The Amateur Footballer 2023 - Week 19

SEASON 2023 - September 2

EDITORIAL

CELEBRATION TIME!

Jason Reddick CEO

Congratulations to the experienced campaigners from De La Salle who took out the 2023 VAFA Mecwacare Masters Premiership, after defeating the famous ‘Bald Eagles’ from Marcellin, in perfect conditions at Elsternwick Park last Sunday. The game was played in great spirit and it was terrific to see the well supported blue and gold lads enjoyed the post-game celebrations with their families and friends.

series. Last remaining tickets are now available via the VAFA website.

We will also continue with our tradition of hosting VAFA Premier Grand Final Day Functions at Elsternwick Park, preceding both the William Buck Premier Women’s Grand Final on Sunday 17th September and the William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final on Sunday 24th September. Both these events are a perfect build up to the main game, where guests from the competing Clubs and the VAFA Community will hear the inside word and thoughts from the coaches of the competing teams.

This weekend sees ten more VAFA Premiership Cups up for grabs in the following sections: - Women’s Division 1, 2 & 3 at Elsternwick Park on Sunday - Women’s Division 4 at Piranha Park Coburg on Saturday - Men’s Thirds Premier, Division 1 & 2 at Bill Lawry Oval Northcote on Sunday - Men’s Division 3 at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Saturday

In the week following the conclusion of the Premier Grand Finals, Joey Pignataro will host the 2023 VAFA Awards Show which will be broadcast through radio RSN and streamed on the VAFA website. This live-to-air broadcast is a great platform for us to announce the best and fairest winners and leading goal kickers for all VAFA senior sections (excluding William Buck Premier Men’s & Women’s), Holmesglen Under 19s and Mecwacare Masters ahead of the Awards Night.

We wish all participants the best of luck!

- Men’s Division 4 at Piranha Park Coburg on Sunday - Men’s Division 5 at Garvey Oval Parade Bundoora on Sunday We wish all participants the best of luck!

As the pinnacle VAFA event for the year, recognising individual success, the traditional VAFA Awards Night is attended by over 400 guests, and will this year be held at the Victory Room at Marvel Stadium on Wednesday 27th September. A compulsory event for all VAFA Clubs to be represented at, this is a terrific opportunity for our VAFA community to come together and celebrate the 2023 season and pay respect to the performances of the award winners from each section. Tickets are now on sale via the VAFA website.

As well as enjoying the on-field action, September provides for many opportunities for our VAFA Community to come together and celebrate off the field.

The first of these events is the annual William Buck VAFA Finals Luncheon to be held on Friday 8th September at Zinc at Federation Square in the City.

This event is conducted on the eve of both the AFL Finals series and the VAFA William Buck Premier Men’s finals series. An entertaining day is ensured for all guests, with Nat Edwards this year hosting Jarryd Roughead and Daisy Thomas sharing their stories and giving their thoughts on the AFL Finals, and VAFA Media’s own Joey Pignataro and Josh Heriot providing insights into the 2023 VAFA finals

We look forward to the Amateur community coming together to celebrate each of these wonderful occasions.

The Amateur Footballer The Journal of the Victorian Amateur Football Association September 2, 2023 I Vol 22 No. 19 1

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Joe Pignataro

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Finals fever hits William Buck Premier a week early Seven changes to the line-up last weekend, perhaps an imbalance after having a steady side for a month. Second week for those inclusions, one week out from finals, at TH King Oval is a promising prospect for SKOB.

For the final time in the home and away season, this is it.

Our top four sides have been confirmed, the final finishing order is still anyone’s guess. At the bottom end of the table, Old Melburnians and Old Haileybury will have one eye on their respective games, and the other on what’s going on over the fence.

In Round 1, Old Haileybury took St Kevin’s to within a point to open the season. If they do the same here, the percentage gap to OM’s will remain a factor, however with Paul Satterley’s men taking on Caulfield, that gap will likely close quickly.

Fitting that a finals type atmosphere will follow both those games as we enter the first weekend of spring.

The RSN Xtra Match of the Day will also be accompanied by a finals like atmosphere at the Harry Trott Oval.

The travelling fans of the Bloods will be barracking hard, and out in full force.

Collegians are the minor premiers in 2023. A professional, aggressive display against St Kevin’s last weekend sealed the spot at the top of the ladder. Although it’s fair to argue that they’ve been in this position from a long way out, it was only a matter of time.

They have experience of playing in September with their backs against the wall, the 2022 Premier B campaign has the unlikely winners from half-time of the first semi-final vs. Fitzroy, right through to the final siren on Grand Final day.

Old Scotch will enter this match up in second spot. A fortnight of high scoring has put them back into the top echelon in 2023. This is setup to be a grandstand finish.

Can they produce a historic victory for the club at a ground that will give them no favours?

Old Melburnians know the first part of the assignment. WIN. There’s no two ways about it. If Caulfield Grammarians produce an upset, both sides will be heading to Premier B in 2024.

The Cardinals finished the 2022 season in sixth spot with eight wins. It was enough of a leverage for former host of the VAFA’s For the Love of the Game podcast Brian Waldron to commit to them being “in the window” in 2023.

The next phase of the assignment for OM’s is to win well. They need to make up one game and 4% on Old Haileybury.

Mark Gnatt has a worthy nomination form when it comes to discussing the coach of the year throughout the home and away season. He has boosted the confidence of his young brigade, confirmed the inner-belief of the senior members of the side, never shied away from poor performances and tough conversations with his players throughout the year.

The last month, the Fields average losing margin sits at 138 points.

However, Old Melburnians can’t afford to expect this to just happen for them. The Fields have run into St Kevin’s (fourth), Uni Blues (third), Old Brighton (fifth) and Old Scotch (second) in that month.

It will take the best performance of the year from OM’s in their final one. Paul Satterley knows the atmosphere that a game like this will bring, and what’s in store should victory come to fruition. OM’s haven’t been to Premier B since 2015, he’ll be hellbent on keeping it that way.

In Round 15 they failed in the “big moments” against St Kevin’s.

The opportunity that awaits the Cardinals on Saturday with similar moments set to unfold is a chance at redemption. A win at the Harry Trott Oval, against the odds, would give the Cardinals a double chance and a springboard for a big tilt in September.

Caulfield will be heading back, regardless of the result. It’s been a year of uphill battles for the Fields. The return to Premier B, for the first time since 2019 will see the side reset, regroup, and build again for a fresh tilt at William Buck Premier in 12 months time.

Whether both sides show their full hand, or hold back a couple of aces in the pack will be revealed at 1:00pm on Saturday.

The intrigue around the final finishing positions of the top four, is only outweighed by the amount of discussion that’s focused on the bottom places of the ladder.

Guy McKenna has had a look under the bonnet throughout the year, this summer he’ll go about looking for fresh parts to rebuild the Caulfield car.

Old Haileybury put themselves in the box seat to remain in William Buck Premier beyond this year after beating the Old Xaverians on the weekend.

Como Park will be the final makeshift home ground for the Old Xaverians in 2023. Playing host to Old Brighton in a match that will determine the finishing order in the middle of the table.

If they want to completely assure themselves of partaking in the VAFA’s topflight in 2024, a win at all cost mentality must come into play against St Kevin’s this Saturday.

The red and black mafia will be seeing off James Byrne after this contest, with the intention to finish the game in style and with a win.

The Centenary season hasn’t played out the way anyone at Xav’s would’ve hoped it to.

St Kevin’s are still a mathematical chance of finishing second, but will most likely finish in a spot that becomes a cut-throat final.

Entering this finals series, winning form is the only form Plugger Lynch is interested in.

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2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Old Brighton went into the year headstrong on reclimbing the mountain to go one better than runners up in 2022. When Dan Donati joined the club as the coach leading into the pre-season, the excitement to get back there was palpable.

After Round 6, the Tonners sat 5-1 having beaten St Kevin’s at TH King Oval. They’re sitting fifth with 9-8 next to their name now. Four wins from the past 11 weeks. Injuries, travel, VFL exclusions haven’t helped the cause in the slightest.

These two sides finished inside the top four last year, both sides will feel disappointed they’re not back there again this year.

When the previous two Woodrow Medallist meet in the middle of the ground to toss the coin and shake hands, maybe they’ll agree on a shootout of sorts, a bruise-free encounter and put on a high-scoring show for the fans that make their way out.

But then again, Harry Hill & Marcus Stavrou are the ultimate competitors so the aforementioned line might just be wishful thinking.

After 89 home and away games, the final one to preview belongs to the long-standing rivalry of University Blues and University Blacks.

In the second week of the season, it was billed as a ding-dong battle.

Heading into Round 18, it’s a killer-diller. This is not just a run of the mill Saturday afternoon stroll before the finals for Blues. Nor is it for Blacks.

There’s an underlying spice between these two sides. Blacks can relegate the Blues to a knockout final against the reigning premiers next week if they get over the top of the cross changeroom rivals.

A Blues victory, with an eye on Collegians beating Scotch will see Guy Martyn’s men finish second, and a double chance in September.

Not much will need to be said in the lead-up to motivate either Uni side.

Dale Bower can complete a 50% winning record in 2023 with victory.

Nine wins, nine losses. A side promoted to William Buck Premier from Premier B in the opening season, you’d take that 99 times out of 100.

This is the one game that will be won at the contest. Dual Woodrow Medallist Ayce Cordy, against the Big V powerhouse Josh Steadman. If you’re in the Parkville area on Saturday, get down to this one.

September. The best month of the year. The grounds are a little firmer, the sun stays out a little longer, and the footy is played between the best of the best.

Finals have come early for us in William Buck Premier. Each club will taste September action, with their own little storyline that will determine their future beyond this weekend.

Whether it be the fight for survival, the fight for a double chance, or the fight for the individual accolades this weekend, it’s been a season like no other and we’re only getting started.

ROUND 18 TIPS Collegians v Old Scotch University Blues v University Blacks Old Melburnians v Caulfield Grammarians St Kevin’s v Old Haileybury Old Xaverians v Old Brighton

University Blacks 0.4 2.6 8.12 9.15 (69) Old Brighton 2.2 5.4 5.5 7.8 (50) GOALS: University Blacks: J. Cassidy 2, N. Hey 2, M. Grocott 2, B. Stephenson 1, S. Conway 1, T. Larby 1 Old Brighton: B. Pryor 3, L. Travers 2, M. Karayannis 2 BEST: University Blacks: L. Vescio, B. Mahon, L. Knight, P. Fairlie, C. Moorfield, B. Stephenson Old Brighton: H. Hill, B. Pryor, K. Dimattina, T. Howard, F. Murray, T. Yorgey Old Haileybury 5.3 9.6 9.9 11.11 (77) Old Xaverians 3.2 5.4 7.9 8.10 (58) GOALS: Old Haileybury: J. Magner 3, A. Stefanakis 3, S. Loewe 1, W. Fordham 1, L. Treverton 1, S. Gilbert 1, H. Jones 1 Old Xaverians: C. MacIsaac 2, M. Stavrou 1, S. Ralph 1, J. Boyd 1, D. Robinson 1, G. Valles 1, M. Batten 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: S. Loewe, J. Magner, L. Riley, B. Seccull, W. Fordham, M. Kirkwood-Scott Old Xaverians: M. Stavrou, H. Bowen, C. Holmes, H. Troiani, A. Trigar, T. Dunne Old Scotch 7.4 15.8 22.13 30.17 (197) Caulfield Grammarians 1.1 2.2 2.2 3.3 (21) GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Jelbart 4, R. Valentine 3, H. Brown 3, J. Tarrant 3, T. Blenheim 3, M. Allen 2, J. Polkinghorne 2, A. Franetic 2, C. Goodison 2, C. Harvey 1, J. Clarke 1, S. Grant 1, C. Cormack 1, B. Hays 1, J. Castan 1 Caulfield Grammarians: J. Rouget 1, L. Dineen 1, H. Dawson 1 BEST: Old Scotch: B. Easton, A. Jelbart, A. Franetic, H. Brown, T. Blenheim, B. Hays Caulfield Grammarians: W. Vesely, J. Webster, J. Nash, W. Kennedy, J. McCLELLAND Collegians 2.3 4.5 6.8 9.11 (65) St Kevins 1.4 2.7 3.7 5.10 (40) GOALS: Collegians: D. Mirra 4, L. Ferguson 1, W. Mayhood 1, C. Walker 1, W. Pocknee 1, M. Pinchbeck 1 St Kevins: C. Jones 2, S. Cameron 1, S. Tucker 1, M. Wallis 1 BEST: Collegians: K. George, S. Sofronidis, D. Thomas, C. Walker, D. Mirra, L. McCleary St Kevins: T. Jok, J. Tynan, S. Cameron, C. Hodges, S. Tucker, L. Winter University Blues 2.2 9.5 15.9 15.9 (99) Old Melburnians 3.5 6.6 8.8 12.13 (85) GOALS: University Blues: S. Grimley 4, W. Carrington 3, E. Ziebarth 2, F. McIvor 2, T. Young 1, S. Hodge 1, T. Cutler 1, G. LaCava 1 Old Melburnians: J. Paine 4, L. Haysman 3, F. Borthwick 1, J. De Steiger 1, C. Doultree 1, J. Regan 1, W. Nichols 1 BEST: University Blues: W. Carrington, G. LaCava, S. Hodge, E. Ziebarth, M. Buchanan, A. Cordy Old Melburnians: E. Nichols, L. Haysman, T. Cameron, J. Spargo, E. Smart, J. Paine

2023 PREMIER RESERVE MEN’S Old Brighton 1.2 4.5 6.10 8.13 (61) University Blacks 0.1 0.1 1.1 3.4 (22) GOALS: Old Brighton: M. Slater 3, B. Branson 1, B. Glennon 1, D. Lynch 1, B. Jakobi 1, K. Stewart 1 University Blacks: J. Tunbridge 1, S. Robertson 1, O. Bouchez 1 BEST: Old Brighton: B. Jakobi, L. Otto, H. Hynes, C. Tremlett, J. Travers, M. Speirs University Blacks: S. Ackland-Evans, J. Tunbridge, L. O’Hara, A. Conheady, L. Miller, Z. Harris Old Xaverians 3.3 8.5 13.6 17.8 (110) Old Haileybury 2.0 2.1 3.4 4.8 (32) GOALS: Old Xaverians: M. Handley 7, H. Bell 3, E. Kennedy 2, W. Brusnahan 1, B. Kennedy 1, M. Lowe 1, E. Niall 1, E. Delany 1 Old Haileybury: C. Racunica 3, J. Laity 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: W. Brusnahan, M. Handley, H. Bell, E. Kennedy, S. Turner, J. Lowe Old Haileybury: J. Laity, C. Racunica, J. Hewitt, J. Gown, M. Sievers, W. Barrie Old Scotch 5.10 11.18 20.24 30.27 (207) Caulfield Grammarians 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.2 (14) GOALS: Old Scotch: F. Morrisby 8, A. Jones 7, J. Edwards 5, H. Japp 2, H. Wild 2, H. Longbottom 2, M. Tassiopoulos 1, W. Easton 1, C. Lean 1, R. Spark 1 Caulfield Grammarians: H. Retschko 1, J. Flavien 1 BEST: Old Scotch: F. Morrisby, A. Jones, C. Lean, R. Spark, H. Wild, A. Harding Caulfield Grammarians: L. Bevis, J. Flavien, J. Milton, F. Batzias, A. Farrell, J. Sutherland St Kevins 1.2 4.3 9.4 12.7 (79) Collegians 2.3 3.4 5.6 8.7 (55) GOALS: St Kevins: Z. Ginies 3, V. Stevancevic 3, N. Sing 2, A. Hart 1, L. Mahoney 1, L. O’Neill 1, A. McQuie 1 Collegians: E. Rice 2, M. Singleton 2, T. Otter 1, W. Dean 1, A. Lukic 1, W. Oakley Kerr 1 BEST: St Kevins: C. Woolrich, A. McQuie, V. Stevancevic, J. Byrne, A. Hart, E. Beer Collegians: B. Howard, E. Rice, F. Siassios, A. Lukic, M. Singleton, C. Watson Old Melburnians 2.2 6.6 8.9 12.12 (84) University Blues 2.1 2.2 6.5 6.6 (42) GOALS: Old Melburnians: S. Kelly 3, C. Akehurst 2, D. Dowling 2, O. Dowd 1, C. Nairn 1, B. Jackson 1, L. Templeton 1, L. Dalgleish 1 University Blues: T. Ingram 1, C. O’Brien 1, N. Evans 1, D. Barker 1, J. De Santis 1, J. Harrington 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: L. Ratliff, H. Watkin, L. Templeton, S. Kelly, D. Dowling, H. Watkin University Blues: A. Davies, S. McMenamin, W. Mcculloch, L. Gee, B. Townson, T. Ingram 3

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S Annie Ireland

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Purple army set for finals appearance Round 18 has shaken things up in the William Buck Premier Women’s competition with Caulfield missing out on a top four spot only be percentage, while Kew dominated St Kevin’s in what could have been a Grand Final preview.

The contest was neck and neck early at 7-points apiece.

SKOB turned up the heat in the second and were able to carry a lead all the way through to three-quarter time.

One could say they were in the driver’s seat heading into the final term with Emily Condon and Catherine Stanton at the helm.

The round kicked off with Caulfield Grammarians hosting Coburg in what was a must-win for the Grammarians to earn themselves a spot in finals. Alas, it wasn’t to be and with Coburg too strong on the day, Caulfield fall just short of that fourth placed finish on the ladder.

Hungry to retain that minor premiership position, Kew ramped it up and kicked 5-straight in the fourth to overrun St Kevin’s. Kew had seven individual goal kickers who helped to get the job done, spearheaded by Ashlea Melnikas with 2.

Coburg are to be commended for their final performance of the 2023 home and away season. They started uncharacteristically slow only registering a single behind and took an 11-point deficit into the first huddle.

The question on everyone’s lips lingers, is this a preview of what is to come in finals, and will any team be able to stop the in-form Kew Bears?

Kew and St Kevin’s will have their rematch as soon as next weekend in the Semi Finals that will put one of them straight through to the big dance, whilst the other will be fighting in the second chance preliminary final.

Although Caulfield had a strong start out of the gates with 2 straight goals, they relinquished their lead in the second and struggled to get back in the game from that point.

Chloe O’Malley had another 2-goal match, while Matilda Mottram and Jessie Mount fought hard for their side in a devastating loss.

Heading into the weekend, Collegians were very much still in finals contention and needed to secure the win at Harry Trott oval over Melbourne Uni Women’s to be in with a chance for that fourth spot.

Coburg ran away 8-point victors thanks to Teagan Brett and Ruby Tarranto who shared the load in front of the big sticks.

Collegians were dominant from the outset with a 2.2 first quarter, closely trailed by Melbourne Uni’s 1.2 opener.

