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EDITORIAL

Michael Sholly

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REWARD FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATIONS Mother Nature was kind to us over the weekend with all finals played under blue skies and only a slight breeze that did pick up on Sunday.

The main change at Sportscover Arena was the addition of a temporary grandstand installed for the all finals during September. The stand seats over 400 patrons and the extra elevation gave the spectators a better view of the action.

Already we have five teams who have progressed to Grand Finals and with that, guaranteeing a place in a higher section. University Blues have played like a Premier team all year and after a tight tussle in the first three quarters were able to pull away from St Kevin’s in the final quarter to take a deserved victory. It is terrific to see a club’s player group find the resolve to rebound from the disappointment of relegation after 20 years in the Premier Section. It has been a credit to the club, who have also taken out the Winning Edge Club Championship ahead of St Bernard’s, finishing on top in the firsts and reserves, finishing fourth in the higher Premier section thirds comp and second in the Under 19’s. Blues also responded to a VAFA call and fielded a team in the Under 18 competition.

They do deserve the honour of returning to our Premier Section.

After going winless for over a season and plummeting to Division 2, Hampton Rovers have resurged and under youthful administration and coaching departments have won their way back to Premier B. It has been a lot of hard work to see this proud club, who commenced in the VAFA in 1933, return to the upper echelons and it would be great for the competition to see them join rival Bayside club Beaumaris in Premier.

Williamstown CYMS are another great community club success story. They are the only community football club left in Williamstown and their relationship with their VFL club will only be strengthened by their promotion to Premier C. Much of the credit must go to their coach Matthew Montebello who led their juniors in 2012 and progressed with this group coaching the seniors last year to third position and now into the

Grand Final.

I am sounding like a broken record but St Mary’s Salesian have built an outstanding club with a culture that would make many envious. Not only were the seniors and reserves successful on the weekend but the club challenged themselves and entered a team in the Premier C Thirds. They too saluted on the weekend to progress to a third grand final for the club. Congratulations to St Mary’s Salesian President David Malcom and first year coach former North Melbourne and Fremantle player, Jess Sinclair. Jess had a distinguished AFL career playing 192 matches before retiring in 2008.

Hawthorn remain as the only undefeated senior team in the VAFA and fully deserve their promotion to Division 3. After being top of the table last year they were disappointed to fall in straight sets and last Sunday there would have been a few tense moments as West Brunswick hit the lead in the final quarter. They managed to steady and claim victory. The club also has their reserves still alive and the Clubbies went down to the Old Xaverian Crocodiles in Club XVIII Section 1 Grand Final.

The stories of all these clubs are remarkably similar.

All have dedicated off field leaders who have patiently built depth into their club. All have either a Thirds or Club XVIII team to add the required depth to their playing roster and all have provided a great environment for the players on and off the field. Four of these five are community clubs who have built a large base of volunteers and are now reaping the rewards of their hard work.

Premier Section joins the finals race this weekend with University Blacks taking on St Bernard’s and Old Scotch playing Collegians. Interestingly both of these teams played each other in the last round but with places secure there was a few coaching strategies employed. To give all teams an equal 7 day break leading into the preliminary final these matches will both be played on Saturday at Sportscover Arena and Sandringham respectively.

Maybe next year, the Sportscover Arena match will be played at night to avoid the clash.

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PREMIER

Andrew Leonard

@ Lennytalk

RESTING ON YOUR LAURELS? Hmmm… What was the point exactly of an 18 round season? Well it may have been an inconvenience for both Old Scotch and St Bernards, but for Collegians, Old Trinity, Old Brighton, De La Salle and Old Xaverians there was a lot riding on the results from the weekend.

Firstly congratulations to Collegians and De La Salle, the two clubs to finish Round 18 with positive news. The Lions locked in a finals berth, whilst De La locked in Premier Section football in 2015. Round 18 confirmed the relegation of Old Brighton. A poor start to their return to Premier costing them in the end, hopefully they will be back soon as it has been a pleasure getting to know everyone at the club this year. Old Scotch spoiled the fun for Old Trinity and to a lesser extent Old Xaverians last Friday night when they fielded a virtual under age team against Collegains. The Lions cantered home and Old Trinity pondered, what if they had just managed to end that losing streak one game earlier?

The second incarnation of Friday night football proved a vastly more enticing match to attend.

The lack of rain and a night that didn’t require thermals greeted the large number of spectators that gathered at Harry Trott. The equation was simple, Collegians had to win to guarantee a finals berth, on the other hand if Old Scotch won then the Saturday games would have a lot more riding on it. When the team sheets came through, the disappointment of the neutral supporters and those in Green and Gold that had turned up to support the Cardinals were left flat. Four debutants and a host of players that had played less than a handful of senior games were on the Old Scotch team sheet. Luckily Shura Taft made his flight from China and provided the entertainment with seven first half goals. Despite a strong opening five minutes from the visitors the game was never really a contest. Taft finished with 8 for the night, his last goal was his best effort, a long range bomb from well beyond 50, taking his tally to a competition high 53 for the year, handing him a leading goal kicker award for the first time in his 12 seasons of brilliance. Of the Cardinals youngsters, U19 player Jonno Daggian and Will Carrington 2

were impressive, but were ultimately no match for the experience of Tardiff or Ries and the slightly more experienced Lions youth of Apted and Giles.

Just as Old Scotch did the night earlier, St Bernard’s rested or ‘managed’ half their team for their trip to University Blacks. After half time, Blacks showed no mercy as most of their best all played and played well to finish the home and away season as minor premiers 15-3. Just like the Cardinals youngsters, St Bernard’s replacements were impressive early.

Holding the Blacks goalless in the opener, albeit the home side did have seven scoring shots all going behind the big sticks. Brent Sheehan won a lot of football for Blacks and Peter O’Rourke operated well at both ends of the ground chiming in for a goal. Pattison contributed four goals as Blacks powered away with a 14 goal to 2 second half.

Tom Gleeson was again good leading the forward line for the visitors, whilst Alex Singleton was solid throughout. Mind games aside, the tactic of resting so many by Anthony Rock will be revealed as either a winner or a loser when these two meet again at Sportscover for a spot in the Grand Final.

Old Trinity were left with little play for in their match with DE La Salle, almost guaranteeing that will be the first and only time VAFA HQ will permit a Round 18 match on a Friday night when there are ramifications for the rest of the comp. Despite this, the T’s put their best foot forward at De La Salle opening up a five goal break at one stage. David Wildsmith, played a game befitting his appearance as the covershot on the Amateur Footballer, but as the margin was creeping out, De La Salle must have become concerned. There was still relegation to be avoided and their leaders stood up. Sam Williams has had a great full time return to the club as has Matt Fieldsend. Those two along with Tom Humphrey will fight out the best and fairest at the Dairy Bell and rightly so. De La couldn’t quite get over the line, but a goal loss and a quick glance at the livescores from Toorak Park left everyone at the Dairy Bell happy in the knowledge they could PREMIER — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 63/70%) University Blacks v St Bernards Old Scotch v Collegians

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enjoy an ice-cream or two before preparing for another year in Premier.

In a game that never really reached any great heights, Old Brighton were in the contest with Old Xaverians until late in the final term before the home side kicked away. The Tonners closed to within seven points of Xavs but couldn’t get the win that would have salvaged their place in the top flight.

Not until the final 10 minutes was the game beyond the reach of Old Brighton as the experienced and classy Xavs mids took the contest by the scruff of the neck to sign off an turbulent season with a win. Chris Smith returned to the Xavs lineup with four goals and Matt Handley played but could only manage 3 of the 8 goals he needed to overhaul Taft.

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St Bedes/Mentone Tigers started bravely in pursuit of a final win of an otherwise ugly year as they jumped out to a four goal lead at quarter time at Beaumaris. The Tigers held sway at the main break before a Shark party in the second half saw them slot 15 goals to 7 in an open game of football that had the ball pinging from end to end. Matt Petering starred with four goals, whilst Anthony Carroll was prominent. Pat Tyquin capped off a great year with another four quarter effort that will certainly see him amongst top few of the Tigers B&F. Thank you to the two clubs (De La Salle and Old Brighton) that provided a weekly update. They are most welcome. Good luck to those departing the comp both this week and for next year. Enjoy the off-season and we will see you in April 2015.

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Collegians 6.3, 12.7, 14.9, 19.14 (128) Old Scotch 2.6, 4.8, 5.12, 6.15 (51) GOALS, Collegians: S. Taft 8, D. Russo 2, A. Howison 1, N. Corp 1, J. Kamener 1, H. Croft 1, A. Croft 1, T. Zimbachs 1, N. Ries 1, W. Tardif 1, J. Eimutis 1 Old Scotch: M. Wills 2, C. Watts 1, N. Walmsley 1, T. Macmillan 1, W. Strange 1 BEST, Collegians: S. Taft, W. Tardif, T. Zimbachs, D. Russo, N. Corp, T. Penberthy Old Scotch: E. Routman, C. O’Beirne, C. McDonough, A. Lim, T. Macmillan, W. Carrington Beaumaris 1.5, 5.8, 14.14, 20.18 (138) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 5.2, 7.6, 9.9, 14.12 (96) GOALS, Beaumaris: M. Petering 4, N. Dickinson 3, J. Grange 2, S. Scott 2, S. Gower 2, J. Nash 1, A. Carroll 1, R. Cathcart 1, W. Murton 1, L. Casey-Leigh 1, W. Gillespie 1, A. Giuliano 1 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: S. Richards 2, S. Doherty 2, C. Hansen 2, M. Coen 2, C. Richards 1, P. Kean 1, B. O’Toole 1, M. Wintle 1, J. Robertson 1, P. Tyquin 1 BEST, Beaumaris: A. Carroll, M. Petering, R. Cathcart, J. Nash, D. Pritchard, W. Mattingley St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: P. Tyquin, T. Pastura, P. Kean, A. Cross, M. Coen, C. Hansen Old Trinity 6.6, 10.8, 12.8, 12.10 (82) De La Salle 2.0, 6.5, 10.6, 11.10 (76) GOALS, Old Trinity: J. Osborn 4, J. Hunt 2, H. Tinney 2, D. Wildsmith 1, L. Juric 1, M. Kilpin 1, E. Weatherson 1 De La Salle: A. Kneebone 3, A. Indovino 2, T. Humphrey 2, D. Close 1, T. Curry 1, E. Clinch 1, S. Williams 1 BEST, Old Trinity: D. Wildsmith, C. Pohl, H. Tinney, J. Osborn, N. Howell, J. Steinhart De La Salle: S. Williams, M. Fieldsend, T. Humphrey, O. Persson, A. Indovino, H. Haley Old Xaverians 3.4, 6.9, 10.16, 16.18 (114) Old Brighton 2.3, 5.8, 7.9, 11.11 (77) GOALS, Old Xaverians: C. Smith 4, M. Douglas 3, M. Handley 3, C. Larkins 2, B. Goss 2, E. Prowse 1, T. Dynon 1 Old Brighton: D. Anthony 4, C. King 2, B. Jakobi 1, L. Otto 1, A. Dewar 1, T. Clarke 1, H. Cannon 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: C. Waller, M. Douglas, C. Larkins, T. Dynon, D. Sapuppo, E. Prowse Old Brighton: T. Clarke, B. Jakobi, C. King, D. Anthony, L. Hendra, T. Skewes University Blacks 0.7, 4.8, 11.13, 18.14 (122) St Bernards 1.0, 4.2, 6.3, 6.7 (43) GOALS, University Blacks: A. Pattison 4, J. Slabbert 2, A. Locke 2, J. Quaile 2, J. Ernest 2, I. Anderson 1, B. Mahon 1, S. Weekley 1, T. Storer 1, A. Robbins 1, P. O’Rourke 1 St Bernards: T. Gleeson 2, J. Forder 1, A. Singleton 1, S. Caven 1, D. Riley 1 BEST, University Blacks: B. Sheahan, P. O’Rourke, B. Mahon, S. Hogan, N. Batten, J. Slabbert St Bernards: J. Forder, A. Singleton, L. Scerri, J. Manunzio, C. Peart, T. Gleeson

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Beaumaris 3.1, 7.4, 11.9, 15.12 (102) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 4.1, 4.4, 5.6, 7.8 (50) GOALS, Beaumaris: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: D. Garside 2, S. Amon 1, L. Doyle 1, J. Beckwith 1, B. Hodges 1, T. Jeans 1 BEST, Beaumaris: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: A. Watterson, B. Hubeek, T. Gogerly, M. Seeber, J. Cayhan, J. Patounas Collegians 1.1, 3.5, 7.9, 8.11 (59) Old Scotch 4.5, 5.5, 7.6, 8.11 (59) GOALS, Collegians: D. Chaplin-Burch 6, C. Jesaveluk 1, J. Hampton 1 Old Scotch: H. Perry 2, R. Wilkinson 1, A. Hummerston 1, H. Calway 1, A. Murray 1, M. Peric 1, C. Melville 1 BEST, Collegians: L. Casey, D. Chaplin-Burch, A. Fahie, M. Yates, S. Hall, H. Apted Old Scotch: J. Raines, C. Long, H. Calway, M. Parisi, S. Wilcox, K. McKenzie De La Salle 3.5, 8.8, 10.8, 11.12 (78) Old Trinity 2.0, 5.2, 6.8, 8.8 (56) GOALS, De La Salle: J. Fisher 4, S. Lowe 2, S. Hogan 1, M. De Luca 1, J. Oakley 1, S. Harrington 1, D. Commins 1 Old Trinity: T. Howell 3, C. McCasker 2, S. Cade 1, A. Heuston 1, R. Mason 1 BEST, De La Salle: J. Oakley, J. Fisher, S. Lowe, J. Mattiske, T. Parker, N. Hyland Old Trinity: M. Foley, C. McCasker, E. Beasley, A. Heuston, R. Mason, T. Moore Old Xaverians 3.2, 4.8, 6.9, 10.12 (72) Old Brighton 1.4, 1.6, 6.7, 7.9 (51) GOALS, Old Xaverians: F. Lane 2, E. Lachal 1, T. Parker 1, J. Anderson 1, P. Tiernan 1, N. Ielasi 1, A. Mathis 1, R. Ralph 1, C. Beetham 1 Old Brighton: S. Hooy 2, C. Macleod 1, B. Blatt 1, W. Bardoel 1, M. Dewar 1, S. Zaia 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: J. Pintal, M. Cain, C. Margin, D. Pittonet, T. Parker, J. Close Old Brighton: T. Fogarty, A. Gunning, Z. Alcott, J. Edge, M. Tregear, T. Cooney University Blacks 4.2, 5.4, 8.6, 11.12 (78) St Bernards 1.1, 2.2, 3.7, 3.9 (27) GOALS, University Blacks: J. Foster 5, J. Crameri 2, J. Bismire 2, S. Myers 1, L. Devine 1 St Bernards: L. Sullivan 2, J. Calvert 1 BEST, University Blacks: C. Turner, S. Dadswell, B. Kealy, B. Mill, S. Myers, L. Huntington St Bernards: P. Gamwell, L. Sullivan, J. Calvert, L. Madden, B. Peart, D. Segrave

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PREMIER B

Blair Morton

@blairwmorton

BLUES AND PANTHERS SEMIS SUCCESS Uni Blues earned themselves a week off, a spot in the Grand Final and promotion back to Premier with a win against St Kevins whilst Old Carey defeated Old Melburnians and kept their season alive, ending that of OM’s in the process.

quarters. A positive they can take into this week and particularly if they can get over Old Carey.

Blues on the other hand have won promotion back to Premier only a year after being relegated.

Having achieved what was no doubt a pre-season goal, the student’s focus now shifts to the Grand Final and the chance to cap off what could be a near perfect cameo in Premier B.

Uni Blues held off a hard running St Kevins at Sportscover Arena on Saturday to win their way back to Premier. A moderate breeze blew to the southern end of the ground, and Blues capitalised on it to lead by five goals at quarter time. Tempers boiled over as the siren sounded, and Ben Dowd was red carded in the ensuing melee. SKOB utilised this aggression to dominate contested ball in the second term, steadying the ship with five goals of their own to trail by only 13 points at the main break. A couple of narrowly missed goals late in the quarter hurt SKOB, had they been converted the Tricolours may have enjoyed a possible match defining half time lead. SKOB won the third term however, holding Blues to two goals with the wind while converting two goals into it. Over oranges, the Toorak Catholics looked perched to deliver an upset with the wind at their backs for the last term.

Although it wasn’t to be, as Blues found another gear and kicked away from their opponents adding five majors to the scoreboard, dominating the play and inside 50s. SKOB’s only goal came from a Billy Kanakis junk time conversion that had no bearing on the game. Pete Summers starred, with plenty of ball and a classy goal, alongside Jack Watts who was a general in defence, as well as Cam Williams in the ruck and Jeremy Mugavin through the middle. Pat Hayes lead the goal kicking tally with three majors.

