SEASON 2025 - August 2
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Round 13 played last weekend marked the return to action after the traditional two-week VAFA hiatus for all grades other than Divisional Men’s and Thirds Men’s teams.
The uniqueness of all the Premier Men’s, Women’s and Under 19’s teams having a double bye in the middle of the year has always drawn much conjecture from people both within and outside of the Amateur ranks.
The concept of halting the competition for two weeks mid-stream in a season is certainly unusual in the minds of many who are not impacted. The arguments against the break are understandably based on keeping players in the continuity of competition to ensure they remain engaged in the sport and the Club. Interruptions to regular scheduling is seen by some as a risk of losing some players and or momentum in performance.
Hearing those concerns, we took the step of reducing the mid-year bye to just one weekend in season 2023. In hindsight, the timing of that decision was bad, as 2023 was the first opportunity since COVID for players to travel, and the number of unavailable players crippled teams. Some Clubs reported having 40+ players unavailable during the mid-winter period due to holiday travel in 2023. Club volunteers worked had to find replacement players but ultimately a high number of teams were forced to forfeit games.
Jason ReddickCEO
In addition to overcoming the exodus of players, the double bye also serves some strategic purposes.
From a finals perspective, the VAFA needs to manage 30 sections of competition. As such, we need to stagger the scheduling of finals matches in order to find sufficient number and quality of venues at which to play those finals and the resources to manage them. Having the Divisional and Thirds Men’s competitions play in the second week of the double bye helps us fixture their finals earlier and therefore secure better grounds and sufficient staff resources to facilitate their finals.
the double bye has helped deliver a 41% reduction in forfeited games
At a time when we are experiencing a cost of living crisis in the State, it has been utterly amazing how many VAFA players and coaches have the capacity to jet off overseas in the middle of a Melbourne winter each year. Dubbed ‘the Tullamarine Flu’ the incidence of unavailability due to people travelling for holidays has shown no sign of abating since the first year after COVID. Fortunately though, the double bye has helped deliver a 41% reduction in forfeited games to date.
The recent Big V Representative matches have been strategically scheduled for the first week of the double bye in order to allow our players to have a ‘week off’ after the Big V matches and enjoy a break before getting back into their Club’s home and away season competition.
Another benefit of the double bye is providing the Club volunteers with a well-earned break, many of whom have been working for months in preparation for the season and then every match day since the beginning. I receive a lot of Club messages from Presidents saying how much their committees and volunteers are looking forward to the mid-season break.
So for all the noise around the VAFA’s double bye, the feedback we have from Club’s is overwhelmingly positive and until that tune changes, it will remain a feature of our fixturing for the foreseeable future.
I hope everyone has returned refreshed and ready to attack the final winter rounds and, for some, the launch of an exciting finals campaign.
Jason Bennett
Old Xaverians returned from the double bye with a dominant all-the-way win over Old Haileybury at Princes Park. Xavs booted the first 9 goals of the game, including a jaw-dropping 8.5 to 0.0 opening term.
Old Haileybury’s first goal came from the boot of Josh Gasparini 6 minutes into the second term. In fact, the Bloods generated more Inside 50s than Xavs in the final three quarters (38-31), but the visitors’ high-powered offence meant they didn’t need as many opportunities. Old Xavs surged again with 5 goals to 1 in the third term, before finishing with 4.4 to 3.2 in the final term to register a stunning 86-point win that strengthened their grip on top spot, while the Bloods took a decent hit to their percentage, which could prove critical in the race for third and fourth spot.
Dan Donati (Old Xavs): “We started the game really well. The boys were definitely on, and managed to slip away to a big early lead. It’s never easy being on the other side of that, but OH brought huge pressure and tackling effort after quarter time, and the game felt a lot closer than the scoreboard suggested. We’re very pleased to get a good win against a top 4 side that we have huge respect for.”
Daniel Ward (Old Haileybury): “Old Xavs took control right from the first bounce, beating us at contested footy and making us pay for our errors. Full credit to them – they were very slick, and the game was basically over by quarter-time. We managed to play how we wanted to at times, but they were very good at shutting us down again.
2024 Grand Finalists Old Scotch and Old Brighton met again, and it was the Tonners making it 2-from-2 against the Cardinals in 2025, with an impressive performance at Camberwell Sportsground. The Cards led by 15 points at the first change, before the visitors took control midway through the second term.
The tight contest continued in the third term, with Old Brighton edging out to a 16-point lead at three-quarter time, before holding Old Scotch scoreless until the 18-minute mark of the last term, while booting 3.2 to put the game to bed. Harry Hill was a standout with 30 disposals and 3 goals to collect the SKINS Player of the Day, as his team remained alongside Xavs at the top of the table. Brodie Easton racked up 35 touches and 9 Rebound 50s for the Cardinals, who drop from fifth to sixth, now two games outside the Top 4.
Marcel Bruin (Old Brighton): “It’s always a physical and pressure-filled game against Scotch, and I was incredibly happy with the intensity and focus our group maintained throughout the game. Our second half was terrific, given we had lost a couple of rotations. The work rate from our mids and half-forwards was exceptional.”
Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch): “We started to get on top around the clearances early in the third and had the momentum but failed to
convert it on the scoreboard. Brighton then went back the other way, and they capitalised on our errors and made us pay. We fought the game out, but ultimately Brighton was more efficient and the better team.”
De La Salle exploded out of the blocks with the wind at their backs to lead St Bernard’s by 35 points at the first change at the Snake Pit. The Snowdogs halved the deficit in the second term to reduce the damage to 18 points at the main break. The third quarter proved pivotal as the Dogs scored a couple of goals into the wind to hold the deficit at 18 points at the final change. The chase was on.
The Dogs closed within 10 points at the 15-minute mark, and when Luca Alessio goaled from the top of the goalsquare 2 minutes later, it was a 4-point game with plenty of time left on the clock. The final minutes were tight and tense as De La Salle clung grimly to the lead until Marcus Holland marked 55 metres out and launched a bomb which handed St Bernard’s the lead for the first time at the 31-minute mark of the final quarter.
A desperate 3 minutes would ensue before the siren sounded to hand the Dogs’ faithful their first home win of the season in a 2-point thriller. De La Salle gallant but shattered as a breakthrough win slipped through their fingers. It was a must-win for the Snowdogs in their bid to avoid relegation, given they will face 4 of the Top 6 teams plus Collegians in the last 5 rounds. If they are to survive, their record of 3 wins and a draw from 4 single-digit games might prove the difference.
Steve Alessio (St Bernard’s): “De La Salle came to play and played a really attacking brand of footy. Their skill execution was great and had us on the back foot all day. I’m encouraged by our grit and ability to hang in there and grind away, until we got a few more opportunities to score in that last quarter. I’m relieved we’re able to build some early momentum in our run home.”
Nick Hyland (De La Salle): “We did so much right for so long, but unfortunately, just couldn’t hold on at the end. Credit to Steven and St Bernard’s for the way they kept coming. I’m enormously proud of our group for the way we played. I thought we were really strong in all three facets of the game. I also thought our cohesion and willingness to support each other were the best they’ve been all year.”
University Blacks remain within striking distance of the Top 4 after outlasting Collegians at Harry Trott Oval. Kicking into the breeze in the opening term, the Lions restricted the Blacks to 2 goals, then kicked all 3 goals of the second term to lead by 10 points at the main break. The Blacks needed to make a move in the third quarter, but the Lions restricted them again until the Blacks finally wriggled free, and their 4 goals in 13 minutes changed the face of the game as they hit the front. And when they managed to come up with 2 goals in 2 minutes, their lead
ballooned to 23 points and was a bridge too far for Collegians, who couldn’t find their attacking flow.
Uni Blacks returned to the winners’ list with a victory that draws them within a game of the Top 4, and with the bottom two teams to come over the next three weeks. It was another frustrating afternoon at home for Collegians, who are now 1-6 at the Trott this season and still flirting with the relegation zone.
Dale Bower (Uni Blacks): “Collegians were a bit stronger than us in the contest early, and we struggled to connect and score. In the second half, the boys really stepped up, and with limited rotations, we really ramped up our pressure and contest stuff, and started to create some strong ball movement. Our tackle numbers were impressive.”
Jordie McKenzie (Collegians): “Our first half was quite pleasing. Unfortunately, it was a 10 to 15-minute period late in the third quarter in which Uni Blacks were able to gain the ascendancy and create some genuine momentum. And in the last quarter, we were unable to get any drive going with the wind.”
St Kevin’s leapfrogged the Bloods into third with a percentageboosting 52-point win over University Blues at Melbourne Uni. SKOB held a 13-point quarter-time lead, then dominated the second term, adding 3.5 to no score and opening up a 6-goal lead at the major break. The first goal of the third term went to the Blues at the 18-minute mark, but they were left to rue their inability to convert dominance into scores. SKOB led by 35 at the last break, and despite the Blues coming up with the first two goals of the final term, the comeback never looked on.
St Kevin’s tacked on some precious percentage with 4 goals in time-on to blow the final margin out to a game-high 52 points, lifting them over the Bloods on percentage, with a relatively comfortable run home. The Blues remain stranded in the relegation zone, half a game behind Collegians and with a challenging run home that will see them play 5 of the Top 6 teams.
Anthony Lynch (St Kevin’s): “We had lost our previous 5 games at the University Oval, which we openly addressed with our players pre-game. I sensed a response with a steely resolve in their intent early in the game, which carried on at a high level through the first sixty minutes. It was probably our best half of footy for the season. As expected, the Blues challenged hard through the third quarter, but our boys held firm and absorbed their dominance, only conceding the one goal. Both teams had some momentum throughout the final quarter, and pleasingly we were able to finish off with the last 4 goals, cementing a positive day at the Uni.”
Matt Smith (Uni Blues): “It was a really disappointing performance across the board. SKOB were just a better team –cleaner below their knees, and their ball use was slick across every line. We have a lot of work to do to get ourselves out of relegation from here on out.”
Old Haileybury:
GOALS: Old Haileybury: L. Vaughan 1, F. Gregor 1, D. Seccull 1, H. Lynch 1, J. Morgan 1, C. Goonewardene 1, J. Gasparini 1
GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Knott 6, W. Brusnahan 3, J. Boyd 2, C. MacIsaac 2, T. Wanganeen 1, C. Westcott 1, C. Lane 1, S. Phipps-Parsons 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: H. Lynch, B. Seccull, M. Rose, W. Paul, J. Gasparini, R. Seccull
BEST: Old Xaverians: C. Knott, J. Whitehead, A. Trigar, J. O’sullivan, S. Hansen, W. Brusnahan
Collegians:
University Blacks:
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GOALS: Collegians: A. Lukic 4, S. Hibbins 1, W. Pocknee 1, D. Thomas 1, J. McGuiness 1, M. Pinchbeck 1
GOALS: University Blacks: M. Grocott 3, T. St Clair 2, K. Loftus 2, M. Gray 2, J. Clark 2, C. Moorfield 1, F. Valpied 1
BEST: Collegians: J. McGuiness, L. Smith, M. Pinchbeck, S. Hibbins, N. Canny, W. Oakley-kerr
BEST: University Blacks: X. Chalkley, B. Clay, K. Loftus, J. Clark, T. St Clair, M. Gray
Old Scotch:
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GOALS: Old Scotch: F. Morrisby 3, W. Clark 1, H. Brown 1, T. Farrer 1, O. Badr 1, S. Grant 1
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GOALS: Old Brighton: C. Richardson 3, H. Hill 3, B. Pryor 2, S. Fanning 2, K. Dimattina 1, F. Gregson 1, L. Travers 1
BEST: Old Scotch: S. Grant, H. Brown, F. Morrisby, J. Brown, B. Easton, O. Badr
BEST: Old Brighton: H. Hill, A. Corke, M. Karayannis, K. Dimattina, B. Pryor, H. Dick
Blues:
Kevin’s:
GOALS: University Blues: B. Townson 2, J. Stewart 1, J. Whitehead 1, C. Cotter 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s: J. Ball 3, S. Critchley 2, S. Barnett 1, J. Mahony 1, S. Cameron 1, J. Darmody 1, L. Gunson 1, A. phillips 1
BEST: University Blues: M. Gleeson, C. O’shea, M. Lloyd, J. O’Sullivan, J. Goddard, T. O’Brien
BEST: St Kevin’s: A. Seaton, L. Gunson, S. Critchley, S. Tucker, J. Mahony, J. Ball St Bernard’s:
De La Salle:
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GOALS: St Bernard’s: O. Liberatore 3, M. Watson 2, D. Sullivan 1, J. Agresta 1, M. Holland 1, E. Schumann 1, L. Alessio 1
GOALS: De La Salle: R. O’Meara 3, L. Healy 2, R. Amendola 1, S. Dimachki 1, B. Boscacci 1, F. Cameron 1, E. MacBeth 1
BEST: St Bernard’s: E. Schumann, L. Alessio, M. Holland, O. Liberatore, H. Schumann, L. Di Lizio
BEST: De La Salle: R. O’Meara, E. MacBeth, J. Stewart, R. Amendola, T. Lyngberg, L. Healy
RESERVE Old
GOALS: Old Scotch: J. Davies 3, A. Jones 1, G. Kennedy 1, C. Sewell 1, C. Hocking 1
GOALS: Old Brighton: C. Hathway 3, D. Lynch 2, b. glennon 2, H. Hynes 1
BEST: Old Scotch: A. Jones, C. Schilling, F. Leeton, G. Kennedy, J. Davies, R. Higgins
BEST: Old Brighton: N. Freeman, M. Freeman, N. Hannah, S. Litis, H. Hynes, M. Ho
Old Haileybury: 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2) Old Xaverians:
GOALS: Old Haileybury:
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GOALS: Old Xaverians: B. Whelan 8, O. Duncan 5, E. Kennedy 5, D. Tuddenham 4, M. Exell 2, H. Troiani 2, c. Whitehead 1, B. Moyle 1, C. Holmes 1, J. Lucas 1, L. Danielis-Morley 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: C. Sinclair, J. Black, S. Stefanakis, S. Connolly, A. Bonwick, J. Gown
BEST: Old Xaverians: B. Whelan, M. Mahommed, W. Egan, B. Andrews, J. Lucas, O. Duncan
Collegians: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) University Blacks:
GOALS: Collegians:
GOALS: University Blacks: J. Drummond 8, B. Mithen 2, W. Trompf 1, S. Henning 1, T. Palmer 1, M. Bennett 1, W. Mithen 1
BEST: Collegians: L. Castine, T. Winneke, O. Floyd, √. Mulvihill, F. Ekins, A. Mackay
BEST: University Blacks: J. Drummond, T. Palmer, H. Lahy, W. Mithen, J. Tunbridge, S. Ackland-Evans St Bernard’s:
De La Salle:
GOALS: St Bernard’s: A. Belci 2, L. Chillura 2, J. Duvnjak 2, N. Foley 1, M. Bateman 1
GOALS: De La Salle: M. Elliott 2, M. O’Connor 2, A. Mastroianni 1, . 1, J. Tyquin 1
BEST: St Bernard’s: N. Vinecombe, A. Belci, M. Bateman, L. Chillura, L. Cesarini, M. Eid
BEST: De La Salle: M. O’Connor, S. McNidder, D. Kaminaris, M. Elliott, L. Eldering, J. Harper University Blues:
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GOALS: University Blues: A. Dowsley 3, J. Paterson 3, L. Di Lallo 2, O. Scalzo 1, M. Akoch 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s: W. Pearce 4, L. Mascia 1, T. Feehan 1, M. Canning 1, L. Mazzeo 1
BEST: University Blues: G. McCulloch, M. Akoch, N. Evans, T. Cossar, O. Scalzo, C. Bowker
BEST: St Kevin’s: J. Byrne, W. Pearce, A. McQuie, L. Merrett, L. Mazzeo, S. Jones
William Buck Premier Women’s football was back with a bang this weekend and with six rounds to go, the race is on for finals spots. West Brunswick solidified their position in the top four, Caulfield Grammarians kept their undefeated streak alive, and St Kevin’s recorded a crucial win against Kew.
The 2024 grand finalists St Kevin’s 4.2 (26) defeated Kew 2.4 (16) in a critical victory to maintain pace with Old Scotch and Caulfield Grammarians at the top of the ladder.
St Kevin’s coach Tom Purcell was pleased with his sides efforts and praised Kew’s ability to throw everything at them throughout the four quarters.
“It was a tough battle all day. They threw everything at us and more. I was happy we could defensively absorb the pressure.”
The Saints have a big fortnight coming up with challenges against Old Scotch and Caulfield Grammarians to finish off their season which Purcell believes will provide a good challenge.
“I am really looking forward to tackling the benchmark teams of the 2025 season to see where we are at.”
In contrast, Kew’s loss puts them one game outside of the top four. Nevertheless, the Bears had strong performers across the board with Amelia Dawborn, Lily Barr and Isobella Yze the standouts against the Saints.
Old Scotch notched up their fifth victory in a row defeating Old Geelong by 57 points 11.10 (76) to 3.1 (19).
The Cardinals were dominant throughout the match and are look ominous heading into the final weeks of the home and away season.
Cardinals coach Dean Anderson referenced several positives from the performance.
“The good things were our efficiency going forward with improving connection between midfielders and forwards. Our team effort was very evident, and I thought our midfield group were terrific with their ability to run both ways.”
With a huge month ahead, Anderson believes his group is poised to make another deep run in the 2025 finals series.
“We have a huge month ahead of us. I am really pleased to be where we are, the group is fully committed and determined to achieve something special this year.”
Old Geelong have had a strong debut season in William Buck Premier Women’s and despite the loss they sit just two games outside of the top four. Juliet Grant, Amy Halaby and Brooke McKay were the standout performers for the OGs.
Caulfield Grammarians 11.9 (75) defeated Beaumaris 1.2 (8) to extend their undefeated streak to 12 victories without a loss. Despite a slow start, the 2025 benchmark side were able to slowly out class the Sharks and ran out 67-point winners.
Fields coach Danielle DiStefano was pleased with the victory but couldn’t hide her slight disappointment in the way her side began the game.
“I wasn’t thrilled with the slow start but that was somewhat expected after a disjointed month with three byes in four weeks. I was pleased that we were able to adjust after quarter time and almost get back to our best.”
In contrast, Beaumaris coach Sam Calogero referenced the preparation his team put into playing the “team on top of the mountain” and the challenges they posed.
“Playing a team that is undefeated, our message was intent, effort and our progression. I thought we brought great pressure and enthusiasm across the game.
The final game of round 13 was a nail biter between West Brunswick and Fitzroy in which the Magpies blitzed the Roy’s in the second half to come away with a 22-point victory 5.5 (35) to 1.7 (13).
The Magpies outscored their opposition twenty-one to ten in the final two quarters on the back of a brilliant two goal performance from Alex Trollip. West Brunswick coach Ryan Wandel was thrilled with the Magpies ability to do the little things throughout the game, even with a few key cogs out of the team.
“I was most pleased with our defensive pressure, it’s the most pressure acts and one percenter’s that we’ve put in this year, and it made a massive difference in keeping the game on our terms.”
“We had a few core group defenders out of the team, meaning others had to step up and play a role. Matilda Hammond and Georgia Alomes were the two that were asked to step outside their comfort zone, and they both stood tall and didn’t look out of place.”
The Roy’s will rue their missed opportunities with eight scoring shots only leading to the thirteen total points. Nevertheless, they sit only two games outside of the fourth placed West Brunswick.
