorman, R. Velona, L. Gillard, C. Mercuri, W. Holton

Brunswick: A. Pollock, D. Oswald, A. Dib, M. Medina, P. Hill, T. Lloyd

UHS-VU:

Old Peninsula:

GOALS: UHS-VU: R. Pickering 1, R. Gya 1, J. Lowe 1, M. Couper-Johnston 1, M. Mallia 1

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(81)

Old Peninsula: W. White 2, C. Sanders 2, A. Hochegger 2, B. Pulsford 1, R. Glover 1, W. Watson 1, O. Green 1, B. Watson 1, R. Gowans 1

BEST: UHS-VU: M. Couper-Johnston, N. Grapsas, R. Gya, R. Pickering, J. Catterall, m. sykes

Old Peninsula: H. Wassylko, T. De Haas, C. Sanders, B. Pulsford, J. McLean, B. Watson

Ormond: 8.2

Therry Penola: 0.0 1.0

(198)

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GOALS: Ormond: T. Natsikas 8, L. Yaksich 5, L. Natsikas 4, S. Stait 3, B. Williams 2, K. Dompietro 2, M. Horrigan 1, C. Roach 1, N. Lane 1, T. Oaten 1, B. Pfeiffer 1, H. Penhall 1, L. Beaves 1

Therry Penola: E. Combridge 1, J. Larkin 1

BEST: Ormond: A. Hatchuel, I. Smeaton, K. Baker Hill, T. Putamorsi, T. Oaten, E. Quinn

Therry Penola: C. Edwards, C. Lyons, O. Moran, N. Mckay, J. Doodie, S. Lyons

Elsternwick: 4.0 8.3 9.4 9.8 (62) Kew: 5.2 8.4 11.7 12.11 (83)

GOALS: Elsternwick: B. Wallace 2, B. Bullard 2, N. Appleby 2, T. Gordon 1, A. Gruen 1, S. Convery 1

Kew: D. Allen 3, L. McLean 3, D. Bon 1, J. O’Bryan 1, J. Mock 1, J. Ton 1, T. Harbrow 1, Z. Johnston 1

BEST: Elsternwick: C. Marinis, B. Bullard, I. Smith, P. Poletta, D. Hookway, S. Convery

Kew: Z. Johnston, R. Streader, T. Cook, C. Byrne, T. Harbrow, L. McLean

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

Annie Ireland

Race for a top four spot wide open as teams surge toward finals

The ladder is heating up more every week, with plenty of teams on equal points vying for spots and some only outside the top four on percentage; with each round also becoming more unexpected as teams’ stage big upsets. Hampton and Therry are tied on 24 points sitting in fourth and fifth respectively, whilst Whitefriars and Power House are just below but only one win behind on points.

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon are putting together a good case are going to be hard to beat for the minor premiership, solidifying their hold on first place with a 40-point victory over Richmond Central. It was another strong four quarter performance, holding Richmond to just five behinds for the entire game, their highest score two behinds in the final quarter.

The Gryphs were accurate in front of goals, kicking 7.3 and managing at least one goal per quarter. Captain Gemma Strangio led from the front once again, whilst Madeline Box was also strong, as was Aleesha Whittle with a goal.

On a tough day for Richmond, it was Claire Kirwan, Isabella Rao and Georgia Harris who carried their team.

Next up, Richmond will travel to play Power House whilst the Gryphs are set to host Old Haileybury.

Oakleigh suffered an unexpected loss in a low scoring affair against Power House, who continued their recent strong form. It is the second week in a row that Power House have shocked the competition with an upset win, having now defeated fifth and third place on the ladder in consecutive weeks.

It was an ugly low scoring affair, with both teams just kicking a singular goal for the entirety of the match. Power House were wayward in front of goal, but their seven behinds were ultimately the difference.

Oakleigh got going early, kicking 1.2 in the first quarter to keep Power House scoreless. However, Oakleigh failed to register another score, whilst strangely enough Power House’s winning goal did not come until the final quarter.

Grace Read kicked Power House’s only goal for the game, whilst Daisy Bird was Oakleigh’s singular goal scorer. Zoe Uwland was strong alongside Emma Doorley, with

Sienna Bernardo and Ruby Ford also strong competitors for Oakleigh.

Power House will look to continue their strong run of form when they host Richmond Central on Saturday morning, whilst Oakleigh will host the Monash Blues on Saturday afternoon in a tough matchup.

Hampton Rovers were defeated by 26 points on the weekend, a shock upset at the hands of Whitefriars. The loss leaves their position in fourth sitting in a precarious spot, as they are now just one game ahead of seventh place.

For the first half, it was a pretty evenly matched game as Whitefriars only took a five-point lead into the main change. However, they looked a different side after half time with an aggressive attack on the ball that saw them take a 19-point lead into three quarter-time. They also held the Rovers scoreless for the entire third quarter and allowed them just a singular goal in the fourth, making this a great performance all round.

Meave Bohanna and Annalise Vine were dominant in front of goals, kicking three goals each whilst Caitlin Money and Sophie Smith also had a good day out. Madeline Pearson registered two goals for the Rovers.

Next up, Whitefriars will be searching for another win when they take on Parkdale at Gerry Green Reserve. The Rovers will hope to bounce back against a tough opposition in Therry Penola, a game which has massive repercussions for their top four hopes.

Monash Blues recorded another demolition win as we have seen so many times this season, this time defeating Old Haileybury by 71 points. Old Haileybury recorded just two behinds for the game, proving how hard the Blues are to stop when they are on a roll.

Accuracy proved to be a difficulty for the Blues and is something they can improve on as they head toward the pointy end of the competition, as they registered 19 behinds and could have piled on a much bigger margin. An impressive fourth quarter was the highlight of the game, as they kicked 5.6.

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

Oakleigh:

GOALS: Power House: G. Read 1

GOALS: Oakleigh: D. Bird 1

BEST: Power House: Z. Uwland, G. Read, E. Doorley, C. Culliton, L. McCombs, N. Rygielska

BEST: Oakleigh: S. Bernardo, R. Ford, r. klooger, J. Francis, J. Kendall, J. Bethune

Parkdale Vultures:

Therry Penola:

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: . 1, C. Bennett 1

GOALS: Therry Penola: R. O’Halloran 5, A. Duggan 4

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: H. McCorquodale, C. Phillips, v. furlonger, . , C. Pate, C. Bennett

Hannah Konstanty recorded her biggest goal haul for the year, with a four-goal bag to take her tally to 15. It is also the fourth consecutive week she has been listed amongst the best players. Emily Conroy was best on, having now been in the best players for eight consecutive weeks as she pieces together a highly impressive season.

Zahra Clavarino was important on a tough day for Old Haileybury.

It doesn’t get easier for Old Haileybury next week, as they will play Glen Eira at Packer Park. The Blues will travel to face Oakleigh on Saturday afternoon.

With the Rovers falling over against Whitefriars, Therry Penola now find themselves out of the top four by 0.22% after a big win over Parkdale Vultures on Saturday. The Vultures found themselves the victim of another large loss, kicking just two behinds in the first quarter whilst the Lions piled on 47 points. It was a much-improved effort from the Vultures in the third quarter as they kicked 2.2. However, they did not register another score for the remainder of the match.

It was a full four quarter performance from the Lions, as they went on to kick another five goals in the second half. Abbey Duggan took her goal tally to 23 for the year after she kicked four goals to be included in the best, whilst Ruby O’Halloran was best on with a five-goal haul.

Next up, Therry will host the Rovers in a game which will have massive repercussions for the top four. The Vultures will host Whitefriars as they continue to search for their first win.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Therry Penolav Hampton Rovers

Parkdale Vultures v Whitefriars

Power Housev Richmond Central

Glen Eira/Old McKinnonv Old Haileybury

Oakleigh vMonash Blues

BEST: Therry Penola: R. O’Halloran, E. German, G. Macgregor, C. Brown, A. Duggan, R. Vaina

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: M. Pearson 2, N. Stockwell 1, T. Annear 1

GOALS: Whitefriars: M. Bohanna 3, A. Vine 3, A. Belmonte 1

BEST: Hampton Rovers: I. Cameron, T. Annear, A. Price, C. Politarhis, N. Stockwell, M. Naylor

BEST: Whitefriars: C. Money, S. Smith, A. Vine, G. Gilbert, L. Mimmo, A. Webber

Monash Blues:

Old Haileybury:

GOALS: Monash Blues: H. Konstanty 4, R. Hetherington 1, J. Dallas 1, C. Newman 1, T. Jericho 1, S. Rodgers 1

GOALS: Old Haileybury:

BEST: Monash Blues: E. Conroy, T. Jericho, H. Konstanty, S. Rose, G. Cowin, M. Dore

BEST: Old Haileybury: Z. Clavarino, P. Gardiyawasam, G. Vanderwaal, g. folwell, S. Turudia, N. Nowlan

Richmond Central:

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(5) Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:

GOALS: Richmond Central:

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GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Zielinski 3, H. Carter 1, L. Fitzpatrick 1, J. Broadhead 1, A. Whittle 1

BEST: Richmond Central: C. Kirwan, I. Rao, G. Harris, J. Evans, L. Allen, D. Lai

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Box, G. Strangio, A. Whittle, Z. Rossiter, G. Bridges, M. Zielinski

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Lincoln Tracy

Access

Canterbury stun St Mary’s to claim back-to-back wins

Round 11 of the Division 2 Men’s saw St Mary’s Salesian concede top spot after losing for the first time on the road in 2025.

Canterbury have produced arguably the upset of the season to date, defeating top of the table St Mary’s Salesian by 24 points. The Cobras kicked five goals to one in the opening quarter to lead by 25 points at the first break, and managed to find a goal when the Saints drew within 10 points.

Cobras’ coach Steve Brown praised the efforts of his defenders, highlighting Jayden Collins and Adam Marx for their performances, as well as the scoring returns from Matthew Fotia and young recruit Ryder Daffey. The forward pair accounted for seven of Canterbury’s 16 goals, including five in the second half.

St Mary’s coach Clay Tait said the Saints were unable to hold their defensive structure against the Cobras, which resulted in conceding their biggest score for the year (clearly surpassing the 88 points scored by West Brunswick in Round 7).

The visitors were also unable to take full advantage of their deep entries inside forward 50 in the second and third quarter, kicking 9.9 over the middle period of the game. However, Tait felt the loss highlighted a range of areas where the team needed to improve in the remaining seven weeks of the season.

Old Yarra Cobras took advantage of St Mary’s slip up, with their 58-point win over South Melbourne at a muddy Lindsay Hasset Oval seeing them reclaim first place on the ladder.

“One side of the ground was just a slop, and blokes were slipping over everywhere, so [the game] had a bit of Sydney versus the Western Bulldogs about it,” said Cobras coach Nathan Monaco. “South Melbourne came out and tried to be physical, but we’re a pretty physical group as well. We played the game we needed to play and there was a lot of fast transition on the dry side of the ground.”

The Bloods kicked three of the first four goals before the Cobras replied with four in ten minutes to lead by 13 at quarter time and continued their run from there, leading by 27 at half time and 35 at the final break.

The win came at a cost though, with Adam Baltruweit – who had played his first game since 2023 last week –sustaining a serious knee injury in the first 30 seconds of the game, Sam Hooper going down with a calf injury roughly 10 minutes later, and Callum Copeland needing a trip to hospital after splitting his lip shortly before half time.

