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INSIDE THE EFL Remember to say thanks… Saturday was a great day at the Division Four Grand Finals. While some early drizzle made life a touch uncomfortable early in the under 19s, the record crowd of almost 4,000 were treated to three high quality games of footy played in great spirit on field and supported in a similar manner Phil Murton off it. EFL Chief Executive Officer On the Friday night before the netball season came to its conclusion with two great games in Division One and Two, with the Eastern Lions and Chirnside Park winning their respective divisions. The standard of our netball has increased significantly in just 12 months and it was pleasing to hear some positive comments from the Eastern Lions coach, an experienced netball person, regarding the organisation, standard and quality of our growing competition. Also on Friday night was the Junior Presentation Night. It was great to see the young boys and girls of our competition present themselves and their clubs so well and hear club Presidents talk proudly of the success of their sides this year. Amongst it are some great stories. Lysterfield won the Gordon Parker Best Conducted Club Award, a wonderful achievement for a club who for the first time fielded teams in all age groups. New President Don Coulthard and his team are building on the great foundation and hard work of inaugural President Steve Ketzer and his committee. Kilsyth President Danny Lamb spoke of his clubs first junior premiership in 14 years, and the likely aim of fielding a team in each age group in 2016, for the first time in the clubs history. With the senior club travelling along well, there is plenty to like at what is happening at Pinks Reserve. What was evident on all occasions was the huge role Club Presidents play for their clubs. At times previously, when club Presidents have received a premiership medal during the presentation ceremony, I’ve heard people ask why. So it was great to hear Warrandyte President Stephen Bell receive a huge cheer when presented his medal on Saturday. Considering our clubs are volunteer run organisations, I couldn’t think

of anyone more deserving to be publicly recognized for their efforts. It always surprises me when the Club President wins the raffle or a major prize in a reverse draw, and everyone in the room looks at them as if expecting them to donate it back! From what I’ve seen, no one in the room deserves it more, and no one has probably brought more tickets than them either. Saying ‘thank you’ goes a long way. As Chairman Graham Halbish and I do the rounds at games each Saturday, we are often invited to club luncheons. With the support of Bendigo Bank Balwyn, Canterbury and Surrey Hills branches, we often present a “Club Volunteer Award”, nominated by clubs, to recognise an often unsung hero from the club in front of their peers. The response is fantastic, and often overwhelming for the recipient. Getting a huge cheer from the clubs faithful, you can see how much being acknowledged means to them. So as the season comes to an end and club presentation nights are held, celebrate the achievements of those on the field but remember the impact just saying thank you can have to the volunteers who have helped run your footy club for the year. Back on the field, we have three great days of footy this weekend with what look like, as you’d expect in finals, three evenly contested senior games. In the Division One Preliminary Final, either Balwyn or Vermont will have great pleasure in ending their rivals season. The “Doncaster Derby” in Division Two pits two in form teams against each other. Doncaster have been pretty convincing winners on the two occasions the teams met during the home and away season and were very impressive in the semi, but Donny East will come in with plenty of confidence after a strong last three weeks. While at the start of the day Mooroolbark Under 19’s look to make it a perfect, undefeated year, which should add plenty of excitement should it be close late in the game. And Sunday at East Burwood should be a great day in all three games, with the Mitcham v The Basin senior game looking to be an absolute cracker. See you at the footy.

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FINALS INFORMATION The 2015 Eastern Football League senior Finals series is HERE!

Each venue has its own admission fee, so if you choose to move between venues you’ll, need to pay a second entry.

FINALS ENTRY The following entry prices (including GST) will apply:

FINALS UMPIRES The league will supply three field, two boundary and two goal umpires for each finals match.

ALL DIVISIONS FINALS GRAND FINALS VETERANS FINALS

ADULT CONCESSION** $13.00 $7.00 $15.00^ $9.00^ $5.00 N/A

• Children under the age of 16 are admitted FREE to all finals. ** Concession includes age pension cards, Veteran Affairs cards and disability pension cards ^ $2 from the entry price of all grand finals will be donated to the Blue Ribbon Foundation

CAR PARKING AT FINALS VENUES Car parking inside finals venues may be limited. This will be communicated via the website and to competing clubs in the week leading up to the game. With much larger crowds than for home and away games, don’t assume you will be able to get a park inside most venues as this will not be the case. Councils have also advised that a parking officer will be in attendance, so park only in designated areas.

STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH FINALS SCORES Want to know the live scores of other finals? The EFL Media Team will be using Twitter to bring you all the Around the Grounds Scores. They will be ‘tweeting’ live quarter by quarter scores and ‘re-tweeting’ EFL clubs and fans who are keeping the social media world up-to-date with how their team is performing. But you don’t have to sign up to a Twitter account to get access to live scores! Type in m.efl.org.au in your smartphone’s internet browser and follow the prompts to save as an app. Tap ‘Social’ then ‘Twitter’ – presto, you’ve got live scores!

NO DOGS Dogs are banned at all EFL games, including finals and alcohol is not permitted to be brought into any finals venue. It would be appreciated if all clubs would stress these points with both players and supporters. ALCOHOL AT FINALS VENUES Patrons attending finals are not permitted to bring alcohol into the venues. At venues where cars have access to the grounds, a condition of entry is that boots are inspected and this will be rigidly enforced. Apart from ensuring compliance with liquor licensing and council by-laws, it helps to protect clubs revenues from finals. As in past years, there will be a two-can limit on purchases and all alcohol sold will be opened by bar staff on purchase. These are part of the licensing requirements. ONE PAYMENT PER VENUE We’ll again be adopting an approach where your admittance will allow entry for the full day at that particular venue.

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Pancake Parlour EFL GameDay RADIO GAMES Saturday – Division 2 Grand Final Doncaster v Doncaster East

Sunday – Division 3 Grand Final Mitcham v The Basin

Broadcast Station: 98.1FM, Radio Eastern Stream: www.efl.org.au Text: 0419 654 082 Facebook: www.facebook.com/footyefl

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BOUNDARY BANTER BWS: One down – three to go Raymond RB: Best time of the year BWS, big crowds, great venues and quality teams all vying for the ultimate prize. BWS: What a performance it was by the Warrandyte Football Club in 2015. Three teams for three Premierships is a monstrous effort and hats go off to all involved down at the ‘Blood Bank’. Ray Baird RB: They came out very hungry for success this year Warrandyte after dropping out in straight sets last season. But that is a distant and irrelevant memory now and I reckon they will be very competitive in division 3 next year. BWS: I agree mate. Hopefully a few announced retirements have a bit of a rethink and decide to strap em on for another crack. RB: It always happens the night after the grand final win when a few beverages can persuade those to do it one more time. BWS: Once again Walker Park proved to be a fantastic atmosphere for the division 4 finals. RB: My mate G-Mac does a brilliant job all year round keeping the ground in top condition, and what a great sight it was to see all those red jackets and scarfs out in force to cheer their boys home. BWS: You’re not wrong mate and they were treated to some very exciting footy, particularly in the third term when they went bang! The two Tom’s in Naughtin and Appleby were superb as was the big ruckman David Hand. Gauci was electrifying, Ash Froud was Ash Froud and Chris Tout and Jacob Daley were sensational. A perfect finish to a brilliant year. RB: Bit of a surprise in division 3 last weekend see’s The Basin through to the Grand Final on Sunday at Mitcham out at East Burwood. Not many saw that coming. BWS: Yes and no. They did a Tempy on Tempy! Losing in the first week to Dockers comfortably, then reversing the result in the prelim like the Dockers did to Mitcham last year. The Bears have had a really strong 6 weeks - taking out that first final, and deserve to be there 100% RB: Mitcham will go in as strong favourites, but I believe that will suit The Basin just fine as they have been the underdogs for the past three weeks. BWS: Donny East are into their first Grand Final in ten years – ain’t life peachy! RB: You haven’t wiped that smile off your face for 7 days mate! A powerful performance again by the Lions against a Croydon side who had smashed them twice during the year could be just the tonic to see them knock over arch rivals in the big dance on Saturday. BWS: Croydon are a great club and one of my favourites, and I have no doubt they will be right up there again next season. RB: The same goes for Noble Park whose season ended at the hands of Vermont on the weekend. No one enjoys playing the Eagles in finals as they always seem to find something extra. BWS: The Bulls had a few key injuries, but I agree, Vermont are a scary site at this time of year and have players hitting great form at the right time. RB: How good was Bernie Dinneen in that game? BWS: What can you say except the guys an absolute marvel. I’ve never seen anyone attack the footy as hard as Bernie, he’s ferocious, calculated and a cool head at all times. What a story it would be if the boys from Terrara Road could send

him into retirement with another Premiership medallion. RB: It will be tough, but fairy tales are never easy! BWS: Norwood are straight through the granny and will be primed for back to back flags after knocking off minor premiers Balwyn by 3 pts. RB: Geez their last 2 months has been impressive the Norseman. Almost a full list to pick from finally after an Ben Warren-Smith interrupted year has the confidence of Broadcast Manager the team sky high. BWS: Three sensational games as you #LOVEITLOCAL this weekend mate, two Grand Finals and a Preliminary Final, all of which that could go either way. Who goes through to play Norwood in the division 1 Grand Final next Saturday? RB: I think Balwyn will bounce back this week BWS. They were only a kick away from having the week off and no doubt will be hungry to make amends. But as we said earlier Vermont lap it up on main stage and could pull it off, but think they will just fall short. BWS: Should be such an exciting game mate. A strong rivalry and a chance to go through to the Grand Final. Starting the game well is the key for both sides and if Balwyn have the lead at 3qrt time they will win as running out games has been a strong point for the Tigers all year. Balwyn by 5 goals for mine. RB: Can ‘our boys’ Doncaster East beat the all-conquering Doncaster? BWS: ‘Our boys’??? Finally jumping on are you after handing me back my slab? RB: I’m not handing over another one mate cos I’m officially on board! BWS: It’s a dream Grand Final for me mate. Played at Doncaster in the 90’s and lived in and barracked for Doncaster East for most of my life. Both are great clubs and any success is thoroughly deserved. In what will be the biggest Rod Gregory-Doug King Cup ever I’m sticking with Doncaster East to win by less than a kick. RB: I’ve been on and off the Lions all year but having watched them over the past few weeks I have noticed a real sense of belief amongst the playing group. Doncaster have had all the answers throughout 2015 and deserve to be favourites. I think momentum v the week off will favour Donny East and they will be playing in division 1 in 2016. BWS: No need to suck up to me now mate, there’s only one week left! RB: I don’t use straws BWS, unlike other people I know… BWS: Mitcham look to break the longest premiership drought in the league when they take on the Basin in the division 3 Grand Final. Almost a flawless season from the Tigers has them in the box seat to finally lift the Cup and progress to division 2. RB: This should also be a cracker mate. If The Basin can jump them early and create some doubt amongst the Mitcham playing group – then it’s officially game on. Can’t see the Tigers falling over though as they have too much class and reckon they will win. BWS: Both Grand Finals will be aired on 98.1FM all weekend and streamed live across the globe on efl.org.au – So you better bring your A-game old man! RB: The whole media team are pumped BWS and like the competing clubs, we are ready for the big stage. BWS: Exciting times indeed! See you at the footy mate!

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STATS BENCH Two of the Leagues Finals powerhouses go head to head for a shot in Next week’s Grand Final. Vermont are currently in the midst of their longest premiership drought since the 1980’s which currently stands at 6 seasons. Balwyn on the other hand are breaking records of their own, notching up another year of finals action taking them to 20 consecutive years in finals action (SFL 1996-2006, EFL 2007- ) they play off for the chance to play in a fourth straight Grand Final, one away from their longest streak of five straight (SFL 1996-2000). Noel McPhee @statsbench

Division 1 Prelim Balwyn Noble Park Finals Balwyn Vermont

Wins 15 Vermont 18 Vermont Wins Losses 14 9 58 31

Wins Draws Streak 7 1 B1 21 0 NP 1

Draws Streak 0 L2 0 W2

Doncaster East have found form at the right end of the season, now on a winning stretch of five, including an early elimination final in round 18 plus two finals. What does that say about the team west of Doncaster East – the Sharks… They have gone about their business and have found form throughout the whole season – currently on a winning streak of 16 and unbeaten since round 1.

