The Amateur Footballer 2024 - Week 8

SEASON 2024 - June 1

EDITORIAL

VAFA delivers on Player Health Services

Jason Reddick CEO

It is with great pride that we announced the launch of our VAFA Player Assistance Program this week.

• A reduction in excess per claim from $100 to $50.

The Player Assistance Program will provide all current registered VAFA players with access to up to three FREE counselling services with a qualified practitioner through our program partner, Converge International, as well as access to industry leading health and wellbeing resources and tools.

• An increase in reimbursement from a maximum of $2,000 to $3,500 per claim.

• An increase in capital benefit from $100,000 maximum to $200,000 maximum (provides cover in the event of death or TPD).

This investment certainly delivers cost savings to all players who were previously on the basic level of injury cover. For those few Clubs that had previously invested in gold level injury cover for their players, this investment has resulted in direct cost savings to those clubs.

VAFA players will be able to connect confidentially with a team of specialists at anytime (24/7) and through their choice of delivery (face to face, telephone, video or live chat).

VAFA General Manager Community & Club Support, Sean Walker, has been instrumental in researching the most appropriate health care services that can accommodate our 12,500+ registered players who are spread across metropolitan Melbourne.

VAFA players will be able to connect confidentially with a team of specialists at anytime

By providing all VAFA players with free access to mental health services and increased injury insurance at no additional cost to them, we trust that not only are we benefitting all our current VAFA players, but it breaks down some financial barriers and makes our Clubs a more attractive proposition to possible new recruits.

The cost of this program is being met by part of the funds raised through the $11 VAFA player registration fee.

We announced in January that the remainder of the player registration fee funds are being utilised to purchase an increase from Bronze to Gold level player injury insurance which delivered each player with:

The VAFA’s Strategic Plan, initiative 3.3 under the Community pillar, states the focus to “Invest in the provision of welfare support and training programs”.

In delivering the Player Assistance Program and Gold level injury insurance cover, we are confident that we are delivering on this strategic goal for the benefit of all our VAFA players.

• An increase in reimbursement from 50% to 90% of items that are not claimable through Medicare.

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Uni Blues jump into William Buck Premier Men’s Top 4 Three wins from their last four starts have seen last year’s Preliminary Finalists jump into the Top 4 for the first time this season.

Travis Ronaldson (Fitzroy): “We gave Collegians a 20-minute head start which you can’t afford to give a good side. We matched it with them after that and there were some good learnings against a team that was well drilled and clean. Jack McKay was outstanding with 6 goals and Don Toohey (33 disposals, 7 tackles, 10 clearances) was busy in the midfield with some classy ball use.”

The University Blues 2024 rollercoaster ride continued with a stunning second-half turnaround against Old Melburnians at Elsternwick Park. The Blues led by 15 points at quarter time before OMs took control in the second term, booting 6 unanswered goals to open up a handy 30-point lead at the major break. No-one could have predicted what was next.

St Kevin’s came from behind at three-quarter time to steal a thrilling 2-point win over Old Scotch at Camberwell Sportsground. SKOB kicked the first 4 goals before the Cardinals responded strongly in time on, booting 4 in 6 minutes to head to the first break just 2 points down. The hosts repeated the dose in the second term, kicking 3 late goals in 9 minutes to nudge 10 points clear at the half.

The visitors unleashed a scintillating half of football, slamming on 12 goals to 1 to rocket away to an impressive 52-point victory that delivered a healthy percentage boost and a place in the Top 4.

Guy Martyn (Uni Blues): “I was happy with the way we responded in the second half after a disappointing second quarter. “We made some minor tweaks with set ups and personnel around the ball and really got on top in that area. “Eddy Ziebarth was amazing (4 goals and the SKINS Player of the Game). Nick Conway & Tom Cutler were great down back - Nick so solid and Tom initiating our offence.”

The third term was a quarter of missed opportunities as the pressure built. Old Scotch kicked the only 2 goals in the first 28 minutes (2.3 to SKOB’s 0.4) before a late goal to Harry Wardlaw brought the visitors back within 15 points.

The Cardinals struck first in the last to get back out to 21 points clear before St Kevin’s dug deep and kicked the next 3 goals to hit the lead at the 21-minute mark.

Paul SATTERLEY (OM): “We had arguably our best half of footy for the season before we went totally missing in the second half.

“Blues smacked us in the clearances whilst Ziebarth really got them going in the third. Full credit goes to them and how they turned it around.”

Old Scotch kicked 3 consecutive behinds to edge back in front, but those misses would prove costly when best afield Sam Tucker kicked his third goal at the 28-minute mark. It was the match-winner for SKOB, delivering their fifth victory of the season after their third consecutive thriller.

Reigning premiers Collegians continued their winning ways after getting the jump on Fitzroy at Brunswick St Oval.

Anthony Lynch (St Kevin’s): “Another cracking contest for neutral supporters but a tough one for the coaches given the close margin! I’m most proud that our boys never gave up and even when we got to 21 points down halfway through the last quarter, they kept trying to win and when the momentum came our way, we were able to convert. It could be a season-defining win given the quality of the opposition.”

The Lions were on song early, kicking the first 6.2 of the game before the Roys finally hit the scoresheet at the 25-minute mark.

The second term was goal-for-goal as the Lions edged out to a 28-point half-time advantage in idyllic autumn conditions.

The Roys booted 2 of the first 3 goals in the third term to remain within striking distance until Collegians cranked into top gear with 3 goals in 7 minutes and while Fitzroy responded, the visitors held a comfortable 31-point three-quarter time lead and were never headed.

Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch): “We focused all week on bringing a strong team brand and the boys delivered. Our preparedness to work together and pressure the opposition into turnover was very pleasing and created opportunities back our way.

Five straight wins for the Lions, who once again topped the 400-disposal mark as their uncontested possession game claimed another victim.

Meanwhile, another thriller unfolded at the Snake Pit as St Bernards gave undefeated league-leaders Old Brighton a monumental scare.

Jordie McKenzie (Collegians): “After having some slow starts over the last month, we were able to sharpen up with a hot start that set us up well. Fitzroy kept coming at us and, at times, got on top with strong contested footy. Alex Lukic was very dangerous up forward with 3 goals & also impacted in the ruck.”

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It was all Snowdogs early as they created the first 7 scores of the game but didn’t fully capitalise to put 3.4 on the board before Old Brighton responded with 2.4 of their own to close within a kick at the first change.

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ROUND 7 RESULTS Inaccuracy continued to plague the visitors in the third term – the 6 consecutive behinds to finish the second quarter were followed by another 5 minor scores to start the third as their inability to finish their work kept the Snowdogs in it.

It was OB by just 8 points at the last change, and when Ben Overman slotted the opening goal of the last for St Bernards, the locals sniffed an upset. The final quarter was an absolute nailbiter – just as the visitors booted clear, the hosts hit back within a kick.

In the end, the league-leaders remained undefeated. Just.

Marcel Bruin (Old Brighton): “We ended up falling in - relieved more than anything to have got the win as it wasn’t a polished performance. St Bernard’s pushed us right to the finish and with poor finishing at goal could have been a different result. Elliott Avis held us together down back, Harry Hill again through the middle and Sam Collins presented strongly up forward.”

Steve Alessio (St Bernards): “I was really proud of the way our boys implemented the plans we discussed throughout the week.

Old Brighton’s ball movement was very slick. We got to see the benchmark of the competition up close today and will learn a lot from that contest.

The final match of the round saw Old Xaverians rack up their second win in successive weeks at Melbourne Uni Oval as they comfortably accounted for University Blacks.

Unlike last week, Xavs found their range early and had 4.3 on the board before Blacks had scored and headed to the first change with a commanding 38-point lead.

Credit to Blacks who lifted in the third term and evened the game up in general play – both teams booting 3 goals for the quarter, before the hosts added a further 2 goals to 1 in the last. But it was Old Xavs cruising to a comfortable 56-point win that will make the competition sit up and take notice as they settle into their system and style under their new coach.

Dan Donati (Old Xavs): “Really pleased to walk away with 8 points in 6 days at Uni. It’s never an easy place to travel to. A great first half inside and outside. Our backs were fantastic, we really strangled them. The second half was much more of a tight slog.”

Dale Bower (Uni Blacks): “OX played a far superior brand of football in the first half. We were more competitive in the second half. We will look to bounce back next week.”

ROUND 8 TIPS Old Scotch v Old Melburnians Old Xaverians v St Bernard’s Collegians v University Blues St Kevin’s v Old Brighton University Blacks v Fitzroy

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S Fitzroy: 3.0 6.2 10.5 11.6 (72) Collegians: 6.2 10.6 15.6 17.10 (112) GOALS: Fitzroy: J. McKay 6, L. Ramshaw 2, T. Kewell 1, M. Laidlaw 1, T. Wilson 1 GOALS: Collegians: A. Lukic 3, B. Howard 3, K. George 2, B. Darrou 2, E. Greene 2, J. Walker 2, B. Fleming 1, M. Pinchbeck 1, S. Hibbins 1 BEST: Fitzroy: J. McKay, D. Toohey, N. Ligris, N. Wright, D. Lowrie, M. Bombardieri BEST: Collegians: M. Pinchbeck, J. Davy, J. Bazzani, A. Lukic, B. Howard, B. Van Twest University Blacks: 0.2 0.3 3.5 5.6 (36) Old Xaverians: 6.4 9.7 12.8 13.14 (92) GOALS: University Blacks: A. Rana 2, L. Vescio 1, H. Bennett 1, A. Makieng 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians: S. Phipps-Parsons 2, J. Gangi 2, S. Fisher 2, E. Delany 2, O. Duncan 2, H. Troiani 1, D. Tuddenham 1, J. Soccio 1 BEST: University Blacks: S. McKenzie, B. Stephenson, B. Oliver, L. Knight, J. Clark, S. Conway BEST: Old Xaverians: D. Tuddenham, J. Gangi, T. Hart, S. Ralph, S. Fisher, H. Bowen St Bernards: 3.4 6.6 6.7 9.10 (64) Old Brighton: 2.4 5.10 6.15 8.22 (70) GOALS: St Bernards: C. Vague 2, B. Overman 2, N. Di Lizio 1, T. Sullivan 1, J. O‚ÄôSullivan 1, L. Alessio 1, M. Sauro 1 GOALS: Old Brighton: BEST: St Bernards: B. Overman, M. Sauro, C. Vague, F. McNicol, M. Caven, Z. Overman BEST: Old Brighton: H. Hill, H. Dick, S. Collins, E. Avis, F. Campigli, Q. Montanaro Old Scotch: 4.1 8.2 10.5 11.10 (76) St Kevins: 4.3 6.4 7.8 11.12 (78) GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Allen 2, I. Conway 2, J. Tarrant 1, H. Brown 1, A. Noblet 1, W. Clark 1, C. Goodison 1, A. Jelbart 1, J. Brown 1 GOALS: St Kevins: S. Tucker 3, H. Wardlaw 2, P. Kerr 2, C. Jones 1, C. Hodges 1, N. Sing 1, J. Andriske 1 BEST: Old Scotch: J. Lipscombe, J. Brown, I. Conway, J. Tarrant, C. Cormack, A. Jelbart BEST: St Kevins: S. Tucker, A. Richards, L. Gunson, W. Coates, J. Andriske, S. Critchley Old Melburnians: 1.6 7.7 7.8 8.11 (59) University Blues: 4.3 4.7 11.9 16.15 (111) GOALS: Old Melburnians: S. Laube 3, N. Nichols 2, J. a’Beckett 1, W. Nichols 1, W. Richards 1 GOALS: University Blues: J. Stewart 4, E. Ziebarth 4, A. Sinnott 2, M. James 2, S. Grimley 2, B. Townson 1, M. Taylor 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: J. a’Beckett, E. Michelmore, H. Cooper, W. Nichols, B. HAYSMAN, N. Nichols BEST: University Blues: E. Ziebarth, N. Conway, T. Cutler, M. Crocker, G. LaCava, A. Sinnott

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S RESERVES Old Melburnians: 3.3 3.7 5.10 9.11 (65) University Blues: 3.1 6.4 10.6 13.6 (84) GOALS: Old Melburnians: B. Jackson 2, H. Nicholls 2, W. Dixon 1, C. Nairn 1, O. Hurley 1, S. Watson 1, H. Bede 1 GOALS: University Blues: F. McIvor 2, S. Cozens 2, D. Crognale 2, N. Evans 2, L. Makin 2, J. Whitehead 1, J. Paterson 1, J. Harrington 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: T. Landrigan, S. Watson, H. Cudmore, C. Nairn, g. watson`, A. Chirnside BEST: University Blues: N. Evans, D. Crognale, T. O‚ÄôBrien, T. McKinnis, A. Lord, J. Ryan Fitzroy: 0.4 4.5 8.5 10.8 (68) Collegians: 3.2 7.3 10.6 12.7 (79) GOALS: Fitzroy: W. Zaghis 3, D. Ingleton 2, L. Parker 2, C. Lester 1, c. harward 1, D. Bakes 1 GOALS: Collegians: E. King 3, B. Hill 3, W. Mayhood 2, J. Howard 2, J. Carroll 1, W. Houghton 1 BEST: Fitzroy: W. Hodgman, F. Andrew Frazer, M. Nelson, J. Bourke, C. Lester, A. Evans BEST: Collegians: E. King, H. Waters, W. Macdonald, A. Celik, Z. Bowes, H. Butterss St Bernards: 4.3 5.6 8.9 12.13 (85) Old Brighton: 4.3 7.5 9.5 12.6 (78) GOALS: St Bernards: D. Barker 2, S. Miceli 2, E. Mahady 2, M. Bateman 1, D. Kennedy 1, S. Hengel 1, J. Comito 1, H. Thorpe 1, C. Barrett 1 GOALS: Old Brighton: N. Freeman 3, B. Branson 3, A. Edgar 2, J. Bortolussi 2, R. Agg 2 BEST: St Bernards: M. Bateman, T. Madden, L. Cesarini, H. Thorpe, E. Mahady, O. Liberatore BEST: Old Brighton: R. Agg, B. Branson, J. Bortolussi, A. Edgar, D. Lynch, B. Jakobi University Blacks: 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.3 (15) Old Xaverians: 3.3 9.9 17.12 23.15 (153) GOALS: University Blacks: J. Kennedy 1, J. Tunbridge 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians: H. Bell 4, C. Knott 3, B. Kennedy 3, J. Whitehead 2, W. Hart 2, J. Troiani 2, H. MacIsaac 2, C. Dunne 1, E. Kennedy 1, C. Westcott 1, M. Mahommed 1, F. Pearce 1 BEST: University Blacks: A. Byrne, O. Bouchez, J. Kennedy, S. Robertson, J. Schroeder, H. Attiwill BEST: Old Xaverians: B. Scala, C. Knott, S. Hansen, B. Kennedy, F. Pearce, C. Westcott Old Scotch: 2.0 2.3 4.3 6.4 (40) St Kevins: 3.0 8.4 8.8 10.14 (74) GOALS: Old Scotch: H. Robenstone 2, A. Davies 1, T. Clarke 1, C. Hocking 1, M. Tassiopoulos 1 GOALS: St Kevins: W. Pearce 5, T. Pirola 2, T. Davidson 2, W. Cooper 1 BEST: Old Scotch: A. Halse, R. Beckworth, L. Johnson, C. Schilling, A. Davies, T. Clarke BEST: St Kevins: T. Davidson, W. Pearce, C. Woolrich, T. Pirola, L. Mazzeo, L. Merrett 3

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Tie-riffic contest as MUWFC and Caulfield thriller ends in a stalemate Maxine Wells was superb in defence for Old Scotch, while Millie Fraser-Smith (2 goals) and Mia Cowan (3 goals) were presences up forward.

Round 7 in the William Buck Premier Women’s competition was full of excitement as the first tie of the season befell Melbourne University Women’s and Caulfield. Old Scotch and St Kevin’s continued their undefeated streaks and Coburg returned to the winners’ list with their second win of the season.

St Kevin’s remain unbeaten in their premiership defence after securing another four points against Old Yarra Cobras in a 34-point victory.

The Round kicked off at Victoria Park where Kew overcame West Brunswick by 22 points.

Holly Kenealy had a sensational first quarter, contributing three goals for St Kevin’s, to earn the Saints a 12-point lead at the first break.

West Brunswick got off to a hot start, managing two goals to Kew’s one in the first term, however Kew returned from the quarter-time break with zeal, kicking four goals to take a 14-point lead into the main break.

St Kevin’s proved too quick and too clean for the Cobras in the second, and had they been more effective with their scoring opportunities, they could have done even more damage. As it was, they extended their lead to 21 points by half time.

Things tightened up in the second half, but Kew were still able to maintain control of the game, not permitting West Brunswick to reduce the deficit.

There was a serious injury in the third, leading to play being called off. As this occurred after the main break, St Kevin’s were still rewarded with the win.

Lily Barr and Sophie Stewart proved to be the main forward targets for their respective sides, finishing with 3 goals apiece and both appearing in their team’s best players.

Monash Blues woeful season continued with another disappointing loss, this time at the hands of Coburg.

Other notable performances included those of foundational Kew Bear, Michaela Harding, who impressed in her 100 th game, and Bronte Carlin, who stood out for West Brunswick.

Monash kept within reach of Coburg in the first half, trailing by 15 points at the main break, however, Coburg put the foot on the pedal in the second half, outscoring Monash by 39 points to win by a final margin of 54.

Collegians posed no serious threat to Old Scotch, who got the job done by 47 points at Camberwell Sportsground.

Georgia Hampson (4 goals) and Sarah Jolly (3 goals) played the lead roles for Coburg, while Chloe Gibson (1 goal) and Eliza Grills battled valiantly for Monash.

Collegians did produce the first goal of the day off the boot of Georgia Harris; however, it would turn out to be their only major for the game. Two late first-quarter goals to Old Scotch dampened the spirits of Collegians and provided Old Scotch with the momentum going into the second term.

On Sunday, we saw the first draw of the 2024 season in the Premier Women’s competition, as nothing could split Melbourne University Women’s and Caulfield Grammarians.

By half time, Old Scotch led by 26 points, and it was not looking promising for Collegians. To their credit, they increased their pressure in the third, leading to a scrappy contest in which neither side was able to convert.

The first term was a marker of what was to come, with each team having periods of authority, resulting in a one-point difference at the first break.

In the final term, Old Scotch added another three goals to their tally to extend their undefeated 2024 record with another big win.

The rest of the match proved to be a battle between accuracy and persistence, with Melbourne Uni Women’s making the most of their opportunities, while on the other hand, Caulfield won a lot of the territory battle but struggled to hit the scoreboard in a meaningful way.

Despite how the scoreboard reads, Collegians did well to assuage Old Scotch’s attacks for large chunks of play, however, they appeared to fade away at the end of each term, with 7 of Old Scotch’s 8 goals occurring in the last five minutes of quarters.

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Trailing by 8 points going into the final term, Caulfield had repeated inside 50 entries until captain Serena Kuo took matters into her own hands and kicked a beautiful snap goal to level things.

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ROUND 7 RESULTS

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S MUWFC: 1.3 3.4 4.4 5.4 (34) Caulfield Grammarians: 1.2 1.5 2.8 4.10 (34) GOALS: MUWFC: A. Price 3, M. Rioli 2 GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: S. Kuo 2, M. Duffy 1, G. Moody 1 BEST: MUWFC: A. Tupper, V. Holt, A. Roan, B. Randall, I. Robson, L. Harris BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: I. Mottram, Z. McCurdy, S. Pribil, S. Kuo, G. Moody, L. Toovey St Kevins: 6-7-43 Old Yarra Cobras: 1-3-9 GOALS: St Kevins: H. Kenealy 3, S. Cameron 1, J. Joyce 1, Z. Guss 1 GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Murray 1 BEST: St Kevins: E. Condon, Z. Guss, S. Cameron, H. Kenealy, S. Betts, J. Joyce BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: L. Moussa, N. Phipps, L. Quinton, P. Chisholm, E. Buckley, E. Woodford

Melbourne University reclaimed the lead after Asha Price kicked her third goal of the day at the 16-minute mark, however, Caulfield refused to bow down.

The final score of the day came from Serena Kuo, who kicked a textbook ‘Captain’s Goal’ to cause a stalemate at Melbourne University Oval.

Aisling Tupper was instrumental for Melbourne University, showcasing her pace and skill, while Victoria Holt embodied the ‘goalkeeper’ role, denying Caulfield of goals time and time again.

For Caulfield, Isla Mottram and Zoe McCurdy were two of the best afield, while Serena Kuo also deserves recognition for her mammoth fourth quarter.

Heading into Round 8, Old Scotch and St Kevin’s head up the ladder, with Kew and Collegians rounding out the top four.

Caulfield Grammarians will face a huge challenge when they host Old Scotch at Glen Huntly Park, with Old Scotch yet to drop a game this season.

Monash Blues: 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 (14) Coburg: 2.1 4.4 6.5 10.8 (68) GOALS: Monash Blues: C. Gibson 1, C. Konstanty 1 GOALS: Coburg: G. Sampson 4, S. Jolly 3, J. Laffey 2, M. Oconnell 1 BEST: Monash Blues: C. Gibson, E. Grills, B. Thompson, M. Kirby, A. Myers, S. Lock BEST: Coburg: G. Sampson, S. Bennett, S. Jolly, D. Rowland, B. Whyte, G. Painting Kew: 1.2 5.5 7.7 7.9 (51) West Brunswick: 2.2 3.3 4.4 4.5 (29) GOALS: Kew: L. Barr 3, A. Sarec 1, E. Burdett-Moore 1, M. Harding 1, A. Fitridge 1 GOALS: West Brunswick: S. Stewart 3, M. Lindsay 1 BEST: Kew: L. Barr, C. Cococcia, M. Harding, A. Sarec, L. Mayne, J. Burger BEST: West Brunswick: B. Carlin, M. Johnson, M. Lindsay, S. Stewart, T. Watson, A. Stephens Old Scotch: 3.2 5.3 5.5 8.7 (55) Collegians: 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 (8) GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Cowan 3, M. Fraser-Smith 2, H. McLaren 1, A. Theodosi 1, L. Morley 1 GOALS: Collegians: BEST: Old Scotch: M. Wells, M. Fraser-Smith, M. Wilson, M. Caffry, M. Cowan, G. FraserSmith BEST: Collegians:

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE Kew: 1.0 2.1 2.1 West Brunswick: 0.1 2.1 2.1 GOALS: Kew: K. Camilleri 2, y. vinycomb 1 GOALS: West Brunswick: S. Kavanagh 1, M. Stewart 1 BEST: Kew: K. Camilleri, E. Laussen, G. Smith, E. Richards, V. Leong, T. Donnan BEST: West Brunswick: J. Reid, A. Traill, B. Hayes, M. Mullins, K. Priestly, E. Keilty

Collegians will look to boost their percentage when they come up against bottom-placed Monash Blues, who are still searching for their first win.

Boosted by a massive Round 7 win against Monash, Coburg will take on a much tougher side in St Kevin’s.

3.1 (19) 2.2 (14)

Old Scotch: 2.4 3.4 7.11 8.14 (62) Collegians: 0.1 2.2 2.2 3.3 (21) GOALS: Old Scotch: I. Tuttle 2, A. Connor 1, Z. Fodor 1, E. Rosenow 1, A. Boreham 1, S. Hayes 1, A. Everitt 1 GOALS: Collegians: K. Dingle 1, C. Peters 1, . 1 BEST: Old Scotch: I. Tuttle, A. Boreham, Z. Moore, Z. Fodor, E. Uittenbosch, G. Johnson BEST: Collegians: M. Ledgerwood, A. Connors, Z. Gurr, A. Gurr, C. Peters

Finally, Old Yarra Cobras will host West Brunswick in what promises to be one of the matches of the round.