Sportscover arena was again the theatre for the first semi as Old Carey took down a brave Old Melburnians outfit last Sunday. In a very similar game to the first semi-final the day before, the more fancied side kicked had first use of a considerably stronger wind than a day prior.

The Panthers dobbed six in the first quarter, while Melburnians’ conversion of three meant they probably won a quarter played against their advantage. Melburnians bagged five in the second term and held Carey to one, to go into half time with a seven point lead and the game was theirs for the taking. After a rousing Glenn Cox half time address that stressed composure, run, and bravery, Carey were able to move the ball away from the Golf Course wing in the third term, which had become a dead spot as the cross wind blew into it, scoring a number of goals through the middle in the premiership quarter. An end to end rebound goal converted by Cam Howat from outside fifty thanks to a gutsy Joel Rice handball and hip-and-shoulder effort typified the Carey running game that reflected their coaches words and probably proved the difference in this period. Only 23 points down, OM’s were absolutely a chance at the last break however, as they would kick with what the commentary box had proclaimed a five goal wind. Ultimately they were unable to convert, kicking six behinds, many from the aforementioned dead pocket and only managed two majors. Cox’s strategy of playing Ben Smithwick as the stay at home full forward paid off for the Panthers, Smithwick snaring two goals as Carey kicked three straight into the wind to sure up victory and a prelim berth. Joel Rice was

This is not a death knell for St Kevins, who have the double chance after their round 18 thrashing of the Panthers. Uni Blues have often been slow starters before before dismantling their opposition thereafter, were instead held for three quarters by SKOB, and only ran away with the game in the last.

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the clear best on ground, complemented by Lachy McQueen-Miscamble alternating in the ruck and CHB, Steve Fremantle won contested footy all day whilst Ryan Bongetti culled the influential Tom Paule,.

After letting the double chance slip through their fingers, Carey will surely be happy with a win that places them on level terms with this week’s opponent St Kevin’s OB. Melburnians, contrastingly, should be happy with their performance. They won the first half against a harder bodied and more experienced Panthers outfit before simply being outplayed. Valiant all day, take nothing away from the young Melburnians outfit who will be even stronger next season.

This week’s death match at Sportscover Arena is huge for both sides. Carey will be eager to elevate themselves back into Premier after being the second best team for much of the year, while SKOB

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LAST ROUND

University Blues 6.4, 7.6, 9.11, 14.14 (98) St Kevins 1.3, 5.5, 7.7, 8.11 (59) GOALS, University Blues: P. Hayes 3, R. Eade 2, T. MacKenzie 2, P. Summers 1, D. Heinz 1, R. McMahon 1, P. Gardiner 1, M. Rippon 1, M. James 1, C. Williams 1 St Kevins: Z. Ginies 2, H. Parkes 2, B. Kanakis 1, T. McPherson 1, S. Salopek 1, T. Cunningham 1 BEST, University Blues: P. Summers, J. Watts, J. Mugavin, P. Hayes, A. Nice, M. Hart St Kevins: Old Carey 6.4, 7.6, 13.9, 16.9 (105) Old Melburnians 3.3, 8.7, 9.10, 11.16 (82) GOALS, Old Carey: T. Roach 3, B. Smithwick 2, N. Richardson 2, C. Howat 2, J. Reid 2, H. Moore 1, S. Freemantle 1, R. Bongetti 1, C. Jones 1, L. Macleod 1 Old Melburnians: T. Hywood 3, A. Armstrong 2, T. Bachet 2, L. Bennett 1, C. Beck 1, T. Marshall 1, J. Beaumont 1 BEST, Old Carey: L. McQueen-Miscamble, J. Rice, R. Bongetti, C. Crowther, S. Freemantle, J. Murrie Old Melburnians: W. Thompson, T. Paule, E. De Fegely, C. Cumbrae-Stewart, T. Hywood, A. Karatzas

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are desperate to win their first senior final in a decade and gain a hard fought A-Grade berth. The passion and size of the crowd at Elsternwick Park last Saturday proved the hunger and culture this club possess. SKOB certainly go in as favourites for mine, their 70-point win over a full strength Carey outfit gives them that tag. However, that was a very different game, with far less on the line. Who ever wins this week will certainly know about it, this is after all the hardest game to win in amateur football. If you’re anywhere near Elsternwick Park on Sunday, get down to watch what will be the most impassioned and ferocious contest in Premier B all year. I’m tipping SKOB by four points in a classic.

PREMIER B RESERVE

St Kevins 2.2, 8.2, 12.5, 15.9 (99) University Blues 4.3, 9.4, 10.7, 12.8 (80) GOALS, St Kevins: H. McPherson 4, N. McArdle 4, P. Aughton 3, J. Gambaro 1, T. Johnston 1, D. Emmons 1, J. Dimattina 1 University Blues: T. Girdwood 3, A. Wettenhall 2, J. Brown 2, B. Merriman 1, D. Withers 1, D. Barton 1, A. Ford 1, H. Weddell 1 BEST, St Kevins: H. McPherson, N. McArdle, P. Aughton, F. Keely, T. Johnston, A. White University Blues: D. Barton, E. Ratcliffe, H. Steinfort, A. Wettenhall, H. Evans, G. Chisholm Caulfield Grammarians 1.1, 4.3, 6.5, 12.8 (80) Old Melburnians 2.4, 3.4, 5.7, 5.8 (38) GOALS, Caulfield Grammarians: D. Meddings 2, T. Stewart 2, J. Easton 2, K. Stewart 2, D. Simic 1, R. Handel 1, S. Dickson 1, W. Osborn 1 Old Melburnians: N. Madders 1, A. Coleridge 1, J. Rundell 1, M. McCoy 1, C. Wischer 1 BEST, Caulfield Grammarians: M. Bowden, S. Wood, S. Dickson, A. Clark, M. Gould, D. Meddings Old Melburnians: C. Wischer, A. Coleridge, P. Garschagen, A. Murray, J. Vine, H. Jupp

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PREMIER C

Ned Hunt

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ROVERS STORM INTO GRAND FINAL The Rovers will enjoy the luxury of a week off after disposing of Marcellin by 34 points on Saturday at Trevor Barker Oval. Opportunities to play in Grand Finals don’t come around very often, but try telling that to the Hampton Rovers, who will now play in their second consecutive Grand Final in two weeks time. The win has also granted the Rovers promotion to Premier B for next season. In the Sunday game, Monash Blues were overrun by a fast finishing Parkdale outfit, this despite kicking eight of the first nine goals in the match. A year after being relegated from Premier B, Parkdale get their opportunity to bounce back up a grade this weekend.

Hampton Rovers proved too strong for minor premiers Marcellin at the newly revamped Trevor Barker Oval. The game ebbed and flowed for the majority of the afternoon with both sides enjoying periods of dominance. But as the game wore on, it was Hampton who had the staying power. The Rovers started the match, the way they finished it, with intent. They piled on six goals to one in the opening quarter to set the tone for the afternoon, on the back of a dominant tackle count of 20-12. The Eagles failed to make any inroads in the second term, despite the best efforts of Trent Carlson and Anthony Beaini. Three goals a piece for the quarter had the Rovers in front by 28 points.

The wind wreaked havoc in the third term as it changed direction favouring the Eagles for two consecutive quarters. The change in conditions saw the Eagles slam on five unanswered goals in 15 minutes to have all the momentum leading into the final change. The Marcellin midfielders, led by Jarrod Carlson lifted their work rate, and delivered to their forwards with precision.

McPherson (3) and Bortolotto (3) the beneficiaries of some hard work up the field.

The stage was set for an epic final term. With the Eagles dominating the inside 50 count and controlling much of the game, the Rovers needed to produce a special final 30 minutes.

And that they did. With the aid of a strong wind and an opposition reduced to two rotations, the Rovers booted five final quarter goals to put the game beyond doubt. In his first game back since 6

returning form overseas, Daniel Corp was pivotal in the final term, kicking back-to-back goals to extend the Rovers advantage. Marcellin’s leading goal kicker for the year, Dominic Bolger was held goalless by Rich Atkins. Christian Carnovale also played his best game for the year, and what a stage to do it on. Ed Turner’s five goals were the difference, including the sealer.

In two weeks time, the Rovers will be aiming to win back-to-back premierships for the first time since 1946-47. Fortunately for Marcellin they have another chance to redeem themselves this Saturday against Parkdale.

With Mad Monday festivities getting underway as I write for many clubs today, there would be an eerie feeling hovering over the Monash Blues.

As the postmortem gets underway, the Blues will be licking their wounds and asking themselves what happened after they coughed up a match winning lead. The 12 point loss, sent the Blues to their second straight early exit from the finals in two years.

It was all one-way traffic in the first term as the Blues made full use of a Trevor Barker breeze. The Vultures looked stunned, allowing Monash to launch a brutal first term assault, which saw them 32 points clear at the first change. The Blues were ferocious around the contest, continually coming in hard off the line to put the Vulture players under pressure. Petering and Cosgriff were lively up forward, creating numerous scoring chances. An Alex Carr major six minutes into the second term saw the Blues lead 8.2.50 to 1.1.7. Fast forward to the 27th minute mark and the Vultures only trailed by a goal. Six unanswered goals had the Vultures right back in the hunt with a Paul Sullivan snap deep in the pocket the catalyst in the resurgence.

The Vultures lifted their willingness to work for each other, Shaun Chapman a product of that mentality, continually cutting off any Monash forward foray. The Vultures were down by five points at the main break.

Nathan Papatsanis who has enjoyed a stellar last month, was instrumental in the Vulture revival, kicking three goals all in the second term. While midfielders Liam Platt (2) and Charlie Dillon (2) were outstanding all day. The third term developed into a stalemate with neither side able to have any impact on the scoreboard. Monash could only manage one major for the term, failing PREMIER C — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 63/70%) Marcellin v Parkdale Vultures

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to capitalize with the wind. A goal to Ben Amberg was the only highlight for the term, as the Blues broke free from the congestion.

A Petering soccer, as he pounced on a loose crumb opened the Blues account in the final term but their joy was short-lived. The Monash defenders were under immense pressure as the Vultures went on the attack. As the quarter progressed the Vultures could smell victory. The Blues struggled to clear their defensive fifty, as Lopo stalked his prey, unrelenting in his pursuit.

Two final quarter goals to Charlie Dillon enough to get the Vultures home.

PREVIEW Marcellin holds the mental edge over the Vultures having beaten them in both encounters this year; In round 2 the Eagles got home by 28 points and in Round 10 they won by 60 points. However the

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This is the third consecutive year the Eagles have made the finals in Premier C without firing a shot. A win and subsequent promotion would be fitting, a loss disastrous. Similarly though, the Vultures would be determined to return to Premier B after being relegated last year. I’m tipping the Vultures in a close one.

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Hampton Rovers 6.0, 9.3, 11.3, 16.10 (106) Marcellin 1.3, 4.5, 9.12, 10.12 (72) GOALS, Hampton Rovers: E. Turner 5, M. Care 3, D. Corp 3, S. Burggraaff 1, J. McPherson 1, S. Clements 1, A. McNeil 1, B. Traeger-Haig 1 Marcellin: J. Bortolotto 3, S. McPherson 3, J. Carlson 1, P. Millsom 1, J. Antypas 1, M. Gasparini 1 BEST, Hampton Rovers: C. Carnovale, A. McNeil, J. Lovig, E. Turner, M. Care, L. Fletcher Marcellin: J. Carlson, T. Carlson, A. Beaini, J. Bortolotto, J. Blanch, J. Gasparini Parkdale Vultures 1.0, 7.4, 7.5, 13.8 (86) Monash Blues 6.2, 8.3, 9.7, 11.8 (74) GOALS, Parkdale Vultures: N. Papatsanis 3, N. Ng 2, C. Dillon 2, L. Platt 2, M. Graham 1, D. Glascott 1, M. Ryan 1, P. Sullivan 1 Monash Blues: J. Cosgriff 3, G. Taylor 2, G. Smyth 1, T. McKenzie 1, A. Carr 1, N. Petering 1, B. Amberg 1, D. Hatch 1 BEST, Parkdale Vultures: L. Platt, C. Dillon, K. Lopo, N. Papatsanis, S. Chapman, P. Sullivan Monash Blues: D. Hatch, B. Amberg, A. Hickey, N. Petering, G. Smyth, E. Flanagan

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Vultures possess the best form coming into the match. Both teams will be feeling the pressure and have something to prove, but more so the Eagles, facing the added burden of another potential straight sets exit from the finals.

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Parkdale Vultures 3.6, 3.7, 8.8, 13.9 (87) PEGS 0.2, 5.5, 6.6, 8.9 (57) GOALS, Parkdale Vultures: L. Emmerson 3, C. Tobin 2, P. Lee 2, R. Irvine 1, J. Le Breton 1, T. McLENNAN 1, S. L’Huillier 1, A. Thompson 1, M. Ferguson 1 P E G S: BEST, Parkdale Vultures: T. McLENNAN, S. L’Huillier, J. Le Breton, T. Kight, R. Meade, L. Emmerson P E G S: Old Camberwell 3.3, 10.5, 12.7, 17.11 (113) Monash Blues 2.3, 3.4, 7.7, 8.9 (57) GOALS, Old Camberwell: M. Jenkin 4, M. Jeffers 3, A. Rogers 2, C. Gorman 2, S. Needham 1, C. McLaughlin 1, D. Berry 1, C. Young 1, D. Toma 1, L. Campbell 1 Monash Blues: J. Duffy 2, J. Cockburn 2, M. Fenwick-Nevin 2, L. Buck 1, M. Mason 1 BEST, Old Camberwell: S. Needham, D. Toma, N. Searles, C. McLaughlin, M. Cottrell, C. Young Monash Blues: B. Tilley, J. Duffy, A. Costley, H. Devanny, L. Buck, Z. Wilson

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LATE SCORES, FINES AND TRIBUNAL Late Scores - 23 August Mazenod — Premier B Thirds Monash Blues — Premier C Thirds South Mornington — Division 3 (Fourth Offence) Manningham — Division 4 Reserve (Second Offence) Parkdale — Under 19 2 (Third Offence) Old Xaverians — Under 19 3 La Trobe University — Under 19 North (Third Offence) Whitefriars — Under 19 North (Third Offence) Yarra Valley — Under 19 North (Second Offence) Wyndham — Under 19 North De La Salle — Under 19 South (Second Offence)

Incorrect Scores - 23 August Old Brighton — Premier (Second Offence) Old Trinity — Premier MHSOB — Division 1 South Mornington — Division 3 (Second Offence) St Francis Xavier — Division 3 Beaumaris — Under 19 Premier (Third Offence)

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Results of Tribunal – 2 September, 2014 Jaiden Dineen, Wyndham Suns (Under-19). Attempting to strike, 2 matches.

Christopher Williams, Hawthorn (Reserves). Unreasonably rough conduct, 4 matches.

Results of Investigations University Blues and St. kevins OB, major melee, senior match on 30 August.

Both clubs accepted prescribed penalty. University Blues $300, St. Kevins $500.

Fitzroy and Beaumaris, minor melee, Premier B Thirds match on 31 August.

Both clubs accepted prescribed penalty of $150.

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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 g pp@g 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

University High School Vic Uni AFC 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

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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.

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

SOCIAL MEDIA CELEBRATIONS One of the great things about VAFA Finals time is that players and supporters can now share their emotions before and in the immediate aftermath their finals matches. If you are not on social media then we have collaborated some of the best tweets and posts this week after various teams won or lost.

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LOVE THE GAME FORFOR THETHE LOVE OFOF THE GAME

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE HITS HQ

AQUINAS SUPPORTERS BEHIND THE GOALS

We touched on the Ice Bucket Challenge last week hitting VAFA Clubs Kew and St Mary’s Salesian and we were delighted to see that St Mary’s dumped ice on their heads and then challenged former player and current VAFA President Michael Hazell and VAFA Umpiring Officer Olivia Crowe. Whilst Michael Hazell elected to donate $250 to MND Australia, he was however on hand to pour a huge Gatorade bucket of iced water over Olivia. You can catch the video through vafatv.com.

Aquinas supporters were on hand in numbers for their Division 3 Qualifying Final last week against Swinburne University at Meade Reserve in Clayton. But it was their singing and noise they were making that caught our attention.

Don’t miss this week’s VAFA TV as there is some great vision of the Bloods supporters in full voice.

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BEST CELEBRATORY SELFIE COMP Following the social media theme, we are running a competition for the best celebratory selfie at a VAFA finals venue. There have already been quite a few high profile names at VAFA finals last week, so this weekend the challenge is out. Tweet your selfie of you and a celeb to @ VAFA_HQ and the best one will win a pair of 2XU compression shorts.

