The Amateur Footballer, Premier Grand Final 2014

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EDITORIAL

WELCOME TO THE 2014 VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL Congratulations to University Blacks and Collegians on their achievement of making the grand final.

For University Blacks, today continues their path back to the top of Premier. I can recall in the late 1990’s playing against University Blacks in D Grade of the VAFA competition.

It is quite a turnaround in a 15 to 20 year period for a club to go from competing in the bottom grades of our competition to competing today in a Premier Grand Final.

To Collegians, their run over the second half of the year has been outstanding and one cannot think that they are a team going in with a fair bit of momentum to this grand final and therefore probably in the best position to challenge University Blacks. Collegians is another club who has experienced the middle grades of our competition in recent years but who has recently established themselves firmly within our Premier competition.

Good luck to the representatives of both teams today in what should be a great grand final.

You may not have noticed, but 2014 has

turned out to be the year of non-school sides in the VAFA. To see evidence of this, one just has to look at the premiership winners across all our senior grades so far this season, not one school of old boys side has saluted.

In 2015, there will be three non-school aligned clubs in our Premier competition, whilst in our Premier B competition there will be four non-school clubs.

The VAFA is commonly commented upon as being a competition that solely or predominately caters towards school teams.

Of course, school teams are an integral part of our competition and where would be without them, but I think people often forget that our district and university clubs are also a hugely successful part of our competition, in fact there are more of these clubs than our old boys clubs. The VAFA makes no bones about the fact that our competition is a much better competition if non-school clubs can thrive along with our school sides. We strongly believe that this makes for a much more vibrant competition, leading to greater community outcomes.

Yes, this has to be balanced with the constraints of making sure that our players and our volunteers do not need to travel too far all over Melbourne Saturday after Saturday.

A challenge that we continue to work on.

Finally, I want to thank all our community and especially our clubs for their support during the VAFA finals. Putting finals on for the VAFA is a big challenge given the size of our competition. We are unlike any of the other suburban football competitions in Melbourne in that we are spread across all of Melbourne and have nearly triple the number of senior teams of any other senior competition in Melbourne. It is a complex scenario, especially when we don’t have triple the staff to manage this workload.

Therefore not every club’s needs will be perfectly met, or even met to their satisfaction. The VAFA staff work tirelessly but under immense pressure during the finals so not everything will go perfectly.

All of this makes for a very healthy and vibrant competition.

As President I am very proud of the work that our board and especially our staff put into our competition, especially at finals time.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

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Andrew Leonard

GRAND FINAL WE WEREN’T EXPECTING have depth with all six of their teams playing at least a couple of finals.

Collegians hit the bay post match and spent the whole time pinching themselves, for who would have thought they would get the chance to be playing in another Grand Final so quickly.

It is amazing to think that before the start of Round 18, Collegians were no certainties to even be playing finals, yet this Saturday they will compete in a fourth Premier Section Grand Final in five years. What a performance. Blacks spies will have been scouring the tapes on VAFATV.com frantically this week as for most of the second half of the season they would have been preparing for a likely clash against St Bernard’s. In the end the Snowdogs ran out of puff or simply lost form at the wrong time of the year. Whilst St Bernard’s had stitched up a top two spot with about three weeks of the season to go, they had the difficult task of making sure they maintained form and prevented injuries to be primed for a tilt.

This is where credit should go to University Blacks. They were in the same predicament and whilst certain players missed games through injury in the run home, they maintained the rage every week and have kept their form throughout what has – at least prior to the first bounce – been a splendid season.

Collegians have won eight of their past nine, with their only loss in that time occurring at St Bernard’s. The Lions hadn’t beaten the Snowdogs this year, but in each of the losses, Collegians were never really out of the contest and were fielding a slightly less experienced side than the one that ran on the park on Saturday. Sportscover Arena was again bathed in sunshine throughout the day and the breeze whilst present was not disastrous as it can be. It was a tense first term with both sides wasting some early chances as goals were hard to come by.

St Bernard’s were playing well but were falling down in their forward half – unable to convert possession into scoreboard pressure. Chad Jones was missing due to Footscay commitments in the VFL and whilst Merrington and Gleeson are no slouches, the fact remains that Jones has kicked nearly 25% of St Bernard’s goals this year. Collegians’ players, many veterans of finals football on Sportscover Arena, were willing to bide their time and then when the opportunity presented, would strike.

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of goals too. The kind of team lifting goals your want your midfielders to kick, on the end of a chain of handballs, sprint clear and kick truly on the run from 40 meters. This kind of goal was the goals that St Bernard’s midfielders were unable to produce. The irony of this statement is that three of St Bernard’s five goals came from midfielders, Tom Overman, Adam Bentick and Shaun Clarke.

Despite the lack of conversion it probably wasn’t the wasted chances that cost St Bernard’s as much as it was Harry Croft’s ability to take the game by the scruff of the neck in the second. Croft took on and beat one of the competition’s best defenders in Tom Caven and this as much as anything highlighted the difference between the two sides. Trent Zimbachs seemed to be everywhere and the confidence, he and the rest of the Collegians backline have in sharing the ball and the pressing forward once the space has been opened up will be a dangerous prospect for Blacks this Saturday.

In the third, St Bernard’s again had more scoring shots and whilst they certainly weren’t all Dorothy Dixers, there were still some cruel misses in there that could have turned the game back to an even keel. Every miss or minor score just added to the sense of urgency and after that the realization that it wasn’t to be their day. Collegians added a further three goals to win the quarter by a point and whilst the gap was a gettable 25 points, the mood at Sportscover suggested Collegians were into another Grand Final. The fact remained that St Bernard’s would need to kick double the score they had managed from three quarters in the final quarter.

As is often the case, the game went the other way with Collegians again controlling the play as they extended the margin out to a game high 40 points at the final siren. St Bernard’s season’s end arrived far more abruptly than they had planned. A season of great promise under Anthony Rock has fizzled to a straight sets exit. What we do know is that St Bernard’s will be back and better for the run next year. They certainly have talent as their U19 Premier premierships demonstrates, and they also 4

Premier Results Collegians 1.4, 7.6, 10.7, 14.8 (92) St Bernards 1.7, 2.12, 4.18, 5.22 (52) GOALS, Collegians: C. Hylton 3, H. Croft 3, S. Taft 2, C. Jesaveluk 2, G. Jones 2, A. Croft 1, N. Corp 1 St Bernards: A. Bentick 1, T. Overman 1, S. Clarke 1, B. Considine 1, A. Merrington 1 BEST, Collegians: C. Hylton, T. Zimbachs, T. Phillips, C. Jesaveluk, H. Croft, J. Eimutis St Bernards: A. McLeod, N. Kazuro, S. Caven, T. Sullivan, M. Angel, A. Singleton

Premier Reserve Results University Blacks 4.0, 7.4, 9.7, 9.9 (63) St Bernards 0.3, 2.3, 3.4, 6.8 (44) GOALS, University Blacks: J. Foster 4, T. Storer 2, J. Crameri 1, J. Roder 1, S. Myers 1 St Bernards: B. Peart 2, C. Forder 1, T. Duyndham 1, J. Bennie 1, D. Wall 1 BEST, University Blacks: L. Devine, B. Mill, H. King, J. Foster, S. Butler, A. Williamson St Bernards: J. Manunzio, P. Gamwell, J. Gay, C. Forder, B. Peart, P. MacDonough

Premier Thirds Results University Blacks 3.4, 5.5, 8.8, 12.11 (83) St Bernards 0.1, 1.3, 2.5, 4.6 (30) GOALS, University Blacks: A. Cook 3, C. Lawford 2, M. Witkowski 2, J. Heeley 2, A. Torney 1, J. Wilson 1, S. Lane 1 St Bernards: Z. Awan 2, M. Sulzberger 1, W. Kingston 1 BEST, University Blacks: J. Heeley, A. Torney, J. O’Malley, A. Cook, J. Clarke, P. Aitken St Bernards: J. Wright, P. Rahill, W. Kingston, L. Baird, M. Sulzberger, Z. Awan

IT’S BLACKS’ TO LOSE As we have already seen across other VAFA Sections this year, the favourite doesn’t always win. Collegians might be telling themselves this week that they had nothing to lose, but they do have the one thing every footballer wants – a premiership on offer and losing that hurts. It’s a strange thing in football that we hurt more when we lose on Grand Final day than we do after any other match. The reason is you are so close to the ultimate, so I don’t believe for a second that Collegians have nothing to lose. Sure half their squad have tasted the ultimate prize at this level, but there are still some youngsters and fresh faces that will be in the 22 that are as eager as ever.

One argument that does have merit is that the pressure is on Blacks. The club has risen like the phoenix that adorns their logo.

They are almost at the top of the mountain 40 years on from the last time they were here. The players will know this. Blacks has a proud history and their culture sees that the champions of the past are around to remind the youngsters of their legacy. However despite this I don’t think this kind of thinking will enter the Blacks’ players heads once the ball is bounced.

This year, University Blacks have taken all before them. Their losses have seemingly come at the ‘right time’ for a reality check and a reminder that the best laid plans can

come unstuck. They have monstered their opponents on two occasions this year.

Blacks have kicked 34.32 to Collegians’ 8.17 in their two meetings in the home and away season. It is significant for those Collegians players that played in both those games and that will front again today.

The reality is not many of the 22 from those two Lions side will be out there this weekend. The main reason Collegians have made it to the last day of football for the year is because they have had their better players playing in the side and playing week after week for a long stretch. This has given confidence to the youngsters playing around them and with that they are playing better football. We must also sing the praises of Mark Hibbins and Darren Baxter, for not only rebuilding this side around the stars of the past, but unearthing and giving confidence to the stars of the future.

Despite all the plaudits for Collegians we can get lost in forgetting that Blacks are a fantastic football side. Cameron Roberts has built on the foundations laid by Matt Kempton and has presented to Premier Section and almost perfect side. A strong backline, a powerful and variable forward line with many players capable of kicking a score and a midfield that never shirks the issue of hard running or winning the hardball. They have leaders on every line, pace

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and strength and a great blend of experience and youth. It has seemed for much of the season that Blacks were destined to play today and for many to break a 40 year drought between sips from the LA Adamson Cup. Given they have been so dominant, for so much of this campaign we have tended to focus on the challengers.

The result is far from a foregone conclusion, but a bit like the Premier B Grand Final a week prior; there is a feeling if Blacks bring their A-game then it won’t matter how well Collegians play. Blacks to win a first Premier flag in 40 years by 33 points.

University Blacks v Collegians

Cameron Roberts (Uni Blacks)

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Coach: Cameron Roberts

Coach: Mark Hibbins & Darren Baxter

Assistants: Brad Copeland, Xavier Moloney

Assistants: Matt James

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Andrew Willingham (VC) Huw Lacey Simon Hogan Jandre Slabbert Tyson Kruse Scott Weekley (VC) Bede Mahon (C) Angus Drysdale Simon Thomas Jesse Laurie Peter O'Rourke Jason Blake Isaac Anderson Brent Sheahan Adam Pattison Nick Batten Angus Locke Steven Flight Tom Napier Adam (VC) Pitt Joel Ernest Alastair Robbins Jordan Qualie Cameron Turner Sean Butler

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Charlie Holst Nick Ries Andrew Scott Gareth Jones Shura Taft Julian Eimutis James Jorgensen

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Trent Zimbachs (C) Tim Phillips Nathan Giles Wil Tardif (VC) William Pocknee James Kondarovskis Tom Penberthy James Dunn Josh Kamener Lindsay Apted Sam Hibbins Harry Croft Nick Corp Andrew Howison Chris Jesaveluk Dominic Russo Alistair Fahie Charlie Simmons 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr

PREMIER STATS Greatest winning margin: 103 points in 1930 Old Melburnians 23.16.154 d Elsternwick 7.9.51 Smallest margin: 2 points in 1970 Caulfield Gr. (14.18) 14.18.102 d Coburg (15.10) 15.10.100 Average winning margin: 29 University Blacks 13 Premier Premierships 1921, 1922, 1928, 1929, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1965, 1974 Collegians 17 Premier Premierships 1892, 1896, 1898, 1899, 1902, 1904, 1936, 1937, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1986, 1992, 1993, 2011, 2012

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PREMIER RESERVES GRAND FINAL 11:50am Saturday 20 September - Sportscover Arena

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Coach: Jonathan Mercuri Assistants: Pat Myers, Oliver Gidley

Coach: Xavier Moloney Assistants: Brad Copleand, Andrew Else, Tyson Roberts

Chris Santalucia (C) Cauley Beetham Josh Douglas Matt Skidmore (VC) Robbie Ralph Michael Cain Pat Allan Ed Lachal Daniel Harangozo Matt Douglas Jonno Close Matt Walsh Lachie Keith Josh Anderson Daniel Prowse Declan Pittonet Jonathan Pintal

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Ben Plant Fraser Lane Tristan Parker Chris Margin Dan Barry Matthew Margin Anthony Ongarello Andrew Mathis Nick Ielasi James Forrest

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Scott Myers (C) Jackson Roder Benjamin Clarke Bart Mill Lachlan Devine Lachlan Huntington Peter Aitken David Cooper Justin Crameri Tom Howgate Robert Humann Isaac Anderson Harry King Timothy Howie Trent Storer Scott Dadswell

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Xavier Flanagan Steven Flight Matthew Johns James Bismire Jordan Qualie Ben Kealy Sean Butler Mitchell Aitken Ben Vile Alex Williamson Cameron Turner Jordan Foster Peter Markworth Stephen Judson James Champion de Crespigny Sam Aldous

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Coach: Liam Grigg Assistants: Andrew Grigg

Coach: Andrew Else

Thomas Grigg Daniel Molan Joshua Hanger Todd Daniher Timothy Trahair Anthony Torre (C) Nick Ielasi Stuart Ross Hamish Buckley Dominic Benson Patrick Armstrong Patrick Dillon Matthew Dimattina Liam Rogan Jack Franklyn James Woods James Smith James Morton

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Matthew Adams James McElhinney Lachlan Dipierdomenico Callum Dipierdomenico Jackson Sleeman Andrew Mathis Josh Evans Thomas McClusky Thomas Cannon Benjamin L. Corcoran Jeremy Preece

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Stuart McKnight Callum Lawford Callum Farrell James Cordner Andrew Mackay Adam Cook Andrew Torney Harry Arthur Rohan Cleary Peter Aitken Alex Hayward Maximilian Nicolson Joshua O'Malley James Clarke Andrew Spinks Simon Lewis Matthew Johns Lachlan Crameri

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Damien Kelly Hamish Guthrie Mitchell Aitken Thomas Brennan Benjamin Farrow Jack Heeley (C) Michael Coffey Stephen Judson Samuel Lane Cameron McNeil Jim Wilson Peter Markworth Henry Robinson James Champion de Crespigny Matthew Witkowski Samuel Forrest Samuel Aldous Charlie Zwar

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Blair Morton

PREMIER B

BLUES RETURN WITH A BANG have bought the game in to their favour.

In hindsight, these moments of wayward kicking stick out as the aspect of the game that hurt the C’s most, having outscored the Blues and enjoying the run of play for much of the quarter they didn’t take advantage.