Monash Blues: 0.0 1.5 2.6 5.8 (38) Coburg: 4.0 4.1 5.1 5.1 (31) GOALS: Monash Blues: M. McFarlane 2, Z. O’Connor 2, A. Calcatjicos 1 GOALS: Coburg: K. Peake 2, C. Bigwood 1, E. Menzies 1, P. Hill 1 BEST: Monash Blues: Z. O’Connor, L. Phillips, C. Newman, E. Millen, A. Calcatjicos, G. Perry BEST: Coburg: E. Menzies, L. HALFPENNY, P. Hill, A. Paton, M. Arob, T. Murphy MUWFC: 0.1 0.2 2.2 3.3 (21) Caulfield Grammarians: 1.1 2.2 4.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: MUWFC: I. Grutzner 1, M. Gilmore 1, A. Stephens 1 GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Carty 1, C. Shinkfield 1, E. Shalders 1, E. Rawson 1 BEST: MUWFC: G. McDonald, I. Moller, C. Bretherton, M. Dorz, A. Stephens, I. Grutzner BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: G. Casey, P. Laurie, E. Rawson, E. Shalders, L. Carty, A. Mills

ROUND 8 TIPS Caulfield Grammarians v Old Scotch Collegians v Monash Blues

St Kevins: 1.1 3.3 4.6 5.7 (37) Old Yarra Cobras: 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.1 (13) GOALS: St Kevins: J. Mounas 2, S. Taylor 2, D. Garcia 1 GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Jones 2 BEST: St Kevins: R. Wilson, J. Mounas, C. McDonough, A. Buffham, D. Garcia, L. Bancovich BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: R. Powell, C. Jevric, A. Jones, A. Witney, A. Jevric, S. Salpietro

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PREMIER B MEN’S Paddy Grindlay

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Four points between first and seventh in Premier B Despite their ninth position on the ladder, Williamstown CYMS pushed Old Ivanhoe all the way to the final siren at Fearon Reserve, proving they’re certainly no pushover in Premier B.

It took Caulfield until the final quarter to make a significant dent in the 25-point quarter time deficit, able to reduce Old Trinity’s advantage to 11 points with ten minutes remaining in the game, but the visitors held fast to run out 15.7 (97) to 10.13 (73) victors.

The Hoers started brightly, booting three goals in five-and-a-half minutes into the wind at Fearon Reserve through Toby McLean, Nick Graham and Luke Scuderi.

Ruck Oliver Ruddock and midfielder Jono Moren were two key absentees for Guy McKenna’s squad, forcing forward Jasper Rouget into the stoppages to play one-out in the ruck.

That stung the home squad into action though, as Archi Manton nabbed three of his seven goals in the remainder of the first quarter to secure the CYs a quarter-time lead, before adding another two on the other side of the break to extend his squad’s advantage.

“The competition’s so tight - we can’t give any team at any level a head start,” McKenna said. “It was probably a lack of supply in the end - in the first quarter, we couldn’t get it down there.”

From that point on it was Old Ivanhoe on top to round out the half, contributing 13 of the game’s next 14 scoring shots with the wind at its back to take a 20-point lead into the long break - but losing Toby McLean in the process.

Teams have struggled with Caulfield’s forward unit - and the likes of Ingo Dammersmith (three goals), Archie Loughnan (three goals) and Julian Dobosz gave Old Trinity coach Donald McDonald some headaches. “They’ve probably got the best forward line in the comp,” McDonald said.

Williamstown booted four goals to one in the third term, wiping away the visitors’ lead and setting up an exciting finish as the sun set.

Defenders Ed Weatherson and Ben Littleford were manful, while Hugo McGlashan (three goals) and Alex Emery (one goal) continued to hit the scoreboard from the midfield.

Goals to Matt Hooy and Billy Murphy had Old Ivanhoe fifteen points clear into time-on in the final term, before William Bokma and Archi Manton responded to give the CYs a chance late.

Over at Como Park, close friends Daniel Ward and Nathan Brown were pitted against each other - the latter having peeled off three successive victories at Old Geelong. However, Old Haileybury held onto top spot in a remarkably cluttered division, responding after a scoreless first term to win 10.10 (70) to 9.4 (58).

In the dying minutes, Oskar Manton left a running shot from the stoppage wide that would’ve given the home squad a late lead, Old Ivanhoe holding on to win 12.16 (88) to 13.7 (85).

Without Andreas Stefanakis after his half-dozen last week, the Bloods lacked the scoring firepower, as well as the ability to get inside 50 in a two-goal first half - yet Old Geelong led by just 22 points.

“We saw how well (CYs) played against Beaumaris - we were really mindful,” Hoers coach Jarrod Gieschen said.

Harrison Reid played a run-with role on Liam Conway with aplomb, Jack Harper proved to be a valuable addition to the Hoers’ defensive unit and Nick Graham booted two goals from his half-back flank.

From there it was the Durras Seccull show. After starting the game in the ruck, Seccull went forward, kicking four goals in the third quarter to narrow the margin to a kick at the final break, before booting another two to secure a comeback victory.

With no Nick Riddle or Sam Keogh behind the ball, Reed Jepson had his hands full with Archi Manton - but the Hoers’ grit and determination earned their coach’s praise. “It’s the character that they’ve shown for a period of time now,” Gieschen said.

“Probably a message for the coach: don’t put your key forward in the ruck,” laughed Ward. “He won the game for us.”

Debutant Josh Gillon paired nicely with fellow under 19s graduate Hugo Lynch down back, while on-field leaders Brede Seccull and Brodie Steele were instrumental in hauling Old Haileybury back from a five-goal deficit.

While CYs coach Con Terzoglou was “absolutely proud” of his squad’s ability to haul in two separate three-goal deficits before half time, he’d like to do without the comebacks in future. “It does constantly leave you with low margins for error,” he said.

“Once they got their defence (sorted) out, we couldn’t find the scoreboard,” said Old Geelong’s Nathan Brown.

Old Trinity snapped its three-game losing skid at Glen Huntly Park, able to jump Caulfield Grammarians at the start and hold off a late charge to win by 24 points.

Without dominant ruck Jack Sheridan, Tim Breadmore was called upon for first ruck duties and was solid, while Liam Maiden performed ably from his wing and Michael Nicholls booted three goals.

After a tight opening ten minutes of the game, Donald McDonald’s squad kicked four goals in nine minutes to take charge, dominating the clinches and providing the likes of Dom Payman plenty of early opportunities up forward.

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ROUND 7 RESULTS De La Salle has once again found itself on the wrong side of a thriller, its three losses this season coming at a combined total of 13 points - on this occasion falling short to Old Camberwell at Waverley Oval.

“We feel like we’re a pretty fit team, and the results have shown we can run over the top of teams in the last quarter,” said Nick Hyland, his side kicking the last three goals of the game but ultimately losing 11.9 (75) to 12.6 (78).

Anson Brownless’ side was “shell-shocked” at the start of the game but escaped early scoreboard pressure due to De La’s middling execution and conversion in the first term.

“It felt like we’d done a lot of work for not much reward,” Hyland explained.

Through the likes of Harry Veitch and James Allen, the Wellers wrest back control of the middle of the ground and interrupted De La’s swift ball movement, finding Caleb Finlayson and Liam Thomas for two second-term goals apiece and taking the lead at the long break.

From there, De La pulled the lead back to ten points late in the third but didn’t get within a kick until the dying minutes of the game, Old Camberwell able to secure possession of the ball and hold out until the final siren.

Thomas ended up with four goals for the OCs, while intercept defender Thomas Deane-Jones was outstanding for De La. “If it hadn’t been for him, we would have found ourselves further behind,” said Hyland.

Beaumaris ensured it remained in touch with the logjam of teams between first and seventh, enjoying a 65-point win over St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers.

Riley Mihailovic was best on ground, punting four goals from 21 disposals, while Riley Virtue (23 disposals, 11 clearances) and Will Nish (24 disposals) were superb.

Beaumaris will take on Old Geelong this Saturday at Banksia Reserve, with visits to Old Trinity and Old Haileybury ahead when the competition resumes on June 15th.

Josh Cowan continued his strong year for the Tigers with 37 disposals and 10 clearances, while Jack Ferraro (4 goals from 35 disposals) was excellent.

Astoundingly, just four points separate Old Haileybury (first) from Caulfield (seventh) in a freakishly close division - with Old Ivanhoe’s clash with the Bloods likely to decide first spot going into the week off.

Second-placed Old Camberwell host Caulfield Grammarians, Williamstown CYMS will visit Old Trinity, while St Bedes/Mentone will be out for its first win of the season when it takes on De La Salle.

ROUND 8 TIPS Beaumaris v Old Geelong Old Camberwell v Caulfield Grammarians Old Ivanhoe v Old Haileybury Old Trinity v Williamstown CYMS St Bedes/Mentone Tigers v De La Salle

PREMIER B MEN’S Williamstown CYMS: 5.2 7.3 11.6 13.7 (85) Old Ivanhoe: 4.3 9.11 10.13 12.16 (88) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: A. Manton 7, W. Bokma 2, W. Smyth 1, N. Singh 1, W. Chan 1, Z. Provest 1 Old Ivanhoe: L. Scuderi 3, N. Graham 2, T. McManus 1, W. Murphy 1, M. Hooy 1, T. Mclean 1, J. Powell 1, N. Hill 1, H. Frazer 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: A. Manton, B. Tucker, N. Malkoun, N. Singh, W. Bokma, C. Diwell Old Ivanhoe: H. Reid, W. Murphy, L. Agrotis, J. Powell, S. Gibbs, H. Frazer Beaumaris: 2.3 7.7 12.9 16.13 (109) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: 1.1 2.3 6.4 6.8 (44) GOALS: Beaumaris: R. Mihailovic 4, N. Dear 3, J. Challands 2, W. Skinner 2, B. Mathews 1, K. Dyer 1, C. Hetherington 1, C. Wilce 1, J. Pepper 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ferraro 4, B. Murphy 1, L. Hanson 1 BEST: Beaumaris: R. Mihailovic, J. Challands, K. Dyer, W. Nish, R. Virtue, C. Wilce St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ferraro, L. Palfrey, D. Goodman, J. Cowan, L. Segar, C. Saultry Old Geelong: 4.2 6.2 8.3 9.4 (58) Old Haileybury: 0.0 2.4 7.5 10.10 (70) GOALS: Old Geelong: M. Nicholls 3, H. Graham 1, H. Atkins 1, H. Kol 1, S. Anderson 1, C. Dixon 1, S. Barnett 1 Old Haileybury: D. Seccull 6, C. Sinclair 1, B. Seccull 1, B. Steele 1, B. Yates 1 BEST: Old Geelong: T. Breadmore, E. Hayne, J. Jess, M. Nicholls, N. Freeman, H. Kol Old Haileybury: D. Seccull, B. Seccull, L. Vaughan, B. Steele, N. Higgins, J. Gillon Caulfield Grammarians: 1.3 3.8 6.10 10.13 (73) Old Trinity: 5.4 9.5 10.6 15.7 (97) GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: A. Loughnan 3, I. Dammersmith 3, W. Brown 2, L. Sieben 1, J. Dobosz 1 Old Trinity: H. McGlashan 3, J. Jenkins 2, J. Heath 2, D. Payman 2, A. Emery 1, N. Gill 1, O. Scott 1, S. Mason 1, B. Littlefield 1, J. Hindson 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Rouget, M. Clarkson, W. Vesely, F. Ellis, A. Loughnan, I. Dammersmith Old Trinity: H. McGlashan, J. Hindson, S. Barendregt, A. Emery, E. Weatherson, C. Manoussakis De La Salle: 2.5 3.6 7.8 11.9 (75) Old Camberwell: 1.2 5.4 10.6 12.6 (78) GOALS: De La Salle: T. Stanton 2, C. Algeri 2, R. O‚ÄôMeara 2, N. Scollo 2, L. Wood 1, F. Cameron 1, C. Bedford 1 Old Camberwell: L. Thomas 4, H. Laukens 2, J. Gale 2, C. Finlayson 2, D. McColl 1, J. Allen 1 BEST: De La Salle: T. Deane-Johns, L. Healy, T. Stanton, R. O‚ÄôMeara, T. Docherty, C. Algeri Old Camberwell: J. Gale, C. Rutledge, J. Allen, L. Purcell, B. Hart, H. Veitch

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVES Williamstown CYMS: 0.3 4.4 7.5 10.9 (69) Old Ivanhoe: 3.1 6.3 11.6 12.6 (78) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: B. Parkinson 3, H. Azzopardi 2, D. Edwards 1, D. Cutajar 1, H. Chan 1, H. Barnett 1, K. Raju 1 Old Ivanhoe: F. Knight 3, T. Kellock 3, H. Worsam 2, J. Dimoski 2, D. Davies 1, L. Jensen 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: O. Becroft, D. Edwards, D. Cutajar, J. Hunt-Stapleton, D. Bolonis, C. Hira Old Ivanhoe: T. Kellock, A. Angelis, C. Wilson, S. Daniel, F. Knight, E. Worsam De La Salle: 1.3 4.4 5.7 6.9 (45) Old Camberwell: 1.3 1.6 2.7 4.8 (32) GOALS: De La Salle: E. McMahon 3, B. Melissinos 1, J. Wiseman 1, L. Panozzo 1 Old Camberwell: F. Chable 2, H. Kimmitt 1, A. Parker 1 BEST: De La Salle: S. McGraw, E. McMahon, T. Martin, K. Rossiter, M. Doherty, N. Jarvis Old Camberwell: A. Parker, P. Dennis, M. Hook, F. Chable, R. Wheelhouse, F. Wells Caulfield Grammarians: 2.1 4.1 5.2 7.5 (47) Old Trinity: 3.9 8.15 13.22 17.26 (128) GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: L. Sari 2, M. Hamill 1, B. Ford 1, H. Wood 1, F. Batzias 1, N. Hume 1 Old Trinity: H. Plowman 6, W. Macafee 3, S. Cook 2, N. Adgemis 2, H. Bowman 1, L. Wong 1, L. Milner 1, F. Hall 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Wallace, L. Dineen, O. Macvean, L. Sari, H. Healy, N. Hume Old Trinity: N. Adgemis, H. Plowman, W. Macafee, N. Davey, T. Paidoussis, L. Milner Beaumaris: 6.2 7.3 10.6 16.7 (103) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: 1.2 3.6 5.8 10.9 (69) GOALS: Beaumaris: J. Trew 6, J. Gabron-Uhe 5, D. Johns 2, C. Ryan 1, N. Beveridge 1, J. Taylor 1 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: C. Michaud 3, J. Cain 3, M. Sullivan 2, E. Hale 1, J. Gonzales 1 BEST: Beaumaris: J. Trew, J. Gabron-Uhe, D. Johns, J. Taylor, L. Monacella, N. Beveridge St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: E. Hale, A. Barba, J. Cain, C. Michaud, S. Beasley, J. Gonzales Old Geelong: 4.7 7.13 10.19 16.23 (119) Old Haileybury: 0.0 1.1 2.1 3.2 (20) GOALS: Old Geelong: D. Morgan 6, T. McKendrick 3, J. Grimshaw 1, S. Green 1, S. Jess 1, V. Ngo 1, W. Eggins 1, A. Barr 1, F. Dwyer 1 Old Haileybury: M. WALSTAB 2, J. Bourke 1 BEST: Old Geelong: D. Morgan, J. Brownhill, B. Austin, S. Jess, W. Eggins, T. McKendrick Old Haileybury: A. Williamson, J. Adams, J. Vaughan, M. WALSTAB, B. Oakes, B. O’Leary 11

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Williamstown CYMS prove to be unstoppable in Women’s Premier B Round 7 of the VAFA Prem B Women’s saw sides pick up significant wins, pushing some teams further up the ladder as the season nearly reaches the halfway mark.

Williamstown CYMS continue to set the standard week after week, whilst Old Geelong maintains dominance in the competition, reaffirming their strength and finals trajectory. Despite not clinching a win, Old Xaverians continues to exhibit promising performances, indicating their potential for the second half of this season.

In an exciting match, Old Geelong emerged triumphant over St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, solidifying their dominance in the league. They came out strong, kicking four goals in the first quarter.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers showed their resilience in the second quarter, kicking two goals and keeping Old Geelong goalless. However, this was short-lived, as Old Geelong bounced back back in the second half with fire in their belly, kicking another four goals and only allowing the Tigers to kick one, with the final score reading 8.6 (54) – 3.8 (26).

In an impressive display of football, the undefeated Williamstown CYMS secured a convincing victory over Aquinas, leaving them scoreless, with the final scoreline of 19.15 (129) to 0.0.

Williamstown didn’t take their foot off the pedal until the final siren, with the game intensifying in the final quarter, kicking seven goals to seal the deal. Coach Lawrence Henry says that the inclusion of their Western Jets girls added some class and polish to the team.

Both teams showcased commendable skill and determination throughout the game, with Old Geelong ultimately demonstrating superior teamwork and resilience in securing the four points. Despite facing a formidable opponent in St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, Old Geelong maintained their composure and executed their game plan effectively.

Notable performances came from Loren Mills, who showcased her magnetism towards the goals, kicking five for the game, as well as Alessia Acquaro, who added a remarkable four goals to the team’s tally.

Noteworthy performances for Old Geelong came from Leanora Aruci, whose four-goal effort earned her the accolade of best on ground for Old Geelong, and Matilda Arthur, who added three goals to the team’s tally.

Whilst Williamstown has not yet been beaten this season, Henry states “We don’t pay much attention to being undefeated. We still think there are areas of our game that we can improve. So, our focus is on that.”

For St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, it was Brittni Donaldson, Tayla McAlroy, and Maddi Wilson who were standouts on the day, being named the three best players for the match.

“Prem B is a tough competition, so we go into every game trying to bring our best. We know if you’re a fraction off your game, any of the Prem B teams can make you pay. We’re really proud that our players keep turning up wanting to get better, put our plans into action, and give their best effort on game day,” says Henry.

In a tightly contested clash, Beaumaris emerged victorious over Old Xaverians in what proved to be the closest match of the round, with a final score of 10.5 (65) to 6.9 (45). Despite their late entry into the competition, Old Xavs showcased their potential and resilience, hinting at a promising second half of the season that opposing teams should heed.

However, while the scoreline may tell one side of the story, Aquinas still put up a strong fight and their defensive pressure caused Williamstown to kick 15 behinds, which must be commended.

Standout performances for Old Xavs included Claudia Lacey, who exhibited her scoring prowess with three goals, and Anabelle Gangi, who contributed two goals in their defeat.

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Meanwhile, for Beaumaris, Sienna Tedde’s exceptional performance earned her the title of best on ground with the backing of three goals, complemented by Sarah Collins who also chimed in with an impressive three-goal display.

While both teams demonstrated skill and footy prowess, the slow start from Old Xavs proved costly. However, as the season progresses, their upward trajectory suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with, while Beaumaris continues to assert their competitiveness in the league.

Fitzroy proved too strong for Westbourne Grammarians, coming up victorious by a 31-point margin with the final score 6.7 (43) to 2.0 (12). Despite Westbourne’s strong performance in the second quarter, where Temeika Cathery notched two goals, Fitzroy’s steadfast defence held firm for the rest of the game, denying their opponents any further scoring opportunities.

The stellar performance of Nadia Conte helped her team’s success, with an impressive haul of four goals and earning recognition as the best player on the field. Their cohesive teamwork and defensive resilience were instrumental in stifling Westbourne’s offensive efforts.

As the season progresses, anticipation rises for more exciting matches and captivating displays of skill from these impressive women’s teams. Round 8 will see Old Geelong take on Aquinas, who will be hungry for redemption. The steadfast Williamstown CYMS will take on Beaumaris at their home ground, while Fitzroy will face St Bedes/Mentone Tigers in what should be a closely contested match. Finally, Old Xaverians will go head-to-head with Westbourne Grammarians, with both teams trying to climb up the ladder.

ROUND 8 TIPS Old Geelong

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Williamstown CYMS v

Beaumaris

Fitzroy

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Aquinas: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) Williamstown CYMS: 4.3 9.8 12.10 19.15 (129) GOALS: Aquinas: GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Mills 5, A. Acquaro 4, M. Smart 2, S. Nelson 2, E. Gardner 1, L. Hudson 1, S. Georgas 1, J. Paten 1, C. Snow 1, L. Davie 1 BEST: Aquinas: BEST: Williamstown CYMS: S. Thomas, M. Smart, L. Davie, P. Conway, L. Hudson, J. Court Westbourne: 0.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 (12) Fitzroy: 3.2 3.4 6.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: Westbourne: T. Cathery 2 GOALS: Fitzroy: N. Conte 4, R. Randell 1, E. Boles 1 BEST: Westbourne: BEST: Fitzroy: N. Conte, M. de Bondt, R. Randell, T. Young, J. Nelson, A. Francese St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: 0.2 2.5 2.6 3.8 (26) Old Geelong: 4.2 4.3 6.5 8.6 (54) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: I. Brodahl 1, B. Donaldson 1, N. Coghill 1 GOALS: Old Geelong: L. Aruci 4, M. Arthur 3, S. Nicholls 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: B. Donaldson, T. McAlroy, M. Wilson, p. xerri, O. Steinfort, B. Ousley BEST: Old Geelong: L. Aruci, M. Passon, B. Mckay, A. Latimer, S. Rothfield, A. Rafferty Old Xaverians: 0.2 2.2 4.5 6.9 (45) Beaumaris: 3.0 5.2 7.3 10.5 (65) GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Lacey 3, A. Gangi 2, M. Gaffney 1 GOALS: Beaumaris: S. Tedde 3, S. Collins 3, S. Hollingsworth 2, P. Marshall 1, R. Byrne 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: M. Clarke, C. Bonnett, C. Chiarelli, A. Gangi, C. Lacey, M. Gaffney BEST: Beaumaris: S. Tedde, S. Hollingsworth, R. Raymond, K. Randall, P. Marshall, C. Newman

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVES Aquinas: 0-1-1 Williamstown CYMS: 13-14-92 GOALS: Aquinas: GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: M. Knight 4, E. Whybrow 1, I. Andrews 1, B. Ross 1, A. Cowan 1, E. Macleod 1, E. McMahon 1, M. McGirr 1, A. Badenhorst 1, M. Russell 1 BEST: Aquinas: BEST: Williamstown CYMS: E. Macleod, M. Knight, E. McMahon, A. Zahra, I. Andrews, M. McGirr Westbourne: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 () Fitzroy: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 () GOALS: Westbourne: GOALS: Fitzroy: BEST: Westbourne: BEST: Fitzroy: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: 0.1 4.4 10.5 12.6 (78) Old Geelong: 0.4 0.4 1.5 1.5 (11) GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Honey 3, L. Lewis 3, S. Waata 2, S. Hedger 1, L. Freney 1, G. Barns-Dunne 1, R. Alonzo 1 GOALS: Old Geelong: S. Hitchman 1 BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: M. Roche, R. Alonzo, S. Hedger, J. Honey, E. Dalton, B. Zeler BEST: Old Geelong: L. Pernell, S. Nisbet, E. Devine, S. Hitchman, Y. McNicholas, B. Johnson Old Xaverians: 0.0 1.1 1.4 2.5 (17) Beaumaris: 1.4 4.7 6.8 7.8 (50) GOALS: Old Xaverians: A. Clarke 1, S. Anderson 1 GOALS: Beaumaris: M. O‚ÄôHara 4, z. rombotis 1, P. Atkins 1, E. Rosaia 1 BEST: Old Xaverians: E. Purcell, J. Dwyer, M. Hung, O. Keble, S. Anderson, E. Vanden Boom BEST: Beaumaris: L. Barker, A. Watkins, T. Cahill, M. Johnson, L. Howlett, R. Barker

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Plethora of heavy defeats as the top 3 rampage The Vultures dominated from start to finish, extending their lead at each break, however, as has been a common theme across Premier C, inaccuracy in front of goal denied the Vultures a greater winning margin, finishing with a scoreline of 14.23 (107).

The big defeats continued in Round 7 of the Premier C Men’s competition, with the top three all securing damaging victories. There were goals aplenty to boost percentages for Parkdale, AJAX, and Old Carey. Whilst Marcellin fought tooth and nail to secure the four points, thwarting Oakleigh’s closest chance yet at victory.

