The Amateur Footballer, Week 1, 2000

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FOOTBALL - IT'S GREAT To HAVE _ _ YOU BACL ' Icome to a new season of Amateur football ' and with the early start and the need to finis h any (August 26/27) much planning has had to b e completed to have everything in place for the first season of the new century .

HEAT POLIC Y Just aver a week ago the Executive reacted swiftly to criticism levelled at the AFL in regard to its slowness in dealing with matches being played in heat wave conditions as well as our awareness of implementing sensible risk management policies ~ooner rather than later. As a result the following Policy is now in pTace .

On a match day where the temperature is forecast to reach or exceed 30 degrees clubs and umpires must ring the Quit Info-Line between 9,3 0 'd 11 .00 am on match day to check if the condiIns of the policy are to be followed . If so `• The length of each quarter shall be 22 minutes )!us time on . 2. The length of the '/, time break -hall be 20 minutes (to be strictly enforced) . 3 . The cngth of the I/, time break shall be 10 minutes (t o be strietly, enforced) . 4 . Water carriers will be per_ Mitted to be on the playing arena during play, pro. ided they do not go within 50 metres of play, and clo not interfere in any way with play . 5 . Field ~Impires will also be encouraged to delay the reonmiencement of play after a goal by 20-30 secmds so as to allow water carriers some additional o provide water to players .

The tharves e CmachesboptQlfR the leng ~I ob q~II ,ters is not altered .

INTERESTING NEWS AND CHANGES FOR 2000 )kin A few interesting changes and new concepts for g he season that are worthy of "Page One" exposure . who incur two "order-offs" as a result of ids O Players the audible obscenity rule will be written to and advised that should there be a third offence an automatic two week suspension is imposed .

3 An opportunit~r for a supporter and VAFA team to earn at least $100 each week in the An Australia Nominate Star the Final E,~re Com

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.petition . Details are elsewhere i n today's issue . This P HIL STEVENS prize jackpots by CHIEF EXECUTIVE S50 a week if not OFFICER claimed, so have a go !

0 All Star Australia will recognise the Player of the Week in each senior section, Player of the Month, Player of the Year and from these players an AN Star Australia VAFA Team of the Yea r will be chosen . ® A fabulous Presidents', Secretaries' and Members, Dinner last Monday saw twelve Certificates of Merit presented, an enthralling address from Geoff Tunbridge, the Channel 31 Commentary Team being awarded the Media Award for 1999, Thomastown's Tony Fellows being awarded the VAFA Personality of the Year Award and Norm Nugent awarded Life Membership of the VAFA . We were delighted also to be able to welcome new clubs - Bentleigh .

South Melbourne Districts and Rupertswood .

0 The new and simplified reinstatement guidelines allow' players to gain a reinstatement if they wish to come straight to the VAFA from AFL or VFL football ; are under the age of 23 or who wish to come to the VAFA from interstate or the country as long as they have never lived in metropolitan Melbourne sinee age I8 . Players from AFL or VFL who have a prior affiliation with a VAFA club can only be reinstated to that club .

The VAFA's hard working Administration Officer Sue Anderson is on leave for the next six weeks and is exploring overseas with a group of Hampton Rovers travellers . We wish Sue well and look forward to reporting on her travels, FOOTY FFFbgAC R

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by Jason Frenke l t seems like just a few days ago that Old Xaverians were drinking from their. what wa s it, tenth consecutive premiership cup? Another long hot summer has come and gone (almost), the VAFA has a heat policy in place, and to and behold its round one of the first season of the new millennium . Or, the first round of the last season in the old millennium, depending on which way you look at it .

But let's leave the hypothesising and philosophising to the patient oxes of this slowturning earth, and concentrate on the footy - Asection once again has a lot to offer seasoned amateur footy followers, and 2000 promises an exciting year in the Victorian Amateur Football Association's premier division .

Amateur football certainly had a lot to offer in 1999 - just ask the AFL . B-section club Beaumaris had two players drafted to the elite grade, while at least three A-section teams can lay claim to players now getting their shot in the big league .

Newcomers to A-section, last year's B-section runners-up Melbourne High School Old Boys, have had the pleasure of watching Cameron Bruce make an excellent start to his AFL career at Melbourne. The similarlv-talented Matt Lucas, who impressed all last year playing both senior and Under 19 football for St Kevins, is well placed for big things at the Western Bulldogs . St Bernards' all-rounder Andrew RRerrington, overlooked by father Gary and the West Coast Eagles, was drafted by Carlton . Congratulations to all these amateur players and their clubs. Interestingly, the official AFL 2000 Season Guide only saw fit to credit the VAFA for Merrington - David Spriggs, Murray Pitts and Cam Bruce are respectively listed as former U18 VMFL, and St Kilda and Melbourne reserves players . Lucas was selected in the Rookie Draft.

The traffic isn't all one way, however . Former AFL players are turning back to the amateurs, and the competition is once again littered with the big and not-so-big names of days gone by : Andy Gowers is rumoured to be fronting up for the reigning premiers this year, former Fitzroy wild man (in looks, not necessarily in nature), Mark Zanotti, could well pull on a St Kevins jumper before the season's out ; and S t 2

Bernards nearly snared former Bomber Petc Cransberg .

Of course, there could be dozens of other bi name players running around the A-sectio : this year, all unbeknownst to your scribe Coaches are still trying to coax the odd playe or two to pull on the guernsey, and no goo, coach in his right mind is going to reveal all th trumps he has up his sleeve to opposition club, in round one, is he ?

With all that in mind, this column will lool at the various comings and goings at A-sectior clubs over the coming weeks, but we can wel come new coaches Gary Connolly (Marcellin) Kevin Tibaldi ( Old Ivanhoe), Brendan Masor (Old S cotch) an d Lee Adamson (University Blues) . Leigh Carlson also deserves a welcome back to A-section . The former Collegians coach, now in his second decade of involvement in amateur football, returns to the elite grade with Old Trinity, who will unfurl their premiership flag before the grand final replay against MHSOB today . Best wishes to Warren Fall, too, coach of the Unicorns .

Mike McArthur-Allen, Tim O'uhaughnessy, Garry Foulds and Neil Ross, the remaining A-section coaches, all have good reason to approach the season optimistically, but as the Redlegs boss will surely tell you, its all a bit academic until you win the last game of the season . Good luck to all A-section clubs and players in season 2000 .

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Melburnians, St Bernards and Old Xaverians .

St . Bernards - congratulates Luke Gollant on his 200th senior game . Luke is the club's longest serving captain . 3 time club B&F, competition leading goalkicker, VAFA representative, representative vice-captain and A Section Woodrow Medallist . Luke continues to be loyal St . Bernard's clubman . He has achieved almost all the spoils of amateur football. It has been a pleasure of the club and its supporters to have watched Luke play our great game for 200 games .

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UNIVERSITY BLUES Coach : Lee Adamson Res . Coach : T.B .A.

V-Ahe season of 2000 is now upon us, and the ,", Y2K bug and those fireworks seem a world away. Clubs are refreshed, enthusiastic and optimistic about the year ahead . Just wish this rain and cool weather would hurry up, I haven't been able to sleep properly in 6 months! Best of luck for all clubs and players this year .

Based on the 'oil' from my various coat pullers, we'll look at how clubs have fared over the hot months .

Colle ians - The Lions will be looking to get off to a 'flyer' like their start to 1999 . Senior coach Tim Hart has been working to ensure their second-half fade out does not occur again .

De La Salle - Old boy Paul Cooper (ex Hawthorn) is hell-bent on returning the club to A Section after a disappointing 1999 season .

Rumours are that thev've had more numbers on the track than Bart Cummings has Cup trophies . Nothing less than promotion will suffice .

Mazenod - The boys from Glen Waverley appear to have had a more settled pre-season, with new coach Dave Murray bringing some wellneeded fitness regimes and tactical nous to the club . Big things are expected .

North Old Boys - Frank Dunell takes the reins again this year, with pre-season also seeing large numbers in attendance . NOBs appear to have recruited well, picking up some very talented youngsters from Uni Blues' U19 grand final side of 1999 . The question is: have they recovered from the last half 'smoko' in Rd 18 of 1999??

431d B righton - Dale Tapping and his boys will still be smarting from that last quarter fade out in last year's lst Semi . They believed a Prelim' berth was theirs by right . Time for them to fix that hiccup and go one, maybe two better this year .

Old I-laileybury - With the off-field unrest finally being put to bed. OH will be wanting some revenge for their relegation in 1999 . Coach Mick Dwyer has plenty of cattle at his disposal and, combined with some exciting 'unders' coming through, it will a case of 'stand back and let the dog see the rabbit' .

Old Mentonians - Haven't been able to find much info about the Panthers . New coach Svend Samild will no doubt be busting his hump to make them competitive in B Section, after being soundly beaten in the C Section GF, but as we all know, the higher you go, the harder it gets .

Old Paradians - A tough pre-season has faced the boys from Bundoora. Peter Bedford will be hoping to keep that momentum going from an amazing second-half of 1999, winning 9 of their last 12, culminating in that stunning last half turnaround against NOBs in Rd 18 (yes, the_vre still talking about it!!) .

Ormond - Retirements have apparently hit them very hard this year . Stephen Grace and his coaching panel has been going 'gangbusters' trying to replenish the playing stocks . They'll be looking for a better return this year.