To round out proceedings and segue to the Round ahead, Williamstown CYMS had the bye in Round 13 and will look to take down Fitzroy in a clash at Loft Reserve this coming weekend. Beaumaris face Old Geelong and Caulfield Grammarians travel to Kew to face the Bears. West Brunswick have the bye and in the match of the round St Kevin’s face Old Scotch in a 2024 grand final rematch. This will be the second time these two power houses of the competition go head-to-head in 2025, with the SKOB Saints coming away with the win back in Round 2. All eyes will be on Righetti Oval this Saturday in the prime-time slot.
Kew V Caulfield Grammarians
Beaumaris V Old Geelong
Williamstown CYMSV Fitzroy
St Kevin’s V Old Scotch
West Brunswick – Bye
GOALS: West Brunswick: A. Trollip 2, T. Watson 1, B. Whyte 1, C. Carney 1
GOALS: Fitzroy: R. Randell 1
BEST: West Brunswick: A. Trollip, C. Piggott, M. Hammond, B. Whyte, A. Fithall, T. Watson
BEST: Fitzroy: M. Smith, E. Lee, O. Brilliant, J. Stapleton, G. Bennett, S. Pitt
Kevin’s:
GOALS: St Kevin’s: M. Beaconsfield 1, A. Wallace 1, K. Stanton 1, H. Smith 1
GOALS: Kew: G. Rawlings 1, S. de Castella 1
BEST: St Kevin’s: K. Stanton, B. Woolcock, B. Doyle, H. Kenealy, M. Beaconsfield, E. Condon
BEST: Kew: A. Dawborn, S. de Castella, L. Barr, I. Yze, E. Brown, L. Rinaldi
GOALS: Old Geelong: J. Grant 1, M. Arthur 1, Z. Allen 1
GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Vrsecky 6, M. Cowan 3, E. Jago 1, M. Fraser-Smith 1
BEST: Old Geelong: J. Grant, A. Halaby, B. Mckay, A. Rafferty, M. Brown, I. Tucker
BEST: Old Scotch: M. Cowan, E. Tassiopoulos, A. Vrsecky, S. Fortunato, Z. Fodor, M. Wilson
GOALS: Beaumaris: B. Scott 1
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: E. Harley 2, N. Barbara 2, I. Lehman 1, L. Aruci 1, C. Anderson 1, B. Thompson 1, A. Fyfe 1, S. Kenny 1, J. Baxter 1
BEST: Beaumaris: M. Podnecky, S. Hollingsworth, S. Tedde, A. Hilford, A. Sutcliffe, P. Phelan
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: N. Barbara, J. Baxter, E. Baxter, C. Anderson, S. Kuo, E. Cleland
West Brunswick:
GOALS: West Brunswick: S. Dekker 1, N. Newman 1
GOALS: Fitzroy: E. Boles 1, S. Guerra 1, N. Conte 1, C. Hetherington 1
BEST: West Brunswick: N. Clarke, . , I. Johanson-Blok, M. Mullins, E. Banfield, M. webb
BEST: Fitzroy: C. Elliott, E. Mandy, S. Guerra, M. Rodezno, E. Campbell, E. Menzies
GOALS: St Kevin’s: S. Cameron 4, Z. Kritikides 1, S. Chong 1, E. Macey 1, T. Berkowitz 1
GOALS: Kew: K. Shaw 4, A. Schuller 1, M. McFarlane 1
BEST: St Kevin’s: Z. Kritikides, L. Kehoe, S. Cameron, T. Berkowitz, G. Holden, E. Doble
BEST: Kew: L. Moar, K. Cook, K. Shaw, A. Schuller, K. Hersom, P. Lawlor
Beaumaris:
Caulfield Grammarians:
GOALS: Beaumaris:
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: B. Tuszynski 4, I. Mottram 2, R. Finster 1, H. Grange 1
BEST: Beaumaris: M. Buhl, D. Gower, L. Barker, A. Farrow, R. Barker, A. Watkins
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: R. Neil, R. Finster, H. Grange, B. Tuszynski, I. Dingli, P. Laurie
Old Geelong:
Old Scotch:
GOALS: Old Geelong:
GOALS: Old Scotch: L. Morley 3, Z. Kemp 2, B. Holloway 2, A. Theodosi 2, O. Arundel 1, T. Spowart 1
BEST: Old Geelong: Y. McNicholas, L. Ellis, L. Cesana, M. Naylor, E. Ellis, A. Owen
BEST: Old Scotch: K. Kerr, O. Arundel, L. Morley, E. Uittenbosch, L. Das, Z. Kemp
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Paddy Grindlay
Old Carey has provided the first upset in what’s sure to be a rollicking finish to the Premier B season, knocking Old Trinity off the top of the ladder in the Battle of Bulleen.
On a typically windy day at Carey Sports Complex, the Panthers trailed at the first break before kicking 3.2 to 0.0 in the second term and improved on a half time advantage to lead by 23 points on the turn for home.
“The message at three quarter time was we knew that if we were going to close the game out, we couldn’t defend the ground for 25 minutes - we had to keep attacking (early),” said Giles, Old Trinity with the wind to finish.
The cool-headed Panthers controlled the finish, 11.11 (77) to 10.9 (69) winners over last year’s preliminary finalists in a victory that sets the path for a late lunge at the four.
“I was really happy with the last five minutes,” said Giles.
“Although it probably looked like a stressful scoreboard, it never really felt like a really super stressful game. We handled the pressure really well.”
Old Carey has the 1-12 Fitzroy and 0-13 Hampton to come in the final five weeks, with matchups against fellow finals aspirants Caulfield Grammarians, Williamstown CYMS and Old Geelong likely to decide their fate in 2025.
Old Trinity is now a game out of top spot, having lost its first game since its Round 6 defeat at the hands of Old Geelong.
“It was always going to be who responds best after the two-week bye, and Old Carey played a desperate brand of football and did enough to hang on in the end, even though we kept coming and had a chance to get within a couple of points,” said coach Donald McDonald.
Importantly, star Alex Emery got through his return game in the seniors, while Ed Weatherson’s completion of his first game back from injury in the Reserves will excite the Trinity faithful.
At three-quarter-time at Elsternwick Park last Saturday, Caulfield Grammarians had kicked three goals, one in each quarter, and trailed the Old Melburnians by 20 points.
But with the wind at their backs, the Fields came rattling home, booting five goals to none and better than doubling their score to run over the top of the OMs, winning 8.12 (60) to 7.9 (51) and keeping their place in fourth spot.
“We don’t mind the really windy days,” said Fields coach Paul Satterley.
“We play in those conditions every home game - we’re pretty capable of defending against it, we can make it a real scrap. We
were just a bit wasteful in the second quarter, we kicked quite a few points when we were kicking with (the breeze).”
“We addressed that, and I think the last quarter was one of our better quarters this year.”
Two final quarter goals to Dylan Ting and singles to Julian Dobosz, Charlie Eerhard and Ollie Lowe got the Fields home and saw them secure a one-game hold inside the four from Old Camberwell, Old Geelong and Old Carey.
Sadly, for the OMs, gun midfielder Ned Nichols was injured in the loss, which will force coach Nathan Brown into some adjustments in that part of the ground over the coming weeks.
Old Trinity’s loss was Old Ivanhoe’s gain, the Hoers saluting on the road against Williamstown CYMS to jump back into top spot on the back of a nine-goal third term.
The Hoers recorded overwhelmingly positive differentials in disposals (+33), clearances (+10) and inside 50s (+9) as they poured on 9.2 to 3.2, taking a 51-point lead into the final quarter.
Williamstown CYMS eroded some of the Hoers’ advantage late, and the two sides both finished on 26 scoring shots - but the Hoers were too good, 16.10 (106) to 10.16 (76) victors.
Toby McLean would finish with 34 disposals and Billy Murphy with 32, while Patrick Naish recorded an astonishing stat-line: 51 disposals, 46 kicks, 20 rebound 50s, 15 marks and two goals.
Gieschen said that continuing to train over the bye allowed his team to hit the ground running after the two-week break.
“Definitely to get the continuity and the playing group together - we made a big thing of it during the break to train, so we kept continuity. I think it helped; we were pretty well connected on Saturday.”
Williamstown CYMS Con Terzoglou felt his team “lowered our colours” against what is regarded by many as the competition’s premier midfield - but felt the CYs had enough opportunities to go with the Hoers in the first half.
“It (the loss) gives us a bit of a litmus test to identify some areas that we know that we need to work on against the top end of the competition,” he said.
Old Camberwell continues to keep its foot in the door in the finals race, holding Fitzroy at bay at home, 13.6 (84) to 10.8 (68).
With the best percentage of three 7-6 sides, the Wellers are fifth and crucially have a percentage advantage on the 8-5 Fields.
Coach Neil Connell was pleased with his side’s pressure and intent around the footy but will cast his eye to improving the quality of their entries inside 50 this weekend.
The athletic Ben Carlisle has “come on in leaps and bounds” in the Old Camberwell midfield this year and was impressive with 27 disposals and two goals, while Jimmy Allen was once again the ringleader, racking up 41 disposals, 20 contested possessions and a goal.
“When I look at the team, we’re basically an under-23 team with four or five older guys - and Jimmy leads from the front. Not only on match day, (but) with his training standards, the way he prepares,” said Connell.
It was another tough day out for Fitzroy, Travis Ronaldson’s team still out for its second win of the season.
“(We) had our opportunities but unfortunately were unable to capitalise when we had the run of play,” Ronaldson said.
“I was pleased again with the effort and application of the group and it was great to welcome back a few experienced players from long absences.”
Finally, Old Geelong kept pace with the chasing pack, staving off the plucky Hampton Rovers at Boss James Reserve.
The OGs weren’t able to nab a percentage boost that would aid their finals hopes in a match where both sides recorded 24 scoring shots, Nick Dixon’s side winning 16.8 (104) to 10.14 (74).
In swirly conditions, Nick Dixon saw his side’s offensive system click into gear after half time, with the return of the likes of Tim Jones, Jimmy Adams and Matt Bird welcomed.
Sam Anderson’s speed and decision-making on the outside stood out as he added three goals to 24 disposals, while Jones, playing his first game since Round 4, showed zero signs of rust - the 28-year-old midfielder stuffing the stat-sheet with 43 disposals, 24 contested possessions, 18 clearances and 2 goals.
“We just know he’s a star player. He’s been as good a midfielder as any in the comp over the last three years,” said Dixon of Jones.
In an encouraging sign for the Rovers, it’s Marty Pask’s side’s highest score of the season so far and highest number of scoring shots.
It’s arguably the OGs’ biggest game of the year when they host Williamstown CYMS this weekend at Como Park, while the Rovers and Fitzroy battle it out at Brunswick Street Oval.
The Old Melburnians play Old Trinity with the Redlegs’ finals hopes hanging dangerously, while the ladder-leaders Old Ivanhoe host Old Camberwell.
Caulfield Grammarians will look to make it four wins in a row in a huge game against Old Carey - there’s every chance this game becomes a battle for fourth.
Williamstown CYMS:
Old Ivanhoe:
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: A. McCarroll 3, j. raymond 2, O. Becroft 2, B. Tucker 1, A. Williams 1, H. Tambourine 1
Old Ivanhoe: c. naish 3, D. Waldron 3, P. Naish 2, W. Murphy 1, R. McKenzie 1, L. Scuderi 1, L. Agrotis 1, M. Mitris 1, A. Franklin 1, R. Mantello 1, T. Nagel 1
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: N. Sayers, A. Williams, O. Becroft, A. McCarroll, D. Cutajar, W. Chan
Old Ivanhoe: P. Naish, A. Mirkov, T. Mclean, W. Murphy, R. Mantello, H. Reid
Old Melburnians:
Caulfield Grammarians:
GOALS: Old Melburnians: A. Richardson 3, H. Dale 1, L. Templeton 1, E. Michelmore 1, W. Brown 1
Caulfield Grammarians: D. Ting 3, O. Lowe 1, J. Dobosz 1, C. Eerhard 1, J. Ellwood 1, W. Edwards 1
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BEST: Old Melburnians: J. Spargo, A. Richardson, W. Dethridge, S. Anderson, M. Payne, W. Brown
Caulfield Grammarians: O. Roberts, W. Edwards, J. Dobosz, J. Moren, C. Eerhard, N. Sutherland
Old Carey:
GOALS: Old Carey: D. Clarke 3, j. horsey 2, B. Waters 1, W. Green 1, R. Thompson 1, L. Bailey 1, D. Godden 1, L. Godden 1
Old Trinity: S. Barendregt 3, A. Emery 1, O. Scott 1, T. Wenn 1, E. Chard 1, B. Dowling 1, T. Ferrier 1
BEST: Old Carey: I. Ellwood, W. Green, T. Warren, L. Kelvie, C. Connell-Tobin, S. Nehme
Old Trinity: B. Littlefield, L. Mulcahy, O. Scott, M. Scott, m. deayton, C. Manoussakis
Geelong:
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: W. Walker 2, C. Perkins 2, C. Friend 1, B. Seddon 1, J. Prosser 1, D. Hall 1, J. McPherson 1, B. Jensen-Muir 1
Old Geelong: M. Wallis 4, S. Anderson 3, C. Dixon 2, T. Jones 2, J. Adams 2, W. Sloss 1, R. Page 1, S. Hodge 1
BEST: Hampton Rovers: C. Carnovale, Z. Ziesing, L. Costello, J. Prosser, B. Seddon, D. Hall
Old Geelong: S. Anderson, T. Jones, J. Adams, H. Graham, M. Wallis, M. Planner
Old Camberwell:
Fitzroy:
GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Thomas 3, H. Laukens 2, B. Carlisle 2, J. Blew 1, J. Gale 1, L. Harker 1, T. Beechey 1, D. McColl 1, J. Allen 1
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Fitzroy: D. Harvey 5, S. Jordan 1, C. Roberts 1, H. Tauber 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: B. Carlisle, J. Allen, T. Oliver, L. Harker, L. O’Neill, D. McColl
Fitzroy: D. Harvey, D. Lowrie, M. Ellis, C. Roberts, M. Nelson, J. Hart
Old Melburnians:
Caulfield Grammarians:
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GOALS: Old Melburnians: J. Temby 2, W. Tolhurst 2, w. dunlop 1, W. Dixon 1, A. Chirnside 1, C. Higgins 1, T. Facy 1, J. Nicholas 1, A. Williams 1
Caulfield Grammarians: T. Williams 4, H. Neave 2, W. Vesely 2, F. Jones 1, J. Malone 1, J. Wallace 1
BEST: Old Melburnians: J. Kerr, J. Hrehoresen, T. Facy, J. Temby, J. Hurley, J. Nicholas
Caulfield Grammarians: T. Williams, F. Ellis, J. Wallace, F. Jones, M. Hamill, D. Twist
Williamstown CYMS: 0.0
Old Ivanhoe: 1.5
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: T. Ball 1, S. Shepherd 1, L. Hine 1, N. Hannaford 1
Old Ivanhoe: B. Quick 1, D. Davies 1, N. Stratov 1
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BEST: Williamstown CYMS: P. Farrell, S. Kostizen, J. Neville, N. Hannaford, B. Philpott, L. Tester
Old Ivanhoe: D. Teele, B. Quick, N. Sivakumar, C. Wilson, A. Stratov, D. Steele
Old Carey: 1.0
Trinity:
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GOALS: Old Carey: T. Atkins 1, J. Helmot 1, M. Hogg 1, a. wyer 1, S. Morarty 1, Z. Dempsey 1
Old Trinity: H. Thompson 3, L. Cassidy 3, A. Hain 2, H. TAYLOR 2, N. Davey 1, J. Teal 1, H. Taylor 1
BEST: Old Carey: A. Jenkin, T. Zafiropoulos, d. wyer, S. Morarty, L. Neilson, J. Sharrock
Old Trinity: H. Taylor, M. Moran, M. Kendall, E. Weatherson, C. Ewart Hampton Rovers:
Geelong:
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: A. Hug 1, P. Somogyi 1
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Old Geelong: J. Kemp 5, H. McDonald 2, P. Poulter 2, D. Morgan 2, L. Rowbury 1, K. Kemp 1, S. Green 1, E. Johnstone 1
BEST: Hampton Rovers: D. Merlo, B. White, P. Somogyi, R. Leslie, O. Donald, N. Assirvaden
Old Geelong: L. Maiden, J. Kemp, A. Barr, S. Jess, B. Parks, P. Poulter
Camberwell:
GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Davidson 1, L. Ross 1, M. Vogel 1, B. Joy 1, C. Robertson 1
Fitzroy: W. Roberts 2, N. Collins 2, K. Ramshaw 2, T. Duffin 1, J. Robinson 1, T. Bishop 1, o. hornung 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: L. Campbell, O. Cirulis, M. Vogel, J. Schreuder, J. Davidson, B. Grlj
Fitzroy: L. Sekhon, A. Hogan, K. Ramshaw, s. doyle, N. Stephens, A. Evans
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Lauren Atkinson
After 13 rounds of football, the Premier B Women’s top four is locked in, with Old Brighton, Old Melburnians, Port Melbourne Chargers and Westbourne Grammarians all securing a win this week to book their ticket to the finals series.
Port Melbourne Chargers stormed home after a slow start, overturning a 17-point deficit to claim a dominant 63-point win over Marcellin. After a goalless first quarter, the Chargers found their rhythm and piled on ten unanswered goals across the final three terms in a performance built on resilience, teamwork, and forward firepower.
Marcellin charged out of the blocks, taking the Chargers by surprise as they kicked 2.5 (17) to 0 in the first.
At the first break, Chargers coach Harriet Cooper reminded her group to maintain composure and trust in the game plan, and that they did.
Port Melbourne took control in the second term, with Nayley Borg providing a real spark as she kicked their first two majors of the day, including a goal of the year contender.
From there, the Chargers never looked back, pulling off the ultimate turnaround to win 10.20 (80) to 2.5 (17).
Cooper applauded her side’s team-first mentality, believing that was what allowed them to turn the momentum of the game.
“Our defensive pressure improved significantly after the first quarter and our ball movement became much more fluid and precise. The way we communicated on the field and supported each other was exceptional, and it really highlighted the strong bond within this group,” she said.
In terms of individual performances, Maia Sublet was the star of the show, winning the ruck battle and racking up contested possessions. Olivia Box also impressed with her reliable decision making and precise disposal, proving to be an invaluable member of the team.
In attack, Georgia Harris was formidable, ending the day with five majors, which leaves her just three shy of her milestone 300th career goal.
With the double bye behind them, Port Melbourne looks refreshed and focused, building momentum at the right time of the season. Marcellin, despite the early promise, will be looking to regroup and find consistency heading into the final rounds.
Westbourne Grammarians made it five on the trot, grinding out a gritty 23-point victory over St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers in blustery conditions that proved a real challenge for both sides. Despite the final margin, the contest remained tightly fought throughout.
Unable to register a major in the first half, Westbourne trailed by a single point at the main break, with the Tigers holding a narrow advantage. The hosts continued to pepper the goals in the third term, kicking a remarkable 12 behinds before finally breaking through with a goal from Sienna BurnsBradley.
Leading by nine points at the final change, Westbourne found another gear, slotting another two majors in the final term to stretch the final scoreline out to 3.14 (32) to 1.3 (9).
Westbourne coach Chris Grant was pleased with how his side persevered throughout the game, highlighting their inside-50 efficiency as a key difference in the tight contest.
“With the teams evenly matched, the ball was regularly getting into both ends of the ground,but we were able to capitalise a few more times to hit the scoreboard, with our defence doing a terrific job containing the opposition entries,” he said.