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Congratulations to the seven winners of the VAFA Tipping Competition in 2014. Tipsters entered their tips each week of the VAFA season in each of the seven sections and whilst most of the tipsters entered in each comp we ended up with seven separate winners. Each of the winners will be contacted privately to distribute their prizes.

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LIVESCORES GOES GLOBAL If you are like us you would have been checking the VAFA Livescores page furiously on the weekend. If also like us then you know the frustrations of not being able to access scores. The importance and the dependence we have on the home club doing the live scores has become an integral part of the weekend and this is particularly so in finals.

As you will see from the analytics map from the weekend, we had peopled in every continent

of the world checking the VAFA livescores app.

More than 6500 people checked the livescores at some point over the Saturday and Sunday.

WINNING EDGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS University Blues have won the Winning Edge Club Championship after St Bernard’s failed to win in any of their final home and away matches from the weekend against University Blacks. St Bernard’s lost the championship to Blues who had finished their season a week prior and were relying on their rivals and neighbours Uni Blacks to do them a favour by beating the Snowdogs in at least the seniors and reserves.

The Blues final margin of two points meant that St Bernard’s needed for only their seniors to win, or alternatively a reserve and thirds win against Blacks would have seen the Championship head to West Essendon. Who would have thought that Blacks would be helping out Blues by winning all three games as both clubs continue to lead the way in the top two sections of the VAFA THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2014

this year. Uni Blues’ final winning total of 144 is one of the lowest in recent seasons. Points are awarded on 4 points for a senior win, 2 points for a reserve win, 3 points for your number 1 U19 team and 1 point for your number 1 Thirds or Club XVIII team. See the top 10 clubs of the Winning Edge Club Championship on page 64.

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

INNER FM VAFA RADIO SHOW FROM SPORTSCOVER ARENA Ken Petrucco and his merry men will be broadcasting their Saturday morning VAFA Radio Show from Sportscover Arena every Saturday morning for the rest of the VAFA finals series. So if you are in at Sportscover Arena on any of the next few Saturday mornings from 9-11am then make sure you come past and

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say hello. Rumour has it that AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will be joining the team as their special guest on Saturday 13th before he ventures back to Elsternwick Park on Sunday to watch his old club University Blues play in the Premier B Grand Final.

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DIVISION 1

James Ried

@JamesRied9

CY’S DEFEAT THE UNDEFEATED Williamstown CYMS delivered a performance few, besides their loyal fans and the playing group themselves could ever have predicted. The CY’s secured promotion to Premier C for the first time in their history and a spot in the Grand Final by beating Therry Penola in the 2nd Semi-Final at Bill Lawry Oval. The CY’s handing the 18-0 Therry Penola from the regular season, a first loss in 20 matches. At crucial times Williamstown were able to steady their nerve and hit targets and drill majors, along with sticking fat when Therry surged home in the last to win by 36-points. On Sunday, NOBS/St Pats were knocked out of the finals race

by Old Geelong by 24-points. The OG’s now face Therry Penola for the remaining spot in the Grand Final, Williamstown CYMS earn a weekend off.

From the first quarter, Therry Penola looked uneasy whether it was with ball in hand going forward or defending. Brock Egglestone had the key matchup on Jack Gray, and was punished early, being caught holding the ball before his opponent took the pack mark and kicked truly moments later.

Matt John increased the lead to 21 with his second before Corey Bannister replied to end the first term. In the second, Jarrod and Corey Bannister started to get involved, both marking and goaling early in the quarter to reduce the margin to threepoints. It was Williamstown’s turn to struggle to maintain possession, but with the last three goals including a late steadier by Jack Gray a 22-point buffer was regained. Therry Penola were unable to contain Gray as he kicked another and the scoreboard started getting ugly. With a lead of 34 and turnovers aplenty, good passages of play were almost impossible to come by for the minor premiers.

Brenton Egglestone was on the receiving end of their best for the day and for the first time in a long time Therry hit consecutive targets. Therry were being forced to play along the boundary and quickly ran out of room due to Williamstown’s repeated pressure acts. This was the CY’s golden ticket, and saw their players begin to run harder than the opposition. Matt John highlighted this, running into the forward 50 unmarked and slotted the goal. Advantage Williamstown by 35. Jarrod 16

Bannister responded with converting from a free kick, while Brenton Egglestone had the opportunity to take the momentum into the final quarter with a shot after the siren but missed. Down by 28-points at the start of the last, Therry Penola finally shifted into gear. It took three and a bit quarters but Therry truly switched on with three quick goals including a Jarrod Bannister blinder from the boundary line chalk to bring Therry back to a 10-point deficit.

Corey had the chance to make it 4-points but the kick faded right. Williamstown proved they had ticker, and wasn’t going to let Therry steal victory, ending the game with four unanswered goals to silence the ravenous comeback and claim victory. Ryan Danaher was best on ground with his outstanding performance down back, Jack Gray and Matt John ended with four apiece, while captain Ben Gray deserves a mention for his job on Jarrod Bannister.

Semi-Final 1 was a very different game to Saturday’s game as the blustery conditions at Bill Lowry Oval caused havoc for both sides. Paul Tucker opened proceedings for Old Geelong before the ball had even been in the NOBS/St Pats forward half. The Nobs replied to being two goals down with two of their own before OG’s big man Tom Wigan kicked his first. Wigan was the focal point early, rag-dolling his opponent taking his third mark and third shot at goal for the game.

Matt Keown got on the scorecard in the second, reducing the deficit to four-points. The game was back and forth with deep penetration into their forward fifties lacking at both ends. Old Geelong started controlling the contest, and converted their shots. Meanwhile, the Nobs had considerably more chances but couldn’t even register a score in any of their five entries. A constant theme throughout the match. This butchering of the ball saw the Nobs down 30-44 at halftime. The conditions created sloppy play throughout the game as using the ball by foot was somewhat of a nightmare, especially for NOBSPC. The missing of targets continued as the game was being played DIVISION 1 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 74/82%) Therry Penola v Old Geelong

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at the Nobs end but they couldn’t get the much needed majors. Old Geelong on the other hand could, and added on two more, including Wigan, manhandling his opponent in the goalsquare and converting, to lead by 27-points. If there was going to be a saviour for NOBSPC, it was Matt Chapman who ended with a game-high five goals. He was ever so dangerous, sparking a resurgence with back-to-back goals early in the last. Brad Holland did as Corey Bannister’s had done the previous day and missed a shot at goal to get his side within four-points. And as Williamstown did to Therry, Old Geelong did to NOBS/St Pats. OG’s charged and finished the contest. Captain, Colby O’Brien sealed victory with a late goal as his team moves on to the Preliminary Final. John Forster was B.O.G while Josh Hoevenaars played an incredible game in the ruck.

took the long way round last year and still went on to gain promotion and win the Grand Final.

Can they do it again? If they play like last weekend, the answer is no. The OG’s can beat Therry Penola, although it is Therry’s to lose depending on their performance. I am predicting Therry Penola to get a second shot at Williamstown CYMS in the Grand Final, earn back-to-back promotions and defeat Old Geelong by five goals.

PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW Old Geelong lost both their previous meetings with Therry Penola, but will take confidence from their last outing, going down by four-points. The fact that Therry have been beaten will also add spice. Therry Penola’s previous loss before last weekend was in the Division 2 Semi Final. They

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LAST ROUND

Williamstown CYMS

5.1,

8.4,

12.6,

16.10 (106)

Therry Penola

2.5,

4.6,

7.8,

10.10 (70)

DIVISION 1 RESERVE

Therry Penola

1.1,

5.3,

6.8,

11.9 (75)

Williamstown CYMS

2.2,

4.3,

6.7,

6.9 (45)

GOALS, Williamstown CYMS: M. John 4, J. Gray 4, R. Chan 2, C. Richards 1, J. Bencich 1, C.

GOALS, Therry Penola: J. Butson 4, E. Benson 2, J. Coutts 2, D. Ractliffe 1, A. Ractliffe 1, J.

Oates 1, L. Molan 1, D. Calman-Orr 1, T. Murphy 1

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Therry Penola: J. Bannister 4, C. Bannister 3, H. Rowe 1, N. Milevski 1, B. Egglestone 1

Williamstown CYMS: S. Barlow 2, M. Sultana 1, M. Tennant 1, N. Walsh 1, M. Cavarra 1

BEST, Williamstown CYMS: R. Danaher, T. Johnstone, R. Chan, N. Holdsworth, S. McVernon,

BEST, Therry Penola: J. Mennuni, M. Reynolds, J. Butson, D. Angus, S. Calafiore, A. Ractliffe

T. Murphy

Williamstown CYMS: M. Michetti, J. Gialamatzis, M. Cavarra, J. MacKenzie, N. Walsh, D.

Therry Penola: B. Harding, P. Edwards, M. Lyons, J. White, J. Egglestone, M. Valenti

Weston

Old Geelong

4.2,

6.8,

8.13,

12.19 (91)

NOBS/St Pats

2.4,

4.6,

5.11,

9.13 (67)

GOALS, Old Geelong: T. Wigan 3, C. O’Brien 2, A. Bird 2, J. Hoevenaars 1, P. Tucker 1, C. Wood

Prahran Assumption

2.2,

6.4,

8.8,

9.10 (64)

Old Geelong

1.3,

5.3,

7.4,

8.8 (56)

GOALS, Prahran Assumption: J. Rice 4, R. Ellis 3, M. Radywonik 1, T. Candy 1

1, D. Andrew 1, A. Leahy 1

Old Geelong: N. Hobson 2, J. Russell 1, C. Hammond 1, N. Betts 1, T. Osmond 1, T. Claeys 1,

NOBS/St Pats: M. Chapman 5, M. Keown 1, C. Ryan 1, B. Hunt 1, B. Holland 1

S. Rana 1

BEST, Old Geelong: J. Forster, J. Hoevenaars, H. McKay, D. Andrew, S. Hughes, R. Kemp

BEST, Prahran Assumption: R. Ellis, H. Watkin, J. Hogarth, B. Kenny, A. O’Hare, T. Webb

NOBS/St Pats: N. Holt, M. Chapman, P. Shepherd, A. Oakley, J. Nettlefold, D. Tonkin

Old Geelong: N. Waters, D. Wood, N. Betts, E. Smith, T. Slattery, N. Hobson

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DIVISION 2

Brenton Mann

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BEARS NEED TO CRACK TURTLES’ SHELL St Mary’s Salesian proved on Saturday just what they’re capable of, with a commanding display of finals football. They’re the form side of Division 2 and hadn’t beaten Kew this year... until last Saturday. Jess Sinclair would have drilled into his side that Kew had to beaten at least once, if not twice, if they were to deliver a flag back to Ferndale Park. Their semi final performance was that of a side on top of its game, with its sight set on greater glory.

It was clear the Saints were on from the opening bounce, the contest was willing early; with both sides showing their intent but Kew couldn’t sustain it. St Mary’s were resolute down back, led by Tanner and Gatehouse; while Latsas and Dudgeon were industrious in the middle; and Rogers damaging up forward. They held a 19 point lead at the first change and were ideally placed. Kew had no answers and the Bears were a shell of the side that were so dominant early in the year. The Saints hit another gear in the second, banging home five goals to one and looked set for a week off and a Grand Final berth.

To Kew’s credit they came out after half-time with great vigour and attempted to peg back the lead. The margin seemed insurmountable with the Bears eight goals in arrears. Both sides kicked three in the last as the Saints held the Bears at bay and saluted by 48 points. It was a professional performance. The result was not a surprise, but the ease at which it came was. St Mary’s Salesian will rest their heels, content in the knowledge that they may have one hand on the cup. For Kew they will know that they played nowhere near its best last Saturday and will hit the prelim against Turtles with greater attitude and intent.

Old Eltham and Old Paradians entered the 1st 18

Semi-Final on Sunday at Highgate Reserve knowing that nothing more than a win would suffice. Conditions were blustery out at Craigieburn and the match was scrappy as a result. The Raiders started the better and were intent on denying the Turtles the ball and so slowed the game down. In a low scoring affair Paradians kicked the only goal of the first and held a slender three point lead. Unfortunately for the Raiders that’s where the good news ended. The Turtles started to control the tempo of the game and capitalise when going forward.

They kicked three goals to one and took a seven point lead into the main break.

It was much the same in the third term, as Old Eltham went forward early and two goals to Sab Ciavolla and opened up a commanding 31 point lead in a low scoring affair. Lendaro and Switkowski were solid in the clinches and their pressure around the ball first-class.

Matthew Crooks was excellent in ruck, and impassable around the ground. The last quarter was a scrap as James Kandilakis wasn’t going to die wondering and the lion-hearted Sean Miller tried to will the Raiders over the line.

Unfortunately it was too much left to too few, and even though they peppered the goals, they never looked dangerous. The Turtles were the better side all-day and were led superbly

by Michael Hargrave in final term, whose first, second and third efforts personified his team’s will to win. Old Eltham are one win away from a Grand Final berth and will need to play at their absolute best to get over Kew at Bill Lawry Oval.

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say “pressure creates diamonds” and it will be at its peak for two hours from the time the ball is bounced until the final siren sounds. Both sides have held the title as “the form side” at certain stages this year and will head into the clash confident that their best is good enough. In the mentality stakes, the Bears will be stinging after their loss last week, while the Turtles’ confidence will be at an all time high. If they’re to win, the Turtles will need to start better than they did last week because if allowed to play the game on their own terms, the Bears will carve them up. On the other side of the coin, the Bears will want to start well because if the Turtles are given a sniff they will run over the top.

allowed the time and space as they were last Sunday will cause the Bears some headaches.

Matthew Crooks holds the key and if he gives his midfielders first use then the Turtles can gain the ascendancy. It is flip of the coin for mine with the Bears getting over the line in a nail-biter.

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The keys to victory for Kew are their ability to control the ball, win the contested ball and capitalise when going forward. Andrew Brazzale lacked support last week and you can’t see Ian Aitken letting that happen again. Bishop and Leeds will have their hands full with Ciavolla and Harper and will need pressure on the ball coming in to make their job easier. For the Turtles they have all the momentum. They can match it in the midfield with the Bears and if DIVISION 1 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 72/80%) Kew v Old Eltham

DIVISION 2

LAST ROUND

St Mary’s Salesian 4.3, 9.6, 10.11, 13.12 (90) Kew 1.2, 2.3, 3.5, 6.6 (42) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: J. Rogers 3, T. Whittle 2, J. Strangward 2, B. Andrews 2, L. Holmes 1, H. Chipperfield 1, N. Latsas 1, A. Dwyer 1 Kew: A. Brazzale 3, J. Dammenhayn 1, J. O’Keefe 1, M. Waters 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: N. Latsas, J. Rogers, J. Strangward, H. Chipperfield, N. Baum, B. Andrews Kew: N. Rohrt, S. Bishop, P. Donaldson, J. O’Bryan, M. Cochrane, A. Brazzale Old Eltham Collegians 0.3, 3.5, 6.11, 7.11 (53) Old Paradians 1.0, 2.4, 2.4, 3.12 (30) GOALS, Old Eltham Collegians: N. Harper 2, S. Ciavola 2, B. Switkowski 1, J. Hall 1, B. Galvin 1 Old Paradians: A. Asdagi 1, J. Kandilakis 1, J. Lidyard 1 BEST, Old Eltham Collegians: N. Harper, A. Lendaro, B. Switkowski, C. Brown, M. Crooks, B. Galvin Old Paradians: W. Jeffrey, D. Huntley, J. Kandilakis, C. Kandilakis, B. Moylan, M. Simpson

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St Mary’s Salesian 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 15.12 (102) Kew 0.0, 0.4, 1.7, 2.11 (23) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: J. McCoy 4, D. Gook 3, S. Gusts 3, S. Gatehouse 3, L. Childs 2 Kew: J. Considine 1, M. Vlahos 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: K. Buchanan, C. Rose, A. Murphy, K. Duerden, W. Anderson, S. Gatehouse Kew: M. Vlahos, A. Hawking, W. Delbridge, K. Allen, W. Balme, N. Tinetti Ivanhoe 6.7, 7.10, 10.21, 11.24 (90) Old Eltham Collegians 1.0, 3.2, 3.2, 6.5 (41) GOALS, Ivanhoe: W. Servinis 2, B. Grigg 2, D. Craig-Darroch 1, D. Neilson 1, P. Ford 1, B. Curtis 1, J. Chazan 1, B. Zagontinos 1, H. Post 1 Old Eltham Collegians: A. Johnsen 1, L. Pearson 1, J. Iaquinto 1, L. Course 1, T. Neophitou 1, J. Bird 1 BEST, Ivanhoe: D. Craig-Darroch, C. Mitchell, A. Diorietes, W. Servinis, S. Graeme, J. Chazan Old Eltham Collegians: J. Mizzi, J. Bevilacqua, J. Howell, A. Johnsen, L. Course, S. Stratford

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DIVISION 3

Kris Neil

@KrisANeil

START YOUR ENGINES Division 3 finals were always destined for some twists and turns. With the ever-threatening Richmond Central lurking in fifth position, it was naïve to think that the Snakes were going to go down without a fight. This weekend the four best teams the Division has to offer will go head to head in matches too close to call. If teams have been aiming to time their finals runs to perfection, now would be a good time to begin firing on all cylinders.