Whitefriars - Des Meagher has been bringing the youngsters through slowly for the last couple of years, and the C Section premiership was the reward for all the club's hard work. B Section is a much different proposition, however, and they'll be wanting to consolidate and launch an attack on A Section.

The 'satchel swingers' (bookies) have framed a market for the flag, based on last year's form, whispers, strengths /weaknesses of ligaments, weight of money and, of course, the late mail half an hour before the first . Thought I'd gather their thoughts on the 'magoos' as well . Please don't take offence at the prices, and no, I'm not taking bets !

VALE - LIONEL LITTLEJOH N Popular identity of the Ormond AFC, especially the U 17's, died peacefully at the Epworth Hospital last December after a short illness . He was 83 . Despite Lionel's age was still an active worker for the club and timekeeper for the junior sides . Umpires were not Lionel's favourite people and it was not uncommon for him to voice his opinion from the timekeeper's box . His passing is a sad loss to both the Junior and Senior Clubs for which he was the only dual Life Member .

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NOBs 20/1 LUhitefriars 25/1 Collegians 40/25/ 11 Ormond 150/1 Old Mentonian s Tips Seniors Well, it's time to plunge thyself into the abyss .

Here it goes : Old Haileybury would appear to have too much going for them to allow Collegians to win, although it's never easy to win at Harry's place . OH by 38 points . Ormond have beaten Old paradians twice in the last 2 years at the Garvey Oval, however, today I'm hoping their winning run will end . OP to win by 9 points . Whitefriars will unfurl their C Section flag in last year's GF replay, and there is no way they will lose this one against Old Mentonians. They'll be too good by

Reserves De La Salle 9/4 Old Brighton 5/2 Ormond 5/1 Old Paradians 7/1 Mazenod 10/1 Whitefriars 14/1 Collegians 20/1 Old HaIleybury 25/1 NOBs 33/1 Old Mentonians 100/ 1

48 points . De La Salle don't lose too many at Malvern . Today will be no different and the_v ll greet the judge by 28 points . The final game's a tough one . The new recruits of NOBs or the new coach at Mazenod? Heads or tails?? Head 'em up and it's Mazenod by 4 points .

Reserves Collegians, Old Paradians, Whitefriars, De La Salle and Mazenod .

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Acome to the new millenium (depending o n how you look at it) and welcome to what promises to be another exciting season of Amateur Football arguably the best football in this state .

The Pakis and Indies are gone, the white flannelled boys are in NZ, we are here about to embark on the first round of the new century, who knows what might happen in the next couple of months let alone the decade or the century, but being a staunch Amateur supporter and follower I'm sure our code can only grow and prosper.

On a personal level TB leaves Southbank/Prahran after 3 great years and have joined Beaumaris closer to home and in a different role . Thanks to all at PAFC for a fun time and a great learning experience .

We sav farewell to mv co-scribe friend and boss of the last couple of years Ken Bremner who has decided after many years to have a well deserved rest . I will miss you KB as everyone else will your infectious nature and great sense of humour helps to make you the Legend that you are . He turns the Big 50 in a couple of weeks will not be lost to us totally and will make a couple of guest appearances during the year with some of his well known dares .

Whitefriars and Old Mentonians leave us for greener pastures and we wish them well at the higher level, while we welcome AJAX and Bulleen-Temp back up to the level that both have seen before .

C-Section certainly takes on a bit of an AFL/VFL tone this year with the appointments of Tony Free (Pralaran) Tony Morwood (Old Geelong) Wayne Harmes (AJAX) and Jim Durnan (Beaumaris) . Their experience and knowledge adds to the high calibre of the coaches already involved in this grade .

I wish all clubs, players, officials, and supporters all the very best for the forthcoming season, let's make it enjoyable, with no controversies , to help further contribute to the great game that is VAFA Football .

PREVIEW Remember this is Round I and thes e thoughts are mine and mine alone please feel free to crititise and bag me as the year goes on .

All comments greatly appreciated and will be taken in the correct context, this is meant to be a serious but light hearted column .

So here we go 6 months of hard work comes to fruition today ; Last's years preliminary finalalists the OGS welcome the rampaging AJAX to Como a ground that should suit the Jackas running free flowing game, unless you've changed that Harmesy. The acquisition of Nick Gold from Sandringham should be a bonus for the visitors and if they can get someone called Kirzner in there as well they are well on the way. OGS are notoriously slow starters, maybe the new coach can alter that . I believe a few have gone, but they are tall and will love the dry conditions but alas I don't think that will be enough and think AJAX will love the wide open spaces and will open their C account today .

Sorry Fraz .

Hmmm tough one this one two teams last year who promised so much but delivered so little . St Bedes Mentone Tigers await Prahran at Brindisi Street . Part of TB still lingers at the Two Blues and I wish them well . Their numbers at training has been excellent, they have Toorak Park now, an added bonus, but is the quality quite right and do they have the young players who can run all day to back up the heart of big KIP. The Tigers would have been totally disappointed last year, I saw them in scintillating form twice . They have the talent, I believe Macca is burning on the track which really helps their cause . I'm going the soft way out in this game and tipping a draw .

Another interesting one at Packer sees Glen Eira welcome Bulleen-Temp. Definitely the best side out of the four last year the Saints and probably unlucky not to make it . Lost some close ones that they should have won . Believe pre season has not been that flash, lack of numbers a concern but they are a proud club and Paul Beddoe is a good coach so they will be competitive . Newly promoted Bulleen had a great year last season until that last game but they can take solace in the fact that the Jackas were virtually unbeatable that day . We believe they still have James and Matthews so they will give any side a run for their money and I think even away from home 4 points will be on the board tonight .

Hampton Rovers another one that tears at my heart strings make the long trek out to Oak

. The loss of Browne and park. to tackle Therry Parkinson will hurt the Rovers but this will be partially offset by the return of Chris Scarlett and the Michael Fletcher and maybe Simon Farning . The influx also of some of the kids from their all conquering U19'S Premiership side will also strengthen the cause and possibly at this stage makes them the Flag Favourites . Therry penola finished on a bright note with a big win in their last game and I believe their practice match form has been quite reasonable . The return of a few players will help their cause, they will be strong and competitive, any side coached by john Toohey is like that, but I'll stick with the visitors.

And so to the final game of this the first' round . Always save the best till last they say.

Ivanhoe/Assumption await Beaumaris . Long trek for the Beauy Boys never been there before .

The Hoes set up their finals appearance last year with a terrific first 6-7 weeks then somewhat fell apart only to scrape in at the end . Competitive ,but disappointing in the first semi TB really felt they had an ageing list (no harm meant to anyone) and really had to work hard over summer to compensate for that to remain in the top echelon . Whether they have or not today will tell . The relegated Beaumaris have been very selective in their recruiting (i .e Me) and are looking forward

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PRESS CORRESPONDENTS .

You support has always been terrific and is most appreciated . Know it is hard to get into a routine so early in a season, but give your club and players some publicity all the time by feeding me info every week .

With the Amateur Record now being available on a Thursday afternoon our schedules are very tight . I know it puts the pressure on you but I must have your reports by 8pm at the latest on a Sunday night repeat 8pm Sunday night .

I will do my best to put in and mention obviously match reports. including anything amusing that may have happened in your particular game, milestones social events etc . etc .

I can be contacted on 9553 1561(Fax or phone) on email at brainco@optusnet.com.au or on the mobile on 0412-213541 . Go for it, help me make this the most read column in the record . Good luck .

C Section AJAX Coach : Wayne Hermes Res Coach : David Marks

BEAUMARIS Coach: Jim Duman Res Coach: James Whitla

BULLEENTEMPLESTOWE Coach: Paul Nigro Res Coach : David Hooper

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PRAHRAN Coach: Tony Free Res Coach : John Ross

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Hickey 'elcome back to the epicentre of VAFA football, and what a season there is ahead o f us . Greetings to St Leo's, Banyule, Oakleigh, and La Trobe, farewell and best wishes to Yarra Valley, Parkside, Kew, and Thomastown .

Good to be back as a ten Club contest, and it will be interesting to watch the effect of the early start and the torrid February/early March weather on availability lists as the season progresses . This year's will be a terrific competition, so every best wish to players, administrators, and supporters .

THE GAMES Oakleigh AFC v Aq' as OG Oakleigh's coach, Chris Moore, has had good numbers involved in a solid pre season, and the Club has stabilization at this level as its first objective for 2000 . The vastly experienced Laurie Aghan has taken over at Aquinas . and his savvy and their work ethic should add up to diabolical trouble for opposition tea-ins . Aquinas are hell bent on making the finals this year for the first time in Dl, and that goal should see them take the points today by 4/5 goals, but they'll need to watch Oakleigh who play the tricky Scammell exceedingly well .

Old Camberwell v Old Carey Macleay Park, the Wells' home for the year while the Barnard is being refurbished, has had well populated paddocks in the lead up to today .

Matt Hanson has been pretty happy with the Wells preparation and the Club is determined to put the injury plagued '99 behind them . The C's lost the plot in the middle of '99, and their cohesion faltered, even so they still took the last spot in the fmais . New coach, Michael Zemski, is determined to revitalize the C's, regardless of their wonderfully laid back approach to pre season activity . The Wells are more evenly advanced than the C's right now, and will win by 4 goals.