The contest was even for the first half of the third quarter, as Carey came out snarling after a Glenn Cox halftime bake that stressed pressure around the ball and composure with it in hand. However, as Tom Mackenzie began to find more of the football and importantly was kicking straigh, Blues began to push away. The students began hitting their straps and outrunning Carey towards the end of the quarter. Carey was still tenacious when the ball was in dispute, but looked tired when it was in the hands of Blues players, who ran them off their feet.

The culmination of the season saw Uni Blues defeat Carey at Sportscover Arena, to crown their return to Premier with a first senior flag in a decade.

As the form side all year, having only suffered three home and away losses, Blues went in to the fixture firm favourites and justified their fancy with a comprehensive win.

The Blues kicked with aid of a moderate breeze in the opening term, which was blowing to the Glen Huntly Road end of Elsternwick Park. Pete Summers commenced proceedings for Blues, receiving a handball from a bounce on the edge of the 45 to snap over his shoulder from 30 metres out and convert six points. Goals were exchanged evenly for the next ten minutes of the match, Carey and Blues both converting two majors. Uni Blues, through the agencies of Mugavin, Summers and Williams in the ruck, were able to penetrate

Premier B Results University Blues 5.7, 7.7, 12.14, 20.22 (142) Old Carey 3.1, 5.5, 8.6, 10.7 (67) GOALS, University Blues: T. MacKenzie 6, P. Summers 2, P. Gardiner 2, R. Eade 2, J. Caldow 1, R. McMahon 1, D. Heinz 1, S. Carr 1, M. Rippon 1, J. Mugavin 1, M. James 1, W. Cuningham 1 Old Carey: B. Smithwick 3, C. Howat 2, M. Laidlaw 2, J. Reid 1, N. Richardson 1, L. Macleod 1 BEST, University Blues: J. Mugavin, T. MacKenzie, J. Townley, P. Summers, A. Nice, C. Williams Old Carey: L. McQueen-Miscamble, A. Stewart-Holmes, J. Rice, B. Smithwick, T. Roach, C. Howat

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the 45 metre arc of the forward-line and convert three quick fire goals, in the space of as many minutes to end the term. Old Carey managed to wrestle another goal from a high quality Blues defensive unit before the first break, to stem the margin at 16 points.

Carey kicked with aid of the breeze in the second stanza and were able to reign in the Uni Blues advantage to some degree.

Pete Summers again nabbed the first of the term but the likes of Joel Rice and Tom Roach became pivotal in this period, as the Panthers became fierce, winning contested possession and tackling with ferociousness. As a result, the C’s were able to win clearances and steer the ball towards the big sticks. Two Panther goals were registered, but ultimately it was a poor return for the quarter. The Panthers were dominant for this period of the game, but they missed chances at goal that could

Premier B Reserve Results University Blues 5.3, 8.3, 12.6, 13.7 (85) St Kevins 1.0, 3.2, 5.8, 7.8 (50) GOALS, University Blues: G. Chisholm 4, J. Mugavin 3, H. Evans 2, A. Wettenhall 1, J. Wood 1, M. Steinbach 1, H. Weddell 1 St Kevins: E. Waldron 3, P. Aughton 2, T. McPherson 1, J. Gambaro 1 BEST, University Blues: T. Foott, D. Barton, J. Brown, A. Wettenhall, E. Long, B. Merriman St Kevins: A. Keely, J. Staffieri, E. Waldron, P. Aughton, T. Hickey, N. McArdle

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This became the theme of the last quarter, as Uni Blues outclassed the Panthers and added eight goals to the scoreboard in a quarter they dominated. Tom MacKenzie took some dazzling marks and bumped his tally for the day up to six majors, tearing the C’s defence apart. Goal-kickers lined up in this quarter, in which 16 Blues scoring shots were registered. Prolific ball winners Mugavin and Rippon found the goals in this term, capping of stellar days through the midfield. Carey scored two goals for the term, but never looked in the contest after Tom MacKenzie’s goal in the opening minutes of it blew the game apart.

Carey were commendable, especially through their midfield who tackled and won contested footy all day, McQueenMiscamble, was also good. However, Uni Blues were genuinely impressive. Battling to win contested footy all day, but also spreading better with outside run, excellent disposal efficiency, and an ability to

Premier B Thirds Results Old Xaverians 2.1, 4.3, 5.6, 7.7 (49) St Kevins 1.2, 2.2, 4.3, 6.11 (47) GOALS, Old Xaverians: M. Owen 1, B. Lyon 1, M. Sitch 1, N. Sharkey 1, J. Samartzis 1, W. Ralph 1, D. Cotchett 1 St Kevins: J. Liston 2, T. Soultanakis 2, J. Anthony 1, N. Marchesani 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: D. Cotchett, S. Franklyn, B. Steedman, M. Sitch, M. Owen, P. Monti St Kevins: T. Johnston, L. McDonell, J. Anthony, S. Constantinou, T. Soultanakis, A. Fenech

score quickly. While many backed Blues for the win, not many, including this columnist, foresaw it being by so much.

Tom Mackenzie received the R.I Cordner medal, as the best on ground, for his six goal haul. Jeremy Mugavin was able to shake his Rory Bongetti tag to star through the middle, alongside Pete Summers who was almost flawless with the football. Cam Williams won the ruck battle, Jack Townley was strong in defence and Angus Nice provided run all day. The Panthers A-team midfield group of Joel Rice, Tom Roach, Ben Smithwick and Cam Howat were best a-field for the C’s, keeping the game alive during the second and third term with valiant efforts. Smithwick’s three goals were notable, especially two that were kicked when the game was still in the balance.

Both sides now turn their attention to a Premier season in 2015. As the two relegated Premier side’s of 2013, both will be keen to find some success next year and remain among the VAFA’s highest grade.

Commiserations to Carey, who should be proud of this year’s achievements in spite of Saturday’s loss, bouncing back is no mean feat. And Congratulations to University Blues; the best side all year and deserving winners of the 2014 VAFA Premier B Section Premiership.

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WOODROW MEDALIST

IEZZI JOINS ELITE COMPANY Wednesday night’s win is the second Woodrow Medal Iezzi has won after he first claimed the 2011 medal. The win follows his win in the 2013 Moore Medal when Old Trinity were in Premier B. Iezzi joins rare company in the VAFA as having now won three competition best and fairest awards. He is the sixth player to win the Woodrow at least twice and at just 26 years old he could still join Geoff Hibbins as the only other three-time winner. Iezzi’s win is the fourth time a player from Old Trinity has claimed the Woodrow and his total of 28 votes is the highest number of votes the winner has achieved in over a decade. Iezzi was the runaway winner in the end, he was 11 votes ahead of his nearest challengers Adam Bentick and Tom Sullivan from St Bernard’s and University Blacks captain Bede Mahon who were equal second with 17 votes.

VOTES 28 17 17 17 15 14 12 12 11 11 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8

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Brendan Iezzi Adam Bentick Bede Mahon Tom Sullivan Will Tardif Huw Lacey Jack Bull Matthew Petering Courtney Hylton Tyson Kruse Matthew Fieldsend Jacob Gotch Harry Tinney Scott Weekley Anthony Carroll Nick Corp Tom Dean Simon Richards Andrew Scott Shura Taft

Old Trinity St Bernard's University Blacks St Bernard's Collegians University Blacks Old Scotch Beaumaris Collegians University Blacks De La Salle De La Salle Old Trinity University Blacks Beaumaris Collegians Beaumaris St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Collegians Collegians

SECTION BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS 2014

GT Moore Medal (Premier B) — Thomas Paule (Old Melburnians) - 25 votes

L Zachariah Medal (Premier C) — Timothy McKenzie (Monash Blues) - 25 votes

LS Pepper Medal (Division 1) — Jack Gray (Williamstown CYMS) - 22 votes

J Fullerton Medal (Division 2) — Aaron Lendaro (Old Eltham) - 26 votes

P Hutchinson Medal (Division 3) — Paul Baranello (Emmaus St Leos) - 32 votes

OJ Meehan Medal (Division 4) — Thomas Bell (Manningham Cobras) - 22 votes

CR Newbury Medal (U19 Premier) — Jeremy Hannan (Old Xaverians) - 21 votes

GW McTaggart Medal (U19 Section 2) — Will Blakey (University Blues) – 14 votes

GW McTaggart Medal (U19 Section 2) — Ryan Malt (Whitefriars) - 14 votes

IA Brown Medal (U19 Section 3) — Toby Wooldridge (Old Carey) – 17 votes

IA Brown Medal (U19 Section 3) — Jordan Stanton (Old Ivanhoe) 17 votes

H Harisiou Medal (U19 North) — Daniel Jones (Ivanhoe) – 14 votes

H Harisiou Medal (U19 North) — Brenden Lee (Yarra Valley) – 14 votes

H Harisiou Medal (U19 North) — James Vovos (PEGS) - 14 votes

H Harisiou Medal (U19 North) — Brenden Wilson (Wyndham Suns) – 14 votes

VAFA Medal (U19 South) — James Moignard (Peninsula) - 22 votes

VAFA Colts Medal — Patrick O’Brien (Westbourne Gr.) 28 votes

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LIVE FINAL TWEETS SMALLER BALL RIGHT FIT FOR UNDERS It was great to see the Premier B Grand Final both streamed live through vafatv.com and then shown in replay on Channel 31 on Tuesday night. What certainly added to the broadcast was the addition of live tweeting.

With people watching the Premier B Grand Final from New York, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and the North coast of NSW, it was good to see so many joining in the broadcast via Twitter using the hashtag #VAFAPremB. The good news is that VAFA supporters and followers will again be able to get involved in the broadcast of this week’s Premier Grand Final. Just use the hashtag #VAFAPrem to see your tweet appear in the broadcast. Remember, if you cannot get to Sportscover Arena on Saturday, you can watch the Premier Grand Final in full replay on Channel 31 on Sunday at 1pm.

Last week’s Under 19 Section 2 Grand Final between Old Trinity and University Blues was played at Bulleen Park. Old Trinity were minutes away from a first premiership for the club since 2008 when yet again the ball was kicked through the goals at the Northern end for the umpteenth time that day. Just had been the case all day when the ball had sailed over the fence into the adjacent Veneto Club and just had been the case someone from the crowd volunteered to jump over the fence and retrieve the ball for the full back to kick it in again.

However with less than a minute to go, the ball a spectator retrieved happened to be the wrong one! A group of children were also playing behind the goals with a smaller junior ball (a size 5 we are told) and it seems the eager spectator picked up the first ball he saw. The fullback and rest of the players didn’t seem to notice the difference until the umpires reclaimed the ball at the final siren. The players who possessed the much smaller size 5 football must have believed they were growing in size and stature as the game wore on. The old saying of ‘big men don’t get any smaller in finals’ certainly held true as these under 19s must have felt like big me. The youngster who also went searching for his ball was all over it though. He knew the shiny bigger Sherrin with a VAFA logo on the side of his ball wasn’t his and promptly marched it back to the umpires at the conclusion of the match in exchange for his own.

HOME COMMENTATORS EXCEL Most clubs with teams in a Grand Final arrange to have their match filmed to savour for years to come. What has become more commonplace these days is the presence of a commentary team made up of individuals from a particular club.

The beauty of this is that these commentators are needless to say, very encouraging for the players from their team. For a neutral supporter, if you happen to be standing near the commentators, this makes for very entertaining listening.

Sadly, too many of these videos and indeed the audio will remain in the hands of the clubs, only to be shown in their own club rooms or looped on repeat throughout premiership celebrations in the coming days. Pictured below is John Donohoe commentating Old Xaverians win the Premier B Thirds flag against St Kevin’s. For the last minute of the game as Xavs clung to a slim lead, Donohoe could be heard by all the spectators screaming for the time keepers to ‘blow the siren, what is going on have they lost the siren!’ St Kevin’s did end up kicking to win the Grand Final after the siren, but they missed and thus lost by two points. Cue as much delirium in the commentary box as there was amongst the Old Xaverians players on the ground.

NICK MITCHELL TASTES PREMIERSHIP GLORY AT LAST Undoubtedly one of the great stories to come out of the weekend was that of West Brunswicks’ Nick Mitchell finally getting to play in a senior premiership. Mitchell of course was robbed of that opportunity 12 years ago when as captain of St Bernard’s he tweaked his hamstring badly enough on the last Thursday night training before the club’s A Grade premiership success against Old Xaverians. Mitchell pulled out of the game and missed the flag. With time getting on, Mitchell decided to return to playing this year with West Brunswick. He played a pivotal role in their win over the previously undefeated Hawks too, booting two goals and playing an important shut down role on Hawks key man David Tremewen. Mitchell only last year, took over as caretaker coach at St Bernard’s half way through the season. Now there are not too many Premier Section coaches that then go on to play in a Division 4 flag the next year. Mitchell has done it at last, at the youthful age of 41 years old.

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WOODROW MEDAL AND VAFA AWARDS NIGHT On Wednesday night at Crown’s River Room, the Woodrow Medal and VAFA Awards Night was held with Brendan Iezzi of Old Trinity crowned as this year’s Woodrow Medal Winner. The medalists from all the other sections were also presented on stage with their medals and the new award of the VAFA Premier Coaches Award was presented to Harry Tinney of Old Trinity. Old Trinity claimed a hat trick of prizes with their young gun Anthony Scott also collecting the Club Warehouse Rising Star Award. The night was kicked off by Matt Lodge from St Kevin’s OB performing his version of the Four Chord Song. Lodge who had performed the song for VAFA TV’s Search for a Star competition during the year was a big hit with the packed River Room audience. Rumour has it that he will again be performing the song at Sunday’s VFL Grand Final after someone at the VFL saw his performance on VAFA TV! Good to see the VFL using more and more talent from the VAFA!

BLUES AND CAREY BREAK 52 YEAR DROUGHT The immediate return to the top section of the VAFA by University Blues and Old Carey after both sides were relegated only 12 months ago is the first time that has happened since 1962, and only the second time in history of the VAFA. That year both Old Xaverians and Alphington bounced straight back to A Section after playing off in the B Section Grand Final which Xavs won. In 1961 Old Xaverians finished 9th in

A and Alphington 10th. This record (thanks to John Bell) shows just how rare it is for both the relegated teams from the previous year to make their way to the Grand Final the next year. So on that note, well done to University Blues and Old Carey. Other sides that bounced back in 2014 are Parkdale Vultures from Premier C back to Premier B. Given that they were the only side relegated due to Werribee’s departure then it was

only possible for one team to bounce back.

This was the case through all other sections, although of the relegated clubs, only the three mentioned of Blues, Old Carey and the Vultures managed to bounce back. Next closest was Emmaus St Leos who lost the Division 3 preliminary Final, whilst North Old Boys/St Pat’s lost their 1st semi final.

UMPIRES FIELD DAVID ANSELMI

DAVID LEPAIR

MERVYN MONTY

Russell Davidson breaks the record today held by himself, Tim Sutcliffe and John Horwood for umpiring Premier section grand finals. Today he will officiate his seventh premier section grand final.

Kit Harvey will today officiate his first premier grand final. After officiating the Division 2 grand final in 2013, it has been a significant rise to get to premier section this year.

Michael Hooper will also officiate his first Premier section grand final today after umpiring the Premier B grand final in 2013.