The most unwanted title in the EFL is the ‘longest Premiership drought’. Mitcham have had this monkey on their back since 2010 when Mulgrave broke their drought dating back to 1979. Since nearly suffering a triple drop in 2008, and surviving by percentage only in 2009 the Tigers have gradually built and now reach their first Grand Final since 1992. (They also held the longer Grand Final drought title – now passed to Eastern Lions (1995)). They face The Basin who have turned a loss in the finals into a second chance. The Bears have journeyed the hard way to the big stage while the Tigers will be nice and rested after just the one encounter. I’m getting a little nostalgic in my middle age so will break statsbench tradition of not taking sides and declare that I would like to see the Tigers win. Division 3 Finals Mitcham Finals Mitcham The Basin

Wins Losses 23 18 19 26

Draws Streak 1 W1 0 W2

Grand Finals Mitcham The Basin

Wins Losses 5 5 3 4

Draws Streak 0 L3 0 W1

Wins 7

Wins Draws Streak Doncaster East

Finals Doncaster Doncaster East

Wins Losses 23 23 10 9

Draws Streak 0 W1 0 W2

Grand Finals Doncaster Doncaster East

Wins Losses 6 5 2 2

Draws Streak 0 W2 0 W1

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For those interested Forest Hill would take on the longest Premiership drought if Mitcham win (1984).

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CHANDLER/WRIGHT MEDAL PREVIEW Chandler Medal Night Preview With the Eastern Football League’s night of nights upon us, EFL Media Team member Aaron Kirkby-Rodier cast his keen eye over the likely chance across all four Divisions:

Chandler Medal (Division 1) With more star players than ever in Division 1 this season the Chandler Medal is anyone’s to take home. Starting from the top, Balwyn will have plenty of contenders and not many better than there captain Rennie Gilchrist who found himself in the best on 10 occasions this season. Keep an eye on Jeff Gobbels with 59 goals and 7 times in the best. Hot on their heels were Norwood and look no further than Leigh Williams with 79 goals and appearing in the best 9 times. Noble Park duo Shayne Allan and Kyle Martin kicked 55 and 54 goals respectively with Martin one of the red hot favourites also racking up 11 times in best. Vermont finished in fourth and Adam Parker is their best chance after having a fantastic start to the season and expect him to lead the count after 9 rounds. The big surprise packets of 2015 were Rowville and with Matt Robinson ineligible expect him still to poll well and also new recruit Cam Manuel. Blackburn’s ever reliable Kyle Matthews should poll well and young gun forward Jake Hammond also. Brett Johnson is Montrose best chance with 10 times in best and 33 goals to his name. North Ringwood had a tough year with injury but Jayden Van Unen looks to be their best bet. Knox superstar Luke Williams along with Lilydale’s Marcus Hottes were real shining lights during their clubs seasons and could be smokey’s for the medal with 14 and 9 appearances in best respectively. East Ringwood pair Dean Cleven and Chris Cerni could find themselves in the votes as could 2013 winner Daniel King. Winner: Kyle Martin - Noble Park Martin’s return to the EFL has been electrifying with the Bull combining midfield dominance with goals up forward, kicked 54 goals including at least 1 in every game and was a multiple goal kicker in 13 out of 18 games including a bag of 7 in Round 2. Roughie: Luke Williams - Knox Despite Knox only winning 5 games for 2015 Williams is a clear standout. In the best 14 times along with his ability to play any position on the ground gives him a real outside chance to take home the medal. 8

Wright Medal (Division 2) Another terrific season of Division 2 football and again a wide open medal. Doncaster stars Heath Scotland, Ewen McKenzie and Chris Annakis will all put their hand up with the latter booting 25 goals. Doncaster East star recruit Dean Limbach is a massive chance after slotting 92 goals during the season before breaking the ton during the finals. After a strong season Croydon might find it tough to win the medal with a lot of even performers with the best chances Josh Bolton and Patrick Travers. The Duck Wayne McInerney has been at his brilliant best this season with 62 goals and named in the best 5 times along with Jack Callanan booting 42 goals and 8 appearances in the best. Ben Carboni and Matt Sharpe have again had stellar season for the Waverley Blues and will give themselves every chance. Mooroolbark faithful will be hoping their star midfielder Mike Smith can bring them home a medal in 2015 with the classy left footer the Mustangs best chance. Luke Parker still continued on his form despite Mulgrave not making the finals with 10 times in the best. Dale Hehir continued to bang through the goals for Scoresby despite the Magpies betting relegated and he could make a run with a big second half of the year. East Burwood may find themselves with Craig O’Reilly and Mark Holland both having a strong chance with both the Rams having stellar seasons. Brayden Harkness had a super season for Wantirna South and will give the Devils a fighting chance. Winner: Heath Scotland – Doncaster Scotland has more than justified his high profile move to Shark Park this season with a stellar year. Appeared 6 times in the best along with goals to his name and the umpires will notice his sublime foot skills in a great year for Doncaster. Roughie: Mike Smith – Mooroolbark Smith is a genuine star racks up big disposal numbers as well as hitting the scoreboard. Kicked 4 goals against Bayswater in Round 5 and was in the best 8 times.

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EDIE/JAMES MEDIAL PREVIEW With the Eastern Football League’s night of nights upon us, EFL Media Team member Aaron Kirkby-Rodier cast his keen eye over the likely chance across all four Divisions:

Edie Medal (Division 3)

James Medal (Division 4)

A finals race to the finish in Division 3 along with some stand out teams has seen one of the best seasons in recent memory. Mitcham have a host of players in the running with Chris Hoegal and Jarrod Witnish leading the pack. Templestowes slow start to the season could affect their chances but still have the Mariani boys in with a real show. Max Kruger again showed his class in season 2015 for the bears with a consistent season The Basin would hope he could bring home the medal after 10 appearances in the best. Upper Gully have a real chance with Tim Riseley the obvious candidate with a stellar season for the Kings. Trent Farmer led Ringwood to a finals birth in 2015 with 61 goals and 7 appearances in the best. Tyson McKenzie will poll well in Silvan’s first season in Division 3 as will Eddie Sim from Whitehorse. Will Debney (Park Orchards), Tom Rourke (Heathmont) and Jess Bolton (Boronia) will all give their respective clubs hope. South Belgrave have Leigh Odermatt and Alex Benbow in with a chance Odermatt kicking 63 goals and 9 times in the best. Chirnside Park have star recruits Zippy King and Jayden Battaglene flying the flag both should poll well.

What a season in Division 4 and a wide open James Medal. Warrandyte have a handful of stars that could win last years joint medallist Ross Ansaldi now a proven vote getter could go back to back with teammates Chad Gauchi and Ash Froud a big chance also. \Michael Paolini (Surrey Park) and Adam Amin (Glen W Hawks) have both had stellar seasons for their clubs and should all poll well. Kilsyth trio Ben Mullett, Sean Currey and Jay Sherlock all had brilliant years with the latter the red hot favourite for mine. Andrew Chalkley put in a great season for Nunawading while Coldstream pair Kane Jones 46 goals and Mark Cecere 31 goals showed their class throughout the season. Hayden DeGraaf should be the best placed Eastern Lion and last year’s winning duo from Forest Hill Kane Maghamez and Nicholas Pincott should rack up the votes again.

Winner: Alex Benbow - South Belgrave Hard to go past the tough nut from up the mountain. Despite the Saints not making the finals in 2015 Benbow puts in a shift every week with his consistent performances and occasionally hitting the scoreboard will give him a massive chance. Roughie: Jayden Battaglene – Chirnside Park A brilliant pick up for the Panthers in 2015 Battaglene has dominated the midfield and has hit the scoreboard. Already winning the clubs best and fairest comfortably look out for him to make a run at the medal.

Winner: Jay Sherlock – Kilsyth Sherlock has done it all this season for the Cougars, Kicked 67 goals during the season as well as giving Kilsyth some valuable time through the middle. In the best 13 times for his club shows what a fantastic season he has had will gain votes consistently but could poll big in back half of the season. Roughie: Chad Gauci – Warrandyte Not really a roughie seeing he’s from the premier but Gauci has been brilliant in season 2015. Super dangerous player finds his way out of stoppages with one of the best sidesteps in the competition. Can also play forward kicking 17 goals in a premiership year for the Bloods.

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DIV2 SEN TEAM OF THE YEAR The EFL is again recognising the elite players in our competition by announcing an ‘SEN Team of the Year’ for each senior division. At the end of the home and away season, each coach was asked to name a ‘Team of the Year’, in positions, for the division they coach in. The following players have been selected in the 30-man squad, from which the final SEN Division 2 Team of the Year will be selected from…

Division 2 SEN Team of the Year Squad Anthony Van Rooyen

Bayswater

Jack Callanan

Bayswater

Joel Galvin

Bayswater

Wayne McInerney

Bayswater

Brendan Weinert

Croydon

James Grant

Croydon

Josh Bolton

Croydon

Lachlan Todd

Croydon

Patrick Travers

Croydon

Trent Martin

Croydon

Aaron Fiora

Doncaster

Ben Johnson

Doncaster

Chris Annakis

Doncaster

Ewen McKenizie

Doncaster

Heath Scotland

Doncaster

James Siakavelis

Doncaster

Matt Schimmelbush

Doncaster

Nathan Thompson

Doncaster

Zak Carroll

Doncaster

Billy Morrison

Doncaster East

Dean Limbach

Doncaster East

Dylan Heath

Doncaster East

Shane Tennant

Doncaster East

Mike Smith

Mooroolbark

Ben Gilling

Mulgrave

Luke Parker

Mulgrave

Dale Hehir

Scoresby

Brayden Harkness

Wantirna South

Ben Carboni

Waverley Blues

Matt Sharpe

Waverley Blues

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DIV3 SEN TEAM OF THE YEAR The EFL is again recognising the elite players in our competition by announcing an ‘SEN Team of the Year’ for each senior division. At the end of the home and away season, each coach was asked to name a ‘Team of the Year’, in positions, for the division they coach in. The following players have been selected in the 30-man squad, from which the final SEN Division 3 Team of the Year will be selected from…

Division 3 SEN Team of the Year Squad Jess Bolton

Boronia

Jayden Battaglene

Chirnside Park

Michael King

Chirnside Park

Tom Rourke

Heathmont

Chris Hoegal

Mitcham

Jack Purcell

Mitcham

Jarrod Witnish

Mitcham

Jayden Hoegal

Mitcham

Josh Bell

Mitcham

Neil Winterton

Mitcham

Nick Higginson

Mitcham

Rob Petracca

Mitcham

Ben Power

Ringwood

Scott Laing

Ringwood

Tim Burmeister

Ringwood

Trent Farmer

Ringwood

Alex Benbow

South Belgrave

Leigh Odermatt

South Belgrave

Todd Burley

South Belgrave

Tom Hallinan

South Belgrave

Anthony Mariani

Templestowe

Anthony Soriano

Templestowe

Jordan Ceppi

Templestowe

Leigh Murphy

Templestowe

Matthew Mariani

Templestowe

Max Kruger

The Basin

Trevor Mills

The Basin

Matthew Petracca

Upper FTG

Tim Riseley

Upper FTG

Edward Sim

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MEDIA TIPS – DIVISION 2 Dyson Baker – EFL Media Manager Sharks by 3 goals Like and elderly man mistaking the accelerator for the brake, Doncaster East have come crashing through walls to make the 2015 Grand Final. A side equipped to handle anything thrown at them has masterminded two sensational victories. Their opponents on the other hand can do no wrong and although nervous about the Lions, will not feel threatened, silky skills and poise to win this one, Sharks for mine! Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Ewen McKenzie (Doncaster)

Ray Baird – EFL Media Team Doncaster East by 12 points Sometimes the unexpected happens in Grand Finals. I think that Donny East can match Doncaster and defeat them this week. Sure Doncaster have been the best team all season but i cannot ignore as to where Doncaster east have come from since mid-season. They playing a great brand of football and have the strength and bulk to match Doncaster. Momentum is in their favour and Doncaster had a very easy entry into today’s game, plus the weeks rest. Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Jeremy Musso (Doncaster East)

Joshua Dawe – EFL Media Team Doncaster East by 6 points probably the toughest final to tip, the Lions were incredible against Croydon last week but the Sharks are clearly the favourites and have been the dominant team all year. Everyone loves an underdog, and with the way the Lions have found balance in their forward line over the last month, I’m backing Doncaster East by a straight kick. Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Dylan Agnew (Doncaster East) Davis Harrigan – EFL Media Team Doncaster by 12 points A local derby brings spirit and some added pressure. Doncaster have some very sharp teeth and would be the rightful holders of the premiership cup after the four quarters on Saturday. However, they won’t be going down without being taken all the way to the finish by Doncaster East, with centurion Dean Limbach in the goal square. Ominous, deadly, and ready.