Hannah Scothern was named best on ground for Westbourne, playing a pivotal role across the half-back line in just her 13th game of senior football. Roxana Sefton, Paige Trajkovski and Gracie Lamers all starred in the midfield, while Temeika Cathery was as dangerous as ever in the forward line.
For St Bedes/Mentone, Olivia Steinfort showcased her experience, earning the coach’s votes once again, while Isabella Gietzmann continued to be the key target up forward, kicking their sole goal.
Grant praised the visible development from his side, with their winning streak a testament to their growing confidence and cohesion. Looking ahead to their upcoming clash with ladder-leaders Old Brighton, Grant expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to test their progress.
“With some very experienced and high-level players, we are going to need to find another new level to be able to compete with them, but the girls are looking forward to the challenge,” Grant said.
Westbourne will host Old Brighton at Andrew Park Pavillion, where they currently boast an unbeaten home record.
Old Melburnians returned from the break with intent, delivering a dominant 84-point win over Old Xaverians
Old Xavs struck early, kicking the first goal within the opening minute, but it was all the Omlettes from there. Old Melburnians responded with three goals in the first term maintained control throughout, keeping Xavs goalless for the final three quarters.
Omlettes coach Nic Stephens was thrilled with his team’s output.
“It was just a really strong performance across the team this weekend,” he said.
“Our backline was really disciplined and had great support from our midfield and wings. Our forward line worked really well together to get each other free and stretch Xavs backline to give us space to run into. I think our defensive pressure all over the field was also the best it’s been in a while which was really important.”
As always, Stephens was full of praise for the players, noting that several had their best game of the season so far.
In defence, Issy Rankin-Ward led the backline, winning or equalising all of her one-on-ones and helping to maintain their structure all day. Through the middle, Georgia Dunlop’s work rate was immense, helping out defensively to free up the other mids for offense. In the ruck, the trio of Lily Wallace, Ella Bennetts and Caitlyn Bayley dominated, earning their side first touch all day and providing height up forward.
Old Xaverians battled hard, bringing intense pressure, but were ultimately outclassed. Mel Clarke, Alessandra Libertone, and Emily Callinan were among their best, but struggled to generate any forward pressure after their early goal from Cristina Sgarbossa.
Old Brighton reinforced their position atop the ladder with a commanding 81-point win over Melbourne University, 11.15 (81) to 0.0 (0), in a match that highlighted their speed, structure, and relentless pressure across all four quarters.
Despite the deficit, Melbourne University showed fight but struggled to generate any scoring opportunities against Brighton’s well-organised unit.
Sienna Courtney was electric early, kicking four goals by halftime and finishing with five for the match. Courtney was well supported in attack by Tiger Doultree, who slotted three majors of her own.
Old Brighton Coach Andrew Grant praised his side’s adaptability, particularly on the expansive University Oval.
“We used our handball very effectively which enabled us to get our running game going, which was important on such a big ground.”
Chloe George and Shanelle Hodgkinson were instrumental through the middle of the ground, providing run and carry to help with their speedy transition.
MUWFC:
Old Brighton:
GOALS: MUWFC:
GOALS: Old Brighton: S. Courtney 5, T. Doultree 3, S. Hodgkinson 1, I. Tait 1, C. OBrien 1
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BEST: MUWFC: F. Walsh, M. Gostencnik, E. Ashley, N. Washington, J. Collins, E. Sheehan
BEST: Old Brighton:
Port Melbourne Chargers:
GOALS: Port Melbourne Chargers: G. Harris 5, N. Borg 2, m. sublet 1, N. Wallace 1, A. Kamberis 1
GOALS: Marcellin:
BEST: Port Melbourne Chargers: m. sublet, O. Box, G. Harris, N. Borg, N. Wallace, C. Kamberis
BEST: Marcellin: Westbourne:
GOALS: Westbourne: T. Cathery 1, L. Waghorne 1, S. Burns Bradley 1
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: I. Gietzmann 1
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BEST: Westbourne: H. Scothern, R. Sefton, P. Trajkovski, T. Cathery, G. Lamers, K. Koropeckyj
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: O. Steinfort, T. McAlroy, M. Tilley, B. Ousley, S. Hedger, I. Gietzmann
GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Sgarbossa 1
GOALS: Old Melburnians: O. Mclean 3, E. Bennetts 2, e. faulks 2, E. Cafferkey 2, C. Ferrier 2, E. Williams 1, C. Bayley 1, S. Peers 1
BEST: Old Xaverians: A. Libertone, M. Clarke, H. Ryan, E. Callinan, E. Hynes, A. Menegola
BEST: Old Melburnians: L. Wallace, C. Ferrier, G. Dunlop, E. Bennetts, C. Bayley, E. Williams
For Melbourne University, the return of Frances Walsh was a major positive, with Walsh named best afield for the Mugars. Mickey Gostencnik and Nell Washington also continued their strong seasons, playing in great form once again.
With the top four spots all taken, there is still room for movement amongst the top four, making the remaining clashes just as important.
At Elsternwick Park, Old Melburnians will host Port Melbourne Chargers in a blockbuster showdown, with second place on the ladder up for grabs. Meanwhile, Marcellin will look to bounce back when they face Old Xaverians, who are also searching for consistency in the final stretch. Over at Andrew Park Pavilion, Westbourne will put their unbeaten home record to the test against ladder-leaders Old Brighton in what could be a finals preview. And at Melbourne University Oval, MUWFC will aim to break through for their first win of the season against a steadily improving Old Yarra Cobras outfit.
Harrison McIlwaine
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers forward Jack Behnk powered his side to a 17.8 (110) to 13.7 (85) victory over fellow top four side AJAX, with a commanding 11 goals on return from a medial strain.
The VFL-listed youngster started in a mood, slotting four majors in the first quarter, leading Jackas coach Lachlan Buszard to concede that his side ‘had no answers’ for the precocious talent.
“Everything he did turned to gold, and he is a beautiful player to watch when he is in full flight,” Buszard said.
Tigers coach Brad Berry echoed Buszard’s sentiments. “He’s just rapt to be back amongst his mates playing footy – he’s very popular amongst the boys. He was diligent in his rehab and seeing him get rewarded today was very pleasing.”
The outing marks the second time Behnk has crossed the double-digit threshold for goals in a match this season, after he put 12 past Glen Eira/Old McKinnon in Round 3. Behnk leads the Premier C goalkicking table with 35 majors, despite missing six matches.
In news that bodes well for Tigers faithful as the finals edge closer, the Mentone natives fielded arguably their strongest side for the year, with important figures like Zac Calvez and Jack Hellier also taking the field after their respective layoffs. The Tigers will however be sweating on scans for skipper Lachlan Palfrey, who injured his AC joint just 20 seconds into the contest.
Other players to stand out were Jake Ryder, who Berry says has ‘gone to another level’, Jake Harding and Pat Tyquin, who combined well to kickstart offensive chains from the back half, and Max Sullivan, whose front half pressure was key to the victory.
Berry also praised his brigade of assistant coaches, for their work in revisiting aspects of the Tigers’ gameplan over the recent break, culminating in a strong victory over a team that handed the Tigers their biggest loss of the season in their first meeting.
Beaumaris’ peerless form continued, with their tenth consecutive victory coming in the form of a 20.11 (131) to 8.3 (51) domination of Mazenod. Eight goals in the first quarter set the tone for Josh Bourke’s men, who registered a professional performance in the absence of two key needle movers, in Big V skipper Callum Linehan, and dominant ruckman, Callum Heath.
“(It was) probably in our eyes, one of our best performances of the year,” offered Sharks coach Josh Bourke. “We continue to be really pleased with the kids; however our senior players were terrific, and certainly led from the front.”
Riley Virture, Riley Mihailovic, Joel Cusack, Riley Wilce and Liam Hayes all drew Bourke’s praise, alongside Jai Florent, whose four goals and constant presence were key to the victory.
“Jai was absolutely everywhere, and is putting together a fantastic season,” Bourke said.
Mazenod’s engine room, led by skipper Matt Fewings, is an ever-present threat. “We really respect Mazenod’s ability around the footy and in the contest, so we were really focused on ensuring we matched them in that space,” Bourke said.
Nodders coach Peter Banfield praised Beaumaris’ ability to do just that. “They were too good, too much class. They’re very good at getting from inside to outside,” he said.
In Alphington, ladder leaders Parkdale Vultures took care of business against Parkside, registering a 16.13 (109) to 8.6 (54) victory, in a game Vultures coach Owen Lalor described as ‘not a great spectacle’.
“It was a bit of a ‘cobwebs’ game,” he said. “There were lots of skill errors and fumbling from both sides.”
“Parkside was really strong for two and a half quarters, particularly around contest and pressure. With about 10 minutes to go in the third, things really started to click for us; we were more clinical than we had been with our ball movement, and our own pressure really lifted.”
Last year’s leading goalkicker Mitch Brown slotted six majors, with Lalor pleased to see his star forward moving freely after missing considerable chunks of football with two calf injuries and a concussion this season.
Matthew Emmanouil, labelled a ‘barometer’ for his side, was again influential in midfield, while Jarrod Peake looked ‘very fresh’ after the break, having played every game this season in the combative ruck position.
Devils coach Rick Frost was pleased with his side’s ability to match the Vultures for large portions of the match.
“We kicked with the wind in the first quarter, and Parkdale kept us honest, using the ball well to own possession, killing time,” he said.
“In the second, we were also competitive, going in marginally down at half time. As the game progressed, they (Parkdale) played really well, out-scoring us, before running away with it in the last. I was proud of our boys for keeping the intensity as high as possible throughout the game.”
“I was very pleased with Lewis Daniels giving us an option up forward, and Riley Williams was brilliant on the ball. Matthew Holden racked up the stats on the wing, and Hemi Dietrich strung another excellent game together up forward,” Frost finished.
Marcellin coach Bernie Dineen labelled his side’s 19.13 (127) to 7.12 (54) loss at the hands of Glen Eira/Old McKinnon, as ‘disappointing’.
“I put it to the boys that it was a crucial game, not only in the context of our season, but where we’re looking to go beyond this year, so to lose in the manner we did, was very disappointing.”
“We started well; I thought we controlled the game for the first 25 minutes, kicking into a strong breeze,” he said.
“They changed things up in the second, rolling an extra up to the stoppage to quell the clean ball use we’d had in the first – we lost our competitive edge around the contest, and attack on the man and the ball.”
“The third quarter was an abomination, not around effort, but rather execution and smarts. We floated the idea of rolling one behind the ball, but it wouldn’t have helped as most of their goals were kicked from 40 metres out, on the run.”
“Credit to them, they played the ground and the conditions better; they lowered the eyes,” Dineen finished.
Injuries and inaccuracies saw the margin blow out – the Eagles finished the contest with just 17 fit players – with Dineen adamant his side could have given a better account of themselves under different circumstances.
The result sees the Gryphons seemingly safe from relegation – a far cry from their poor start to the season – while Marcellin are up to their eyeballs in a fight to stay in the division, sitting eighth, above Parkside on percentage only.
Five majors to Riley Simmons steered PEGS to a 15.12 (102) to 8.5 (53) victory over Prahran, at Toorak Park.
The Bombers played the conditions well, utilising the breeze in the first and third quarters to create, and extend upon, a buffer.
Mitch Baker-West continued his strong season, joining Simmons in coach Rob Kerr’s bests, while youngster Otto Langtry-Kierce enjoyed his first nomination in Two Blues’ coach Craige Milward’s bests, having started the season in the reserves.
Fifth-placed PEGS now face an ‘eight-point game’ against fourthplaced St Bedes/Mentone, with a win necessary to keep the flame of an unlikely finals berth alive, while the story of Prahran’s season has been all but written, with a player unavailability crisis the likes of which are rarely seen, condemning them to a winless campaign to this point.
Prahran faces a daunting trip to Beaumaris this week, while AJAX host Parkside. Mazenod welcome Marcellin to Glen Waverley and Parkdale Vultures face off against Glen Eira Old/McKinnon.
AJAX v Parkside
Beaumaris v Prahran
Parkdale Vultures v Glen Eira/Old McKinnon
Mazenod v Marcellin
PEGS v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Behnk 11, L. Bowles 3, L. Hanson 2, T. Garside 1
GOALS: AJAX: J. Cohen 4, M. Lincoln 2, N. Pike 2, C. Efron 2, T. Sheezel 2, G. Efron 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Behnk, J. Ryder, J. Harding, J. Hellier, M. Sullivan, B. Murphy
BEST: AJAX: A. Bryer, M. Herzel, N. Pike, N. Lewis, J. Machlin, M. Micmacher
GOALS: Mazenod: H. Boyce 2, J. McCluskey 2, T. Riley 1, F. Ford 1, L. McKenna 1, H. Boxshall 1
GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Florent 4, J. Cusack 4, A. McCarthy 3, J. Taylor 2, J. Trew 2, J. Failla 1, J. Haeata 1, P. Pecer 1, D. Johns 1, R. Virtue 1
BEST: Mazenod: J. Murdock, M. Fewings, D. Byrne, J. Raffa, L. Sherlock, A. Cappello
BEST: Beaumaris: J. Florent, D. Johns, R. Mihailovic, J. Taylor, P. Pecer, C. Reynolds
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 3.4
Marcellin:
19.13 (127)
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GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: B. Reid 5, L. Mirams 4, J. Chilcott 3, S. Carey 2, S. Bass 1, N. Pruscino 1, t. noonan 1, J. Maxfield 1, j. Richardson 1
GOALS: Marcellin: H. Greenwood 2, L. Rush 2, L. Tobin 1, J. McArdle 1, e. atwell 1
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Mavropoulos, L. Mirams, S. Carey, B. Reid, J. Maxfield, W. van Denderen
BEST: Marcellin: H. Greenwood, S. Tyquin, e. atwell, M. Capetola, J. McCarthy, M. Perazzola
GOALS: Prahran:
GOALS: PEGS: R. Simmons 5, J. Fenner 2, B. Roach 2, M. Barake 1, M. Baker-West 1, J. Kerr 1, L. Weber 1, D. Pleban 1, D. Nesci 1
BEST: Prahran: D. Brousse de laborde, M. Mayne, R. Smyth, R. Hogan, s. chapman, O. LANGTRY-KIERCE
BEST: PEGS: R. Simmons, M. Baker-West, J. Kerr, B. Roach, M. Barake, A. Akintola Parkside:
GOALS: Parkside: M. Doyle 2, M. Silber 2, H. Dietrich 2, H. Geary 1, J. Holden 1
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GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: M. Brown 6, T. O’Leary 3, H. Lynch 2, L. Sargeant 1, L. Castle 1, J. Edwards 1, C. Dillon 1, M. Phillips 1
BEST: Parkside: M. Balassone, J. Moylan, R. Williams, L. Logozzo, L. Caldwell, C. Lawson
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: H. Lynch, M. Brown, J. Peake, K. Colella, M. Emmanouil, O. Green
Prahran:
PEGS:
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GOALS: Prahran: J. Elwin 5, J. Stefanutti 4, J. Hume 2, G. Alekna 1, N. Edwards 1, A. Perez 1, M. Woods 1, J. Musster 1, P. Pavlou 1, A. Amalfi 1, T. Bowes 1, B. Graham 1
GOALS: PEGS: S. Moran 2, C. Lawlor-McNamara 1, J. Young 1, D. Flaherty 1
BEST: Prahran: A. Perez, J. Elwin, J. Hume, J. Partridge, J. Musster, B. Oakley
BEST: PEGS: C. Lawlor-McNamara, B. Murphy, L. Flaherty, D. Maslin, T. Mackenzie, D. Flaherty
Parkside:
GOALS: Parkside:
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Hesline 13, A. Stefanec 3, L. Vorbach 2, B. Fenech 2, A. Bartel 2, J. Roberts 1, C. Williamson 1, B. Austin 1, A. Kenny 1, C. Balic 1, S. Sargeant 1
BEST: Parkside: P. Holden, A. Wells, A. McEvoy, J. Manthorpe, A. Gargano, H. Wallace
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Hesline, J. Duckham, A. Kenny, B. Austin, L. Vorbach, B. Peake
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Johnston 3, D. McDonald 2, T. Williamson 2, G. O’Donnell 1
GOALS: Marcellin: J. Pekin 2, S. Fitzgerald 1, M. Avramopoulos 1
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: A. Bird, M. Dickins, j. hattingh, T. Williamson, M. Harrison, L. Taffe
BEST: Marcellin: D. Pierce, N. Watty, L. Atherton, J. Pekin, C. Kemp, S. Nadalin
GOALS: Mazenod: S. Fernandes 1, M. Noone 1, K. Tellis 1
GOALS: Beaumaris: L. Daniels 5, M. Kornberg 4, N. Beveridge 2, J. Rabak 2, T. Murray 1, J. Weightman 1, F. Martin 1, O. Phillips 1, J. Davidson 1, R. Whitehouse 1, H. Gardner 1, B. OBrien 1
BEST: Mazenod: K. Tellis, D. Huggins, M. Noone, J. Dennehy, S. Mann, J. hatzi
BEST: Beaumaris: J. Gorman, L. Daniels, M. Cartwright, M. Kornberg, R. Whitehouse, J. Weightman
Bedes/Mentone:
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: L. Carey 6, J. Cain 3, E. Hale 3, R. Kennedy 2, S. Barca 1, T. Grech 1, S. Beasley 1, B. Berry 1, W. Pearson 1, K. Thomson 1, J. Whitelaw 1, J. Pratt 1
GOALS: AJAX: R. Simon 2, J. Fibishenko 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: W. Pearson, R. Kennedy, T. Nash, J. Pratt, J. Cain, S. Barca
BEST: AJAX: D. Rothschild, B. Waislitz, T. Southwick, J. Fibishenko, D. Jacobs, R. Simon
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De La Salle hold Pride Round
Pride Round is about more than just wearing rainbow socks and waving flags. For many people, it’s about representation and inclusion. For others, it’s about allyship. Whatever the connection is to this round, the joy and sense of community that comes alive during Pride Round is electric. The Guns proudly supports the LGBTQIA+ community - our players, volunteers and fans. We are excited at the opportunity to open our doors to diversity and to continue creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
The VAFA wished to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Jamie Gunn who will umpire his 626th and final game this weekend. Jamie will officiate the Box Hill North vs Parkside game in Division 2 Women’s. After a long and successful umpire career, Jamie has decided to hang up the whistle. We congratulate and thank Jamie for his 20 years of service to the VAFA, beginning umpiring in 2004. On behalf of the VAFA community, we wish Jamie all the best in his retirement.
Over the weekend, more than 40 VAFA clubs came together to support the 2025 TAC Road Safety Round. This campaign is all about the important message: ‘slow down on our roads’ and our clubs have done an amazing job sharing this message throughout their communities.
Lia Kelvie (Old Carey)
The VAFA congratulates Lia Kelvie from Old Carey Football Club who has been nominated as the Week 14 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star. Lia is having a stellar season with the Panthers after coming up through the Kew Rovers and Kew Bears Youth Girls system. In her first season of senior football, Lia has polled votes in seven out of a possible eleven matches. Her composure with the footy is beyond her years and she has become a key component of the success of the Old Carey Women’s team this year.
What the club said:
Lia comes to the club via Carey Grammar where she graduated in 2022. Lia was involved in junior football programs and has returned to the game after a break of several years. 2025 is in her first year of senior football and she has made every post a winner. After throwing herself into things in the pre-season, she has quickly become one of the most dependable players on our team.
