The Amateur Footballer 2023 - Week 18

SEASON 2023 - August 26

EDITORIAL Jason Reddick CEO

The VAFA Finals Series kicked-off in wonderful style last weekend, with the highlight being the Thirds Women’s Grand Final played between West Brunswick and Kew.

longer and the grounds are freshly mown. The scene will be similar across many of our Clubs: the property stewards will release the brand new footies for training, the past players will venture down to watch the action and reminisce of grand tales from yesteryear, and those players absent or inconsistent with their attendance over the season will amazingly return to the training track with an enthusiasm and spring in their step not witnessed since the start of the year, as everyone puts their name forward for a spot in the team preparing for the finals.

In perfect sunny conditions, the game was played before a large crowd of energetic supporters who had made the journey out to Whitefriars College in Donvale to cheer on their respective teams. The game itself was played in wonderful spirit, ebbing and flowing and ultimately going right down to the wire, with the Magpies taking the ultimate prize by four points.

The two teams have been clear yardsticks in the section all year and the respect between their coaches and players after the game and during the speeches at the presentation, was clear for all to see.

It’s always exciting for everyone involved in finals and that extends to the supporters off the field. The Club volunteers, families and friends will adorn Club uniforms, scarves and beanies in their team colours, some with signs of supporting messages, and gather in groups at the games and at the huddles as they cheer on their players.

Those same supporters have shared the journey over the season, witnessing first-hand the time commitment, the injuries, the form changes, and the mood swings associated with the wins and losses. They deserve great recognition whatever the outcome.

This Sunday will see the second VAFA Premiership for 2023 awarded to the winner of the Mecwacare Masters competition. The famous ‘Bald Eagles’ of Marcellin will be challenged by the experienced men from De La Salle on the pristine Elsternwick Park surface on Sunday 27th August.

It’s always exciting for everyone involved in finals and that extends Elsternwick Park will also play host to the Women’s Preliminary to the supporters Finals from Divisions 1, 2 and 3 on Saturday, and the Division 4 Preliminary Final on Sunday. off the field.

The Men’s Thirds Preliminary Finals, from Premier to Division 5, are all taking place on Sunday at neutral venues across Box Hill, Whitefriars and Elsternwick Park, in what is forecast to be mild conditions.

For the umpires too, this is an exciting time. The VAFA Umpires Association held its annual awards event at Marvel stadium on Thursday night where many umpires were recognised for their performance across the season. With over 500 umpires in our competition, one of the greatest forms of recognition for an umpire is to be appointed to officiate in the finals, especially a Grand Final. Our VAFA Community can be assured that you are getting the best of the best in control of our finals matches and for all those umpires who do get selected, congratulations and enjoy the occasion.

Elsewhere, this weekend marks the final round for the Men’s Divisions 1 through to 4 and the Premier Women’s sections, whilst the William Buck Premier Men’s sections and the Holmesglen Under 19’s will fight out the penultimate round in their seasons.

So, we are entering the best time of the year when the warmer Spring conditions prevail with the days lasting

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The next chapter of the modern-day rivalry is set to be written James Tarrant, started the year in a blaze of glory, has been well held in the last month. Just the four majors from the four matches.

He is one who is capable of lifting with only a few touches of the football. Likewise Henry Brown, three goals from his past five matches.

Set yourselves folks. This is going to be one wild ride in the run to September.

A rare occurrence to have a bye with a fortnight to run in the home and away season. For those impatient operators amongst us it’s made this weekend coming seem like forever away when the final siren rang out to conclude round 16.

Caulfield’s reserves coach Jono Nash joined the VAFA’s For the Love of the Game podcast this week, chatting through the plight of the 2023 season. A senior side made up of a majority of under 19 players who’ve fought out of their division, but never given up. Bluey McKenna has “never coached better” according to Nash.

The biggest modern-day rivalry is the headline act this weekend; St Kevin’s and Collegians.

Collegians have been the form side right throughout the 2023 home and away season. Their round 18 game against Old Scotch to come, the finals have started early for the ladder leaders.

The Fields may have drawn some inspiration from Bluey’s former life as a West Coast Eagles premiership player over the bye weekend.

While the Eagles skittled the Bulldogs, perhaps Bluey can harness that spirit as the Fields attempt to skittle the Cardinals.

St Kevin’s are working back towards their giant-killing best. After a shock loss to University Blues, the return to form has been emphatic from the reigning Premiers.

It’s a curious case at University Blues. They went into their Round 16 match against the Old Xaverians in second spot, they walked off the ground in fourth.

Scoring against St Kevin’s has always been tough, the last three matches they have strangled the opposition (Keeping them to 16 goals collectively). Collegians, the only team in 2023 to breakthrough to record triple figures when they last met in round seven.

Old Melburnians are fighting for their William Buck Premier footballing lives. A fortnight ago they gave themselves a pulse with Port Melbourne releasing Tom Cameron and Dylan Clarke. Now that the VFL season for the Borough is over, the same could happen again.

Will the King Kenny and his trusty monarch of Jim Bazzani, Beary Mayhood along with the two Sam’s, Hibbins and Sofrinidis dethrone the Kings of the TH King on Saturday?

Gus Borthwick has had two weeks to rest after his return game. He too could come back into Paul Satterley’s side.

It’s been seven years since the Lions walked off the TH King Oval in triumph, a nine point win on that day. It was the first match of 18 in a storied rivalry since St Kevin’s rejoined the Premier ranks in 2016.

Ed Ziebath returned in Round 16. Dane Crognale will miss. The Blues midfield is lesser without the chest from the west. He would have relished the head-to-head battle with Ben Harding.

Since then, five games have been decided by nine points or less.

Five finals overall with St Kevin’s holding a 4-1 lead. And of course, who could forget the thrilling Grand Finals in 2017 and 2018. Both finishing under a kick. Both falling the way of SKOB. Apologies for the heartbreaking reminder Heriot and Co. You’re welcome, St Kevin’s.

This is a must win contest for Blues, as it is for OM’s. Blues can ensure they’ll see September action and eliminate the Old Brighton dream of a miracle finals entry should they keep winning. OM’s can leapfrog Old Haileybury with one round to go which will go a long way to avoiding relegation.

Despite the Cardinals in between these two sides. This has all the makings of another Grand Final preview in 2023, and we’ll have the action unfolding in front of our eyes on RSN Xtra2 from 1:00pm.

Despite the recent head-to-head battle leaning the way of University Blues, the two sides are evenly matched around the ground. This is a contest worth watching if you’re in the Parkville area.

This column a fortnight ago forecast the winner of Old Scotch and St Kevin’s as the team that would finish in second spot. St Kevin’s won that day, but the Cardinals have been able to maintain a 7% gap on SKOB to sit in the spot that holds a double chance in September.

Old Brighton will have slight interest in what’s happening in the aforementioned match. They will want to tick the box against University Blacks if they want to keep the dream alive.

It’s not a given that the box will be ticked. University Blacks have been more than acceptable in the second half of the season. A worthy opponent, and challenger in 2023. They have provided much entertainment, much discussion and conversation right throughout the home and away season.

If they want to remain there heading into Round 18, they must win big this weekend against the Caulfield Grammarians. Nothing is a given in footy, Mark Gnatt’s men can’t afford to assume this will be a walk through the park.

Josh Steadman is probably getting tired of the attention he receives from this column. Campbell Moorfield, through his own tireless work in defence has had an exceptional year. Highlighted by his VFL debut for Coburg on Saturday during the bye round.

Shown up a fortnight ago against one of the competition benchmarks, they returned to the winners list against University Blacks. It will be a selection juggle for the Cardinals forward line with North Melbourne participating in the VFL’s wildcard weekend.

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2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S He will now become the enemy of his Lions teammate in Max Kennedy.

Expect those two to be available this week, as well as Pat Fairlie for Blacks (Northern Bullants), and Tom Blamires and Darby Hipwell (Sandringham Zebras) for Brighton.

The Tonners were the first to face Blacks as they returned to William Buck Premier in the season opener. This will be a much different approach to the contest from Dale Bower’s men who genuinely feel like they belong in the VAFA’s top flight.

Blacks can assist their rivals Uni Blues in ending the season for the Tonners with a win against the odds at Brighton Beach Oval.

Old Haileybury, like Old Melburnians are fighting for the opportunity to remain in William Buck Premier in 2024.

The Old Xaverians never have been, and never will be an easy-beat.

Particularly off the back of the club’s best performance of the season a fortnight ago. While the paranoia had set in about the potential of being relegated to Premier B because it was mathematically a chance, the 22 men that ran out in Round 16 shut those discussions down with a complete performance.

Expect more of the same from Alec Sprajla and Jack Boyd. Marcus Stavrou, Dan Robinson and the smooth moving Denis Symeopoulos.

Michael Batten provided the forward line spark that’s been there in fits and spurts throughout the year.

Footscray have a pre-finals bye, will Charlie MacIsaac be cleared to play? The Big V hero could be the difference between these two sides come 5pm.

Apart from a couple of blow outs, Old Haileybury have been competitive, and strong in their return to William Buck Premier.

Respect has been the word put on the agenda early in the season by Daniel Ward. It’s an intangible KPI, but the feedback from opposition clubs, coaches and players all echo the sentiments, it’s a term they’ve earned for their output this year.

Old Haileybury starred in the 2022 Premier B finals series, an all-time classic victory against Fitzroy, a thumping Preliminary Final win over Beaumaris and the grittiest and gutsiest of Grand Final triumphs in trying conditions. It wouldn’t surprise anyone if the Bloods harnessed the energy and spirit of September from 12 months ago in this final fortnight to stay up in William Buck Premier for 2024.

This weekend can’t come quick enough. The penultimate round of the year. There’s 10 games remaining in the home and away season. 14 games left for 2023.

Every game has something riding on it. Each club knows what they need to do. The destiny is in each club’s hands, and I can’t wait to see who puts their name in lights and takes it by the scruff of the neck this Saturday.

ROUND 17 TIPS St Kevin’s v Collegians Old Haileybury v Old Xaverians Old Scotch v Caulfield Grammarians Old Brighton v University Blacks University Blues v Old Melburnians

Old Brighton 2.5 10.10 17.15 19.20 (134) Caulfield Grammarians 2.3 3.5 3.5 4.5 (29) GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Segar 3, K. Dimattina 3, B. Pryor 2, J. Hope 2, T. Fisher 2, D. Hipwell 2, M. Benier 2, H. Hill 1 Caulfield Grammarians: O. Lowe 1, J. McMahon 1, W. Kennedy 1, J. Webster 1 BEST: Old Brighton: D. Hipwell, W. Lewis, P. Olivier, H. Hill, M. Benier, L. Macnab Caulfield Grammarians: J. Webster, R. Pietsch, W. Kennedy, J. McMahon, J. McCLELLAND, J. Ellwood Collegians 2.3 5.3 10.7 14.10 (94) Old Haileybury 0.0 2.2 4.4 6.6 (42) GOALS: Collegians: W. Pocknee 4, D. Mirra 3, N. Canny 2, L. Ferguson 2, D. Thomas 2, M. Pinchbeck 1 Old Haileybury: M. Kirkwood-Scott 1, B. Yates 1, N. Gooda 1, J. Munro 1, B. Steele 1, B. Seccull 1 BEST: Collegians: N. Canny, C. Cassidy, M. Pinchbeck, J. Watson, J. Bazzani, W. Pewtress Old Haileybury: B. Seccull, S. Gilbert, S. Loewe, D. Seccull, L. Treverton, N. Gooda Old Xaverians 2.2 6.6 7.6 10.11 (71) University Blues 0.4 2.6 6.9 6.10 (46) GOALS: Old Xaverians: M. Batten 3, J. Boyd 2, D. Symeopoulos 1, M. Stavrou 1, J. Hewitt 1, C. Holmes 1, H. Bell 1 University Blues: M. Akoch 2, S. Cozens 2, W. Carrington 2 BEST: Old Xaverians: D. Robinson, C. Holmes, J. Boyd, M. Stavrou, M. Batten, D. Symeopoulos University Blues: G. LaCava, M. Buchanan, M. Taylor, W. Carrington, E. Ziebarth, C. O’Shea St Kevins 2.3 5.5 10.6 14.8 (92) Old Melburnians 0.4 3.6 5.8 8.11 (59) GOALS: St Kevins: P. Kerr 4, T. Jok 3, S. Tucker 2, C. Jones 1, H. Wardlaw 1, C. Hodges 1, J. Wallis 1, P. Edgar 1 Old Melburnians: J. Regan 2, B. Haysman 2, W. Richards 1, J. Paine 1, S. Kelly 1, E. Nichols 1 BEST: St Kevins: W. Coates, J. Wallis, S. Kennedy, T. Jok, H. Wardlaw, C. Hodges Old Melburnians: E. Nichols, D. Coffield, G. Hurley-Wellington, B. Harding, W. Richards Old Scotch 5.0 8.3 11.5 16.7 (103) University Blacks 2.1 4.2 5.9 5.13 (43) GOALS: Old Scotch: T. Sellers 3, R. Valentine 3, A. Jones 2, C. Goodison 2, J. Tarrant 1, H. Bromell 1, T. Blenheim 1, H. Brown 1, J. McCorkell 1, A. Jelbart 1 University Blacks: N. Hey 2, T. Cousins 1, A. Makieng 1, A. Steere 1 BEST: Old Scotch: B. Hays, B. Easton, H. Bromell, A. Noblet, S. Grant, J. McCorkell University Blacks: N. Hey, L. Knight, H. Robertson, T. Cousins, S. McKenzie, M. Dow

2023 PREMIER RESERVE MEN’S Old Brighton 7.5 14.9 21.19 29.24 (198) Caulfield Grammarians 2.1 2.1 2.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: Old Brighton: C. Hathway 4, S. Flockart 4, J. Hayter 3, C. Aloi 3, K. Stewart 3, D. Caruso 2, L. Caldwell 2, J. Travers 1, M. Freeman 1, C. Hicks 1, B. Jakobi 1, A. Dewar 1, B. Jarick 1, J. Cowling 1, M. Slater 1 Caulfield Grammarians: D. Reilly 2, T. Small 1, H. Retschko 1 BEST: Old Brighton: L. Caldwell, C. Tremlett, M. Slater, T. Skewes, J. Hayter, B. Glennon Caulfield Grammarians: L. Bevis, J. Wallace, A. Farrell, N. Bertino, O. Macvean, J. Sutherland Collegians 2.4 12.7 15.8 18.16 (124) Old Haileybury 2.1 4.2 9.4 10.8 (68) GOALS: Collegians: J. Carroll 6, W. Dean 3, M. Singleton 3, E. McMeekin 2, W. Oakley Kerr 2, J. Poulos 1, F. Siassios 1 Old Haileybury: L. Hood 4, W. Barrie 2, T. McPhee 1, G. Aivatoglou 1, S. Stefanakis 1, J. Gown 1 BEST: Collegians: F. Siassios, T. Otter, W. Macdonald, E. McMeekin, C. Watson, J. Carroll Old Haileybury: J. Hewitt, L. Hood, W. Barrie, S. Stefanakis, C. Nolan, J. Gown Old Xaverians 3.2 8.3 10.4 12.8 (80) University Blues 4.1 5.3 11.5 11.8 (74) GOALS: Old Xaverians: M. Handley 5, J. Lowe 2, E. Kennedy 2, C. Niall 1, D. O’Loughlin 1, E. Ralph 1 University Blues: F. McIvor 3, D. Barker 2, W. Mcculloch 2, N. Evans 1, L. Turnbull-Gent 1, H. Clatworthy 1, B. Coleman 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: W. Brusnahan, M. Handley, J. Hansen, E. Kennedy, C. Niall, D. Panotis University Blues: N. Evans, W. Mcculloch, F. McIvor, H. Clatworthy, L. Turnbull-Gent, A. Muhor St Kevins 2.4 5.7 8.10 11.11 (77) Old Melburnians 2.3 2.7 3.9 5.9 (39) GOALS: St Kevins: A. Hart 4, Z. Ginies 2, J. Brown 1, T. Feehan 1, L. Mahoney 1, V. Stevancevic 1, A. McQuie 1 Old Melburnians: S. Gibbons 2, O. Dowd 1, B. Jackson 1, D. Dowling 1 BEST: St Kevins: P. Croagh, O. Phillips, C. Gleeson, A. Hart, H. Serpell, J. Darmody Old Melburnians: L. Templeton, O. Dowd, S. Gibbons, C. Long, A. Williams, S. Anderson Old Scotch 6.3 9.6 13.9 15.13 (103) University Blacks 0.1 1.1 5.1 7.1 (43) GOALS: Old Scotch: F. Morrisby 3, R. Spark 3, H. Japp 2, T. Clarke 2, H. Wild 2, A. Harding 1, H. Bolton 1, R. Walsh 1 University Blacks: O. Bouchez 2, L. Pereira 2, W. Baker 1, J. Perks 1, S. Henning 1 BEST: Old Scotch: R. Hopkins, C. Schilling, F. Morrisby, R. Walsh, R. Spark, M. Suttle University Blacks: S. Robertson, A. Conheady, S. Ackland-Evans, H. King, B. Little, O. Bouchez 3

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Melbourne Uni and Fitzroy upset the middle order Collegians had the upper hand in the first quarter, scoring 3.1 whilst Fitzroy were kept scoreless. However, Fitzroy came out firing in the second quarter, scoring an unanswered 5.2. The game was decided in the fourth quarter, Fitzroy missing opportunities to run away with it by scoring 1.5 yet were lucky that they were able to defend strongly and hold Collegians to a goal.

With just one round of the 2023 season to go before finals, St Kevin’s returned fresh off the bye to flex their muscles with an impressive win over West Brunswick.

Last year’s premiers showed why they are once again the hot favourites heading into finals, holding the Magpies to just three points for the entirety of the game.

A seven-goal first half set the game up for SKOB, with Eliza Straford kicking three goals to be the best on ground. A slower third quarter saw West Brunswick miss opportunities to score, kicking three behinds whilst SKOB kicked 1.1. Inaccuracy played a part in the game, with St Kevin’s kicking 12 behinds – a key area that they’ll need to correct if they are to become back-toback premiers.

Simone Mooney was best on ground, complimenting her strong performance with a goal, whilst Erin Gogerly had three goals to her name. Collegians did not upload best players or goal kickers at the time of writing.

Collegians can secure their position in finals next weekend when they host Melbourne Uni, although will need Caulfield to lose to jump over them into fourth.

Fitzroy will have the bye, having played their last game for the season this weekend and finish the season with the wooden spoon.

Catherine Stanton was named in the best after what has been a quiet couple of weeks, and also took her goal tally for the year to 26. Bree Doyle and Sarah Betts were named alongside Stanton in the best. West Brunswick did not name their best players at the time of writing and did not have any goal kickers for the game.

In what was a weekend of big results, Melbourne Uni handed Caulfield Grammarians a shock defeat in what was a close game right until the final siren. It was Melbourne Uni’s accurate kicking which saw them run out victorious, finishing with 8.1 for the game compared to Grammarians’ 5.7.

Next up in the final round of the home and away season, St Kevin’s will travel to Victoria Park to play Kew in what looms as a potential grand final preview. West Brunswick will host Old Scotch in a must-win clash, as well as needing other results to go their way if they are to make a late bid for a spot finals.

The game was all squared up at 30 points at the final change and looked like it could go either way. However, Melbourne Uni harnessed their momentum to come out firing, scoring 3.1 in the final quarter to snatch victory.

Collegians suffered their second loss in a row, falling to Fitzroy by 17 points on Saturday. The loss sees Collegians placed precariously in fifth position, with Coburg and West Brunswick both threatening to overtake them depending on how results play out next weekend.

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Asha Price and Katie Archer both had two goals apiece, whilst Tahlia Meier had one goal in her best on ground performance. Grammarians did not upload best players or goal kickers at the time of writing.

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ROUND 17 RESULTS

2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S Kew FC Coburg

1.1 1.0

3.1 1.0

5.2 2.1

5.2 (32) 3.1 (19)

GOALS: Kew FC: C. Cococcia 1, A. Kane 1, A. Smith 1, R. McDonough 1, E. Brown 1 Coburg: S. Jolly 1, G. Sampson 1, B. Unthank 1 BEST: Kew FC: O. McLennan, I. Harding, E. Brown, M. Harding, A. Melnikas, C. Cococcia Coburg: K. Minchin, S. Jolly, A. Adams, C. Cashman, R. Said, T. Dinuccio Fitzroy FC Collegians

0.0 3.1

5.2 3.1

5.2 3.2

6.7 (43) 4.2 (26)

GOALS: Fitzroy FC: E. Gogerly 3, A. Francese 1, S. Mooney 1, C. Haritopoulos 1

Caulfield will host Coburg next Saturday morning in an important clash, whilst Melbourne Uni travel to Harry Trott Oval to take on Collegians on Saturday afternoon.

