The Amateur Footballer 2023 - Week 4

SEASON 2023 - May 6

EDITORIAL Jason Reddick CEO

I know that Clubs like Melbourne Uni Women’s, Fitzroy, Mazenod and Brunswick are always active in these areas, so I’m sure this is not an exhaustive list by any means, but a great snapshot of the types of proud community causes that our Clubs champion.

The VAFA is all about community and our Clubs have always led the way in rallying support and awareness whilst advocating for important Community causes.

These community focuses are many and varied, often influenced by traditional values and historical connections, or circumstances that have impacted their Club, or a cause that resonates powerfully with their culture and player / supporter group.

We encourage all our Clubs to forward through to the VAFA any information about special upcoming events, so we can support the awareness of them through VAFA media to the broader community.

Last week I highlighted some of the great work done by our VAFA Clubs in respecting the ANZAC spirit that we celebrate as a nation each year. The time, resources and effort gone to by our Club volunteers to proudly recognise the service men and women who have and are keeping our country safe, shone out in the match day ceremonies.

This same approach is given by many other volunteers at Club, making positive impacts on the wider communities that we live in.

This weekend will see the celebration of the Hawthorn Amateurs FC ‘Wings’ event, a wonderful initiative that delivers an important mental health resource to that Club’s community.

In addition to the individual Club focuses, the VAFA has designated four themed rounds for the season as follows:

our VAFA Clubs are leaving a proud legacy with their positive community impacts.

• May 12-14: Breast Cancer Network Australia • May 19-21: Umpire Appreciation Round • June 23-25: Tackle Your Feelings • July 21-23: TAC Road Safety Round

These rounds have been regular themes for the VAFA community, recognising women’s health, umpires, mental health, and youth safety. We will continue to monitor them and receive your feedback to ensure they reflect the needs and wants of our Association.

I was fortunate enough to have attended this corresponding event last year where Tom Boyd spoke of his first hand experiences with mental health challenges. It was a powerful presentation and I’m sure this year’s event will also leave a lasting impression on the guests attending.

Whilst the AFL will be celebrating an umpires round a week earlier, however that falls on Mother’s Day (May 14) weekend when we have locked in a more appropriate focus on BCNA and women’s health.

At the time of writing this, we are aware of the following VAFA Clubs promoting other important causes throughout the year:

It’s great to see that Oakleigh, Swinburne Uni and Old Scotch have already promoted their BCNA event to their community.

• Pride and LGBTQIA - Kew, West Brunswick, Swinburne Uni, Melbourne University Womens

Often what we do off the field can be more important than what we do on the field.

• First Nations - Preston Bullants, West Brunswick, University Blacks • Multicultural - Preston Bullants,

Regardless of the match day scoreboards, our VAFA Clubs are leaving a proud legacy with their positive community impacts.

• MND / Big Freeze - Old Scotch, De La Salle

Enjoy the celebrations!

The Amateur Footballer The Journal of the Victorian Amateur Football Association May 6, 2023 I Vol 22 No. 4 1

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Joe Pignataro

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May the fourth (round) be with you As we get into the first weekend of May, there’s plenty of questions swirling around leading into the conclusion of the first month of the 2023 William Buck Premier season.

The other cup up for grabs this weekend is out at the Melbourne Uni Oval. University Blues welcome Old Xaverians home for the second installment of the Carmody Cup.

Will St Kevin’s and Old Brighton continue to pull away from the rest of the competition?

Established in 2022, Xav’s claimed the inaugural edition in Round 18 of last year. Prior to that victory, Blues have won the previous five encounters against Old Xav’s.

Can Old Melburnians, University Blacks or Caulfield Grammarians find their first win of the season?

Where will the Australia Cup be won in the battle of the two oldest footballing schools, Old Melburnians and Old Scotch?

Inaccuracy in front of goal has plagued Guy Martyn’s troops in the first month of the season. They’re certainly getting enough looks at goal winning clearances, hitouts to advantage and inside 50’s against their opponents.

Who will come out on top in the battle of the Carmody Cup between Uni Blues and Old Xav’s?

Was last week’s final quarter against the Cardinals an aberration, or is there more at play?

As well as answering the questions above, I’m looking at four players in round four from each team that (hopefully) will enjoy reading about themselves, and lift to perform this weekend.

Ayce Cordy is a proud footballer, Marty Gleeson leads the defence, Sam Grimley is a presence up forward, while Charlie Furphy takes ownership of the wing. These four players will need to be on their game this weekend if they’re to trump the Old Xaverians.

The RSN Xtra Match of the Day comes from Elsternwick Park in the 102nd meeting between Old Melburnians and Old Scotch.

The red and black mafia have used the opening month of the season as somewhat of a breeding ground for the next generation of stars. Through necessity and brilliant pre-season form, James Byrne has put his faith in 11 new faces throughout the first three rounds.

OM’s have opened the year facing off against the reigning Premiers, and last year’s finalists Old Xaverians in the opening three weeks. It’s been one of the toughest starts to 2023.

Last week’s side featured a staggering 11 players who’ve played less than 7 senior games. It’s been wholesale changes for the Navy Blues. Jackson Paine, the club captain will have all eyes on him when 2:00 PM Saturday rolls around, he does lift on radio days.

It’s a very different looking side that featured in the 2022 finals series. Oscar Duncan (Round 2 Rising Star nominee), Tommy McRae, Tom Dunne, Harry Bell, and Ed Niall, this is the next set of stars all from the under 19 program. In Round 3, none other than Jordan Kelly, the rest of the team that took to the field was from Xavier College, or through the ranks of Under 19’s and reserves.

He will need to be supported by Ben Harding, who’s put together a nice opening month with Old Melburnians. The two Ed’s of Paul Satterley’s team round out the awesome foursome, Michelmore and Nichols (the 2021 VAFA Rising Star winner).

Old Haileybury and Collegians will meet in William Buck Premier for the first time in 12 years. The last time they met, Round 18, 2011 - Collegians taking the chocolates.

The Cardinals are officially in the window. There’s no hiding that.

Despite wanting to go under the radar. Mark Gnatt’s team blew the radar to smithereens with a 10-goal final quarter against University Blues last weekend. The whole competition is on notice.

Peter Gleadhill is the only player that remains from that contest.

The newcomers in Daniel Ward’s side though will see themselves as a worthy opponent for the purple army.

Old Scotch have lost the last two matches against OM’s in the Australia Cup fixture. Doug Lawrence seems the perfect match up for Jackson Paine, an old fashioned full back v full forward that this sort of contest deserves. Aiden Franetic is leading the midfield with distinction, contested possessions and clearances are right in his wheelhouse. While James Tarrant and Tyler Sellers have already kicked 15 goals between them in the front half.

ROUND 4 TIPS

On paper, and on form, you can argue this one is in favour of Old Scotch, but I wouldn’t put it past Paul Satterley pulling a rabbit out of the hat in the coaches box ahead of the first bounce.

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Old Brighton

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Caulfield Grammarians

Old Melburnians

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Old Scotch

University Blues

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Old Xaverians

Old Haileybury

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Collegians

St Kevin’s

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University Blacks

ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Last weekend in the lead up to the game against University Blacks they were in search of respect from the rest of the competition.

Brodie Steele, after a best on ground performance along with Corey Rich (4 goals) and Andreas Stefanakis bursting through the middle went a long way to putting the fellow nine sides in William Buck Premier on notice.

Lachie Treverton, 62 hitouts in round 2, 52 hitouts in round 3, have Collegians got a match up capable of locking down on the big ruckman?

On the flip side, has Daniel Ward got a match up for King Kenny Ong, and Gentleman Jim Bazzani in the midfield?

Matt Warren is the general in defence, and not much more needs to be said about the presence of Dave Mirra.

Outside of these four players, captain Sam Hibbins played minutes in the reserves on the weekend and is in line to be recalled, adding another string to Jared Rivers’ midfield bow.

Old Brighton head back home and will face off against Caulfield. The head-to-head battle is in favour of the Tonners (8-2), the last time the Fields won at BBO was in 2011.

Under Dan Donati, I’m expecting that formline to continue. When the Tonners were last at home, they set up the win against Old Haileybury with five goals in the first 12 minutes. The scoring power happens in patches for Old Brighton.

Four of the twelve quarters they’ve played this season, they have kicked five goals on more. Jamie Hope (Round 3 Rising Star nominee) has kicked eight goals for the season. Will it be Oscar Roberts in defence locking down on him?

Petrus Olivier, Tom Fisher and Harry Hill - Three best mates who reach milestones at the same time are a strong trio in the midfield.

Max Lohan behind the ball needs more credit than he has been given.

Without Campbell Tweedie, it’s an opportunity for Guy McKenna to unleash his twin towers up forward - Julian Dobosz and Hugh Sandilands. Can they stretch the Brighton defence?

Over at T H King Oval, St Kevin’s are on an 11-game winning streak.

Dating back to Round 13 of 2022. The last four times playing the University Blacks has fallen the way of SKOB. There’s plenty of hype around Josh and Mitch Wallis. Away from the two high-prized recruits, Nicholas Sing has slotted into the backline with relative ease. Given the shoes he has been asked to fill, left vacant by Conor Ross, Sing has held his own throughout the opening month of the season.

Dale Bower certainly has the cattle capable of mixing it with the best in William Buck Premier. Fingers are crossed for Josh Steadman to put his hand up and be given the all-clear for Saturday. He is the most important player to the Blacks line-up.

Co-captain Campbell Moorfield has put his name forward for Big V selection through our eyes. Lachie Knight has been durable and consistent for Uni Blacks across a number of years, while Ayui Makeing is primed to take a mark of the year contender before the end of 2023.

This weekend promises to answer the questions above, while at the same time providing us with a whole new set of questions next week as the competition continues to play out.

Old Xaverians 6.3 11.10 14.15 17.20 (122) Caulfield Grammarians 3.1 5.3 5.3 8.8 (56) GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Lane 3, J. Boyd 3, H. Bell 3, J. Soccio 2, D. Symeopoulos 2, G. Valles 2, O. Duncan 1, C. MacIsaac 1 Caulfield Grammarians: H. Sandilands 2, J. Rouget 1, O. Roberts 1, J. Dobosz 1, T. O’Sullivan 1, C. Cooke 1, W. Kennedy 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Kelly, D. Symeopoulos, D. Tuddenham, W. Goss, T. McRae, H. Bell Caulfield Grammarians: H. Sandilands, S. McInerney, J. Dobosz, A. Loughnan , J. Ellwood, O. Roberts Old Brighton 3.2 8.3 9.3 14.7 (91) Collegians 2.2 4.3 6.5 12.9 (81) GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Hope 5, A. Edgar 2, H. Dick 2, C. Hathway 1, H. Hill 1, H. Hynes 1, L. Butler 1, F. Campigli 1 Collegians: D. Mirra 4, V. Michie 2, W. Pocknee 2, A. Lukic 2, E. Greene 1, M. Pinchbeck 1 BEST: Old Brighton: C. Tweedie, J. Hope, H. Hill, S. Flockart, H. Hynes, L. Butler Collegians: D. Mirra, K. Ong, V. Michie, C. Cassidy, W. Mayhood, J. Davy St Kevins 6.4 10.4 15.8 18.10 (118) Old Melburnians 3.1 6.2 8.4 12.6 (78) GOALS: St Kevins: S. Kennedy 4, M. Wallis 3, J. Darmody 3, J. Wallis 2, P. Kerr 1, A. Richards 1, M. Pisker 1, L. Gunson 1, A. Hart 1, S. Tucker 1 Old Melburnians: B. Haysman 4, C. Dowling 3, T. Baker 2, C. Akehurst 1, B. Tonkin 1, J. Thompson 1 BEST: St Kevins: J. Wallis, N. Sing, J. Tynan, M. Wallis, L. Winter, J. Darmody Old Melburnians: B. Harding, E. Michelmore, W. Dethridge, E. Nichols, C. Dowling, B. Haysman Old Scotch 3.3 10.4 14.9 24.11 (155) University Blues 1.1 4.4 5.9 7.10 (52) GOALS: Old Scotch: T. Blenheim 5, A. Symons 4, T. Sellers 4, J. Tarrant 4, N. Hodgson 1, H. Brown 1, J. Polkinghorne 1, J. McCorkell 1, C. Cormack 1, B. Hays 1, H. Bromell 1 University Blues: J. Paterson 2, E. Ziebarth 1, S. Cozens 1, T. Cutler 1, S. Grimley 1, F. McIvor 1 BEST: Old Scotch: C. Cormack, T. Blenheim, T. Ansell, H. Longbottom, A. Jelbart, B. Hays University Blues: M. Gleeson, E. Ziebarth, C. Furphy, C. O’Shea, M. Akoch, F. McIvor Old Haileybury 4.0 8.4 13.7 18.12 (120) University Blacks 1.1 6.1 7.5 9.8 (62) GOALS: Old Haileybury: D. Seccull 4, C. Rich 4, S. Loewe 3, B. Steele 2, A. Stefanakis 2, C. Sinclair 1, M. Sinclair 1, C. Connelly 1 University Blacks: A. Steere 2, N. Hey 2, A. McKinna 2, B. Oliver 1, J. Steadman 1, A. Makieng 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: C. Rich, S. Loewe, B. Steele, D. Seccull, J. Gasparini, M. Sinclair University Blacks: A. Steere, B. Oliver, C. Moorfield, B. Stephenson, H. Dent, N. Hey

2023 PREMIER RESERVE MEN’S Old Xaverians 6.0 9.4 17.8 26.11 (167) Caulfield Grammarians 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 (20) GOALS: Old Xaverians: J. Hewitt 6, W. Brusnahan 4, E. Ralph 4, W. Hart 3, J. Kennedy 2, E. Kennedy 2, B. Scala 1, J. Tobin 1, O. Smart 1, E. Hummerston 1, B. Kennedy 1 Caulfield Grammarians: F. Batzias 1, T. Stewart 1, L. Bourke 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: W. Brusnahan, J. Hewitt, B. Kennedy, E. Ralph, A. Sheedy, A. Spralja Caulfield Grammarians: L. Bourke, D. O’Keefe, D. Wigney, H. Trewin, H. Gates, F. Batzias Old Brighton 1.4 3.6 7.7 13.10 (88) Collegians 0.0 2.0 2.1 3.1 (19) GOALS: Old Brighton: B. Branson 4, M. Benier 3, N. Freeman 1, K. Stewart 1, B. Pryor 1, B. Glennon 1, J. Hayter 1, C. Hicks 1 Collegians: W. Oakley Kerr 1, E. McMeekin 1, F. Siassios 1 BEST: Old Brighton: F. Murray, B. Branson, J. Hayter, B. Fisher, B. Jakobi, E. Tait Collegians: Z. Bowes, L. Smith, H. Butterss, F. Siassios, H. Nankervis, H. Waters Old Melburnians 3.2 4.4 7.5 9.9 (63) St Kevins 1.1 4.4 6.7 7.9 (51) GOALS: Old Melburnians: B. Jackson 4, O. Hurley 1, O. Dowd 1, N. Daish 1, D. Dowling 1, C. Nairn 1 St Kevins: Z. Ginies 2, C. Masson Moyle 1, J. Hill 1, T. Pirola 1, H. Burrill 1, J. Corboy 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: B. Jackson, D. Dowling, S. Watson, O. Hurley, N. Daish, H. Bede St Kevins: N. Dachs, C. Bryan, J. Byrne, P. Croagh, L. Mazzeo, V. Stevancevic Old Scotch 7.4 11.10 17.15 19.21 (135) University Blues 3.1 3.1 4.2 5.4 (34) GOALS: Old Scotch: W. Clark 8, A. Jones 3, F. Morrisby 2, C. Harvey 2, J. Edwards 2, M. Allen 1, C. Goodison 1 University Blues: N. Koroneos 2, H. Clatworthy 1, N. Vallance 1, E. Guida 1 BEST: Old Scotch: W. Clark, C. Harvey, F. Morrisby, C. Lean, C. Goodison, M. Allen University Blues: A. Davies, N. Vallance, B. Coleman, A. Lord, B. Furphy, W. Mcculloch University Blacks 5.0 7.1 9.2 10.3 (63) Old Haileybury 0.3 1.7 4.9 9.9 (63) GOALS: University Blacks: O. Bouchez 2, S. Glover 2, M. Gray 1, N. Hanlon 1, R. Porter 1, E. O’Donnell 1, J. Carpenter 1, Z. Harris 1 Old Haileybury: C. Racunica 3, J. Gown 2, J. Hardeman 2, B. O’Leary 1, M. Cowell 1 BEST: University Blacks: O. Bouchez, J. Kennedy, R. Porter, M. Gray, H. King, J. Tunbridge Old Haileybury: J. Laity, L. Wood, C. Racunica, K. Law, D. Hille, J. Hardeman 3

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Kew and SKOB remain undefeated whilst Coburg gallant in defeat Round 3 saw another exciting weekend in William Buck Premier Women’s, with Kew and SKOB remaining undefeated, whilst Coburg became the team closest to beating SKOB so far this year.

Xavs have another tough game next weekend against Kew, whilst West Brunswick will play the third placed Collegians.

Fitzroy showed fight for the first half of the game, and were on top of Caulfield the entire first half. However, they’d only managed to score 1 point in the third quarter compared to Caulfield’s 16.

Collegians were handed their first loss of the season, as Kew continued on a dominant undefeated run. After being held goalless in the first quarter, Kew got on top for the rest of the game, kicking 3.6 to Collegians 1.1, with Collegians unable to score again after three quarter time.

In the fourth quarter, the Fields blew the game out of the water, scoring four goals to Fitzroy’s one. Tarryn Hurst kicked three for Caulfield, whilst Ella Baxter was best on.

Last years Grand Finalists are out for revenge in 2023, and doing so at the moment without the competitions best player, Dakota Villiva.

For Fitzroy, Simone Mooney was best on and managed to finish with a goal.

Collegians have made the jump into William Buck Premier and holding their own, despite going down to the Bears, coach Dom Lucarelli will be pleased with the start to the 2023 campaign for the ladies of the Harry Trott Oval.

Caulfield will play Melbourne Uni next weekend in their home game, whilst Fitzroy come up in a tough match against Coburg at Piranha Park.

The was the most entertaining match of the round, and Coburg stepped right up to the challenge, becoming the closest team to beating SKOB this year. Despite the loss, the Lions should be proud of their efforts and continued their impressive start to their first season.

Amelia Dawborn and Ashlea Melnikas both scored for Kew to be in the best players, whilst Lucy Aitken was best on ground.

Collegians will come up against West Brunswick next weekend, whilst Kew play Old Xavs.

The biggest margin of the game wasn’t until the final siren went, with SKOB eventual 12 point winners. Prior to this, the Lions kept it to two points at half time and eight at three-quarter time, sticking with the reigning premiers the entire game.

Old Xaverians now sit winless at the bottom of the ladder and suffered another heavy loss at the hands of West Brunswick by 46 points.

The contest was even in the first quarter, with West Brunswick only leading by three. However, after the first quarter, Xavs were only able to score one point, compared to the Magpies’ 44 points.

Bree Doyle and Sarah Betts continued their impressive seasons to be best on once again, whilst Molly Simpson booted three for SKOB. For Coburg, Ruby Taranto kicked two, whilst Lauren Collis was their best.

It’s been a rough start to 2023 for the red and black army. Monica Clarke and Keirah Dowd were shining lights for Xavs’ in defeat which will provide some hope going forward.

Coburg will come up against Fitzroy next week, whilst St Kevins will play Old Scotch in a grudge match.

Brighdin Walsh was the most damaging player on the ground with three goals, supported by Genevieve Walsh, also amongst the best for the Magpies.

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S Kew FC

0.2

1.3

3.4

3.8 (26)

Collegians

1.0

1.0

2.1

2.1 (13)

GOALS: Kew FC: T. Nash 1, A. Melnikas 1, A. Dawborn 1 Collegians: BEST: Kew FC: L. Aitken, A. Dawborn, C. Leighton, G. Osborne, L. Barr, A. Melnikas Collegians: West Brunswick AFC

1.3

3.5

5.5

7.11 (53)

Old Xaverians

1.0

1.0

1.1

1.1 (7)

GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: B. Walsh 3, G. Walsh 1, A. Mack 1, M. Stewart 1, S. Stewart 1 Old Xaverians: S. Anderson 1 BEST: West Brunswick AFC: G. Walsh, B. Walsh, A. Schoo, U. Fithall, C. Balbata, A. Mack

This was a big win for Old Scotch, beating Melbourne Uni at their home ground by 41 points. Scotch were behind in the first quarter, but kept Melbourne Uni to only one point after quarter time. Had they kicked more accurately, it could’ve been an even bigger margin at the final siren.

Old Xaverians: M. Clarke, K. Dowd, B. Crowe, V. Murphy, A. Fairweather, E. VandenBoom Caulfield Grammarians

0.4

1.7

3.11

7.11 (53)

Fitzroy FC

2.1

2.3

2.4

3.4 (22)

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: T. Hurst 3, M. Minchin 1, C. O’Malley 1, E. Baxter 1, S. Kuo 1 Fitzroy FC: J. Williams 1, M. Tancred 1, S. Mooney 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: E. Baxter, C. Peters, R. Edmeades, R. Dale, S. Pribil, B.

Millie Fraser Smith kicked two goals for Old Scotch, however it was youngster Sarah Poustie at the age of 17 who was their best.