Monash Blues v St Leo's Emmaus Our condolences to the Blues on the passing of the legendary Keith Frearson, he will be sadly missed . Dave Rogers & the Blues were devastated at not making the GF last year and are

utterly determined to make amends, with a side even better than last year's . St Leo's new coach, David Miller, is off to a top start, with numbers on the track and quality players returning after absences in '99 . The Two Blues are hoping to see a return to the glory days of the mid 90's .

Clearly the match of the day, I'll say Monash by a couple of points .

Caulfield Gr. v Banyule The Fields have begun well under new coach, Dean Anderson, with good training turn outs, some talented U19's coming through, and bolstered by players returning from injuries .

Banyule also have a new on-field boss in Greg Whitcroft, whose good credentials and very different attitude are catching his players' attention . Both sides are confident of showing improvement from last year, so this, and the Monash/St Leo's match will be a good indicator of the C to D l relativities . I'll go for the Fields by 2 goals in this one, largely because they play the sometimes difficult Glenhuntly so well.

La Trobe Uni . v Old Essendon Gr. Andrew Sutherland is hoping for a more auspicious start by the Trobers this year than they had last; the story is that will happen, with good sized training squads, plus some talented newcomers . At Grammar, Gavin Keane has 'maintained the rage' over OEG's narrow loss in the 1999 first semi, and the whole Club is on a mission to avenge that defeat . Should be a top game this, on the huge Main Oval, Grammar may take a while to adjust their possession game, but they are a very accomplished outfit and should run out with a 4/5 goal win .

RESERVES Today's winners should be ; Aquinas, Old Camberwell, St Leo's, Caulfield, and Old Essendon .

Correspondents the contacts are 9818 1425 phone and fax. Email, "bfhickey@telstra.easymail .com.au", or, "OHi1064462@aol .com" .

Our copy deadline has been advanced by a day, so early Monday morning latest please .

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Coach : Dean Anderson Res Coach :Kornel Dachs

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LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Coach : Andrew Sutherland Res . Coach: Clinton Per ry

MONASH BLUES Coach : Dave Rogers Res Coach : Marcus Spencer

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OLD CAMBERWELL Coach: Matt Hanson Res Coach: Andrew Tsindos

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OLD CAREY Coach: Michael Zemski Res . Coach : Phil Aarons 1 C . Angu s 2 W. Mudge 3 M . Cohen 4 C . Ester 5 J . Daniher 6 C. Campbell 7 R . Oppy

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We must start by congratulating Michael Allen -I nd Steele Irish on their promotion to the VFL . ~lichael umpired the D Section Grand Final las t 'i r and won the Golden Whistle Award so he fully deseives his chance at the big time .

Steele was the A Section boundary umpire and receives a second opportunity at VFL level .

Further congratulations should go to former VAFA umpires Matthew Head and Chris Donlon .

Nfatty umpired the AFL reserves Grand Final last year while Chris was in control of the TAC Cup Grand Final and won the VFL's umpire of the year .

VAFA Umpires' Advisor Michael Sneddon said it was further proof that the amateurs is a great startmg point for elite umpires . "It's great . If you add Corin Rowe who's umpiring senior footy, Simon Meredith who did the TAC Cup Grand Final in 1998 and Cameron Nash who is also on the VFL list and we've had some incredible success when it comes to promoting our best young umpires," he said .

Locally, Peter Gersch has been replaced as assistant advisor by Justin Toohey . Peter stepped down because of work commitments.

The goal umpiring coaching will be shared by Michael Lentini and Shane Herbert . They replaced John Ha ll .

Phil Calill is the new fitness advisor after James Van Beek's business interests reduced his time at 'training . ! All umpires were saddened to learn of the passing of Monash Blues official Keith Frearson . He was a true legend of the VAFA and always treated the umpires well . He will be missed by many people and the VAFAUA passes on its sincere condolences to everyone who knew Keith . A reminder to all umpires to wear a black armband in recognition of Keith this weekend . We also pass on our thoughts

_ to Brian 'Benny' Goodman at the passing of his mother. Benny umpired and advised with amazing success with the VAFAUA and our thoughts ar e with him in his time of sorrow .

Craig O'Donoghue won the annual aquathon on March 14 . This year the 400m swim and 4km run was staged at the Caulfield pool because of the syringe problem on Elwood Beach and the event was split into two heats . Craig won the first heat after coming from 10th entering the run and incredibly, Daniel Ha ll iwell just missed out on overall victory by winning the second heat by one second less .

Daniel's split times were 7 .50 for the swim and 14 .54 for the run compared to CraiDs 8 .34 swim and 14 .09 run .

It could have been an even tighter contest if Tim Sutcliffe, who led Craig by 80m approximately one third of the way around the run hadn't taken a wrong turn! Dianne Whiteley won the women's section with a 7 .39 swim and 16 .49 run . Paul Lamble came close to drowning taking 12 .57 to complete the swim .

0 The annual general meeting seemed to last forever but covered plenty and of course the white wacker award proved a real hit . We'd love to print why Dirk Kramer won the barbie doll but unfortunately the nature of his offence is defamatory so we suggest those who don't know ask someone about it . You'll split your sides laughing if you do .

0 There's been plenty of rule changes this year so we'll cover them in the coming weeks as well as some exciting news on the umpiring front . Stay tuned . . .

0 This vear's deadline for copy has changed so anyone wishing to give us some info should have their yarns in by 5pm Monday . you can e-mail or fax the story or tell us at training .

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lTWEA ~~ AI the worry about would we get to the line, are we ready etc . etc . is thrown into action today in D2 of the newly re-structured D sections of the VAFA .

On reflection I suppose all teams are new for 2000 as D2 was not with us in 1999 .

New coaches for 2000 are the following and before the preview of today's matches a welcome to Tim Pontefract (West Brunswick), Ken Wood (Mentone), Matt Sexton (Salesian OC) and Tim Killworth (Yarra Va lley) . Good luck to you all in your new challenges for this coming year . The "old hands" at the caper return in Laurie Zarafa (Parkside), while Grant H ammond (Fitzroy Reds), Brett Mcilwraith (Peninsula OB), Kane Bowden (Uni . Blacks), Serge D'Angelo ( Kew) and Gordon Burrows (Thomastown) front up again in the pursuit of greater successes than last year . Best wishes are extended to you all as well .

Weather fine and tracks fluctuating will be the order of the day .

Preview Parkside host Peninsula OB at Pitcher Park with both teams raring to get the points today . The Pirates will still be smarting from last year's brand Final loss and will have plenty to prove today . Their form last year was very consistent, and with a distinct home ground advantage at Mt . Eliza they should be looking at a top four finish. However today they travel to Alphington where the Red Devils will be keen to make amends for a disappointing 1999 . The return of Laurie Zarafa, who took them to the finals previously, will be an added spur, and a definite keeness to "bounce back" will give them bite, however today the Pirates, who shook off the "travel bug" in 1999 will salute .

West Brunswick clash with Mentone for what I dare say is a first for both clubs (I stand to be corrected), The Westies last year looking the goods for the major part of the year, however falling at the last hurdle to challenge for the flag. At home they play a slick brand of football and with new coach Tim Pontefract at the helm this should not differ. The Vultures will rely on the fantastic blend of youthful exuberance and wily experience that makes up their team . Not far off the mark in 2000 after a season in D section proper in 1998 the Vultures under Ken Wood will be hard to stop in fine conditions .

Travelling seems to affect them very little but today the Westies should get home .

E White re-visited in this one where Fitzroy Reds back at Peterson Oval host Uni. Blacks .

Plenty of feeling can be assured as the Redz as

underdogs put paid to any thoughts the Blacks had of charging into a Grand Final spot, with a resounding win in the 1st semi last year . With a win apiece in 99 at respective home venues little previous form exists . Both sides began extremely well last year and were consistent throughout, with maybe the Blacks holding the edge . Grant Hammond will have the boys fired being back at "home" although a lack of training time will diminish any home ground advantage . The Blacks on the other hand have plenty of numbers (ie .teamlist) and with plenty returning from 99 are my tip today in a thriller .

Salesian began 99 at a rapid rate but mid-season fell away and were unable to maintain the rage .

Matt Sexton steps into the successful shoes of Peter Turley after acting as assistant in recent years, and will have a good blend of youth and experience to work with . At home they play well and there is a definite advantage, although Kew are no strangers to travel (E-White 99) and have proven in the past when their backs are to the wall they lift a notch .

The K's will need all guns blazing today if they are to hold off a talented Salesian . and on a hunch I'll back them to open their account .

In the final match two D section clubs from 99 renew acquaintances . Yarra Valley travel to Thomastown and will go there in the knowledge that they defeated the Bears twice in 99, both in high scoring affairs an important advantage. The Bears however will know that 99 is now past history and that today marks another chapter, and more importantly another opportunity to erase 99 from their memories . There is bound to be a big crowd at Main Street Oval and the Bears will not disappoint their loyal band of followers by going hard all day, but I fear despite all of their best efforts they will not overcome a slick Bushrangers unit today.

Readers If there are any persons interested in being the D2 section scribe for 2000 please call myself on 9531 8333 to discuss fu rt her. We would be grateful of the assistance.