Collegians: R. Grant 2, G. Harris 1, Z. Wilson 1

Kew bounced back from defeat last weekend with a 13-point win over Coburg, levelling themselves with St Kevin’s on the ladder; both teams having recorded 13 wins for the season.

St Kevins West Brunswick AFC

BEST: Fitzroy FC: S. Mooney, M. Sutherland, E. Gogerly, C. Haritopoulos, A. Francese, S. Pitt Collegians: A. Bertagno, D. Ellie, Z. Wilson, E. Sainty, H. Singleton

Whilst it was an even first quarter, Kew’s second quarter set up victory, scoring two goals and holding Coburg scoreless for the term. The Lions scored two goals for the second half to keep it an even game, with Kew scoring two goals in the third quarter.

2.4 0.0

7.7 0.0

8.8 0.3

11.12 (78) 0.3 (3)

GOALS: St Kevins: E. Straford 3, A. Byers 2, M. Simpson 2, S. Betts 2, C. Stanton 2 West Brunswick AFC: BEST: St Kevins: E. Straford, B. Doyle, A. Byers, S. Betts, M. Simpson, C. Stanton West Brunswick AFC: S. Wilson, A. Fithall, T. Watson, S. Marshall, U. Fithall, A. Schoo Melbourne University Caulfield Grammarians

2.0 2.5

3.0 4.5

5.0 4.6

8.1 (49) 5.7 (37)

GOALS: Melbourne University: K. Archer 2, A. Price 2, T. Meier 1, A. Roan 1, E. Delaney 1, I. Robson 1 Caulfield Grammarians: S. Kuo 2, I. Lehman 1, M. Duffy 1, T. Hurst 1 BEST: Melbourne University: T. Meier, E. Gorman-Jacobs, F. Walsh, H. Smith, M.

Sarah Jolly, Georgia Sampson and Bree Unthank all scored Shone, I. Robson Caulfield Grammarians: C. O’Malley, S. Kuo, S. Pribil, M. Duffy, J. Mount, I. Lehman for the Lions, whilst Kiana Minchin was their best. For Kew, Olivia McLennan was their best on ground for the first time 2023 PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE 1.0 4.2 6.2 7.4 (46) this season, having previously been included in the best on Coburg Kew FC 0.0 2.1 4.1 4.3 (27) one prior occasion.

GOALS: Coburg: M. Rodezno 2, A. Vine 2, M. D’Agostino 2, A. Wenban 1

Coburg face a tough task next weekend in travelling to play Caulfield, whilst Kew hosts St Kevin’s in a massive game of the round.

Kew FC: E. Buckley 1, E. Richards 1, Y. Vinycomb 1, K. Shaw 1 BEST: Coburg: M. Rodezno, S. Piggott, A. Wenban, N. Todaro, L. Cavanagh, T. Chetcuti Kew FC: E. Richards, S. Wilmott, G. Wyett, E. Buckley, J. Gould Collegians Fitzroy FC

4.4 0.0

4.5 2.1

6.7 2.1

8.9 (57) 4.2 (26)

GOALS: Collegians: L. Azina 2, K. Dingle 2, E. Sainty 2, P. O’Neill 1, V. Kovacevic 1 Fitzroy FC: E. Olney 3, C. Kelly 1 BEST: Collegians: O. Box, A. Godfrey, K. Dingle, E. Sainty, F. Parker Fitzroy FC: A. Morrow, L. Prowse-McKeown, S. Amy, C. Kelly, A. Wagner, E. Campbell West Brunswick AFC St Kevins

0.2 0.1

2.2 0.2

4.5 0.3

6.10 (46) 0.5 (5)

GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: B. Hayes 2, M. Ali 1, C. Bain 1, J. Roberts 1, M. Stewart 1

ROUND 18 TIPS

St Kevins: BEST: West Brunswick AFC:

Caulfield

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Coburg

St Kevins: D. Garcia, A. Bland, S. Zielonka, B. Snell, S. Chong, B. Stringer

Kew

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St Kevins

Caulfield Grammarians Melbourne University

Collegians

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Melbourne Uni

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Yarrow 3, C. Ryan 1, A. O’Dowd 1

West Brunswick

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Old Scotch

1.4 1.1

2.5 1.1

5.6 1.1

5.7 (37) 3.7 (25)

Melbourne University: C. Mallia 2, I. Raines 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: C. Ryan, E. Mount, A. Sutherland, A. O’Dowd, R. Finster, C. Finster Melbourne University: S. Peterson, C. Mallia, I. Raines, S. Bayley, K. Kissack, E. Jorgensen 5

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Tigers and Sharks shaking things up in Premier B Fitzroy’s Aiden Lambert was handy down forward with four goals while the Tigers were assisted by Jack Ferraro who finished with four and was named as their best. Chris Mangoni also played a part in the forward line with three majors.

With only two rounds to come this season, the middle part of the ladder continues to be tight as Beaumaris mount a finals race which started with them defeating Old Geelong on the weekend. Likewise, St Bedes/ Mentone have kept things interesting with a win over the second placed Fitzroy in a round that was vitally important for clubs with their seasons still alive.

For the Roys, it’s a loss that will sting, particularly heading into September where momentum is crucial for teams vying for the ultimate success. The Tigers finish the round inside the four, but they must win their final two games against De La Salle and Williamstown with the Sharks holding a significantly higher percentage.

While inaccuracy caused some minor problems, Beaumaris were able to secure a 65-point win against Old Geelong at Banksia Reserve. The Sharks finished with a staggering 40 shots on goal but converting in front of goal was an issue with 25 behinds for the afternoon. Despite this, Joel Cusack showed some polish with five majors along with Ben Hempel who kicked four.

De La Salle found themselves in an unusual situation with an incredibly low scoring match against Old Trinity with the rain clearly causing problems for both sides. Old Trinity finished the day with just two goals while De La Salle was only able to get the win with just five goals.

Old Geelong was restricted to just 7 goals for the match with Beaumaris putting on a blistering second half as they dominated the ball movement and maintained much of the possession. The Sharks ruckman Callum Heath was once against their best as he continues his fine year, with he and Harry Thompson of Old Trinity standing out as two of the strongest ruckman in the competition. The win for the Sharks see’s them now on equal points with Old Geelong and only a game behind De La Salle and St Bedes/Mentone who sit in the four.

De La Salle’s Joshua Cumberlidge kicked two majors with Lachlan Gawel their best on ground. For De La Salle they continue their run to the finals in third spot but with the unpredictability of the season they too will be under pressure to perform during the final two rounds.

The final two games of the round were somewhat predictable with Williamstown defeating Monash Blues by 47 points and St Bernards beating AJAX by 93 points. While they won’t be playing finals, the season from Williamstown has been a positive one with a young developing list continuing to gain experience at a strong level. Oskar Manton again was busy up forward with four goals while Will Smyth also kicked four goals.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers kept their finals hopes intact with an 8-point victory over Fitzroy. In what was a fantastic high scoring game, the Tigers were able to kick six goals in the first quarter to edge the margin at quarter time out to 19 points. The final change saw the Tigers 20 points in front before the Roys got going in the last kicking four goals to two.

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2023 PREMIER B MEN’S Beaumaris 5.3 8.11 12.15 15.25 (115) Old Geelong 2.5 4.6 5.7 7.8 (50) GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Cusack 5, B. Hempel 4, J. Freeman 2, J. Di Natale 2, C. Heath 1, T. Spencer 1 Old Geelong: W. Stephenson 2, C. Dixon 2, T. Furphy 1, T. Wilson 1, L. Morfoot 1 BEST: Beaumaris: C. Heath, C. Linehan, M. Harms, J. Cusack, B. Hempel, B. Mathews Old Geelong: L. Morfoot, T. Jones, S. Dixon, B. Austin, T. Furphy, N. Morwood

The Snowdogs continue to build momentum at a crucial stage of the season which again saw a plethora of goal kickers hit the score board. Dom Sullivan kicked five majors for the afternoon and joined the list of their 10 goals kickers, six of which had two or more goals while Ethan Schumann was named the Snowdogs best player.

Premier B have a chance to regroup and tighten up on those areas that need improving as they head into a bye round, ahead of what will be a mammoth final two matches of the home and away season for 2023.

Williamstown CYMS 3.2 8.5 13.8 17.9 (111) Monash Blues 1.4 5.4 7.6 9.10 (64) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: O. Manton 4, W. Smyth 4, R. Chan 3, J. Haines 2, C. Diwell 1, R. Diwell 1, J. Noonan 1, Z. Galea 1 Monash Blues: A. Bennett 3, M. King 2, T. Trevena 1, W. Snookes 1, J. Flett 1, L. Buck 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: J. Haines, J. Noonan, R. Chan, O. Manton, J. Harrison, W. Smyth Monash Blues: J. Flett, C. Stratford, D. Easson, M. King, A. Bennett, C. Simpson De La Salle 1.2 2.5 3.6 Old Trinity 0.1 0.2 1.2 GOALS: De La Salle: J. Cumberlidge 2, C. Algeri 1, T. Shannon 1, S. Williams 1 Old Trinity: J. Heath 1, D. Payman 1 BEST: De La Salle: L. Gawel, S. Fisher, J. Lloyd, S. Williams, L. Healy, N. Curwood Old Trinity: C. Beasley, A. Emery, E. Weatherson, L. Martin, B. Littlefield, C. Pohl

5.8 (38) 2.3 (15)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 6.3 10.5 12.9 14.12 (96) Fitzroy 3.2 6.4 9.7 13.10 (88) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ferraro 4, J. Mangoni 3, B. Murphy 2, B. O’Toole 2, M. Barnes 1, A. Cross 1, D. Garside 1 Fitzroy: A. Lambert 4, J. Turner 2, G. Pyers 2, P. Curcio 2, C. Faubel 2, L. Ramshaw 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ferraro, C. Mangoni, N. Taylor, B. Murphy, L. Palfrey, Z. Calvez Fitzroy: M. Ellis, L. Baker, J. McKAY, D. Toohey, T. Clayton, J. Wotherspoon St Bernards 3.3 9.5 17.8 22.11 (143) AJAX 2.3 3.5 5.6 7.7 (49) GOALS: St Bernards: D. Sullivan 5, B. Huggard 3, O. Liberatore 3, J. Farrell 3, N. Di Lizio 2, M. Gregory 2, F. McNicol 1, C. Vague 1, L. Di Lizio 1, L. Said 1 AJAX: D. Goodman 3, D. Cohen 2, B. Krongold 1, J. Cohen 1 BEST: St Bernards: E. Schumann, B. Huggard, J. Farrell, D. Sullivan, K. Bharathi, J. Agresta AJAX: N. Lewis, D. Raiter, D. Goodman, B. Efron, J. Hart, B. Krongold

2023 PREMIER B RESERVE MEN’S Beaumaris 4.2 7.5 13.10 17.12 (114) Old Geelong 0.1 2.3 4.5 5.6 (36) GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Rodwell 3, J. Evans 2, J. Ward 2, O. Phillips 2, M. Lucas 1, N. Beveridge 1, J. Davidson 1, K. Thomson 1, J. Tinker 1, M. Lovejoy 1, E. McTAGGART 1, L. Diggins 1 Old Geelong: A. Crowe 2, D. Gist 2, H. Rowlands 1 BEST: Beaumaris: Old Geelong: T. Lever, L. Morwood, H. Rowlands, L. Maiden, W. Beattie, E. Ratcliffe Monash Blues 3.1 5.2 6.8 9.11 (65) Williamstown CYMS 2.1 3.8 4.10 4.10 (34) GOALS: Monash Blues: J. Godfrey 4, R. Obrien 2, P. Clifton 2, J. Meaclem 1 Williamstown CYMS: P. Galic 2, C. Egbujor 1, A. Battisti 1 BEST: Monash Blues: O. Widdicombe, J. Godfrey, A. Kennedy, R. Phillips, S. Lawson, K. Durdin Williamstown CYMS: A. Battisti, J. Close, P. Galic, H. Azzopardi, D. Furlong, C. Taylor Old Trinity 2.1 5.4 9.7 11.9 (75) De La Salle 1.1 1.1 2.1 2.2 (14) GOALS: Old Trinity: L. Scobie 4, L. McLean 2, M. Scott 1, F. Robertson 1, T. Rasdell 1, S. Barendregt 1, O. Stella 1 De La Salle: T. Robinson 1, D. Melissinos 1 BEST: Old Trinity: L. Chiaramonte, F. Robertson, E. Satur, W. Macafee, O. Stella, L. Scobie De La Salle: C. Aitken, L. Roberton, J. Hanley, B. Richter, T. Robinson, C. Day Fitzroy 3.6 9.11 14.17 18.18 (126) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 (2) GOALS: Fitzroy: B. Fendyk 6, W. Zaghis 3, C. Harward 2, H. Staples 2, B. Sipek 2, M. Larkin 1, R. Richardson 1, D. Winstanley 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: BEST: Fitzroy: B. Ackland, W. Hodgman, T. Holmes, A. Johnson, M. Nelson, H. Solomon St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Ladds, L. Carey, S. Randall, F. Neaves, C. Duffy, H. Gardner St Bernards 3.2 10.3 12.5 13.11 (89) AJAX 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 (5) GOALS: St Bernards: D. Colaco 5, T. Riley 3, J. Comito 2, D. Pollock 2, N. Foley 1 AJAX: BEST: St Bernards: R. Spicer, J. Comito, A. Hooper, D. Colaco, H. Fuller, R. James AJAX: J. Machlin, J. Tonkin, D. Rothschild, E. Herszberg, A. Caplan 9

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Cobras with one final chance to wrestle the minor premiership from the clutches of the Blues Kicking Richmond’s one and only goal was Christie Brewis working alongside best-on-field Alexis Smith, making the most of their last few games of the season.

With finals just around the corner, all 8 teams in Premier B Women’s were looking to finish on a high in the penultimate round, ahead of the last hoorah for 4 of our teams. Though, it was the top four who pulled out all their best moves.

In round 18 the Tigers will take an outing to the home grounds of Aquinas OC while Richmond plays their last match for the season against the Old Yarra Cobras.

After saying goodbye to a chance at finals, Brunswick are left feeling defeated again after their home match against Aquinas OC. Aquinas were simply too strong all day and the Nobs couldn’t keep them at bay.

It has been a tough season for North Brunswick suffering a total of 16 defeats, and unfortunately unable to leave their mark in this week’s match against the second-placed Old Yarra Cobras.

Scoring Brunswick’s only goal was Augie Ross, while Morgyn McCarthy performed to the best of her abilities, earning herself best-on-field.

The Cobras registered 7 individual goal scorers, including Georgia Hatton, Mikayla Plunkett, Lara Hausegger and Alyssa Bernado all with 1, while Iliana Zafiriou booted 3 and Tahlia Limburg scored 2 as did Emma Elliott who was deemed best afield.

Hannah Mclean and Holly Spicer doubled up on goals this week, while Millie Edwards, Jenna White, Abby Guerin and Riley Christgoergl contributed one goal each as Kalen Winters put on a best-player performance.

Despite being unable to register a goal, the valiant efforts of Matilda Franks and Monique Goates are to be commended. The Cobras were just too strong and literally ran away with it, the Renegades unable to halt the onslaught.

Brunswick’s final match of the season will be against the Monash Blues, while Aquinas will come head-tohead against St Bedes/Mentone Tigers.

North Brunswick will share their last game of the season with Mazenod OC while the Cobras head to the home grounds of Richmond Central.

Sitting comfortably in fourth on the ladder is St Bedes/Mentone Tigers who defeated Richmond Central by a significant 76 points.

The Monash Blues reigned supreme once again, in their match against Mazenod OC over the weekend. It was another one-sided affair for round 17, with Mazenod only able to register a single goal for the match.

It was an exceptional week for SBMT, with Laura Amelung, Chloe Saultry and Maddison Wilson scoring an outstanding 3 goals each while Olivia Watkins, Eliza Cooper and Madeline Pearson scored 1 goal each with Madeleine Tilley being deemed best player.

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ROUND 17 RESULTS

2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S Aquinas OC 1.3 6.7 6.9 8.10 (58) Brunswick 0.1 0.1 1.1 1.1 (7) GOALS: Aquinas OC: H. McLean 2, H. Spicer 2, J. White 1, A. Guerin 1, R. Christgoergl 1, M. Edwards 1 Brunswick: A. Ross 1 BEST: Aquinas OC: K. Winters, N. Sanders, J. White, M. Sheehan, N. Derksen , H. McLean Brunswick: M. McCarthy Harding, G. Milton, C. Woodhouse, J. Brown, K. Sullivan

Mazenod’s Erin Hopkins was the sole goal kicker for her team while Emily Skrzyniaz did her best to shorten the margin between the final scores. Next week Mazenod will partake in their final match of the season, against North Brunswick.

Whilst Monash came away with the win, it could have been a whole lot more convincing, as they finished with 7.10. Their accuracy will sure be a focus ahead of a final’s appearance. Ainslee Elliott was on the ball this weekend, scoring a total of 3 goals for her team and earning player of the match. Teammates Tara Monyihan, Brook Thompson, Emma Draffin and Natasha Newman all contributing one goal each.

The Blues will play a home match against Brunswick, aiming to gain momentum for the finals.

With just one week remaining before the finals, Iliana Zafiriou leads the goal-scoring chart with a total of 28 goals. Laura Amelung follows closely with a single goal behind. Tahlia Limburg secures the third spot with 20 goals, followed by Molly McFarlane with 19 and Emma Draffin with 16.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 3.1 7.6 8.7 12.11 (83) Richmond Central 0.1 0.1 1.1 1.1 (7) GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: M. Wilson 3, C. Saultry 3, L. Amelung 3, M. Pearson 1, E. Cooper 1, O. Watkins 1 Richmond Central: C. Brewis 1 BEST: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: M. Tilley, C. Saultry, C. Bowen, O. Steinfort, L. Amelung, B. Kelly Richmond Central: A. Smith, L. Quinton, G. Harris, C. Schelske, K. Brown Monash Blues 2.1 4.4 4.6 7.10 (52) Mazenod OC 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 (6) GOALS: Monash Blues: A. Elliott 3, N. Newman 1, T. Moynihan 1, E. Draffin 1, B. Thompson 1 Mazenod OC: E. Hopkins 1 BEST: Monash Blues: A. Elliott, B. Thompson, E. Grills, S. Dekker, T. Moynihan, E. Draffin Mazenod OC: E. Skrzyniarz, S. Smith, A. Walton , E. Camerotto, A. Russell, N. Pigott Old Yarra Cobras 11.18 11.18 11.18 11.18 (84) North Brunswick 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: I. Zafiriou 3, E. Elliott 2, T. Limburg 2, M. Plunkett 1, G. Hatton 1, L. Hausegger 1, A. Bernardo 1 North Brunswick: BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: E. Elliott, B. Pascoe, G. Hatton, E. Buckley, A. Bernardo North Brunswick: M. Franks, M. Goates, G. McKenzie, C. Holzheimer, K. Allan, S. Ulcoq

2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE BRUNSWICK v. AQUINAS OC Round 17 - 19/08/2023 Aquinas OC won by foreit.

OLD YARRA COBRAS v. NORTH BRUNSWICK Round 17 - 19/08/2023 Old Yarra Cobras won by foreit.

Richmond Central 0.1 1.6 4.6 5.8 (38) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 0.3 0.3 1.4 1.6 (12) GOALS: Richmond Central: E. Seymour-Pessah 2, A. Robertson 1, L. Mckay 1, E. Marsich 1 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: G. Healy 1 BEST: Richmond Central: L. Cahill, B. Renehan, E. Marsich, A. Robertson, A. Crane St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: G. Mackay, B. Millen, G. Barns-Dunne, J. Honey, M. George, K. Reinhardt

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Monash Blues 1.0 2.1 3.1 5.2 (32) Mazenod OC 1.1 1.1 1.2 2.2 (14) GOALS: Monash Blues: M. McFarlane 2, A. Vuong 1, A. Postlethwaite 1, A. Dwyer 1 Mazenod OC: S. Rogers 1, R. Prioriello 1 BEST: Monash Blues: A. Postlethwaite, S. Lock, M. Ewens, G. Koster, A. Vuong, A. Smith Mazenod OC: A. Yiannios, A. Gissara, T. Redman, C. Stephenson , M. McKenzie, E. Patmore

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And then there were four: Vultures demolish Mazenod to secure finals spot Speaking of Old Camberwell, they have asserted their dominance over the competition with a significant 22-point victory against Old Ivanhoe. Despite holding only an 8-point lead at three-quarter time, Old Camberwell exhibited control throughout the day.