Wolhuter Fitzroy FC: S. Mooney, G. Bennett, J. Williams, M. Tancred, S. Pitt, S. Lynas St Kevins

3.1

3.2

5.3

7.3 (45)

Coburg

2.0

3.0

4.1

5.3 (33)

GOALS: St Kevins: M. Simpson 3, C. Stanton 2, A. Wallace 1, I. Hoal 1

Asha Price was a shining light for Melbourne Uni in defeat, kicking a goal and part of their best. Host of Inside the Boundary, Lucy Watkin also found her way onto the scoresheet for the Mugars.

Coburg: R. Taranto 2, J. Laffey 1, C. O’Bryan 1, E. Mangan 1 BEST: St Kevins: B. Doyle, S. Betts, E. Condon, M. Simpson, M. Gleeson, C. Stanton Coburg: L. Collis, A. Duguid, C. O’Bryan, M. Sliwinski, R. Taranto, D. Abela

Old Scotch will play SKOB at home next weekend in an enticing game, whilst Melbourne Uni will play Caulfield Grammarians.

Old Scotch

1.4

3.6

6.9

7.14 (56)

Melbourne University

2.2

2.2

2.3

2.3 (15)

GOALS: Old Scotch: J. Jackson 2, M. Fraser-Smith 2, E. McClure 1, E. Tassiopoulos 1, M. Mahony 1 Melbourne University: A. Price 1, L. Watkin 1 BEST: Old Scotch: S. Poustie, S. Anghie, E. Sciberras, I. Gray, M. Mahony, M. Caffry Melbourne University: A. Price, E. Steel, F. Walsh, G. Gough, B. Randall, B. Hudson

2023 PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE Kew FC

4.1

6.2

6.2

7.2 (44)

Collegians

1.1

2.2

3.3

4.4 (28)

GOALS: Kew FC: A. O’Sullivan 2, J. Carey 1, Y. Vinycomb 1, J. Burger 1, E. Orelli 1, R. Toose 1 Collegians: BEST: Kew FC: K. Camilleri, J. Burger, O. McLennan, R. Toose, A. O’Sullivan, Y. Parker Collegians: Caulfield Grammarians

2.1

4.5

9.8

11.14 (80)

Fitzroy FC

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1 (7)

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: C. Ryan 3, L. Loughnane 3, A. Ventura 2, L. Yarrow 1, R. Hong 1, E. Mount 1 Fitzroy FC: E. Olney 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Loughnane, L. Toovey, G. Varcoe, R. Hong, J. Mount, S. Fairhall Fitzroy FC: H. Collett, C. Sombekke, E. Bourke, C. Poole, C. Gunning, E. Olney

ROUND 4 TIPS

Coburg

1.2

4.6

6.7

8.12 (60)

St Kevins

2.1

3.2

3.5

3.5 (23)

GOALS: Coburg: G. Sampson 5, K. Minchin 1, M. Kotas 1, B. Hackett 1

Caulfield Grammarians

v

Melbourne Uni

Coburg

v

Fitzroy

Old Xaverians

v

Kew

Melbourne University

2.4

4.5

7.5

8.10 (58)

West Brunswick

v

Collegians

Old Scotch

0.0

0.1

1.2

1.4 (10)

Old Scotch

v

St Kevins

Old Scotch: T. Wischusen 1

St Kevins: S. Augustes 3 BEST: Coburg: G. Sampson, M. Kotas, S. Bennett, N. Todaro, A. Wenban, H. Baber St Kevins: R. Atkin, D. Garcia, B. Stringer, E. Doble, S. Taylor, A. Lewis

GOALS: Melbourne University: A. Cannizzaro 5, K. Kissack 2, M. Noack 1 BEST: Melbourne University: C. Gaunt, M. Noack, A. McGinty, A. Cannizzaro, M. Barr, K. Kissack Old Scotch: S. Rennie, C. McLean, Z. Carter, T. Wischusen, A. Gration, H. Smith 5

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PREMIER B MEN’S Josh Heriot

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Roys and Snowdog’s Remain Undefeated in a Thrilling Round of Footy Premier B football was greeted with splendid weather on Saturday as perfect conditions set up for close encounters across the board. It was a highly anticipated round of footy that continued to see some sides dominate and others struggling to keep up.

The other big win in Premier B came from St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers who were dominant against Williamstown CYMS. Caleb Lewis had a day to remember with six goals and a best on ground performance for the Tigers. With only 18 points in it at three quarter time the Tigers were able to withstand the attack from Williamstown with the end margin being 30 points.

It was tipped to be a close clash between Beaumaris and St Bernard’s but the Snowdog’s made a big statement on Saturday as they comfortably accounted for the Sharks by 39 points.

Williamstown were competitive throughout the afternoon Harrison Miller kicked three goals to keep his side in the contest along with Liam Conway who starred for Williamstown. Williamstown are another side with a young list but have shown to be competitive and no doubt there will be some wins to follow on from their efforts.

Played out at the Snakepit, St Bernard’s had 10 shots on goal in the opening quarter, but inaccuracy saw them sitting on a 16-point lead at the quarter time break. The second quarter saw the Snowdog’s hit their straps and with five goals to one and from there they kicked away.

Despite a goalless last quarter the Snowdog’s have planted themselves as the major threat in Premier B.

The final two games of the round turned out to be tight tussles with Old Trinity winning by just five points against Monash Blues. Old Trinity were out of the blocks well and had the early jump ahead of the Blues with an 18 point lead at the first break. From there however, Monash hit back keeping Trinity to just one goal in the second quarter with the half time margin cut back to four points.

Dominic Sullivan led from the front for St Bernard’s with three goals along with Marcus Holland who also registered three majors. Meanwhile Charlie Vague has maintained his glorious start to the year with another best on ground performance for the Snowdog’s. As for Beaumaris, the weekend’s defeat was their first of the season but with plenty of talent at the Sharks this year they will no doubt be able to rebound.

Nicholas Darling was influential in mounting his side’s effort with four majors while both Charlie and Sam Simpson were dominant around the ball. The blues led at the final change by one point but Trinity ended up on top in the last quarter kicking two more goals.

De La Salle were back in the winners circle this week after a straightforward 82-point win over AJAX to claim the Bernie Sheehy Cup. With 10 goals in the opening half of football, De La Salle were able to dominate the midfield battle and won most of the contested ball with a familiar name hitting the scoreboard in Adrian Indovino who booted four majors.

Young Myles Scott had a day out with six goals and fan favourite Harry Thompson was huge for Trinity when it mattered.

The second thriller saw Fitzroy just get over the line against Old Geelong by a single point. It was a classic ding-dong battle that saw both the main break and the final change separate the sides also by one point. Sam Barnett enjoyed three goals with the home crowd behind him with Nicholas Dixon also becoming influential for Old Geelong.

De La Salle had 10 individual goal kickers and will take a world of confidence from the win after a tough loss to St Bernard’s in round 2. Meanwhile AJAX have continued to struggle through the beginning of the season as they try and build up some experience in their young list.

Fitzroy, however, now remain undefeated thanks to three goals to Jack McKay who was busy down forward along with Charlie Faubel and Jack Hart. Nino Lazzaro was also outstanding for the Roys as they continued with St Bernard’s to emerge as potential candidates to take the title in 2023.

They were competitive in round 2 against Trinity but inaccuracy let them down against De La Salle and despite a gallant effort from Remy Spicer they couldn’t stick on.

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 PREMIER B MEN’S De La Salle 3.4 10.9 11.12 15.17 (107) AJAX 1.3 2.4 2.5 3.7 (25) GOALS: De La Salle: A. Indovino 4, C. Algeri 2, J. Gava 2, L. Murphy 1, J. Williams 1, J. Cumberlidge 1, T. Shannon 1, L. Eldering 1, L. Lloyd 1, T. Lyngberg 1 AJAX: K. Nissenbaum 1, R. Simon 1, T. Lipton 1 BEST: De La Salle: T. Docherty, C. Roberts, T. Lyngberg, J. Gava, A. Indovino, C. Bedford AJAX: R. Spicer, H. Davis, J. Cohen, B. Krongold, M. Herzel, R. Simon Fitzroy 2.2 5.6 6.13 Old Geelong 2.4 5.5 7.6 GOALS: Fitzroy: J. McKAY 3, C. Faubel 2, J. Hart 2, L. Minahan 1, T. Clayton 1 Old Geelong: S. Barnett 3, M. Nicholls 2, C. Dixon 2, M. Kirkwood 1, N. Dixon 1, L. Morfoot 1 BEST: Fitzroy: N. Lazzaro, D. Lowrie, M. Ellis, N. Ligris, D. Toohey, C. Roberts Old Geelong: N. Dixon, S. Harrison, W. Horsfall, K. Brown, M. Nicholls, B. Webb

9.14 (68) 10.7 (67)

AJAX will have the challenge of heading to the Snakepit to take on the undefeated St Bernard’s. It’s a tough task for AJAX with St Bernard’s continuing to be impressive this season.

Old Trinity 4.1 5.6 7.10 Monash Blues 1.1 5.2 8.5 GOALS: Old Trinity: M. Scott 6, D. Payman 1, S. Phillips 1, H. Tyson 1 Monash Blues: N. Darling 4, W. Snookes 2, J. Flett 1, N. Angus 1, M. King 1 BEST: Old Trinity: M. Scott, H. Thompson, L. Mulcahy, O. Scott, J. Cooper, D. Xenos Monash Blues: C. Simpson, S. Simpson, C. King, N. Darling, J. Hooper, H. Condon

9.12 (66) 9.7 (61)

Monash Blues will host De La Salle and will be looking to record their maiden Premier B win this season after coming so close in round 3.

St Bernards 3.7 8.9 16.9 16.11 (107) Beaumaris 1.3 2.6 5.11 9.14 (68) GOALS: St Bernards: M. Holland 3, D. Sullivan 3, J. Farrell 2, Z. Overman 2, B. Huggard 2, D. Iermano 1, M. Hughes 1, C. Vague 1, L. Said 1 Beaumaris: J. Freeman 3, C. Murphy 1, J. Ward 1, B. Andrews 1, B. Hempel 1, M. Harms 1, J. Nowell 1 BEST: St Bernards: C. Vague, M. Hughes, B. Huggard, D. Iermano, D. Sullivan, J. Farrell Beaumaris: R. Mihailovic, C. Heath, J. Taylor, L. Hayes, B. Hempel, B. Andrews

So, what is there to look forward to in round four?

Beaumaris will take on the young Williamstown side which will see Williamstown also searching for their first win this season while Old Geelong will be looking to go one better than round 3 as they take on St Bedes/Mentone.

The final game of the round will involve ladder leaders Fitzroy up against Old Trinity at the Brunswick Street Oval. Trinity have the talent in their side to knock off the Roys but will have to bring their A-game which we know is quality.

It will be a great contest to keep an eye on so round 4 is sure to bring us many more talking points to discuss at the weekend’s conclusion.

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 3.4 9.10 12.11 16.15 (111) Williamstown CYMS 2.2 7.5 9.11 11.15 (81) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis 6, B. Murphy 3, J. Mangoni 2, M. Sullivan 1, J. Ferraro 1, B. O’Toole 1, M. Barnes 1, K. Stretton 1 Williamstown CYMS: H. Miller 3, W. Bokma 2, L. Conway 2, S. Costa 2, J. Noonan 1, T. Roordink 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis, M. Caia, T. Garside, M. Barnes, J. Ferraro, K. Stretton Williamstown CYMS: L. Conway, J. Noonan, R. Diwell, B. Tucker, H. Miller, A. Kirkland

2023 PREMIER B RESERVE MEN’S De La Salle 3.4 4.6 7.8 8.8 (56) AJAX 1.2 2.3 3.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: De La Salle: L. Wood 3, N. Robertson 1, N. Hogan 1, S. Pennell 1, J. Hanley 1, C. EaggerSaunders 1 AJAX: D. Cohen 2, O. Levi-Weitzman 2, N. Spitz 1, B. Joel 1 BEST: De La Salle: L. Wood, S. Pennell, Z. McKinney, J. Roberts, L. Williams, H. Curtis AJAX: O. Levi-Weitzman, S. Jacobs, J. Machlin, C. Wasbutzki, M. Lincoln, R. Light Fitzroy 4.2 8.5 12.8 17.11 (113) Old Geelong 1.0 3.0 4.2 6.6 (42) GOALS: Fitzroy: C. Lester 4, T. Wilson 3, L. Parker 3, W. Zaghis 2, D. Megennis 2, B. Clayton 1, H. Staples 1, L. Johnson 1 Old Geelong: A. Crowe 2, T. Lever 1, H. Graham 1, O. Snow 1, N. Freeman 1 BEST: Fitzroy: H. Tauber, D. Megennis, M. Bombardieri, L. Parker, B. Fendyk, R. Borland Old Geelong: M. Howe, Z. Skellern, A. Crowe, T. Lever, A. Breen, H. Atkins Old Trinity 7.3 12.8 17.12 20.14 (134) Monash Blues 0.0 1.3 1.5 7.5 (47) GOALS: Old Trinity: W. Cooper 6, C. Simondson 3, M. Scott 3, L. McLean 2, W. Macafee 1, E. Davey 1, J. Purcell 1, L. Scobie 1, H. Taylor 1, O. Stella 1 Monash Blues: R. Obrien 5, P. Clifton 1, O. Widdicombe 1 BEST: Old Trinity: W. Cooper, E. Satur, M. Scott, O. Stella, W. Macafee, C. Gerwing Monash Blues: R. Obrien, C. Angus, L. McNeary, O. Widdicombe, H. Brouwer, D. Torpey

ROUND 4 TIPS St Bernard’s

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AJAX

Beaumaris

v

Williamstown CYMS

Fitzroy

v

Old Trinity

Old Geelong

v

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

Monash

v

De La Salle

St Bernards 2.1 8.5 13.7 18.8 (116) Beaumaris 0.2 1.5 2.8 4.11 (35) GOALS: St Bernards: D. Colaco 4, O. Liberatore 3, J. Sullivan 3, S. O’Keeffe 3, N. Foley 2, M. Bateman 1, N. Di Lizio 1, D. Kennedy 1 Beaumaris: M. Howes 2, J. Rodwell 1, C. Ryan 1 BEST: St Bernards: N. Di Lizio, O. Liberatore, J. Comito, M. Eid, K. Gilbert, T. Riley Beaumaris: O. Phillips, S. Gunasekera, S. Hutcheon, J. Evans, M. Lucas Williamstown CYMS 3.4 7.8 13.11 18.14 (122) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 0.1 2.1 3.1 4.3 (27) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: J. Walker 5, C. Egbujor 4, T. Ball 2, O. Becroft 2, A. Kovach 1, J. Harrison 1, H. Sposato 1, R. Patterson 1, L. Cannon 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: M. Kent 1, L. Carey 1, S. Barca 1, A. Hodges 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: L. Downey, O. Becroft, L. Warren, A. Kovach, D. Joce McCann, A. Greaves St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: S. Barca, C. Ladds, A. Hodges, J. Dawes, L. Carey, T. Duffy 9

PREMIER B WOMEN’S Eden Hayes

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Blues demote Cobras from the top of the ladder Highs were plentiful this over the weekend for many Premier B Women’s players over the weekend.

Can the Blues continue their winning streak at the home of Mazenod next round?

After slithering their way to the top last week, the Old Yarra Cobras headed to the den of the St Bedes/Mentone Tigers.

The Hawks are left feeling defeated for the second week in a row. With players such as Mia Mathias attaining two goals and Alexander Crough’s abilities on the field, it is with hope the team can secure a win, in a familiar environment, with a home match coming up against Richmond Central.

The Tigers started off strong, scoring 14 points to the Cobra’s 1 in the first quarter. With not much action in the second term, both teams picked up their game, with 22 points each at the end of the third period. The final quarter is when the Tigers put the game to bed creating a 21-point margin between the final scores.

Aquinas achieved victory for the first time this season against Richmond Central. It was a game where accuracy needed to be improved for both teams with Richmond scoring 4 behinds and Aquinas OC securing one goal and six behinds.

The Tigers approached the game with great determination and due to 6 goal-kicking superstars and best-on-field Nina Coghill, they were able to attain their first win of the season. Many of the players were also able to score their first goal for the season with other players such as Madeline Pearson continuing her goal-kicking efforts from last week.

Just like Hawthorn, it is Richmond’s second loss in a row and with these teams going head-to-head next week one of them will hopefully once again be victorious. With fantastic efforts from Laura Quinton, Tenille Moselen, Claire Schelske, Kellie Birkett, and Julie Dortmans a win may be on the horizon for the Hawks.

Unfortunately for the Cobras who were coming off a week of highs, they were not able to maintain their victory streak. This was not for the lack of effort from goal-kickers Tahlia Limburg, Madeline Collins and Penny Cula-Reid, as well as best-player Jacqui Morton.

Aquinas OC came off a week with a bye, with the energy and confidence to succeed. All thanks to the goalkicking machine Meg Dargan, putting on a best-player performance and brought her team over the line to achieve their first win this year. Can they continue their triumph next round in Mentone against the sizzling St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers?

Next week the Cobras will be heading North Brunswick way while the Tigers take on Aquinas on their home roots.

Monash Blues, coming off a win, undertook a battle at their home ground against Hawthorn AFC who unfortunately suffered another loss.

Continuing their success were the ladies from Brunswick, who went head-to-head against Mazenod. It was once again a game where the accuracy of the players was crucial but needed to be improved.

The Blues have continued their winning streak for the third week in a row, regaining their spot at the top of the ladder.

They played with incredible strength and dedication from the get-go and throughout the entirety of the match with leading goal kicker Molly McFarlane obtaining three goals.

Mazenod OC was the first to make their mark and was in front up until the third term when Brunswick lifted their game, generating a 21-point margin in the final scores.

Stephanie Rogers kicked Mazenod OC’s only goal and Mikaela Buccella contributed her skills assisting her team to reduce the margin.

Ella Stephenson, Stacey Barbagallo, Johannah Dallas kicked two goals each as well as Ainslee Elliott who was deemed best player.

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 2.2 3.3 3.4 6.7 (43) Old Yarra Cobras 0.0 1.0 3.4 3.4 (22) GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: C. Saultry 1, T. Binios 1, E. Catanzariti 1, M. Pearson 1, L. Amelung 1, N. Coghill 1 Old Yarra Cobras: P. Cula-Reid 1, M. Collins 1, T. Limburg 1 BEST: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: N. Coghill, M. Tilley, G. Ricardo, C. Ward, M. Pearson, T. Binios Old Yarra Cobras: J. Morton, L. McHenry, E. Buckley, M. Collins

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Back on their home deck next week Mazenod OC will go head-to-head against the mighty Monash Blues.

Brunswick’s Danielle Hagan had a sensational weekend attaining two goals and playing alongside best-on-field Wyinta-Cengiz Mawson to secure a win for their team. They continued their incredible efforts from last weekend and with a bye coming up next week they will hopefully come back stronger than ever in round five.

It is Illiana Zarfiriou from the Cobras with seven goals in the lead with Molly McFarlane from the Blues sneaking up behind on six goals. Tahila Limburg also from the Cobras is in third with five goals, followed by Ainslee Elliott and Danielle Hagan both on three goals.

With the mighty Monash Blues back on top of the ladder, supporters question whether they will be able to maintain their place, or will there be a new team in the lead next week.

Monash Blues 2.5 4.10 5.14 11.15 (81) Hawthorn 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 (12) GOALS: Monash Blues: M. McFarlane 3, A. Elliott 2, E. Stephenson 2, S. Barbagallo 2, J. Dallas 2 Hawthorn: M. Mathias 2 BEST: Monash Blues: A. Elliott, J. Dallas, E. Grills, A. Hansen, E. Conroy, C. Linehan Hawthorn: A. Crough, S. Nicholls, M. Mathias, B. Young, E. Johnson, H. du Plessis Aquinas OC 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.6 (12) Richmond Central 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 (4) GOALS: Aquinas OC: M. Dargan 1 Richmond Central: BEST: Aquinas OC: M. Dargan, S. Patterson, C. Schmidli, H. Spicer, N. Sanders, J. White Richmond Central: L. Quinton, T. Moselen, C. Schelske, K. Birkett, J. Dortmans Brunswick 0.0 1.2 3.5 4.6 (30) Mazenod OC 0.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 (9) GOALS: Brunswick: D. Hagan 2, G. Kendall 1, G. Milton 1 Mazenod OC: S. Rogers 1 BEST: Brunswick: W. Cengiz-Mawson, J. Collins, L. Dumitriu, G. Milton, L. Palombi Mazenod OC: M. Buccella, C. Skinner, E. Clough Good, E. Bunter, L. Gartland, C. Shaw

2023 PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 0.0 1.3 1.5 2.8 (20) Old Yarra Cobras 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.4 (16) GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: L. Lewis 2 Old Yarra Cobras: A. Jones 1, M. Kellett-Jackson 1 BEST: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: S. Hedger, R. Bennett, Z. Ricardo, O. Watkins, N. Keller, J. Summers Old Yarra Cobras: M. Kellett-Jackson, A. Jevric, E. Judd, K. Lyth, C. Tuckett Aquinas OC 0.0 1.1 1.2 2.4 (16) Richmond Central 0.0 0.1 1.2 1.2 (8) GOALS: Aquinas OC: K. Korbay 1, E. Mooney 1 Richmond Central: C. Kirwan 1 BEST: Aquinas OC: E. Mooney, M. Mauchline, E. Winters, B. De Klijn, G. Redfern, M. Davies Richmond Central: W. Xu, B. Murray-Noble, E. Pelham-Thorman, B. Renehan, C. Kirwan

ROUND 4 TIPS St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

v

Aquinas

North Brunswick

v

Old Yarra Cobras

Mazenod

v

Monash Blues

Hawthorn

v

Richmond Central

Mazenod OC 0.2 1.2 2.2 2.2 (14) Brunswick 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 (8) GOALS: Mazenod OC: A. Kaladis 1, A. Yiannios 1 Brunswick: L. Bell 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: P. Whitfield , N. Prioriello, B. Bunter, E. Patmore, A. Yiannios, M. Bunter Brunswick: E. Daddow, A. Dillon, L. Geissler, M. McNeel, K. Sullivan 11

PREMIER C MEN’S Aiden Box

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Vultures swoop in on maiden win while Old Camberwell take top spot After three rounds of football, the Premier C ladder is starting to take shape as numerous potential contenders emerge and others stumble out of the blocks.

