The Amateur Footballer 2024 - Week 1

SEASON 2024 - April 13

EDITORIAL Paul Newton President

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, I’m Paul Newton the VAFA 2024 President.

It’s an honour to serve as the Association’s president and I’m very grateful for the trust members afforded me at the 2023 AGM in voting me in as a Board Member. Whilst some of you already know me from my days at Old Carey Grammarians, I very much look forward to meeting many more of the VAFA community throughout the season and hearing firsthand on how your club is progressing, both challenges and triumphs.

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Whilst the season commenced April 6th for our Thirds and Holmesglen Under 19’s, the remainder of the competition gets underway this weekend.

Round 1 is inevitably an anxious time for coaches, players, support staff, committees, and supporters with everyone finding their feet and much anticipation as to how teams will fare against the competition. Win or lose, we mustn’t discount the countless hours of preparation, training, and coaching; success is measured both on and off the field.

COMMUNITY • We’re excited to join forces with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Our official charity partner of the Wiliam Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final day to be played on the public holiday on Friday September 27th.

I would like to take a moment to share with you what the Association has been able to achieve in its off season:

2024 BOARD • Following an extensive process, we are thrilled to have filled the final positions on the Board taking us to a full complement.

FOOTBALL • 303 registered teams, increase of 6 on last year.

• Officially welcome our newest Bord Members: Joan Eddy, Matthew Scholten and Frank Dunell.

• Growth in Women’s competition, Men’s Thirds, and U19 sections.

• Re-emergence of Westbourne Grammarians in 2024, registering two Women’s teams. Coached by Western Bulldogs legend Chris Grant, we expect they will be extremely competitive in Premier B.

• The appointment of two Vice Presidents in Ivan Delac and Sarah Delbosc.

• With Joan Eddy’s appointment we strengthen our gender diversity with four female Directors including Vicki Durston, Nicole Hall and Sarah Delbosc.

• Reincarnation of Old Mentonians to be known as the Mentone Panthers, competing in the Men’s Thirds competition.

• Congratulation to Club Presidents David Hudson (Westbourne Grammarians) and John Thompson (Mentone Panthers) and your committees in establishing your teams and we look forward to supporting you to pursue continued growth.

• The inclusion of Matt Scholten, our Board now has six Directors who have all had experience as a VAFA Club President.

• Rounding out the Board we have, Tim Habel, recently elected Marty Kelliher and the ever-green Anthony Amad, this will be Anthony’s final year on the Board and I take this opportunity to thank you Anthony for your unrelenting 19 year Board Member commitment to the Association.

REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL • Big V Premier Men’s and Women’s teams will head to Perth mid-season to defend their 2023 titles and we are pleased to retain coaches Greg Hutchison and Paul Groves to lead our teams again and we wish them well.

Administration • We are indeed very fortunately to have a wonderful administration team managing VAFA HQ to ensure our competition is a success both in terms of participation as well as enjoyment. I remind all clubs to reach out to the admin team for all your operational queries. Our CEO, Jason Reddick and his team are at your disposal.

• Big V Representative team drawn from Premier B Men’s through to Division 3 players, will play the Bendigo Football Netball League for the next 2 years.

• This year’s game will be played at Elsternwick Park on Saturday 6 th July, preceded by a VAFA North v South Holmesglen Under 19’s match showcasing our best young talent.

Media Update

UMPIRES

• We are thrilled to formally welcome Jason Bennett to the VAFA, Jason joins our media team having accepted the role of Broadcast and Content Manager. Jason has over three decades of experience across a broad range of formats from sports, corporate marketing, and broadcast.

Jason is well known within the football industry and will make be invaluable addition to our team.

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Launch of a new Umpire Academy Program at Ivanhoe Grammar, with a further academy due to commence at Xavier College in term 2.

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Currently exceeded 2023 umpire registrations by 19%.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the Associations immediate past president, George Voyage. On behalf of all members, I want to express our gratitude to George for his 16 years of outstanding commitment and service to the Association, presiding over very challenging times and in doing so ensuring the viability of our 100 year plus existence.

COMMERCIAL • We are delighted to announce several new commercial partners.

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AltX as an official Commercial Partner. Specialists in real estate mortgage investments for wholesale investors.

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Ascot Vale Sports Trophies the official Trophy Supplier of the VAFA.

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A-Grade Club Supplies as a preferred supplier known for its great service reputation, pleasing to see many of our Clubs are already ordering their equipment needs.

First Aid Management &Training Centre have signed on as the Official First Aid and Sports Trainer Provider of the VAFA.

We have a unique competition based on great history and forged relationships. Certainly, club rivalry but above all great respect for each other and our wonderful competition. So, in closing, the VAFA is excited to be commencing the 2024 season and I take this opportunity to wish you all a successful year ahead.

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WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Jason Bennett

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The race begins for supremacy in William Buck Premier Men’s If unpredictability equals excitement, then William Buck Premier Men’s Season 2024 is set to be a blockbuster, with most pundits expecting the top grade to be extremely even and fiercely competitive.

UNIVERSITY BLUES finished the 2023 home & away season in 2nd position, before a narrow loss to Collegians followed by a disappointing performance against St Kevin’s saw them bundled out in straight sets.

COLLEGIANS begin with the target on their back as the reigning champions for the first time since 2013, having put the pain of recent Grand Final disappointments behind them in no uncertain terms.

Coach Guy MARTYN and his recruiting team had a fruitful summer, securing a handful of big-name signings, including ex-Essendon swingman James STEWART & former Port Adelaide big man Sam HAYES, who both have the potential to wreak havoc in Premier Men’s this season.

Their dominant 15-and-3 home & away campaign saw them finish 2 games clear on top. They snuck home over Uni Blues in a thrilling Semi Final, then dominated on Grand Final Day to rocket away to a brilliant 85-point win.

Former VFL player Matthew SMITH arrives after finishing 2nd in Heidelberg’s best-and-fairest, while Jamie LLOYD & Archie SINNOTT both have elite junior experience.

Jared RIVERS has since handed the coaching reins to fellow former Melbourne AFL player Jordie McKENZIE, while on-field leader Dave MIRRA has hung up the boots. Reigning best & fairest Sam SOFRONIDIS will likely spend most of his time in Collingwood’s VFL program as he hunts an AFL opportunity.

Reigning League best & fairest Marty GLEESON returns as the Blues eye off their first top-tier flag since 2019.

OLD SCOTCH finished the 2023 home & away season in 3rd position, then fell 3 goals short of St Kevin’s in the Semi Final.

But with some young talent ready to push up and break into the senior line-up, the Lions certainly have the pieces to challenge for their first back-to-back titles since 2011-12.

The Cardinals have some useful additions in 2024, including seasoned ready-made performers Lachie JOHNSON & Isaac CONWAY, along with talented Leongatha youngster Harry SCOTT, who has spent the past two seasons with Gippsland Power and has signed with Richmond’s VFL team.

Last season’s runners-up ST KEVIN’S have been a model of consistency in the modern era, playing in the last five Premier Men’s Grand Finals, for 3 wins and 2 losses.

Former OLD BRIGHTON captain & premiership player Marcel BRUIN has stepped up from Senior Assistant to Head Coach in 2024, while the club’s longestserving coach Greg HUTCHISON has returned as Director of Coaching as they strive to return to the finals after one year watching on from the sidelines.

The 2023 decider turned out to be an afternoon to forget and SKOBs will be keen to reclaim their place at the top of the mountain in 2024.

Coach Anthony LYNCH will take a relatively settled line-up into the new season, with minimal change at senior level but plenty of young talent to introduce, given their U19 team also made the Grand Final in 2023. Expect St Kevin’s to be there and thereabouts again – aren’t they always?!

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The Tonners went 9-and-9 to finish 2023 in 5th position and will be looking for some youngsters to step up and provide additional depth, which was sorely tested as they used 39 players last season.

Throw in ready-made players James HARROLD & Sam WUNDUKE and the Redlegs look a stronger combination in 2024 – particularly when those VFL players are available for VAFA duty.

OLD XAVERIANS finished 6th in 2023 – their lowest finish since 2018 – and club champion Daniel DONATI returns as Senior Coach in 2024, having been a premiership player in 1996 and served as Senior Assistant Coach from 2018-21.

ST BERNARDS are back in Premier Men’s after a oneyear absence which delivered a perfect 20-and-0 Premier B season and premiership flag.

He has assembled a stellar coaching panel that includes Jeff GOBBELS, Pat HAWKINS, former AFL star Dan HANNEBERY and Louis TIERNAN to fast-track their young talent.

Xavs have secured the prime signature of 2023 Sandover Medalist Sam FISHER, who starred in his debut WAFL season after an impressive journey from Canberra via the GWS Academy, time on Sydney’s AFL list, then the Blues at VFL level (including the 2019 VFL Team of the Year).

UNIVERSITY BLACKS stumbled out of the gate in 2023, losing their first 4 games before finding some rhythm mid-season to win 6 of their last 9 (including a 4-game winning streak containing a victory over eventual Grand Finalist St Kevin’s OB).

Their rollercoaster ride saw them finish 7th with an 8-and-10 record, but that back-end of the year showed that their best football is good enough to press even the best teams. Their challenge now is to find consistency to go with those flashes of brilliance.

OLD MELBURNIANS will be keen to get away to a stronger start in 2024, after a 5-game losing streak to open 2023 had them chasing their tails all season. They recovered from that initial onslaught to string 4 straight wins together and stabilise their campaign, before falling away again in the back half of the season.

Fortunately, they managed to narrowly avoid relegation on percentage after a dominant final-round win over Caulfield Grammarians and have recruited strongly as they look to rise up out of the danger zone.

Former AFL-listed players Jarrod LIENERT & Jack PERIS are joined by Carlton VFL skipper Lachie SWANEY and big-bodied Collingwood VFL midfielder Ned LONG, who turned heads with his eye-catching performance for the VFL in the State game versus the SANFL last weekend.

Now they get to test themselves at the highest level once again and coach Steve ALESSIO will be delighted to have signed experienced AFL midfielder Jackson HATELY, who will also line up with Essendon’s VFL team.

It’s always a challenge for promoted teams to step back up to the top level, but the Snowdogs proved themselves to be a worthy Premier Men’s starter with their sustained excellence throughout 2023.

FITZROY have risen to the top grade for the first time in club history and have a new coach at the helm for this exciting new chapter, with Travis RONALDSON returning to Melbourne after five years with the NRL’s Canberra Raiders in their Strength & Conditioning department.

Ronaldson boasts an impressive footballing CV, which includes a podium finish in the VFL’s Liston Trophy and Team of the Year honours while playing for Coburg, before coaching Old Ivanhoe to a Premier C flag in 2013.

So we can expect the Roys to be in peak physical condition and they’ve retained the bulk of their playing group as they look to build on their 2nd placed finish in Premier B last season. They enter 2024 with a ‘nothing to lose’ attitude as they look to make their mark at the pinnacle of VAFA footy.

ROUND 1 TIPS Old Melburnians v Collegians St Bernards v Fitzroy St Kevin’s v Old Xaverians University Blacks v Old Scotch Old Brighton v University Blues

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WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S Lauren Atkinson

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Who will challenge the Premiership trifecta of St Kevin’s in 2024?

Collegians

As the anticipation builds and the countdown begins, the 2024 William Buck Premier Women’s Competition promises another thrilling chapter in the illustrious history of VAFA football. With the commencement of the season imminent, fans are eager to witness the intense battles, dazzling displays of skill, and the quest for ultimate glory.

Collegians have put together one of the most comprehensive preseason campaigns, tackling everything from on field performance, teamwork, mindset, and a focus on community.

Dom Lucarelli is in the driver’s seat for the women’s side and will be looking to take them to finals again.

They came unstuck in the semi-final against a formidable Old Scotch outfit. The purple and gold will take on MUWFC at home this Saturday in Round 1.

Caulfield Grammarians The Caulfield Grammarians are battlers and embody the VAFA spirit, playing week to week For the Love of the Game. They finished the 2023 season in the middle of the table Caulfield have retained the likes of Matilda Mottram who polled well in the league’s B&F last season, and Chloe O’Malley who is a sharpshooter in front of goals.

Kew Ahh the Kew Bears! They are the epitome of hard work and determination, leading the competition at every turn in 2023 and falling short to the likes of the St Kevin’s Saints in the grand final. With only two losses on the board last season, they will hope to retain their stella form in 2024 under the guidance of new coach Emily Avery.

Caulfield kick off the season hosting Coburg FC, a side they are yet to defeat, and will be hungry to do so to get their first win of the board for 2024.