Lia is part of a big cohort of Carey alumni being drawn back to our program in its third year – with the sides’ progress the by-product of this strong connection with the school. Away from the club Lia is completing a Law Degree.
The VAFA congratulates Ryder Daffy from Canterbury Football Club who has been nominated as the Week 14 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Ryder is a smart-thinking small forward with an exceptional ability to create and protect space. His impact in the Cobras’ forward line has made a significant impact and contributed to their winning streak.
What the club said:
Senior Coach Steve Brown said: “Ryder has been an outstanding addition to our footy club. His ability to both find the space and protect it in front of him is elite. He knows where the goals are and how to make his teammates better.
More importantly Ryder is a very humble polite kid from a great family, and we have loved having him and his mates along for the ride this year. We are very grateful to have him down at Canterbury”
Ryder Daffy arrived at Canterbury midway through the season and has made an immediate impact since debuting in Round 10 against MHSOB. At 18 years old, the lively small forward has quickly become a standout performer, kicking 20 goals from his first 4 Senior games (6, 5, 3, 6) and helping steer the Cobras to a four-game winning streak after a 1-8 start to the season. He also understands how important it is to tackle inside forward 50.
Brought to the club by Round 2 Rising Star Nominee Jackson Smith; Ryder is known not only for his sharp footy instincts and forward pressure, but also for his humble nature and incredible work ethic off the field.
Callum Farquhar
With five rounds left in the Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition, the race for a top four spot is down to five teams.
The most significant victory on the weekend was won by University Blues, who defeated previously unbeaten ladder leaders Old Brighton in one of the upsets of the season.
The Tonners will rue their inaccurate kicking as the fault of the loss, while the Blues will contrastingly stand proud with their conversion rate in front of the sticks.
The Blues led by two goals at quarter time and held Old Brighton goalless in the opening term, but it was by and large due to the Tonners wasteful shots on goal.
The Tonners kicked six behinds in the first quarter while University had kicked three goals straight, symbolising what would become the theme for the next three quarters of action.
A four-goal to one term boosted the Uni Blues out to a 31-point halftime margin, but it was a lead the Blues would not take for granted, having faded out in second halves and final quarters in a similar fashion to their AFL namesake.
Old Brighton commanded the third term and from a play point of view, it seemed the contest would roar back to life, but once again the Tonners were weighed down by inaccuracy.
The Blues were held to just two behinds, but 2.4 for Old Brighton meant the lead was narrowly shaved to 17 points at three-quarter-time.
Having been in this position before and seeing results go for and against them, the Blues’ experience in this scenario held them in good stead for the final term, delivering five goals straight to three goals to secure a monumental 28-point victory that shakes up flag contention.
Uni Blues coach Steve Boakes lauded his side’s ability to adapt to the conditions at JJ Holland Park.
“We were up to the mark early from a pressure aspect early,” Boakes said.
“It was a windy morning, and we adjusted to the conditions better and were the more accurate team with similar inside 50 entries.”
Boakes commended Will Hawkner’s lockdown run-with role on talented Tonner Andrew Langworthy, although Langworthy still claimed a highlight-reel worthy hanger that could be regarded as one of the best marks in the VAFA this season.
Connor Hogan starred in the ruck as Donovan Shier and Segdae Lucardie bagged multiple goals.
De La Salle’s season is still alive and kicking after a gritty victory over St Bedes/Mentone Tigers
The last-placed Tigers were no easy-beats at home and trailed by just a goal at quarter time, but De La’s class would prove too good over the course of the contest.
SBMT remained in touching distance at each change of ends, never trailing by more than four goals at each siren as Jai Pugsley’s three goals helped the Tigers remain active.
De La ran out 14-point winners by the final siren off the back of a four-goal haul to Joshua Murray.
Had the Blues not pulled off their stunning boilover against Old Brighton, De La would have drawn level on premiership points with the fourth-placed outfit, but they remain a game and percentage outside the top four with five rounds to play.
St Kevin’s proved why they are one of the favourites for the flag in a ruthless display against Old Xaverians
SKOB took a 26-point lead at quarter-time before the Xavs roped the lead in slightly to trail by only 18.
However, St Kevin’s took it to the next level in the third, piling on seven majors to just three behinds to push the lead close to ten goals, before coasting through to a 57-point fulltime result.
Matthew Redenback was deemed best afield for SKOBS while Adam Rizzo was admirable in defeat for the Xavs.
Old Brighton:
GOALS: University Blues: D. Shier 2, S. Lucardie 2, W. Furphy 2, C. Hogan 1, C. Skipper 1, O. Charles 1, W. Richter 1, S. de Steiger 1, C. Ziebarth 1
GOALS: Old Brighton: A. Langworthy 2, J. Kilgour 2, R. Trim 1, H. Ferguson 1
BEST: University Blues: W. Hawker, C. Hogan, C. Skipper, S. Lucardie, T. Hill, W. Furphy
BEST: Old Brighton: A. Langworthy, G. White, Z. Travers, R. Trim, J. Carr, F. Hall
Caulfield Grammarians:
Old Scotch:
Old Scotch remain established in third place after surviving a valiant first half effort from Caulfield Grammarians
The Fields certainly lost no supporters from their first half against a quality finals contender, with a hard-fought defensive effort holding the Cardinals to 26 points at half time, leaving Caulfield trailing by just four.
Scotch found their groove following the long break though, kicking five goals to two in the third term to burst the floodgates open.
Old Scotch’s defence assured the result was never in doubt, holding the Fields to seven final quarter points to win 12.10 (82) to 6.5 (41).
The Cardinals remain a game clear of the Uni Blues in third but will have to defeat second-placed St Kevin’s in Round 14 to maintain that buffer and close the gap on their upcoming opponent.
De Le Salle has the opportunity to pounce on a vulnerable Old Brighton outfit after the first blemish to their record was marked this week, but a rebound statement from the Tonners would jeopardise De La’s finals chances – although it wouldn’t kill them off just yet.
Caulfield take on Old Xaverians at home, while the Blues travel to Mentone Reserve to take on SBMT.
Old Brightonv De La Salle
Caulfield Grammariansv Old Xaverians
Old Scotch v St Kevin’s
SBMT v University
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GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Rudden 2, E. Walker 1, H. Lane 1, B. Childs 1, L. Turner 1
GOALS: Old Scotch: N. Baring 3, K. Greville 2, A. Sellers 2, D. Swan 1, S. Hunter 1, L. Macneil 1, H. Hudson 1, G. Simmons 1
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Barton, O. Sail, K. NTIMIH, H. Appel, L. Rudden, E. Gibb
BEST: Old Scotch: N. Baring, A. Johnson, A. Sellers, H. Hudson, K. Greville, R. Neville-Smith St Bedes/Mentone:
(73) De La Salle:
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone: J. Pugsley 3, J. Robinson 2, L. Hecker 2, H. McDonald 1, C. Howe 1, C. Irish 1, J. Trumble 1
GOALS: De La Salle: J. Murray 4, J. Cripps 3, M. Higginbotham 2, c. mackie 1, E. Ganas 1, B. Rossney 1, P. Russell 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone: BEST: De La Salle: A. Margerison, J. Nolan, c. mackie, J. Murray, F. Thompson, M. Higginbotham St Kevin’s:
(110) Old Xaverians:
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GOALS: St Kevin’s: B. Palmer 6, J. Quinlan 3, M. Curtain 2, T. Bromhead 1, D. Tomarchio 1, L. May 1, M. Redenbach 1, F. Mancini 1, N. Nankervis 1
GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Landrigan 2, X. Austin 1, P. Kenny 1, T. Scalzo 1, A. Hewitt 1, M. King 1
BEST: St Kevin’s: M. Redenbach, B. Palmer, J. Gambaro, N. Hulls, J. Quinlan, T. Bromhead
BEST: Old Xaverians: A. Rizzo, X. Austin, H. Lasscock, W. Allen, J. Godde, A. Hewitt
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Raj Johnston
On an overcast and cold afternoon of Division 1 Men’s footy there was plenty of moments to remember. From UHS-VU’s clutch win in the final moments, to three teams scoring over 100 points, to percentage boosters for the top two teams: this round had a bit of everything.
A thrilling game at Brens Oval saw Jacob Hunt claim victory for UHS-VU with a goal in the dying stages to snatch a 2-point victory over Oakleigh
The Vultures form to date is certainly not an indication of what their best footy can be. Despite recording just five wins, they have seriously challenged many sides and will be a side to watch in the last four weeks of 2025.
The Krushers got the early lead with Rogan Kitts dominating up forward, but the tables turned quickly in the second quarter as the Vultures silenced their opposition to kick a mammoth eight goals in the second term to lead by five goals at the main break.
As far as conditions and a ‘wind advantage’ goes, the third quarter played to script as it was Oakleigh’s turn to control the game, resulting in the Krushers taking a narrow 6-point lead going into the final term.
Oakleigh got an early goal in the fourth to increase this lead as the game then hit a stalemate with ten minutes of no scoring, as defensive lines played their roles to a tee.
Halfway into the final term, this match was still very much up for grabs and the game opened up somewhat to allow both UHS & Oakleigh to kick a goal, followed by a UHS goal and behind to see the Vultures still trailing by four points.
This game went right down to the final stages and in incredible scenes, UHS’s Jacob Hunt managed to kick a major just moments before the final siren to seal victory for his team and give the home crowd something to remember.
Whilst it will take a miracle for UHS-VU to qualify for finals, this win will nonetheless provide much optimism for a strong finish to the season. This result is perhaps more damning for Oakleigh who are now two games and percentage out of the four.
Brandon Jackson and Jacob Hunt starred up forward for UHSVU with six and four goals respectively, whilst Rogan Kitts also deserves a commendation for booting six goals for Oakleigh.
Ormond produced yet another impressive performance in an 80-point thrashing of the Monash Blues
The Blues held themselves in good stead in the first quarter, keeping in the contest and only trailing by a very gettable 4-points at the first change.
Unfortunately, the narrative shifted dramatically from there as a demolition job in the second quarter saw the Monders pile on eight majors to Monash’s one.
As far as goals kicked goes, that was all she wrote for Monash who failed to find the big sticks after half time and were held scoreless in the third quarter.
Whilst Ormond succeeded on most fronts, due credit to Monash for limiting their scoring in the second half and particularly the third quarter in which Ormond kicked just the one major.
This win once again reinforces Ormond’s credentials as the pacesetters and the team set to make an impact in September.
Jeremy Simon, Jack Toouli and Ben Williams were amongst the best on ground for Ormond, whilst on a forgettable day for the Blues, Jake Meade, Sam Coleman and Harrison Frischke were some of their best players.
Another thrashing saw Old Peninsula defeat Therry Penola by 108 points.
With a top two spot on the line should results go their way, the Pirates had plenty to play for, and certainly delivered from the get go.
This game was more or less decided by half-time as Old Peninsula lead by a massive 60 points at the main break, as the Lions struggled to get a look-in and hit the scoreboard.
The Pirates continued to dominate the play in the third quarter, extending their lead to 97 points, and finished in style in the final quarter with another three goals.
In their fourteen matches this season, the Pirates have exceeded 100 points on nine of these occasions - a statistic which they no doubt hope will trouble the top four come finals time!
Thanks to a few results going their way as well as a significant percentage boosting win, the Pirates have reclaimed the allimportant second spot, for now.
Old Peninsula’s Nelson Forrest had a day to remember with seven goals to his name, and Connor Kilbane, Nick Turner and Jack Ivers were amongst the best for Therry Penola.
Kew lost second spot on the ladder after going down to the Preston Bullants by 21 points.
Both teams had periods of success throughout the first half, but it was Kew who managed to remain slightly ahead, taking a healthy but narrow lead of 15-points into half-time.
Momentum shifted in the third quarter as Preston came out firing, booting five majors, and whilst Kew had opportunities inside 50, they couldn’t find the big sticks.
Whilst the Bears kicked the first goal in the fourth to bring their deficit back to a competitive 6-points, it was the Bullants who were successful from there-on in with a goal to Tom Hill and two late goals to Adrian Gonnella to seal victory.
Tom Hill had an outstanding game for Preston with seven goals to his name, whilst Lachie James, Harry Brown and Alexander Chiocci were amongst Kew’s best players.
Brunswick recorded their sixth victory of 2025, defeating Elsternwick by 41 points in a consistent four quarter effort.
Brunswick burst out of the blocks with three very early goals to set the tone and disappoint the Elsternwick home crowd. To Elsternwick’s credit, they fought back with two late goals to be trailing by a manageable 8-points at quarter-time.
The second quarter told a familiar story with the opening goals falling Brunswick’s way before Elsternwick found opportunities to fire back.
Brunswick increased their lead to 18-points at half-time and continued to flourish throughout the second half. Despite Elsternwick’s best efforts across all areas of the ground, Brunswick were always just a couple of goals ahead each quarter and ultimately outplayed them.
With just four matches remaining, Elsternwick have their work cut out to leave the relegation zone, and Brunswick will be looking for some late season wins to give them a platform to build on next season.
Elsternwick’s Daniel Marchese kicked five goals to see him sitting in fourth position on the Division 1 leading goalkicker tally, whilst Brunswick’s Mitch Hicks and Paul Scamporlino combined up forward with four goals each.
Round 15 will see Oakleigh (5th) looking to cause Ormond’s (1st) first loss as the Krushers continue to push for a top four place when these sides meet at Scammell Reserve.
Old Peninsula (2nd) host the Preston Bullants (4th) with 2nd, 3rd and 4th spots on the ladder still very much moveable.
Elsewhere, Kew (3rd) will look to get back on the winners list against Therry Penola (9th), Brunswick (6th) take on the Monash Blues (8th), and Elsternwick (10th) play the in-form UHS-VU (7th).
Old Peninsulav Preston Bullants Kewv Therry Penola
Oakleigh v Ormond
Brunswickv Monash Blues
Elsternwick vUHS-VU
Therry Penola:
Old Peninsula:
GOALS: Therry Penola: O. Moran 1, J. Vaina 1, T. Reymers 1, J. Pelosi 1
GOALS: Old Peninsula: N. Forrest 7, M. Kleverkamp 2, H. McLeod 2, J. Lovett 2, H. Peacock 2, B. Watson 2, W. Crowder 1, K. Thiele 1, T. Feldgen 1
BEST: Therry Penola: C. Kilbane, N. Turner, J. Ivers, J. Campagna, B. Mastromanno, J. Pelosi
BEST: Old Peninsula: K. Thiele, M. Kleverkamp, N. Forrest, J. Lovett, H. McLeod, J. Johnson
Ormond:
Monash Blues: 2.4
(107)
GOALS: Ormond: T. Nicholls 3, J. Toouli 2, A. Trusler 2, L. Crnogorac 2, J. Levine 1, J. Simon 1, T. Thermos 1, M. Thatcher 1, S. Gunning 1, F. O’Toole 1
GOALS: Monash Blues: O. Armstrong 1, O. Widdicombe 1, J. Baring 1
BEST: Ormond: J. Simon, J. Toouli, B. Williams, S. Seymour, S. Gunning, H. Ross
BEST: Monash Blues: J. Meade, S. Coleman, H. Frischke, W. Kennedy, A. Kennedy, J. Flett
Preston Bullants:
GOALS: Preston Bullants: T. Hill 7, J. Tier 2, A. Gonnella 2, N. Perizzolo 1, A. Johnston 1, B. Douglas 1
GOALS: Kew: M. Poletti 2, R. Smith 2, S. Heaton 2, D. Jardine 1, S. Thomson 1, N. Waters 1, O. Kerford 1
BEST: Preston Bullants: T. Hill, A. Johnston, L. Green, L. Pappas, B. Douglas, A. Gonnella
BEST: Kew: L. James, H. Brown, A. Chiocci, R. Smith, R. Hughes, M. Poletti
GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Marchese 5, M. Harvey 2, C. Marinis 1, R. Main 1, T. Ramsay 1, j. wiley 1, D. Jones 1
GOALS: Brunswick: M. Hicks 4, P. Scamporlino 4, R. Hogenbirk 3, G. Banova 2, T. Wilson 2, J. Gale 1, D. Mott 1, T. Kearney 1, A. Jaycock 1
BEST: Elsternwick: W. Easton, Z. Angus, D. Jones, D. Marchese, D. Convery, D. Roberts
BEST: Brunswick: D. Mott, R. Hogenbirk, P. Scamporlino, F. Banfield, T. Haddock, Z. Hooke
GOALS: UHS-VU: B. Jackson 6, J. Hunt 4, N. Wallace 1, M. Couper-Johnston 1, A. Skerget 1, B. Dimattina 1
GOALS: Oakleigh: R. Kitts 6, W. Holton 2, E. Black 2, J. McLaughlin 1, A. Bernardo 1, T. Scott 1, P. Ioannidis 1
BEST: UHS-VU: F. Urie, B. Dimattina, J. Hunt, S. Adams, T. Cracknell, D. Beer
BEST: Oakleigh: N. Torpey, R. Kitts, E. Mahoney, W. Iverson, T. Scott, J. Roach
Ormond:
Monash Blues:
GOALS: Ormond: S. Mason 4, L. Natsikas 3, L. Yaksich 3, C. Roach 2, T. Putamorsi 1, H. Penhall 1, B. Pfeiffer 1, T. Natsikas 1
(115)
GOALS: Monash Blues: R. Phillips 2, N. Noonan 1, R. McNearney 1, Z. Watson 1, A. Olsen 1, C. Connell 1, W. Stevenson-Vissers 1, A. Hussaini 1
BEST: Ormond: L. Beaves, S. Mason, S. Stait, C. Roach, L. Natsikas, N. Lane
BEST: Monash Blues: A. Byrne, W. Stevenson-Vissers, A. Hubbard, T. Mew, A. Olsen, Z. Watson
GOALS: Preston Bullants: L. Morgan 1, J. Kane 1, N. Savvidis 1, A. Rider 1
GOALS: Kew: G. Smart 3, D. Allen 2, L. McLean 2, G. Wood 1, F. Pike 1
(62)
BEST: Preston Bullants: N. Savvidis, D. Zou, J. Beker, B. Morgan, M. Rankin, M. Chamberlain
BEST: Kew: J. Smith, Z. Johnston, T. Lowe, B. Healey, B. Marchant, G. Smart
GOALS: Elsternwick: Q. De Luca 2, J. Swire 1, S. Skelton 1
(39)
(75)
GOALS: Brunswick: B. Marchionna 3, B. Daly 2, N. Burgin 1, D. Heenan 1, A. Dib 1, A. Pollock 1, M. Deeth 1
BEST: Elsternwick: S. Convery, A. Maric, Q. De Luca, L. Pinnegar, P. Poletta, S. Skelton
BEST: Brunswick: P. Hill, S. houghton, B. Running, M. Deeth, C. Mitchell, J. Doherty
Therry Penola: 1.0
GOALS: Therry Penola: J. Doodie 2, J. Larkin 1, S. Lyons 1
(24)
GOALS: Old Peninsula: B. Goates 4, A. Hochegger 4, B. Stewart 2, B. Schuurman 1, N. Holland 1, J. Clark 1
BEST: Therry Penola: C. Combridge, S. Bye, C. Murphy, B. Szczygielski, S. Di Lizio
BEST: Old Peninsula: R. Quint, T. De Haas, A. Hochegger, J. La Brooy, B. Goates, N. Holland
UHS-VU:
GOALS: UHS-VU: J. Kennerley 1, R. Gya 1, A. Ley 1, J. Lowe 1
GOALS: Oakleigh: z. thiessens 3, K. Donovan 2, R. Shaw 1, A. Murray 1, G. Bennett 1, P. Kasimis 1, S. Ison 1, C. Athans 1
BEST: UHS-VU: L. Trinh, D. Baker, H. Pham, R. Gya, m. sykes, L. Thomas
BEST: Oakleigh: z. thiessens, C. Grant, J. Greenaway, J. Hunt, B. May, J. Dubois-conte
(26)
Annie Ireland
As Round 13 wrapped up, the ladder tightened once again in VAFA Division 1 Women’s. With just one round to go before finals, the battle for a coveted top four spot is fierce. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon kept their unbeaten run alive, while Richmond Central pulled off the upset of the round. Here’s how it all unfolded.