Round 16 of the Premier C Men’s competition has solidified the four teams that will compete in the finals.

However, the specific order of these top 4 teams remains uncertain with two rounds remaining.

The standout match of the week turned out to be a complete blowout, as the Parkdale Vultures dominated Mazenod, securing their spot in the finals and eliminating Mazenod from contention.

Impressively, eleven of their twenty-two players contributed at least one goal, highlighting their teamoriented and dominant approach.

Mazenod had a dismal outing, failing to pose a threat throughout the day. The Vultures steadily expanded their lead at every interval of the game, ultimately emerging victorious with a commanding 62-point lead.

Josh Manning and Jarrod Peake each scored three goals for Parkdale in the victory.

The outcome is a major setback for Old Ivanhoe, as securing a top 2 finish has become an uphill battle.

They now trail behind second-placed PEGS by one game. Fortunately for them, a showdown in the final round against PEGS could potentially determine the second-place finish.

Mazenod will lament the missed opportunity, as their season has concluded in an incredibly disappointing manner. On the contrary, the Vultures have extended their impressive winning streak to six matches, confirming their position in the finals with a likely 4th place finish.

Meanwhile, Old Camberwell is just one victory away from securing a minor premiership; a highly likely outcome as they face second-to-last Marcellin in the next round.

PEGS easily handled Marcellin this week, securing an 11-goal victory as they strive to solidify their top 2 finish. Jack Fenner’s exceptional performance was evident as he scored 5 goals in the convincing win.

The Vultures have demonstrated that they shouldn’t be dismissed from contention, with their victories over formidable opponents highlighting them as one of the most in-form teams of the competition, along with Old Camberwell.

Marcellin remains just one win ahead of the bottom, occupying the 8th spot on the 9-team ladder. Their primary focus now seems to be avoiding relegation, with the bottom team heading to Division 1 for the 2024 season.

As Parkdale heads into their bye week on a high note, they’ll be met by Old Camberwell on the other side.

This sets the stage for an exciting matchup just one week away from the finals.

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Old Carey battled Hampton Rovers in a low-scoring affair in the wet at Carey Sports Complex. The Rovers held a slight advantage at the main break and led by 5 points at the final change in what was a real arm wrestle.

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ROUND 16 RESULTS

2023 PREMIER C MEN’S PEGS Football Club 1.1 5.4 8.11 13.13 (91) Marcellin OC 1.1 3.1 4.1 4.1 (25) GOALS: PEGS Football Club: J. Fenner 5, P. MacDonough 2, J. Erougian 1, A. Binns 1, A. Macdonald 1, J. Young 1, D. Belia 1, O. Bales 1 Marcellin OC: M. Andros 1, A. Radatti 1, P. Howe 1, Z. Tolley 1 BEST: PEGS Football Club: B. Hannah, J. Fenner, C. Livori, J. Young, D. Belia, D. Scott Marcellin OC: M. Capetola, A. Tomaro, D. Di Paola, S. Beale, P. Howe, A. Prato

The pressure from both sides stepped up a gear in the final quarter, with Carey hitting the lead before Hampton finished strong with two late goals to seal a 13-point victory and officially avoid relegation. Josh McPherson kicked two goals for the Rovers in a best on ground performance.

With a league-wide bye scheduled for the upcoming weekend, the next round will test three of the top 4 teams against weaker opponents in crucial must-win games.

Old Camberwell, PEGS, and Old Ivanhoe all face these challenges with Parkdale having the week off.

Old Camberwell Grammarians 4.3 6.6 9.7 16.9 (105) Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 3.2 4.4 8.5 13.5 (83) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: L. Thomas 2, G. Kalargyros 2, R. Verbi 2, D. McColl 2, B. Hart 2, M. Powell 1, H. Laukens 1, H. McColl 1, L. Powell 1, A. Milham 1, J. KennedyHarris 1 Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: W. Murphy 3, M. Whiteman 2, N. Reeves-Smyth 2, H. Frazer 2, T. McManus 1, J. Powell 1, P. Naish 1, J. Bradley 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: J. Allen, A. Milham, L. Thomas, G. Kalargyros, B. Hart, P. Blew Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: W. Murphy, N. Reeves-Smyth, H. Reid, H. Frazer, J. Powell, M. Whiteman Hampton Rovers 1.0 2.2 4.4 6.10 (46) Old Carey 0.3 1.6 2.11 3.15 (33) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: J. McPherson 2, L. Sharp 1, H. Garrow 1, H. McIntyre 1, B. Crothers 1 Old Carey: Z. Cochrane 1, Z. Adam 1, L. Godden 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: J. McPherson, H. McIntyre, B. Crothers, C. Carnovale, L. O’driscoll, O. Roberts Old Carey: B. Andrews, T. Jepson, H. Hill, Z. Cochrane, S. Morarty, T. Findlay Parkdale Vultures 4.2 9.4 11.6 16.8 (104) Mazenod OC 1.4 2.5 2.8 5.12 (42) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Manning 3, J. Peake 3, J. Edwards 2, R. Macdermid 2, L. Bailey 2, L. Sargeant 1, H. Lynch 1, O. Green 1, L. Smith 1 Mazenod OC: M. D’Angelo 1, J. D’Angelo 1, D. Byrne 1, T. Warby 1, H. Boyce 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: C. Howell, H. Kilfoyle, L. Bailey, J. Elcock, C. Yee, L. Castle Mazenod OC: D. Byrne, S. Withers, L. Riley, L. Welsford, A. Kovac, T. McKenna

2023 PREMIER C RESERVE MEN’S Marcellin OC 1.4 3.8 5.11 9.14 (68) PEGS Football Club 0.5 2.7 5.10 5.10 (40) GOALS: Marcellin OC: H. Pertile 4, D. Ortisi 1, D. Lunn 1, J. Baxter 1, C. Bucoy 1, A. Newell 1 PEGS Football Club: A. Frazer 1, J. Willmore 1, D. Flaherty 1, R. Jones 1, E. Caddeo 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: H. Pertile, M. Lane, J. Cullen, A. Salvatore, D. Ortisi, H. May PEGS Football Club: A. Frazer, D. Flaherty, B. Thomson, Z. Hertz, A. Carlini, J. Latter-Gauci Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 3.5 5.8 6.10 10.14 (74) Old Camberwell Grammarians 2.0 2.1 3.4 3.4 (22) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: J. Erman 3, M. Mitris 2, G. Battistella 1, A. Stenta 1, A. Angelis 1, C. McManus 1, M. Del Monte 1 Old Camberwell Grammarians: N. Russell 1, C. MacCallum 1, C. Young 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: O. Casamento, M. Mitris, T. Fidler, C. Goodlet, T. Corben, M. Del Monte Old Camberwell Grammarians: E. Runge, B. Craigie, D. Gaffney, A. Warburton, B. Kimmitt, P. Dennis Old Carey 6.0 9.1 11.8 13.12 (90) Hampton Rovers 3.1 4.3 8.3 10.4 (64) GOALS: Old Carey: Z. Dempsey 3, M. Razums 3, S. Richards 2, E. Wise 1, J. Peterson 1, J. Walsh 1, T. Cooke 1, S. Inlander 1 Hampton Rovers: N. Jackson 3, A. Woolston 3, J. Bowditch 1, L. Odgers 1, T. Hutton 1, M. Ward 1 BEST: Old Carey: A. Jenkin, J. Cator, E. Wise, J. BEST: S. Inlander, C. Angus Hampton Rovers: J. Smith, A. Woolston, J. Bull, S. Somogyi, M. Ward, Z. Raghdo Parkdale Vultures 2.3 3.3 9.9 10.9 (69) Mazenod OC 1.4 2.7 3.8 5.9 (39) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: D. Glascott 2, L. Marshall 2, K. Colella 1, L. Matic 1, D. Williamson 1, J. Vorbach 1, M. Hart 1, B. Austin 1 Mazenod OC: A. Palleschi 2, D. Hayes 1, W. Hayes 1, S. Deegan 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: L. Marshall, B. Hopcraft, K. Colella, L. Murie, B. Macdermid, L. Matic Mazenod OC: W. Hayes, A. Palleschi, J. Little, S. Deegan, B. Wales, L. Kirov 13

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West Brunswick take home first Premiership for 2023 West Brunswick AFC defeated Kew FC on Sunday afternoon in the Thirds Women’s Grand Final out at Whitefriars College, to take home the first Premiership Cup for the 2023 finals series.

Although Kew went in as favourites, having beaten West Brunswick three times throughout the home and away season, it was a day that belonged to the Magpies having to come from behind at three quarter time to claim the victory.

It was a nice redemption piece for West Brunswick after losing the Thirds Grand Final last year to St Kevin’s Kew 3.7.25 def by. West Brunswick 4.5.29

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Joey’s Top 7 VAFA live wires The Voice of the VAFA, Joe Pignataro gives us his Top 7 players who bring the most energy and spirit to the William Buck Premier Men’s Competition.

These players are considered the firestarters for their team and are the ones that keep the crowds on the edge of their seats each weekend.

Shaun Kennedy is a fan favourite from St Kevin’s and has been since he made his senior debut in 2013. A 2x Premiership player with SKOB, expect ‘Kenno’ to fire up the boys of the TH King Oval this September.

Past players celebrate the era’s of UHS-VU Across the last fortnight, UHS-VU have celebrated the eras of the 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and 2010’s.

The club has unveiled its new pavilion in the last 5 weeks, with their Division 1 Men’s side playing home games in consecutive weeks after much of the year on the road.

Last week recognised the 2003 senior men’s team, 2017 senior and reserves men’s, 2017 senior women’s team and 2018 senior men’s team.

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Women’s Rising Star Nominee Zara Wilson (Collegians) The VAFA congratulates Zara Wilson from Collegians Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 17 Anytime Fitness Rising Star. Zara has jumped straight into playing Premier Women’s senior football, from her former U18 team and has made a significant impact right out of the gates. We also recognise that she has been named in the best on numerous occasions this season which is no small feat.

What the club said: Zara joined Collegians program for training two seasons ago as a 16 year old while she was still playing football with St Kilda Junior Football Club.

From the very first training session she did with our squad, it was apparent that she is an incredibly capable athlete who was already able to mix it with senior players despite her young age. Taking the early leap from junior to senior football has proven to be a fantastic decision for her.

Just two weeks ago, Zara was part of the Melbourne Girls Grammar team who won their first ever Herald Sun Shield Premiership, crowning themselves as the best school girl team in Victoria, defeating Caulfield and ending their 6 year win streak in the process - a monumental achievement.

From Head Coach Dom Lucarelli: “Zara is everything you want in your players on field as a coach: she is fearless and courageous around the contested ball; she is tenacious with her repeated efforts and she is versatile and level headed in the heat of battle. Her humility and humour is greatly endearing and it’s easy to see why she is adored and respected by the entire squad, both on field and off.”

She is leading the charge of our crop of young players coming through our ranks, and while juggling her year 12 studies this year, she is playing her best football yet, which is a really terrific achievement of balance, and it says everything about who she is as a person. As a coach, you feel truly lucky to be part of these journeys.”

Men’s Rising Star Nominee Petro Pirozek (MHSOB) The VAFA congratulates Petro Pirozek from Melbourne High School Old Boys Football Club, who has received the Men’s Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 17. Petro has pulled together a consistent first full year in the seniors, and an important 1-goal performance that earned him a spot in the best from the weekend.

What the club said: A true Melbourne High School Old Boy, Petro captained the school First XVIII in 2021. Following graduation, Petro joined the Unicorns in 2022. He made an immediate impact in his first season being named under 19’s captain and went on to feature in 6 senior games, being named in the best 3 times.

He finished the season as the under 19’s second Best and Fairest and won the prestigious Albon-Betheras Award as the best performed player under 21 in the senior side.

In 2023, Petro has established himself as a key senior player starting each week in the midfield where he excels winning the hard ball and breaking away from congestion. Petro is excellent overhead, has a raking left foot and regularly impacts the scoreboard, including a season high 4 goals in round 4.

MHSOBFC are fortunate to have an emerging star of the division and an emerging leader of the club in Petro Pirozek.

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2023 VAFA FINALS SERIES MASTERS – GRAND FINAL Sunday 27th August Competition

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Masters

Marcellin

De La Salle

2:00 PM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

DIVISIONAL WOMEN’S – PRELIMINARY FINALS Saturday 26th August Competition

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Division 1 Women’s

Old Melburnians

Marcellin

2:30 PM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

Division 2 Women’s

Albert Park

Parkdale

12:15 PM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

Division 3 Women’s

Glen Eira

AJAX

10:00 AM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

Competition

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Division 4 Women’s

UHS-VU

Preston Bullants

11:45 AM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

Sunday 27th August

THIRDS MEN’S – PRELIMINARY FINALS Sunday 27th August Competition

Team

Team

Time

Venue

Premier Thirds Men’s

Fitzroy

Old Scotch

2:10 PM

Box Hill City Oval

Thirds Division 1 Men’s

Fitzroy

St Bernards

11:45 AM

Box Hill City Oval

Thirds Division 2 Men’s

Beaumaris

AJAX

2:10 PM

Whitefriars College

Thirds Division 3 Men’s

Ivanhoe

Ormomd

9:20 AM

Whitefriars College

Thirds Division 4 Men’s

Old Xaverians

AJAX

11:45 AM

Whitefriars College

Thirds Division 5 Men’s

MHSOB

Mazenod

9:20 AM

Elsternwick Park Oval 1

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DIVISION 1 MEN’S Ben Black

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Oakleigh teach Bears a lesson, as Two Blues cement finals Old Peninsula vs Ivanhoe

What a week of football in the penultimate round of the home and away season. A loss to both UHS-VU and Therry Penola leaves the door for fourth spot wide open, in what will be decided in a head-to-head showdown. So, let’s unpack the Round 17 results for the weekend gone.

Old Peninsula hosted the Hoers down at the Harry McDonald oval. The first term saw a great start from the Pirates as Jake Lovett and Ben Williamson provided some fireworks out of the midfield, whilst livewire Bailey Payze was shifted as a permanent forward all game and was one of the best on the ground with six majors.

Kew FC vs Oakleigh After the Ashes just gone you could tell Oakleigh took a page out of Ben Stokes and Brendan McCullum’s ‘Bazball’ tactics as they blasted out of the blocks early on in the first term, posting a nine goal to two deficit at Kew’s Victoria Park.

The Hoers did provide a comeback in the second term, getting plenty of the ball but kicking an inaccurate 6.6.

Ivanhoe did have Ash Close who was able to convert three majors, whilst Wayne Schultz was able to provide moments for the Hoers. The Pirates fought back after the main break and came away with a handy six goal victory to gather their seventh win for the season.

One man who stood in the Bears way was Aaron Cloke, the Division 1 goal kicking headache for defenders was electric as he took on a great duel with Bear’s skipper, Max Waters. Three early majors to Cloke set the tone for the day for the Krushers. Michael Hannon’s influence somewhat stemmed the flow for the Bears with a classy major from the boundary line, which silenced his critics over the fence.

Therry Penola vs Prahran At John Pascoe Reserve the Lions hosted the Two Blues in what could have been a season ladder shaping game for both teams. The Lions got the early use of being on top, as Cairan Wrigglesworth helped guide Therry to an early break over the Two Blues. Jonathan Simoetta proved he has still got it by adding 4 exceptional majors that really kept the Two Blues in the game.

The Krushers didn’t stop there with Cloke still proving a headache for Bears and his right-hand man, Luke Ashen, chimed in with seven majors of his own; the duo docked an impressive 17 goals between them for the day.

With scores all tied at half time, the Lions came out for the third term feeling that they could take the game to another level. Connor Kilbane provided three goals which really started to build the momentum for the Lions. But it was the experience out of the Two Blues side that really saw them unexpectedly get over the line a brilliant 50-point final term. James Musster and Matt Clifford really stepped up and demonstrated that extra level of experience to see their side win by 28 points.

The gallant Bears refused to wave the white flag and tried their best to chase down the Krushers. Underrated midfielder/forward for Kew, Regan Smith, achieved a personal best with six classy majors, whilst Ted Nornley worked tirelessly in the midfield. A high scoring affair at Victoria Park with 249 points between both teams (158-91) was a classy display of skill in front of the big sticks at both ends of the ground.

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2023 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Prahran 2.3 4.5 5.7 13.9 (87) Therry Penola 3.1 4.5 8.9 8.11 (59) GOALS: Prahran: J. Simonetta 4, R. Brodie 3, E. Espinosa 1, T. Seaman 1, T. Maya 1, J. Musster 1, S. Chapman 1, M. Clifford 1 Therry Penola: C. Kilbane 3, C. Wrigglesworth 2, J. Pelosi 2, D. Ryan 1 BEST: Prahran: J. Musster, R. Brodie, Z. Podmore, S. Chapman, J. Simonetta, R. Hogan Therry Penola: C. Wrigglesworth, J. Pelosi, N. McIntosh, N. Castaldi, J. Ford, C. Kilbane

Preston Bullants vs West Brunswick The Bullants go marching in for another win, this time against the Magpies. It was a clean start as Preston was able to maximise their goal kicking prowess by capitalising on their accuracy. The Patrick duo in Taylor and Davies had 3 majors each, whilst the Magpies were kept in the game through Ben Ablett and Herbert Fithall. But it was the Bullants who had support all through the ground and numerous players played their part, culminating in 10 different goal scorers.

The game was essentially won in the Premiership quarter, with the Bullants simply adding the cherry on top in the fourth, extending their margin out to 51 points.

Glen Eira vs UHS-VU The Glen Eira Gryphons have had a breakout season and show no signs of slowing down as finals looms. UHS looked shaky in front of goals on home soil and went into half time four goals down but could have easily been within a kick or even in front if they kicked straight.

Joel Chilcott was a hero for the Gryphons with five handy majors, with teammate Sean Bass pocketing 4 goal, to keep the Vultures at an arm’s length. Jesse Maxfield proved to be a class act all day and provided a best on ground performance. It was an A-team performance by Glen Eira, adding yet another win to their bow to round out the season coming away with a 65-point victory.