Coburg

Hungry for victory, with skipper Rachael McDonough at the helm, Kew face off against Monash Blues at home in Round 1.

This is Coburg’s second season in the VAFA. Having sussed out the competition in 2023, they will have a better feel for their match ups and will be looking to assert their presence in the VAFA with a memorable 2024 program.

Melbourne University Women’s MUWFC did not have the 2023 season they would’ve been hoping for, finishing 8th on the ladder. Although their abilities were not reflected on the ladder, they are not to be underestimated. Emma Delaney is the captain of the squad, leading the charge alongside coach Colleen Gwynne.

Led by co-captains Claire Cashman and Amy Duguid the Lions are a tight-knit group who have each other’s back on and off the field. Look out for them to open their 2024 campaign with a bang when they take on the likes of the Caulfield Grammarians.

They have a tough match up in Round 1 playing away against Collegians; a side they were not able to overcome last season.

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Monash Blues

St Kevin’s

The Monash Blues are a true success story of VAFA Women’s football. After taking home the premiership in Premier B Women’s last season, they have been elevated to the highest level to face new opponents in 2024.

The reigning champions, St Kevin’s, enter the season with an air of confidence after securing three consecutive premierships. Led by their seasoned coach Tom Purcell and bolstered by a roster brimming with talent, the St Kevin’s outfit aims to etch their name further into VAFA folklore by clinching an unprecedented fourth consecutive title.

The depth of their line-up includes goal kicking machine Molly McFarlane, and 2023 best and fairest winner Ainslee Elliott.

How will they fair in William Buck Premier Women’s? The wait is over and we are about to find out with no tougher start to the season than 2023 ladder leaders and grand finalists, Kew FC. Old Scotch

With a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, they remain the team to beat, and their rivals will undoubtedly be plotting strategies to dethrone the reigning monarchs.

West Brunswick West Brunswick have tasted success in the Women’s Thirds competition and are hungry to replicate such triumph against the best of the best in the William Buck Premier Women’s competition.

The Scotch Stars had arguably one of the most impressive seasons of Women’s football in the William Buck Premier Women’s competition in 2023, having just been promoted to the top grade and finishing 3rd on a competitive ladder and making it all the way to the preliminary final.

They put together a commendable 2023 and will be looking to draw strength from their cohesion as a playing group to go even further this season under the leadership of coach Marnee Silver.

There is a whole lot of talent down at Old Scotch which will once again be harnessed and guided through the expertise of coach Dean Anderson.

Lucy Morley was the leading goal kicker runner up, while Mia Caffry polled well in the sections Best & Fairest.

Old Yarra Cobras The Old Yarra Cobras are the other newcomers to the Premier Women’s competition. The team delivered a strong season being a newly amalgamated club in 2023, finishing 2nd on the ladder, missing out on the premiership by just 2 points in the grand final.

Michael Wines is coaching the Cobras whilst the team welcomes a number of impressive VFLW players to their side. They will be looking to make their mark right out of the gates, facing Old Scotch in Round 1.

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With the stage set and anticipation reaching fever pitch, the 2024 William Buck Premier Women’s Competition promises to deliver a spectacle of footballing excellence.

From the opening bounce to the fisnal siren, fans can expect thrills, spills, and moments of pure sporting magic as the battle for supremacy unfolds on the hallowed turf of VAFA grounds. As the journey begins, only one question remains: Who will rise to the occasion and etch their name in the annals of VAFA history?

ROUND 1 TIPS Caulfield Grammarians

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Kew

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St Kevin’s

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West Brunswick

Old Scotch

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Old Yarra Cobras

Collegians

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PREMIER B MEN’S Paddy Grindlay

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Let’s preview the competition, shall we…

“We’re looking forward to getting stuck back into a rivalry which we’ve had with Beaumaris recently,” said De La Salle senior coach Nick Hyland on Wednesday afternoon. “We played them three times last year, including the semifinal, and each result was decided by ten points or under. We’ve had some good battles, no doubt it’ll be the same this week.”

Saturdays will be all the better for the return of amateur football, as the VAFA senior men’s and women’s competitions kick into gear this weekend.

In the Premier B Men’s competition, the eye is drawn to a clash rematch between promoted pair Old Camberwell and Old Ivanhoe, booked to re-acquaint themselves at Chelsworth Park after last year’s Premier C Grand Final.

It’s been a rewarding off-season for De La Salle, with school footy skipper Luke Lloyd selected by Brisbane at pick #42 in November’s AFL National Draft, partly thanks to a 19-goal performance for the school team last May. The club were ecstatic for Lloyd and he’s a great player.

Old Ivanhoe senior coach Jarrod Gieschen will unveil a fabulous addition in Toby McLean; a boom recruit for the club. A heart-and-soul half-forward, McLean played 102 AFL games for the Western Bulldogs, where he was a prominent feature in the club’s drought-breaking 2016 premiership. “He’s been fantastic and brought some fresh ideas and just shown the boys what it’s like to train at that higher level” said Gieschen on Wednesday night.

Former St Kilda midfielder Leo Connolly signed with De La Salle following his delisting last year but expect him to feature more prominently for the Casey Demons in the VFL.

Gieschen says his side is primed for the move up to Premier B, having retained most of the list. As far as opening games go, a clash with Old Camberwell, who Old Ivanhoe defeated by 42 points in the 2023 Premier C Grand Final, is the perfect litmus test. “They were the dominant team last year, we probably found form at the right time,” said Gieschen. “They’ve gone from Division 1 to Premier C to Premier B, and you don’t do that three years in a row unless you’ve got some high-quality players.”

“Having players picking his brain is really valuable for our young group. It’s that youthful brigade, Hyland forecasts, that will see De La advance in season 2024. Our progression will be largely based on the development of those younger guys that have already had senior experience over the last 12 to 24 months,” he said.

For Beaumaris, it’s a look at a fresher side, one senior coach Josh Bourke is embracing. “It’s been a real transition for us - we’ve had a few outs and a few move on to different opportunities”. Bourke’s list of exciting talent includes the likes of Tom O’Rourke,

There’s another finals replay in Round 1 for Prem B for De La Salle and Beaumaris; their last meeting ended in five-point Sharks win in the 2023 Premier B semifinal. They’ll take to Waverley Oval this weekend, reigniting a rivalry between the two clubs that developed nicely last year.

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Charlie Wilson and Spencer McLennan - home-grown talented youngsters who have impressed on the track and are looking to become consistent senior footballers - while Jai Florent, the brother of Sydney’s Ollie, is one of four Beaumaris recruits to have transferred from Bonbeach.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, now under the tutelage of new coach Brad Berry, will host the relegated Caulfield Grammarians at Brindisi St Oval, hoping to improve on an eleven-win 2023 campaign that saw SBMT finish sixth on the Premier B ladder percentage out of fourth spot and a finals berth.

Senior assistant Stephen Milne is one of many “quality coaches” around the football club, Bourke lauding Beaumaris for its investment and focus on establishing a strong coaching group at all levels.

Expect Berry, a premiership player for the club he now coaches, to favour an approach focused heavily on club culture and player development. “There might be some hard yards to do,” Berry told the Herald Sun in November, “but if we can paint a clear picture of the end of the tunnel, we will go a long way to creating a culture of people wanting to be there.”

Bourke shed light on Milne’s increased role with the Sharks’ training regime over the pre-season. “This pre-season, Milney’s taken a bit more of a role with the whole group, he’s had a bit more of an overall influence and some more taking (control) of training,” Bourke said.

Finally, Old Geelong will look to further affirm its place in Premier B this season, beginning with a visit to Fearon Reserve and Williamstown CYMS. Old Geelong won both its outings against the CY’s last Old Haileybury, having dropped down to Premier B season, but like St Bede’s Mentone and Beaumaris, this season following a six-win 2023 season in William missed out on finals football by percentage alone.

Buck Premier football, are expected by most to be right Williamstown, fresh off celebrating club stalwart in the mix for the premiership and will take on Old Matthew Carland’s 200th game for the club last Trinity to start its season. weekend, finished seventh on the Premier B ladder last Haileybury’s forwards will be under the tutelage of season.

Hawthorn star Luke Bruest this year, the three-time premiership player offering his services as assistant coach when able. Trinity’s squad has been bolstered ROUND 1 TIPS by the additions of ex-AFL listed pair Matthew Old Haileybury v Old Trinity Goodyear and Hugh Beasley, while Sam Mason and Hugo McGlashan have returned from VFL duties at Old Ivanhoe v Old Camberwell Coburg to pull on the green and gold.

Williamstown CYMS v Old Geelong De La Salle v Beaumaris St Bedes/Mentone Tigers v Caulfield Grammarians

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PREMIER B WOMEN’S Kylie Lynch

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Queen (Premier) B Energy: Your sneak peek into the 2024 VAFA Premier B Women’s season will be coached this season by Matt Foale and are honing their strengths and improving their game strategy to secure victories throughout the season.

The upcoming VAFA Premier B Women’s competition promises to be an exhilarating season, kicking off on April 13 with a fresh line-up of fixtures. This year, eight teams will engage in a 16-round home & away season, setting the stage for some great footy.

Aquinas Aquinas are poised for another competitive season in the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition 2024.

After securing a commendable third place in the previous season, the team is driven to build upon their success under the guidance of head coach Jacob Kogelman.

Returning to the VAFA competition with renewed vigour are the Westbourne Grammarians, making a comeback after sitting out the 2023 season due to player shortages. Meanwhile, stalwarts Aquinas OC, Mazenod OC, and St Bedes/Mentone Tigers will defend their positions in Premier B Women’s.

Joining them are newcomers Fitzroy, Old Geelong, Beaumaris, and Williamstown CYMS, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the mix.

Known for their determination and resilience on the field, Aquinas combines skilful gameplay with a strong team spirit. With a mix of experienced veterans, including Molly Sheehan, Natasha Derksen, and Niamh Sanders, as well as promising newcomers, the squad is well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the upcoming season.

Stay tuned as these eight teams go head-to-head in their quest for the title of 2024 VAFA Women’s Premier B competition champions. It’s bound to be a thrilling ride! Here’s a closer look at the eight teams in the 2024 VAFA Premier B Women’s season:

Fitzroy Fitzroy is making waves as they step into the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition for the 2024 season. Having competed in the 2023 William Buck Premier Women’s competition, Fitzroy brings a wealth of experience and determination to their new division.

Mazenod Mazenod are gearing up for an electrifying season ahead. Known for their tenacity and skill on the field, Mazenod is set to make a strong impression in the upcoming competition.

Under the guidance of head coach Nathan Jumeau, Fitzroy is poised to make a strong impression on the competition. The Fitzroy’s roster combines some very impressive talent, including Elizabeth Olney, who was the equal leading goal scorer in the Premier Women’s Reserve’s in 2023, with emerging talents, creating a dynamic and competitive squad.

With a solid core of experienced players and talented newcomers, Mazenod OC boasts a well-rounded squad capable of competing at the highest level. Keep an eye out for standout players, including Claudia Maguire and Charlotte Skinner, who were well known in the 2023 season. Mazenod

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Westbourne Grammarians

Beaumaris

The Westbourne Grammarians are back in the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition, and this one is such a good news story. After a one-year recess, the women of Westbourne have returned under the seasoned guidance of head coach Chris Grant and with a renewed determination. The team is ready to reclaim their competitive edge and make a triumphant return to the VAFA action.

Beaumaris brings grit and determination to the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition 2024 after finishing as runners-up against Marcellin OC in the Women’s Division 1 Grand Final last season. Led by coach Darryl Behrendorff, the team is focused on building upon their success and competing at the highest level.

Key players like Simone Marinelli, the second leading goal scorer in Division 1 last season, along with Sienna Tedde and Cassandra Newman, contribute to Beaumaris’ impressive line-up.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers St Bedes/Mentone enters the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition 2024 with high expectations after securing 4th place in the previous season. Led by coach Al Gailey, the team boasts star players like Madeleine Tilley, the 2023 runner-up best and fairest, and Laura Amelung, the second leading goal scorer in the Women’s Premier B competition. With such talent and experience, St Bedes/Mentone is poised to be a formidable force on the field.

Old Geelong Old Geelong is ready to make their mark in the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition 2024 after competing in Women’s Division 1 last season. Led by coach Jack Crameri, the team is fuelled by talent and determination. Key players Brooke McKay and Vicky Tan, both in the top five best and fairest for Women’s Division 1 last season, bring experience and skill to the line-up.

Williamstown CYMS Williamstown CYMS enters the VAFA Women’s Premier B competition 2024, having clinched the Women’s Division 2 premiership against the Parkdale Vultures last season. Coached by Lawrence Henry, the team is brimming with talent and determination.