Heading into the main break, Collegians had an extra goal under their belt whilst Uni sat on 8 points. Rebecca grant had 2 majors for the day and Aoife Geaney was best afield for the purple army.

Coburg finish the season in sixth whilst Caulfield will be looking to do one better on their fifth-place finish next season.

Victoria Park was home to the match of the round on the weekend as top of the table Kew hosted the reigning premiers St Kevin’s. The last time they met back in round 8, Kew got the advantage over their rival by a mere 2 points.

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Bridget Hudson arguably had her best game of the season against a challenging Collegians outfit, named as the best on, with a goal to round out the day.

It was the Collegians who were in front by 18 points at the final siren, with this victory ultimately securing them that illustrious finals appearance, with other results going their way.

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ROUND 18 RESULTS

2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S Coburg Caulfield Grammarians

0.1 2.0

3.3 2.0

3.3 3.1

4.5 (29) 3.3 (21)

GOALS: Coburg: T. Brett 2, R. Taranto 2 Caulfield Grammarians: C. O’Malley 2, M. Minchin 1 BEST: Coburg: S. Bennett, T. Brett, S. Jolly, M. McNally, K. Minchin, R. Taranto Caulfield Grammarians: M. Mottram, J. Mount, I. Mottram, C. Peters, S. Pribil, C. Anderson Kew FC St Kevins

To round out the 18th weekend of the season, West Brunswick came up against Old Scotch who were looking to continue their pre-bye winning streak. Already set to play in finals, the Stars were simply looking to add the cherry on top of a comprehensive season.

1.1 1.1

1.3 2.2

3.5 4.2

8.5 (53) 4.2 (26)

GOALS: Kew FC: A. Melnikas 2, L. Barr 1, S. Griffin 1, R. McDonough 1, I. Harding 1, G. Osborne 1, A. Kane 1 St Kevins: M. Gleeson 2, C. Stanton 1, I. Upfal 1 BEST: Kew FC: A. Smith, L. Barr, A. Melnikas, G. Osborne, L. Aitken, I. Harding St Kevins: E. Condon, C. Stanton, M. Gleeson, I. Hoal, I. Worth, B. Doyle Collegians Melbourne University

2.2 1.2

3.2 1.2

4.3 2.2

6.3 (39) 3.3 (21)

GOALS: Collegians: R. Grant 2, A. Geaney 1, J. Pham 1, P. Rafferty 1, K. Slattery 1

West Brunswick had kicked 2.1 to half time, and unfortunately that’s where it ended for the Westies, unable to hit the scoreboard in the second half. At the other end the Stars had much of the ball, registering another 6 majors for the match to run away victors 75 to 13.

Melbourne University: B. Hudson 1, A. Price 1, G. Gough 1

Just when we thought Lucy Morley had shown us her best of the season in round 17, she went two better to kick 6 majors in another best on ground performance.

GOALS: Old Scotch: L. Morley 6, J. Mifsud 2, E. Sciberras 1, B. Holloway 1, M. Fraser-Smith 1, J. Wise 1

The Westies have produced a very well-rounded season, finishing only one win behind fourth place, and are not to be underestimated heading into 2024. Meanwhile, the Stars job is not done just yet, as they head into a Semi Final at Piranha Park against Collegians.

West Brunswick AFC:

Fitzroy had a bye on the weekend and finish the season in ninth.

BEST: Collegians: A. Geaney, N. Borg, M. Shaw, R. Grant, P. Rafferty, C. Highfield Melbourne University: B. Hudson, M. Shone, A. Roan , T. Meier, F. Walsh, E. GormanJacobs Old Scotch West Brunswick AFC

4.0 1.0

6.0 2.1

9.3 2.1

12.3 (75) 2.1 (13)

West Brunswick AFC: S. Stewart 2 BEST: Old Scotch: L. Morley, M. Kendall, J. Mifsud, B. Holloway, Z. Fodor, K. HunterScott

2023 PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE Coburg Caulfield Grammarians

0.4 0.0

0.11 0.0

3.13 0.0

8.20 (68) 1.0 (6)

GOALS: Coburg: L. Halfpenny 3, M. D’Agostino 1, T. Chetcuti 1, M. Kotas 1, E. Balaburov 1, A. Vine 1 Caulfield Grammarians: L. Yarrow 1 BEST: Coburg: C. Perrett, A. Vine, M. D’Agostino, M. Kotas, L. Halfpenny, T. Merrick Caulfield Grammarians: R. Selladurai, N. Ridley, S. Fairhall, A. Ventura , B. Clark, K. Pawlyszyn Kew FC St Kevins

4.1 0.0

4.1 0.0

4.1 0.0

4.1 (25) 0.0 (0)

GOALS: Kew FC: T. Nash 2, Y. Vinycomb 2 St Kevins: BEST: Kew FC: J. Gould, T. Nash, E. Richards, G. Wyett, R. Toose, Y. Vinycomb St Kevins: Collegians Melbourne University

0.0 0.3

4.7 0.3

5.8 0.4

10.13 (73) 0.4 (4)

GOALS: Collegians: I. Allan 3, S. Webb 2, P. O’Neill 2, A. Godfrey 1, S. Saxon-Jones 1, K. Dingle 1 Melbourne University: BEST: Collegians: S. Stoney, I. Allan, A. Godfrey, O. Box, F. Parker Melbourne University: A. Scott, E. Wilson, C. Mallia, R. Smethurst, E. Jorgensen, I. Moller West Brunswick AFC Old Scotch

2.1 0.2

5.4 0.4

5.7 0.5

7.9 (51) 0.6 (6)

GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: B. Hayes 2, S. Kavanagh 1, I. Reynolds 1, H. DeBuhr 1, K. Krithararis 1 Old Scotch: BEST: West Brunswick AFC: S. Townsend, A. Larcombe, A. Lound, M. Trompf, B. Hayes, I. Reynolds Old Scotch: Z. Moore, S. Allen, A. Connor, A. Boreham, M. Edwards, I. Tuttle 5

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THE OFFICIAL NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OF THE VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION FINALS.

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PREMIER B MEN’S Josh Heriot

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Finals football on the line in round 18 with the four yet to be decided Beaumaris were able to back up this week with another comfortable win, this time over Ajax. The Sharks were helped in their forward department by Ben Hempel and Matt Harms who both concluded the afternoon with a bag of 6 while James Freeman had four goals to his name. Matt Harms was ultimately their best player also with the Sharks trying to push into September with momentum and solidify a spot. Ajax played valiantly during the first half of play with Richie Simon booting three and Toby Sheezel also providing excellent service with a best on ground display.

September is on our doorstep and for Premier B the final round of football is shaping up to be an exciting contest with must win games across the board.

Round 17 began with an enormous win to Old Geelong at Como Park against Monash Blues.

The winning margin fell out to 120 points with Old Geelong’s Harrison Kol starring in front of goal with seven majors. The home side had a particularly strong second half where fourteen goals were kicked. Jack Sheridan helped the charge and set up much of the play while both Sam Dixon and Sam Barnett both assisted the scoring power with three goals each. Alex Bennett was best for Monash was showed fight along with James Flett who finished with two goals.

The final match of the penultimate round proved to be the closest match with De La Salle prevailing by only three points over St Bedes/Mentone. The Tigers rallied a late charge which saw them kick 7 goals in the final term and keeping their opposition goalless.

The three-quarter time margin of 44 points was well and truly cut with the home side clinging on to what was a big victory for their finals campaign. The Tigers’ scoring power was on display and caused havoc in the De La Salle defence with Caleb Lewis kicking 6, adding to his growing tally of 41 and Jack Behnk kicking three.

For De La Salle, Patrick Bohan led from the front as he was named their best and kicked two goals.

St Bernards just continue to perform and again they recorded another big win over Old Trinity. A ten-goal last quarter stung Old Trinity with the Snowdogs finishing with ten individual goal kickers. Among them was star player Charlie Vague kicking three along with Fergus McNicol. Jordan Farrell continued his outstanding season with yet another best on ground performance. For Trinity, Christos Manoussakis was gallant in the contest as he was named their best with Luke Scobie sharp down forward with three goals.

What does round 18 look like? The biggest clash of the weekend will be at the Brunswick Street Oval when Fitzroy play De La Salle. Old Geelong will be playing Ajax for one last chance at cracking into the four while Beaumaris will be trying to solidify a spot as they play Trinity. While the chances are marginal the Tigers will need other results to go their way but will also need to win to continue their season. With finals chances on the line, the weekend is one that promises to be exciting with Saturday night to be a telling moment as the four will be all but locked up.

Williamstown CYMS were able to give the second placed Fitzroy a scare with The Roys only scraping clear to win by thirteen points. Williamstown stuck with Fitzroy for much of the afternoon as the travelling side trailed by one point at the final change. The Roys had plenty of scoring power however, with twelve goal kickers hitting the scoreboard. Donovan Toohey led from the front for Fitzroy with a best on ground performance while Williamstown’s trio William Smyth, Oskar Manton and Jack Briskey all kicked three each.

Jack Noonan was Williamstown’s best player as he lined up for the fifteenth time this season.

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2023 PREMIER B MEN’S Beaumaris 3.4 8.6 14.7 19.9 (123) AJAX 5.0 8.1 10.2 10.4 (64) GOALS: Beaumaris: B. Hempel 6, M. Harms 6, J. Freeman 4, R. Virtue 1, T. Owens 1, J. Nowell 1 AJAX: R. Simon 3, K. Nissenbaum 2, D. Raiter 1, C. Zielinski 1, D. Cohen 1, J. Cohen 1, N. Pike 1 BEST: Beaumaris: M. Harms, B. Hempel, J. Freeman, T. Spencer, L. Hayes, B. Andrews AJAX: T. Sheezel, N. Pike, M. Lincoln, C. Zielinski, R. Israel, J. Tonkin De La Salle 4.3 8.6 13.10 13.11 (89) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 3.0 5.1 7.1 14.2 (86) GOALS: De La Salle: J. Williams 2, C. Bedford 2, P. Bohan 2, C. Algeri 1, M. Hill 1, P. Russell 1, S. Fisher 1, T. Shannon 1, S. Filipovic 1, L. Murphy 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis 6, J. Behnk 3, B. Murphy 1, M. Lewis 1, A. Cole 1, B. O’Toole 1, A. Cross 1 BEST: De La Salle: P. Bohan, J. Lloyd, T. Docherty, M. Hill, A. Indovino, S. Fisher St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis, L. Palfrey, N. Taylor, Z. Calvez, C. Mangoni, M. Barnes Old Geelong 3.7 7.12 17.15 21.22 (148) Monash Blues 0.0 0.1 4.4 4.4 (28) GOALS: Old Geelong: H. Kol 7, C. Dixon 3, S. Barnett 3, T. Jones 2, T. Furphy 2, B. Austin 1, P. Dreher 1, J. Jess 1, T. Wilson 1 Monash Blues: J. Flett 2, N. Angus 1, J. Hooper 1 BEST: Old Geelong: H. Kol, J. Sheridan, T. Jones, S. Barnett, M. Bird, P. Dreher Monash Blues: A. Bennett, N. Argento, D. Easson, J. Hooper, C. Stratford, M. Waring St Bernards 2.1 5.3 9.4 19.5 (119) Old Trinity 2.2 3.3 4.7 6.9 (45) GOALS: St Bernards: F. McNicol 3, C. Vague 3, D. Iermano 2, L. Alessio 2, L. Di Lizio 2, O. Liberatore 1, D. Sullivan 1, L. Said 1, J. Agresta 1, J. Farrell 1, M. Gregory 1, B. Huggard 1 Old Trinity: L. Scobie 3, A. Polidoros 1, L. Chiaramonte 1, C. Manoussakis 1 BEST: St Bernards: J. Farrell, J. O’Sullivan, C. Vague, L. Di Lizio, B. Huggard, M. Hughes Old Trinity: C. Manoussakis, O. Scott, A. Emery, C. Beasley, L. Scobie, D. Payman Fitzroy 4.8 6.13 10.16 14.21 (105) Williamstown CYMS 3.1 5.7 11.11 13.14 (92) GOALS: Fitzroy: J. McKAY 2, L. Minahan 2, H. Tauber 1, J. Turner 1, M. Laidlaw 1, D. Toohey 1, T. Clayton 1, A. Lambert 1, C. Faubel 1, T. Wilson 1, H. Grace 1, L. Ramshaw 1 Williamstown CYMS: W. Smyth 3, J. Briskey 3, O. Manton 3, M. Hell 1, J. Busuttil 1, O. Becroft 1, T. Roordink 1 BEST: Fitzroy: D. Toohey, M. Ellis, D. Megennis, H. Grace, R. Seakins, H. Tauber Williamstown CYMS: J. Noonan, J. Busuttil, J. Harrison, J. Briskey, M. Hell, O. Manton

2023 PREMIER B RESERVE MEN’S Beaumaris 5.6 9.13 18.17 28.19 (187) AJAX 1.0 2.1 4.1 5.3 (33) GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Ward 6, S. Roberts 3, J. Rodwell 3, P. Franklin 2, L. Daniels 2, J. Gabron-Uhe 2, O. McMaster 2, D. Johns 1, L. Edmondson 1, J. Evans 1, C. Tedde 1, N. Sarig 1, S. Hutcheon 1, S. Coote 1, O. Phillips 1 AJAX: B. Nussbaum 2, C. Felbel 1, B. Michelson 1, J. Shostak 1 BEST: Beaumaris: J. Ward, O. McMaster, O. Phillips, S. Roberts, J. Rodwell, K. Thomson AJAX: E. Herszberg, B. Nussbaum, I. Simonovich, E. Efron, B. Michelson, J. Burston De La Salle 2.5 5.9 7.11 10.15 (75) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 0.3 1.6 4.7 6.8 (44) GOALS: De La Salle: C. Day 2, S. Hogan 2, J. Hanley 1, E. Clinch 1, L. Wood 1, S. McGraw 1, H. Curtis 1, M. Hogan 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: A. Barba 2, S. Randall 2, L. Almiento 1, J. Heron 1 BEST: De La Salle: C. Aitken, J. Gava, C. Day, J. Hanley, S. McGraw, H. Curtis St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Dawes, J. Heron, A. Barba, S. Randall, M. Percival, B. Goodchild Old Geelong 3.4 7.9 9.12 11.19 (85) Monash Blues 1.2 2.5 3.6 5.7 (37) GOALS: Old Geelong: C. Hatzis 2, W. Townson 2, S. Clements 2, D. Gist 1, T. Clark 1, W. Simson 1, T. Lever 1, A. Crowe 1 Monash Blues: J. Shephard 2, R. Obrien 1, T. Trevena 1, C. McNearney 1 BEST: Old Geelong: T. McKendrick, H. Rowlands, T. Lever, L. Maiden, D. Gist, F. Dwyer Monash Blues: A. Kennedy, C. McNearney, M. White, H. Brouwer, J. Shephard, L. Davis St Bernards 3.2 5.4 10.6 13.9 (87) Old Trinity 2.3 3.6 3.8 5.8 (38) GOALS: St Bernards: D. Kennedy 4, N. Foley 3, M. Eid 2, T. Riley 1, J. Sullivan 1, D. Colaco 1, T. Madden 1 Old Trinity: H. Taylor 2, Z. Bortolussi 1, J. Purcell 1, W. Cooper 1 BEST: St Bernards: M. Eid, D. Kennedy, W. Riley, H. Thorpe, X. Smith, T. Madden Old Trinity: E. Satur, C. Gerwing, J. Sando, L. Wong, J. Purcell, M. Moran Fitzroy 4.0 7.7 14.9 18.15 (123) Williamstown CYMS 3.6 4.9 5.12 6.12 (48) GOALS: Fitzroy: C. Harward 3, B. Fendyk 3, B. Levens 2, W. Zaghis 2, C. Lester 2, L. Johnson 1, T. Kewell 1, M. Deasey 1, M. Bombardieri 1, L. Parker 1, A. Johnson 1 Williamstown CYMS: P. Galic 1, C. Egbujor 1, N. Noye 1, L. Warren 1, B. Parkinson 1, A. Groen 1 BEST: Fitzroy: M. Deasey, C. Harward, A. Johnson, L. Parker, F. Read, T. Kewell Williamstown CYMS: B. Parkinson, R. Patterson, L. Warren, J. Van Wyngaarden, D. Joce McCann, A. Greaves 9

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Monash Blues blitz the opposition to blaze into finals North Brunswick finished 8th on the ladder while Mazenod finished in 6th.

Mazenod finished their season on a high, while other teams could not withhold the power of the Premier B Women’s finalists. The top 3 went out with a bang while others fell short in their final appearance for the home and away season.

The St Bedes/Mentone Tigers fell short this week in their match against Aquinas OC, with a 19-point margin between the final scores.

The mighty Monash Blues have topped the ladder this season, after stealing Brunswick’s final match out from under them.

Another player who scored four goals in round 18 was Melanie Hogg, who was also Aquinas’ best player and worked alongside Holly Spicer, who assisted leading her team to victory.

Even with Clare Woodhouse’s persistent efforts, Brunswick was unable to withhold the power of the Blues.

Although the Tigers struggled to suppress the force of Aquinas, Tanisha Binios and Elisa Canzantariti were able to rack up a goal each while Madeleine Tilley put on a best-player performance.

Creating a 156-point-margin, the Blues created some magic over the weekend with an outstanding 4 goals kicked from Emma Draffin and Molly Mcfarlane, while Emily Conroy was named best afield.

Can Aquinas steal the show again in next week’s semifinal rematch, or can the Tigers rise to the occasion?

The semi-final will bring the top two competitors together, when the Blues take on the Cobras.

Stealing the glory in Richmond Centrals final game for the season was the Old Yarra Cobras who attained 9 goals and 10 behinds in comparison to Richmond’s one goal and two behinds.

North Brunswick and Mazenod OC headed into this match up knowing it would be their last run for the 2023 season. Mazenod reigned supreme and finished on a high.

Making the most of their final appearance for this season was Christie Brewis who scored Richmond’s only goal, while Kellie Birkette was deemed best afield.

While their season has been quite unfortunate, Madeleine Bentely and Jackie Vell kicked a goal each while Caitlin Holzheimer scored two goals and Celeste Ramnac earned herself best on ground for North Brunswick.

Iliana Zafiriou scored five of the Cobras nine goals, while Tahlia Limburg scored two, Alannah Murray and Clare Moody kicked one each, and Mia Gianoppoulos earned herself best-player.

Generating the 24-point margin for Mazenod was Emma Hopkins who booted four goals, Lara Del Conte who scored two and Laura Gartland who kicked one, with Stephanie Smith receiving best-player, in her final match of the season.

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It was Iliana Zafiriou who managed to finish the season with a total of 33 goals, making her the leader of Premier B womens.