The league’s leading goal-kicker Mitch Brown increased his goal tally for the season with a further five majors this week. Jack Edwards, Josh Stolp and Jarrod Peake also stood up for the winning side. This loss leaves Mazenod one game and a fair percentage gap out of the top four with a tough matchup against AJAX looming next round.

AJAX continued their dominant form in 2024 with a commanding 126-point victory against the Monash Blues. AJAX were the better side throughout the afternoon as the Blues struggled to keep up with the home team’s fast scoring with 17 goals kicked to half time.

In a reasonably close match at Trevor Barker Oval, the Hampton Rovers were victorious over PEGS by 28 points.

The victors had many contributors to its monstrous scoreline, with Richie Simon continuing his stellar form with a further five goals this week, as did Justin Vogel, whilst Adam Caplan contributed four goals.

Whilst the Rovers started well and took a 16-point lead into quarter-time, the second quarter belonged to PEGS as the visitors kicked three goals and narrowed the margin. However, the Rovers turned things around in the premiership quarter kicking four goals to PEGS’ one as Joshua Docking did well in front of goals ending the day with three majors.

AJAX will be looking to continue this trend of big wins to close in on first place, only separated by percentage, whilst the Blues will continue to fight to climb the ladder with positions still fluctuating.

Old Carey defeated Glen Eira/Old McKinnon by 80 points at Packer Park. Both sides were well matched in the first quarter with just the one point separating the two teams in favour of Glen Eira. Whilst Old Carey broke away after quarter time, the Gryphons were lucky to not be facing a larger deficit as inaccuracy cost Old Carey a bigger lead.

A 33-point deficit was going to be hard for PEGS to account for in the final term, and whilst PEGS did play better in the fourth quarter, they left their run too late as the Rovers claimed the four points with an 11.15 (81) to 8.5 (53) win. Hugo Lay, Harry Crisp and Ryan Leslie were among the best players for the Rovers.

The second half belonged to the visitors who piled on a further fourteen goals compared to the Gryphons five.

Trent Warren had another standout game, kicking six goals for Old Carey, whilst Riley Thompson coming off his five goal haul last week, backed it up this week with four majors to his name. If Old Carey want to further boost their percentage and push for a top two spot, the challenge will be to convert more behinds into goals.

Despite their best efforts to record their first win of the season, Oakleigh lost to Marcellin in a nail-biting contest by 11 points.

In front of their home crowd, Oakleigh had a dream start, kicking five goals to Marcellin’s one in the first quarter.

Marcellin fought back after quarter-time, outscoring Oakleigh and taking a 1-point lead into half-time. The game was in the balance and was anyone’s for the taking.

Both sides were hungry for the contest and ready to make an impact in the second half.

In a one-sided affair, the Parkdale Vultures defeated Mazenod by 79 points. This was a critical game for Mazenod, despite being the underdogs, a win would’ve kept them breathing down the necks of the top four.

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ROUND 7 RESULTS

PREMIER C MEN’S AJAX: 9.4 17.7 21.13 27.18 (180) Monash Blues: 2.2 4.5 6.5 8.6 (54) GOALS: AJAX: J. Vogel 5, R. Simon 5, A. Caplan 4, J. Cohen 3, B. Krongold 3, T. Sheezel 3, B. Mond 1, N. Lewis 1, B. Caplan 1, K. Nissenbaum 1 GOALS: Monash Blues: M. King 3, N. Crawley 2, J. Flett 2, D. Elliott 1 BEST: AJAX: C. Zielinski, B. Krongold, T. Sheezel, N. Lewis, A. Caplan, J. Vogel BEST: Monash Blues: J. Flett, M. White, K. Durdin, J. Hooper, R. Smart, N. Crawley

The third quarter was evenly fought with three goals to two in favour of Oakleigh, the final quarter started with the home side leading by five points. Whilst Oakleigh kicked one early extending the lead to 11 points, Marcellin’s players stood up and moved the ball well to kick the next four goals, enough to see them through to the end of the game. Special mention to Oakleigh’s Luke Ashen who contributed seven of Oakleigh’s eleven goals.

Round 8 is important with all sides looking to finish on a high before the weekend off.

An exciting game looms between PEGS and the Parkdale Vultures. Whilst the Vultures have asserted their dominance at the top of the ladder with a healthy percentage, PEGS have had some good performances this year but have struggled to be consistent. Nonetheless, PEGS will be up for the challenge hosting the Vultures on their home turf.

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon will meet the Monash Blues in a battle of 8th v 9 th. The Blues were dominant in Premier C back in 2022 but have struggled to return to those highs this year, so will be looking for a win against last years Division 1 premiers.

Elsewhere, AJAX host Mazenod at Gary Smorgon Oval, the Hampton Rovers face off against Marcellin at Trevor Barker, whilst Oakleigh, still searching for their first win, travel north to play Old Carey in Bulleen.

Parkdale Vultures: 3.7 5.11 11.15 14.23 (107) Mazenod: 0.3 1.6 3.10 3.10 (28) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: M. Brown 7, J. Elcock 2, K. Colella 1, T. Jenkins 1, A. Boyle 1, M. Phillips 1, K. Day 1 GOALS: Mazenod: F. Ford 1, L. Stewart 1, J. D’Angelo 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Edwards, J. Stolp, J. Peake, A. Boyle, T. Jenkins, B. Macdermid BEST: Mazenod: T. McKenna, A. Kovac, L. Sherlock, S. Deegan, L. Stewart, J. Boyle Hampton Rovers: 3.5 5.7 9.12 11.15 (81) PEGS: 1.1 4.3 5.3 8.5 (53) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: J. Docking 3, J. Keys 2, R. Leslie 1, O. Roberts 1, J. Gray 1, D. Melnjak 1, M. Coughlin 1, C. Perkins 1 GOALS: PEGS: J. Fenner 3, E. Caddeo 2, D. Flaherty 1, O. Bales 1, s. ghasimzadeh 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: H. Lay, J. Docking, H. Crisp, R. Leslie, C. Carnovale, M. Coughlin BEST: PEGS: B. Roach, s. ghasimzadeh, R. Macdonald, O. Bales, J. Kerr, J. Fenner Oakleigh: 5.2 6.5 9.7 11.8 (74) Marcellin: 1.2 6.6 8.8 12.13 (85) GOALS: Oakleigh: L. Ashen 7, P. Ioannidis 1, N. Clifton 1, L. Park 1, O. Thomson 1 GOALS: Marcellin: L. Rush 3, C. Barry 2, A. Tomaro 2, J. May 2, M. Lane 1, Z. Tolley 1, E. Stapleton 1 BEST: Oakleigh: H. BOONTJES, L. Ashen, J. Consolmagno, L. Heverin, O. Thomson, P. Ioannidis BEST: Marcellin: E. Stapleton, B. Nethercote, M. Capetola, Z. Tolley, H. Greenwood, M. Lane Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 4.2 5.3 7.3 10.7 (67) Old Carey: 4.1 7.8 14.16 21.21 (147) GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: N. Pruscino 3, B. Reid 2, L. Mirams 2, C. Drenth 1, S. Bass 1, t. noonan 1 GOALS: Old Carey: T. Warren 6, R. Thompson 4, L. Godden 3, N. Brewin 3, B. Andrews 2, B. Waters 1, M. Wooffindin 1, C. Gaiardo 1 BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: J. Maxfield, N. Mavropoulos, A. Carey, L. Mirams, W. Green, C. Huthwaite BEST: Old Carey: T. Warren, M. Wooffindin, Z. Adam, C. Ogilvie, J. Woods, L. Anderson

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVES AJAX: 5.5 9.7 12.8 15.8 (98) Monash Blues: 1.0 2.2 2.4 5.8 (38) GOALS: AJAX: N. Spitz 3, B. Joel 3, J. Velleman 2, D. Goodman 2, D. Cohen 2, J. Micmacher 1, S. Hendler 1, B. Efron 1 GOALS: Monash Blues: N. Hall 1, J. Godfrey 1, A. Tomaselli 1, R. Phillips 1, L. McNeary 1 BEST: AJAX: M. Bloom, t. kanat, C. Chrapot, J. Machlin, B. Efron, B. Joel BEST: Monash Blues: N. Hall, A. Olsen, W. Kennedy, A. Tomaselli, R. Mason, L. McNeary Hampton Rovers: 3.4 11.6 14.8 21.9 (135) PEGS: 0.2 0.2 2.4 3.4 (22) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: N. Jackson 6, A. Woolston 5, H. Twigg 3, P. Somogyi 3, D. Field 1, C. Carmeni 1, A. Hug 1, D. Lyon 1 GOALS: PEGS: J. Dwyer 1, D. Smith 1, X. Webb 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: P. Somogyi, A. Woolston, A. Hug, S. Ebbott, B. Allan, P. Proper BEST: PEGS: A. Carlini, B. Angelevski, C. Callanan, R. Stathis, P. Petranis, C. LawlorMcNamara Parkdale Vultures: 5.6 10.8 14.15 18.22 (130) Mazenod: 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 (11) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: L. Farnbach 5, D. Williamson 3, B. Hopcraft 3, H. Bean 2, L. Smith 1, L. Murie 1, D. Ford 1, L. Matic 1, L. Marshall 1 GOALS: Mazenod: A. Palleschi 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: H. Bean, F. Wilkins, L. Matic, J. Duckham, L. Farnbach, S. Sargeant BEST: Mazenod: B. Heller, A. Cappello, T. Patterson, A. Saliba, J. Little, A. Palleschi

ROUND 8 TIPS AJAX

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Monash Blues

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PEGS

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Parkdale Vultures

Hampton Rovers

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Marcellin

Old Carey

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Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 0.1 4.3 4.5 6.7 (43) Old Carey: 5.0 10.2 12.8 16.9 (105) GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: B. Tang 2, j. Richardson 2, J. Boul 1, j. bartholomeusz 1 GOALS: Old Carey: N. Dempsey 7, J. Helmot 3, J. Alexander 2, D. Wolters 1, J. Sharrock 1, J. Athanasopoulos 1, O. Simpson 1 BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: B. Duarte, j. bartholomeusz, E. Hourigan, T. Clayson, H. Ritchie, H. MacLeod-Smith BEST: Old Carey: M. Hogg, R. Turner, N. Dempsey, J. Alexander, H. Hill, L. Short Oakleigh: 0.1 0.2 4.6 6.8 (44) Marcellin: 2.2 5.4 5.6 9.8 (62) GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Bernardo 3, B. May 1, K. Donovan 1, C. Qumivutia 1 GOALS: Marcellin: J. Corbo 3, H. Pertile 3, A. Radatti 1, B. Perillo 1, A. Salvatore 1 BEST: Oakleigh: C. Gillard, C. Jones, C. Qumivutia, A. Bernardo, T. Cashman, S. Vapp BEST: Marcellin: J. Corbo, H. Pertile, T. James, B. Perillo, J. Licciardi, S. Bartholomeusz 17

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Lachlan McKenzie 200 th Game Lachy came to Willy in 2009 after previously playing in the country and has been a cult hero ever since. He was nicknamed the “Glove” by his teammates after his brilliant marking prowess.

Lachy played at all levels but has made name for himself a member of the mighty fourths where he played in two flags in 2017 and 2019. On the weekend, he played his 200th game and dominated kicking 8 goals in a huge win over Collegians in front of his adoring family and friends.

Daisy Thomas joins Div 12 Ressies Daisy Thomas is pulling on the boots for the Wattle Park Animals this Friday night when they come up against Oakleigh under lights at Scammell Reserve. Kicking off at 7:30 pm, this prime time match up in the Thirds Division 3 South competition is sure to draw a crowd with Daisy to make his return after playing a one off game in the VAFA last year.

Gill joins SEN Match of the Day Former AFL CEO and Uni Blues champion, Gill McLachlan, joined the VAFA SEN Match of the Day Commentary team for a stint during the OM’s v Uni Blues clash at Elsternwick Park on Saturday.

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Big V Squads Announced The VAFA congratulates all players selected in the initial Big V Men’s & Women’s squads to face the Perth Football League on Sunday July 7.

Both squads are packed with elite talent, and it will be a challenging job for Men’s coach Greg Hutchison & Women’s coach Paul Groves to trim down to the final 23.

“We entered the selection process with a really open mind,” said Hutchison, who is coaching the Big V for a second consecutive year.

“You need a large and deep squad, given we still have six weeks to go. And we’re also really open-minded about what the final team looks like. It will largely depend on form - we have a good block of games to keep monitoring. It’s been a pleasingly difficult job to narrow the squad down and make sure we have the right mix.”

“We’ve gone for versatility in the squad,” said Groves, who is also coaching the Big V for a second consecutive year. “The game will likely be played on a larger ground in WA, so we’ll need a balance between inside power and outside run. The ability to play multiple roles is a huge advantage in State footy because it gives us options to switch things around and maximise match-ups.”

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VAFA BIG V MEN’S SQUAD 2024

VAFA BIG V WOMEN’S 2024 SQUAD

Nathan Boucher

Collegians

Ella Baxter

Caulfield Grammarians

Luke McCleary

Collegians

Margie Purcell

Caulfield Grammarians

Scott Beilby

Collegians

Ellie Cleland

Caulfield Grammarians

Will Pewtress

Collegians

Kate McCarthy

Caulfield Grammarians

Josh Walker

Collegians

Amy Duguid

Coburg

Dane Harvey

Fitzroy

Amelia Dawborn

Kew

Nathan Ligris

Fitzroy

Dakota Villiva

Kew

Christian Carnovale

Hampton Rovers

Alana Sarec

Kew

Quintin Montanaro

Old Brighton

Chloe Leighton

Kew

Will Lewis

Old Brighton

Lily Barr

Kew

Max Benier

Old Brighton

Isabelle Harding

Kew

Harry Hill

Old Brighton

Zoe Glascott

Marcellin

James Hope

Old Brighton

Vic Holt

Melbourne University Women’s

Nick Pavlou

Old Brighton

Brooke Randall

Melbourne University Women’s

Jack Sheridan

Old Geelong

Asha Price

Melbourne University Women’s

Brodie Steele

Old Haileybury

Georgia Nicholas

Melbourne University Women’s

Brede Seccull

Old Haileybury

Alicia Myers

Monash Blues

Ben Harding

Old Melburnians

India Tait

Old Brighton

Sam Laube

Old Melburnians

Ellen Williams

Old Melburnians

Ryan Valentine

Old Scotch

Mia Caffry

Old Scotch

Brodie Easton

Old Scotch

Jade Wise

Old Scotch

James Tarrant

Old Scotch

Nadia Von Bertouch

Old Scotch

Doug Lawrence

Old Scotch

Eloise Defina

Old Scotch

Charlie Cormack

Old Scotch

Katie Hunter-Scott

Old Scotch

Hugo McGlashan

Old Trinity

Bella Gray

Old Scotch

Alex Emery

Old Trinity

Mia Cowan

Old Scotch

Charlie MacIsaac

Old Xaverians

Erin Woodford

Old Yarra Cobras

Marcus Stavrou

Old Xaverians

Mia Haas

Old Yarra Cobras

Sam Fisher

Old Xaverians

Ellen Buckley

Old Yarra Cobras

Alec Spralja

Old Xaverians

Kate Stanton

St Kevin’s

Ben Huggard

St Bernards

Bree Doyle

St Kevin’s

Ben Overman

St Bernards

Jess Joyce

St Kevin’s

Charlie Vague

St Bernards

Emily Condon

St Kevin’s

Zara Guss

St Kevin’s

Sarah Cameron

St Kevin’s

Sarah Betts

St Kevin’s

Jess Cox

St Kevin’s

Hannah Smith

St Kevin’s

Scarlett Dunnell

St Kevin’s

Alistair Richards

St Kevin’s

Cameron Hodges

St Kevin’s

Luke Winter

St Kevin’s

Sam Tucker

St Kevin’s

William Coates

St Kevin’s

Patrick Kerr

St Kevin’s

Marty Gleeson

University Blues

James Stewart

University Blues

Sam Hayes

University Blues

Tom Cutler

University Blues

Sam Grimley

University Blues

Campbell Moorfield

University Blacks

Lachlan Knight

University Blacks

Taylah Watson

West Brunswick

Sophie Stewart

West Brunswick

Kristy De Pellegrini

West Brunswick

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Women’s Rising Star Nominee Bronte Whyte (Coburg) The VAFA congratulates Bronte Whyte from Coburg Women’s Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 7 Anytime Fitness Rising Star. Bronte has starred across the Reserves and Seniors this season, most impressively featuring in the best on the weekend in Coburg’s dominant win over Monash Blues. Bronte is impactful with the footy in hand and shows all the signs of what it takes to be a team player.

What the Club said: Bronte joined Coburg from Leongatha at the start of preseason after moving to Melbourne for Uni. She has been training with Collingwood in the VFLW and has been impressing all preseason. Recently she had broken ribs and missed a number of weeks but came back without missing a beat.

Men’s Rising Star Nominee Jake Dempster (Power House) The VAFA congratulates Jake Dempster from Power House FC, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 7. Jake Dempster has found some form in recent weeks after breaking into the Senior side in Round 2. He was instrumental in Power House’s 249-point rampage on the weekend, playing a crucial role around the ground.

What the club said: Jake played his junior football with the Echuca Bombers and has moved to Melbourne pursuing work opportunities as a carpenter.

Jake has fitted into Power House seamlessly and is a humble young man who expresses himself on the football field. He possesses excellent foot skills on both sides of the body and is a great asset on the wing and more recently as an attacking player out of defence.

Power House coach, Jeff Scotland adds that “Jake is eminently coachable and embraces every role thrown at him with enthusiasm and diligence. His character, skill and football acumen are first class and we can see Jake leading our midfield in the years to come!”

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Heartbreak for the Preston Bullants as Penola Lions surge Round 7 proved Division 1 is an even competition where any side can beat anyone on their day as the Preston Bullants narrowly miss out on the points again.

Meanwhile, at the 13-minute mark the Preston Bullants had one hand on the four points with a lead of 17 points until the Devils stormed home, kicking three in a row to snatch victory. The newly promoted Devils continue to impress, now in in second place on the ladder and clearly have a great pressure game which should definitely stack up in finals.

UHS-VU remain undefeated after they beat Ormond by 53 points at E.E Gunn Reserve. It was a much-anticipated game, and it was the Vultures who came to play from the very start with a six-goal to two first quarter.

The Old Peninsula Pirates had another great performance defeating the West Brunswick Magpies by 54 points. The Pirates were on from the very start and so was their midfield mix with the likes of Jake Lovett and Kurt Thiele getting it done in ground ball which helped them get a 12-point buffer at quarter-time.

The methodical ball movement in the first term from the likes of Todd Cracknell in defence was hard to stop early for the Monders and the size of Vulture midfielders really challenged them. A great stoppage goal in the second quarter by Esubalew Ramsay alongside James Dimattina with two crafty finishes personified this.

Another highlight was the defensive pressure from the Pirates with Ben Williamson having a superb day out in his 100-game milestone and Finn Bardolph making a reputation for himself as one of the leading half-back runners in the competition.

Meanwhile, In the third term the pressure from the Vultures resulted in three goals from turnover early, but credit to the Monders for not falling away as they kicked four goals in a row late with the help of Sam Stait who has had a brilliant fortnight. Vultures forward Ned CouperJohnston kicked a goal right on the three-quarter time siren for a much needed steadier.

Meanwhile, the Pirates midfielders proved they have great versatility around the ground with skipper George Fletcher alongside Bailey Payze who both kicked four for the day.

When the game was there to be won it was the Vultures skipper Harrison Kennedy who led from the front having a great highlights package of his own for the day. This included a great centre clearance at the start of the last term which resulted in a goal and added three of his own to the scoreboard throughout the game. Vultures forward Brandon Jackson was instrumental kicking six goals including three in a row in the last term to come out trumps.

Prahran got over the top of the Kew Bears in a hardfought win by 30 points. The way Prahran defended for the day was the highlight as their team defence restricted leading goal scorer in the competition Ned Waters and top 10 leading goal scorer William Llewelyn to zero goals between them.

They also showed they have other avenues to scoring with their methodical ball movement out of their back half on display as Jayden Williams excelled. The game was never out of reach for the Bears only trailing by 16-points at three-quarter time, but Prahran’s midfield of James Musster and Mackenzie Mayne proved too good.

The Parkside Devils won yet another close game this season defeating the Preston Bullants by two points. It was a game of momentum shifts with the Bullants skipper Tom Hill kicking the first two goals of the game followed by three in a row from the Devils in the first term.

The Therry Penola Lions brought up their second win of the season defeating the Old Yarra Cobras by 25 points.

It was a battle between both forward lines as the Cobras connected well inside 50 early with Anthony Raso having another solid performance with three goals. Each quarter was a tight tussle with lead changes in each break, but the Lions had the fresher legs having a six to two goal last term to claim the four points.

The biggest margin of the game was only 16 points and Preston had control in the midfield for the majority of the match thanks to the help of Sean Calcedo and Rory Howard leading them to a nine-point lead at three-quarter time.

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ROUND 7 RESULTS

DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Yarra Cobras: 3.2 5.4 9.5 11.6 (72) Therry Penola: 2.2 6.6 8.8 14.13 (97) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Tokatliyan 4, A. Raso 3, J. Hall 2, J. Bell 1, T. Orchard 1 Therry Penola: J. Pelosi 5, D. Ryan 2, N. Castaldi 2, J. Campagna 1, F. Cashmore 1, B. McKinnon 1, M. Lyons 1, C. Wrigglesworth 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Lea, A. Lamanna, B. Makowski, D. Tokatliyan, F. Joseph, A. Raso Therry Penola: J. Pelosi, M. Lyons, G. Widdicombe, N. Castaldi, J. Costello, M. Helm

Jack Pelosi had a dominant game for Therry Penola with five goals and really showed his forward craft when it mattered most. While it hasn’t been the best start of the season for the skipper Joel Costello, he continues to lead from the front.

Round 8 entails must-win games for the Bears and the Preston Bullants if they want to make a surge towards a heated top four.

UHS-VU are back at home as they play the Magpies. The Magpies pride themselves in the contested ball game and were well beaten against the Pirates in that department. The Magpies midfield this week will have to find an extra gear to negate the big-bodied Vulture engine room.

The Therry Penola Lions take on the Preston Bullants at John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve. The Preston Bullants are playing some really good football at the moment with their senior players stepping up but can’t quite do it for four quarters.

The Pirates are up against Prahran in the game of the round.

Pirates defender Killian Doyle will be unavailable for another week which is a big loss for his side in the fight for a top four spot. The midfield battle will no doubt have a huge say on who prevails at Dallas Brooks Park.

The Bears will face an Ormond team ready to respond after the loss against the Vultures. Efficiency going inside 50 continues to be a problem for the Bears especially when their top flights aren’t firing.

The kings of the close finishes, the Devils are up against the Old Yarra Cobras who are still looking to get on the board in season 2024.