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MITCHEL JONES BEN RICKARD LIAM VAN ESSEN

CLAYTON EVANS TOM MCCOY

FINALS MILESTONES

Congratulations to St Kevin’s PATRICK AUGHTON – Patrick or ‘Woosh’ is the only remaining player from the 2004 SKOB Premiership team. Ten years later, Patrick just missed out on another premiership in his 200th game last week. Woosh is a stalwart, an amiable embodiment of SKOB culture. Finishing at the College in 2001, he has played a vital role at SKOB since. A part of the 2004 and 2007 premiership teams, he also captained the Reserves in 2005.

Woosh’s services to SKOB are outstanding.

This is a reprint as the wrong information was supplied previously

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Ned Hunt

PREMIER C

ROVERS CLAIM PREMIER C PREMIERSHIP The Hampton Rovers have made it backto-back senior flags for the first time since 1946 and 1947. The Rovers defeated a gallant Parkdale Vultures side by 27 points at Trevor Barker Oval on Saturday, after a dominant first half had put them in a commanding position. Despite a third quarter surge that saw the Vultures get within 17 points, they weren’t able to reel in the margin. With fatigue setting in for the Vulture players, the Rovers seized their opportunity and finished strongly, three final quarter goals enough to seal victory and their second consecutive premiership.

From the moment the ball was bounced it was evident which side had enjoyed the two week break and which team had to do it the hard way, coming from fourth position to secure a spot in the Grand Final.

For the first eight minutes of the match, the Vultures struggled to get clean possession and limit the output of the Rovers forward line. Through their relentless pressure at the ball carrier, the Rovers created numerous scoring chances and raced to a four goal lead. Rovers playing Coach Guy Martyn set the tone for his side, snaring two first quarter goals, while Jay Ting and Leigh Fletcher were prominent around the contest. It took until the 1lth minute mark for the Vultures to hit the scoreboard, illustrating the Rovers sheer dominance. Kurt Lopo was able to combine with Charlie Dillon after he applied a great tackle, igniting the Vulture faithful.

A similar pattern emerged in the second term with the Rovers again generating an early onslaught kicking four consecutive goals with goals to Care, Touli, Ting and Martyn. Much like the first term, the Vultures looked helpless, unable to halt the Rovers charge. The margin had blown out to a game high 50 points late in the second term, before the Vultures struck back late with two goals to Charlie Dillon, who was singlehandedly trying to will the Vultures back into the contest. Martyn was proving elusive up forward as he added another for the quarter to add to his growing tally for the day, including a brilliant solo run that saw him snap truly after beating a number of Vulture defenders. Down by 38 points at the main break the Vultures faced an uphill

Premier C Results Hampton Rovers 5.4, 10.6, 11.7, 14.7 (91) Parkdale Vultures 2.3, 4.4, 8.8, 9.10 (64) GOALS, Hampton Rovers: G. Martyn 6, J. Ting 2, E. Turner 2, J. Toouli 1, C. Sharp 1, J. Verlin 1, M. Care 1 Parkdale Vultures: C. Dillon 5, K. Lopo 3, N. Ng 1 BEST, Hampton Rovers: J. Lovig, G. Martyn, J. Ting, R. Atkins, D. Corp, L. Fletcher Parkdale Vultures: M. Kidner, K. Lopo, C. Dillon, R. Swayn, N. Ng, S. Chapman

battle and knew that they’d have to capitalize in after the break to get within striking distance.

The Vultures needed to make inroads in the third term, but Ed Turner had other ideas as he kicked the first goal of the quarter. Papatsanis was being well held by Christian Carnovale and Tim Boland was struggling to have an impact under the watchful eye of Jesse Lovig. The Vultures needed to find another avenue to goal. The smallest man on the field Lopo found himself on the end of a miscued kick to get the Vultures 5th for the afternoon. The Vultures lifted their intensity and forced the Rovers into making uncharacteristic errors. Three minutes later Lopo had another catapulting the Vultures right back into contention. Mark Kidner and Shaun Chapman were impressive across half back, repelling any Rovers forward thrust that they could get their hands on. The Rovers run that we’d seen in the first half was nonexistent. Inspired by the efforts of his teammate Lopo, Charlie Dillon stood up when it mattered kicking two goals in quick succession to bring the Vultures within 19 points.

When Nathan Ng goaled at the start of the final term the Vultures could smell victory.

But it would only take one swift reply to break the Vultures momentum. A Cam-

Premier C Reserve Results Parkdale Vultures 3.3, 5.4, 7.6, 10.12 (72) PEGS 2.3, 6.4, 7.6, 9.8 (62) GOALS, Parkdale Vultures: R. Irvine 3, S. L’Huillier 2, T. McLENNAN 1, M. Todd 1, C. Tobin 1, P. Lee 1, D. Atkins 1 P E G S: D. Podger 2, J. Barrett 2, C. Tzambazis 1, J. Clarke 1, D. Phelan 1, M. Fahey 1, J. Rogers 1 BEST, Parkdale Vultures: T. Kight, R. Irvine, R. Meade, J. Waters, C. Tobin, J. Le Breton P E G S: M. Miller, J. Rogers, B. Briggs, A. Baddeley, D. Bianchi, R. Richardson

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eron Sharp left foot snap, the culprit. Another goal to Martyn extended the Rovers advantage. The majority of the quarter was played in the Vultures half of the ground, but they couldn’t penetrate to effect the scoreboard. A number of stoppages ensued as both teams began to tire. When Martyn threaded the needle moments later the game was out of reach for the Vultures.

Hampton Rovers midfielder Jay Ting received the Ritterman Medal for the best player on the ground whilst coach Martyn slotted six goals.

We commend both teams on their stellar 2014 seasons, both overcoming a slow start which saw them in 7th and 8th place respectively after six rounds had been played. No doubt planning for next season’s tilt at Premier B will be well underway to ensure both teams make a positive impression. If both teams can retain the majority of their playing list and recruit well anything is possible next year. One thing is for certain these are two great clubs with huge support as evidences by the close to 4000 people in attendance at Trevor Barker Oval.

Premier C Thirds Results St Kevins 1.3, 3.9, 7.13, 10.17 (77) St Mary’s Salesian 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 4.5 (29) GOALS, St Kevins: D. Kerr 3, L. Clancey 2, M. Nolan 1, J. Howell 1, J. Montgomerie 1, N. Pryor 1, T. McMaster 1 St Mary’s Salesian: A. Baird 3, L. Power 1 BEST, St Kevins: N. Ciurleo, L. Clancey, D. Kelly, M. Nolan, J. Frazer, J. Betlehem St Mary’s Salesian: N. Alexopoulos, A. Castle, A. Bussell, J. Sutherland, F. Ravida, S. Crilly

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Long time VAFA watcher Max McGraw has a look at 2014.

One bad day can be enough to ruin one’s spring. And year. Consider these: West Brunswick’s 2nd XVIII took to the field last Saturday hoping to complete a perfect season in Div 4 Reserves. All it had to do was beat Hawthorn, but when the final siren blew, the Magpies hadn’t. Buoyed by this upset, out came the Hawks seniors for their Grand Final contest against the same opponent, optimistic about doing the double and securing their own status as a Champion team. This time it was the Magpies who ruined the party.

In Division 2, Therry Penola went 18-0 in the home and away season, but shaken no doubt by bereavement over the passing of a favourite son, fell twice to Williamstown CYMS and Matthew John, who booted ten of his season’s twentytwo goals in the finals. Thank goodness for the two up-two down promotion and relegation!

Not so lucky were Emmaus St Leo’s, who lost its first final by eleven points and to the Div 3 premier by a solitary behind.

And St Kevin’s, who in R18 clawed their way into second spot in Premier B Section but then dipped out in straight sets.

Again! By my count, that’s the fourth time in six years. It’s hardly the Curse of the Bambino – yet – but it must be deeply worrying for SKOB, who have yet to convert some recent APS success to VAFA victories that count.

In happier news, Northern Blues and Kew continued their rise, winning premierships and promotion again. Hampton Rovers won Premier C, which means Premier B in 2015 will have a decided flavour of sea salt.

into Premier, the first time in two generations that both teams relegated from the top tier returned just one season later.

them and it surprised they didn’t have it given the distinct advantage they have there.

And how fared that top flight this campaign?

De La Salle survived on the final day, despite a bigger exodus than that one led

by Moses. The Blue and Golds were a reasonable team at home, less so on the road. They had some strong performers, Tom Humphrey, Matt Fieldsend and Jake Gotch perhaps their finest for the year.

They will be a better team if they can lure back some of their stars, or else find adequate replacements to give their highly regarded coach Paul Satterley some real options.

Five of the ten tribes in the top tier this year had played in a Grand Final since 2007. After four weeks, this quintet – Old Xaverians, De La Salle, Collegians, Old Brighton and St Bede’s Mentone Tigers – propped up the other five, four of whom had recent memories of sections beneath.

Two weeks later, any thoughts of 2014 being the familiar “yes, but can they beat the Red ‘n’ Blacks in September?” story were quickly dispelled, as the reigning premier hit the bottom with a 1-5 record and a putrid percentage, courtesy in part of a clerical error.

Another loss later, the Xavs parted company with their 2013 premiership cocoach Dom Berry, and appointed some familiar faces to restore the club’s fortunes. Belief never waned, but their form did, and a loss late in the piece seemed somehow inevitable. Xaverians went 8-1 on the back nine, with successive stirring victories against St Bernard’s and Uni Blacks.

But it wasn’t enough. Despite brilliant seasons from Esmond Prowse and Chris Waller, and the herculean efforts of Matt Handley, the Xavs missed out for the first time in a decade.

It’s been nearly a decade since SBMT was relegated from B Section. That set off their remarkable run of successive premierships in C, B and Premier. They go down again after seven years in the first flight and three grand final appearances for one flag. Nothing much went right at Mentone this campaign, and though Pat Tyquin, Tim Doherty and Michael Barnes tried hard to ignite the Tiger spark, it seemed to me that the Brindisian bravado and boom-box bonhomie that characterised their halcyon days were behind them.

Uni Blues overcame Old Carey to win the Premier B flag, with both bouncing back

Old Brighton similarly didn’t enjoy proceedings too much. Familiar faces Marcel Bruin and Nick Marston were standouts, but the Tonners were bounced back to B. More success at home would have saved

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Beaumaris produced fine early season form, as it had in its debut season. It humbled Old Scotch to take a 5-2 record, then returned from the Queen’s Birthday break and inexplicably dropped seven on the trot in a dramatic free-fall before the parachute opened. Before it was all done, the Sharks had avoided both finals and relegation and announced the departure of first-year mentor Steve Lawrence, the second time in as many years it had endured a conscious uncoupling with the club coach. Rob Cathcart, Matt Petering and Anthony Carroll were their top performers.

Old Trinity (minus Andrew Ramsden for the first time since Federation) produced early shocks and then fell away. Tough, energetic and fast, the T’s were led by Harry Tinney, David Wildsmith and their tireless and talented skipper Brendan Iezzi. Staying in Premier is always the number one priority and the Greens did that at least. Their stirring R17 victory over Xavs gave them renewed hope of September, but a return to finals just wasn’t ordained by the Gods.

Nor, indeed, was it ordained by the Cardinals’ selection panel when it met the following week to choose its R18 line-up.

To be sure, Old Scotch had a number of players deserving of a rest and none of us outside the plush confines of the Cards’ committee room can pretend we know the extent of that necessity. But twelve?

Really?

If Scotch had beaten Collegians under lights on the Friday night, a win to Old Trinity the following day would have kept the Lions out. Instead, with its own

first semi-final date booked, the Red Men were smashed by the Purples to set up a winner-take all rematch at Sandringham.

Meanwhile, on the very top rungs, Uni Blacks and St Bernard’s appeared in good shape, holding the double chance card from R4 all the way to R18, when they clashed in a second semi-final dress rehearsal. Well, the costumes were the same, even if the players weren’t, with the Pitters also deciding on a rest and recreation strategy for half its list in a dead rubber.

So week one of the finals was a repeat of R18 and the results were the same. The Blacks looked in little trouble in disposing of a Snowdog outfit that did not fire.

Chad Jones booted 3.5 for the Pitters in a great solo effort, but he and the giant Andrew Merrington were given little by the Bernards’ midfield, nor were they ceded much by a tight Varsity defence.

Down at Trevor Barker, Collegians nailed Scotch in the final term to send the Cards home for the summer. A fortnight earlier, such a result might have seemed ludicrous. Many of the pundits believed the Red Men at their best could challenge the Blacks, but the R18 shenanigans changed a few minds and might have changed history. Shura Taft booted eight in the Friday Night Farce and then another seven when it counted in the semi. Old Scotch had numerous chances to seal the semi, but accuracy and poise deserted them late, and another fine season bit the dust.

Jack Bull, the former Collegians premiership player, Matt Seed and the ever-consistent Richard Eva were stars all year, but it’s another season without a premiership drink for the Camberwell club.

The Bernies fronted the upstart Lions last Saturday, but hope of a Snowdog resurgence took a battering with the withdrawal of Chad Jones, lost to VFL coaching duties. There was a further dimming, courtesy of a miserly Collegians defence and some errant kicking for goal. Andrew Merrington was starved for the second week running, while at the other end, Harry Croft enjoyed a pun-intended purple patch to drive his team into another Grand Final. Bernies head for Moonee Valley now, but can look back on a season that was successful, though for their liking, not successful enough. Tommy Sul-

livan, Adam Bentick and Nathan Kazuro flourished and there is little doubt that this club will give it another shake next campaign.

And so there are two. Blacks will today attempt to secure their first flag in 40 years and is well-favoured to do so. On season’s form, the Varsity is a lay down misère, but as we have seen so often, premierships are decided on the final day, not on the long campaign that precedes it.

Having said that, I believe the Purples have a good shot at this because they have been playing for their season for a long while. They’ve confronted pressure, absorbed it and overcome it. They have an experienced team and are familiar with the vagaries of Sportscover in late September. They are strong in the ruck, purposeful and dynamic in the midfield and parsimonious as well as methodical in the back half. Up front, are plenty of goal options. Eight of its likely line-up have kicked more than three goals in a game this season. Collegians play their own brand and they play it with meticulous precision.

On the other hand, Uni Blacks have hardly faltered all year. They lost but three, while their opponent coughed up seven.

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big-time experience elsewhere, and they’ll believe they can call or even up the ante on any cards the Lions throw on the table. On ball: check. Defence: check.

Attack: check. (They also boast 11 lwith three or more goals in a game).

Can Collegians contain Adam Pattison?

Can Blacks hold Shura Taft and Harry Croft? Can Collegians shut down Huw Lacy and Tyson Kruse? Can Bede Mahon be more effective than Courtney Hylton?

How will Andrew Willingham go against the trampolining twin towers of Tom Penberthy and James Jorgensen? There are plenty of names whose solo efforts could decide this affair: Nick Corp: Peter O’Rourke; Nick Ries: Simon Hogan; Trent Zimbachs: Scott Weekley. Pick a number, any number.

And what will the weather do? Surely Spring will turn nasty after two idyllic weekends at the Wick.

Or maybe not.

Blacks to outlast Purples.

Or maybe not.