Only six goals behind, was Laura Amelung, with Molly Mcfaralane in third with a total of 23 goals.

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2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S Aquinas OC 1.2 1.5 3.5 5.7 (37) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 0.2 0.3 2.6 2.6 (18) GOALS: Aquinas OC: M. Hogg 4, H. Spicer 1 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: T. Binios 1, E. Catanzariti 1 BEST: Aquinas OC: M. Hogg, M. Dargan, N. Derksen , N. Sanders, L. McHugh, R. Christgoergl St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: M. Tilley, E. Cooper, C. Saultry, O. Steinfort, M. Sykes, T. Binios Mazenod OC 3.1 5.2 6.5 7.8 (50) North Brunswick 1.1 2.1 3.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: Mazenod OC: E. Hopkins 4, L. Del Conte 2, L. Gartland 1 North Brunswick: C. Holzheimer 2, M. Bentley 1, J. Vella 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: S. Smith, I. Skantzos, E. Neilson, A. Walton , L. Del Conte, E. Hopkins North Brunswick: C. Ramnac, G. McKenzie, K. Ruthven, M. Bentley, C. Holzheimer, S. Ulcoq Monash Blues 7.2 15.7 21.7 24.12 (156) Brunswick 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Monash Blues: M. McFarlane 4, E. Draffin 4, A. Elliott 3, E. Grills 2, E. Conroy 2, S. Barbagallo 2, E. Stephenson 2, N. Newman 1, J. Dallas 1, T. Moynihan 1, S. Bingham 1, C. Linehan 1 Brunswick: BEST: Monash Blues: E. Conroy, J. Dallas, A. Elliott, E. Draffin, M. McFarlane, T. Moynihan Brunswick: C. Woodhouse, E. Collins, N. Kingi, E. Mactaggart, A. Smith Old Yarra Cobras 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.10 (64) Richmond Central 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 (8) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: I. Zafiriou 5, T. Limburg 2, C. Moody 1, A. Murray 1 Richmond Central: C. Brewis 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: M. Giannopoulos, Z. Scanlon, M. Plunkett, A. Bernardo, I. Zafiriou Richmond Central: K. Birkett, C. Schelske, K. Brown, J. Dortmans, G. Harris, C. Hua

2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE Aquinas OC 0.1 0.1 1.1 1.2 (8) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 (8) GOALS: Aquinas OC: S. Hatt 1 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: G. Barns-Dunne 1 BEST: Aquinas OC: A. Broderick, T. Burdett-Costello, M. Davies, B. De Klijn, G. Redfern, A. Guerin St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: M. Cox, J. Chetverikova, G. Barns-Dunne, C. Murphy, N. Keller, A. Rowland Mazenod OC 4.3 9.10 9.14 13.19 (97) North Brunswick 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Vissenjoux 5, A. Yiannios 2, E. Patmore 1, P. Bassan 1, E. Sykes 1, A. Davies-Todd 1, M. McKenzie 1, N. Prioriello 1 North Brunswick: BEST: Mazenod OC: S. Janssen, P. Bassan, A. Davies-Todd, K. Salvini, J. Vissenjoux, E. Patmore North Brunswick: H. Meyer, T. Shields-Bathgate, A. Dorey, E. Stewart, C. Hoskinson, K. McCollam

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Monash Blues 2.1 4.1 6.7 6.9 (45) Brunswick 0.1 1.1 1.2 2.4 (16) GOALS: Monash Blues: A. Kirby 3, A. Peddle 1, A. Vuong 1, A. Dwyer 1 Brunswick: J. Collins 1, N. Kingi 1 BEST: Monash Blues: A. Kirby, A. Dwyer, M. Ewens, S. Oriti, A. Vuong, A. Peddle Brunswick: D. Tinning, K. Sullivan, J. Collins, D. Hagan, E. Collins Old Yarra Cobras 2.6 3.8 3.8 6.10 (46) Richmond Central 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 (3) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: Richmond Central: BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: Richmond Central: E. Marsich, L. Cahill, S. Burk, L. Allen, M. Hyde-Smith

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Old Camberwell locks in top spot as epic race for top two heats up This contest will determine who secures a coveted top two position, earning the privilege of a qualifying final against Old Camberwell with the safety net of a second chance or, alternatively, the prospect of an elimination final against the in-form Parkdale.

Round 17 of the Premier C Men’s competition has not only crowned the minor premiers but also paved the way for an electrifying Round 18, brimming with anticipation and intrigue.

In a contested first half between Old Camberwell and Marcellin, the scales tipped dramatically in Old Camberwell’s favor during the second half. A remarkable seven-goal surge, in contrast to Marcellin’s solitary goal, propelled Old Camberwell to a resounding 49-point victory.

Old Ivanhoe faced off against Old Carey in a game they controlled from start to finish. Holding a 21-point lead at three-quarter time, Old Ivanhoe managed to keep Old Carey scoreless in the final quarter while adding three goals of their own to seal a commanding 40-point victory.

Jay Kennedy-Harris emerged as a standout player, delivering a remarkable five goals for Old Camberwell.

This decisive win has now firmly secured their welldeserved minor premiership for the 2023 season in the Premier C Men’s competition.

Luke Scuderi and William Murphy were standout performers for Old Ivanhoe, each contributing three goals.

Old Carey, on the other hand, looks to conclude the season on a positive note as they prepare to take on Marcellin in their final match of the season.

However, for Marcellin, this contest represented a missed opportunity—one that could have solidified their escape from the specter of relegation. The looming Round 18 clash against Old Carey takes on added significance, as they may now require a victory to entirely avert the relegation scenario.

PEGS, in their encounter against Ormond, maintained control throughout the match as well to secure a convincing 45-point win. PEGS demonstrated a well-rounded, team-focused performance, with nine different players contributing goals.

While Old Camberwell finds themselves primed for an impactful finals series, they have one final tune-up against Parkdale in Round 18. Although this fixture may serve as a preview for the finals, it bears noting that the outcome will not alter the positions of either team on the ladder.

Like Marcellin, Ormond missed an opportunity to make their bid for avoiding relegation less challenging. Now, they face a must-win situation in Round 18 against the Hampton Rovers to potentially climb out of the bottom of the ladder and steer clear of relegation.

Meanwhile, Old Ivanhoe and PEGS both managed to secure vital victories against bottom three teams, setting the stage for a monumental showdown in Round 18.

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The final fixture of the round unfolded as a highscoring spectacle between Mazenod and the Hampton Rovers. Although neither team is set for finals this year, they displayed their intent to contend in the 2024 season with an entertaining contest.

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2023 PREMIER C MEN’S Hampton Rovers 4.6 11.9 12.14 19.17 (131) Mazenod OC 1.2 7.3 10.5 12.8 (80) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: C. Carnovale 3, M. van der Straaten 3, L. O’driscoll 3, J. McPherson 2, J. Krok 2, M. Coughlin 2, H. McIntyre 1, L. Sharp 1, J. Beames 1, J. Prosser 1 Mazenod OC: H. Boyce 3, S. Lovell 3, J. Raffa 2, A. Kovac 1, M. D’Angelo 1, D. Mastos 1, D. Byrne 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: C. Carnovale, L. O’driscoll, J. Krok, L. Costello, J. McPherson, M. van der Straaten Mazenod OC: J. Murdock, A. Kovac, N. Peck, S. Lovell, T. Riley, M. D’Angelo

After a competitive first three quarters, the Rovers held a 21-point lead at three-quarter time, launching a remarkable seven-goal barrage in the final quarter to secure an impressive 51-point victory. Mazenod’s season has now come to a close with them having a bye in the final round.

Christian Carnovale, Max Van Der Straaten, and Liam O’Driscoll all played pivotal roles, each contributing three goals in the Rovers’ triumph.

With one round remaining, there’s still plenty at stake in Premier Men’s C.

Old Camberwell Grammarians 4.1 6.6 9.9 13.13 (91) Marcellin OC 3.3 4.4 4.9 5.12 (42) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: J. Kennedy-Harris 5, L. Thomas 2, H. Laukens 2, B. Hart 1, H. Veitch 1, L. Powell 1, J. Allen 1 Marcellin OC: P. Howe 1, W. Campitelli 1, J. May 1, A. Tomaro 1, H. Pertile 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: J. Kennedy-Harris, T. Oliver, L. Thomas, J. Allen, H. Veitch, B. Hart Marcellin OC: D. Di Paola, J. Atwell, Z. Tolley, J. Robertson, A. Prato, H. Pertile Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 3.4 6.5 9.6 12.11 (83) Old Carey 1.0 4.0 6.3 6.7 (43) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: W. Murphy 3, L. Scuderi 3, H. Frazer 2, N. Reeves-Smyth 2, J. Bradley 1, N. Hill 1 Old Carey: T. Jepson 1, J. Sharrock 1, L. Senior 1, R. Thompson 1, Z. Adam 1, Z. Cochrane 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: P. Naish, N. Riddle, W. Murphy, N. Reeves-Smyth, S. Gibbs, J. Powell Old Carey: T. Jepson, D. Hogg, L. Senior, B. Jepson, O. Dickson, M. King PEGS Football Club 4.1 7.5 10.8 13.8 (86) Ormond 1.2 3.5 3.6 5.11 (41) GOALS: PEGS Football Club: R. Simmons 2, J. Young 2, B. Hannah 2, D. Scott 2, J. Mckernan 1, A. Accadia 1, J. Fenner 1, T. Saggio 1, S. Ghasimzadeh 1 Ormond: J. Tsakonas 2, S. Mason 1, Z. Dakis 1, H. Bingham 1 BEST: PEGS Football Club: O. Bales, B. Hannah, S. Whillas, J. Fenner, C. Livori, Z. Genovesi Ormond: Z. Dakis, S. Stait, D. Szydlik, J. Paul, M. Oaten, T. Blackburn

2023 PREMIER C RESERVE MEN’S Mazenod OC 4.2 6.6 10.12 15.18 (108) Hampton Rovers 2.1 3.3 4.4 4.4 (28) GOALS: Mazenod OC: P. Ilic 3, B. Wales 2, E. Sherlock 2, F. Palleschi 2, A. Palleschi 2, W. Hayes 1, L. Stewart 1, A. Di Ciero 1, J. Boyle 1 Hampton Rovers: N. Smith 2, J. Bowditch 1, J. Cookesley 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: L. Stewart, E. Sherlock, B. Wales, P. Ilic, W. Hayes, S. Deegan Hampton Rovers: W. Cowie, J. Bowditch, D. Melnjak, J. Dartnell, D. Osborn, Z. Raghdo Marcellin OC 1.2 5.5 5.6 8.8 (56) Old Camberwell Grammarians 1.1 3.3 4.5 7.5 (47) GOALS: Marcellin OC: J. Baxter 1, A. Menegas 1, C. Kemp 1, O. Flugge 1, A. Newell 1, J. Licciardi 1, C. Bucoy 1, T. James 1 Old Camberwell Grammarians: C. Hillier 2, L. Campbell 1, M. Vogel 1, H. Crothers 1, E. Runge 1, J. Seaton-nichol 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: M. Lane, P. Bourke, J. Baxter, S. Mills, A. Salvatore, M. Frost Old Camberwell Grammarians: J. Seaton-nichol, H. Crothers, A. Taverner, E. Runge, L. Campbell, P. Dennis

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Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 5.2 10.5 18.7 23.11 (149) Old Carey 2.4 2.5 3.5 5.5 (35) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: T. Kellock 7, G. Battistella 4, J. Erman 3, D. Stanford 2, A. Stenta 2, J. Bradley 2, S. Daniel 1, A. Bacskos 1, D. Steele 1 Old Carey: J. Devine 2, N. Hammond 1, N. Brewin 1, J. Cator 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: A. Stenta, T. Kellock, G. Battistella, A. Stenta, J. Bradley, T. Shembrey Old Carey: N. Valentine, M. Razums, J. Cator, S. Richards, R. Turner, S. Morarty PEGS Football Club 2.3 8.7 9.8 12.11 (83) Ormond 0.0 0.3 1.4 1.10 (16) GOALS: PEGS Football Club: M. Sassine 3, D. Belia 2, L. Hogan 2, A. Frazer 1, N. Kaklamanis 1, N. Senserrick 1, B. Thomson 1, J. Willmore 1 Ormond: B. Northey 1 BEST: PEGS Football Club: C. Hough, A. Frazer, M. Sassine, D. Belia, J. Latter-Gauci, A. Carlini Ormond: B. Williams, J. Rennie, Z. Hanson-Villalobos, N. Oaten, P. Pekaj, T. Oaten 13

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De La Salle come from behind in an epic Mecwacare Masters Grand Final The second Premiers of 2023 were crowned last weekend, with De La Salle winning the Mecwacare Masters Grand Final, by 16 points over the minor-Premiers Marcellin. It was an intriguing contest at Elsternwick Park, with the ‘Bald Eagles’ leading for the majority of the game – up by 15 at quarter time and 27 at half time. DLS began to take control in the second half as Marcellin fatigued, reducing the margin to 14 at the final change, and booting five goals to zip in the last to claim the flag! Corey Wilson snagged five in a best on ground performance.

The VAFA is looking to expand its over-35 competition in 2024 – interested clubs should get in touch with the football operations team to express their interest.

Laura Kane climbs the ranks Former President at Melbourne University Women’s Football Club Laura Kane has been the AFL’s interim football boss since Brad Scott left the role last year to coach Essendon and has now been appointed permanently.

Kane has become one of the most senior deputies to incoming CEO Andrew Dillon at the AFL. “I’m really proud,” Kane told reporters on Monday.

“I feel thankful that the industry has supported me from the outside to come in and work my way through a club, across men’s and women’s football, and have a wonderful experience in the process.

“To look around and see female presidents, female CEOs, female executives ... it’s a really big moment for women in our game.”

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Time to hang up the whiteboard It’s that time of the year where coaches decide whether or not to continue beyond the 2023 season.

Long-time coaches of Kew and Fitzroy FC have announced it’s time to move onto the next chapter of their lives, whilst Old Paradians will also be on the lookout for a new coach in 2024.

Carlton legend Ian Aitken has decided after 12 years of immense years of service to Kew FC, coaching hundreds upon hundreds of young men and yielding 5 premiership medals he will be hanging up the whiteboard.

Beaser leaves behind a legacy that is unquantifiable and will live for many, many years to come. His famous trademark qualities of uncompromising competitiveness, fierce passion and pure desire to get the best out of every individual that is fortunate enough to land on his magnet board have ultimately changed the fabric of the club.

Luke Mahoney

Luke Mahoney announced that after six years at Fitzroy, he has made the difficult decision to step down from the senior coaching position.

Luke explained that his decision is not outcome-based. But with family and work commitments ever increasing, realises he can’t meet the effort required in 2024. And that if, as he hopes and expects, the club makes it into A Grade, he would expect more of himself.

This is the mark of the man. Mahn’s was awarded the 2022 AFL Victoria Coach of the Year.

Old Paradians have farewelled Justin Whitcher after their last game on Saturday.

“Whitch” came in at the start of 2022 and brought a level of professionalism, experience and footy knowledge that helped the team reach the Prelim Final. All at the OPs wish “Whitch” all the very best in his future endeavours and thank him for his two years of service at our Club.

Justin Whitcher

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Women’s Rising Star Nominee Erin Hopkins (Mazenod OC) The VAFA congratulates Erin Hopkins from Mazenod OC Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 18 Anytime Fitness Rising Star. Erin had a breakout performance on the weekend with 4 goals in her fourth senior game, earning her a spot in the best afield.

What the club said: Erin Hopkins has come to Mazenod Women’s football in season 2023 through friends playing at the club, with no history of playing football at all. Her sporting background was in basketball, which was evident from day one in her strong marking and body work in the ruck. In her first year of football she had some early opportunities to play senior football but for most of the season played in the reserves.

She got her late season call up on the back of some marked improvement and her focus and dedication to working by herself to improve her skills. This has resulted in her playing in the senior team at full forward for the last two games of the regular season, and kicking goals in both games.

Senior Women’s Coach Stell Michael says, “Erin came to us raw at the start of the season but from day one showed great potential. Whilst she spent most of the season learning her craft in the reserves she is a dedicated trainer and always does the extra work. This combined with her rapid improvement towards the end of the season meant when available she was an automatic selection as a key forward in the senior team. Her four goals against North Brunswick were on the back of good movement, strong marks and incredibly clean finishing. All this after only one season, the sky is really the limit for her.”

Men’s Rising Star Nominee Joshua Torouno (Bulleen Templestowe) The VAFA congratulates Joshua Torouno from Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club, who has received the Men’s Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 18. Josh has had a consistent first year in the seniors where he has featured in the best on an impressive 8 occasions, with a handy 5 goals for the season.

What the club said: Senior Coach Andrew Verga, said “Josh is astute with ball in hand with damaging electric skills. He has embraced multiple roles throughout the season. and is tough, tenacious and the ultimate team man. An absolute beauty!”