“It’s pretty shattering for him, and it’s devastating as a club to see,” Monaco said of Baltruweit’s injury. “But it was good we were able to play four quarters of consistent footy, especially with our backs against the wall with regards to rotations.”

West Brunswick made it four wins on the bounce after defeating St John’s by 51 points at home. The Magpies kept the visitors to a solitary point in the first quarter and kept the pressure up for the remainder of the match. At first glance the 15.21 scoreline could suggest that the home side left plenty of points out there, but the number of behinds wasn’t solely the result of poor goalkicking.

“It was a strong, contested game,” said Magpies coach Regan Tait, “St John’s defensive pressure was really good from the get-go, [but] I was really happy with how the boys went.”

Tait felt his side had become much more settled over the past few weeks, allowing them to maintain their structure for longer periods of time.

“We know what we’re doing, we know how to implement it, and the boys are all working really well together. We were disciplined enough to hold the space on the outside and then get a bit of a run on.”

Whitefriars backed up last week’s big win over St John’s with a much closer contest against Aquinas. The Friars kicked the first three goals of the game before Jacob Costello kicked truly for the Bloods in the 13th minute, but the Bloods kicked the last two of the quarter to get the margin to 13 points at quarter time.

Aquinas coach Craig Glennie said it was the one that got away for his side, who failed to take advantages of set shots early in the first quarter while also gifting their opponents goals from turnover throughout the match.

MHSOB got revenge for their narrow Round 1 loss to Hawthorn, with the Unicorns piling on 15 goals to one after the half time to record an 87-point victory. It was MHSOB’s first win over the Hawthorn for over a year, with the Hawks taking the points on at least the previous three occasions.

The Hawks jumped to a 15-point lead at quarter time before MHSOB got going and cut the margin back to a single point at the main break. But it was a different game when the teams returned to the field from the as the Unicorns kicked away to keep in touch with the top four.

Will Hellier finished with five for the Unicorns – his second five-goal haul of the season – and was named among his teams’ best, while Justin Raiti kicked three for the Hawks.

Round 12 features three matches that will have major implications for the makeup of the top four, with two wins separating first from fourth. Ladder leaders Old Yarra (38 points) face off against Whitefriars (fourth, 30 points), MHSOB (fifth, 24 points) travel to Ransford Oval to play West Brunswick (third, 32), and St Mary’s (second, 36 points) hosts South Melbourne (sixth, 20 points) at Jordan Reserve.

The remaining matches will also make the lower end of the ladder clearer – with Hawthorn (ninth, 8 points) hosting Canterbury (eighth, 12 points) and St John’s (seventh, 16 points) welcoming Aquinas (tenth, 4 points) to Thomas Carroll Reserve.

ROUND 12 TIPS

St John’s v Aquinas

Hawthorn v Canterbury

West Brunswickv MHSOB

Old Yarra Cobrasv Whitefriars

St Mary’s Salesianv

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

St John’s:

GOALS: West Brunswick: H. Fithall 3, C. Fowler 2, I. Rossi 2, D. Ferrier 2, T. Christakis 1, B. Irving 1, B. Ward 1, D. McMahon 1, B. Ablett 1, W. Dillon 1

GOALS: St John’s: K. Seing 2, J. Mourant 2, B. Ayache 1, J. Mitchell 1, C. Houghton 1, C. Letcher 1, J. Ely 1

BEST: West Brunswick: B. Ablett, W. Dillon, B. Ward, C. Fowler, H. Fithall, C. Bloomer

BEST: St John’s: B. Robson, M. Barry, C. Ely, s. marsh, C. Houghton, N. Beer

South Melbourne:

Old Yarra Cobras:

GOALS: South Melbourne: T. Foley 4, H. Twigg 2

(42)

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: M. Young 3, B. Makowski 2, J. King 2, J. Hall 2, D. Tokatliyan 2, N. Zappala 1, J. Fleming 1, M. Parkes 1, R. Pollard 1

BEST: South Melbourne: J. Tims, C. Jacoby, T. Foley, K. Brugeaud, V. Armenia, J. Wilson

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: R. Chipman, D. Lea, F. Joseph, A. Goldsmith, N. Zappala, C. COPELAND

Whitefriars:

(92) Aquinas:

GOALS: Whitefriars: M. Nitas 4, J. Perrin 3, T. Angus 3, C. Hayes 1, F. Ward 1, C. Spencer 1, N. Sealey 1

GOALS: Aquinas: J. Baxter 6, L. Robb 2, C. Law 1, H. Flack 1, J. Costello 1, L. Holewa 1

BEST: Whitefriars: J. Perrin, F. Ward, . , C. Hayes, D. Massarotti, M. Warrick

BEST: Aquinas: S. Box, J. Baxter, G. O’Malley, T. Box, T. Hogg, L. Robb

(113) St Mary’s Salesian:

GOALS: Canterbury: M. Fotia 4, R. Daffy 3, O. Millward 2, J. Smith 2, F. Richards 1, M. Topp 1, R. Cox 1, S. Gotch 1, r. walmsley 1

GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Contencin 4, T. Ryan 3, J. McElroy 2, B. Tricarico 1, N. Dekas 1, Z. Gucciardo 1

BEST: Canterbury: R. Daffy, M. Fotia, T. Gordon, F. Richards, S. Gotch, m. wheeler

BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: B. Tricarico, J. xue, J. McElroy, J. Contencin, A. Molden, Z. Gucciardo

MHSOB:

(148) Hawthorn:

(61)

GOALS: MHSOB: W. Hellier 5, L. Littore 3, J. Lees 2, W. Suhr 2, B. Field-Pimm 2, B. Swenson 2, A. Tran 2, J. Radcliffe-Smith 2, N. McKinnon 1, S. LESTER 1, A. Mourtikas 1

GOALS: Hawthorn: J. Raiti 3, B. O’Leary 1, L. Mcleod 1, J. Smith 1, D. Tremewen 1, W. Fleming 1, T. James 1

BEST: MHSOB: W. Suhr, W. Hellier, L. Littore, N. McKinnon, A. Clarke, Y. Gunawardena

BEST: Hawthorn: E. Avery, B. O’Leary, T. McMaster, L. Mcleod, W. Fleming, J. Iser

DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVES

Whitefriars:

(90)

(38)

GOALS: Whitefriars: J. Sacco 3, B. Jury 2, S. Clarke 2, G. Ibbott 1, C. Skien 1, M. Bradtke 1, L. Stanborough 1

GOALS: Aquinas: J. Robertson 2, T. Kinghorn 1, L. Cellante 1

BEST: Whitefriars: G. Ibbott, A. McGrath, C. Garlick, S. Clarke, M. Bradtke, B. Jury

BEST: Aquinas: A. Guthrie, L. Koetsier, N. Lawrence, B. Palich, J. Robertson, M. Sheehan Canterbury:

Mary’s Salesian:

GOALS: Canterbury: D. Welford 1, J. Cutts 1, . 1, B. Thomas 1

(32)

(150)

GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Barrie 8, H. Chipperfield 3, B. Mcnally 3, M. Herbert-Morgan 2, L. Spinazzola 2, E. Coote 1, J. op’t Hoog 1, T. Coyle 1, N. Bainbridge 1, N. Simcocks 1

BEST: Canterbury: O. Williamson, Z. Taylor, F. Castle, D. Duggan, D. Welford, S. Bateman

BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Barrie, J. Kidman, L. Turnbull, J. Coldebella, M. Herbert-Morgan, B. Mcnally

West Brunswick:

St John’s:

(179)

GOALS: West Brunswick: J. Beer 7, L. Stringer 4, C. Naldrett 3, J. Chan 3, M. Hofstein 3, P. Foley 2, C. Westaway 2, T. Pollock 1, J. Parini 1, T. Cottrell 1

GOALS: St John’s: B. Ayache 3, J. Proctor 1

BEST: West Brunswick: S. Higham, P. Foley, L. Stringer, J. Coltish, G. Makabory, J. Beer

BEST: St John’s: I. Anderson, D. Grobler, E. Price, M. Bennett, J. Ely, B. Ayache

South Melbourne: 3.4

Old Yarra Cobras:

(77)

GOALS: South Melbourne: T. Bouwman 3, C. Clancy 2, S. Coombes 1, J. Paxton 1, N. Thomas 1, H. Portelli 1, H. Watson-Hann 1, M. Heathcote 1

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Esdaile 1, J. Papatheodorou 1, E. Fleming 1, M. Tsalikis 1

BEST: South Melbourne: N. Wilson, T. Bouwman, T. Doyle, C. Clancy, C. Flynn, N. Thomas

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: E. Donelan, J. Allsop, W. Elsworth, B. Williams, J. O’Neill, M. Tsalikis MHSOB:

(32)

GOALS: MHSOB: B. Gunn 5, J. Lake 3, M. Fennessy-Kent 1, J. Crilly 1

GOALS: Hawthorn: D. Boules 1, K. Maheepala 1, L. Mercorillo 1, M. Zavarella 1

BEST: MHSOB: B. Gunn, D. Ryan, M. Fennessy-Kent, J. Crilly, M. Giarracca, C. Westley

BEST: Hawthorn: L. Mercorillo, D. Carroll-Hughes, B. Stefani, S. Eqbal, S. Luth, K. Maheepala

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Lachie Moir

Finals hopes well and truly alive for UHS-VU, while the Renegades make it three on the bounce

The weekend that had it all! Round 11 of Division 2 Women’s saw big blowouts, nail-biters, a forfeit and a bye. The match of the round was arguably a come from behind thriller where UHS-VU clinched a 1-point victory over the mighty Hawks. As the competition gets down to the business end, it is now or never for the five middle-order teams vying for a spot in Finals.

Box Hill North put MCC to the sword, demolishing them by 65 points. They were able to gain ascendancy right from the get-go, making it difficult for MCC to get anything going.

It was a fantastic day for Box Hill’s Josephine Pope who kicked 6 goals, propelling her side to a dominant win. It was a fairly close contest right throughout the early stages, with Box Hill taking a slender lead heading into quarter time. However, after booting 3 goals to 0 in the second quarter, Box Hill began to kick away.

MCC have struggled to get the wins on the board in the second half of this season. Although, they match up well on most opponents, it just hasn’t been enough to gain the momentum needed to shoot up the table.

UHS-VU stormed home to knock Hawthorn off by just 1 point. It was a heartbreaking day for the Hawks who led all day. In a low scoring affair, the brown and gold army led 15-4 at three quarter time.

Funnily enough, UHS-VU did not kick a goal until 10 minutes into the last quarter and still managed to emerge victorious. It was a great thrill for Abbey Mills who kicked the sealer for UHS-VU, in what was one of the great comeback victories of the season.

It was a must-win game for UHS-VU who now keep themselves within touching distance of the top four. Despite being on the wrong side of the result, Emogen Johnson was fantastic for Hawthorn, booting two goals.

The result could prove pivotal as the season tightens, and for UHS-VU, belief will only grow from here. The Hawks will be desperate to bounce back quickly, while UHS-VU’s stunning final term will be remembered as a defining moment in their 2025 campaign.

In another close encounter, Parkside’s two goal second quarter proved pivotal as they defeated La Trobe University by 3 points, 2.6 (18) to 3.3 (21).

The Devils were able to gain control of the contest after quarter time, looking incredibly quick when transitioning forward with the ball. Parkside were able to remain composed throughout the second half and grind out the victory.

La Trobe coach Samantha Greene was proud of her sides effort despite inaccurate goal kicking killing them in both contests against the Devils. “Although we have lost the last two games against them, we have been in both contests until the final siren, which is really promising”, Greene said.