Probably.

Just.

It’s time to find out.

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James Reid

DIVISION 1

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS REIGNS SUPREME kicking to 2v1’s and desperate for a spark to bridge the 33-point gap at the main change.

Photo caption Photo caption Photo caption Photo caption Photo caption Photo caption Last year, Williamstown floundered under finals pressure and were knocked out in straight sets. This year, the CY’s dispatched previous disappointments and thrived in the heat of confrontation. Favourites they were not, but their output throughout the post-season campaign was far beyond that of any competitor. The CY’s disposed of the highly touted, Therry Penola on two occasions, on the grand stage at Carlton’s Visy Park and a fortnight prior in the semi-final.

These two loses were the only loses Therry Penola suffered, clean-sweeping the regular season. In the end however, the minor premiership is cheapened when the silverware escapes in the do-or-die moments.

Williamstown proved a deserved victor in these moments and rightfully held the Premiership cup aloft.

In their semi-final matchup, Williamstown burst out of the blocks with a 5.1 opening term. This time around the CY’s drove home six majors and made the previous outing look second-rate with all round dominance. The 2014 Division 1 best and fairest, Jack Gray, kicked things off with the opening goal as the CY’s limited Therry possession and space, forcing them to

play slow footy causing them to turnover repeatedly. Matt John delivered his first with a snap from 30m, causing alarm bells ringing in the Therry camp as John and Gray once again shredded through Therry’s defence. Things got worse for the Lions as the CY’s piled on three more unanswered goals until finally they responded with a Corey Bannister mark and goal, but the Williamstown-predominant crowd roared once more with a late Daniel Calman-Orr goal to end the quarter.

Facing a 30-point deficit Therry needed a quick resurgence, and Captain Jarrod Egglestone inspired that with repeated efforts and tackles, and had a significant influence on the early parts of the term. Michael Pell slotted an early goal for Therry Penola as the Lions brought the match back into a contest. Although, this comeback didn’t last, as they hadn’t learnt and left Jack Gray unmanned. Three bounces and an unhurried kick from 40 out later, the most dangerous man on the field kicks his second and Therry’s confidence is flattened once again. This unfamiliar territory of being on the brink of defeat, combined with poor decision-making had Therry erratically

By halfway through the third the result was inevitable. Matt John drilled home two goals as the faithful at the respective ends showed sorrow and cheer according their team’s fortunes. Therry’s defence was struggling as Williamstown’s players ran inside 50 unmarked but couldn’t celebrate just yet as they missed repeatedly. The ball took a rare sortie to Therry’s forward half as they went coast-to-coast from the kick-in and closing with Jarrod Bannister kicking his first. The CY’s added on another four goals to one by term’s end with Steven Puhar joining the party with two of those to stretch the lead to a game-high 62-points.

The dead-rubber last quarter saw Therry Penola climb off the canvass. Having kicked on 29-points in three quarters of football, the Lions did manage to win the fourth.

However, the CY’s had the premiership sealed in what was a commanding display.

The boisterous Willy crowd lifted further as they closed in on glory, filling the stadium with song and dance after each CY’s goal.

John capped off his rout of a day and best on ground performance with his sixth goal while Jarrod and Corey Bannister’s shadows, Ben Gray and Ryan Danaher bested the two throughout. Ashley Heaver closed the book on the 2014 Division 1 premiership with the final goal and a 56-point victory for Williamstown CYMS. The emphatic win brings silverware back to Williamstown for the first time since 2008 and elevation to the Premier Grades for the first time in their history. Hampton Rovers secured the back-to-back Division 1-Premier C titles, why can’t Williamstown?

Division 1 Results Williamstown CYMS 6.1, 7.7, 13.13, 16.14 (110) Therry Penola 1.1, 2.4, 4.5, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Williamstown CYMS: M. John 6, S. Puhar 3, J. Gray 2, L. Molan 1, R. Joy 1, C. Richards 1, R. Chan 1, A. Heaver 1 Therry Penola: C. Bannister 3, J. Bannister 3, M. Pell 1, M. Costello 1 BEST, Williamstown CYMS: M. John, B. Gray, R. Danaher, T. Johnstone, T. Murphy, D. Calman-Orr Therry Penola: J. Egglestone, P. Edwards, M. Marangon, B. Egglestone, B. Harding, M. Lyons

Division 1 Reserve Results Prahran Assumption 1.1, 4.5, 7.7, 9.10 (64) Therry Penola 1.1, 1.1, 2.3, 4.5 (29) GOALS, Prahran Assumption: R. Ellis 2, J. Williams 2, T. Candy 1, J. Hogarth 1, D. Cupples 1, B. Kenny 1, J. Rice 1 Therry Penola: J. Coutts 1, J. Gough 1, D. Ractliffe 1, E. Benson 1 BEST, Prahran Assumption: B. Field, A. O’Hare, T. Webb, B. Kenny, J. Hogarth, J. Williams Therry Penola: B. Budiono, J. Mennuni, E. Benson, A. Ractliffe, L. Reynolds, L. Ryan

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Brenton Mann

BEARS WIN BACK-TO-BACK Kew won back-to-back premierships in stunning fashion, defeating St Mary’s Salesian after first jumping out to a big lead then standing up to the challenge as the Saints roared home.

St Mary’s Salesian and Kew headed out to Casey Fields last Saturday determined to solidify their season with a premiership flag. Both had legitimate claims of being the best side in 2014. After their convincing win over the Bears in the second semi, the Saints fancied their chances of knocking off their opponents for the second time in three weeks. By their own admission, the Bears were not prepared mentally in that first final, and were overawed by the occasion. But after their hard fought win over Old Eltham in the prelim, the Bears were better placed this time around. St Mary’s had had a week off to freshen up, an ideal preparation heading into the Grand Final.

Doing things the ‘hard way’ however instils a side with a steely resolve, and Kew was keen on redemption.

There were ‘spot fires’ everywhere from the opening bounce, with both sides intent on getting the upper hand both physically and mentally. It worked for Kew. Their first quarter was one out of the box. They pressured the Saints all over the ground and capitalised when going forward with six goals to none in the opening term. Andrew Brazzale picked up where he left off last week with two goals in the first, while eventual best-on ground Kew wingman Kyle Margaritis was everywhere. He showed poise and class beyond his years in a fiery opening quarter.

Thirty-eight points in arrears at quartertime, St Mary’s were stunned but coach Jess Sinclair knew that it was far from over.

He remained up-beat and rammed home the message that the Saints weren’t going to win back the ascendancy by half-time.

They had to halt Kew’s momentum and

chip away at the lead...and that’s exactly what they did. The Saints started winning the ball through the midfield and got the game played back on their terms. Josh Tanner was solid across half-back, and Braedon McClean was the spark up forward. The deficit was back to a manageable four goals at half-time and the Saints changed the direction of the game.

The third term was an arm-wrestle, both sides regularly turned the ball over going inside 50. It was the Saints however, who looked the better as Kew’s run and carry was nowhere to be seen. The dash and daring that they showed in the first term had totally diminished, they were held scoreless, as St Mary’s found themselves behind by nine points heading into the last.

Runner-up in the Fullerton Medal, Saints midfielder Sid Jones was the catalyst for the turn around, as Kew didn’t have an answer for him. He won the ball at will, either around the stoppages or showing his versatility up forward. Kew looked out on their feet and seemed devoid of answers.

Both coaches made minor structural tweaks in an attempt to gain the upperhand. Jess Sinclair isolated Braedon Mclean deep forward and Ian Aitken sent Andrew Brazzale to a wing. Mclean had been a proven match-winner all year and when isolated could be extremely damaging.

When Louis Holmes ran into an open goal to start the last, St Mary’s was down by three points and were full of running. The Saints continually pumped the ball inside 50 but to no avail. Kew defenders in Leeds, Bishop and Henderson were resolute, as they had been all year. When Braedon Mclean soared above a pack and had his Mark of the Year contender not paid...the momentum swung back in the Bears’ favour. In a strange turn of events, St Mary’s simply stopped running. A side that held sway for two and a half quarters looked gone. The Saints poor kicking during the

second and third was starting to show. In the final 15 minutes it was all Kew. Kicking against a slight breeze, they slowed the tempo and denied the Saints the ball. Their experienced players in Leeds, Bishop and Brazzale were outstanding while youngster Corey Quinlivan willed himself from contest to contest. Built like a whippet, Qunilivan continually presented across wing and half forward and was instrumental in his side’s victory. Andrew Brazzale, denied the ball in the second and third terms, once again enhanced his “big game” credentials.

Although he didn’t hit the scoreboard, his selflessness should be lauded. Kew were held goalless until 30 secs before the final siren. In a tense final minute the ball was squirted out of Kew’s forward 50 into the middle of the ground, Tom Leeds came off his line, attacked it with ferocity and dribbled to Donaldson who fumbled and bumbled before finally giving a handball to Margaritis. He coolly sensed the moment, baulked a Saints defender and slotted it from 10 metres out...Kew premiers by 11 points.

Division 2 Results Kew 6.5, 7.7, 7.7, 8.10 (58) St Mary’s Salesian 0.3, 3.7, 5.10, 6.11 (47) GOALS, Kew: A. Brazzale 2, R. Maibaum 2, S. Bishop 2, J. Guerin 1, K. Margaritis 1 St Mary’s Salesian: L. Holmes 2, B. Mc Lean 1, H. Chipperfield 1, D. Weetra 1, S. Jones 1 BEST, Kew: M. Waters, J. Delbridge, S. Bishop, T. Leeds, M. Henderson, K. Margaritis St Mary’s Salesian: H. Chipperfield, C. Butler, S. Jones, N. Latsas, D. Weetra, B. Mc Lean

Division 2 Reserve Results St Mary’s Salesian 3.4, 7.7, 10.8, 14.11 (95) Ivanhoe 2.4, 5.5, 6.6, 10.7 (67) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: S. Gusts 3, J. McCoy 2, A. Murphy 2, J. Evans 2, K. Buchanan 1, D. Gook 1, S. Gatehouse 1, J. Dickinson 1, H. Wong 1 Ivanhoe: P. Walter 2, A. Diorietes 2, B. Grigg 2, B. Zagontinos 1, C. Robinson 1, W. Servinis 1, B. Jackson 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: A. Murphy, J. Evans, K. Buchanan, K. Duerden, S. Brown, H. Wong Ivanhoe: B. Jackson, B. Fleming, A. Diorietes, A. Dimopoulos, W. Servinis, L. Vaughan

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DIVISION 3

BLUES WIN TWO FROM TWO “I’d be lying if I said I expected to receive best on ground but of course it’s an honour.”

Richmond received stellar performances from Thomas Thurwood and Karl Schoenmaekers in the loss. For the Blues, Reed Jepson recovered from a shaky start to find himself among the better players in the contest and James King toiled away in the midfield and accumulated plenty of the ball.

GRAND FINAL REVIEW The Northern Blues Amateurs secured back-to-back premierships on Saturday, defeating Richmond Central by 24-points in a high-intensity affair at Parade College’s Garvey Oval. Despite leading at every interval, Northern had to stave off a resilient Snakes multiple times throughout the clash in order to run away with the 14.18.

(102) to 12.6.(78) victory.

Inaccurate kicking allowed Richmond to remain within striking distance before two late goals from the Blues all but secured the premiership. Speaking post-game, premiership coach George Wakim said that despite losing to the Snakes twice during the regular season, the Blues were able to find another gear in the finals. There’s something about this group that every time it comes to finals they step up,” Wakim said.

“We’ve had six finals games in the last two years and won every one of them.”

“They almost go on auto-pilot through the season and then when it gets to finals they sort of get a bit aroused and excited.”

Northern burst from the blocks in the first five minutes of the match, kicking two early goals to place Richmond on the back foot from the outset. The Snakes responded late in the term to trail by just three points at quarter time, with Samuel Brown leading their surge with his willingness to attack the loose ball.

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throughout the fast-flowing term as just five points separated the sides at the major break. With a clear intent on moving the ball quickly in the second half, the Northern Blues established their running game in the third quarter to kick away to a 22-point three quarter time lead.

Blues co-captain Dean Calcedo lead the way off half-back, slicing his way through the Richmond zone to create opportunities for his forwards on the counter. Lachlan McRedmond and Tony Vuwai were two of the main beneficiaries of that quick ball movement kicking three goals each to be the games main goal-kickers alongside Luke Carland.

Richmond displayed their trademark toughness by kicking three of the first four goals in the last quarter to draw within two kicks of the Blues. The Snakes’ supporters behind their goal were boisterous as they attempted to rally their side to a win with chants aplenty.

However, an ability to break the lines and an abundance of shots on goal (14 more in the contest) allowed Northern to run away with the win. Winger Damon Marcon capped off a fantastic season - which included team of the year selection and 58 goals - by being awarded the Zanin medal as the best player on the ground.

Marcon reflected on the Blues second half effort and his award following the contest.

“We knew that it was a hot day so fatigue was bound to set in at some point,” Marcon said. “When we felt Richmond were beginning to tire we just backed our run and carry and let our fitness show.”

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Earlier in the afternoon, Richmond Central overcame UHS-VU 11. 8 (74) to 9. 5.

(59) in the reserves grand final. The Snakes bounced back from a nine-point deficit at half-time in the contest by kicking five goals in the last term to overturn the deficit. Richmond’s Stephen Bohan was named best on ground in his side’s win while Josh Munro booted five goals for the Snakes. For the Vultures, Warren Smith was admirable in the loss and Ross Dickson caused the opposition defence headaches with three majors.

LEAGUE B&F Following unexpected interruptions to the vote count on Tuesday night, Emmaus St Leo’s captain Paul Baranello was crowned with the Hutchinson Medal on 32 votes on Wednesday night. The stocky midfielder received the maximum three votes on six occasions throughout the Animal’s fourteen wins. Baranello faced stiff competition from Aquinas’ Nicholas Morrison-Storey, who polled an impressive 29 votes for the Bloods. Aquinas and Emmaus played off against one another in a thrilling finish to the count, however Baranello was able to poll two votes despite his side’s loss. Sam Confait from Power House (23), Dean Calcedo from the Northern Blues (20) and his teammate Tony Vuwai (18) rounded out the top five.

Division 3 Results Northern Blues 3.7, 7.10, 11.16, 14.18 (102) Richmond Central 3.4, 7.5, 9.6, 12.6 (78) GOALS, Northern Blues: T. Vuwai 3, L. McRedmond 3, D. Marcon 2, J. Phelan 1, S. Maatouk 1, T. Beames 1, N. Parkes 1, A. Campbell 1, J. King 1 Richmond Central: L. Carland 3, A. Fiske 2, D. Roy 1, C. Pullen 1, R. Costanzo 1, W. Bucci 1, S. Bugeja 1, P. Holland 1, S. Demeo 1 BEST, Northern Blues: D. Calcedo, T. Vuwai, J. King, O. Clark, P. Sansonetti, D. Marcon Richmond Central: S. Brown, T. Thurwood, L. Carland, K. Schoenmaekers, T. Baker, N. Anstey

Division 3 Reserve Results Richmond Central 1.2, 3.4, 6.7, 11.8 (74) UHS-VU 1.0, 5.1, 7.4, 9.5 (59) GOALS, Richmond Central: J. Munro 5, N. Cannon 3, E. Cotter 1, A. Shopov 1, A. Fraser 1 UHS-VU: R. Dickson 3, M. Sweeney 2, W. Smith 1, H. Lovell 1, S. Parker 1, S. Cracknell 1 BEST, Richmond Central: S. Bohan, J. Shaw, E. Cotter, J. Munro, D. Ballock, M. Turner UHS-VU: W. Smith, S. Cracknell, A. Thomasse, A. Bossie, M. Roberts, C. Certo

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DIVISION 4

PERFECT PIES SNARE ULTIMATE PRIZE The ability to sustain four quarters was spoken about at length by Division 4 tragics (including yours truly) when analysing West Brunswick’s earlier hit outs against the Hawks. Their displays in recent weeks appeared to have put some of those problems to bed, but they saved their best performance for last. As they peaked on their biggest stage, they cruised to a well-deserved victory.