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2023 VAFA FINALS SERIES DIVISIONAL WOMEN’S – GRAND FINALS Saturday 2nd September Competition

Home Team

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Division 4 Women’s

Old Carey

UHS-VU

1:30 PM

Piranha Park (Coburg)

Competition

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Division 1 Women’s Division 2 Women’s Division 3 Women’s

Beaumaris Williamstown CYMS Power House

Marcellin Parkdale AJAX

2:30 PM 11:45 AM 9:00 AM

Sunday 3rd September Venue Elsternwick Park Oval 1 Elsternwick Park Oval 1 Elsternwick Park Oval 1

WOMEN’S PREMIER, PREMIER B AND RESERVES – SEMI FINALS Saturday 2nd September Competition

Final

Home Team

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Premier Women’s Premier Women’s Res

Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 1

Old Scotch Coburg FC

Collegians Collegians

11:15 AM 9:00 AM

Competition

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Premier Women’s Premier Women’s Res Premier B Women’s Premier B Women’s Premier B Women’s Res Premier B Women’s Res

Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2

Kew FC Kew FC Aquinas Monash Blues Mazenod OC St Bedes/Mentone

St Kevins West Brunswick St Bedes/Mentone Old Yarra Cobras Monash Blues Old Yarra Cobras

Venue Piranha Park (Coburg) Piranha Park (Coburg)

Sunday 3rd September Time 11:45 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 1:20 PM 3:30 PM 11:10 AM

Venue Piranha Park (Coburg) Piranha Park (Coburg) Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval

THIRDS MEN’S – GRAND FINALS Saturday 2nd September Competition

Home Team

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Venue

Thirds Division 3 Men’s

Richmond Central

Ormond

9:00 AM

Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval

Competition

Team

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Premier Thirds Men’s Thirds Division 1 Men’s Thirds Division 2 Men’s Thirds Division 4 Men’s Thirds Division 5 Men’s

Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Scotch Whitefriars

Old Scotch St Bernards Beaumaris AJAX Mazenod OC

Sunday 3rd September Time 11:45 AM 2:30 PM 9:00 AM 2:30 PM 9:30 AM

Venue Bill Lawry Oval Bill Lawry Oval Bill Lawry Oval Piranha Park (Coburg) Garvey Oval

MEN’S DIVISIONAL AND RESERVES – SEMI FINALS Saturday 2nd September Competition

Final

Home Team

Away Team

Division 1 Men’s Division 1 Men’s Reserves Division 2 Men’s Division 2 Men’s Division 2 Men’s Reserves Division 2 Men’s Reserves Division 3 Men’s Division 3 Men’s Reserves Division 4 Men’s Division 4 Men’s Reserves Division 4 Men’s Reserves

Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2

Glen Eira Glen Eira Old Yarra Cobras Parkside MHSOB Parkside Elsternwick Hawthorn North Brunswick Box Hill North North Brunswick

Oakleigh Kew FC South Melbourne Brunswick Brunswick South Melbourne Hawthorn Elsternwick Box Hill North Albert Park St Johns

Competition

Final

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Team

Division 1 Men’s Division 1 Men’s Reserves Division 3 Men’s Division 3 Men’s Reserves Division 4 Men’s

Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 1 Semi-Final 2 Semi-Final 1

Prahran UHS-VU Canterbury Richmond Albert Park

UHS-VU Oakleigh Wattle Park Wattle Park St Johns

Time 2:15 PM 11:45 AM 2:15 PM 11:45 AM 2:15 PM 9:15 AM 11:45 AM 9:00 AM 2:30 PM 9:30 AM 12:00 PM

Venue Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Oval Waverley Oval (East Malvern) Bill Lawry Oval Bill Lawry Oval Bill Lawry Oval Waverley Oval (East Malvern) Waverley Oval (East Malvern) Whitefriars College Whitefriars College Whitefriars College

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Venue Garvey Oval Garvey Oval Whitefriars College Whitefriars College Whitefriars College

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Oakleigh Krush the Gryphons heading into the first weekend of September Oakleigh have given Glen Eira one almighty scare heading into September. The Gryphons, knowing they couldn’t move from top spot, could be forgiven for having one eye on the finals with a game that didn’t change their fate in the slightest.

been able to bridge the gap between the Two Blues throughout the home and away season, but finals is a different ball game altogether.

Prahran FC will enter the knockout final upbeat and full of confidence after finishing Ivanhoe AFC’s time in the VAFA with a 45-point victory.

For the Krushers, a win has allowed them the right to a double chance finishing second and the opportunity to face the Gryphons again this weekend.

After a three goal to nil opening term Oakleigh put the foot down with 10 goals in the second term to put the game well and truly beyond doubt.

The margin could have been much greater as Prahran had all the play in the opening term, keeping the opposition goalless and kicking 6.9.45 themselves. The margin was pulled back during the second term, before the momentum went back the way of the home side.

A 76-point half-time lead, turned into 89 at three quarter time before finishing 104 points ahead of the ladder leaders.

Jonathan Simonetta kicked a bag of five. August has been kind to Simonetta, kicking 17 goals from the four matches. He’ll be hoping September is equally as fruitful.

A bag of five from Aaron Cloke was enough to consolidate him as the top of the competition’s sharpshooter award.

Outshone on the day by teammate Luke Ashen with six.

Ivanhoe AFC bid farewell to the VAFA, after joining the VAFA in 1934 they made the decision to move the club elsewhere in 2024. Last year they claimed the Division 2 title, the clubs first senior flag since 1969.

Did Oakleigh play their hand too early? We’ll find out whether this victory spurs them on this Saturday or if the Gryphons get back to their premiership favourite best.

Prahran FC will be looking for a tenth straight win when the ball is bounced on Sunday and going into the game sky high with confidence.

UHS-VU will see September action after overcoming Therry Penola by 24 points on Saturday. Starting the round in fourth spot, the fifth placed UHS got the jump on the Lions and held them to just a solitary goal in the first half as they opened up a 31-point lead at the main change.

Kew were able to farewell their coach Ian Aitken in style with a comfortable 40-point win over West Brunswick.

After 12 years of leading the Kew Bears that brought about 5 Premiership medals it was time for Beaser to put the whistle down and they left the coach with one big smile on his face.

Therry closed to within three goals at three quarter time, but the hopes of a comeback were nullified as UHS regathered the momentum in the final quarter.

Getting the jump on the Magpies was the dream start for the Bears, and by three quarter time with a 59-point lead, the Bears could enjoy the fruits of Beaser’s labour over a number of years.

Harrison Kennedy was named the best player on the ground, supported by Archie Frazer and Jeff Fox. It’s been a heartbreaking month for Therry Penola, losing their final three games to miss September. They’ll have a summer of what if’s that will burn in the back of their minds as they prepare for season 2024.

The club paid tribute to Aitken on the Bears’ Instagram page this week saying “What Beaser leaves behind at the Bear Cave is a legacy that is unquantifiable and will live on for many, many years to come. His famous trademark qualities of uncompromising competitiveness, fierce passion and pure desire to get the best out of every

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2023 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Peninsula 9.1 11.3 16.4 22.9 (141) Preston Bullants 6.6 3.0 10.11 12.0 (84) GOALS: Old Peninsula: N. Forrest 4, B. Payze 3, N. Holland 2, J. Lovett 2, B. Glaum 2, B. Williamson 2, C. Denton 2, H. Peacock 2, K. Thiele 1, R. Quint 1, L. Baczyk 1 Preston Bullants: P. Taylor 2, J. King 2, J. Malkoun 2, M. Fogale 2, C. Howard 1, S. Calcedo 1, T. Boddy 1, R. Howard 1 BEST: Old Peninsula: J. Williams, J. Lovett, N. Forrest, B. Williamson, T. Feldgen, C. Denton Preston Bullants: J. Malkoun, L. Green, R. Howard, J. King, N. Perizzolo, S. Calcedo

individual that is fortunate enough to land on his magnet board have ultimately changed the fabric of our club.”

Congratulations Ian, on everything you’ve achieved.

West Brunswick will remain in Division 1 for 2024 after finishing the year with four wins from the year. They’ll no doubt take learnings away from what they have established in 2023 after being in Division 2 for consecutive seasons.

Old Peninsula were on track for a massive score against the Preston Bullants after kicking nine goals in the opening quarter.

Nelson Forrest and Bailey Payze were pivotal players in the forward line for the Pirates sharing seven goals across the day.

The Bullants hit the scoreboard after quarter time to be within touching distance at the final change, before the Pirates got one last wind in the sails and they finished off strongly with a 57-point win.

The Bullants finish the year in ninth position on the ladder after falling from Premier C at the end of last year.

The Pirates have got youth at their disposal that would leave the die-hard fans excited over summer for what’s in store when they take to the field in March next year.

For now, all eyes will be on Glen Eira, Oakleigh, Prahran FC and UHS-VU. Each side with a story of their own.

UHS-VU keen for a quick bounce back up to Premier C, Prahran FC have spent the year as nomads without a home ground, Glen Eira is desperate to reach the big dance after the heartbreak of 2022 while Oakleigh are in their first finals series since 2019.

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Kew FC 6.7 9.13 16.13 16.17 (113) West Brunswick AFC 1.4 3.7 7.8 10.13 (73) GOALS: Kew FC: L. James 5, O. White 5, T. Allman 1, R. Streader 1, J. Maccarrone 1, M. Fraillon 1, J. O’Bryan 1, R. Smith 1 West Brunswick AFC: L. Buckler 2, L. Armstrong 1, B. Ablett 1, J. Hyslop 1, B. Hutchins 1, B. Irving 1, R. Jansen 1, D. Ferrier 1, H. Fithall 1 BEST: Kew FC: L. James, O. White, M. Henderson, J. Maccarrone, N. BARING, T. Allman West Brunswick AFC: H. Fithall, M. Risstrom, A. Jones, E. Nettleton, T. Zafiropoulos, D. Ferrier Oakleigh 3.2 13.5 17.8 21.10 (136) Glen Eira 0.1 1.1 3.3 4.8 (32) GOALS: Oakleigh: L. Ashen 6, A. Cloke 5, E. Standish 4, C. McLeod 1, T. Gillard 1, J. Hunt 1, R. Kitts 1, J. Hall 1, L. Heverin 1 Glen Eira: D. McDonald 2, A. Erwin-Ross 1, S. Bass 1 BEST: Oakleigh: J. Roach, G. Bennett, H. Boontjes, E. Standish, L. Ashen , F. Kilpatrick Glen Eira: J. Carey, J. Ludik, J. Chilcott, W. Van Denderen, J. French, L. Mirams Uhs-Vu 3.3 6.6 7.9 10.11 (71) Therry Penola 0.2 1.5 4.9 6.11 (47) GOALS: Uhs-Vu: N. Seiderman 2, W. Barnett 2, F. Urie 2, P. Wernert 2, P. Brookes 1, J. Hunt 1 Therry Penola: J. Egglestone 2, J. Pelosi 2, C. Wrigglesworth 1, N. Castaldi 1 BEST: Uhs-Vu: H. Kennedy, A. Frazer, J. Fox, S. Adams, N. Seiderman, M. DiMattina Therry Penola: J. Pelosi, B. McKinnon, J. Costello, N. Castaldi, N. McIntosh, J. Egglestone Prahran 6.9 8.11 15.12 15.16 (106) Ivanhoe 0.1 5.4 6.6 9.7 (61) GOALS: Prahran: J. Simonetta 5, B. Adams 3, N. Martin 1, T. Seaman 1, B. Galbraith 1, D. Campbell 1, J. Stent-Powell 1, E. Espinosa 1, M. Clifford 1 Ivanhoe: A. Close 3, E. Hunt 2, J. Nott 1, J. Wright 1, M. Rees 1, H. O’Meara 1 BEST: Prahran: J. Stent-Powell, Z. Podmore, S. Chapman, J. Simonetta, J. Williams, M. Mayne Ivanhoe: J. Wright, C. O’Brien, E. Wild, W. Schultz, R. Trew, S. Zervides

2023 DIVISION 1 RESERVE MEN’S Old Peninsula 4.2 7.5 15.10 22.13 (145) Preston Bullants 2.1 3.3 4.5 8.8 (56) GOALS: Old Peninsula: D. Brattle 9, G. Boyington 3, A. Hochegger 2, D. Shayler 2, J. Johnson 2, J. Ward 1, B. Watson 1, S. Payze 1, D. Thomas 1 Preston Bullants: BEST: Old Peninsula: Preston Bullants: Kew FC 2.1 7.2 9.3 11.4 (70) West Brunswick AFC 1.5 5.6 6.8 7.9 (51) GOALS: Kew FC: J. Janssen 4, G. Smart 3, W. Llewelyn 2, T. Baldock 1, B. Paech 1 West Brunswick AFC: J. Beer 2, S. Pritchard 2, A. Tilley 1, H. Mckendry 1, S. Henshall 1 BEST: Kew FC: J. Janssen, Z. Johnston, T. Baldock, N. Dore, M. Adamek, A. Lawrence West Brunswick AFC: Glen Eira 2.3 6.6 9.6 12.8 (80) Oakleigh 4.2 5.3 8.6 12.6 (78) GOALS: Glen Eira: J. Waras Carstensen 4, J. Nuguid 3, H. MacLeod-Smith 1, B. Alexander 1, H. Ritchie 1, T. Dobson 1, B. Rose 1 Oakleigh: A. Ioannidis 3, J. Paola 3, R. Shaw 2, R. Henderson 1, F. Ziesing 1, K. Donovan 1, R. Illes 1 BEST: Glen Eira: B. Alexander, M. Harrison, S. Lucas, T. Strudwick, B. Zurak Oakleigh: R. Shaw, A. Ioannidis, N. Seel, J. Dubois-Conte, J. Gorman, J. Consolmagno Uhs-Vu 4.4 6.9 13.12 22.15 (147) Therry Penola 1.1 3.2 3.2 6.3 (39) GOALS: Uhs-Vu: B. Jackson 8, N. Couper-Johnston 3, H. Ley 3, N. Wallace 2, M. Mallia 2, J. Mottram 1, S. Crothers-Bade 1, C. Berogna 1, H. Hilliar 1 Therry Penola: S. Houghton 2, D. Ryan 1, D. Whelan 1, M. Reynolds 1, B. Running 1 BEST: Uhs-Vu: B. Jackson, H. Ley, J. Julian-Best, J. Mottram, A. Skerget, S. Ellingsen Therry Penola: P. O’Rourke, S. Bye, J. Coxhead, J. McCormack, J. Larkin, S. Houghton Prahran 10.1 20.5 30.16 43.22 (280) Ivanhoe 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 (8) GOALS: Prahran: J. Matherson 10, P. Pavlou 8, N. Kellock 7, A. Perez 4, D. Marrows 3, P. Rhodes 2, V. Brigante 2, M. Woods 2, O. Burke 2, D. Hughes Churchett 1, D. Walter 1, M. Grogan 1 Ivanhoe: S. Conley 1 BEST: Prahran: A. Perez, P. Pavlou, P. Rhodes, O. Burke, J. Panagiotaros, J. Matherson Ivanhoe: J. Andonovski, S. Conley, N. Hassine, J. Petrie, J. Ford, A. Al Saeedi 23

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Lauren Atkinson

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Preliminary Final: Marcellin scramble Omelettes to secure place in Grand Final Both teams have previously tasted premiership success in the VAFA competition and while Beaumaris beat Marcellin comfortably in both of their previous match ups this year, Marcellin will be confident that they have found their form in this finals series. It will take everything they’ve got to bring down the undefeated Sharks, but as we know, anything is possible in finals football.

All eyes were on Elsternwick Park Oval on Saturday, as Marcellin OC and Old Melburnians battled it out in the Division 1 Women’s Preliminary Final, with a spot in the Grand Final up for grabs.

Marcellin got the better of Old Melburnians early, with their superior accuracy in front of goals allowing them a 10-point lead going into the first break. Old Melburnians responded with their first goal of the day in the second term, reducing the margin to 6 points before the siren signalled half time.

Marcellin came out in the third with all guns blazing, kicking 3.2 while Old Melburnians only managed a single behind. Trailing by 25 points, it was going to take some magic from the Omelettes to make up the deficit.

Knowing their season was on the line and with nothing to lose, the Omelettes produced some of their best football of the year to kick four goals in the final term.

Alas, they had left their charge too late, and with Marcellin booting another two goals, the Omelettes fell 13 points short at the final siren.

Charlotte Ferrier was the best of the Omelettes, supported by teammates Stephanie Barnett and Clare Fraser. For the Sheagles, Zoe Glascott delivered an inspiring performance to help her side over the line, kicking five goals to be named best afield.

Marcellin will now meet Beaumaris in the Grand Final this Saturday, in what is sure to be a thrilling encounter.

GRAND FINAL TIP Beaumaris

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2023 DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Marcellin OC Old Melburnians

2.0 0.2

2.2 1.2

5.4 1.3

GOALS: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott 5, J. Getson 1, T. Ramsay 1 Old Melburnians: J. Gough 1, C. Fraser 1, S. Peers 1, S. Fraser 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott, H. Carlson, T. Oates, L. Robertson, A. Pane, C. McGilp Old Melburnians: C. Ferrier, S. Barnett, C. Fraser, A. Kogler, S. Fraser, E. Williams

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7.5 (47) 5.4 (34)

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And just like that, we have our finalists.

What a season of football it has been in the Division 2 Men’s competition, with upsets, draws, multiple forwards booting 8+ goals in a game, and nail-biting victories; it really has had it all. And it’s not quite over for the top four, who perhaps face their toughest challenge yet as they battle it out for that illusive Premiership Cup.

At the other end, Jack Hamilton has continued his starstudded season for Parkside with a bag of 4 goals and a spot in the best, alongside the ever-consistent Benedict Douglas who was best on with a goal of his own.

Heading to Koonung Park for what was scheduled to be a 2:00pm match, didn’t really get going until 2:30pm with neither side hitting the scoreboard in the opening term.

Once both sides awoke from their slumber, the Old Yarra Cobras and St Mary’s Salesian managed to hit the scoreboard with four each for the second quarter.

The stakes were high on Saturday afternoon for Brunswick, as a win meant they would secure second position, which gifts them a second chance come finals.

MHSOB were not going to bow out quietly and they made the Nobs really work hard for the win.

The awakening continued at the half, as the third term saw goals coming in from all over. A 9 goal to 2 quarter in favour of the Cobras gave them a handy 40-point lead.

The Cobras kept their foot on the gas all the way to the final siren extending their lead to double the score of the Saints, victorious by 56 points.

The boys from Melbourne High came out firing as they looked to finish the season strong, however just struggled to hold on for the full four quarters. Their 8 individual contributors on the scoreboard had them ahead by 1-point heading into the final term, when they were out-scored 4 goals to 1 in the last quarter with the Nobs coming away victorious by 19 points.

Three was the number of the day for the Cobras, with Jack Hall, David Tokatliyan, Kyle Margaritis, and Luke Stacker all kicking a trifecta of goals.

Will McKenzie found his best form again for the Nobs, while Tom Rendell was best on for the Unicorns for a second consecutive week.

The Saints can hold their heads high for a valiant effort throughout the season, persevering through some tough losses, and securing some impressive victories.

Jason Rubidge and Michael Flora were impressive on the weekend and wrapped up the season with strong individual performances for their side.

Although there were no upsets this round, Old Paradians sure did come close to taking down the minor premiers in Parkside. A lesson sure to be learnt, that complacency is dangerous territory and Parkside will need to bring their best should they achieve their hopes come Grand Final day.

With the South Melbourne Districts precariously holding onto fourth spot, and the Whitefriars biting at their heels, a win meant all or nothing when they faced Bulleen Templestowe on the weekend.

The contest was neck-and-neck throughout the match, with Old Paradians holding a small lead until the fourth and final quarter. The finesse of Parkside shone in the final leg, with 5 straight goals securing them the win.

Unfortunately, the pressure got the better of Parade with their 8 scoring shots converting on the scoreboard to 3.5, falling just short by a mere 3 points.

Both sides fared well in the first term with just a goal in it, while in the second quarter the Bullants got the upper hand and took an 11-point lead into the main break. With a spot in finals on the line, the Bloods dug deep in the second half to turn the tables in their favour with a 6-goal quarter to the Bullants single major. With the help of Sam Bradford and Jamie Brooker, both with 4 majors for the day, the Bloods turn an 11-point deficit into a 20-point advantage in the space of a quarter.

Kyle Mahony and Luke Brock led the charge all day for Parade, while Marcus Nolan impacted the scoreboard with 3 majors, and Michael Boundy and Blair Healy both added 2 goals.