ROUND 18 TIPS UHS-VU

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Therry Penola

Prahran

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Ivanhoe

Old Peninsula

v

Preston

West Brunswick

v

Kew FC

Oakleigh

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Glen Eira

Glen Eira 4.2 7.2 9.5 16.7 (103) Uhs-Vu 1.3 2.8 4.10 4.14 (38) GOALS: Glen Eira: J. Chilcott 5, S. Bass 4, N. Pruscino 2, L. Myers 1, L. Pound 1, T. Richardson 1, A. Erwin-Ross 1, L. Mirams 1 Uhs-Vu: M. Mallia 2, F. Campbell 1, N. Seiderman 1 BEST: Glen Eira: J. Maxfield, L. Pound, J. Chilcott, L. Mirams, C. Huthwaite, S. Bass Uhs-Vu: S. Adams, M. DiMattina, J. Fox, J. Gilfillan, H. Kennedy, T. Ross Oakleigh 9.5 16.8 20.10 24.14 (158) Kew FC 2.2 5.4 10.6 14.7 (91) GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Cloke 10, L. Ashen 7, T. Gillard 3, E. Standish 2, L. Evans 1, X. Green 1 Kew FC: R. Smith 6, M. Hannan 2, R. Griggs 1, L. James 1, M. Fraillon 1, T. Allman 1, B. Paech 1, J. Henshaw 1 BEST: Oakleigh: A. Cloke, L. Ashen , J. Rossington, L. Pappon, J. Roach, T. Gillard Kew FC: R. Smith, J. Kerr, N. BARING, N. Thornely, L. James, M. Fraillon Old Peninsula 4.5 8.6 12.15 15.22 (112) Ivanhoe 1.5 7.11 7.12 11.14 (80) GOALS: Old Peninsula: B. Payze 6, B. Williamson 2, C. Denton 2, N. Holland 2, N. Forrest 1, J. Lovett 1, T. Feldgen 1 Ivanhoe: A. Close 3, J. Nott 2, A. Marks 2, N. Ring 1, E. Hunt 1, C. O’Brien 1, M. Rees 1 BEST: Old Peninsula: B. Payze, J. Lovett, K. Thiele, B. Williamson, L. Baczyk, T. Feldgen Ivanhoe: C. O’Brien, W. Schultz, A. Close, A. Marks, J. Lyons, B. Bachmann Preston Bullants 3.0 6.0 10.4 17.5 (107) West Brunswick AFC 2.1 3.3 5.3 8.8 (56) GOALS: Preston Bullants: P. Taylor 3, P. Davies 3, J. Malkoun 2, J. King 2, C. Howard 2, N. Perizzolo 1, A. Cincotta 1, B. Michaelides 1, R. Howard 1, O. Taylor 1 West Brunswick AFC: H. Fithall 3, T. Zafiropoulos 2, B. Irving 1, B. Hutchins 1, L. Keily 1 BEST: Preston Bullants: L. Green, R. Howard, S. Calcedo, D. Calcedo, J. Malkoun, J. King West Brunswick AFC: H. Fithall, B. Ablett, A. Jones, T. Zafiropoulos, L. Keily

2023 DIVISION 1 RESERVE MEN’S Glen Eira 1.2 4.4 9.7 11.9 (75) Uhs-Vu 3.3 6.4 8.5 8.10 (58) GOALS: Glen Eira: A. Barrett 3, J. Ludik 3, H. Ritchie 2, B. Rose 1, T. Dobson 1, F. O’Donnell 1 Uhs-Vu: N. Couper-Johnston 3, A. Ley 2, J. Abishara 1, B. Jackson 1, J. Salmon 1 BEST: Glen Eira: T. Strudwick, S. Mccagh, J. Ludik, E. Hourigan, A. Bird, B. Alexander Uhs-Vu: N. Grapsas, N. Couper-Johnston, J. Mottram, J. Salmon, J. Lowe, J. Julian-Best Oakleigh 0.4 3.6 6.9 8.12 (60) Kew FC 2.1 4.4 5.6 8.6 (54) GOALS: Oakleigh: R. Illes 2, A. Ioannidis 2, S. Vapp 1, H. Atkins 1, N. Seel 1, J. DuboisConte 1 Kew FC: W. Llewelyn 4, T. Harbrow 2, J. O’Bryan 1, G. Smart 1 BEST: Oakleigh: J. Gorman, A. Aciek, C. McLeod, R. Shaw, N. Seel, J. Dubois-Conte Kew FC: T. Harbrow, J. O’Bryan, T. Baldock, J. Janssen, W. Llewelyn, J. Ton Old Peninsula 4.7 10.14 16.18 20.22 (142) Ivanhoe 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2 (8) GOALS: Old Peninsula: A. Hochegger 4, F. Bardolph 3, D. Thomas 2, B. Watson 2, B. Pulsford 2, G. Boyington 1, S. Payze 1, W. White 1, B. Worn 1, B. Mitchell 1, D. Shayler 1, S. Tserbis 1 Ivanhoe: H. Bedilu 1 BEST: Old Peninsula: Ivanhoe: H. Smart, R. Toogood, J. Leahy, J. Steele, K. Earl, J. Wright West Brunswick AFC 3.2 6.3 10.3 13.8 (86) Preston Bullants 1.2 4.4 7.7 9.7 (61) GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: A. Thorne 2, J. Beer 2, M. Hofstein 2, L. Armstrong 2, N. Dowe 2, C. Clery 2, A. Tilley 1 Preston Bullants: BEST: West Brunswick AFC: N. Dowe, M. Robinson, T. Langmaid, A. Tilley, D. McMahon, R. Taylor Preston Bullants: 23

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Lauren Atkinson

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Sharks swim their way into the Grand Final, as Old Brighton get bowled out Directly following Semi Final 1, Beaumaris and the Old Melburnians ran onto the field at Whitefriars College Oval, aware that the winner would earn an express ticket to the Grand Final, whilst the losing team would face off against Marcellin in a second-chance Preliminary Final.

It’s late August and VAFA Finals are officially under way! The top 4 finishers in the Division 1 Women’s competition earned their spots through hard-fought wins in a competitive season, to put themselves head and shoulders above the competition.

The Semi Finals kicked off with a clash between Old Brighton and Marcellin OC. This third v fourth match up was a must win for both sides to keep their Premiership hopes alive.

The Old Melburnians got a jump on Minor Premiers, Beaumaris, early on to take an 8-point lead into quarter time. Beaumaris registered only two behinds in the first term, no doubt an area that was addressed in the huddle. They were able to get a lot more of the ball in the second, which they converted on the scoreboard as 2.3, to the Omelettes single behind.

It was a fairly even contest out of the gates with scores at 7 apiece heading into the first break. Marcellin broke away in the second, kicking 2 goals to Old Brighton’s 1 goal. Old Brighton had their hearts and souls in this game, but unfortunately were unable to halt the momentum of Marcellin in the second half, who extended their lead at every break.

Beaumaris held a small lead at half time and ran away with it from there. Not wanting to let that seat in the Grand Final slip through their fingers they put the foot down and got the job done by a mere 5 points. It was a relatively low scoring affair with a combined 7 goals kicked. Samantha Baisas was everywhere for the Sharks and couldn’t be stopped, kicking 2 majors in a best on ground performance. Stephanie Barnett has timed her run of form perfectly, impacting where it mattered and led from the front for the Omelettes.

Marcellin ran out the comfortable winner with a 46-29 victory over Old Brighton and will be heading into a Preliminary Final this coming weekend. Charlotte McGilp starred yet again this season for Marcellin earning herself a best on ground, whilst they had three multiple goal scorers in Zoe Glascott, Jasmine Getson, and Charlotte Van Der Vlies.

This Saturday at the home of the VAFA, the Old Melburnians will face off against Marcellin in a Preliminary Final showdown. The winner will go onto battle it out with the undefeated Beaumaris in what is sure to be a blockbuster Grand Final. Head down to Elsternwick Park for all the Preliminary Final action!

Cat O’Brien was once again the best afield for Old Brighton and carried her team through a seasonending loss. Stephanie Bierenbroodspot managed 2 majors for the day to keep her side in the contest.

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FINALS RESULTS

2023 DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Marcellin OC 1.1 3.2 6.2 7.4 (46) Old Brighton 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.5 (29) GOALS: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott 2, J. Getson 2, C. van der Vlies 2, T. Oates 1 Old Brighton: S. Bierenbroodspot 2, C. O’Brien 1, R. Hodges 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: C. McGilp, Z. Glascott, A. Pane, H. Carlson, T. Oates, C. van der Vlies Old Brighton: C. O’Brien, D. Flockart, C. Hodgson, I. Tait, S. Bierenbroodspot, T. Aker Beaumaris 0.2 2.5 2.6 4.8 (32) Old Melburnians 1.4 1.5 1.8 3.9 (27) GOALS: Beaumaris: S. Baisas 2, E. Southgate 2 Old Melburnians: C. Fraser 1, B. McDonald 1, S. Fraser 1 BEST: Beaumaris: S. Baisas, C. Ryan, A. van Rooyen, C. Newman, E. Southgate, S. Tedde Old Melburnians: S. Barnett, S. Peers, E. Williams, C. Ferrier, B. Schmidt, S. Contin

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DIVISION 2 MEN’S Christopher Ciampoli

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One round to go, and the top four is not locked away just yet The standard of football across Division 2 Men’s this year is something to be commended and makes for an exciting season. The fact that we are heading into round 18, and the top 4 are not yet locked away highlights the competitive brand of football our clubs are producing.

The first term was a pretty lackluster start, with the Cobras scoring 1.9, to only put them 3 points ahead of the Bloods’ 2 straight goals. The energy in the second lifted and it was all tied up at 41 apiece heading into the main break, however the Cobras still carrying an additional 5 scoring shots, with accuracy their downfall.

This rounds’ highlights include two top 5 clashes that saw Whitefriars and South Melbourne Districts overthrow their higher ranked opponents to keep themselves in finals contention.

Jamie Brooker has had an impressive season up forward for the Bloods, adding another 5 majors from the weekend to his season tally. The Bloods put their heart and souls into this one and held on when things seemed to be slipping away. With the likes of Sam Bradford and Vincenzo Armenia at the helm and best on, the Bloods managed to turn around a 9-point deficit at three quarter time to emerge victorious by 10 points.

Round 17 kicked off at Whitefriars College Oval where Brunswick travelled to face the Whitefriars. This match was almost more important for Brunswick who could have secured a top two position which would guarantee them a second chance come finals. But it was the Friars who had a fire in the belly, hungry to make an appearance come finals.

Calum Johnston’s four-quarter efforts earned himself best on for the Cobras. Sitting precariously in third after the penultimate round, the Cobras must win their final match up to secure that third placed finish or even potentially jump into second; that 2-point difference from the bye coming in handy at this late stage.

Goals came from the boots of numerous players at both ends, with Samuel Kieseker (5) once again leading the charge for the Friars, whilst Paul Scamporlino contributed 3 for the Nobs. After getting their noses in front at the first huddle, Whitefriars were overrun at the main break with Brunswick gaining a small lead. Just as they seemed to have things under control in the Premiership quarter, the Friars put the jets on in the final term to boot an incredible 8 goals for the quarter, coming away with a 26-point victory.

Despite registering one more win than their counterpart thus far for the season, Old Paradians seem to be a mountain that MHSOB cannot conquer. Parade started strong with a 5 goal to 1 first quarter, giving insight as to what was to come. In an entertaining high scoring affair, Michael Boundy went all guns blazing in front of the big sticks with 8 majors for the day; just shy of his career-best 10 goals.

The efforts of James McKenzie and James Perrin were second to none in an incredible come from behind win and were named best on ground for the Friars. Yet again, Angus Ross starred for the Nobs and will be looking to lift the energy for a four-quarter performance in the coming round.

The Unicorns put in a valiant effort and worked hard to stay in the contest, but it fell just short of Parade’s best. Tom Rendell drew on his years of experience on a tough day to produce a standout, 2-goal, best on ground performance for the Unicorns. With finals looming, Joshua Christelow has also timed his progression well with arguably one of his best games for the season for Parade.

Sticking on the theme of blockbusters, we head to Lindsay Hassett Oval at Albert Park for what was a good old-fashioned showdown between South Melbourne Districts and Old Yarra Cobras. With both teams very much in finals contention a win either way would be highly advantageous heading into round 18.

Old Paradians came away with a comfortable 37-point win at Woodfull-Miller Oval, looking to finish strong next round as their season wraps up.

St Mary’s Salesian stepped out on home soil and there was no doubt that they mean business. Although they miss out on finals this year, they are throwing

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2023 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Whitefriars 2.5 4.7 6.9 14.9 (93) Brunswick 2.2 5.4 7.6 10.7 (67) GOALS: Whitefriars: S. Kieseker 4, D. Wood 3, A. Hands 2, C. Thorburn 1, T. Angus 1, J. Perrin 1, N. Garratt 1, M. Nitas 1 Brunswick: P. Scamporlino 3, A. Avraam 2, J. Paevere 2, A. Coverdale 1, Z. Hooke 1, A. Alexandris 1 BEST: Whitefriars: J. McKenzie, J. Perrin, D. Wood, J. Coates, T. Baker, S. Larsen Brunswick: A. Ross, A. Coverdale, J. Hedley, L. Whelan, T. O’Farrell, J. Paevere

everything they have into challenging their final opponents, and it certainly paid off in an annihilation over Bulleen Templestowe.

The Saints kicked an accurate 20.12 for the day to finish with their highest score for the season of 132. Jack Elliston was the player of the match for the Saints, with a breakout 8-goals. Danny Moore led from the front on a tough day for the Bullants, while Jack Cowell contributed four of the nine goals scored, to their final score of 64.

To round out the weekend, we had our ladder leaders, Parkside, take on the bottom of the table in Aquinas.

Although this was going to be a tough match up for Aquinas, they are to be commended on a courageous season. Whilst the ladder may not reflect their efforts as such, they have been competitive in many of their games and conceded wins by the narrowest of margins.

Parkside comfortably got the job done on the weekend and will head into finals as minor premiers. Parkside led throughout, with the final score of 79-31 reflecting the ease to which they strung together a four-quarter performance.

Ben Radford has had a stellar year in front of goals, and with 3 more from the match, he has all but secured the competition’s leading goal kicker for the 2023 season.

Steven Logozzo was best on for Parkside, whilst Sam Glennie had his first best on ground performance for Aquinas.

To see out the 2023 home and away season, Brunswick will face MHSOB in a must win clash should they wish to lock in that second position on the ladder. The Cobras will host the Saints, as Parkside travel to the home of the Old Paradians.

With both teams vying for fourth spot, Whitefriars will be looking to get a win over Aquinas, whilst South Melbourne Districts need to deliver an upset over Bulleen Templestowe to feature in finals. With a lot on the line, bring on Round 18!

Parkside 4.5 5.8 7.10 11.13 (79) Aquinas 0.1 1.2 3.3 4.7 (31) GOALS: Parkside: S. Logozzo 3, B. Radford 3, L. Balcombe 2, L. Logozzo 1, M. Romano 1, T. Hakins 1 Aquinas: H. Dwyer 3, B. O’Loughlin 1 BEST: Parkside: S. Logozzo, M. Romano, J. Hamilton, T. Hakins, N. Moylan, M. Balassone Aquinas: S. Glennie, M. O’Malley, H. Leigh, L. Robb, J. Wright, H. Flack Old Paradians 5.4 10.8 14.9 18.9 (117) Mhsob 1.2 6.5 8.9 11.14 (80) GOALS: Old Paradians: M. Boundy 8, A. Kostov 2, B. Healy 2, N. Ball 1, S. Thomson 1, A. Cafari 1, K. Mahony 1, M. Nolan 1, T. Cooper 1 Mhsob: T. Rendell 2, L. Hanly 2, L. Dowling 1, A. Mourtikas 1, J. Eimutis 1, H. Radcliffe-Smith 1, P. Pirozek 1, M. Fennessy-Kent 1, B. Cook 1 BEST: Old Paradians: J. Christelow, T. Philp, J. Kappos, N. Fraser, T. Cooper, J. Bonnyman Mhsob: T. Rendell, J. Eimutis, P. Pirozek, H. Radcliffe-Smith, A. Pacak South Melbourne Districts 2.0 6.5 8.6 13.9 (87) Old Yarra Cobras 1.9 5.11 8.15 10.17 (77) GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: J. Brooker 6, Z. Smith 1, J. Pearce 1, S. Bradford 1, D. Commins 1, M. Morrison 1, M. March 1, A. Moustakas 1 Old Yarra Cobras: J. Hall 3, D. Tokatliyan 3, K. Margaritis 1, L. Mitchell 1, M. Young 1, L. Marshall 1 BEST: South Melbourne Districts: S. Bradford, V. Armenia, D. Commins, H. Blanchfield, C. Wilson, A. Moustakas Old Yarra Cobras: C. Johnston, D. Tokatliyan, A. Baltruweit, N. Zappala, S. Yeo, L. Marshall St Mary’s Salesian 7.3 10.4 18.7 20.12 (132) Bulleen Templestowe 0.2 4.3 7.6 9.10 (64) GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Elliston 8, B. Tricarico 3, J. Rubidge 1, B. Andrews 1, H. Wong 1, N. Alexopoulos 1, J. Ryan 1, T. Parkes 1, N. Catherwood 1, C. Tait 1, J. Barrie 1 Bulleen Templestowe: J. Cowell 4, B. Wilson 1, A. Murphy 1, J. Torouno 1, J. Hardy 1, H. Mcclean 1 BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Elliston, J. Rubidge, B. Tricarico, J. Ryan, H. Macmillan, N. Catherwood Bulleen Templestowe: D. Moore, J. Anderson, J. Hardy, J. Cowell, P. Moio, P. Toscano

2023 DIVISION 2 RESERVE MEN’S Whitefriars 2.1 4.2 6.4 8.8 (56) Brunswick 2.1 4.2 5.4 5.5 (35) GOALS: Whitefriars: S. Clarke 1, J. Sacco 1, A. Daou 1, K. Hayes 1, L. Parrott 1, L. Garlick 1, B. Galtieri 1, J. Domingo 1 Brunswick: D. Heenan 2, M. Mussa 2, L. Pearson 1 BEST: Whitefriars: M. Bradtke, S. Clarke, B. Galtieri, H. Ellis, K. Hayes, L. Parrott Brunswick: L. Boyack, S. Kiebert, A. Bevanda, C. Mitchell, S. Hijazi, M. Mussa Parkside 0.5 4.8 5.13 8.14 (62) Aquinas 1.3 1.4 1.6 3.8 (26) GOALS: Parkside: N. Corda 2, L. Chilcott 2, A. McEvoy 1, C. McFadyen 1, K. Wallace 1, M. Strathdee 1 Aquinas: D. Pelosi 1, I. Campbell 1, A. Reichart 1 BEST: Parkside: K. Howes, A. McEvoy, J. Hamilton, L. Triscari, A. Bianchi, K. Wallace Aquinas: L. Choucri, T. Love, I. Campbell, E. Muckleston, T. Freeman, L. Koetsier Mhsob 4.5 8.6 13.7 13.7 (85) Old Paradians 3.5 5.7 6.9 8.14 (62) GOALS: Mhsob: J. Cusack 4, S. Hodder 2, D. Epa 2, C. Tetaz 2, B. Gunn 1, E. Riddle 1, D. Owens 1 Old Paradians: M. Raponi 2, R. Gleeson 2, S. Esmore 2, M. Taylor 1, C. Stella 1 BEST: Mhsob: D. Epa, A. Rogers, C. Toro, A. Dushyanthan, E. Riddle, D. Owens Old Paradians: J. Healy, C. Bibby, B. Rikalo, D. McDean, M. Barrese, T. Stimson Old Yarra Cobras 5.2 8.5 8.8 11.10 (76) South Melbourne Districts 1.4 3.8 4.10 4.15 (39) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Esdaile 3, J. Strauss 2, R. Pollard 2, W. Ponsford 2, B. Hardy 1, J. Papatheodorou 1 South Melbourne Districts: A. Scott 1, S. Williamson 1, J. White 1, H. Watson-Hann 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: R. Pollard, M. Blake, W. Juler, J. Strauss, D. Esdaile, N. Paton South Melbourne Districts: J. Bradley, J. Campbell, C. Hunter, J. Romano, A. Scott St Mary’s Salesian 6.5 8.10 11.18 13.19 (97) Bulleen Templestowe 2.2 4.5 4.10 5.12 (42) GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: N. Baxter 4, L. Hood 2, D. Ryan 2, J. Op’t Hoog 1, I. Quin 1, L. Turner 1, B. McNally 1, J. Briggs 1 Bulleen Templestowe: D. Tonelli 2, S. Lambropoulos 2, G. Chivers 1 BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: D. Ryan, J. Kidman, W. Marshall, N. Baxter, M. Flynn, L. Hood Bulleen Templestowe: T. Bone, D. Bone, S. Lambropoulos, M. Cowell, C. Whiting, C. Burridge 29

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DIVISION 3 MEN’S Mitch Dyer

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Elsternwick gives fans a reason to believe in 2023 The boys from Elsternwick are making every post a winner in 2023. They have played inspired footy off the back of the heartbreak that halted the dream in 2022.

course. It’s so promising considering what’s to come in the next month, the Hawks have the proven firepower to kick a premiership winning score.

After a tight opening term against La Trobe University, the Wicks were able to extend their lead at the conclusion of each quarter. Eventually running out winners by 61 points.

It’s been a trying year for Swinburne, they’ve never thrown in the towel or left anything out on the field. Aidan Vesty has led the way in front of goal with 28 for the season.

Brad Field has been part of the best players in 50% of his games. Should they head down to Division 4 in 2024, they’ll see themselves as genuine contenders to come straight back up for the 2025 season.

Since July 1, it’s been all about Spencer Hankin in the red and black. Playing a role similar to Peter Wright when he donned the Bombers colours earlier in 2023. Another five on the weekend gave him 35 for the season from seven matches, he’s likely to be a massive factor in September.

Hawthorn will face Wattle Park in Round 18, in eight of the last nine matches the scoring prowess has been on display. Only the Animals have been able to stop them from going above the ton. Will it happen again this weekend?

Elsternwick are on an 11-game winning streak, heading into the final home and away round this weekend against Power House, they’ll be looking to head into finals with the perfect dozen next to their name.

A loss for the Hawks, and a Canterbury victory will see these sides match up for a second consecutive week in a do-or-die final. A must-win match up for the Hawks.

Matt Ogle has put together a brilliant individual season for La Trobe, 27 majors and named a part of the best players 10 times. Another similar display on the weekend has him in the box seat to feature prominently on the club’s best and fairest night.

Canterbury have kept their top two chances alive with a somewhat comfortable 56 point win over Power House.

Opening the day with the first five majors, the boys from Power House came back at the Cobras in the second term with four goals, closing the margin to 14 points at the main change.

La Trobe will finish in the bottom two, but be keen to finish the year off with a win as they head out to Kevin Bartlett Reserve to tackle Richmond Central.