A triumphant West Brunswick – Photo Credit: Julia Germon

They say three things are certain in life: death, taxation and Hawthorn Amateurs having a win – this is no longer the case!

Despite a triumphant Hawthorn reserves outfit getting the day off to a perfect start in the curtain raiser, West Brunswick disturbed the balance of the universe as they supplied the senior side with their first and only loss of 2014.

It could be argued that the result had been building for some time, but it still came as an almighty shock to the Division 4 community as the Pies triumphed over the all-conquering Hawks by 38 points.

When the sides met for the fourth time in 2014 at Meade Reserve, Hawthorn entered as favourites, but West Brunswick knew they were capable of pulling off an almighty upset given their performance in the week’s prior.

The Hawks were the team to beat all year and only ever really looked challenged in week 1 of the finals when the Pies put together a composed display as they went down by fourteen points. That was Hawthorn’s biggest test of the season and suggested that another meeting against West Brunswick would be a decent armwrestle.

In their previous encounters, the difference had been Hawthorn’s ability to outlast their opponents. Sustained pressure for prolonged periods paired with moments of individual brilliance from their star-studded line up ensured they walked away victorious each time. West Brunswick however knew that they were capable, and were left with a decimated

bench in each of those encounters. Their aim on Grand Final day was to take the competition favourites to places they hadn’t been taken and keep them there for four quarters.

The scoreboard at quarter time would have done little to please the West Brunswick faithful as Hawthorn leapt to a comfortable lead. The Pies approached the second with plenty of confidence despite the score line and their buoyant approach soon paid dividends. Better organisation through the middle allowed the ball to find its way in the direction of Dylan Muscut, Pat Carroll, Jack Nulty and Matt Holmes. They were able to outmuscle their match ups and produced nine goals to Hawthorn’s two in the process.

West Brunswick the better of the two sides at the main break by almost three goals.

Ruckman Zac Tisdale was awarded best on ground, but the result of the game can be put down to a well-polished team performance. Warwick Baker, Jim Forbes and Jake Taylor all did commendably well in shutting down key Hawthorn forwards Sam Gold and Jason Ince. Nick Mitchell’s match up with David Tremewen was also a feature as he limited his larger opponent to two majors whilst managing to collect two for himself – his role was pivotal in securing his first open age flag.

Division 4 Results West Brunswick 2.3, 11.4, 13.10, 18.13 (121) Hawthorn 6.3, 8.5, 10.9, 12.11 (83) GOALS, West Brunswick: D. Muscat 5, J. Nulty 3, M. Handscombe 2, N. Mitchell 2, M. Simpson 1, R. Benjamin 1, Z. Tisdale 1, M. Holmes 1, P. Carroll 1, A. Gibson 1 Hawthorn: S. Stormonth 3, R. White 3, J. Ince 2, D. Tremewen 2, S. Gunn 1, G. Edmond 1 BEST, West Brunswick: Z. Tisdale, J. Taylor, D. Muscat, L. Buckler, R. Touzel, M. Simpson Hawthorn: R. White, P. Avery, S. Gunn, N. Raiti, K. Pargeter, L. Chapman

Division 4 Reserve Results Hawthorn 2.4, 3.9, 6.12, 7.13 (55) West Brunswick 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 8.3 (51) GOALS, Hawthorn: S. Wintle 2, D. Lauletta 1, P. O’Callaghan 1, J. Jackomos 1, N. Loutit 1, M. Laing 1 West Brunswick: BEST, Hawthorn: S. Wintle, C. Bilton-Gough, J. Perks, X. Hallam, A. Loke, K. Davies West Brunswick:

As one would expect, the Hawks came out with renewed vigour off the back of a Luke Mather rev up, but to their surprise West Brunswick were able to maintain their composure and their lead. Skipper Lewis Martin was well supported in the middle of the ground by Jack Taylor and Mitch Simpson to ensure the Pies kept the momentum they accrued in the second term. Despite trailing by three goals at three quarter time, Hawthorn had every right to be confident of mowing down their opposition, just as they had all season. Today however, with a full rotation available to them on the bench, West Brunswick were desperate to deny them that luxury.

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ST BERNARDS BOUNCE BACK TO WIN MEGT U19 Premier — John Donohoe

You have to love Grand Finals, and just football in general because two weeks ago, St Kevins stunned the competition by beating the best side of the year St.Bernards, that meant that SKOBs had a week off to prepare, and St Bernards went in to a sudden death game against the Old Xaverians, one in which they just snuck over the line. This weekend however, was very different, the Snowdogs were relentless, they were cleaner and they were first to the contest and didn’t let St Kevins have any easy possessions all day. Bernards kicked 4.5 to 1.3 in the first quarter that set up the win for them. Giacomo Zocalli, with a bad shoulder, played an absolute blinder kicking 2 goals and having plenty of the ball, was awarded the medal for the best player on the ground. St Kevins never gave up throughout the day, but just

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couldn’t get anywhere near the rampaging Snowdogs. Stagg booted 2 for Skobs, with Doyle, Spence and Fletcher being their best players throughout the day. Along with Zoccali, Considine and Sibbald were instrumental in getting St Bernards over the line. Congratulations to the entire St Bernards team on a fantastic season and a much deserved Premiership. Condolences to St Kevins but there is always next year.

See you in 2015.

MEGT Under 19 Premier Results St Bernards 4.5, 5.5, 9.9, 12.10 (82) St Kevins 1.3, 2.6, 2.7, 4.13 (37) GOALS, St Bernards: G. Zoccali 2, E. Sibbald 2, Z. O’Halloran 1, M. Hughes 1, P. Romano 1, J. Sullivan 1, T. Doody 1, J. Hedley 1, B. Ronke 1, H. Wade 1 St Kevins: R. Stagg 2, W. Ostrowsky 1, M. Roberts 1 BEST, St Bernards: G. Zoccali, W. Considine, T. Doody, M. DeLeur, T. Delzoppo, S. Piantella St Kevins: S. Doyle, M. Spence, N. Fletcher, N. Meehan, T. Sullivan, M. Smart

OLD TRINITY STORM TO PREMIERSHIP U19 Section 2 with Lewis Emmerson

Old Trinity triumphed over University Blues to become U19 Section 2 Premiers in front of a large crowd at Bulleen Park. The game was well and truly in the balance at the final change with the margin only 14 points in Trinity’s favour. But a blistering last quarter surge from Old Trinity saw them pull off a 47-point win.

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University Blues boasted the competition’s two top goal scorers, Daniel Batarilo and Will Blakey, and both lived up to their goal kicking reputation with 5 and 3 respectively.

Unfortunately, they were without help as Old Trinity’s backline held firm.

It was a different story for the Trinity forward line with 9 different goal kickers. Alex Polidoros continued his amazing finals run with six goals for the second consecutive week as

he claimed the best on ground medal. After kicking only one goal all year, Tom Kerkvliet, snagged four as he picked a good a time as any to show his goal kicking capabilities.

After finishing third, without the double chance, not many would have predicted how far Old Trinity would come. It’s a miraculous effort from a very talented group. Thanks again to all teams for reading and having another great season of U19 footy.

Under 19 Section 2 Results Old Trinity 3.5, 8.9, 10.13, 17.17 (119) University Blues 1.2, 5.5, 8.11, 10.12 (72) GOALS, Old Trinity: A. Polidoros 6, T. Kerkvliet 4, L. Aikman 1, D. Moore 1, H. Tyson 1, S. Nicolosi 1, D. White 1, D. Land 1, S. Joyce 1 University Blues: D. Batarilo 5, W. Blakey 3, T. Coburn 1, W. Langley 1 BEST, Old Trinity: A. Polidoros, J. Spassopoulos, H. Aikman, W. Cooper, S. Emerson, H. Tyson University Blues: D. Cumming, D. Batarilo, W. Blakey, W. Langley, M. Roche, L. Cameron

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THE BIG V IN 2014 VAFA SENIORS VS EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE VAFA Seniors 0.1 Eastern Football League 2.1

3.3 2.1

5.8 5.3

12.8.80 5.4.34

GOALS, VAFA: B. Goss 5, M. Ambrose 3, T. Paule 2, M. Handley 2.

BEST, VAFA: M. Ambrose, T. Paule, B. Goss, B. Mahon, T. Roach, W. Tardiff.

VAFA’s Best Player: Murphy Ambrose (Old Xaverians) Spirit of the Big V: Tom Paule (Old Melburnians) EFL Best VAFA Player: Lachlan McQueen-Miscamble (Old Carey)

VAFA SENIORS VS AFL QUEENSLAND VAFA Seniors AFL Queensland

6.5 0.1

8.7 1.5

15.12 18.16.124 2.8 5.11.41

GOALS, VAFA: M. Handley 8, T. Paule 4, C. Howat 2, T. Zimbachs, J. Rice, H. Croft, P. Kean BEST, VAFA: T Roach, M Handley, J Rice, N Wynne, H Croft, S Williams VAFA’s Best Player: Tom Roach (Old Carey) Spirit of Big V: Harry Croft (Collegians)

VAFA PREM B – D4 VS AFL VIC COUNTRY 2 AFL Vic Country 2 VAFA

19.21.135 8.7.55

GOALS, VAFA: M. Meehan 3, J. Mugavin, L. Molan, J. King, S. Bishop, P. Karageorgiou, BEST, VAFA: C. Livori, B. Amberg, S. Puhar, D. Boundy, S. Bishop, M. Meehan VAFA’s Best player: Cam Livori (PEGS) Spirit of Big V: Steven Puhar (Williamstown CYMS)

VAFA U23 VS TASMANIA U23 VAFA U23 SAAFL U23

4.2 1.5

7.7 4.6

9.14 4.9

16.19 8.11

GOALS, VAFA: P Edgar 3, J Lew 2, B Goss 2, T Penberthy, J Bull, A Patti, J North, T McKinley, M Rippon BEST, VAFA: B Walsh, J Williams, J Bull, C Lavori, P Edgar, T McKinley VAFA’s Best player: Tom Penberthy (Collegians) Spirit of Big V: Jarryd Skene (Old Xaverians)

VAFA U19 V AFL U19 VICTORIA COUNTRY AFL Victoria U19 Country VAFA U19

2.3 3.1

6.9 3.1

12.16 18.19.127 3.1 3.3.21

GOALS, VAFA: T. Johnstone, C. Haley 1, M. Malt 1.

BEST, VAFA: A. Scott, T. Silvestro, O. Armstrong, M. Malt, M. Bowden, A. Sloan VAFA’s Best player: Anthony Scott (Old Trinity) Spirit of Big V: Mitchell Malt (Whitefriars)

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UNDERS

MAGNIFICENT MAZENOD! VAFA Colts with Olivia Crowe

Mazenod ended their one defeat near perfect season on a high as they went on to claim the 2014 VAFA Colts premiership against St Bernard’s by 122 points. The Nodders and Snowdogs were clearly the best two sides all year in the section. With only small margins separating them in their matches during the season, the size of the margin in the decider was a surprise despite the fact the Nodders had beaten Bernards twice during the year.

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Declan Kennedy were their best.

Best on Ground was awarded to Mazenod’s gun forward and the Colts section leading goal kicker Kieran McKeogh after his three goals in the win. Well done to all clubs and teams on a great season, enjoy the welldeserved break and I wish you all the very best for season 2015.

VAFA Colts Results Mazenod 4.4, 10.10, 15.14, 21.18 (144) St Bernards 0.0, 1.1, 2.3, 3.4 (22) GOALS, Mazenod: J. Welsford 4, J. Swainston 3, K. McKeogh 3, J. Winn 2, M. Sier 2, S. Mier 2, J. Webster 1, E. Van Rensburg 1, G. Lok 1, M. Consolmagno 1, F. D’Alfonso 1 St Bernards: M. Zammit 2, C. Vague 1 BEST, Mazenod: E. Van Rensburg, G. Lok, M. Sier, D. Wiles, K. McKeogh, T. McKenna St Bernards: D. Kennedy, J. Comito, M. Jaggard, T. Howard, C. Vague

The week off didn’t seem to effect Mazenod as they started the match superbly and were able to keep their opposition scoreless, to take a 28 point lead into the first change. By the main break, the match looked over as the dominant Nodders extended their lead to 63 points. The Snowdogs struggled to move the ball forward successfully to score.

Another 11 goal to 2 favouring the Nodders in the second half sealed a big win for the club. Elijah Van Rensburg was dominant in the ruck all game for the Nodders, as Jeremy Welsford finished with four goals in the premiership victory. A disappointing result for the Snowdogs, who found it tough going all day as Matt Zammit and

OLD IVANHOE CLAIM FLAG IN A CLASSIC AGAINST MARCELLIN U19 Section 3 with Tom Connolly @tomconnolly15

The U19 Section 3 Grand final was played to a fantastic level as Old Ivanhoe made up for the upset of missing out last year to win the premiership against a gallant Marcellin.

The game was an absolute classic with the margin never creeping beyond a couple of kicks. As first Marcellin then Old Ivanhoe held the ascendancy. A couple of late goals to Xavier Burns of Marcellin leveled things up at the 20 minute mark of the last quarter. A sequence of behinds from Marcellin, gave them a two point advantage with little over a couple of minutes of play remaining, but then Old Ivanhoe lifted. The minor premiers snatched a goal against the flow via a holding the ball decision on the wing. The umpire then correctly awarded a 25 meter penalty to bring eventual Harris Medalist (for best on the ground) Tyson Dean within range and he converted to give

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the Hoes a four point lead. Old Ivanhoe managed a further goal and a behind to run out winners by 11 points. Section Best and Fairest and captain Jordan Stanton played a great role across half back too.

Brad Low coached the Hoes’ on the day, as Brad Shadbolt was on a plane unable to get back in time. No doubt he would have joined in celebrations that night!

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Under 19 Section 3 Results Old Ivanhoe 2.2, 5.4, 9.5, 13.6 (84) Marcellin 5.0, 7.3, 9.4, 11.7 (73) GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: M. Kirwan 4, T. Deane 2, M. Broughan 2, D. Pierri 1, J. Kandiliotis 1, S. Tsanoudakis 1, N. Marshall 1, T. Kellock 1 Marcellin: X. Burns 5, D. Tomat 3, J. Robertson 2, K. Mahoney 1 BEST, Old Ivanhoe: T. Deane, N. Marshall, M. Kirwan, D. Inglese, T. Crouch, S. Tsanoudakis Marcellin: D. Tomat, X. Burns, K. Mahoney, J. Robertson, P. Lunn, J. Edwards

IVANHOE BREAK 27 YEAR DROUGHT U19 North Anna O’Donnell

Ivanhoe ended a 27 year club drought to win a well deserved performance to take out this year’s Under 19 North Premiership.