ROUND 8 TIPS UHS-VU

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West Brunswick

Therry Penola

v

Preston Bullants

Old Peninsula

v

Prahran

Kew

v

Ormond

Parkside

v

Old Yarra Cobras

Old Peninsula: 4.3 7.7 13.11 16.13 (109) West Brunswick: 2.3 4.5 4.10 7.13 (55) GOALS: Old Peninsula: B. Payze 4, G. Fletcher 4, B. Williamson 3, J. Lovett 1, P. EvansBrumby 1, N. Holland 1 West Brunswick: T. Zafiropoulos 2, T. Cottrell 2, C. Williams 1, B. Irving 1, A. Nolan 1 BEST: Old Peninsula: F. Bardolph, B. Payze, K. Thiele, J. Lovett, B. Williamson, G. Fletcher West Brunswick: R. Taylor, H. Fithall, I. Rossi, E. Nettleton, H. Mahoney, J. Elston Prahran FC: 2.2 5.5 7.10 11.14 (80) Kew: 1.2 2.3 5.6 7.8 (50) GOALS: Prahran FC: s. chapman 2, M. Clifford 2, J. Simonetta 2, E. Plaza 1, J. Gottschalk 1, M. Mayne 1, J. Bell 1, J. Waters 1 Kew: J. Seaton-NICHOL 1, F. Pike 1, J. Ton 1, R. Smith 1, M. Hannan 1, M. Zicman 1, C. Cameron 1 BEST: Prahran FC: M. Mayne, L. Gorman, J. Williams, J. Waters, J. Musster, J. Simonetta Kew: J. Seaton-NICHOL, R. Hughes, M. Mclean, S. Heaton, J. Ton, C. Cameron Ormond: 2.5 4.7 8.10 10.10 (70) UHS-VU: 6.4 10.5 13.7 19.9 (123) GOALS: Ormond: L. Crnogorac 3, S. Stait 3, J. Tsakonas 2, E. Hanley 1 UHS-VU: B. Jackson 6, H. Kennedy 3, P. Brookes 2, M. Couper-Johnston 2, J. Dimattina 2, B. Dimattina 1, N. Couper-Johnston 1, N. Wallace 1, E. Ramsay 1 BEST: Ormond: J. Mason, J. Simon, S. Seymour, H. Burt, J. Hille, S. Stait UHS-VU: J. Gilfillan, J. Dimattina, H. Kennedy, N. Couper-Johnston, T. Cracknell, E. Ramsay Preston Bullants: 2.4 6.5 9.5 12.7 (79) Parkside: 3.1 6.4 7.8 12.9 (81) GOALS: Preston Bullants: T. Hill 4, P. Davies 2, D. Stamatakos 2, J. Kane 1, H. Byron 1, R. Howard 1, P. Smith 1 Parkside: C. Cotter 4, M. Romano 2, L. Grist 2, S. Logozzo 2, L. Kanizay 1, B. Smith 1, B. Douglas 1 BEST: Preston Bullants: Parkside: C. Cotter, M. Balassone, M. Holden, L. Logozzo, L. Daniels, R. Williams

DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVES Prahran: 3.0 5.1 10.3 12.5 (77) Kew: 3.1 5.4 8.5 9.7 (61) GOALS: Prahran: E. Espinosa 4, B. Graham 2, g. torney 1, D. Hughes-Churchett 1, T. Loomes 1, J. MATHERSON 1, N. O’Sullivan 1, D. Marrows 1 Kew: G. Smart 3, J. Davis 2, H. Taylor 2, J. O’Bryan 1, A. Williamson 1 BEST: Prahran: g. torney, T. Spinks, J. Matherson, M. Hughes, E. Espinosa, T. Loomes Kew: J. Lisle, G. Smart, J. O’Bryan, A. Lawrence, H. Taylor, M. Pearce Ormond: 9.1 11.2 15.6 17.6 (108) UHS-VU: 1.1 2.4 2.7 3.8 (26) GOALS: Ormond: T. Natsikas 6, L. Gordon-Shore 3, N. Lane 1, H. Penhall 1, O. Smith 1, L. Yaksich 1, K. Seeto-Grossi 1, L. Fletcher 1, L. Upstill 1, A. Paliatsos 1 UHS-VU: D. Heijden 1, m. sykes 1, J. Lowe 1 BEST: Ormond: A. Hatchuel, L. Gordon-Shore, T. Oaten, T. Natsikas, N. Halsall, N. Lane UHS-VU: B. Nock, E. Gates, m. sykes, E. Bottero, J. Lowe, L. Star Old Peninsula: 2.1 3.2 5.4 6.6 (42) West Brunswick: 2.6 4.8 10.12 13.17 (95) GOALS: Old Peninsula: J. Ward 2, B. Pulsford 2, L. Bradley 1, R. Gowans 1 West Brunswick: S. Pritchard 4, G. Vetma 2, T. Lindsay 1, A. Tilley 1, J. Cross 1, J. Beer 1, C. Naldrett 1, M. Meadows 1, J. Chan 1 BEST: Old Peninsula: B. Pulsford, L. Bradley, J. Johnson, R. Gowans, R. Glover, J. Ward West Brunswick: M. Meadows, G. Vetma, D. McMahon, S. Pritchard, J. Cross, T. Lindsay Preston Bullants: 0.0 3.3 3.3 5.4 (34) Parkside: 3.6 6.11 11.14 15.20 (110) GOALS: Preston Bullants: D. Delle-Vergini 2, E. Scott 2, B. Kennedy 1 Parkside: Z. Blay 5, D. Vickers 3, A. McEvoy 1, W. O‚ÄôNeil-Shaw 1, K. Wallace 1, V. Schofield 1, C. Lawson 1, T. Fisher 1, N. Corda 1 BEST: Preston Bullants: J. Wilkes, A. Vella, G. Thodis, J. King, M. Sortino, B. Luchetta Parkside: L. Triscari, O. Benson, Z. Blay, C. Lawson, P. Holden, A. Bianchi Old Yarra Cobras: 3.2 6.4 9.6 11.8 (74) Therry Penola: 0.2 1.3 3.5 3.9 (27) GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: A. Papatheodorou 3, S. Robertson 2, B. Williams 1, M. Tsalikis 1, J. Cooper 1, D. Chesney 1, R. Ong 1, D. Esdaile 1 Therry Penola: J. Piccione 1, B. Mastromanno 1, J. Crotty 1 BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: D. Chesney, P. McInerney, F. Mcmahon-normand, M. Muller, S. Robertson, A. Papatheodorou Therry Penola: T. O’Halloran, L. Eilers, O. Moran, B. Hudson, Z. Moran, B. Mastromanno 27

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S Annie Ireland

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Collegians register first win in new competition as reigning premiers exposed It was all happening in a big Round 7 in Division 1 Women’s on the weekend, as Marcellin’s flag defence was exposed, and Collegians won their first match since being elevated into the competition.

Collegians came out firing in the second half to put away Old Melburnians, kicking 2.2 whilst holding their opposition to just four behinds for the remainder of the game. With inaccuracies in front of goals on either side, the result could have been quite different had the teams kicked straighter.

Old Brighton proved themselves as clear favourites for the flag, after they knocked off Marcellin by 27 points on Saturday afternoon. The win was made even sweeter given they knocked off the reigning premiers away from home.

Annabel Schmidt was the clear standout for best on ground on the weekend – kicking three goals and essentially winning the game off her own boot for her team. Chelsea McDermott and Annabel Schmidt also had strong games.

Both sides were well in the contest in the first half, going into the main break with Marcellin 1.1 (7) and Old Brighton 2.2 (14). It was a strong second half that set up Brighton, after they scored 28 points after half time compared to Marcellin’s eight points.

For Old Melburnians, Ellen Williams was their most impressive also scoring a goal, whilst Milly Treacy and Amelia Kogler rounded out the top three.

Once again, Lily Tait stole the show kicking another three goals to take her tally to 18 goals for the season. Charley Hodgson, Katie Grant, India Tait, Sienna Courtney and Shanelle Hodgkinson rounded out the best players for Old Brighton.

Next week, Old Melburnians find themselves in a tough fixture against flag favourites Old Brighton and away from home. Collegians will come up against Old Haileybury in a game they will hope to win in order to stay within striking distance of Old Brighton on top of the ladder.

Despite the result for Marcellin, Laura Robertson and Charlotte McGilp had strong games for Marcellin, whilst Annaleise Xanthos, Annabel Scott, and Zoe Glascott all contributed with a goal apiece.

The Parkdale Vultures continued to show off their improved skills on the weekend with a 30-point win over Old Haileybury to move up to fourth place and now sitting one win off second on the ladder.

Next week, Marcellin will take on Parkdale, with a result which could prove to be costly for both teams in the scheme of the season. A loss for Marcellin will see them equal on the ladder with Parkdale and potentially three games behind top of the table Brighton. On the other side of the ledger, a win for Parkdale would see them level with Marcellin and potentially Collegians, whilst a loss would push them down the pack.

Old Haileybury started on the front foot at the beginning of the game, yet Parkdale started to fire in the second quarter. Inaccuracy for Parkdale plagued their chances of an early runaway lead, instead taking only a one-goal lead into the main break. However, after half-time the girls came out stronger kicking four goals in the third quarter to Haileybury’s one.

Parkdale scored another 2.3 in the final quarter to add some handy percentage after putting away Haileybury.

Old Brighton will host Old Melburnians on Saturday morning.

Collegians nailed their first win of the season against Old Melburnians on Saturday morning at Elsternwick Park.

Collegians looked to be the stronger team from the outset in a low scoring first half, both teams looking slightly inaccurate in front of goal.

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DIVISION 1 WOMENS Marcellin: 0.1 1.1 2.2 2.3 (15) Old Brighton: 0.1 2.2 4.3 6.6 (42) GOALS: Marcellin: A. Xanthos 1, Z. GLASCOTT 1 GOALS: Old Brighton: L. Tait 3, C. Hodgson 1, M. Nolan 1, S. Hodgkinson 1 BEST: Marcellin: L. Robertson, C. McGilp, M. Wyatt, B. Harvey, A. Pane, N. Reeve BEST: Old Brighton: C. Hodgson, L. Tait, K. Grant, I. Tait, S. Courtney, S. Hodgkinson Old Haileybury: 1.0 2.0 3.1 4.3 (27) Parkdale: 0.3 2.6 6.6 8.9 (57) GOALS: Old Haileybury: S. Vudiniabola 2, A. Hetherington 1, T. Baxter 1 GOALS: Parkdale: S. Symons 5, L. Rovatsos 1, J. Reeve 1, L. Burgess 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: E. Gown, I. Scaunich, B. Hanrahan, K. Langford-Jones, K. Docking, T. Baxter BEST: Parkdale: S. Symons, L. Burgess, B. Allen, B. Di-Giovambattista, N. Russo, L. Rovatsos

Co-captains Bridget Hanrahan and Isabella Scaunich were once again impressive for Haileybury, but it was Ella Gown who was their best on ground for the day.

Old Melburnians: 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.6 (12) Collegians 3: 2.1 2.4 4.4 4.6 (30) GOALS: Old Melburnians: E. Williams 1 GOALS: Collegians 3: A. Schmidt 3, G. Lambley 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: E. Williams, M. Treacy, A. Kogler, E. Chamberlain, C. Fraser, B. Chirnside BEST: Collegians 3: A. Henderson, C. Mcdermott, A. Schmidt, M. Smith, L. Rainey, C. Kamberis

However, it was Sienna Symons who was the clear best on ground for the day given she kicked five of Parkdale’s eight goals. Captain Breanna Allen was impressive, as was Lucy Burgess with a goal to her name.

Next up, Parkdale have a big match up with Marcellin in a potentially season-defining clash, whereby a win will see them stay within reaching distance with the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Old Haileybury will take on Collegians.

ROUND 8 TIPS Collegians v Old Haileybury Old Brighton v Old Melburnians Parkdale v Marcellin

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Upsets galore at the hands of MHSOB and St Mary’s The excitement continues as Round 7 of Division 2 wraps up in power-packed action. Some teams impressively rebound after consecutive defeats, while others continue to struggle in the competition.

Jesse Andrew kicked 4 for the winning side and Cameron Robertson put on a best on ground display, whilst Damien Pelosi led the charge at the other end booting 3 goals for Aquinas, with Joshua Glennie the best player for the travelling side.

Bulleen Templestowe was no match for Brunswick on the weekend, who are the current table toppers and have been leading the charge in the Division 2 Men’s competition all season. Brunswick have once again produced a massive victory against Bulleen Templestowe, getting the job done by 111 points.

After the team’s victory, South Melbourne’s coach, Nick Abbott, said, “I am pleased with the team’s performance.

The last few weeks were disappointing, but now we have senior players returning to the side. We have nothing major planned for next week; we are just focusing on winning more games.”

The Nobs were on their very best game right from the outset, surging ahead by 5 goals at the quarter time break. The Bullants to their credit were able to continuously hit the scoreboard every quarter, but they were strangled by the forward momentum of the Nobs, particularly in the third term when they produced a barrage of 8 goals.

In a thrilling, neck-and-neck encounter at the Melbourne High School, MHSOB secured an impressive upset over Whitefriars by 7 points with a final score of 101 to 94.

In a high scoring affair with lead changes all the way through the premiership quarter, the scoreboard read 74-apiece heading into the final change in a nail-biting contest.

Brunswick star forward, who is arguably on track to crack 100 goals for the season if he keeps going at this pace, slotted another 8 majors on the weekend, ably supported

by Rowan Hogenbirk who had 7 goals of his own. Corey Shiels and Ashwyn Mohandas were both dual goal kickers for Bulleen.

MHSOB’s Mathew Pereira booted the final goal to close out the game, securing the four points for his side. Overall, Pereira kicked 5 goals and was unstoppable. The Friars fell just short in the last couple of minutes. Whitefriars’ Sam Kieseker’s 6-goal haul was a highlight, whilst Max Warrick impressed.

The final scoreboard reflected a 151-40 annihilation.

Brunswick coach Tom Hunter said, “We’re just looking for ways to be better week to week. The area we are most proud of is the way we’ve been defending. We’ve been hungry to be good in that part of the game.”

MHSOB coach, Bernie Pretty, said, “We are a relatively new group, and it was terrific. The last-minute goal was unexpected. We tried applying a lot of pressure against the opposition, and now we need to win more games as we are eyeing the top-four spot.

After a string of tough losses, South Melbourne Districts finally broke back onto the winners list, delighting fans with a thrilling 35-point victory over Aquinas at the Lindsay Hasset Oval. South Melbourne was dominant from the first siren kicking the first 4 goals of the game whilst keeping Aquinas to just 2 behinds with their defence standing tall like a brick wall.

St Mary’s Salesian now have two wins on the trot in another upset of the round, defeating Wattle Park 9472. In a gripping match full of twists and turns, St Mary’s surged ahead in the opening quarters, showing off their skills and teamwork. But when it seemed like the Animals were down and out, they rallied in the third quarter, showing true grit and determination.

In their recent string of matches, the Districts have run out of legs late in the game, but the side are to be commended for a full four quarter effort where they built on momentum to secure a percentage boosting win, 102-67.

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Heading into the final term St Mary’s had their nose in front on 54 points, with Wattle Park in striking range on 51. In a high scoring quarter to round out the match, it was the Saints who were the stronger side, displaying heart and resolve to clinch the win on home soil.

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DIVISION 2 MEN’S MHSOB: 4.3 7.5 11.8 14.17 (101) Whitefriars: 3.2 8.5 11.8 14.10 (94) GOALS: MHSOB: M. Pereira 5, J. Dozzi 2, L. Littore 1, C. Witt 1, C. Westley 1, S. Hayes 1, N. McKinnon 1, B. Cook 1, C. Wright 1 Whitefriars: S. Kieseker 6, M. Nitas 2, J. Perrin 1, N. Sealey 1, T. Jacotine 1, N. Garratt 1, B. Galtieri 1, D. Hughes 1 BEST: MHSOB: M. Wilson, N. McKinnon, S. LESTER, W. Kruyt, B. Cook, M. Pereira Whitefriars: M. Warrick, S. Kieseker, N. Sealey, J. Blanck, J. Knox, E. Wu

Trent Ryan, Nathan Catherwood, Jos Op’t Hoog, and Lachlan Russell each scored a couple of goals for St Mary’s.

Meanwhile, Baxter Newbegin took charge in the forward line for Wattle Park kicking 3 goals.

An elated St Mary’s coach Clay Tait said, “It was a competitive game against Wattle Park, especially the third quarter when they gained momentum. In the fourth quarter, we as a team only wanted to be positive and not feel a lot of pressure.”

Another disappointing day for Hawthorn at the Rathmines Road Reserve as Elsternwick surged to a 36-point victory, with the final score reflecting 113 to 77. It wasn’t until the second quarter when the Wickers really got going with a 7.5 rampage.

Brunswick FC: 7.2 10.6 18.10 23.13 (151) Bulleen Templestowe: 2.2 4.2 5.3 6.4 (40) GOALS: Brunswick FC: H. Parker 8, R. Hogenbirk 7, B. Marchionna 4, P. Scamporlino 1, T. O‚ÄôFarrell 1, T. Hedley 1, W. McKenzie 1 Bulleen Templestowe: C. Shiels 2, A. Mohandas 2, H. Mcclean 1, Z. Milione 1 BEST: Brunswick FC: R. Hogenbirk, W. McKenzie, H. Parker, T. Haddock, G. Banova, B. Wilson Bulleen Templestowe: St Marys Salesian: 4.0 7.5 8.6 14.10 (94) Wattle Park: 1.4 2.6 7.9 10.12 (72) GOALS: St Marys Salesian: J. op’t Hoog 2L. Russell 2, T. Ryan 2, N. Catherwood 2, C. Tait 1, J. Contencin 1, J. Ryan 1, L. Moulday 1, M. Rao 1, N. Alexopoulos 1 Wattle Park: B. Newbegin 3, J. Greensides 1, M. Hill 1, F. Cooper 1, H. Schaeche 1, B. Collins 1, S. Andronicos 1, T. Clarke 1 BEST: St Marys Salesian: L. Russell, L. McKay, J. Bourke, N. Catherwood, T. Voller, J. op’t Hoog Wattle Park: J. Crothers, B. Newbegin, T. Clarke, B. Collins, B. Hunt, N. Bird South Melbourne Districts: 4.3 9.5 12.10 15.12 (102) Aquinas: 0.2 3.5 5.6 10.7 (67) GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: J. Andrew 4, Z. Smith 2, H. Portelli 2, J. Brooker 1, M. Morrison 1, L. Johnson 1, A. Dinler 1, Z. Howson 1, T. Rivers 1, T. Foley 1 Aquinas: D. Pelosi 3, A. Reichart 2, H. Flack 1, C. Pedretti 1, S. Glennie 1, J. Reid 1, G. Asciak 1 BEST: South Melbourne Districts: C. Robertson, M. Morrison, L. Johnson, J. Engellenner, T. Rivers, Z. Smith Aquinas: J. Glennie, H. Flack, G. Asciak, R. O‚ÄôBrien, J. Nicosia, D. Pelosi Hawthorn: 1.2 2.5 7.8 11.11 (77) Elsternwick: 1.5 8.10 12.13 16.17 (113) GOALS: Hawthorn: L. Hutchinson 2, J. Southby 2, J. Kenny 2, E. Avery 2, B. Horsell 1, T. Ktenas 1, T. Matheson 1 Elsternwick: S. Hankin 5, C. Marinis 3, J. Yeatman 2, D. Marchese 2, J. Hill 1, D. Jones 1, D. Convery 1, D. Roberts 1 BEST: Hawthorn: A. Webb, J. Loxton, J. Kenny, J. Wilson, B. Horsell, E. Avery Elsternwick: M. Harvey, C. Marinis, P. Sanderson, D. Convery, J. Hill, D. Roberts

The Hawks tried their best to regain territory in the third kicking 5 to get themselves back in the contest but were too late to join the party. Once again, Elsternwick’s vicecaptain Spencer Hankin kicked 5-goals, and his teammate DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVES Christopher Marinis finished with a 3-goal haul. Hawthorn Hawthorn: 4.1 7.4 10.7 11.15 (81) 3.3 6.7 8.7 10.10 (70) certainly had their chances in the second but failed to convert Elsternwick: GOALS: Hawthorn: . 3, S. Neohoritis 3, J. Koutoufides 1, A. Bongart 1, P. O‚ÄôSullivan 1, T. them into goals, with their defence efforts unable to halt the Atchison 1, W. Molloy 1 Elsternwick: L. O‚ÄôDonnell 2, J. Howard 1, H. Judd 1, Q. De Luca 1, A. De Vries 1, M. onslaught from the visitors.

Mordech 1, . 1, S. Michael 1, F. Brosnan 1 As Round 8 rapidly approaches, anticipation runs high as the middle order try to break into that illustrious top 4. Brunswick come up against Whitefriars at Gillion Oval, while the stage is set for a showdown between Aquinas and Elsternwick.

Bulleen Templestowe will need to strategise their path to redemption against MHSOB, as St Mary’s Salesian gears up to face Hawthorn in their annual Wings match at Rathmines Road Reserve. South Melbourne Districts will aim to keep momentum going after a recent victory while the hosts, Wattle Park look to get back on the winners list.

ROUND 8 TIPS Brunswick FC v Whitefriars MHSOB v Bulleen Templestowe Aquinas v Elsternwick Hawthorn v St Mary’s Wattle Park v South Melbourne

BEST: Hawthorn: T. Miller, C. Chisholm, J. Koutoufides, W. Molloy, S. Neohoritis, T. Rea Elsternwick: L. Pinnegar, A. De Vries, J. Biviano, A. Patey, m. sherlock, A. Gruen Brunswick: 9.6 17.11 24.15 29.24 (198) Bulleen Templestowe: 1.0 1.3 2.3 2.5 (17) GOALS: Brunswick: J. Haddad 10, L. Scutella 5, B. Daly 4, L. Pearson 2, K. Ciciulla 2, B. Eldridge 1, M. Horan 1, L. Tonissen 1, D. Spencer 1, M. Dickson 1, S. Hijazi 1 Bulleen Templestowe: BEST: Brunswick: J. Haddad, M. Foley, L. Scutella, L. Pearson, B. Eldridge, L. Tonissen Bulleen Templestowe: MHSOB: 6.2 9.4 13.7 19.10 (124) Whitefriars: 2.0 4.1 4.2 8.5 (53) GOALS: MHSOB: Z. Comley-Burns 3, D. Epa 2, A. Mourtikas 2, J. Cusack 2, B. Gallop 2, B. Gunn 2, M. Fennessy-Kent 1, J. Smith 1, J. Grierson 1, R. Rae 1, J. Bourke 1, N. Anaan 1 Whitefriars: J. Sacco 3, L. Zita 2, M. Hughes 1, A. Daou 1, H. Pex 1 BEST: MHSOB: A. Mourtikas, Z. Comley-Burns, J. Bourke, D. Epa, A. Horton, Z. Smooker Whitefriars: S. Cardamone, C. Spencer, B. Jury, J. Domingo, T. Di Carlo, H. Findlay St Marys Salesian: 5.4 12.7 16.10 19.15 (129) Wattle Park: 1.1 3.1 5.4 7.5 (47) GOALS: St Marys Salesian: J. Barrie 5, L. Turner 3, N. Dekas 2, R. Nuttall 2, L. McIntosh 2, Z. Gucciardo 2, M. Baysinger 1, B. Mcnally 1, L. Powell 1 Wattle Park: D. Hill 3, A. Smith 2, M. Price 1, M. Lewis 1 BEST: St Marys Salesian: W. Marshall, J. Sharp, L. McIntosh, N. Dekas, M. Baysinger, Z. Gucciardo Wattle Park: A. Smith, S. Bourke, T. Mariadason, C. Price, M. Lewis, D. Ray South Melbourne Districts: 2.4 4.6 7.11 13.14 (92) Aquinas: 2.2 3.5 3.7 5.8 (38) GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: M. Capp 3, R. Edmunds 1, D. Carston 1, H. Johnson 1, M. Heathcote 1, T. Seccombe 1, M. Bennett 1, J. White 1, N. Thomas 1, A. Elkington 1, J. Bradley 1 Aquinas: L. Cellante 2, T. Kinghorn 1, D. Malvaso 1, B. Lawrence 1 BEST: South Melbourne Districts: B. Hunt, A. Johnson, D. Carston, M. Bennett, H. WatsonHann, L. McDonald Aquinas: L. Holewa, N. Lawrence, B. Lawrence, E. Muckleston, L. Cellante, K. Brash 33

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Hawthorn come over the top in a fourth quarter steal Jumping into Round 7 of the Division 2 Women’s competition, let’s take stock of how teams are fearing as we approach the halfway point of the season. Hampton Rovers and Glen Eira/Old McKinnon are leading the charge at the top of the table having only dropped one match thus far. Nipping at the heels of the top two are Power House and Old Trinity with the door still open for several sides to push for finals contention.

Over at Whitefriars College, the Whitefriars came up against Power House with both sides looking to get back on the winners list following Round 6 losses. The game got going with no real sense of urgency from either side of the scoreboard. However, it was Power House who got going off the back of the first break, kicking 2.3 to the Friars’ single behind in the second quarter.