Star players, Alessia Acquaro, last season’s leading goal scorer and third best and fairest, along with Sofi Kristin Georgas, the second leading goal scorer, bring a wealth of experience and skill to the field. With their recent premiership victory and strategic coaching, Williamstown CYMS is poised for a strong showing in the Premier B competition, ready to continue their winning momentum.

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Raj Johnston previews the 2024 Premier C Men’s season. This 10-team section welcomes AJAX and Monash Blues down from Premier B, with Glen Eira/Old McKinnon and Oakleigh promoted from Division 1.

AJAX

MARCELLIN

After a difficult 2023, Ajax has been relegated from Premier B. Led by new coach Wayne Oswald, Ajax will start their season on the road against Marcellin.

Their leadership group consisting of Nick Lewis, Kane Nissenbaum and Corey Zielinski will be looking to lead a competitive side in 2024 that will challenge oppositions.

Club legend Bernie Dinneen has headed back to where it all started, taking on the job of senior coach at Marcellin this season. The Eagles have had a good pre-season with the new coach identifying good foundations and well established practices amongst his players. Adam Tomaro has previously been unlucky with injury but is looking fit and promising. Youngster Daniel Shepherd is training well and defender Isaac Barry is a player to keep an eye on, playing in the NAB League and training with Carlton’s VFL side.

GLEN EIRA/OLD MCKINNON Debuting their new club name, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons, this is a club on the rise, promoted to Premier C after winning last years Division 1 Grand Final against Oakleigh. Jon Edgar’s side will be looking to cement their place as a Premier Division club and be competitive with teams on a consistent basis. The Gryphons have picked up two more players from Wagga – Rhett Weidemann and Darcy Irvine. Keep an eye on Joel Ludik who had an impressive pre-season.

MAZENOD Despite finishing sixth last season, Mazenod were only a few wins out of the top four and will be looking to challenge for a finals place in 2024. Peter Banfield’s men will be on the road for the first three games of the season before returning to Central Reserve in Round 4 for three consecutive home games.

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MONASH BLUES

Narrowly missing finals in 2023, the Rovers will be looking to crack the top four in 2024. The club has had a heavy focus on graduating players out of their successful Under 19 program and captain Christian Carnovale is a strong player with ball in hand. The challenge has been set from new senior coach Marty Pask that the Rovers need to be a team that will compete. The Rovers will call Sandringham’s Trevor Barker Oval home this season due to the pavilion redevelopment at Boss James Reserve.

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Monash Blues return to Premier C after one season in Premier B. They were dominant in Premier C in 2022, claiming the flag, so will no doubt expect to be working hard and producing good results this season. Four of their first six matches are on their home ground at Frearson Oval and coach Dylan Cousins will be looking for a strong start to the season.

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OAKLEIGH

PEGS

Oakleigh have been promoted from Division 1 after going down in the Grand Final last year and will be looking to make an impact in Premier C. The club has gained the services of Sean Roach, Madison Talarico & James McLaughlin, bolstering their big man stocks which was a major requirement. Luke Ashen is coming off a League Best & Fairest and should have another strong season. After eight years out of Premier C, coach James Francis is excited for the challenge ahead.

After their loss in the finals last year, Andrew Beever’s side said they needed to get better and they believe they have. Tom Cartwright is coming back from a knee injury and PEGS are hoping to see some exciting footy from him in the back half of the year. Mike Sharp has come across from the UK where he played and coached in the AFL London competition and has adjusted brilliantly with their backs. PEGS will be looking to replicate their strong form from 2023 into the new season.

OLD CAREY After playing seventeen Under 19 players in 2023, Old Carey, led by coach Aaron Bailey, is expected to continue to blood players from last year’s Division 2 Under 19 Premiers and Year 12 graduates, with many young players expected to feature early in 2024. The club has been busy over the summer with a number of new signings. Trent Warren arrives at the club after three years in the VFL with Box Hill and Coburg.

PARKDALE VULTURES New recruit Mitch Brown should make a significant impact this season whether forward or back, while brothers Kai and Joel Day recruited from Bonbeach have settled in well. Keep an eye out for Matt Emmanouel in the midfield, Cooper Howell down back, Ryan McDermaid in the forward line, and Jarrod Peake in the ruck and forward line. Coach Owen Lalor is pleased with the development of his young list as the Vultures expect to be a top four team this season.

ROUND 1 TIPS Marcellin

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Certificate of Merit winners Four stalwarts of VAFA clubland were awarded with a Certificate of Merit at the 2024 William Buck VAFA Season Launch last Wednesday evening. This award recognises their service and contribution to their club and the Association at large over an extended period. Congratulations to Peter Bye (Therry Penola), Lawrence Tutton (Old Ivanhoe), Bernard Angel (University Blues), and Duncan Palmer (Old Carey).

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VAFA launches season at Q Events The VAFA community came together on Wednesday evening for the 2024 William Buck VAFA Season Launch held at Q Events in the Melbourne CBD. There were more than 250 people in attendance, including Presidents, committee members and players from VAFA clubs ahead of the first bounce this weekend.

The cocktail event fostered mingling and networking amongst representatives from all 70 VAFA clubs as well as VAFA Life Members, Directors, Administration, Commercial and Community partners who were all in attendance. Guests were fortunate to hear from guest speaker Rodney “Rocket” Eade.

In a Q&A with returning MC Nigel Carmody, Eade reflected on his playing days at Hawthorn and talked through his connection to the VAFA through his two sons who both played for Old Camberwell.

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Tackle Your Feelings returns The Tackle Your Feelings workshops have commenced with Old Peninsula holding their first session during the week. A further 11 VAFA clubs have scheduled a session for their club in the upcoming months. It’s great to see VAFA clubs get on the front foot in bringing awareness to mental health issues and schedule a TYF session to provide extra support to their players, coaches and club volunteers.

Panthers prevail in Mentone Another success story is the Mentone Panthers who also return to Amateur Football in 2024.

They have started their season in the Thirds Men’s competition with a bang, defeating Hampton Rovers in Round 1 at home.

Jason Bennett joins VAFA Media The VAFA is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced football broadcaster Jason Bennett to the position of VAFA Broadcast and Content Manager. Jason commenced his new role at the VAFA on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Jason’s main responsibilities will be managing all aspects of VAFA match broadcasts, podcasts, written content, and match filming.

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Division 1 Men’s Season Preview Ormond

With just one more sleep until football returns to the big stage, our Division 1 Men’s teams are getting out the boots, pumping up the footies and laying out the guernseys ready for the first bounce of the 2024 season.

Ormond had a lackluster season last year, which unfortunately has seen the club be relegated from Premier football to Divisional football for the first time in a long while. They will be determined to bounce right back up to Premier C but will have to get through some stiff competition to do so.

Kew Kew had a solid season in 2023 but left much to the imagination when it came to achieving September success. They wrapped up the season in the middle of the table and have no doubt been gearing up to hit the ground running and improve on their standing this season.

Skipper Benjamin Hardwick is a 100-game player for Ormond and will know what it takes to achieve team success. Hungry for victory they are a force to be reckoned with and will host Prahran FC to kickstart their season.

Parkside

The brown and gold are coached by Brian Cole.

Their season kicks off with a home game at Victoria Park where they’ll host the Preston Bullants.

Parkside are the newcomers to Division 1 and boy they must be pretty chuffed to be there! They have achieved the double elevation, progressing from Div 3 in 2022, to Div 2 in 2023 and find themselves promoted again for the 2024 season after winning the premiership in both Seniors and Reserves.

Old Peninsula The Pirates of the Peninsula have been putting in the hard yards in the off season. With a new President in the chair, Alex Wood a stalwart of the club, they are primed to deliver some cracking footy in 2024.

The Devils will test the waters in a new competition taking on UHS-VU this Saturday, under the leadership of coach Rick Frost.

Old Peninsula travel to face the Old Yarra Cobras in Round 1 at Koonung Reserve.

Old Yarra Cobras The Old Yarra Cobras found success in 2023 making it to the grand final and being promoted up to Division 1 this season. Falling just shy of winning the flag by a mere 3-points, the Cobras are hungry for more and will be looking to climb their way to the top in a new competition, against some formidable opponents.

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Prahran

UHS-VU

Prahran FC put together a strong 2023 season and had a short finals appearance, bowing out in the semi-final. New senior Coach Craige Milward said he is looking to tap into the versatility of his side. We have seen that trying players in new positions can breed untapped potential, a secret weapon that Prahran may utilise this season. Prahran have retained weapons like best and fairest winner Rory Brodie who will be looking to do damage on the field this season.

UHS-VU were preliminary finalists in 2023 and their ascendency in the competition is not to be discounted.

They were just a couple of kicks away from being promoted and will no doubt be chasing victory this season.

They travel this round to face off against a new opponent in Ormond.

Paul Rocke and his side start the season off in a tough match up, as they play host to the newly elevated Parkside, and opponent they won’t be too familiar with.

This match up should be a good indication of where everyone stands in Division 1 and perhaps an insight as to what is to come this season.

Preston Bullants

West Brunswick

The Bullants are looking red hot heading into this season and have to hit the ground running should they wish to be playing finals footy come September time.

Preston managed three wins for the season last year but have retained a quality outfit who will be working on their craft to improve on the scoreboard.

West Brunswick are a heart and soul club and that is exactly the attitude they bring when they take to the field. The Westies have featured in Division 1 for a couple of years now and would be getting used to their opponents’ playing styles.

The Bullants are playing away for the opening two rounds and will need their leaders to step up should they wish to secure some early wins.

Therry Penola Brendan Payne’s squad had a solid season in 2023.

Whilst they were plagued by inconsistency, they have proven that they can beat top sides. If Therry can stick to their brand of football and show up with a roar on match days, then I’d expect a good contest.

They have been counting down the days until that first bounce and wait no longer as they take on the Therry Penola Lions at John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve.

Grab the popcorn and get those team colours on because this season is bound to be a ripper! All the action kicks off tomorrow with Round 1 in Division 1.

Where will the chips fall and who will soar to the top?

Stay tuned…

The Lions have four debutants in Round 1, and they will be going up against West Brunswick.

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Division 2 Men’s Season Preview BRUNSWICK

As we gear up for the 2024 season in VAFA Division 2 Men’s, we say farewell to Grand Finalists Parkside (Premiers) and Old Yarra Cobras who have been promoted to Division 1, and wave goodbye to Old Paradians who’ve departed the competition.

The NOBS will no doubt be disappointed at going out in straight sets last year. The Brunswick boys had a magnificent home & away season, finishing second on the ladder with 13 wins. However, the double chance didn’t work in their favour, going down to Old Yarra in the Prelim. The NOBS should be strong again this season and a definite contender for top honours.

Due to changes in the divisional competition structure, the bottom two from last season (St Mary’s Salesian and Aquinas) live to fight another day and will be hoping to rise up the ladder this season.

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Last years Division 3 Grand Finalists Hawthorn and Elsternwick make the jump to Division 2, as does Wattle Park due to changes in the structure.

A disappointing 2023 finishing eight for the Bullants, and they’ll be looking to improve on that this year, with some talented under 19s coming up through the ranks.

Let’s take a look at the teams who’ll battle it out in Division 2 this year.

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AQUINAS

The Wickers had a dominant 2023 season in Division 3, dropping just the two games and running out Premiers by 67 points over Hawthorn. Can they do it again? Time will tell as they come up against new competition this season, and a few departures may make the challenge a little harder than it was last year.

The Bloods had a disappointing season in 2023, collecting just the two wins and finishing at the bottom of the table. Due to other circumstances they remain in the division for another year and will be looking to be more competitive this time around.

A host of recruits and re-committed players should help their cause under coach Craig Glennie, and first up they face Wattle Park on their home deck.

HAWTHORN It was a disappointing Grand Final result for Hawthorn, but they’ll be looking to consolidate their spot in Division 2 this season.

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WHITEFRIARS

A mid-table finish for Melbourne High School last year and the boys from South Yarra will be keen to improve their win-loss record under coach Bernie Pretty. A team that has remained in the section for about a decade, the Unicorns start their 2024 campaign away to Hawthorn.

The ‘Friars just missed out on finals footy last season, equal on points with fourth-placed South Melbourne but an inferior percentage of 5%. They’re always hard to beat at home and that will no doubt be the case again this season, which should hold them in good stead for a tilt at finals this time around.

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South Melbourne Districts had a solid season, finishing fourth and suffered a narrow defeat in their semi final.