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2023 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Brunswick 2.3 5.6 8.8 12.12 (84) Mhsob 4.3 6.8 8.9 9.11 (65) GOALS: Brunswick: A. Alexandris 3, T. Wilson 3, A. Ross 2, H. Mitter 1, A. Coverdale 1, A. Avraam 1, J. Paevere 1 Mhsob: J. Eimutis 2, R. Rae 1, J. Bourke 1, N. Volk 1, A. Mourtikas 1, C. Pearson 1, J. Gauci 1, P. Pirozek 1 BEST: Brunswick: W. McKenzie, B. Wilson, A. Ross, G. Banova, T. Hedley, A. Coverdale Mhsob: T. Rendell, J. Eimutis, T. Golz, H. Radcliffe-Smith, P. Pirozek, M. Wilson

Tom Foley is impacting just at the right time and will be able to put his craft on display in the finals as South Melbourne Districts ran home with a 15-point victory to round out the home and away season in fourth on the ladder.

Whitefriars can hold their heads high after a hard-fought battle against Aquinas. Whilst they absolutely demolished their opposition by 74 points, it unfortunately didn’t bolster their percentage quite enough to steal that top 4 spot, finishing just shy of the fourth-placed South Melbourne Districts.

The Friars came out firing in a high-stakes match up to take a 29-point lead into the first huddle, that would only be extended at each subsequent break. Whilst Aquinas couldn’t halt the Whitefriars onslaught, they did bring their competitive spirit to register 29 of their own scoring shots of the day. It seemed that accuracy was their downfall with just the 10 majors.

Whitefriar’s Daniel Wood is an A-lister in the Division 2 competition and he left if all out there on Saturday afternoon.

Having played all-bar-one match for the season, a careerbest 11 goals against Aquinas has bolstered him to the leading goal kicker crown for 2023. Jaycob Baxter scored 4 for his side, supported by six other goal kickers.

Parkside, who takes home the minor premiership for the 2023 season, will come up against Brunswick in a SemiFinal this weekend to secure the first spot in the Grand Final.

Whilst the losing side will go on to face the winner of Old Yarra Cobras v South Melbourne Districts.

South Melbourne Districts 2.2 4.3 10.4 12.7 (79) Bulleen Templestowe 2.3 5.8 6.8 9.10 (64) GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: J. Brooker 4, S. Bradford 4, D. Stewart 1, J. Eastman 1, D. Cooke 1, W. Little 1 Bulleen Templestowe: BEST: South Melbourne Districts: T. Foley, D. Commins, B. Jones, M. March, H. Blanchfield, W. Little Bulleen Templestowe: Parkside 3.3 6.5 7.6 12.6 (78) Old Paradians 3.5 7.6 7.10 10.15 (75) GOALS: Parkside: J. Hamilton 4, M. Soligo 2, T. Hakins 2, M. Holden 1, B. Douglas 1, D. Whiffin 1, S. Logozzo 1 Old Paradians: M. Nolan 3, B. Healy 2, M. Boundy 2, N. Arcangel 1, J. Kappos 1, S. Thomson 1 BEST: Parkside: B. Douglas, J. Hamilton, M. Doyle, T. Hakins, S. Logozzo, A. Swan Old Paradians: K. Mahony, L. Brock, N. Kolotylo, D. Huntley, J. Bonnyman, S. Thomson Old Yarra Cobras 0.0 4.4 13.6 17.10 (112) St Mary’s Salesian 0.0 4.1 6.8 8.8 (56) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: L. Stacker 3, D. Tokatliyan 3, J. Hall 3, K. Margaritis 3, E. Brandon Jones 1, N. Sambevski 1, N. Zappala 1, F. Joseph 1, C. Johnston 1 St Mary’s Salesian: J. Elliston 2, T. Parkes 1, B. Tricarico 1, H. Macmillan 1, J. Rubidge 1, C. Tait 1, N. Alexopoulos 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Baltruweit, W. McLeod, S. Yeo, N. Zappala, L. Stacker, J. Hall St Mary’s Salesian: J. Rubidge, M. Flora, B. Tricarico, N. Baxter, M. Healey, L. Russell Whitefriars 6.2 11.5 16.8 24.9 (153) Aquinas 1.3 4.9 7.12 10.19 (79) GOALS: Whitefriars: D. Wood 11, M. Nitas 3, S. Kieseker 3, N. Garratt 2, C. Thorburn 1, T. Angus 1, J. Coates 1, J. Perrin 1, M. Simbolon 1 Aquinas: J. Baxter 4, B. O’Loughlin 1, B. Shepherd 1, J. Wright 1, B. Akaruru 1, G. O’Malley 1, H. Dwyer 1 BEST: Whitefriars: D. Wood, P. Cotter , M. Dickinson, N. Garratt, S. Larsen, E. Wu Aquinas: L. Robb, J. Wright, M. Di Donato, J. Baxter, S. Glennie, G. O’Malley

2023 DIVISION 2 RESERVE MEN’S Mhsob 2.5 4.6 5.6 9.8 (62) Brunswick 0.0 1.3 3.5 3.8 (26) GOALS: Mhsob: B. Gunn 3, J. Cusack 3, A. Dushyanthan 1, M. Fennessy-Kent 1, D. Epa 1 Brunswick: D. Heenan 2, B. Daly 1 BEST: Mhsob: J. Growse, M. Fennessy-Kent, X. Twyman, A. Rogers, O. Seelander, T. Raymond Brunswick: S. Kiebert, J. Doherty, E. Newgreen, L. Pearson, M. Rapa, E. Dwyer Whitefriars 5.1 7.4 8.5 10.8 (68) Aquinas 2.1 5.1 8.1 9.2 (56) GOALS: Whitefriars: A. Daou 3, D. Hughes 2, T. Di Carlo 2, B. Galtieri 1, M. Makao 1, C. Hayes 1 Aquinas: D. Malvaso 4, L. Holewa 2, T. Crouch 1, T. Freeman 1, R. O’Brien 1 BEST: Whitefriars: H. Findlay, J. Elmer, M. Bradtke, B. Galtieri, A. Daou, L. Galtieri Aquinas: L. Holewa, L. Koetsier, E. Muckleston, I. Campbell, D. Hieber, R. O’Brien South Melbourne Districts 5.2 9.10 13.13 17.17 (119) Bulleen Templestowe 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 (7) GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: B. Rose 6, L. Quinn 2, B. Bajram 2, J. Andrew 2, H. Portelli 2, J. White 1, A. Stamatelatos 1, J. Campbell 1 Bulleen Templestowe: S. Gibbs 1 BEST: South Melbourne Districts: B. Rose, A. Elkington, H. Portelli, M. Carter, J. Andrew, B. Bajram Bulleen Templestowe: N. Doig, C. McKenzie, S. Gibbs, C. Burridge, D. King, D. Bone Parkside 2.3 7.3 8.6 11.7 (73) Old Paradians 2.2 3.5 7.5 8.6 (54) GOALS: Parkside: M. Silber 3, J. Hamilton 2, M. Strathdee 2, L. Chilcott 1, A. Bianchi 1, J. Manthorpe 1, P. Hannah 1 Old Paradians: M. Raponi 3, M. Girolami 3, A. Nolan 1, R. Gleeson 1 BEST: Parkside: K. Wallace, D. Hand, L. Triscari, M. Silber, N. Corda, A. Bianchi Old Paradians: T. Dimasi, M. Taylor, M. Marangon, R. Spencer, A. Nolan, M. Raponi Old Yarra Cobras 2.3 4.5 12.6 14.9 (93) St Mary’s Salesian 4.2 6.6 7.7 8.9 (57) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: B. Hardy 5, D. Walters 2, J. Papatheodorou 2, S. Orfanidis 1, D. Esdaile 1, M. Stone 1, M. Tsalikis 1, N. Paton 1 St Mary’s Salesian: S. Jones 2, M. Baysinger 2, B. McNally 2, J. Moulday 1, J. Briggs 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Chesney, N. Paton, W. Juler, D. Esdaile, B. Hardy, M. Stone St Mary’s Salesian: M. Baysinger, B. McNally, D. Ryan, J. Coldebella, W. Marshall, D. Hando 29

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Elsternwick continue hot form ahead of Finals The final round of VAFA Division 3 Men’s played out on Saturday, with the final four already set for September action.

Second-placed Hawthorn emerged victorious against Wattle Park in a high-scoring encounter, to secure the double chance ahead of finals. Hawthorn’s well-coordinated attack and accurate goal kicking propelled them to secure the win. C. Lee and W. Meehan starred for Hawthorn, each contributing six goals to their impressive tally. J. Southby’s three goals and S. Dicintio’s two added to the team’s commanding performance. Wattle Park demonstrated their fighting spirit, with N. Bird’s five goals leading the charge. M. Hill and N. Baxter also showcased their scoring ability, each contributing four goals to their team’s final score.

First up, third-placed Canterbury exhibited their dominance against Swinburne University, securing a dominant victory. Canterbury’s were in control throughout, booting 29 goals to Swinburne’s seven. T. Lowden’s stellar performance for Canterbury, marked by seven goals, was a key factor in their triumph. J. Nicolopoulos, G. Daff, and L. Shearer also contributed significantly, adding to the scoreboard with their collective thirteen goals. T. Corrie, B. Field, and O. Huber were among the goal scorers for Swinburne.

The first weekend of finals in Division 3 Men’s sees Elsternwick take on Hawthorn at Waverley Oval on Saturday, with the winner to earn promotion to Division 2 and go straight through to the Grand Final. On Sunday, Canterbury faces off against Wattle Park at Whitefriars College.

Minor Premiers Elsternwick once again showed the competition what they’re made of, with a comprehensive win over Power House. Elsternwick dominated the scoring from the start, building a lead that Power House couldn’t overcome, going on to kick 26 majors in all. S. Hankin’s remarkable performance, highlighted by eight goals, was instrumental in Elsternwick’s win. Q. De Luca and J. Yeatman also contributed significantly, each adding four goals. Power House battled hard, with S. Scotland leading the way with three goals.

It was a close one at Sheehan Oval, with Richmond Central finishing their season with a narrow victory against a spirited La Trobe University. It was a thrilling contest that went right down to the wire, with the final margin just four points. J. Bilson stood out for Richmond Central with four goals, playing a pivotal role in their win. G. Murray’s three goals further bolstered their score. La Trobe University fought hard, with B. Dowler kicking three goals, and L. Walsh and H. O’Callaghan contributing two each.

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2023 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Canterbury 8.5 13.10 20.13 29.15 (189) Swinburne University 0.2 1.4 5.5 7.7 (49) GOALS: Canterbury: T. Lowden 7, J. Nicolopoulos 5, G. Daff 3, L. Shearer 3, C. Marshall 3, J. Dear 3, B. Jose 2, A. Schofield 1, N. Walsh 1, D. Desmond 1 Swinburne University: T. Corrie 1, B. Field 1, O. Huber 1, D. Abbott 1, J. Toner 1, N. McKenna 1, H. Christensen 1 BEST: Canterbury: M. Wheeler, G. Daff, T. Lowden, J. Nicolopoulos, B. White, R. Fraser Swinburne University: N. McKenna, B. Field, D. Abbott, J. Toner, O. Huber, D. Watts Elsternwick 6.7 11.9 20.13 26.15 (171) Power House 2.2 2.5 3.5 8.9 (57) GOALS: Elsternwick: S. Hankin 8, Q. De Luca 4, J. Yeatman 4, E. Holland-Dean 3, D. Marchese 2, B. Bullard 1, D. Cook 1, B. Fletcher 1, B. Pantas 1, k. Tran 1 Power House: S. Scotland 3, D. Cameron 1, M. Auchettl 1, B. Circosta 1, K. Troy 1, L. Henderson 1 BEST: Elsternwick: P. Sanderson, J. Vargas, B. Pantas, S. Hankin, D. Poletto, T. Tonkin Power House: B. Wright, T. Scotland, B. Circosta, S. Scotland, J. Hill Richmond Central 2.3 4.6 9.11 10.13 (73) La Trobe University 4.1 6.4 8.5 10.9 (69) GOALS: Richmond Central: J. Bilson 4, G. Murray 3, A. Leong 1, J. Clark 1, D. Holland 1 La Trobe University: B. Dowler 3, L. Walsh 2, H. O’Callaghan 2, M. Ogle 1, C. Barrett 1, L. Nelson 1 BEST: Richmond Central: J. Clark, G. Murray, D. McLinden, J. Bilson, J. Hartley, A. Benson La Trobe University: H. O’Callaghan, B. Dowler, M. Ogle, C. McCredden, B. Vicary, S. Benetti-Baker Hawthorn 9.9 11.11 15.17 22.19 (151) Wattle Park 3.0 11.1 13.6 19.8 (122) GOALS: Hawthorn: C. Lee 6, W. Meehan 6, J. Southby 3, S. Dicintio 2, S. Peet 1, J. Raiti 1, J. Kenny 1, L. McLeod 1, E. Harvey 1 Wattle Park: N. Bird 5, M. Hill 4, N. Baxter 4, G. Donovan 2, Z. Kearns 2, J. Greensides 1, M. Lamb 1 BEST: Hawthorn: C. Lee, S. Dicintio, L. McLeod, X. Bryham, H. Smith, W. Meehan Wattle Park: S. Bourke, J. Goldsmid, H. Davis, M. Hill, T. Clarke, K. Mair

2023 DIVISION 3 RESERVE MEN’S Canterbury 3.2 8.6 9.7 11.13 (79) Swinburne University 1.4 4.6 8.11 10.11 (71) GOALS: Canterbury: J. Scammell 4, J. McGrath 2, S. Woodward 1, J. Collins 1, A. Gelsumini 1, N. Sharp 1, D. Gauci 1 Swinburne University: A. Gersch 3, A. Longfield 2, N. Ferguson 2, T. Roberts 1, M. Cassells 1, O. Sowden 1 BEST: Canterbury: L. Venditti, N. Walden, J. Collins, O. Millward, J. Pisani, T. Nash Swinburne University: S. Leggett, G. Lovett, A. Longfield, A. Gersch, J. Spies, L. Wyatt Elsternwick 7.1 10.4 12.7 18.9 (117) Power House 1.4 5.4 6.8 11.8 (74) GOALS: Elsternwick: J. Hunter 6, M. Saunders 3, A. De Vries 2, J. Oner 1, M. Mordech 1, S. Paul 1, S. Convery 1, B. Wallace 1, V. Dedaj 1, T. Oliphant 1 Power House: B. Taylor 3, G. Walker 2, D. Buckley 2, S. Madsen 1, T. O’Sullivan 1, T. Denton-Gillespie 1, M. Nicholson 1 BEST: Elsternwick: M. Mordech, N. Mascadri, J. Hunter, S. Convery, R. Hodgkins, J. Oner Power House: K. Murray, L. Stubbs, D. Buckley, T. Denton-Gillespie, J. Robinson, B. Taylor Richmond Central 2.4 5.7 6.15 12.18 (90) La Trobe University 0.1 2.3 2.5 3.9 (27) GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Dillon 3, D. Hall 3, W. Clark 1, A. Lynch 1, K. Hayes 1, A. Creak 1, H. Spurr 1, J. Miller 1 La Trobe University: R. Bleakley 1, L. Alford 1, T. Hatty 1 BEST: Richmond Central: K. Hayes, K. Murray, A. Creak, J. Kovacic, H. Spurr La Trobe University: W. Barnes, L. Pike, C. Marcroft, A. Tickner, B. Carter, J. Cassells Hawthorn 4.1 4.5 7.6 11.8 (74) Wattle Park 2.2 3.4 6.5 9.8 (62) GOALS: Hawthorn: T. Wilkinson 4, C. McGeough 2, C. Chisholm 1, S. Neohoritis 1, S. Gibson 1, B. Metcalf 1, R. Brennan 1 Wattle Park: J. Nelson 4, A. Smith 2, M. Price 2, R. Thompson 1 BEST: Hawthorn: C. McGeough, B. Metcalf, B. Tekin, T. Wilkinson, D. Sheahan, S. Gibson Wattle Park: J. Nelson, N. Glanville, B. Severin, C. Gardner, S. Davis, G. Rollo-Walker 33

DIVISION 4 MEN’S Billy Bolch

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St Johns win when it matters most as Bulls end season on top The first match of the round saw Box Hill North take on St Johns. Although the Demons had already secured their double chance, the JOCs had to win just to have a chance at securing their top 4 spot. The Demons started on the right foot as they got off to a great start with a 5-goal to 1 opening quarter to take a 22-point lead into the first break. In the second quarter, the Demons put together a good quarter but the JOCs truly began to turn on their boosters as they put together a huge 8-goal quarter. This massive quarter saw the JOCs bring the game back on even terms as they now held a 3-point lead as both teams went into the rooms for halftime.

The second match of the round saw opposite ends of the ladder meet as the first-placed North Brunswick faced the 6th-placed Eley Park. The Bulls came out with a point to prove as they took control of the first quarter with a 9-goal to 3 term that saw the Bulls head into the first break with a commanding 40-point lead. The Bulls would then once again take control of the game with a dominant 9-goal quarter extending their lead all the way out to 94 points, as the Bulls looked to make a statement to the rest of the division.

The third quarter saw the Bulls replicate their secondquarter efforts over the Sharks as they dominated from start to finish with a 10-goal to 1 quarter which saw the Bulls hold a 155-point lead as the siren for third quarter time sounded. The last quarter of the 2023 season for the Sharks saw them end their season bravely as they never gave up and even added a goal to their tally. The final quarter, however, was ultimately the Bulls’ show as with an extra 8 goals added to their tally, the Bulls were able to run out winners by 202 points, with the biggest winning margin this season in addition to the highest score in the division this season (240).

The third quarter was a quality 30 minutes of football, as both sides were able to hit the scoreboard. The Demons were able to add on 4 goals in the quarter, the JOCs however, were able to put on 5 goals to their tally to extend their lead to 12 points, putting themselves in a great position to find their way into the finals. The final quarter saw both teams battle it out with tough and hardfought football. The Demons were able to find their way back into the game and even took a 4-point lead at one point, the JOCs however, were able to hit the scoreboard when it mattered most with an all-important goal to take back the lead. Following that goal, the JOCs were able to hold off the Demons and secure a 2-point win, doing all they could to have a chance at making finals.

Aaron Williams had 2 goals for the Sharks, other goalkickers included Kane Scanlon, Bailey Bowyer, Ben Field and Mitchell Ross. For the Bulls, Andrew Ramzy dominated the day with 10 goals, and has jumped into pole position for the competition’s leading goal kicker.