Will Taylor – EFL Media Team Doncaster Tormore Reserve will be the venue of a cracking Grand Final which will see the two Manningham Heavyweights between Doncaster and Doncaster East. Doncaster have dominated this season and cruising past Croydon by over 18 goals in week 1 of the finals. Dean Limbach and Shane Tennant has had an awesome season in their first season at Doncaster East while Nathan Thompson and Chris Annakis has done the job for Doncaster. Sharks will be way too good in Division 2 Grand Final and win their first premiership in Division 2 since 1990. Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Chris Annakis (Doncaster)

Lachlan Munro – EFL Media Team Doncaster by 28 points The Sharks have made their name well known in Division 2 this season, with only 1 loss for the year. After demolishing Croydon in the semi-final, it was made very clear that Doncaster is definitely in a league of their own this year. They are the most deserving side to go into Division 1. Doncaster East were very impressive against Croydon and Bayswater, and they do come into this game with some form, but they will fall short to the Sharks. Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Chris Annakis (Doncaster)

Brad Henderson – EFL Media Team Doncaster by 37 points Doncaster have clearly been the best team in second division this year, and with stunning form in recent weeks combined with a week off to refresh and get over any niggling injuries, it is all set up for them to win the Grand Final and move into the top flight. I expect a high scoring and quite free flowing contest early, before both teams tighten up their defence and for the game to become more congested the further it goes. Doncaster East will do themselves proud but won’t quite be able to match the class and professionalism of the Sharks. Dean Limbach looms as the obvious danger man but I feel the Sharks have the talent down back to hold him to a four or five goal day, which on this occasion won’t be enough. Some late goals from Doncaster may make the final margin sound more inflated than is fair to the Lions. Gordon Parker/Blue Ribbon Medallist: Zac Carroll (Doncaster)

Paul Semertzidis – EFL Media Team Doncaster by 31 points Nothing bigger than this Caster clash on Grand Final day! The Doncaster Football Club have not lost a game since round 1 whilst the Lions have found their best football in this finals series. It’s a real clash of the titans in the Limbach vs Thompson battle but I think the Sharks midfield just has the edge. Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Zane Kadlecik (Doncaster)

Aaron Kirkby-Rodier – EFL Media Team Doncaster 44 Points Doncaster have been the standout team since a quarter of the way through the season and haven’t been beaten since round 1. Doncaster East have a big chance especially if Dean ‘Dogga’ Limbach can get off the leash although, The Sharks will be too good in the ‘Caster Clash’ Grand Final Gordon Parker/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Chris Annakis (Doncaster).

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DIVISION 2 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW By Joshua Dawe It’s the Division 2 Grand Final match-up many hoped for but not many predicted. After a Croydon finals series capitulation, the suburb of Doncaster will be split 50/50 as Tormore Reserve sets to host one of the biggest Derby Grand Finals in recent years; Doncaster vs Doncaster East. For the Sharks, it’s a chance to cap off what has been a dominant season with their second promotion in three years. Since losing their first game of the year, they have passed through the season undefeated, scoring a grand final spot with a demolition job on Croydon two weeks ago, keeping the Blues to the second lowest finals score in EFL history with a 112 point victory. The Lions have had to do it the long way, beating Bayswater in a semi-final before knocking off Croydon in the preliminary final by 38 points after two unsuccessful attempts during the year. They’ve found form at the perfect time of the season to score their first Grand Final berth since 2007. While they will go in as underdogs, their ability last week to share 13 goals between six of their forwards will give Andrew Tranquilli some headaches this week. Team News: Both sides will go in at full strength, with the only likely change to be the return of Ben Johnson for the Sharks after a two game hiatus. Johnson’s replacement will most probably be Greg Jarvis considering the Lions only run with one recognised ruckman. However Jesse Liebelt or James Munks could also be possible departures, having swung between both seniors and reserves sides during the year. It’s unlikely and either would be stiff considering recent form. Either way, if Johnson is fit, expect an unfortunate change for one unlucky Shark. Past Meetings: The teams have met twice during the regular season, with Doncaster victorious on both occasions. In Round 2, they won by 38 points thanks to a 6 goal to none third term, with Chris Annakis and Nick Batsanis best on ground respectively. In Round 11, it was an even more convincing win to the Sharks by 64 points, with Thompson kicking 6 goals and Heath Scotland best on ground. For the Lions that day, five of their best six were from the backline, hinting the dominance Doncaster held in that game. Key Matchups: Ewen McKenzie vs Billy Morrison Possibly the two most mobile ruckmen in the competition, these two will test each other in the hit-out count as well as around the ground. Both in a rich vein of form, crucial battle. Jay Pearson/Ben Marganis vs Dean Limbach Marganis had the matchup on Brenden Weinart a few weeks ago and comprehensively beat him. Should get the first crack at Limbach, but expect a chop-out or a change during the game with Pearson. David Molloy vs Jack Sholakis and Michael Battista vs Jarryd Lowther Both Molloy and Lowther have played lock-down roles on Justin Ficcorili in the past weeks and get the respective important tasks on taking the oppositions dangerous small forwards. Sholakis and Battista might not be the first names they go to, but as two incredibly dangerous 14

targets for both teams down forward, expect to see these duels during the day. Player to Watch (Doncaster): Chris Annakis In a team filled with ex-AFL names such as Fiora, Johnson, Scotland and Thompson, it’s easy to forget at times about some of the other supreme Doncaster talent that rolls out onto the park every week. Annakis is the best example of that. The midfielder enjoyed a relatively bruise free semi-final against Croydon as Paul Newlands decided not to run anyone on him after a dominant first term. Will be interesting to see what tactic Steve Buckle decides to employ. Annakis has elite skills and his vision and pinpoint kicking sets up countless attacks up the ground. He can win the ball inside and outside the contest and is one of many goal threats sneaking up forward. If the Sharks do get the win, he will be one player that won’t have too much trouble slotting into Division 1 football. Player to Watch (Doncaster East): Dylan Agnew The 21 year old Lion has had a stellar season playing on the half forward line and its often his contribution that goes unrewarded. He is the middle man between the midfield and big Dean Limbach and his link up play and skills allow his key forward to have golden service in most games. His strength in his legs allows for an unreachable and tricky to defend vertical leap and when he hits the ground, he uses his speed and Dustin Martin like upper body strength to fend off his opponents. Throw in strong hands and a silky right boot, and you’ve got one of the best half-forwards in the competition and a tricky sized package for any team to deal with. He used to run around in blue and white hoops, so he’d love to show his old team what they’re missing on the big stage. Keys to Success (Doncaster): It doesn’t take much to work out why the Sharks are favourites today, nor why they have been so successful over their journey this year. They have one of the most potent and flexible forward setups in the competition and remarkably have had 7 players kick over 20 goals this season. The key to a Doncaster victory lies in their transition off half back. Scotland, Schimmelbusch, Siakavelis, Fiora and Carroll will all spend some time in that defensive 50, and if they can get the ball moving out of the Lions’ forward line with the ease and speed that they did against Croydon, the flag is theirs. Keys to Success (Doncaster East): The most impressive part of the Lions run of form over the last month has been their ability to keep the ball out of their opponents hands through a serious reduction in turnovers. As evident in their win against Croydon, the Lions have been able to control possession and break down oppositions defensive structures, running forward into space constantly. Their stoppage work has been superb of late too, with Whitling, Hickey and club B&F favourite Batsanis running the midfield like clockwork. Both tactics will be hard to master against the Sharks, but pivotal to their upset chances.

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DIVISION 2 CLUB NOTES Doncaster: We’ve made it to the Grand Final after last year’s disappointing finish. It comes off a great season which has seen us lose only once in Rd 1 – but hopefully there is still one more win to go. Mixed results a fortnight ago in the Semi’s. The Reserves were bundled out in the First Semi to Waverly Blues in what was a mirror image of last year’s Grand Final, but we should learn that we can’t turn up for the last quarter against quality sides like the Blues and expect a good outcome. Besides some frustrating results at times another good year by Erwin & Sweat and have provided plenty of depth and headaches for the Senior coach – which means it’s been a successful year. Seniors entered the second semi against second placed Croydon and with not much separating the two during the year, a close encounter was anticipated. However, the Seniors put on the best performance of the year and though admittedly it was probably Croydon’s worst, we did what had to be done and ran out convincing winners. Best – Team effort. It all comes down to today as we take on Doncaster East for the Gregory/King Cup…….ohh and a premiership is also at stake !!! Good luck to the boys and if we do what we’ve done all year, things should look after themselves. Big thanks to all Committee, Sponsors (particularly major Sponsors – United, Eagle Hire & Selection Steel), Supporters, Friends & Family and to the players for the commitment shown through the season. Club Rooms open tonight – all welcome. Vote Count is tomorrow also in the club rooms, again we encourage all to attend. Presentation Night will be on Saturday 19th September at the Shoppingtown Hotel – See Sweat for Details. All the best to all over Summer and see you in 2016 and for the final time this year Al Smith – Stick to Doing What You Do Best - STICKTA !!!!! Doncaster East: After the final siren sounded at a tick over the 52 minute mark (Ambulance required for Croydon’s Nathan Haag – we’ve heard that he’s OK) at Boronia last Saturday it was all about backslapping, hugging, yelling and cheering; in the crowded change room, the Donny East song was belted out like there was no tomorrow! A look around the change room a few minutes later and a couple of people had their “moment” earlier than expected – the moment of realisation that we had made it into the Grand Final. This “moment” happens to people at different times, it probably won’t hit 1 or 2 of the younger players until they run out on the ground today. Winning is scary because Doncaster East FC has never been in Division one before and losing means we’ll have to endure the pressure of maintaining our ‘top of the tree’ status in Divvy 2. Whatever happens today, we’re just so proud of the way our boys have responded to the challenges THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER

in recent weeks. We held 4th spot by a mere 1.37% over Waverley Blues coming into the final H&A round, facing Bayswater who had beaten 2nd placed Croydon the week before. Croydon was (until last week) our Hoodoo club – we had lost every game against them since they came down to Div 2 in 2013! Come to think of it, our record against Doncaster hasn’t been too flattering in recent times . . . . . hmmmm . . . . . . Only a few tickets left for our ‘Finals Fever Dinner’ (Thursday September 17) Guest Speakers Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson and David ‘OX’ Schwarz. Better call Pete Sowersby (0408 383 118) asap. Our Presentation night is Friday Sept 25 at Zerbes (Call Michael Gordon – 0411728800) . . . . Is there anything more fearsome than a Pride of 22 hungry Lions on the prowl? - Colonel Mooroolbark: Good luck to all teams playing in today’s 2nd Division Grand Finals. The Colts are flying the flag for the Mighty Mustangs today after a stellar home & away season. Under the guidance of coach Neil Wells and his assistant Scott Hassan, the boys went through undefeated to earn a spot in the 2nd Semi Final two weeks ago where they came up against Croydon. After leading comfortably for most of the game the Blues came back strongly in the final term to reduce the final margin to 11 points. Jordy Roth kicked 5 goals and Jon Egan got the nod as BOG. Congratulations to Sam Downie who topped the league goal kicking for Divvy 2 with 44 goals. Good luck to the boys today as they take on Mulgrave in the big one. I know Wellsy will have them fired up and ready for the biggest game of the season. All Mustang supporters are welcome to come back to the Heights clubrooms during the afternoon and evening to hopefully join the boys in celebrating a premiership. GO MUSTANGS !!! Mulgrave: Congratulations to our Under 19 side for winning their way into a second successive Grand Final. This feat was achieved with a very strong win against Croydon at Boronia last week. In a tight first half the game ebbed and flowed, with Mulgrave going into the break two points up. The third quarter was crucial, where we exerted our dominance, capitalised on a winning ruck, got more drive out of the middle with Griffin James moving into the midfield, and attacked off half back through dominant wings. At three quarter time we lead by thirty- one points. The final quarter was played in a similar fashion, where we extended our lead, but late goals by Croydon improved the score-line from their perspective, with several of our better players sitting out the last portion of the quarter to keep them fresh for this week. The 15

DIVISION 2 CLUB NOTES final score showed an 18 point win. Best players in a side where everyone contributed were Jordy Siriwardana who tackled fiercely and won plenty of ball, Josh Meyers made the most of his opportunities and used the ball well, Nick Henley dominated the ruck contests, Andy Tsai was tight and reliable down back, Dan Doria fought his way through the pain barrier and played a great game, and Jeremy Palmer provided great drive off half back. The ball is at our feet, Mooroolbark have gone through the season undefeated, this is a great opportunity to inflict their first defeat of the season, and win back to back premierships. After the game we will head back to the club to celebrate our year, we encourage all players, supporters and parents to join us. Upcoming events at the club include the $1000 draw on Friday September 25th, only $20 a ticket, then we have Presentation Night on Thursday 1st October at Mulgrave Country Club. The Annual General Meeting of the Mulgrave Football Club will be held on Friday 9th October, 7.30pm, at Mulgrave Sports Club. Wantirna South: Congratulations to the reserves on making their third consecutive Grand Final. A great effort from Morgs and everyone involved Presentation night is fast approaching and will be held on Saturday 26th September at the Whitehorse Club, tickets are

$90pp, contact Kathy Lang on 0422 694 340 to book your tickets. After todays match the clubroom will open from 3pm until late and everyone is welcome to come back to hopefully celebrate a Devil Premiership with the boys. Waverley Blues: Well done once again to Reserves coach Luke Taunt and his deputies, Richie Demajo and Ryan Tily for their hard work on getting our beloved Waverley Blues Twos to yet another Grand Final. The club has only been going in these colours for 17 years and this will be our 10th reserves Grand Final. This will be Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh of those ten grand finals and he knows what it takes to win one. And he knows theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not easy to win. Last week the side got the better of Croydon after being challenged early in the third quarter. A five goal burst put the game out of reach, although Croydon did push us right to the end. In the best players were Serpa, Egan, Martin and Ouzas. Win or lose we will have the Best & Fairest Vote Count back at the club rooms starting with the Under 19s at 7pm. There will be a barbecue and a Power Point presentation, so good times are assured. Thanks to all the helpers and well done to the Committee, led by Gavin Kaye and Troy Fairbairn, for all their hard work and continuing to steer the club in the right direction. Go Blues!

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LAST TIME THEY MET DIVISION 2 - GRAND FINALS Seniors Doncaster v Doncaster East Saturday 2:30pm Tormore Reserve, Boronia Round 11 Doncaster East 1.1-7 2.4-16 Doncaster 5.1-31 14.2-86

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Doncaster East Goal Kickers: J. Sholakis 3, M. Steven 2, D. Limbach 2, R. Ayoubi, A. Hickey, D. Giles Best Players: J. Musso, D. Giles, J. Sholakis, D. Heath, S. Tennant, D. Coghill Doncaster Goal Kickers: N. Thompson 6, M. Sheen 5, M. Battista 3, J. Hooper 2, C. Annakis 2, Z. Carroll, S. Muller, J. Munks Best Players: H. Scotland, E. McKenzie, J. Pearson, M. Sheen, N. Komen, C. Annakis

Reserves Wantirna South v Waverley Blues Saturday 11:50am Tormore Reserve, Boronia Round 17 Waverley Blues 0.0 0.0 Wantirna South 1.0-6 1.0-6

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Under 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mooroolbark v Mulgrave Saturday 9:15am Tormore Reserve, Boronia Round 17 Mooroolbark 3.1-19 Mulgrave 2.1-13

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Coach: Neil Wells Asst. Coach: Scott Hassan Trainer: Joe Mount, Tori Brown Runner: Rob Gysberts Team Manager: Janelle Clavant Colours: Green jumper, gold diagonal slashes, black mustang logo, Green shorts.

Coach: Darren Butler Asst. Coach: Sean Lester Trainer: Steve Pham Runner: Scott Hardy Team Manager: Shane Butler Colours:

Red jumper with blue yoke and gold lion emblem, blue shorts.

Date: Saturday 12th, 9:15am Ground: Tormore Reserve, Boronia UMPIRES: Field: Gerard Bolton, Damien Sully and Luke Hunter. Boundary: Jupinder Grewal and Brayden Halamoutis Goal: Lachlan Payne and Callum Thornton. Emergency: Denis Wall.

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Jordan Siriwardana

Jonathon Egan

Matthew Craig

Joshua Clark

Dean McKay

Alexander Fakraufon

Will March

Austin Sutherland

Todd Kenny

Joshua Dymond

Josh Myers

Matthew Hassan

Alex Johnstone

Kallum Harper

Nathan Prior

Kane Noonan

Nicholas Pagliaro

Blake Daniell

Lachlan McDowell

Ben Higgins

Aaron Lucas

Max Ward

Travis Johnson

Mitchell Howard

Nicholas Henley

Jordan Roth

Griffin James

Scott Evans

Julian Hanfi-Scott

Josh McConnell

Jacob Leece

Michael Eshetu-Mulugeta

Alistair Tilyard

Jack Craig-Smith

James Verde

Sam Wells

Tom McGowan

William Green

Andy Tsai

Daniel McGee

Karan Khushu

Walter Cook

Dan Doria

Eric Sidey

Jordan Cochrane

Max Dolan

Jeremy Palmer

Billy Gysberts

Hayden Pleming

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Samuel Downie

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Green jumper with two white stripes, green shorts

Date: Saturday 12th, 11:50am Ground: Tormore Reserve, Boronia UMPIRES: Field: Jason Kilby, Glenn Donahoo and Dean O’Neill. Boundary: James Law and Inaam Jawfer Goal: Mark Evans and Kaitlyn Carthew. Emergency: Callum Thornton. 37 36 35 24 36 17 22 28 21 21 28 29 25 30 31 20 21 21 22 20 21 20 20 24 20 23 21 19 25 21 26 16 32 31

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Age Goals

Dwayne Wathen Ryan Tily Luke Taunt Oliver Brown Dylan Cole Corey MacKenzie Adam Swierzbiolek Lachlan McKinley Benjamin Turner Ryan Serpanchy Alex Playsted Lachlan Feary Luke Johnson Nat Martin Alistair Feary George Ouzas Callum Marini Michael Foley David Santalucia Simon Hawkins Wesley Smith Jesse Oldham Cameron Robinson Tas Hronopoulos James Bird Richard Demajo Andrew Huljak Sam Taunt Christopher Goldstraw Sam Hoath Zachary Egan Benjamin Price Jarred Carbone James Ellaway John Griffiths Joshua McDougall Sam Le Cerf

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Mark Dimashki Huseyin Yusuf Michael Jamieson Jake Stopinski Sam Bates Nathan Denes Josh Stone Scott Houghton Blake Walker Jayden Raab Kyle Brooks (C) Andrew Azzapardi Johnny Frantz Brett Hardham Ty Huckstepp Mark Denes Scott Gerloff Jimmy Sarinn Jayden Cox Tom Anderson Jack Graffen Sam Hallam Travis Clarke Shaun Crow Stephen Naylor Callum Gleeson Benjamin Cromb Brenton Lynch Dean Papa Josh Mathews Cameron Cox Dailen Carney Robert Papp Bradley Flower

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DONCASTER PEN PICS Senior Coach:

Andrew Tranquilli

Assistant Coach:

Peter Randall

Sean Byrne

Quick light footed veteran and Premiership player

David Molloy

One of the Donvale package, close checking defender who usually gets the best "small"

Chris Annakis

Captain, dual premiership & B&F winner, called "The Freak" for his uncanny ability

Nick Komen

Athlectic Key position player with big leap from basketball days - transitioned to Football at a late age but adapted immediately, Premiership Player

Ben Marganis

Ever reliable Full back who always gets the main target, agile and quick for a big man, Dual Premiership Player

Zak Carroll

Recruited from Norwood last year, sublime disposer of the ball off half back, has been down forward lately with a recent bag of 7 - a Radio Team "favorite"

Steve Muller

Great hands and accurate kick for goal, capable of kicking 5 or 6, Premiership Player

Jay Pearson

Key defender who also finds himself on the big forward targets, sets up the counter attackes from the last line of defense or kickouts

Mitch Reyment

Nuggety onballer who has eyes only for the ball, handy utility in defense who can also kisk a goal

Troy Hill

Quick on balller, can also play in defense - attacks the ball ferociously, Premiership Player

Andrew Colosimo

Another of the Donvale package, the "tank" of the team, solid onballer who hits the ball and anything else in his way hard

Aaron Fiora

Ex Saint & Tiger, another with sublime skills rebounding off the backline, Premiership Player

Greg Jarvis

Old Warhorse, 5 time B&F Winner, Dual Premiership Player backup ruckman to Frankie McKenzie who reads it so well

Angelo Rambaldi

Another of the Donvale package, also plays the lockdown role in defense while providing plenty of re-bound off the halfback line

James Siakavalis

Skillful backman who loves taking them on, very allusive and sets up many thrusts forward - Premiership Player and owner of "That Dog" who will be sorley missed today

Adrian Gallace

Vetaran forward who loves a goal, is quick and strong over head, Dual Premiership Player and provides plenty of headaches. Along with Ben Marganius will be playing game 199 today - we didn't get it quite right - will have to go around again !