Old Camberwell kicked four goals straight in final term to run away with the win, thanks to standout performances from Kellan Percy and Harry Laukens.

Parkdale has bounced back tremendously at home, pushing Marcellin to 0-3 on the back of a strong 43-point win at Gerry Green Reserve. Marcellin were always a couple steps behind, and unfortunately couldn’t match the Vultures’ firepower up front as they booted 17 goals on 30 registered attempts.

As for the visitors, Christian Carnovale was best afield, his side will face off with Parkdale on the road this weekend, while the Wellers will have the bye.

The hosts kicked six goals to their visitors’ three in both the first and third quarters to really assert themselves and get their engine running in season 2023.

After trailing by eight points at quarter time and 25 points at halftime, Ormond resurrected their chances of a home victory with a six-goal to three third term which tied the scores at 68.

Ormond and Mazenod have submitted their contender for game of the year with an outstandingly close contest at E.E Gunn Reserve.

The win is the Vultures’ first of the year and was highlighted by the performance of star Ryan Macdermid who slammed home an outstanding nine goals to solidify himself as a true contender to lead all goal-kickers this season.

The Nodders accuracy through three quarters must be commended though, it’s most likely the catalyst for their clutch win, kicking a remarkable 11.2 by three quarter time.

He was deservedly named the best player on the ground, while Daniel Di Paola was named best for the losing Marcellin side, they’ll now travel to face a rested PEGS.

They again generated more shots in the final term, but were much more inaccurate, however they did enough to escape with a four point win as both sides booted four goals in the race to the siren, as Mazenod’s 15.7.97 outdid Ormond’s 14.9.93.

Parkdale will hope they can create a mini winning streak beginning with a win over the Hampton Rovers this Saturday.

What made the game even more even was the fact that both sides had a player boot five goals, Jeremy Simon for Ormond and Jack Caspersz for Mazenod and each with one that kicked three goals in Zachary Dakis and the best on ground man Shaun Lovell.

Old Camberwell have used their home ground to full advantage, taking down the Hampton Rovers, who showed strong form in round one but have suffered backto-back losses since.

Mazenod’s second straight win sees them generate momentum for their upcoming fixture against Old Carey, while Ormond will look to bounce back against Old Ivanhoe.

The win was set up by an excellent five-goal-to-two opening term, giving the hosts an 18-point lead at the first change.

Old Ivanhoe have got the job done against a brave Old Carey, who showed plenty of fight and valour at Carey Sports Complex.

The travelling Rovers then fought back and won the second term by a goal to trim the deficit to just two straight kicks, but their impending inaccuracy eventually cost them a real shot at victory.

They kicked just five behinds to the Wellers two goals in the third term and then added just two behinds in the final quarter to finish with 5.12 for the match, really becoming their own worst enemy in the 44-point loss.

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 PREMIER C MEN’S Parkdale Vultures 6.2 8.7 14.10 17.13 (115) Marcellin OC 3.0 4.2 7.4 11.6 (72) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: R. Macdermid 9, N. Sullivan 3, M. Phillips 2, A. Bowd 1, C. Yee 1, J. Peake 1 Marcellin OC: S. Fitzgerald 2, A. Radatti 2, S. Tyquin 2, L. Rush 1, F. Brown 1, A. Clayton 1, J. Pekin 1, A. Strempel 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: R. Macdermid, N. Sullivan, F. Wilkins, J. Ricco, C. Yee, C. Howell Marcellin OC: D. Di Paola, J. Atwell, S. Fitzgerald, A. Tomaro, J. Pekin, P. Howe

Carey started brilliantly out of the blocks, playing some clean footy to hold a slim lead, by a solitary point at quarter time kicking three-straight to Ivanhoe’s 2.5.

The hosts then continued to take the fight right up to their top four hopeful visitors in the second quarter as they really just kept teaching them a class in goal kicking accuracy.

The disparity was clear at halftime as Old Carey led by three points, but had kicked two more majors, Old Ivanhoe’s scoreline reading an ugly 4.10.34.

Despite even more inaccuracy in the premiership quarter, the visiting Old Ivanhoe were able to wrestle back the lead thanks to an improved defensive effort, holding their now bottom-of-the-ladder hosts to just one goal, while slotting three of their own.

It was the final term where it both all came together for Jarrod Gieschen’s men, and all fell apart for Aaron Bailey’s squad, as the visitors poured on five goals to two to run out 26-point winners.

Patrick Naish was adjudged best on ground while Elliot Nicholl slotted three majors, while for Old Carey, Luca Anderson who was best and Mitch Wooffindin who kicked two.

Wooffindin and the rest of Bailey’s men will now face Mazenod away from home while a home date with Ormond awaits Old Ivanhoe.

ROUND 4 TIPS Mazenod OC

v

Old Carey

Old Ivanhoe Grammar

v

Ormond

Parkdale Vultures

v

Hampton Rovers AFC

Pegs

v

Marcellin OC

Old Camberwell Grammarians 5.3 7.5 9.8 Hampton Rovers AFC 2.3 5.5 5.10 GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: H. Laukens 3, L. Powell 3, L. Thomas 3, J. Allen 2, D. McColl 1, S. Murphy 1 Hampton Rovers AFC: A. Folino 1, J. McPherson 1, C. Carnovale 1, L. Cairns 1, R. Fogarty 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: K. Percy , H. Laukens, H. McColl, S. Veitch, R. West, L. Powell Hampton Rovers AFC: C. Carnovale, J. Prosser, L. O’driscoll, H. McIntyre, L. Cairns, J. McPherson

13.8 (86) 5.12 (42)

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 2.5 4.10 7.14 12.18 (90) Old Carey 3.0 6.1 7.6 9.10 (64) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: E. Nicoll 3, Z. Johnson 2, H. Reid 2, N. Reeves-Smyth 2, L. Scuderi 1, J. Bradley 1, W. Murphy 1 Old Carey: M. Wooffindin 2, N. Marshallsay 2, Z. Adam 1, B. Andrews 1, N. Brewin 1, R. Thompson 1, D. Munro 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: P. Naish, W. Murphy, N. Riddle, N. Reeves-Smyth, E. Nicoll, J. Powell Old Carey: L. Anderson, N. Marshallsay, C. Ogilvie, L. Senior, R. Thompson, M. Wooffindin Mazenod OC 4.1 9.1 11.2 15.7 (97) Ormond 2.5 4.6 10.8 14.9 (93) GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Caspersz 5, S. Lovell 3, H. Boyce 2, M. D’Angelo 2, L. Welsford 1, F. Ford 1, J. Dâ Angelo 1 Ormond: J. Simon 5, Z. Dakis 3, T. Buckley 2, J. Levine 1, M. Oaten 1, W. McCartney 1, H. Persson 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: S. Lovell, F. Ford, M. Fewings, D. Byrne, J. Caspersz, T. McKenna Ormond: H. Persson, J. Simon, E. Quinn, W. McCartney, J. Paul, Z. Dakis

2023 PREMIER C RESERVE MEN’S Marcellin OC 4.4 5.6 9.12 12.18 (90) Parkdale Vultures 2.1 3.2 5.3 6.4 (40) GOALS: Marcellin OC: C. Kemp 2, N. James 2, D. Ortisi 2, P. Bourke 1, H. Pertile 1, J. Licciardi 1, J. Baxter 1, A. Menegas 1, T. Hancock 1 Parkdale Vultures: D. Glascott 3, K. Stewart 1, D. Williamson 1, B. Hopcraft 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: T. Hancock, S. Beale, M. Lane, P. Bourke, J. Bianco, J. Baxter Parkdale Vultures: D. Glascott, L. Marshall, J. Brown, D. Williamson, K. Stewart, J. Salouris Old Camberwell Grammarians 3.2 6.3 8.4 10.9 (69) Hampton Rovers AFC 3.1 5.2 8.9 8.10 (58) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: C. Hillier 4, J. Simon 2, M. Jenkin 1, H. Crothers 1, N. Russell 1, M. Clark 1 Hampton Rovers AFC: N. Jackson 4, J. Manning 1, L. Costello 1, T. Stephens 1, J. Wilson 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: S. Garrard, T. Nicholson, J. Seaton-nichol, A. Parker, C. Hillier, O. Lloyd Hampton Rovers AFC: C. Carmeni, N. Jackson, B. Crothers, J. Wilson, O. Donald, A. Hug Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 2.1 4.6 5.7 8.10 (58) Old Carey 2.3 2.3 3.6 5.6 (36) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: J. Erman 3, G. Battistella 2, T. Kellock 1, L. Velluto 1, C. McIlveen 1 Old Carey: J. Sharrock 1, H. Patel 1, W. Mumme 1, M. Hogg 1, A. Jenkin 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: J. Erman, C. McIlveen, H. Matheson, C. Wilson, W. Corlett, T. Shembrey Old Carey: S. Morarty, J. Woods, H. Patel, L. Charlton, N. Valentine, M. Hogg Mazenod OC 3.6 8.7 10.14 13.20 (98) Ormond 1.0 2.2 2.4 5.7 (37) GOALS: Mazenod OC: E. Mckenzie 2, J. McKenna 2, F. Palleschi 2, L. Stewart 2, J. Boyle 2, D. Mastos 1, S. Loiacono 1, D. Hayes 1 Ormond: S. Stait 2, U. Urban 1, P. Pekaj 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: L. Stewart, J. McKenna, M. McCarthy, A. Kovac, P. Ilic, H. Boxshall Ormond: K. Seeto-Grossi, R. Konstanty, J. Fogarty, B. Williams, L. Upstill, T. Oaten 13

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME VAFA congratulates Andrew Dillon The VAFA congratulates Andrew Dillon on his appointment to the role as CEO of the AFL. As a player, Dillon was a long-striding pacy onballer and defender and one of the four players who featured in all of Old Xavs’ straight six premierships between 1995 and 2000.

CEO of the VAFA, Jason Reddick told VAFA Media of his thrill with the AFL’s appointment “On behalf of the entire VAFA community, we congratulate Andrew on his very worthy appointment as AFL CEO.” “Andrew is a person with a rich history in the VAFA as both a player and coach, which extends back through his father John being a former President and current life member of the VAFA.” “We are equally as excited that Andrew has highlighted his focus on supporting community football and we look forward to continuing to work with him and his team at AFL House.” he said.

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Ivanhoe Unfurls Drought-Breaking Flag on a Dry Night When Ivanhoe AFC won the Division 2 premiership last year, the Hoers broke a senior premiership drought going back to 1969. A deluge in the Round 1 grand final re-match against a rampant West Brunswick didn’t put a dampener on the 2022 grand final win by the drought breakers of Ivanhoe.

The club celebrated with an official senior flag unfurling before their home game against UHS-VU under lights at Ivanhoe Park in Round 3 last Saturday (April 29). To the relief of players, past players and supporters, it was a cool dry night when Hoers president Peter Rawley and secretary Ross Toogood hoisted the prized senior pennant in front of assembled players from both clubs after the reserves game.

Rawley spoke of the hard work involved in achieving the ultimate reward in football and praised players, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for helping to make 2022 one of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history. Ivanhoe’s Men’s Thirds unfurled their 2022 Division 4 premiership flag before it rained in Round 1.

Ivanhoe AFC is hosting a charity luncheon for World Ovarian Cancer Day this Saturday (May 6). The luncheon starts at 12.30pm and will run until 2pm when the Ivanhoe Ivies, who are in women’s Division 2, play Old Melburnians.

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3 Sets of Siblings in West Brunswick’s Senior Women’s Side West Brunswick Senior Women’s side is home to 3 sets of siblings!

The club said, “It’s pretty special to have siblings playing in the same side – well how about 3 pairs!” The Stewart, Fithall, and Walsh duos all ran out together in the Senior Women’s side win in Round 3. The club also wish to highlight the other sibling duos at the club: Bill and Herb Fithall in the Men’s Seniors, and Tom and Marni Walsh featuring in the Men’s and Women’s Thirds respectively.

Pictured: Sophie and Madi Stewart, Urs and Aud Fithall, and Bridie and Giivi Walsh.

VAFA Legends Podcast Launches VAFA Media is excited to launch our newest Podcast – VAFA Legends! Hosted by Russell Barnes and Joe Pignataro, legends of the competition will get behind the microphone and recount the stories from their day that make up everything brilliant about the VAFA. From on-field rivalries, to post-season footy trips, playing representative footy and winning (or losing) Premierships. Joey and Russell take listeners back to a simpler time in footy!

The series launches Friday with Mike McArthur-Allen, with other guests to include Luke Beveridge, Steve Anderson, Andy Maher and Simon Williams, to name a few. Listen on the VAFA website or your favourite Podcast platform.

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BCNA Themed Round The VAFA celebrates its connection with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) through the upcoming themed round (Round 5 – May 12-14) by asking clubs to raise funds for BCNA by hosting a Pink Sports Day. Further details and links to register can be found on the VAFA website and the VAFA Portal.

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Women’s Rising Star Nominee Sarah Poustie The VAFA congratulates Sarah Poustie from Old Scotch on receiving the Round 3 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star nomination in her senior footy debut from the weekend.

What the club said: Old Scotch Stars Coach Dean Anderson said “The 17-year-old Sarah Poustie made the most of her break from the Coates Talent League where she represents Oakleigh Chargers to play her first game for the Old Scotch Stars on Sunday.

Sporting a distinctive coloured helmet Sarah went about her senior footy debut with great style, courage, and determination, named best on by our coaching panel.

Despite juggling school & Chargers commitments Sarah has been a regular trainer with us, demonstrating her determination to develop her football prowess. Sarah’s hand and foot skills were on display for everyone to see on Sunday as she racked up quality possessions against tough opposition.”

Men’s Rising Star Nominee James Hope The VAFA congratulates James Hope, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 3. Hope was a key performer in Old Brighton’s win over Collegians, booting 5 goals, affirming his position in the forward line in the senior side in William Buck Premier Men’s.

What the club said: Jamie Hope joined Old Brighton this season, having been a member of Brighton Grammar School’s APS Premiership side in 2022.

Hopey was one of 5 debutants in Old Brighton’s Round 1 win against Uni Blacks, where he kicked 3 goals. He followed that performance up with a 5-goal haul against Collegians on the weekend. He has slotted into senior football nicely, with great composure and skill.

Jamie is on North’s VFL list, but hopefully will be available to play a few more games for the Tonners at times throughout the season.

“Jamie has put together two great games for us to start the season. He works hard, is clean and has been polished in front of goals. We were really impressed how he stood up in the fourth quarter on Saturday when Collegians had some momentum, and the game was there to be won.”

“You can tell he is really enjoying his footy, and his teammates love having him in the side.” Dan Donati, Old Brighton Coach.

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Top 3 gathering early momentum, whilst Kew is back on the winners list for 2023 The frontrunners in Division 1 Men’s are starting to pull away from the pack, whilst Kew recorded their first win for the year.

Kew is back and much better for it, snatching their first victory for 2023 against Preston at Preston.

It did not take a long time for the Bears to find their mojo as they had eleven scoring shots to three at quarter time.

Bears forward Michael Hannon to get back to his 2022 best as he looked on song to get Kew over the line booting a handy four goals, whilst his trusty assistant Ned Walters bagged three goals.

Here’s how the weekend’s action played out.

Glen Eira took on Prahran at Packer Park in a very low scoring affair. Both teams came into the clash comfortably defeating their opponents last week.

The game saw a one goal per team first term, which really set the tone for the entirety of the match. Stuart Carey, Will Green and also Keiffer Smith-Cameron key pillars for the Gryphons during the game as they really tried to get the best for Glen Eira. Half time score combined less than thirty points with something needing to happen to break the game open but it wasn’t to be.

Preston won’t be too disheartened at the loss as they had a lot of fighters Liam McLeod, Pat Daves were handy in front of the goals as they were some of Preston’s best on the day, Kew coming away with the win getting the season back on track for 2023 winning by 41 points.

Oakleigh took on Old Peninsula at the W.A Scammell Reserve and looked on song from the first bounce.

Blasting out of the gates early it didn’t take long for Oakleigh to find the goal square as they bounded eight straight goals to the Pirates two.

More hard slogging tough football which saw the score finish in a Glen Eira victory taking them to a 3-0 start, winning 4.11 35 to Prahran 3.7 25.

Aaron Cloke and Eddie Standish seemed like they had no issues in finding the goals as they pounded 5 goals individually. Then a change of attitude by Old Peninsula saw them kick five goals in the second to slightly cut back the margin Bailey Payze and Ben Stewart were handy to string goals together, but as the Krushers have done consistently well this year pushed the margin back to their favour as they took the game in their own hands never letting the game go as they too the victory off Old Peninsula coming away with a solid win as Eddie Standish was best on ground in their victory.

Therry Penola continue to impress this season as they took on the newcomers West Brunswick at the John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve. But it wasn’t to be for the first half as West Brunswick took the honours as forward Jethro Calma-Holt and key player Thomas Zafiropoulos was helped the Lions at bay being able to convert key shots, when needed too.

Whilst being behind Therry never lost hope busting out of the blocks with forwards Castaldi and Ryan put the Lions back the lead which served them well to take the lead at three quarter time leading by 6 points. The game took another turn with West Brunswick coming back at them to snatch back the game, but wasn’t to be with Therry led

by Costello and Egglestone were able to guide the Lions to a thriller of a victory winning 11.11 77 to West Brunswick 10.10 70.

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Ivanhoe AFC hosted UHS-VU on Saturday and encountered a classic of a game.

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2023 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Kew FC 4.7 7.10 11.14 14.19 (103) Preston Bullants 3.0 6.3 6.5 9.8 (62) GOALS: Kew FC: M. Hannan 4, M. Waters 3, G. Smart 2, R. Smith 1, M. Sharkey 1, L. James 1, W. Llewelyn 1, M. Fraillon 1 Preston Bullants: L. McLeod 4, P. Davies 2, J. Wilkes 1, J. De Napoli 1, N. Parkes 1 BEST: Kew FC: R. Streader, M. Waters, B. Gilbert, M. Hannan, M. Salvatore, L. James Preston Bullants: M. Fogale, J. De Napoli, L. Fotheringham, L. McLeod, P. Schiavello, M. Sortino

The game started with both bursting out of the blocks early as there was a point in it at quarter time with Ivanhoe with the early advantage. Ash Close continued from his 2022 dominance in Div 2 and transpired it to Div 1 as he set his sights on a bag.

He was was on song kicking five goals which was seeing Ivanhoe take 75% of the game in the lead, UHS was not done as they were in the game but not able to capitalise on goal scores despite having five more shots.

James McGee stepped up for UHS kicking three much needed goals to really help the boys from Brens Oval stay in the game. With scores level at the final change it was down to who was really going to break first. It was UHS really with the momentum with five goals in the last term to sink Ivanhoe’s chances of getting the win, another classic nonetheless, with UHS taking 2023 by storm being 3-0 winning.

Round 4 sees Therry Penola face off against Prahran to open the round, UHS-VU are looking to make it four wins in a row playing host to Old Peninsula. West Brunswick are back at home against Oakleigh, can they stop Aaron Cloke?

The Bears will face the Hoers at Victoria Park and Preston Bullants will be looking for their first win when they face the ladder leaders, Glen Eira.