St Bernards will be disappointed in their efforts in the Grand Final against Ivanhoe, losing by 35 points in a low scoring game. After kicking only one goal in the first quarter, Ivanhoe fought hard to get a good lead over St Bernards in the second term, kicking three goals to St Bernards’ none. The Ivanhoe defence remained tight for the remainder of the day, restricting St Bernards to just two goals for the day, their first not until the third quarter. It was Orsag and Ioannou who had the greatest impact for the premiers, whilst teammate Scardamaglia slotted a handy three goals of the seven kicked for Ivanhoe. It was always going to be a tough game for St Bernards as they attempted to take out the favourites whom they had been unable to beat this season. Although St Bernards are dampened by a tough loss to finish the year, they have performed admirably

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to earn the right to play in the Grand Final. Ivanhoe will be rapt with such a strong finish to a very successful season.

Ivanhoe deserve big congratulations on their rewarding season, and of course, the elusive premiership.

Under 19 North Results Ivanhoe 1.1, 4.7, 6.10, 7.14 (56) St Bernards 0.3, 0.5, 1.7, 2.9 (21) GOALS, Ivanhoe: J. Scardamaglia 3, M. Rees 1, L. Jacob 1, J. Schaffert 1, W. Emerson 1 St Bernards: J. Notaro 1, P. Comerford 1 BEST, Ivanhoe: F. Orsag, D. Ioannou, L. Kennedy, D. Treloar, J. Scardamaglia, D. Jones St Bernards: W. Baird, J. Holland, M. Satterley, M. Farrant, D. Parkes, W. Isaacs

ROVERS COME FROM NO WHERE TO STEAL FLAG U19 South Anna O’Donnell

Despite finishing fourth Hampton come off ten consecutive wins to take home the title of premiers upsetting Ormond in the U19 South Grand Final. Ormond had led the competition for most of the season, but it did not appear to deter Hampton Rovers, who beat them by 60 points. The first half of the game was in the balance, with Hampton showing more positive signs on the field. With an eight-point lead going into the second half of the match, Hampton Rovers managed to kick seven goals to Ormond’s one in a definitive premiership quarter. From then on, Ormond was unable to recover from a deficit of 49 points and finished the game 60 points behind their rivals.

There were a number of players who had good contributions to the win, Fisher and Hodges being a couple, while Jones and Clarke managed to kick four goals each to help gain a strong lead over Ormond.

Hampton, now boasting a premiership, will be thrilled with how far they have

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come in the second half of the season to ultimately beat a side that have travelled with ease throughout the season.

Hampton should be congratulated on the achieving the ultimate reward of a season of hard work, after an outstanding finish to the year.

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Under 19 South Results Hampton Rovers 3.2, 5.3, 12.8, 16.12 (108) Ormond 0.3, 3.7, 4.7, 6.12 (48) GOALS, Hampton Rovers: C. Clarke 4, C. Jones 4, H. Hodges 3, M. Robertson 1, L. Cairns 1, H. Hill 1, J. Elston 1, T. Fisher 1 Ormond: J. Meeking 2, D. Gregg-Mantle 2, N. Curwood 1, M. LaGreca 1 BEST, Hampton Rovers: T. Fisher, H. Hodges, C. Clarke, H. Hill, R. Fogarty, J. Campion Ormond: D. Gregg-Mantle, M. Kerstens, M. LaGreca, N. Edwards, L. Adlington, N. Houghton

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VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

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Geoff Reilley

RETRO

A TRULY GRAND FINALE 5 YEARS AGO – 2009 The A Section Grand Final saw an exciting last quarter as De La Salle kicked 4.3 to Old Xaverians 1 behind, however, De La finished 3 points short of winning. It had been a strong fight back by the D’s who trailed by just under 4 goals at half time. Final score Old Xavs 9.6 to De La Salle 8.9. Best: N Wynne, M Darvell, L Howard, C Purss, T Clarke, B Rogerson (OX) and D Lowe, D Close, J Moloney, S Nethersole, D Hale, S Pickett (DLS).

The field umpires were Russell Davidson, Shane Mackintosh and Tim Sutcliffe.

10 YEARS AGO – 2004 Uni Blues met St Bernards in the A Section Grand Final. Both the Blues and St Bernards had won two A Section flags to this time but the Blues had more opportunities having been runners-up on 8 occasions. St Bernards had been runners-up on 4 occasions. Strong favourites, Uni Blues had the advantage at the first break 5.1 to 3.3 and then ran riot in the second term with 8.3 to 0.2. Although St Bernards reduced the lead by three quarter time, the Blues ran out winners 18.13 to 7.13. Best: Hayter, Clark (5), Torney (4), J K Brooke, Penny, Paterson (UB) and Clarke, Keunen, B Jordan, N Mitchell (3), McIntyre, Blunt (StB). Ed Clarke (UB) won the Jock Nelson Medal for his best on ground performance.

20 YEARS AGO – 1994

Steve McCarthy & Kit Harvey

UMPIRES

Clearly the best two teams in A Section, Old Melburnians and Collegians, met in the A

Who’s out there representing us on the biggest day of the year? The umpires who have had a stellar 2014 have been rewarded with an appointment at the big dance.

The field umpires are led by Russell Davidson who is umpiring his 7th and record-breaking Premier Grand Final with a couple of debutants in Kit Harvey and Michael Hooper. The boundary umpires are Mitchel Jones, Ben Rickard and Liam van Essen. The goal umpires are evergreen Clayton Evans & Tom McCoy. Well done to all of you. Have a fantastic day out there!!

section Grand Final. OM’s were 7 goals up at half time but Collegians reduced the lead to 4 goals at three quarter time. OM’s turned it on in the final term and raced away with the premiership, 14.18 to 7.19, their first A Section flag since their golden era of three consecutive wins in 1953, 54 and 55. Best: J Nicholls (also Jock Nelson Medallist), Susa, Webb, O’Brien, Lovett, T Witts (OM’s) and Pollock, Kerr, Palmer, Kenneally, Bennett, Hinchen (Coll).

30 YEARS AGO – 1984 De La Salle won their second successive A Section flag at the expense of Ormond, 13.14 to 6.19. De La’s rise to power in the late 1970’s was continuing into the 1980’s and their record of 5 flags out of a possible 8 was a sure sign of their dominance. Steve Curtain (Old Xavs) won the A Section goalkicking and Rick Demarte (Bulleen Temp) won the J N Woodrow Medal for the Best & Fairest in A Section.

40 YEARS AGO – 1974 In a game marred by very strong winds and the occasional rain squall, University Blacks won the A Section premiership against Ormond. The Blacks brilliant first quarter (6.4) was the telling point and they went in with a 20 point lead at half time after Ormond kicked 2.6 in the 2nd quarter. The Blacks controlled the game sufficiently for the remainder of the game to win 12.10 to 9.14.

Best: A Costello, King, Webster, Fisher, Perrett, A Johnstone (UB) and I Cameron, Corben, Hardham, Bourne, Jenkins, Buckley (O).

2014 PREMIER GRAND FINAL UMPIRES CHOICE APPOINTMENT Congratulations also to Anthony Edmonds who’ll be heading to New Zealand to field umpire the under 18 representative matches in a couple of weeks. Well done Eddo, great reward for a consistent year and highlighting yet again the opportunities the VAFA provides its people.

LAWS OF THE GAME QUIZ

50 YEARS AGO – 1964 Old Paradians won their third successive A Section flag when they narrowly defeated Old Xaverians 10.11 to 9.13. Paradians were now in a position to challenge Old Scotch and Uni Blacks of seasons past who had won four successive A Section flags. (Uni Blacks were to win the following season and ruined the opportunity for an all time record for Paradians who went on to win the next three in 66, 67 & 68)!

60 YEARS AGO – 1954 Old Melburnians defeated Uni Blues in the A Section flag, 9.19 to 9.14 to make it a thrilling finale for the season. This was successive A Section premierships for OM’s, each time at the expense of Uni Blues. J D (Duncan) Anderson won the A Section goal-kicking award with 75, this being the fifth consecutive, A Section goal kicking award win for the star forward. Interestingly, Duncan Anderson won the first four awards in Uni Blues’ colours and returned to his school connection in 1954 to win his 5th award!

80 YEARS AGO – 1934 After actioning their ‘right to challenge’, Old Scotch Collegians won their fourth consecutive A Section premiership, the first club to achieve this feat. Old Scotch defeated University Blacks 16.10 to 13.11. W E (Bill) Pearson finished the season with 220 goals.

Despite this being Bill Pearson’s fifth A Section goal-kicking award and the record for goals in a season (220), he did not win the A Section best and fairest, that award going to G Weber from Brighton Tech Old Boys.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: This week’s question is something a little different. Because this is the final edition of Umpires Corner for the season, we’ll give you a question that most should find easy.

Keep reading and we might even give you the answer.

What is good about umpiring in the VAFA? a) It’s a great way to keep fit b) You earn good money c) VAFA games are safe, alcohol-free work environments d) The comradery and team atmosphere e) The opportunity to make new friends

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

f) All of the above

What is the spirit of the law in relation to marking and ruck contests?

Here’s a hint: it’s F. If you’ve ever thought about picking up the whistle and wearing

The correct answer was OPTION A: the player whose sole objective is to contest the ruck/marking contest shall be permitted to do so.

green on a Saturday, umpiring could be for you. Head over to www.vafaua.asn.au to find out more information. We’d love to have

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you on board.

VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

LADDERS PREMIER University Blacks St Bernards Old Scotch Collegians Old Trinity Old Xaverians Beaumaris De La Salle Old Brighton St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

PREMIER C P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 13 11 11 10 10 7 5 5 3

L 3 5 7 7 8 8 11 13 13 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1842 1603 1625 1535 1408 1291 1510 1150 1158 1322

A 1032 1321 1452 1429 1321 1347 1625 1526 1687 1785

% 178.49 121.35 111.91 107.42 106.59 95.84 92.92 75.36 68.64 74.06

Pts 60 52 44 44 40 40 28 20 20 12

St Bernards Old Xaverians University Blacks Collegians Old Scotch Beaumaris Old Brighton St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Old Trinity De La Salle

W 15 12 10 10 9 9 9 6 4 3

L 3 5 7 7 8 8 9 11 14 15

W 15 14 13 10 9 8 8 7 3 2

L 3 4 5 8 9 10 10 10 15 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

F 1705 1764 1580 1601 1475 1513 1425 1527 1383 1256

A 1216 1318 1065 1384 1538 1413 1638 1643 2147 1867

% 140.21 133.84 148.36 115.68 95.9 107.08 87 92.94 64.42 67.27

Pts 60 56 52 40 36 32 32 30 12 10

D 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

D 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1529 1400 1169 1179 1276 1291 1198 992 960 917

A 853 899 966 1117 1103 1146 1146 1384 1753 1601

% 179.25 155.73 121.01 105.55 115.68 112.65 104.54 71.68 54.76 57.28

Pts 60 52 42 42 38 38 36 24 16 12

PEGS Parkdale Vultures Monash Blues Old Camberwell Peninsula Oakleigh Ormond Marcellin Hampton Rovers Banyule

P 18 17 18 18 18 17 18 18 18 16

W 17 15 12 10 9 7 6 6 5 0

L 1 2 6 8 9 10 11 12 12 16

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Kew St Mary's Salesian Old Eltham Collegians Old Paradians Ivanhoe St Johns South Melbourne Districts Elsternwick Monash Gryphons Glen Eira

W 15 15 13 11 10 10 6 4 3 2

L 2 3 5 7 7 8 12 14 15 16

D 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

F 1809 2088 1778 1593 1643 1705 1299 1252 1032 888

A 1084 1005 1219 1214 1337 1393 1803 2086 1948 1998

% 166.88 207.76 145.86 131.22 122.89 122.4 72.05 60.02 52.98 44.44

Pts 62 60 52 44 42 40 24 16 12 8

DIVISION TWO RESERVES

PREMIER C RESERVES

PREMIER RESERVES P 18 17 18 18 18 18 18 17 18 18

Marcellin Hampton Rovers Monash Blues Parkdale Vultures PEGS Oakleigh Peninsula Old Camberwell Banyule Ormond

DIVISION TWO P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

FF 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

F 1589 1615 1168 1504 1363 1088 1245 1123 1106 537

A 637 871 1046 1006 1127 1288 1524 1256 1167 2494

% 249.45 185.42 111.66 149.5 120.94 84.47 81.69 89.41 94.77 21.53

Pts 68 64 48 40 36 32 26 24 22 0

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

St Mary's Salesian Kew Old Eltham Collegians Ivanhoe Old Paradians Monash Gryphons St Johns Glen Eira South Melbourne Districts Elsternwick

W 16 15 15 14 8 7 5 5 3 1

L 2 3 3 4 10 10 12 13 15 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

F 2401 2083 2027 1961 1091 1043 933 722 797 425

A 601 766 832 803 1336 1562 1614 1557 1784 2642

% 399.5 271.93 243.63 244.21 81.66 66.77 57.81 46.37 44.67 16.09

Pts 64 60 60 56 32 30 22 20 12 4

W 14 13 12 12 11 9 9 8 8 6 5 0

L 4 5 6 6 7 9 9 9 10 12 12 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

F 2089 2089 1769 1632 1846 1557 1325 1362 1314 1376 1243 460

A 1342 1118 1255 1198 1349 1363 1305 1476 1471 1559 1379 3247

% 155.66 186.85 140.96 136.23 136.84 114.23 101.53 92.28 89.33 88.26 90.14 14.17

Pts 56 52 48 48 44 36 36 34 32 24 22 0

DIVISION THREE PREMIER C THIRDS PREMIER THIRDS Old Xaverians University Blacks St Bernards University Blues Collegians Old Melburnians Old Scotch

P 14 15 17 17 16 14 16

W L 12 2 13 2 11 6 7 9 6 9 4 10 3 13

D 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

B 1 2 1 0 2 2 2

FF 3 1 0 1 0 0 0

F 1423 1309 1248 1201 908 686 732

A 739 807 1024 1040 1049 1272 1205

% 192.56 162.21 121.88 115.48 86.56 53.93 60.75

Pts 64 64 48 34 34 24 20

PREMIER B University Blues St Kevins Old Carey Old Melburnians AJAX Mazenod Caulfield Grammarians Fitzroy Old Haileybury Old Ivanhoe

St Kevins St Mary's Salesian PEGS Old Ivanhoe Parkdale Vultures Marcellin Monash Blues Ormond Hampton Rovers

P W 15 15 16 14 14 8 15 9 15 7 11 5 16 5 13 2 17 2

L 0 2 6 6 8 6 11 11 15

B 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 1

FF 2 0 3 0 0 2 1 1 0

A 344 589 844 843 1162 1189 1255 1393 1819

% 632.27 292.02 153.79 109.02 67.56 83.77 64.38 44.01 26.11

Pts 72 64 48 40 36 32 28 24 12

DIVISION ONE P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 11 11 11 10 8 7 6 5 5