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LOOKING BACK

by Noel Rundl e 5 YEARS AGO - 199 5 President David Burnes welcomed new clubs, Beaumaris, Warringal (an U .19 composite team), Swinburne Institute and Hawthorn Citizens and applauded Eltham for making the transition from Club XVIl l football .

The Executive had introduced a geographic structure for all clubs below D section in the hope that by reducing a hefty travel requirement clubs may be able to attract new players .

QUIT had become the major sponsor . President David Burnes was delighted with the association and was confident it would be a long and successful partnership .

Roger Ellingworth who coached Old Melburnians to the 1994 A section flag had been coerced to coach the Victorian team against South Australia at Elstermviek Park in June . Peter Hannan takes over as coach of CDE Representative team .

Scribes for the year were Don Blackwood (A), David Holland (B), Peter Lemon (C), Tom Brain (D), Barry Hickey (E East), Darren Briggs (E Central), Michael Noonan (E South) .

The VAFA made its debut on Magic 693 with Phil Stevens discussing VAFA football each Sunday evening at 5 .45 pm, with Kevin Bartlett and Sam Kekovich .

Old Trinity, 1994 B Premiers, annihilated 1994 A runner up Collegians 20 .12 to 7 .14 . Best were Ramsden, Yargo, Sutcliffe, Oldfield, Norman, Hopkins (Old Trinity), and Wallace, Milat, Grigg (Coil .) .

Old Xaverians on their new ground at Toorak Park trailed Ormond by 18 points at the last change, kept the'Monds to a solitary point but went down by 4 points 10 .15 (75) to 12.7 (79) . Early season stars were Sebo McConville, P. McDonald, Kenrick (Orm), and Landrigan, Bourke, Tapping and Mollard (Old Xavs) .

Ivanhoe (C) could not fmd the goals at Cordner Oval and went down 10 .23 (83) to 12 .14 (86) . Stars were Wrobel . Goldberg, Kalinski, Sheezel (AJAX), and Armstrong, Hird, Scoble, O'Neill (Ivan) .

Best bag of goals for the day was the 10 kicked by Mark Crawford in Hampton Rovers (D) 20 goals defeat of Williamstown CYMS, 24 .18 to 5 .14.

10 YEARS AGO - 199 0 President David Scott, appointed to that position in December 1989, welcomed three new clubs, St Mary's, Boronia Park and Chirnside Park. David, the ninth President since the commencement of the Association in 1892, was the first President to have come from a district club background, and brought a wide range of experience to the position .

Practically all positions in the Ormond Club had been held by David, culminating in his presidency of the club in the years 1977 . 1978, 1979 and 1980 .

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David Burnes had been elected to the Chairmanship of the Executive . General Manager Phil Stevens announced that 3UZ's Leon Wiegard had been selected as the VAFA Media Personality of 1989 for his contribution to the VAFA through his weekday sports program "the Good Sports". Previous award winners were Michael Lovett, John Anderson, Sophie Arnold, Gordon Bennett, Bill Jacobs . Bruce Steward and Arthur Higgins .

Press correspondents for the season were Andrew Maher (A), Tom Johnston, of Parkside fame (B), Chris Rowston, former Hampton Rovers President (C), Latrobe Uni's President, Kevin McNicholl (D), ANZ's Tom Brain was giving all his intellectual force to E section . Peter Hille was looking after the Westgate Warriors, the Elitists, the Stationmasters in F, Norm Nugent Information Supremo (G) and Max (I've coached everyone) Lyon (U 19) .

A section umpires (field) were S. Caruso, R .

Francis, S . McCarthy, N. McDonald, R. Simon, K .

Segota, P. Wiseman, B . Green, D. Daigleish, S . Clinch .

Ormond, at home to Uni Blues, unfurled the 1989 A Section flag and celebrated with a 44 point win, 17 .11 to 9 .15. Best were Clarkson, Connell, D .

McDonald, (Ormond), and McCarthy, Hazeldine, Coulter (Uni Blues).

15 YEARS AGO - 1985 De La Salle fresh from their A Section flags in 1983 and 1984 were hopeful they would win the flag again in 1985 to make it 3 flags in a row . The last club to achieve this feat was Ormond in 1971, 1972, 1973 .

They came back to the field however when in the opening ~ame North Old Boys trounced them 13 .11 to 4 .12.

Pau Considine (4 goals), Joey Busuttil and Bruno Conti were outstanding for North . Mick Deveson was De La's best. "A" Section umpires were Peter Wiseman, Trevor Flannery, Felix Rossetto, Ken Coughlan, John Horwood, Stephen Green, Colin King, Dick Tracey, Brian Goodman, Shane Urwin . Old reliables Don McKenzie, Rob Dunstan, Ralph Bridges, Don Hillier, Mike Murray and Ian Malcolm were again in the goals .

Bob Welch and Ray Walsh had been elected to fill casual vacancies on the Executive .

Former Richmond champion and Old Xaverians coach Michael Green was appointed coach of the Victorian team to play in this year's Carnival to be played in Melbourne . Former De La and Marcellin coach Gavin White had been appointed coach of the CDEF team with Trevor Read again coach of the Under 19 team .

Old Xaverians opened the season badly with a dreadful 85 point loss to Collegians . Lions captain Stuart Hinchen did well as did evergreen ruckman Glen Cook .

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of an NFL Certificat eawr . of Meri t d o~ s~ding serviceston to Aust al an f otball 20 YEARS AGO - 1980 The Association welcomed five new clubs ganvule, Coolaroo Rovers, Peninsula Old Boys, St Johns Old Collegians and Thomastown . It was a big day for AJAX with the unfurling of its first B grade formation in 1957 .

Cohen Pavillion, as club extension to the existing club rooms .

The Executive appointed former Kew Amateurs captain John Fisher, as State Coach . John represented VAFA on six occasions and captained the successful 1967 team in Launceston . John left Kew to further his football career with Hawthorn VFL and later returned to Kew as coach from 1970 to 1974 .

Well known senior umpires who had returned were Phillip Rowell, Norman Sharpe and David Hindle .

Umpires Association officials were Don Hillier , president, John Peters, vice president, Richard Tracey, secretary and Michael Woodruff treasurer .

1979 "A" section premier, De La Salle under new coach Gavin White, overwhelmed Old Melburnians, 22 .17 to 9 .16 . Best were M. Greene, Connolly, P .

Green (De La Salle), and P . Thomson, Koren, Waddington (Old Melb) .

25 YEARS AGO - 197 5 New clubs admitted to the Association were Bulleen United and Heatherton IF Section) and Thomastown (Junior Section 2), Bulleen Templestowe who competed in Junior Section in 1974 also fielded a team in F Section .

"A" section coaches were Graham Warfe (Coburg), Bill Harding (Monash Blues), Shane Maguire (North Old Boys), Denis Dalton (Old Paradians), Ted Farrell (Ormond), Brian King (Reservoir O .B), Gus Mitchell (St Bernards O .C.), Peter O'Donoghue (U . Blacks), Ray Wookey (Geelong), Alex Gardiner (Old Trinity) .

100 games to Mich (Lungs) Fernon (St Kevins O .B . best and fairest 1970 and committeeman since 1971) .

Ormond avenged their 1974 grand final defeat when they scored a 29 point win over Uni Blacks . Only 4 point separated the teams at half time but Ormond's phenomenal accuracy (13 .1) in the second half was too much for Blacks' 8 goals .

30 YEARS AGO - 1970 The VAFA welcomed new clubs for season 1970 Old Essendon Grammarians, La Trobe University, and Dookie and Longerenong Old Coll .

A highlight of the season was the AAFC carnival to be staged in Perth . Previous Perth Carnivals had been in 1948 (won by South Australia) and 1959 (won by Victoria) .

Umpires in "A" section for opening day were Gavin Marshall, Graeme Simpson, Geoff Thomas, Darryl George and Bill Mason .

Ivanhoe and De La Salle made re-appearances in "A" Section .

Coburg "A" section premiers for 1969, unfurled their flag in the presence of Caulfield Grammarians .

They had many anxious moments and it was only in the last 10 minutes that they gained control and won by 16 points. g% T4AC DA,tATFI

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"B" Section grand finalists in 1969, Ivanhoe and De la Salle provided a real upset with De La Salle, after kicking 10 .3 to 2 .2 in the first quarter, defeating Ivanhoe by 53 points to reverse the 1969 grand final result.

MHSOB congratulated their 1970 coaches, Keith Marshall and George Inkster, on their appointments .

35 YEARS AGO - 196 5 1965 opened with the acquisition of St Kilda Cricket Ground as the Association's headquarters, with the match of the day being played there .

Feature game for the opening day was the meeting of 1964 premiers Old Paradians and Collegians, with Collegians leading all day to win convincingly, 10 .12 .72 to 5 .5 .35 .

Max Barker and Harry Nance were umpires coach and assistant respectively .

Advertisers were Repco, TAA, Gifford Goaler, Channel 0, Volkswagon, Victoria Discount House, National Bank, Arena, Sherrin, Mount Catering and Ansett ANA .

AJAX's first club captain Lionel Rosenberg, had been appointed senior coach for 1965 .

40 YEARS AGO - 196 0 After two years of unofficial operation, the curtain raiser section became officially part of the Association to be known as the Reserve section .