Ewen McKenzie

Big Frankie has been a revalation since joining from Noble Park right when Jarvo was needing a chop out in the ruck. Premiership Player, great palmer of the ball (watch for Frankie & Freak combinations) and very handy around the ground

Matthew Sheen

Solid Forward who has been a great replacement when some of the other forwards have been unavailable. Accurate kick and can hold his own

Micheal Angeli

Solid straight at it midfielder, never shirks an issue and has come on in leaps and bounds after strating with the colts

Matt Shimmelbusch

Co Captain, Dual Premiership Player and 3 time B&F winner. Ever reliable backman who reads the play like no other, provides rebound as well

Jesse Liebelt

Plagued by injury over the last two years Jesse is hitting his straps and form at the right time with a solid 8 week run into today

Ben Johnson

Ex Collingwood star who is so strong around the lower body and midrift. Provides plenty of drive from the centre and is such an experienced person to have around the club and on the ground

Zane Kadliceck

Still a colts play, has only missed one Senior game this year. Has adapted to Senior final like a vetran and is very handy and dangerous around the forward line

Heath Scotland

Ex Carlton Star who has been a huge influence to all on and off the ground, could swear he has been at the club for 10 years. Racking and acurate on both feet and calm under pressure, often gives help in the backline

Nathan Thompson

Ex Hawthorn & North Melbourne Champ, Sharks Premiership Player and huge focal point of the forward line, hopefully we may get to see the Double Cobras for the last time today

Michael Battista

Jumping Jack who hates a screamer, very agile and dangerous around goal. Premiership Player who looks nothing like a player but can certainly play

James Munks

VFL listed and has been a major recruit this year, not overly big but is great over head and a ball magnet if in the midfield

Jayden Hooper

Was a lesser know of the Maryborough connection when he joined with Tyson Macilwain this year, while Tyson story was heart breaking, everyone soon new who Jayden was. Ball magnet who goes at it hard and doesn't stop all day

Matt Carlson

"The Project" is a handy solid mid fielder who is equally strong over head as he is on the ground, more than capable inclusion and Premiership Player

Hugh Schiavello

VFL listed and has shown he can kick bags when given the chance, opportunities limited due to other forwards but if he gets in, look out for his big overhead grabs and deadly accurate kicks from anywhere

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dONCASTER EAST PEN PICS Senior Coach:

Steve Buckle

Assistant Coach: Brad Bird

Shane Tennant

Skipper who leads by example. Reads play beautifully across half back. Strong mark.

Dean Limbach

The excitement machine. 107 goals for the season says it all. Great leap and strong hands.

Dean Prizmic

Versatile big man who can pinch hit in the ruck or key position. Great left foot.

Jake Whitling

In the midfield or on the wing uses silky skills to great effect. Huge tank and can run all day.

Rami Ayoubi

Rami only goes one speed – flat out. Great attack on the ball and lifts team mates around him.

Peter Sowersby

Utility player used mainly in the back half and midfield this year. Always uses the ball well.

Jarryd Lowther

Just does the same thing each week – shuts down one of the opposition’s best forwards. Seldom beaten.

Anthony Hickey

Inspiring midfielder and one of the team’s leaders. Very strong over the ball.

Tim Whitty

On the wing or in the midfield he finds space and sets up play. Great skills. Crazy brave.

Jeremy Musso

A forward who has become a key back. Has done some big jobs this year. Deceptively strong.

Dean Giles

Another leader across half back. Strong at the contest and booming left foot.

Luke McLeod

Versatile midfielder. Strong body and can both shut down and go forward and score.

Jai Hardwick

Onballer who attacks the contest and can run all day. In good form after long term injury.

Dylan Agnew

Explosive half forward with the skills to win a game off his own boot. Great in the air and on the ground.

Michael Steven

The strongman of the midfield. Excellent stoppage player who starts many attacks.

Billy Morrison

Has had an outstanding year in the ruck. Gives away height each week but makes up for it with footy smarts.

Daniel Coghill

Has a big job to do each week at Full Back and does it beautifully. No fuss, just get it done – that’s Cogs.

Nick Batsanis

Midfield ball magnet who racks up possessions and uses the ball beautifully. Likes a goal.

Jack Martin

Just a natural footballer. Light frame but great in the air and on the ground. A bit cheeky.

Daniel Gordon

A vital target across half forward. Always presents as an option. Long and accurate left foot.

Dylan Heath

Highly talented half back who is rarely beaten and sets up many attacks with great foot skills.

Nathan Mill

A skilled player who plays tall, and is great in the air. Has filled support ruck role with his great vertical leap.

Daniel Mead

Has had a great year on the wing. Strong on the ground and in the air with a raking left foot.

Jack Sholakis

Dangerous small forward. Great lead and deceptively strong mark. Accurate left foot.

Josh Bird

Talented half forward who leads and marks well. Accurate kick.

James Cooney

Midfielder/Defender who is seldom beaten. Strong around the ball.

Jayden Phillips

Courageous small forward/midfielder. Dangerous around goal.

Matthew Ladlow

Talented left footer who has played mainly on ball. Reads the play well and uses the ball to advantage.

Daniel Doran

An old fashioned rover, usually at the bottom of a pack. Creates many attacking moves.

James Papaconstantinou

Key half forward who can pinch hit in the ruck. Strong in the air and hard to match up on.

Matthew Vaiano

Strong bodied half forward who applies great pressure. Good mark and a left foot that can handle shots from 60 m.

Aaron Ceravolo

Creative small forward who is very dangerous around goal. Applies great defensive pressure.

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PARK ORCHARDS FOOTBALL CLUB – EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 3RD DIVISION The POFC (Sharks) are a progressive senior club promoted to 3rd Division of the EFL this year with a young playing list and an 18 team junior club providing strong player pathway & numbers. The club seeks a senior coach & mentor for our senior team who will be supported by experienced coaches in place for our D Squad & Under 19’s. Information: The Senior Coach’s role is to manage the on‐field performance of the club’s senior team and develop the overall playing list. The role will also provide leadership within the Football Department and Club assisting in the mentoring of coaches, recruitment and coordination of resources. The role will also include input in to the development of programs for the pathway of players from the Park Orchards junior club to senior football. Requirements: The successful applicant will need to demonstrate strong football acumen and:  Experienced coaching and/or playing resume  Strong leadership skills and an eye for developing playing lists and young footballers.  Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential.  Ability to work closely with the club & community to develop a positive club environment  Have, or willing to obtain, Level 1 Coaching Accreditation (minimum) and Working With Children check. A detailed job description can be found on our website www.parkorchardsfc.com.au Applications “in confidence” can be made in writing to: Email president@parkorchardsfc.com.au Discreet enquiries can also be made to either: Jeremy Thomas – President POFC Colin Caulfield – Vice President Mobile 0409 864910 Mobile 0409 047 694

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DIVISION 2 SENIORS – GRAND FINAL

Colours:

DONCASTER

DONCASTER EAST

Coach: Andrew Tranquilli Asst. Coach: Peter Randall Trainer: Sam Suke Runner: Dylan DiPierdomenico Team Manager: Darren Watson

Coach: Steve Buckle Asst Coach: Brad Bird Team Manager: Peter Whitty Head Trainer: Jacqui Main Runner: James Cooney Colours: Navy blue jumper, yellow lion emblem with maroon and gold hoops, blue shorts.

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Navy blue and white horizontal stripes, navy shorts.

Date: Saturday 12th, 2.30pm Ground: Tormore Reserve, Boronia UMPIRES: Field: Daniel Wild, Andrew Gillies and Nicholas Jankovskis. Boundary: Brodie Eccles, Pieter Van Pinxteren, Jake D’Angelo and Chris Powney. Goal: Andrew Wastie and David Parker. Emergency: Mark Evans

Age Goals

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Age Goals

Sean Byrne

Shane Tennant (C)

David Molloy

Dean Limbach

Chris Annakis

Dean Prizmic

Nick Komen

Jake Whitling

Ben Marganis

Rami Ayoubi

Zak Carroll

Peter Sowersby

Steve Muller

Jarryd Lowther

Jay Pearson

Anthony Hickey 30

Mitch Reyment

Tim Whitty 23

Troy Hill

Jeremy Musso 22

Andrew Colosimo

Dean Giles

Aaron Fiora

Luke McLeod

Greg Jarvis

Jai Hardwick

Angelo Rambaldi

Dylan Agnew

James Siakavalis

Michael Steven

Adrian Gallace

Billy Morrison

Ewen McKenzie

Daniel Coghill

Matthew Sheen

Nick Batsanis

Micheal Angeli

Jack Martin

Matt Shimmelbusch

Daniel Gordon

Jesse Liebelt

Dylan Heath

Ben Johnson

Nathan Mill

Zane Kadliceck

Daniel Mead

Heath Scotland

Jack Sholakis

Nathan Thompson

Josh Bird

Michael Battista

Jayden Phillips

James Munks

Matthew Ladlow

Jayden Hooper

Daniel Doran

Matt Carlson

James Papaconstantinou

Hugh Schiavello

Matt Vaiano

Aaron Ceravolo

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Bloods Over Eagles! By Joshua Dawe Warrandyte kick-started their day of premiership success last Saturday with a 22 point victory in the U19’s grand final over minor premiers Ferntree Gully. The Bloods, while only finishing one win behind the Eagles in the regular season, went into the game as underdogs having lost by 18 points to the Eagles in the 2nd semi-final two weeks prior. However after keeping Ferntree Gully scoreless in a wet first quarter, the Bloods ran away with it in a four goal to none last term, winning the first of three Warrandyte flags. Captain Sidney Philip-Owen claimed the Blue Ribbon Medal for best on ground with an inspired performance off half-back, while forwards Ben Richardson and Joshua Beasley starred with 3 goals apiece. For the Eagles, Sean Charles and Jake Siewart were impressive through the midfield, while Lachlan Kennedy and Dylan Eacott proved dangerous up forward, both booting 2 goals. It was a horror start for Ferntree Gully, unable to register a score as the sloppy conditions favoured Warrandyte’s lockdown style of play. Richardson made the most of his opportunities, kicking 2 early goals as the Bloods’ pressure mounted. Zac Ratcliffe was controlling on a wing, rebounding with confidence and pace, while Daniel Mifsud’s skills aided his side greatly, as he kicked the third of the quarter to gain a 22 point advantage over their opponents. The second quarter however was all Ferntree Gully and while the Eagles sprayed the scoreboard slightly, kicking 3.6, they won the quarter comfortable and cut the lead to just 5 points. Lachlan Sproules backed up a dominant first

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quarter with another classy effort, while a clever move to throw ruckman Jordan Bass into the back half allowed utilities Yarran Curtis and Patrick Turner to enforce their presence around the ground with height. Astan Ure and Joshua Rowarth were huge for the Bloods down back, helping keep Warrandyte in the game with a number of intercept marks and rebound efforts. The sun came out over Walker Park in the third term as the Eagles took back the lead for the first time in the game. Eacott snagged 2 and Kennedy added another as Ferntree Gully took momentum and looked dangerous, but a freakish snap from the boundary via Josiah Bektash ensured the Bloods wouldn’t go away. Phillip-Owen lifted his game in the second half, racking up plenty of touches and even running back into a pack to take a courageous skippers mark. The final term was all red and white. Richardson was pivotal, kicking one and setting up Beasley for another, and when the centre-half forward slotted his second for the term, celebrating with the Warrandyte faithful, it was clear the game was won. Leading goal scorer Sean Bowers had his number well held by Rhett Dalton all day, but snared the final goal for the day with his first, and the siren soon sounded to confirm a fantastic team performance. It was all smiles for the Bloods despite a serious knee injury to Ratcliffe, but his hobbling and painful march up the podium to claim his premiership medallion highlighted the mindset of the premiers; determined, willing and brave.