REVIEW The Northern Blues began their finals campaign in emphatic fashion by defeating the sixth seeded Albert Park Falcons by 67-points at Meade Reserve on Sunday. The Blues put the result well beyond doubt after an 11-goal third quarter placed them 96-points clear at three quarter time. The Falcons kicked five unanswered goals in the final term, however it did little besides add some respectability to the scoreboard in their season ending encounter.

Lachlan Holmes saved his best work for the match, kicking a season high four majors while Todd Beames added five goals in his second game back from injury. Co-Captain Dean Calcedo led from the front with his signature run and carry through the middle of the ground.

James Brick – who was the Falcons only multiple goal kicker with three goals - was best on ground for Albert Park. The heavy defeat sours a resilient season for Albert Park who battled back inside the top six following a seven game winning streak late in the year.

Richmond Central continued their scintillating form to cause the upset of the qualifying finals, defeating Emmaus St Leos by 11-points in a spirited win at St Bernard’s College on Sunday.

The Animals carried a three goal lead into halftime but couldn’t hold on, as the Snakes stormed 20

from the race with the intent of making better use of their disposal and the conditions after the major break. Richmond registered 13 scoring shots to Emmaus’ one in the third quarter then held onto their three quarter-time lead in a hard-fought final quarter. The Snakes ability to quell the impact of star forwards Chris Beluszar and Ryan Harding – just one goal between them - was significant in the result. Daniel Hill stepped up in their place with four goals while Anthony Ballard was stellar all contest. For the Snakes, Luke Carland was dominant alongside Steve Bugeja (three goals) in their win. As the highest ranked loser in the qualifying finals, Emmaus will activate the double chance and face the Northern Blues in the preliminary finals.

Five goals from centre half-forward Jai Perrett steered Aquinas into a preliminary final after they defeated Swinburne University by 51 points at Meade Reserve on Saturday. The Bloods won the all-important toss of the coin as wind stirred before the match, using it at their backs to kick away to a 31-point lead at quarter time.

Swinburne were able to get back within striking distance at the half, however Aquinas kicked away yet again in the third to seal their place in the next round. Michael Jess and Captain Leigh Toomey were dominant all afternoon for the Bloods while Sam Williams kicked three goals deep in the forward line. For Swinburne, Jye Bunge kicked four majors in a best-on-ground effort while Zac Scrase added two goals in a resilient match. Ash Woodhead finished off his stellar season for the Razorbacks with yet another fantastic performance. Swinburne were forced to wait until Sunday afternoon to discover their fate, bowing out of finals action DIVISION 3 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 75/69%) Aquinas v Richmond Central Northern Blues v Emmaus St Leos

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after Richmond Central upset Emmaus St Leos by 11 points.

PREVIEW Northern Blues v Emmaus St Leos This match-up was my grand-final prediction last week however top six finals series can conjure up strange outcomes. First will play second for a place in Division 2 next season in a match where one club will be left feeling like they’ve fallen short of expectations in 2014. The Blues and the Animals met twice during the regular season, where they split the results one win each. Northern will need to stem the impact of forward Chris Beluszar who kicked seven goals in their second meeting to increase their chance of winning. The Animal’s will be weary of team of the year half-forward James King who stung them for five in the same contest at Bennettswood Reserve. Paul Baranello featured in the bests in both contests and combined for

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Aquinas v Richmond Central The Snakes are now on a six-game winning streak spanning back to a victory against the Northern Blues in late July. Aquinas has quietly put together their own great run of form, winning five of their last six contests respectively. Aquinas and Richmond only met once during the year, with Aquinas coming away with a seven-point victory at Kevin Bartlett Reserve in Round 7. That loss was a part of a five-game losing streak for the Snakes that nearly cost them a place in finals action.

Aquinas’ goal kickers Jai Perrett and Jack Price were both at their best that afternoon, combining for eight majors while Russell Foster was rock solid all match. Richmond received big efforts from Ricky Costanzo and Dane Roy in the loss, who will both need to fire if they are to secure a grand-final berth this Saturday.

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Aquinas 6.4, 9.4, 16.10, 19.16 (130) Swinburne University 1.3, 6.7, 7.9, 11.13 (79) GOALS, Aquinas: J. Perrett 5, S. Williams 3, M. Kershaw 2, P. Jurkovsky 2, B. O’Loughlin 2, M. Niezen 1, M. Jess 1, M. Cull 1, T. Niezen 1, L. McDonald 1 Swinburne University: J. Bunge 4, Z. Scrase 2, A. Woodhead 1, T. Kennedy 1, R. Lugg 1, B. Higgins 1, G. Peter 1 BEST, Aquinas: M. Jess, L. Toomey, P. Jurkovsky, J. Perrett, A. Meagher, L. Barnes Swinburne University: Z. Scrase, J. Bunge, A. Woodhead, M. Hodgson, J. Bradley, A. Hyman Northern Blues 7.3, 10.4, 21.7, 21.12 (138) Albert Park 2.3, 3.5, 5.7, 10.11 (71) GOALS, Northern Blues: T. Beames 5, L. Holmes 4, C. Paterson 3, M. Cigagna 3, L. McRedmond 2, J. Warwick 2, D. Calcedo 1, J. Hull 1 Albert Park: J. Brick 3, H. Turner 1, T. Cattle 1, C. Blizzard 1, J. Antenucci 1, S. Campbell 1, D. Lyne 1, N. Sjostrom 1 BEST, Northern Blues: C. Beaty, A. Campbell, C. Paterson, J. Thompson, S. Towers, T. Vuwai Albert Park: J. Brick, S. Campbell, R. Schneider, N. Cattle, C. Blizzard, J. Antenucci Richmond Central 2.3, 6.7, 11.15, 12.18 (90) Emmaus St Leos 2.5, 9.7, 9.8, 11.13 (79) GOALS, Richmond Central: P. Holland 3, S. Bugeja 3, T. Thurwood 2, T. Baker 2, K. Schoenmaekers 1, S. Demeo 1 Emmaus St Leos: D. Hill 4, B. Ellis 2, A. Ballard 1, C. Beluszar 1, A. McDougall 1, P. Baranello 1, A. Smith 1 BEST, Richmond Central: L. Carland, S. Bugeja, T. Baker, T. Thurwood, S. Ward, R. Costanzo Emmaus St Leos: D. Hill, A. Ballard, L. Virgo, M. Lalor, T. Ahern, L. Glover

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six goals across the two matches.

DIVISION 3 RESERVE

UHS-VU 1.1, 8.6, 9.8, 11.13 (79) Aquinas 5.2, 6.4, 8.4, 9.5 (59) GOALS, UHS-VU: M. Sweeney 4, S. Cracknell 3, R. Dickson 1, H. Lovell 1, C. Marchio 1, J. McMeikan 1 Aquinas: N. Spencer 2, S. O’Loughlin 2, K. Rosewarne 2, L. Fringuelli 1, P. Jess 1, R. Greig 1 BEST, UHS-VU: C. Bartlett, W. Moon, M. Roberts, W. Smith, A. Bossie, L. Bainbridge Aquinas: T. Rosevear, J. Bott, R. Greig, P. Jess, S. O’Loughlin, P. Pham La Trobe University 5.3, 7.4, 17.8, 18.9 (117) Power House 0.2, 2.5, 2.6, 6.10 (46) GOALS, La Trobe University: B. Dowler 4, S. Marchitto 4, B. Thompson 2, M. Pearson 2, S. Woollard 1, B. Anderson 1, M. Steiner 1, M. Stringer 1, L. Fraser 1, F. Canobie 1 Power House: D. Eastey 2, C. Barratt 2, S. Circosta 1, P. Mackney 1 BEST, La Trobe University: M. Pearson, B. Thompson, B. Anderson, M. Burrowes, S. Woollard, E. Buffon Power House: G. Bell, C. Barratt, B. Cox, G. Murphy, S. Circosta, N. Moresi Richmond Central 0.3, 4.6, 5.9, 13.13 (91) Swinburne University 2.3, 6.3, 6.7, 7.8 (50) GOALS, Richmond Central: J. Munro 5, A. Fiske 2, N. Cannon 2, A. Fraser 1, T. Nunn 1, J. Ruwoldt 1, P. Manton 1 Swinburne University: J. Carroll 2, C. Wight 1, C. Atkins 1, M. Dunn 1, J. Curran 1, J. Loring 1 BEST, Richmond Central: A. Fiske, J. Munro, J. Shaw, B. Zelencich, B. Ryan, R. McCaughey Swinburne University: W. Gleeson, S. McGrath, M. Dunn, D. McKail, T. Bugler, D. Dore

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DIVISION 4

Ryan ‘Hammy’ Goodman

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PIES PUSH PREMIERSHIP FAVOURITES Finals fever swept Division 4 over the weekend with two absolute humdingers at Garvey Oval. On Saturday, the undefeated favourites Hawthorn faced their closest competition throughout the year West Brunswick. On Sunday it was another highly anticipated snake fight between competition newcomers, Canterbury and veterans, Manningham.

A spot in Division 3 awaited the winner of the second semi final at Garvey Oval on Saturday.

With the disappointment of 2013 gnawing away in the back of their minds, Hawthorn were never going to take a chance for promotion for granted.

Despite Hawthorn’s home and away form earning them ‘un-backable favourite’ status, the Pies lifted for the occasion and provided Hawthorn their stiffest competition of the season.

The first quarter was an arm-wrestle which saw the underdogs lead at the break by the barest of margins. Hawthorn got their noses in front in the second and kept a grasp on their lead at three quarter time. Hawthorn looked destined to do what they had managed in both previous meetings with West Brunswick, escaping to a healthy lead in the final quarter. They were met however, with an unprecedented Magpie resilience as the margin was reeled back by the twenty minute mark to have scores level.

Hawthorn, eager to put the demons of 2013 to rest, did what great teams do and found a way to win it. West Brunswick should take great heart from their performance, as they stuck with the Hawks and pushed them all the way. If the Pies can produce a similar display next week, it would be reasonable to suggest that we will see them take on the Hawks again in the Grand Final.

Notable feats for the Pies were their ability to keep team of the year forward Sam Gold goalless and the performances of young gun Luke Buckler and stalwart Nick Mitchell.

Off the back of an incredible run, Hawthorn will return to Division 3 next season after their controversial fall from grace two seasons ago.

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Despite this sensational achievement, they’re hungry for silverware. With talk that some of their stars could be nearing the end of their career at Rathmines, nothing less than a Premiership will do for Luke Mather’s men.

Another tightly contested snake fight was just what the doctor ordered for week one of the finals. Whilst the game was tightly contested throughout, similarly to the final round of the home and away season, Manningham will be left to rue a slow start. Manningham’s Michael Muller made up for lost time finding the middle of the big sticks on five occasions through the afternoon. At the other end of the ground, Tom Eckersley collected three majors in a brilliant afternoon at the office.

A rally from Manningham in the second kept the game on reasonably level terms for the rest of the afternoon, once again proving they are capable of mixing it with the top sides when they produce their best football. Particularly at this end of the season however, you have to be able to do that for four quarters. That said, they had opportunities to win the game in the last two minutes, however despite wayward form in front of goal, Canterbury finished up king cobras to the tune of seven points. A finals finish none the less is a big tick for Manningham and a platform for them to build on for next season.

Canterbury now have the opportunity to cap off an incredible debut VAFA season with immediate promotion, their reward should they find a way to get past West Brunswick this Sunday. Their allor-nothing excitable brand of football has been a welcome addition to the competition this year and they’ll be hoping to take it up the Divisions with a win over the Pies this week.

So after week one of the finals, Hawthorn have a week to cool their heels, Manningham have six months to cool theirs and Canterbury DIVISION 4 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 78/87%) West Brunswick v Canterbury

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or West Brunswick will join Hawthorn in the Grand Final AND Division 3 when they play off at Garvey Oval this Sunday. Both sides that play this weekend have come off the back of tight contests so the result could boil down to which side recovers better. That said, I’m tipping consistent intensity to endure over moments of swashbuckling brilliance in such an important game. That consistency is something that West Brunswick seems to have found based on their gallant display against the Hawks. Canterbury is certainly capable, but for mine West Brunswick by two or three goals.

Hawthorn’s Jason Ince on the way to 4 goals. Picture Credit John Stapleton

DIVISION 4

LAST ROUND

Hawthorn 3.2, 5.6, 8.9, 11.15 (81) West Brunswick 3.3, 4.5, 8.7, 10.7 (67) GOALS, Hawthorn: J. Ince 4, R. White 2, G. Edmond 2, S. Stormonth 2, A. Beaton 1 West Brunswick: J. Nulty 2, M. Holmes 2, Z. Tisdale 2, L. Buckler 1, C. Germon 1, R. Benjamin 1, M. Simpson 1 BEST, Hawthorn: J. Campbell, P. Nunan, A. Beaton, M. McNeill, J. Ince, D. Pritchard West Brunswick: L. Buckler, C. Germon, W. Baker, R. Touzel, J. Sandow, L. Martin Canterbury 2.2, 4.7, 7.8, 10.14 (74) Manningham Cobras 0.2, 4.2, 7.4, 10.7 (67) GOALS, Canterbury: T. Eckersley 3, A. Baker 2, B. Johnson 2, M. Peel 1, D. Gates 1, B. Hui 1 Manningham Cobras: M. Muller 5, S. Fisher 2, A. Pianto 1, D. Wolfgramm 1, K. Hawker 1 BEST, Canterbury: T. Eckersley, H. Giles, R. Walmsley, T. Nichols, B. Peel, N. Stogdale Manningham Cobras: M. Muller, G. Murphy, A. Pianto, C. Terpsinis, T. Bell, P. Wood

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West Brunswick 2.3, 5.4, 6.10, 10.13 (73) Hawthorn 0.5, 2.7, 2.7, 4.7 (31) GOALS, West Brunswick: M. Handscombe 5, T. Crabtree 2, C. Wills 1, B. Shepherd 1, P. Healey 1 Hawthorn: S. Wintle 2, J. Ward 1, J. Barker 1 BEST, West Brunswick: P. Walpole, M. Brookshaw, T. Pollock, M. Handscombe, P. Healey, D. Fitzpatrick Hawthorn: J. Perks, S. Wintle, X. Hallam, J. Stapleton, P. Clancey, A. Loke Manningham Cobras 1.0, 5.1, 5.4, 9.6 (60) Westbourne Grammarians 2.0, 3.2, 5.6, 7.7 (49) GOALS, Manningham Cobras: D. Wills 4, A. McDill 2, A. Egan 1, D. Mortlock 1, N. Allinson 1 Westbourne Grammarians: H. Wyatt 2, S. King 2, A. Davis 2, R. Binney 1 BEST, Manningham Cobras: T. Twynham, A. Bullen, R. Mundy, D. Wills, J. Sotto, L. Fisher Westbourne Grammarians: K. Miller, Y. Le, J. Nikola, H. Wyatt, K. Subramanyam, J. Lawn

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Grand Final

University Blues

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Grand Final

St Kevins

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Premier B Thirds

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Old Xaverians

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Premier C

Grand Final

Hampton Rovers

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Premier C Reserve

Grand Final

Parkdale Vultures

v Preliminary Final Winner

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St Mary's Salesian

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Division 1

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Williamstown CYMS

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Therry Penola

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Grand Final

Winner Preliminary Final 1

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Grand Final

Hawthorn

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Division 4 Reserve

Grand Final

West Brunswick

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 Premier

Grand Final

St Kevins

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Under 19 Section 2

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University Blues

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 Section 3

Grand Final

Old Ivanhoe

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 North

Grand Final

Ivanhoe

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 South

Grand Final

Ormond

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

VAFA Colts

Grand Final

Mazenod

v Preliminary Final Winner

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Coach: Anthony Rock Assistants: Matt O’Connor, Tim Harvey, Chris Davis, Simon Atkins, Gary Mcintyre

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

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Coach: Mark Hibbins, Darren Baxter Assistant: Matt James

Sam Thompson (VC) Ashley Lim Matthew Peric Nick Jamieson James Sansom Jack Bull Jordan Clarke Lachie Hill Scott Sherwen (CC) Mark Passador (CC) Charlie Long James Bowden Richard Wilkinson Adam Houlihan Andrew Jelbart Shane Neaves Gene van den Broek Caillin O’Shannessy Tom Harkness Sam Neil Ned Walmsley Hugo Perry Max van den Broek Jack Davis Max Davis Will Strange Robbie Ferraro Justin Nikolovski Chris Watts Mitch Bradley James Long (VC) Richard Eva Henry Dick Sam Barnett Callum Goldby Nick Clay Sean Leith (RC) Lachie Cooper Charles Dixon Angus Harlock Hayden Calway Tom McKinley Stephen Hodges Jack Furey Jack Hurley Max Wills Matthew Seed Fraser Macfarlane