Mitchell Hicks and Jareth Ombiga were on fire with 5 goals each whilst Christopher Sanders and Luke Russell were also major contributors for the Bulls with 4 goals each. In the best for the Sharks were Aaron Williams, Jonathan Tennent and Callum Farquhar. In the best for the Bulls were Zac Dicianni, Simon Woodward and Mitchell Hicks. The Sharks will now look to make another jump in 2024 as they have a lot of players with plenty of upside and room to grow. The 2023 chapter of the Bulls would be titled ‘undefeated’, and they will hope to keep it this way as they face Box Hill North in a qualifying final.

The leading goal scorer for the Demons was Blake Williams who had 7 goals. Other multiple-goal kickers for the Demons were Jack Dullard (2), Samuel Roberts (2) and Thomas Cheslett (2). For the JOCs, Benjamin Ayache played his best game of the season when it mattered most with 7 goals. Corey Ely and Kailum Newland were also able to hit the scoreboard with 2 goals each. In the best for the Demons were Thomas Rickard, Ethan Hocking and Blake Williams. In the best for the JOCs were Michael Horton, Benjamin Ayache and Daniel Cattolico.

The Demons will now face North Brunswick in a qualifying final in what looks to be a major matchup. The JOCs will now look to capitalise on their finals opportunity with a win against the Falcons, a side they do hold a win against this season.

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2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S St Johns 1.4 9.8 14.12 16.14 (110) Box Hill North 5.2 9.5 13.6 17.6 (108) GOALS: St Johns: B. Ayache 7, K. Newland 2, C. Ely 2, J. Dexter 1, L. Salisbury 1, D. Cattolico 1, M. Horton 1, N. Terrill 1 Box Hill North: B. Williams 7, J. Dullard 2, T. Cheslett 2, S. Roberts 2, J. Hocking 1, D. Edwards 1, T. Freeman 1, F. Hanna 1 BEST: St Johns: M. Horton, B. Ayache, D. Cattolico, M. Bennett, C. Ely, J. Dexter Box Hill North: T. Rickard, E. Hocking, B. Williams, S. Roberts, C. Liston, J. Hocking

keep the Falcons to only 3 goals which saw the Tigers take a 19-point lead into quarter time. The second quarter saw the Falcons begin to take charge with a dominant display all over the ground. Although the Tigers did manage to score 6 goals of their own, the Falcons made the quarter theirs as they were able to pile on 11 goals, completely changing the game in the process. As the siren sounded to end the first half, it was the Falcons that went into the rooms with an 18-point lead.

Albert Park 3.3 14.9 16.9 20.13 (133) Masala Football Club 5.10 11.9 13.10 15.13 (103) GOALS: Albert Park: J. Lee 8, R. French-Lightfoot 3, S. Lee 2, R. Skeen 1, A. Lupo 1, M. Hyder 1, J. Twite 1, A. Evans 1, D. Pearman 1, M. Rowe 1 Masala Football Club: D. Velardo 5, L. Decarne 2, L. Broomhall 2, T. Williamson 1, S. Downes 1, M. Decarne 1, H. Kuner 1, C. Young 1, Z. Pahos 1 BEST: Albert Park: S. Lee, A. Evans, D. Pearman, J. Lee, R. French-Lightfoot, P. Hutchins Masala Football Club: D. Velardo, K. Singh, L. Broomhall, J. Gibbon, H. Calais, D. Hoellfritsch

North Brunswick 9.5 18.12 28.19 36.24 (240) The third quarter was one where it was all about the Eley Park 3.1 4.2 5.2 6.2 (38) contested game. The majority of the ball was spent in the GOALS: North Brunswick: middle, and when it wasn’t there it was going end to end with A. Ramzy 10, J. Ombiga 5, M. Hicks 5, L. Russell 4, C. Sanders 4, J. Miralles both sides standing strong in defense. Both teams, however, Lombardo 2, J. Cornejo 1, S. Mair 1, A. Tsardakis 1, S. Zahra 1, A. Rae 1, Z. 1 were able to kick 2 goals for the quarter, keeping the Falcons Dicianni Eley Park: with a slight lead of 17 points. Despite the Tigers giving their A. Williams 2, B. Bowyer 1, K. Scanlon 1, B. Field 1, M. Ross 1 BEST: North Brunswick: best in the fourth quarter and going in all-out attack mode, Z. Dicianni, S. Woodward, M. Hicks, J. Ombiga, A. Ramzy, S. Zahra the Falcons were able to take control of the quarter with 4 Eley Park: goals, extending their lead to 30 points. With a few minutes A. Williams, J. Tennent, C. Farquhar, R. Szigeti, N. Whan, T. Dingeldei left on the clock, word was getting around the oval about the St. Johns win. Masala gave it all they had in these final 2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S RESERVE minutes, but it wasn’t enough to change the result. As the St Johns 0.0 0.0 11.10 11.12 (78) siren sounded, it was the Falcons who ran out winners by Box Hill North 0.0 0.0 8.9 10.10 (70) GOALS: St Johns: 30 points.

Jack Lee dominated up forward for the Falcons with 8 goals.

Reece French-Lightfoot and Sam Lee also combined for 5 goals for the Falcons. For the Tigers, Dave Velardo played his best game of the season with 5 goals. Tiger duo Luke Broomhall and Luke Decarne kicked 2 goals each. In the best for the Falcons were Sam Lee, Alexander Evans and Drew Pearman. In the best for the Tigers were David Velardo, Karan Singh and Luke Broomhall. Albert Park will now face off against St Johns, a side that they defeated twice earlier in the season in an elimination final whilst the Tigers will reflect on what could’ve been in 2023 after winning 5 of their first 6, they would then go on to lose 7 of their last 8.

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N. Janzerli 4, M. De Poilly 2, G. Chuol 1, R. Fileccia 1, S. Husseinkhil 1, A. Alam 1, S. Sullivan 1 Box Hill North: J. Falzon 3, T. Shaw 2, L. Desmond 2, J. Clare 1, B. Town 1, A. Cox 1 BEST: St Johns: A. Abakumoff, G. Chuol, A. Alam, N. De Poilly, J. Sofronidis, J. Coutts Box Hill North: J. Falzon, L. Desmond, D. Ebzery, B. Truong, A. Wilcox, J. Wong

Albert Park 6.1 10.7 10.8 14.10 (94) Masala Football Club 3.4 5.8 9.13 12.15 (87) GOALS: Albert Park: L. Childs 4, B. Tottenham 3, B. Wood 2, M. Bullard 2, A. Bullard 2, J. Dwyer 1 Masala Football Club: J. Dekel 5, N. Parker 3, M. Wellington 1, M. Scanlon 1, M. Rebecchi 1, W. Jardine 1 BEST: Albert Park: A. Caldwell, M. Bullard, L. Childs, A. Bullard, D. Seiler, T. Antonie Masala Football Club: J. Dekel, N. Parker, J. Gurry, J. Hallett, J. Williams, M. Wellington North Brunswick 3.7 8.10 11.14 15.17 (107) Eley Park 0.0 0.2 2.4 5.5 (35) GOALS: North Brunswick: T. Hobbs 3, K. Thomson 3, R. Keillar 2, S. Cunnington 2, S. Scorse 1, L. CoventryPoole 1, D. Lawson 1, O. Lang 1, J. Notaro 1 Eley Park: D. Crawford 1, A. Hugo 1, J. Mitchell 1, J. Steward 1, A. Quantrell 1 BEST: North Brunswick: S. Widdicombe, N. Murphy, O. Lang, D. Manus, K. Van Hees, D. Marcantonio Eley Park: D. Crawford, J. Newton, J. Steward, J. Mitchell, A. Hugo, S. Mckay 35

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VAFA congratulates the following players on reaching these incredible milestones. Well done!

MILESTONES

Mitch Szabo (Canterbury FC)

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Congratulations to Mitch Szabo from the Canterbury Football Club on achieving 100 games in the Red, Yellow and Black. Mitch first came down in 2015 from the Rowville Football Club at the age of 19! Originally, he came down to play his uncle Dennis and his cousin Nicholas ‘Buckets’ Szabo, but has become the lifeblood of the club ever since. Mitch was pivotal in the reserves premiership in 2015, winning best afield in the grand final after booting 5 goals. Since then he has cemented his spot in the senior side and has become an integral part of the backline for the last few seasons. As a club we are immensely proud of Mitch, his leadership around the club on and off field is ever so important and we can’t wait to see him tear it down in the finals series ahead!

Aidan Franetic (Old Scotch)

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Congratulations to Aidan Franetic on reaching 100 games for Old Scotch Football Club. Aidan joined the club from Scotch College in 2014 going straight into the Men’s 1st XVIII. Aidan had played for Box Hill and Oakleigh Chargers in his formative years. Aidan has been a regular member of the Men’s 1st XVIII throughout his career, a pivotal mid-fielder and leader of the team. Aidan played in the 2017 & 2019 Premier B section Grand Final teams and proudly represented the Big V this year. We wish Aidan all the best on reaching this major milestone and for the looming finals series.

Please send milestones to susan@vafa.com.au by 5pm Tuesday, including a brief description and photo.

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THIS ROUND’S GAMES PREMIER

PREMIER RESERVE 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

PREMIER B

PREMIER B RESERVE 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 RESERVE

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

Bye: Mazenod OC

Bye: Mazenod OC

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

2023 DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S 2.0 0.2

2.2 1.2

5.4 1.3

7.5 (47) 5.4 (34)

Parkdale Vultures Albert Park

GOALS: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott 5, J. Getson 1, T. Ramsay 1

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: M. Medcraft 3, S. Kerr 1

Old Melburnians: J. Gough 1, C. Fraser 1, S. Peers 1, S. Fraser 1

Albert Park:

1.0 2.1

2.0 2.3

3.1 2.3

4.1 (25) 3.4 (22)

BEST: Marcellin OC: Z. Glascott, H. Carlson, T. Oates, L. Robertson, A. Pane, C. McGilp

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: I. Daddo, B. Di-Giovambattista, H. McCorquodale, V. Furlonger, M. Medcraft, K. McCorquodale

Old Melburnians: C. Ferrier, S. Barnett, C. Fraser, A. Kogler, S. Fraser, E. Williams

Albert Park:

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WOMEN’S RESULTS 2023 DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S AJAX Glen Eira

2023 DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S 0.0 0.1

2.1 0.3

2.3 1.4

4.3 (27) 1.6 (12)

UHS-VU Preston Bullants

GOALS: AJAX: B. Tuszynski 1, L. Nankin 1, J. Marget 1, H. Goldberg 1

GOALS: UHS-VU: A. Mills 1, K. O’Rielly 1

Glen Eira:

Preston Bullants: L. Saunders 1

BEST: AJAX: J. Caplan , J. Shustin, J. Gabriel, A. Caplan, R. Klooger, L. Gunn

0.3 0.0

0.4 0.3

1.4 1.4

BEST: UHS-VU: A. Mills, L. Banks, M. Gorman, A. Gilchrist, K. O’Rielly, A. Park

Glen Eira: Preston Bullants: B. Edsell, A. Garrick, A. Dullard, M. Miza, P. Valstar, T. Compson

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HOLMESGLEN U19 MEN’S REPORT Bailey Berry

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Williamstown CYMS bank their most important win of the year As we approach the final round of the 2023 season, we begin to reflect on what has been a fantastic year for the Under 19 Premier section. The sheer competitiveness and advanced skill level of this division is a promising sign for the VAFA in the years to come.

St Kevin’s led for the duration of the contest and played a game style which teams have been rarely able to match this season. Their ball movement and efficiency borders on elite and this contest illustrated that. W. Pfeiffer, O. Gill & J. Romanin combined for 8 spectacular majors.

Williamstown dismantled an in-form Caulfield in arguably their most important match of the season. The CYs now sit in fi fth and are praying for a finals berth in 2023. SBMT managed to keep their streak alive, compiling their seventh straight win in a solid performance against De La Salle. St Kevin’s outclassed the Xavs in a terrific outing. SKOB are indisputably the premiership favourites heading into the 18 th and final hole of the 2023 season.

The Xavs will face University Blues in R18. SKOB will head to Camberwell to face Old Scotch.

De La Salle def. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers by 18 points.

SBMT propelled their winning streak out to seven in a row on the weekend.

A 3-goal win last Saturday has them essentially locked in for a finals berth in 2023. An impressive feat for a team who haven’t featured in U19 Premier for a number of years. De La won’t quite get there this year but have been competitive from start to finish this season.

Old Brighton def. Old Scotch by 41 points.

A really proud showing from Brighton at home allowed them to secure their 7th win of the season. Unfortunately, they’ve tapered below their expectations for this season, but this win will instil some confidence heading into the offseason. Scotch remains out of finals contention and will be similarly disappointed how this season turned out. Early on they showed tremendous promise and potential and will be looking to regain those signs for 2024.

It was a tightly contested game in parts. De La hung onto St. Bedes’ collar for the duration but just couldn’t pounce on the lead. J. Stewart, S. Cross, M. Miller, K. Rossiter, J. Torey-Toth & E. Macbeth were De La’s best in a tough loss.

St Bedes enter the finals possessing tremendous depth in their list and have illustrated that at points during the year. Their ball movement by foot was very impressive on a sparce ground like Waverly Oval. S. Buck kicked two and is a handy inclusion heading into the finals. He has spent much of the year with the Sandringham Dragons. J. Ryder was also impressive, showcasing his gut running and ball winning abilities.

The young Brighton side simply clicked last Saturday morning. They moved the ball with confidence and at times looked far superior to a team sitting 8 th on the ladder. They’re a talented outfi t but will need to make some changes in the summer to bounce back in 2024. J. Campigli slotted 3 in a superb performance. He has been their most consistent contributor this season.

Scotch struggled to match Brighton’s pace and only accumulated 1.2 in the first half. They entered half time by a deficit of 48 points and were unable to recover. R. Beckworth, J. Harker, C. Ferguson, J. Gale, H. Byrne-Jones & A. Symons were the best afield for Old Scotch.

SBMT will play Caulfield in R18. De La will travel to Williamstown.

Caulfield Grammarians def by. Williamstown by 9 points.

University Blues def. St Bernards by 78 points.

A terrific match at Glen Huntly oval saw the CYs snatch away Caulfield’s dominant winning streak. A composed last quarter by Williamstown defence led the charge in securing the victory. Caulfield could only manage 2 points in the final term.

It was a tremendously high scoring game at Crawford Oval on Saturday. 152 – 74 read the final score as Uni comprehensively defeated the last-placed St Bernards. St Bernards hung with the superior Uni for much of the first half but were swept off their feet when the home side produced a 101-point second half.

The second half of Caulfield’s season has been electrifying. Though dropping an important match like this on the eve of finals may come with dire consequences. The CGs struggled to convert up forward and may need to rethink some of their structures. J. Iverson, Z. Fraser, O. Sail, H. Short, O. Ruddock & C. Cooke were all commendable in a tight loss.

University Blues will just miss finals in 2023 but have shown moments of magnificent talent. A. Dowsley’s monster season continued with a superb 10 goal haul. He has skyrocketed to the top of the league in goal kicking after SBMT’s J. Behnk was seemingly pulled from his U19 side to play seniors.

Dowsley has been a pillar in all of Uni’s important victories this season.

The CYs now sit in 5th and can smell the scent of finals. They’ll need results to go their way but have had a good season, nonetheless. This win speaks of their character and talent across every line. The consistent core of N. Sayers, A. Martinez, Z. Provest, T. Assafiri, C. Oldham & A. Fernandes were sublime in an amazing win.

St Bernards faded away after a promising first half. Their scoring was impressive in this matchup, but their defensive capabilities need to be questioned heading into the offseason. J. Maddox was clearly their best afield with 5 important goals.

Caulfield face an inform SBMT this weekend. The CYs go up against De La Salle.

Old Brighton travel to Essendon to face St Bernards in their last match of the year. Old Scotch will host SKOB.

ROUND 18 TIPS

Uni will travel to Kew to face the Xavs. St Bernards will conclude a forgettable season against Old Brighton.

Old Scotch v St Kevins

Old Xaverians def by. St Kevin’s by 27 points.

Old Xaverians v University Blues

The SKOBs have made an absolute statement on the eve of finals; they are all in. They travelled to the Kew fortress in hopes of dethroning the 2022 premiers, and they did just that. The Xavs still sit comfortably in 3rd but may have some doubts enter their minds after this performance.