L 3 7 7 7 8 10 11 11 12 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

F 2031 1842 1757 1524 1419 1474 1160 1239 1402 1231

A 924 1561 1496 1302 1449 1541 1700 1600 1788 1718

% 219.81 118 117.45 117.05 97.93 95.65 68.24 77.44 78.41 71.65

Pts 60 44 44 44 40 32 28 26 22 20

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1980 2016 1328 1518 1134 1275 1056 839 834 720

A 585 755 932 1180 1368 1305 1388 1387 1935 1865

% 338.46 267.02 142.49 128.64 82.89 97.7 76.08 60.49 43.1 38.61

Pts 68 60 48 40 36 32 24 24 16 12

D 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0

% 262.05 187.24 150.27 100.21 98.1 86.33 89.43 82.15 65.77 22.48

PTS 66 58 48 40 36 32 28 28 20 4

PREMIER B RESERVES P University Blues 18 St Kevins 18 Caulfield Grammarians 18 Old Melburnians 18 Old Ivanhoe 18 Old Carey 18 Fitzroy 18 AJAX 18 Old Haileybury 18 Mazenod 18

W 17 15 12 10 9 8 6 6 4 3

L 1 3 6 8 9 10 12 12 14 15

Therry Penola Williamstown CYMS NOBS/St Pats Old Geelong Old Mentonians Prahran Assumption Yarra Valley Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe MHSOB

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 18 14 12 11 9 8 7 5 4 1

L 0 4 6 7 9 10 10 13 13 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

P 15 15 17 16 16 15 18 18 15 15

W 13 11 11 10 8 7 7 7 4 1

L 1 3 6 6 8 8 11 11 11 14

F 2180 1676 1767 1660 1619 1698 1432 1277 1266 1137

A 1027 1240 1491 1468 1695 1522 1768 1664 1665 2172

% 212.27 135.16 118.51 113.08 95.52 111.56 81 76.74 76.04 52.35

Pts 72 56 48 44 36 32 30 20 18 4

DIVISION THREE RESERVES P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Richmond Central UHS-VU La Trobe University Power House Aquinas Swinburne University Eley Park Sharks Albert Park Emmaus St Leos St Francis Xavier Northern Blues South Mornington

W 16 14 12 11 11 11 10 9 5 5 4 0

L 2 4 6 7 7 7 8 9 13 13 14 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1873 1712 1639 1468 1170 1280 1551 1489 979 911 1072 595

Agst 777 1036 862 933 1027 1223 1090 1041 1660 1692 1600 2844

% PTS 241.06 64 165.25 56 190.14 48 157.34 44 113.92 44 104.66 44 142.29 40 143.04 36 58.98 20 53.84 20 67 16 20.92 0

DIVISION ONE RESERVES Williamstown CYMS Therry Penola Old Geelong Prahran Assumption Yarra Valley Whitefriars NOBS/St Pats Bulleen Templestowe MHSOB Old Mentonians

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 14 13 13 13 12 9 7 7 2 0

L 4 5 5 5 6 9 11 11 16 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PREMIER B THIRDS Old Xaverians St Kevins Fitzroy Beaumaris Old Brighton Caulfield Grammarians AJAX Old Carey Old Trinity Mazenod

F 2175 1720 1298 919 785 996 808 613 475

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Northern Blues Emmaus St Leos Aquinas Swinburne University Richmond Central Albert Park Power House UHS-VU St Francis Xavier Eley Park Sharks La Trobe University South Mornington

F 1913 1687 1372 1416 1289 1156 1159 1252 949 493

A 730 901 913 1413 1314 1339 1296 1524 1443 2193

VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

F 1697 1637 1703 1381 1390 1195 1305 1058 808 489

A 880 716 1019 860 1072 1270 1248 1326 1867 2444

% 192.84 228.63 167.12 160.58 129.66 94.09 104.57 79.79 43.28 20.01

Pts 56 52 52 52 48 36 28 28 8 0

DIVISION FOUR Hawthorn West Brunswick Canterbury Manningham Cobras Westbourne Gr. Box Hill North Point Cook Dragons North Brunswick Chadstone

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 18 16 12 10 10 7 7 6 4 0

L 0 2 6 8 8 11 11 12 14 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2480 2089 1834 1600 1820 1679 1379 1165 1449 701

A 874 1115 1590 1329 1525 1821 1553 1747 1629 3013

% 283.75 187.35 115.35 120.39 119.34 92.2 88.8 66.69 88.95 23.27

Pts 72 64 48 40 40 28 28 24 16 0

% 72 64 44 42 36 36 24 18 12 12

Pts 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

DIVISION FOUR RESERVES West Brunswick Hawthorn Westbourne Gr. Manningham Cobras Canterbury Box Hill North North Brunswick Chadstone Point Cook Dragons

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P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 18 16 11 10 9 9 5 4 3 3

L 0 2 7 7 9 9 11 13 15 15

D B F 0 2944 322 0 2416 529 0 1308 1021 1 998 1141 0 1283 1588 0 1176 1507 2 1131 1764 1 884 2232 0 904 1848 0 606 1698

A 914.29 456.71 128.11 87.47 80.79 78.04 64.12 39.61 48.92 35.69

MEGT UNDER 19 PREMIER P 18 17 17 18 18 18 17 17

St Bernards St Kevins Old Xaverians Beaumaris Old Scotch De La Salle St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Old Melburnians

W L 16 2 13 3 12 3 10 7 9 9 4 14 2 15 2 15

D 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0

FF 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

F 2320 1934 1942 1627 1301 1262 857 506

A 783 911 976 1292 1432 1822 1917 2699

% 296.3 212.29 198.98 125.93 90.85 69.26 44.71 18.75

Pts 64 58 56 42 36 16 8 8

UNDER 19 SECTION 2 P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Whitefriars University Blues Old Trinity Parkdale Vultures Fitzroy Mazenod Old Brighton Collegians University Blacks Caulfield Grammarians

W L 14 4 14 4 13 5 11 7 11 7 7 11 7 11 6 12 4 14 3 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1665 1683 1460 1553 1412 1114 1011 726 834 965

A 942 1141 979 1137 1281 1227 1358 1269 1567 1522

% 176.75 147.5 149.13 136.59 110.23 90.79 74.45 57.21 53.22 63.4

Pts 56 56 52 44 44 28 28 24 16 12

UNDER 19 SECTION 3 P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Old Ivanhoe Williamstown CYMS Old Carey Marcellin AJAX Old Xaverians Old Camberwell St Mary's Salesian

W L 15 3 13 5 13 5 13 5 9 9 6 12 6 12 1 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1819 1743 1765 1535 1405 1155 1054 1042

A 1058 1169 1202 1113 1300 1487 1487 1977

% 171.93 149.1 146.84 137.92 108.08 77.67 70.88 52.71

Pts 60 52 52 52 36 24 24 4

UNDER 19 NORTH P 18 18 18 18 18 13 18 18 18 13

Ivanhoe St Bernards Wyndham Suns Banyule La Trobe University Therry Penola PEGS Yarra Valley Whitefriars Northern Blues

W 17 12 11 10 10 7 8 6 2 2

L 1 4 7 7 8 6 10 12 15 11

D 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

F 1740 1506 1459 1379 1214 1134 1328 1335 840 767

A 876 1199 1135 1073 1080 823 1403 1507 1793 1429

% 198.63 125.6 128.55 128.52 112.41 137.79 94.65 88.59 46.85 53.67

Pts 68 52 44 42 40 32 32 24 10 8

UNDER 19 SOUTH Ormond Oakleigh De La Salle Hampton Rovers Beaumaris Peninsula Monash Blues Old Haileybury Collegians MHSOB

P 17 16 17 18 17 18 18 18 15 18

W 15 13 12 12 9 9 6 5 5 1

L 2 3 5 6 8 9 12 13 10 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D FF 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1843 1624 1538 1510 1733 1444 1108 985 709 724

A 831 761 996 1066 1250 1350 1543 1639 1652 2089

% Pts 221.78 64 213.4 60 154.42 52 141.65 48 138.64 40 106.96 36 71.81 24 60.1 20 42.92 20 34.66 4

SHARPSHOOTERS Premier Shura Taft

Collegians

H&A FINALS 53 62

Division 4 Jason Ince

Hawthorn

H&A FINALS 88 94

Premier Reserve Justin Crameri

University Blacks

H&A FINALS 33 36

Division 4 Reserve Jason Jackomos

Hawthorn

H&A FINALS 75 76

Premier Thirds Damien Ryan

St Bernards

H&A FINALS 31 32

U19 Premier Jeremy Hannan

Old Xaverians

H&A FINALS 75 80

Premier B David Fayman

AJAX

H&A FINALS 67 67

Premier B Reserve Jamie Mugavin

University Blues University Blues

H&A FINALS 49 57 49 55

University Blues

H&A FINALS 56 60

Under 19 Section 2 Daniel Batarilo William Blakey Under 19 Section 3 Mitchell Nixon

H&A FINALS Old Carey Grammarians 79 81

Premier B Thirds Charles Randles

St Kevins OB

H&A FINALS 36 40

Under 19 North Josh Stephens

Wyndam Suns

H&A FINALS 52 54

Premier C Ed Turner

Hampton Rovers

H&A FINALS 52 59

Premier C Reserve Jake Archdeacon Daniel De Sanctis

H&A FINALS Peninsula OB 32 32 Old Camberwell Grammarians 29 32

Under 19 South Campbell Jones Jack Meeking

Hampton Rovers Ormond

H&A FINALS 52 65 54 58

Premier C Thirds Dylan Gook

Mazenod OC Mazenod OC

H&A FINALS 71 77 40 43

St Mary’s Salesian

H&A FINALS 50 50

VAFA Colts Kieren McKeogh Josh Swainston

Division 1 Jarrod Bannister Corey Bannister

Therry Penola OB Therry Penola OB

H&A FINALS 100 112 80 88

Division 1 Reserve Steven Barlow

Williamstown CYMS

H&A FINALS 46 52

Division 2 David Boundy Andrew Brazzale

Old Paradians Kew

H&A FINALS 74 74 58 70

Division 2 Reserve Stefan Gusts

St Mary’s Salesian

H&A FINALS 92 98

Division 3 Christopher Beluszar

Emmaus St Leos OC

H&A FINALS 67 70

Division 3 Reserve Mitchell Sweeney Leigh Booth Jake Munro

UHS-VU Eley Park Sharks Richmond Central

H&A FINALS 59 68 43 43 32 44

RESULTS OF TRIBUNAL – 16 SEPT. 2014 * Jackson Strangward, St Marys Salesian.

Unreasonably rough conduct, 3 matches. * Luke Carland, Richmond Central.

VAFA COLTS Mazenod St Bernards Westbourne Gr. Point Cook AFC Williamstown CYMS Old Paradians UHS-VU / Flemington University Blues

Striking, 2 matches.

P 17 18 16 18 18 16 18 16

W 16 13 13 9 9 4 3 2

L 1 5 3 9 9 12 15 14

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A % 1573 377 417.24 1411 682 206.89 1044 637 163.89 1021 1025 99.61 929 1188 78.2 701 1134 61.82 699 1261 55.43 596 1518 39.26

Pts 68 52 52 36 36 16 12 8

* Jake Scardamaglia, Ivanhoe (Under-19).

Striking, 2 matches. * Player accepted Prescribed Penalty

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VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

ST.MARY’S SALESIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB (VAFA Div 1)

Yarra Valley Bushrangers Is looking for Senior, Reserve & U19 Coaches in 2015.

Join us on the journey as we take the next step Finalists, Premiers & Grand Finalists 2011-13 Take us to the top. Be an important part of a club which is fiercely proud of its culture and keen to continue the success we have achieved over recent years.

Now at our brand new home in Doncaster.

For further information contact Ron Garlepp

President ron.garlepp@gmail.com Mob 0408 907 774

The club is seeking applicants for the following coaching positions for Season 2015.

• • •

Under 19 Coach (Premiers 2013) Under 18 Coach Assistant Coaches for: Seniors, Thirds, U/19’s & U/18’s

All Coaches will be required to work closely with our Senior Coach Jess Sinclair in setting the clubs direction and developing our youth.

A minimum Level 1 coaching accreditation is required and an understanding of the VAFA is preferred.

Please provide a covering letter outlining your experience and specific plans for our club. Applications close September 30th 2014.

Forward Applications or Enquiries to: David Malcolm President St.Mary’s Salesian Amateur Football Club smsafc@bigpond.com 0409 311 553

Senior Coach - Monash Blues Premier C Amateurs The Monash Blues Football Club is looking for a senior coach to lead a team of coaches across its 4 sides and to build on the Club’s recent success.

Our talented senior playing group has played Premier C finals in the last two seasons and is primed for the next step.

The Clubs boasts excellent support from the University and access to its first class facilities.

The successful applicant will be supported by an experienced and dedicated group of support staff and a dedicated and energetic committee.

A competitive remuneration package is available and open to negotiation. Applications should be submitted by 23 September 2014 by email to adamjaques41@gmail.com An interview selection process to follow.

Please contact Adam Jaques on 0417 307 882 with any genuine queries.

University High School Vic Uni AFC OLD PARADIANS’ ASSOCIATION AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB (VAFA Div 2)

CAULFIELD GRAMMARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB SENIOR COACH WANTED for 2015 Caulfield Grammarians FC is seeking a Senior Coach for the 2015 season in Premier B of the Victorian Amateur Football Association Applicants will need to demonstrate:

A strong desire to teach and develop players Excellent communication skills, on and off the field Experience in enhancing existing player skills Embrace the ethos of amateur football Positive attitude, organised and well prepared Desire to nurture young and emerging talent Ability to build a cohesive coaching team

Please email all applications in writing to the Football Manager:

Scott Williams Email: scott@sfsdesign.com.au 0416 100 717 APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2014

Seeking coaches for Senior, Reserve, Club XIII and Colts FINALISTS 2010 – 2013.

JOIN US IN TAKING THE NEXT STEP. Excellent facilities at Brens Oval, Royal Park.

Established feeder network with Flemington Juniors and Victoria University.

Applications to uhsvuinbox@gmail.com Enquiries to Patrick Burns 0419 390 227 Applications close September 30, however potential applicants are encouraged to express interest before that date.

Are seeking applications for the 2015 position of

RESERVES COACH

We are looking for a coach who can demonstrate experience in being able to coach young players such that they are ready to make the transition to senior football.

Applicants need to have a proven understanding of all facets of today’s football trends.

A minimum level one coaching accreditation is required.

Competitive Remuneration.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and specific plans for our club.

Applications close 26th September.

Forward applications to: Brendan Flynn Football Manager Old Paradians’ Association Amateur Football Club.

BRFlynn@agilitylogistics.com ph: 0488 316 880

Old Carey Grammarians Football Club VAFA Premier (2015) Director of Football

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

POWERHOUSE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB Founded 1947 — VAFA DIVISION 3 - 2015

is seeking applications for a newly created position of

PHAFC is seeking applicants for the position of:

COACHING CO-ORDINATOR

PLAYING/NON-PLAYING - SENIOR ASSISTANT COACH

Responsible to the Director of Coaching, the prime responsibility of the role is to assist with the personal and professional development of the coaching staff.