This brought the strength of the Association to 74 teams. Teams represented were Old Melburnians, Old Xaverians, AJAX, Ivanhoe, Belifield, Old Brighton Grammarians, Ormond, Old Scotch, Collegians, Old Paradians, St Kilda CBOC, State Savings Bank, University, Caulfield Grammarians . De La Salle OC .

At the annual general meeting of Collegians, Jack McCann was made the first patron of the club . Keith Lewis succeeded Jack as the President . the fourth since the club's inception in 1891 .

"A Section umpires for the day were Barker, H .

Roberts, Lee, Amey and Hinton .

Tribunal members were G . Barnett, C. Crosskell, D . Fraser, A.L. Hassett, I .W. Johnston, G.T Moore and F. Northcott .

The section opened in bad conditions after seven inches of rain in the previous three days . Old Xaverians was the only "A" team to score over 100 points, with seven "A" section teams scoring less than 50 points .

Ormond 4 .7 beat U . Blacks 3 .4 .

50 YEARS AGO - 195 0

Thirty nine senior and eight junior teams lined up for start of the season on April 22 1950 .

Ormond turned the tables on their 1949 grand final conquerors, University Blacks when they held on at University to beat the home side by 15 points . John Backhouse, state full forward, who transferred from MHSOB starred for Black with 7 out of their 10 goals .

University Blues, runners up to Geelong in "B" Section in 1949, also reversed the result when they defeated the home side, 15 .12 to 12 .8. Geelong's ground was Corio Oval .

Max Barker was umpires' coach, assisted by Barry Nance .

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4th the season being brought forward to sui t some event being held in Sydney in September , the normally frenetic preseason has managed to be even more so . Isn't it funny though, by the end of the year, most people have an absolute "gutfull" of the season but within a matter of weeks after finishing find themselves longing for a bit of footy again . Bring it on !

Preview With the mixing and matching that occurred over the preseason, it really does look like that D3 will prove to be a particularly even grade, with no clear cut favourites and most importantly, no easy game . Having said that . my feeling is that the teams to watch will be (in no particular order), Powerhouse . Williamstown and Monash Gryphons .

Hope this provides the other seven coaches with enough motivation ammunition .

The first game for preview sees Elsternwick host Albert Park . Elsternwick were pretty competitive last year without really threatening to run amok . Club legend, "Lethal" Leigh Murphy will be keen to get of to a good start, particularly at home .

Albert Park would probably still be smarting form lasts year's grand final defeat . None the less, their 1999 season brought back a lot of pride back into the club and they plan to keep the momentum going . Home ground advantage counts for a fair bit at this time of (lets refer to it as rule number one) and consequently think the Wicks might get the season of on a good note .

Albert Park's pain was inversely proportional to Eley Parks ecstasy from last years F Grade Grand Final. Any side coached by Marty Hook should never be written off and so it panned out with the Sharks overcoming a huge '/, time deficit to win a monumental game . They get the opportunity to unveil their flag when they host Hawthorn . The Hawks were competitive last year and in finals contention until late in the season . It may well be the battle of the spearheads as veteran Adam Lenarcic and Big Dan Lauletta battle it out for their respective clubs . The emotion of the flag unfurling might just be enough to get the Sharks over the line .

The third game for review sees University High School Old Boys host Powerhouse . Uni High were

a little disappointing last year, mixing up some high profile scalps with less noteworthy performances .

The House had a very slow start to the season but came home like a freight train to be terribly unlucky to miss the finals . As mentioned before, I fancy the House a bit this year (assuming the bush telegraph information is right), and expect them to record a valuable on the road victory .

Williamstown host Richmond in yet another even match up . Willy got of to a great start last year, had a terrible run in the middle of the season, and were beginning to come good when the siren sounded for the end of the year. Richmond were simply unable to get their season going last year, winning some big games but not stringing many games in a row . If Richmond can recapture their form of 1998 they will be very difficult to beat but, taking into account rule number 1, 1 expect Williamstown to hold to much firepower and record a win .

Finally, Monash Gryphons take on St . Johns down in Caulfield . Monash were in the final's mix for most of the season and ended up only marginally short of the action . Coach Gary Ryan has left the club after a number years and no doubt will be sorely missed . His shoes have been filled by Jack McDonald, a great replacement if ever there was one . St . Johns were another side that was competitive without being overly threatening last year and might take a little bit to get going. Taking that into account, as well as rule number 1, and my liking for Monash's ability, have to take the home side .

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21come to this year's season of D4 footy . .I hope everyone made it through unscathe d because your scribe and this report almost didn't .

As always a new year brings new hope, anticipation and a decent serving of optimism, sometimes justified but often misplaeed, as the next few months will undoubtedly show! The shape and name of the former F grade has changed for the .2000 season including an expansion to twelve sides and the inclusion of two completely new teams . On that note, a welcome to Bentleigh and S outh Melbourne Districts on their joining the Amateur competition and the best of luck on your campaigns for the year .

Preview North Brunswick are back in the lower grade and face a stern test first up, taking on Old Westbourne . The Warriors were clearly the best side in the competition for the home and away season last year only to fall short come finals time .

They are a side with a lot to prove this year and should start with a win this week . North Brunswick will be far from easy beats but the Warriors should be able to so enough .

Two sides that had a competitive seasons last year, Mt Lilydale an d Brunswick, meet in the next match out at Mt Lilydale . The Rams came good towards the end of the '99 season whilst the 'Wickers fell away slightly after a promising beginning. Mt Lilydale will be looking to keep this momentum going, particularly following the strong performance of their reserves, and notch up win number one .

Another side who played a part in the finals action last year, S t Marys, host Eltham in Round One .The Saints put a halt to the Turtles charge at the end of last season in a crackerjack game and

I'm sure both teams will be keen for this return bout . The Turtles reserves took home the flag in '99 and the club is hoping this success will flow through and I think it just might this week and see them sneak home, onlyjust .

In the fourth game Bulleen host another side returning to the bottom grade, Swinburne . The Cobras were desperately unlikely to miss a finals berth last year after a slow start and finished the year off in fine style . The Swinburne boys will be looking to kick things off on a good note but Bulleen at home might just have their measure .

Bentleigh make their first appearance in D4 and host VV'erribee, due to the 'Bees ground problems . The form of the 'Bees last year was hard to follow but another year's experience may have corrected this inconsistency. Bentleigh have come straight from the Southern League and would expect to be very competitive . I think might be the case this week and they should be good enough to account for Werribee .

The other side joining D4 from the Southern League, South Melbourne I3istricts, face Syndal Tally Ho in this week's last game . Syndal have also come back after time in the higher grades meaning both sides would be optimistic going in this match . In what is a toss of the coin the home ground advantage might just be enough to get the Tally Ho boys over line in their first hit out .

Good luck to all involved this week and for the rest of the season .

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v elcome to football in the third millennium!

W t ith the advent of the season hopes ar e high and each team can (and does) evince reasons why the premiership will be theirs on August 5 !

Success in Amateur football is often ephemeral and the vicissitudes of club fortunes are reflected by the fact that Melbourne High School Old Boys . Old Haileybury, Thornbu ry and Glen Eira are no longer participants in Club XVIII .

On the other hand we welcome new sides in Whitefriars and Rupertswood as well as our returnees St Bernards, Old Ivanhoe Grammarians, Monash Il4fi,ites, Old Trinity and Old Geelong .

Preview of Round 1 Section 1 St Kevins played well in many games last season but lacked the consistency of their opponents today . Old B righton . I suspect that St Kevins may have had the better preparation and so select them to win today .

In a reply of the last two Grand Finals, De La Sall e play Old Xaverians . Despite their minor premiership last year De La Salle have only defeated Old Xaverians once in that time .

Old Xave ri ans believe they have covered their player losses adequately and are confident they can win their fifth consecutive premiership .

"The General" now an off the field marshal, told me that he has to rally his remaining troops, who may take a while to hit top form . OLD XAVERIANS are my selection .

Prahran are optimistic of gaining success in this section despite the annual loss of players .

Their first opponents, Old Melburnians have never been able to play consistently good football over seasons past . Despite their limited football preparation, I select Prahran .

Old Scotch meet Mazenod, who have been promoted after one season in Section 2 . Old Scotch are always a competitive team and at

home they should prove too strong for Mazenod .

Marcellin has the bye .

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Last year's runners up Yarra Valley are at home to Old Ivanhoe, who last played in Club XVIII in 1996 . Despite Old Ivanhoe's numerical strength, I favour Yarra Valley to win .

Near neighbours, Therry Penola and St Bernards play on the J .P. Fawkner Oval, where visiting sides always find difficulty in meeting ground conditions . Therry Penola, who finished third last season, may take time to adjust to the coaching of Tony Crotty and to the loss of some key 1999 players . St Bernards have missed the last two seasons and may take time to settle down to winning football . I select Therry Penola! !

Debutantes in 1998, Old Camberwe ll meet 1998 premiers, Monash Whites, who played in F Section last season. Selection of a victor is difficult so I will gamble on Monash Whites possessing the ability to win the game .

Whitefriars play their first game at home against Parkside, whose playing personnel has changed a lot since 1999 . Coach Phil McEvoy hopes for success with his "Red Devils" but today I select Whitefriars to open with a win .