In a game that had massive finals implications, Whitefriars came from behind to outlast fellow finals hopeful Therry Penola, 3.9 (27) to 2.6 (18), on home turf. Trailing by 14 points at quarter time, the Friars found another gear after half-time, tightening up defensively and gaining ascendency through the middle.
Bella Giannangelo was the difference up forward, booting all three of her team’s goals and providing a reliable target inside 50. Around the ground, Laura Mimmo and Clare Fernandes were clean in traffic and composed with ball in hand, helping drive Whitefriars’ second-half surge.
Therry’s pressure was fierce early, with Eliza German dangerous around goal and Ruby O’Halloran racking up intercepts, but they couldn’t halt the Friars’ run in the final term. The result puts Whitefriars level on wins with Hampton Rovers and Power House as the scramble for fourth intensifies.
Oakleigh locked in their finals credentials with a dominant 12.11 (83) to 5.3 (33) win over Old Haileybury, notching their ninth victory and solidifying third spot on the ladder.
With a blistering first half that saw them pile on 7.5 to 1.2, Oakleigh put the game to bed early. Kaitlyn Sidopoulos and Emily Heverin shared eight goals in a powerful forward duo performance, while Ruby Ford and Sienna Bernardo controlled the midfield and delivered inside 50 with precision.
Old Haileybury rallied late, booting three final-quarter goals to close the gap, with S. Vudiniabola again among their most threatening forwards. Zahra Clavarino and Sophie Butler were solid for the Bloods, but the class and spread of Oakleigh proved too much to contain.
Power House kept their finals hopes alive with a convincing 5.8 (38) to 1.4 (10) victory over winless Parkdale Vultures. With their trademark physicality and structure behind the ball, Power House controlled the match from start to finish.
Lisa McCombs bagged two goals and presented strongly up forward, while Georgia McHolmes and Grace Read dominated the contest, linking defence and attack with run and carry. Rebecca Foley was also key in transition, showing composure under pressure.
For Parkdale, it was another learning experience. Breanna Allen kicked their only major, and Maya Dunne was a standout in defence. Despite their winless record, Parkdale continues to compete admirably each week against the division’s top sides.
In the shock of the round, eighth-placed Richmond Central toppled fourth-placed Hampton Rovers, 4.6 (30) to 4.4 (28), delivering a hammer blow to the Rovers’ top four ambitions.
The Rovers ran out and through a banner as the club recognise a huge milestone for Mandy Naylor who played her 100th game and made history as the first female to do so for Hampton.
In a tense, end-to-end clash at Castlefield Reserve, it was the Snakes’ hunger at the contest and calmness under pressure that stood out. A. Geary booted two timely goals, while Marissa Bergamin and Susnnah Rennie each chimed in at critical moments.
Richmond’s midfield brigade, led by Laura Quinton and Isabella Rao, were relentless in applying pressure, and the Snakes’ rebound work was a key factor in the win. The Snakes held firm in the final minutes as Hampton surged, clinging to their narrow lead as the clock ticked down.
Hampton had chances, with Maegan Miller slotting two and Madeline Pearson working tirelessly. But the missed opportunity to lock in their finals spot will sting, especially with Power House and Whitefriars breathing down their neck.
Whitefriars:
Therry Penola:
GOALS: Whitefriars: B. Giannangelo 3
GOALS: Therry Penola: E. German 2
(27)
(18)
BEST: Whitefriars: B. Giannangelo, L. Mimmo, C. Fernandes, A. Webber, J. Moloney, C. Knight
BEST: Therry Penola: R. O’Halloran, E. German, B. Kennedy, R. Ivers, S. Mancuso, C. Brown
Old Haileybury:
Oakleigh:
In a top-of-the-table blockbuster, ladder leaders Glen Eira/ Old McKinnon maintained their undefeated record with a polished 6.5 (41) to 4.3 (27) win over second-placed Monash Blues.
The Gryphons came out firing, slamming through four goals in the opening term to catch Monash flat-footed. From there, they managed the tempo brilliantly, controlling territory and limiting the Blues’ run.
Mia Zielinski once again proved why she’s one of the most dangerous forwards in the comp, finishing with four majors and proving a constant aerial threat. Sarah Fitzpatrick and Gemma Strangio were clinical in defence, while Eliza Morrison added her usual composure around stoppages.
Monash had their moments, especially in the second half, with Hannah Konstanty and Gemma Cowin both hitting the scoreboard and Johannah Dallas among the best. But Glen Eira’s ability to capitalise on their early dominance sealed the win and underlined their premiership credentials.
With just one round remaining, the fight for fourth is on a knife’s edge. Hampton, Whitefriars, and Power House are locked on 28 points, with Therry Penola still an outside chance. Expect fireworks next weekend as the race for September goes right down to the wire.
This coming weekend, Oakleigh are gearing up to take on the Hampton Rovers in a massive third v fourth clash. Also in the early time slot, Parkdale Vultures welcome Richmond Central to Gerry Green Reserve. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon are hosting Therry Penola, while Monash Blues will come up against Whitefriars. Rounding out the afternoon, Old Haileybury have a tough match up against Power House on home soil.
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GOALS: Old Haileybury: S. Vudiniabola 1, E. Gown 1, J. Abraham 1, R. Hartney 1, Z. Clavarino 1
GOALS: Oakleigh: K. Sidopoulos 4, E. Heverin 4, J. Ballestrin 2, M. Sullivan 2
BEST: Old Haileybury: S. Vudiniabola, S. Butler, Z. Clavarino, R. Hartney, C. Schafter-Jacoby, .
BEST: Oakleigh: R. Ford, S. Bernardo, E. Heverin, K. Sidopoulos, M. Little, J. Kendall Parkdale Vultures:
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: B. Allen 1
GOALS: Power House: L. McCombs 2, G. McHolmes 1, C. McGuinness 1, J. Waterhouse 1
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: M. Dunne, H. McCorquodale, N. Russo, B. Di-Giovambattista, S. Symons, G. Collinson
BEST: Power House: G. McHolmes, G. Read, R. Foley, O. Allen, J. Waterhouse, E. Doorley
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: M. Miller 2, C. Bowen 1, G. Bonanno 1
GOALS: Richmond Central: A. Geary 2, M. Bergamin 1, S. Rennie 1
BEST: Hampton Rovers: M. Naylor, M. Miller, M. Pearson, H. Gould, B. Kavanagh, H. Lance
BEST: Richmond Central: L. Quinton, I. Rao, T. Moselen, G. Harris, C. Kirwan, D. Lai
Eira / Old McKinnon:
GOALS: Monash Blues: H. Konstanty 1, G. Cowin 1, J. Dallas 1, S. Rose 1
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Zielinski 4, Z. Rossiter 1, E. Morrison 1
BEST: Monash Blues: J. Dallas, C. Williams, H. Konstanty, T. Jericho, G. Cowin, T. Byrnes
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Zielinski, S. Fitzpatrick, G. Strangio, A. Whittle, E. Morrison, E. Nicholls
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The top two teams in Division 2 Men’s are all but confirmed, but competition remains hot on the rest of the table.
A strong defensive performance from Old Yarra Cobras served as the foundation of their 57-point victory over West Brunswick. The Cobras conceded just one goal after quarter time and four for the whole match, which coach Nathan Monaco described as a “massive result” for his side.
“Luke Morris, who was Manningham’s captain before the merger, has come back [to the club] this year,” said Monaco. “And he’s been huge for us down back – he quietly goes about his business and does his job.” Morris nullified the efforts of Magpies forward Bill Irving, holding him goalless for the first time this season.
Old Yarra’s combination of Jack Hall (four goals) and Jackson Lesko (three) were dangerous up forward, with Monaco saying the pair complemented each other nicely. “[Jack] has really benefited from the addition of [Jackson] – he gets up the ground pretty hard and works his ass off, which helps Jack with a bit of space.”
Magpies coach Regan Tait praised the effort of wingman Jack Coltish in just his second senior and tenth career game. “He popped up at training one day and wanted to have a run. We felt we could use his speed, athleticism, and tank on the wing for us. It was a tough day on the park against a more experienced opponent, but he’s shown a lot of promise.”
St John’s recorded their first win since May in a highscoring affair against Hawthorn at Rathmines Road Reserve, with the final scoreboard reflecting 15.14 (104) to 17.22 (124).
The Hawks kicked two goals in as many minutes to open the first quarter and added a third three minutes later before Joshua Morant kicked his first of eight for St John’s.
The JOC’s upped the pressure in the second to turn a 19-point quarter time deficit into a six-point lead at the main break.
Hawthorn kicked the first of the second half off the boot of Jack Kenny to draw level before St John’s bagged three in quick succession to put themselves back out in front.
The home side rallied hard in the last quarter (6.2) but the visitors were equal to the task (5.7), resulting in a 20-point win to St John’s.
JOC’s coach Tim Edwards said gave captain Corey Eli more of an opportunity to speak at the final change. “If it feels like all the leaders are really pushing, rather than hearing the same old, tired voice saying the same thing over and over, you end up as a bit more of a unit,” Edwards explained.
Whitefriars’ poor run of form continued with a 29-point road loss to South Melbourne Districts. The Friars burst out of the blocks, kicking four goals to one in the opening quarter to lead by 18 points at the first break. But it was largely one-way traffic from then on, with the Bloods kicking five of the next six goals across the second and third quarters to see them hold a 10-point lead at three quarter time.
A further five goals to two in the last saw South Melbourne win at home for the third time this season and exact revenge for the 50-point loss to Friars in Round 4.
Bloods coach Nick Abbott said it was good to get a win against a top four side. “We had an undermanned team but were able to play through the next man up mentality, take the learnings from other home games, and put them into practice.”
Friars coach Lucas Matthews said his side started well but didn’t take their chances when it mattered. “We would gain momentum and then either take the foot off the accelerator or give away a free kick, meaning we didn’t get a chance to put the other side under pressure.”
Canterbury won a hard-fought game against Aquinas to extend their winning streak to five matches, reaching triple figures for the sixth time this season despite the breezy conditions. “We’ve been playing some really good footy over the last four to five weeks and we wanted to make sure that we stayed at that level,” Cobras coach Steve Brown said after the 39-point victory.
Cobra forwards Mitch Szabo and Charlie Deacon had immediate impact in their first games since Rounds 5 and 9 respectively, each slotting four goals. The pair received good supply from Michael Wheeler, who rucked all day, and midfielders Michael Topp and Seb Gotch. “It was a mature performance,” said Brown.
Bloods coach Craig Glennie felt his team had some promising passages of ball movement (“we’ve got a lot of speed, and there was a few times we went end to end just with our hands and kicked goals”) but felt that each time they scored, they would quickly concede one (“we’d kick a goal and then they would kick one back straight out of the middle… you can’t make [up] any ground when you’re allowing that to happen”).
MHSOB and St Mary’s Salesian continued their recent run of tight finishes, with the Saints claiming a five-point victory in the low-scoring affair to ensure five of the last six clashes between the pair have been decided by less than a goal. St Mary’s pulled away to a 19-point lead at three quarter time after an even first half and held off a late charge from the Unicorns.
St Mary’s coach Clay Tait said the defensive pressure from both sides led to a scrappy and contested game, but that his side were able to capitalise on the scoreboard when they had the momentum. “We had a 10-to-15-minute patch in the second quarter and another 10-to-15-minute patch in the third where we kicked six of our eight goals for the day. It was a bit lucky, but an ugly win is still a win.”
Round 15 features a mouthwatering first versus second clash between Old Yarra Cobras and St Mary’s Salesian at Koonung Reserve. The result of this matchup will have significant implications for who will finish top of the ladder at the end of the season with just two points separating the clubs with four rounds to play.
West Brunswick will look to consolidate their place in the top four when they play host to Hawthorn, while Canterbury travel to Thomas Carroll Reserve to continue their potential push towards finals against St John’s. MHSOB can replace Whitefriars in fourth place if the Unicorns emerge victorious when these two teams face off, and South Melbourne will also be aiming to keep pressure on the two teams against them in their match against bottom-placed Aquinas.
Old Yarra Cobras v St Mary’s Salesian
West Brunswick v Hawthorn
St John’s v Canterbury
MHSOB v Whitefriars
South Melbourne Districts v Aquinas
St John’s:
GOALS: Hawthorn: P. Edgar 5, J. Kenny 4, C. Hicks 2, B. Johnston 1, J. Johnston 1, A. Iser 1, J. Smith 1
St John’s: J. Mourant 8, C. Houghton 2, K. Seing 2, H. Emery 2, C. Ely 1, T. Edwards 1, J. Grima 1
BEST: Hawthorn: P. Edgar, J. Kenny, E. Avery, C. Hicks, W. Fleming, D. Sheahan
St John’s: J. Mourant, d. cattolico, B. Robson, H. Emery, C. Ely, C. Houghton
South Melbourne:
Whitefriars:
GOALS: South Melbourne: T. Foley 3, H. Twigg 3, J. Gatt 2, J. Paxton 1, Z. Smith 1, Z. Howson 1
Whitefriars: J. Perrin 2, F. Ward 2, M. Paten 1, N. Sealey 1, J. Sacco 1
BEST: South Melbourne: B. Hunt, Z. Howson, J. Paxton, B. Bajram, J. Engellenner, H. Twigg
Whitefriars: J. Blanck, J. Perrin, M. Warrick, T. Baker, T. Jacotine, F. Ward
MHSOB:
St Mary’s Salesian:
GOALS: MHSOB: M. Pereira 3, L. Sharrock 2, N. McKinnon 1, L. Littore 1
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St Mary’s Salesian: Z. Gucciardo 3, J. Contencin 1, M. Baysinger 1, L. Turnbull 1, J. McElroy 1, T. Ryan 1
BEST: MHSOB: B. Field-Pimm, A. Clarke, W. Hellier, M. Pereira, W. Cardwell, R. Maringoni
St Mary’s Salesian: H. Ryan, J. McElroy, W. Coten, Z. Gucciardo, J. Salloum, J. Contencin
GOALS: Canterbury: M. Szabo 4, C. Deacon 4, M. Topp 2, M. Fotia 2, J. Boarotto 1, R. Cox 1, F. Richards 1, D. Desmond 1, M. Collins 1, S. Gotch 1
Aquinas: D. Malvaso 4, L. Holewa 2, J. Clinton 2, A. Cochrane 1, H. Flack 1, L. Robb 1
BEST: Canterbury: J. Collins, M. Topp, S. Gotch, C. Deacon, . , M. Szabo
Aquinas: H. Flack, T. Love, G. Box, S. Box, D. Malvaso, J. Costello
Old Yarra Cobras:
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GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: J. Hall 4, J. Lesko 3, R. Pollard 2, D. Tokatliyan 1, J. Bateman 1, J. Fleming 1, M. Parkes 1
West Brunswick: H. Fithall 3, C. Ralph 1
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: T. Bell, E. Brandon-Jones, L. Morris, F. Joseph, R. Chipman, A. Lamanna
West Brunswick: B. Ward, B. Ablett, J. Krauss, W. Dillon, C. Fowler, E. Nettleton
Old Yarra Cobras:
West Brunswick:
GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: Z. MCLEOD 2, W. Morrison 1, W. Ponsford 1, J. Glassborow 1
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West Brunswick: T. Cottrell 4, S. Pritchard 3, D. McMahon 2, T. Christakis 2, R. Blakers 2, L. Stringer 1, A. Tilley 1
BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: Z. MCLEOD, E. Donelan, W. Elsworth, S. Brown, J. Allsop, J. Glassborow
West Brunswick: T. Cottrell, T. Christakis, G. Makabory, D. Fitzpatrick, D. Yacoub, D. McMahon
South Melbourne:
Whitefriars:
GOALS: South Melbourne: M. Plunkett 3, N. Wilson 3, C. Clancy 3, H. Watson-Hann 2, M. Heathcote 2, T. Bouwman 1, M. Bambino 1, T. Seccombe 1
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Whitefriars: T. Rumble 3, B. Jury 1, B. Galtieri 1
BEST: South Melbourne: N. Wilson, M. Plunkett, M. Bambino, T. Bouwman, T. Dunne, J. Musco
Whitefriars: H. Barr, L. McLean, N. Garratt, L. Garlick, L. Galtieri, T. Rumble
Canterbury:
Aquinas:
GOALS: Canterbury: J. Scammell 5, O. Williamson 2, O. Treloar 1, P. Robertson 1, S. Hill 1, B. Thomas 1
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Aquinas: A. Kinghorn 2, L. Allwood 1, H. Hall 1, C. Norie 1, S. Dignam 1
BEST: Canterbury: M. Deane, T. Robinson, M. O’Mahony, J. Scammell, L. Speirs, O. Williamson
Aquinas: L. Allwood, L. Koetsier, S. Dignam, H. Downes, H. Hall, L. Brouwer
St Mary’s Salesian:
GOALS: MHSOB: A. Shipperlee 5, D. Ryan 2, H. Radcliffe-Smith 1, L. Judd 1, J. Lake 1, M. Fennessy-Kent 1
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St Mary’s Salesian: L. Spinazzola 2, J. Barrie 2, A. Howell 2, E. Coote 2, L. Mcandrew 1, T. Coyle 1
BEST: MHSOB: D. Ryan, T. Bulmer, N. Anaan, A. Shipperlee, G. Beet, J. Grierson
St Mary’s Salesian: E. Coote, L. Mcandrew, A. Howell, N. Bainbridge, S. Garlepp, L. Spinazzola
Hawthorn: 4.3
St John’s: 1.1
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GOALS: Hawthorn: B. Stefani 8, B. Lewis 2, M. Zavarella 1, S. Neohoritis 1, S. Eqbal 1, C. Hannan 1, K. Maheepala 1
St John’s: A. Unger 4, K. Newland 1
BEST: Hawthorn: B. Stefani, M. McKay, B. McKenzie, P. Lehman, D. Carroll-Hughes, S. Eqbal
St John’s: J. Penney, D. Clark, R. Rai, E. Price, B. Walker, J. St mart
Lachie Moir
The game of the round saw Old Carey travel to Parkside in what was a cracking contest from start to finish.
Old Carey jumped the Devils early, leading 14-0 at quarter time. Parkside quickly responded, kicking three goals in the second quarter to get the game back on their terms.
Devils’ duo Martina Zeevaarder and Ella Smallacombe put on two goals each, continuing their hot run of form.
This win for Parkside makes it 7 in a row, as they now tie Old Carey on 36 premiership points. The race for the top spot will be thrilling, with both sides facing tough games on the horizon that could see either team come undone. Could it be that this meeting between the two sides is a preamble to a possible clash in this season’s Grand Final?
UHS-VU got the better of Brunswick after inaccurate goalkicking nearly cost them in the end. UHS-VU kicked 3.10 on the day; their first goal coming in the second quarter.
Brunswick competed bravely all day, making it extremely difficult for UHS-VU to kick away. Their biggest performance came in the third term, registering 2.1 and keeping the Vultures to just 1.1. The Renegades managed to peg the margin back to just one goal at three quarter time, setting up a potential grandstand finish. However, their inability to carry that momentum saw them unable to hit the scoreboard in the last quarter.