And just like that the game got away from Whitefriars and they were unable to close the margin, Power House winning 32-13 to bolster them into third spot on the ladder with a very healthy percentage.

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon looked more than comfortable at home in their 32-point victory over Oakleigh. The Gryphons took full charge from the outset hitting the scoreboard early and extended their lead at every change, whilst holding Oakleigh scoreless until the final term.

Anna Jones earned best on accolades for the winning side whilst Rachel Smith is to be commended for a fantastic four-quarter effort for Whitefriars.

Krusher’s captain Ruby Ford has continued her stellar form this season, leading from the front on a tough outing against a formidable opponent. Whilst this match up did not go their way with only a single point on the scoreboard, Oakleigh will look to recharge and find their winning form to stay within striking distance of the top 4.

In their quest to retain top spot, Hampton Rovers got the job done at home, defeating Richmond Central by a comfortable 16 points in a low-scoring affair. The Rovers scored the first goal of the match in the opening term and were able to build successively from there. Richmond fought tooth and nail to get back in the game, finishing with just one less scoring shot, but their inaccuracy proved costly.

Zoe Rossiter was the sole dual goal kicker, shining up forward yet again for Glen Eira, whilst Madeline Box and skipper Gemma Strangio joined her in the best.

In the closest match of the round, Hawthorn hosted Mazenod in a back-and-forth tussle that concluded with a 4-point margin. Mazenod took a lead in the first scoring the only goal of the opening quarter. This was met with a prompt response from the home side who scored two consecutive majors to hold a 5-point lead at half time.

Richmond’s two goals for the match came off the boot of Jordyn Toms-Wedge, whilst the Rovers boasted 5 individual goal-kickers, one of whom was Maegan Miller who was deemed best afield.

It was the second half where the Rovers really shone, coming away victorious 34-18.

The momentum swinged the way of Mazenod once again as they took control in the premiership quarter to convert their deficit into a lead of 8 points whilst keeping the Hawks scoreless. Ultimately it was the almighty Hawks who finished strong kicking two straight to fly home victorious.

Rounding out the weekend in the Division 2 Women’s competition Old Trinity came up against the combined Old Camberwell/AJAX. Trinity produced their highest scoring match of the season, amassing 60 points to come away with a 39-point victory.

Emily Truscott kicked 2 majors and featured in the best alongside Amelia Dunn for Hawthorn, whilst Emily Skrzyniarz was deemed best afield for Mazenod.

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DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S Hawthorn: 0.1 2.1 2.1 4.1 (25) Mazenod OC: 1.1 1.2 3.3 3.3 (21) GOALS: Hawthorn: E. Truscott 2, B. Gill 1, J. Firmin 1 GOALS: Mazenod OC: BEST: Hawthorn: A. Dunn, E. Truscott, J. Firmin, Z. Uwland, T. Bodin BEST: Mazenod OC: E. Skrzyniarz, E. Clough Good, S. Gartland, S. Smith, T. Wiropuspito, K. Pseftoudis

Old Trinity managed 20 scoring shots for the afternoon, with the potential to produce even greater winning margins, had 12 of those kicks gone through for goals. The skipper, Bella Eames led the charge for the winning side booting 3 goals, supported by vice-captain Hannah Lee who contributed 2 goals in a best on ground performance.

Old Camberwell/AJAX are to be commended for their fight in every match as an amalgamated squad. Alannah Frampton earned best-on recognition whilst the teams three goals came from Gypsy Folwell, Romy Klooger, and Maclyn Matheson.

Round 8 has some exciting contests on the horizon with some evenly matched sides facing off to further their 2024 campaign. Old Camberwell/AJAX will have their work cut out for them as they face an in-form Glen Eira/Old McKinnon.

Over at Rathmines Road Reserve, Hawthorn has their annual ‘Wings’ day and will host Richmond Central. Both sides are looking for their fourth win of the season, currently filling out the middle order. Meanwhile Old Trinity will travel to come up against Oakleigh.

Power House will be looking to continue their winning form as they face off against Mazenod, who are still searching for their first four points of the season. Rounding out the weekend, Whitefriars will host Hampton Rovers and will need to match the high-scoring prowess of the Rovers should they wish to defeat a side in good stead for finals contention.

ROUND 8 TIPS Old Camberwell/AJAX v Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Hawthorn v Richmond Central Oakleigh v Old Trinity Power House v Mazenod Whitefriars v Hampton Rovers 35

Whitefriars: 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.1 (13) Power House: 1.1 3.4 3.6 4.8 (32) GOALS: Whitefriars: M. Bohanna 1, T. Robb 1 GOALS: Power House: G. Read 1, C. Boyle 1, K. Slattery 1, L. McCombs 1 BEST: Whitefriars: R. Smith, C. Bruce, G. Kirkwood, C. Ryan, C. Fernandes, C. Notting BEST: Power House: A. Jones, C. Culliton, E. Doorley, R. Foley, S. Doorley, G. McHolmes Old Trinity: 2.4 4.5 5.9 8.12 (60) Old Camberwell: 1.1 1.1 2.2 3.3 (21) GOALS: Old Trinity: B. Eames 3, H. Lee 2, M. Walker 1, A. Malamas 1, S. Bull 1 GOALS: Old Camberwell: r. klooger 1, M. Matheson 1, G. Folwell 1 BEST: Old Trinity: H. Lee, B. Eames, S. Samartzis, K. Woodhouse, S. Bull, A. Malamas BEST: Old Camberwell: A. Frampton, I. Griffin, J. Gabriel, I. Burke, M. Matheson, r. klooger Hampton Rovers: 1.1 2.1 4.1 5.4 (34) Richmond Central: 0.4 1.4 2.5 2.6 (18) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: N. morris 1, G. Robertson 1, L. Dingeldei 1, M. Miller 1, M. Smith 1 GOALS: Richmond Central: J. Toms-Wedge 2 BEST: Hampton Rovers: M. Miller, B. Arnold, N. morris, M. Brown, I. Cameron, I. Tucker BEST: Richmond Central: S. Rennie, B. Murray, C. Schelske, J. Toms-Wedge, E. Marsich, A. Geary Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 1.1 3.2 4.3 5.3 (33) Oakleigh: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1) GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: Z. Rossiter 2, G. Strangio 1, R. Bureta 1, A. Wolfenden 1 GOALS: Oakleigh: BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Box, G. Strangio, Z. Rossiter, S. Fitzpatrick, L. Fitzpatrick, A. Whittle BEST: Oakleigh: R. Ford, E. Cashman, P. Hobday, J. Francis, R. Douglas, M. Little

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Canterbury surge to win thriller as Power House rebound in ruthless fashion Costly inaccuracy will be rued by St Johns, as three late points were unable to be capitalised upon. Another potential finals preview faces them next week against Power House.

Round 7 of Division 3 Men’s footy was a mixed bag of results, from nail-biting finishes to the biggest of annihilations.

The round opened with a classy victory from North Brunswick, who staunchly defended against La Trobe University. The Bulls kept La Trobe scoreless in the first quarter, gaining an early four-goal buffer. La Trobe’s scoreboard concerns continued well into the game, scoring just 1.3 by three-quarter-time.

After a 1-2 start to the year, Canterbury have bounced back to their form of 2023. Hosting Eley Park next week, the Cobras will be aiming to lock in their current top four spot.

Power House have rebounded from their Round 6 loss in merciless fashion against Eley Park, destroying the Sharks by an astounding 249 points. Scoring nearly 300 points, Power House kicked a staggering 45 goals on Saturday, including 14 in the last quarter.

By this time the game was already out of reach, so despite an improved four-goal last term, North Brunswick had powered away to a comfortable 58-point victory.

Fletcher Banfield and Adam Tsardakis were best on for the Bulls whilst Simon Woodward kicked three goals.

The win was a full team effort, with 14 individual goalkickers. It didn’t prevent any standout performances however, with Rob Dyer kicking 11, and Matt Auchettl and Luke Stubbs both booting five.

Archie Conboy and Jonty Randall were two that played defiantly for La Trobe, as Beau Lawrence managed to snag multiple goals in La Trobe’s low-scoring effort.

Despite the thumping, the Sharks fought with heart, as Matt Gallagher, Aaron Williams, Joel Kennedy, and Lachie Blunden earned best-on-ground votes.

La Trobe now sit a game outside the top five, and will look to make amends against Albert Park next week.

In a back-and-forth affair, Canterbury’s late surge at the death against St John’s has secured their fourth win on the trot.

Richmond Central remain a smoky finals chance this season, after narrowly escaping the in-form Chadstone.

Chadstone, who won their first Senior game in 3,256 days last week, showed it wasn’t a flash in the pan, with a defiant effort against the Snakes.

The game was played with swings of momentum, as flurries of goals dictated the match. Canterbury opened the game with four straight goals, before St John’s pegged it back to a 16-point quarter-time deficit.

However, the Snakes proved too good, grinding their way to a 16-point win, 70-54. Nicholas Poole played his best footy for the season, as Charles Spring was once again in Richmond Central’s best.

A second quarter of five goals to one erased the Cobra’s strong start, but from then on, it was an arm wrestle for the lead. After Canterbury’s first third-quarter goal, the lead never extended beyond a kick for the majority of the second half. St John’s Tyler Neal kicked a handy goal halfway through the last to put the JOCs up 73-63, but Canterbury’s Brad Kelleher booted a reply just a minute later and it was game on again.

Anthony Brown (4) continued his goalkicking form for the Synners, as Adam MacGregor and Andrew Pilbrow were also best on. Chadstone have the bye this week, and will happily rest with the improvements made over their first seven games.

A slow-starting Swinburne University accelerated to a dominant 94-point win over Albert Park. Five goals straight gave the Falcons a seven-point quarter-time lead, but a six goal to one second term erased any chance of an upset.

Lachy Shearer of the Cobras kicked a game-tying goal in the 24th minute, and a potential draw hung in the balance.

However, in the dying stages, Canterbury’s Jayden Cutts kicked a match-winner that sealed the fate of the game.

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DIVISION 3 MEN’S Swinburne University: 3.5 9.10 16.14 22.18 (150) Albert Park: 5.0 6.2 7.7 8.8 (56) GOALS: Swinburne University: N. ferguson 4, J. Lamperd 4, A. Vesty 3, S. Amenta 3, A. Longfield 2, J. Solomon 2, Z. Turner 1, Z. Cooke 1 Albert Park: C. Franceschi 4, T. Phillips 1, A. Allen 1, J. Rennie 1, D. Young 1 BEST: Swinburne University: Z. Cooke, L. McClay, L. Brunton, N. McKenna, B. Field, J. Lamperd Albert Park: J. Rennie, A. Evans, A. Allen, D. Buegge, D. Pearman, H. West

Seven consecutive goals in the premiership quarter saw Swinburne continue their dominance, as Albert Park had no answers for the Razorback attack.

Zachary Cooke and Leonard McClay were Swinburne’s top players, as Nick Ferguson and Jai Lamperd kicked four each.

The absence of Albert Park’s key forward Jack Lee has not gone unnoticed, as the Falcons have been unable to score over 70 since his last appearance in Round 5.

Round 8’s shapes to be an enthralling fixture before the King’s Birthday bye week.

La Trobe host Albert Park, with La Trobe needing a win to stay in touch with the top five. Eley Park will take the trip to Canterbury, hoping to avoid another heavy defeat.

In what is tipped to be match of the round, Power House and St John’s face off in a heavyweight clash. Two consecutive losses would be a devastating blow to the JOCs promising season, as Power House will aim to avoid complacency after their cruisy Round 7 win. Boasting the two highest percentages in the competition, this game presents as a gripping blockbuster.

North Brunswick’s unbeaten streak could continue against Box Hill North, but the Demons’ refreshed return from the bye could cause a boiler at Allard Park.

Swinburne close out the round against Richmond Central. A win for the Snakes places them back in finals contention, so expect a gritty match. Chadstone have the bye this week.

ROUND 8 TIPS La Trobe v Albert Park Canterbury v Eley Park Power House v St Johns North Brunswick v Box Hill North Swinburne v Richmond Central

Chadstone: 8-6-54 Richmond Central: 10-10-70 GOALS: Chadstone: A. Brown 4, B. Ogilvie 2, B. Leong 1, J. Ricardo 1 Richmond Central: B. Browning-Briese 2, T. Forster 2, T. Waite 1, R. Griffin 1, T. McMahon 1, C. Spring 1, C. Mellor 1, J. Harward 1 BEST: Chadstone: A. MacGregor, A. Pilbrow, A. Brown, H. Millaras, B. Leong, D. Marquison Richmond Central: N. Poole, C. Spring, T. Forster, J. Graf, F. Muscara, J. Thomas Eley Park: 2.0 2.3 4.3 7.5 (47) Power House: 8.6 20.11 31.19 45.26 (296) GOALS: Eley Park: T. Johnston 2, X. Bacash 1, D. Wood 1, Z. Hayes 1, M. Rosato 1 Power House: R. Dyer 11, L. Stubbs 5, M. Auchettl 5, J. Kervin 4, J. Kiernan 3, K. Wotherspoon 3, S. Scotland 3, B. Circosta 3, S. Crowley 2, B. Carr 2, M. Timmons 1, S. Shier 1, B. Scotland 1, T. ames 1 BEST: Eley Park: M. Gallagher, A. Williams, J. Kennedy, L. Blunden, Z. Hayes, R. Mccann Power House: R. Dyer, L. Stubbs, B. Circosta, M. Auchettl, j. dempster, J. Kervin St Johns: 2.4 7.7 8.10 10.16 (76) Canterbury: 5.2 6.3 9.8 12.10 (82) GOALS: St Johns: J. Mourant 4, M. Ashman 3, T. Neal 2, D. Webb 1 Canterbury: B. Kelleher 4, J. Cutts 2, R. Cox 2, N. Walsh 1, N. McMahon 1, M. Topp 1, L. Shearer 1 BEST: St Johns: D. Abou-Karroum, C. Ely, T. Werner, J. Mourant, M. Ashman, J. Rudd Canterbury: L. Shearer, B. Kelleher, J. Cutts, M. Szabo, N. Ramakrishnan, N. McMahon North Brunswick: 3.6 6.10 9.14 12.20 (92) La Trobe University: 0.0 1.1 1.3 5.4 (34) GOALS: North Brunswick: S. Woodward 3, T. Shembrey 2, L. Rositani 1, J. Grimmond 1, Z. Dicianni 1, B. Davison 1, N. Tsonis 1, N. Dimarco 1, A. Sipala 1 La Trobe University: B. Lawrence 2, R. Cottee 1, D. Thorn 1, A. Castles 1 BEST: North Brunswick: F. Banfield, A. Tsardakis, O. Widdicombe, J. Grimmond, N. Young, C. Lee La Trobe University: A. Conboy, J. Randall, N. Simons, B. Lawrence, L. Nelson, C. McCredden

DIVISION 3 MEN’S RESERVES Chadstone: 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.2 (8) Richmond Central: 4.3 7.11 12.14 21.16 (142) GOALS: Chadstone: A. Smith 1 Richmond Central: D. Pratt 6, J. Dillon 5, A. Fraser 3, A. Benson 1, J. Hartley 1, N. Maddock 1, J. Jacotine 1, O. Kelly 1, N. Minotti 1, B. Simpson 1 BEST: Chadstone: F. Berryman, P. Megy, W. Scott Mackereth, A. Smith, J. Johnson, c. hopcraft Richmond Central: B. Simpson, M. Broughton, J. Dillon, M. Simpson, D. Pratt, D. Martin Eley Park: 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.2 (8) Power House: 7.7 14.12 25.20 33.27 (225) GOALS: Eley Park: Z. Ellis 1 Power House: D. Nannery 11, I. Taylor 5, B. Letch 5, T. Denton-Gillespie 3, J. Stewart 2, W. Jones 1, C. Hickey 1, D. Staindl 1, S. Sutton 1, M. Nicholson 1, N. O’Connell 1, A. Healy 1 BEST: Eley Park: C. Roberts, R. Tegg, S. Kalansooriya, A. Baker, D. Wood, I. Leung Power House: D. Nannery, K. Mangan, B. Letch, C. Hickey, P. Flood, W. Jones Swinburne University: 5.1 10.3 14.12 21.12 (138) Albert Park: 2.1 3.2 4.4 5.4 (34) GOALS: Swinburne University: T. Roberts 5, H. Voegeler 2, O. Glover 2, L. Tedesco 2, C. Bruce 2, B. Craig 1, O. Sowden 1, A. Lee 1, C. Kelly 1, C. O’Bree 1, G. Lovett 1, A. Baker 1 Albert Park: J. Darlow 1, N. Collins 1, L. Porter 1, B. Tottenham 1, T. Antonie 1 BEST: Swinburne University: O. Glover, C. Bruce, T. Roberts, C. Hibbert, G. Lovett, C. Kelly Albert Park: T. Antonie, M. Bullard, T. Burgess, M. Carub, J. Dear, L. Porter St Johns: 1.5 1.7 4.9 4.14 (38) Canterbury: 2.3 4.5 7.6 9.8 (62) GOALS: St Johns: M. De Poilly 2, D. McCormack 1, J. Forster 1 Canterbury: S. Woodward 3, J. Scammell 3, J. Lockwood 1, J. Collins 1, H. Ymer 1 BEST: St Johns: D. Allan, J. Lay, M. De Poilly, D. McCormack, M. Bennett, D. Grobler Canterbury: T. Walton, C. Fall-Jablonka, J. Collins, S. Young, S. Woodward, J. Scammell North Brunswick: 5.5 7.5 14.8 17.8 (110) La Trobe: 0.0 3.2 6.4 8.9 (57) GOALS: North Brunswick: A. Ramzy 6, J. Sharp 3, M. Walsh 2, K. Hegarty 1, M. Waterson 1, E. Wilson 1, J. Horwood 1, F. Walton 1, A. Rae 1 La Trobe: B. Timms 2, M. Collins 2, M. Wills 1, F. Stewart 1, A. Bennett 1, L. Fraser 1 BEST: North Brunswick: J. Sharp, A. Rae, M. Walsh, A. Ramzy, C. Hains, M. Skinner La Trobe: J. Miller, A. Bennett, C. Marcroft, M. Collins, B. Timms, Z. Gebauer 39

HOLMESGLEN U19’S REPORT Joel Kennedy

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Old Xaverians dazzle under lights as competition heats up As we approach the official mid-way point in the year, many teams are beginning to gain momentum and emerge as premiership contenders in the Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition.

Touted as one of the more exciting matchups of the Round, a tight contest at Crawford Oval saw University Blues triumph over Old Scotch.

The opening matchup of Round 8 saw Old Xaverians continue their incredible form, thumping Beaumaris under lights at Banksia reserve.

Remaining neck-and-neck for a majority of the day, it was the Blues who would seize the vital moments of the game, running away with a 10-point victory.

This was a one-way affair right from the outset with a scintillating 46-1 point opening quarter that would set the tone for the rest of the contest, as Old Xavs ran away resounding 99-point winners.

Johnny Pring was excellent, whilst Max Diffey, George McCulloch, Oliver Grodski, Lachlan Rees and Max Duffell amongst the best players.

Charlie Christopher enjoyed a Friday night out in front of the big sticks, slotting four majors, whilst Eddie Paul was also impressive, finishing his night with three. Thomas Delahunt, Harry Mcauliffe, Tom Scalzo and Gerard Forrest each concluded with two. Ed Dalton, Xavier Austin, Harry Bird,and Hugo Wyman were also dominant in the blowout win.

Old Scotch have been left to rue their missed chances in front of goal, a defining feature being their wayward kicking in front of the big sticks.

Captain Will Hucker impressed, with Aiden Johnson, Henry Long and Matthew Mayes also being prolific in the loss.

For Beaumaris, it was a disappointing outing. They have now succumbed to a 2-6 win-loss ratio and currently dwindle in the bottom half of the ladder. Mitchell Davidson and Ned Bodi continued their form for the sharks, whilst Jacob Whitehouse and Angus Marcombe impressed.

The final game of Round 8 showcased Caulfield Grammarians and Williamstown CYMS in an intriguing matchup at Glen Huntly Park.

Both sides needing victories to stay in touch with the top half of the ladder, it was Caulfield who prevailed, running away as 22-point victors.

To kick off Saturday’s match ups, ladder leaders Old Brighton hosted St Bedes/Mentone Tigers at home.

An important day for the side, it was Callum Hankin who dominated the contest, slotting six majors to guide the side to a memorable win. Sam Haffenden, Hamish McInerney, Hugh McKenzie, Max Kaufmana and Kalan May were also crucial to the cause.

From the outset, Old Brighton held a commanding lead, maintaining it for a majority of the day.

It was the skipper Jonah Campigli who shone brightest on the day, kicking a round-high seven goals, and leading Old Brighton to a 24-point victory.

Jai Ryan and Liam Taylor kicked two apiece for the CY’s. Williamstown CYMS remain tethered to second last in the standings, with optimism for the second half of the year.

Luke Travers chipped in with three majors, whilst Cooper Dowe, Thomas Marriott, Oliver Aloi and James Clarkson guided the way to a strong win.

Round 9 poses some exciting matchups in Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition.

Despite the loss, St Bedes/Mentone showed moments of promise throughout the contest. Liam Bowles was prolific down forward, finishing with five goals. Keanu Nadji was named best afield, whilst Sacha Dimachki, Jude Fountain, Thomas Aughterson and Jude McCormack put in strong performances.

St Bedes/Mentone and University Blues will do battle in a mouthwatering Friday night clash, whilst St Kevin’s and Old Xaverians will meet in a top of the table matchup. Both results will have immense ramifications on the season.

Caulfield Grammarians will look to improve their record when they meet Beaumaris on Saturday morning, while De La Salle will search for its first win over a determined Old Scotch side, and Old Brighton will look to continue their strong form against an unproven Williamstown CYMS outfit.

Over at TH King Oval, St Kevin’s pushed past De La Salle, claiming a 24-point victory.

De La was able to keep themselves within striking distance all day, until they fell away late to endure another antagonising defeat.

George Delimitrou was strong in the win, whilst Paul Parakilas, Fred Noble, Xavier Duke, Sebastian Duffy and Ben Ball all put in notable performances for SKOB.

ROUND 9 TIPS St Bedes / Mentone v Uni Blues Caulfield Grammarians v Beaumaris

De La captain Joshua Stewart continued his strong form, whilst Ashley Margerison, Joel Tyquin, Ethan MacBeth, Josh Cumberlidge and Thomas Eyles were impressive in the loss.

De La Salle v Old Scotch Old Xaverians v St Kevins Williamstown CYMS v Old Brighton

Despite being winless in 2024, De La Salle continue to improve and gain momentum and will look to the latter half of the season to build on opportunities and finish strong.