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Coach: Chris Davis Assistants: Gary Mcintyre, Terry Davis

Coach: Jon Mercuri Assistants: Oliver Gidley, Patrick Myers

Daniel Riley Ryan Schroder Owen Mcintyre Jacob Bevanda Justin Evans Ben Considine Brenton Garth Sam Fleming Chris Peart Tom Duyndam Luke Madden Jake Van Meel Jarrod Gill Jake Forder Alex Boyse Jack Gay Jack Fraser James Weir Peter Le Noury Jake Wright David Wall Nick Burgin Jack Saundry Brad Cooper Pat Macdonough Isaac Madden Ben Peart Jake Calvert Adrian Corsetti Daniel Segrave Awan Zeeshan Caleb Forder

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

Coach: Nick Roach, Matt James Assistant: Nathan Moon

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UNIVERSITY BLACKS

Coach: Liam Grigg

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

Thomas Grigg Daniel Molan Joshua Hanger Todd Daniher Timothy Trahair Anthony Torre Nick Ielasi* Stuart Ross Hamish Buckley Dominic Benson Patrick Armstrong Patrick Dillon Matthew Dimattina Liam Rogan Jack Franklyn James Woods James Smith Michael DiPietro James Morton Matthew Adams James McElhinney Lachlan Dipierdomenico Callum Dipierdomenico Jackson Sleeman Benjamin Pirrie Andrew Mathis Josh Evans Joel Wallace Thomas Kovic Thomas McClusky

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James Meehan Thomas Cannon Benjamin L. Corcoran Timothy Agius Jeremy Preece

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Timothy Howie Jim Wilson Scott Myers (C) Harry King Bart Mill Lachlan Devine Jackson Roder Lachlan Huntington Peter Aitken David Cooper Justin Crameri Tom Howgate Robert Humann Isaac Anderson Trent Storer Scott Dadswell Angus Locke Xavier Flanagan Jordan Foster James Bismire Ben Kealy Mitchell Aitken Ben Vile Tom Brennan Alex Williamson Cameron Turner Sean Butler Stephen Judson Peter Markworth James Champion de Crespigny Sam Aldous Jordan Qualie Benjamin Clarke Matthew Johns

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ST BERNARDS

UNIVERSITY BLUES

Coach: Kevin Jones Assistants: Brian Moon, Chris Cunningham

Coach: Chris Pyke

RYAN, Damien O’CONNOR, Kieran SULLIVAN, Will WHELAN, Liam McINTYRE, Owen BEVANDA, Adam DILLON, Michael EVANS, Justin PEART, Matt Toy, Nicholas McINTYRE, Liam DEVERS, Taylor HUGHES, Michael SARGENT, Matt BAIRD, Luke RAHILL, Paul GILL, Jarrod HUGHES, Nick GRAHAM, Andrew JOWETT, Lachlan KINGSTON, Will WRIGHT, Jake RYAN, Brendan O’SULLIVAN, Tim NOTARO, Jake NEAL, Liam FEEHAN, Matthew WHELAN, Seamus JONES, Sam CORSETTI, Adrian SEGRAVE, Daniel ZEESHAN, Awan

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CANNATELLI, Steve CUNNINGHAM, Josh FORDER, Caleb ISAACS, Tom GURRISI, Matthew BOSCOLO, Matt HURLEY, Damien ROSE, Jonathon WHEELER, Jack MALSEED, Jayden McALLISTER, Ned SULZBERGER, Michael SULLIVAN, Will McCAN N, Matt HELENIUS, Aaron GURRISI, Andrew

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Alex Schipp Jared Edwards Michael Robinson Danny Aukema Grant Place Sam Henry Lachie Garrick Tom Nagle Charlie McDonald Henry Hanlon Jack Rutherford Chris Pyke Daniel McFarlane Cam McDonald Jason Cowland Daniel Van de Pol Jesse Pardo Darcy Del Rio Ed Sinnott Bill Girdwood Dan Gumley Jack Kershaw James Osmond Nick Macrae David Marshall Sam Caldow Ross Wettenhall Tom Kerr Frank Mooney Daniel Condon Will Robinson

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ST KEVINS

OLD CAREY

Senior coach: Daniel Harford Senior assistants: Jon Edgar, Michael Christian

Coach: Glenn Cox Assistants: Dave Wright, Justin Seabury, James Wagner, Nicholas Thompson

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Matthew Murphy (VC) Nick Wood Ben Dowd Callum Matheson Patrick Dowd Steven Salopek Charles Ring Joshua Gabelich Julian Staffieri James Grinter Joshua Taylor Jason Salopek Patrick Aughton Billy Kannakis Francis Keely Phil Edgar (VC) Zachary Ginies Lachlan Nankervis Gerard Gleeson Chris Gleeson Tom Cunningham Anthony Lynch (C) William Coates Jack Weber Pana Karageorgiou Hamish Townsend Anthony Giarrusso Henry Parkes Jarrod Nash Anthony Kirwan

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Steven Freemantle Ben Smithwick Jacob Murphy Joel Rice (co-VC) Ryan Bongetti Tom Roach James Gaff Mathew Laidlaw Glen Parker James Courtot Alistair StewartHolmes Jarrod Reid (co-VC) Col Crowther Andrew Sloan James Murrie Lachlan McQueenMiscamble Cameron Howat (C) James Evans Jack Joslin Cameron Jones (co-VC) Brett De Leijer Bas Simpson Luke Marriott Lachlan Macleod Matthew Pallozzi Brodie Easton Chris Allen Harry Moore Alistar Reed Nick Richardson

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Blake Fordham Lochlan Hall Patrick Cremean Callum O’Brien Rhett Mitchelhill

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CAULFIELD GRAMM

Coach: Bob Girdwood Assistant: Dan Hayter

Coach: Andrew Strain Assistants: Ben Gross & Chris Hammond

Alex Schipp Andy Wettenhall Henry Weddell Tom Girdwood Sam Henry Rich Langham Dan Zambon Al Evans Jordan Brown Jack Maxwell Hugo Steinfort Will Hartnell James Coumans David Withers Tom Foott Dirk Heinz Henry Hanlon Jack Rutherford Jack Wood Bennett Merriman Damien Barton Mick Steinbach Hugh Evans George Chisholm Daniel McFarlane Cam McDonald Jason Cowland Jack Heinz Ed Long Jamie Mugavin Darcy Del Rio Ed Sinnott Dan Gumley Jesse Pardo

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Keegan Stewart Max Slonim Aiden Clarke Michael Bowden Daniel Meddings Tim Yelland Sam Wood Alex Ford Scott Dickson Darcy Daly Chris Fagan James Gray (C) Matthew Gould Will Osborn Clay Williams Damien Simic Sean Stewart Adrian Bednarek Lachie Kellock Jackson Small Woody Eke (C) Norbert Williams Tyler Haugh Tom Stewart Luke Matias Dylan Tobias Robert Handel Drew Dickson James Cleeve (C) Matthew Wood Liam Bourke Andrew Clark Simon Tamblyn James Easton

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William Berry George Berry Tom Breen David Roberts Tyler Smith

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ST KEVINS

BEAUMARIS

Coach: Ben Marchesani

Coach: Luke Buller Assistant: Chris Cockburn

Samuel Schneider Thomas Soultanakis Luke Kenyon (C) David McFarlane William Hartley Alexander Peloza Fraser Coloe Thomas Marchesani Martin Coloe, Martin Christopher McPherson Luke McDonell Michael O’Neill Matthew Trounce James Mustey John Griffiths Benjamin Omizzolo Timothy Sharpe Thomas Johnston Charles Randles Thomas Crookes (VC) Patrick Murphy John Liston Hamish McPherson Raymond Short Nicholas Marchesani Samuel Constantinou Brendan Cooke Benjamin Marchesani Adam Fenech Richard Durham Dylan Emmons Jordan Anthony James Leggett

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Gregory Potter Aisvydas Sadauskas Dylan Wissell

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Sam Bennett Mike Spain Jayden Rayner Doug Ballard Luke Sketchley James Bourke Thomas Marshall Lee Cormie Jackson Miller Luke Buller James Morley Daniel Cockburn Lachlan Quirk Matt Hardeman Liam Brennan Ben Spencer Jarryd Pemberton Danny Cockburn Alex Edmondson Jayden Smith Jack Murton Scott Kendall Pete Richter Greg Roberts Luke Sketchley Fraser Cloney David Brearley Scott Moore Alex Davies Joseph Considine Byron Hughes Mitchell Keating

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PARKDALE VULTURES

Coach: Greg Fremantle Assistants: Cameron Crowley, Graham Anderson Team Manager: Daniel Kofoed

Coach: Sam Radford Assistants: Corey Stephens, Mark Haynes, Ben Hampton Team Manager: John Noonan Runner: Tim Scott-Brannigan

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Anthony Beaini Carlson Jarrod (C) John Mc Intyre Patrick Chard Considine Simon Nicholas Crosbie Matthew Gasparini Patrick Millson Jonathon Blanch (VC) Jeremiah Antypas Michael Abrahams Bortolotto Jonathon (VC) Simon Abrahams Adrian Bonato Dominic Bolger Xavier Burns Trent Carlson (VC) Daniel Mc Mahon Laine Rice Jacob Gasparini Matthew Molloy Daniel Redmond Hamblin Patrick Jake Symes Ashley Viney Timothy Blanch Jordan Bettello Mc Pherson Scott Stephen Gill

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Nathan Papatsanis Sam Chitty Liam Platt Michael Graham Daniel Price Brett Hampton Charlie Dillon Michael Meyer Christopher Welch Robert Swayn Claye Tobin Matthew Ryan Jack Edwards Sean Hendricks Paul Sullivan Mark Kidner Stephen Sullivan Luke Morgan Shaun Chapman Timothy Boland (C) Zeke Mccarthy Jackson Boland Nathan Ng Jesse Balic Kurt Lopo Thomas Redmond Jarryd Capiron Dylan Glascott Chad Ryan James Le Breton Reid Irvine Jake Stent-Powell Robert Meade William Mcgowan

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Andrew Thompson Lewis Emmerson Darcy Ballard Mac O’donnell Jessie Waters Guy Crilley

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OLD CAMBERWELL

Coach: Stuart Dale

Coach: Stuart Hillier Assistant: Peter Woodbridge

Andrew Frazer Aaron Bell Ryan Richardson Daniel Ryan Chris Tzambazis James Lenhart Hayden Federico Dale Phelan Brent Glassford Daniel Roscoe Matt Semini Andrew Baddeley Jarad Rogers Mitch Miller Dylan Anderson Stuart Dale Jesse Saunders Luke Schultz Michael Fahey Liam Fitzgerald Stuart Tibbitts Dean Podger Liam Sutawon Jack Clarke Ben Briggs Dave Bianchi Matthew Nola Nicholas Bartram Jake Barrett Blake Anderson Andrew Khallouf Jackson Marr Nick Karikakas

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Michael Hook Matthew Cottrell Christopher Young Andrew Rogers Oliver Lloyd Matthew Woodbridge Thomas Stayner Christian Gorman Brett Cottrell Jimmy Wilson Blake Hillier Daniel Toma Stephen Derry Christopher Woodbridge Alex MacKenzie Scott Needham Daniel Di Sanctis Thomas Schipper David Berry Christopher Webster William McDonald Louis Campbell Nicholas Searles (C) Maxwell Bain Jones Clarence Ho Max Van De Garde Michael Jenkin Stephen Warr Jake Hart Nicholas Russell Corey McLaughlin Mark Jeffers Brad Dean

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ST KEVINS

PEGS FC

Coach: Jarrod McMaster

Coach: Stuart Dale

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Troy McMaster Michael Davy James Betlehem Tom Lewin Liam Carroll Daniel Lattanzio Daniel Kerr Scott Kaiser Jack Ryan Jack Howell Nick Wald Brendan Smart Matt Nolan Jack Murphy-Cruise Dominic Losciavo William Doble Michael Moore Dolan Bourke Harry Murphy-Cruise Joe Frazer Nick Ciurleo Nelson Pryor James Montgomerie Darragh Kelly Patrick Rhodes Macaulay Edwards Tomas Ryan Mitch Austin Sean Reid Jackson Ritchie Liam Clancy Jacob Mason

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Andrew Frazer Aaron Bell Ryan Richardson Daniel Ryan Chris Tzambazis James Lenhart Hayden Federico Dale Phelan Brent Glassford Daniel Roscoe Matt Semini Andrew Baddeley Jarad Rogers Mitch Miller Dylan Anderson Stuart Dale Jesse Saunders Luke Schultz Michael Fahey Liam Fitzgerald Stuart Tibbitts Dean Podger Liam Sutawon Jack Clarke Ben Briggs Dave Bianchi Matthew Nola Nicholas Bartram Jake Barrett Blake Anderson Andrew Khallouf Jackson Marr Nick Karikakas

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AJAX Beaumaris Old Trinity University Blues Old Xaverians Old Scotch University Blacks De La Salle St Bernards Beaumaris Old Carey St Bede's/Mentone Tigers Oakleigh Old Melburnians De La Salle West Brunswick Hampton Rovers

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RETROSPECTIVE

Geoff Reilley

@GeoffreyReilley

5 YEARS AGO – 2009 Once the finals start it is certainly a whole, new ball game and A Section was no exception. In the first semi, Uni Blues were too strong for St Bedes Mentone Tigers and won the right to challenge in the prelim final against De La Salle who were defeated by Old Xaverians, 19.14 to 5.6. Old Xavs had lowered their colours in round 18 to Collegians but certainly raised the standard once the finals were underway.

The B Section prelim was a huge win to Old Trinity over St Kevins 16.18 to 6.7. Scoring 7.5 to nil in the first quarter with the wind, it was a great start by the OT’s. SKOBS didn’t manage to score in the last term with the wind! Best: Healey, Ramsden (6), Cultrera (4), Jessop, Eckersley, Chivers (OY) and Edgar, Keely, Williams, Aughton, Sheehy, Garvey (StK).

10 YEARS AGO – 2004 In B Section, Collegians celebrated their return to A Section for the following season by defeating Old Ivanhoe in very tough conditions 5.3 to 3.8. At three quarter time Old Ivanhoe’s inaccuracy was noted as Collegians had 4.1 on the board compared with 3.7. The scores remained tied at the end of the final quarter but Collegians prevailed in extra time with 1.1 to nil.

Best: Shinkfield, Davidson, Hosking, Harrison, A Baxter, Dixon (Coll) and Low, Weddle, Crowley.

Clarke, Price, Bozzon (OI).

Section for 1995 when they overwhelmed Old Camberwell 15.20 to 8.11. Best: Brady, Fraser (7), Gross, Terzini, Chapman, Mulcahy (StK) and Taylor, Hetherington, Kyriacou, Morris, Kerklviet, Ewart (OC).

30 YEARS AGO – 1984 In A Section it was a fantastic 2nd semi between Ormond and De La Salle. De La held a 6 goal lead at half time but Ormond, played a great third term and set the scene for a great last quarter. It was De La’s defence that held firm to enable them to win by 5 points. This win would enable the D’s to play in their 6th A Grade Grand Final in 8 seasons. Best: Lowe (6), Murphy (4), Greene, Harrington, Czerkaski, Connolly (DLS) and Burke, A Mehrten, Barnes, Ritchie, McAsey, Beard (Ormond).

40 YEARS AGO – 1974 The A Section 2nd semi was a thriller as Ormond held on to win by 1 point over arch rivals, Coburg, 19.10 to 18.15. Best: Ladd (7), Cameron, Russ, Adrian Graham, Alan Graham (Ormond) and Hughes, Handley, Cleary, Wharfe (6) for Coburg.

Fawkner moved into the E Section Grand Final with a convincing win over AMP Society 20.23 to 15.12. Best: Stewart, Cash (7), M Stapleton (5), Nanscawen (Fawkner) and P Henderson, Roulston (8), Cribbes (3), Gates (AMP).

20 YEARS AGO – 1994 The Old Melburnians earned their right to compete in an A Section Grand Final for the first time in 33 seasons when they defeated Collegians in the second semi final 14.19 to 12.8. The OM’s had been 5 goals down at the first break but were far too strong for their opposition in the remaining three quarters. Best: Bromell, Bryan, Webb, O’Brien, Susa, Handbury (OM) and Laussen, Schober (4), Bennett, Phillips, Harrison, Davidson (Collegians).

50 YEARS AGO – 1964 Two very young teams, Old Paradians and Old Xaverians, respective average ages 22.2 and 21.5, played in the A Section 2nd semi at the South Melbourne Cricket Ground. The oldest player in the game was Paradians’ John Booth (28). The Xavs wore down their opposition in the second half after it was level scores at half time.