After their draw last week and 1-point win the week before, UHS-VU would be delighted with this win, not having to leave it to the final seconds for a result. A tough trip to La Trobe awaits UHS-VU in round 14, in another clash that shapes up to be a blockbuster.
MCC defeated a brave Coburg by 10 points, in what was a much-improved performance from the Lions.
Anna Harris got the scoring going early for MCC, as they skipped out to a convincing early lead. Coburg fought on extremely well in the final term, kicking 3 goals and rounding out the game in an impressive manner.
MCC, who put in a very professional performance and were in control right from the outset. The win here for MCC snaps a frustrating five game losing streak, registering a win for the first time since Round 6, where they coincidentally beat Coburg as well.
After facing several challenges throughout this season, Coburg have battled on and played some good patches. This result for them demonstrates how far they’ve come this season, being competitive right from the get-go.
Hawthorn has overcome De La Salle away from home in what was a truly fantastic performance from the Hawks 2.3 (15) to 5.12 (42).
It was a special day for De La Salle, who hosted their club’s pride round, celebrating all things equality in local footy. Both sides ran through a banner following an on-field presentation in front of the rainbow pride flag painted onto the deck at Waverley Oval.
Hawthorn put in a solid team effort, which saw all of their players play their role and work as a collective to grind out the win.
Coach Aaron Miller was pleased with the result, praising his girls’ efforts all over the ground. “Our defence was excellently led by Meg Parker after returning from a few weeks away and was also outstanding with intercept marking and her fierce attack on the ball,” Miller said.
GOALS: De La Salle: A. Tolentino 1, E. Carson 1
GOALS: Hawthorn: C. Miller 2, A. Whitehead 1, T. Bodin 1, E. Johnson 1
BEST: De La Salle: A. Tolentino, S. Hilliard, A. Fara, A. Arnold, P. Palma, C. Borg
BEST: Hawthorn: M. Parker, C. Miller, P. Miller, E. Johnson, A. Whitehead, G. Parker UHS-VU:
GOALS: UHS-VU: E. Boeck 1, E. Brereton 1, G. Taylor 1
GOALS: Brunswick: A. Snowdon 1, E. Mactaggart 1
BEST: UHS-VU: A. Botica, E. Brereton, B. Schnioffsky, C. Grapsas, G. Taylor, R. Cahill
BEST: Brunswick: T. Hayes, E. Mactaggart, K. Pearce, A. Snowdon, E. Walshe
Gigi Parker was instrumental in the ruck for the Hawks, winning several clearances and helping her side push forward with ease.
It’s been a disappointing last three games for De La, not being able to get back on the winners list. They head into Round 14 with the bye and a chance to reset.
Box Hill North led throughout for a convincing victory at home over Aquinas by 28 points. They managed to keep Aquinas scoreless right up until halftime, showcasing their strong defence and togetherness as a unit.
Aquinas kicked three unanswered goals in the third term to claw the margin back to 9 points. However, Box Hill was far too strong in the dying stages, applying great scoreboard pressure and grinding Aquinas into the ground.
The goalkickers were fairly spread out for Box Hill North, with five different players all recording a goal, including Nicole Halford, who notched up two majors.
The win sees Box Hill North remain in 4th; six points clear of 5th-placed UHS-VU. They take on an in-form Parkside outfit next round, in what lines up to be a great clash.
GOALS: Parkside: M. Zeevaarder 2, E. Smallacombe 2, D. Cornish 1, M. Welsh 1
GOALS: Old Carey: L. Sutherland 1, A. Forrest 1, J. Alexander 1, L. Walshe 1
BEST: Parkside: M. Renaudin, L. Johnstone, C. Robley, G. Warncken, A. Mayne, H. Baird
BEST: Old Carey: M. Tarrant, M. Seabury, L. Sutherland, L. Walshe, M. Coleman, R. Chiaramonte
GOALS: Coburg: K. Bond 3, T. Chetcuti 1
GOALS: MCC: A. Harris 4, J. Summers 1, A. Smythe 1
BEST: Coburg: M. D’Angelo, K. Bond, K. Ritchie, T. Chetcuti, C. Bartlett, R. Morley
BEST: MCC: A. Harris, N. Rogers, A. Smythe, G. Cockman, R. Wade, S. Gribble
GOALS: Box Hill North: N. Halford 2, A. Nic a Bhaird 1, S. Pikos 1, M. Crupi 1, L. Griffiths 1
GOALS: Aquinas: K. McKenna 1, Y. Hancock-wolfe 1
BEST: Box Hill North: A. Nic a Bhaird, N. Halford, G. Krienke, L. Griffiths, S. Pikos, S. Barnetson
BEST: Aquinas: K. McKenna, S. Steiner, A. De Klijn, M. Licciardi, I. Clarke, Y. Hancock-wolfe
Coburg v Aquinas
Box Hill North v Parkside La Trobe Universityv UHS-VU
MCC FC v Old Carey
Brunswick/ De La Salle/ Hawthorn - BYE
Nick Quinlan
Power House has ended Albert Park’s seven-game win streak, managing to edge out the Falcons by 13 points.
In their previous encounter back in Round 6, Power House, despite having several key outs, still managed to win by four points.
And following a scrappy first quarter with the first goal of the game only being scored in the 22nd minute, it appeared that we were going to get a similar result in the sequel, too.
Having led by 11 points at quarter time, Power House would maintain a 15-point lead into halftime. Although it should have been arguably higher with a return of 1.5 from Power House, keeping the Falcons in the game.
The missed shots on goal continued in the third and fourth quarters as they finished up with a score of 6.15. But it would be enough to hold on.
As a result of the loss, Albert Park now loses ground on the top four, with there being a one-game-plus percentage to overcome for a finals spot.
For Power House, it sees them regain their winning ways, having lost for only the second time this season last week.
La Trobe University is officially out of the finals race following their 98-point defeat to Wattle Park
Despite the margin blowing out towards the end of the game, it was a close game throughout the early stages.
The Trobers were able to go score for score within the opening minutes before falling behind by 11 points at quarter time.
Even at halftime, the Animals only led the Trobers by 29 points, which was still very much within reach.
But Wattle Park hit the second half hard, piling on 14 of their 21 goals during that time while holding La Trobe to just 26 points in the third quarter and scoreless within the last quarter.
It’s yet another dominant win for the Animals, who in their last five wins have won by an average margin of 93.4 points, showing how solid their form has been since the Round 8 bye.
However, for La Trobe, they now find themselves three games adrift of 6th-placed Box Hill North, making a 7th-placed finish for this season highly probable.
Eley Park was held scoreless by North Brunswick as they ran out to win by a whopping 207 points.
From start to finish, the Bulls were in control of the game and did not slow down one bit as they increased the margin.
So much so that their score of 11.6 in the fourth quarter was only six points below what they scored in the first half, showing their ruthlessness.
Leading the way on the scoring front for the Bulls was Matt David, with this being the third time he has kicked five or more goals in a game this season. He would be joined by Nick Trewhella, who kicked five goals.
It seems that the Bulls enjoy playing against the Sharks, with their two biggest wins this season (both being over 200 points) having come against them.
The win sees the Bulls’ percentage jump by 32 per cent, putting them on 245%. This now means they have a superior percentage over Power House, which makes a push for a minor premiership within reach.
For Eley Park, it is now the second time that they have been held scoreless since 2024.
Box Hill North has produced another big win, defeating Swinburne University by 78 points.
The Demons, with their physical dominance, would create the majority of the scoring shots within the first quarter. Yet, they only managed 3.7 in the first quarter, which saw them lead by 17 points.
But in the following three quarters, Box Hill North would kick a far more accurate 16.10 while holding the Razorbacks to just 45 points within the same period.
Blake Williams was once again instrumental to the Demons’ victory. He booted eight goals for the match, with four of those coming within the space of 11 minutes. With this tally, he extends his lead as the leading goalkicker by 19 goals as he looks set to take out the award.
For Swinburne, they have now incurred their third loss in a row. And this loss is now their eighth one that they have lost by 75 points or more.
Richmond Central overcame a slow start in the first quarter and proceeded to defeat Chadstone by a margin of 106 points.
After coming off their first win against a top four side last week, the Snakes were coming in confident of winning big.
But throughout the first quarter, the Synners kept pace with the Snakes and would enter quarter time tied on 26 points.
But after that initial struggle in the first, the Snakes would get going in the second to lead by 42 points at halftime and 67 points at three-quarter time to run out comfortably in the fourth.
With the large margin of victory, it sees the Snakes bump their percentage to 190, which was higher than Wattle Park’s 189% last week. But with the Animals’ win, Richmond Central remains 5% behind them on percentage.
While Chadstone may have struggled to keep going with the Snakes, it is a good showing to see them be competitive on the scoreboard for at least one quarter.
For Round 15, Box Hill North plays host to Albert Park. With both teams sitting 6th and 5th, respectively, this game is a must-win for either side to have any shot at finals. A win for the Demons, plus a three-and-a-half per cent increase, would see them return to fifth place for the first time since Round 8.
In the Falcons’ case, a loss would likely see them fall two games behind fourth place with three games to go, while a win could see them tie with 4th-placed Richmond Central should they lose to Swinburne this week.
Power House plays their second top four opponent within the space of three rounds when they take on Wattle Park. If Power House can win their 13th match for the season, they would be the first team to secure their spot in finals.
For Wattle Park, the win would see them tie with Power House on 12 wins, which would increase their chances of a top two finish. Richmond Central travels to St. James Park to take on Swinburne University. For the Snakes, they’ll be viewing this match with the intention of boosting their percentage to overtake Wattle Park should they be tied on wins.
The Razorbacks, however, are still on the hunt for a win against a team above them on the ladder, which will be plenty of motivation. Chadstone and Eley Park will battle it out at Jordan Reserve as both teams try to avoid the wooden spoon. Chadstone has the upper hand following their only win for the season, which was against the Sharks in Round 7.
However, in that match, Eley Park led by as much as 30 points at quarter time, which means it wouldn’t be a surprise should they manage their first win for 2025 against the Synners.
And North Brunswick and La Trobe will close out the round. The Trobers were almost able to close down the Bulls during their Round 7 clash, having been down by 32 points at three-quarter time, to only lose by 13 points. And that was with a fourth-quarter scoreline of 2.8, showing that they are capable of an upset.
But for 2nd-placed North Brunswick, a win in the same round when either 1st-place Power House or 3rd-place Wattle Park loses could prove vital in their fight for a top two spot.
Box Hill North v Albert Park
Power Housev Wattle Park
Swinburne v Richmond Central
North Brunswickv La Trobe
Chadstonev Eley Park
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GOALS: North Brunswick: M. David 5, N. Trewhella 5, S. Zahra 4, Z. Dicianni 3, M. Iannuzzi 3, A. Ramzy 2, N. Dimarco 2, R. Mehlstaubler 1, K. Yamasaki 1, S. Watt 1, B. Lukies 1, J. Ryan 1, A. Rae 1
Eley Park:
BEST: North Brunswick: N. Trewhella, S. Watt, M. Iannuzzi, C. Lee, S. Zahra, M. David
Eley Park: E. Mulligan, J. Mcgarvie, Z. Hayes, R. Szigeti, O. Robinson, J. Tennent
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GOALS: La Trobe University: I. Williamson 2, J. Miller 2, A. Castles 1, C. McCredden 1, L. Walsh 1
Wattle Park: J. Greensides 4, N. Bird 4, T. Ferguson 4, H. Davis 3, J. Rippon 2, M. Hill 1, J. Moran 1, J. Sibley 1
BEST: La Trobe University: H. O’Callaghan, I. Williamson, J. Randall, J. Guy, C. McCredden, T. Hillman
Wattle Park:
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GOALS: Box Hill North: B. Williams 8, W. Schmidt 3, T. Slocomb 2, N. Fasanella 2, M. Newman 1, B. Parthenides 1, J. Chivers 1, C. Specha 1
Swinburne University: S. Heather 5, E. Twyford 1, B. Dalgleish 1
BEST: Box Hill North: L. Stevens, N. Fasanella, B. Williams, W. Schmidt, B. Parthenides, S. Donovan
Swinburne University: B. Craig, S. Hodges, O. Mitchell, B. Dalgleish, J. Priestly, J. McKenzie
Richmond Central:
GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Young 8, F. Muscara 5, T. Tulett 4, T. Waite 2, B. BrowningBriese 2, J. Guest 1, C. Spring 1, J. HIGGINS 1, H. Spurr 1, T. Forster 1, N. Wagland 1
Chadstone: B. Loh 2, T. Healey 1, t. clarke 1, J. Schelling 1, B. Leong 1, A. Letzing 1, A. Brown 1
BEST: Richmond Central: A. Pearson, S. Araldi, B. Young, F. Muscara, T. Forster, T. Tulett
Chadstone: H. Millaras, D. Marquison, A. Letzing, J. King, Z. Pintaudi, K. Weissmann
Albert Park:
House:
GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lee 3, W. Zaghis 2
Power House: K. Wotherspoon 1, M. McCulloch 1, M. Timmons 1, N. O’Connell 1, L. Stubbs 1, Z. Westbrook 1
BEST: Albert Park: A. Evans, H. Harding, D. Harmer, A. Lupo, J. Amies, H. Miller
Power House: L. Stubbs, K. Wotherspoon, M. Chisari, R. Dyer, N. Smyth, Z. Westbrook
North Brunswick:
Eley Park:
GOALS: North Brunswick: Eley Park:
BEST: North Brunswick:
Eley Park:
Box Hill North:
Swinburne University:
GOALS: Box Hill North: T. Cheslett 5, A. Ceh 4, B. Stratton 3, r. ball 1, C. Finnie 1, C. Liston 1, J. Williams 1
Swinburne University: N. Coad 3, O. Sowden 3, J. Page 1, K. Nguyen 1, P. Lockwood 1
BEST: Box Hill North: T. Cheslett, M. Jarrett, B. Stratton, A. Ceh, P. Sanderson, J. Clare
Swinburne University: K. Nguyen, J. Page, O. Sowden, S. Cameron, A. Byrne, L. Smith
Richmond Central:
Chadstone:
(38)
(51)
GOALS: Richmond Central: J. Dillon 15, B. Robertson 6, B. Dillon 4, A. Fraser 3, J. Billett 3, B. Foster 2, J. Madden 2, B. Krieger 1, O. Kelly 1, D. Pratt 1, S. Hartmann 1, S. Bugeja 1, S. Palmer 1, A. McKelvie-Hill 1, A. Lynch 1
Chadstone:
BEST: Richmond Central: J. Dillon, B. Robertson, J. Billett, B. Krieger, S. Bugeja, B. Foster
Chadstone: J. Dennis, B. Dennison, J. Veal, G. Marandola, B. Dennison, K. Rimmer
Albert Park:
Power House:
GOALS: Albert Park: B. Tottenham 2, R. French-Lightfoot 1, T. Antonie 1, S. Campbell 1, Z. Freeman 1, H. Solomon 1, D. Miller 1
(54)
(78)
Power House: D. Nannery 4, H. Morgan 2, I. Taylor 1, S. Madsen 1, B. Taylor 1, T. DentonGillespie 1, B. Carr 1
BEST: Albert Park: M. Bullard, P. Lepou, S. Campbell, T. Antonie, F. Metz, C. McClure
Power House: S. Crowley, J. Stewart, T. Stack, D. Nannery, S. Sutton, H. Morgan
La Trobe University:
(72) Wattle Park:
(50)
GOALS: La Trobe University: B. Dowler 3, A. Bennett 2, B. Grech 2, E. Stevenson 1, K. Brizzi 1, B. Morse 1, J. Crowe 1
Wattle Park: A. Smith 4, Z. Kearns 1, J. Greaves 1, T. Redfern 1
BEST: La Trobe University: A. Bennett, B. Grech, B. McDermott, J. Boussounis, F. Stewart, B. Dowler
Wattle Park: B. Severin, Z. Kearns, A. Smith, A. Smith, Z. Irvine, S. Fernandez
Elly Kirlis
Division 3 Women’s football returned with a bang this weekend and with three rounds to go before finals, the race is wide open for home qualifying and elimination finishes to finish the best place possible. Mazenod locked in a crucial victory at home, whilst Albert Park caused spoils as the top two race remains open.
Elsternwick recorded their first victory in Division 3, defeating South Melbourne Districts by 49 points, 8.8 (56) to 1.1 (7).
Elsternwick started the match strongly, kicking the first three goals of the game. Elsternwick kicked another three goals in the second quarter, extending the margin to 33 points at the main break.
Whilst South Melbourne scored a goal in the second quarter, Elsternwick scored one goal in the third and fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Elsternwick had multiple contributions from different players. Lydia Leary finished the game with two goals. Ashira Chait, Emma Curley, Aoife McBennett, Jenna Berto, Alice McAlea and Molly Cassidy all scored one goal each.
Mazenod secured their ninth win of the season, keeping their hopes alive finishing in third, with a 10-point victory over North Brunswick, 4.1 (25) to 2.3 (15).
Both teams were even in the first quarter, before Mazenod kicked one goal in the second quarter, extending the margin to 12 points at the main break.
The momentum belonged to Mazenod in the second half, kicking one goal in the third and fourth quarter. Whilst North Brunswick were able to hit the scoreboard in the second half, Mazenod applied the pressure in all areas of the ground to lock in a crucial win.
Laura Gartland finished the match with two goals, whilst Annabelle Davies-Todd and Amy Ivers both contributed to the scoreboard.
Wattle Park secured their fifth win of the season, defeating Prahran by 60 points, 7.18 (60) to 0.0 (0).
The Cats had a strong first half, kicking four goals in the first half. In the second half, Wattle Park kicked another three goals, which boosts their percentage to 125.16%.
Morgan Bigger was on song, booting three goals for the game. Olivia Walker, Poppy Loane, Ailini Vaihi and Emily Severin all contributed to the scoreboard with one goal each.
Albert Park secured a crucial victory, keeping their spot in fifth place, defeating Old Camberwell by 49 points, 8.8 (56) to 1.1 (7).
Both teams had an even first quarter, kicking one goal each. The Falcons kicked three goals in the second quarter, extending the margin to 22 points at the main break. The Falcons extended the margin and not allowing Old Camberwell any possession or opportunities in the forward line.
The Falcons kicked another three goals to seal the important four points.
Bridget Turner had a day out in front of goal, finishing with three goals. Caroline Ma, Bonnie Grining, Zoe Dargoi and Emilia Larkin all contributed on the goal scorers list with one goal each.
St Mary’s Salesian showed why they are the team to beat when finals come, defeating fellow top four contenders Ormond by 39 points, 7.9 (51) to 2.0 (12).
Whilst coming to the game expecting a close encounter with both teams who love to score goals, St Mary’s made their presence felt from the first bounce, kicking
Prahran:
Wattle Park:
GOALS: Prahran:
GOALS: Wattle Park: M. Biggar 3, E. Severin 1, O. Walker 1, A. Vaihu 1, P. Loane 1
BEST: Prahran:
BEST: Wattle Park: j. clancy, E. Haylock, L. Sonnemann, L. Eales, M. Biggar, G. Dillon
North Brunswick:
GOALS: Mazenod: L. Gartland 2, A. Ivers 1, A. Davies-Todd 1
GOALS: North Brunswick: R. Gibson-Haywood 1, L. Balcombe 1
BEST: Mazenod: G. Di Petta, E. Boatman, E. Camerotto, M. Bromley, B. Bunter, A. Walton
BEST: North Brunswick: M. Ntalianis, S. Ulcoq, M. Bentley, C. Hoskinson, E. Ryan, D. Estrada
two goals in the first quarter. Whilst Ormond hit the score board in the second, St Mary’s kicked another two goals in the second quarter, extending the margin to 22 points at the main break.