ROUND 4 TIPS Prahran

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West Brunswick

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Oakleigh

Preston

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Glen Eira

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Kew FC

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Oakleigh 8.0 10.4 13.7 16.10 (106) Old Peninsula 2.1 7.3 11.5 13.10 (88) GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Cloke 5, E. Standish 5, L. Ashen 3, W. Holton 1, C. McLeod 1, P. Ioannidis 1 Old Peninsula: B. Payze 3, B. Stewart 3, G. Fletcher 3, J. Bravo 2, J. Taylor 1, B. Hillman 1 BEST: Oakleigh: E. Standish, F. Kilpatrick , H. Boontjes, G. Bennett, P. Ioannidis, J. McCarthy Old Peninsula: J. Lovett, L. Baczyk, B. Stewart, G. Fletcher, B. Payze, E. Evans-Brumby Therry Penola 2.5 4.6 8.8 11.11 (77) West Brunswick AFC 3.1 5.8 7.8 10.10 (70) GOALS: Therry Penola: N. Castaldi 3, D. Ryan 3, J. Egglestone 2, R. MacGregor 1, J. Young 1, S. Skapetis 1 West Brunswick AFC: J. Calma-Holt 4, T. Zafiropoulos 2, C. Williams 1, B. Hutchins 1, J. Elston 1, B. Irving 1 BEST: Therry Penola: J. Costello, J. Egglestone, J. Pelosi, R. Tabone, D. Ryan, N. Castaldi West Brunswick AFC: L. Stringer, J. Elston, T. Zafiropoulos, R. Taylor, M. Risstrom, W. Dillon Glen Eira 1.3 1.6 1.8 4.11 (35) Prahran 1.0 2.2 3.6 3.7 (25) GOALS: Glen Eira: B. Reid 2, L. Mirams 1, T. Johnston 1 Prahran: S. Chapman 1, J. Musster 1, E. Plaza 1 BEST: Glen Eira: S. Carey, W. Green, K. Smith-Cameron, L. Myers, L. Mirams, J. Carey Prahran: J. Musster, R. Brodie, B. Galbraith, M. Mayne, A. Maxwell, J. Simonetta Uhs-Vu Afc 3.2 4.5 6.10 11.13 (79) Ivanhoe 3.3 5.3 7.4 9.6 (60) GOALS: Uhs-Vu Afc: J. McGee 3, B. Jackson 3, H. Kennedy 1, F. Urie 1, J. Healey 1, S. Adams 1, J. Hunt 1 Ivanhoe: A. Close 5, N. Ring 2, H. Bourke 1, P. Lagreca 1 BEST: Uhs-Vu Afc: J. McGee, F. Urie, J. Fox, B. Dimattina, H. Kennedy, J. Healey Ivanhoe: M. Doyle, E. Wild, A. Close, W. Schultz, J. Lagreca, D. Jones

2023 DIVISION 1 RESERVE MEN’S Kew FC 3.3 6.8 11.10 19.12 (126) Preston Bullants 3.3 5.4 7.5 8.10 (58) GOALS: Kew FC: B. Paech 7, M. McLean 3, B. Shute 2, J. King 1, J. Mock 1, J. O’Bryan 1, J. Keam 1, T. Voss 1, J. Bianco 1, A. Nicholls 1 Preston Bullants: D. Delle-Vergini 3, R. Maiorana 1, O. Taylor 1, B. Lacey 1, D. Stamatakos 1, B. Morgan 1, P. Smith 1 BEST: Kew FC: J. O’Bryan, B. Paech, M. McLean, Z. Smith, A. Lawrence, B. Shute Preston Bullants: N. Douglas, D. Stamatakos, D. Delle-Vergini, C. Miller-Grinzi, B. Morgan, J. Marr Oakleigh 5.6 10.13 18.17 28.23 (191) Old Peninsula 1.1 3.1 3.1 4.1 (25) GOALS: Oakleigh: T. Scott 7, A. Matthieson 4, R. Shaw 4, K. Donovan 3, H. Atkins 3, T. Lasplaces 2, W. Harris 2, L. Pappon 1, C. Mercuri 1, A. Ioannidis 1 Old Peninsula: BEST: Oakleigh: L. Pappon, R. Shaw, T. Scott, A. Aciek, A. Matthieson, J. Consolmagno Old Peninsula: West Brunswick AFC 3.2 7.5 9.6 13.10 (88) Therry Penola 2.2 3.4 7.5 7.5 (47) GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: M. Hofstein 5, S. Pritchard 4, P. Mathers 1, L. Keily 1, L. Armstrong 1, J. Parini 1 Therry Penola: D. Taylor 2, J. Larkin 2, J. Coxhead 1, J. Crotty 1, F. Harvey 1 BEST: West Brunswick AFC: D. Fitzpatrick, M. Hofstein, A. North, L. Keily, P. Mathers, V. Lederer Therry Penola: P. O’Rourke, D. Ryan, A. Del Prete, M. Mooney, D. Taylor, J. Piccione Glen Eira 6.1 8.4 13.5 18.6 (114) Prahran 2.4 3.4 4.7 7.10 (52) GOALS: Glen Eira: F. O’Donnell 4, D. McGuirk 4, H. Ritchie 3, J. Waras Carstensen 2, S. Campbell 1, C. Wenck 1, J. Nuguid 1, L. Kotsandis 1, M. Harrison 1 Prahran: A. Perez 3, P. Pavlou 2, D. Marrows 1, N. O’Sullivan 1 BEST: Glen Eira: L. Kotsandis, T. Strudwick, F. O’Donnell, D. McGuirk, L. Doyle, K. Thomson Prahran: J. Matherson, J. Partridge, B. Graham, P. Rhodes, A. Perez, N. O’Sullivan Uhs-Vu Afc 2.6 4.11 5.16 8.21 (69) Ivanhoe 0.0 2.3 5.3 7.3 (45) GOALS: Uhs-Vu Afc: E. Ramsay 1, N. Wallace 1, L. Wade 1, N. Couper-Johnston 1, O. Paton 1, T. Ross 1, H. Ley 1, H. Hilliar 1 Ivanhoe: B. Dawson 3, J. Lyons 2, J. Pititto 1, L. Roberts 1 BEST: Uhs-Vu Afc: N. Couper-Johnston, T. Ross, R. Gya, E. Ramsay, J. Grapsas, H. Tomas Ivanhoe: B. McGregor, M. Walsh, M. Rees, W. Mayne, K. Kaldawi, B. Dawson 23

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The Devils take Revenge as St Mary’s have plenty to sing about Division 2 Men’s came out firing for a gripping third round as the ladder begins to hint at the behemoths of the division.

A first win of the season is sure to bring a smile to the face of Saints fans and may even be the start of something spectacular. They’ll be keen to keep the momentum going as they head out to take on Whitefriars in Round 4.

Old foes Parkside and South Melbourne Districts met for the first time since the thunderous Division 3 grand final was swept up by the swans.

Koonung Park held a nail-biting contest between the Old Yarra Cobras and Whitefriars. The Friars led by nine points by the end of the first quarter, but it was the Cobras who stormed ahead booting five goals in the second to turn the tables.

This time it was Parkside who had the last laugh on Saturday with a commanding 48 point win at home.

The Swans stormed to Pitcher Park with a roster filled to the brim with talent, Sfetkidis and Andrew, a miracle goal from Clifford forty metres out. Regardless of their creativity with the footy the Swans couldn’t keep up with the quick ball movement of the Devils.

Cobras bigger bodies forced tough contest wins which resulted in a domination through the corridor, clever ball movement and fast footy from the expertise of Chipman, Fleming and Falkingham. Nathan Sambevski demonstrated once more the value his added to the squad kicking three. By halftime Coach Lucas Matthews demonstrated his genius re-arranging tactics and formulating a game plan more in line with Friar footy.

Hamilton proved his value once more, dominating with his height in the air yet still crumbed like a seasoned veteran on the ground, and once the handball chain begun there was no doubt the ball would enter the Devils fifty. Logozzo, Romano, Holden and Cotter governed the in and under, capitalising on their quick footwork and tough physicality.

An increase in intensity around the contest and stoppage re-structures in an attempt to circumvent Cobras big bodies favoured a 1 v 1 battle on the inside. Winning these contests made the Friars dangerous providing more opportunity to capitalise on their talent. Pat Cotter seems to only get better and better in tandem with the skill of Max Warrick and Ryan Turner who created fast ball movement and breaking lines to allow star forwards Daniel Wood and Sam Keisiker to win the tough 1 v 1 contest.

Parkside tactics and set up discipline reigned supreme as forwards worked hard for leads while the backline refused to allow any space whatsoever for the Swans. Overall it was the chemistry of the mighty Devils that made its mark on the scoreboard which lead to some tensions and roughing up in the 2nd quarter to the third and fourth.

The Devils take their revenge in unquestionable fashion and we’re all be on the edges of our seat for an in-form Brunswick next week.

Wood left another squad speechless adding another five goals to his now 17 goal tally. Although the Cobras refused to take ‘no’ for an answer the neck and neck comeback was left too late as the Friars snag a six point victory by the final siren. Overall the Friars are cunning, disciplined and adaptable. A squad of pure skill with the admixture of clever tactics, analysts are struggling to identify any weaknesses within the fighting Friars.

St Mary’s Salesian never die attitude sent Old Paradians home packing at Ferndale Park.

Round 12, 2021 was the last time the boys of St Mary’s were singing their song. They would’ve belted this one out with plenty of gusto. After 22 straight losses the club produced a win for the ages. Trailing by four points at the end of three quarter time, the Saints booted six goals in the fourth quarter resulting in a 29 point victory lap.

Brunswick take flight to the top of the Division 2 Men’s ladder in another impressive display of physicality and vigour with a 62 point win over Bulleen Templestowe. The Bullants couldn’t quite get going under the frustrating pressure Brunswick always bring to the table.

Tricario, Macmillan and Mattiske’s skillset proved too much for the Raiders providing much opportunity for Elliston’s flair going home with four goals.

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2023 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Brunswick 4.3 10.5 14.6 16.9 (105) Bulleen Templestowe 1.2 5.5 5.7 6.7 (43) GOALS: Brunswick: N. Burgin 5, J. Haddad 4, M. Horan 2, W. McKenzie 2, T. Wilson 1, A. Avraam 1, A. Alexandris 1 Bulleen Templestowe: J. Cowell 2, B. Wilson 1, D. Mavritsakis 1, N. Hamzovski 1, L. Bosio 1 BEST: Brunswick: N. Burgin, W. McKenzie, J. Haddad, B. Wilson, L. Whelan, A. Ross Bulleen Templestowe: J. Cortese, D. Dakin, S. Harisiou, M. Moore, B. Wilson, J. Cowell Mhsob 3.2 7.6 9.6 13.7 (85) Aquinas 0.4 0.8 3.10 7.12 (54) GOALS: Mhsob: M. Pereira 5, H. Radcliffe-Smith 4, W. Hellier 2, J. Eimutis 1, J. Lawson 1 Aquinas: H. Dwyer 4, D. Mc Mahon 1, M. Di Donato 1, J. Robertson 1 BEST: Mhsob: Z. Smooker, M. Pereira, T. Campelj, W. Hellier, H. Radcliffe-Smith, J. Eimutis Aquinas: H. Flack, J. Clinton, J. Glennie, H. Dwyer, J. Nicosia, J. Wright

A slight change in setup shined a new side to the squad for the young team. But what continues to surprise even the most avid fans is the constant discipline structurally, a terror partnership with their hunger for the footy. Nick Burgin had a spectacle of a game, always reliable and tough around the footy, he left everyone speechless asking, who says a midfielder can’t kick five? Jake Ralston’s tough physicality was a nightmare for the Bullants down back in partnership with Tahj Haddock.

Familiar faces Haddad, Mckenzie and Wilson dominate the field, creating opportunities and producing pressure. 3-0 Brunswick have set the tone for the division, high intensity and clever footy.

For the first time this year, MHSOB walked off the ground as winners overcoming Aquinas by 31 points away from home.

Holding the home side goalless in the first half, the Unicorns were able to set up a 40-point lead at the main change.

Whitefriars 3.4 5.8 11.12 14.15 (99) Old Yarra Cobras 2.1 7.5 10.6 14.9 (93) GOALS: Whitefriars: D. Wood 5, S. Kieseker 4, M. Dickinson 2, A. Hands 1, J. McKenzie 1, N. Garratt 1 Old Yarra Cobras: N. Sambevski 3, L. Stacker 2, J. Hall 2, M. Clayton 2, D. Tokatliyan 2, N. Zappala 1, D. Bisinella 1, K. Margaritis 1 BEST: Whitefriars: P. Cotter , D. Wood, S. Kieseker, M. Warrick, M. Dickinson, R. Turner Old Yarra Cobras: R. Chipman, M. Falkingham, W. Fleming, N. Sambevski, J. De Waard, A. Cook St Mary’s Salesian 3.3 5.6 8.6 14.12 (96) Old Paradians 3.0 5.2 9.4 10.7 (67) GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: J. Elliston 4, D. Thorson 2, B. Tricarico 2, C. Tait 1, H. Macmillan 1, B. Andrews 1, J. Contencin 1, L. Moulday 1 Old Paradians: L. Brock 3, D. Comande 3, N. Arcangel 2, S. Thomson 2 BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: B. Tricarico, H. Macmillan, J. Elliston, J. Mattiske, N. Evans, L. Russell Old Paradians: C. Bibby, J. Caruso, S. Thomson, J. King, J. Kappos, N. Arcangel Parkside 3.4 6.5 11.6 14.9 (93) South Melbourne Districts 2.2 3.6 4.6 6.9 (45) GOALS: Parkside: M. Romano 3, B. Radford 3, J. Hamilton 2, A. Baird 1, S. Logozzo 1, B. Douglas 1, C. McKay 1, B. Salmon 1, I. Romano 1 South Melbourne Districts: J. Andrew 2, L. Sfetkidis 2, H. Portelli 1, J. Clifford 1 BEST: Parkside: J. Hamilton, L. Logozzo, M. Romano, M. Holden, C. Cotter South Melbourne Districts: V. Armenia, D. Dick, S. McGINN, D. Barlow, C. Worrell-Smith, B. Bajram

2023 DIVISION 2 RESERVE MEN’S Mathew Pereira slammed home five majors to take his tally Brunswick 2.2 6.5 11.10 16.12 (108) to seven from the opening three rounds, he was supported Bulleen Templestowe 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.5 (11) in attack by Hugh Radcliffe-Smith (4 goals). Zach Smooker GOALS: Brunswick: H. Parker 6, B. Daly 4, L. Pearson 2, J. Spencer 2, M. Deeth 1, M. Foley 1 Bulleen Templestowe: S. Failla 1 was named the best player on the ground. The win puts them BEST: Brunswick: B. Daly, J. Gale, S. Hijazi, H. Parker, M. Dickson, Z. Hooke with a clump of five sides who’ve recorded one win, and two Bulleen Templestowe: Z. Spadafora, T. Bone, D. Bone, S. Failla, J. Armstrong-EkinSmyth, R. Ferraro losses from the opening three rounds.

The Unicorns return home this weekend facing off against South Melbourne looking to even the tally in the win-loss column to conclude the opening month in 2023.

ROUND 4 TIPS Brunswick

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Old Yarra Cobras

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Bulleen Templestowe

MHSOB

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South Melb Districts

Aquinas

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Whitefriars

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Mhsob 2.2 6.4 9.6 12.7 (79) Aquinas 2.4 4.7 5.8 7.13 (55) GOALS: Mhsob: J. Cusack 3, B. Gunn 3, M. Acciarito 3, O. Seelander 1, N. Campbell 1, W. Kruyt 1 Aquinas: S. Glennie 2, L. Holewa 1, C. De Navi 1, J. Westwood 1, T. Kinghorn 1, L. Koetsier 1 BEST: Mhsob: Z. Comley, G. Beet, B. Gunn, A. Joseph, A. Rogers, J. Cusack Aquinas: L. Holewa, N. Semken, D. Hieber, J. Westwood, L. Virgona, B. Akaruru Whitefriars 4.2 6.8 10.11 14.16 (100) Old Yarra Cobras 1.3 2.6 3.7 5.10 (40) GOALS: Whitefriars: A. Jenkin 4, J. Petrowski 3, M. Bradtke 2, L. Garlick 1, T. Di Carlo 1, H. Findlay 1, M. Hughes 1, T. Mercuri 1 Old Yarra Cobras: M. Tsalikis 1, J. Buswell 1, S. Sharrock 1, D. Chesney 1, B. Hardy 1 BEST: Whitefriars: K. Hayes, M. Bradtke, J. Reid, H. Hobbs, L. Fletcher, T. Di Carlo Old Yarra Cobras: N. Paton, W. Ponsford, V. Gourlias, J. Buswell, C. Docker, J. Papatheodorou St Mary’s Salesian 1.2 4.9 8.13 10.14 (74) Old Paradians 2.8 3.10 4.13 8.14 (62) GOALS: St Mary’s Salesian: B. McNally 3, D. Ryan 2, N. Baxter 2, M. Herbert-Morgan 1, S. Matheson 1, A. Ellis 1 Old Paradians: D. Pillusch 2, B. Money 2, M. Raponi 2, S. Money 1, M. Barrese 1 BEST: St Mary’s Salesian: N. Baxter, D. Ryan, T. Parkes, J. Coldebella, B. McNally, M. Herbert-Morgan Old Paradians: M. Marangon, D. Pillusch, M. Barrese, J. Iliopoulos, D. Girolami, P. Salvatico Parkside 2.2 3.3 6.4 10.5 (65) South Melbourne Districts 1.2 4.5 5.6 8.10 (58) GOALS: Parkside: L. Chilcott 3, T. Cox 2, J. Bennett 2, C. Osullivan 1, J. Hubbard 1, M. Doyle 1 South Melbourne Districts: T. Murphy 4, Z. Howson 1, D. Stewart 1, L. Payne 1, H. WatsonHann 1 BEST: Parkside: K. Howes, J. Bennett, L. Triscari, C. Osullivan, L. Chilcott South Melbourne Districts: D. Murphy, T. Murphy, D. Winter, J. Nock, J. Eastman, C. Hunter 25

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Opening quarter blitzes from the Animals, the Snakes and the Hawks The third round of VAFA football is in the books, and there were some exciting matchups that took place over the weekend.

Despite the loss, the Cobras can take some solace in Tommy Lowden’s impressive performance, as he continued his quest to be the league’s leading goal-kicker.

From blowout victories to nail-biting finishes, this round had it all. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key games and results from Division 3.

In the battle of the bottom, the winless Richmond Central faced off against the rising Swinburne University.

First up, the Wattle Park took on La Trobe University in a match that saw the Animals run rampant, securing a comfortable 90-point win.

The Snakes were on fire from the first bounce with 8-goals in the first quarter. Keeping Swinburne to 6-goals across the first three quarters, the final quarter became a shootout with the margin beyond doubt.

A six-goal opening quarter set up the victory for the Animals. Nathan Bird was the star of the show, scoring four goals and leading the team to an easy victory.

A total of 14 goals were kicked, Benson Adams was the standout player, scoring an impressive seven goals to lead his team to victory.

With players like Baxter, Schache, Bird and Davis in their ranks, the Animals could be a real force to be reckoned with. They have started the season with two wins from three matches and building some genuine confidence through the opening month of the season.

Last but not least, Hawthorn AFC took on the powerhouse of the league, Power House AFC. The Hawks managed to secure their biggest win of the season so far, with a 20-point victory over their formidable opponents.

La Trobe’s, Matt Ogle has been an early season shining light, after one goal in round one, two goals in round two, he managed to find three girls in round three. How many are set for the record books in round four?

The game was a true test of both teams, keeping Power House goalless in the opening term went a long way to the Hawks winning the contest. Power House attempted to fight their way back from 27 points down at three quarter time, but couldn’t make up the ground.

Canterbury Cobras went head-to-head with Elsternwick, the two sides who made up the top four in 2022 but were the unlucky losers.

After holding a 13-point lead at half-time, the Wicks pulled away with a strong second half. It was a dominant performance in the midfield and goal-kicking department with Daniel Marchese kicking four majors.

ROUND 4 TIPS Hawthorn v Richmond Central Canterbury v Wattle Park La Trobe University v Power House Swinburne University v Elsternwick

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Elsternwick

5.5

5.11

10.15

14.22 (106)

Canterbury

2.3

4.4

6.6

9.7 (61)

GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Marchese 4, E. Holland-Dean 3, J. Yeatman 2, B. Pantas 2, P. Sanderson 1, C. Campbell 1, D. Poletto 1 Canterbury: T. Lowden 3, R. Murray 2, J. Cutts 2, J. Dear 1, J. Boarotto 1 BEST: Elsternwick: D. Jones, J. Yeatman, D. Poletto, k. Tran, B. Pantas, E. Holland-Dean Canterbury: M. Wheeler, N. McMahon, H. Carter, J. Nicolopoulos, M. Topp, G. Driscoll Hawthorn

4.6

7.9

11.14

15.20 (110)

Power House

0.3

3.10

7.11

12.18 (90)

GOALS: Hawthorn: W. Meehan 4, J. Kenny 2, C. Lee 2, H. Lewis 2, W. Ryan 1, E. Harvey

Will Meehan kicked four goals, and Luke McLeod took the best on ground honours.

Looking ahead to Round 4, there are some exciting matchups on the horizon. Hawthorn are tipped to beat Richmond Central, while Wattle Park are expected to come out on top against Canterbury.

1, H. Smith 1, S. Dicintio 1, R. Brennan 1 Power House: S. Scotland 3, M. Timmons 2, R. Dyer 2, H. Officer 1, D. Cameron 1, B. Circosta 1, B. Wright 1, M. Auchettl 1 BEST: Hawthorn: L. McLeod, J. Southby, J. Kenny, S. Peet, W. Meehan Power House: S. Scotland, M. Auchettl, J. Halloran, H. Officer, M. McCulloch, B. Wright Richmond Central

8.2

13.5

21.5

27.8 (170)

Swinburne University

2.3

6.4

6.6

14.8 (92)

GOALS: Richmond Central: B. Adams 7, J. Miller 4, G. Murray 3, J. Tucker 3, J. Bilson 3, L. Conboy 3, S. Dodd 2, A. Lahiri 1, T. Rivers 1

Elsternwick will look to secure a comfortable win over Swinburne, while the Power House are expected to overcome La Trobe University.

Swinburne University: A. Longfield 3, A. Vesty 3, L. King 2, L. Brander 2, A. Gersch 1, J. Hawker 1, B. Field 1, L. Randello 1 BEST: Richmond Central: B. Krieger, S. Dodd, L. Conboy, T. Forster, J. Tucker Swinburne University: Z. Cooke, L. King, L. Randello, N. Schulz, A. Longfield, N. McKenna

With first to fifth place on the ladder separated by just percentage, Round 4 promises to be a moment of separation across the league.