A DAY OF RED AND WHITE The Giants of Division 4 2015 were always going to be hard to beat, it’s not often a side on top of Division 4 makes it to the big dance and doesn’t finish the job. The Bloods were able to do that last weekend, claiming the Division 4 Premiership with a 23 point win over Kilsyth. The major key to success for the Cougars was to steady the faster of the two sides and be able to nail the run of the Bloods through the middle of Walker Park, although when Warrandyte took an early lead and had two goals in the board in the first 10 minutes it was danger signs for the Cougars. Kilsyth hit back opening up the forward 50 for Jay Sherlock to allow the big man to kick their first followed by some lovely play from the Kilsyth mid’s that had them leading at the first change. The next two quarters were controlled by the Bloods who were able to use the run provided by Mark Cullen and Dan Toohey off half back to create options pressing forward. And when Warrandyte’s to key targets started to break the shackles the Bloods had extended the lead to beyond four goals. In the third term Warrandyte kicked six goals to two and were able to extend the lead past 40 points. The run and excitement of Chad Gauci and youngster Chris Tout allowed the Bloods to make the impossible, possible. The Bloods defenced not only absorbed anything that came their way but repelled to advantage, the efficiency of Cullen, Toohey and the Blue Ribbon Medallist Daley was second to none as they delivered to the likely types in Appleby and Gauci. Effectively there wasn’t a player on the ground in a Red and white jumper who had a bad day, and when

By Dyson Baker that happens it was always going to be tough for Kilsyth who pressed hard in the final term to no avail. The Cougars had the ball inside Forward 50 for majority of the final term but couldn’t land the telling blow which would put the Bloods on the back foot. The defensive pressure in the last was again to much to bare for Kilsyth as they tried to get back into the contest. To their credit, they were able to slot four goals to one in the final term and reduce the margin back to 23 points with a Rigley goal on the stroke of full time, somewhat of a far margin to the way the game was played, the bloods kept those at arm’s reach most of the afternoon. Early in the final term, when the Cougars had dominated possession and scored their first for the term there was a feeling around the ground that potentially if they were able to reduce it back to under 20 points that Warrandyte would feel the pressure and crumble. To the bloods credit, as good as they forwards and midfielders had been through the first three quarters it was the Warrandyte defence who were able to hold out and ensure victory when Kilsyth looked likely. The culmination of a day that will go down in Warrandyte history for years to come with all three sides recording victories, a far cry from their 2014 finals campaign, and that’s the way they like it! The Bloods will now be the most equip side to take the jump from Division 4 to 3 next season, limiting their stay in Division 4 to just two years, following their 2013 relegation.

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NETBALL RESULTS 2015 EFL Netball Division 1 EASTERN LIONS v. CROYDON Croydon 5, 14, 25, 32 Eastern Lions 12, 26, 37, 53 GOALS - Eastern Lions: J. Lingard 33, L. Allman 20 Croydon: S. Gibbs 22, A. Hughes 10

2015 EFL Netball Division 2 MITCHAM YELLOW v. CHIRNSIDE PARK Chirnside Park 4, 11, 19, 27 Mitcham Yellow 6, 11, 15, 21 GOALS - Chirnside Park: A. Dunford 15, T. Cornish 12 Mitcham Yellow: A. Wuttke 11, J. Farrell 10

GOAL SHOOTERS Division 1 456 Kate Spillane 448 Fiona Waack 361 Sophie Byatt 316 Jordan Lingard 311 Jessica Thomson 310 Alicia Hughes 308 Ellen Hurley 220 Holly McInerney 215 Stephanie Gibbs 199 Leah McCann

Division 2 Norwood Black Ringwood Red Norwood Black Eastern Lions Boronia Gold Croydon Croydon Montrose Demons Croydon Ringwood Red

323 305 284 230 213 213 209 209 208 188

Caitlin Tracy Rebecca Chelsea Angela Skye Alexandra Sophie Kate Roisin

Mooroolbark Coldstream Black Scoresby Norwood White Coldstream Black Boronia Brown Ferntree Gully Eaglets Mooroolbark Scoresby East Ringwood White

313 Kylie 278 Rachael 231 Danielle 209 Emma-Lee 209 Ashleigh 173 Natalie 144 Kate 133 Cassandra 130 Ashleigh 104 Amy

Duke Cornish Gorfine Witnish Wuttke Corrigan Dunford Arthur Stewart Dulton

Division 3 295 Jordan Kennedy 279 Tarsha Crocker-Denny 273 Abbey Green 270 Ashlea Leck 223 Lauren Beaton 193 Casey Hahn 177 Jordan Elms 159 Ashleigh Saunders 148 Nicole Stone 143 Amy Taufer

Norwood Purple Chirnside Park Montrose Flames Mitcham Black Mitcham Yellow Coldstream White Chirnside Park Norwood Gold Coldstream White Norwood Gold

Division 4 Baumgarten Brookes Kool Jakobs Borthwick Armany Watson D’Arcy-Evans Dever Russian

The Basin Red Whitehorse Forest Hill Coldstream Blue Ringwood Black Forest Hill The Basin Red Sth Croydon K9’s Blue Ringwood Black Whitehorse

NETBALL GOAL SHOOTING WINNERS 2015 1 409 Fiona

Waack

Ringwood Red

323 Caitlin

Duke

Norwood Purple

3 280 Jordan

Kennedy

Mooroolbark

275 Kylie

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NETBALL REVIEW By Will Taylor Chirnside Park in a close one!

Lions dominant to the end!

With The Basin Red and Mooroolbark been crowned premiers in Divisions 3 and 4, Knox Regional Netball Centre was the centre stage for the finale of the NetballEFL second season.

Fittingly in the top Division it was the top two sides battling for Premiership glory, Eastern Lions and Croydon with the Blues playing their second consecutive Grand Final.

Mitcham Yellow and Chirnside Park was the first game on centre court as the Division Two season was set for a great finish.

The Lions jumped out of the blocks with the Krista Tomlinson and Maree Gold turning the momentum their way as Lions took a 12-5 lead at the first change. At the long break with Lions leading 26-14, Croydon needed help and they certainly got it from Steph Gibbs and Alicia Hughes in the goal circle while Carla Bourne and Claire Garrick in the goal defence roles as well as mid-court trio combinations of Steph McLachlan, Gretel Schroder and Katie Wilson to reduce the gap to 37-26 lead at the last change.

Mitcham Yellow started the game all guns blazing with a great defensive plays by Nikki Whitten and Kylie Devlin but the game was about to change as Chirnside Park turned the tables in the middle part of the first term to cut the margin back to 2 goals at the first break. With the scores tied at 11, Chirnside Park had all the answers with Kylie Tuppenny and Jenny Dewhurst played their great defence while Alexander Dunford and Tracy Cornish took all the scoring for the Chirnside team. Of course, not to be forgotten the mid-court trio of Anna Grigg, Sarah Rosendale and the Blue Ribbon Medallist Michelle Duke to guide Chirnside Park to a 27-21 win Grand Final win over Mitcham Yellow to claim Division Two Premiership.

The last quarter was all Eastern Lions as Blue Ribbon Medallist Jordan Lingard and the defence duo of Marian Varney and Allana Osborne kept the Blues out of the game and extending a 16-6 last quarter to win their first NetballEFL Premiership with a 53-32 win.

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UMPIRES CORNER By Darren Goldspink, EFL Head of Umpiring Like, players, clubs and officials, umpires strive to be a part of Grand Final Day. They all work hard during the year, honing their skills with knowledge obtained through attendance at Coaching Sessions and experiences on match day, together with a solid base of fitness gained through numerous hours on the track throughout the year to provide themselves with the best opportunity to be one of 36 Senior umpires to be selected over the next fortnight. With 36 Grand Final Appointments available, that means 80 odd umpires miss out. Based on this statistic alone, you can understand that some of these decisions are extremely difficult. Obviously form and ability is a high priority. Like players, some umpires rise to the big occasion which sets them apart from their colleagues and is a determining factor in their appointment. Some of our younger umpires struggle towards the end of a long season. It is a balancing act to get “them up” for the last 2 weekends of the year and umpiring the manner in which they were earlier in the year. On many occasions, it is difficult to separate umpires between Division’s. On these occasions, attendance at training and coaching sessions, availability during the year and attitude and dedication to the task is taken into account in determining appointments. Performances of umpires throughout the year are also taken into account as most umpires are observed on a regular basis throughout the home and away season. Many reasons are taken into account to arrive at our final selections. Suffice to say, when appointments are announced on Thursday night, there will be umpires who are elated, however there will be more who are

disappointed. Some will be disappointed with the game they received, the others will be disappointed with missing out altogether. We promote the fact that you should be disappointed with missing out. In our minds, it demonstrates umpires genuinely care about what they do and want to be the best they can. We also encourage them to use that disappointment to motivate them for next year in their quest to achieve their ultimate goal of umpiring an EFL Grand Final.

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Andrew Wheeler Jordan Buckingham Andrew Gillies Clinton Kingma Brett Cosgriff Paul Manolitsas Cameron Fruzynski Hugh Tevelein Steve Docherty Jason Hermann Jarrod Reid Damian Sully Hayden Lowe Dan Beard Matthew Milne Dean O’Neill

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2015 FIXTURES

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DIVISION TWO

Round 1 - Saturday 11 April Lilydale 11.14-80 Montrose 8.9-57 Norwood 10.11-71 Noble Park 25.17-167 Rowville 19.19-133

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Blackburn 13.8-86 Vermont 8.20-68 Balwyn 14.14-98 Sth Croydon 8.12-60 Knox 11.8-74

Sunday 12 April N Ringwood 17.9-111 v East Ringwood 7.7-49

Round 2 - Saturday 18 April Balwyn 14.14-98 E Ringwood 12.12-84 Knox 16.12-108 Blackburn 6.13-49 Noble Park 22.9-141 Vermont 13.14-92

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Montrose 7.19-61 Sth Croydon 12.12-84 Lilydale 6.8-44 N Ringwood 9.13-67 Rowville 9.15-69 Norwood 10.11-71

Round 3 - Saturday 25 April S Croydon 18.7-115 Knox 8.16-64 Lilydale 8.9-57 Norwood 14.6-90 Nth Ringwood 4.20-44 Vermont 12.9-81

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Blackburn 13.12-90 East Ringwood 5.8-38 Montrose 15.13-103 Noble Park 10.10-70 Rowville 21.8-134 Balwyn 12.9-81

Round 4 - Saturday 2 May East Ringwood 6.3-39 Lilydale 10.15-75 Montrose 19.15-129 Blackburn 7.9-51 Noble Park 12.12-84 Rowville 17.13-115

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Lilydale 3.5-23 South Croydon 7.8-50 Noble Park 19.14-128 East Ringwood 10.8-68 Norwood 24.19-163 Vermont 10.18-78

Round 7 - Saturday 23 May Sth Croydon 15.5-95 Lilydale 5.6-36 Montrose 14.15-99 Norwood 20.25-145 Noble Pk 16.18-114 Rowville 16.10-106

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Nth Ringwood 13.9-87 Vermont 19.13-127 E Ringwood 11.7-73 Knox 7.8-50 Blackburn 9.9-63 Balwyn 17.15-117

Round 8 - Saturday 30 May E Ringwood 7.8-50 Knox 9.14-68 Blackburn 19.12-126 Norwood 19.13-127 Vermont 14.12-96

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Rowville 13.24-102 N Ringwood 11.8-74 Lilydale 10.8-68 South Croydon 8.8-56 Montrose 3.7-25

Saturday 6 June Noble Park 11.8-74 v Balwyn 21.14-140

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Wantirna S 14.27-111 v Scoresby 11.10-76

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North Ringwood 6.4-40 Norwood 22.17-149 Rowville 20.10-130 South Croydon 10.13-73 Montrose 11.13-79 Noble Park 14.14-98

Round 11 - Saturday 27 June Sth Croydon 12.6-78 Knox 9.12-66 Montrose 8.9-57 Norwood 8.8-56 Noble Park 19.19-133 Nth Ringwood 5.8-38

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Vermont 18.9-117 Blackburn 16.5-101 Balwyn 17.12-114 Rowville 10.12-72 East Ringwood 4.3-27 Lilydale 9.12-66

Round 12 - Saturday 4 July Balwyn 8.9-57 South Croydon 4.6-30 Lilydale 4.6-30 Blackburn 7.7-49 Rowville 15.15-105