From there the Cobras took a stranglehold on the game with nine goals in the second half. Tom Lowden, Nick McMahon and Jordan Dear combined with eight goals in the forward half.

Who Elsternwick will play in the semi-final is still up for the taking. Hawthorn AFC went a long way to making that spot their very own with an obliteration of Swinburne University.

While the year started off in positive fashion for the boys of Ross Gregory Oval, the back half of the season has seen them fall away. They’ve been competitive in patches that will hold them in good stead for next season.

11 goals in the first quarter set up the day. The margin was over triple figures at half-time. Will Meehan (10 goals) and Justin Raiti (9 goals) traded majors through the afternoon as the margin extended beyond 200.

Canterbury are in charge of their own destiny this weekend against Swinburne. It’s a must-win game. They’ll have an eye on Hawthorn and Wattle Park. It’s unlikely they’ll make up the 28% gap to get to second, regardless, a spot in the finals is there, and heading into the finals in strong winning form is what they want.

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2023 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Hawthorn 11.4 19.10 30.14 41.20 (266) Swinburne University 1.1 3.2 3.4 5.7 (37) GOALS: Hawthorn: W. Meehan 10, J. Raiti 9, J. Kenny 5, E. Harvey 4, E. McLaren 3, W. Ryan 3, L. McLeod 2, C. Boots 1, C. Chenoweth 1, S. Dicintio 1, S. Peet 1, J. Southby 1 Swinburne University: J. Lamperd 2, N. McKenna 1, R. Aranyos 1, D. Abbott 1 BEST: Hawthorn: W. Meehan, J. Raiti, C. Boots, T. Ktenas, E. McLaren, J. Southby Swinburne University: N. Schulz, B. Murphy, Z. Cooke, D. Abbott, L. Randello, N. McKenna

Wattle Park have had an exceptional year. When you consider where they’ve been, and where they’ve come from.

Where they’re heading is up, and it’s great to see.

The off-season name change has inspired the Animals to rediscover their identity, their DNA and play footy the way they’ve hoped to show supporters in recent years.

Saturday proved to be a gutsy win over Richmond Central to officially book in September.

Leading by a point at three quarter time, the Animals were able to run out the game and record a 27 point win with Newbegin Baxter kicking three goals in another best on ground display.

While they don’t quite have the twin-towers like Hawthorn, the desirable even spread of goals is on display at Wattle Park every week. The flipping the ball around the midfield makes it tough for opposition to clamp down on.

Could they join the list of teams who’ve gone on fairytale runs from fourth to make a Grand Final in the last 12 months?

Since Round 10, Richmond have alternated wins with losses in opposing weeks. The inability to string consecutive wins together has proved costly in the back half of the season.

Going on this formline though, bookmark Round 18 with a win, to finish off the year on a high.

ROUND 18 TIPS Richmond Central v La Trobe Swinburne v Canterbury Power House v Elsternwick Wattle Park v Hawthorn AFC

Canterbury 5.7 5.12 10.19 14.26 (110) Power House 0.1 4.4 6.5 8.6 (54) GOALS: Canterbury: T. Lowden 3, N. McMahon 3, J. Dear 2, M. Topp 1, R. Fraser 1, R. Walmsley 1, N. Walsh 1, N. Ramakrishnan 1, G. Daff 1 Power House: B. Taylor 3, S. Scotland 3, B. Circosta 2 BEST: Canterbury: J. Dear, M. Topp, M. Wheeler, G. Daff, R. Fraser, N. McMahon Power House: T. Pitts, B. Circosta, J. Halloran, S. Scotland, B. Wright, B. Taylor Elsternwick 4.6 7.12 11.14 16.20 (116) La Trobe University 3.3 3.4 5.6 8.7 (55) GOALS: Elsternwick: S. Hankin 5, D. Jones 2, D. Cook 1, N. Materia 1, B. Fletcher 1, B. Bullard 1, D. Marchese 1, B. Pantas 1, E. Holland-Dean 1, P. Cassidy 1, T. Tonkin 1 La Trobe University: M. Ogle 2, L. Webb 2, I. Fan 1, L. Nelson 1, L. Walsh 1, H. O’Callaghan 1 BEST: Elsternwick: D. Jones, B. Reese, D. Poletto, J. Olver, N. Materia, S. Hankin La Trobe University: P. Lindsay, M. Ogle, L. Webb, T. Whelan, C. McCredden, S. Benetti-Baker Wattle Park 2.2 4.5 5.9 9.12 (66) Richmond Central 2.0 4.2 6.2 6.3 (39) GOALS: Wattle Park: N. Baxter 3, Z. Kearns 2, M. Hill 1, J. Greensides 1, S. Argus 1, R. Luehman 1 Richmond Central: J. Dillon 2, R. Lemke 1, A. Benson 1, B. Adams 1, B. BrowningBriese 1 BEST: Wattle Park: N. Baxter, H. Davis, H. Schaeche, T. Hernan, B. Hunt, J. Crothers Richmond Central: J. Clark, M. Aquilina, B. Browning-Briese, D. McLinden, J. Hartley, A. Benson

2023 DIVISION 3 RESERVE MEN’S Hawthorn 3.7 10.10 17.17 24.20 (164) Swinburne University 0.3 4.5 6.5 9.8 (62) GOALS: Hawthorn: J. Farah 4, S. Waldron 4, H. Kothari 3, T. Hartson 3, T. Wilkinson 2, S. Neohoritis 2, C. Chisholm 2, M. Tanis 1, L. Campbell 1, S. Gibson 1, P. Vijayakumar 1 Swinburne University: N. Ferguson 2, A. Longfield 2, M. Mooney 2, O. Sowden 2, T. Roberts 1 BEST: Hawthorn: S. Neohoritis, H. Kothari, S. Waldron, J. Farah, T. Hartson, C. Sloane Swinburne University: A. Mills, N. Ferguson, O. Sowden, C. Bruce, L. Wyatt, S. Cameron Canterbury 5.3 11.5 14.8 18.9 (117) Power House 2.0 5.1 7.4 11.7 (73) GOALS: Canterbury: J. Scammell 8, T. Brenchley 2, H. Ymer 2, S. Woodward 2, M. Auld 1, D. Desmond 1, A. Panjwani 1, A. Gelsumini 1 Power House: D. Nannery 4, B. Phillips 2, M. Sanders 2, C. Plazzer 1, G. Walker 1, N. Harris-Dent 1 BEST: Canterbury: T. Brenchley, J. Scammell, J. Pisani, D. Gauci, D. Desmond, A. Panjwani Power House: H. Terry, J. Ditchfield, J. Robinson, D. Nannery, J. Murrell, G. Walker Elsternwick 4.4 6.9 9.14 14.19 (103) La Trobe University 1.4 3.6 5.8 6.10 (46) GOALS: Elsternwick: M. Meltzer 3, M. Saunders 3, S. Paul 2, T. Oliphant 1, k. Tran 1, A. De Vries 1, R. Wills 1, H. Sari 1, T. Ramsay 1 La Trobe University: P. Carroll 3, L. Alford 1, J. Billings 1, L. Pike 1 BEST: Elsternwick: M. Meltzer, M. Saunders, V. Dedaj, k. Tran, R. Hodgkins, T. Oliphant La Trobe University: L. Badkin, W. Barnes, C. Burns, P. Carroll, L. Pike, D. Singh Richmond Central 1.0 6.0 9.0 9.5 (59) Wattle Park 1.2 4.4 7.8 8.8 (56) GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Dillon 4, K. Hayes 1, A. Fraser 1, A. Creak 1, H. Spurr 1, W. Clark 1 Wattle Park: A. Smith 3, M. Price 2, J. Nelson 1, R. Kuhnell 1, F. Mcmahon-Normand 1 BEST: Richmond Central: J. Graf, H. Spurr, D. Dignam, L. Noone, B. Dillon Wattle Park: H. Jones, L. Hicks, I. Waite, A. Jopling, L. Virgo, C. Xipolitos 33

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Albert Park gets a major win as attention turns to round 18 Box Hill North vs Albert Park

Tigers hold a 3-point lead over the Bulls as the siren sounded, marking only the second time the Bulls have been behind at halftime.

The first match of the round saw an epic clash take place as Box Hill North faced Albert Park in a second vs third contest.

The Demons do what they do best and that is get a very good start on their opponents. The Demons were able to kick 4 goals whilst only allowing 2 goals from the Falcons to take a 12-point lead into the quarter-time break. The second quarter saw both teams begin to put their foot down on the accelerator as both teams were able to kick 5 goals for the quarter setting the scene for a tense second half. As the siren sounded to mark the end of the first half, it was the Demons who retained a 12-point lead.

The third quarter was another fast-paced one from both sides as the game began to roughen up, however on the scoreboard, it remained just about even as with 2 goals kicked by both sides, Masala was able to retain a 2-point lead over the Bulls. After slowing the momentum of the Tigers in the third, The Bulls turned the game around with 4 of the first 5 goals of the quarter to take their lead out to 18 points.

With a few minutes on the clock, Tiger Dave Velardo kicked a massive goal from 50m out. Unfortunately, for the Tigers, it was too little too late as the toughness and durability of the Bulls were enough to leave winners by 12 points, continuing their undefeated season.

If the second quarter had both teams step on the accelerator, the third quarter saw the Falcons stomp on it and push it to the floor as they were able to kick a whopping 7 goals for the quarter to take the lead from the Demons, holding a 16-point lead as both teams had their final break. In the final quarter, both sides fought to the very end but despite 3 goals by the Demons, the Falcons were able to hold them off with 3 goals of their own to win a thriller by 13 points. This win gives the Falcons a huge boost with their spot in finals now officially cemented for the first time since 2019.

Zac Pahos had his best game of the season with the Tigers with 4 key goals. Dave Velardo also had 2 majors for the Tigers with other goal-kickers including Jake Dunkley, Tom Williamson and Luke Broomhall. For the Bulls, Andrew Ramzy was the target up forward and he repaid the efforts of his midfield with 4 majors. Teammate Marcus Watt kicked 2 goals whilst Luke Russell, Jake Horwood and Jacob Cornejo kicked 1 goal each. In the best for the Tigers were Luke Decarne, David Velardo and Riley Shaw. In the best for the Bulls were Luke Russell, Cameron Lee and Zac Dicianni.

The Tigers now turn their attention to the Falcons in the final round, where they need to secure a win or would be hoping for the JOCs to lose in order to cement that illustrious top 4 spot. The Bulls now have the first position on the ladder on lock as they face Eley Park in their final match before the finals.

Marcus Lorkin, Joshua Hocking, Mark Squillace and Alexander Williams all kicked 2 goals for the Demons. For the Falcons, Jack Lee ran the show up forward with 7 majors.

Ashley Evans (4), Jack Amies (3) and Reece French-Lightfoot (2) were the other multiple-goal kickers for the Falcons. In the best for the Demons were Joshua Hocking, Findlay Hanna and Marcus Lorkin. In the best for the Falcons were Jack Lee, Ashley Evans and Daniel Young. The Demons will now play St Johns, a team they had previously lost to. The Falcons will now play Masala, a side they have defeated in their past 2 meetings.

St Johns vs Eley Park The final match of the round saw St Johns take on Eley Park in what was a game that resulted in a significant confident booster for one team. After a slow start last week, the JOCs weren’t going to be held back as they got off to a hot start kicking 6 goals whilst keeping the Sharks to a single goal as they held a 38-point lead at the quarter-time break. The JOCs then took their game to another level in the second quarter with one of their biggest quarters of the season as they dominated the quarter with 8 goals whilst they prevented the Sharks from hitting the scoreboard as they extended their lead out to 89 points.

Masala vs North Brunswick The second match of the round saw Masala face North Brunswick with redemption on the mind of the Tigers and momentum on the minds of the Bulls. No team this season had managed to defeat the Bulls in 2023, and the Tigers wanted to be the first. The first quarter saw both teams giving their best instantly, but this hard-fought football resulted in both teams struggling to hit the scoreboard. With the only goal of the quarter, it was the Bulls that held a 10-point lead at quarter time. The Tigers found their footing in the second quarter as they were able to add on 5 goals in the quarter whilst only allowing 2 goals from the Bulls. This saw the

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ROUND 17 RESULTS

2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S Albert Park

2.2

7.3

14.6

17.8 (110)

Box Hill North

4.2

9.3

11.8

14.13 (97)

GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lee 7, A. Evans 4, J. Amies 3, R. French-Lightfoot 2, T. Barnett 1 Box Hill North: A. Williams 2, M. Squillace 2, J. Hocking 2, M. Lorkin 2, J. Williams 1, M. Trkulja 1, F. Hanna 1, J. Tommasoni 1, E. Hocking 1, T. Francis 1 BEST: Albert Park: J. Lee, A. Evans, D. Young, D. Pearman, R. French-Lightfoot, J. Amies Box Hill North:

hurt the margin for the Sharks as the JOCs extended their lead out to 114 points as both teams went into their huddle for the final time. The JOCs however managed to end the match with all momentum on their side as they ran away with the game with a 6-goal quarter whilst once again keeping the Sharks scoreless.

In the end, it was the JOCs that left with a major 156-point victory, that not only was the third biggest win in the division this season, but it was a victory that puts all the pressure on the Tigers as the JOCs seek to eliminate the team from a spot in the finals that eliminated them in 2022.

J. Hocking, F. Hanna, M. Lorkin, M. Maertzdorf, E. Hocking, T. Rickard

JOCs teammates Kailum Newland (5) and Nicholas Terrill (4) combined for 9 goals whilst teammates Benjamin Ayache and Tyler Neal also significantly contributed to the win with 3 goals each. For the Sharks, Joel Kennedy and Jarrod Newton were the ones that found the goals with one goal each. In the best for the JOCs were Tyler Neal, Nicholas Terrill and Daniel Cattolico.

In the best for the Sharks were Blake Reardon, Jacob Rose and Joel Kennedy. The JOCs will now face the Demons in what will be a do-or-die clash where if they win, they have a chance but if they lose, they are out. The Sharks will finish off their season in a home clash against the Bulls where they will look to be the first team to take out North Brunswick this season.

L. Decarne, D. Velardo, R. Shaw, L. Broomhall, T. Williamson, J. Dunkley

Contending For Finals 1. North Brunswick (Confirmed) 2. Box Hill North (Confirmed) 3. Albert Park (Confirmed) 4. Masala 5. St Johns

North Brunswick

1.5

3.10

5.12

9.15 (69)

Masala Football Club

0.1

5.1

7.2

9.3 (57)

GOALS: North Brunswick: A. Ramzy 4, M. Watt 2, J. Horwood 1, J. Cornejo 1, L. Russell 1 Masala Football Club: Z. Pahos 4, D. Velardo 2, T. Williamson 1, J. Dunkley 1, L. Broomhall 1 BEST: North Brunswick: L. Russell, C. Lee, Z. Dicianni, A. Ramzy, S. Zahra, A. Poppa Masala Football Club:

St Johns

6.8

14.11

19.13

25.19 (169)

Eley Park

1.0

1.0

2.1

2.1 (13)

GOALS: St Johns: K. Newland 5, N. Terrill 4, T. Neal 3, B. Ayache 3, M. Bennett 2, L. Salisbury 2, G. Chuol 2, C. Ely 2, M. Horton 1, J. Dexter 1 Eley Park: J. Newton 1, J. Kennedy 1 BEST: St Johns: T. Neal, N. Terrill, D. Cattolico, C. Ely, L. Salisbury, M. Horton Eley Park: B. Reardon, J. Rose, J. Kennedy, A. Currie, K. Scanlon, A. Yeo

2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S RESERVE MASALA FOOTBALL CLUB v. NORTH BRUNSWICK Round 17 - 19/08/2023 North Brunswick won by foreit.

The If’s • Masala Wins & St Johns Win (Masala Goes Through (Unless St John’s win by 250+) • Masala Wins & St Johns Lose (Masala Goes Through) • Masala Loses & St Johns Win (St Johns Goes Through) • Masala Loses & St Johns Lose (Masala Goes Through (Unless Masala Lose by 300+)

Box Hill North

5.5

10.11

16.18

19.23 (137)

Albert Park

1.1

4.2

6.3

8.7 (55)

GOALS: Box Hill North: T. Shaw 5, M. Hoey 4, L. Desmond 4, J. Falzon 3, W. Leaumont 1, R. De Zylva 1, S. Keenan 1 Albert Park: S. Andrews 7, B. Tottenham 1 BEST: Box Hill North: L. Desmond, R. De Zylva, A. Green, J. Jellyman-Turner, M. Hoey, S. Keenan Albert Park: M. Bullard, A. Bullard, S. Barr, A. Caldwell, S. Giles, S. Andrews

ROUND 18 TIPS Box Hill North

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Albert Park

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Eley Park

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North Brunswick

St Johns

6.2

7.2

12.7

15.8 (98)

Eley Park

1.1

3.1

3.1

3.3 (21)

GOALS: St Johns: M. De Poilly 6, M. Babak 6, S. Husseinkhil 1, N. De Poilly 1, S. Fear 1 Eley Park: Z. Ellis 1, H. Fitzpatrick 1, A. Baker 1 BEST: St Johns: M. Babak, M. De Poilly, S. Husseinkhil, A. Taniwal, N. De Poilly, J. Forster Eley Park: Z. Ellis, N. Bem, M. Ross, J. Newton, A. Quantrell, A. McDonald 35

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THIS ROUND’S GAMES PREMIER

PREMIER WOMEN’S Old Brighton vs University Blacks

Caulfield Grammarians vs Coburg

Old Haileybury vs Old Xaverians

Collegians vs Melbourne University

Old Scotch vs Caulfield Grammarians

Kew FC vs St Kevins

St Kevins vs Collegians

West Brunswick AFC vs Old Scotch

University Blues vs Old Melburnians

Bye: Fitzroy FC

PREMIER B

PREMIER B WOMEN’S AJAX vs Beaumaris

Aquinas OC vs St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

De La Salle vs St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

Monash Blues vs Brunswick

Old Geelong vs Monash Blues

North Brunswick vs Mazenod OC

Old Trinity vs St Bernards

Richmond Central vs Old Yarra Cobras

Williamstown CYMS vs Fitzroy PREMIER C Hampton Rovers vs Mazenod OC Marcellin OC vs Old Camberwell Grammarians Old Ivanhoe Grammarians vs Old Carey PEGS Football Club vs Ormond Bye: Parkdale Vultures DIVISION 3

DIVISION 1 Oakleigh vs Glen Eira

Power House vs Elsternwick

Old Peninsula vs Preston Bullants

Richmond Central vs La Trobe University Swinburne University vs Canterbury

Prahran vs Ivanhoe

Wattle Park vs Hawthorn

Uhs-Vu vs Therry Penola West Brunswick AFC vs Kew FC DIVISION 4

DIVISION 2

Albert Park vs Masala Football Club

Aquinas vs Whitefriars

Box Hill North vs St Johns

Brunswick vs Mhsob

Eley Park vs North Brunswick

Bulleen Templestowe vs South Melbourne Districts Old Paradians vs Parkside Old Yarra Cobras vs St Mary’s Salesian

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WOMEN’S RESULTS 2023 DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Marcellin OC Old Brighton

2023 DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S 1.1 1.1

3.2 2.2

6.2 3.3

7.4 (46) 4.5 (29)

GOALS: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott 2, J. Getson 2, C. van der Vlies 2, T. Oates 1

1.4 0.3

1.6 (12) 0.3 (3)

0.3 0.0

1.4 0.0

1.9 0.1

2.11 (23) 0.1 (1)

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: Old Trinity:

Old Brighton: C. O’Brien, D. Flockart, C. Hodgson, I. Tait, S. Bierenbroodspot, T. Aker 2.5 1.5

1.2 0.3

Old Trinity:

BEST: Marcellin OC: C. McGilp, Z. Glascott, A. Pane, H. Carlson, T. Oates, C. van der Vlies

0.2 1.4

1.1 0.1

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures:

Old Brighton: S. Bierenbroodspot 2, C. O’Brien 1, R. Hodges 1

Beaumaris Old Melburnians

Parkdale Vultures Old Trinity

2.6 1.8

4.8 (32) 3.9 (27)

Williamstown CYMS Albert Park GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: S. Georgas 2 Albert Park:

GOALS: Beaumaris: S. Baisas 2, E. Southgate 2

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: J. Paten, S. Thomas, S. Georgas, A. Lipski, C. Tyrrell, E. Gardner

Old Melburnians: C. Fraser 1, B. McDonald 1, S. Fraser 1

Albert Park:

BEST: Beaumaris: S. Baisas, C. Ryan, A. van Rooyen, C. Newman, E. Southgate, S. Tedde Old Melburnians: S. Barnett, S. Peers, E. Williams, C. Ferrier, B. Schmidt, S. Contin

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WOMEN’S RESULTS 2023 DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S Power House Glen Eira

2023 DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S 1.0 1.0

1.4 3.1

3.5 4.3

6.7 (43) 4.3 (27)

GOALS: Power House: G. McHolmes 2, B. Tancred 1, M. Duane 1, C. Bartholomew 1, C. Culliton 1 Glen Eira: H. Konstanty 2, Z. Rossiter 1, L. Fitzpatrick 1 BEST: Power House: A. Jones, L. McCombs, G. McHolmes, C. Bartholomew, C. Culliton, L. Taylor Glen Eira: E. Medland, L. Fitzpatrick, J. Pavlou, H. Konstanty, Z. Rossiter, M. Box AJAX Oakleigh

0.3 0.0

2.7 0.0

4.8 0.2

4.10 (34) 0.2 (2)

GOALS: AJAX: C. Boylan 1, J. Marget 1, J. Shustin 1, B. Tuszynski 1 Oakleigh: BEST: AJAX: E. Brophy, J. Gabriel, K. Cobbe, C. Boylan, A. Caplan, L. Rainey Oakleigh: E. Heverin, M. Torpey, G. Nancarrow, J. Francis, J. Bethune, J. Ballestrin

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Preston Bullants 0.3 2.4 2.5 3.6 (24) Wattle Park 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 (12) GOALS: Preston Bullants: L. Saunders 3 Wattle Park: P. Hill 1, A. Billing 1 BEST: Preston Bullants: B. Edsell, T. Compson, A. Garrick, L. Saunders, R. Telgenkamp, P. Valstar Wattle Park: A. Billing, A. Curtis, E. Haylock, S. Hogarth, T. Murphy, C. Hart Old Carey 1.2 1.4 4.6 4.6 (30) UHS-VU 0.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 (17) GOALS: Old Carey: Z. Pratt 3, T. Sutherland 1 UHS-VU: E. Boeck 1, A. Mills 1 BEST: Old Carey: K. McLeod, T. Dempsey, T. Sutherland , M. Tarrant, V. Chan, J. Porter UHS-VU: M. Gorman, A. Mills, E. Murray-White, S. Clamp, A. Gilchrist, J. Montgomery

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HOLMESGLEN U19 MEN’S REPORT Bailey Berry

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De La Salle upset Xavs whilst SBMT return serve against Old Brighton The middle order of U19 Premier section is on a constant merry-go-round.