Wattle Park

6.4

13.6

18.9

22.12 (144)

La Trobe University

1.1

4.3

5.4

8.6 (54)

GOALS: Wattle Park: N. Bird 4, E. Phillips 3, J. Moran 2, H. Schaeche 2, T. Hernan 2, M. Hill 2, K. Jenkins 2, J. Goldsmid 1, S. Barrah 1, S. Howard 1, B. Hunt 1, J. Crothers 1

You can expect more thrilling action on the field as the teams battle it out for supremacy in Division 3 Men’s of VAFA football.

La Trobe University: M. Ogle 3, I. Fan 2, A. Marulli 2, T. Spiteri 1 BEST: Wattle Park: H. Schaeche, N. Baxter, E. Phillips, N. Bird, S. Drummond, T. Hernan La Trobe University: M. Ogle, C. McCredden, I. Fan, L. Webb, A. Marulli, P. Lindsay

2023 DIVISION 3 RESERVE MEN’S Canterbury 1.3

4.7

6.8

9.12 (66)

Elsternwick 2.3

2.5

7.8

8.10 (58)

GOALS: Canterbury: J. Wilson 3, L. Venditti 2, P. Brenchley 1, S. Woodward 1, S. Brooks 1, A. Gelsumini 1 Elsternwick: T. Ramsay 2, J. Yemm 1, M. Mordech 1, T. Oliphant 1, B. Wallace 1, L. Pinnegar 1, M. Saunders 1 BEST: Canterbury: L. Venditti, J. Pisani, M. Deane, C. Unwin, J. Wilson, A. Gelsumini Elsternwick: T. Oliphant, T. McDonald, T. Ramsay, A. De Vries, H. Sari, S. Paul Hawthorn 5.1

6.5

10.7

14.8 (92)

Power House 4.3

4.3

7.8

8.10 (58)

GOALS: Hawthorn: J. Farah 4, H. Kothari 4, S. Neohoritis 2, X. Bryham 1, L. Clancey 1, B. Tekin 1, T. Wilkinson 1 Power House: D. Nannery 3, D. Fogarty 2, S. Marshall 1, I. Taylor 1, B. Murphy 1 BEST: Hawthorn: X. Bryham, B. Tekin, D. Sheahan, J. Farah, L. Clancey Power House: D. Fogarty, C. Caiani, T. Denton-Gillespie, D. Nannery, I. Taylor, B. Murphy Richmond Central 1.4

6.5

10.8

15.15 (105)

Swinburne University 3.0

5.1

9.4

9.5 (59)

GOALS: Richmond Central: Swinburne University: O. Huber 3, A. Colvin 1, L. Tedesco 1, T. Roberts 1, A. Komninos 1, J. Lamperd 1, M. Huf 1 BEST: Richmond Central: Swinburne University: O. Huber, A. Colvin, C. Kelly, E. Morrice, L. McClay, D. Menadue Wattle Park 4.6

6.13

10.14

18.19 (127)

La Trobe University 1.0

2.1

3.2

4.5 (29)

GOALS: Wattle Park: A. Smith 7, M. Price 5, D. Quattro 2, C. Xipolitos 1, J. Nelson 1, H. Tickner 1, I. Waite 1 La Trobe University: N. Oliyath 1, J. Billings 1, P. Carroll 1, B. Lawrence 1 BEST: Wattle Park: A. Smith, M. Price, L. Virgo, M. Humphrey, S. McCarney, A. Smith La Trobe University: B. Lawrence, C. Marcroft, C. Burns, N. Oliyath, M. O’Brien, D. Singh 29

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A contender emerges as two matches see a battle to the end. Chapter 3: Pressure Round three of the season saw a team put themselves forward as the team to beat and the frontrunners for the flag as well as two close contests played in great spirits.

Both teams tried to get the edge over the other in the third however it was a major stalemate with both teams adding four goals to their tallies, resulting in the margin heading into the final quarter, adjusting to a 12-point Demons lead. The final quarter was a nail-biter with inaccurate goal kicking costing the JOCs a victory. Despite having 10 scoring shots they were only able to kick a solitary major which wasn’t enough to outscore the Demons who escape with a 10-point win.

North Brunswick faced off against Eley Park in a game where both sides needed a win but for different reasons.

The Bulls wanting to keep their foot on the accelerator and the Sharks needed a win to get their season back on track. The Bulls got off to the dream start with a mammoth 10-goal first quarter that they were able to maintain whilst keeping the Sharks scoreless. A major comeback was needed after half-time if the Sharks were to comeback from being 85 points down.

Alexander Williams and Jack Dullard both kicked three goals for the Demons whilst Kristian Smythe added 2 of his own. Benjamin Ayche had a quality day up forward with five goals. The best for the Demons were Alexander Williams, Aaron D’Amato and Rowan Lawrence. The best for the JOCs were Ethan Hope, Benjamin Ayache and Brendan Ash. The Demons look to continue their momentum as they host Masala whilst the JOCs will look at rebounding when they face leading contenders North Brunswick at home.

The Bulls put those chances to rest after one of the biggest quarters of the season so far, adding a whopping 12 goals, extending the Bulls’ margin out to 155 points.

In the end, it was the Bulls that ran out with a dominant 162-point win over the Sharks.

Major goal scorers for the Bulls were Andrew Ramzy (8), James Miralles Lombardo (3) and Ashley Rae (3). Kane Scanlon had 2 goals for the Sharks. The best for the Bulls were Gabriel Carrubba, Jacob Cornejo and Andrew Ramzy. The best for the Sharks were Benjamin Ferguson, Will Male and Alex Penkethman. The Bulls will now play their first game of the season away from Allard Park as they make the trip to take on St Johns. Eley Park will be back on their home deck as they look to defeat the Falcons.

Masala welcomed Albert Park as both sides faced off in one of the closest matches for the round. The Falcons came out swooping early with a strong 6-goal start whilst holding the Tigers to a 3-goal first quarter which gave them a 17-point lead at the first break. With the sun coming out from behind the clouds, the Tigers had a huge second quarter kicking seven goals which helped them not just get back into the game but gave them a 21-point lead at the major break.

Box Hill North and St Johns battled in a fixture that either team was capable of taking out. The Demons got off to a great start with a 5-goal quarter whilst managing to keep the JOCs to two goals, putting the pressure on early and holding a 20-point lead at quarter time. The JOCs then rebounded in the second quarter with four goals of their own, but the Demons went in with a 13-point lead at halftime.

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The third quarter saw an even quarter with both teams adding two goals to their totals which saw Masala take on a 24-point lead, a lead which could’ve been larger if the Tigers capitalised on their 10 scoring shots for the quarter. Despite having a great final quarter with some major efforts by Falcon Jack Lee up forward, a 5-goal quarter for the Falcons was not enough to take over the Tigers who had a 4-goal final quarter to win a close and well-played match by 19 points.

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ROUND 3 RESULTS

2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S Box Hill North

5.3

8.8

12.11

14.12 (96)

St Johns

2.1

6.7

10.11

11.20 (86)

GOALS: Box Hill North: J. Dullard 3, A. Williams 3, K. Smythe 2, M. Lorkin 1, T. Francis 1, J. Williams 1, C. Bull 1, D. Edwards 1, B. Williams 1 St Johns: B. Ayache 5, K. Newland 2, M. Horton 1, N. Terrill 1, J. Aldis 1, L. Salisbury 1 BEST: Box Hill North: A. Williams, A. D’Amato, R. Lawrence, B. Williams, T. Stanghi, T. Rickard St Johns: E. Hope, B. Ayache, B. Ash, M. Horton, J. Aldis, J. Ely

Brandon Kelly was the sharpshooter up forward for the Tigers with six majors, other goal scorers for Masala were Luke Pipolo (4 goals) and Declan Fowler (2) who made a successful return to senior football. Jack Lee was the man on a mission in front of goal for the Falcons with a whopping 10 goals. The best players for Masala were Luke Pipolo, Jordan Gibbon and Deakin Harris whilst the best for the Falcons were Jack Lee, David Buegge and Sam Lee. Masala will now take on the surprise of the season as they take on Box Hill North who currently sit in third place. The Falcons will look to get back in the winners’ column as they once again play away, this time against Eley Park.

Masala Football Club

3.3

10.6

12.14

16.15 (111)

Albert Park

6.2

7.3

9.6

14.8 (92)

GOALS: Masala Football Club: B. Kelly 6, L. Pipolo 4, D. Fowler 2, L. Broomhall 1, F. Cassar 1, C. Galvin 1, J. Dekel 1 Albert Park: J. Lee 10, R. French-Lightfoot 1, A. Lupo 1, R. Sallmann 1, A. Evans 1 BEST: Masala Football Club: B. Kelly, L. Pipolo, D. Hoellfritsch, J. Gibbon, J. Dunkley, L. Broomhall Albert Park: J. Lee, D. Buegge, S. Lee, A. Evans, F. Metz, H. Harding North Brunswick

10.3

15.7

27.12

29.21 (195)

Eley Park

0.0

2.0

3.1

5.3 (33)

GOALS: North Brunswick: A. Ramzy 8, J. Miralles Lombardo 3, A. Rae 3, N. Watson 2, M. Hicks 2, J. Ombiga 2, J. Horwood 2, S. Mair 1, Z. Dicianni 1, J. Cornejo 1, S. Zahra 1, J. Clapton 1, G. Carrubba 1, N. Dimarco 1 Eley Park: K. Scanlon 2, B. Ferguson 1, A. Penkethman 1, Z. Ellis 1 BEST: North Brunswick: G. Carrubba, J. Cornejo, A. Ramzy, S. Watt, S. Mair, A. Tsardakis Eley Park: B. Ferguson, W. Male, A. Penkethman, B. Reardon, J. Wakeling, D. Wood

2023 DIVISION 4 MEN’S RESERVE St Johns

4.3

7.8

11.10

12.14 (86)

Box Hill North

2.4

4.4

6.4

9.7 (61)

GOALS: St Johns: M. De Poilly 4, M. Kirkpatrick 2, C. Reyes 2, E. Efat 2, N. De Poilly 1, J. Coutts 1 Box Hill North: T. Shaw 3, D. Parr 2, J. Clare 2, M. Wong 1, A. Cox 1 BEST: St Johns: A. Alam, E. Efat, M. De Poilly, A. Taniwal, M. Kirkpatrick, R. Taniwal Box Hill North: J. Jellyman-Turner, T. Shaw, T. Inglis, A. Cox, J. Wong, T. MacHutchison Masala Football Club

2.6

6.9

9.11

11.17 (83)

Albert Park

3.0

6.2

9.3

9.3 (57)

GOALS: Masala Football Club: K. Prasad 2, J. Hallett 2, M. Jacobs 2, H. Dimopoulos 1, J. Collins 1, J. Williams 1, B. Currie 1, S. Saultry 1 Albert Park: P. Merrett 3, A. Bullard 2, T. Elliott 1, D. Crawley 1, A. Wigno 1, J. Cristofani-Wykes 1 BEST: Masala Football Club: K. Singh, M. Jacobs, S. Saultry, J. Hallett, J. Williams, W. Bolch

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Albert Park: North Brunswick

8.4

15.9

20.14

25.18 (168)

Box Hill North

v

Masala

Eley Park

2.0

2.0

2.1

2.5 (17)

St Johns

v

North Brunswick

2, R. Docherty 1, L. Coventry-Poole 1, R. Keillar 1, S. Scorse 1, T. Sardone 1, M.

Eley Park

v

Albert Park

GOALS: North Brunswick: M. Waterson 9, J. McDonald 5, F. Griffett 3, T. Hobbs Skinner 1 Eley Park: T. Johnston 1, Z. Hayes 1 BEST: North Brunswick: M. Waterson, R. Keillar, T. Hobbs, T. Sardone, J. McDonald, B. Davison Eley Park: T. Johnston, A. Kerr, I. Rye, D. Crawford, J. Dowling, J. Rose 31

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MILESTONES

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

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Emily Joyce (Old Scotch) Congratulations to Emily Joyce on reaching 50 games for Old Scotch Football Club, all but one in the Stars 1st XVIII. Emily is a foundation member of the Stars, playing in the 2018 Grand Final and an integral member of both the 2019 and 2022 premiership teams. We wish Emily all the best on reaching this milestone.

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Clare Woodhouse (Brunswick Renegades) Clare Woodhouse is the first Renegades player to reach 100 matches, hitting this milestone in Round 1 of the 2023 Season. All current and past Renegades gathered for the ten-year reunion of the women’s team in the clubrooms as well as to celebrate Woodhouse’s achievement. She has been with the Renegades since the beginning and has played a total of 266 games, including stints at Box Hill and Melbourne University. Woodhouse is the captain of the seniors and is looking forward to Brunswick juniors coming through the ranks to play alongside with the Renegades. When she started playing football as a 14-year-old for Box Hill in 1997, there were only a handful of female teams in the whole of Victoria, and she had to play with grown women. Clare has said, “The growth of the women’s game over the past two decades has been “amazing”. Photo credit: The Brunswick Voice.

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Mark Ramanathan (Glen Eira) Congratulations ‘Rama’ on playing 100 VAFA games. The boy affectionately known as the ‘Flying Dumpling’ has played some terrific football for Glen Eira over the past decade. The 2016 Reserves Best & Fairest winner brings Packer Park to life with his loud voice and terrific foot skills off the half back flank. The utility doesn’t mind sneaking forward for a goal now and then either. All the best for your milestone game Mark, you’ve earned it!

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Tom Garside (St Bedes/Mentone Tigers) St Bedes Mentone Tigers congratulates Tommy “TG” Garside who this week plays his 150th Senior Game against Old Geelong. Tommy has been a great player over many years for the Club playing in a variety of positions, mostly down back, but is not averse to going forward and kicking a couple of sneaky goals. Also, quiet, and not wanting to make any fuss, TG just goes about his job in an unobtrusive manner for the benefit of the Club and most of all his Teammates. A most popular personality. After a couple of years at Euroa where there is a great Family connection, he has come back into the Tigers fold and slotted in perfectly this year, as one of our more experienced players helping to guide our young group further up the Premier B Ladder. Tom has also represented the Big V on 5 occasions.

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

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THIS ROUND’S GAMES PREMIER

PREMIER WOMEN’S Old Brighton vs Caulfield Grammarians

Caulfield Grammarians vs Melbourne University

Old Haileybury vs Collegians

Coburg vs Fitzroy FC

Old Melburnians vs Old Scotch

Old Scotch vs St Kevins

St Kevins vs University Blacks

West Brunswick AFC vs Collegians

University Blues vs Old Xaverians

Bye: Kew FC

PREMIER B

PREMIER B WOMEN’S Beaumaris vs Williamstown CYMS

Mazenod OC vs Monash Blues

Fitzroy vs Old Trinity

North Brunswick vs Old Yarra Cobras

Monash Blues vs De La Salle

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers vs Aquinas OC

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers vs Old Geelong

Bye: Brunswick & Richmond Central

St Bernards vs AJAX PREMIER C WOMEN’S PREMIER C

Ivanhoe vs North Brunswick Mazenod vs Hawthorn

Mazenod OC vs Old Carey

Richmond Central vs Parkdale Vultures

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians vs Ormond

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers vs Brunswick

Parkdale Vultures vs Hampton Rovers AFC Pegs vs Marcellin OC

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

Bye: Old Camberwell Grammarians

Hampton Rovers vs Marcellin OC Hawthorn AFC vs Old Melburnians

DIVISION 1

Old Geelong vs Old Brighton

Kew FC vs Ivanhoe

Old Haileybury vs Beaumaris

Prahran vs Therry Penola

Old Xaverians vs Old Camberwell Grammarians

Preston Bullants vs Glen Eira UHS-VU AFC vs Old Peninsula

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

West Brunswick AFC vs Oakleigh

Ivanhoe vs Old Melburnians DIVISION 2

Melbourne Cricket Club FC vs Williamstown CYMS Aquinas vs Old Paradians

Parkdale Vultures vs Albert Park

Brunswick vs Parkside

Therry Penola vs Old Trinity

MHSOB vs South Melbourne Districts DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

Old Yarra Cobras vs Bulleen Templestowe

Bulleen Templestowe AFC vs AJAX

Whitefriars vs St Mary's Salesian

Oakleigh vs Parkside UHS-VU AFC vs De La Salle

DIVISION 3

Whitefriars vs Glen Eira

Canterbury vs Wattle Park Hawthorn vs Richmond Central

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

La Trobe University vs Power House

Canterbury vs Wattle Park

Swinburne University vs Elsternwick

Elsternwick vs South Melbourne Districts La Trobe University vs Power House

DIVISION 4

Preston Bullants vs Old Carey

Box Hill North vs Masala Football Club Eley Park vs Albert Park St Johns vs North Brunswick

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2023 DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

0.1 OC 0.1

2.2 0.1

3.6 0.1

5.6 (36) 1.2 (8)

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS v. THERRY PENOLA Round 3 - 29/04/2023

GOALS: Old Brighton: C. Hodgson 2, K. Smyth 1, D. Flockart 1, E. Cooke 1

Williamstown CYMS won by foreit.

Marcellin OC: L. Robertson 1

Old Melburnians Parkdale Vultures

BEST: Old Brighton: I. Tait, J. Tait, S. Courtney, S. Grant , D. Flockart, C. Hodgson

GOALS: Old Melburnians: S. Fraser 3, E. Faulks 2, B. Schmidt 1

Marcellin OC: L. Robertson, A. Pane, A. Xanthos, B. Harvey, J. Walker, T. Ramsay

Parkdale Vultures:

Old Geelong St Mary’s Salesian

0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

10.15 (75) 1.1 (7)

GOALS: Old Geelong: T. Longden 2, K. Dunn 2, J. Gleeson 1, A. Perrott 1, S. Nisbet 1, J. Grant 1, E. Devine 1, S. Joubert 1 St Mary’s Salesian: A. Vrsecky 1

2.1 0.0

4.3 0.0

5.3 0.0

6.4 (40) 0.0 (0)

BEST: Old Melburnians: S. Fraser, C. Pullen, C. Faulks, E. Faulks, C. Fraser, M. Nelson Parkdale Vultures: L. Burgess, B. Carson, B. Allen, H. Radford, I. Daddo, T. Ingram Albert Park Old Trinity

2.1 1.0

4.2 3.0

6.3 3.0

8.5 (53) 4.3 (27)

BEST: Old Geelong: K. Dunn, J. Grant, S. Joubert, J. Gleeson , T. Longden, S. Nisbet

GOALS: Albert Park: S. Kenny 2, H. Lawrence 2, E. Shalders 1, C. McDonald 1, H. Buur 1, A. Campbell 1

St Mary’s Salesian: M. Robbins, O. Giblin , G. Cropley, D. Ben-Zvi, J. Anderson, R. Johnson

Old Trinity: A. Hitchcock 1, H. Borash 1, M. Walker 1, A. Buckley 1

Beaumaris Hampton Rovers AFC

3.3 0.0

4.3 0.2

10.3 0.3

11.4 (70) 1.4 (10)

GOALS: Beaumaris: S. Marinelli 4, S. McLean 2, K. Randall 1, J. Shepherd 1, S. Baisas 1, G. Gori 1, N. Eldred 1 Hampton Rovers AFC: H. Gould 1

1.5 1.1

1.5 1.2

Ivanhoe Melbourne Cricket Club FC

4.6 (30) 2.3 (15)

GOALS: Old Haileybury: P. Gardiyawasam 1, A. Fletcher 1, R. Murdoch 1, E. McCrae 1

4.6 1.3

8.8 1.5

10.12 (72) 1.6 (12)

BEST: Ivanhoe: R. Campbell, T. Callahan, L. Fitsioris, T. Vandergriff, M. Uwland, O. Fogarty Melbourne Cricket Club Football Club: J. Turner, A. Stranger, C. Sexton, E. Robertson, A. Harris

Old Camberwell Grammarians: S. Fortunato 1, M. Matheson 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Dunne, H. Treverton, R. Murdoch, E. McCrae, C. Haughey, P. Gardiyawasam Old Camberwell Grammarians: O. Honore, S. Anjou, A. Herrington, I. Dedoncker, S. Lee, E. Defina

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Melbourne Cricket Club Football Club: A. Harris 1

Hampton Rovers AFC: M. Naylor, M. Evans, C. Politarhis, M. Behnke, E. Dingeldei, J. Andros 1.1 1.1

Old Trinity: S. Lin, B. Eames, S. Bull, N. Borash, I. Curtain, K. Clark

GOALS: Ivanhoe: E. Johnson 4, K. Guarnuccio 3, E. Bisogni 1, T. McCrae 1, M. Uwland 1

BEST: Beaumaris: C. Newman, H. Tysoe, S. Marinelli, S. Baisas, A. van Rooyen, C. Ryan

Old Haileybury Old Camberwell Grammarians

BEST: Albert Park: A. Barns, J. Griffin, C. Goh, C. McDonald, I. Beerens, A. Battersby

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2023 DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S 1.5 0.0

2.7 0.0

2.11 2.1

5.17 (47) 2.1 (13)

Power House South Melbourne Districts

7.3 0.0

10.7 0.0

15.11 0.0

GOALS: Power House: C. Bartholomew 6, G. Curran 3, R. Foley 3, A. Murray 2, E. Doorley 1, M. Verhoosel 1, G. Read 1, D. Butler 1, L. McCombs 1

GOALS: Whitefriars: M. Smart 1, D. McCarthy 1, M. Bohanna 1, E. Dwyer 1, S. Smith 1 De La Salle: L. Papp 1, S. Cooper 1

South Melbourne Districts:

BEST: Whitefriars: C. Ryan, H. Notting, R. Sterry, S. Smith, C. Notting, G. Kirkwood