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HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS 2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 3.4 3.7 5.12 7.17 (59) De La Salle 0.1 3.2 4.2 6.5 (41) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: S. Buck 2, L. Bowles 1, X. Russo 1, M. Sullivan 1, T. Nash 1, O. Moodie 1 De La Salle: J. Stewart 1, M. higginbotham 1, L. Lyngberg 1, A. Kelly 1, J. Tyquin 1, T. Childs 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: E. Hall, L. Parsons, L. Bowles, M. Sullivan, L. Cowell, F. Chandler De La Salle: J. Stewart, S. Cross, M. Miller, K. Rossiter, J. ToreyToth, E. Macbeth

Old Haileybury 4.0 7.1 8.4 10.7 (67) Old Carey 3.3 4.3 5.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: Old Haileybury: L. Riedel 2, J. Connell 2, M. Walstab 2, N. Giustiniano 1, M. Cowell 1, Z. Fuleky 1, T. Antonis 1 Old Carey: F. Park 2, I. Ellwood 1, J. Horsey 1, J. Helmot 1, J. Smith 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: M. Walstab, L. Riedel, C. Begg, Z. Fuleky, X. Scott, A. Williamson Old Carey: H. Thomas, F. Park, J. Richardson, F. Peake, L. Zimmermann, J. Horsey

Old Brighton 5.4 8.8 11.10 12.11 (83) Old Scotch 0.2 1.2 3.5 6.6 (42) GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Campigli 3, L. Mccluskey 2, R. Mckenzie 1, M. Bierens 1, B. McKenzie 1, T. Arrigo 1, J. Badge 1, S. Fanning 1, Z. Bowen 1 Old Scotch: A. Symons 2, F. Leeton 1, H. Hudson 1, H. Robenstone 1, H. Long 1 BEST: Old Brighton: Z. Travers, L. Mccluskey, M. Hofmann, L. Hofmann, M. Linder, M. Bierens Old Scotch: R. Beckworth, J. Harker, C. Ferguson, J. Gale, H. Byrne-Jones, A. Symons

St Kevins 5.4 9.4 11.8 13.11 (89) Monash Blues 0.2 0.4 3.9 5.11 (41) GOALS: St Kevins: J. Conquest 3, Z. Greenham 2, O. Doyle 1, J. Bourke 1, Z. Gleeson 1, M. Demathieu 1, A. Butler 1, C. Lynch 1, H. James 1, S. Nogara 1 Monash Blues: J. Mackley 2, B. Pennuto 1, B. Murray 1, H. Wrigglesworth 1 BEST: St Kevins: C. Lynch, J. Conquest, A. Butler, A. Smith, M. Demathieu, H. James Monash Blues: O. Armstrong, R. Caldow, J. Mackley, W. Girdwood, H. Wrigglesworth, S. Tran

University Blues 4.1 8.3 14.9 23.14 (152) St Bernards 2.3 5.4 8.6 11.8 (74) GOALS: University Blues: A. Dowsley 10, T. O’Brien 2, E. Wallis 2, J. White 2, J. De Steiger 2, A. Lord 1, L. Boyle 1, J. Ball 1, A. Bain 1, H. Meggitt 1 St Bernards: J. Maddox 5, A. Ryan 2, J. Costa 1, S. Guida 1, M. Bafunno 1, L. Bugeja 1 BEST: University Blues: A. Dowsley, A. Lord, T. O’Brien, O. Clifford, L. Di Lallo, H. Meggitt St Bernards: J. Maddox, D. Restuccia, A. Ryan, S. Guida, T. Basile, L. Bugeja

Old Camberwell Grammar 0.5 2.9 5.14 9.15 (69) Old McKinnon/Glen Eira 2.1 3.2 4.3 4.6 (30) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: L. Ross 2, J. Karayan 1, P. Blew 1, C. Chun 1, S. Woods 1, C. Robertson 1, J. Blew 1, B. Joy 1 Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: J. Waldren 3, S. Litis 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: P. Blew, M. Horn, L. Ross, B. Carlisle, J. Spalding, B. Joy Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: S. Cockle, T. O’Brien, O. Whitney, E. Tran , H. Martino, M. Day

St Kevins 7.3 7.3 10.8 11.9 (75) Old Xaverians 4.4 4.4 5.5 6.12 (48) GOALS: St Kevins: O. Gill 3, W. Pfeiffer 3, J. Romanin 2, S. Duffy 1, J. Luscombe 1, T. Williams 1 Old Xaverians: BEST: St Kevins: X. Duke, W. Pfeiffer, O. Gill, F. Clark, P. Carracher, C. Chaffey Old Xaverians: Williamstown CYMS 1.2 4.4 5.5 7.13 (55) Caulfield Grammarians 2.3 2.5 6.8 6.10 (46) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: N. Sayers 2, Z. Provest 1, J. Ryan 1, A. Martinez 1, J. Daley 1, J. Billington 1 Caulfield Grammarians: m. Olynyk 1, C. Cooke 1, J. Atkinson 1, T. Warner 1, A. Loughnan 1, C. Hankin 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: N. Sayers, A. Martinez, Z. Provest, T. Assafiri, C. Oldham, A. Fernandes Caulfield Grammarians: J. Iverson, Z. Fraser, O. Sail, H. Short, O. Ruddock, C. Cooke

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Hampton Rovers 3.5 5.9 9.13 13.16 (94) Old Melburnians 2.3 4.7 5.10 8.10 (58) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: C. Kilburn 6, L. Nixon-Smith 2, L. Coughlin 2, B. Klingwort 1, W. Crawford 1, W. Rogacki 1 Old Melburnians: H. Nicholls 3, J. Hrehoresen 2, H. Kearney 1, A. Rush 1, O. Allen 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: J. Keys, W. McPhee, C. Kilburn, L. Coughlin, P. Somogyi Old Melburnians: G. Watson, M. Anderson, J. Hrehoresen, O. Allen, C. Henderson, H. Nicholls Beaumaris 3.5 7.10 12.16 18.20 (128) Old Trinity 2.0 3.0 3.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: Beaumaris: N. Dear 4, J. Butler 4, L. Young 2, S. Stewart 2, M. Rowe 1, L. Pecer 1, A. Barba 1, J. Pepper 1, T. McKinnon 1, C. Wilce 1 Old Trinity: O. de Stefanis 2, A. Hain 1, W. Thatcher 1 BEST: Beaumaris: M. Rowe, S. Stewart, P. Pecer, N. Dear, J. Butler, W. Snowden Old Trinity: R. Hughson, D. O’Kane, J. Trist, N. Gill, W. Thatcher, S. Phillips Old Xaverians 2.3 8.5 10.7 14.11 (95) Parkdale Vultures 5.2 9.3 12.4 12.5 (77) GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Christopher 3, E. Paul 3, L. Fares 2, E. Nelson 1, P. Gilmour 1, N. LaFrantz 1, W. Troy 1, E. Pick 1, C. Crisostomos 1 Parkdale Vultures: C. Goonewardene 5, A. Bartel 2, A. Boyle 1, B. Findlay 1, A. Kenny 1, L. Smith 1, M. Stewart 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: C. Harvey, F. Visentini, O. Sheehan, P. Gilmour, C. Crisostomos, L. Fares Parkdale Vultures: J. Cheep, C. Goonewardene, H. Lynch, B. Fenech, A. Boyle, N. Petty

Mazenod OC 5.2 6.6 12.10 17.14 (116) Parkside 0.2 1.7 2.9 6.12 (48) GOALS: Mazenod OC: S. Quirk 3, M. Boyce 3, J. McCluskey 3, J. Zapedowski 2, C. Mastos 1, C. Locaso 1, D. Martino 1, O. Tuck 1, J. Martin 1, N. Palleschi 1 Parkside: C. Bingle 3, L. Carrigg 2, D. Chernishoff 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: J. Zapedowski, J. Martin, J. Smith, M. Boyce, S. Quirk, M. Di Ciero Parkside: J. Stevens, C. Robley, L. Kanizay, P. Holden, J. Di Lizio St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 4.5 8.6 15.10 19.12 (126) University Blacks 1.2 3.2 3.3 4.4 (28) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: T. Aughterson 8, B. Williams 3, S. Meredith 2, H. Cox 2, S. Ralph 2, K. Vella 1, B. Bawden 1 University Blacks: H. Wilmot 1, F. McMahon 1, F. Smith 1, E. O’Donnell 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: H. Cox, T. Aughterson, K. Vella, T. Walker, B. Bawden, O. Grasso University Blacks: B. Donnellan, S. Shattock, H. Knights, L. Power, W. Rofe, M. Daffey

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 1.4 5.10 8.13 13.16 (94) Bulleen Templestowe AFC 4.1 6.4 8.5 11.5 (71) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: F. Knight 5, D. Waldron 3, E. Worsam 2, D. Wynne 1, D. Davies 1, J. Dimoski 1 Bulleen Templestowe AFC: G. Sardelis 3, C. Shiels 3, P. Toscano 2, D. Martino 1, D. Milione 1, D. Mavritsakis 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: F. Knight, O. Dumsday, E. Worsam, J. Harper, D. Wynne, B. Gliddon Bulleen Templestowe AFC: Z. Milione, C. Shiels, T. Henriksen, L. Sticca, D. Bone, G. Sardelis Marcellin OC 3.1 9.4 12.5 16.9 (105) De La Salle 1.2 3.2 3.2 6.4 (40) GOALS: Marcellin OC: J. Bandiera 4, G. Megas 2, F. Carman 2, L. Perrone 2, Z. Mellor 1, J. Frost 1, R. Gurney 1, M. Ryan 1, D. Cascone 1, B. Salerno 1 De La Salle: BEST: Marcellin OC: G. Megas, M. Ryan, J. Bandiera, Z. Mellor, B. Salerno, L. Perrone De La Salle: Collegians 2.1 6.4 6.8 10.11 (71) St Bernards 0.1 2.4 3.5 4.6 (30) GOALS: Collegians: L. Payne 2, H. Edwardss 2, L. Jorgensen 2, J. Hoyne 1, W. Houghton 1, H. Maisey 1, G. Bowes 1 St Bernards: S. Doyle 2, S. Singarella 1, F. Armstrong 1 BEST: Collegians: M. Daphne, L. Castine, D. Hassoun, K. Kulang, J. Tassone, C. Tassonee St Bernards: J. Healey, P. Stehmann-Doyle, S. Singarella, K. Hughes, H. Coombs, B. Storey

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Williamstown CYMS 3.2 4.5 5.5 9.8 (62) Beaumaris FC 3.4 5.4 7.5 8.8 (56) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Sargant 4, C. Williams 2, P. Farrell 2, J. Herreen 1 Beaumaris FC: A. Marcombe 2, M. Newman-Morris 2, L. Caris 2, G. Lewis 2 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: F. Puhar, P. Farrell, J. McHale, L. Sargant, C. Williams, L. Cossey Beaumaris FC: J. Whitehouse, D. Collins, A. Marcombe, M. Parkes, G. Lewis, L. Howell

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S PEGS Football Club 2.1 3.6 4.10 5.14 (44) Old Paradians 2.2 2.5 2.5 3.6 (24) GOALS: PEGS Football Club: Old Paradians: D. Taylor 1, J. Nailer 1, N. Whittle 1 BEST: PEGS Football Club: Old Paradians: N. Whittle, L. Kerr, J. Bonnyman, L. Joycey, A. Sutherland, J. Burns Old Xaverians 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.15 (75) Brunswick 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.9 (75) GOALS: Old Xaverians: F. OCallaghan 4, T. Ivak 1, H. Tobias 1, T. Curtain 1, T. Egan 1, G. Czerwik 1, W. Westcott 1 Brunswick: L. Scutella 3, A. Paevere 2, D. Reynolds 2, L. Sekhon 1, B. Marchionna 1, F. Sinn 1, M. Foti 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Spiridonos, T. Egan, E. Newman, F. OCallaghan, T. Curtain, N. Calvert Brunswick: D. Reynolds, Z. Cocco, E. Stokes, L. Sekhon, F. Sinn, S. Gaetano St Kevins 5.2 9.8 17.17 23.23 (161) St Bernards 0.2 0.3 0.4 3.4 (22) GOALS: St Kevins: J. Hillyer 10, O. Garlick 4, Z. Dowd 2, S. Mulcahy 2, W. Keely 2, E. Harmon 1, J. O’Malley 1, N. Noonan 1 St Bernards: M. Moore 1, O. Jones 1, D. Palermo 1 BEST: St Kevins: J. Hillyer, A. Posterino, N. Noonan, W. Keely, O. Garlick, T. Whelan St Bernards: P. O’Sullivan, D. Palermo, O. Harris, D. Healy, E. Healy, F. Saade Oakleigh AFC 4.4 5.6 12.7 18.12 (120) Therry Penola AFC 0.1 2.2 3.3 4.4 (28) GOALS: Oakleigh AFC: A. Bernardo 4, E. Manaras 3, O. Thomson 2, C. Athans 1, J. Guergues 1, P. Kasimis 1, K. Kato 1, W. Iverson 1, J. Greenaway 1, R. Thompson 1, B. Thompson 1, C. Ciorciari 1 Therry Penola AFC: N. Mckay 1, M. D’Agostino 1, B. Mastromanno 1, B. Rocco 1 BEST: Oakleigh AFC: S. Fortune, J. Rossington, R. Thompson, K. Kato, A. Hansen, C. Ciorciari Therry Penola AFC: B. Mastromanno, J. Vaina, P. Ricco, J. Caligiuri, J. Lewis, C. Edwards Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira 4.0 8.1 13.6 13.9 (87) Mhsob 1.2 4.3 4.7 7.8 (50) GOALS: Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira: J. Pekar 5, G. O’Donnell 3, P. McLeish 3, S. Enever 1, T. Tuke 1 Mhsob: B. Munasinghe 2, L. Sharrock 2, W. Nash 1, F. Pacak 1, B. Swenson 1 BEST: Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira: Mhsob: L. Judd, J. Raptis, F. Pacak, E. Harty, D. Hart, B. Swenson

THIRDS RESULTS 2023 PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S Old Scotch Fitzroy FC

4.2 1.2

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S 9.3 2.3

12.6 4.3

13.8 (86) 5.5 (35)

GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Seed 4, L. McAndrew 2, N. Stockdale 2, H. Bolton 1, S. Townsend 1, T. Loveridge 1, J. Gordon 1, E. Furey 1

1.4 1.1

1.5 4.4

3.7 6.7

8.9 (57) 7.10 (52)

GOALS: Ormond AFC: N. Topakas 2, L. Natsikas 2, L. Panozzo 1, A. Paliatsos 1, C. Northey 1 Ivanhoe AFC: B. Cococcia 4, F. Bergman 1, D. Cremasco 1

Fitzroy FC: T. Duffin 3, M. DePina 2 BEST: Old Scotch: L. McAndrew, E. Keith, T. Sennitt, P. Rovas, T. Macmillan, A. Townsend

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S 0.1 2.2

BEST: Ormond AFC: J. Dalton, W. Canning, L. Natsikas, L. Panozzo, D. Farthing, T. Richardson Ivanhoe AFC: B. Cococcia, L. Ward, T. Jackson, T. Geary, F. Bergman, T. Oneill

Fitzroy FC: G. McKenzie, R. Lloyd, M. DePina, J. Atkinson, C. McCue, T. Duffin

St Bernards Fitzroy FC

Ormond AFC Ivanhoe AFC

2.4 4.3

5.7 5.6

9.12 (66) 7.6 (48)

AJAX Afc Old Xaverians

3.4 3.0

7.12 5.3

10.15 8.5

12.20 (92) 9.8 (62)

GOALS: AJAX Afc: J. Vogel 5, J. Fibishenko 3, A. Flinkier 1, J. Peker 1, T. Marabel-Whitburn 1, T. Southwick 1

GOALS: St Bernards: J. Madden 3, M. Zocalli 2, J. Holland 1, W. Isaacs 1, P. Gamwell 1, B. Cattanach 1

Old Xaverians: T. Russell 2, C. Connors 2, J. Hynes 2, T. Davine 2, M. Constantino 1

Fitzroy FC: L. Lyon 3, L. Henderson 2, E. Coyne 1, T. Denatris 1 BEST: St Bernards: C. Barrett, C. Barrett, L. Cesarini, J. Madden, N. Kazuro, L. Scerri

BEST: AJAX Afc: J. Vogel, J. Fibishenko, T. Marabel-Whitburn, A. La Sala, J. Waislitz, T. MarabelWhitburn

Fitzroy FC: B. McAdam, L. Sugrue, D. O’Connor, O. Ishak, L. Henderson, L. Alexander

Old Xaverians: N. Brown, E. Browne, T. O’Sullivan, J. Hynes, T. Davine, M. Robinson

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S

Beaumaris FC AJAX Afc

3.1 3.3

5.3 6.3

10.4 10.7

13.6 (84) 11.7 (73)

Mazenod OC MHSOB

3.4 1.1

9.10 4.2

11.10 8.2

14.16 (100) 9.4 (58)

GOALS: Beaumaris FC: M. Barba 4, S. Evans 3, T. Reid 1, M. Dickinson 1, L. Rowbury 1, F. Johns 1, Z. Baruhas 1, M. Kornberg 1

GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Pasara 4, J. Siritunga 4, S. Davis 3, M. Staffieri 1, S. Fernandes 1, R. Ruffolo 1

AJAX Afc: Z. Aron 3, S. Paneth 2, A. Meyerowitz 1, K. Gold 1, N. Paltiel 1, R. Tenenbaum 1, S. Brygel 1, J. Herz 1

Melbourne High School Old Boys: J. Shulman 3, D. Francis 2, C. Colman 1, J. Reed 1, A. Shulman 1, K. Lugod 1

BEST: Beaumaris FC: A. Baruhas, S. Evans, M. Barba AJAX Afc:

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BEST: Mazenod OC: A. De Marco - Toro, J. Siritunga, J. Tiralosi, B. Mcpherson, Z. McMenamin, J. Pritchett, S. Fernandes Melbourne High School Old Boys: A. Shulman, K. Lugod, D. Francis, A. Ashton, J. Shulman, S. Habteslassie

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SHARPSHOOTERS

2023 William Buck Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

David Mirra

Collegians

4

40

Aaron Cloke

Oakleigh AFC

5

72

William Pocknee

Collegians

1

39

Timothy Johnston

Glen Eira AFC

0

48

James Tarrant

Old Scotch

3

37

Luke Ashen

Oakleigh AFC

6

46

Edward Greene

Collegians

0

34

Edward Standish

Oakleigh AFC

4

41

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 1 Reserve Men’s

Zachary Ginies

St Kevins OB

3

47

Bronson Paech

Kew FC

1

51

Josh Edwards

Old Scotch

5

44

Harrison Ritchie

Glen Eira AFC

1

47

2023 Premier Reserve Men’s

William Clark

Old Scotch

0

35

Julius Waras Carstensen

Glen Eira AFC

4

32

Matthew Handley

Old Xaverians

7

33

Joshua Paola

Oakleigh AFC

3

30

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Men’s

Caleb Lewis

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

6

41

Daniel Wood

Whitefriars Football Club

11

73

William Smyth

Williamstown CYMS

3

37

Benjamin Radford

Parkside Football Club

0

67

Brayden O’Toole

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

1

36

Jamie Brooker

South Melbourne Districts

4

54

Mickey Nicholls

Old Geelong

0

31

Samuel Kieseker

Whitefriars Football Club

3

45

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Reserve Men’s

William Zaghis

Fitzroy FC

2

36

Byron Gunn

MHSOB

3

39

Darren Colaco

St Bernards

1

33

Liam Chilcott

Parkside Football Club

1

35

Luke Scobie

Old Trinity Grammarians

0

28

James Cusack

MHSOB

3

35

Brad Fendyk

Fitzroy FC

3

25

Ben Daly

Brunswick Football Club

1

26

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Men’s

Ryan Macdermid

Parkdale Vultures

0

48

William Meehan

Hawthorn AFC

6

70

Luke Scuderi

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

3

35

Justin Raiti

Hawthorn AFC

1

65

Jack Fenner

PEGS Football Club

1

32

Thomas Lowden

Canterbury Football Club

7

60

Harry Laukens

Old Camberwell Grammarians

2

29

Julian Yeatman

Elsternwick AFC

4

45

2023 Premier C Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Gabriel Battistella

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

4

29

James Scammell

Canterbury Football Club

4

58

Tom Kellock

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

7

28

Matthew Price

Wattle Park AFC

2

51

Nicholas Jackson

Hampton Rovers AFC

0

28

Andrew Fraser

Richmond Central AFC

0

39

Dylan Mastos

Mazenod OC

0

28

Anthony Smith

Wattle Park AFC

2

36

2023 Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Alexander Dowsley

University Blues

10

45

Andrew Ramzy

North Brunswick AFC

10

51

Jack Behnk

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

0

44

Jack Lee

Albert Park AFC

8

49

William Macisaac

Old Xaverians

0

35

Blake Williams

Box Hill North AFC

7

35

Zachary Provest

Williamstown CYMS

1

34

Benjamin Ayache

St Johns OC

7

34

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier C Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Reserve Men’s

Joshua Willmott

St Kevins OB

0

21

Tyler Shaw

Box Hill North AFC

2

59

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

2

39

Daniel Barker

University Blues

0

17

Joel Clare

Box Hill North AFC

1

35

THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

48

SHARPSHOOTERS

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

LR 1 6 0 2

TOTAL

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

LR 5 0 4 2

TOTAL

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

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

LR 0 1 0 5

TOTAL

Beaumaris FC Old Melburnians Old Brighton Grammarians Marcellin OC

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

LR 1 0 0 0

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 3 0 0 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 0 0 0 0