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Vermont 6.9-45 Noble Park 25.16-166 Knox 13.14-92 Norwood 11.10-76 Montrose 8.8-56

Sunday 5 July East Ringwood 5.8-38 v N Ringwood 10.12-72

South Croydon 5.4-34 E Ringwood 10.8-68 Norwood 21.10-136 N Ringwood 13.8-86 Rowville 10.10-70 Vermont 15.9-99

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Balwyn 16.17-113 Knox 6.14-50 Lilydale 2.8-20 Montrose 5.12-42 Noble Park 14.17-101 Blackburn 9.10-64

Balwyn 22.13-145 v East Ringwood 6.4-40 Lilydale 8.4-52 v Rowville 19.15-129 Blackburn 16.9-105 v South Croydon 9.16-70

Saturday 25 July (Split Round) Knox 5.10-40 v Vermont 11.9-75 Montrose 10.10-70 v Norwood 17.20-122 Noble Park 11.18-84 v North Ringwood 8.7-55

Round 15 - Saturday 1 August Knox 7.4-46 Montrose 15.11-101 Blackburn 11.9-75 Norwood 19.18-132 Rowville 21.20-146 Vermont 15.7-97

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Balwyn 16.8-104 Lilydale 8.5-53 Noble Park 12.11-83 North Ringwood 7.3-45 South Croydon 10.8-68 East Ringwood 9.7-61

Round 16 - Saturday 8 August Balwyn 19.11-125 South Croydon 3.9-27 E Ringwood 10.8-68 Noble Park 6.8-44 N Ringwood 4.10-34 Vermont 19.15-129

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Rowville 10.9-69 Montrose 9.15-69 Blackburn 11.13-79 Norwood 13.12-90 Knox 7.5-47 Lilydale 4.11-35

Round 17 - Saturday 15 August Balwyn 13.25-103 Sth Croydon 13.7-85 Lilydale 9.9-63 Montrose 7.10-52 Norwood 12.6-78 Rowville 20.13-133

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Noble Park 8.15-63 Knox 7.11-53 E Ringwood 10.14-74 Blackburn 19.14-128 Vermont 11.10-76 North Ringwood 8.8-56

Round 18 - Saturday 22 August

Round 9 - Saturday 13 June Balwyn 15.5-95 Sth Croydon 11.7-73 Lilydale 6.16-52 Montrose 31.7-193 Nth Ringwood 6.3-39 Rowville 13.17-95

Round 1 - Saturday 11 April

Balwyn 21.14-140 East Ringwood 6.4-40 Knox 8.7-55 Lilydale 13.10-88 Blackburn 6.10-46 Vermont 10.4-64

Round 14 - Saturday 18 July

Blackburn 7.7-49 Rowville 13.14-92 Lilydale 9.14-68 Montrose 7.7-49 Noble Park 20.16-136 Knox 7.11-53

Round 6 - Saturday 16 May Balwyn 21.18-144 Knox 15.19-109 Montrose 12.1-73 Blackburn 18.11-119 N Ringwood 6.6-42 Rowville 14.15-99

Round 10 - Saturday 20 June

Round 13 - Saturday 11 July

Balwyn 22.23-155 N Ringwood 11.11-77 South Croydon 12.7-79 Vermont 14.15-99 Knox 3.6-24 Norwood 17.10-112

Round 5 - Saturday 9 May Balwyn 15.18-108 Sth Croydon 6.13-49 E Ringwood 12.12-84 Norwood 15.9-99 Nth Ringwood 4.5-29 Vermont 12.14-86

footyEFL

Norwood 17.14-116 E Ringwood 10.9-69 Noble Park 9.13-67 Knox 5.3-33 Vermont 18.9-117 Blackburn 15.12-102

E Ringwood 9.12-66 Knox 8.8-56 Blackburn 15.12-102 Noble Park 24.16-160 N Ringwood 3.5-23 Vermont 25.16-166

FINALS

Qualifying Final – August 29 Elimination Final – August 30 2nd Semi Final – September 5 1st Semi Final – September 6 Preliminary Final – September 12 Grand Final – September 19

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Montrose 16.17-113 Norwood 15.11-101 Rowville 12.13-85 Lilydale 4.7-31 Balwyn 25.8-158 South Croydon 9.7-61

Round 10 - Saturday 20 June

Bayswater 12.9-81 v East Burwood 7.14-56 Croydon 14.12-96 v Doncaster 9.7-61 Wav Blues 23.13-151 v Mulgrave 12.8-80

Bayswater 11.18-84 v Mulgrave 10.10-70 East Burwood 5.4-34 v Mooroolbark 4.19-43 Wav Blues 8.15-63 v Doncaster East 9.7-61 Doncaster 12.2-74 v Croydon 9.14-68 Scoresby 4.8-32 v Wantirna S 23.16-154

Donc East 15.12-102 v Mooroolbark 8.10-58

Round 11 - Saturday 27 June

Round 2 - Saturday 18 April East Burwood 6.14-50 v Wantirna Sth 12.20-92 Mooroolbark 10.14-74 v Croydon 18.10-118 Mulgrave 13.5-83 v Bayswater 13.10-88

East Burwood 7.3-45 v Bayswater 26.13-169 Mooroolbark 11.14-80 v Wantirna South 10.8-68 Wav Blues 19.11-125 v Scoresby 1.10-16

Doncaster 14.13-97 v Doncaster East 8.11-59

Mulgrave 8.8-56 v Croydon 14.17-101

Scoresby 13.11-89 v Wav Blues 18.16-124

Donc East 10.8-68 v Doncaster 21.6-132

Round 12 - Saturday 4 July

Round 3 - Saturday 25 April

Bayswater 15.16-106 v Waverley Blues 7.11-53

Croydon 19.8-122 v Mulgrave 4.8-32 Doncaster 5.8-38 v Wantirna Sth 6.2-38 Donc East 10.9-69 v Wav Blues 9.12-66

Croydon 16.16-112 v East Burwood 6.0-36 Moo’bark 20.14-134 v Doncaster East 10.8-68 Doncaster 24.14-158 v Scoresby 3.9-27

Bayswater 11.16-82 v Scoresby 5.7-37 Mooroolbark 8.12-60 v East Burwood 5.11-41

Wantirna Sth 7.14-56 v Mulgrave 11.11-77

Round 13 - Saturday 11 July

Round 4 - Saturday 2 May East Burwood 4.7-31 v Croydon 18.13-121 Wav Blues 16.10-106 v Bayswater 13.19-97 Mulgrave 11.11-77 v Donc East 18.13-121 Scoresby 6.8-44 v Doncaster 12.19-91 Wantirna Sth 9.19-73 v Mooroolbark 9.12-66

Bayswater 10.11-71 v Mooroolbark 7.7-49 Mulgrave 10.9-69 v East Burwood 7.11-53

Saturday 18 July (Split Round) Wav Blues 12.10-82 v Croydon 13.7-85 Scoresby 10.21-81 v Donc East 13.7-85 Wantirna S 12.12-84 v Doncaster 19.15-129

Round 5 - Saturday 9 May Croydon 23.16-154 v Waverley Blues 7.3-45 Mooroolbark 9.11-65 v Bayswater 19.9-123 Mulgrave 12.8-80 v Wantirna Sth 10.14-74

Round 14 - Saturday 25 July Croydon 13.15-93 v Wantirna South 6.10-46 East Burwood 8.8-56 v Doncaster 8.15-63

Doncaster 29.16-190 v East Burwood 4.3-27

Wav Blues 13.9-87 v Mooroolbark 12.12-84

Donc East 25.12-162 v Scoresby 8.2-50

Scoresby 16.7-103 v Bayswater 13.16-94 Donc East 13.18-96 v Mulgrave 9.6-60

Round 6 - Saturday 16 May Bayswater 12.10-82 v Donc East 19.7-121

Round 15 - Saturday 1 August

East Burwood 8.8-56 v Mulgrave 15.11-101

Croydon 14.12-96 v Doncaster East 5.9-39

Wav Blues 8.12-60 v Doncaster 17.17-119

East Burwood 7.6-48 v Wav Blues 15.19-109

Scoresby 14.9-93 v Moo’bark 21.10-136 Wantirna S 13.11-89 v Croydon 11.19-85

Moo’bark 13.17-95 v Scoresby 11.6-72 Doncaster 18.14-122 v Mulgrave 8.4-52 Wantirna Sth 12.5-77 v Bayswater 16.18-114

Round 7 - Saturday 23 May Bayswater 16.10-106 v Wantirna South 8.6-54 E Burwood 9.17-71 v Scoresby 7.15-57 Moo’bark 18.13-121 v Wav Blues 19.10-124 Mulgrave 5.5-35 v Doncaster 12.17-89 Doncaster East 8.9-57 v Croydon 20.20-140

Round 16 - Saturday 8 August Bayswater 7.9-51 v Croydon 4.9-33 Mulgrave 8.11-59 v Wav Blues 13.13-91 Doncaster 25.12-162 v Mooroolbark 8.6-54 Scoresby 19.10-124 v East Burwood 13.12-90 Donc East 10.8-68 v Wantirna South 6.10-46

Round 8 - Saturday 30 May

Round 17 - Saturday 15 August

Croydon 20.19-139 v Scoresby 5.7-37 Wav Blues 11.14-80 v E Burwood 14.13-97 Mulgrave 8.11-59 v Mooroolbark 13.10-88 Doncaster 18.14-122 v Bayswater 4.7-31 Wantirna South 6.7-43 v Donc East 14.11-95

Round 9 - Saturday 13 June Croydon 17.8-110 v Bayswater 9.7-61 Mooroolbark 5.13-43 v Doncaster 18.17-125 Scoresby 8.11-59 v Mulgrave 19.13-127 Wantirna S 15.11-101 v Wav Blues 15.12-102 Donc East 19.10-124 v East Burwood 11.4-70

Bayswater 13.6-84 v Doncaster 18.20-128 East Burwood 10.7-67 v Donc East 14.14-98 Mooroolbark 10.15-75 v Mulgrave 16.11-107 Wav Blues 14.9-93 v Wantirna South 8.8-56 Scoresby 10.7-67 v Croydon 25.16-166

Round 18 - Saturday 22 August Croydon 18.14-122 Mulgrave 15.8-98 Doncaster 18.13-121 Wantirna S 24.22-166 Donc East 18.17-125

FINALS Semi Finals - August 29/30 Preliminary Final – September 5/6 Grand Final – September 12/13

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Mooroolbark 5.9-39 Scoresby 12.9-81 Wav Blues 12.13-85 East Burwood 13.7-85 Bayswater 8.11-59

2015 FIXTURES

footyEFL DIVISION THREE

DIVISION FOUR

Round 1 - Saturday 11 April The Basin 19.17-131 Pk Orchards 13.6-84 Heathmont 3.7-25 Chirnside Pk 7.16-58 Silvan 15.10-100 Mitcham 19.20-134

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Round 10 - Saturday 20 June

Templestowe 11.11-77 Ringwood 10.11-71 Upper FTG 17.15-117 Boronia 17.5-107 Sth Belgrave 13.15-93 Whitehorse 12.9-81

Round 2 - Saturday 18 April Sth Belgrave 10.11-71 Ringwood 16.11-107 Upper FTG 22.15-147 Whitehorse 13.9-87 Temp’stowe 11.12-78 Boronia 9.11-65

v v v v v v

Pk Orchards 12.10-82 Ringwood 16.12-108 Upper FTG 4.10-34 Whitehorse 9.6-60 Boronia 5.5-35 Mitcham 11.14-80

v v v v v v

S Belgrave 19.13-127 Silvan 5.7-37 Templestowe 17.6-108 Heathmont 11.13-79 The Basin 16.8-104 Chirnside Park 9.7-61