BEST: Power House: C. Bartholomew, A. Murray, G. Curran, R. Foley, G. McHolmes, A. Jones

De La Salle: P. Palma, G. Mcdonell, J. Coleman, M. Bourke, J. Males, P. Hinrichs

South Melbourne Districts: L. Wilding, V. Elleman, E. Madgwick, A. Ryan, E. Forte, A. Rivera

Glen Eira Bulleen Templestowe AFC

3.4 1.0

5.5 1.2

7.5 2.3

8.8 (56) 2.3 (15)

La Trobe University Wattle Park

4.0 1.2

6.2 1.2

8.5 1.2

GOALS: Glen Eira: L. Fitzpatrick 3, C. Konstanty 2, J. Broadhead 2, H. Konstanty 1

GOALS: La Trobe University: I. Hart 5, M. Andrews 2, K. Ritchie 2, S. Rodier 1, T. Dando 1, T. Sar 1

Bulleen Templestowe AFC: S. Barnetson 1, J. Krienke 1

Wattle Park: P. Hill 1, C. Hart 1, E. Turner 1

BEST: Glen Eira: L. Fitzpatrick, M. Box, J. Pavlou, Z. Rossiter, C. Konstanty, L. Vaysman

BEST: La Trobe University: I. Hart, C. Croome, K. Bond, S. Darlington, T. D’Angelo, E. Yau

Bulleen Templestowe AFC: S. Barnetson, J. Pope, J. Krienke, T. Parris, E. Jones, G. Relph

Wattle Park: T. Murphy, C. Hart, R. Stute, E. Turner, P. Hill, A. Billing

Oakleigh AJAX

3.2 1.0

5.4 1.2

7.5 1.4

9.5 (59) 2.4 (16)

Preston Bullants Canterbury

1.0 3.2

3.0 4.3

4.2 4.4

GOALS: Oakleigh: J. Ballestrin 3, M. Stewart 2, K. Sidopoulos 2, P. Hobday 1

GOALS: Preston Bullants: S. Gore 2, M. Dib 2

AJAX: G. Folwell 1, M. Riddle 1

Canterbury: A. Payne 2, S. Langley 1, F. Fitzgerald 1

BEST: Oakleigh: J. Ballestrin, P. Hobday, E. Cashman, G. Nancarrow, V. Wilson Wall, C. Bethune

BEST: Preston Bullants: B. Edsell, L. Graham, L. Saunders, D. Rowan, A. Dullard, S. Gore

AJAX: M. Burstin, M. Riddle, H. Goldberg, K. Cobbe, R. Klooger, A. Goldman

Canterbury:

Parkside Uhs-Vu Afc

19.19 (133) 0.0 (0)

3.2 0.1

6.4 0.1

6.7 2.3

8.8 (56) 2.3 (15)

GOALS: Parkside: E. Rayment 2, A. Crisp 2, C. Doyle 1, M. Beilke 1, C. James 1, B. Laufer 1

Old Carey Elsternwick

2.1 0.0

2.3 1.5

4.5 2.6

GOALS: Old Carey: L. Walshe 3, T. Sutherland 3, E. Verwoert 1 Elsternwick: Ã. Bennett 2

Uhs-Vu Afc: M. Lloyd 1, A. Mills 1

BEST: Old Carey: C. Amling, T. Dempsey, T. Sutherland , E. Verwoert, L. Walshe, V. Chan

BEST: Parkside: M. Welsh, B. Laufer, E. Rayment, M. Bouman, A. Crisp

Elsternwick: R. McAlister, E. Higginbotham, S. Elphick, S. Convery, B. Lane, Ã. Bennett

Uhs-Vu Afc: A. Park, M. Gorman, M. Murray-White, A. Mills, K. O’Rielly, M. Lloyd

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12.7 (79) 3.3 (21)

4.5 (29) 4.4 (28)

7.7 (49) 2.7 (19)

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HOLMESGLEN U19 MEN’S REPORT Bailey Berry

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Caulfield prevail in a come-from-behind thriller The last weekend of April was a stunner. As the sun was shining over a picturesque Melbourne, the clubs in Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s battled it out.

The 2022 grand finalist will need to reassess after this defeat.

R. Agg, Z. Bowen, D. Gilbert, K. Dimattina, L. Travers & T. Howden were the best afield for the losing side.

Three rounds in, we now have a formulated idea of who will challenge deep into the season, several teams have already put together strong and defiance performances. Though no team remains without a loss in U19 Premier Men’s, illustrating the centimetre-perfect competitiveness of this section.

Jasper Conquest slotted 6 for SKOB, his start to the season has been dominant.

De La Salle def by. Williamstown CYMS by 26 points.

St. Bedes / Mentone Tigers def. Old Scotch by 13 points.

The CYs haven’t quite had the start to the season they were hoping for. However, after two defeats, they regrouped and returned serve against De La on Saturday.

The young tigers are we and truly on the prowl in 2023. A 13-point victory at home will instil long-term confidence in this team going forward. SBMT were simply able to capitalise on their scoring opportunities more efficiently than the visitors.

St. Kevins will face Uni Blues this week in what will be a tight contest. Old Brighton will go up against SBMT, the latter are in strong form.

Williamstown possess good depth and had a strong showing throughout the preseason, don’t be surprised if this victory kick starts their season.

Scotch had a tight win in RD1 but have struggled to secure a victory over the past fortnight.

Whilst De La will be disappointed to have let this one slip from their grasp at home. They are now one of the 6 teams who are 2-1 thus far.

They’ll look to recapture some form this weekend. Jack Behnk scored 3 majors, now sitting 6 clear in the section goal kicking tally. Whilst Harry Robenstone continued his strong start to the season, slotting 4 for Old Scotch.

Sebastian Filipovic was amongst the best again for the losing side, accompanied by Patrick Russell and Mitchell Wain who combined for 7 majors. S. Shepherd, C. Vicino, J. Billington, C. Oldham, N. Singh & T. Assafiri were all individually superb for Williamstown.

SBMT will head up Beach Road to face Old Brighton in RD4. Old Scotch will take on De La Salle at home.

St. Bernards def by. University Blues by 58 points.

St. Bernards are now the only side in U19 Premier without a win in 2023. The Snow Dogs were a strong middle-table side last season, unfortunately we’re yet to see any signs of that team this year.

Williamstown will host the Caulfield Grammarians during the prime-time slot at Fearon Reserve this week. Whilst De La Salle will travel to Camberwell to face Old Scotch Caulfield Grammarians def. Old Xaverians by 1 point.

Though Uni have showed they are in for the fight this year. Their fitness and goal kicking prowess have been second to none thus far.

This match had everything, both sides performed to a standard that was remarkable for U19 level.

Caulfield trailed for 95% of the game but were able to utilise their home ground advantage to seize a 1-point victory. Though they fell short, Xavier’s start to the season has been remarkable.

The reigning premiers will look to regroup and bounce back next week.

Daniel Gilham continued his strong form for St. Bernards with 3 majors. A. Bain, J. White, T. Ingram, J. McMahon, G. McCulloch & T. O’Brien were the best afield for the victors.

St. Bernards will travel to face Xavier, which may be a bleak affair. Whilst Uni will clash with St. Kevins.

Though this match certified that the Fields will fiercely challenge any opponent they face this year. Jack Atkinson and Max Olynyk were stand outs again for Caulfield, combining for 6 goals. Well and truly the match of the round.

ROUND 4 TIPS

Xavs will face St. Bernards at home in R4. Caulfield will trek over the bridge to face Williamstown.

Old Brighton v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

St. Kevins defeated Old Brighton by 53 points.

Old Scotch v De La Salle

SKOB will be fuelled by this performance. In what was a cohesive team showing, St. Kevins had the visitors on the ropes for majority of the contest.

Old Xaverians v St Bernards University Blues v St Kevins

Whereas Brighton’s start to the season has been rather lacklustre.

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HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS 2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S Williamstown CYMS 1.2 4.9 6.10 10.13 (73) De La Salle 0.2 1.2 5.4 7.5 (47) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: A. Williams 2, C. Vicino 2, R. Cockerell 2, N. Sayers 1, L. Taylor 1, Z. Provest 1, S. Shepherd 1 De La Salle: P. Russell 4, M. Wain 3 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: S. Shepherd, C. Vicino, J. Billington, C. Oldham, N. Singh, T. Assafiri De La Salle: P. Russell, S. Filipovic, S. McNidder, M. Wain, J. Stewart, E. Macbeth St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 5.1 8.2 10.5 11.7 (73) Old Scotch 2.4 4.5 5.7 8.12 (60) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Behnk 3, J. Moodie 2, D. McMaster 2, K. Vella 1, X. Russo 1, L. Dunn 1, J. Pitara 1 Old Scotch: H. Robenstone 4, H. Wild 2, C. Ferguson 1, P. Johnson 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ryder, J. Harding, L. Parsons, D. McMaster, J. Behnk, J. Pitara Old Scotch: H. Byrne-Jones, W. Townsend, H. Robenstone, J. Phillips, W. Hucker, O. Iser Caulfield Grammarians 0.1 3.5 6.6 11.9 (75) Old Xaverians 2.3 5.6 9.8 11.8 (74) GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Atkinson 3, m. Olynyk 3, J. Iverson 2, L. Duffy 1, Z. Fraser 1, N. Carlin 1 Old Xaverians: W. Macisaac 3, W. Exell 3, J. Sassi 1, W. Stevens 1, B. Moyle 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Iverson, H. Mcinerney, Z. Fraser, E. Haynes, O. Sail, L. White Old Xaverians: S. Bowen, W. Macisaac, H. MacIsaac, W. Exell, B. Moyle, N. Calvert University Blues 5.3 9.6 14.9 16.11 (107) St Bernards 1.0 1.3 4.3 7.7 (49) GOALS: University Blues: H. Meggitt 3, J. White 3, L. Wylie 2, L. Di Lallo 2, H. Williams 2, J. Harrington 1, L. Boyle 1, M. Grodski 1, A. Bain 1 St Bernards: D. Gilham 3, M. Loukomitis 2, S. Guida 1, A. Ryan 1 BEST: University Blues: A. Bain, J. White, T. Ingram, J. McMahon, G. McCulloch , T. O’Brien St Bernards: S. Hengel, M. Loukomitis, O. Hallett, T. Lowrie, T. Basile, D. Gilham St Kevins 5.4 8.6 14.10 19.12 (126) Old Brighton 2.4 4.5 7.8 10.13 (73) GOALS: St Kevins: J. Conquest 6, T. Williams 3, W. Pfeiffer 3, X. Duke 2, O. Gill 2, Z. Dowd 1, S. Duffy 1, C. McCann 1 Old Brighton: R. Agg 3, E. Perkins 2, Z. Bowen 1, K. Dimattina 1, D. Gilbert 1, T. Marriott 1, L. Travers 1 BEST: St Kevins: Z. Dowd, J. Conquest, X. Duke, S. Duffy, J. Romanin, W. Pfeiffer Old Brighton: R. Agg, Z. Bowen, D. Gilbert, K. Dimattina, L. Travers, T. Howden

Old Melburnians 5.6 11.8 15.13 23.19 (157) Mazenod OC 1.2 2.3 4.4 4.4 (28) GOALS: Old Melburnians: H. Nicholls 5, X. Mclean 3, E. Chantrell 2, C. Rose 2, C. Sallabank 2, F. Sutterby 1, L. Bridger 1, C. Henderson 1, A. Brown 1, W. Tolhurst 1, M. Dixon 1, M. Grimwade 1, A. Rush 1, J. Nicholas 1 Mazenod OC: M. Boyce 2, M. Di Ciero 1, F. Di Domenico 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: C. Rose, A. Rush, H. Nicholls, A. Brown, E. Chantrell, X. Mclean Mazenod OC:

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC 2.7 4.15 5.22 6.26 (62) Monash Blues 0.1 1.2 4.2 5.6 (36) GOALS: Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: M. Johnston 2, N. Johnston 1, S. Cockle 1, J. Kondos 1, T. Isaacs 1 Monash Blues: B. Murray 2, W. Girdwood 1, H. Wrigglesworth 1, A. Ritchie 1 BEST: Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC: J. Hattingh, A. Chilcott, M. Johnston, N. Johnston, J. Waldren, S. Cockle Monash Blues: A. Ritchie, S. Coleman, A. Hubbard, W. Girdwood, B. Murray, R. Caldow St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 2.6 4.10 8.12 15.13 (103) Collegians 0.0 1.3 2.7 4.9 (33) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: T. Aughterson 9, S. Ralph 3, J. Davoren 1, R. Hannaford 1, J. Pratt 1 Collegians: J. Edwardss 1, B. Meachem 1, E. Speller 1, W. Houghton 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: T. Aughterson, C. McFarlaneSquires, J. Pratt, L. Ritter, J. Dance, O. Moodie Collegians: X. Molino, E. Speller, L. Guerra, Z. Climpson, W. Houghton, D. Hassoun University Blacks 2.1 3.1 5.3 8.9 (57) Parkside 2.3 3.5 5.6 6.7 (43) GOALS: University Blacks: F. McMahon 3, K. Reynolds 1, W. Edney 1, E. Phillipson 1, H. Knights 1, M. Daffey 1 Parkside: M. Lawson 2, H. Dietrich 1, A. Drysdale 1, S. Sedawie 1, J. Stevens 1 BEST: University Blacks: B. Little, R. O Brien, F. McMahon, W. Rofe, K. Reynolds, L. Smith Parkside: H. Dietrich, P. Holden, M. Lawson, O. Price, J. Stevens Old Carey 4.3 6.8 9.10 13.13 (91) St Kevins 2.1 3.1 4.4 6.8 (44) GOALS: Old Carey: J. Helmot 4, B. Hewitt 2, I. Ellwood 2, J. Smith 2, H. Senior 1, E. Coleman 1, N. Taylor 1 St Kevins: J. Luscombe 2, L. Kinsella 2, H. James 1, W. Blyth 1 BEST: Old Carey: L. Zimmermann, R. Ermer, H. Gow, C. Gaiardo, A. Wyer, H. Senior St Kevins: W. Blyth, T. Buultjens, H. James, J. Bayley, A. Kerr, J. Bourke

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2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

Old Trinity 2.8 5.10 10.13 19.17 (131) Parkdale Vultures 1.1 4.2 4.5 5.6 (36) GOALS: Old Trinity: E. Chard 6, S. Barendregt 5, H. Preiss 2, S. McConnell 1, M. Deayton 1, T. Arthur 1, N. Gill 1, L. Dluzniak 1, T. Robinson 1 Parkdale Vultures: A. Stefanec 3, J. Stolp 1, A. Bartel 1 BEST: Old Trinity: N. Gill, E. Chard, T. Arthur, S. Barendregt, L. Jackson, J. Jenkins Parkdale Vultures: B. Findlay, W. Watson, C. Goonewardene, A. Stefanec, A. Bartel, L. Smith

Marcellin OC 5.8 6.8 8.11 12.13 (85) Therry Penola 2.3 4.3 4.5 4.5 (29) GOALS: Marcellin OC: F. Carman 3, C. Barry 2, J. Harrowell 2, G. Megas 2, J. Toop 1, A. Forbes 1, S. Russell 1 Therry Penola: J. Caligiuri 2, F. Harvey 1, J. Vaina 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: J. Bellissimo, G. Megas, J. Harrowell, B. Salerno, J. Bandiera, J. Corbo Therry Penola: J. Caligiuri, J. Lewis, J. Viola, B. Mastromanno, J. Campagna

Hampton Rovers AFC 2.5 5.6 8.8 13.10 (88) Old Xaverians 6.4 9.4 11.6 12.7 (79) GOALS: Hampton Rovers AFC: W. Crawford 5, L. Coughlin 2, J. Hudghton 2, C. Kilburn 2, H. Garrow 1, O. Horigan 1 Old Xaverians: C. Christopher 4, J. Salce 3, E. Paul 2, C. Bourne 1, J. Gomezel 1, C. Spears 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers AFC: H. Garrow, L. Coughlin, K. Carrigan, W. Crawford, O. Horigan Old Xaverians: J. Spiridonos, J. Salce, C. Christopher, E. Pick, W. Beattie, H. Bird Beaumaris 9.3 15.8 23.13 28.18 (186) Old Haileybury 3.0 4.0 4.1 5.3 (33) GOALS: Beaumaris: C. Dear 9, S. Stewart 3, C. Bruce 2, C. Wilce 2, C. Eckert 2, T. McKinnon 2, J. Pepper 2, A. Reark 1, B. Young 1, N. Bodi 1, N. Plevritis 1, S. McLennan 1, T. Clayton 1 Old Haileybury: M. Walstab 3, H. Whitaker 1, J. Kennedy 1 BEST: Beaumaris: C. Dear, N. Plevritis, A. Newman, C. Bruce, S. McLennan, T. Clayton Old Haileybury: M. Walstab, X. Scott, J. Kennedy, N. Giustiniano, J. Gillon, J. Black

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Bulleen Templestowe AFC 2.3 3.4 5.7 7.9 (51) Williamstown CYMS 1.2 3.5 3.11 5.14 (44) GOALS: Bulleen Templestowe AFC: L. Sticca 2, D. Martino 2, Z. Milione 1, H. Mcclean 1, D. Milione 1 Williamstown CYMS: C. Farrugia 1, L. Charge 1, L. Ryan 1, T. Roordink 1, L. Cossey 1 BEST: Bulleen Templestowe AFC: H. Mcclean, L. Sticca, J. Torouno, Z. Milione, D. Moore, T. Henriksen Williamstown CYMS: J. Herreen, W. Inness, J. Connors, T. Roordink, L. Sargant, T. Mitchem Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 4.3 7.6 10.8 14.14 (98) Oakleigh 0.3 2.3 3.6 3.6 (24) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: T. McManus 4, J. Dimoski 3, F. Knight 3, M. Fricke 1, O. Dumsday 1, W. Buckingham 1, G. Abraham 1 Oakleigh: C. Ciorciari 1, J. Rossington 1, E. Manaras 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: Z. Virtue, L. Worsam, O. Dumsday, D. Wynne, O. Karlusic, W. Buckingham Oakleigh: P. Manaras, T. Cuthbertson, J. Guergues, N. Alderson, J. Rossington, S. Ison

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Old Camberwell Grammar 3.3 5.5 8.9 8.9 (57) De La Salle 0.0 2.3 4.5 7.8 (50) GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians: Z. Johnson 2, S. Woods 1, L. Ross 1, T. Beechey 1, J. Davidson 1, H. Haintz 1, F. Chable 1 De La Salle: P. Baker 2, J. Ganas 1, H. Carlin 1, P. Maillard 1, J. Tyquin 1 BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians: S. Woods, F. Chable, C. Robertson, T. Beechey, Z. Johnson, J. Schreuder De La Salle: C. Lehr, B. McLisky, X. Burns, J. Pickles, J. Ganas

2023 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S St Bernards 2.3 4.7 6.9 7.14 (56) St Kevins 0.0 1.1 2.7 3.9 (27) GOALS: St Bernards: L. Anderson 2, M. Harrington 1, O. Hibble 1, C. Cheshire 1, A. Galt 1, P. O’Sullivan 1 St Kevins: P. Shaw 2, T. McLellan 1 BEST: St Bernards: A. Galt, L. Gibson, C. Cheshire, P. O’Sullivan, P. Petruccelli, L. Anderson St Kevins: P. Shaw, J. Hillyer, N. Pearce, J. O’Malley, T. Whelan, P. Jones Brunswick 3.4 4.5 7.5 11.7 (73) Old Xaverians 1.5 5.9 8.13 9.16 (70) GOALS: Brunswick: R. O’Connor 2, B. Marchionna 2, B. Eldridge 2, O. Watt 2, C. Bartucca 1, L. Perrone 1, Z. Cocco 1 Old Xaverians: L. Kenyon 2, L. Belford 2, E. Nelson 2, T. Smart 2, H. Tobias 1 BEST: Brunswick: O. Watt, D. Spencer White, E. Stokes, R. O’Connor, B. Marchionna, O. Ivin Poole Old Xaverians: L. Belford, H. McLean, J. McCarthy, H. Tobias, N. Tyrrell, E. Nelson St Bedes / Mentone 4.6 5.11 7.15 11.16 (82) Old Paradians 1.4 5.4 7.6 11.9 (75) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone: J. Kinna 6, S. Worrell 2, R. Murray 2, J. Handicott 1 Old Paradians: S. Rush 3, D. Taylor 3, C. Pringle 2, J. Burns 1, N. Whittle 1, W. Bullen 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone: J. Kinna, T. Stacey, A. Tanti, H. Owen, j. kotsiopoulos, J. Figredo Old Paradians: N. Whittle, N. Ball, J. Papadimitriou, J. Bonnyman, R. Jones, M. Williams Pegs 5.3 9.7 13.12 21.16 (142) Mhsob 1.1 2.2 4.3 8.3 (51) GOALS: Pegs: J. Jarvis 5, D. Scott 5, D. Arkinstall 3, B. Murphy 3, D. Maslin 2, H. Sercombe 1, B. Thomson 1, X. Webb 1 Mhsob: A. Mastroianni 3, N. Anaan 1, B. Munasinghe 1, J. Higgins 1, T. Cowley 1 BEST: Pegs: D. Pleban, Z. Hertz, J. Jarvis, D. Scott, I. Cummings, P. Steward Mhsob: T. Cowley, B. Swenson, R. Shamrak, A. Mastroianni , C. Witt, N. Wood Beaumaris 3.3 10.7 12.14 16.19 (115) Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira 0.2 0.3 2.6 4.8 (32) GOALS: Beaumaris: L. Caris 6, F. Burgess 3, J. Jordan 2, A. Marcombe 2, O. Pearce 1, M. Parkes 1, G. Lewis 1 Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira: A. Meek 2, J. Hunt 1, F. Brown 1 BEST: Beaumaris: P. Evans, L. Caris, D. Collins, B. NewmanMorris, A. Marcombe, J. Rabak Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira: A. Meek, M. Howe, J. Marotta, O. Whitney, S. O’Brien, J. Hunt