St Mary’s kept Ormond goalless, extending the pressure on the Ormond forwards.
Whilst St Mary’s kicked one goal in the third, St Mary’s sealed the four points and sealer, kicking two goals in the last quarter.
Round 14 provides some must watch footy action. Albert Park host St Mary’s. Elsternwick and host Prahran, Mazenod take on Old Camberwell, Wattle Park host Ormond and South Melbourne face North Brunswick.
GOALS: Old Camberwell: G. Deane 1
GOALS: Albert Park: B. Turner 3, C. Ma 1, Z. Dragoi 1, J. Newitt 1, B. Grining 1, E. Larkin 1
BEST: Old Camberwell: C. Lacey, B. Kertes, E. Vogel, I. Burke, A. Standfield, A. Kennedy
BEST: Albert Park: B. Turner, Z. Dragoi, T. O’ Shea, J. Newitt, M. Blumenberg, C. Collins
GOALS: Ormond: C. Fisher 1, A. Morcom 1
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: A. Kerr 3, L. Dobbyn 1, E. Wallace 1, G. Cropley 1, E. Wedrien 1
BEST: Ormond: P. Southwick, S. Radlow, I. Di Lecce, S. Seymour, A. Diaz, C. Gaze-Persson
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: S. Bakic, E. Wallace, S. Kaur, R. Johnson, B. Kennedy, A. Kerr
South Melbourne:
GOALS: Elsternwick: L. Leary 2, E. Curley 1, M. Cassidy 1, A. McAlea 1, J. Berto 1, A. Chait 1, A. McBennett 1
GOALS: South Melbourne: M. McPhillips 1
BEST: Elsternwick: E. Horsfall, M. Cassidy, S. Elphick, J. Berto, A. McBennett, L. Leary
BEST: South Melbourne: H. Singleton, J. Peuo, J. Whattam, K. White, S. Eccles, K. Jaeger
Sebastian Tehan
Canterbury delivered a dominant four-quarter display to overpower West Brunswick by 37 points at Canterbury Sportsground on Saturday morning.
Right from the opening bounce, Canterbury looked in control, dictating play and applying relentless pressure. While the first quarter was low scoring, the hosts got on the board early and never looked back. A clinical second term saw them slot 2.6, opening up a 17-point lead by halftime as West Brunswick struggled to move the ball forward with purpose.
Canterbury’s control only grew after the main break, adding another three goals to stretch the margin to 18 points at three-quarter time. Their ball movement and work rate were a clear standout, with clean passages of play setting up scoring opportunities across all four quarters. In contrast, West Brunswick failed to register a score after the second quarter, with their sole goal and behind both coming in Q2.
The final term was a rout, with Canterbury piling on 3.1 to ice a comprehensive 6.8 (44) to 1.1 (7) victory. It was a performance that highlighted Canterbury’s growing cohesion and sharpness as the season heats up, while West Brunswick will head back to the drawing board after a tough day out.
Westbourne Grammarians proved too strong for Preston Bullants on Saturday morning, recording a solid 27–8 win at W.R. Ruthven V.C. Reserve.
Westbourne came out firing in the first quarter, applying early scoreboard pressure to take a 5-point lead into the break. Their ability to lock the ball in their forward half and convert opportunities was on full display in the second term, where they added another 1.1 and restricted the Bullants to just 1.1, building a 5-point advantage at the half.
After the break, Westbourne found another gear. Their third quarter was their most dominant, as they piled on 1.3 to extend the lead to 12 points. The Bullants, while valiant in effort, struggled to penetrate a well-structured Westbourne defence, managing only one behind in the third.
In the final term, Westbourne iced the game with another 1.2, taking their total to 3.9 (27), while Preston could only add one more behind to finish on 1.2 (8). Despite solid patches from the Bullants, Westbourne’s cleaner ball use and greater forward efficiency proved the difference, earning them a well-deserved 19-point win on the road.
Fitzroy took the four points on the weekend with Oakleigh having to forfeit the match.
Caulfield Grammarians put in a commanding performance to dismantle Port Melbourne Chargers by 46 points at JL Murphy Reserve on Saturday.
The visitors came out with purpose and precision, slamming home 3.2 in a blistering opening term while holding Port Melbourne scoreless. Their early dominance around the ball and ability to generate repeat entries saw them lead by 20 points at quarter time.
Caulfield kept their foot on the pedal in the second, adding another 3.4 to their tally. Despite Port finally getting on the scoreboard with four behinds, they were unable to make a dent in the margin as Caulfield’s midfield continued to dictate the contest.
The third quarter followed a similar script, with the Grammarians adding another 3.9 while their defensive unit remained rock solid, limiting Port Melbourne to just four points yet again. By the final change, the result was all but sealed.
Caulfield capped off the rout with a final-term flourish, converting two more goals to finish with 6.14 (50) to Port Melbourne’s 0.4 (4). Despite some inaccuracy in front of goal, the win was a clinical display of Caulfield’s superiority across the ground, reaffirming their status as a genuine contender.
The Monash Blues claimed a hard fought 6-point victory over St Kevin’s at Frearson Oval.
The match got off to a slow start with neither side able to hit the scoreboard in the first term, ending 0.0 apiece. However, Monash sprang into action in the second quarter, kicking two straight goals to establish a 5-point lead at half-time (12-7).
Port Melbourne Chargers 2:
Caulfield Grammarians 3:
GOALS: Port Melbourne Chargers 2:
GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians 3: J. Dunne 4, L. Finster 1, A. Randall 1
BEST: Port Melbourne Chargers 2: A. Gurr, L. Gooding, S. Shrayer, P. Holt, C. McCormack, C. Leslie
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians 3: T. Huggins, J. Dunne, C. Adams, K. Wicks, L. Finster, A. O Carroll Preston Bullants:
2:
GOALS: Preston Bullants: L. Saunders 1
GOALS: Westbourne 2: K. Ward 2, G. Choate 1
Both teams struggled to make an impact in a tense third term, with St Kevin’s adding just a single behind while Monash remained scoreless, maintaining a slender 4-point lead going into the last term.
In the last quarter, Monash Blues added two crucial behinds to stretch their lead, while St Kevin’s managed only one point, falling short by a single goal. The final score read Monash Blues (2.2.14) to St Kevin’s (1.2.8).
It was a gritty performance from Monash, whose ability to take their chances in the second quarter ultimately proved decisive. St Kevin’s fought hard but couldn’t capitalise on key moments to close the gap.
Looking ahead, Old Yarra Cobras will be rearing to go coming back off the Bye when they travel to play the Preston Bullants. West Brunswick will host Oakleigh, while Canterbury will come up against St Kevin’s. The Monash Blues will come up against the Caulfield Grammarians and Fitzroy will sit this one out with the Bye.
BEST: Preston Bullants: T. De Santis, S. Gray, C. Skelton, L. Saunders, H. Mckernan, L. Magiatzis
BEST: Westbourne 2: M. Dumesny, N. Porter, E. Dickie, J. Mathers, G. Pejovic, G. Choate
GOALS: Canterbury: S. Langley 3, G. Bold 1, S. Cuthbertson 1, e. catania 1
GOALS: West Brunswick 3: G. McCall 1
BEST: Canterbury: S. Langley, a. Desmond, S. Cuthbertson, O. Feutrill, D. Calvisi, I. Roberts
BEST: West Brunswick 3: R. Ogle, O. Davenport, G. McCall, e. tew, P. Tong, C. McLeod Monash Blues 2:
Monash Blues 2: O. Thompson 1, A. Charles 1
GOALS: St Kevin’s 3:
BEST: Monash Blues 2: A. Yonehara, S. Solly, I. Fishlock, J. Bennett, N. Musk, A. McCann
BEST: St Kevin’s 3: C. Davies, C. Lupson, M. Winayakan, J. Tucker, B. Howard, K. Shannon
University Blues 2:
Old Melburnians:
GOALS: University Blues 2: J. Handbury 1, Z. Spencer 1, T. Coakley 1, T. Rourke 1, m. scanlon 1
(45)
(59)
Old Melburnians: F. Teelow 3, H. Henham 1, F. Newing 1, N. Gillard 1, H. Williams 1, W. de Zoete 1
BEST: University Blues 2: J. Jamieson, L. Gill, H. Joughin, m. scanlon, L. Cameron, n. anglin
Old Melburnians: F. Teelow, H. Williams, H. Nelson, N. Gillard, M. Hamilton, C. Leitch
Beaumaris:
BEST: Old Ivanhoe: J. Shadbolt, A. Watson, J. Hopkins, B. Daile, M. Walling, Z. Ioannou
University Blacks: J. Enticott, P. De Luca, S. McNamara, E. Peucker, C. Craig, F. Watson
St Kevin’s 2:
Hampton Rovers:
(80)
(72)
GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: W. Young 3, L. Cornish 2, J. Poletti 1, F. Slattery 1, H. Baker 1, Z. Ibrahim 1, J. Choi 1, A. Kidman 1
Hampton Rovers: H. Ockerby 3, L. Boccari 2, A. Zufic 2, H. McConkey 1, L. Civitarese 1, M. Carrigan 1, E. Jurdukian 1
BEST: St Kevin’s 2: W. Young, F. Walshe, J. Choi, J. Smith, H. Pearce, L. Cornish
Hampton Rovers: H. Ockerby, C. Steen, h. block, O. Sutherland, J. Taranto
(39)
(62) Williamstown CYMS:
GOALS: Beaumaris: N. Whitehouse 2, B. Whyte 2, S. McLennan 1, M. NewmanMorris 1, J. Mathews 1, G. Lewis 1
Williamstown CYMS:
BEST: Beaumaris: c. Dickson, H. Jongen, M. Davidson, H. Risvanis, B. Whyte, D. Richards
Williamstown CYMS:
Old Haileybury:
(72)
GOALS: Old Haileybury: J. Blight 3, A. Russell 2, L. Burfurd 1, L. Giliam 1, t. antonis 1, N. Law 1, S. Houston 1
Old Carey: J. Sharrock 3, N. Muller 2, J. Wirth 1, H. Giarrusso 1, J. Trevorah 1, L. Wheatley 1, J. Pezzimenti 1, K. Ingram 1
BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Blight, W. Hardeman, A. Russell, t. antonis, L. Giliam, L. Burfurd
Old Carey: J. Sharrock, Z. McDonald, C. Grummitt, H. Giarrusso, A. Timms, N. Muller
Old Trinity: 5.4 6.8 13.10 18.14 (122)
Old Camberwell: 2.0 6.0 9.0 11.2 (68)
GOALS: Old Trinity: R. Myers 5, M. Martin 4, K. Soesanto 3, C. Dytor 2, A. Nelson 2, s. backwell 1, H. Tam 1
Old Camberwell: h. taylor 2, C. Inston 2, R. Smith 2, F. Askew 1, O. Henderson 1, R. Humphries 1, W. Joy 1, O. Cox 1
BEST: Old Trinity: R. Myers, K. Soesanto, L. Miritis, M. Martin, S. Hood, A. Nelson
Old Camberwell: h. taylor, R. Smith, O. Henderson, F. Askew, C. Inston, A. Mcneill
Fitzroy: 4.0 4.1 4.1 5.2 (32) Parkdale Vultures: 1.3 6.7 10.11 14.15 (99)
GOALS: Fitzroy: B. Payne 2, D. Carr 1, S. Kennedy 1, F. Cozzo 1
Parkdale Vultures: B. Lamble 4, D. Kelson 2, C. Wilcock 2, N. Groves 1, W. Finch 1, W. Reeves 1, L. Sullivan 1, A. Valastro 1, W. Sargeant 1
BEST: Fitzroy: H. Exton, D. Carr, B. Payne, S. Kennedy, F. Culham, E. Baxa Parkdale Vultures: B. Lamble, L. Burn, L. Kinsella, J. Deng, N. Groves, W. Kingston
St Bernards: 6.6 7.8 8.14 9.14 (68) Old Brighton 2: 0.1 0.6 1.11 4.12 (36)
GOALS: St Bernards: J. Smith 2, D. Healy 2, H. Coombs 2, B. Murphy 1, A. Momesso 1, A. Alessio 1
Old Brighton 2: j. farrell 1, J. Cummins 1, P. McConville 1, L. Wall 1
BEST: St Bernards: W. Harrington, D. Healy, C. Gilmour, B. Foley, E. Healy, L. Bartolo Old Brighton 2: C. Perla-Dowdell, J. Finkelstein, J. Spicer, B. Mcdougall, H. Richey, j. farrell
Oakleigh:
Old Xaverians 2:
GOALS: Oakleigh: E. Manaras 5, P. Manaras 3, N. Goodman 3, S. Gruevski 2, B. Robinson 2, S. Iverson 1, J. Tsitouridis 1 Old Xaverians 2: N. Ross 3, G. Levinge 1, H. Exell 1, N. Rogers 1, A. Salter 1, J. Westmore 1
BEST: Oakleigh: E. Manaras, S. Iverson, M. Phillips, P. Manaras, C. Bernardo, J. Tsitouridis
Old Xaverians 2: W. Gossan, R. Shale, E. Brown, N. Rogers, J. Dalton, H. Exell
De La Salle 2:
GOALS: De La Salle 2: S. Chettibi 2, M. Signorelli 2, J. Ogilvie 1, X. Burns 1
Preston Bullants: G. Diab 3, P. Di Berardino 2, G. Brooks 2, T. Maddison 1, B. Olarenshaw 1
(113)
(45)
BEST: De La Salle 2: S. Chettibi, T. Ciorciari, X. Burns, J. Ogilvie, M. Newman, B. Marinelli
Preston Bullants: A. De Angelis, G. Diab, J. Wajntraub, T. Maddison, W. Saccone, A. Jones
Whitefriars:
Beaumaris 2:
(115)
GOALS: Whitefriars: J. Semenow 1, L. Bourne 1, S. Parker 1, D. Phelan 1, C. Tassell 1
Beaumaris 2: O. Lazzari 5, H. Sims 5, J. Mier 2, B. Lauder 1, A. Ronan 1, A. Tezay 1, A. Thow 1, H. Czarnota 1
BEST: Whitefriars: O. Bor, D. Anastasiou, H. Ryan, J. Apostolopoulos, M. King, D. Phelan
Beaumaris 2: H. Sims, H. Czarnota, L. Henschke, F. Vorrath, R. McMahon, J. Towns
St Bedes/Mentone 2: 3.6
Monash Blues: 1.4
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone 2: C. Mcgurgan 3, N. Mccolough 3, N. Killian 3, K. Dancey 1, M. Smith 1, H. Turner 1
(117)
(29)
Monash Blues: W. Broom 2, D. Noonan 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone 2: N. Killian, W. Zakic, N. Mccolough, M. Weir, o. gould, R. Jennings
Monash Blues: D. Noonan, l. thivillier-lefebvre, H. Steele, L. Mckern, C. Dwyer, S. Hansen
De La Salle 3:
Williamstown CYMS 2:
(101)
GOALS: De La Salle 3: O. Miller 4, Z. Maillard 3, L. Cromer 3, J. Wall 3, C. Cursio 1, J. Sekker 1
(128)
Parkside: 1.0 4.0 5.1 5.3 (33) Kew: 1.5
GOALS: Parkside: T. Kenny 2, M. Youssef 1, W. Spiliopoulos 1, H. Pickett 1
Kew: H. Sue 5, M. Gledden 5, D. Webb 3, B. McGowan 2, O. Evans 2, J. Thornely Wright 1, R. Meeuw 1
BEST: Parkside:
Kew: R. Meeuw, M. Gledden, D. Webb, M. Holland, H. Sue, B. CAHIR
Collegians: 6-11-47
Ormond: 8-10-58
GOALS: Collegians:
Ormond: o. karamihos 3, N. Edwards 2, F. Pacak 1, O. Harrison 1, a. moalem 1
BEST: Collegians:
Ormond: J. Boag, o. karamihos, J. Bridges, R. Hayward, N. Edwards, G. Stikoltzik
Old Ivanhoe: 0.1 3.2 4.3 5.3 (33)
University Blacks: 1.3 3.4
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: M. Zappone 2, R. Black 1, K. Home 1, R. Johns 1
University Blacks: S. Litras 3, F. Japp 2, A. Newman 1, C. Craig 1, S. McNamara 1, H. Keys 1
(66)
Williamstown CYMS 2: BEST: De La Salle 3: C. Fitzsimmons, J. Wall, L. Cromer, O. Miller, F. Howard, J. Camilleri
Williamstown CYMS 2:
St Mary’s Salesian:
Caulfield Grammarians 2:
GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: Caulfield Grammarians 2: BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: Caulfield Grammarians 2:
UHS-VU:
Parkdale Vultures 2:
GOALS: UHS-VU: A. McLeish 1, M. Tobin 1
Parkdale Vultures 2: C. Costa 5, J. Atkins 4, T. Scurrah 3, H. Strom 2, Z. Kovac 1, S. Gibson 1, F. Sichlau 1, C. O’Connor 1, T. Waldron 1, A. Malone 1, H. Dow 1
BEST: UHS-VU: N. Padden, M. Tobin, J. Shears, M. Thomas, J. Hie, I. Ali
Parkdale Vultures 2: Z. Kovac, C. Costa, T. Scurrah, L. O’Hara, A. Simonelli, J. Atkins
St Bernards:
Old Xaverians 2: 3.3
(101)
(44)
GOALS: St Bernards: L. Salter 5, A. Galt 3, D. Pollock 3, M. Zoccali 2, M. Pisani 1, M. Bafunno 1
GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: J. Skene 1, W. MacIsaac 1, E. Chiodo 1, M. Perrett 1, J. Lowe 1, W. Bryce 1
BEST: St Bernards: L. Salter, L. Riccardi, X. Tigani, S. Singarella, L. Gibson, A. Galt
BEST: Old Xaverians 2: J. Nelson, W. Bryce, E. Ralph, J. Lowe, A. Ivak, M. Perrett
Old Xaverians:
Blues:
GOALS: Old Xaverians: GOALS: University Blues: BEST: Old Xaverians: BEST: University Blues:
Scotch:
GOALS: Old Scotch: N. Macmillan 2, E. Furey 1, T. Macmillan 1, N. Walmsley 1, R. Higgins 1, S. Townsend 1, J. Townsend 1, J. Stavris 1
GOALS: AJAX: A. Meyerowitz 7, j. epstein 2, J. Jones 2, E. Potash 1, A. Katz 1
BEST: Old Scotch: C. Sewell, G. Kennedy, N. Macmillan, A. Townsend, J. Townsend, J. Stavris
BEST: AJAX: A. Meyerowitz, L. Smart, A. Syber, E. Potash, T. Atzmon, j. epstein
Old Brighton:
Williamstown CYMS:
(98)
(81)
GOALS: Old Brighton: T. Jackett-Simpson 5, B. Rohan 3, S. Stavrellis 2, B. Paynter 1, M. Blyth 1, C. Aloi 1, J. Turner 1
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: R. Danaher 6, A. Hughes 1, M. Piazza 1, J. Craigie 1, H. Barnett 1, L. Rainone 1
BEST: Old Brighton: T. Jackett-Simpson, B. Rohan, C. Schwerdt, . , F. English, M. Blyth
BEST: Williamstown CYMS: M. Porter, R. Danaher, L. Rainone, T. Payne, N. Rainone, S. Puhar
Old Trinity: 3.4 3.6 6.7 9.9 (63)
Old Xaverians 3: 3.1 7.4 9.9 15.13 (103)
GOALS: Old Trinity: T. Mitchell 3, R. Sanders 2, C. Simondson 1, M. Quinn 1, B. Cook 1, B. Beamish 1
GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: R. Calvert 6, W. Mantesso 3, S. Asdagi 2, D. O’Loughlin 1, W. Honan 1, T. Beaton 1, W. Reed 1
BEST: Old Trinity: O. Stella, B. Cook, K. Lennon, T. Mitchell, M. Scott, W. Curtin
BEST: Old Xaverians 3: X. Romanin-Green, W. Mantesso, R. Calvert, X. Penny, W. Honan, T. Mantesso