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HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER MEN’S Beaumaris: 0.1 1.4 3.4 4.5 (29) Old Xaverians: 7.4 8.8 14.10 19.14 (128) GOALS: Beaumaris: H. Sims 1, S. McLennan 1, w. snowden 1, M. Newman-Morris 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians: C. Christopher 4, E. Paul 3, G. Forrest 2, T. Delahunt 2, H. Mcauliffe 2, T. Scalzo 2, C. Ralph 1, H. Bird 1, N. Honeyman 1, H. Wyman 1 BEST: Beaumaris: M. Davidson, N. Bodi, J. Whitehouse, A. Marcombe, J. Stewart, M. Cartwright BEST: Old Xaverians: E. Dalton, X. Austin, H. Bird, E. Paul, C. Christopher, H. Wyman Caulfield Grammarians: 3.4 8.9 10.12 11.15 (81) Williamstown CYMS: 2.4 3.4 7.4 9.5 (59) GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: C. Hankin 6, H. McKenzie 2, H. McInerney 1, C. Karatzas 1, N. Madgwick 1 GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Taylor 2, J. Ryan 2, J. Billington 1, F. Puhar 1, A. Baker 1, B. Davies 1, j. wheeler 1 BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: C. Hankin, S. Haffenden, H. McInerney, H. McKenzie, M. Kaufman, K. May BEST: Williamstown CYMS: L. Taylor, j. wheeler, S. Shepherd, I. Gawne, L. Cossey, J. Taylor Old Brighton: 5.4 10.5 12.6 15.7 (97) St Bedes / Mentone: 3.1 5.2 7.4 11.7 (73) GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Campigli 7, L. Travers 3, R. McKenzie 2, Z. Bowen 1, S. Watters 1, C. Dowe 1 GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone: L. Bowles 5, O. Griffin 3, A. Shepherdson 2, S. Dimachki 1 BEST: Old Brighton: J. Campigli, L. Travers, C. Dowe, T. Marriott, O. Aloi, J. Clarkson BEST: St Bedes / Mentone: K. Nadji, S. Dimachki, L. Bowles, J. Fountain, T. Aughterson, J. McCormack St Kevins: 3.4 5.6 7.8 11.11 (77) De La Salle: 2.4 2.8 5.10 7.11 (53) GOALS: St Kevins: N. DYNAN 3, Z. Gleeson 2, H. Lefoe 2, P. Moore 1, o. white 1, L. Edwards 1, P. Parakilas 1 GOALS: De La Salle: M. Wain 2, M. Miller 1, J. Stewart 1, J. Pickles 1, J. Cumberlidge 1, T. Eyles 1 BEST: St Kevins: G. Delimitrou, P. Parakilas, F. Noble, X. Duke, S. Duffy, B. Ball BEST: De La Salle: J. Stewart, A. Margerison, J. Tyquin, E. MacBeth, J. Cumberlidge, T. Eyles Uni Blues: 2.5 3.8 5.9 8.10 (58) Old Scotch: 0.5 2.7 4.10 6.12 (48) GOALS: Uni Blues: L. Di Lallo 2, J. Nicholls 1, C. Ziebarth 1, H. Meggitt 1, G. McCulloch 1, M. Duffell 1, O. Sleiman 1 GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Johnson 2, L. Macneil 1, H. Long 1, M. Winneke 1, W. Hucker 1 BEST: Uni Blues: J. Pring, M. Diffey, G. McCulloch, O. Grodski, L. Rees, M. Duffell BEST: Old Scotch: W. Hucker, A. Johnson, H. Long, M. Mayes, O. Iser, A. Brien

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S Old Haileybury: 2.1 7.1 9.3 13.6 (84) Old Melburnians: 3.3 4.5 6.8 9.9 (63) GOALS: Old Haileybury: S. Lynch 3, J. Kennedy 2, H. Whitaker 1, t. antonis 1, B. Gathercole 1, G. Brayshaw 1, J. Black 1, W. Tuffley 1, Z. Fuleky 1, L. Riedel 1 GOALS: Old Melburnians: J. Nicholas 3, X. Mclean 2, J. Hrehoresen 1, W. Tolhurst 1, H. Worth 1, M. Dixon 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Kennedy, J. Black, S. Lynch, G. Brayshaw, W. Tuffley, H. Whitaker BEST: Old Melburnians: J. Hrehoresen, G. Whitehead, J. Harrington, L. Brookie, H. Hines Old Carey: 1.1 2.4 5.5 7.6 (48) Old Xaverians 2: 3.2 6.6 8.11 11.15 (81) GOALS: Old Carey: J. Smith 2, D. Godden 2, H. Thomas 1, s. fox 1, L. Neilson 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: L. Fares 2, L. McNeill 2, J. Mccarthy 1, A. Gorman 1, P. Gilmour 1, S. Subic 1, L. Camilleri 1, W. Gossan 1, L. Mallett 1 BEST: Old Carey: D. Godden, A. Simpson, L. Simpson, N. Benson, s. fox, J. van Luyk BEST: Old Xaverians 2: C. Crisostomos, W. Beattie, L. McNeill, J. Spiridonos, C. McLean, L. Fares Fitzroy: 0.2 4.4 4.6 9.9 (63) St Bernards: 6.4 11.9 15.15 17.18 (120) GOALS: Fitzroy: L. Hodder 3, F. Cozzo 2, N. Staniscia 2, L. Rossin 1, J. Margetts 1

GOALS: St Bernards: A. Ryan 3, N. Mathewes 3, S. Guida 2, J. Rendelmann 1, L. Hallett 1, D. Gwynne 1, J. Maddox 1, D. Restuccia 1, O. Hallett 1, K. Hughes 1, M. Loukomitis 1, D. Nettleton 1 BEST: Fitzroy: N. Staniscia, S. Buckley, F. Cozzo, L. Hodder, J. Atkinson, L. Chiappini BEST: St Bernards: D. Gwynne, A. Ryan, L. Hallett, O. Hallett, L. BUGEJA, J. Maddox Glen Eira/Old McKinnon: 1.2 3.4 4.8 5.12 (42) Hampton Rovers: 4.4 7.7 12.10 15.15 (105) GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: T. Martino 2, N. Mavropoulos 1, H. Rose 1, H. Vandame 1 GOALS: Hampton Rovers: C. Kilburn 4, J. Taranto 3, B. Antonis 2, O. Horigan 1, j. ilias 1, B. Celantano 1, S. Somogyi 1, W. Rogacki 1, L. Celantano 1 BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: J. Waldren, H. Martino, T. Isaacs, t. noonan, N. Mavropoulos, T. Martino BEST: Hampton Rovers: S. Somogyi, K. Carrigan, B. Antonis, M. Carrigan, J. Taranto

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S Old Trinity: 2.6 2.8 2.11 2.15 (27) Parkside: 1.3 5.7 9.10 12.13 (85) GOALS: Old Trinity: O. Galbally 1, S. Russell 1 GOALS: Parkside: L. Webber 4, M. Wenckowski 3, j. mcauliffe 1, T. D’ath 1, R. Kelzi 1, L. Carrigg 1, J. Di Lizio 1 BEST: Old Trinity: H. Christensen, Z. Sparg, L. Miritis, O. Collinson, T. Devlin, O. de Stefanis BEST: Parkside: A. Drysdale, C. Bingle, L. Carrigg, C. Hogan, T. D’ath, D. Chernishoff Old Ivanhoe: 1.0 2.0 3.2 3.3 (21) Old Camberwell: 2.8 7.11 10.16 17.24 (126) GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: N. Filippis 3 GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Ross 4, M. Gibert 2, H. Haintz 2, S. Woods 1, W. Stamper 1, C. Robertson 1, O. Cox 1, C. Chun 1, W. Allsop 1, F. Askew 1, G. Commons 1, J. Blew 1 BEST: Old Ivanhoe: M. Iermano, H. ROUCH, J. Davey, K. Clarke, K. Home, L. Sala BEST: Old Camberwell: J. Davidson, J. Blew, F. Askew, A. McNeill, O. Henderson, B. Joy Oakleigh: 1.4 1.6 4.7 6.7 (43) University Blues 2: 2.0 3.3 4.8 7.16 (58) GOALS: Oakleigh: S. Gruevski 2, K. Carboon 1, J. Mohammed 1, X. Green 1, C. Bernardo 1 GOALS: University Blues 2: C. Macalister 3, S. Litras 2, c. porter 1, J. Cheesman 1 BEST: Oakleigh: S. Gruevski, J. Mohammed, O. Morton, C. Bernardo, J. Tsitouridis, X. Green BEST: University Blues 2: M. Milner, J. Jamieson, O. Dowling, S. Knights, S. Ryan, H. Dudley University Blacks: 3.0 5.4 5.5 5.8 (38) St Kevins 2: 2.4 6.6 11.12 17.20 (122) GOALS: University Blacks: W. Sands-Morris 2, M. Daffey 2, a. routson 1 GOALS: St Kevins 2: W. Young 5, G. Simpfendorfer 4, L. May 3, B. Macmillan 2, R. Smythe 1, J. Mcelhone 1, F. Slattery 1 BEST: University Blacks: Z. Delzoppo, D. McInness, M. Daffey, a. routson, J. Skahill, L. Molinaro Rathsmann BEST: St Kevins 2: N. Conwell, L. Groves, W. Young, L. May, N. Woolrich, F. Slattery Parkdale Vultures: 0.4 1.5 10.8 16.10 (106) St Bedes / Mentone 2: 0.0 4.2 4.3 6.7 (43) GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: A. Valastro 5, A. Kenny 5, J. Ruberto 3, A. Stefanec 1, N. Groves 1 GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone 2: J. Pugsley 2, R. Hannaford 1, M. Ford 1, J. Strom 1, H. Gardner 1 BEST: Parkdale Vultures: A. Stefanec, A. Kenny, J. Ciappara, r. bowles, R. Hemphill, A. Valastro BEST: St Bedes / Mentone 2: L. Parker, N. Segota, J. Kinna, H. Turner, T. Young, H. Owen

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S Preston: 14-13-97 Mazenod OC: 12-8-80 GOALS: Preston: J. Beker 5, J. Martorana 2, J. Tier 2, P. Di Berardino 2, C. Furman 1, J. Bell 1, B. Olarenshaw 1 GOALS: Mazenod OC: M. Boyce 3, J. McCluskey 2, S. Quirk 2, J. Paino 1, M. Jones 1, L. Rice 1, J. De Filippis 1, D. Martino 1 BEST: Preston: J. Martorana, F. Sinn, P. Kelleher, N. Mu, C. Moloney, S. Mariani BEST: Mazenod OC: 41

Kew: 3.3 9.9 14.11 19.20 (134) Monash Blues: 2.2 5.3 8.5 8.7 (55) GOALS: Kew: M. Gow 4, J. Keam 3, J. Condron 3, O. Kapakoulakis 2, R. Meeuw 2, L. Hazeldine 2, B. Thompson 1, M. Holland 1, H. Brown 1 GOALS: Monash Blues: F. Cashman 2, C. Gibb 1, D. Ritchie 1, W. Weeks 1, T. Barton 1, H. Wrigglesworth 1, T. Mew 1 BEST: Kew: L. Hazeldine, B. Thompson, M. Gow, J. Condron, J. Keam, T. Carroll BEST: Monash Blues: Z. Nabulsi, D. Ritchie, R. Caldow, T. Barton, F. Cashman, A. Farquhar PEGS: 0.1 2.5 4.9 6.12 (48) St Bernards 2: 2.4 4.7 8.10 15.10 (100) GOALS: PEGS: J. Deen 1, C. Ackerman 1, B. Murphy 1, D. Cooke 1, H. Height 1, D. Nesci 1 GOALS: St Bernards 2: M. Pannunzio 5, J. DYNAN 3, C. Gilmour 2, A. Momesso 1, T. Ciccarelli 1, L. Guarnaccia 1, O. MacLaren 1, P. Doyle 1 BEST: PEGS: D. Cooke, l. leeds, J. Akhurst, D. Nesci, J. Deen, W. Armstrong BEST: St Bernards 2: L. Barnard, B. Storey, J. Healey, E. Healy, O. MacLaren, L. Guarnaccia Ormond: 2.0 3.0 5.1 7.1 (43) Collegians: 4.3 7.5 10.7 15.9 (99) GOALS: Ormond: M. Hine 2, H. Orfanos 1, A. Savran 1, J. Howells 1, D. Galgut 1, G. Stikoltzik 1 GOALS: Collegians: J. Kilgour 3, L. Payne 3, j. cotchin 1, O. Toussaint 1, L. Woolfe 1, M. Mckeown 1, A. Nolan 1, O. Andrews 1, L. Castine 1, T. Winneke 1, F. Ekins 1 BEST: Ormond: S. Bailey, O. Whitney, M. Hine, J. Boag, M. Griffin, J. Proposch BEST: Collegians: J. Driscoll, E. Gibb, A. Gebert, L. Payne, L. Castine, T. Winneke

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S Bulleen Templestowe: 3.0 5.3 5.3 7.4 (46) De La Salle 2: 3.0 5.2 11.7 16.10 (106) GOALS: Bulleen Templestowe: GOALS: De La Salle 2: A. Liakakos 6, R. Eldering 3, O. Boulter 2, H. Cornell 1, B. Marinelli 1, a. cornell 1, E. Pickering 1, L. Mackie 1 BEST: Bulleen Templestowe: BEST: De La Salle 2: A. Liakakos, N. Cernusak, R. Howard, J. Lanigan, H. Cornell, R. Eldering Therry Penola: 0.0 0.0 Caulfield Grammarians 2: 0.0 0.0 GOALS: Therry Penola: GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians 2: BEST: Therry Penola: BEST: Caulfield Grammarians 2:

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

MILESTONES

Breanna Allen (Parkdale Vultures)

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Congratulations to Bre, Parkdale Vultures Women’s side Captain! Bre always leads by example, she is known for her positivity and making sure there is energy amongst the team. She is a skilful ruck, which she has developed and mastered throughout her junior and senior career. Parkdale Vultures thanks you for your great leadership and heres to another 50!

Naomi Russo (Parkdale Vultures)

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Congratulations to Naomi for playing 50 Games for Parkdale! Naomi can play anywhere on the ground, a true utility and a great asset to Parkdale’s side. Naomi has been a part of the leadership team for many years, where she leads by her actions and ensures everyone in the team gets the best out of themselves.

Yisroel Rosenbaum (AJAX)

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Congratulations to Yis on 50 games! An ironman off the field, and on the field, he’s always bringing the heat and will tackle any challenge. For years when the Sunday team struggled to get numbers to preseason, Yis Rosenbaum would be at every session giving it his all.

Rewarded for years of commitment to the team with the role as deputy vice-captain this season, the 50-game milestone for the dashing half back flanker is a testament to the hard work, dedication and determination Rosenbaum has displayed over a long period of time.

Harrison Beveridge (Glen Eira/Old McKinnon)

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Congratulations Harrison on reaching 50 games. ‘Bevo’ is a very versatile player who can do a role as a hard-working backman or swing forward to cause headaches with his height and pace. Having tasted Senior Football in 2023, Bevo is one of the hardest workers off the field and always strives to get the best out of himself. We look forward to many more quality games from Bevo in the years to come at Packer Park.

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Congratulations Liam on reaching 50 games. From the McKinnon Secondary College Class of 2019, ‘Doug’ graduated from our U19s program into a hard running wingman with a terrific right boot to deliver the football lace-out to the forwards. A fantastic clubman and all-round ripping bloke, we look forward to Liam continuing to display his talents both on and off Packer Park.

Liam Taffe (Glen Eira/Old McKinnon)

Josh Mourant (St John’s OC)

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Congratulations to St John’s Josh Mourant on 100 club games. Josh came to the club as a 17-year-old in 2012 where he earnt his nickname “Future”. This was the belief he would be the future of St John’s O.C.F.C. Starting in the reserves as a centre half forward, Josh quickly made his way into the senior side as a regular. He also played in the 2016 senior grand final side. Leaving the club for 3 years where he played for Keysborough, Josh returned this season and quickly earned his respect. Josh is now the VC of the seniors & a pivotal part of the side playing in the ruck & deep forward. An all-round great clubman & well-respected part of our St John’s community. The future is now.

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

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THIS ROUND’S GAMES William Buck Premier Men’s Collegians Old Scotch Old Xaverians St Kevins University Blacks

Division 3 Men’s v v v v v

University Blues Old Melburnians St Bernards Old Brighton Fitzroy

Canterbury Power House La Trobe University North Brunswick Swinburne University

William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves Collegians Old Scotch Old Xaverians St Kevins University Blacks

v v v v v

University Blues Old Melburnians St Bernards Old Brighton Fitzroy

v v v v v

Old Geelong Caulfield Grammarians Old Haileybury Williamstown CYMS De La Salle

v v v v v

Old Geelong Caulfield Grammarians Old Haileybury Williamstown CYMS De La Salle

v v v v v

Mazenod Oakleigh Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Parkdale Vultures Marcellin

v v v v v

Eley Park St Johns Albert Park Box Hill North Richmond Central

v v v v v

Eley Park St Johns Albert Park Box Hill North Richmond Central

v v v v v

Old Scotch Monash Blues Coburg West Brunswick Kew

Division 3 Men’s Reserves Canterbury Power House La Trobe University North Brunswick Swinburne University

Premier B Men’s

William Buck Premier Women’s

Beaumaris Old Camberwell Old Ivanhoe Old Trinity St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

Caulfield Grammarians Collegians St Kevins Old Yarra Cobras MUWFC

Premier B Men’s Reserves Beaumaris Old Camberwell Old Ivanhoe Old Trinity St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

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

Premier C Men’s

v v v v v

Old Scotch Monash Blues St Kevins West Brunswick Kew

v v v v

Beaumaris Aquinas St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Westbourne

v v v v

Beaumaris Aquinas St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Westbourne

v v v

Old Haileybury Old Melburnians Marcellin

v v v v v

Richmond Central Old Trinity Mazenod OC Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Hampton Rovers

v v v v v

Parkside Therry Penola Brunswick Box Hill North De La Salle

v v v v v

MCC West Brunswick Elsternwick St Kevins Kew

Premier B Women’s

AJAX Old Carey Monash Blues PEGS Hampton Rovers

Williamstown CYMS Old Geelong Fitzroy Old Xaverians

Premier B Women’s Reserves Premier C Men’s Reserves AJAX Old Carey Monash Blues PEGS Hampton Rovers

v v v v v

Williamstown CYMS Old Geelong Fitzroy Old Xaverians

Mazenod Oakleigh Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Parkdale Vultures Marcellin

Division 1 Women’s Collegians 3 Old Brighton Parkdale

Division 1 Men’s UHS-VU Therry Penola Old Peninsula Kew Parkside

v v v v v

West Brunswick Preston Bullants Prahran FC Ormond Old Yarra Cobras

Division 2 Women’s

UHS-VU Therry Penola Old Peninsula Kew Parkside

v v v v v

West Brunswick Preston Bullants Prahran FC Ormond Old Yarra Cobras

Division 3 Women’s

Brunswick FC MHSOB Aquinas Hawthorn Wattle Park

v v v v v

Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe Elsternwick St Marys Salesian South Melbourne Districts

Division 4 Women’s

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Division 1 Men’s Reserves

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WOMENS RESULTS DIVISION 1 WOMENS

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

Marcellin: 0.1 1.1 2.2 2.3 (15) Old Brighton: 0.1 2.2 4.3 6.6 (42) GOALS: Marcellin: A. Xanthos 1, Z. GLASCOTT 1 GOALS: Old Brighton: L. Tait 3, C. Hodgson 1, M. Nolan 1, S. Hodgkinson 1 BEST: Marcellin: L. Robertson, C. McGilp, M. Wyatt, B. Harvey, A. Pane, N. Reeve BEST: Old Brighton: C. Hodgson, L. Tait, K. Grant, I. Tait, S. Courtney, S. Hodgkinson

De La Salle: 1.5 4.8 6.11 7.13 (55) Parkside: 1.1 2.1 2.1 2.3 (15) GOALS: De La Salle: J. Kingsley 3, S. Driscoll 2, T. Bush 1, G. Martin 1 GOALS: Parkside: E. Keen 1, E. Hellstrom 1 BEST: De La Salle: S. Hume, M. Bamert, L. Papp, P. Palma, G. Martin, S. Driscoll BEST: Parkside: H. Baird, C. Zuccala, E. Keen, K. Dyer, G. Lindemans, S. Bolt

Old Haileybury: 1.0 2.0 3.1 4.3 (27) Parkdale: 0.3 2.6 6.6 8.9 (57) GOALS: Old Haileybury: S. Vudiniabola 2, A. Hetherington 1, T. Baxter 1 GOALS: Parkdale: S. Symons 5, L. Rovatsos 1, J. Reeve 1, L. Burgess 1 BEST: Old Haileybury: E. Gown, I. Scaunich, B. Hanrahan, K. Langford-Jones, K. Docking, T. Baxter BEST: Parkdale: S. Symons, L. Burgess, B. Allen, B. Di-Giovambattista, N. Russo, L. Rovatsos

Box Hill North: 1.0 2.1 4.3 4.4 (28) Brunswick: 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.5 (5) GOALS: Box Hill North: J. Krienke 1, S. Marinos 1, L. Griffiths 1, V. Micale 1 GOALS: Brunswick: BEST: Box Hill North: S. Dixon, L. Griffiths, J. Krienke, G. Krienke, I. Yze, A. Mobilia BEST: Brunswick: S. Elstub, J. Brown, K. Sullivan, A. Snowdon, M. Lesley-Otti

Old Melburnians: 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.6 (12) Collegians 3: 2.1 2.4 4.4 4.6 (30) GOALS: Old Melburnians: E. Williams 1 GOALS: Collegians 3: A. Schmidt 3, G. Lambley 1 BEST: Old Melburnians: E. Williams, M. Treacy, A. Kogler, E. Chamberlain, C. Fraser, B. Chirnside BEST: Collegians 3: A. Henderson, C. Mcdermott, A. Schmidt, M. Smith, L. Rainey, C. Kamberis

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S Hawthorn: 0.1 2.1 2.1 Mazenod OC: 1.1 1.2 3.3 GOALS: Hawthorn: E. Truscott 2, B. Gill 1, J. Firmin 1 GOALS: Mazenod OC: BEST: Hawthorn: A. Dunn, E. Truscott, J. Firmin, Z. Uwland, T. Bodin BEST: Mazenod OC: E. Skrzyniarz, E. Clough Good, S. Gartland, S. Smith, T. Wiropuspito, K. Pseftoudis

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Whitefriars: 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.1 (13) Power House: 1.1 3.4 3.6 4.8 (32) GOALS: Whitefriars: M. Bohanna 1, T. Robb 1 GOALS: Power House: G. Read 1, C. Boyle 1, K. Slattery 1, L. McCombs 1 BEST: Whitefriars: R. Smith, C. Bruce, G. Kirkwood, C. Ryan, C. Fernandes, C. Notting BEST: Power House: A. Jones, C. Culliton, E. Doorley, R. Foley, S. Doorley, G. McHolmes Old Trinity: 2.4 4.5 5.9 8.12 (60) Old Camberwell: 1.1 1.1 2.2 3.3 (21) GOALS: Old Trinity: B. Eames 3, H. Lee 2, M. Walker 1, A. Malamas 1, S. Bull 1 GOALS: Old Camberwell: r. klooger 1, M. Matheson 1, G. Folwell 1 BEST: Old Trinity: H. Lee, B. Eames, S. Samartzis, K. Woodhouse, S. Bull, A. Malamas BEST: Old Camberwell: A. Frampton, I. Griffin, J. Gabriel, I. Burke, M. Matheson, r. klooger Hampton Rovers: 1.1 2.1 4.1 5.4 (34) Richmond Central: 0.4 1.4 2.5 2.6 (18) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: N. morris 1, G. Robertson 1, L. Dingeldei 1, M. Miller 1, M. Smith 1 GOALS: Richmond Central: J. Toms-Wedge 2 BEST: Hampton Rovers: M. Miller, B. Arnold, N. morris, M. Brown, I. Cameron, I. Tucker BEST: Richmond Central: S. Rennie, B. Murray, C. Schelske, J. Toms-Wedge, E. Marsich, A. Geary Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 1.1 3.2 4.3 5.3 (33) Oakleigh: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1) GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: Z. Rossiter 2, G. Strangio 1, R. Bureta 1, A. Wolfenden 1 GOALS: Oakleigh: BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: M. Box, G. Strangio, Z. Rossiter, S. Fitzpatrick, L. Fitzpatrick, A. Whittle BEST: Oakleigh: R. Ford, E. Cashman, P. Hobday, J. Francis, R. Douglas, M. Little