Parkside are the form team in Division 2 and have cemented themselves in second position behind Old Carey. The brand of football they are currently playing will put them in good stead to advance deep into season 2025.

Brunswick continued their great run of form, as they defeated De La Salle away from home by 17 points. In only their second home defeat all season, De La were unable to go with Brunswick after half time, conceding three goals.

The Renegades managed to record four different goalkickers and share the load in the scoring ranks. This round’s win makes it three on the trot for Brunswick who are starting to make a serious charge up the ladder.

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Coburg:

GOALS: Coburg:

GOALS: Old Carey:

BEST: Coburg:

BEST: Old Carey:

GOALS: La Trobe University: C. Wilson 1, N. Cappelletti 1

GOALS: Parkside: D. Cornish 2, M. Welsh 1

BEST: La Trobe University: J. Lowry, M. D’Angelo, T. D’Angelo, P. Radford, T. Sar, K. Ritchie

BEST: Parkside: H. Baird, M. Zeevaarder, H. GARDAM, L. Johnstone, A. Crisp, R. Pettenon

Following their bye in Round 6, De La have played six games and only managed one win. The form slump comes at a costly time, with them now sitting outside the top four and in serious danger of missing finals. It makes their Round 12 clash with UHS-VU that little bit more important, as the club is in desperate need of a win to break this poor run of form.

The match up scheduled between Coburg and Old Carey was ultimately decided by forfeit, with the Panthers taking the four points on this occasion. Meanwhile, Aquinas had the weekend off with the Bye.

Looking ahead to Round 12, and the final match before the league-wide double bye, there are plenty of must-win matches for those looking to stay in touch with the top of the table.

Kicking things off, La Trobe University will host Aquinas, while Box Hill North are on the road to face Coburg. In a 6 th vs 5th tussle, UHS-VU welcomes De La Salle to Brens Oval in a critical contest for both sides. Round out morning proceedings, MCC are fixtured to host Hawthorn. Gillon Oval is set to host a clash between Brunswick and Parkside on Saturday afternoon, while Old Carey will no doubt take full advantage of their Bye with a 3 week break before they return to the park for Round 13.

ROUND 12 TIPS

La Trobe Universityv Aquinas

Coburg v Box Hill North

UHS-VU v De La Salle

MCC v Hawthorn

Brunswick vParkside

GOALS: UHS-VU: E. Boeck 1, A. Mills 1

GOALS: Hawthorn: E. Johnson 2

BEST: UHS-VU: A. Mills, A. Edwards, A. Menard, A. Botica, M. Murray-White, A. Theris

BEST: Hawthorn: C. Miller, S. Siddons, E. Johnson, I. Hage Nebyl, S. Berry, D. Kunaseelan

GOALS: De La Salle: B. Jackson 1, M. Bamert 1

GOALS: Brunswick: A. DILLON 1, M. Lesley-Otti 1, K. Madden 1, M. Larkin 1

BEST: De La Salle: G. Martin, B. Jackson, P. Palma, J. Blaikie, A. Arnold, S. Walker

BEST: Brunswick: E. Mactaggart, K. Madden, A. Snowdon, E. Walshe, J. Williamson

GOALS: Box Hill North: J. Pope 6, N. Halford 2, A. Nic a Bhaird 1, S. Pikos 1

GOALS: MCC: L. Doyle 1

BEST: Box Hill North: J. Pope, S. Pikos, A. Toscano, S. Fossey, A. Nic a Bhaird, N. Halford

BEST: MCC: B. Lewis-toakley, L. Doyle, J. Wulkan, H. Brooks, D. Sandys, R. Wade

Nick Quinlan

Demons and Falcons get revenge as Razorbacks break losing streak

Box Hill North has managed its second win against a top four side this season, defeating North Brunswick by 23 points.

Having suffered a one-point loss against the Bulls in Round 3 in controversial fashion, the Demons were keen to show that it wasn’t a one-off fluke.

Unlike their game earlier in the season, where the Demons came from behind, on this occasion they got off to a strong start managing to kick the first seven scores.

However, their accuracy was skewed managing just 2.5, which kept the Bulls within touching distance and ultimately enabled them to take the lead early in the second quarter.

That lead was short-lived with the Demons getting on a roll thanks to Blake Williams, who kicked all of Box Hill North’s six goals between the second and third quarters to give them a lead of two points at three-quarter time.

But the Demons’ physicality around the ball and accuracy would prove too strong in the final stages, scoring 5.1 to North Brunswick’s 1.4.

This result is a continuation of the turnaround the Demons have made over the last 12 months. Especially considering that Box Hill North were 2-9 with a percentage of 50% this time last season.

From this result, it’s North Brunswick’s second loss to a team outside the top four, which could prove costly when trying to secure a top two finish.

Swinburne University has broken its seven-game losing streak with a commanding 75-point victory against Eley Park

The Razorbacks got out to a strong start, managing to hold the Sharks scoreless in the first quarter. However, they could have had a far larger lead as they only managed to kick 4.7.

Eley Park did manage to get on the scoreboard in the second quarter, but Swinburne continued to pile on the goals, although inaccuracy would cost them, leading by an even bigger margin.

And it proved to be a similar case in the second half for the Razorbacks, albeit with a more accurate 8.7 compared to Eley Park’s 2.7.

Despite the large winning margin, this was Swinburne’s smallest victory this season, with their previous two wins being above 100 points.

With their loss, Eley Park is officially the first team to be out of contention for the finals. Although they will still be playing for pride to ensure they don’t finish the season 0-18.

Albert Park has delivered a five-star performance to make it five wins in a row with a 10-point win against Wattle Park.

With both sides having played a two-point thriller that Wattle Park won, Albert Park was keen on getting revenge on their home turf.

And like they did in their Round 3 clash, the Falcons would lead throughout the first half by generating plenty of chances going forward in comparison to the Animals.

Although, unlike that match, they managed to continue their dominance into the third quarter by 33 points and looked set for a comfortable victory.

However, the Animals would storm back into contention during the fourth quarter, kicking seven goals. But the Falcons managed to kick two goals of their own, which secured the win.

For Albert Park, this result further solidifies their rise into finals contention, as they manage wins against top four sides, which should prove handy towards the final weeks of the season.

Power House maintains its regular season form with a comfortable 100-point victory against Chadstone. Once again, their class and experience would prove too much throughout the match despite a close-ish first quarter.

It is now Power House’s fourth victory this season by 100 points or above, which helps explain why their percentage is sitting at 249.

For Chadstone, while the result is not great, it does resemble some improvement against those top four sides as they become more competitive.

Despite conceding 146 points, this was the joint lowest score that Chadstone has conceded against a top four side. And it wasn’t until the last quarter that the margin

really blew out with Power House scoring 8.6 to Chadstone’s 2.1 to push that lead into triple digits.

With both North Brunswick and Wattle Park losing in Round 11, Power House has now extended its gap on second place to two games plus superior percentage, making it even more likely they’ll maintain top spot till season’s end.

Richmond Central have bounced back up to second place on the ladder thanks to beating La Trobe University by 66 points.

Following their loss to North Brunswick last week, the Snakes were keen to recover against the Trobers to keep their hopes of a top two finish alive. And recover they did.

Richmond Central managed to jump out to a 21-point lead at quarter time and then 41 points at half time, helping push the game out of reach. The score would continue to increase for the Snakes in the second half as they placed La Trobe under pressure throughout the game.

Despite losing by 11 goals, this result is somewhat of an improvement for La Trobe after being beaten by Richmond Central by 74 points in their match-up back in Round 3.

With the final bye of the season taking place after Round 12, all ten teams will be hoping to enter the bye with a positive result. Box Hill North will be hoping to continue their winning form against top four sides when they play Power House at Ross Gregory Oval. Chadstone will travel to Allard Park to take on North Brunswick as the Bulls look to make a statement following their loss to Box Hill North.

Albert Park could make it six wins in a row when they take on Swinburne at St James Park, while the Razorbacks hope to make two wins in a row for the first time since Round 3. La Trobe plays host to Eley Park. The Trobers, who are seventh on the ladder, have shown strong form against the teams below them with a 4-0 record from four games. But Eley Park did beat La Trobe last year in Round 13 by six points, which should give the Sharks motivation to try and win their first game this season.

Wattle Park and Richmond Central’s clash at Bennettswood Reserve will have important implications for their season. With both teams on an 8-3 record and having Albert Park nipping at their heels in 5th place, a win for either side will be critical to remove some pressure off.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Power Housev Box Hill North La Trobev Eley Park

Swinburne v Albert Park

North Brunswickv Chadstone

Wattle Parkv Richmond Central

ROUND

11 RESULTS

DIVISION 3 MEN’S

Chadstone:

Power House:

GOALS: Chadstone: c. hopcraft 2, A. Letzing 1, A. Smith 1, D. Ashton 1, Z. Talbot 1, A. Brown 1

GOALS: Power House: M. Timmons 6, M. Chisari 4, J. Taylor-Evans 2, S. Scotland 2, C. Doherty 2, L. Stubbs 1, A. McCartan 1, P. Flood 1, B. Carr 1, S. Shier 1

BEST: Chadstone: K. Weissmann, O. Trevellyan, E. Hoyne, H. Millaras, A. Smith, D. Ashton

BEST: Power House: M. Chisari, A. McCartan, M. Timmons, C. Doherty, L. Stubbs, T. Scotland

Richmond Central:

La Trobe University:

GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Young 4, T. Waite 3, M. Gleeson 3, B. Browning-Briese 3, C. Mellor 2, R. Dickson 1, B. Krieger 1

GOALS: La Trobe University: T. Spiteri 3, I. Williamson 2, T. Hillman 1, A. Castles 1

BEST: Richmond Central: A. Adams, B. Parish, N. Wagland, B. Young, A. Benson, C. Mellor

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BEST: La Trobe University: I. Williamson, C. Marcroft, C. McCredden, J. Horder, S. BenettiBaker, A. Marulli

Eley Park:

University:

GOALS: Eley Park: A. Davies 2, T. Draffin 2

GOALS: Swinburne University: N. ferguson 4, N. Coad 3, P. Lockwood 3, T. Roberts 1, C. Arezzolo 1, E. Twyford 1, S. Hodges 1, C. Hibbert 1

BEST: Eley Park: Z. Hayes, J. Kennedy, J. Mcgarvie, J. Tennent, C. Farquhar, D. Watycha-Signor

BEST: Swinburne University: B. Dalgleish, L. Brunton, J. Priestly, J. McKenzie, O. Mitchell, C. O’Bree

Box Hill North:

GOALS: Box Hill North: B. Williams 6, J. Tommasoni 2, T. Slocomb 2, W. Schmidt 2, M. Wong 1, N. Fasanella 1

GOALS: North Brunswick: N. Trewhella 2, A. Ramzy 2, M. David 2, M. Iannuzzi 1, E. Manne 1, M. Ambrose 1, S. Zahra 1

BEST: Box Hill North: B. Williams, L. Stevens, M. Newman, M. Lorkin, J. Tommasoni, N. Fasanella

BEST: North Brunswick: L. Russell, A. Tsardakis, S. Zahra, N. Trewhella, Z. Dicianni, L. Devlin

Albert Park:

(101) Wattle Park:

GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lee 4, A. Evans 4, T. Wilson 3, J. Beets 2, Z. Freeman 1, W. Zaghis 1