Final score 12.19 to 10.4. Best: Stanley, Meagher, Malone, Capes, B Gibson, N Gibson (OX) and Boyle, Weyman, Sheehy, Quinlan, Pickett, Williams (OP).

In C Section, St Kilda/Sth Caulfield finished Old Geelong’s season with a 14.21 to 12.11 prelim final win. Ralph Bergman (interstate representative in 1994) with 6 goals was a key to the win. St Kevins secured a place in C

Assumption won the E Section preliminary final against the Cassie Club, 13.16 to 7.12. Best: Higgins (3), Goudie, Forrest, Morden, Caldwell, Evans (Assump) and Constance (3), Lolatgis, Burke, Jackamos, Papadatos, Lucas (Cassie).

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MEGT UNDER 19

Read the full MEGT U19 Premier report on the VAFA iPad App – Available at the App store MEGT U19 Premier with John Donohoe

It was finals week in the Under 19s and Dairy Bell was the venue for both of the finals, starting with the elimination game between the Old Xaverians and Beaumaris. It was a hardly fought contest early on, but after quarter time Xavs took the ascendency, Jeremy Hannan was terrific all day for Xavs kicking 5 goals, flying for everything, while Tom Wynne turned it on in the second half with 4 goals of his own after coach Pete Callinan asked him to lift at half time. Cannon, Anderson and Sleeman were outstanding. Beauy had a great year and worked

@jdonohoe12 all day but couldn’t get there, Smout booted 2 and Cusack and Johns were outstanding for them. 19.14-128 to 8.13.61 was the final score.

In the top of the table clash St Bernards went in favourites against St Kevin’s, but SKOBs booted the first goal and looked sharp. SKOBs had an insane 2nd term, kicking 7 goals to 1 and couldn’t be run down from there. The upset of the finals so far, SKOB head to a Grand Final and Bernards get their second chance against Xavs. For St Kevin’s Kennedy and Lewin kicked 3 and Turnbull was their best. Dillon kicked 2 for Bernards with Riley and Woods were their best.

99-67 was the final score.

U19 Section 2 Report @LewisEmmerson University Blues have sealed 42-point winners. Scores were level at the main their place in the Grand Final break and it looked like an upset was possible with an emphatic 52-point after a dazzling start from the Vultures, but Old victory over Whitefriars. Level Trinity began to show their class. Trinity’s Seb at halftime, an 8-goal third Nicolosi was a match winner with 4 goals while term by Blues, while holding Simon Emerson carried his season form into the Whitefriars scoreless, was the finals. Parkdale’s Mac O’Donnell put in a great difference. Blues’ Charles Craig (4 goals) was at his performance in and around the packs as well as scintillating best, while David Cumming was as ruckman, Will McGowan, who battled hard. solid as ever. Whitefriars Tim Nilsson was amongst his side’s top contributors while Luke Sandy was Whitefriars now play Old Trinity for the remaining spot in the Grand Final. The first-placed Whitefriars dangerous with 2 goals. will hope to bounce back from their disappointing Old Trinity despatched Parkdale Vultures with a loss but the class of Old Trinity will be a tough test no nonsense second half, eventually running out to pass. It could go either way.

U19 Section 3 with Tom Connolly @tomconnolly15

In picture perfect conditions, the top four sides took the field for the first week of finals.

Williamstown CYMS took on Old Ivanhoe at Chelsworth Park. Old Ivanhoe led all day and seemed to have a comfortable break at three quarter time with the CY’s kicking only three goals up to then. But the visitors came hard in the last but just couldn’t quite bridge the gap, Old Ivanhoe held on to win by 9 points. Pierri kicked 3 goals, Gough kicked 2 and Erman was best on ground.

For Williamstown Knight, Christakakis and Ebinger all kicked 2 goals and Morris was best for the CY’s.

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In the semi final Old Carey hosted Marcellin and it was Marcellin that came away with a convincing 65 point win, which ended Old Carey’s season.

Old Carey were never really in it, unable to cut the margin at any point, they only managed to kicked two goals after half time. Burns kicked 4 and Tomat, Di Roberto and Robertson all kicked 3 goals for Marcellin and Lunn was best. For Old Carey Harris, Nixon, Wooldridge and Wallace all kicked 2 goals and Akec was amongst their better players. With Old Ivanhoe straight into the grand final they can sit back and wait for the winner of Williamstown CYMS and Marcellin.

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U19 North Anna O’Donnell

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It was up and down all day at Goddard St for Banyule and Wyndham Suns, but it was the Suns that came out in front by just two points. After being 12 points down after the first quarter, Wyndham had a big second term, which saw them gain a 20-point lead going into the second half. Banyule responded strongly, ensuring their opposition did not score a single point, while they kicked five goals. It was down to the wire in the final term and whilst both teams didn’t convert all their shots, it was Wyndham Suns who will play St Bernards in the Preliminary U19 South with Anna O’Donnell

final this Saturday. Ryan and Iannacone can be congratulated for their contribution to gain the win. Like the rest of their season, Ivanhoe appeared to have little trouble against St Bernard’s, winning by 60 points. Despite their dominance, Ivanhoe couldn’t convert all their chances. Good contributions from Jones, Treloar and Bath saw them sail through to the Grand Final. Ivanhoe, although being 30 points up at three-quarter time, never relinquished their fight, ensuring St Bernard’s did not score in the final term. St Bernard’s will be hardened by a tough game and have a second chance to get through when they play Wyndham Suns. @annaod_

Oakleigh lost against top team Ormond, going down by 74 points. Ormond appeared to sail through the game, showing class and finesse and kept Ormond at bay to win their way to a Grand Final. Ormond restricted Oakleigh to just one goal in the first half, whilst they kicked ten.

Five of Ormond’s players kicked two goals for the day and six others kicked one. Ormond’s Halsall and Holten were great performers on the day and will look to keep their form as they advance to the Grand Final. Oakleigh can be trusted to fight back hard for a second chance as they play

Hampton today. De La Salle were forced to play catch up against Hampton Rovers as they trailed them for the duration of the game to lose by 24 points. Hampton got off to a good start, setting themselves up with a 11 point lead in the first term and only increased it from thereon in despite a hard fight from De La. De La tried desperately in the final term, but could not convert their goals, managing 7 behinds in the last term. Jones kicked six for Hampton, with Roberston and Cullis being the most notable performers for Rovers. Rovers season is alive when they meet the Krushers in the prelim.

MEGT UNDER 19 Premier (YEARS TOTAL 93/129%) St Bernard’s v Old Xaverians

UNDER 19 North (YEARS TOTAL 59/68%) Wyndham Suns v St Bernard’s

UNDER 19 Section 2 (YEARS TOTAL 65/72%) Whitefriars v Old Trinity

UNDER 19 Section 3 (YEARS TOTAL 55/72%) Williamstown CYMS v Marcellin

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UNDER 19 South (YEARS TOTAL 61/68%) Oakleigh v Hampton Rovers

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Old Xaverians 2.6, 4.6, 9.6, 19.14 (128) Beaumaris 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 8.13 (61) GOALS, Old Xaverians: J. Hannan 5, T. Wynne 4, L. Tobin 1, A. Cannon 1, D. Nash 1, J. Midgley 1, T. Vander Haar 1, L. Fitzpatrick 1, M. Henderson 1, J. Benson 1, J. Buffon 1, M. Hess 1 Beaumaris: A. Smout 2, A. Nohel 1, T. Gregory 1, C. Beattie-Powell 1, M. Lovejoy 1, S. Burke 1, J. Smith 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: H. Sleeman, L. Tobin, M. Hess, T. Anderson, T. Vander Haar, O. Silk Beaumaris: C. Cusack, D. Johns, R. Ryan, M. Banham, A. Aridas, M. Lovejoy St Kevins 2.2, 9.6, 10.7, 15.9 (99) St Bernards 2.7, 3.7, 7.12, 9.13 (67) GOALS, St Kevins: S. Kennedy 3, S. Lewin 3, M. Turnbull 2, L. Sabato 1, R. Stagg 1, T. Massey 1, J. Doggett 1, D. Dicintio 1, W. Ostrowsky 1, H. Kerr 1 St Bernards: A. Dillon 2, P. Romano 1, D. Colaco 1, J. Holland 1, B. Ronke 1, J. Hedley 1, M. Caven 1, M. Hughes 1 BEST, St Kevins: M. Turnbull, S. Lewin, S. Kennedy, M. Spence, L. Sabato, T. Massey St Bernards: T. Riley, S. Woods, J. Hedley, Z. O’Halloran, M. Caven, A. Dillon

Old Trinity 1.0, 3.9, 8.13, 11.18 (84) Parkdale Vultures 4.3, 4.3, 4.6, 6.6 (42) GOALS, Old Trinity: S. Nicolosi 4, A. Polidoros 3, S. Joyce 3, D. Moore 1 Parkdale Vultures: J. Stent-Powell 2, A. Taylor-Hirst 1, M. Dickie 1, R. O’Leary 1, W. McGowan 1 BEST, Old Trinity: S. Nicolosi, S. Emerson, A. Bennett, H. Tyson, A. Polidoros, D. Land Parkdale Vultures: M. O’Donnell, J. Gray, W. McGowan, J. Everest, D. Ballard, C. Sterling University Blues 3.5, 6.7, 14.12, 17.15 (117) Whitefriars 1.1, 5.7, 5.7, 9.11 (65) GOALS, University Blues: C. Craig 4, W. Langley 4, W. Blakey 3, D. Batarilo 3, T. Hodge 2, J. Kemp 1 Whitefriars: S. Currie 2, L. Sandy 2, T. Baker 1, C. Hickey 1, R. Malt 1, H. Murray 1, A. Hands 1 BEST, University Blues: C. Craig, W. May, T. Hodge, W. Langley, D. Cumming, M. Roche Whitefriars: T. Nilsson, C. Hickey, L. Sandy, R. Malt, J. Spencer, D. Power

Under 19 Section 3

Under 19 North

Marcellin 4.3, 8.6, 14.9, 18.11 (119) Old Carey 2.2, 6.3, 7.5, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Marcellin: X. Burns 4, D. Tomat 3, J. Robertson 3, R. Di Roberto 3, J. Cunningham 2, P. Lunn 2, C. Lane 1 Old Carey: M. Nixon 2, C. Wallace 2, T. Wooldridge 2, J. Harris 2 BEST, Marcellin: P. Lunn, J. Robertson, D. Tomat, R. Di Roberto, A. O’Sullivan, J. Bolzonello Old Carey: P. Akec, C. Wallace, W. Wright, J. Ryan, J. Harris, E. Kerr Old Ivanhoe 3.2, 4.8, 5.11, 8.11 (59) Williamstown CYMS 2.2, 2.3, 3.6, 7.8 (50) GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: D. Pierri 3, W. Gough 2, T. Crouch 1, M. Kirwan 1, T. Kellock 1 Williamstown CYMS: N. Ebinger 2, M. Christakakis 2, M. Knight 2, M. Parkinson 1 BEST, Old Ivanhoe: J. Erman, J. Begeman, C. Jowett, N. Marshall, W. Gough, S. Tsanoudakis Williamstown CYMS: M. Morris, M. McLaughlin, Y. Hemphill, M. Christakakis, B. Meadows, H. Barnett

Wyndham Suns 1.2, 7.4, 7.4, 10.10 (70) Banyule 3.2, 4.2, 9.6, 10.8 (68) GOALS, Wyndham Suns: R. Hislop 3, A. Mohamed 2, B. Wilson 1, J. Stephens 1, H. Ali 1, T. Galley 1, A. Scarpino 1 Banyule: B. Stevenson 2, T. Cowey 2, D. Rodda 2, J. Clarke 1, J. Hart 1, D. Langford 1, J. Hook 1 BEST, Wyndham Suns: S. Ryan, H. Iannacone, H. Tunnicliffe, A. Holmes, R. Hislop, B. Wilson Banyule: D. Rodda, A. Fleskens, T. Cowey, L. James, J. Hook, J. Clark Ivanhoe 2.7, 5.11, 8.15, 12.21 (93) St Bernards 1.2, 2.2, 5.3, 5.3 (33) GOALS, Ivanhoe: M. Post 3, M. Bullen 2, D. Ioannou 1, P. Lagreca 1, D. Jones 1, R. BlackmoreMoore 1, L. Jacob 1, D. Treloar 1, M. Rees 1 St Bernards: L. Sullivan 1, B. Hedley 1, J. Jones 1, M. Farrant 1, J. Notaro 1 BEST, Ivanhoe: D. Jones, D. Treloar, C. Bath St Bernards: F. McNicol, W. Isaacs, L. Perryman, L. Sullivan, D. Douge, B. Hedley

Emmaus St Leo’s Old Collegians Football Club – Div 3 finalist VAFA in 2014

Under 19 South Hampton Rovers 4.2, 7.6, 12.7, 14.8 (92) De La Salle 2.3, 4.7, 6.7, 9.14 (68) GOALS, Hampton Rovers: C. Jones 6, M. Robertson 3, C. Jones 2, T. Sullivan 1, J. Zaina 1, C. Clarke 1 De La Salle: T. Nicholls 2, J. Hanley 1, J. Cox 1, M. Lee 1, A. De Luca 1, O. Milner 1, A. Munday 1, T. Hyland 1 BEST, Hampton Rovers: M. Robertson, C. Cullis, D. Broadstock, H. Hodges, C. Jones, J. Campion De La Salle: D. Krelle, T. Still, J. Cox, D. Marchese, D. Kelly, J. McLoughlin Ormond 3.4, 10.5, 15.6, 16.13 (109) Oakleigh 1.0, 1.2, 2.3, 5.5 (35) GOALS, Ormond: N. Curwood 2, N. Oaten 2, T. Putamorsi 2, J. Meeking 2, D. Gregg-Mantle 2, B. Hardwick 1, L. Adlington 1, S. Holten 1, N. Houghton 1, C. Carothers 1, N. Halsall 1 Oakleigh: J. Benoiton 3, T. Perrett 1, A. Malhotra 1 BEST, Ormond: N. Halsall, S. Holten, C. Muir, N. Oaten, L. Adlington, M. Jordan Oakleigh: L. Pappon, B. Weymouth, J. Benoiton, R. Henderson, J. Lever, T. Nolan

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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. We have a young and talented list, good relationships with Emmaus College (secondary) and Deakin University, and our plans for new facilities are set to take shape in the next couple of years.

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.