Preston Bullants: 1.4 1.4 1.4 2.4 (16) UHS-VU: 1.1 1.1 1.1 2.1 (13) GOALS: Preston Bullants: C. O’Brien 1 GOALS: UHS-VU: BEST: Preston Bullants: BEST: UHS-VU: A. Gibbins, A. Gilchrist, A. Edwards, A. Menard, S. Clamp, A. Botica Old Carey: 4.3 6.4 8.6 9.8 (62) Wattle Park: 0.2 1.3 2.4 3.5 (23) GOALS: Old Carey: L. Walshe 3, A. McCormack 3, G. Chappell 1, M. Tarrant 1, P. Barclay 1 GOALS: Wattle Park: j. clancy 1, S. Harris 1, C. Power 1 BEST: Old Carey: T. Sutherland, K. McLeod, G. Chappell, L. Walshe, A. McCormack, Z. Pratt BEST: Wattle Park: N. Grzyb, I. Cain, A. Billing, G. Ambrosini, M. Mazar, G. Dillon Therry Penola: 2.5 5.6 10.7 13.11 (89) La Trobe: 0.1 1.1 1.4 3.6 (24) GOALS: Therry Penola: C. Palmieri 4, R. O‚ÄôHalloran 4, E. German 2, M. Halton 1, A. Duggan 1, C. Brown 1 GOALS: La Trobe: T. D’Angelo 1, K. Bond 1, K. Ritchie 1 BEST: Therry Penola: G. Macgregor, E. German, C. Palmieri, R. O‚ÄôHalloran, M. Colussa, C. Brown BEST: La Trobe: T. D’Angelo, J. Lowry, K. Ritchie, Y. Budic, E. Lauritsen, E. Brasier

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S Elsternwick: 3.3 4.4 5.5 5.7 (37) Albert Park: 0.0 1.2 1.2 1.5 (11) GOALS: Elsternwick: J. Hurley 3, M. Theobald 1, J. Frizziero 1 GOALS: Albert Park: J. Griffin 1 BEST: Elsternwick: J. Berto, J. Hurley, V. Kovarik, N. Berto, B. Lane, E. Fitzpatrick BEST: Albert Park: R. Palliser, G. Roberts, Z. Leihn, J. Newitt, K. Talbot, E. Calvert South Melbourne: 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6) St Marys Salesian: 5.1 7.4 11.5 12.5 (77) GOALS: South Melbourne: GOALS: St Marys Salesian: K. Macfarlane 5, T. Florio 2, M. Cullinan 2, K. Else 1, H. Wilson 1, S. Cullen 1 BEST: South Melbourne: F. Adinata, C. Samms, P. Killeen, S. Porter, A. Ryan, K. Mcgowan BEST: St Marys Salesian: H. Wilson, T. Florio, E. Hall, N. Martyszus, K. Else, E. Ducketr Kew Div 4: 1.1 3.1 4.3 5.3 (35) West Brunswick Div 4: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.7 (13) GOALS: Kew Div 4: L. Prestidge 2, c. Deery 1, L. Walby 1, T. Cupples 1 GOALS: West Brunswick Div 4: M. Dowie 1 BEST: Kew Div 4: E. Lyndon, C. Geddes, L. Walby, P. Lawlor, L. Prestidge, S. Tsakonas BEST: West Brunswick Div 4: C. Piggott, C. Field, G. McCall, O. Davenport, I. Bulford, E. Jansen MCC: Old Yarra Cobras Div 4: GOALS: MCC: GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras Div 4: BEST: MCC: BEST: Old Yarra Cobras Div 4:

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THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S SOUTH

Fitzroy: 3.2 4.3 8.7 9.10 (64) Old Trinity: 1.2 6.3 10.4 13.5 (83) GOALS: Fitzroy: N. Gilmore 2, t. duffin 2, B. McDonald 1, V. Barker 1, B. Moore 1, C. McCue 1, J. Murchie 1 GOALS: Old Trinity: S. Nicolosi 7, D. Cowley 3, N. Campbell 1, J. Scott 1, C. Walker 1 BEST: Fitzroy: B. Moore, A. Ligris, J. Hope, V. Barker, J. Murchie, N. Collins BEST: Old Trinity: J. Cooper, A. Gebert, J. Bateman, J. Spassopoulos, S. Nicolosi, S. Pilkington

Hampton Rovers: 2.4 2.5 2.8 2.12 (24) Old Scotch 2: 3.1 4.5 4.7 4.10 (34) GOALS: Hampton Rovers: T. Folino 1, K. Upton 1 GOALS: Old Scotch 2: N. Crummy 2, A. Joubert 1, B. Shaw 1 BEST: Hampton Rovers: W. Jackson, J. Bull, T. Folino, N. Anderson, J. Cookesley, M. Dixon BEST: Old Scotch 2: S. Martin, B. Shaw, R. Higgins, N. Bennett, L. Fish, N. Crummy

Old Brighton: 7-7-49 St Kevins: 7-10-52 GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Turner 3, H. Munnings 1, M. Ryan 1, T. Harris 1, M. Linder 1 GOALS: St Kevins: W. Laverty 1, V. Stevancevic 1, M. Mulcahy 1, J. Cooper 1, M. Demathieu 1, X. Dietze 1, H. Mulcahy 1 BEST: Old Brighton: J. Turner, T. Arrigo, T. Harris, M. Bierenbroodspot, J. Finkelstein, J. Barlow BEST: St Kevins: J. Lee, M. Demathieu, V. Stevancevic, J. Romanin, D. Gambell, S. Doyle Uni Blues: 5.1 10.3 13.4 16.7 (103) Old Scotch: 2.2 4.6 6.10 9.13 (67) GOALS: Uni Blues: A. Dowsley 7, J. White 3, T. George 2, J. de Steiger 2, J. Kearns 1, J. Kenny 1 GOALS: Old Scotch: S. Townsend 2, N. Stockdale 2, G. Kennedy 1, C. Loveridge 1, M. Seed 1, J. Suttle 1, J. Beilby 1 BEST: Uni Blues: J. BOND, J. de Steiger, T. George, L. Scott, D. Gastaldello, J. Kenny BEST: Old Scotch: N. Stavris, G. Kennedy, J. Bienert, M. Seed, J. Stavris, S. Townsend St Bernards: 2.0 3.3 3.4 4.4 (28) Old Xaverians: 5.4 14.6 18.10 27.17 (173) GOALS: St Bernards: I. Montebello 2, L. Flynn 1, E. Kett 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians: W. Exell 4, T. Wood 3, F. O‚ÄôCallaghan 3, W. Wrigley 2, L. Burke 2, O. Sheehan 2, T. Comer 2, W. Stevens 2, c. briscoe 1, D. McCarthy 1, S. Asdagi 1, S. Stangherlin 1, T. Curtain 1, E. MacIsaac 1, J. Forde 1 BEST: St Bernards: S. Delaney, I. Montebello, J. O’Neill, E. Kett, B. Jones, L. Flynn BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Rosier, W. Stevens, C. Cranderson, c. briscoe, W. Wrigley, N. Johnson

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

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Old Xaverians 2: 5.0 8.7 13.9 15.12 (102) St Kevins 2: 0.6 1.8 5.8 6.13 (49) GOALS: Old Xaverians 2: L. Soccio 6, R. Calvert 4, J. Hanger 2, W. Honan 1, E. Bourke 1, H. Mccarthy 1 GOALS: St Kevins 2: J. Fabbro 2, H. Buultjens 1, J. Chaffey 1, J. O‚ÄôShannassy 1, N. Walker 1 BEST: Old Xaverians 2: L. Soccio, M. Exell, R. Calvert, O. Silk, E. Bourke, J. Kenny BEST: St Kevins 2: J. Fabbro, O. Trail, Z. Close, F. Evans, S. Close, H. Buultjens University Blacks: 1.1 2.3 5.7 6.10 (46) Fitzroy 2: 2.1 3.7 5.9 7.10 (52) GOALS: University Blacks: R. Dick 2, O. Gale 1, R. Pickles 1, N. Powell 1, B. Mcmanus 1 GOALS: Fitzroy 2: D. O’Connor 2, N. White 2, B. McAdam 2, J. Landells 1 BEST: University Blacks: R. Pickles, N. Powell, C. Canny, R. Dick, C. Santoro, J. Zacharias BEST: Fitzroy 2: L. Oconnor, B. McAdam, M. Sweeney, D. Mewes, N. White, D. O’Connor Williamstown CYMS: 4.2 6.4 11.6 19.6 (120) Collegians: 1.1 3.2 4.5 5.7 (37) GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: L. Mckenzie 8, T. Payne 3, J. Mackenzie 2, C. Richards 2, G. Daaboul 1, C. Arbanovski 1, B. Coyle 1, S. Puhar 1 GOALS: Collegians: B. Meddings 1, P. Chalmers 1, M. Daphne 1, B. Wilson 1, E. O Sullivan 1 BEST: Williamstown CYMS: L. Mckenzie, T. Payne, A. Hughes, B. Coyle, G. Daaboul, S. Puhar BEST: Collegians: C. Sharp, K. Manning-Stratton, B. Wilson, L. Keam, E. O Sullivan, Q. Schwarz Beaumaris: 2.10 5.15 7.20 10.26 (86) Old Geelong: 0.3 1.4 4.4 7.6 (48) GOALS: Beaumaris: G. Finnegan 2, w. snowden 2, R. Marcus 1, P. Valoppi 1, S. Leahy 1, B. Young 1, A. Catlin 1, L. Rowbury 1 GOALS: Old Geelong: C. Fox 3, W. Matthews 2, C. McDonnell 1, M. Penfold 1 BEST: Beaumaris: L. Jones, A. Catlin, B. Young, w. snowden, B. Hughes, S. Stewart BEST: Old Geelong: H. Penfold, M. Penfold, W. Jeffreson, W. Matthews, C. Fox, W. Clerk

De La Salle: 0.1 1.2 4.5 6.9 (45) Mentone Panthers: 3.3 9.7 16.9 22.10 (142) GOALS: De La Salle: J. Ingram 3, J. Brasher 2, C. EaggerSaunders 1 GOALS: Mentone Panthers: D. Brown 6, C. Sharp 5, L. Oliver 2, T. Vear 2, K. Henderson 2, M. Payne 1, G. Snow 1, J. henderson 1, C. Strack 1, C. Thorne 1 BEST: De La Salle: A. Sheedy, J. Ingram, C. Eagger-Saunders, J. Almeida, Z. Huggins, J. Brasher BEST: Mentone Panthers: D. Brown, C. Sharp, K. Henderson, C. Strack, T. Vear, C. Edgeworth Ajax 2: 0.0 Williamstown CYMS 2: 0.0 GOALS: Ajax 2: GOALS: Williamstown CYMS 2: BEST: Ajax 2: BEST: Williamstown CYMS 2:

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Old Brighton 2: 5.3 9.6 15.10 20.13 (133) Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: 1.1 3.1 4.1 7.1 (43) GOALS: Old Brighton 2: B. Rohan 6, L. Connell 3, N. Stavrellis 3, J. Gibson 3, A. Tzimas 1, . 1, B. Cochran 1, J. Draheim 1, A. Karanicolas 1 GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: J. Pekar 2, S. De’Ath 1, b. cylich 1, N. Smith 1, P. Lithgow 1, L. Lewis 1 BEST: Old Brighton 2: Z. Carr, B. Rohan, A. Tzimas, J. Draheim, J. Gibson, A. Karanicolas BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: J. Williams, B. Zurak, G. Jackson, J. Pekar, M. Lithgow, N. Schloeffel

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S NORTH Old Xaverians 3: 4.6 7.9 14.11 18.13 (121) Parkside: 1.0 1.3 3.3 5.5 (35) GOALS: Old Xaverians 3: A. MacIsaac 5, M. Perrett 4, T. McCarthy 2, N. Harries 2, W. Bryce 1, T. Williamson 1, M. Panozzo 1, C. Kim 1, M. Zhou 1 GOALS: Parkside: P. Mulvey 2, N. Casamento 2, C. Andonioff 1 BEST: Old Xaverians 3: A. MacIsaac, L. Doquile, D. O’Shannassy, J. Jones, M. Perrett, C. Kim BEST: Parkside: B. Lugli, P. Mulvey, O. Wilson, C. Andonioff, J. Stevens, P. Vlahos Richmond Central: 1.2 2.3 5.5 8.7 (55) Old Camberwell: 2.2 4.4 7.4 9.5 (59) GOALS: Richmond Central: S. Hartmann 5, T. Kletzmayr 2, N. Francis 1 GOALS: Old Camberwell: C. Hillier 3, L. Weinlich 3, Q. Buntine 1, L. Noack 1, D. Augustes 1 BEST: Richmond Central: H. Morgan, J. Claridge, T. McDonald, D. Carroll, N. Stephenson, J. Petherick BEST: Old Camberwell: D. Berry, Q. Buntine, C. Dore, C. Hillier, L. Noack, L. Weinlich Old Carey: 3.2 7.3 10.5 13.7 (85) Marcellin: 2.1 2.4 5.4 5.9 (39) GOALS: Old Carey: C. Ewin 4, W. Mumm√© 4, C. Simpson 2, H. Pittendrigh 1, Z. Lisle 1, L. Jenkin 1 GOALS: Marcellin: J. Andros 2, N. Heap 1, N. James 1, J. Tascone 1 BEST: Old Carey: Z. Lisle, J. Virgona, L. Jenkin, S. Crocker, W. Mumm√©, C. Ewin BEST: Marcellin: J. Andros, J. Tascone, T. Montagna, C. Dimichele-Collins, L. Facci, L. Johnston Masala: 4.4 9.6 12.11 14.15 (99) Kew: 3.0 5.0 6.1 7.4 (46) GOALS: Masala: J. Gibbon 8, T. Williamson 2, L. Marziale 1, Z. Pahos 1, F. Cassar 1, C. Wright 1 GOALS: Kew: R. Webb 2, J. McCubbin 2, E. O’Donnell 2, B. Sweet 1 BEST: Masala: J. Gibbon, F. Cassar, T. Williamson, A. BouKarroum, N. Parker, Z. Pahos BEST: Kew: J. McCubbin, H. Moodie, . , D. Wright, M. Vergamalis, R. Webb

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MENS SOUTH Parkdale: 1.4 4.6 5.10 7.13 (55) St Marys Salesian: 2.2 2.6 3.10 4.13 (43) GOALS: Parkdale: B. Austin 5, L. Jenkins 1, J. Bull 1 GOALS: St Marys Salesian: BEST: Parkdale: J. Bull, B. Austin, M. Graham, L. Cahill, b. austin, L. Jenkins BEST: St Marys Salesian:

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Mazenod OC: 7.7 11.13 16.15 20.21 (141) Masala 2: 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.1 (7) GOALS: Mazenod OC: J. Mazzeo 3, T. Heuston 3, A. Mazzeo 3, C. Poretti 2, A. Noone 2, S. Mann 2, Z. Rosa 2, N. Klavins 1, L. de Kretser 1, M. Rich 1 GOALS: Masala 2: BEST: Mazenod OC: N. Klavins, A. Noone, T. Hronopoulos, C. Poretti, J. Fitzsimmons, Z. Rosa BEST: Masala 2: B. Currie, E. Lay, T. Coldebella, R. Elaridi, J. Cotsomitis, A. Fiander Monash Blues: 1.4 3.6 4.8 7.10 (52) Oakleigh: 2.3 7.9 7.12 9.15 (69) GOALS: Monash Blues: S. Chapman 2, J. Ly 2, C. Connell 1, A. Andreou 1, M. Peethamparam 1 GOALS: Oakleigh: A. Murray 4, R. Gonzalez 4, C. Hatzigeorgiou 1 BEST: Monash Blues: E. Xyzen, J. Ly, C. Ryan, T. Murphy, T. Brougham, B. Egerton BEST: Oakleigh: P. Kasimis, A. Murray, A. Russo, B. Punyani, R. Gonzalez, M. Phillips Elsternwick: 1.1 3.4 3.10 4.14 (38) Ormond: 3.4 5.5 7.7 9.10 (64) GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Menahem 1, G. Takac 1, C. McCracken 1, B. Glasser 1 GOALS: Ormond: T. Clatworthy 2, T. Churilov 2, N. Topakas 2, T. Putamorsi 2, T. Ralph 1 BEST: Elsternwick: J. Purchase, J. Rubinstein, G. Takac, B. Glasser, S. Skelton, C. McCracken BEST: Ormond: M. Horrigan, J. Dalton, M. Foley, T. Churilov, L. Smith, N. Fisher South Melbourne: 4.2 9.5 12.7 12.7 (79) Wattle Park: 1.1 2.2 3.5 3.8 (26) GOALS: South Melbourne: K. Martin 8, S. Sinclair 2, L. Willsie 2 GOALS: Wattle Park: C. MacDonald 3 BEST: South Melbourne: K. Martin, C. Bacash, H. Tudhope, Z. Gesundheit, M. Casey, D. Leahy BEST: Wattle Park: A. Singh, B. Mccaabe, J. Davis, G. Burgess, J. Rodda, D. Thorson

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S NORTH Canterbury: 3.1 4.2 7.3 7.4 (46) Whitefriars: 4.1 4.5 5.8 10.13 (73) GOALS: Canterbury: GOALS: Whitefriars: S. Linkin 4, D. Cardamone 3, L. Fox 2, K. Smith 1 BEST: Canterbury: J. Toohey, P. Ashton, M. Fotia, W. Blackley, H. Betts, S. Sharp BEST: Whitefriars: Z. Glover, C. Sebafundi, K. Smith, L. Pirzas, M. Peters, T. McKenna Box Hill North: 3.3 7.5 10.6 11.7 (73) Marcellin 2: 2.2 6.5 8.6 13.7 (85) GOALS: Box Hill North: J. Chivers 6, J. Irish 1, B. Marshall 1, D. Ebzery 1, A. Ceh 1, N. Johal 1 GOALS: Marcellin 2: J. Thorne 5, J. Barbuto 3, T. Crabb 2, D. Bagnara 1, T. Davis 1, L. McCormack 1 BEST: Box Hill North: J. Chivers, B. Marshall, H. Johal, H. Cunningham, J. Anderson, D. Ebzery BEST: Marcellin 2: B. Rodwell, K. Hesse, D. Bagnara, J. Thorne, L. Wyatt, C. Lamperd UHS-VU: 2.0 4.1 5.2 6.3 (39) Old Xaverians 4: 3.3 9.5 14.8 19.12 (126) GOALS: UHS-VU: M. Celestin 2, M. Walsh 1, K. Pham 1, S. Horton 1, S. Seeger-Snowden 1 GOALS: Old Xaverians 4: C. O’Brien 5, J. Lee 2, L. Hecker 2, F. Kenny 2, P. Goatcher 2, N. Calvert 1, L. Santalucia 1, P. Hoy 1, N. McGrath 1, S. Purcell 1, J. Shirley 1 BEST: UHS-VU: L. De Decker, L. Bainbridge, H. Pham, K. Pham, M. Celestin, J. Noor-Harper BEST: Old Xaverians 4: L. Hecker, J. Shirley, C. O’Brien, E. Browne, L. Telford, T. Pereira West Brunswick: 2.5 3.10 4.15 5.16 (46) MHSOB: 4.1 6.2 7.3 8.6 (54) GOALS: West Brunswick: J. Melican 2, L. McDowell 2, J. Lucchesi 1 GOALS: MHSOB: J. Shulman 4, B. Hernandez 1, J. Kulasingham 1, A. Shulman 1, M. Pulkka 1 BEST: West Brunswick: D. Cudmore, A. Lucchesi, J. Forbes, J. Allen, T. Forbes, J. Van Dyk BEST: MHSOB: B. O‚ÄôCarroll, O. Dark, L. Blatchford, A. Shulman, A. Turner, H. Flanagan-Dorbin Swinburne: 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.6 (18) Old Ivanhoe: 8.11 17.17 25.20 37.27 (249) GOALS: Swinburne: M. Ryan 1 GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: T. Owen 11, C. McIlveen 8, E. Gover 6, M. Moncrieff 3, S. Beattie 2, N. Kumar 2, K. Sano-Toney 2, N. Sleep 1, S. Markovski 1, L. Grusling 1 BEST: Swinburne: BEST: Old Ivanhoe: Z. Soulaiman, T. Owen, M. Moncrieff, C. McIlveen, D. Edwards, Z. Virtue Hawthorn: PENDING Old Yarra Cobras: PENDING

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SHARPSHOOTERS

LR

TOTAL

William Buck Premier Women’s

LR

James Stewart

University Blues

4

25

Eloise Defina

Old Scotch

0

13

Sam Grimley

University Blues

2

22

Asha Price

MUWFC

3

12

Patrick Kerr

St Kevins

2

19

Hannah Smith

St Kevins

0

11

Sam Laube

Old Melburnians

3

18

Georgia Sampson

Coburg

4

10

William Buck Premier Men’s

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Premier Reserve Women’s

LR

TOTAL

Harrison Bell

Old Xaverians

4

20

Brooke Tuszynski

Collegians

0

24

Ben Jackson

Old Melburnians

2

15

yolanda vinycomb

Kew

1

12

Ryan Agg

Old Brighton

2

14

Annabel Schmidt

Collegians

0

11

Charlie Knott

Old Xaverians

3

13

Tennille Nash

Kew

0

11

LR

TOTAL

Premier Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Premier B Women’s

Harry Laukens

Old Camberwell

2

24

Matilda Arthur

Old Geelong

3

20

Nathan Scollo

De La Salle

2

23

Loren Mills

Williamstown CYMS

5

12

Dominic Payman

Old Trinity

2

17

Alessia Acquaro

Williamstown CYMS

4

12

Durras Seccull

Old Haileybury

6

17

Sofi Georgas

Williamstown CYMS

1

10

Premier B Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Premier B Reserve Women’s

LR

TOTAL

Edward McMahon

De La Salle

3

15

Kensley Ward

Westbourne

0

14

Edward Chard

Old Trinity

0

14

Tui Huta

Westbourne

0

8

Alex Taverner

Old Camberwell

0

13

Larissa Lewis

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

3

7

Blake Parkinson

Williamstown CYMS

3

13

Rima El-Hassan

Westbourne

0

7

LR

TOTAL

Premier B Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Division 1 Women’s

Mitch Brown

Parkdale Vultures

7

44

ZOE GLASCOTT

Marcellin

1

20

Richie Simon

AJAX

5

36

Lily Tait

Old Brighton

3

18

Premier C Men’s

Luke Ashen

Oakleigh

7

31

Sienna Symons

Parkdale

5

10

Jack Fenner

PEGS

3

31

Serene Vudiniabola

Old Haileybury

2

10

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Division 2 Women’s

Noah Dempsey

Old Carey

7

25

Maegan Miller

Hampton Rovers

1

11

Dylan Williamson

Parkdale Vultures

3

21

Zoe Rossiter

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

2

10

Daniel Goodman

AJAX Reserve Men’s

2

17

Grace Curran

Power House

0

9

Nick Jackson

Hampton Rovers

6

16

Devina Lai

Richmond Central

0

8

Premier C Reserve Men’s

Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Division 3 Women’s

LR

TOTAL

Jonah Campigli

Old Brighton

7

30

Ruby O’Halloran

Therry Penola

4

16

Cooper Dowe

Old Brighton

1

14

Abbey Duggan

Therry Penola

1

16

James Davies

Old Scotch

0

14

Eliza German

Therry Penola

2

13

Sebastian Duffy

St Kevins

0

14

Jocelyn Yew

La Trobe

0

8

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Division 4 Women’s

Alex Dowsley

Uni Blues

7

54

Johannah Griffin

Albert Park

1

12

Linden Brunt

Fitzroy

0

17

Isabella Allan

Collegians 3

0

12

Sam Asdagi

Old Xaverians

1

16

Kayla Dingle

Collegians 3

0

8

Tom Comer

Old Xaverians

2

15

Lauren Kenneally

Collegians 3

0

7

Premier Thirds Men’s

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SHARPSHOOTERS

LR

TOTAL

Division 1 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Ned Waters

Kew

0

21

Niall O’Sullivan

Prahran

1

18

Brandon Jackson

UHS-VU

6

21

Thomas Natsikas

Ormond

6

18

Lachlan Crnogorac

Ormond

3

18

JACK MATHERSON

Prahran

1

16

James Tsakonas

Ormond

2

16

Sam Pritchard

West Brunswick

4

16

LR

TOTAL

Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Division 2 Reserve Men’s

Hayden Parker

Brunswick FC

8

44

James Barrie

St Marys Salesian

5

22

Spencer Hankin

Elsternwick

5

32

Jonathon Haddad

Brunswick

10

22

Division 2 Men’s

Sam Kieseker

Whitefriars

6

27

Lucas Zita

Whitefriars

2

20

Jamie Brooker

South Melbourne Districts

1

23

James Cusack

MHSOB

2

18

LR

TOTAL

Division 3 Reserve Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Matthew Carnelley