Another team who’s good on their home deck at Albert Park, they’ll be pushing for finals action again in 2024.

The Swans travel to face Bulleen Templestowe in round one.

ST MARY’S SALESIAN The Saints collected just the four wins last year in what was a disappointing season for the club. A host of recommitted players and new recruits should see them on the up. They will be tested first up however, on the road to face Whitefriars.

WATTLE PARK The Animals have come up from Division 3 despite finishing fourth and going down in the first semi final to Canterbury. This year could be tough, however the club is up and about with the Marmalade crew bringing a heap of attention as they ply their trade in the club’s Thirds team. Let’s hope some of that excitement leads to victories on the park for the seniors.

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Unchartered territory in the newly amalgamated Division 3 Canterbury

The excitement has been building and the stage is set as 11 teams prepare to take to the field in a new-look Division 3 Men’s competition. With no Division 4 in 2024, several teams have been elevated to Division 3 where they look to face a host of new opponents in what looks to be a competitive competition. All vying for a spot in the illustrious top 5 on the ladder in order to secure a ticket to finals come September.

The 2023 Division 3 preliminary finalists will be looking to do one better this season and go all the way to the big dance. With club stalwart Josh Ward at the helm, can the Cobras be coached to victory?

Canterbury head to Ross Gregory Oval to face Power House in Round 1.

Chadstone

With many inaugural head-to-head clashes, there are sure to be underdog stories of triumph. Who will climb their way to the top?

Chadstone FC return to senior football following an extended stint in the Men’s Thirds competition.

Captain Anthony Brown holds the reigns again, whilst Senior Coach Luke Nally steps in for his first year at the helm. They head to St James Park to take on Swinburne University out of the gates.

Albert Park Albert Park came close to victory last season and are looking to retain that momentum as they test out the competition on Division 3. With the 2024 leading goalkicker on their side, watch the Falcons fly in front of the big sticks. They are set to host old rival, Box Hill North in the season opener.

Eley Park Eley Park have been dealt the opening bye round.

The Sharks will continue to circle until they take to the park in Round 2, hosting Albert Park. A side that struggled to convert in 2023, Eley Park will be looking to prove themselves on the scoreboard this season; never underestimate the underdog.

Box Hill North With a number of new recruits bolstering their line-up, Box Hill North will be looking to make their mark in a new Division for this season. The Demons dominated the competition in 2023 but fell short to eventual premiers in finals. The question on everyone’s lips, can the Demons bring the same ascendency to Division 3 coming up against new competition.

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La Trobe University In our first inaugural match up in the newly amalgamated Division 3, La Trobe travel to face St John’s OC this round, testing out the new competition. La Trobe University have been doing a host of work in the off-season with a focus on player wellbeing. This unified, mentally tough, and hard tackling outfit are not to be messed with.

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Dual Premiers in 2023, the North Brunswick Bulls dominated the competition in both Seniors and Reserves. Will they bring the same intensity and finesse to a new competition? The Bulls have bragging rights at home to kick off their season, as they welcome Richmond Central to Allard Park. We can’t forget goalkicking aficionado Andrew Ramzy, just one of the many weapons in the Bulls’ toolbox.

The JOCS have a senior side that comprises the returning club faithful, as well as some new names.

There’s no bigger name from Division 4 2023 than Corey Ely, who blew away the competition taking out the B&F by no less than 12 votes ahead of the runner up. St John’s are gearing up for a big season in the green, gold, and black, as they face La Trobe University in the opener.

Power House Power House are entering the season with a new-look committee, strong player numbers and are a force to be reckon with. They will be looking to tilt their winloss ratio in their favour in 2024 and be competitive against the new competition. With the Grand Prix done and dusted, they reclaim their home at Albert Park and host the Canterbury Cobras on the weekend.

Swinburne University The Swinburne Razorbacks are looking to turn the table in 2024, fielding three sides, and are looking strong as a club. Their Division 3 seniors will come up against a host of new teams entering the section which should breed a new competitive spirit. Swinburne University open their 2024 campaign against Chadstone FC.

Richmond Central Michael Motta is pulling on the yellow and black this season as Senior Men’s Coach of Richmond Central.

Landing in the middle of the ladder after 18 rounds in 2023, Richmond Central will be looking to get some wins on the park early to secure a top spot. The Snakes’ own Lochie Conboy was runner up in the league’s Best and Fairest last year, exemplifying the talent of a strong outfit.

ROUND 1 TIPS St Johns v La Trobe University Power House v Canterbury Swinburne v Chadstone Albert Park v Box Hill North North Brunswick v Richmond Central Bye: Eley Park

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Under 19’s over the Round 1 hurdle The Holmesglen Under 19’s competition officially opened the VAFA 2024 season, a week ahead of all Senior Men’s and Women’s competitions. The spotlight on the up and commers in the VAFA showcased a display of youthful exuberance and raw talent. Saturday’s match ups in the Premier Under 19’s served up a smorgasbord of footballing drama with reigning premiers Old Xaverians going down to rival St Kevin’s OB, and the newly promoted Beaumaris dominating the opposition, leaving fans eager for more.

Starting on the back footy Caulfield went into the first break with only four minor scores and an uphill mountain to climb.

The fought their way back into the contest through the like of Jared Freedman and Dylan Ting. Despite leading at every change, the efforts of the Uni Blues boys weren’t enough to hold off the 7-goal onslaught that Caulfield produced in the final term, sealing their Round 1 victory.

At Waverley Oval, De La Salle themselves in a rather precarious position against Beaumaris. With a score-line that looked more like a misprint than reality (22 to 80), De La Salle’s valiant efforts were overshadowed by Beaumaris’ relentless onslaught.

Last but certainly not least, Fearon Reserve witnessed a clash between Williamstown CYMS and Old Scotch. In a match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, Williamstown edged out their opponents by a mere 7 points. It was a victory that tasted sweeter than victory itself, leaving Old Scotch to lick their wounds and ponder what could have been.

It seemed the Beaumaris boys had breakfasted on goals and came hungry for more, leaving De La Salle dazed and confused. Jhett Haeata and Angus Marcombe kicked 2 majors each for Beaumaris, whilst Mack Higginbotham was the soul multiple goal kicker for De La. The Sharks feasted in their debut in the Holmesglen Premier U19 section, proving themselves to be quite the competitors and a force to be reckon with.

In a low scoring affair with multiple lead changes, it was Liam Taylor’s two final quarter goals that sealed it for Williamstown.

Captain Xavier Snelling should be proud of his team for their first-round win against a formidable opponent and was best on for his side. Old Scotch faithful, Mackenzie Allen was best on ground for the Cardinals.

Meanwhile, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers faced off against Old Brighton in what promised to be a clash of the Bayside titans. However, it was Old Brighton who emerged victorious, triumphing with a 50-point margin. Archer May stole the show with 8 goals and was arguably best afield for his side. Their performance left spectators wanting more taking down semifinalists from 2023.

As the dust settles on Round 1 of the Holmesglen Under 19’s Men’s Premier competition, one thing is abundantly clear: this season promises to be a rollercoaster ride of thrills, spills, and jaw-dropping moments. With each team hungry for glory and determined to leave their mark on the field, fans can rest assured that the best is yet to come. So, buckle up football aficionados, because the battle of the youth has only just begun!

Jack Behnk slotted two majors for SBMT while Harvey Gleeson featured in the best. This early in the season, teams are finding their feet and with a little more match day exposure, no doubt St Bedes/Mentone will be back on the winners list.

The fans didn’t have to wait long for a grand final rematch. TH King Oval witnessed a showdown between St Kevin’s and Old Xaverians. The St Kevin’s boys were strong out of the gates and Xavs just couldn’t catch them. Skipper Geroge Delimitrou led the charge for his side with a goal and a spot in the best afield, while at the other end, Connor Spears took charge in front of goals for Xavs with three 6-pointers for the afternoon.

Round two sees things kick off under light on Friday night with SBMT hosting Williamstown CYMS. St Kevin’s will travel to Brighton Beach Oval to get Saturday footy under way against Old Brighton, whilst Beaumaris will be taking on Caulfield Grammarians not to far away at Banksia Reserve.

The Old Xaverians will be looking to redeem their round one performance with a win over the University Blues and rounding out the Holmesglen Under 19’s Premier competition this weekend will be Old Scotch facing off against De La Salle.

St Kevin’s walked away with the chocolate due to their slick passes and precision shots. Xavs will need to regroup from here and find their premiership winning form should they hope to go back-to-back.

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In one of the closer games of the round, University Blues squared off against Caulfield Grammarians in a battle of wits and wills. It was a contest where strategy met stamina, and Caulfield Grammarians emerged victorious with a 26-point lead.

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HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER MEN’S Williamstown CYMS 2.1 4.2 5.3 8.4 (52) Old Scotch 1.2 3.4 6.6 6.9 (45) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Taylor 2, C. Norris 2, S. Shepherd 1, J. Taylor 1, A. Baker 1, J. Raymond 1, GOALS: Old Scotch: J. Hassoun 2, l. corless 1, S. Anderson 1, H. Long 1, W. Hucker 1, a. brien 1, BEST: Williamstown CYMS: X. Snelling, A. Martinez, A. Baker, C. Norris, T. Assafiri, C. Galea, BEST: Old Scotch: M. Allen, W. Hucker, a. brien, H. Long, J. Hassoun, M. Mayes, Uni Blues: 4.2 6.5 9.7 10.10 (70) Caulfield Grammarians: 0.4 5.6 7.10 14.12 (96) GOALS: Uni Blues: L. Di Lallo 3, W. Richter 3, C. Skipper 1, R. Webster 1, O. Scalzo 1, J. Whitehead 1, GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: W. Brown 2, Z. Fraser 2, D. Ting 2, H. McKenzie 2, N. Madgwick 2, J. Hill 1, J. Freedman 1, H. McInerney 1, J. Hutchings 1, BEST: Uni Blues: J. Whitehead, W. Furphy, W. Richter, H. Wicks, W. Sanders, M. Diffey, BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: C. Eerhard, J. Freedman, D. Ting, C. Fasken, H. McInerney, Z. Fraser, St Kevins: 4.2 9.3 13.6 17.7 (109) Old Xaverians: 1.2 4.4 7.5 10.6 (66) GOALS: St Kevins: J. Luscombe-Gluyas 3, z. greenham 3, P. Parakilas 2, G. Delimitrou 1, E. Mahoney 1, S. Duffy 1, O. Gill 1, J. Kerr 1, S. Mazza 1, X. Duke 1, C. Lynch 1, N. DYNAN 1, GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Spears 3, A. Hewitt 2, T. Scalzo 1, E. Dalton 1, H. Mcauliffe 1, T. Delahunt 1, N. Honeyman 1, BEST: St Kevins: P. Parakilas, E. Mahoney, J. O‚ÄôMalley, S. Duffy, G. Delimitrou, B. Ball, BEST: Old Xaverians: C. Spears, A. Ivak, E. Dalton, T. Scalzo, A. Hewitt, X. Austin, St Bedes / Mentone: 3.2 5.4 7.6 8.9 (57) Old Brighton: 5.2 9.5 12.9 16.11 (107) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone: j. behnk 2, B. Martin 1, O. Moodie 1, B. Hempel 1, H. Gleeson 1, N. Courtier 1, S. Meredith 1, GOALS: Old Brighton: A. May 8, J. Campigli 2, C. Dowe 2, L. Travers 1, L. McCluskey 1, M. Hofmann 1, J. Clarkson 1, BEST: St Bedes / Mentone: H. Gleeson, X. Russo, O. Etienne, J. Harding, F. Chandler, B. Martin, BEST: Old Brighton: A. May, D. Gilbert, M. Szonyi, Z. Bowen, L. McCluskey, J. Lohan, De La Salle: 0.2 0.4 0.6 2.10 (22) Beaumaris: 4.4 4.8 8.11 11.14 (80) GOALS: De La Salle: M. Higginbotham 2, GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Haeata 2, A. Marcombe 2, S. McLennan 1, A. McCarthy 1, J. Pepper 1, A. Bowd 1, A. Ward 1, L. Pecer 1, T. Clayton 1, BEST: De La Salle: A. Margerison, P. Russell, L. Healy, J. Pickles, J. Cauchi, E. MacBeth, BEST: Beaumaris: C. Reynolds, . , T. Clayton, M. Davidson, W. Nish