Old Xaverians 4: 0.0 0.0 0.0 19.14 (128)
University Blacks: 0.0
(26)
GOALS: Old Xaverians 4: F. O’Callaghan 6, L. McCarthy 2, N. Lyons 2, O. Smart 2, M. Robinson 2, W. Troy 2, c. briscoe 1, J. Shirley 1, E. Logan 1
GOALS: University Blacks: P. Somerville 1, S. McDougall 1, J. Leviston 1, N. Powell 1
BEST: Old Xaverians 4: F. O’Callaghan, W. Troy, E. Logan, O. Smart, L. McCarthy, N. Lyons
BEST: University Blacks: F. Smith, P. Somerville, J. Mbibi, C. Canny, M. Hanrahan, Z. Delzoppo
St Kevin’s 2:
Old Xaverians 5:
AJAX 2:
GOALS: Old Xaverians 5:
GOALS: AJAX 2:
BEST: Old Xaverians 5: BEST: AJAX 2:
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
Old Ivanhoe:
GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
GOALS: Old Ivanhoe:
BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:
BEST: Old Ivanhoe:
Fitzroy 2:
Old Scotch 2:
GOALS: Fitzroy 2: g. hurley wellington 5, C. Ahern 5,
Parry-Jones 3, L. Brunt 2, S. O Brien 2, K. Menzies 2, L. Henderson 1, A. Mulligan 1, T. Butler 1, S. Long 1, E. Barnes 1, T. Craigie 1, D. Mewes 1
GOALS: Old Scotch 2: B. Crummy 1, B. Balot 1
BEST: Fitzroy 2: C. Ahern, C. West, A. Materne, g. hurley wellington, O. Parry-Jones, L. Henderson
BEST: Old Scotch 2: C. Sewell, E. Findlay, A. Oliphant, A. Upjohn, R. Roberts, W. James
GOALS: Old Carey: D. Maurice 3, C. Angus 3, J. Hunt 2, Z. Lisle 2, H. Barker 2, Z. Adam 2, S. Inlander 1, J. Best 1, L. Nicholas 1, B. Oppy 1, M. Borland 1
GOALS: Masala: J. Gibbon 3, D. Hoellfritsch 2, Z. Pahos 1
BEST: Old Carey: C. Angus, J. Hunt, H. Barker, J. Best, M. Borland, E. Seamer
BEST: Masala: B. Smith, J. Gibbon, B. Coldebella, Z. Belbin, D. Hoellfritsch, J. McCusker
GOALS: Old Geelong: C. Crosby 2, C. Fox 2, B. Duka 1, A. Gunn 1, C. Ward 1, M. Buckley 1, S. Richardson 1
GOALS: Old Camberwell: M. Barnard-Brown 3, C. Dore 2, M. Cottrell 1, S. Everett 1
BEST: Old Geelong: M. Buckley, C. Ward, E. Hoare, B. Duka, W. Jeffreson, A. Gunn
BEST: Old Camberwell: M. Barnard-Brown, E. Biggs, D. Buchanan, N. Curwen, C. Dore, M. Hughes
GOALS: St Bernards 2:
GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: BEST: St Bernards 2:
BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2:
Parkdale Vultures:
Caulfield Grammarians:
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Morgan 2, K. Wanigasekera 1, N. Marshall 1, E. Williams 1
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GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Paterson 3, N. Collinson 3, N. Cunningham 2, C. Newport 2, D. Sherman 2, F. Long 2, T. Stewart 1, h. douglas 1, T. Sherman 1, J. Small 1, O. Field 1, H. Sutherland 1
(92) De La Salle:
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GOALS: St Kevin’s 2: M. Augerinos 3, F. Evans 3, T. Briggs 3, M. Day 1, J. Chaffey 1, D. Arthur 1, M. Di Cintio 1, J. Hill 1
GOALS: De La Salle: P. Burns 2, T. Buzza 1, D. Minack 1, j. Zitzen 1
BEST: St Kevin’s 2: L. Haig, Z. Close, L. Gambell, X. Dietze, J. Chaffey, O. Phillips
BEST: De La Salle: R. Eldering, j. Zitzen, S. Doree, R. Howard, c. omeara, J. Ingram
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: D. Harper, J. Morgan, E. Williams, N. Standish, K. Wanigasekera, M. Graham
BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Paterson, N. Collinson, D. Dickson, J. Small, L. Egan, H. Sutherland
Richmond Central:
St Kevin’s 3:
GOALS: Richmond Central:
GOALS: St Kevin’s 3: R. Fernandes 4, G. Simpfendorfer 3, J. Elsworth 2, B. Branagan 2, J. McMahen 2, J. Bayley 2, D. Spencer 1, H. Ryan 1, l. groves 1, T. Buultjens 1
BEST: Richmond Central:
BEST: St Kevin’s 3: A. Leiner, J. McMahen, R. Fernandes, G. Simpfendorfer, A. Smale, J. Elsworth
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Beaumaris:
GOALS: Beaumaris: N. Prosser 1, H. Mentiplay 1, H. Bucci 1, L. Rundmann 1
GOALS: Kew: B. Paech 3, R. Harding 1, N. Bruce 1, W. Balme 1, J. McCubbin 1, S. Britton 1
BEST: Beaumaris: L. Rundmann, W. Jeffery, D. Butler, H. Mentiplay, A. Scott, H. Bucci
BEST: Kew: M. Vergamalis, P. Coe, L. Pereira, T. Humphries, C. Hotchin, Z. Rodezno St
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone:
GOALS: Ormond: J. Land 1, F. Howe 1, T. Ralph 1, N. Topakas 1
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone:
BEST: Ormond: J. Land, E. Sanad, A. Seeto-Grossi, L. Teague, F. Shaw, W. Sayce
Old Melburnians:
GOALS: Old Melburnians:
GOALS: Marcellin: A. Turner 1, P. Lavery 1
BEST: Old Melburnians:
BEST: Marcellin: L. Facci, L. Wyatt, B. Rodwell, J. Tascone, A. Turner, N. James
GOALS: Collegians:
GOALS: Mazenod OC:
BEST: Collegians:
BEST: Mazenod OC:
GOALS: Hampton Rovers: J. Baxter 5, N. Anderson 3, O. Anderson 2, J. Young 2, J. Lovig 1, R. ATKINS 1, J. Craig 1, N. Velten 1, O. Beaton 1
GOALS: MHSOB: L. McCoppin 2, L. Roughton 2, B. Tyrrell 1, A. Yates 1, E. kossyvas 1
BEST: Hampton Rovers: J. Lovig, O. Anderson, R. ATKINS, J. McLean, N. Velten, W. Hunter
BEST: MHSOB: L. O’Halloran, B. Tyrrell, A. Ashton, W. Nash, M. Baullo, L. McCoppin
Whitefriars:
GOALS: Whitefriars: L. Zita 4, K. Smith 3, J. Hailey 3, L. Fox 2, S. Franklin 2, J. Freeman 1, A. Doyle 1, H. Magner 1, D. O’Farrell 1, C. Sebafundi 1, Z. Kornitschuk 1, M. Ford 1, J. Mustafa 1
GOALS: Elsternwick: L. McKenna 1, R. McAskill 1
BEST: Whitefriars: E. Smeed, J. Hailey, S. Franklin, J. Freeman, L. Zita, K. Smith
BEST: Elsternwick: L. Keating, R. McAskill, S. Galgani, H. Brady, M. Datson, C. McCracken West
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GOALS: West Brunswick: C. Westaway 7, T. Doody 3, C. Barrett 3, T. Salinger 2, J. Dunn 1, A. Lamming 1
GOALS: Parkside:
BEST: West Brunswick: M. Schwarz, J. Claridge, C. Westaway, T. Walsh, N. Dynon, J. Dunn
BEST: Parkside:
GOALS: Preston Bullants:
GOALS: AJAX 3: S. Goldhirsch 2, J. Goldfarb 1, Z. Smolarski 1
BEST: Preston Bullants: T. Baynes, L. O’Neill, F. Ross, G. Fox, P. Davies, I. Chanzi
BEST: AJAX 3: s. Hurwitz, L. Sigeoker, J. Pat, J. Goldfarb, S. Goldhirsch, C. Landau
St Mary’s Salesian:
Monash Blues:
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GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: E. Gayford 4, A. Trewavas 3, B. Hallas 2, D. Hammond 1, T. Borrett 1, J. Curnow 1, D. Stary 1
GOALS: Monash Blues: M. Peethamparam 3, B. Winton 1, H. Brouwer 1, N. Hawes 1, F. McLaren 1, K. Lieu 1, A. Hawes 1, J. Ly 1, B. Egerton 1, S. Chapman 1
BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: E. Gayford, C. Madden, D. Hammond, B. Hallas, A. Trewavas, R. Buggle
BEST: Monash Blues: S. Chapman, M. Peethamparam, F. McLaren, K. Lieu, J. Ly, T. Brougham
GOALS: South Melbourne: E. Armstrong 3, S. Coombes 2, C. Appledore 2, C. Denahy maloney 2, R. Tilley 1, R. Donoghue 1, A. Hogan 1, M. Lorimer 1
GOALS: UHS-VU: A. Balos 3, L. Bainbridge 1, A. Milicevic 1, S. Bak 1
BEST: South Melbourne: C. Flynn, E. Armstrong, J. Barrington, A. Hogan, G. Baird, D. Leahy
BEST: UHS-VU: R. Pickering, G. Addley, B. March, O. Martin, A. Balos, R. Girvan
Wattle Park:
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GOALS: Oakleigh: D. Goodwill 7, R. Gonzalez 2, R. Anderson 2, C. Hatzigeorgiou 2, T. Russo 1, W. Harris 1
GOALS: Wattle Park: C. Rogers 2, J. Manapsal-Lucas 1, C. MacDonald 1, C. Muratore 1
BEST: Oakleigh: R. Anderson, M. Phillips, D. Goodwill, M. Goodwill, A. Russo, W. Dealy
BEST: Wattle Park: A. Toussaint, C. Rogers, B. Kearns, J. Dedes, G. Burgess, R. Srey
MHSOB 2:
Masala 2:
GOALS: MHSOB 2:
GOALS: Masala 2:
BEST: MHSOB 2:
BEST: Masala 2:
Luke Brouwer (North Brunswick)
VAFA congratulates the following players on reaching these incredible milestones. Well done!
Well done to Luke on reaching his first milestone. An attacking half forward with a sense for goals. Never afraid to affect a chase down tackle or pressurise back men. Congratulations on this milestone Luke from all at North Brunswick!
50
Sam Cunnington (North Brunswick)
Well done to Sam reaching 50 games. Usually, an attacking full back never afraid to also use his defensive skills to stifle forwards. Occasionally getting a stint in the ruck shows his versatility. Has also drifted forward to snag the odd goal. Congratulations Sam!
50
100
Jazz Ballestrin (Oakleigh)
This Saturday, Jazz Ballestrin will celebrate her 100th game for Oakleigh, becoming only the second woman in the club’s history to reach this incredible achievement. Jazz was one of the original members of Oakleigh’s inaugural women’s team and has been a cornerstone of the club ever since. A former captain, multiple-time runner-up in club and league B & Fs, leading-all-time goal kicker, and a fearless competitor who gives everything to her teammates every week. She’s known for her grit, determination, and explosive play - the kind that breaks packs, turns games, and lifts spirits. Just when you think she’s out, she finds another gear. Whether it’s through leadership, voice, or effort, Jazz leads by example. Congratulations to Jazzundeniably one of the greatest to ever pull on the Oakleigh jumper.
This weekend, Kew Football Club proudly celebrates one of its most loved and respected players, Lily Barr, better known as “Parma”, as she runs out for her 100th game. She becomes just the 6th player in the history of Kew’s women’s program to reach this incredible milestone. She has been Senior Captain since 2021, with a break in 2024, and remains the longest serving women’s captain in Kew’s history. She has led the side with distinction setting the standard for effort, courage and commitment. Her influence on this club goes far beyond stats and accolades. She inspires those around her, drives standards, and cares deeply for every single teammate. From her debut to her 100th, Parma has been the ultimate teammate tough, selfless and always putting the team first. Kew FC congratulates Parma on this remarkable milestone and thanks her for everything she has given to the brown and gold. We are so proud of her and feel incredibly lucky to call her one of our own.
Clare Fernandes (Whitefriars)
Clare Fernandes is Whitefriars Football Club’s first Senior Women’s player to make the 100-game milestone. Clare has had an impact from day dot. Her clean skills make her stand out above the rest. Combined with her great running capacity, she’s always been a headache for her opponents. With many teams trying to tag her week in and week out. The club is enormously proud of her contributions on and off the field. She’s a great representative and a terrific character. When her time is done at the club she will be among the greats. Congratulations on this incredible achievement Clare!
Good luck to Harrison Fuller who will line up for his 100th game for the club this week. A St Bernards junior, Harrison progressed through Under 19 ranks before making his Senior debut in 2021. Since then, Harrison has mixed Senior and Ressies footy. A strong, reliable backman Harrison’s good form in the Ressies this season led to his return to the Senior line up over the past 3 weeks. We wish Harrison well on his 100th and look forward to seeing him chalk up many more at ‘the Pit’. Well done Harrison!
Please send milestones to media@vafa.com.au by 5pm Tuesday, including a brief description and photo.
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William Buck Premier Men’s
Old Brighton vSt Bernard’s
Old Haileybury vUniversity Blues
Old Xaverians vOld Scotch St Kevin’s vCollegians
University BlacksvDe La Salle
William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves
Old Brighton vSt Bernard’s Old Haileybury vUniversity Blues
Old Xaverians vOld Scotch St Kevin’s vCollegians
University BlacksvDe La Salle
Premier B Men’s
Caulfield Grammarians vOld Carey
Old Geelong vWilliamstown CYMS
Old Ivanhoe vOld Camberwell Old Melburnians vOld Trinity
FitzroyvHampton Rovers
Premier B Men’s Reserves
Caulfield
Premier C Men’s Reserves
AJAX vParkside
PEGS vSt Bedes/Mentone
Parkdale Vultures vGlen Eira / Old McKinnon
Mazenod vMarcellin
BeaumarisvPrahran
Kew vTherry Penola
Oakleigh vOrmond
Division 3 Men’s
Box Hill North vAlbert Park
Chadstone vEley Park
La Trobe University vNorth Brunswick
Swinburne University vRichmond Central Wattle ParkvPower House
Division 3 Men’s Reserves
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Chadstone vEley Park
La Trobe University vNorth Brunswick
Swinburne University vRichmond Central Wattle ParkvPower House
William Buck Premier Women’s Beaumaris vOld Geelong
St Kevin’s vOld Scotch
Williamstown CYMS vFitzroy KewvCaulfield Grammarians
William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Beaumaris vOld Geelong St Kevin’s vOld Scotch
Williamstown CYMS vFitzroy KewvCaulfield Grammarians
Premier B Women’s
Old Melburnians vPort Melbourne Chargers Westbourne vOld Brighton Marcellin vOld Xaverians MUWFCvOld Yarra Cobras
Division 1 Women’s
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vTherry Penola Monash Blues vWhitefriars Old Haileybury vPower House Parkdale Vultures vRichmond Central OakleighvHampton Rovers
Division 2 Women’s Box Hill North vParkside La Trobe University vUHS-VU MCC
Division
Division 4 Women’s
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Knee problems
Hip problems
Hip
Shoulder problems
Shoulder
Foot & ankle problems
Foot & ankle
Sports injuries
Arthritis surgery
Arthritis surgery
Trauma & limb reconstruction
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William Buck Premier Men’s
Old Brighton vOld Xaverians
University Blues vOld Scotch
St Bernard’s vCollegians
De La Salle vOld Haileybury
St Kevin’svUniversity Blacks
William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves
Old Brighton vOld Xaverians
University Blues vOld Scotch
St Bernard’s vCollegians
De La Salle vOld Haileybury
St Kevin’svUniversity Blacks
Premier B Men’s
Old Camberwell vOld Melburnians
Old Trinity vOld Geelong
Williamstown CYMS vCaulfield Grammarians
Hampton Rovers vOld Carey
FitzroyvOld Ivanhoe
Premier B Men’s Reserves
Old Camberwell vOld Melburnians
Old Trinity vOld Geelong
Williamstown CYMS vCaulfield Grammarians
Hampton Rovers vOld Carey
Premier C Men’s
FitzroyvOld Ivanhoe
Prahran vParkdale Vultures
Parkside vPEGS
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vAJAX Marcellin vBeaumaris
St Bedes/MentonevMazenod
Premier C Men’s Reserves
Prahran vParkdale Vultures
Parkside vPEGS
Glen Eira / Old McKinnon vAJAX
Marcellin vBeaumaris
St Bedes/MentonevMazenod
Division 1 Men’s
Therry Penola vOakleigh
Old Peninsula vElsternwick
Kew vBrunswick
Preston Bullants vOrmond Monash BluesvUHS-VU
Division 1 Men’s Reserves
Therry Penola vOakleigh
Old Peninsula vElsternwick
Kew vBrunswick
Preston Bullants vOrmond
Division 2 Men’s Reserves
West Brunswick vAquinas Hawthorn vWhitefriars
South Melbourne vMHSOB
St Mary’s Salesian vSt John’s CanterburyvOld Yarra Cobras
Division 3 Men’s
Albert Park vChadstone
Eley Park vRichmond Central
Power House vNorth Brunswick
Swinburne University vLa Trobe University
Wattle ParkvBox Hill North
Division 3 Men’s Reserves
Albert Park vChadstone
Eley Park vRichmond Central
Power House vNorth Brunswick
Swinburne University vLa Trobe University
Wattle ParkvBox Hill North
William Buck Premier Women’s Beaumaris vKew
Old Geelong vFitzroy
Williamstown CYMS vWest Brunswick
Caulfield GrammariansvSt Kevin’s
William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Beaumaris vKew
Old Geelong vFitzroy
Williamstown CYMS vWest Brunswick
Caulfield GrammariansvSt Kevin’s
Premier B Women’s
Old Yarra Cobras vOld Brighton
Marcellin vOld Melburnians
Old Xaverians vPort Melbourne Chargers
MUWFCvSt Bedes/Mentone
Division 1 Women’s
Hampton Rovers vParkdale Vultures
Richmond Central vMonash Blues
Therry Penola vOakleigh Whitefriars vOld Haileybury
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Division 2 Women’s Parkside vDe La Salle
Old Carey vBox Hill North UHS-VU vMCC
Coburg vLa Trobe University
HawthornvBrunswick
Division 3 Women’s
South Melbourne vOld Camberwell
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Division 4 Women’s
Old Yarra Cobras 2vCanterbury
Fitzroy 3vSt Kevin’s 3
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