The sixth placed De La Salle were able to topple the reigning premiers in Old Xavierians who are sitting in second. The top four sides now sit two matches clear of any other side, though two tumultuous rounds remain in which anything can happen.

H. Long, H. Byrne-Jones & C. Ferguson were best afield for Scotch in a tight loss.

Williamstown face the hot Caulfield Grammarians in round 17. Old Scotch will verse Old Brighton in an important match.

De La Salle def. Old Xaverians by 14 points.

Williamstown secured an important win and now sit in fifth, clinging on to a 2023 finals berth. De La Salle are on par with the former, each have accumulated eight wins, but the CYs possess a healthier and more superior percentage. They will meet in round 18 in which will be one of the fiercest matches of the season.

The upset of the season at Waverly Oval! The tables have turned for the ever trying De La Salle. A well-orchestrated team performance from top to bottom was executed to knock off the ever-consistent Xavs. Xavier entered the second term scoreless and were unable to wrestle back control of the game.

University Blues def by. Caulfield Grammarians by 19 points.

De La looked primed from the outset and were able to nail the majority of their scoring shots, an issue that’s faltered them for much of the season.

The inclusion of T. Filiopovic who usually features in De La’s senior side was instrumental. He and his brother S. Filipovic were judged best afield for the winning side. This win puts De La on the cuff of finals in 2023.

Caulfield travelled to Carlton North on Saturday and continued their stellar run of form. Their efficiency at both ends of the ground has been comprehensively evident throughout second half of the season. Uni have faced a somewhat opposite trajectory to Caulfield this season.

They started relatively strong but have slightly declined. They now sit in seventh.

A deflating loss for the reigning premiers who would’ve been banking on this win heading into finals. They’ll look to reassess ahead of the next fortnight. D. Calvert, W. Exell, C. Bourne, M. Mahommed & H. Woodhouse were all admirable in a losing side.

To their credit, Uni hang with the inform CGs for majority of the contest.

They utilised Crawford Oval relatively well but were unable to halt the rampaging Grammarians. The consistent A. Dowsley slotted two majors and now sits second in the league for goal kicking.

De La Salle host SBMT this weekend at the Dairy Bell. Xavs have a tough task ahead, hosting SKOBs at home.

Caulfield have solidified themselves as a legitimate premiership contender and now sit in fourth, tied with St Bedes. Their tremendous late season form was further exemplified in this matchup. J. Wallace, O. Fox, L. Duffy, O. Ruddock, O. Sail & T. Warner starred up the ground whilst M. Olynyk continued his superb individual form up forward.

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers def. Old Brighton by 12 points.

The Tigers returned serve to their Beach Road rival on the weekend. After dishing out a poor performance against Old Brighton earlier this year, SBMT looked like a different side in this fierce win. Though the ninth placed Brighton competed with more flair than a team traditionally sitting second last.

Uni will host St Bernards at home this weekend. Caulfield takes on Williamstown at Glen Huntly Oval.

St Bedes typical efficiency in front of goal stood strong for the first three quarters. Old Brighton chased down the Tigers in the last quarter, but they were able to hang on, securing an important win. SBMT have a real opportunity to achieve back-to-back premierships, which is no easy feat in Premier division. J. Turner was best afield for the winning side, his dominance through the midfield has been impressive all season.

Williamtown CYMS def. Old Scotch by 10 points.

The CYs secured an important win after a slow start at Fearon Reserve last Saturday. They now sit in fi fth and are gripping onto a final’s appearance this season. Scotch was again up to the level and very competitive, but unable to secure the end result.

Williamstown took a hold of the game after quarter time. Utilising their home ground to its full advantage. The notable inclusion of H. Miller was an undeniable gamechanger for the CYs. He hasn’t been sighted at U19 level since April after starring at senior level, he slotted in five a comprehensive best on ground performance. Miller was the Round 9 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star and stood tall as the difference in Williamstown defeating Old Scotch last weekend.

Old Brighton is a team to watch in 2024. Tight losses like these will be used to motivate them heading into next season. K. Dimattina was best afield for Old Brighton upon his return from senior duties.

SBMT will play the curtain raiser at Waverly Oval this Saturday against De La Salle. Old Brighton will play Old Scotch at 9:20am at Brighton Beach.

St Kevin’s def by. St Bernards by 62 points.

Old Scotch will be disappointed to have let this potential victory through their grasp. Their season has had plenty of positive signs, but their inability to put together a four-quarter performance has been costly. The absence of power forward H. Robenstone due to suspension has proved costly at the pointy end of the season. R. Beckworth, S. Norman, M. Allen,

St Kevin’s banked an important percentage boost against St Bernards in round 16. St Bernards forward line are capable of kicking sufficient scores but aren’t getting the consistent delivery they need. Unfortunately, the Snowdogs still remain winless in 2023.

ROUND 17 TIPS

St Kevin’s sit two wins clear of the pack and have their eyes firmly fi xated on a grand final appearance this season. Games like this have illustrated their talent and athleticism across every line. G. Delimitrou was a clear best afield with 3 majors and plenty of quality possession.

Caulfield Grammarians v Williamstown CYMS

Another loss for St Bernards but there are positives to take out of this contest. Their prowess up forward can’t be questioned. Their accuracy all year has been evident, but they just need to maximise the quantity of scores kicked. D. Gilham & S. Guida combined for five goals.

De La Salle v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Old Brighton v Old Scotch Old Xaverians v St Kevins

SKOB will play Xavs in the match of the round this week. St Bernards face University Blues.

University Blues v St Bernards THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

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HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS 2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Caulfield Grammarians 3.3 4.5 9.7 9.7 (61) University Blues 2.3 4.5 6.6 6.6 (42) GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: m. Olynyk 3, T. Warner 2, C. Hankin 1, J. Atkinson 1, A. Loughnan 1, J. Freedman 1 University Blues: J. White 2, A. Dowsley 2, H. Meggitt 1, E. Wallis 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Wallace, O. Fox, L. Duffy, O. Ruddock, m. Olynyk, O. Sail University Blues: T. O’Brien, H. Meggitt, G. McCulloch , T. McKinnis, A. Lord, O. Williams

University Blacks 4.3 10.8 15.10 20.15 (135) Mazenod OC 4.2 5.3 8.4 10.5 (65) GOALS: University Blacks: W. Edney 4, O. Bouchez 3, M. Daffey 3, F. Smith 2, B. Mithen 2, T. Gillam 1, L. O’Hara 1, H. Knights 1, T. Harris 1, S. Shattock 1, R. Edwards 1 Mazenod OC: M. Boyce 5, J. Zapedowski 2, G. Dissegna 1, A. Rubino 1, J. Russell 1 BEST: University Blacks: R. Edwards, T. Harris, B. Mithen, W. Rofe, M. Daffey, W. Edney Mazenod OC: M. Noone, D. Martino, G. Dissegna, M. Di Ciero, J. Zapedowski, M. Boyce

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 3.1 6.3 8.3 9.5 (59) Old Brighton 0.3 0.7 3.10 5.17 (47) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: L. Dunn 2, J. Behnk 2, S. Buck 1, J. Ferraro 1, T. Nash 1, J. Ryder 1, J. Matthews 1 Old Brighton: L. Travers 2, O. Goodger 1, L. Brooks 1, C. Hathway 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: O. Bawden, J. Ryder, J. Harding, Z. Winter, J. Turner, T. Meakins Old Brighton: K. Dimattina, L. Travers, L. Mccluskey, Z. Travers, Z. Bowen, C. Hathway Williamstown CYMS 1.2 5.5 6.7 9.11 (65) Old Scotch 3.1 4.4 5.5 8.7 (55) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: H. Miller 5, A. Fernandes 1, N. Sayers 1, A. Williams 1, S. Shepherd 1 Old Scotch: M. Allen 3, S. Norman 1, L. Harker 1, H. Byrne-Jones 1, P. Johnson 1, F. Leeton 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: H. Miller, C. Oldham, J. Daley, X. Snelling, C. Brown, L. Taylor Old Scotch: R. Beckworth, S. Norman, M. Allen, H. Long, H. Byrne-Jones, C. Ferguson St Kevins 4.7 7.11 13.13 14.18 (102) St Bernards 1.0 3.2 4.2 6.4 (40) GOALS: St Kevins: T. Williams 3, G. Delimitrou 3, O. Gill 2, J. Romanin 1, J. Luscombe 1, P. Carracher 1, J. Conquest 1, C. McCann 1, S. Duffy 1 St Bernards: D. Gilham 3, S. Guida 2, L. Hallett 1 BEST: St Kevins: G. Delimitrou, H. Kirkwood, J. Romanin, O. Gill, M. Adams, T. Williams St Bernards: T. Lowrie, A. Ryan, D. Gilham, F. SHANNON, K. Iskra, W. O’Connell De La Salle 3.5 7.5 8.7 10.8 (68) Old Xaverians 0.0 2.2 6.3 8.6 (54) GOALS: De La Salle: M. Wain 2, J. Pickles 2, P. Russell 1, J. Cumberlidge 1, A. Liakakos 1, L. Lyngberg 1, E. Hele 1, T. Filipovic 1 Old Xaverians: M. Mahommed 4, H. Woodhouse 1, C. Bourne 1, W. Macisaac 1, W. Exell 1 BEST: De La Salle: T. Filipovic, S. Filipovic, M. Wain, J. Cumberlidge, L. Liakakos, J. Pickles Old Xaverians: D. Calvert, W. Exell, C. Bourne, M. Mahommed, H. Woodhouse

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Melburnians 4.4 5.9 9.12 13.13 (91) Parkdale Vultures 1.2 3.6 8.6 10.11 (71) GOALS: Old Melburnians: E. Chantrell 3, H. Nicholls 2, W. Harper 2, C. Dowling 2, C. Karatzas 2, N. Christian 1, J. Hogan 1 Parkdale Vultures: H. Lynch 3, J. Brown 2, C. Goonewardene 2, A. Bartel 1, A. Boyle 1, O. Green 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: G. Watson, E. Chantrell, C. Dowling, J. Hogan, N. Christian, H. Worth Parkdale Vultures: H. Lynch, O. Green, J. Brown, N. Petty, L. Smith, C. Goonewardene Hampton Rovers 4.1 7.2 12.6 19.8 (122) Old Trinity 3.2 5.4 10.7 12.9 (81) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: W. McPhee 4, C. Kilburn 4, J. Hudghton 3, J. Keys 2, W. Rogacki 2, P. Somogyi 1, L. Teal 1, D. Hall 1, W. Crawford 1 Old Trinity: E. Chard 4, S. Phillips 2, J. Heath 1, L. Jackson 1, B. Littlefield 1, O. Drew 1, L. Dluzniak 1, R. Hughson 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: L. Celantano, D. Field, J. Hudghton, B. Wells, J. Keys Old Trinity: S. Phillips, J. Heath, E. Chard, Z. Sparg, R. Hughson, J. Trist Beaumaris 1.6 7.9 11.14 15.16 (106) Old Xaverians 0.2 0.4 2.6 5.8 (38) GOALS: Beaumaris: L. Young 5, J. Pepper 5, M. Rowe 2, N. Dear 1, A. Reark 1, J. Butler 1 Old Xaverians: J. Sandman 3, N. LaFrantz 1, E. Paul 1 BEST: Beaumaris: L. Young, T. Federici, J. Pepper, P. Pecer, J. Farrow, C. Wilce Old Xaverians: D. McCarthy, N. LaFrantz, J. Sandman, E. Paul, W. Troy, T. Scalzo

Old Camberwell Grammar 7.4 12.7 14.10 18.16 (124) Monash Blues 2.1 5.4 10.5 10.7 (67) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: T. Beechey 7, C. Finlayson 2, J. Blew 2, G. Cox 1, B. Grlj 1, S. Veitch 1, C. Robertson 1, L. Thomas 1, B. Carlisle 1, B. Joy 1 Monash Blues: B. Murray 3, J. Hooper 2, W. Snookes 2, B. Fellows 1, J. Mackley 1, H. Wrigglesworth 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: T. Beechey, L. Thomas, C. Rutledge, S. Woods, L. Ross, P. Blew Monash Blues: M. Reardon, B. Murray, R. Caldow, J. Hooper, J. Mackley, T. Kairl Old McKinnon/Glen Eira 5.3 8.5 9.11 14.18 (102) Parkside 0.3 3.5 5.5 5.6 (36) GOALS: Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: J. Waldren 4, M. Day 4, J. Feder 1, M. Johnston 1, J. Marotta 1, T. Martino 1, T. Isaacs 1, H. Martino 1 Parkside: C. O’Brien 2, C. Bingle 1, L. Carrigg 1, D. Chernishoff 1 BEST: Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: J. Waldren, L. Orso, H. Martino, T. Noonan, E. Tran , M. Day Parkside: C. Robley, A. Drysdale, C. O’Brien, P. Holden, T. Heaton Old Haileybury 5.5 10.11 13.12 19.15 (129) St Kevins 2.0 3.0 3.1 4.1 (25) GOALS: Old Haileybury: A. Stefanakis 6, B. Yates 3, N. Giustiniano 2, J. Connell 2, L. Riedel 2, J. Adams 1, J. Tuffley 1, W. Tuffley 1, W. Abraham 1 St Kevins: O. Garlick 2, T. Buultjens 1, M. Demathieu 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: A. Stefanakis, W. Abraham, M. KirkwoodScott, D. Zhang, J. Tuffley, I. Johnson St Kevins: C. Lynch, A. Kerr, A. Smith, M. Demathieu, H. Jones, R. Smythe Old Carey 3.4 8.8 12.9 18.13 (121) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 0.3 1.4 4.4 5.7 (37) GOALS: Old Carey: J. Smith 3, I. Ellwood 2, L. Visser 2, J. Helmot 2, A. Simpson 2, L. Zimmermann 1, L. Neilson 1, B. Hewitt 1, Z. Cochrane 1, C. Gaiardo 1, T. Bucknell 1, F. Peake 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: S. Meredith 2, B. Bawden 1, K. Vella 1, S. Ralph 1 BEST: Old Carey: L. Zimmermann, N. Benson, L. Neilson, S. Carmody, A. Simpson, F. Peake St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: L. Devitt, S. Ralph, O. Grasso, G. White, H. Cox, C. McFarlane-Squires

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Marcellin OC 2.1 7.3 8.4 10.7 (67) Bulleen Templestowe AFC 4.2 6.6 8.11 9.12 (66) GOALS: Marcellin OC: F. Carman 4, J. Bandiera 2, G. Megas 1, J. Toop 1, K. Mazzini 1, J. Frost 1 Bulleen Templestowe AFC: L. Sticca 3, G. Sardelis 2, M. Donovan 2, M. Papas 1, D. Martino 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: G. Megas, F. Carman, M. Gigliotti, M. Ryan, L. Perrone, J. Harrowell Bulleen Templestowe AFC: L. Sticca, G. Sardelis, T. Boukouvalas, D. Moore, D. Bone, D. Bone Collegians 1.3 4.6 7.8 9.9 (63) De La Salle 2.2 6.3 6.3 9.5 (59) GOALS: Collegians: M. Daphne 3, L. Jorgensen 2, L. Castine 1, M. Mckeown 1, A. Petracca 1, J. Cox 1 De La Salle: H. Pietsch 2, P. Maillard 2, M. Elliott 1, P. Baker 1, A. Murray 1, A. Kelly 1, R. Eldering 1 BEST: Collegians: M. Mckeown, J. Tassone, X. Molino, M. Daphne, Z. Climpson, A. Petracca De La Salle: A. Murray, J. Tyquin, H. Pietsch, P. Maillard, P. Baker, A. Kelly Old Ivanhoe Grammar 1.0 7.3 10.5 15.8 (98) Beaumaris FC 3.0 3.3 6.7 6.10 (46) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: F. Knight 6, D. Waldron 4, N. Hill 2, K. Seevanayagam 1, W. Buckingham 1, D. Teele 1 Beaumaris FC: M. Parkes 2, M. Newman-Morris 1, G. Lewis 1, J. Rabak 1, J. Mathews 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: K. Seevanayagam, W. Buckingham, M. Walling, J. Yong, N. Kasjan, D. Wynne Beaumaris FC: 45

Williamstown CYMS 5.4 9.8 9.9 12.19 (91) St Bernards 1.1 3.4 6.9 7.9 (51) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: P. Farrell 3, J. Ryan 2, L. Sargant 2, J. Raymond 2, K. Tran 2, J. Herreen 1 St Bernards: A. Aranguiz 2, J. Boyle 1, K. Hughes 1, A. Momesso 1, M. Driscoll 1, P. Stehmann-Doyle 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: P. Farrell, J. McHale, F. Puhar, J. Raymond, J. Ryan, C. Williams St Bernards: S. Bovalina, S. Doyle, K. Hughes, H. Brebner, A. Aranguiz, M. Pannunzio