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S St Bernards: 6.5 9.12 18.15 28.20 (188) University Blacks: 0.1 0.3 2.4 2.4 (16) GOALS: St Bernards: N. Mathewes 6, A. Ryan 4, S. Guida 4, J. Maddox 2, D. Gilham 2, D. Gwynne 2, J. Rendelmann 2, M. Bafunno 1, J. Duvnjak 1, N. Mora-McDonald 1, N. Conlan 1, L. Hallett 1, W. Oconnell 1, GOALS: University Blacks: D. McInness 1, L. Turnbull-Gent 1, BEST: St Bernards: N. Mathewes, J. Costa, J. Rendelmann, A. Ryan, N. Hopman, N. Mora-McDonald, BEST: University Blacks: L. Turnbull-Gent, T. Gillam, M. Daffey, W. Sands-Morris, B. Mithen, Z. Delzoppo, Old Melburnians: 1.2 2.3 4.6 5.10 (40) Hampton Rovers: 3.3 8.6 12.11 18.13 (121) GOALS: Old Melburnians: T. Bridger 1, J. Hrehoresen 1, O. McDonald 1, J. a‚ÄôBeckett 1, O. Tyrer 1, GOALS: Hampton Rovers: W. Rogacki 4, B. Antonis 3, L. Coughlin 2, M. Carroll 2, J. Delaney 1, J. Taranto 1, H. Block 1, D. Hall 1, L. Celantano 1, J. Keys 1, B. Barnes 1, BEST: Old Melburnians: L. Perrett, j. mcfarlane, B. Wilson, A. Brown, J. Hrehoresen, BEST: Hampton Rovers: L. Coughlin, J. Keys, B. Antonis, W. Rogacki, J. Delaney, Old Carey: 5.6 13.6 16.13 21.19 (145) Old Xaverians 2: 0.1 1.3 3.5 4.7 (31) GOALS: Old Carey: T. Bucknell 6, L. Visser 3, F. Park 2, S. Razums 2, I. Ellwood 2, L. Zimmermann 1, j. horsey 1, H. Thomas 1, L. Neilson 1, A. Simpson 1, T. Vesnaver 1, GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: E. Nelson 2, G. Forrest 1, J. Nania 1,

BEST: Old Carey: I. Ellwood, T. Horton, N. Benson, j. horsey, L. Neilson, F. Park, BEST: Old Xaverians 2: L. Camilleri, J. Gomezel, N. Klimidis, J. Daly, P. Gilmour, E. Nelson, Fitzroy: 2.1 3.2 4.4 6.6 (42) Old Haileybury: 1.3 7.6 12.10 21.11 (137) GOALS: Fitzroy: L. Hodder 3, M. Chick 1, Z. Cocco 1, N. Tyrrell 1, GOALS: Old Haileybury: h. jones 14, M. Cowell 2, S. Lynch 1, C. Harrop 1, N. Giustiniano 1, G. Brayshaw 1, J. Black 1, t. antonis 1, BEST: Fitzroy: S. Suarez, L. Hodder, L. Chiappini, J. Oldfield, I. Gorman-Andrews, W. Kaye, BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Connell, N. Giustiniano, E. Hardeman, S. Lynch, M. Cowell, G. Hendrie, Glen Eira: 1.6 3.11 5.11 10.15 (75) Old Trinity: 2.0 3.2 3.5 4.5 (29) GOALS: Glen Eira: j. hattingh 3, S. Cockle 1, H. Martino 1, S. Martino 1, T. Martino 1, O. krivaci 1, Z. Jacobs 1, H. Vandame 1, GOALS: Old Trinity: J. Jenkins 1, O. de Stefanis 1, C. Wenn 1, H. Tam 1, BEST: Glen Eira: S. Martino, F. Dover, A. Chilcott, S. Cockle, T. Martino, j. hattingh, BEST: Old Trinity: W. Spratt, Z. Sparg, C. Dytor, J. Carey, C. Wenn, J. Jenkins

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Parkside: 2.1 5.7 6.9 10.9 (69) St Kevins 2: 1.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 (16) GOALS: Parkside: L. Webber 3, M. Lawson 2, C. O‚ÄôBrien 1, H. Pickett 1, J. Di Lizio 1, H. Kenny 1, O. Stecki 1, GOALS: St Kevins 2: BEST: Parkside: C. Bingle, L. Moylan, D. Chernishoff, L. Webber, M. Lawson, H. Pickett, BEST: St Kevins 2: University Blues 2: 5.1 5.2 6.8 7.10 (52) Parkdale Vultures: 2.2 7.8 7.10 13.11 (89) GOALS: University Blues 2: L. Rees 2, S. Ryan 2, H. Trewin 1, B. Stella 1, J. Davies 1, GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: Z. Bayer 3, A. Bartel 3, F. Johnston 1, J. Ruberto 1, A. Valastro 1, R. Hemphill 1, A. Boyle 1, B. Fenech 1, N. Marshall 1, BEST: University Blues 2: C. Bowker, L. Freeman, M. Pierce, L. Rees, S. Ryan, G. Ingram, BEST: Parkdale Vultures: N. Petty, J. Foster, Z. Bayer, L. Sullivan, A. Stefanec, A. Boyle, St Bedes / Mentone 2: 0.0 4.1 6.11 9.17 (71) Old Ivanhoe: 4.2 8.2 9.3 10.4 (64) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone 2: J. Kinna 3, J. Pugsley 2, A. Shepherdson 1, C. Donnellan 1, T. Young 1, C. Rankins 1, GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: W. Buckingham 5, L. Watson 1, C. Mantello 1, F. Cleary 1, L. Sala 1, Z. Ioannou 1, BEST: St Bedes / Mentone 2: T. Lomagno, C. Donnellan, R. Fernando, L. Parker, J. Kinna, J. Pugsley, BEST: Old Ivanhoe: J. Tragardh, O. Karlusic, B. Lawson, B. Carpenter, S. McRobert, W. Butterworth, Old Camberwell: 5.1 8.2 8.9 11.10 (76) Mazenod OC: 3.2 7.3 8.8 8.9 (57) GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Ross 4, J. Davidson 2, W. Stamper 2, D. Albert 1, H. Haintz 1, J. Blew 1, GOALS: Mazenod OC: M. Boyce 5, J. Zapedowski 2, P. Oo 1, BEST: Old Camberwell: B. Carlisle, J. Davidson, L. Ross, C. Robertson, J. Spalding, J. Blew, BEST: Mazenod OC:

GOALS: Therry Penola: C. Bramble 1, B. Rocco 1, T. Reymers 1, BEST: Preston: N. Perizzolo, C. Furman, J. Tier, S. Mariani, H. Stratford-Browne, Z. White, BEST: Therry Penola: Z. Moran, J. Lewis, J. Viola, C. Bramble, J. Biddlestone, Z. Carbon, Monash Blues: 0.3 1.5 1.6 2.8 (20) Ormond: 1.6 5.8 9.12 12.16 (88) GOALS: Monash Blues: F. Bennett 1, S. Coleman 1, GOALS: Ormond: W. Drummond 2, J. Levine 2, J. Hine 2, L. Hiscock 1, F. Howe 1, M. Hine 1, A. Jobling 1, S. Levine 1, S. Seymour 1, BEST: Monash Blues: A. Vague, T. Mew, S. Coleman, N. Morrison, A. Leung, O. Sloan, BEST: Ormond: L. Hiscock, S. Seymour, W. Drummond, J. Levine, K. Vaughan, J. Hine, MHSOB: 0.4 1.6 2.6 2.7 (19) Collegians: 5.1 9.7 13.13 19.19 (133) GOALS: MHSOB: GOALS: Collegians: O. Andrews 2, L. Heriot 2, B. Lingard 2, A. Gebert 2, M. Mckeown 2, C. Tassone 1, E. Gibb 1, R. Seidler 1, F. Ekins 1, BEST: MHSOB: J. Dimogotsi, C. Witt, M. Fenwick, L. Judd, S. Tralaggan, M. Eshwara, BEST: Collegians: Kew: 2.1 3.1 6.4 6.7 (43) Oakleigh: 3.2 7.9 12.11 16.12 (108) GOALS: Kew: J. Reid 1, R. Lachlan 1, D. Webb 1, H. Brown 1, J. Keam 1, L. Hazeldine 1, GOALS: Oakleigh: E. Manaras 3, E. Black 3, J. Guergues 2, X. Green 2, M. Amedeo 1, R. Kitts 1, B. Draga 1, C. Ciorciari 1, N. Clifton 1, J. Mohammed 1, BEST: Kew: J. Reid, L. Hazeldine, M. Holland, S. Di Parsia, T. Carroll, R. Lachlan, BEST: Oakleigh: J. Greenaway, C. Bernardo, O. Arnott, E. Black, P. Manaras, S. Gruevski

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S St Bernards 2: 8.4 11.6 13.11 18.12 (120) Williamstown CYMS 2: 1.0 2.2 4.2 4.3 (27) GOALS: St Bernards 2: F. Armstrong 5, M. Loukomitis 4, L. Guarnaccia 3, L. Barnard 1, A. Aranguiz 1, G. Iermano 1, S. Bovalina 1, D. Nettleton 1, L. Armstrong 1, GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: L. Tester 1, C. Bettenay 1, G. Pinkney 1, A. Cranage 1, BEST: St Bernards 2: H. Coombs, L. Guarnaccia, J. DYNAN, F. Armstrong, M. Loukomitis, H. Brebner, BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2: C. Bettenay, A. Cranage, O. Perry, F. Puhar, L. Tester, G. Mee, St Kevins 3: 0.3 2.8 4.12 7.13 (55) Glen Eira 2: 3.4 5.6 7.8 10.12 (72) GOALS: St Kevins 3: J. Frain 2, L. Manning 1, J. GREENHAM 1, M. Kerr 1, M. Cann 1, L. Rosero 1, GOALS: Glen Eira 2: L. Eliopoulos 3, G. O’Donnell 2, J. Rudzki 1, A. Crawford 1, F. Brown 1, D. Bloom 1, J. Pekar 1, BEST: St Kevins 3: BEST: Glen Eira 2: H. Rose, B. Ng, A. Meek, L. Eliopoulos, G. O’Donnell, M. Howe,

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

De La Salle 2: 5.1 10.3 16.7 23.12 (150) Old Xaverians 3: 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 (17) GOALS: De La Salle U19 Men 2: D. Spicuglia 4, c. omeara 3, K. Loughnan 3, C. Lehr 2, J. McLisky 2, J. Gurrie 2, A. Gill 2, N. Cernusak 1, X. Campbell 1, J. Zitzen 1, Z. O’Keeffe 1, K. Barnes 1, GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: j. anastasopoulos 1, j. Babidge 1, BEST: De La Salle U19 Men 2: D. Spicuglia, c. omeara, A. Stanton, K. Loughnan, J. Zitzen, H. Docherty, BEST: Old Xaverians 3: F. Pick, M. Juricic, G. Pick, D. Scalisi, H. Sprott,

St Marys Salesian: 0.2 2.6 3.8 5.11 (41) Bulleen Templestowe: 2.5 5.10 11.14 14.19 (103) GOALS: St Marys Salesian: C. Matthews 1, E. Gayford 1, N. Shinnick 1, X. Robinson 1, o. hobday 1, GOALS: Bulleen Templestowe: L. Sticca 5, D. Martino 3, B. Italiano 2, M. Donovan 2, A. Sinclair 1, A. Debonis 1, BEST: St Marys Salesian: A. Axaris, X. Higgins, o. hobday, N. Shinnick, K. Peck, F. Hopkins, BEST: Bulleen Templestowe: L. Sticca, D. Martino, T. Torresi, L. Chu, Z. Milione, M. Richings,

Beaumaris 2: 2.0 4.8 5.9 7.12 (54) Caulfield Grammarians 2: 4.3 4.4 8.4 9.8 (62) GOALS: Beaumaris U19 Men 2: C. Galvin 2, T. McKinnon 2, H. Sims 1, D. Tibb 1, E. Styles 1, GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians 2: C. Hankin 4, J. Iverson 2, C. Karatzas 1, H. Wood 1, W. Brookes 1, BEST: Beaumaris U19 Men 2: D. Richards, H. Backman, J. Appel, E. Styles, C. Galvin, D. Charles, BEST: Caulfield Grammarians 2: J. Iverson, L. Trumble, O. Fox, J. McVean, M. Rekas, C. Hankin

Preston: 5.3 12.9 18.14 25.19 (169) Therry Penola: 1.2 2.4 3.8 3.9 (27) GOALS: Preston: N. Perizzolo 5, C. Furman 4, B. Saccone 2, C. Moloney 2, J. Bell 2, J. Tier 1, P. Di Berardino 1, J. Beker 1, J. Martorana 1, Z. White 1, M. Marinucci 1, B. Olarenshaw 1, T. Hill 1, L. O’Brien 1, J. Maddison 1,

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MILESTONES

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

Will Ponsford (Old Yarra Cobras)

100

A massive congratulations to Will Ponsford on 100 games! Ponnie is a leader on and off the field having captained the reserves in 2017, 2018 and 2021 whilst also taking out the best and fairest in 2021. He’s a Cobra through and through, having dominated the forward line in his 99th game, booting a massive 7 goals. We can’t wait to see another big game for the hundredth at Koonung on Saturday.