Applicants should possess a passion for the game, a proven ability to lead from the front (both on and off the field) and great communication skills as well as ability to develop and work with a young exciting playing group.

A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 30, 2014.

billd@footballwilliamstown.com.au

Please send all applications in writing to;

Applications close on 26 September 2014 and can be emailed to the above address

president@powerhouse-afc.com or

Nic Pavlou, President, 0414 339 990

Based at Carey Bulleen Sports Complex, arguably the best facilities in the VAFA, Old Carey GFC is ready to appoint a suitably experienced Director of Football to take responsibility for the club’s football department and program.

Promoted to VAFA Premier Section for 2015 we are a well resourced and professionally managed club comprising 4 teams.

Applicants must be great leaders and will drive the club’s culture and direction. Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory.

Please provide a covering letter outlining your experience, a self-assessment/critique and your football philosophy. Applications close 19/09/14.

Forward applications or enquiries to: Paul Newton, President, Old Carey GFC

Cotham Post Office, PO Box 3075, Kew 3101 Or email oldcareyfc@gmail.com More about our club can be found at www.oldcareyfc.com.au

ROUND BY ROUND

Round

1

2

Round DE LA SALLE

5-11-41 —

11-11-77

OLD SCOTCH

COLLEGIANS

5-12-42 —

10-11-71

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD BRIGHTON

8-13-61 —

14-16-100

COLLEGIANS

DE LA SALLE

12-10-82 —

9-10-64

BEAUMARIS

OLD TRINITY

10-11-71 —

10-7-67

ST BERNARDS

9-16-70 —

13-5-83

ST BERNARDS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

12-12-84 —

18-15-123

BEAUMARIS

OLD SCOTCH

11-11-77 —

6-15-51

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

4

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

9-13-67 —

7-12-54

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD TRINITY

7-12-54 —

4-14-38

15-17-107 —

9-10-64

ST BERNARDS

BEAUMARIS

13-7-85 —

14-12-96

OLD BRIGHTON

OLD SCOTCH

16-13-109 —

17-21-123

COLLEGIANS

OLD XAVERIANS

11-18-84 —

11-12-78

OLD SCOTCH

BEAUMARIS

16-19-115 —

DE LA SALLE OLD TRINITY

12-16-88

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

16-22-118 —

3-8-26

COLLEGIANS

10-21-81

OLD TRINITY

COLLEGIANS

18-12-120 —

6-5-41

OLD BRIGHTON

ST BERNARDS

19-5-119 —

6-13-49

OLD BRIGHTON

ST BERNARDS

5-22-52 —

14-8-92

COLLEGIANS

ST BERNARDS

12

18-14-122 —

DE LA SALLE

7-10-52 —

21-11-137

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD SCOTCH

10-19-79 —

10-13-73

OLD TRINITY

13-12-90 —

9-9-63

BEAUMARIS

0-0-0

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD XAVERIANS

COLLEGIANS

5-9-39 —

9-8-62

ST BERNARDS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

8-18-66 —

10-14-74

ST BERNARDS

OLD BRIGHTON

5-6-36 —

8-8-56

DE LA SALLE

OLD BRIGHTON

8-10-58 —

9-3-57

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

12-12-84 —

OLD SCOTCH

16-18-114 —

8-15-63

DE LA SALLE

8-10-58 —

10-7-67

COLLEGIANS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

12-14-86 —

13-12-90

OLD TRINITY

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

10-14-74 —

8-10-58

OLD SCOTCH

DE LA SALLE

12-12-84 —

3-12-30

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

ST BERNARDS

OLD SCOTCH

11-16-82 —

8-9-57

OLD BRIGHTON

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD TRINITY

10-15-75 —

1-8-14

BEAUMARIS

BEAUMARIS

13-5-83 —

14-13-97

ST BERNARDS

8-5-53 —

7-8-50

COLLEGIANS

COLLEGIANS

15-10-100 —

13-15-93

DE LA SALLE

OLD TRINITY

10-11-71 —

13-7-85

OLD BRIGHTON

13-3-81 —

8-18-66

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

13

14

OLD TRINITY

14-8-92 —

ST BERNARDS

15-9-99 —

9-12-66

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

COLLEGIANS

13-16-94 —

11-13-79

OLD TRINITY

OLD XAVERIANS

13-24-102

BEAUMARIS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD SCOTCH

14-22-106 —

11-12-78

OLD XAVERIANS

BEAUMARIS

ST BERNARDS

11-14-80 —

7-12-54

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

13-16-94 —

2-11-23

DE LA SALLE

6-11-47 —

6-7-43 —

15

16-11-107 —

14-16-100

OLD XAVERIANS

10-7-67

BEAUMARIS

9-16-70 —

24-10-154

OLD SCOTCH

13-17-95 —

11-12-78

OLD TRINITY

DE LA SALLE

9-16-70 —

10-16-76

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD BRIGHTON

7-13-55 —

8-16-64

OLD SCOTCH

14-16-100

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

ST BERNARDS

13-8-86

COLLEGIANS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

13-12-90 —

8-10-58

COLLEGIANS

20-16-136 —

11-6-72

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

DE LA SALLE

11-12-78 —

OLD TRINITY

13-10-88 —

12-6-78

OLD SCOTCH

COLLEGIANS

21-9-135 —

10-13-73

BEAUMARIS

11-8-74 —

16-9-105

ST BERNARDS

DE LA SALLE

13-17-95 —

9-6-60

OLD BRIGHTON

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

15-10-100 —

24-12-156

OLD BRIGHTON

OLD SCOTCH

22-9-141 —

14-15-99

ST BERNARDS

BEAUMARIS

21-11-137 —

13-12-90

OLD SCOTCH

OLD TRINITY

10-6-66 —

14-14-98

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

COLLEGIANS

19-12-126 —

14-8-92

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD XAVERIANS

11-17-83 —

9-15-69

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

DE LA SALLE

11-10-76 —

11-9-75

ST BERNARDS

OLD BRIGHTON

8-12-60 —

9-11-65 —

8-9-57

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD SCOTCH

OLD BRIGHTON UNIVERSITY BLACKS

15-15-105 —

OLD SCOTCH

16

17

17-13-115 —

OLD TRINITY

11-13-79 —

24-17-161

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

11-14-80

BEAUMARIS

7-6-48

OLD XAVERIANS

12-8-80

OLD TRINITY

8-11-59 —

13-16-94

OLD TRINITY

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

15-10-100 —

21-10-136

COLLEGIANS

16-13-109 —

12-17-89

COLLEGIANS

ST BERNARDS

15-17-107 —

10-9-69

DE LA SALLE ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD BRIGHTON OLD XAVERIANS

13-5-83 —

8-5-53

DE LA SALLE

BEAUMARIS

20-18-138 —

14-12-96

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

9-12-66 —

14-11-95

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

COLLEGIANS

19-14-128 —

6-15-51

OLD SCOTCH

9-8-62

BEAUMARIS

DE LA SALLE

11-10-76 —

12-10-82

OLD TRINITY

ST BERNARDS

9

4-4-28 7-11-53

8-11-59 —

OLD XAVERIANS

OLD XAVERIANS

8

7-12-54 —

12-12-84 —

OLD SCOTCH

BEAUMARIS

7

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY BLACKS

5-9-39 —

OLD BRIGHTON

6

11

9-6-60 18-10-118

COLLEGIANS

OLD XAVERIANS

5

OLD BRIGHTON

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

BEAUMARIS 3

10

13-14-92 —

BEAUMARIS

12-10-82 —

OLD TRINITY

20-16-136 —

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

14-16-100 —

ST BERNARDS UNIVERSITY BLACKS

15-7-97 — 18-19-127 —

18

15-10-100

COLLEGIANS

OLD XAVERIANS

16-18-114 —

11-11-77

OLD BRIGHTON

8-3-51

DE LA SALLE

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

18-14-122 —

6-7-43

ST BERNARDS

12-14-86

OLD XAVERIANS

1st SF

OLD SCOTCH

16-13-109 —

17.21.123

COLLEGIANS

10-8-68

OLD SCOTCH

2ndSF

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

15-17-107 —

9-10-64

ST BERNARD’S

3-8-26

OLD BRIGHTON

Prelim

ST BERNARD’S

5-22-52 —

14.8.92

COLLEGIANS

PLAYING OR NON-PLAYING COACH Position - Senior Coach Old Eltham Collegians is an established and strong Division 2 VAFA club. Finalists the past two years, we are looking to take the next step in 2015.

If you believe you have the motivation, leadership, commitment, game plan and communications skills to lead us to ultimate success, then apply.

Eltham College provides first class facilities.

We are offering a salary package for a successful, experienced senior coach of up to $15,000 Applications Close 30th September 2014 FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO The Secretary: cpjjhall@bigpond.com For further background information call the President - Ron Chapman on 0410446614

www.elthamcollegiansfc.com

The South Melbourne District Amateur Football Club is seeking the services of a Senior Coach (playing or non-playing) to lead the club in 2015 and beyond.

As Senior coach you will be leading a proud club with more than 100 years of history and will have a major impact in driving the South Melbourne ‘Bloods’ culture. The successful applicant will be a motivated, success focused individual who is able to develop and communicate a clear vision to take our great club up through the grades of the VAFA, It is also imperative that you lead by example and act with integrity and honour at all times.

Having spent the last few seasons in Division 2 of the VAFA, our senior team have developed a committed group of young leaders who are eager for sustained on field success. We have outstanding new facilities in the vibrant Albert Park area and a local sponsorship base that is the envy of many other clubs. Our junior club has experienced substantial growth in recent times with over 700 children registered for Auskick in 2014 and a strong junior football program in the South Metro Junior Football League. We are expecting 17 junior teams in 2015 from Under 8 through to Under 17.

As Senior Coach you will influence the football program across the entire club and participate in workshops for our developing coaches. We expect that you will actively work with and develop the Under 16 & 17 teams, identify talent and provide opportunities to further develop players in these age groups especially.

A Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is a pre-requisite for this position.

Applications for this position close on Friday 26h September and are required in writing attaching your CV to Alister McDonald via president.smdafc@smdsc.com.au.

Further enquiries, contact Tony Pilimon 0400 35 44 22 or Peter Bedford on 0425 805 474.

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VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

University Blues Football Club

Emmaus St Leo’s Old Collegians Football Club – Div 3 finalist VAFA in 2014 Play a key role in our success…

• Reserves Coach • Senior Assistant Coach • Reserves Assistant Coach (all roles can be playing or non-playing) Emmaus St Leo’s Old Collegians is looking for coaching staff to help us continue to build our on field success.

Please email a covering letter and your CV to Nathan Baranello at nbaranello88@gmail.com or call 0422356430 for more information.

Applications for all positions close Monday 6th October 2014.

Northcote Park Football Club Applications for senior coach and football manager are now open.

Please feel free to express your interest, and apply to General Manager — Dennis McNiece email dmcniece@optusnet.com.au Or Club President — Peter McNiece email mcniece@optusnet.com.au or telephone 0413756767.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday September 21st 2014.

Kind Regards, Dennis McNiece General Manager Northcote Park Football Club 0409 946 811

Applications for the 2015 positions of

Reserve, Thirds, Under 19 and Assistant Coaches The successful applicants will have a good understanding of football and VAFA football in particular.

The applicants will have a minimum Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation and will be a strong communicator being able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a broader off-field team.

Applications close Friday 17th October 2014 e-mail all enquiries to applications@uniblues.com

BAYSWATER FOOTBALL CLUB

POINT COOK FOOTBALL CLUB SENIOR COACHING POSITIONS FOR 2015 SEASON Bayswater Football Club, which competes in the EFL, invites applications for the following coaching positions: - Senior Coach - Reserves Coach - Under 19 Coach

- Senior Assistant Coach - Reserves Assistant Coach

For all information, please direct enquiries to club president Mark Rooney on 0448 555 006.

Applications detailing experience and references can be sent to the following addresses by Wednesday, October 1 Mail: PO Box 356, Bayswater 3153 Email: bayswater@efl.org.au

Point Cook in Division 4 of the VAFA and has an outstanding opportunity for suitably qualified applicants for the following positions: • Senior Assistant Coach • Reserves Coach

• Reserves Assistant Coach • Under 18’s Coach

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: • Level 2 AFL Coaching • Structured approach Accreditation preferred, Level to training & player 1 minimum development • Strong cultural understanding • Ability to work closely with of the VAFA other coaches (including Junior coaches) & • Excellent organisation & administrators communication skills

Please email applications to: pointcookfc@y7mail.com Applications Close 5:00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2014

VAFA PREMIER SECTION - SENIOR COACH 2015 Applications are invited for the position of senior coach of the Beaumaris Football Club for the 2015 season in the Premier Section of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. The Club is the only suburban club playing Premier Section and also in the Under 19 Premier Division.

The Beaumaris Football Club has 5 senior teams (including 2 under 19 sides). It also has 27 junior teams making it one of the largest junior clubs in Australia. The juniors represent a strong feeder program for the senior sides. Further details on the club are available at www.beaumarisfc.com.au.

Applications (including cv) are to be sent to beaumarisfc@bigpond. com. The application period closes on 30 September 2014. Position descriptions will be provided on request.

Enquiries can be made to Ron Buller (President) on 0418 992 564 or John Murton (Vice President) on 0409 937 641.

AJAX FC – Premier B , Senior Coach The AJAX FC is a proud, community club based in Albert Park and have enjoyed a lot of on and off field success in our 57-year history.

We have a strong and supportive committee, recently renovated facilities (including a tiered coaches room, new gym and ice bath) and a committed playing list that has put 3 strong seasons together consolidating in Premier B finishing 5th in both 2013-14.

We are seeking an experienced coach, capable of bringing or recruiting his own support team of assistants, with the credentials required to manage, educate and coach a team at this level.

Please send your application, including your resume and covering letter outlining your experience and coaching philosophy/style to Andrew Shenker, Vice President / Head of Match Committee at andrew@victor-sports.com or call on 0418 311 162 for further information.

Applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15, 2014.

VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014

PARKSIDE FOOTBALL CLUB The Parkside Football Club is in the process of recruiting senior coaches for the upcoming 2015 season and invites applications for the following positions:

North Brunswick Amateur Football Club ~ EST:1971 ~ VAFA Division 4

SENIOR COACH, ASSISTANT COACH AND RESERVES COACH. Playing and non-playing applicants will be considered.

Expressions of interest outlining previous coaching experience, accreditation details and qualities and attributes you can bring to the Parkside Football Club can be forwarded to parksidefc@hotmail.com or mail to Parkside Football Club 14 Roxburgh Street Preston, VIC 3072

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Applications are invited for the following positions: SENIOR COACH RESERVES COACH After a breakthrough 2013 season due to injury and departure the playing list is ready for a resurgence in 2015.

With a good mixture of older and younger players The Bulls are ready for success, being led by a dynamic coaching group and support staff.

With excellent facilities led by a strong committee off the field, please send applications to Ezio Cirillo at ezio.cirillo@tollgroup.com

Applications close 5pm Friday 19 September 2014

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