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MEGT U19 – PREMIER

MEGT U19 PREMIER - PRELIMINARY FINAL Sunday September 7th 2:15 pm Bill Lawry Oval

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St Bernards

Old Xaverians

Coach: Rocky Iannello Assistants: Serge Romano

Coach: Peter Callinan Assistants: Nick Ferrari

Chris Hughes Mitch Hughes Pat Romano Sam Woods Ged Carey Charlie Vague Stefan Piantella Declan Kennedy Tom Delzoppo Marcus De Leur Giacomo Zoccali Jac k Holland Will Considine James Riley Joshua Hedley Darren Colaco Anthony Dillon Claude Issa Michael Caven Harrison Wade Edyn Sibbald Zac O’ Halloran Tom Riley (Capt) Jeremy Sullivan Nicholas Larkin Rhyen Woods Edward Connelly Tristan Doody Benjamin Ronke Tom Saundry

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Matthew Merlo

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Daniel Hachem (VC)

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Tom Anderson

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Charlie Stratford

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Michael Henderson (C)

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Oscar Silk

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Callil Peter

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B

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Charlie Wilson

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10 Jonny Benson

G

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11 Rupert Condon

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12 Paddy Nunan

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13 Hugo Denton

G

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13 Michael Stanley

G

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14 Fletcher Nugent

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15 Jeremy Hannan

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16 Nick Prowse

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17 Todd Vander Haar

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18 Liam Tobin

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19 harry Bales

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20 Richard Wilton

G

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22 James Midgley

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23 David Nash

G

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26 Jack Buffon

G

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27 Lucas O’Sullivan

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28 Andy Cannon

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31 Harry Sleeman

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52 Lachie Wright

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U19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SECTION 2

U19 SECTION 2 - PRELIMINARY FINAL Sunday September 7th 11:40am Bill Lawry Oval

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Whitefriars

Old Trinity

Coach: Jeremy Freeman Assistants: Dave Kelsey, Dick Baker

Coach: Speros Beasley Assistants: Adam Joyce, Nick Polidoros

Mitchell MALT (VC) Sean (VC) CURRIE Kieran HAYES Tim BAKER Toby McGURGAN Ciaran HICKEY Ryan MALT (VC) Tim NILSSON Luke GALTIERI Nicholas ADAM Nicholas HEE James BATTISTA Declan POWER Hewitt MURRAY Matthew GASOWSKI Jason SPENCER Damian JACOTINE Jack HARDY Bryan DINH Jordan KOUTSAPLIS Anthony GIULIANO Timothy PETTS (Capt) Jordan MORAIS Matthew PERRIN Ben KELSEY Tom GASTIN Dean MENDES James PERRIN Glenn IBBOTT Benjamin TATTERSON Nic MERCURI Angus HANDS Jackson BYRNE Luke SANDY Matthew CIARDULLI

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Joe Campbell Alex Polidoros Harry Aikman Sam Holloway James Spassopoulos Hugh Beasley James Nitsopoulos Hugh Tyson Darcy White Dominic Barro Mackenzie Brown Will Cooper Andy Bennett Lachlan Aikman Nick Emery Alex Gebert Matt Lasorko Duncan Moore Ben Hansen Tom Kerkvliet Alex Contos Seb Nicolosi Christos Manoussakis Dane Fencaros Hugh Boyle Simon Emerson Anthony Scott Mark Yeoman Nick Brown Tom Bennett Nick Roberts Jad Khallouf Will Salmon Michael France Mitchell Bourke Danny Land Corey Mangos Nathan Valkanis James Rogers Scott Sarah Lachlan Evans Sam Joyce Simon Tselios Luke Brendish Zac Aarons

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U19 – SECTION 3

U19 SECTION 3 - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 6th

2:15pm Ted Ajani Reserve

Williamstown CYMS

Marcellin

Coach: Constantinos Terzoglou Coach: Zac Read

Coach: Jordan Wise Assistants: Bruce Grant

2

John Dawson

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Oliver Grant ©

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Yuma Hemphill (Vice Captain)

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Joshua Edwards VC

G

B

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Jackson Pennington

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Mathew Gough

G

B

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Sam McHugh

G

B

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Jonathon Sammut

G

B

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Sam Raunik

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James Marazita

G

B

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Brodie Meadows

B

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B

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Harry Malos

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10 Jack Connolly

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Jacob Bolzonello

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11 Mitchell Knight

G

B

11 David Tomat

G

B

12 Jacob Martin

G

B

13 Joshua Hesse

G

B

13 Edward Bordas

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14 Adam O’Sullivan

G

B

17 James Goetz

G

B

18 Mati Christakakis

G

B

19 Tim Ball

G

B

21 Mitchell Parkinson

G

B

23 Michael McLaughlin

G

B

24 Alex Georgiadis

G

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25 Matt Barnes

G

B

27 Daniel Fontaine

G

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28 Hayden Barnett (Captain)

G

B

29 Nicholas Ebinger

G

B

30 Ben Deller

G

B

15 Lachlan Mackie

G

B

16 Mitchell Jones

G

B

17 Robert Di Roberto

G

B

18 Daniel Grosso

G

B

20 Brent De Highden

G

B

21 Joel Cunningham

G

B

22 Xavier Burns DVC

G

B

23 Michael Mazzone

G

B

24 Michael Mascitti

G

B

25 Liam Hehir

G

B

26 Joe Licciardi

G

B

34 Luke Micallef

G

B

36 Nick Green

G

B

29 Chris Lane

G

B

G

B

38 Darcy Schwarze

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B

30 John Dimattina

40 Tom Gill

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B

32 Antony Di Censo

G

B

G

B

47 Matt Morris

G

B

33 Joshua James

51 Oliver Becroft

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B

36 Kieran Mahoney

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B

G

B

54 Jarrod Eccles

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B

38 Tim James

57 Jimmy Kilpatrick

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41 Patrick Lunn Vice Captain

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65 Steve Miller

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B

52 James Robertson DVC

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U19 – NORTH

U19 NORTH - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 6th

11:45am Ted Ajani Reserve

St Bernards

Wyndham Suns

Coach: Shane Denahy Assistants: Matt Mulkearns

Coach: Brad Gilham Assistants: Matt Iannacone

Pat Moloney

G

B

Habib Ali

G

11 Sean O’Keefe

G

B

Cody Harkin

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B

25 Fergus McNicol

G

B

Ash Gallina

G

B

29 Declan Gilbert

G

B

Adam Scarpino

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B

G

B

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30 Adam Mulkearns

G

B

Blake George

34 Daniel Parkes

G

B

Hayden Iannaconne (C)

G

B

G

B

35 Michael Farrant

G

B

Jaiden Dineen (VC)

36 Jake Notaro

G

B

Abdullah Mohamed

G

B

Josh Stephens

G

B

Trent Galley

G

B

Brenden Wilson

G

B

Daniel Bean

G

B

37 Shaun Tamraz

G

B

41 Will Baird

G

B

42 Lachlan Perryman

G

B

44 Lachlan Sullivan

G

B

45 Ben Hedley

G

B

46 Jack Firth

G

B

47 Ben Ronke

G

B

48 Anthony Crocitti

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B

49 Damien Douge

G

B

51 James Oruba

G

B

53 Pat O’Sullivan

G

B

55 Anthony Dillon

G

B

56 Michael Satterley (OA)

G

57 Will Paszyny

G

58 Conor Denahy

Nathan Clarke

G

B

Scott Ryan

G

B

Simon Nahyna

G

B

Andrew Moshoudis

G

B

Aaron Zahra

G

B

Michael Bresnan

G

B

Alex Galati

G

B

Rabih Dannaoui

G

B

Mitch Bourchier

G

B

B

Jake Millsom

G

B

B

Angus Holmes

G

B

G

B

Harley Tunnicliffe (C)

G

B

59 Will Isaacs

G

B

Nick Conte

G

B

60 Pat Comerford

G

B

Rhys Hislop

G

B

Jonathan Gauci

G

B

Kaman Dongrin

G

B

Conor Denahy

G

B

Matt Accetta

G

B

Jake Jones

G

B

Jackson Gathercole

G

B

Josh Dwyer

G

B

Lucas Andrew

G

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U19 – SOUTH

U19 SOUTH - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 6th

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9:15 am Meade Reserve Clayton

Oakleigh

Hampton Rovers

Coach: Danny Hall Assistants: Chris White, Geoff Brereton

Coach: John Cesario Assistants: Peter Rogerson, Annie Westhead

Michael O’Connor Brenton Schubert Corey Michaud Alex Cross Alex Whelebone Matthew Caia Jack Pollard Ben Nicoll James Symons Charles Kinsey James Dalzotto Taylor Gogerley Juy Capp Fin Neaves Morgan Hampton Brayden O’Toole Tom Dwyer Daniel Maloney Mitchell Kent Jordan Pastura Ben Wighton Jack Beckwith Tim Jeans Cameron Antunicco Jamie Popaz Tom McMahon Liam Hard Steven Lay Trent Pastura Declan Hampton Pat Hurst Jordan Bichsel Aaron Hodges Jack Bower Matt Hoy Jack O’Kearney Chris McCready David Goodchild William Lawrence Kiean Harbis Matthew Powell Kerwin Cafun Tom Chesters

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Jack Zaina Cameron Cullis Harry Hodges Conor Clarke Jack Stewart James Benjamin Joshua Elston Ryan Fogarty Tom Fisher Mackie Robertson Toby Sullivan Joel Emmins James Bryant Joel Fowler Luke Morcom C James Berry David Broadstock Jack Daley Petrus Olivier Mathew Oswald Sam Care VC Zachary Donald James Short Jack Campion Timothy Wilson Lachlan Sheppard James Massey Lachlan Cairns Corey Jones Campbell Jones Jordan Baravelli Bass Miller Nicholas Pavlou Joel Balleggi Lewis Turner Adam Wakeling Nicholas Hewett

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UMPIRES

Steve McCarthy & Kit Harvey

@VAFAUA

AS GOOD AS IT GETS People talk about the joy and glory of ‘finals time year round. It’s the fabled month at the end of every footy season when players and clubs forge legacies and premiers are crowned.

Some years, the weather joins the party, others it doesn’t in spectacular fashion.

This year, Mother Nature smiled down on the first weekend of the VAFA finals series (Premier B through to Colts) and people couldn’t stop talking about it. “Looking forward to pulling on the flats this weekend,” was a common utterance at VAFAUA training. “Gee, how ‘bout this weather?” “Wish it was like this every week!”

Both days were spectacular as were some of the venues. A particular highlight was the party atmosphere provided by the boys from Aquinas as they cranked up the techno music behind the goals at Clayton on Saturday. Sandringham is looking a treat and Sportscover Arena with its new portable terracing is gearing up for a great Premier finals series. Take it all in, folks, because goodness knows this is Melbourne in footy season. Who knows what will happen next week? We’re not just talking about the weather.

Well done to University Blues, Hampton Rovers, Williamstown CYMS (highest ever), St Mary’s/ Salesian, and Hawthorn who have earned the right to advance to a higher section next year.

2015 OFFICE BEARERS Last week, the 2015 Executive were voted in.

Well done and thank you to all the outgoing executive members.

The new executive is: President: Greg Rolfe Vice President: David Anselmi Secretary: Andrew Hartnett Treasurer: Mitch Nire Social Secretary: Andrew Green Building Manager; Wayne Hinton General Committee: Adrian Keane & Merv Monty Immediate Past President: Daniel Silfo

LAWS OF THE GAME QUIZ LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: A player is running towards the goals and kicks it from about 20 metres out. After he kicks the ball, he is pushed in the back and the ball goes out of bounds on the full next to the behind post. What does the umpire do?

The correct answer was OPTION D: either a or b (the umpire will either give the player another kick from 20 metres out OR award a free kick to the player to be taken from next to the behind post).

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: AThis week’s quiz question is NOT a law. Let’s call it, Ask a Ruckman: What approximate height do umpires try to throw the ball up? a) 10 metres

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Playing or Non-playing Coach South Melbourne Districts is seeking a Senior Coach to lead the club in 2015 and beyond.

Leading a traditional Bloods culture, we are seeking a vibrant and energetic personality who will lead by example. Our senior team plays in VAFA Division 2 and our junior club is experiencing substantial growth with over 700 players across Auskick and junior football in the SMJFL. As Senior Coach you will influence the football program across the club and participate in workshops for our developing coaches. A Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is a pre-requisite for this position.

Applications must be in writing and close Friday 26 September submitted to Alister McDonald president.smdafc@smdsc.com.au.

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

BAYSWATER FOOTBALL CLUB

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

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

Chadstone Football Club invites applications for the following positions for the 2015 season; • Assistant Senior Coach (playing or non-playing) • Reserves Coach (playing or non-playing) • Assistant Reserve Coach (playing or non-playing) • Chairman of Selectors Season 2015 will be Chadstone FC’s 50th anniversary. Senior coach Ken Schwab and the clubs committee are dedicated to improving the clubs on field performances and are looking for the right people to help achieve success.

If you are looking for one of the biggest challenges in the VAFA, then Chadstone FC can provide that for you next year.

Any queries can be directed to club President Steve Allsopp on 0415 997 669.

Applications are to be submitted via email to chadstonefc@gmail.com CLOSING DATE 23RD SEPTEMBER 2014

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VAFA COLTS

Olivia Crowe

@Liv_Crowe

NODDERS THROUGH TO BIG DANCE One week of finals down and two to go. The dominant team all year, Mazenod earned the first grand final spot after their win over St Bernards.

Similar to during the season, the Nodders were all class and started the match strongly, having a six goal lead at the main break. The third term was low scoring with both teams only managing one goal apiece. The final term was much the same, as the Nodders extended their lead to 53 points. Power forward Kieran McKeogh and Fabio D’Alfonso kicked three each, whilst Joel Comito was best for the Snowdogs. The victory will give the Nodders that extra bit of confidence heading into the big dance in two weeks’ time In the second semi, it was a close knit affair early between Westbourne Grammarians and Point Cook. The margin never crept out of reach in the first half, as the Grammarians had the lead at quarter time by 8 points and led by 14 points at the main break. In the second half, the match was a blowout as the Warriors dominated, keeping their opponents to two behinds as they kicked six goals to push the margin out to 54 points, which set up their 46 point victory. Mitch Gatti and Tom

Kitson kicked four each and Daniel Stoios was best afield for Westbourne whilst Jordan Johnson–Boe finished with three and Cody Hobbins was best for the Bulldogs.

This week Westbourne Grammarians and St Bernards face off in a prelim for a chance to tackle the almighty Mazenod.

VAFA COLTS — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 51/73%) St Bernard’s v Westbourne Gr.

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LAST ROUND

Westbourne Grammarians 5.5, 10.9, 16.15, 18.16 (124) Point Cook AFC 4.3, 8.7, 8.9, 11.12 (78) GOALS, Westbourne Grammarians: M. Gatti 4, T. Kitson 4, A. Molloy 2, H. Acciarito 1, J. Wilson 1, R. Ukabamariam 1, L. Fleming 1, P. O’Brien 1, R. Frost 1, B. Wharton 1, A. Briggs 1 Point Cook AFC: J. Johnson-Boe 3, H. Skliros 2, C. Hobbins 1, A. Robinson 1, C. Day 1, C. England 1, N. Greelish 1, M. Volk 1 BEST, Westbourne Grammarians: D. Stoios, N. Christou, L. Vella, M. Gatti, R. Ukabamariam, B. Wharton Point Cook AFC: C. Hobbins, C. Day, C. England, A. Gauci, N. Greelish, M. Pruscino Mazenod 5.3, 11.6, 12.9, 14.12 (96) St Bernards 2.0, 5.1, 5.1, 6.7 (43) GOALS, Mazenod: K. McKeogh 3, F. D’Alfonso 3, M. Sier 2, J. Winn 2, J. Webster 1, G. Lok 1, S. Mier 1, E. Van Rensburg 1 St Bernards: D. Kennedy 2, M. Diamandis 2, T. Baker 1, C. Gavaghan 1 BEST, Mazenod: F. D’Alfonso, W. Campbell, M. Sier, S. Mier, S. Deegan, B. Riley St Bernards: J. Comito, T. Doody, S. Merkel, R. Woods, T. Baker, E. Vahland

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VAFA COLTS

VAFA COLTS - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 6th

9:15am Ted Ajani Reserve

St Bernards

Westbourne Grammarians

Coach: Rohan Vahland Assistants: Trevor Doody 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Tristan Doody [c] Joel Comito Thomas Howard Thomas Mahony Anthony Cunsolo Liam Grech Max Jaggard Chris Tormey Darcy Heenan Tate Baker Michael Diamandis Chris Gavaghan Riley Brettel Luke Arrowsmith Cody Brasher Declan Kennedy Josh Turville Rhyen Woods Jono Gauci Sean Merkel Jack Holland Thomas Noonan Ethan Vahland Jack Sullivan Nick Kelly James Hannah Tom Hanmer Jake Jones Tim Rose Josh Dwyer Declan Gilbert Matthew Zammit Charlie Vague Jordan Wood Brendan Ward Ben Ronke

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Louis Hogarth

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Nishan Coyne

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Liam Fleming

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Mitch Gatti

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Robel Ukabamariam

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Jay Amore

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10 Adam Tribonias

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11 Jeremy Jardine

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12 Gavin Uren

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13 Tom Kitson

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14 Luke Vella

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15 Nick Christou

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16 Corey Nuske

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17 Nicholas Gray

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18 Jack Wighton

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19 Reece Frost

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20 Ben Wharton

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21 Andrew Molloy

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22 Daniel Chetcuti

G

B

23 Anthony Briggs

G

B

24 Adam Isac

G

B

25 Justin Wilson

G

B

Max Tesoriero

G

B

William Soonalole

G

B

Joshua Fenech

G

B

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PREMIER THIRDS

ROUND 15

University Blacks 5.1, 12.7, 16.11, 23.16 (154) St Bernards 4.4, 4.5, 6.6, 7.7 (49) GOALS, University Blacks: A. Cook 3, T. Brennan 3, D. Kelly 3, S. Forrest 3, H. Robinson 2, M. Coffey 2, J. Wilson 1, J. Heeley 1, S. McKnight 1, S. Lane 1, J. O’Malley 1, C. Lawford 1, R. Cleary 1 St Bernards: D. Ryan 2, P. Rahill 1, J. Cunningham 1, L. Neal 1, M. Sulzberger 1, P. Moloney 1 BEST, University Blacks: T. Brennan, D. Kelly, H. Robinson, J. O’Malley, A. Hayward, A. Cook St Bernards: J. Wheeler, M. Sulzberger, P. Rahill, J. Cunningham, L. Neal, M. Peart Old Scotch 2.3, 3.7, 6.7, 9.11 (65) Old Melburnians 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 3.10 (28) GOALS, Old Scotch: J. Carrington 2, R. Hays 2, J. Daggian 1, S. Neil 1, C. Goldby 1, H. Dennis 1, T. Harkness 1 Old Melburnians: H. Smith 1, J. De Fegley 1, J. Siebert 1 BEST, Old Scotch: J. Gordon, J. Carrington, J. Daggian, T. Harkness, R. Hays, W. Hewson Old Melburnians: A. Cameron, J. Bate, C. Stubbe, J. De Fegley, T. De Fegley, J. Fink Old Xaverians 4.4, 7.8, 8.8, 10.12 (72) University Blues 1.0, 4.2, 8.4, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Old Xaverians: University Blues: T. Kerr 3, T. Nagle 2, G. Place 1, C. McDonald 1, R. Wettenhall 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: University Blues: J. Edwards, J. Kershaw, R. Wettenhall, D. McFarlane, G. Place, T. Kerr