St Johns

0

27

Declan Nannery

Power House

11

20

Jack Lee

Albert Park

0

26

James Scammell

Canterbury

3

18

Anthony Brown

Chadstone Senior Men Mens

4

23

Daniel Pratt

Richmond Central

6

15

Nick ferguson

Swinburne University

4

23

Matthew De Poilly

St Johns

2

15

Division 3 Men’s

Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 1 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Louis Hodder

Fitzroy

3

28

Rory Calvert

Old Xaverians 2

4

21

Samson Guida

St Bernards

2

22

Charlie Fox

Old Geelong

3

20

Charles Kilburn

Hampton Rovers

4

21

Will Mantesso

Old Xaverians 2

0

19

Angus Ryan

St Bernards

3

17

Amir Meyerowitz

Ajax

0

13

Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 2 Men’s South

LR

TOTAL

Jai Pugsley

St Bedes / Mentone 2

2

28

Darcy Brown

Mentone Panthers

6

12

Lachlan Webber

Parkside

4

24

Samuel Doree

De La Salle

0

11

Lachie Ross

Old Camberwell

4

19

Laurence Panozzo

De La Salle

0

10

Finn Wright

University Blues 2

0

16

Jordan Brasher

De La Salle

2

10

LR

TOTAL

Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 2 Men’s North

Nick Perizzolo

Preston

0

15

Josh Lyon

Old Xaverians 3

0

42

Patrick Di Berardino

Preston

2

13

Matt Perrett

Old Xaverians 3

4

18

Jack Beker

Preston

5

13

Adam MacIsaac

Old Xaverians 3

5

18

Samuel Bailey

Ormond

0

12

Will Mummé

Old Carey

4

10

LR

TOTAL

Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’s

LR

TOTAL

Thirds Division 3 Men’s South

Ryan Eldering

De La Salle 2

3

19

Steve Mann

Mazenod OC

2

19

Charles Galvin

Beaumaris 2

7

18

Bailey Rohan

Old Brighton 2

0

14

Augustus Gorman

Old Xaverians 3

0

18

Kyle Martin

South Melbourne

8

14

Jai Ryan

Williamstown CYMS 2

0

15

Lucas Connell

Old Brighton 2

0

13

Thirds Division 3 Men’s North

LR

TOTAL

LR

TOTAL

Jackson Manning

De La Salle

0

3

Sam Linkin

Whitefriars

4

26

James Salerno

Preston

0

2

Tyler Southwick

Ajax 2

0

15

Anthony Bourke

Marcellin

0

2

Conor O’Brien

Old Xaverians 4

5

14

Jason Wood

Marcellin

0

2

Francis O’Callaghan

Old Xaverians 4

0

14

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53

ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S RESERVES

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Brighton

7

7

0

0

0

28

152.77

Old Xaverians

7

7

0

0

0

28

240.34 144.48

Collegians

7

5

2

0

0

20

120

St Kevins

7

5

2

0

0

20

St Kevins

7

5

2

0

0

20

109.46

Old Scotch

7

5

2

0

0

20

121.97

University Blues

7

4

3

0

0

16

103.05

University Blues

7

4

3

0

0

16

113.92

Old Xaverians

7

4

3

0

0

16

102.31

St Bernards

7

4

3

0

0

16

108.58

Old Scotch

7

3

4

0

0

12

118.1

Collegians

7

4

3

0

0

16

82.31

St Bernards

7

2

5

0

0

8

86.96

Old Brighton

7

3

4

0

0

12

113.88

University Blacks

7

2

5

0

0

8

85.69

Old Melburnians

7

3

4

0

0

12

107.99

Old Melburnians

7

2

5

0

0

8

76.06

Fitzroy

7

0

7

0

0

0

55.12

Fitzroy

7

1

6

0

0

4

75.65

University Blacks

7

0

7

0

0

0

29.27

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Haileybury

7

5

2

0

0

20

142.51

De La Salle

7

6

1

0

0

24

176.99

Old Camberwell

7

5

2

0

0

20

116.74

Old Trinity

7

6

1

0

0

24

168.9

Old Ivanhoe

7

5

2

0

0

20

109.83

Old Ivanhoe

7

5

2

0

0

20

133.62

PREMIER B MEN’S

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVES

De La Salle

7

4

3

0

0

16

126.91

Williamstown CYMS

7

4

3

0

0

16

131.76

Old Trinity

7

4

3

0

0

16

112.33

Old Geelong

7

4

3

0

0

16

130.28

Old Geelong

7

4

3

0

0

16

110.73

Old Camberwell

7

4

3

0

0

16

101.14

Caulfield Grammarians

7

4

3

0

0

16

93.89

Beaumaris

7

3

4

0

0

12

102.03

Beaumaris

7

3

4

0

0

12

107.05

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

7

2

5

0

0

8

79.45

Williamstown CYMS

7

1

6

0

0

4

68.14

Old Haileybury

7

1

6

0

0

4

62.82

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

7

0

7

0

0

0

53.62

Caulfield Grammarians

7

0

7

0

0

0

34.64

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Parkdale Vultures

7

6

1

0

0

24

268.47

Parkdale Vultures

7

7

0

0

0

28

411.68 219.62

PREMIER C MEN’S

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVES

AJAX

7

6

1

0

0

24

186.65

AJAX

7

6

1

0

0

24

Old Carey

7

6

1

0

0

24

176.69

Old Carey

7

6

1

0

0

24

141.81

Hampton Rovers

7

5

2

0

0

20

135.08

Hampton Rovers

7

4

3

0

0

16

194.18

Mazenod

7

4

3

0

0

16

82.78

Marcellin

7

3

4

0

0

12

74.85

PEGS

7

3

4

0

0

12

111.57

Oakleigh

7

3

4

0

0

12

64.44

Marcellin

7

2

5

0

0

8

68.83

Mazenod

7

2

5

0

0

8

50.87

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

7

2

5

0

0

8

52.99

Monash Blues

7

2

5

0

0

8

44.27

Monash Blues

7

1

6

0

0

4

42.53

PEGS

7

1

6

0

0

4

58.77

Oakleigh

7

0

7

0

0

0

55.52

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

7

1

6

0

0

4

52.21

HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREMIER MEN’S

THIRDS PREMIER MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Brighton

8

7

1

0

0

28

171.26

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Xaverians

8

7

1

0

0

28

209.8

Old Xaverians

8

6

2

0

0

24

121.3

Uni Blues

8

6

2

0

Old Scotch

8

5

3

0

0

20

162.66

St Kevins

8

5

3

0

0

24

165.87

0

20

St Kevins

8

5

3

0

0

20

131.01

Old Scotch

8

5

3

0

145.65

0

20

Uni Blues

8

5

3

0

0

20

125.4

Old Brighton

8

4

4

102.75

0

0

16

St Bedes / Mentone

8

4

4

0

0

16

96.04

Old Trinity

8

3

149.69

5

0

0

12

Caulfield Grammarians

8

4

4

0

0

16

89.22

Fitzroy

8

97.28

2

6

0

0

8

Beaumaris

8

2

6

0

0

8

65.79

St Bernards

8

86.42

1

7

0

0

4

Williamstown CYMS

8

2

6

0

0

8

59.45

22.35

De La Salle

8

0

8

0

0

0

46.49

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DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVES

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

UHS-VU

7

7

0

0

0

28

182.32

Parkside

7

6

1

0

0

24

214.84

Parkside

7

6

1

0

0

24

137.78

Ormond

7

6

1

0

0

24

189.08

Prahran FC

7

5

2

0

0

20

152.02

West Brunswick

7

5

2

0

0

20

155.56

Ormond

7

4

3

0

0

16

146.08

UHS-VU

7

5

2

0

0

20

104.26

Old Peninsula

7

4

3

0

0

16

109.96

Kew

7

4

3

0

0

16

145.7

Kew

7

4

3

0

0

16

99.5

Prahran

7

4

3

0

0

16

119.35

Preston Bullants

7

2

5

0

0

8

88.29

Preston Bullants

7

2

5

0

0

8

66.04

Therry Penola

7

2

5

0

0

8

69.68

Old Yarra Cobras

7

2

5

0

0

8

59.03

West Brunswick

7

1

6

0

0

4

56.8

Therry Penola

7

1

6

0

0

4

43.84

Old Yarra Cobras

7

0

7

0

0

0

49.5

Old Peninsula

7

0

7

0

0

0

47.12

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Brunswick FC

7

7

0

0

0

28

256.04

Brunswick

7

7

0

0

0

28

318.75

Elsternwick

7

5

1

1

0

22

121.61

St Marys Salesian

7

5

2

0

0

20

251.24

Wattle Park

7

4

2

1

0

18

91.7

MHSOB

7

5

2

0

0

20

131.36

Whitefriars

7

3

3

1

0

14

108.65

Whitefriars

7

5

2

0

0

20

110.95

South Melbourne Districts

7

3

4

0

0

12

102.72

South Melbourne Districts

7

4

3

0

0

16

113.5

Hawthorn

7

3

4

0

0

12

84.11

Hawthorn

7

3

4

0

0

12

109.66 85.95

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVES

MHSOB

7

2

4

1

0

10

80.15

Wattle Park

7

3

4

0

0

12

St Marys Salesian

7

2

5

0

0

8

97.74

Elsternwick

7

2

5

0

0

8

79.3

Aquinas

7

2

5

0

0

8

72.35

Aquinas

7

1

6

0

0

4

56.29

Bulleen Templestowe

7

2

5

0

0

8

66.35

Bulleen Templestowe

7

0

7

0

0

0

15.01

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

North Brunswick

6

6

0

0

1

24

155.05

Richmond Central

6

6

0

0

1

24

389.39

Power House

6

5

1

0

1

20

243.68

North Brunswick

6

5

1

0

1

20

135.15

Swinburne University

7

5

2

0

0

20

179.95

Power House

6

4

2

0

1

16

259.38

Canterbury

7

5

2

0

0

20

145.85

St Johns

6

4

2

0

1

16

208.57

St Johns

6

4

2

0

1

16

241.88

Swinburne University

7

4

3

0

0

16

178.45

La Trobe University

6

3

3

0

1

12

104.26

Canterbury

7

4

3

0

0

16

139.94

Richmond Central

6

3

3

0

1

12

96.88

La Trobe

6

3

3

0

1

12

95.34

Albert Park

7

2

5

0

0

8

76.82

Box Hill North

6

2

4

0

1

8

61.54

Eley Park

6

1

5

0

1

4

28.83

Albert Park

7

2

5

0

0

8

60.34

Chadstone Mens

7

1

6

0

0

4

49.53

Chadstone

7

1

6

0

0

4

25.43

Box Hill North

6

0

6

0

1

0

47.83

Eley Park

6

0

6

0

1

0

23.3

DIVISION 3 MEN’S

DIVISION 3 MEN’S RESERVES

MECWACARE MASTERS TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

De La Salle

2

2

0

0

0

8

318.75

Marcellin

2

1

1

0

0

4

290.48

Preston

1

0

1

0

0

0

15.6

Oakleigh

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

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DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Scotch

7

7

0

0

0

28

633.82

Old Brighton

7

7

0

0

0

28

470.33

St Kevins

7

7

0

0

0

28

354.72

Collegians 3:

7

5

2

0

0

20

320.61

Kew

7

5

2

0

0

20

167.09

Marcellin

7

5

2

0

0

20

210.49

Collegians

7

4

3

0

0

16

86.11

Parkdale

7

4

3

0

0

16

190.06

Caulfield Grammarians

7

3

3

1

0

14

90.56

Old Haileybury

7

3

4

0

0

12

84.28

Old Yarra Cobras

7

3

4

0

0

12

61.49

Old Melburnians

7

1

6

0

0

4

59.2

Coburg

7

2

5

0

0

8

86.82

West Brunswick

7

2

5

0

0

8

61.43

MUWFC

7

1

5

1

0

6

63.97

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Monash Blues

7

0

7

0

0

0

22.28

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Hampton Rovers

7

6

1

0

0

24

251.16 243.52

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVES TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Kew

7

7

0

0

0

28

561.43

Old Scotch

7

6

1

0

0

24

248.54

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

7

6

1

0

0

24

Power House

7

5

2

0

0

20

261.65

Old Trinity

7

5

2

0

0

20

108.67

Oakleigh

7

4

3

0

0

16

114.61

Whitefriars

7

3

4

0

0

12

166.28

Richmond Central

7

3

4

0

0

12

98.91

Hawthorn

7

3

4

0

0

12

78.24

Mazenod OC

7

0

7

0

0

0

37.5

Old Camberwell

7

1

6

0

0

0

26.05

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Therry Penola

7

6

1

0

0

24

413.59 139.62

Collegians

7

5

2

0

0

20

391.11

St Kevins

7

4

3

0

0

16

189.86

West Brunswick

7

4

3

0

0

16

151.59

Coburg

7

3

4

0

0

12

61.67

Old Yarra Cobras

7

2

5

0

0

8

58.18

Caulfield Grammarians

7

2

5

0

0

8

38.99

Monash Blues

7

2

5

0

0

8

37.39

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

MUWFC

7

0

7

0

0

0

10.31

PREMIER B WOMEN’S TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Williamstown CYMS

7

7

0

0

0

28

312.86

Old Geelong

7

6

1

0

0

24

230.91

Fitzroy

7

5

2

0

0

20

232.79

Beaumaris

7

4

3

0

0

16

141.08

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

7

4

3

0

0

16

137.5

Old Xaverians

7

3

4

0

0

12

94.21

Westbourne

7

1

6

0

0

4

47.89

Aquinas

7

1

6

0

0

4

18.8

De La Salle

7

5

2

0

0

20

La Trobe

7

4

3

0

0

16

135.68

Box Hill North

7

4

3

0

0

16

134.78

UHS-VU

7

4

3

0

0

16

100.68

Old Carey

7

4

3

0

0

16

60.56

Preston Bullants

7

3

4

0

0

12

75.11

Parkside

7

2

5

0

0

8

59.46

Wattle Park

7

2

5

0

0

8

43.07

Brunswick

7

1

6

0

0

4

93.22

P

W

L

D

B

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S TEAM

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVES

PTS

%

St Kevins Div 4:

7

6

0

0

0

24

267.44

Kew Div 4:

7

6

1

0

0

24

146.98

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Albert Park

7

4

3

0

0

16

152.07

Fitzroy

7

6

1

0

0

24

491.76

Old Yarra Cobras Div 4:

7

3

3

0

0

12

135.25

Westbourne

7

5

1

0

0

20

402.08

MCC

7

3

4

0

0

12

0

Old Xaverians

7

5

2

0

0

20

256.39

Canterbury

6

2

4

0

1

8

86.63

Beaumaris

7

5

2

0

0

20

208.62

St Marys Salesian

7

2

5

0

0

8

168.54

Williamstown CYMS

7

4

3

0

0

16

153.24

Elsternwick

6

1

5

0

0

4

37.22

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

7

3

4

0

0

12

115.42

South Melbourne

7

1

6

0

0

4

15.88

Old Geelong

7

2

5

0

0

8

51.6

North Brunswick Football Club

6

0

6

0

1

0

30.53

Aquinas

7

0

7

0

0

0

1.65

West Brunswick Div 4:

7

0

7

0

0

0

6.44

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ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

St Bernards

8

8

0

0

0

32

205.57

Collegians

7

7

0

0

1

28

291.1 146.23

Old Haileybury

8

7

1

0

0

28

149.81

Ormond

8

6

2

0

0

24

Hampton Rovers

8

6

2

0

0

24

181.76

Preston

8

5

3

0

0

20

144.3

Old Carey

8

5

3

0

0

20

164.44

St Bernards 2

8

5

3

0

0

20

130.83

Old Xaverians 2

8

4

4

0

0

16

90.12

Kew

8

4

4

0

0

16

132.18

Old Melburnians

8

2

6

0

0

8

76.63

PEGS

7

2

5

0

1

8

95.05

Fitzroy

8

2

6

0

0

8

68.27

Monash Blues

7

2

5

0

1

8

65.28

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

8

2

6

0

0

8

67.53

Mazenod OC

8

2

6

0

0

8

99.26

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Camberwell

8

7

1

0

0

28

235.76

De La Salle 2

7

6

1

0

1

24

322.7

St Bedes / Mentone 2

8

7

1

0

0

28

123.66

St Marys Salesian

8

5

3

0

0

16

245.68

Parkdale Vultures

8

6

2

0

0

24

189.45

Beaumaris 2

8

5

3

0

0

20

152.62

University Blues 2

8

5

3

0

0

20

167.57

Therry Penola

7

4

3

0

1

16

671.79

Oakleigh

8

5

3

0

0

20

165.19

Williamstown CYMS 2

8

4

4

0

0

16

103.85

Parkside

8

4

4

0

0

16

115.33

Caulfield Grammarians 2

7

3

3

0

1

12

115.96

St Kevins 2

8

3

5

0

0

12

97.76

Bulleen Templestowe

8

3

5

0

0

8

79.32

Old Ivanhoe

8

2

6

0

0

8

43.63

Old Xaverians 3

8

3

5

0

0

12

76.67

University Blacks

8

1

7

0

0

4

44.15

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon 2

7

1

5

0

1

4

49.51

Old Trinity

8

0

8

0

0

0

36.95

St Kevins 3

8

1

7

0

0

4

54.89

MHSOB

7

0

7

0

0

0

23.43

THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MENS SOUTH

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Xaverians 2

8

8

0

0

0

32

280.49

Mazenod OC

8

7

1

0

0

28

533.93

Ajax

7

6

1

0

1

24

176.65

Ormond

8

7

1

0

0

28

210

Fitzroy 2

8

6

2

0

0

24

160.38

Parkdale

8

5

3

0

0

20

225.55

St Kevins 2

8

6

2

0

0

24

134.27

St Marys Salesian

8

5

3

0

0

20

89.04

Williamstown CYMS

7

4

3

0

1

16

148.04

Wattle Park

8

4

4

0

0

16

58.77

University Blacks

8

3

5

0

0

12

78.97

Oakleigh

8

3

5

0

0

12

77.78

Beaumaris

7

2

3

0

1

8

54.42

South Melbourne

8

2

6

0

0

8

93.97

Old Geelong

8

2

6

0

0

8

46.55

Monash Blues

8

2

6

0

0

8

40.05

Collegians

7

1

5

0

1

4

60.46

Elsternwick

8

1

7

0

0

4

82.92

Old Melburnians

8

1

4

0

0

4

39.39

Masala 2:

8

0

8

0

0

0

21.99

THIRDS DIVISION 3 MENS NORTH

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S SOUTH

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Xaverians 4

8

6

2

0

0

24

881.82

0

24

132.97

0

16

429.92

0

16

98.47

0

0

16

94.66

4

0

0

16

89.4

3

5

0

0

12

85.15

8

3

5

0

0

12

78.29

8

3

5

0

0

12

62.23

Old Yarra Cobras

7

1

6

0

0

4

27.61

Canterbury

8

0

8

0

0

0

29.23

Swinburne

8

0

8

0

0

0

12.23

TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Ajax 2:

8

7

1

0

0

28

390.73

Mentone Panthers

8

7

1

0

0

28

279.76

Marcellin 2

8

6

2

0

De La Salle

8

7

1

0

0

28

202.56

Old Ivanhoe

4

4

0

0

Old Brighton 2:

8

5

3

0

0

20

176.22

Hawthorn

7

4

3

0

Old Scotch 2:

8

3

5

0

0

12

82.03

MHSOB

8

4

4

Williamstown CYMS 2:

8

2

4

0

0

8

62.96

Whitefriars

8

4

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon

8

2

6

0

0

8

44.44

Box Hill North

8

Hampton Rovers

8

1

6

0

0

4

60.7

West Brunswick UHS-VU

THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S NORTH TEAM

P

W

L

D

B

PTS

%

Old Xaverians 3

8

8

0

0

0

32

349.81

Old Carey

8

7

1

0

0

28

211.02

Old Camberwell

8

6

2

0

0

24

144.82

Kew

8

5

3

0

0

20

126.43

Marcellin

8

4

4

0

0

16

111.66

Parkside

8

4

4

0

0

16

103.31

Masala

8

4

4

0

0

16

88.2

Richmond Central

8

1

6

0

0

4

54.15

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NEXT ROUND’S GAMES William Buck Premier Men’s Old Melburnians Old Xaverians St Kevins University Blues Old Brighton

Division 3 Men’s v v v v v

St Bernards Old Scotch University Blacks Fitzroy Collegians

Chadstone Albert Park Box Hill North Richmond Central Canterbury

William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves Old Melburnians Old Xaverians St Kevins University Blues Old Brighton

v v v v v

St Bernards Old Scotch University Blacks Fitzroy Collegians

v v v v v

Old Ivanhoe De La Salle Old Camberwell Beaumaris St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

v v v v v

Old Ivanhoe De La Salle Old Camberwell Beaumaris St Bedes / Mentone Tigers

v v v v v

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Marcellin Old Carey Monash Blues AJAX

Chadstone Albert Park Box Hill North Richmond Central Canterbury

Kew St Kevins West Brunswick Monash Blues Old Yarra Cobras

St Johns North Brunswick Power House La Trobe University Swinburne University

v v v v v

Collegians Old Scotch MUWFC Caulfield Grammarians Coburg

William Buck Premier Women’s Reserve Kew St Kevins West Brunswick Monash Blues Old Yarra Cobras

Premier C Men’s Hampton Rovers PEGS Parkdale Vultures Mazenod Oakleigh

v v v v v

William Buck Premier Women’s

Premier B Men’s Reserves Caulfield Grammarians Old Geelong Old Haileybury Old Trinity Williamstown CYMS

St Johns North Brunswick Power House La Trobe University Swinburne University

Division 3 Men’s Reserves

Premier B Men’s Caulfield Grammarians Old Geelong Old Haileybury Old Trinity Williamstown CYMS

v v v v v

v v v v v

Collegians Old Scotch MUWFC Caulfield Grammarians Coburg

v v v v

Aquinas Old Xaverians Old Geelong Williamstown CYMS

v v v v

Aquinas Old Xaverians Old Geelong Williamstown CYMS

v v v

Marcellin Old Brighton Old Melburnians

v v v v v

Mazenod OC Old Camberwell Whitefriars Old Trinity Oakleigh

v v v v v

Old Carey La Trobe Wattle Park Parkside De La Salle

v v v v v

South Melbourne MCC Canterbury Elsternwick St Marys Salesian

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

Premier B Women’s Reserves Premier C Men’s Reserves Hampton Rovers PEGS Parkdale Vultures Mazenod Oakleigh

v v v v v

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Fitzroy Beaumaris Westbourne

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Marcellin Old Carey Monash Blues AJAX

Division 1 Women’s Collegians 3 Old Haileybury Parkdale

Division 1 Men’s Ormond Prahran FC UHS-VU West Brunswick Preston Bullants

v v v v v

Old Peninsula Therry Penola Kew Parkside Old Yarra Cobras

Division 2 Women’s

v v v v v

Old Peninsula Therry Penola Kew Parkside Old Yarra Cobras

Division 3 Women’s

v v v v v

MHSOB Aquinas Wattle Park St Marys Salesian Brunswick FC

Division 4 Women’s

v v v v v

MHSOB Aquinas Wattle Park St Marys Salesian Brunswick FC

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon Hampton Rovers Hawthorn Power House Richmond Central

Division 1 Men’s Reserves Ormond Prahran FC UHS-VU West Brunswick Preston Bullants

Box Hill North Brunswick Preston Bullants Therry Penola UHS-VU

Division 2 Men’s South Melbourne Districts Whitefriars Bulleen Templestowe Elsternwick Hawthorn

Albert Park Kew North Brunswick Football Club Old Yarra Cobras West Brunswick

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