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GOALS: Wattle Park: L. Virgo 4, H. Davis 2, M. Hill 2, J. Moran 1, J. Greensides 1, N. Bird 1, J. Rippon 1, H. Yaxley 1

BEST: Albert Park: M. Pihkanen, H. Harding, A. Evans, H. Miller, F. Metz, L. Parker

BEST: Wattle Park: N. Bird, H. Davis, S. McCarney, C. Xipolitos, J. Rodda, L. Virgo

DIVISION 3 MEN’S RESERVES

Chadstone:

(14) Power House:

GOALS: Chadstone: B. Loughnan 1, J. Gomo 1

GOALS: Power House: I. Taylor 6, D. Nannery 3, B. Taylor 3, T. O’Sullivan 2, J. Robinson 2, H. Morgan 2, J. Stewart 1, P. Ciccotosto 1, D. Cameron 1, T. Bould 1, S. Marshall 1, K. Byrne 1, M. Rodden 1

BEST: Chadstone: E. Robbins, J. Giddins, L. White, W. Scott Mackereth, J. Ricardo, S. Smith

BEST: Power House: A. Dakin, J. Stewart, J. O’Sullivan, I. Taylor, T. Stack, T. Denton-Gillespie

Box Hill North:

North Brunswick:

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GOALS: Box Hill North: T. Cheslett 3, J. Chirgwin 2, D. Piccioli 2, C. Liston 1, J. Williams 1, J. Irish 1, T. Shaw 1

GOALS: North Brunswick: K. Smith 1, H. Vear 1, R. Marson 1, K. Thomson 1, M. Hattam 1

BEST: Box Hill North: J. Williams, C. Specha, J. Elliott, T. Cheslett, J. Chirgwin, D. Piccioli

BEST: North Brunswick: H. Vear, B. Jackson, C. Lock, J. ryan, L. Brouwer, R. Marson

Albert Park: 3.7

Wattle Park:

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3.5 (23)

GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lehmann 3, B. Tottenham 3, D. Miller 3, H. Milic 2, S. Campbell 2, J. Bartley 1, l. hutchins 1

GOALS: Wattle Park: A. Smith 1, J. Anker 1, J. Brinsden 1

BEST: Albert Park: J. Lehmann, D. Buegge, M. Carub, P. Lepou, Z. Aupaau

BEST: Wattle Park: L. Elso, A. Smith, Z. Amyn, Z. Irvine, H. Jones, N. Nunis

Eley Park:

(97) Swinburne University:

GOALS: Eley Park: K. Scanlon 7, c. bakker 2, C. Roberts 2, X. Bacash 2, S. Bakker 1

GOALS: Swinburne University: H. Williams 1, L. Smith 1

BEST: Eley Park: S. Bakker, c. bakker, K. Scanlon, J. Baddock, M. Alford, C. Roberts

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BEST: Swinburne University: N. Scordalides, S. Cameron, O. Sowden, B. Einsiedel, R. Brice, L. Smith

Trobe University:

GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Robertson 4, J. Dillon 3, N. O’Loughlin 3, B. Dillon 2, C. Pollinger 2, D. Pratt 2, B. Foster 1, J. Jacotine 1, D. Martin 1, A. Fraser 1, O. Kelly 1

GOALS: La Trobe University: B. Dowler 2, M. Correnti 1, J. Crowe 1

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BEST: Richmond Central: J. Thomas, B. Robertson, C. Pollinger, D. Martin, N. O’Loughlin, A. McKelvie-Hill

BEST: La Trobe University: A. Bennett, F. Stewart, B. Grech, J. Crowe, B. Dowler, R. Cole

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

Elly Kirlis

Falcons test the ladder leaders

Round 11 of Division 3 Women’s footy is in the books, and whilst the ladder remains unchanged from the week prior, top four contenders were tested by sides hungry to make a move. Ladder leaders Ormond were tested by the swooping Falcons, whilst the Bloods were red hot against Mazenod.

Albert Park and Ormond kicked things off at the Bill Woodful Oval; in the first match up between these two sides this season. The final score of 3.2 (20) to 3.9 (27) doesn’t reflect how tight the contest and how tough scoring would be.

One could say there was perhaps an element of unknown about the opposition, to which the Falcons capitalised and came out all guns blazing. From the opening bounce, the home side controlled the first quarter, kicking the first two goals of the game, off the boots of Bonnie Grining and Ashlea Wilson. At the quarter time break, it was the Falcons with a seven-point lead.

Ormond got going in the second to win the quarter 1.4 to 2.2 and get themselves back in the content. Despite a goal to Indiana Harrison from the Monders, Albert Park clinched a 2-point buffer at the half to set the stage for a mammoth second half of football.

Ormond, ultimately too strong for the Falcons, were able to kick the only goal in the third quarter and one in the last quarter to secure the victory by seven points. The Monders hold onto pole position on the table with a stronger percentage than their top-of-the-table rival in St Mary’s Salesian.

Next week, the Falcons face another finals contender, taking on Mazenod, whilst Ormond take on North Brunswick.

St Mary’s Salesian produced a 6.7 (43) to 2.2 (14) win in a dominant four-quarter performance over North Brunswick at Ferndale Park on Saturday morning, bringing up their season record of 10 wins and one loss.

Both teams grinded it out in the first quarter. St Mary’s booted the first goal early in the second courtesy of Natasha Sutherland, but North Brunswick kept in touching distance, with Chloe Hoskinson opening the scoring in the second half.

It wasn’t long before the Saints kicked away to hold a 16-point advantage at the final change before extending that out to a lead of 29 at the final siren.

Lucy Dobbyn had a day out, finishing with four goals for the match. Sophie Tsakonas finished with two goals, whilst Natasha Sutherland finished with one goal. Meanwhile, Mary Ntalianis was best afield for the Bulls.

St Mary’s Salesian has a great opportunity to keep their hold on their top two position when they come up against Elsternwick next weekend. Whilst North Brunswick have another tough challenge when they come up against Ormond.

Old Camberwell’s match up against Prahran was determined by forfeit, with the Wellers taking the points .

In another matchup between two unfamiliar sides yet to go head-to-head this season, Wattle Park dished out a 51-point trouncing of Elsternwick at Bennettswood Reserve. The win reflected the Animals squad depth having multiple avenues to goal via Emily Severin (3), Ebony Ratcliffe (2), Jemma Waghorne and Madeline Mazar.

Wattle Park came out of the gates with three scoring shots to take a 13-point lead at quarter time. Elsternwick struggled to find the big sticks against a solid Wattle Park defence, whilst the Animals were able to capitalise on opportunities around the ground.

Whilst it was a goalless third quarter, Wattle Park produced five goals to nil in the last quarter to pile on the scoreboard. Wattle Park kicked 7.10 for the term to run out seven goal winners.

For the home side Laura Sonnemann and Elli Haylock west named best on, whilst Jacinta Frizziero and Jenna Berto impressed for the travelling Wickers.

Mazenod are sitting comfortably in fourth and have a pep in their step coming off another win, defeating South Melbourne Districts at Warwick Armstrong Oval in the final game of the round.

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

Prahran:

Old Camberwell:

GOALS: Prahran:

GOALS: Old Camberwell:

BEST: Prahran:

BEST: Old Camberwell: South

GOALS: South Melbourne: H. Singleton 1

GOALS: Mazenod:

BEST: South Melbourne: S. Pernatin, K. White, F. Adinata, L. McRostie, A. Russell, S. Eccles

BEST: Mazenod: Z. Spicer, L. Gartland, i. skantzos, G. Di Petta, E. Skrzyniarz, E. Hopkins

To the Blood’s credit, they stuck with it for majority of the game, giving the Nodders a run for their money and holding them to just one goal for the first half.

With Mazenod taking a six-point lead at half time, South Melbourne kicked two majors in the premiership quarter to claw the margin back to just three points. Hot on their heels the Districts had an upset on their minds with all to play for in the final term.

With just one kick each way in the final quarter, it all came down to accuracy and it was Mazenod who were able to kick truly with a goal to Grace Di Petta to seal the deal.

South Melbourne can hold their heads up high for a valiant effort against a competitive opposition. They have come a long way from their first match up against Mazenod back in Round 1 of the 2025 season where they went down by 58 points and were unable to register a score. Most impressively on the weekend, their defensive structure kept Mazenod in check and prevented another blowout defeat.

Looking ahead to Round 12, Mazenod face Albert Park, while South Melbourne Districts are set to host Prahran at Lindsay Hasset Oval.

Complacency is always a danger at this point of the competition when teams feel settled in the top four. However, with the double league-wide bye just around the corner, followed by just three more rounds of the home and away season to make an impact, anything can happen…

ROUND 12 TIPS

Mazenodv Albert Park

North Brunswick v Ormond

Wattle Park v Old Camberwell

St Mary’sv Elsternwick

South Melbournev Prahran

St Mary’s Salesian:

GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: L. Dobbyn 4, S. Tsakonas 2, N. Sutherland 1

GOALS: North Brunswick: S. Ulcoq 1, C. Hoskinson 1

BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: L. Dobbyn, G. Nibali, S. Tsakonas, N. Sutherland, R. Johnson, S. Bakic

BEST: North Brunswick: M. Ntalianis, M. Franks, M. Bentley, S. Ulcoq, C. Hartnett, L. Balcombe

GOALS: Wattle Park: E. Severin 3, E. Ratcliffe 2, M. Mazar 1, J. Waghorne 1

GOALS: Elsternwick:

BEST: Wattle Park: L. Sonnemann, E. Haylock, M. Mazar, E. Ratcliffe, j. clancy, E. Severin

BEST: Elsternwick: J. Frizziero, J. Berto, B. McGovern, S. Elphick, C. Doherty, K. Elliott

GOALS: Albert Park: A. Wilson 2, B. Grining 1

GOALS: Ormond: I. Harrison 2, C. Gaze-Persson 1

BEST: Albert Park: V. Gan, M. Donaldson, B. Grining, A. Wilson, E. Calvert, C. Ma

BEST: Ormond: G. Hennequin, A. Diaz, P. Southwick, B. Ciconte, N. Smyth, C. Gaze-Persson

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

Sebastian Tehan

Nail-biters and blowouts: A weekend of contrasting contests

Both Fitzroy and West Brunswick set their sights on an important four points coming into their clash at Ramsden Street Oval to maintain touching distance with the top four. The final score of 0.4 (4) to 0.7 (7) underscores the nature of the contest and how tough scores were to come by. West Brunswick ultimately had more of the Sherrin and took home the chocolates in a 3-point victory.

From the opening bounce, it was score-for-score in a tight tussle, with neither team really seizing a significant advantage in the game. At the quarter time break, it was a deadlock at one behind apiece.

Fitzroy opened their account in the second term with another minor score but reposted quickly by West Brunswick with two consecutive points of their own to take a slender lead at the main change by one point.

West Brunswick coach Hazel Theophania conceded the match was “super gruelling” producing a heavily contested game played on a knife’s edge throughout the four quarters. After the main change, West Brunswick had all the scoring momentum but failed to capitalise into goals that would put the game to bed. In doing so, the Magpies booted four consecutive behinds to lead by 5 points at three quarter time.

However, it was the Magpies’ third quarter scoreboard pressure that proved the difference in the game with Fitzroy failing to hit the front from their two scoring shots in the final term, trimming the margin to three points at the final siren. Mila Jennings, Kristen Peake, Erin Gogerly, Melissa Renard, Jessica Hayes, and Annabelle Davey all tried their best to haul Fitzroy over the line.