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S Brunswick 8.5 13.7 19.11 28.16 (184) St Bedes / Mentone 0.3 2.5 5.5 5.8 (38) GOALS: Brunswick: R. O’Connor 11, L. Scutella 4, Z. Cocco 3, D. Reynolds 3, N. Staniscia 2, B. Marchionna 2, D. Spencer White 1, B. Eldridge 1, D. Marchione 1 St Bedes / Mentone: J. Kinna 1, R. Murray 1, O. Carey 1, O. Vallance 1, W. Bright 1 BEST: Brunswick: R. O’Connor, D. Marchione, E. Stokes, Z. Cocco, D. Reynolds, L. Scutella St Bedes / Mentone: O. Vallance, S. Worrell, T. Stacey, J. Kinna, H. Gardner, O. Carey St Kevins 2.2 3.6 7.11 11.13 (79) Mhsob 1.4 5.5 6.7 7.11 (53) GOALS: St Kevins: T. McLellan 5, J. O’Malley 2, R. Kidman 1, T. Whelan 1, W. Keely 1, J. Hillyer 1 Mhsob: S. Tralaggan 3, B. Munasinghe 1, C. Lignos 1, N. Anaan 1, L. Sharrock 1 BEST: St Kevins: T. McLellan, T. Whelan, P. Shaw, W. Keely, A. Posterino, J. O’Malley Mhsob: A. Stikoltzik, B. Elder, E. Harty, B. Munasinghe, B. Swenson, N. Anaan PEGS Football Club 7.3 10.3 11.8 17.12 (114) St Bernards 1.0 4.4 5.5 9.9 (63) GOALS: PEGS Football Club: N. Markovski 8, D. Pleban 2, B. Webb 2, A. Abada 1, Z. Al-Musawy 1, D. Arkinstall 1, M. Elia 1, D. Scott 1 St Bernards: J. Foley 3, S. Siracusa 2, D. Palermo 1, T. Ciccarelli 1, B. Sadler 1, M. Moore 1 BEST: PEGS Football Club: D. Maslin, Z. Hertz, N. Markovski, R. Callanan, X. Webb, D. Pleban St Bernards: D. Healy, D. Palermo, P. O’Sullivan, J. Foley, S. Siracusa, E. Healy Therry Penola AFC 3.2 6.7 7.8 10.11 (71) Old Xaverians 0.5 1.6 3.9 4.11 (35) GOALS: Therry Penola AFC: N. Mckay 4, B. Rocco 2, J. Viola 2, F. Doodie 1, J. Campagna 1 Old Xaverians: H. Tobias 2, W. Westcott 1, T. Ivak 1 BEST: Therry Penola AFC: R. Tabone, B. Mastromanno, N. Mckay, P. Ricco, C. Edwards, O. Moran Old Xaverians: N. Tyrrell, J. Shirley, M. Murphy, E. Newman, J. Daly, T. Ivak Oakleigh AFC 1.5 3.7 6.12 10.19 (79) Old Paradians 2.2 3.3 4.5 5.6 (36) GOALS: Oakleigh AFC: J. Guergues 3, E. Manaras 2, P. Kasimis 2, C. Ciorciari 1, A. Bernardo 1, B. Thompson 1 Old Paradians: N. Whittle 1, L. Joycey 1, L. Kerr 1, J. Nailer 1, B. Key 1 BEST: Oakleigh AFC: R. Thompson, A. Bernardo, S. Ison, B. Thompson, J. Greenaway, P. Kasimis Old Paradians: L. Joycey, N. Whittle, J. Nailer, J. Burns, W. Bullen, C. Vincent

THIRDS RESULTS 2023 PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S

Old Scotch 1.4 6.4 7.9 9.15 (69) St Kevins OB 2.0 5.1 7.5 10.7 (67) GOALS: Old Scotch: T. Clarke 3, T. Loveridge 2, M. Seed 1, M. Mauderer 1, H. Bolton 1, N. Stockdale 1 St Kevins OB: M. Canning 3, W. Cooper 2, J. Willmott 2, M. Uzunovski 1, M. Mulcahy 1, T. Sheehan 1 BEST: Old Scotch: H. Bolton, T. Loveridge, T. Macmillan, J. Stavris, M. Mauderer, J. Townsend St Kevins OB: W. Cooper, S. Doyle, M. Canning, S. Rausch, J. Willmott, J. Liszukiewicz

Richmond Central AFC 3.1 7.3 10.3 14.3 (87) Ivanhoe AFC 0.0 1.1 4.2 5.2 (32) GOALS: Richmond Central AFC: L. Cartwright 4, J. Baxter 3, S. Hartmann 3, S. Mack 2, L. Roach 1, R. Atkins 1 Ivanhoe AFC: C. Kingston 2, F. Bergman 1, A. Kelly 1, J. Keyhoe 1 BEST: Richmond Central AFC: L. Cartwright, J. Baxter, A. Gaur, M. Falzon, N. Francis, R. Millar Ivanhoe AFC: F. Bergman, L. Keyhoe, L. Ward, T. Oneill, J. Vidajic, D. Robertson

Old Xaverians 1.2 2.3 5.6 9.6 (60) Fitzroy FC 1.2 4.5 5.5 7.5 (47) GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. O’Brien 2, P. Cockerill 1, D. Condon 1, T. Silvagni 1, T. Mantesso 1, D. Fitzgerald 1, E. Silk 1, S. Stangherlin 1 Fitzroy FC: T. Duffin 2, B. Sipek 2, D. Dwyer 1, D. Bakes 1, M. DePina 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: T. Paul, P. Cockerill, C. O’Brien, T. Silvagni, T. Mantesso, C. Briscoe Fitzroy FC: C. Gill, S. Doyle, J. Atkinson, D. Dwyer, F. Andrew-Frazer, T. Holmes

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Xaverians 3.3 6.7 7.9 9.15 (69) Fitzroy FC 1.2 2.5 4.7 7.7 (49) GOALS: Old Xaverians: J. Forrest 3, M. Tempone 2, D. Nash 1, J. Samartzis 1, J. Hanger 1, O. Silk 1 Fitzroy FC: L. Sugrue 2, T. Denatris 2, A. Mulligan 1, L. Lyon 1, D. O’Connor 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: T. Wynne, J. Whitehead, T. Fantasia, J. Forrest, J. Samartzis, P. Petrucci Fitzroy FC: B. McAdam, M. Gaite, E. Janetzki, D. O’Connor, J. Tour, T. Butler St Bernards 4.5 8.6 11.9 12.9 (80) Old Geelong 3.0 5.4 5.5 9.7 (61) GOALS: St Bernards: T. Caven 3, C. Barrett 2, M. Zocalli 2, C. Denahy 2, P. Gamwell 1, C. Barrett 1, M. Borzillo 1 Old Geelong: D. Gist 3, H. Alexander 1, L. Smart 1, T. McKendrick 1, S. Jess 1, M. Penfold 1, A. Alexander 1 BEST: St Bernards: C. Barrett, M. Szauer, L. Cesarini, A. Mantello, C. Denahy , J. Madden Old Geelong: T. McKendrick, N. Henry, G. Whittakers, D. Gist, C. Messner, S. Jess

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Ormond AFC 5.1 9.3 9.5 11.6 (72) Old Brighton Grammarians 0.2 3.3 6.4 10.9 (69) GOALS: Ormond AFC: T. Natsikas 4, L. Natsikas 2, F. Sharman-Smith 1, B. Northey 1 Old Brighton Grammarians: L. Connell 2, S. Stavrellis 2, N. Adams 1, J. Ianuali 1, N. Stavrellis 1, T. Haddon 1, Z. Carr 1, A. Tzimas 1 BEST: Ormond AFC: F. Sharman-Smith, T. Natsikas, M. Foley, D. Farthing, J. Barrett Old Brighton Grammarians: A. Tzimas, S. Stavrellis, G. Adams, L. McDougall, L. Connell, T. Kenny

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S Old Scotch 3.2 4.5 10.6 16.9 (105) Old Xaverians 1.0 3.1 4.2 5.3 (33) GOALS: Old Scotch: L. Fish 4, R. Higgins 3, J. Smith 2, J. Tanner 1, A. Manson 1, J. Potter 1, D. Sandilands 1, T. Noseda 1, J. Pagan 1, R. Newlands 1 Old Xaverians: D. Collison 1, C. Carey 1, A. Mccormack 1, M. Constantino 1, G. Romanin 1 BEST: Old Scotch: W. Western, C. Loveridge, A. Manson, L. Fish, R. Higgins, O. Kyriacou Old Xaverians: S. Clark, M. Costello, T. Russell, A. McGowan, N. Ongarelo, G. Romanin AJAX Afc 5.1 10.2 11.3 17.7 (109) Parkside Football Club 2.3 3.3 4.6 5.7 (37) GOALS: AJAX Afc: J. Fibishenko 9, J. Vogel 2, A. Flinkier 2, T. Southwick 1, Z. Miller 1, M. Gelfand 1, T. Marabel-Whitburn 1 Parkside Football Club: Z. Blay 3, M. Daminato 1, A. Obialor 1 BEST: AJAX Afc: A. Joel, J. BURSZTYN, T. Southwick, T. Marabel-Whitburn, E. Siegel, J. Fibishenko Parkside Football Club: Z. Blay, M. Daminato, P. Laffy, N. Rhodes, O. Benson

Old Xaverians 4.2 9.6 14.7 19.9 (123) Beaumaris FC 0.0 3.0 4.4 7.5 (47) GOALS: Old Xaverians: J. Lyon 8, A. MacIsaac 3, G. Lachal 3, T. O’Brien 2, C. Brown 1, C. Kim 1, A. Taouk 1 Beaumaris FC: M. Barba 2, M. Adams 2, M. Kornberg 1, A. Baruhas 1, A. Rowe 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Lyon, A. Taouk, T. O’Brien, G. Lachal, D. O’Shannassy, H. Ralph Beaumaris FC: M. Adams, L. Jones, A. Baruhas

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S

AJAX Afc 4.3 7.4 10.7 11.10 (76) Williamstown CYMS 1.4 2.8 3.10 9.11 (65) GOALS: AJAX Afc: N. Paltiel 3, Z. Aron 3, S. Brygel 2, A. Katz 1, T. Atzmon 1, K. Gold 1 Williamstown CYMS: B. Coyle 3, J. Gray 2, C. Richards 1, B. Gray 1, L. McKenzie 1, T. McColl 1 BEST: AJAX Afc: Y. Gottlieb, A. Fetter, S. New, D. Ellinghaus, Z. Aron, N. Paltiel Williamstown CYMS: T. McColl, C. Richards, N. Rainone, S. Puhar, G. Daaboul, B. Coyle

Whitefriars Football Club 3.1 5.5 11.9 16.14 (110) MHSOB 1.2 1.2 1.2 2.5 (17) GOALS: Whitefriars Football Club: L. Zita 4, S. Linkin 3, M. Fijan 2, S. Cardamone 2, A. Doyle 1, K. Smith 1, J. Agent 1, T. Crake 1, J. Rogers 1 Melbourne High School Old Boys: D. Tsintsiras 1, J. Reed 1 BEST: Whitefriars Football Club: G. Veenendaal, B. Fijan, M. Fijan, J. Reid, K. Airs, L. Zita Melbourne High School Old Boys: J. Reed, L. Blatchford, S. Longo, A. Ashton, A. Kuang, P. Bulford

THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

Mazenod OC 3.6 5.7 7.11 9.13 (67) Uhs-Vu 0.0 1.3 3.4 4.5 (29) GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Siritunga 4, J. Pasara 2, S. Davis 2, J. Siritunga 1 Uhs-Vu: J. Minney 2, G. Klepkas 1, J. Muscat 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: J. Tiralosi, J. Siritunga, J. Pritchett, N. Klavins, M. Hoban, N. Conquo Uhs-Vu: J. Halliday, W. Burnham, J. Ferguson, L. Bainbridge, L. Star, J. Duggan

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SHARPSHOOTERS

2023 William Buck Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

William Pocknee

Collegians

4

38

Aaron Cloke

Oakleigh AFC

10

67

David Mirra

Collegians

3

36

Timothy Johnston

Glen Eira AFC

0

48

James Tarrant

Old Scotch

1

34

Luke Ashen

Oakleigh AFC

7

40

Edward Greene

Collegians

0

34

Edward Standish

Oakleigh AFC

2

37

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 1 Reserve Men’s

Zachary Ginies

St Kevins OB

2

44

Bronson Paech

Kew FC

0

50

Josh Edwards

Old Scotch

0

39

Harrison Ritchie

Glen Eira AFC

2

46

William Clark

Old Scotch

0

35

Julius Waras Carstensen

Glen Eira AFC

0

28

James Regan

Old Melburnians

0

29

Samuel Pritchard

West Brunswick AFC

0

27

2023 Premier Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Caleb Lewis

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

0

35

Benjamin Radford

Parkside Football Club

3

67

Brayden O’Toole

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

2

35

Daniel Wood

Whitefriars Football Club

3

62

William Smyth

Williamstown CYMS

4

34

Jamie Brooker

South Melbourne Districts

6

50

Mickey Nicholls

Old Geelong

0

31

Samuel Kieseker

Whitefriars Football Club

4

42

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Reserve Men’s

William Zaghis

Fitzroy FC

3

34

Byron Gunn

MHSOB

1

36

Darren Colaco

St Bernards

5

32

Liam Chilcott

Parkside Football Club

2

34

Luke Scobie

Old Trinity Grammarians

4

28

James Cusack

MHSOB

4

32

Brad Fendyk

Fitzroy FC

6

22

Ben Daly

Brunswick Football Club

0

25

2023 Premier B Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Ryan Macdermid

Parkdale Vultures

2

48

William Meehan

Hawthorn AFC

10

64

Luke Scuderi

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

0

32

Justin Raiti

Hawthorn AFC

9

64

Jack Fenner

PEGS Football Club

5

31

Thomas Lowden

Canterbury Football Club

3

53

Harry Laukens

Old Camberwell Grammarians

1

27

Julian Yeatman

Elsternwick AFC

0

41

2023 Premier C Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Nicholas Jackson

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

28

James Scammell

Canterbury Football Club

8

54

Dylan Mastos

Mazenod OC

0

28

Matthew Price

Wattle Park AFC

2

49

Gabriel Battistella

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

1

25

Andrew Fraser

Richmond Central AFC

1

39

Dylan Williamson

Parkdale Vultures

1

24

John Farah

Hawthorn AFC

4

36

2023 Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Jack Behnk

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

2

44

Andrew Ramzy

North Brunswick AFC

4

41

Alexander Dowsley

University Blues

2

35

Jack Lee

Albert Park AFC

7

41

William Macisaac

Old Xaverians

1

35

Brandon Kelly

Masala Football Club

0

30

Zachary Provest

Williamstown CYMS

0

33

Blake Williams

Box Hill North AFC

0

28

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier C Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Reserve Men’s

Joshua Willmott

St Kevins OB

2

21

Tyler Shaw

Box Hill North AFC

5

57

Lachlan Craig

University Blues

0

19

Mathew Waterson

North Brunswick AFC

0

41

2023 Premier Thirds Men’s

Ben McDonald

Fitzroy FC

0

17

Matthew De Poilly

St Johns OC

6

37

Daniel Barker

University Blues

0

17

Joel Clare

Box Hill North AFC

0

34

THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

48

SHARPSHOOTERS

2023 William Buck Premier Women’s Catherine Stanton St Kevins OB Georgia Harris Collegians Sophie Stewart West Brunswick AFC Lucy Morley Old Scotch

LR 2 1 0 0

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Women’s Iliana Zafiriou Laura Amelung Tahlia Limburg Molly McFarlane

LR 3 3 2 0

TOTAL

Old Yarra Cobras FC St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Old Yarra Cobras FC Monash Blues

2023 Division 1 Women’s Simone Marinelli Sophie Fraser Daisy Flockart Zoe Glascott

LR 0 1 0 2

TOTAL

Beaumaris FC Old Melburnians Old Brighton Grammarians Marcellin OC

2023 Division 3 Women’s Lindi Nankin Hannah Konstanty Rosie Bureta Catherine Bartholomew

LR 0 2 0 1

TOTAL

AJAX Afc Glen Eira AFC Glen Eira AFC Power House AFC

2023 Thirds Division 1 Men’s Luther Lyon Charlie Fox Oscar Silk William Matthews

LR 1 0 1 0

TOTAL

Fitzroy FC Old Geelong Old Xaverians Old Geelong

2023 Thirds Division 2 Men’s Joshua Lyon Matthew Perrett Tiernan O’Brien Ben Gray

LR 8 0 2 1

TOTAL

Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Williamstown CYMS

2023 Thirds Division 3 Men’s Benjamin Cococcia Lachlan Weinlich Sam Hartmann Jack Keyhoe

LR 0 0 3 1

TOTAL

Ivanhoe AFC Old Camberwell Grammarians Richmond Central AFC Ivanhoe AFC

2023 Thirds Division 4 Men’s Anthony Brown William Taylor Joshua Di Natale Justin Vogel

LR 0 0 0 2

TOTAL

Chadstone AFC Old Scotch Old Paradians AJAX Afc

2023 Thirds Division 5 Men’s James Shulman Lucas Zita Johanne Siritunga Jack Pasara

LR 0 4 4 2

TOTAL

MHSOB Whitefriars Football Club Mazenod OC Mazenod OC

2023 Mecwacare Masters Cameron Kirkup Dustin Cracknell Andrew Murray Anthony Palmer

LR 3 0 1 1

TOTAL

Oakleigh AFC Marcellin OC Oakleigh AFC De La Salle OC

26 21 17 17

28 27 20 19

27 20 18 18

18 17 14 13

45 40 29 25

45 29 27 23

45 34 27 26

43 37 23 20

51 41 30 30

17 12 11 8

49

2023 Premier Reserve Women’s Elizabeth Olney Fitzroy FC Yolanda Vinycomb Kew FC Kayla Dingle Collegians Krystal Shaw Kew FC

LR 3 1 2 1

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Reserve Women’s April Jones Old Yarra Cobras FC Genevieve Barns-Dunne St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Amy Dillon Brunswick Football Club Alicia Yiannios Mazenod OC

LR 0 0 0 0

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Women’s Alessia Acquaro Sienna Symons Sofi - Kristin Georgas Anna-Lisa Harris

LR 0 0 2 0

TOTAL

Williamstown CYMS Parkdale Vultures Williamstown CYMS MCC Football Club

2023 Division 4 Women’s Amy McCormack Lisa Walshe Paige Hill Ã? Ine Bennett

LR 0 0 1 0

TOTAL

Old Carey Grammarians Old Carey Grammarians Wattle Park AFC Elsternwick AFC

2023 Thirds Women’s Stephanie Augustes Gabrielle Smith Jessica Powrie Steph Taylor

LR 0 0 0 0

TOTAL

St Kevins OB Melbourne Uni Women’s FC Kew FC St Kevins OB

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s Charles Kilburn Hampton Rovers AFC Calsher Dear Beaumaris FC Edward Chard Old Trinity Grammarians Seb Stewart Beaumaris FC

LR 4 0 4 0

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s Mitchell Boyce Mazenod OC Brennan Murray Monash Blues Thomas Aughterson St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Ty Beechey Old Camberwell Grammarians

LR 5 3 0 7

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’s Finn Knight Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Finn Carman Marcellin OC David Waldron Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Daniel Martino Bulleen Templestowe AFC

LR 6 4 4 1

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s Rory O’Connor Brunswick Football Club Joshua Kinna St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Jonah Guergues Oakleigh AFC Jack Viola Therry Penola AFC