Lachlan Upstill (Ormond AFC)

250

Lachlan Upstill is preparing to play his 250th Ormond AFC Senior Game against Prahran in Round 1. Lachlan has played all his football at Ormond starting with the Under 9s in the Junior Club (OJFC) before progressing to the Under 19s with the Senior Club in 2005. In his first year in 2005 with the Under 19s he was a wingman in the Under 19 premiership side and was named Ormond›s third best player in that victory. Two more Premierships followed for Lachlan in 200708 when he was a member of the winning Reserves sides. A further two Reserves Premierships came in 2015 and 2017. The ultimate recognition came for Lachlan in 2022 when he joined his brother, Boyd, as an OAFC Life Member.

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THIS ROUND’S GAMES William Buck Premier Men’s Old Melburnians St Bernards St Kevins University Blacks Old Brighton

Division 3 Men’s v v v v v

Collegians Fitzroy Old Xaverians Old Scotch University Blues

St Johns Power House Swinburne University North Brunswick Albert Park

William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves Old Melburnians St Bernards St Kevins University Blacks Old Brighton

v v v v v

Collegians Fitzroy Old Xaverians Old Scotch University Blues

v v v v v

Old Trinity Old Camberwell Caulfield Grammarians Old Geelong Beaumaris

v v v v v

Old Trinity Old Camberwell Caulfield Grammarians Old Geelong Beaumaris

v v v v v

AJAX Old Carey Mazenod Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons Oakleigh

St Johns Power House Swinburne University North Brunswick Albert Park

Kew St Kevins Old Scotch Collegians Caulfield Grammarians

La Trobe Canterbury Chadstone Richmond Central Box Hill North

v v v v v

Monash Blues West Brunswick Old Yarra Cobras MUWFC Coburg

William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Kew St Kevins Old Scotch Collegians Caulfield Grammarians

Premier C Men’s Marcellin Monash Blues PEGS Parkdale Vultures Hampton Rovers

v v v v v

William Buck Premier Women’s

Premier B Men’s Reserves Old Haileybury Old Ivanhoe St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Williamstown CYMS De La Salle

La Trobe University Canterbury Chadstone Synners Richmond Central Box Hill North

Division 3 Men’s Reserves

Premier B Men’s Old Haileybury Old Ivanhoe St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Williamstown CYMS De La Salle

v v v v v

v v v v v

Monash Blues West Brunswick Old Yarra Cobras MUWFC Coburg

v v v v

Aquinas Westbourne Old Geelong Williamstown CYMS

v v v v

Aquinas Westbourne Old Geelong Williamstown CYMS

v v v v

Parkdale Old Xaverians Old Camberwell Brunswick

v v v v

Glen Eira Richmond Central Hampton Rovers St Marys Salesian

v v v v v

Wattle Park Preston Bullants Box Hill North La Trobe Therry Penola

v v v v v

Old Xaverians 2 West Brunswick Div 4 Canterbury South Melbourne Kew Div 4

Premier B Women’s Mazenod OC Fitzroy St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Beaumaris

Premier B Women’s Reserves Premier C Men’s Reserves Marcellin Monash Blues PEGS Parkdale Vultures Hampton Rovers

v v v v v

Mazenod Fitzroy St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Beaumaris

AJAX Old Carey Mazenod Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons Oakleigh

Division 1 Women’s Marcellin Old Brighton Old Haileybury Old Melburnians

Division 1 Men’s Ormond UHS-VU Therry Penola Kew Old Yarra Cobras

v v v v v

Prahran FC Parkside West Brunswick Preston Bullants Old Peninsula

v v v v v

Prahran Parkside West Brunswick ’s Preston Bullants Old Peninsula

Division 3 Women’s

v v v v v

St Marys Salesian Senior Men South Melbourne Districts Wattle Park Brunswick FC MHSOB

Division 4 Women’s

v v v v v

St Marys Salesian South Melbourne Districts Wattle Park Brunswick MHSOB

Division 2 Women’s Hawthorn Old Trinity Power House Whitefriars

Division 1 Men’s Reserves Ormond UHS-VU Therry Penola Kew Reserve Men Old Yarra Cobras

De La Salle North Brunswick Football Club Old Carey Parkside UHS-VU

Division 2 Men’s Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe Aquinas Elsternwick Hawthorn

Albert Park Collegians Div 4 Elsternwick Old Yarra Cobras Div 4 St Kevins Div 4

Division 2 Men’s Reserves Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe Aquinas Elsternwick Hawthorn

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THIRDS RESULTS THIRDS PREMIER MEN’S

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MENS SOUTH

Fitzroy: 3.4 10.8 13.12 19.17 (131) St Bernards: 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 (2) GOALS: Fitzroy: M. DePina 3, D. Winstanley 3, N. Collins 2, C. McCue 2, D. Bakes 2, N. Gilmore 2, B. McDonald 1, T. Bishop 1, A. Ligris 1, D. Ingleton 1, F. Herrmann 1, St Bernards: BEST: Fitzroy: D. Winstanley, R. Richardson, J. Hope, J. Bourke, M. DePina, D. Bakes, St Bernards: M. Chiaramonte, C. Brock, B. Jones, J. Webster, L. Flynn, S. Hengel,

Williamstown CYMS 2: 3.2 5.4 7.5 9.11 (65) Old Xaverians 4: 1.2 3.4 4.6 4.8 (32) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: L. Cannon 2, A. Gallivan 2, A. Battisti 1, M. Hurst 1, O. Becroft 1, H. Carter 1, E. Tuck 1, Old Xaverians 4: BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2: D. Bolonis, H. Carter, J. HuntStapleton, O. Becroft, B. Philpott, T. Mccoll, Old Xaverians 4:

Uni Blues Senior Men: 1.5 5.5 7.7 8.11 (59) St Kevins: 3.2 5.5 7.9 8.10 (58) GOALS: Uni Blues Senior Men: A. Dowsley 3, J. BOND 2, N. Farrell 2, R. Murphy 1, St Kevins: J. Hill 2, J. Romanin 2, J. Willmott 2, J. Arazi 1, H. Mulcahy 1, BEST: Uni Blues Senior Men: J. White, J. BOND, W. Preston, J. Kearns, N. Farrell, P. Sweet, St Kevins: C. Chaffey, S. Doyle, O. Phillips, J. Romanin, M. Demathieu, A. Butler, Old Xaverians: 3.4 7.11 13.16 16.20 (116) Old Scotch: 3.3 3.4 4.6 5.7 (37) GOALS: Old Xaverians: S. Asdagi 4, P. Gaffney 1, N. Pozzi 1, W. Exell 1, W. Stevens 1, G. villiers de casanove 1, C. Niall 1, T. Mantesso 1, T. Lowe 1, Z. Connor 1, Old Scotch: J. Smith 2, N. Stockdale 1, E. Keith 1, J. Beilby 1, BEST: Old Xaverians: P. Gaffney, Z. Connor, T. Mantesso, W. Stevens, T. Comer, k. bennetts, Old Scotch: H. Jones, A. Macmillan, B. Angley, S. Townsend, E. Keith, J. Stavris

THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Melburnians: Old Trinity: GOALS: Old Melburnians: Old Trinity: BEST: Old Melburnians: Old Trinity:

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St Kevins 2: 6.3 12.5 13.7 15.11 (101) Old Brighton 2: 2.0 4.1 4.2 7.5 (47) GOALS: St Kevins 2: J. Parente 4, W. Pearce 2, J. Battistella 2, J. O’Shannassy 1, H. Read 1, J. Chaffey 1, N. Walker 1, O. Trail 1, S. Close 1, T. McCormack 1, Old Brighton 2: L. Connell 2, N. Stavrellis 2, L. Paino 1, B. Rohan 1, J. McKenzie 1, BEST: St Kevins 2: H. Read, J. Parente, Z. Close, O. Trail, J. Chaffey, J. Battistella, Old Brighton 2: J. Draheim, N. Stavrellis, T. Draheim, L. Connell, t. kenny, L. Paino, Old Scotch 2: 1.2 2.6 3.6 5.7 (37) Glen Eira: 1.0 3.1 5.5 7.5 (47) GOALS: Old Scotch 2: S. West 2, E. McVey 1, R. Newlands 1, B. Shaw 1, Glen Eira: L. Lewis 2, N. Smith 2, J. Boul 1, N. Crane 1, G. Ryan 1, BEST: Old Scotch 2: S. Martin, L. Macneil, N. Bennett, J. Potter, O. Kyriacou, R. Higgins, Glen Eira: H. Felder, D. Lindsay, G. Ryan, P. Rohr, A. Boul, B. Zurak, Mentone Panthers: 3.4 5.7 7.9 9.13 (67) Hampton Rovers: 0.0 1.1 1.3 2.3 (15) GOALS: Mentone Panthers: D. Mills 3, J. henderson 2, T. Banks 1, L. Jones 1, T. Wiltshire 1, T. Vear 1, Hampton Rovers: M. Green 1, D. McCoy 1, BEST: Mentone Panthers: T. Vear, C. Thorne, L. Oliver, J. henderson, C. Sharp, C. Edgeworth, Hampton Rovers: D. Osborn, B. Allan, M. Dixon, S. Horigan, W. Jackson, D. McCoy

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S NORTH

Old Xaverians 2: 6.0 12.6 16.6 23.11 (149) Old Geelong: 0.4 0.4 1.4 2.5 (17) GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: J. Forrest 5, H. Mccarthy 4, J. Hanger 4, D. Nash 3, P. Cockerill 2, J. Buffon 2, J. Norman 1, L. Strathdee 1, C. Marulli 1, Old Geelong: R. Kemp 1, W. Townson 1, BEST: Old Xaverians 2: E. Bourke, P. Cockerill, W. Mantesso, J. Hanger, O. Silk, W. Honan, Old Geelong: E. Johnstone, G. Orford, M. Buckley, W. Clerk, L. Higgins, L. Russell,

Parkside: 3.1 6.6 10.8 13.12 (90) South Melbourne: 1.0 1.0 3.3 5.8 (38) GOALS: Parkside: T. Fisher 3, Z. Blay 2, O. Berizzi 2, A. Irwin 1, J. Hamilton 1, M. Daminato 1, P. Vlahos 1, T. Campbell 1, G. Nairn 1, South Melbourne: M. Heathcote 1, T. Hall 1, L. Willsie 1, M. Capp 1, J. Pearce 1, BEST: Parkside: T. Fisher, F. Adcock, C. McManus, H. Dehne, M. Daminato, T. Mammarella, South Melbourne: M. Capp, J. Buckingham, N. Herlinger, L. McDonald, C. Stewart, J. Pearce,

Fitzroy 2: 1.0 5.0 9.1 11.1 (67) Old Brighton: 0.1 4.5 6.12 8.17 (65) GOALS: Fitzroy 2: M. Chirmuley 2, T. Butler 2, L. Alexander 2, D. Greig 1, F. O Griofa 1, D. O’Connor 1, E. Greene 1, A. Percy 1, Old Brighton: A. Dowd 2, T. Farrell 2, Z. Garrett 2, D. Lynch 2, BEST: Fitzroy 2: L. Alexander, B. McAdam, T. Butler, D. O’Connor, S. O Brien, F. O Griofa, Old Brighton: J. Finkelstein, T. Keyte, M. Ho, D. Lynch, O. Fyfe, A. Dowd

West Brunswick: 3.2 4.3 5.6 9.13 (67) Whitefriars: 1.0 2.1 4.3 5.3 (33) GOALS: West Brunswick: R. Van Berkel 2, R. Wandel 2, J. Lucchesi 2, H. Mahoney 1, V. Jayasena 1, J. Chan 1, Whitefriars: J. Sacco 2, L. Zita 1, L. Garlick 1, B. Galtieri 1, BEST: West Brunswick: J. Chan, R. Wandel, H. Mahoney, A. Lucchesi, A. Tilley, J. Lucchesi, Whitefriars: H. Findlay, L. Garlick, S. Linkin, T. McKenna, G. Veenendaal, C. Sullivan,

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S Williamstown CYMS: 0.0 Collegians: 0.0 GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: Collegians: BEST: Williamstown CYMS: Collegians:

0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

Old Xaverians 3: 2.3 3.7 7.7 10.14 (74) University Blacks: 0.1 1.2 2.4 4.4 (28) GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: J. Lyon 2, J. Lucchesi 2, T. Lyon 1, S. Stanley 1, N. Harries 1, T. O’Brien 1, M. Perrett 1, A. MacIsaac 1, University Blacks: A. Stewart 1, J. Kentish 1, C. Hoke 1, N. Powell 1, BEST: Old Xaverians 3: T. Lyon, J. Lucchesi, J. Ralph, S. Stanley, C. Abrahams, D. O’Shannassy, University Blacks: O. Gale, C. Santoro, N. McCaffrey, P. Milner, H. McManus, C. Hoke, Beaumaris: 3.2 6.4 11.6 13.11 (89) Richmond Central: 4.1 6.1 6.1 6.3 (39) GOALS: Beaumaris: M. Barba 3, S. Stewart 3, A. Perkins 2, C. Eckert 2, S. Hall 1, S. Leahy 1, B. Forster 1, Richmond Central: N. Francis 2, L. Cartwright 1, T. Harrison 1, J. Lovig 1, S. Mack 1, BEST: Beaumaris: E. Dallas, P. Valoppi, Z. Baruhas, S. Stewart, L. Jones, L. Collins, Richmond Central: H. Moon, N. Francis, J. Lovig, D. Tyler, G. Purcell, C. Munro

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Marcellin: 0.1 4.2 8.6 10.8 (68) Old Camberwell: 2.1 5.4 8.6 10.12 (72) GOALS: Marcellin: C. Bucoy 3, A. McHenry 2, J. Leonard 2, L. Johnston 1, J. Larosa 1, L. Thomas 1, Old Camberwell: B. Cottrell 2, K. Buntine 1, A. Giomi 1, D. Augustes 1, B. Kimmitt 1, H. Rice 1, S. Windisch 1, S. Larkin 1, P. Jayawardena 1, BEST: Marcellin: B. Perillo, A. De Girolamo, D. Pierce, L. Facci, C. Bucoy, F. paonessa, Old Camberwell: E. Biggs, B. Kimmitt, S. Cooper, T. Masanauskas, N. Smith, M. Cottrell, Masala: 0.0 0.3 3.3 4.3 (27) Ajax 2: 4.5 9.9 17.11 22.11 (143) GOALS: Masala: T. Williamson 1, A. Bou-Karroum 1, Z. Pahos 1, H. Dimopoulos 1, Ajax 2: T. Southwick 8, J. Berkowitz 3, O. Tobias 2, J. Berman 2, J. Schwarz 2, C. Klein 2, S. Jacobs 1, D. Rothschild 1, O. Black 1, BEST: Masala: J. Gibbon, A. Brooks, B. Coldebella, N. Palleschi, J. Stewart, R. Shaw, Ajax 2: T. Southwick, D. Jacobs, Z. Miller, J. Schwarz, C. Klein, D. Klooger

THIRDS DIVISION 4 MENS SOUTH Oakleigh: 1.3 1.3 1.5 3.6 (24) Ormond: 1.4 9.6 11.7 12.11 (83) GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Power 2, J. van de Ven 1, Ormond: H. Simon 2, J. Dalton 2, D. Machin 2, N. Topakas 2, M. Bannan 1, L. Yaksich 1, K. Baker Hill 1, H. Penhall 1, BEST: Oakleigh: A. Bau, S. Fortune, A. Power, C. Lucas, z. thiessens, J. Consolmagno, 42

Ormond: M. Bannan, D. Machin, H. Simon, C. Heaslip, H. Penhall, L. Teague, Parkdale: 0.1 0.1 1.2 3.4 (22) De La Salle: 6.1 10.7 11.9 11.12 (78) GOALS: Parkdale: N. Farnbach 1, M. O’Connor 1, D. Strom 1, De La Salle: J. Wiseman 2, S. McNidder 2, L. Panozzo 2, A. Murray 1, S. Doree 1, C. Holdsworth 1, E. Fyfe 1, B. Abraham 1, BEST: Parkdale: S. Chitty, D. Strom, N. Beaumont, K. Wanigasekera, L. Cahill, L. Jenkins, De La Salle: A. Murray, H. Mounas, C. Holdsworth, L. Panozzo, J. Wiseman, E. McMahon, Elsternwick: 1.1 2.5 4.6 5.7 (37) St Marys Salesian: 3.1 5.3 8.7 14.13 (97) GOALS: Elsternwick: L. O‚ÄôDonnell 2, B. Glasser 1, J. Biviano 1, J. Swire 1, St Marys Salesian: J. Barrie 5, J. Ellis 1, D. Duggan 1, F. Koch 1, J. Baum 1, A. Bussell 1, N. Papageorgiou 1, E. Coote 1, BEST: Elsternwick: L. McKenna, A. Patey, L. Wallace, M. Datson, J. Swire, G. Takac, St Marys Salesian: J. Barrie, D. Duggan, T. Cooper, P. Morris, N. Papageorgiou, J. Coldebella, Mazenod OC: 5.3 7.10 10.14 16.15 (111) Monash Blues: 2.1 2.1 4.3 6.5 (41) GOALS: Mazenod OC: Monash Blues: W. Kennedy 2, D. Elliott 1, Z. Watson 1, L. Davis 1, D. Torpey 1, BEST: Mazenod OC: T. Hronopoulos, C. Hronopoulos, T. Odrowaz, A. Noone, J. Martin, T. Zervos, Monash Blues: D. Elliott, B. Price, D. O’Brien, Z. Watson, S. Crawshaw, M. Madsen, Masala 2: 0.2 1.2 2.3 2.4 (16) Wattle Park: 5.3 9.9 13.10 20.14 (134) GOALS: Masala 2: S. Tabak 2, Wattle Park: J. Mitchell 5, C. Dapic 3, T. Bent 2, D. Thorson 2, Z. Kearns 2, J. Rodda 1, M. Allen 1, S. Fernandez 1, G. Burgess 1, J. Davis 1, T. Austin 1, BEST: Masala 2: M. Wellington, N. Smirnis-Parra, S. Tabak, J. Dick, s. Kennedysam, M. Zaccaria, Wattle Park: Z. Kearns, J. Davis, N. Glanville, J. Mitchell, G. Burgess, D. Thorson

THIRDS DIVISION 4 MENS NORTH Swinburne: 2.2 3.2 4.3 5.3 (33) Old Carey: 2.5 6.12 11.16 17.20 (122) GOALS: Swinburne: P. Johnston 2, J. Spies 1, P. Lockwood 1, T. McFarlane 1, Old Carey: J. Helmot 3, Z. Lisle 3, J. Virgona 3, D. Maurice 2, L. Mossman 2, A. Hume 1, A. Littlejohn 1, F. Esler 1, G. Trumbull 1, BEST: Swinburne: J. Spies, L. McClay, B. Murphy, D. Watts, P. Johnston, K. Nguyen, Old Carey: J. Virgona, L. Mossman, J. Kierce, D. Maurice, a. wyer, J. Helmot, Marcellin 2: 3.6 8.10 11.12 13.17 (95) Box Hill North: 2.1 4.2 6.3 6.4 (40) GOALS: Marcellin 2: T. Davis 3, F. Brown 2, P. Lavery 2, J. Pitson 1, N. Crabb 1, T. Hansen 1, J. Thorne 1, T. Crabb 1, L. Wyatt 1, Box Hill North: T. Inglis 2, C. Donovan 1, L. Gale 1, B. Town 1, M. Kolobaric 1, BEST: Marcellin 2: T. Davis, P. Lavery, A. Turner, B. Rodwell, J. Thorne, N. Crabb, Box Hill North: M. Hoey, M. Tilley, J. Kolokythas, N. Harle, J. Irish, T. Inglis, Kew: 4.5 8.8 10.11 11.15 (81) Hawthorn: 0.2 1.4 2.5 3.9 (27) GOALS: Kew: E. O’Donnell 4, J. McCubbin 2, D. Wright 1, J. Smith 1, P. Smith 1, R. Webb 1, M. Vlahos 1, Hawthorn: H. Everist 1, D. Quattro 1, . 1, M. McKay 1, BEST: Kew: M. Poletti, J. Hannan, R. Webb, B. Pritchard, J. Lisle, E. O’Donnell, Hawthorn: S. Waldron, T. Ktenas, D. Quattro, A. Downie, H. Everist, P. Lehman, Canterbury: 0.0 0.2 1.2 2.2 (14) Old Yarra Cobras: 3.8 9.12 16.14 19.16 (130) GOALS: Canterbury: R. Beejlall 1, R. Murray 1, Old Yarra Cobras: W. Ponsford 7, M. Fotopoulos 2, W. Juler 2, J. Buswell 2, F. King 1, R. Ong 1, L. Hong 1, A. Mohammed 1, C. Robinson 1, A. Peter-Budge 1, BEST: Canterbury: M. Tweedale, R. Beejlall, L. Arulnesathasan, N. Walden, R. Murray, M. Mitrovski, Old Yarra Cobras: J. Cooper, W. Juler, W. Ponsford, F. King, E. Brandon-Jones, J. Glassborow, UHS-VU: 2.1 4.1 9.4 13.6 (84) MHSOB: 2.3 3.4 5.6 6.7 (43) GOALS: UHS-VU: M. Mallia 8, S. Seeger-Snowden 4, D. Wall 1, MHSOB: BEST: UHS-VU: H. Tomas, X. Ellingham, J. Margariti, M. Mallia, M. Blandthorn, S. Seeger-Snowden, MHSOB:

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SHARPSHOOTERS

Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’s

LR

Archer May

Old Brighton U19 Mens

8

8

Lachlan Sticca

Bulleen Templestowe U19 Mens

5

TOTAL

5

William Richter

Uni Blues U19 Mens

3

3

Nick Perizzolo

Preston U19 Mens

5

5

Luca Di Lallo

Uni Blues U19 Mens

3

3

Caspian Furman

Preston U19 Mens

4

4

Jack Luscombe-Gluyas

St Kevins U19 Mens

3

3

Elliot Black

Oakleigh U19 Mens

3

3

Zane Greenham

St Kevins U19 Mens

3

3

Daniel Martino

Bulleen Templestowe U19 Mens

3

3

Connor Spears

Old Xaverians U19 Mens

3

3

Evan Manaras

Oakleigh U19 Mens

3

3

Hugh McKenzie

Caulfield Grammarians U19 Mens

2

2

Jack Bell

Preston U19 Mens

2

2

Cooper Dowe

Old Brighton U19 Mens

2

2

Ben Lingard

Collegians U19 Mens

2

2

Angus Marcombe

Beaumaris U19 Mens

2

2

Joshua Hine

Ormond U19 Mens

2

2

jack behnk

St Bedes / Mentone U19 Mens

2

2

Camryn Moloney

Preston U19 Mens

2

2

Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

harrison jones

Old Haileybury U19 Mens

14

14

Finnian Armstrong

St Bernards U19 Mens 2

5

5

Tom Bucknell

Old Carey U19 Mens

6

6

Matthew Loukomitis

St Bernards U19 Mens 2

4

4

Nicholas Mathewes

St Bernards U19 Mens

6

6

Dominic Spicuglia

De La Salle U19 Men 2

4

4

Angus Ryan

St Bernards U19 Mens

4

4

Callum Hankin

Caulfield Grammarians U19 Mens 2

4

4

Willem Rogacki

Hampton Rovers U19 Mens

4

4

conor omeara

De La Salle U19 Men 2

3

3

Samson Guida

St Bernards U19 Mens

4

4

Kyle Loughnan

De La Salle U19 Men 2

3

3

Liam Visser

Old Carey U19 Mens

3

3

Lucas Guarnaccia

St Bernards U19 Mens 2

3

3

Benjamin Antonis

Hampton Rovers U19 Mens

3

3

Lucas Eliopoulos

Glen Eira U19 Mens 2

3

3

janko hattingh

Glen Eira U19 Mens

3

3

James McLisky

De La Salle U19 Men 2

2

2

Louis Hodder

Fitzroy U19 Mens

3

3

Calvin Lehr

De La Salle U19 Men 2

2

2

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s

Thirds Premier Men’s

Mitch Boyce

Mazenod OC U19 Mens

5

5

Sam Asdagi

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens

4

4

Wil Buckingham

Old Ivanhoe U19 Mens

5

5

Max DePina

Fitzroy Thirds Mens

3

3

Lachie Ross

Old Camberwell U19 Mens

4

4

Darcy Winstanley

Fitzroy Thirds Mens

3

3

Aden Bartel

Parkdale Vultures U19 Mens

3

3

Alex Dowsley

Uni Blues Senior Men Thirds

3

3

Lachlan Webber

Parkside U19 Mens

3

3

James Hill

St Kevins Thirds Mens

2

2

Zenith Bayer

Parkdale Vultures U19 Mens

3

3

Jack Romanin

St Kevins Thirds Mens

2

2

Joshua Kinna

St Bedes / Mentone U19 Mens 2

3

3

Nick Collins

Fitzroy Thirds Mens

2

2

Joshua Davidson

Old Camberwell U19 Mens

2

2

Darcy Bakes

Fitzroy Thirds Mens

2

2

James Zapedowski

Mazenod OC U19 Mens

2

2

Jools BOND

Uni Blues Senior Men Thirds

2

2

Mitch Lawson

Parkside U19 Mens

2

2

Ned Farrell

Uni Blues Senior Men Thirds

2

2

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SHARPSHOOTERS

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 3 Men’s North

LR

James Forrest

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2

5

5

Tyler Southwick

Ajax Thirds Mens 2

8

8

Joshua Hanger

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2

4

4

Justin Berkowitz

Ajax Thirds Mens 2

3

3 3

Thirds Division 1 Men’s

TOTAL

Harry Mccarthy

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2

4

4

Christian Bucoy

Marcellin Thirds Men

3

David Nash

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2

3

3

Ty Fisher

Parkside Thirds Mens

3

3

Liam Alexander

Fitzroy Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Charlie Klein

Ajax Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Domenic Lynch

Old Brighton Thirds Mens

2

2

Jarrah Leonard

Marcellin Thirds Men

2

2

Zac Garrett

Old Brighton Thirds Mens

2

2

Ryan Wandel

West Brunswick Thirds Mens

2

2

Archie Dowd

Old Brighton Thirds Mens

2

2

Oliver Berizzi

Parkside Thirds Mens

2

2

Jack Buffon

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Jake Schwarz

Ajax Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Timothy Butler

Fitzroy Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Rory Van Berkel

West Brunswick Thirds Mens

2

2

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 4 Mens South

LR

Matteo Barba

Beaumaris Thirds Men

3

3

Jacob Mitchell

Wattle Park Thirds Mens

5

5

Sebastian Stewart

Beaumaris Thirds Men

3

3

James Barrie

St Marys Salesian Thirds Mens

5

5

Nicholas Francis

Richmond Central Thirds Mens

2

2

Cameron Dapic

Wattle Park Thirds Mens

3

3

Jesse Lucchesi

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 3

2

2

Andrew Power

Oakleigh Thirds Mens

2

2

Angus Perkins

Beaumaris Thirds Men

2

2

Jonty Wiseman

De La Salle Thirds Men

2

2

Josh Lyon

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 3

2

2

Laurence Panozzo

De La Salle Thirds Men

2

2

Cooper Eckert

Beaumaris Thirds Men

2

2

David Machin

Ormond Thirds Mens

2

2

Tiernan O’Brien

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 3

1

1

Jack Dalton

Ormond Thirds Mens

2

2

Nick Powell

University Blacks Thirds Mens

1

1

Daniel Thorson

Wattle Park Thirds Mens

2

2

Sean Stanley

Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 3

1

1

Tommo Bent

Wattle Park Thirds Mens

2

2

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 4 Mens North

LR

TOTAL

8

Thirds Division 2 Men’s

Thirds Division 3 Mens South Joseph Parente

St Kevins Thirds Mens 2

4

4

Matt Mallia

UHS-VU Thirds Mens

8

Dustan Mills

Mentone Panthers Thirds Mens

3

3

Will Ponsford

Old Yarra Cobras Thirds Mens

7

7

Aeneas Gallivan

Williamstown CYMS Thirds Mens 2

2

2

St John Seeger-Snowden

UHS-VU Thirds Mens

4

4

Lucas Connell

Old Brighton Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Emmett O’Donnell

Kew Thirds Mens

4

4

Neal Smith

Glen Eira Thirds Mens

2

2

Jackson Virgona

Old Carey Thirds Mens

3

3

Liam Cannon

Williamstown CYMS Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Thomas Davis

Marcellin Thirds Mens 2

3

3

Jesse Battistella

St Kevins Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Zac Lisle

Old Carey Thirds Mens

3

3

Jace henderson

Mentone Panthers Thirds Mens

2

2

Jack Helmot

Old Carey Thirds Mens

3

3

Levi Lewis

Glen Eira Thirds Mens

2

2

James McCubbin

Kew Thirds Mens

2

2

Sam West

Old Scotch Thirds Mens 2

2

2

Will Juler

Old Yarra Cobras Thirds Mens

2

2

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ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s Beaumaris U19 Mens: Old Brighton U19 Mens: St Kevins U19 Mens: Caulfield Grammarians U19 Mens: Williamstown CYMS U19 Mens: Old Scotch U19 Mens: Uni Blues U19 Mens: Old Xaverians U19 Mens: St Bedes / Mentone U19 Mens: De La Salle U19 Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

% 363.64 187.72 165.15 137.14 115.56 86.54 72.92 60.55 53.27 27.5

Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s St Bernards U19 Mens: Old Carey U19 Mens: Old Haileybury U19 Mens: Hampton Rovers U19 Mens: Glen Eira U19 Mens: Old Trinity U19 Mens: Old Melburnians U19 Mens: Fitzroy U19 Mens: Old Xaverians U19 Mens 2: University Blacks U19 Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

% 1175 467.74 326.19 302.5 258.62 38.67 33.06 30.66 21.38 8.51

Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s Parkside U19 Mens: Parkdale Vultures U19 Mens: Old Camberwell U19 Mens: St Bedes / Mentone U19 Mens 2: Old Ivanhoe U19 Mens: Mazenod OC U19 Mens: University Blues U19 Mens 2: St Kevins U19 Mens 2:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

% 431.25 171.15 133.33 110.94 90.14 75 58.43 23.19

Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’s Collegians U19 Mens: Preston U19 Mens: Ormond U19 Mens: Bulleen Templestowe U19 Mens: Oakleigh U19 Mens: Kew U19 Mens: St Marys Salesian U19 Mens: Monash Blues U19 Mens: Therry Penola U19 Mens: MHSOB U19 Mens: PEGS U19 Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

WON 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

POINTS 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

% 700 625.93 440 251.22 251.16 39.81 39.81 22.73 15.98 14.29 0

Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s De La Salle U19 Men 2: St Bernards U19 Mens 2: Glen Eira U19 Mens 2: Caulfield Grammarians U19 Mens 2: Beaumaris U19 Men 2: St Kevins U19 Mens 3: Williamstown CYMS U19 Mens 2: Old Xaverians U19 Mens 3:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

% 882.35 444.44 130.91 114.81 87.1 76.39 22.5 11.33

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ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS Thirds Premier Men’s Fitzroy Thirds Mens: Old Xaverians Thirds Mens: Uni Blues Senior Men Thirds: St Kevins Thirds Mens: Old Scotch Thirds Mens: St Bernards Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 0 0 0

% 6550 313.51 101.72 98.31 31.9 1.53

Thirds Division 1 Men’s Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 2: Fitzroy Thirds Mens 2: Old Trinity Thirds Mens: Old Brighton Thirds Mens: Old Geelong Thirds Mens: Old Melburnians Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 1 1 0

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 0 0 0

% 876.47 103.08 0 97.01 11.41 0

Thirds Division 2 Men’s Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 3: Beaumaris Thirds Men: Williamstown CYMS Thirds Mens: Richmond Central Thirds Mens: Univeristy Blacks Thirds Mens: Ajax Thirds Mens: Collegians Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 0 1

WON 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

POINTS 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

% 264.29 228.21 0 43.82 37.84 0 0

Thirds Division 3 Mens South Mentone Panthers Thirds Mens: St Kevins Thirds Mens 2: Williamstown CYMS Thirds Mens 2: Glen Eira Thirds Mens: Old Scotch Thirds Mens 2: Old Xaverians Thirds Mens 4: Old Brighton Thirds Mens 2: Hampton Rovers Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

% 446.67 214.89 203.13 127.03 78.72 49.23 46.53 22.39

Thirds Division 3 Men’s North Ajax Thirds Mens 2: Parkside Thirds Mens: West Brunswick Thirds Mens: Old Camberwell Thirds Mens: Marcellin Thirds Men: Whitefriars Thirds Mens: South Melbourne Thirds Mens: Masala Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

% 529.63 236.84 203.03 105.88 94.44 49.25 42.22 18.88

Thirds Division 4 Mens South Wattle Park Thirds Mens: De La Salle Thirds Men: Ormond Thirds Mens: Mazenod OC Thirds Mens: St Marys Salesian Thirds Mens: Elsternwick Thirds Mens: Monash Blues Thirds Mens: Oakleigh Thirds Mens: Parkdale Thirds Mens: Masala Thirds Mens 2:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

% 837.5 354.55 345.83 270.73 262.16 38.14 36.94 28.92 28.21 11.94

Thirds Division 4 Mens North Old Yarra Cobras Thirds Mens: Old Carey Thirds Mens: Kew Thirds Mens: Marcellin Thirds Mens 2: UHS-VU Thirds Mens: MHSOB Thirds Mens: Box Hill North Thirds Men: Hawthorn Thirds Mens: Swinburne Thirds Mens: Canterbury Thirds Mens:

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

WON 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LOST 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1

DRAWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BYES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

% 928.57 369.7 300 237.5 195.35 51.19 42.11 33.33 27.05 10.77

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St Kevins Fitzroy Old Melburnians St Bernards University Blacks

Richmond Central Swinburne University St Johns Eley Park Chadstone Synners

William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves Collegians Old Scotch Old Xaverians University Blues Old Brighton

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St Kevins Fitzroy Old Melburnians St Bernards University Blacks

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Old Haileybury De La Salle Williamstown CYMS Old Ivanhoe St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

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Old Haileybury De La Salle Williamstown CYMS Old Ivanhoe St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

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Old Carey Monash Blues Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons Parkdale Vultures Mazenod

Richmond Central Swinburne University St Johns Eley Park Chadstone

Caulfield Grammarians Collegians Coburg West Brunswick Old Yarra Cobras

Box Hill North Power House North Brunswick Albert Park Canterbury

v v v v v

Kew St Kevins MUWFC Old Scotch Monash Blues

William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Caulfield Grammarians Collegians Coburg West Brunswick Old Yarra Cobras

Premier C Men’s AJAX Marcellin PEGS Hampton Rovers Oakleigh

v v v v v

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Premier B Men’s Reserves Beaumaris Caulfield Grammarians Old Camberwell Old Geelong Old Trinity

Box Hill North Power House North Brunswick Albert Park Canterbury

Division 3 Men’s Reserves

Premier B Men’s Beaumaris Caulfield Grammarians Old Camberwell Old Geelong Old Trinity

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Kew St Kevins MUWFC Old Scotch Monash Blues

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Beaumaris Westbourne Old Geelong Williamstown CYMS

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Old Brighton Old Melburnians Parkdale Old Xaverians

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Old Trinity MCC Whitefriars Hawthorn Power House

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La Trobe Box Hill North UHS-VU Therry Penola Preston Bullants

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St Kevins Div 4 Canterbury South Melbourne Collegians Div 4 Albert Park

Premier B Women’s Mazenod OC Aquinas Fitzroy St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

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v v v v v

Mazenod Aquinas Fitzroy St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

Old Carey Monash Blues Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons Parkdale Vultures Mazenod

Division 1 Women’s Brunswick Marcellin Old Camberwell Old Haileybury

Division 1 Men’s Prahran FC Therry Penola Old Peninsula West Brunswick Parkside

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Old Yarra Cobras Kew UHS-VU Preston Bullants Ormond

v v v v v

Old Yarra Cobras Kew Reserve Men UHS-VU Preston Bullants Ormond

v v v v v

Hawthorn South Melbourne Districts Elsternwick Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe

v v v v v

Hawthorn South Melbourne Districts Elsternwick Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe

Division 2 Women’s Glen Eira Hampton Rovers Oakleigh Richmond Central St Marys Salesian

Division 1 Men’s Reserves Prahran Therry Penola Old Peninsula West Brunswick Parkside

Division 3 Women’s De La Salle North Brunswick Football Club Old Carey Parkside Wattle Park

Division 2 Men’s Brunswick FC MHSOB St Marys Salesian Aquinas Wattle Park

Division 4 Women’s Elsternwick Kew Div 4 Old Xaverians 2 Old Yarra Cobras Div 4 West Brunswick Div 4

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