Newcomers, Rupertswood make the long journey east to Bulleen to play Old Trinity, who have not played in Club XVIII since 1995 . After many seasons in junior football, this will be the first outing by a Rupertswood team in an open age competition . With their Under 18 experience Rupertswood must have a good chance of defeating Old Trinity, who despite their 1999 B Section pennant, were not strong in either Reserves or Under 19 sections . Rupertswood are my selection .

Old Geelong return to the competition for the first time since 1997 and will play Collegians, who did not enjoy success last season . As Old Geelong were prone to inconsistent performances over many seasons, I select Collegians without any confidence at all .

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U19-SECTION

by Tony Miller (Review) Darren Hexter (P review)

~1he 2000 season brings some exciting ~ chanases tn thP TTt Q -,,,,,Ar ;+ ; .,,, ,,,:+i, c,.,.+_ _

1 increasing to 12 teams and the inclusion of 4 new U19 teams in Blue and Red Sections . This just illustrates the strength of VAFA Football as the leading competition in its commitment to developing junior football in Victoria . Note that the Victorian Representative U19 State game will be played on June 11th, therefore, State Selectors will be out in force from Round 1 watching - good luck .

Preview Section 1 St . K are reeling with a number of their stars out for the first few weeks but their coach, O'Shannassy believes they will win due to their "great conditioning and fitness" . Whereas, St .

B's coach, O'Connor, says his team will "have a red hot go every week and at every contest" . St .

K to win in a cliff-hanger . De La hosts the promoted Old H. De La has recruited hard this season due to 2 sides and players promoted to seniors . They will look to Harrison, Spitall and Duggan to get them home . Old H . are buoyed by their practice match form and excited by the new batch of 1st year players . De La just . Old Parade would like to congratulate Mark Cosgriff in beginning his 5th year of U19 football . His experience will help mould this young group into a committed team . Coach Brown from Old Bri ghton is pleased with the blend of youth and experience, predicting a final four finish . Old B for me . Uni Blue's coach Steve King, would not say much about his team other than they have large numbers and 11 eligible players from last years Grand Final team . O .M.'s coach Holdsworth says recruitment has been good from the school, Geelong Grammar and St . Michaels . Pre match form good . Uni Blues to win . The premiers Old Xav's are host to Marcellin . Manny is quietly confident with the likes of Higgins, McCarthy, Scanlon and Colman - he should be!

Marcellin is very confident after being promoted but Old X should be too strong . Mazenod entertain Collegians . Reports from both clubs are sensational . Great numbers at training, confident, teams blending well, good mix of youth and experience . Both coaches are extremely optimistic for the coming season . Mazenod to win, only because they're at home .

Section 2 Last year's Blue section Premiers Hampton Rovers are at home against Yarra Valley in what should be a clash between two of this year's finals contenders . The Bushrangers missed the finals on percentage last season and are looking for bigger things under coach Rod Penaluna, but the Rovers will be too good today and will win in a close one . Old Trinity host Old Carey at the Hudson Oval with both teams looking to improve on their disappointing 1999 results . Whitefriars have shown promising form in their preseason matches and will win today when they travel down to the Banksia Reserve to take on Mick Deaton's Beaumaris . MHSOB have the bve for Round 1 with the withdrawal of St Bedes Mentone Tigers . In a battle of the new teams to the section Old Scotch takes on Old Ivanhoe .

Old Scotch have been struggling for numbers over recent weeks and are hoping things will improve as the season begins, but with the loss of key players to their senior team may struggle today against an improved Old Ivanhoe .

Selections : Hampton Rovers, Old Carey, Whitefriars, and Old Ivanhoe .

Section (2) Blue Monash Blues are at home to Glen Eira . The Blues are looking forward to the season opener .

Practice match form has been excellent and they have had a good influx of 1st year players . Down at Glen Eira there is a quiet confidence about the coming season . The players are teaming well and are very committed . The Blues too strong at home . De La 2 is re-building with a large number of 1st year players and is combining well .

New coach Greg Buntine believes that their fitness and enthusiasm will get them over the line .

Around at Caulfield, everything seems to be the same as last year, with a good blend of youth and experience . The Grammarians should be too strong in this one . St . Leo's under Danny Sullivan are looking to capitalise on their terrific season last year . The players have been very positive and willing to do what has been asked of them so far, so just "do it" on the field. At Mentone, coach Winduss has been delighted with the attitude and application of his team at the moment . The practice game against Ormond was terrific . St. Leo's though at home, too strong . Ajax will enter season 2000 with a very

young team, But as coach Zuker states, the enthusiasm, tackling and endeavour has been fantastic . South Melbourne Districts come into the Amateurs for the first time and are hoping to begin with a win . South Melbourne plays a very disciplined hard running brand of football so this should be a very entertaining game . Unfortunately for South, Ajax should win . Ormond coach Hille has nicknamed his team the "mosquito fleet" . Although a bit on the short side, they are extremely quick, tenacious and committed at "man and ball" . At Mentone, coach O'Connor is elated with the approach his young charges have taken this pre-season, culminating with the effort of a few players who turned out for the seniors in last week's practice match .

Ormond at home will win .

Section (2) Re d With four new teams this section should be wide open this year . Newcomers Old Essendon take on Therry Penola at the PEGS No .2 Oval .

Old Essendon is looking to transfer the success

of their school boy sides into the U 19 section and could be a real contender this year, they should account for Therry Penola today. In a replay of last year's controversial grand final, premiers Old Camberwell will be keen to show that they did deserved the top honours when they take on North Old Boys at home . In a fiery affair the Wells will be triumphant by two or three goals.

New team Bull een-Templestowe clash with last season's ninth placed team Aquinas, both teams will be keen to start the new year with a win but the Bullant's should be too good . Uni Blacks will be expecting to get a win on the board when they make the long journey out to Sunbury to take on Rupertswood. Werribee have forfeited to (Beaumaris/St. Bedes Mentone) Tiger Sharks for this week due to lack of numbers . The Tiger Sharks team being made up of a hybrid team of the two clubs after St. Bedes Mentone Tigers were unable to field a team in their own right .

Selections : Old Essendon, Old Camberwell , Bull een-Templestowe, and Uni Blacks .

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Coach: Richard Obee Coach: Ter ry Russell

1 D. Coombes 2 R . Muir 3 D . Dowling 4 R . Sztar 5 B. Hoist 6 A . Fletcher 7 J . Farley 8 B. Sloman 9 B. Lo w 12 M . White 13 B . Lumb 14 J . Dixon 15 N . Peters 17 A. Shinkfield 18 D. Stowing 21 N. Chalmers 22 C. Rologas 25 M . Reid 26 P. Krotiris 27 B. Donnelly 29 B.Lukav 31 N . Herman 32 M .Johnson 33 J . Fitzpatrick 34 J. Young 40 J. Dixon 43 E. Waters

OLD MELBURNIAN S Coach : Wayne Holdsworth

1 . C . Alder 2 . S. Arden 3 . N. Barrett 4. J . Berman 5. L. Bilby 6 . J . Bracey 7 . T. Bryant 8 . J. Byrne 9 . T. Duncan 10 . T. Fitzgerlad 11 . R. Gough 12. J . Gran t 13. P. Grundy 14. M . Hawkins 15 . C . Hinkfuss 16 . S. Kennedy 17 . T. Kin g 18 . B. Marks 19. M . Marson 20. T. Middelton 21 . C . Miller 22 . J . Mulcahy 23 . H . O'Brien 24 . M. Radywonik 25 . J. Rus h 26. E . Selby 27. A . Simpson 28 . D. Stewart 29 . T. Stonier 30 . C . Tandy 31 . P. Thomas 32 . A. Teloar 33. J . Tucker 34. C. Walker 35. A . Wal l

36. J . Wilson 37. A. Wu

1 . J. Hynes 2. D. Spitall 3 . L. Young 4 . M. Goddier 5 . A. Bonnici 6 . S. Brown 7. S. Hyde 8. R. Burrows 9. A . Coffey to . P. De La Haye 11 . D . Doyle 12, J. Garland 13 . B. Hawkins 14. J . Lowe 15. P. Harrison 16 . B . Kropman 17 . D . Poynton 18 . A. McLeish 19 . S. O'Connell 20. P. Mulholland 20 M . Picone 21 . S . Murray 22 . T. Molan 23 . M. Naughtin 24 . J. Stinear 26 D. Leary 26 R. Warmsley 27 M . Miller 28 C . Mercuri 42 S. Evans 70 M. Duggan

OLD PARADIAN S Coach: Brendan Flynn

MAZENOD 1 . D . Collins 2 . D . Fotiniotis 3 . D . Bonnici 4 . A. McIntyre 5. D. Maskelt 6. A . Strawhorn 7. A . Fry 8 . E . Hansen 9 . D . Hose 10 . J. McLatchie 11 . C . Jayaweera 12 . C. Cleg g 13. D. Clegg 14. L. Fuller 15. M . McDowell 16. A . Moo n 17. R . Mosbauer 18 . M . Quinn 19 . S . Mart in 20 . B . Southgate 21 . P. Ryan 22. D . Waite 23. T. Heal 24 . L . May 25 . P. Reed 26 . A. Chalk 27 . P.Jones 28 . T. Grierson 29. C . Meehan 30. A . Wilson 31 . S. Veltman 32 . P. Dugdale 33 . M . Guthridge 34 . K. Lorenz.