THIRDS RESULTS 2023 PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S

Old Scotch 0.0 2.3 2.3 8.5 (53) Fitzroy FC 0.0 1.3 2.4 2.6 (18) GOALS: Old Scotch: E. Furey 3, H. Japp 2, J. Stavris 1, S. Townsend 1, T. Macmillan 1 Fitzroy FC: L. Grace 1, D. Ingleton 1 BEST: Old Scotch: A. Harding , J. Broderick, H. Japp, N. Walmsley, A. Townsend, R. Higgins Fitzroy FC: L. Dean, R. Richardson, T. Bishop, B. Fosbrooke, P. McGrath, D. Ingleton

Marcellin OC 6.5 10.11 16.17 19.26 (140) Monash Blues 0.3 3.5 4.6 4.6 (30) GOALS: Marcellin OC: D. Pierce 5, L. Mccormack 3, M. Avramopoulos 2, L. Michelangeli 2, M. Macali 2, J. Hesse 2, D. Bagnara 1, L. Bowe 1, M. Frost 1 Monash Blues: L. Davis 2, S. Chapman 1, T. Hirokawa 1 BEST: Marcellin OC: D. Pierce, M. Avramopoulos, J. Pierce, L. Bowe, L. Mccormack, L. Michelangeli Monash Blues: M. Tweedale, S. Chapman, N. Booth, T. Hirokawa, T. Steinemann, L. Davis

Glen Eira AFC 6.1 7.2 10.5 12.7 (79) PEGS Football Club 2.3 2.4 2.8 4.12 (36) GOALS: Glen Eira AFC: N. Smith 4, B. Zurak 2, A. Boul 2, J. Williams 1, G. Ryan 1, B. Rose 1, R. Tuck 1 PEGS Football Club: P. Mitsonis 1, J. Williams 1, A. Rodenburg 1, K. Omar 1 BEST: Glen Eira AFC: D. Hammersley, J. Williams, A. Boul, T. Hentschke, R. Tuck, B. Rose PEGS Football Club: D. Flaherty, N. Kaklamanis, C. Callanan, T. Mackenzie, M. Sassine

Mazenod OC 4.9 12.14 22.19 27.22 (184) Kew FC 1.1 1.1 1.2 3.3 (21) GOALS: Mazenod OC: A. Palleschi 6, C. Hronopoulos 5, B. Heller 3, D. Andrew 3, A. Noone 2, D. O’Driscoll 1, T. Hronopoulos 1, A. Mazzeo 1, L. Kirov 1, T. Heuston 1, J. Welsford 1, C. Poretti 1, S. Mann 1 Kew FC: C. Thorp 2, R. Harding 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: T. Hronopoulos, S. Mann, J. Welsford, C. Poretti, B. Heller, A. Palleschi Kew FC: L. Poletti, P. Coe, H. Moodie, R. Messner, L. Coe, W. Balme

Old Xaverians 2.3 4.11 6.14 7.19 (61) Chadstone AFC 2.0 4.1 5.3 8.5 (53) GOALS: Old Xaverians: Chadstone AFC: B. Ogilvie 2, J. D’Rosario 2, W. Hutchinson 1, A. Letzing 1, T. Thorburn 1, L. Nally 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: Chadstone AFC: L. Nally, E. Robbins, C. Slacik, S. Oxley, D. Marquison, A. Macgregor

St Kevins OB 2.3 3.8 5.13 9.14 (68) Old Melburnians 1.4 2.87 2.8 4.12 (36) GOALS: St Kevins OB: W. Cooper 5, L. O’Neill 2, L. Gallagher 1, J. Willmott 1 Old Melburnians: G. Hurley-Wellington 1, C. Wischer 1, J. Regan 1, T. Healey 1 BEST: St Kevins OB: L. O’Neill, W. Cooper, D. Grace, B. Field-Pimm, E. Boal, S. Doyle Old Melburnians: L. Ratliff, G. Hurley-Wellington, H. Nettlefold, C. Spring, A. Armstrong, J. Newton Old Brighton Grammarians 1.3 3.6 4.7 8.10 (58) Old Xaverians 2.4 3.7 4.10 7.12 (54) GOALS: Old Brighton Grammarians: J. Bortolussi 3, D. Paino 2, J. Munnings 1, C. Aloi 1, A. Mickelburough 1 Old Xaverians: C. Westcott 2, D. Fitzgerald 2, G. Villiers de Casanove 2, D. Condon 1 BEST: Old Brighton Grammarians: J. Bortolussi, T. Arrigo, W. Hughes, J. Pascuzzi, M. Linder, C. Aloi Old Xaverians: R. Calvert, C. Briscoe, D. Fitzgerald, D. Condon, H. Hosking University Blues 6.4 12.8 18.15 25.19 (169) Old Trinity Grammarians 2.4 3.4 3.5 5.6 (36) GOALS: University Blues: A. Dowsley 5, J. Ball 3, J. Nicholls 3, E. Wallis 3, C. O’Brien 2, O. Grodski 2, R. Murphy 2, A. Mayes 2, F. Roberts 1, M. Duffell 1, C. Johnston 1 Old Trinity Grammarians: D. O’Kane 1, M. Kendall 1, O. Galbally 1, R. Sanders 1, T. Yeats 1 BEST: University Blues: A. Mayes, C. Dudley, J. Steer, E. Wallis, O. Grodski, R. Murphy Old Trinity Grammarians: J. Bateman, H. Burke, K. Spassopoulos, L. Martin, D. O’Kane, A. Gebert

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S Fitzroy FC 4.2 6.5 10.6 13.7 (85) Old Geelong 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.5 (11) GOALS: Fitzroy FC: L. Lyon 5, A. Taib 2, B. Murphy-Mackenzie 1, A. Mulligan 1, K. Menzies 1, E. Gosling 1, L. Henderson 1, B. McAdam 1 Old Geelong: BEST: Fitzroy FC: C. Ahern, E. Gosling, B. McAdam, K. Menzies, E. Greene, E. Janetzki Old Geelong: Collegians 4.4 8.7 11.10 14.10 (94) University Blacks 0.2 1.4 2.8 5.10 (40) GOALS: Collegians: J. Dougherty 7, J. Kenyon-Smith 3, M. Tatterson 3, T. Campigli 1 University Blacks: S. McDougall 4, D. Vogel 1 BEST: Collegians: J. Dougherty , O. Glover, M. Newton, J. Pullan, J. Kenyon-Smith University Blacks: F. Moorfield, C. Canny, O. Gale, D. Vogel, M. Paulic, S. McDougall St Bernards 9.4 12.8 17.11 24.16 (160) Williamstown CYMS 0.0 1.2 4.4 7.7 (49) GOALS: St Bernards: T. Caven 5, S. Miceli 3, X. Smith 2, E. Russell 2, W. Kingston 2, J. Firth 2, D. Pollock 2, M. Zocalli 2, L. Chillura 1, B. Garth 1, C. Denahy 1, B. Davies 1 Williamstown CYMS: L. Kennedy 4, C. Taylor 2, C. Henderson 1 BEST: St Bernards: L. Flynn, X. Smith, C. Barrett, T. Caven, B. Davies, S. Miceli Williamstown CYMS: L. Kennedy, N. Taylor, P. Farrell, C. Taylor, N. Noye, R. Darmanin Old Xaverians 3.5 8.9 10.14 17.18 (120) De La Salle OC 3.0 5.1 7.1 7.4 (46) GOALS: Old Xaverians: X. Romanin-Green 3, R. Beaton 3, J. Hanger 3, W. Honan 2, W. Mantesso 2, T. Fantasia 1, L. Busk 1, T. Warnakulasuriya 1, N. Nunan 1 De La Salle OC: H. Soden 2, M. Turley 1, D. Sinclair 1, S. O’Connor 1, J. Florentzou 1, R. Eldering 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: W. Mantesso, T. Wynne, X. Romanin-Green, L. Busk, S. Cleeve, J. Norman De La Salle OC: M. Turley, B. Higgins, A. Martuccio, S. O’Connor, H. Soden, D. Sinclair

Old Xaverians 3.5 7.8 12.10 15.16 (106) Williamstown CYMS 4.2 4.4 6.8 6.10 (46) GOALS: Old Xaverians: T. O’Brien 4, M. Perrett 3, J. Lyon 3, J. Cowell 3, G. Lachal 1, S. Murray 1 Williamstown CYMS: M. Carland 3, L. McKenzie 2, J. Gray 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: M. Perrett, J. Carroll, S. Stanley, T. O’Brien, S. Murray, J. Stratford Williamstown CYMS: L. McKenzie, J. Sheldrake, M. Carland, N. Rainone, B. Sheldrake, T. McColl AJAX Afc 2.6 5.10 7.11 9.19 (73) Beaumaris FC 1.5 2.9 3.16 3.16 (34) GOALS: AJAX Afc: A. Katz 2, T. Atzmon 1, J. Antman 1, Z. Sztrochlic 1, N. Paltiel 1, K. Gold 1, Y. Gestetner 1, A. Meyerowitz 1 Beaumaris FC: M. Dickinson 1, J. Miller 1, M. Kornberg 1 BEST: AJAX Afc: Y. Jedwab, L. Smart, E. Adelist, N. Paltiel, M. Peker, K. Gold Beaumaris FC: L. Jones, M. Adams, F. Johns

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S Ormond AFC 4.4 7.8 13.11 14.13 (97) West Brunswick AFC 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.4 (16) GOALS: Ormond AFC: L. Adlington 4, F. Sharman-Smith 2, L. Natsikas 2, J. McDonald 2, T. Natsikas 2, W. Canning 1, B. Northey 1 West Brunswick AFC: J. Melican 1, C. Mcnulty 1 BEST: Ormond AFC: L. Natsikas, T. McDonald, J. McDonald, K. BakerHill, F. Sharman-Smith, L. Adlington West Brunswick AFC: R. Wandel, G. Makabory, B. Perkins, J. Melican, C. Mcnulty, A. Drain Richmond Central AFC 4.3 5.9 9.10 12.11 (83) Ivanhoe AFC 1.1 4.3 5.6 7.11 (53) GOALS: Richmond Central AFC: J. Baxter 4, T. Uta 2, S. Tarbet 1, H. Page 1, S. Mack 1, L. Roach 1, L. Cartwright 1, R. Atkins 1 Ivanhoe AFC: F. Bergman 2, C. Kingston 1, J. Richardson 1, B. Cococcia 1, M. Harte 1, A. Janes 1 BEST: Richmond Central AFC: J. Baxter, T. Youl, T. Uta, S. Mack, H. Moon, H. Page Ivanhoe AFC: L. Ward, T. Oneill, T. Gibson, L. Hunt, F. Bergman, J. Vidajic Hampton Rovers AFC 2.2 6.3 7.5 8.7 (55) Prahran FC 0.1 0.2 1.5 4.9 (33) GOALS: Hampton Rovers AFC: J. Campion 4, S. Somogyi 2, M. Ward 1, P. Cantone 1 Prahran FC: C. Crewes 1, C. Berger 1, N. Tetteroo 1, S. Andrews 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers AFC: J. Campion, D. Merlo, B. Wells, S. Anderson, J. Ilias Prahran FC: J. Andrews, N. Tetteroo, G. Scott, N. Keohler, C. Klouda Old Brighton Grammarians 4.4 5.7 9.9 9.10 (64) Old Camberwell Grammarians 1.0 2.2 6.4 9.7 (61) GOALS: Old Brighton Grammarians: L. Connell 3, M. Kuzilny 2, M. Blyth 2, G. Adams 1, J. Collins 1 Old Camberwell Grammarians: B. Cottrell 3, L. Weinlich 3, T. Heavey 1, R. Spagnoletti 1, J. Dow 1 BEST: Old Brighton Grammarians: L. Connell, M. Kuzilny, G. Adams, S. Stavrellis, H. Fisher, M. Gunter Old Camberwell Grammarians: T. Heavey, B. Kimmitt, J. Smith, J. Steverlynck, A. Viola, L. Weinlich

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University Blues 4.2 9.6 14.10 19.14 (128) South Melbourne Districts 0.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 (7) GOALS: University Blues: O. Allen 3, J. Davies 2, R. Heywood 2, S. Crosthwaite 2, G. Chomley 2, N. Farrell 1, T. Newman 1, A. Anastassiou 1, D. Gastaldello 1, S. Buck 1, L. Paterson 1, S. Musster 1, A. Black 1 South Melbourne Districts: L. Macneill 1 BEST: University Blues: T. Newman, N. Farrell, S. Crosthwaite , O. Dowling, G. Chomley, S. Buck South Melbourne Districts: A. Elkington, J. Dwyer, W. Cameron, G. Baird, J. Pearce, H. Tudhope Old Scotch 7.3 9.5 14.14 15.16 (106) Old Paradians 2.1 4.3 4.3 9.4 (58) GOALS: Old Scotch: F. Osborn 4, W. Nicholls 3, J. Potter 2, N. Humphreys 1, T. Clarke 1, R. Newlands 1, J. Smith 1, J. Pagan 1, J. Hardess 1 Old Paradians: J. Di Natale 2, N. Liougas 2, P. Salvatico 1, C. Drake 1, B. Dines 1, E. Abdallah 1, R. McHugh 1 BEST: Old Scotch: N. Bennett, F. Osborn, W. Nicholls, N. Kirchhofer, T. Clarke, J. Potter Old Paradians: N. Liougas, J. Di Natale, B. Dines, R. McHugh, M. Amenta, M. Elliott

2023 THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S Parkside Football Club 2.4 6.8 11.14 16.16 (112) MHSOB 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.4 (4) GOALS: Parkside Football Club: S. Newman-Rogers 4, A. Obialor 2, P. Laffy 2, N. Corda 2, L. Steve 1, J. Italiano 1, T. Coulter 1, G. Nairn 1, A. McEvoy 1, B. Lugli 1 Melbourne High School Old Boys: BEST: Parkside Football Club: J. Clark, T. Coulter, C. Mulvey, S. Newman-Rogers, D. Siew-Adachi Melbourne High School Old Boys: L. Blatchford, S. Longo, P. Melilli, T. Francis, J. Gillespie, A. Dushyanthan Uhs-Vu Afc 1.4 3.7 6.10 11.13 (79) Wattle Park AFC 2.0 3.1 3.1 3.3 (21) GOALS: Uhs-Vu Afc: M. Blandthorn 2, A. Ley 2, A. Henry 1, C. Berogna 1, G. Addley 1, J. Salmon 1, J. Duggan 1, N. Cheyne 1, H. Abdi 1 Wattle Park AFC: J. Anker 1, G. Burgess 1, E. Boyd 1 BEST: Uhs-Vu Afc: C. Berogna, A. Ley, G. Addley, J. Duggan, W. Burnham, C. Johnstone Wattle Park AFC: J. Anker, E. Boyd, G. Burgess, J. Caldow, S. Cordy Mazenod OC 3.1 6.4 10.10 14.14 (98) Box Hill North AFC 2.4 3.6 3.9 3.9 (27) GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Pasara 5, T. Edwards 5, J. Siritunga 2, J. Bhojak 1, V. MIrchandani 1 Box Hill North AFC: N. Johal 1, D. Ebzery 1, M. Kolobaric 1 BEST: Mazenod OC: J. Pasara, T. Edwards, D. Weerapperuma, J. Tiralosi, J. Phillips, A. Clark Box Hill North AFC: N. Johal, D. Ebzery, E. Stewart, L. Gale, A. Chung, M. Kolobaric Whitefriars Football Club 2.6 6.12 9.14 12.19 (91) Canterbury Football Club 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.1 (13) GOALS: Whitefriars Football Club: L. Zita 3, M. Fijan 2, J. Rogers 2, D. Maher 1, A. Doyle 1, T. Angus 1, B. Fijan 1, M. Woolridge 1 Canterbury Football Club: BEST: Whitefriars Football Club: T. Angus, B. Fijan, D. Cardamone, M. Fijan, T. Crake, J. Rogers Canterbury Football Club: Elsternwick AFC 5.2 11.4 19.6 23.15 (153) Therry Penola AFC 0.0 2.2 3.3 4.5 (29) GOALS: Elsternwick AFC: J. Swire 8, G. Takac 4, B. Glasser 4, D. Noronha 2, V. Dedaj 1, G. Fowler 1, R. Jacobson 1, D. Guastalegname 1, M. Phillips 1 Therry Penola AFC: D. Ractliffe 1, M. Coutts 1, J. Holt 1, A. Davis 1 BEST: Elsternwick AFC: J. Swire, V. Dedaj, L. Ryan, B. Glasser, C. Mahony, G. Takac Therry Penola AFC: D. Ractliffe, J. Molloy, A. Rosso, C. Bryceson, C. Grant, A. Davis

THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

44

SHARPSHOOTERS

2023 William Buck Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

James Tarrant

Old Scotch

4

8

Aaron Cloke

Oakleigh AFC

5

14

James Hope

Old Brighton Grammarians

5

8

Edward Standish

Oakleigh AFC

5

12

Mitchell Wallis

St Kevins OB

3

7

Jethro Calma-Holt

West Brunswick AFC

4

9

William Pocknee

Collegians

2

7

Matthew Clifford

Prahran FC

0

9

2023 Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 1 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Angus Jones

Old Scotch

3

11

Bronson Paech

Kew FC

7

14

William Clark

Old Scotch

8

11

Tim Scott

Oakleigh AFC

7

11

Wade Brusnahan

Old Xaverians

4

10

Julius Waras Carstensen

Glen Eira AFC

2

9

Zachary Ginies

St Kevins OB

2

9

Michael Hofstein

West Brunswick AFC

5

9

2023 Premier Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Nicholas Darling

Monash Blues

4

11

Daniel Wood

Whitefriars Football Club

5

17

James Mangoni

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

2

10

Harry Dwyer

Aquinas OC

4

12

Adrian Indovino

De La Salle OC

4

9

Kyle Margaritis

Old Yarra Cobras FC

1

10

Harrison Grace

Fitzroy FC

0

8

Jack Elliston

St Mary’s Salesian

4

10

2023 Premier B Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

William Cooper

Old Trinity Grammarians

6

10

Hayden Parker

Brunswick Football Club

6

11

Connor Lester

Fitzroy FC

4

10

Jaycob Baxter

Aquinas OC

0

9

William Zaghis

Fitzroy FC

2

7

Liam Chilcott

Parkside Football Club

3

7

Joshua Sullivan

St Bernards

3

7

Jack Spencer

Brunswick Football Club

2

7

LR

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Men’s

Ryan Macdermid

Parkdale Vultures

9

15

Jack Kenny

Hawthorn AFC

2

12

Jack Caspersz

Mazenod OC

5

8

Julian Yeatman

Elsternwick AFC

2

11

Lachie Powell

Old Camberwell Grammarians

3

8

Michael Timmons

Power House AFC

2

11

Ben Hart

Old Camberwell Grammarians

0

7

Thomas Lowden

Canterbury Football Club

3

11

2023 Premier C Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 3 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Gabriel Battistella

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

2

10

Henil Kothari

Hawthorn AFC

4

11

Hayden Boyce

Mazenod OC

0

8

Matthew Price

Wattle Park AFC

5

10

Nicholas Jackson

Hampton Rovers AFC

4

8

Anthony Smith

Wattle Park AFC

7

9

Tom Kellock

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

1

5

John Farah

Hawthorn AFC

4

9

2023 Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Jack Behnk

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC

3

16

Jack Lee

Albert Park AFC

10

15

Zachary Provest

Williamstown CYMS

1

10

Brandon Kelly

Masala Football Club

6

12

2023 Premier C Reserve Men’s

Harry Robenstone

Old Scotch

4

9

Andrew Ramzy

North Brunswick AFC

8

9

maxwell ‘Max’ Olynyk

Caulfield Grammarians

3

9

Sean Downes

Masala Football Club

0

7

LR

TOTAL

2023 Division 4 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Alexander Dowsley

University Blues

5

10

Mathew Waterson

North Brunswick AFC

9

16

William Cooper

St Kevins OB

5

10

Joel Clare

Box Hill North AFC

2

12

Charles Westcott

Old Xaverians

2

8

Christopher Reyes

St Johns OC

2

8

Declan Fitzgerald

Old Xaverians

2

7

Declan Fowler

Masala Football Club

0

6

2023 Premier Thirds Men’s

45

SHARPSHOOTERS

2023 William Buck Premier Women’s Tarryn Hurst Caulfield Grammarians Elsa Mangan Coburg Football Club Jemma Laffey Coburg Football Club Sophie Stewart West Brunswick AFC

LR 3 1 1 1

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Women’s Iliana Zafiriou Molly McFarlane Tahlia Limburg Danielle Hagan