LR 11 1 3 2

TOTAL

20 18 15 14

19 11 8 8

46 27 24 21

30 29 21 19

9 5 5 5

41 41 39 29

37 26 25 22

35 32 27 24

35 34 34 32

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50

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S

PREMIER MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Collegians

16

13

3

0

0

0

0

1574

854

52

184.31

Old Xaverians

16

14

1

0

0

1

0

1657

581

60

285.2

Old Scotch

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1390

964

44

144.19

Old Scotch

16

12

3

0

0

1

0

1438

719

52

200

St Kevins

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1323

961

44

137.67

St Kevins

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1234

707

40

174.54

University Blues

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1144

984

44

116.26

Old Brighton

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1196

712

40

167.98

Old Brighton

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1192 1060

36

112.45

Old Melburnians

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1115

873

40

127.72

Old Xaverians

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1197 1170

28

102.31

Collegians

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1052 1128

36

93.26

University Blacks

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1051 1202

28

87.44

University Blues

16

4

10

0

0

2

0

999

1028

24

97.18

Old Haileybury

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

968

1302

20

74.35

University Blacks

16

3

12

1

0

0

0

641

1184

14

54.14

Old Melburnians

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

1041 1458

20

71.4

Caulfield Grammarians

16

2

12

0

0

0

2

471

1917

8

24.57

Caulfield Grammarians

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

792

1717

4

46.13

Old Haileybury

16

1

12

1

0

0

2

618

1637

6

37.75

%

PREMIER B MEN’S

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Bernards

16

16

0

0

0

0

0

1624

826

64

196.61

St Bernards

16

15

1

0

0

0

0

1432

557

60

257.09

Fitzroy

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1379

997

44

138.31

Fitzroy

16

13

3

0

0

0

0

1567

486

52

322.43

De La Salle

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1174 1003

40

117.05

Beaumaris

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1136

804

44

141.29

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1317 1271

40

103.62

Old Trinity

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1169

833

44

140.34

Beaumaris

16

9

6

0

0

0

0

1332 1025

36

129.95

Old Geelong

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

924

1016

32

90.94

Old Geelong

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1200 1175

36

102.13

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 16

6

10

0

0

0

0

772

1179

24

65.48

Williamstown CYMS

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1281 1407

28

91.04

Williamstown CYMS

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

929

1078

20

86.18

Old Trinity

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

932

1137

24

81.97

De La Salle

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

755

933

20

80.92

AJAX

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

958

1604

4

59.73

AJAX

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

773

1450

20

53.31

Monash Blues

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

889

1784

4

49.83

Monash Blues

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

539

1660

4

32.47

%

PREMIER C MEN’S

%

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Camberwell Grammar

14

12

2

0

2

0

0

1079

795

48

135.72

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

14

13

1

0

2

0

0

1084

514

PEGS Football Club

14

10

3

1

2

0

0

1016

810

42

125.43

Mazenod OC

15

13

2

0

1

0

0

1226

595

52

206.05

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

14

9

4

1

2

0

0

1214

859

38

141.33

Marcellin OC

14

10

4

0

2

0

0

937

736

40

127.31

Parkdale Vultures

15

9

5

1

1

0

0

1172

999

38

117.32

Parkdale Vultures

15

7

8

0

1

0

0

935

805

28

116.15

Mazenod OC

15

7

8

0

1

0

0

934

966

28

96.69

Old Camberwell Grammar

14

6

8

0

2

0

0

723

994

24

72.74

Old Carey

14

4

8

2

2

0

0

928

1013

20

91.61

Old Carey

14

4

10

0

2

0

0

769

1033

16

74.44

Hampton Rovers

14

5

9

0

2

0

0

903

1056

20

85.51

Ormond

14

4

10

0

2

0

0

704

1004

16

70.12

Marcellin OC

14

3

11

0

2

0

0

818

1233

12

66.34

PEGS Football Club

14

4

10

0

2

0

0

606

905

16

66.96

Ormond

14

2

11

1

2

0

0

897

1230

10

72.93

Hampton Rovers

14

3

11

0

2

0

0

685

1083

12

63.25

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

52

% 210.89

PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Kevins

16

13

3

0

0

0

0

1259

839

52

150.06

Fitzroy FC

14

10

4

0

2

1

0

997

565

Old Xaverians

40

% 176.46

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1276

782

44

163.17

Old Xaverians

14

10

4

0

2

1

0

1153

745

40

154.77

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1162

980

40

118.57

Old Scotch

14

10

4

0

2

2

0

923

845

40

109.23

Caulfield Grammarians

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1130 1161

40

97.33

St Kevins OB

14

9

5

0

2

1

0

999

637

36

156.83

Williamstown CYMS

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

1081 1045

32

103.44

University Blues

15

8

7

0

1

0

0

1412 1066

32

132.46

De La Salle

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

886

1120

32

79.11

Old Melburnians

14

2

12

0

2

0

3

595

1284

8

46.34

University Blues

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1058

940

28

112.55

Old Brighton Grammarians 15

2

13

0

1

0

2

590

1357

8

43.48

Old Scotch

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1033

984

28

104.98

Old Brighton

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

999

991

24

100.81

St Bernards

16

0

16

0

0

0

0

579

1621

0

35.72

Sports Injuries Arthritis Fractures 51

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS DIVISION 1 MEN’S

DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Glen Eira

17

16

1

0

0

0

0

1561

833

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

64

187.39

Glen Eira

17

14

2

0

0

1

0

1592

728

60

% 218.68

Oakleigh

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1514 1082

52

139.93

Kew FC

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1396

739

52

188.9

Prahran

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1536

986

48

155.78

Uhs-Vu

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1115

841

48

132.58

Therry Penola

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1242 1106

40

112.3

Oakleigh

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1397

650

44

214.92

Uhs-Vu

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1240 1183

40

104.82

West Brunswick AFC

17

10

6

0

0

1

0

1177

806

44

146.03

Old Peninsula

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

1222 1347

32

90.72

Prahran

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1187

765

36

155.16

Kew FC

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1096 1145

28

95.72

Therry Penola

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

960

1263

24

76.01

West Brunswick AFC

17

4

13

0

0

0

0

885

1414

16

62.59

Preston Bullants

17

4

13

0

0

0

0

832

1324

16

62.84

Preston Bullants

17

3

14

0

0

0

0

1119 1598

12

70.03

Old Peninsula

17

2

14

0

0

0

1

790

1665

8

47.45

Ivanhoe

17

2

15

0

0

0

0

825

1546

8

53.36

Ivanhoe

17

1

15

0

0

0

1

401

2100

4

19.1

%

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Parkside

17

14

3

0

0

0

0

1511

883

56

171.12

Parkside

17

15

2

0

0

0

0

1272

585

60

217.44

Brunswick

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1392 1138

48

122.32

Brunswick

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1288

746

48

172.65

Old Yarra Cobras

17

11

5

1

0

0

0

1460 1220

46

119.67

South Melbourne Districts

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1174

737

48

159.29

South Melbourne Districts

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1337 1087

44

123

Mhsob

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1297

891

48

145.57

Whitefriars

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1524 1337

44

113.99

Whitefriars

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1128

791

44

142.6

Mhsob

17

7

9

1

0

0

0

1276 1372

30

93

Old Paradians

17

6

10

1

0

0

0

856

1054

26

81.21

%

Old Paradians

17

6

10

1

0

0

0

1152 1350

26

85.33

Aquinas

17

4

11

2

0

0

0

854

1114

20

76.66

Bulleen Templestowe

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

977

1543

20

63.32

Old Yarra Cobras

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

863

1127

20

76.57

St Mary’s Salesian

17

4

12

1

0

0

0

1221 1513

18

80.7

St Mary’s Salesian

17

4

13

0

0

0

0

911

1765

16

51.61

Aquinas

17

2

15

0

0

0

0

1134 1541

8

73.59

Bulleen Templestowe

17

2

14

1

0

0

0

723

1556

10

46.47

Agst PTS

%

DIVISION 3 MEN’S

DIVISION 3 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Elsternwick

17

15

2

0

0

0

0

1765 1063

60

166.04

Richmond Central

17

14

3

0

0

0

0

1576

753

56

209.3

Hawthorn

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

2083 1158

52

179.88

Wattle Park

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1496

822

52

182

Canterbury

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1656 1093

52

151.51

Hawthorn

17

11

5

0

0

1

0

1422

944

48

150.64

Wattle Park

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1465 1173

44

124.89

Elsternwick

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1188 1034

44

114.89

Power House

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

1325 1456

24

91

Canterbury

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1318 1029

40

128.09

Richmond Central

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

1213 1492

24

81.3

Power House

17

5

11

0

0

0

1

1055 1196

20

88.21

La Trobe University

17

3

14

0

0

0

0

831

1696

12

49

La Trobe University

17

2

15

0

0

0

0

513

1756

8

29.21

Swinburne University

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

899

2106

4

42.69

Swinburne University

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

597

1649

4

36.2

%

DIVISION 4 MEN’S

DIVISION 4 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

North Brunswick

17

16

0

1

0

0

0

1730

593

66

291.74

North Brunswick

17

13

2

0

0

2

0

1826

444

60

411.26

Box Hill North

17

10

6

1

0

0

0

1611 1230

42

130.98

Box Hill North

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1748

836

52

209.09

Albert Park

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1303 1274

36

102.28

St Johns

17

13

3

0

0

0

1

1235

998

52

123.75

Masala Football Club

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1434 1363

28

105.21

Albert Park

17

5

11

0

0

0

1

980

1453

20

67.45

St Johns

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1106 1323

28

83.6

Masala Football Club

17

4

11

0

0

1

1

922

1533

20

60.14

Eley Park

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

825

4

37.06

Eley Park

17

0

17

0

0

0

0

652

2150

0

30.33

2226

Sports Injuries Arthritis Fractures THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

52

%

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Kevins

15

13

2

0

2

0

0

795

262

60

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

303.44

Kew FC

15

13

2

0

2

0

0

671

180

52

% 372.78

Kew FC

15

13

2

0

2

0

0

622

259

60

240.15

West Brunswick AFC

15

12

3

0

2

0

0

617

159

48

388.05

Old Scotch

15

11

4

0

2

0

0

763

315

52

242.22

Coburg

15

12

3

0

2

0

0

747

242

48

308.68

Caulfield Grammarians

15

7

8

0

2

0

0

639

565

36

113.1

Collegians

15

9

5

0

2

1

0

623

389

40

160.15

Collegians

16

7

9

0

1

0

0

549

456

32

120.39

Caulfield Grammarians

15

8

7

0

2

0

0

460

487

32

94.46

Coburg

16

7

9

0

1

0

0

517

499

32

103.61

Melbourne University

15

4

11

0

2

0

0

314

670

16

46.87

West Brunswick AFC

16

7

9

0

1

0

0

460

447

32

102.91

Old Scotch

15

4

10

0

2

0

1

223

671

16

33.23

Melbourne University

15

3

12

0

2

0

0

491

608

20

80.76

Fitzroy FC

16

3

13

0

1

0

0

289

830

12

34.82

Fitzroy FC

16

3

13

0

1

0

0

401

618

16

64.89

St Kevins

15

2

13

0

2

0

0

224

540

8

41.48

%

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Monash Blues

17

14

2

1

0

0

0

751

140

58

536.43

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

16

13

3

0

1

0

0

507

153

52

% 331.37

Old Yarra Cobras

17

14

2

1

0

0

0

867

203

58

427.09

Old Yarra Cobras

17

12

5

0

0

2

0

449

234

48

191.88

Aquinas OC

16

12

4

0

1

0

0

559

290

48

192.76

Mazenod OC

17

12

5

0

0

1

0

385

333

48

115.62

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

714

250

44

285.6

Monash Blues

16

10

6

0

1

3

0

497

285

40

174.39

Brunswick

16

7

9

0

1

0

0

354

606

28

58.42

Aquinas OC

16

8

8

0

1

2

0

399

334

32

119.46

Mazenod OC

17

4

13

0

0

0

0

202

537

16

37.62

Richmond Central

16

5

11

0

2

0

3

298

328

20

90.85

Richmond Central

16

3

13

0

1

0

0

192

658

12

29.18

Brunswick

15

4

11

0

2

0

2

194

408

16

47.55

North Brunswick

16

0

16

0

1

0

0

99

966

0

10.25

North Brunswick

15

0

15

0

2

0

3

30

746

0

4.02

%

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Beaumaris

16

15

0

1

0

0

0

773

307

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

62

251.79

Williamstown CYMS

16

15

0

0

0

1

0

1062

144

64

737.5

Old Melburnians

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

640

290

44

220.69

Albert Park

16

11

3

1

0

1

0

837

349

50

239.83

Old Brighton

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

723

357

44

202.52

Parkdale Vultures

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

622

357

36

174.23

Marcellin OC

16

10

5

0

0

1

0

565

368

44

153.53

Old Trinity

16

8

7

1

0

0

0

514

412

34

124.76

Old Geelong

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

555

317

36

175.08

Ivanhoe

16

6

8

0

0

1

1

555

572

28

97.03

Old Haileybury

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

615

526

32

116.92

St Mary’s Salesian

16

4

11

0

0

0

1

259

607

16

42.67

Old Camberwell Grammar

16

6

9

1

0

0

0

478

512

26

93.36

MCC Football Club

16

3

13

0

0

0

0

298

984

12

30.28

Hampton Rovers

16

4

10

1

0

0

1

332

683

18

48.61

Therry Penola

16

1

14

0

0

0

1

176

1103

4

15.96

Old Xaverians

16

3

12

1

0

0

0

334

498

14

67.07

Hawthorn AFC

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

163

952

0

17.12

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

311.98

UHS-VU

16

12

4

0

0

0

0

504

145

48

347.59

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Power House

16

14

2

0

0

0

0

755

242

Glen Eira

16

11

4

0

0

1

0

826

274

48

301.46

Old Carey

16

9

6

0

0

0

1

579

473

36

122.41

Oakleigh

16

11

3

0

0

1

1

551

281

48

196.09

Preston Bullants

16

7

7

1

0

1

0

335

418

34

80.14

AJAX

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

490

356

44

137.64

Wattle Park

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

408

461

32

88.5

Whitefriars

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

546

339

40

161.06

Elsternwick

16

6

9

1

0

0

0

359

424

26

84.67

56

%

La Trobe University AFC

16

4

12

0

0

0

0

368

533

16

69.04

De La Salle

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

340

366

24

92.9

Bulleen Templestowe AFC

16

4

11

0

0

0

1

236

592

16

39.86

Canterbury

16

4

12

0

0

0

0

265

560

16

47.32

Parkside

16

3

13

0

0

0

0

297

720

12

41.25

South Melbourne Districts

16

4

12

0

0

0

0

269

625

16

43.04

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

THIRDS WOMEN’S TEAM

P

W

%

Kew FC

15

7

4

0

0

4

0

298

275

44

108.36

West Brunswick AFC

15

4

8

0

0

3

0

246

393

28

62.6

Melbourne University

15

5

5

2

0

0

3

260

142

24

183.1

St Kevins

15

5

4

2

0

0

4

218

212

24

102.83

53

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Xaverians

16

13

1

0

0

2

0

1763

704

60

250.43

Beaumaris

16

16

0

0

0

0

0

1842

701

64

262.77

Fitzroy FC

16

10

4

0

0

2

0

1408

691

48

203.76

Old Trinity

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1375

957

40

143.68

St Bernards

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1386

896

44

154.69

Hampton Rovers

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1302 1230

36

105.85

Old Geelong

16

10

5

0

0

0

1

1160 1046

40

110.9

Old Xaverians

16

7

8

0

0

1

0

1181 1072

32

110.17

Old Trinity Grammarians

16

7

7

0

0

1

1

854

815

32

104.79

Old Melburnians

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

1098 1120

28

98.04

Collegians

16

5

9

0

0

0

2

752

1281

20

58.7

Parkdale Vultures

16

2

13

0

0

0

1

709

8

43.1

University Blacks

16

1

13

0

0

2

0

872

1473

12

59.2

Williamstown CYMS

16

1

13

0

0

0

2

546

1632

4

33.46

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Xaverians

14

12

2

0

2

0

0

1250

607

48

205.93

%

Beaumaris FC

14

9

5

0

2

0

0

996

704

36

141.48

Williamstown CYMS

14

8

6

0

2

2

0

835

825

32

101.21

AJAX Afc

15

8

7

0

1

2

0

1038

732

32

141.8

Mazenod OC

14

5

9

0

2

0

2

808

985

20

82.03

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

1645

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Carey

16

13

3

0

0

0

0

1275

806

52

158.19

%

Old Camberwell Grammar

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1464

776

44

188.66

Old Haileybury

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1009

580

44

173.97

Old McKinnon/Glen Eira

16

10

5

0

0

1

0

1333

826

44

161.38

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1111 1036

36

107.24

University Blacks

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

911

944

32

96.5

Parkside

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

829

990

24

83.74

St Kevins

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

632

1329

20

47.55

Mazenod OC

16

4

12

0

0

0

0

730

914

16

79.87

Monash Blues

16

2

13

0

0

0

1

675

1230

8

54.88

Richmond Central AFC

16

13

2

0

0

1

0

1280

665

56

192.48

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

Ivanhoe AFC

16

11

4

0

0

1

0

1370

661

48

207.26

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Ormond AFC

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1136

867

40

131.03

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

16

14

2

0

0

0

0

1535

688

56

223.11

%

Old Brighton Grammarians 16

9

5

0

0

1

1

1086

977

40

111.16

Marcellin OC

16

10

6

0

0

0

0

1283 1023

40

125.42

University Blues

16

8

6

0

0

0

2

1107

976

32

113.42

Beaumaris FC

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

1176

803

36

146.45

Marcellin OC

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

830

747

32

111.11

Bulleen Templestowe AFC

16

7

8

1

0

0

0

952

1135

30

83.88

Old Camberwell Grammar

16

7

7

0

0

0

2

1076 1007

28

106.85

Collegians

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

739

822

28

89.9

Hampton Rovers

16

5

9

0

0

2

0

932

1204

28

77.41

Williamstown CYMS

16

7

9

0

0

0

0

966

1098

28

87.98

West Brunswick AFC

16

3

13

0

0

0

0

761

1132

12

67.23

St Bernards

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

946

1302

24

72.66

Monash Blues

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

437

1459

4

29.95

De La Salle

16

5

10

1

0

0

0

934

955

22

97.8

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S

THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Scotch

16

14

1

0

0

1

0

1427

679

60

210.16

Old Xaverians

16

8

5

0

0

3

0

1172

754

44

155.44

AJAX Afc

12

10

2

0

0

0

0

1042

598

40

174.25

Parkside Football Club

16

9

6

0

0

0

1

1136

789

36

143.98

Old Paradians

16

9

7

0

0

0

0

947

859

36

110.24

Chadstone AFC

16

6

9

0

0

1

0

926

1028

28

90.08

Glen Eira AFC

16

6

10

0

0

0

0

867

1082

24

80.13

South Melbourne Districts

16

5

11

0

0

0

0

593

1099

20

53.96

Prahran FC

16

3

11

0

0

0

2

389

840

12

46.31

Kew FC

16

2

13

0

0

0

1

478

916

8

52.18

%

THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

PEGS Football Club

14

14

0

0

2

1

0

1415

467

56

303

Brunswick

15

13

2

0

1

0

0

1246

775

52

160.77

Oakleigh AFC

15

10

5

0

1

0

0

1187

401

40

296.01

Therry Penola AFC

15

9

6

0

1

0

0

971

565

36

171.86

Old Xaverians

15

9

6

0

1

0

0

1074

943

36

113.89

Mhsob

15

5

10

0

1

0

0

937

1238

20

75.69

Old Paradians

15

4

11

0

1

0

0

826

1046

16

78.97

Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira

14

3

11

0

2

0

0

625

1347

12

46.4

St Kevins

15

3

12

0

1

0

0

761

1162

12

65.49

St Bedes / Mentone

15

3

12

0

1

0

1

827

1597

12

51.78

St Bernards

12

1

11

0

0

0

0

569

1371

4

41.5

MECWACARE MASTERS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Whitefriars Football Club

16

14

1

0

0

1

0

1372

383

60

358.22

Marcellin OC

6

5

1

0

0

0

0

420

240

20

175 161.21

MHSOB

16

9

4

1

0

2

0

1092

778

46

140.36

De La Salle OC

6

4

2

0

0

0

0

345

214

16

Mazenod OC

16

9

5

0

0

0

2

1098

756

36

145.24

Oakleigh AFC

6

3

3

0

0

0

0

352

320

12

110

Uhs-Vu

16

7

7

0

0

2

0

734

632

36

116.14

St Kevins OB

6

0

6

0

0

0

0

174

517

0

33.66

Elsternwick AFC

16

5

10

1

0

0

0

792

1009

22

78.49

Box Hill North AFC

16

5

9

1

0

0

1

646

1126

22

57.37

Wattle Park AFC

16

5

10

0

0

0

1

583

1030

20

56.6

Canterbury Football Club

16

3

12

1

0

0

0

493

1138

14

43.32

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TOTAL

St Kevins OB

44

20

60

8

39

11

6

0

188

Glen Eira AFC

64

30

48

0

33

6

0

0

181

Beaumaris FC

36

22

62

0

48

11

0

0

179

Old Scotch

44

26

52

12

21

12

0

0

167

Brunswick Football Club

48

24

32

12

42

0

0

0

158

Kew FC

28

26

60

30

0

2

11

0

157

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

40

12

44

28

30

0

0

0

154

Collegians

52

18

32

24

21

5

0

0

152

Oakleigh AFC

52

22

48

0

3

0

0

3

128

Williamstown CYMS

28

10

64

0

24

1

0

0

127

Old Xaverians

28

30

14

0

33

12

0

0

117

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NEXT ROUND’S GAMES PREMIER

PREMIER RESERVES Collegians vs Old Scotch

Collegians vs Old Scotch

Old Melburnians vs Caulfield Grammarians

Old Melburnians vs Caulfield Grammarians

Old Xaverians vs Old Brighton

Old Xaverians vs Old Brighton

St Kevins vs Old Haileybury

St Kevins vs Old Haileybury

University Blacks vs University Blues

University Blacks vs University Blues

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PREMIER B RESERVES AJAX vs Old Geelong

AJAX vs Old Geelong

Beaumaris vs Old Trinity

Beaumaris vs Old Trinity

Fitzroy vs De La Salle

Fitzroy vs De La Salle

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers vs Williamstown CYMS

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers vs Williamstown CYMS

St Bernards vs Monash Blues

St Bernards vs Monash Blues

PREMIER C

PREMIER C RESERVES

Old Camberwell Grammarians vs Parkdale Vultures

Old Camberwell Grammarians vs Parkdale Vultures

Old Carey vs Marcellin OC

Old Carey vs Marcellin OC

Ormond vs Hampton Rovers

Ormond vs Hampton Rovers

PEGS Football Club vs Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

PEGS Football Club vs Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

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