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Coach : Roger Brown

OLD HAILEYBURY Coach : Heath Broadbent 1 . J . Wrigh t

2. L. Pithcer 3 . H . Brooks 4 . S.langfordJones 5 . A. Shaw 6. L. Pfeiffe r 7. J . Cashmore 8. L. Hoga n 9. A . Waxman 10. B. Salves 11 . B. Hunter 12 . S. Capron 13 . B . Crawford 14 . G. Smith 15. G. Winder 16. J . Flanagan 17. R . Plummer 18 . J. Webb 19 . G . Fletcher 20 . B . Ferguson 21 . J . Darley 22. C . Boraston 23. B . Koester 24. P. Ladd

25 . D . Webb 27 Q . Boan 35 B . Dring 50 A .Jenke

SL KEVINS UNIVERSIT Y BLUES

Coach: Paul O'Shannassy

1 . S. Moylan 2. L . Coleman 3. A. Umbers 5. Naiale 6. Dellapicca 7. D . Jame s 8 . N . Marchesani 9 . D . satgliano 10 . I . Deli c 11 . M . Hutton 12 . C. Turtich 13. K. Didilis 14. J . Cassell 15. D . Bare 16 . D . Lucas 17 . P. Cameron 18 . C . Moffat 19 . E . Lynch 20. L. Kalesaran 21 . T. Simpson 22. R . Dabraio 23 . M. Rigby

24 . G . Nolan 25 . A. O'Keefe 27 D. Young 28 M . Giansiracusa 29 J . Giansiracusa 30 M . Winridg e 31 A. Turlich 32 J . Cox 33 G . Heal y 34 J. Henderson 35 W. Macdonald 36 W. McCann 37 M . Powell

38 T. Wickham 40 Fynmore 41 Dtckeson 42 B. Pugh

46 J. Travaglia 48 M . Kempton 52 Leatham 57 M . HinsPlv

Coach: Steve King

~nder 9 BEAUMARIS Coach : Mick Deato n

Section 2 HAMPTON ROVERS (1) Coach : Wayne Stafford 1 M. Pearson 2 J. Lang 3 B. Boyd 4 S. Blanpiardo 5 L . Hamilton 6 L. Kennedy 7 K Johnstone 8 A. Clarke 9 B . Jowett 10 M . Stafford 11 M . Lawrence 12 J . Zampaglione 13 T Wilso n

14 N . Goss 15 D . Molino 16 L. Malcolmsen 18 G. Kell y 19 J. N g 20 S. Seletto 21 N . Mason 22 A. Goldner 23 B. Kulling 26 R . Alexander 28 N. Goul d 29 J. Prantzos 30 A. Fisher 31 A. Vanderhelm 32 L. Ritter 33 C. Sendeckyj 35 L. Wheeler 36 A . Battams 38 M . Waxiel 40 S . Deal 41 M . Vaughan 43 A . Fisher 44 D . Diver

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1 E. Raleigh 2 J . Zarb 3 D . Vease 4 R . Ware 5 A. Keys 6 B. Woollard 7 A. O'Brien 8 N. Orchard 9 J. Walker 10 P. Wolnizer 11 A. Hal l 12 S . French 13 M . Brown 14 K. Miezis 15 P. Rujevi c 16 S . Sims-Lucas 17 G. Poilard 18 M. Neilson 19 R . Patterson 20 M. Tarr 21 C. Soffer 22 A . Svirski s 23 E . Sims-Lucas 24 A . Vicendese 25 A, Niren s 26 C . Wrig ht 27 M. Cotter 28 M. Garratt 29 A. D mbte 30 S. Ale s 31 J. Membrey 32 T. Harper 33 P. Selvay 34 H. Kerdel 35 M . Dowling 36 J . Veale

OLD CAREY Coach : Brett Gear

1 . C. Smith 2. C. Stewart 3. B . Walsh-Richardson 4. K . Detarczynski 5. T. Chapman 6. L. Battley 7. P. Gizinski 8 . L. Costello 9 . D . Shutie 11 R . Hall 12 J. Hutchins 13 J. Macpherson 14 P. Holland 15 J.Oppenheim 16 R. Graham 17 A. Wilkie 18 H. Sedman 19 L. Siragusa 20 R. Leong 24 P. Unkles 25 N . Detarczynski 26 E . Morga n 27 S . Baker

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OLD SCOTCH Coach: Terry Kendall

OLD TRINIT Y Coach : Steve Maus

WHITEFRIARS Coach: Tim Pratt

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1 A Middlin 2 D Bell 3 N Pask 4 R Bett 5 P Valoppi 6 S Britt 7 A Coleman 8 C Hotdsworth 9 B Kehoe 10 S Savag e 11 Z Webb 12 A Wines 13 L. Gillies 14 D Lloyd 15 N Martin 16 R Drew 17 M Norrish 18 J Parry 19 S Fyffe 20 J Peake 21 F Pellegrino 22 B Dre w 23 T Collett 24 A Scanlan 25 J Seeger 27 D Senaratne 28 D Sim s 32 D Smith 35 A Pizzy 36 J Strong 37 S Urbano 38 J Tompkins

OLD IVAHHOE Coach: Stuart McLean

Under-19 速 Section (2) Blu e AJAX Coach : Mark Zuker

CAULFIELD GRAMMARIANS .,' Coach : Chris Maheson 1 . A. Axias

2. C. deal 3 . H . Baker 4 . J. Barnett 5 . N . Bode 6. A. Bruhn 7. A. Docker 8. G . Dyson 9. J . Dalwood 10. D . Elias 11 . B. Gardiner 12. B. Goddard 13 . J. Morvell 14 . M . Green 15 . D. Griffiths 16 . D. Krongold 17. W. Lloyd 18. W. Brockett 19 . N . Guyett 20 . P. Mcleish 21 . R . O'Neil l 22 . M . Rihcardson 23. T. Rynberk 24. P. Roberts 25 . M . Cramphorn 26 . M . Romeo 27 . S . Tucke r 28 . A. Van Rompaey 29 . T. Vine n 30. A . Wilso n

MONASH BLUES Coach : Dennis Grace

OLD MENTONIANS Coach: Jamie Winduss

DE LA SALLE (Gold)

GLEN EIRA

Coach : Greg Buntine

Coach: John Howard

1 . M. Brasher 4 P. Pro y 5 B . Gullifer 6 G . Wis e 8 M . Gooley 9 L. Harrison 10 M . Krezel 12 B. Lambe 14 S. Meha n 17 M . McGowan 25 P. Rossiter 30 P. Arbon 32 S . Alder 37 L . Brown 40 J. Clifton 42 M . Lafferty 44 R. Buckely 46 P. Mardejic 47 M . Squire 51 M . Conway 52 L. Moloney 53 C . Moran 54 J. Murphy 55 B. Nolan 56 J . Norton 57 B . ramsey 58 C. Ric e 59 R . Walmsley 60 D . Wood 61 L . Becker 62 C . Bellistri 63 J . Bowden 63 A . Brett 64 B . Col e 65 T. Woodlock

ORMOND Coach : Tim Hills

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22. R . Warmsley 23. A. White

MENTONE Coach : Shane O'Conno r 1 Adrian Orchard 2 K . McLeo d 3 S. Hamilton 4 Ash Orchard 5 T. Fricker 6 M . Meyer 7 T Barr 8 P. Dixo n 9 L. Parsons 10 R . Ward 11 P. Rocke 12 B. Atherton 13 C. Rock 14 D. Kell y 15 K . Little 16 N . Levett 17 A . Walstab 18 P. Williams 19 M . Duggan 20 S .Pratt 21 S . Casaceli 22 D. Bennie 23 W. Corr 24 H . McMillan 25 N . Curran 26 A. Rock 27 M . Michaelidis 28 G . Allan 29 M . Hayes 30 P. Krins 31 L. Dawson 32 T. Smith 33 D. Ogl e 34 M . Wingrave 35 P. Murphy 36 A . Pothitos 41 C . Johnstone

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Section (2) Red TIGER SHARKS Coach : Mark Beasley

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THERRY PENOLA Coach: Steve McMahon

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he new FIDA season kicks off this Sunday April 2 . The new season sees 17 teams comp,,ting from 13 clubs with 4 of our clubs Geelong, Karingal, Bendigo and Broadmeadows fielding 2 teams .

This year we matches are being held at both Elsternwick Park and Royal Park North (Western and Ransford Ovals - Parkville) .

Thanks are extended to the North Old Boys club for their assistance in past seasons with the use of their ground . With the increase of the number of teams for 2000 it was decided to access two grounds side by side to quicken matchdays for volunteers and players alike .

Here's wishing all teams all the best for the coming season .

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Preview - Round 1 (Royal Park North) Division 1 Karingal 1 play Colac in the first encounter for the season and with the Bulls being a top side last year it is hard to see the Colac team winning this one .

Bendigo 1 play last year's Division 2 Premiers Parkside in what will be a great spectacle. Both teams play a fine brand of football and in a toss of the coin I am expecting the Red Devils to get their first points for 2000 today.

Ballarat were a fine unit last year and although runners-up will be highly motivated today to begin 2000 off well . Broadmeadows 1 showed plenty last year and with the addition of a few key players could well take the step up this season to challenge the big guns . Ballarat is tipped to win without any conviction .

Geelong 1 has the bye .