TOTAL

Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Williamstown CYMS

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

LR 4 0 0 0

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 5

TOTAL

Chadstone AFC Old Scotch Old Paradians AJAX Afc

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

LR 3 0 4 4

TOTAL

MHSOB Whitefriars Football Club Mazenod OC Mazenod OC

2023 Mecwacare Masters Cameron Kirkup Dustin Cracknell Andrew Murray Anthony Palmer

LR 0 0 0 0

TOTAL

Oakleigh AFC Marcellin OC Oakleigh AFC De La Salle OC

27 23 21 19

33 27 23 22

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 0 2 1 0

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Reserve Women’s April Jones Old Yarra Cobras FC Genevieve Barns-Dunne St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Alicia Yiannios Mazenod OC Jennifer Vissenjoux Mazenod OC

LR 0 1 2 5

TOTAL

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

LR 0 0 0 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 0 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 2 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 6 0 0 2

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s Mitchell Boyce Mazenod OC Thomas Aughterson St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Brennan Murray Monash Blues Liam Riedel Old Haileybury

LR 3 8 1 2

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 5 2 3 1

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s Rory O’Connor Brunswick Football Club Jonah Guergues Oakleigh AFC Joshua Kinna St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Lachlan Sharrock MHSOB

LR 0 1 0 2

TOTAL

20 20 16 14

19 12 10 10

46 27 24 21

30 29 21 19

9 5 5 5

47 41 39 31

40 33 27 22

40 34 30 25

35 35 34 33

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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

17

14

3

0

0

0

0

1639

894

56

183.33

Old Xaverians

17

15

1

0

0

1

0

1767

613

64

288.25

%

Old Scotch

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1587

985

48

161.12

Old Scotch

17

13

3

0

0

1

0

1645

733

56

224.42

University Blues

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1243 1069

48

116.28

St Kevins

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1313

762

44

172.31

St Kevins

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1363 1026

44

132.85

Old Brighton

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1257

734

44

171.25

Old Brighton

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1242 1129

36

110.01

Old Melburnians

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1199

915

44

131.04

University Blacks

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

1120 1252

32

89.46

Collegians

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1107 1207

36

91.71

Old Xaverians

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1255 1247

28

100.64

University Blues

17

4

11

0

0

2

0

1041 1112

24

93.62

Old Haileybury

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

1045 1360

24

76.84

University Blacks

17

3

13

1

0

0

0

663

1245

14

53.25

Old Melburnians

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

1126 1557

20

72.32

Caulfield Grammarians

17

2

13

0

0

0

2

485

2124

8

22.83

Caulfield Grammarians

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

813

1914

4

42.48

Old Haileybury

17

1

13

1

0

0

2

650

1747

6

37.21

%

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

17

16

0

0

0

1

0

1743

871

68

200.11

St Bernards

17

16

1

0

0

0

0

1519

595

64

255.29

%

Fitzroy

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1484 1089

48

136.27

Fitzroy

17

14

3

0

0

0

0

1690

534

56

316.48

De La Salle

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1263 1089

44

115.98

Beaumaris

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1323

837

48

158.06

Beaumaris

17

10

6

0

0

0

1

1455 1089

40

133.61

Old Trinity

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1207

920

44

131.2

Old Geelong

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1348 1203

40

112.05

Old Geelong

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1009 1053

36

95.82

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1403 1360

40

103.16

De La Salle

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

830

977

24

84.95

Williamstown CYMS

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1373 1512

28

90.81

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17

6

11

0

0

0

0

816

1254

24

65.07

Old Trinity

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

977

1256

24

77.79

Williamstown CYMS

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

977

1201

20

81.35

AJAX

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

1022 1727

4

59.18

AJAX

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

806

1637

20

49.24

Monash Blues

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

917

1932

4

47.46

Monash Blues

17

1

16

0

0

0

0

576

1745

4

33.01

%

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

15

13

2

0

2

0

0

1170

837

52

139.78

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

15

14

1

0

2

0

0

1233

549

PEGS Football Club

15

11

3

1

2

0

0

1102

851

46

129.49

Mazenod OC

16

14

2

0

1

0

0

1334

623

56

214.13

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

15

10

4

1

2

0

0

1297

902

42

143.79

Marcellin OC

15

11

4

0

2

0

0

993

783

44

126.82 116.15

56

% 224.59

Parkdale Vultures

15

9

5

1

2

0

0

1172

999

38

117.32

Parkdale Vultures

15

7

8

0

2

0

0

935

805

28

Mazenod OC

16

7

9

0

1

0

0

1014 1097

28

92.43

Old Camberwell Grammar

15

6

9

0

2

0

0

770

1050

24

73.33

Hampton Rovers

15

6

9

0

2

0

0

1034 1136

24

91.02

PEGS Football Club

15

5

10

0

2

0

0

689

921

20

74.81

Old Carey

15

4

9

2

2

0

0

971

1096

20

88.59

Old Carey

15

4

11

0

2

0

0

804

1182

16

68.02

Marcellin OC

15

3

12

0

2

0

0

860

1324

12

64.95

Ormond

15

4

11

0

2

0

0

720

1087

16

66.24

Ormond

15

2

12

1

2

0

0

938

1316

10

71.28

Hampton Rovers

15

3

12

0

2

0

0

713

1191

12

59.87

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

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

17

14

3

0

0

0

0

1334

887

56

150.39

Fitzroy FC

14

10

4

0

2

1

0

997

565

Old Xaverians

40

% 176.46

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1324

857

44

154.49

Old Xaverians

14

10

4

0

2

1

0

1153

745

40

154.77

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1221 1021

44

119.59

Old Scotch

14

10

4

0

2

2

0

923

845

40

109.23

Caulfield Grammarians

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1176 1216

40

96.71

St Kevins OB

14

9

5

0

2

1

0

999

637

36

156.83

Williamstown CYMS

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1136 1091

36

104.12

University Blues

15

8

7

0

1

0

0

1412 1066

32

132.46

University Blues

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

1210 1014

32

119.33

Old Melburnians

14

2

12

0

2

0

3

595

1284

8

46.34

De La Salle

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

927

1179

32

78.63

Old Brighton Grammarians 15

2

13

0

1

0

2

590

1357

8

43.48

Old Brighton

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1082 1033

28

104.74

Old Scotch

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1075 1067

28

100.75

St Bernards

17

0

17

0

0

0

0

653

0

36.83

1773

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

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Glen Eira

18

16

2

0

0

0

0

1593

969

64

164.4

Glen Eira

18

15

2

0

0

1

0

1672

806

64

207.44

%

Oakleigh

18

14

4

0

0

0

0

1650 1114

56

148.11

Kew FC

18

14

4

0

0

0

0

1466

790

56

185.57

Prahran

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1642 1047

52

156.83

Uhs-Vu

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1262

880

52

143.41

Uhs-Vu

18

11

7

0

0

0

0

1311 1230

44

106.59

Oakleigh

18

11

7

0

0

0

0

1475

730

44

202.05

Therry Penola

18

10

8

0

0

0

0

1289 1177

40

109.52

Prahran

18

11

7

0

0

0

0

1547

814

44

190.05

Old Peninsula

18

9

9

0

0

0

0

1363 1431

36

95.25

West Brunswick AFC

18

10

7

0

0

1

0

1228

876

44

140.18

Kew FC

18

8

10

0

0

0

0

1209 1218

32

99.26

Therry Penola

18

6

12

0

0

0

0

1040 1490

24

69.8

West Brunswick AFC

18

4

14

0

0

0

0

958

1527

16

62.74

Preston Bullants

18

4

14

0

0

0

0

888

1469

16

60.45

Preston Bullants

18

3

15

0

0

0

0

1203 1739

12

69.18

Old Peninsula

18

3

14

0

0

0

1

935

1721

12

54.33

Ivanhoe

18

2

16

0

0

0

0

886

1652

8

53.63

Ivanhoe

18

1

16

0

0

0

1

409

2380

4

17.18

%

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

18

15

3

0

0

0

0

1589

958

60

165.87

Parkside

18

16

2

0

0

0

0

1345

639

64

210.49

Brunswick

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1476 1203

52

122.69

South Melbourne Districts

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1293

744

52

173.79

Old Yarra Cobras

18

12

5

1

0

0

0

1572 1276

50

123.2

Mhsob

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1359

917

52

148.2

South Melbourne Districts

18

12

6

0

0

0

0

1416 1151

48

123.02

Brunswick

18

12

6

0

0

0

0

1314

808

48

162.62

Whitefriars

18

12

6

0

0

0

0

1677 1416

48

118.43

Whitefriars

18

12

6

0

0

0

0

1196

847

48

141.2

Mhsob

18

7

10

1

0

0

0

1341 1456

30

92.1

Old Paradians

18

6

11

1

0

0

0

910

1127

26

80.75

%

Old Paradians

18

6

11

1

0

0

0

1227 1428

26

85.92

Old Yarra Cobras

18

6

12

0

0

0

0

956

1184

24

80.74

Bulleen Templestowe

18

5

13

0

0

0

0

1041 1622

20

64.18

Aquinas

18

4

12

2

0

0

0

910

1182

20

76.99

St Mary’s Salesian

18

4

13

1

0

0

0

1277 1625

18

78.58

St Mary’s Salesian

18

4

14

0

0

0

0

968

1858

16

52.1

Aquinas

18

2

16

0

0

0

0

1213 1694

8

71.61

Bulleen Templestowe

18

2

15

1

0

0

0

730

1675

10

43.58

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

18

16

2

0

0

0

0

1936 1120

64

172.86

Richmond Central

18

15

3

0

0

0

0

1666

780

60

213.59

Hawthorn

18

14

4

0

0

0

0

2234 1280

56

174.53

Wattle Park

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1558

896

52

173.88

Canterbury

18

14

4

0

0

0

0

1845 1142

56

161.56

Hawthorn

18

12

5

0

0

1

0

1496 1006

52

148.71

Wattle Park

18

11

7

0

0

0

0

1587 1324

44

119.86

Elsternwick

18

12

6

0

0

0

0

1305 1108

48

117.78

Richmond Central

18

7

11

0

0

0

0

1286 1561

28

82.38

Canterbury

18

11

7

0

0

0

0

1397 1100

44

127

Power House

18

6

12

0

0

0

0

1382 1627

24

84.94

Power House

18

5

12

0

0

0

1

1129 1313

20

85.99

%

La Trobe University

18

3

15

0

0

0

0

900

1769

12

50.88

La Trobe University

18

2

16

0

0

0

0

540

1846

8

29.25

Swinburne University

18

1

17

0

0

0

0

948

2295

4

41.31

Swinburne University

18

1

17

0

0

0

0

668

1728

4

38.66

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

18

17

0

1

0

0

0

1970

631

70

312.2

North Brunswick

18

14

2

0

0

2

0

2050

504

Box Hill North

18

10

7

1

0

0

0

1719 1340

42

128.28

St Johns

18

14

3

0

0

0

1

1313 1068

56

122.94

Albert Park

18

10

8

0

0

0

0

1436 1377

40

104.28

Box Hill North

18

13

5

0

0

0

0

1818

914

52

198.91

St Johns

18

8

10

0

0

0

0

1216 1431

32

84.98

Albert Park

18

6

11

0

0

0

1

1074 1540

24

69.74

Masala Football Club

18

7

11

0

0

0

0

1537 1496

28

102.74

Masala Football Club

18

4

12

0

0

1

1

1009 1744

20

57.86

Eley Park

18

1

17

0

0

0

0

863

4

35

Eley Park

18

0

18

0

0

0

0

687

0

30.44

2466

Sports Injuries Arthritis Fractures THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

52

2257

64

% 406.75

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

Kew FC

16

14

2

0

2

0

0

675

285

64

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

236.84

Kew FC

16

13

2

1

2

0

0

696

180

54

% 386.67

St Kevins

16

13

3

0

2

0

0

821

315

60

260.63

West Brunswick AFC

16

13

3

0

2

0

0

668

165

52

404.85

Old Scotch

16

12

4

0

2

0

0

838

328

56

255.49

Coburg

16

13

3

0

2

0

0

815

248

52

328.63

Collegians

17

8

9

0

1

0

0

588

477

36

123.27

Collegians

16

10

5

0

2

1

0

696

393

44

177.1

Caulfield Grammarians

16

7

9

0

2

0

0

660

594

36

111.11

Caulfield Grammarians

16

8

8

0

2

0

0

466

555

32

83.96

Coburg

17

8

9

0

1

0

0

546

520

36

105

Melbourne University

16

4

12

0

2

0

0

318

743

16

42.8

West Brunswick AFC

17

7

10

0

1

0

0

473

522

32

90.61

Old Scotch

16

4

11

0

2

0

1

229

722

16

31.72

Melbourne University

16

3

13

0

2

0

0

512

647

20

79.13

Fitzroy FC

16

3

13

0

2

0

0

289

830

12

34.82

Fitzroy FC

16

3

13

0

2

0

0

479

625

20

76.64

St Kevins

16

2

13

1

2

0

0

224

565

10

39.65

%

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Monash Blues

18

15

2

1

0

0

0

907

140

62

647.86

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

17

13

3

1

1

0

0

515

161

54

% 319.88

Old Yarra Cobras

18

15

2

1

0

0

0

931

211

62

441.23

Old Yarra Cobras

18

13

5

0

0

2

0

495

237

52

208.86

Aquinas OC

17

13

4

0

1

0

0

596

308

52

193.51

Mazenod OC

18

13

5

0

0

1

0

482

333

52

144.74

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

732

287

44

255.05

Monash Blues

17

11

6

0

1

3

0

542

301

44

180.07

Brunswick

17

7

10

0

1

0

0

354

762

28

46.46

Aquinas OC

17

8

8

1

1

2

0

407

342

34

119.01

Mazenod OC

18

5

13

0

0

0

0

252

563

20

44.76

Richmond Central

17

5

12

0

2

0

3

301

374

20

80.48

Richmond Central

17

3

14

0

1

0

0

200

722

12

27.7

Brunswick

16

4

12

0

2

0

2

210

453

16

46.36

North Brunswick

17

0

17

0

1

0

0

125

1016

0

12.3

North Brunswick

16

0

16

0

2

0

3

30

843

0

3.56

%

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

17

17

0

0

0

0

0

1970

727

68

270.98

Fitzroy FC

16

10

4

0

0

2

0

1408

691

48

203.76

Old Trinity

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1401 1085

40

129.12

St Bernards

16

11

5

0

0

0

0

1386

896

44

154.69

Hampton Rovers

17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1396 1288

40

108.39

Old Geelong

16

10

5

0

0

0

1

1160 1046

40

110.9

Old Xaverians

17

8

8

0

0

1

0

1276 1149

36

111.05

Old Trinity Grammarians

16

7

7

0

0

1

1

854

815

32

104.79

Old Melburnians

17

7

10

0

0

0

0

1156 1214

28

95.22

Collegians

16

5

9

0

0

0

2

752

1281

20

58.7

Parkdale Vultures

17

2

14

0

0

0

1

786

8

45.17

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

%

1740

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Carey

17

13

4

0

0

0

0

1318

873

52

% 150.97

Old Camberwell Grammar

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1533

806

48

190.2

Old Haileybury

17

12

5

0

0

0

0

1076

623

48

172.71

Old McKinnon/Glen Eira

17

10

6

0

0

1

0

1363

895

44

152.29

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17

10

7

0

0

0

0

1237 1064

40

116.26

University Blacks

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

939

1070

32

87.76

Parkside

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

877

1106

24

79.29

St Kevins

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

721

1370

24

52.63

Mazenod OC

17

5

12

0

0

0

0

846

962

20

87.94

Monash Blues

17

2

14

0

0

0

1

716

1319

8

54.28

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

17

15

2

0

0

0

0

1629

759

60

214.62

%

Old Brighton Grammarians 16

9

5

0

0

1

1

1086

977

40

111.16

Marcellin OC

17

11

6

0

0

0

0

1388 1063

44

130.57

University Blues

16

8

6

0

0

0

2

1107

976

32

113.42

Beaumaris FC

17

9

8

0

0

0

0

1232

865

36

142.43

Marcellin OC

16

8

8

0

0

0

0

830

747

32

111.11

Collegians

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

810

852

32

95.07

Old Camberwell Grammar

16

7

7

0

0

0

2

1076 1007

28

106.85

Williamstown CYMS

17

8

9

0

0

0

0

1028 1154

32

89.08

Hampton Rovers

16

5

9

0

0

2

0

932

1204

28

77.41

Bulleen Templestowe AFC

17

7

9

1

0

0

0

1023 1229

30

83.24

West Brunswick AFC

16

3

13

0

0

0

0

761

1132

12

67.23

St Bernards

17

6

11

0

0

0

0

976

1373

24

71.09

Monash Blues

16

1

15

0

0

0

0

437

1459

4

29.95

De La Salle

17

5

11

1

0

0

0

974

1060

22

91.89

%

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

15

15

0

0

2

1

0

1459

491

60

297.15

%

Brunswick

16

13

2

1

1

0

0

1321

850

54

155.41

Oakleigh AFC

16

11

5

0

1

0

0

1307

429

44

304.66

Old Xaverians

16

9

6

1

1

0

0

1149 1018

38

112.87

Therry Penola AFC

16

9

7

0

1

0

0

999

685

36

145.84

Mhsob

16

5

11

0

1

0

0

987

1325

20

74.49

Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira

15

4

11

0

2

0

0

712

1397

16

50.97

Old Paradians

16

4

12

0

1

0

0

850

1090

16

77.98

St Kevins

16

4

12

0

1

0

0

922

1184

16

77.87

St Bedes / Mentone

15

3

12

0

2

0

1

827

1597

12

51.78

St Bernards

13

1

12

0

0

0

0

591

1532

4

38.58

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

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Reserve Senior Reserve Men Women Women

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TOTAL

St Kevins OB

44

22

60

9

42

11

6

0

194

Beaumaris FC

40

24

62

0

51

11

0

0

188

Glen Eira AFC

64

32

48

0

33

6

0

0

183

Old Scotch

48

28

56

12

21

12

0

0

177

Kew FC

32

28

64

31

0

2

11

0

168

Collegians

56

18

36

26

24

5

0

0

165

Brunswick Football Club

52

24

32

12

43.5

0

0

0

163.5

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

40

12

44

29

33

0

0

0

158

Oakleigh AFC

56

22

48

0

3

0

0

3

132

Williamstown CYMS

28

10

64

0

27

1

0

0

130

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2023 VAFA FINALS LUNCHEON 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

PREMIER B

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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