LR 0 3 1 2

TOTAL

Old Yarra Cobras FC Monash Blues Old Yarra Cobras FC Brunswick Football Club

2023 Division 1 Women’s Simone Marinelli Samantha McLean Charley Hodgson Miriam Waterman

LR 4 2 2 0

TOTAL

Beaumaris FC Beaumaris FC Old Brighton Grammarians Old Haileybury

2023 Division 3 Women’s Meave Bohanna Hannah Konstanty Bella Lignos Mia Smith

LR 1 1 0 0

TOTAL

Whitefriars Football Club Glen Eira AFC Glen Eira AFC Whitefriars Football Club

2023 Thirds Women’s Stephanie Augustes Steph Taylor Bridie Howard Jessica Powrie

LR 6 0 0 0

TOTAL

St Kevins OB St Kevins OB St Kevins OB Kew FC

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s Charlie Christopher Old Xaverians William Crawford Hampton Rovers AFC Calsher Dear Beaumaris FC Edward Paul Old Xaverians

LR 4 5 9 2

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s Thomas Aughterson St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Mitchell Lawson Parkside Football Club Brennan Murray Monash Blues Harrison Gow Old Carey Grammarians

LR 9 2 2 0

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’s Liam Thomas Old Camberwell Grammarians Trent McManus Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Finn Carman Marcellin OC Finn Knight Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

LR 0 4 3 3

TOTAL

2023 Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s Joshua Kinna St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC Maxwell Parkes Beaumaris FC Oscar Watt Brunswick Football Club Luke Caris Beaumaris FC

LR 6 1 2 6

TOTAL

THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023

6 6 5 4

7 6 5 3

9 6 6 4

6 5 4 4

9 3 3 2

10 9 9 9

11 8 7 6

16 9 8 8

8 8 7 7

2023 Premier Reserve Women’s Alexandra Cannizzaro Melbourne Uni Women’s FC Kayla Dingle Collegians Stephanie Augustes St Kevins OB Madeleine Stewart West Brunswick AFC

LR 5 0 3 0

TOTAL

2023 Premier B Reserve Women’s Alicia Yiannios Mazenod OC Larissa Lewis St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC April Jones Old Yarra Cobras FC Natalia Prioriello Mazenod OC

LR 1 2 1 0

TOTAL

2023 Division 2 Women’s Anna-Lisa Harris Sophie Fraser Charlotte Ferrier Alessia Acquaro

LR 1 3 0 0

TOTAL

Melbourne Cricket Club FC Old Melburnians Old Melburnians Williamstown CYMS

2023 Division 4 Women’s Catherine Bartholomew Ineka Hart Ã? Ine Bennett Shannon Gore

LR 6 5 8 2

TOTAL

Power House AFC La Trobe University AFC Elsternwick AFC 2 Preston Bullants

2023 Thirds Division 1 Men’s Luther Lyon James Dougherty Oscar Silk Charlie Fox

LR 5 7 0 0

TOTAL

Fitzroy FC Collegians Old Xaverians Old Geelong

2023 Thirds Division 2 Men’s Matthew Carland Francis Palleschi Costas Hronopoulos Joshua Lyon

LR 3 0 5 3

TOTAL

Williamstown CYMS Mazenod OC Mazenod OC Old Xaverians

2023 Thirds Division 3 Men’s Lachlan Weinlich Benjamin Cococcia Caine Hillier Brett Cottrell

LR 3 1 0 3

TOTAL

Old Camberwell Grammarians Ivanhoe AFC Old Camberwell Grammarians Old Camberwell Grammarians

2023 Thirds Division 4 Men’s Anthony Brown Campbell O’Brien William Taylor Joshua Di Natale

LR 0 0 0 2

TOTAL

Chadstone AFC University Blues Old Scotch Old Paradians

2023 Thirds Division 5 Men’s Jack Pasara James Shulman Lucas Zita Conor Osullivan

LR 5 0 3 0

TOTAL

Mazenod OC MHSOB Whitefriars Football Club Parkside Football Club

2023 Mecwacare Masters Dustin Cracknell Anthony Palmer Joel Smith Cameron Kirkup

LR 3 5 4 4

TOTAL

Marcellin OC De La Salle OC Marcellin OC Oakleigh AFC

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PREMIER MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Brighton

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

255

153

12

166.67

Old Xaverians

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

432

74

St Kevins

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

269

200

12

134.5

Old Brighton

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

248

Old Scotch

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

318

159

8

200

Old Scotch

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

395

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

294

210

8

140

St Kevins

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

248

Collegians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

238

225

8

105.78

Old Melburnians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

University Blues

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

177

250

8

70.8

University Blues

3

1

2

0

0

0

Old Haileybury

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

203

204

4

99.51

Old Haileybury

3

0

2

1

0

%

12

583.78

53

12

467.92

93

12

424.73

112

8

221.43

180

175

8

102.86

0

131

238

4

55.04

0

0

120

224

2

53.57

Old Melburnians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

207

301

0

68.77

University Blacks

3

0

2

1

0

0

0

94

207

2

45.41

University Blacks

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

138

242

0

57.02

Collegians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

77

335

0

22.99

Caulfield Grammarians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

161

316

0

50.95

Caulfield Grammarians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

56

470

0

11.91

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

245.08

Fitzroy

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

364

87

12

418.39

PREMIER B MEN’S

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Fitzroy

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

299

122

12

St Bernards

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

331

167

12

198.2

St Bernards

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

259

88

12

294.32

De La Salle

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

239

145

8

164.83

Old Trinity

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

268

143

8

187.41

Beaumaris

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

277

225

8

123.11

Beaumaris

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

163

175

8

93.14

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

270

278

8

97.12

Old Geelong

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

197

189

4

104.23

Old Trinity

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

194

207

8

93.72

Williamstown CYMS

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

192

204

4

94.12

Old Geelong

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

237

205

4

115.61

AJAX

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

186

199

4

93.47

AJAX

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

148

300

0

49.33

De La Salle

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

102

184

4

55.43

Monash Blues

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

133

279

0

47.67

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

119

270

4

44.07

Williamstown CYMS

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

179

379

0

47.23

Monash Blues

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

78

389

0

20.05

%

PREMIER C MEN’S

%

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Camberwell Grammar

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

235

142

12

165.49

Mazenod OC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

288

83

12

346.99

%

Pegs

2

2

0

0

1

0

0

145

71

8

204.23

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

245

99

12

247.47

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

242

202

8

119.8

Marcellin OC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

157

207

8

75.85

Mazenod OC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

231

223

8

103.59

Old Camberwell Grammar

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

161

240

8

67.08

Ormond

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

196

189

4

103.7

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

221

168

4

131.55

Parkdale Vultures

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

221

217

4

101.84

Parkdale Vultures

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

167

209

4

79.9

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

197

232

4

84.91

Old Carey

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

96

140

0

68.57

Marcellin OC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

163

282

0

57.8

Pegs

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

82

141

0

58.16

Old Carey

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

94

166

0

56.63

Ormond

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

87

217

0

40.09

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

University Blues

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

220

151

8

145.7

Fitzroy FC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

236

102

8

231.37

St Kevins

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

278

204

8

136.27

University Blues

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

326

199

8

163.82

Caulfield Grammarians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

265

197

8

134.52

St Kevins OB

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

202

170

8

118.82

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

220

191

8

115.18

Old Scotch

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

198

167

8

118.56

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

218

190

8

114.74

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

202

172

8

117.44

De La Salle

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

201

177

8

113.56

Old Brighton Grammarians

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

158

175

4

90.29

Old Brighton

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

234

270

4

86.67

Old Melburnians

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

165

243

4

67.9

Old Scotch

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

171

205

4

83.41

Old Trinity Grammarians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

96

355

0

27.04

Williamstown CYMS

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

188

228

4

82.46

St Bernards

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

134

316

0

42.41

Sports Injuries Arthritis Fractures THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2023 2022

48

%

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS DIVISION 1 MEN’S

DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Glen Eira

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

174

95

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

12

183.16

Oakleigh

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

441

73

12

604.11

UHS-VU AFC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

242

Oakleigh

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

321

Therry Penola

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

Prahran

3

1

2

0

0

0

Kew FC

3

1

2

0

0

Old Peninsula

3

1

2

0

West Brunswick AFC

3

1

2

Preston Bullants

3

0

Ivanhoe

3

154

12

157.14

West Brunswick AFC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

251

114

12

220.18

206

12

155.83

Kew FC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

297

143

12

207.69

214

194

8

110.31

Glen Eira

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

282

172

8

163.95

0

202

185

4

109.19

UHS-VU AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

162

172

8

94.19

0

0

157

173

4

90.75

Therry Penola

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

226

259

4

87.26

0

0

0

211

253

4

83.4

Old Peninsula

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

178

361

4

49.31

0

0

0

0

175

210

4

83.33

Prahran

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

138

239

0

57.74

3

0

0

0

0

173

284

0

60.92

Preston Bullants

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

152

311

0

48.87

0

3

0

0

0

0

134

249

0

53.82

Ivanhoe

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

74

357

0

20.73

%

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

%

DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Brunswick

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

311

193

12

161.14

Brunswick

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

288

112

12

257.14

Whitefriars

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

266

199

12

133.67

Parkside

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

203

170

12

119.41

Parkside

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

248

153

8

162.09

South Melbourne Districts

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

294

140

8

210

South Melbourne Districts

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

236

186

8

126.88

Aquinas

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

264

174

8

151.72

Old Yarra Cobras

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

308

274

4

112.41

Whitefriars

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

258

174

8

148.28

St Mary’s Salesian

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

244

266

4

91.73

Mhsob

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

170

205

4

82.93

Aquinas

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

244

308

4

79.22

Bulleen Templestowe

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

157

245

4

64.08

Bulleen Templestowe

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

179

248

4

72.18

St Mary’s Salesian

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

155

294

4

52.72

Mhsob

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

169

239

4

70.71

Old Yarra Cobras

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

153

288

0

53.12

Old Paradians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

170

309

0

55.02

Old Paradians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

139

279

0

49.82

%

DIVISION 3 MEN’S

%

DIVISION 3 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Power House

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

324

222

8

145.95

Wattle Park

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

258

150

8

172

Elsternwick

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

279

202

8

138.12

Elsternwick

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

198

161

8

122.98

Hawthorn

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

305

223

8

136.77

Richmond Central

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

238

200

8

119

Wattle Park

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

289

231

8

125.11

Canterbury

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

236

208

8

113.46

Canterbury

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

256

223

8

114.8

Hawthorn

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

233

206

8

113.11

Richmond Central

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

287

296

4

96.96

Power House

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

186

223

4

83.41

La Trobe University

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

155

317

4

48.9

La Trobe University

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

124

230

4

53.91

Swinburne University

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

178

359

0

49.58

Swinburne University

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

133

228

0

58.33

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Johns

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

274

203

DIVISION 4 MEN’S

DIVISION 4 MEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

North Brunswick

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

320

94

12

340.43

Masala Football Club

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

277

184

8

150.54

North Brunswick

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

353

Box Hill North

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

259

200

8

129.5

Box Hill North

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

279

Albert Park

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

208

248

4

83.87

Masala Football Club

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

184

St Johns

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

200

285

4

70.18

Albert Park

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

Eley Park

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

115

368

0

31.25

Eley Park

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

Sports Injuries Arthritis Fractures 49

%

12

134.98

101

8

349.5

150

8

186

276

4

66.67

153

246

4

62.2

110

377

0

29.18

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Kew FC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

163

49

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

12

332.65

Kew FC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

164

42

12

390.48

St Kevins

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

155

Old Scotch

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

107

Collegians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

West Brunswick AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

Coburg

3

1

2

0

0

Caulfield Grammarians

3

1

2

0

Melbourne University

3

1

2

Fitzroy FC

3

0

3

Old Xaverians

3

0

78

12

198.72

West Brunswick AFC

2

2

0

0

1

0

0

125

14

8

892.86

41

8

260.98

Coburg

2

2

0

0

1

0

0

98

38

8

257.89

106

54

8

196.3

Caulfield Grammarians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

131

75

8

174.67

0

112

81

8

138.27

Melbourne University

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

96

63

8

152.38

0

0

170

80

4

212.5

Collegians

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

126

50

4

252

0

0

0

116

156

4

74.36

St Kevins

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

73

120

0

60.83

0

0

0

0

67

135

4

49.63

Old Scotch

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

30

195

0

15.38

0

0

0

0

60

168

0

35.71

Fitzroy FC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

7

253

0

2.77

3

0

0

0

0

21

235

0

8.94

%

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

%

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVE

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Monash Blues

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

146

32

12

456.25

Mazenod OC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

79

28

12

282.14

Old Yarra Cobras

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

120

71

8

169.01

Old Yarra Cobras

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

88

29

8

303.45

Brunswick

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

85

68

8

125

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

2

2

0

0

1

0

0

47

19

8

247.37

Mazenod OC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

72

40

4

180

Aquinas OC

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

28

35

4

80

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

61

50

4

122

Monash Blues

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

30

39

4

76.92

Richmond Central

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

36

76

4

47.37

Richmond Central

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

25

72

0

34.72

Hawthorn

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

55

143

4

38.46

Brunswick

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

14

48

0

29.17

Aquinas OC

2

1

1

0

1

0

0

14

41

4

34.15

North Brunswick

1

0

1

0

2

0

0

6

47

0

12.77

North Brunswick

2

0

2

0

1

0

0

13

81

0

16.05

%

%

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

%

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Beaumaris

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

157

44

12

356.82

Old Melburnians

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

201

9

12 2233.33

Old Brighton

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

137

48

12

285.42

Williamstown CYMS

3

2

0

0

0

1

0

155

28

12

553.57

Old Haileybury

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

150

95

8

157.89

Albert Park

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

105

88

8

119.32

Marcellin OC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

92

64

8

143.75

Ivanhoe

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

108

89

4

121.35

Old Geelong

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

111

82

4

135.37

Old Trinity

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

69

122

4

56.56

Old Camberwell Grammar

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

68

94

4

72.34

Parkdale Vultures

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

45

118

4

38.14

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

54

150

0

36

Melb Cricket Club FC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

62

210

4

29.52

St Mary’s Salesian

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

39

231

0

16.88

Therry Penola

3

0

2

0

0

0

1

50

144

0

34.72

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

Whitefriars

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

166

25

12

664

Power House

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

260

13

12

2000

Glen Eira

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

208

37

12

562.16

La Trobe University

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

200

34

12

588.24

Oakleigh

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

155

29

12

534.48

Elsternwick

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

112

67

8

167.16

AJAX

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

82

107

4

76.64

Old Carey

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

104

127

8

81.89

Parkside

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

82

118

4

69.49

Preston Bullants

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

64

99

8

64.65

Bulleen Templestowe AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

50

95

4

52.63

Wattle Park

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

47

160

0

29.38

UHS-VU AFC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

31

150

0

20.67

South Melbourne Districts

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

52

212

0

24.53

De La Salle

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

25

238

0

10.5

Canterbury

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

35

162

0

21.6

THIRDS WOMEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

St Kevins

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

155

24

12

645.83

Melbourne University

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

85

75

4

113.33

Kew FC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

77

110

4

70

West Brunswick AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

49

157

4

31.21

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HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Xaverians

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

382

123

12

310.57

Beaumaris

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

362

156

12

232.05

Fitzroy FC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

271

111

12

244.14

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

334

179

12

186.59

St Bernards

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

321

160

8

200.62

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

383

153

8

250.33

Old Geelong

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

213

196

8

108.67

Old Trinity

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

291

153

8

190.2

Collegians

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

200

261

4

76.63

Old Melburnians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

284

167

8

170.06

University Blacks

3

0

2

0

0

1

0

172

264

4

65.15

Parkdale Vultures

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

138

317

0

43.53

Williamstown CYMS

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

122

395

0

30.89

Old Haileybury

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

124

443

0

27.99

De La Salle OC

3

0

2

0

0

0

1

71

306

0

23.2

Mazenod OC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

102

450

0

22.67

%

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Mazenod OC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

416

92

12

452.17

Old Carey

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

305

164

Beaumaris FC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

252

115

8

219.13

University Blacks

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

152

129

8

117.83

AJAX AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

235

128

8

183.59

Old McKinnon/Glen Eira AFC 3

2

1

0

0

0

0

248

216

8

114.81

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

246

153

8

160.78

St Kevins

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

166

193

8

86.01

Williamstown CYMS

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

230

205

8

112.2

Monash Blues

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

148

151

4

98.01

Marcellin OC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

194

243

4

79.84

Parkside

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

173

189

4

91.53

Monash Blues

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

71

352

0

20.17

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

201

229

4

87.77

Kew FC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

89

445

0

20

Collegians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

86

208

0

41.35

%

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S

12

% 185.98

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Richmond Central AFC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

227

148

12

153.38

Old Camberwell Grammar

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

400

106

12

377.36

Old Camberwell Grammar

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

307

135

8

227.41

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

304

83

12

366.27

Ormond AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

228

159

8

143.4

Marcellin OC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

249

162

8

153.7

Ivanhoe AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

200

169

8

118.34

Bulleen Templestowe AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

176

250

8

70.4

Old Brighton Grammarians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

179

165

8

108.48

Williamstown CYMS

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

219

189

4

115.87

Hampton Rovers AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

143

220

4

65

De La Salle

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

160

200

4

80

Prahran FC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

101

171

0

59.06

Oakleigh

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

123

302

0

40.73

West Brunswick AFC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

85

303

0

28.05

Therry Penola

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

71

410

0

17.32

THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S

%

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Old Scotch

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

256

156

12

164.1

Beaumaris

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

348

42

12

%

University Blues

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

361

118

8

305.93

Pegs

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

336

111

12

302.7

Old Xaverians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

298

241

8

123.65

St Bernards

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

295

127

12

232.28

828.57

Old Paradians

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

202

204

8

99.02

Brunswick

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

282

132

12

213.64

Chadstone AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

236

217

4

108.76

Old Xaverians

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

229

195

4

117.44

South Melbourne Districts

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

128

244

4

52.46

Mhsob

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

171

309

4

55.34

Glen Eira AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

132

312

4

42.31

St Bedes / Mentone

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

159

364

4

43.68

PEGS Football Club

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

169

290

0

58.28

Old Mckinnon/Glen Eira

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

101

248

0

40.73

Old Paradians

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

108

288

0

37.5

St Kevins

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

57

270

0

21.11

THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Parkside Football Club

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

387

34

12 1138.24

%

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Whitefriars Football Club

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

323

67

12

482.09

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

FF

FG

For

Agst PTS

Mazenod OC

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

379

97

12

390.72

Marcellin OC

2

2

0

0

0

0

0

136

79

Wattle Park AFC

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

234

123

8

190.24

De La Salle OC

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

63

24

4

262.5

MHSOB

3

2

1

0

0

0

0

224

155

8

144.52

Oakleigh AFC

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

57

71

0

80.28

St Kevins OB

2

0

2

0

0

0

0

46

128

0

35.94

Elsternwick AFC

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

213

215

4

99.07

Uhs-Vu Afc

3

1

2

0

0

0

0

129

168

4

76.79

Therry Penola AFC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

92

499

0

18.44

Box Hill North AFC

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

62

383

0

16.19

Canterbury Football Club

3

0

3

0

0

0

0

46

348

0

13.22

51

8

% 172.15

NEXT ROUND’S GAMES PREMIER

PREMIER WOMEN’S Collegians vs Old Melburnians

Caulfield Grammarians vs Old Scotch

Old Brighton vs University Blues

Collegians vs Coburg

Old Haileybury vs Old Scotch

Fitzroy FC vs Melbourne University

Old Xaverians vs St Kevins

Kew FC vs West Brunswick AFC

University Blacks vs Caulfield Grammarians

Bye: St Kevins

PREMIER B

PREMIER B WOMEN’S De La Salle vs Fitzroy

Brunswick vs North Brunswick

Old Geelong vs AJAX

Hawthorn vs Aquinas OC

Old Trinity vs Beaumaris

Old Yarra Cobras vs Mazenod OC

St Bernards vs St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

Richmond Central vs St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

Williamstown CYMS vs Monash Blues

Bye: Monash Blues

PREMIER C

PREMIER C WOMEN’S

Old Camberwell Grammarians vs PEGS Football Club

Ivanhoe vs North Brunswick

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians vs Mazenod OC

Mazenod vs Hawthorn

Ormond vs Marcellin OC

Richmond Central vs Parkdale Vultures

Parkdale Vultures vs Old Carey

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers vs Brunswick

Bye: Hampton Rovers DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S DIVISION 1

Beaumaris vs Marcellin OC Ivanhoe vs Old Peninsula

Hampton Rovers vs Old Geelong

Kew FC vs West Brunswick AFC

Old Camberwell Grammarians vs Old Brighton

Oakleigh vs UHS-VU

Old Haileybury vs St Mary's Salesian

Preston Bullants vs Prahran DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Therry Penola vs Glen Eira

Albert Park vs Old Melburnians DIVISION 2

Old Trinity vs Melbourne Cricket Club FC Aquinas vs Brunswick

Parkdale Vultures vs Therry Penola

Old Paradians vs Old Yarra Cobras

Williamstown CYMS vs Ivanhoe

Parkside vs Bulleen Templestowe DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

St Mary's Salesian vs MHSOB

De La Salle vs AJAX

Whitefriars vs South Melbourne Districts

Glen Eira vs UHS-VU Parkside vs Bulleen Templestowe AFC

DIVISION 3

Whitefriars vs Oakleigh

Elsternwick vs Power House Richmond Central vs La Trobe University

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S

Swinburne University vs Canterbury

Elsternwick vs Power House

Wattle Park vs Hawthorn

La Trobe University vs South Melbourne Districts Old Carey vs Canterbury

DIVISION 4

Wattle Park vs Preston Bullants

Masala Football Club vs Eley Park North Brunswick vs Box Hill North St Johns vs Albert Park

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