PREMIER C THIRDS

ROUND 16

St Mary’s Salesian 1.0, 3.4, 3.4, 6.5 (41) St Kevins 0.2, 1.4, 2.6, 2.7 (19) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: J. Barrie 2, N. Alexopoulos 2, T. Clancy 1, A. Baird 1 St Kevins: J. Frazer 1, N. Pryor 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: L. Hawkins, D. Cropley, S. Crilly, A. Bussell, J. Barrie, N. Alexopoulos St Kevins: N. Ciurleo, D. Kelly, D. Loschiavo, N. Wald, P. Rhodes, M. Nolan PEGS 0.5, 3.8, 5.9, 7.14 (56) Old Ivanhoe 1.0, 3.1, 4.3, 6.4 (40) GOALS, P E G S: G. Wilson 1, G. Guicas 1, M. Flaherty 1, A. Hinkley 1, M. Semini 1, J. Barrett 1, S. Caruso 1 Old Ivanhoe: S. Underwood 1, T. Ikeda 1, M. Moncrieff 1, B. Knox 1, R. Adams 1, K. Ellis 1 BEST, P E G S: S. Caruso, H. Braden, G. Williams, T. Di Blasi, D. Anderson, A. Petersen Old Ivanhoe: M. Golden, A. Caserta, M. Caserta, L. Beattie, S. Beattie, R. Adams

PREMIER B THIRDS

ROUND 16

Old Xaverians 3.2, 3.4, 12.7, 14.9 (93) St Kevins 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 5.4 (34) GOALS, Old Xaverians: D. Barry 3, B. Dalbosco 2, M. Sitch 2, P. Monti 1, Z. Haupt 1, N. Nunan 1, N. Sharkey 1, E. Pititto 1, B. Lyon 1, D. Cotchett 1 St Kevins: C. Randles 3, T. Soultanakis 2 BEST, Old Xaverians: T. Dillon, D. Barry, C. Denton, B. Lyon, D. Cotchett, S. Franklyn St Kevins: R. Short, F. Coloe, T. Soultanakis, L. Kenyon, J. Griffiths, B. Marchesani Beaumaris 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 12.12 (84) Fitzroy 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 8.12 (60) GOALS, Beaumaris: J. Pemberton 4, L. Buller 2, P. Richter 2, A. Davies 1, A. Edmondson 1, G. Roberts 1, L. Sketchley 1 Fitzroy: L. Henderson 3, T. Coleman 1, O. Stedman 1, T. Kimpton 1, M. Gloster 1, T. Denatris 1 BEST, Beaumaris: J. Pemberton, M. Hardeman, L. Buller, J. Murton, F. Cloney, D. Brearley Fitzroy: M. Gaite, L. Henderson, O. Stedman, M. Younger, L. Sugrue, N. Curran

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University Blues Football Club

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

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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 2013. 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.

North Brunswick Amateur Football Club ~ EST:1971 ~

AJAX FC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Caulfield Bears Football Club (Affiliated with SFL) is seeking applications for

SENIOR COACH FOR SEASON 2015

VAFA Division 4 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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We are a resurging club that is seeking a person focussed on success who has a good understanding of the modern game and an ability & desire to develop a young playing list.

Playing or non-playing.

Applications in writing and to include details of playing &/or coaching experience, accreditation, remuneration, etc.

Applications to be forwarded to Darren Stait via email staity29@bigpond.com (Tel. 0407 559 383).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5.00pm on Friday 26 Sept. 2014.

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PREMIER SECTION FINALS PREVIEW The VAFA have done the right thing by the two first semi finalists and scheduled their match for Saturday. Whilst Old Scotch and Collegians will not play at Sportscover Arena, the winner will get a seven day break heading into the Preliminary Final. The data tells us this is more important than playing the match at HQ. No 1st Semi Final winner has progressed to the Grand Final since the Premier Finals series was reduced to three weeks.

What do we learn from Old Scotch and St Bernard’s fielding a weakened side last week against opponents they meet this week?

St Bernard’s know their best is good enough to beat Blacks as was evidenced when they defeated the minor premiers at the Snakepit earlier this year. Blacks though, despite having led the competition for most of the year have improved further since then. The biggest change is the scoring force Blacks have become. They are the only side to average over 100 points per game, yet their leading goal kicker (Adam Pattison) finished seventh on the charts with 35 goals from 16 games. Whilst Cameron Roberts would like to have Pattison firing, Blacks certainly don’t need him to be a focal point. There are seven Blacks players averaging at least a goal a game.

St Bernard’s should be too concerned about their own ability to score either. On any given day one of Jones, Gleeson or Merrington are a chance of catching fire and can kick a bag. St Bernard’s for all their dominance this year, have rarely put sides to the sword. Perhaps they are happy to work on game style once the game has been controlled but perhaps it is the fact they have such good forwards. When you have such great forwards, the coaching team would be telling players to stay out of the forward arcs, to leave space. This probably means the midfielders and even the half back line have been less prone to floating forward to kick a goal.

They have won the most games, haven’t lost at home and enter September having played two tough finals last year. St Bernard’s are fresh and should enter with optimism; they also have a very experienced coach who has been there before.

Collegians will be bullish about their chances against Old Scotch on the back of last week.

However as already discussed the Cardinals could draft in up to 11 players into their 22. Last year Old Scotch played Blacks in rd 18 and won by 8 goals with close to their best 22 on the field, then promptly got overrun in the 1st semi a week later. A different tactic has been employed this time, but if match committee name 11 ins this week then that is a big change. Passador is crucial in this. He has been the form forward of the competition in the past two months and his guile in front of goal will be critical kicking into or with the bayside breeze that will no doubt be at Sandy. Strange and Seed are also important as are Hill and Routman for there pace and prodigious kicking.

Collegians on the other hand are no slouches either. Their form in the last third of the season has been as good as anyone’s. Taft is on fire, as are Tardiff and Zimbachs with their marauding run off half back. Jorgensen is now well supported

by Penberthy and they can expose the hole that Shane Neaves injury leaves in the Cardinals ruck stocks. What counts against Collegians is their failure to beat – with the exception of Old Scotch last week – any of the sides above them.

Nevertheless they can only beat what is in front of them and the fact it’s the same opposition they beat by 13 goals last week must give them confidence.

PREMIER — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 63/70%) University Blacks v St Bernards Old Scotch v Collegians

On numbers alone, Blacks should win this contest.

They are ranked number 1 in both defence for points conceded and attack for points kicked.

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SHARPSHOOTERS

SHARPSHOOTERS Premier Shura Taft Matthew Handley Chad Jones Mark Passador

Collegians Old Xaverians St Bernards Old Scotch

LR 8 3 0 0

TOTAL 53 49 45 41

Premier C Ed Turner Dominic Bolger David Forrest Joseph Cosgriff

Hampton Rovers Marcellin OC PEGS Monash Blues

LR 7 3 5 2

TOTAL 52 50 46 45

Premier Reserve Justin Crameri Dylan Chaplin-Burch Billy Riddle Benjamin Considine

University Blacks Collegians Collegians St Bernards

LR 2 6 0 0

TOTAL 33 30 26 22

Premier C Thirds Dylan Gook Troy McMaster James Barrie Matthew Flaherty

St Mary’s Salesian St Kevins OB St Mary’s Salesian PEGS

LR 0 0 9 0

TOTAL 50 42 35 30

St Bernards Old Xaverians Old Xaverians University Blues

LR 2 2 1 0

TOTAL 31 28 19 19

Division 1 Jarrod Bannister Corey Bannister Matthew Keown Callum Wood

Therry Penola OB Therry Penola OB NOBS/St Pats Old Geelong

LR 0 8 1 3

TOTAL 100 80 50 45

AJAX Old Haileyburians AJAX Old Melburnians

LR 6 0 0 2

TOTAL 67 46 41 40

Division 1 Reserve Steven Barlow Matthew Sultana Joel Quinn Jon Rice Rick Ellis

Williamstown CYMS Williamstown CYMS Therry Penola OB Prahran Assumption Prahran Assumption

LR 0 0 0 4 1

TOTAL 46 45 39 34 32

University Blues St Kevins OB Old Melburnians Caulfield Grammarians

LR 1 2 7 0

TOTAL 56 49 43 35

Division 2 David Boundy Andrew Brazzale Sabastian Ciavola Mitchell Lovell

Old Paradians Kew Eltham Collegians Ivanhoe

LR 4 5 2 5

TOTAL 74 58 54 51

Premier B Thirds Charles Randles St Kevins OB Brett Scott Caulfield Grammarians Alexander Edmondson Beaumaris Zev Aron AJAX

LR 0 6 1 2

TOTAL 36 36 33 32

Division 2 Reserve Stefan Gusts Joshua Monro Andrew Coath Chad Watts

St Mary’s Salesian Old Paradians Eltham Collegians Kew

LR 7 0 0 7

TOTAL 92 55 50 40

Premier C Reserve Jake Archdeacon Daniel De Sanctis Nicholas Manning Tim Naylor

LR 2 8 0 0

TOTAL 32 29 28 27

Division 3 Christopher Beluszar Rhys Kirk Jack McMeel Ryan Harding

Emmaus St Leos OC UHS-VU La Trobe University Emmaus St Leos OC

LR 5 5 8 4

TOTAL 67 64 58 56

Premier Thirds Damien Ryan Todd Daniher Joshua Hanger Andrew Walsh Premier B David Fayman Michael Meehan Jake Lew Cameron Beck Premier B Reserve Jamie Mugavin Julian Gambaro Cameron Tunbridge Will Osborn

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Division 3 Reserve Mitchell Sweeney Leigh Booth Travis Houlden Jake Munro

UHS-VU Eley Park Sharks Eley Park Sharks Richmond Central

LR 0 8 1 4

TOTAL 59 43 35 32

Under 19 Section 2 William Blakey Daniel Batarilo Joseph Campbell Jack Francis

University Blues University Blues Old Trinity Grammarians Parkdale Vultures

LR 4 4 0 4

TOTAL 49 49 42 40

U19 Premier Jeremy Hannan Jonathan Daggian James Canterbury Alex Smout

Old Xaverians Old Scotch St Kevins OB Beaumaris

LR 4 0 0 10

TOTAL 75 52 52 45

Under 19 Section 3 Mitchell Nixon Nicholas Ebinger Xavier Burns Daniel Ryan

Old Carey Grammarians Williamstown CYMS Marcellin OC St Mary’s Salesian

LR 0 4 0 3

TOTAL 79 75 54 50

Division 4 Reserve Jason Jackomos Jarrod Ward Aaron Thompson Shane Devers

Hawthorn Hawthorn West Brunswick West Brunswick

LR 0 7 2 0

TOTAL 75 43 36 34

Under 19 North Josh Stephens Jack Firth Reuben Blackmore-Moore Thomas Hancock

Wyndam Suns St Bernards Ivanhoe Yarra Valley OB

LR 1 1 8 0

TOTAL 52 39 37 36

Division 4 Jason Ince Sam Gold Andrew Baker Thomas Lowden

Hawthorn Hawthorn Canterbury Dragons

LR 6 6 6 3

TOTAL 88 59 55 51

Under 19 South Jack Meeking Campbell Jones Jake Benoiton Jaycob Johnson

Ormond Hampton Rovers Oakleigh Peninsula OB

LR 6 0 4 3

TOTAL 54 52 47 41

Club XVIII (1) Ari Mitropoulos Antonio Brizzi Anthony Marguccio Sam Chester Chester

Hawthorn Hawthorn Hawthorn Old Xaverians

LR 4 2 0 0

TOTAL 67* 47* 44* 36*

VAFA Colts Kieren McKeogh Josh Swainston Brandyn Foley Harris Skliros

Mazenod OC Mazenod OC Point Cook Point Cook

LR 10 3 3 4

TOTAL 71 40 34 29

Club XVIII (2) Robert Hughes Joshua Brown Joe Vernali Mark Pietryk

Emmaus St Leos OC Eley Park Sharks Therry Penola OB Emmaus St Leos OC

LR 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 46* 43* 30* 30*

Club XVIII (3) Todd Macleod Louis Meyer Thomas O’Halloran Benjamin O’Halloran

NOBS/St Pats MHSOB NOBS/St Pats NOBS/St Pats

LR 0 3 0 0

TOTAL 37* 36* 24* 23*

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1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2014 PREMIER C 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

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

% 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

% 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

PREMIER C RESERVES 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

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

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 18 14 12 11 9 8 7 5 4 1

B 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 1

FF 2 0 3 0 0 2 1 1 0

F 2175 1720 1298 919 785 996 808 613 475

A 344 589 844 843 1162 1189 1255 1393 1819

L 0 4 6 7 9 10 10 13 13 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

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

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P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 14 13 13 13 12 9 7 7 2 0

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

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

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 L 0 2 6 6 8 6 11 11 15

DIVISION ONE 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

DIVISION TWO RESERVES

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

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

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

L 4 5 5 5 6 9 11 11 16 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

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

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

DIVISION THREE RESERVES 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2014 DIVISION FOUR P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

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

MEGT UNDER 19 PREMIER 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

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

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

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 14 14 13 11 11 7 7 6 4 3

L 4 4 5 7 7 11 11 12 14 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

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

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 SECTION 3

Club XVIII (1) Hawthorn Old Xaverians Mt Lilydale Prahran Assumption Old Geelong Masala

P 18 17 17 18 18 18 17 17

UNDER 19 SECTION 2

DIVISION FOUR RESERVES P West Brunswick 18 Hawthorn 18 Westbourne Gr. 18 Manningham Cobras 18 Canterbury 18 Box Hill North 18 North Brunswick 18 Chadstone 18 Point Cook 18 Dragons 18

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

P 15 14 15 15 14 15

W 14 12 8 7 2 1

L 1 2 7 8 12 14

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 1 0 0 0 0

F 2075 1804 1292 975 709 663

A 711 866 1155 1341 1565 1924

% 291.84 208.31 111.86 72.71 45.3 34.46

Pts 56 52 32 28 8 4

F 1431 1202 1069 1039 903 597

A 714 1046 762 1075 1137 1562

% 200.42 114.91 140.29 96.65 79.42 38.22

Pts 48 44 42 26 20 0

% 411.54 227.57 83.76 74.18 29.27 53.95

Pts 56 52 28 24 12 8

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

Club XVIII (2) Emmaus St Leos Williamstown CYMS Richmond Central Therry Penola Eley Park Sharks Bulleen Templestowe

P W L 15 12 3 14 10 4 15 10 4 15 6 8 15 5 10 14 0 14

D 0 0 1 1 0 0

FF 0 1 0 0 0 0

CLUB XVIII (3) La Trobe Uni NOBS / St Pats MHSOB Kew Dragons UHS-VU

P W L 13 12 1 14 12 2 14 6 8 15 6 9 11 3 8 15 2 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 2 1 1 0 0 0

F 1712 1486 918 879 483 772

A 416 653 1096 1185 1650 1431

UNDER 19 NORTH W 17 12 11 10 10 7 8 6 2 2

L 1 4 7 7 8 6 10 12 15 11

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

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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

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

63

WINNING EDGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Seniors

Reserves

19/18

Thirds/ C18

Total

University Blues

60

34

42

8

144

St Bernards

52

30

48

12

142

Williamstown CYMS

56

28

39

10.5

133.5

St Kevins OB

44

30

42

13

129

Therry Penola OB

72

26

24

6.5

128.5

Ivanhoe AFC

42

28

51

0

121

Old Xaverians

40

25

40.5

14.5

120

Club

Marcellin OC

60

12

39

7

118

Hawthorn AFC

72

32

0

14

118

Parkdale Vultures

40

31

33

9

113

1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2014 PREMIER University Blacks St Bernards Old Scotch Collegians Old Trinity Old Xaverians Beaumaris De La Salle Old Brighton St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

PREMIER B 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

% 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

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

P 18 17 18 18 18 18 18 17 18 18

W 15 12 10 10 9 9 9 6 4 3

L 3 5 7 7 8 8 9 11 14 15

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

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 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

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 17 15 12 10 9 8 6 6 4 3

L 1 3 6 8 9 10 12 12 14 15

PREMIER B THIRDS PREMIER THIRDS Old Xaverians University Blacks St Bernards University Blues Collegians Old Melburnians Old Scotch

64

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

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

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 1913 1687 1372 1416 1289 1156 1159 1252 949 493

A 730 901 913 1413 1314 1339 1296 1524 1443 2193

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