Division 2 South Yarra (formerly the Lions) shape up against Geelong 2 and although the Lions have dropped a division for 2000 I feel the Cats will get the points today .

Karingal 2 will be too strong for Keilor who have changed a bit in terms of personnel and will be still finding their feet.

Mambourin Tigers and Maribyrnong should be a close hard fought game with the expected improvement of the Tigers to get them over the line .

Ringwood an d Broadmeadows 2 face off in another battle that will go down to the wire . The Kangas have heaps of numbers and will be very competitive, however my tip is the Blues with a little more experience .

In the final match Bendigo 2 and Hawthorn clash with both sides under performing in 1999 . The Hawks were inconsistent while the Warriors battled with numbers later in the year.

All things being equal the Hawks should register their first win today .

Division 1 Division 2 Geelong 1 Geelong 2 Karingall Karingal 2 Bendigo 1 Bendigo 2 Broadmeadows 1 Broadmeadows 2 Ballarat Maribyrnong Parkside Mambourin Tigers Coalc Ringwood Hawthor n Keilor Sth . Yarra

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A SECTION OLD SCOTCH v. OLD TRINITY

OLD MELBURNIANS v . OLD IVANHOE at EP Saturday MARCELLIN v. UNIVERSITY BLUES at E P Sunday ST . KEVINS v. ST. BERNARDS MHSOB v . OLD XAVERIANS B SECTION ORMOND v . COLLEGIAN S

OLD MENTONIANS v . OLD PARADIANS DE LA SALLE v . WHITEFRIARS MAZENOD v. OLD BRIGHTO N OLD HAILEYBURY V . NORTH OLD BOYS C SECTION PRAHRAN V . OLD GEELONG BEAUMARIS v . ST . BEDES MENTONE TIGERS IVANHOE/ASSUMPTION v . BULLEEN-TEMPLESTOW E HAMPTON ROVERS v. GLEN EIRA THERRY PENOLA V. AJA X Dl SECTION OLD CAREY v . OAKLEIG H

ST. LEOS EMMAUS v . OLD CAMBERWELL BANYULE v. MONASH BLUE S OLD ESSENDON GR . v . CAULFIELD GR .

AQUINAS v . LA TROBE UNI .

D2 SECTION MENTONE v . PARKSID E UNIVERSITY BLACKS v. WEST BRUNSWICK KEW v. FITZROY RED S YARRA VALLEY v . SALESIAN PENINSULA OB v . THOMASTOW N D3 SECTION HAWTHORN AMATEURS v . ALBERT PARK UHSOB v. ELEY PARK

RICHMOND CENTRAL v . POWER HOUSE ST. JOHNS v. WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS ELSTERNWICK v . MONASH GRYPHON S D4 SECTION BRUNSWICK v . NORTH BRUNSWICK MT . LILYDALE v . ELTHAM SWINBURNE UNI v. ST. MARYS SYNDAL TALLY-HO v . BULLEEN COBRAS BENTLEIGH v. SOUTH MELBOURNE DISTRICTS OLD WESTBOURNE v . WERRIBEE

CLUB 18 ( 1) SECTION OLD XAVERIANS v . ST . KEVINS - TBA clash with Prahran OLD MELBURNIANS v. DE LA SALLE MARCELLIN v. PRAHRAN MAZENOD - BY E OLD BRIGHTON v . OLD SCOTCH CLUB 18 (2) SECTION ST . BERNARDS v . YARRA VALLEY MONASH WHITES v . THERRY PENOLA PARKSIDE v . OLD CAMBERWELL RUPERTSWOOD v . WHITEFRIARS COLLEGIANS v . OLD TRINITY

OLD IVANHOE v . OLD GEELONG at Preston City Oval UNDER-19 SECTION 1 OLD HAILEYBURY v . ST. KEVINS OLD BRIGHTON v. DE LA SALLE OLD MELBURNIANS v . OLD PARADIANS MARCELLIN v . UNIVERSITY BLUES COLLEGIANS v . OLD XAVERIANS

ST. BERNARDS v. MAZENO D UNDER-19 SECTION 2 OLD CAREY v . HAMPTON ROVERS WHITEFRIARS v . OLD TRINITY BEAUMARIS v . BYE OLD IVANHOE v . MHSOB at Preston City Oval YARRA VALLEY v . OLD SCOTC H UNDER-19 ( 2) BLUE CAULFIELD GR . v . MONASH BLUES OLD MENTONIANS v . DE LA SALL E

SOUTH MELB . DISTRICTS v. ST. LEOS EMMAUS MENTONE v . AJAX GLEN EIRA v . ORMON D UNDER-19 (2) RE D NORTH OLD BOYS v . OLD ESSENDON GR .

AQUINAS v . OLD CAMBERWELL UNIVERSITY BLACKS v . WERRIBEE THERRY PENOLA v . RUPERTSWOOD at Sunday April 9, John Pascoe Fawkner No .2 BULLEEN-TEMPLESTOWE - BYE

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Players and officials who do not produce tickets at the gates will be counted and the club invoiced accordingly .

Clubs are issued with an appropriate number of tickets for players and officials .

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15/51 Whitefriars v . Mazenod 16/5 FID A 22-23/5 Easter - No Matche s 29/5 Old Mentonians v. Ormon d 30/5 FIDA

a esuia s ~ =•ona Tribunal 9e; temb e r 21st, 199 9 Terry Brennan, Ormond (Reserves) .

Striking . 2 matches .

Results from Investigation hearing September 29t~a, 199 9 Steve Vamvakas, Glen Eira Reserves allegedly abused Old Mentonians reserve umpire in the match played on July 17th, 1999 . Player pleaded guilty and was suspended for 8 matches .

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~'_`'~ -? UCTURE OF 2000 COMPETITIO N CLUB XVIII (1) DE LA SALLE MARCELLI N * MAZENOD OLD BRIGHTON OLD MELBURNIANS OLD SCOTC H OLD XAVERIANS PRAHRAN ST. KEVINS

CLUB XVIII (2) COLLEGIANS MONASH WHITES OLD CAMBERWELL OLD IVANHO E OLD GEELONG ~ x OLD TRINITY PARKSIDE RUPERTSWOOD THERRY PENOLA ST. BERNARDS OC WHITEFRIARS OC YARRA VALLEY

UNDER-19 S ECTION I COLLEGIANS

UNDER-19 SECTION 2 BEAUMARIS

DE LA SALLE MARCELLIN * MAZENO D OLD BRIGHTO N OLD HAILEYBURY * OLD MELBURNIANS OLD PARADIANS * OLD XAVERIAN S ST. BERNARDS ST. KEVINS UNIVERSITY BLUES

HAMPTON ROVERS (1) * MHSO B OLD CARE Y OLD IVANHOE * OLD SCOTCH # OLD TRINITY WHITEFRIARS YARRA VALLEY

UNDER-19 (2) BLUE

UNDER-19 (2) RED

AJAX CAULFIELD GRAMMARIAN S DE LA SALLE (2) GLEN EIRA MONASH BLUES OLD MENTONIANS ST. LEOS EMMAUS ORMON D MENTONE STH . MELB . DISTRICTS

AQUINA S BULLEEN-TEMPLESTO W E NORTH OLD BOY S OLD CAMBERWELL OLD ESSENDON RUPERTS W OOD BEAUMARIS/ ST. BEDES MENTONE TIGERS SHARKS THERRY PENOLA UNIVERSITY BLACKS WERRIBEE

* Promoted # Relegated

** New teams

STRLCTURE OF 2000 COMPETITIO N A SECTION

B SECTION

MARCELLIN • MHSO B OLD IVANHO E OLD MELBURNIANS OLD SCOTCH • OLD TRINITY OLD XAVERIANS ST. BERNARDS ST. KEVINS UNIVERSITY BLUES

DI SECTION

COLLEGIAN S # DE LA SALLE MAZENOD NORTH OLD BOYS OLD BRIGHTO N # OLD HAILEYBURY * OLD MENTONIANS OLD PARADIANS ORMON D " WHITEFRIARS

D2 SECTION

AQUINAS # BANYULE CAULFIELD GR . * LA TROBE UNI . (E White) MONASH BLUE S * OAKLEIGH ( E Blue) OLD CAMBERWELL OLD CAREY OLD ESSENDON # ST. LEOS EMMAU S

FITZROY REDS # KE W MENTONE # PARKSID E * PENINSULA OB * SALESIAN S # THOMASTOW N ~ UNIVERSITY BLACKS ~ WEST BRUNSWIC K # YARRA VALLEY

C SECTION * AJAX # BEAUMARIS BULLEEN-TEMP GLEN EIRI A # HAMPTON ROVERS IVANHOE OLD GEELONG PRAHRAN AMATEURS ST. BEDES MENT.TIG THERRY PENOLA

D3 SECTION ~ ALBERT PARK ~ ELEY PAR K ELSTERNWICK HAWTHORN MONASH GRYPHONS POWER HOUSE RICHMOND CENTRALS ST. JOHN S UHSOB WILLIAMSTOWN CYM S

D4 SECTION BENTLEIGH BRUNSWICK BULLEEN COBRAS ELTHAM MT. LILYDALE # NORTH BRUNSWICK OLD WESTBOURNE STH . MELB . DISTRICTS ST. MARY S # SWINBURNE # SYNDAL TALLY HO WERRIBEE

* Promoted # Relegated ** New teams