Next week, Fitzroy will take on the in-form Caufield Grammarians at Glen Huntly Park as West Brunswick will play 2nd place Old Yarra Cobras.

Preston Bullants’ produced a 50-point win in a dominant performance over Oakleigh at CT Barling Park on Saturday morning bringing out their season record to read 4 wins and 6 losses.

Mia Minguez Baird set the tone early with the first of her 5 majors for the morning playing an instrumental role in her side’s win. Preston was dominant from clearance allowing their forwards many opportunities at the big sticks.

This midfield dominance allowed the Bullants to take a 19-point advantage at the first break.

Oakleigh did not boot their first goal until the second-half courtesy of Sophie Conn. The Bullants responded with a four-goal third term with captain Lily Saunders chiming in with 2 goals. Grace Davies and Jayde Jenkins also added their names to the scoreboard in the second half to balloon the margin in excess of 50 points at three quarter time.

Brenna Edsell, Talia De Santis, Lauren Magiatzis, and Wanyun Huang – all had a major impact in the 8-goal win.

The Bullants have a great opportunity to continue their winning streak when they play Monash Blues next Saturday as Oakleigh will have a breather with the bye.

In a top-of-the table clash, Old Yarra Cobras edged out the hosts Westbourne Grammarians in a low-scoring affair in Saturday’s afternoon slot. The Cobras’ win was set up off the back of the efforts of Bianca Lawrence, Shayla Cleverly, Bree Pascoe, Janelle Bertoni, Jacqui Morton and Ali Wilson.

It was a slow start for both teams trying to grow accustomed to the sluggish conditions of Andrew Park Pavillion. A couple of misfires at goal for Westbourne was all the scoring for the first term, as Westbourne took a 2-point advantage at the first break.

Karla Templeton put a premature end to both teams early inaccuracy by kicking the first goal of the game at the 20 th minute mark of the second quarter. With this major, Westbourne led at the main change by 7-points.

With just the solitary behind to show for after a half of football, the Cobras’ kicked into gear in the third quarter as a result of goals from Janelle Bertoni and Kimberley Lyth. These goals proved decisive in the context of the game, as Westbourne struggled to get momentum their way for the remainder of the contest. An even last quarter at 2-behinds apiece meant Old Yarra held their nerve to win by 9 points (9-18).

This second-half turnaround by the Cobras is a testament to their leader’s ability to stand up in largely contested games like this one. Old Yarra move to second on the ladder as Westbourne stumbled to their second loss of the season, although still boasting an impressive record of 9-2.

Port Melbourne Chargers dished out a 117-point shellacking of Monash Blues at JL Murphy Reserve. The win was typified by a great spread of goalkickers across the park, with Tess Maloney (4), Meagan Harrison (3), Jessica Stolz (3), Nikolette Atkin (2) all multiple goalkickers.

There were early signs of a bloodbath as Port Melbourne came out of the gates strong with 9 scoring shots to take a 29-point lead at quarter time. Monash struggled to chain the ball up the field as the ball lived predominately in the Chargers’ forward 50 all day.

Another four goal to nil quarter, produced a 55-point advantage in favour of the Chargers at half time. Sancia Bingham, Jacqui Greer, Jessica Rose Bennett, Angel Yonehara, and Skye Blackshaw, performed admirably in the loss.

However, Monash did not realise Port Melbourne’s best quarter for the day was to come in the third term when 7 unanswered goals were piled on the scoreboard. The lead crossed the uncompromising century mark when the threequarter-time siren blew.

The foot was taken off the pedal in the final quarter as Port Melbourne kicked 2.2 for the term to run out winners by 20 goals.

Caufield Grammarians’ impressive season in Division 4 rolled on with a 16-goal smashing of St Kevin’s.

The Grammarians’ banged home 5 consecutive goals in the first term to jump St Kevin’s. St Kevin’s struggled to withstand the constant pressure applied by Caufield at stoppages around the ground. This pressure culminated in six unanswered goals in the second quarter by the Caufield side, with Hannah Buur, Danielle Hadwin, Irena with Hannah Buur, Danielle Hadwin, Irena Malliaras, and Lauren Yallow making the most of their opportunities in front of the big sticks.

ROUND 12 TIPS

Caulfield Grammariansv Fitzroy

Canterbury v Port Melb Chargers

St Kevin’s v Westbourne Grammar

Old Yarra Cobrasv West Brunswick

Monash Blues vPreston Bullants

Oakleigh - BYE

ROUND 11 RESULTS

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

Caulfield Grammarians

St Kevin’s 3:

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians 3: H. Buur 4, D. Hadwin 3, I. Malliaras 3, L. Yarrow 2, S. Misitano 1, A. Mills 1, E. Robinson 1

GOALS: St Kevin’s 3:

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians 3: R. Neil, C. Adams, E. Robinson, H. Buur, A. O Carroll, A. Herington

BEST: St Kevin’s 3: J. Tucker, M. Winayakan, C. Lupson, S. Stevens-Williamson, S. Zielonka, K. Shannon

GOALS: Fitzroy 3:

GOALS: West Brunswick 3:

BEST: Fitzroy 3: M. Jennings, K. Peake, E. Gogerly, M. Renard, J. Hayes, A. Davey

BEST: West Brunswick 3: L. HALFPENNY, G. Koster, C. Mac Ardle, J. Riddoch, M. Chea, L. Hoenig

GOALS: Preston Bullants: M. Minguez Baird 5, L. Saunders 2, J. Jenkins 1, G. Davies 1

GOALS: Oakleigh 2: S. Conn 1

BEST: Preston Bullants: M. Minguez Baird, B. Edsell, T. De Santis, L. Magiatzis, W. Huang, L. Saunders

BEST: Oakleigh 2:

Westbourne 2: K. Templeton 1

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras 2: J. Bertoni 1, K. Lyth 1

BEST: Westbourne 2:

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras 2: B. Lawrence, S. Cleverly, B. Pascoe, J. Bertoni, J. Morton, A. Wilson

Melbourne Chargers 2:

(117) Monash Blues 2:

GOALS: Port Melbourne Chargers 2: T. Maloney 4, M. Harrison 3, J. Stolz 3, N. Atkin 2, . 2, M. Ledgerwood 1, T. Clark 1, T. Andrade 1

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GOALS: Monash Blues 2:

BEST: Port Melbourne Chargers 2: A. Aguilera, O. Box, A. Gurr, E. Travis, M. Harrison, J. Stolz

BEST: Monash Blues 2: S. Bingham, J. Greer, J. Bennett, A. Yonehara, S. Blackshaw, V. Calcinotto

Caufield coach Lachie Worthy noted that Hannah Buur was particularly strong overheard and Irena Malliaras “was deadly when the ball hit the ground.” It was not just the efforts of the forwards that Worthy praised, but the intercept work of Ruby Neil at centre half back, who “set up a lot of turnovers” according to Worthy.

St Kevin’s ability to move the ball forward effectively was stifled all day, managing just the 2 behinds on the scoreboard. The shutdown of the St Kevin’s transition from back-to-forward 50 was truly a hallmark of the Grammarians’ four quarter performance.

Buur was outstanding in the 97-point win, bagging four goals of her own, as Hadwin and Malliaras kicked a pair of threes. Jamie Tucker, Mathanki Winayakan, Charlotte Lupson, Sophie Stevens-Williamson, Sofia Zielonka, and Kate Shannon, were admirable in the loss for St Kevin’s.

Looking to next week, the Grammarians will host Fitzroy and St Kevin’s will take on Westbourne in another tough matchup. Canterbury will welcome Port Melbourne Chargers to the Sportsground and the Old Yarra Cobras are set to host West Brunswick.

HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

Old Carey:

Williamstown CYMS: 3.1

GOALS: Old Carey: R. Demir 2, J. Sharrock 1, B. Hilton 1

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Williamstown CYMS: A. Baker 3, A. McCarroll 3, M. Patel 2, L. Taylor 1, B. Tenaglia 1, A. Horsburgh 1, W. Yiannis 1

BEST: Old Carey: Z. McDonald, J. van Luyk, W. Alexander, R. Demir, J. Pezzimenti, A. Timms

Williamstown CYMS: E. Wingard, R. Cockerell, I. Gawne, j. wheeler, O. Perry, A. McCarroll

Old Melburnians:

Old Brighton 2: 0.3

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GOALS: Old Melburnians: A. Galvin 3, N. Gillard 1, H. Williams 1, F. McIntyre 1, H. Deague 1, T. Dixon 1

Old Brighton 2: R. Hollway 1, S. Fyfe 1, T. Breen 1

BEST: Old Melburnians: F. McIntyre, J. Naughton, N. Gillard, F. Teelow, C. Leitch, H. Henham

Old Brighton 2: T. Breen, P. Galanopoulos, B. Murphy, G. White, C. Ballantine, J. Williams

Parkdale Vultures: 5.3 11.5 14.13 18.18 (126)

University Blues 2: 0.1

(42)

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: W. Reeves 4, C. Sells 3, W. Kingston 2, D. Kelson 2, L. MacKenzie 2, L. Sullivan 1, A. Valastro 1, A. Eales 1, b. austin 1, J. White 1

University Blues 2: T. Rourke 3, J. Handbury 2, S. Thomson 1

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: C. Sells, r. bowles, L. MacKenzie, W. Watson, D. Kelson, J. White

University Blues 2: J. Alcock, H. Correll, L. Gill, A. Robinson, J. Handbury, T. Rourke

Old Camberwell: 1.1 3.3 3.3 3.3 (21)

(146)

GOALS: Old Camberwell: F. Askew 2, R. Smith 1 Beaumaris: S. Haywood 10, M. Davidson 3, C. Galvin 3, G. Lewis 3, H. Long 1, J. Pacitti 1

BEST: Old Camberwell: F. Askew, W. Joy, R. Smith, h. taylor, Z. Matters, J. Hu Beaumaris: S. Haywood, M. Davidson, S. Meredith, D. Richards, A. Bowd, G. Lewis

Old Trinity: 2.3 5.8 9.12 12.12 (84)

Fitzroy: 2.2 4.4 4.5 6.8 (44)

GOALS: Old Trinity: W. Carnell 4, C. Dytor 4, C. Wenn 2, P. Board 1, R. Myers 1 Fitzroy: B. Payne 2, K. Scott 1, Q. Watson 1, O. Deininger 1, T. Cameron 1

BEST: Old Trinity: S. Hood, C. Dytor, W. Ransom, C. Comer, W. Carnell, J. Hogekabd Fitzroy: B. Payne, W. Kaye, O. Deininger, w. moore, Q. Watson, K. Scott

St Bernards: 1.1 3.1

BEST: Kew: J. Reid, B. CAHIR, R. Meeuw, M. Holland, D. Webb, F. O’Donoghue

Hampton Rovers: A. Steedman, H. Ockerby, J. Taranto, L. Rankine, A. Zufic

St Kevin’s 2:

Old Xaverians 2:

GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: J. Noonan 3, J. GREENHAM 2, H. Pearce 2, H. O’Brien 1, M. Kerr 1, J. Williams 1, G. Iannarella 1

(89)

(20)

Old Xaverians 2: E. Brown 1, L. Dring 1

BEST: St Kevin’s 2: J. Noonan, Z. Ibrahim, N. Fisher, J. Smith, H. Baker, H. Pearce

Old Xaverians 2: W. McNamara, E. Brown, H. Stevenson, W. Maxa, R. Hogan, J. Dalton

Ormond:

Oakleigh:

(66)

GOALS: Ormond: F. Pacak 2, S. Bailey 1, L. Lockwood 1, O. Harrison 1, D. Galgut 1, F. Howe 1, M. Bogue 1, K. Vaughan 1, H. Robertson 1

Oakleigh: E. Manaras 2, B. Robinson 2, J. Davey 1, J. Casuscelli 1, S. Ung 1

BEST: Ormond: R. Deledio, H. Robertson, M. Bogue, L. Lockwood, A. Dunne, L. Rowlands

Oakleigh: P. Manaras, O. Arnott, B. Robinson, S. Gruevski, E. Mahoney, S. Iverson

Blacks:

De La Salle 2:

University Blacks: S. Litras 6, K. Lane 3, Y. Uppal 2, F. Nelson 1, G. Ingram 1, C. Carmichael 1

De La Salle 2: M. Signorelli 2, J. Wall 1, M. Velona 1, X. Burns 1, S. Motyl-Coverdale 1, J. Fisicaro 1

BEST: University Blacks: S. McNamara, C. Carmichael, G. Evans, W. Sands-Morris, K. Lane, P. De Luca

De La Salle 2: J. Hegan, J. Fisicaro, J. Bird, X. Burns, I. Brown, L. Mackie

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

St Mary’s Salesian:

UHS-VU:

GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: N. Shinnick 7, A. Kenny 3, Z. Thurman 2, X. Higgins 2, B. Hallas 1, J. Claydon 1, L. Greening 1, C. Matthews 1, T. Bellier 1, A. Trewavas 1

UHS-VU: J. Vlachos 1

BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: T. Devine, N. Shinnick, G. Micallef, Z. Thurman, o. hobday, C. Matthews

UHS-VU: O. O’Flynn, N. Padden, W. Hey, A. Tsironis, M. Tobin, J. Hie

Beaumaris 2:

Parkdale Vultures 2:

(40)

(31)

GOALS: Beaumaris 2: J. Ferguson 1, H. Samild 1, O. Lazzari 1, S. Sassman 1, A. Malaeb 1

(84)

(54) Old Haileybury:

GOALS: St Bernards: J. Smith 3, H. Coombs 1, B. Foley 1, B. Murphy 1, C. Gilmour 1, D. Gilham 1

Old Haileybury: B. Challis 5, L. Giliam 2, W. Hardeman 2, A. Prokupets 1, t. antonis 1, J. Lasscock 1

BEST: St Bernards: A. Borg, K. Hughes, E. Healy, W. Harrington, J. Di Paola, J. Smith Old Haileybury: L. Giliam, t. antonis, Z. Nosiara, W. Hardeman, E. Jones, B. Challis

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Collegians: 3.2

GOALS: Collegians: f. woolhouse 4, A. Walker 3, N. Levy 2, A. Elg 1, H. Isaacs 1

(86)

Old Ivanhoe: H. Price 4, W. Hanlon 2, B. Mierisch 1, I. Dugdale 1, R. Johns 1, M. Zappone 1, R. Black 1, J. Hopkins 1, Z. Ioannou 1

(85)

BEST: Collegians: J. Archer, f. woolhouse, A. McManamny, A. Walker, A. Petracca, o. ormsby

Old Ivanhoe: O. Silfverberg, l. reukers, H. Price, J. Hopkins, J. Shadbolt, I. Dugdale

Preston Bullants:

Parkside: 4.2

GOALS: Preston Bullants: G. Brooks 4, O. Azzarone 1, J. Wajntraub 1, A. Parker 1, N. Mu 1

Parkside: M. Youssef 3, L. Talalla 3, M. Romano 2, M. Harvey 2, T. Kenny 1, Z. Dghman 1, H. Wallace 1

BEST: Preston Bullants: G. Brooks, A. Parker, T. Maddison, N. Mu, C. Kilic, A. De Angelis

Parkside: H. Pickett, L. Talalla, H. Wallace, T. Kenny, O. Price, X. Garita

(57)

(86)

Parkdale Vultures 2: B. Pearce 1, L. O’Hara 1, M. Saarinsen 1, C. O’Connor 1

BEST: Beaumaris 2: L. Grant, M. Moody, S. Sassman, F. Vorrath, J. Mier, J. Ferguson

Parkdale Vultures 2: A. Simonelli, S. Prakash, M. Saarinsen, H. Dow, F. Sichlau, H. Traynor

De La Salle 3:

Caulfield Grammarians 2: 2.3

8.13 (61)

(63)

GOALS: De La Salle 3: R. Gauci 2, A. Glover 1, C. Fitzsimmons 1, M. Signorelli 1, T. Eyles 1, O. Miller 1, M. Joy 1

Caulfield Grammarians 2: Z. Coplestone 4, O. Field 2, c. pinnegar 1, J. Malone 1, B. Ford 1

BEST: De La Salle 3: C. Fitzsimmons, H. Docherty, J. Ogilvie, T. Eyles, C. Howard, J. Camilleri

Caulfield Grammarians 2: J. Malone, Z. Coplestone, W. Lourie, H. Ryan, K. Ozdemir, J. Vessey

Whitefriars:

Monash Blues:

GOALS: Whitefriars: J. Lynch-Wolst 2, M. Paten 1, O. Bor 1

Monash Blues: L. Mckern 5, S. Rush 3, W. Broom 1, W. O’Connor 1, E. Mckay 1, D. Noonan 1, S. Cook 1, X. Bull 1

BEST: Whitefriars: O. Bor, L. Catalano, J. Lynch-Wolst, D. O’Farrell, T. Falkiner, D. Anastasiou

Monash Blues: h. balcam, L. Mckern, W. Bowles, W. O’Connor, S. Rush, l. thivillier-lefebvre

St Bedes/Mentone 2:

Williamstown CYMS 2:

(142)

(69)

GOALS: Kew: B. CAHIR 5, P. Kwok 3, M. Hand 2, J. Pereira 2, H. Sue 2, M. Holland 2, R. Meeuw 2, N. Greene 1, A. Noonan 1, O. Di Marzo 1, D. Webb 1 Hampton Rovers: A. Zufic 4, H. Ockerby 2, C. Steen 2, J. Taranto 1, M. Carrigan 1, S. Somogyi 1

(151)

(18)

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone 2: H. Turner 3, R. Jewitt O’Reilly 3, N. Mccolough 3, H. Crosby 2, M. Smith 2, o. gould 1, L. Cartwright 1, W. Zakic 1, B. Sloan 1, M. Kitto 1, R. Jennings 1, C. Mcgurgan 1, L. Davoren 1

Williamstown CYMS 2: L. Eastwood 2

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone 2: Williamstown CYMS 2:

THIRDS RESULTS

THIRDS PREMIER MEN’S

St Kevin’s:

St Bernards: 0.1

(100)

(27)

GOALS: St Kevin’s: D. McCarthy 3, J. O‚ÄôMalley 3, J. Ritchie 2, F. McCallum 2, S. Brockwell-Hahn 1, N. Mulcahy 1, M. Demathieu 1, H. Mulcahy 1

GOALS: St Bernards: O. Turley 1, M. Pisani 1, M. Fogale 1, L. Salter 1

BEST: St Kevin’s: D. McCarthy, M. Naughton, M. Chuol, A. Nguyen, J. Willmott, J. Ritchie

BEST: St Bernards: A. Mantello, L. Salter, T. Madden, R. Iskra, M. Fogale, P. Doyle

Old Scotch:

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Old Scotch 2:

Old Ivanhoe:

(84)

GOALS: Old Scotch 2: A. Bouyoukas 4, W. Taylor 3, . 1, C. Fergusson 1, T. Kelly 1, M. Bodon 1, A. Oliphant 1

GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: A. Steer 3, N. Kumar 2, M. Rowlands 2, J. Fear 1, K. SanoToney 1, M. Harper 1

BEST: Old Scotch 2: A. Oliphant, A. Callaghan, M. Bodon, W. Taylor, T. Kelly, E. Shearer

BEST: Old Ivanhoe: A. Steer, N. Kumar, M. Rowlands, J. Fear, K. Sano-Toney, M. Harper

(99)

(50) Old Xaverians 2: 4.2

GOALS: Old Scotch: H. Bolton 1, C. Schilling 1, N. Walmsley 1, C. Loel 1, E. Furey 1, S. Townsend 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: N. McGrath 3, T. Williamson 3, M. Perrett 3, P. Frawley 2, W. Bryce 1, S. Stanley 1, M. Speakman 1

BEST: Old Scotch: C. Schilling, G. Kennedy, C. Hocking, C. Sewell, J. Stavris, H. Bolton

BEST: Old Xaverians 2: E. Ralph, C. Connors, M. Perrett, S. Stanley, J. Rickard, S. O’Shannassy

AJAX:

(88)

Old Xaverians: 2.2 4.6 4.7 4.7 (31)

GOALS: AJAX: A. Meyerowitz 1, G. Jotkowitz 1, K. Gold 1, A. Katz 1, Y. Gottlieb 1, L. Smart 1, E. Herszberg 1, J. Herz 1, J. Jones 1, E. Potash 1, J. Jones 1, J. Parasol 1, Z. Aron 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians: W. Troy 1, J. Hansen 1, C. Ralph 1, W. MacIsaac 1

BEST: AJAX: j. epstein, E. Herszberg, J. Parasol, J. Peker, A. Segman, A. Katz

BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Hansen, W. Sheedy, O. Tehan, D. McCarthy, R. Wood, T. Davine

THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S

De La Salle:

GOALS: De La Salle: A. Liakakos 3, R. Eldering 3, J. Mullaly 2, T. Deftereos 2, J. Brasher 1, C. Lehr 1, P. Burns 1, A. Mastroianni 1, T. Blaikie 1

(99)

(48)

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: C. Arbanovski 2, L. Rainone 2, T. Payne 1, B. Gray 1, G. Daaboul 1

BEST: De La Salle: H. Pietsch, J. Brasher, R. Eldering, J. Mullaly, R. Howard, A. Liakakos

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: T. Payne, S. Puhar, B. Foott, L. Rainone, A. Thompson, G. Daaboul

Old Xaverians 4: 0.0

Masala:

Fitzroy 2:

GOALS: Masala: M. Foster 2, D. Hoellfritsch 1, A. Bou-Karroum 1

(30)

GOALS: Fitzroy 2: K. Menzies 4, A. Percy 3, M. Sweeney 1, B. Murphy-Mackenzie 1, C. Harrison 1, E. Greene 1, E. Barnes 1, K. Bagnall 1, O. Parry-Jones 1

BEST: Masala: J. Gibbon, B. Smith, J. Gurry, M. Foster, H. Ellis, J. McCusker

BEST: Fitzroy 2: K. Menzies, L. Oconnor, M. Sweeney, N. Otten, B. MurphyMackenzie, A. Percy

Old Carey:

Geelong:

GOALS: Old Carey: J. Helmot 6, L. Nicholas 3, J. Hunt 2, B. Williams 1

GOALS: Old Geelong: L. Mailer 2, L. Winston 2, L. Smart 2, W. Matthews 1, E. Hoare 1

BEST: Old Carey: J. Hunt, M. Borland, L. Nicholas, d. wyer, J. Helmot, T. Angel

BEST: Old Geelong: L. Smart, . , M. Buckley, D. Gist, Z. Kosovich, O. Le Lievre

Xaverians 5:

GOALS: Old Camberwell: H. Rice 2, M. Hughes 1, N. Curwen 1, Z. HERBSTREIT 1, M. Cottrell 1, C. Young 1, J. O’Reilly 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians 5: E. Paul 5, A. Ivak 4, C. Spears 3, f. visentini 2, L. Kenyon 1, E. Dalton 1, J. Mccarthy 1, N. Tyrrell 1, H. Tobias 1, C. O’Brien 1, C. Bourne 1, J. Corser 1

BEST: Old Camberwell: N. Curwen, W. Woods, S. Everett, C. Young, E. Biggs, Z. HERBSTREIT

BEST: Old Xaverians 5: E. Paul, A. Ivak, J. Knaap, J. Mccarthy, J. Hynes, C. Ralph

2:

Eira / Old McKinnon:

GOALS: AJAX 2: N. Barak 2, N. Gross 2, A. Schmidt 1, J. Becker 1

(41)

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: A. Klas 4, J. Boul 3, L. Lewis 2, M. Savage 1, J. Kilner 1, J. Gonis 1

BEST: AJAX 2: M. Gelfand, A. Sakajiou, G. Kirzner, O. Black, N. Barak, N. Webb

(68)

(87) Old Xaverians 3: 0.0

GOALS: Old Xaverians 4: S. Stangherlin 6, W. MacIsaac 5, A. McCormack 1, L. McCarthy 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: R. Calvert 6, T. Beaton 2, M. Francis 1, W. Mantesso 1

BEST: Old Xaverians 4: S. Stangherlin, O. Sheehan, W. Troy, A. McCormack, S. Noonan, J. Camilleri

BEST: Old Xaverians 3: R. Calvert, T. Beaton, J. Kenny, F. Kuner, N. Kaige, M. Francis

St Kevin’s 2:

University Blacks: 0.0

(138)

(13)

GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: T. Briggs 7, J. Hill 4, S. Doyle 2, J. O‚ÄôShannassy 2, X. Dietze 1, A. Parente 1, J. Chaffey 1, L. Haig 1, M. Day 1

GOALS: University Blacks: R. Porter 1, H. Higgins 1

BEST: St Kevin’s 2: X. Dietze, T. Briggs, J. Hill, O. Phillips, A. Parente, T. Sheehan

BEST: University Blacks: R. Sheldrick, F. Smith, H. McManus, J. Lyons, O. Gale, L. Bell

Old Trinity:

Old Brighton: 2.5

GOALS: Old Trinity: M. Scott 2, C. Gerwing 1, J. Cooper 1

(38)

(69)

GOALS: Old Brighton: T. Jackett-Simpson 4, A. Tzimas 2, S. Stavrellis 1, F. English 1, J. Turner 1

BEST: Old Trinity: T. Mitchell, D. McNab, M. Scott, C. Emery, S. Cook, C. Simondson

BEST: Old Brighton: T. Jackett-Simpson, t. kenny, A. Tzimas, G. Adams, J. Curtis, C. Aloi

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: H. Rose, A. Klas, J. Hunt, K. Stewart, T. Sitzoukis, J. Boul

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S

St Bedes/Mentone:

Parkdale Vultures:

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: T. Jones 1, N. Green 1, S. Coukoulas 1

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone:

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: N. Marshall, N. Green, M. Graham, J. Morgan, K. Wilkinson, J. Jameson

St Kevin’s 3:

GOALS: St Kevin’s 3: N. Dynan 5, A. Rolleston 4, R. Smythe 2, B. Griffin 2, M. Marchese 1, D. Spencer 1, P. Jones 1, T. Buultjens 1, J. Minjin 1, J. O’Farrell 1, A. Leiner 1

GOALS: Ormond: N. Topakas 2, A. Moalem 1, . 1

BEST: St Kevin’s 3: P. Jones, l. groves, R. Smythe, M. Marchese, N. Dynan, A. Posterino

BEST: Ormond: W. Sayce, C. Thorne, A. Seeto-Grossi, P. Beaves, F. Shaw, A. Howard

Kew:

GOALS: Kew: L. Appleton 3, E. Fyfe 2, D. Gallagher-Lyon 1, B. Pritchard 1, J. McCubbin 1, W. Balme 1, E. O’Donnell 1

GOALS: Richmond Central:

BEST: Kew: L. Appleton, T. Humphries, W. Balme, R. Webb, C. Hotchin, M. Vlahos

BEST: Richmond Central:

THIRDS RESULTS

St Bernards 2:

Caulfield Grammarians:

GOALS: St Bernards 2:

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians:

BEST: St Bernards 2:

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians:

Williamstown CYMS 2:

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: J. Franze 2, D. Hatzopoulos 2, J. Flood Bauce 1, C. Doyle 1

GOALS: Beaumaris: E. Murray 5, B. Hughes 2, C. Ursprung 2, L. Rundmann 2, Z. Warmuz 1, W. Jeffery 1, D. Collins 1, B. Gathercole 1, O. Pearce 1

BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2: T. Fischer, Z. Zafiropoulos, J. McAuliffe, C. Doyle, J. Lynch, D. Hatzopoulos

BEST: Beaumaris: E. Murray, T. McKinnon, H. Mentiplay, L. Rundmann, B. Gathercole, J. Dickson

THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S

GOALS: Parkside:

GOALS: MHSOB: B. Mullin 5, C. Kelly 2, T. Raymond 2, s. sritharan 2, A. Kuang 2, B. Hernandez 1, R. Parry 1, A. Scott 1

BEST: Parkside:

BEST: MHSOB: C. Kelly, O. Dark, K. Lugod, A. Kuang, P. Howe, B. Mullin West

GOALS: West Brunswick: K. Joyner 2, T. Doody 1, R. Heenan 1, S. Baldock 1

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: J. Young 3, N. Velten 1

BEST: West Brunswick: K. Joyner, H. Algie, D. Kelly, T. Clayton, G. Levantis, T. Forbes

BEST: Hampton Rovers: N. Velten, J. McLean, J. Young, C. Cullis, J. Cookesley, J. Craig

GOALS: Mazenod OC: C. Chilcott 5, N. Klavins 4, S. Davis 3, J. Holdsworth 3, S. Mann 2, A. Hunt 2, J. Fitzsimmons 1, N. Rafton 1, J. Caffery 1

GOALS: Elsternwick: J. Swire 3, C. McCracken 1, P. Orfano 1, B. Glasser 1

BEST: Mazenod OC: N. Klavins, J. Holdsworth, J. Caffery, A. Hunt, C. Chilcott, J. Stamatakos

BEST: Elsternwick: C. McCracken, J. Swire, M. Garland, A. Patey, H. Brady, P. Orfano

Whitefriars:

GOALS: Whitefriars: H. Jackson 2, L. Zita 2, S. Franklin 1

GOALS: Marcellin: T. Crabb 3, C. Dimichele-Collins 3, J. Barbuto 2, J. Italiano 2, M. Avramopoulos 1, J. Tascone 1, A. Turner 1, C. Lamperd 1, L. Wyatt 1, B. Perillo 1, C. Pozzan 1, B. Rodwell 1, N. Crabb 1

BEST: Whitefriars: H. Jackson, S. Franklin, L. Fox, L. Zita, M. Hardman, J. Moroney

BEST: Marcellin: M. Avramopoulos, L. Facci, B. Rodwell, C. Dimichele-Collins, J. Barbuto, P. Lavery

Collegians: 2-4-16

Old Melburnians: 14-17-101

GOALS: Collegians: P. Chalmers 1, Z. Gibson 1

GOALS: Old Melburnians: A. Appleton 4, S. Brockhoff 3, S. Craven 3, A. TashevskiBeckwith 1, T. Happell 1, M. Grimwade 1, T. Lyall 1

BEST: Collegians: Z. Fleisher, C. Collins, P. Chalmers, H. Herman, H. Nankin, R. Fogarty

BEST: Old Melburnians: S. Brockhoff, S. Craven, W. Tolhurst, T. Cohen, A. Appleton, N. Daish

THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S

St Mary’s Salesian:

South Melbourne:

(90)

GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: B. Hallas 3, D. Duggan 2, W. Marshall 1, Z. Thurman 1, K. Peck 1, C. Matthews 1, R. Nuttall 1, A. Maniatis 1, C. Madden 1, E. Appleton 1

GOALS: South Melbourne: L. Galea 2, J. Musco 1, J. Dwyer 1, E. Armstrong 1, B. Rose 1

BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: W. Marshall, R. Nuttall, R. Buggle, B. Hallas, D. Duggan, J. Baum

BEST: South Melbourne: J. Barrington, E. Armstrong, R. Tilley, A. Hogan, J. Musco, J. Dwyer

AJAX 3:

GOALS: AJAX 3: J. Goldfarb 3, J. Pat 2, E. Sztrochlic 2, A. Maron 1, s. Hurwitz 1, J. Stock 1, A. Josefsberg-Blum 1, Y. Rosenbaum 1, M. Rosenbaum 1

GOALS: Masala 2: A. Redenbach 1, J. Roberts 1, M. Sutton 1, A. Bou-Karroum 1

BEST: AJAX 3: J. Landau, A. Maron, M. Gestetner, E. Segman, J. Goldfarb, A. Syber

BEST: Masala 2: I. Stylianou, H. Ellis, R. Santilli, M. Foster, B. Coldebella, J. Roberts

GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Murray 5, J. Hunt 4, d. parrott 3, R. Anderson 1, . 1, R. Gonzalez 1, C. Hatzigeorgiou 1, B. Cooke 1

GOALS: Hawthorn:

BEST: Oakleigh: A. Murray, J. Hunt, M. Phillips, A. Russo, B. Cooke, W. Harris

BEST: Hawthorn:

GOALS: Wattle Park: B. Kearns 2, C. Muratore 2, C. MacDonald 2, A. Singh 1, A. Toussaint 1, J. Davis 1

GOALS: MHSOB 2: A. Shipperlee 3, L. Sharrock 2, K. Tailor 2, M. Van benten 2

BEST: Wattle Park: C. Muratore, B. Kearns, G. Burgess, J. Davis, B. Mccaabe, D. Thorson

BEST: MHSOB 2: M. Van benten, A. Claney, K. Tailor, L. Sharrock, L. O’Halloran, J. Chandler

Bullants:

GOALS: UHS-VU: S. Bak 5, A. Balos 4, F. Gelman white 2, S. Michael 1, S. Gigacz 1, C. Johnstone 1

(48)

GOALS: Preston Bullants: K. Carruthers 2, g. cadden 1, M. Cannizzaro 1, J. Ilijoski 1, J. Sanchez 1, T. Baynes 1

BEST: UHS-VU: S. Michael, S. Bak, A. Balos, R. Girvan, S. Gigacz, G. Addley

BEST: Preston Bullants: T. Chalvadakis, J. Sanchez, J. Ilijoski, M. Cannizzaro, K. Mckenzie, K. Carruthers

MILESTONES

50

Jennifer Kat (Elsternwick)

100

100

VAFA

100

This weekend, Elsternwick’s own Jen “Danger” Kat lines up for her 50th game of footy! From a Canadian who hadn’t seen much footy before landing at the Wicks, Danger has transformed into a true club legend — fierce on the field, and a driving force off it. As Vice President and a beloved figure across the club, she’s helped shape the spirit, culture, and chaos that makes the Wicks who we are. Off the field, she’s known for her quick wit and warm personality. On it, she brings unrelenting aggression and hard-hitting intensity to the backline — a player no opponent wants to see coming.

Adrian Barnett (St John’s)

Starting with St John’s back in 2007 as a 20-year-old playing 4 seasons and racking up 70 games it’s been a long stretch since then with serious injuries and other commitments getting in the way of playing football. 2023 Barney came back to the club full time and has been a great clubman since. Filling all roles at the club asked of him and this year taking over the reserves coaching gig as well as playing at the ripe age of 38. Most Saturdays after the reserves he will help out the seniors as runner or water boy or boundary umpire. A great clubman and a well-deserved recognition for 100 games, congratulations Barney from everyone at the JOCS.

Jordan Coutts (St John’s)

This weekend we celebrate Jordan Coutts, who›s played 100 games for SJOC. A milestone that reflects his years of dedication and consistency at the club. Since his debut in 2018, Coutta has been much-loved and respected by his teammates and the wider JOC›s community. Known for his accurate set shots at goal on field, we also know Coutta as the ultimate clubman off the field. He never misses a training session and is the first to volunteer whenever a job needs doing, no matter what it is. A true gentleman, the type of player every teammate wants, and the type of person every club needs. From everyone at SJOC, Congratulations Coutta!

Olivia Steinfort (St Bedes/Mentone Tigers)

A true trailblazer of the St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Women’s Program, Olivia Steinfort is set to make history as the first woman to reach 100 senior games. A fearless competitor and undeniable leader, Olivia is the kind of player every team dream of with her reliable, courageous, and relentlessly driven attitudes. Her decorated career speaks volumes: a fourtime Best & Fairest winner, multiple ‘Most Courageous’ awards, Best in Finals, Premiership player and a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee. Liv’s legacy is one of grit, heart, and unmatched commitment to the game.

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Brendan Ash (St John’s)

Bash joined us in 2015 where he made an immediate impact playing 9 senior games in his first year and another 7 in his second year which was a grand final year for the club. He has gone onto being an integral part of the senior team for many years since. Sticking with the club through the tough times and working his way into the leadership group last where he was part of the JOCS grand final side. He has a classy left foot, and most weeks plays on guys a lot taller, but he is up for the challenge every week. Bash is a great clubman running functions and always chipping in extra time to the club. All clubs need a guy like him. Congratulations Bash from everyone at the JOCS!

Christian Carnovale (Hampton Rovers)

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Hampton Rovers Football Club congratulates captain Christian Carnovale on playing his 150th VAFA game last Saturday, following his 200 club games milestone back in round 4. Senior captain since 2017, Carny is a loyal clubman, a four-time senior best & fairest winner and is having another standout season for the green & gold, while continuing to nurture the future of the club by coaching in the junior ranks.

Ernie Fan (La Trobe University)

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La Trobe will celebrate another milestone on Saturday when Ernie Fan plays his 150th game in the red & black stripes. The Human Cannonball creates impact both on and off the field through his uncompromising approach to the footy or any opponent who has it, and the great work he does supporting, mentoring and advising our training staff. Ernie and best wishes for your milestone this Saturday - a significant achievement at La Trobe and just the 26th player to reach 150 games at our club!

Rob Chan (Williamstown CYMS)

There’s a reason Rob Chan wore the captain’s armband at this football club. From 2011 to 2025, he has lived and breathed the values of Respect. Commitment. Unity. He leads not through words, but actions. He’s the first name mentioned when showing the younger generation what it means to be a true CYs person. Rob is generational. He helped re-launch the CYs Unders program in 2011. He was there in our D1 Premiership. He was there again in our Premier C triumph. And he led a young, emerging group as we took on Premier B. This Saturday is a milestone not just for Rob, but for the entire Chan family — a name woven into the fabric of our club. Congratulations Rob on your special day.” - Con Terzoglou, Senior Coach. A celebration for a 200-game icon. Congratulations Rob. You are CYs.

MILESTONES

Aaron Kinghorn (Aquinas)

Last week we celebrated Aaron ‘Kinga’ Kinghorn’s 350th game for Aquinas. Kinghorn joined Aquinas OCFC in 2003 when he was just 19 years of age. Since 2003 Kinga has won the reserves B&F four times, become a senior MVP winner, won a premiership, all while never participating in a warm up! Anybody who has been lucky enough to meet Aaron knows he has a huge heart and would do anything for this club. Aaron’s endurance and leadership is what makes him such a wonderful person to play with. He has led both new and old faces at the club to success and new opportunities within the game.

Andrew Frazer (PEGS)

Andrew is a life member of the football club along with his parents Alex Frazer and Di Frazer. He has been a part of the fabric of the football club almost his entire life running water as a young lad while his father Alex coached the club during the 90s. Andrew played for PEGFC under 19s as a yr 11 at the school and in Yr 12 and captained the clubs strongest ever U 19 team to a premiership in 2002. The football club runs through his blood and it’s little wonder that he also had success in PEGS strong reserve side winning a flag in 2008 and won senior flags 2017 and more recently 2022. He has won a flag across 19s, reserves and seniors.

Over the years Fraze has arguably got better with age, his ability to get the most out of his body is legendary, his preparation discovering new methods to improve physically and mentally is the benchmark for everyone at the club and it’s the reason he has remained so durable and reached 400 games. He puts a tremendous amount of work into his body.

Off the field Fraze owns two very successful Listen to Your Body gyms, he has helped younger players develop their bodies, he has offered highly subsidised gym memberships, and the development of young players has always been front of mind. He is now a proud father of 3 children and well supported by his loving wife Elle.

The impressive part of the milestone is that he is playing 1’s football, he hasn’t limped to the line. Congratulations Fraze on this remarkable achievement!! VAFA congratulates

SHARPSHOOTERS

SHARPSHOOTERS

William Buck Premier Men’s

Collegians vOld Scotch

De La Salle vUniversity Blues

Old Xaverians vSt Bernard’s

St Kevin’s vOld Brighton University BlacksvOld Haileybury

William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves

Collegians vOld Scotch

De La Salle vUniversity Blues

Old Xaverians vSt Bernard’s

St Kevin’s vOld Brighton University BlacksvOld Haileybury

Premier B Men’s

Caulfield Grammarians vOld Geelong Old Ivanhoe vOld Melburnians

Old Trinity vHampton Rovers

Williamstown CYMS vFitzroy Old CareyvOld Camberwell

Premier B Men’s Reserves

Caulfield Grammarians vOld Geelong Old Ivanhoe vOld Melburnians Old Trinity vHampton Rovers

Williamstown CYMS vFitzroy Old CareyvOld Camberwell Premier C

St

PEGS

Premier C Men’s Reserves

PEGS vGlen Eira / Old McKinnon

St Bedes/Mentone vPrahran

AJAX vMazenod Marcellin vParkside Parkdale VulturesvBeaumaris Division

THIS ROUND’S GAMES

Division 3 Men’s

Power House vBox Hill North

La Trobe University vEley Park

Swinburne University vAlbert Park

North Brunswick vChadstone

Wattle ParkvRichmond Central

Division 3 Men’s Reserves

Power House vBox Hill North

La Trobe University vEley Park

Swinburne University vAlbert Park

North Brunswick vChadstone

Wattle ParkvRichmond Central

William Buck Premier Women’s Beaumaris vSt Kevin’s Fitzroy vKew

West Brunswick vCaulfield Grammarians

Old ScotchvWilliamstown CYMS

William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Beaumaris vSt Kevin’s Fitzroy vKew

West Brunswick vCaulfield Grammarians Old ScotchvWilliamstown CYMS

Premier B Women’s

Old Yarra Cobras vOld Xaverians

Old Brighton vPort Melbourne Chargers

Marcellin vSt Bedes/Mentone

Old MelburniansvWestbourne

Division 1 Women’s

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vOld Haileybury

Therry Penola vHampton Rovers

Parkdale Vultures vWhitefriars

Oakleigh vMonash Blues

Power HousevRichmond Central

Division 2 Women’s UHS-VU vDe La Salle

Brunswick vParkside

La Trobe University vAquinas MCC vHawthorn CoburgvBox Hill North

Division 3 Women’s

South Melbourne vPrahran

St Mary’s Salesian vElsternwick Mazenod vAlbert Park

North Brunswick vOrmond Wattle ParkvOld Camberwell

Division 4 Women’s

Old Yarra Cobras 2vWest Brunswick 3

Canterbury vPort Melbourne Chargers 2

Monash Blues 2vPreston Bullants

Caulfield Grammarians 3vFitzroy 3

St Kevin’s 3vWestbourne 2

Knee

Knee problems

Hip problems

Hip

Shoulder problems

Shoulder

Foot & ankle problems

Foot & ankle

Sports injuries

Arthritis surgery

Arthritis surgery

Trauma & limb reconstruction

Trauma & reconstruction

Hand, wrist & elbow surgery

Hand, wrist & elbow surgery

Fractures & broken bones

Fractures &

Joint replacement surgery

Joint

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER

PREMIER B MEN’S

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVES

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

Kevin’s10820132

West Brunswick10 550120 126.12 Kew945021692.4 Old Geelong10 46011687.28 Fitzroy11 47001669.93

Williamstown CYMS11 47001667.55

Beaumaris114601456.24

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

NEXT ROUND’S GAMES

Division 1 Men’s

UHS-VU vOrmond

Therry Penola vPreston Bullants

Old Peninsula vBrunswick

Oakleigh vElsternwick

Monash BluesvKew

Division 1 Men’s Reserves

UHS-VU vOrmond

Therry Penola vPreston Bullants

Old Peninsula vBrunswick

Oakleigh vElsternwick

Monash BluesvKew

Division 2 Men’s

South Melbourne vHawthorn Aquinas vMHSOB

Canterbury vWest Brunswick

St John’s vOld Yarra Cobras

WhitefriarsvSt Mary’s Salesian

Division 2 Men’s Reserves

South Melbourne vHawthorn Aquinas vMHSOB

Canterbury vWest Brunswick

St John’s vOld Yarra Cobras

WhitefriarsvSt Mary’s Salesian

Division 3 Men’s

Albert Park vLa Trobe University

Eley Park vBox Hill North

Chadstone vWattle Park

Power House vRichmond Central Swinburne UniversityvNorth Brunswick

Division 3 Men’s Reserves

Albert Park vLa Trobe University

Eley Park vBox Hill North

Chadstone vWattle Park

Power House vRichmond Central Swinburne UniversityvNorth Brunswick

Thirds Premier Men’s

Old Scotch vSt Kevin’s

St Bernards vUniversity Blues

Old Xaverians 2vOld Xaverians

Thirds Division 1 Men’s

Old Xaverians 3vSt Kevin’s 2

Williamstown CYMS vOld Trinity

University Blacks vOld Brighton

De La SallevOld Xaverians 4

Thirds Division 2 Men’s Fitzroy 2vOld Carey

Old Xaverians 5vOld Ivanhoe

Old Scotch 2vOld Geelong

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vOld Camberwell AJAX 2vMasala

Thirds Division 3 Men’s Beaumaris vSt Bedes/Mentone

Ormond vKew

Caulfield Grammarians vWilliamstown CYMS 2

St Bernards 2vRichmond Central

St Kevin’s 3vParkdale Vultures

Thirds Division 4 Men’s

Collegians vHampton Rovers

West Brunswick vWhitefriars

MHSOB vOld Melburnians

Marcellin vMazenod OC ParksidevElsternwick

Thirds Division 5 Men’s Monash Blues vUHS-VU Oakleigh vSouth Melbourne

Preston Bullants vMasala 2 Hawthorn vMHSOB 2 AJAX 3vWattle Park