Round 11 - Saturday 27 June

The Basin 18.16-124 Heathmont 5.8-38 Silvan 4.5-29 Chirnside Park 9.12-66 Mitcham 17.9-111 Park Orchards 7.8-50

The Basin 21.14-140 S Belgrave 15.14-104 Heathmont 5.9-39 Ringwood 7.8-50 Silvan 16.17-113 Templestowe 24.9-153

v v v v v v

Park Orchards 13.6-84 Upper FTG 9.16-70 Mitcham 17.14-116 Chirnside Pk 10.10-70 Boronia 9.8-62 Whitehorse 8.4-52

Round 3 - Saturday 25 April

Round 12 - Saturday 4 July

Templestowe 12.9-81 Pk Orchards 11.13-79 Heathmont 5.4-34 Ringwood 18.17-125 Upper FTG 10.6-66 Mitcham 16.12-108

Silvan 8.9-57 The Basin 8.16-64 Park Orchards 8.10-58 Heathmont 3.5-23 Chirnside Pk 11.6-72 Mitcham 11.11-77

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footyEFL

Chirnside Park 7.3-45 Silvan 9.7-61 The Basin 18.10-118 Whitehorse 3.7-25 Boronia 6.10-46 Sth Belgrave 10.13-73

v v v v v v

Upper FTG 21.18-144 South Belgrave 6.12-48 Boronia 14.11-95 Ringwood 13.4-82 Whitehorse 10.5-65 Templestowe 6.11-47

Round 1 - Saturday 11 April

Round 10 - Saturday 20 June

GW Hawks 2.9-21 v Warrandyte 19.8-122 Coldstream 13.13-91 v Kilsyth 11.15-81 Donvale 13.10-88 v Nunawading 15.9-99 FTG Eagles 10.9-69 v Surrey Park 8.13-61

Warrandyte 14.14-98 v GW Hawks 8.6-54

Round 2 - Saturday 18 April

Round 11 - Saturday 27 June

Forest Hill 10.14-74 v GW Hawks 8.9-57 Nunawading 13.14-92 v Coldstream 21.23-149

Round 3 - Saturday 25 April GW Hawks 7.7-49 v Coldstream 7.2-44 Donvale 4.3-27 v Forest Hill 17.11-113 Surrey Park 2.10-22 v Nunawading 8.9-57 Warrandyte 14.9-93 v Kilsyth 10.9-69

Round 4 - Saturday 2 May Coldstream 22.11-143 v Surrey Park 5.8-38

Round 14 - Saturday 18 July

Heathmont 10.15-75 Ringwood 4.7-31 Chirnside Pk 6.13-49 Whitehorse 12.9-81 Temp’stowe 13.11-89 Mitcham 8.17-65

The Basin 14.8-92 S Belgrave 15.13-103 Chirnside Park 8.6-54 Silvan 10.8-68 Whitehorse 8.7-55 Boronia 7.7-49

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Park Orchards 5.11-41 Upper FTG 10.7-67 The Basin 9.13-67 Silvan 12.8-80 South Belgrave 9.7-61 Boronia 7.2-44

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Heathmont 6.10-46 Mitcham 9.9-63 Temp’stowe 20.12-132 Pk Orchards 17.9-111 Ringwood 14.13-97 Upper FTG 8.8-56

Round 6 - Saturday 16 May

Round 15 - Saturday 25 July

The Basin 12.10-82 S Belgrave 22.11-143 Pk Orchards 14.8-92 Upper FTG 8.11-59 Silvan 16.13-109 Boronia 5.10-40

Park Orchards 9.12-66 Heathmont 9.11-65 Ringwood 18.13-121 Upper FTG 12.11-83 Temp’stowe 13.16-94 Mitcham 26.13-169

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Ringwood 8.15-63 Whitehorse 13.10-88 Templestowe 7.15-57 Mitcham 17.13-115 Chirnside Park 9.14-68 Heathmont 9.5-59

Round 7 - Saturday 23 May The Basin 27.14-176 Park Orchards 11.9-75 Heathmont 5.3-33 Ringwood 4.11-35 Whitehorse 11.10-76 Boronia 14.6-90

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Silvan 10.8-68 Chirnside Pk 18.8-116 Templestowe 10.10-70 Mitcham 15.14-104 Upper FTG 19.14-128 South Belgrave 3.8-26

Round 8 - Saturday 30 May Heathmont 20.13-133 Chirnside Pk 9.16-70 Upper FTG 10.11-71 Whitehorse 7.12-54 Temp’stowe 14.11-95 Mitcham 21.12-138

v v v v v v

Whitehorse 12.6-78 Chirnside Park 8.4-52 South Belgrave 9.12-66 The Basin 5.10-40 Boronia 4.1-25 Silvan 5.14-44

Heathmont 9.8-62 Ringwood 10.7-67 Chirnside P 10.14-74 Whitehorse 8.9-57 T’stowe 19.10-124 Mitcham 17.11-113

v v v v v v

Boronia 5.7-37 The Basin 9.11-65 Silvan 10.13-73 Sth Belgrave 14.8-92 Park Orchards 8.7-55 Upper FTG 15.12-102

Round 18 - Saturday 15 August

The Basin 27.14-176 S Belgrave 14.17-101 Park Orchards 15.6-96 Chirnside Pk 9.11-65 Silvan 11.16-82 Boronia 8.6-54

Sth Belgrave 12.11-83 Chirnside Pk 11.6-72 Upper FTG 19.18-132 Silvan 15.11-101 T’stowe 20.10-130 Mitcham 9.16-70

Whitehorse 8.13-61 Heathmont 8.9-57 Mitcham 19.21-135 Upper FTG 11.16-82 Temp’stowe 26.20-176 Ringwood 15.4-94

Round 5 - Saturday 9 May

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Boronia 14.10-94 Pk Orchards 14.16-100 Whitehorse 8.9-57 The Basin 17.8-110 Heathmont 2.3-15 Ringwood 11.10-76

Round 13 - Saturday 11 July GW Hawks 11.19-85 v Nunawading 1.4-10 East Lions 11.13-79 v Kilsyth 15.8-98 Forest Hill 7.9-51 v Warrandyte 12.16-88 Surrey Park 12.11-83 v Coldstream 16.10-106

Round 14 - Saturday 18 July

GW Hawks 10.7-67 v Kilsyth 8.8-56 Donvale 3.8-26 v Warrandyte 22.17-149 Eastern Lions 11.9-75 v Coldstream 18.11-119 FTG Eagles 11.19-85 v Nunawading 12.11-83 Surrey Park 3.9-27 v Forest Hill 20.18-138

Round 6 - Saturday 16 May GW Hawks 13.6-84 v FTG Eagles 12.10-82 Coldstream 26.18-174 v Donvale 4.6-30 Forest Hill 14.19-103 v Nunawading 10.16-76 Kilsyth 17.15-117 v Surrey Park 9.6-60 Warrandyte 19.13-127 v Eastern Lions 5.4-34

Round 7 - Saturday 23 May

The Basin 17.11-113 South Belgrave 7.8-50 Pk Orchards 14.14-98 Upper FTG 10.6-66 Silvan 19.18-132 Boronia 10.9-69

Round 9 - Saturday 13 June v v v v v v

Warrandyte 15.7-97 v Forest Hill 7.14-56

Eastern Lions 10.9-69 v GW Hawks 12.8-80

Round 17 - Saturday 8 August

Silvan 10.12-72 S Belgrave 19.17-131 Park Orchards 4.13-37 Boronia 9.14-68 Ringwood 6.7-43 The Basin 9.12-66

Kilsyth 13.5-83 v Warrandyte 12.10-82

Kilsyth 9.14-68 v Eastern Lions 17.5-107

Ferntree Gully 10.7-67 v Coldstream 17.9-111

Chirnside Park 11.6-72 Templestowe 7.13-55 Heathmont 7.8-50 Ringwood 14.9-93 Whitehorse 14.12-96 Mitcham 11.11-77

FTG Eagles 6.11-47 v Eastern Lions 6.9-45 Forest Hill 17.13-115 v Donvale 4.8-32

Donvale 4.5-29 v FTG Eagles 10.22-82

Nunawading 11.15-81 v GW Hawks 11.9-75

Round 16 - Saturday 1 August v v v v v v

Coldstream 5.13-43 v GW Hawks 6.7-43

Nunawading 11.8-74 v Surrey Park 13.10-88

FTG Eagles 16.16-112 v Donvale 9.8-62

Round 5 - Saturday 9 May

Ferntree Gully 7.7-49 v Warrandyte 17.13-115

East Lions 15.12-102 v FTG Eagles 9.12-66

S Belgrave 25.14-164 Ringwood 15.20-110 Upper FTG 8.7-55 Whitehorse 11.3-69 Temp’stowe 13.13-91 Boronia 6.11-47

Silvan 11.10-76 Park Orchards 4.6-30 Heathmont 6.13-49 Mitcham 24.12-156 The Basin 6.3-39 Chirnside Pk 6.11-47

Donvale 8.9-57 v Kilsyth 16.16-112 Eastern Lions 13.17-95 v Surrey Park 12.16-88

Round 12 - Saturday 4 July

Round 13 - Saturday 11 July v v v v v v

GW Hawks 9.5-59 v Forest Hill 16.9-105 Coldstream 17.15-117 v Nunawading 9.3-57

Kilsyth 16.10-106 v Donvale 16.9-105 Surrey Park 7.7-49 v East Lions 14.19-103 Warrandyte 15.13-103 v Ferntree Gully 8.13-61

The Basin 17.15-117 S Belgrave 16.17-113 Chirnside Park 8.12-60 Whitehorse 12.10-82 Boronia 7.7-49 Silvan 10.10-70

Upper FTG 11.9-75 Ringwood 13.11-89 Heathmont 10.14-74 Pk Orchards 17.19-121 Templestowe 12.9-81 Mitcham 25.26-176

Kilsyth 15.12-102 v Coldstream 10.9-69 Surrey Park 8.5-53 v FTG Eagles 15.16-106

Forest Hill 23.16-154 v Eastern Lions 11.6-72

Round 4 - Saturday 2 May v v v v v v

Eastern Lions 7.6-48 v Forest Hill 8.12-60 Nu’wading 21.10-136 v Donvale 14.10-94

Nunawading 14.7-91 v Warrandyte 16.13-109 Kilsyth 11.16-82 v Forest Hill 10.8-68 Surrey Park 5.7-37 v Donvale 19.14-128

Round 8 - Saturday 30 May GW Hawks 13.17-95 v Surrey Park 3.5-23 Coldstream 12.3-75 v Warrandyte 10.10-70 Donvale 6.5-41 v East Lions 15.20-110 Forest Hill 11.14-80 v Ferntree Gully 8.7-55 Nunawading 14.13-97 v Kilsyth 17.17-119

Round 9 - Saturday 13 June Coldstream 9.14-68 v Forest Hill 16.5-101 Donvale 12.3-75 v GW Hawks 14.16-100 East Lions 14.14-98 v Nunawading 10.13-73 FTG Eagles 11.15-81 v Kilsyth 16.10-106 Warrandyte 18.20-128 v Surrey Park 7.4-46

Coldstream 13.11-89 v Eastern Lions 8.8-56 Forest Hill 11.11-77 v Surrey Park 6.7-43 Nunawading 11.8-74 v FTG Eagles 13.21-99 Kilsyth 17.14-116 v GW Hawks 9.4-58 Warr’dyte 24.21-165 v Donvale 1.2-8

Round 15 - Saturday 25 July Donvale 10.4-64 v Coldstream 13.12-90 Eastern Lions 5.8-38 v Warrandyte 12.7-79 FTG Eagles 9.15-69 v GW Hawks 7.12-54 Nunawading v Forest Hill Surrey Park 7.4-46 v Kilsyth 6.10-46

Round 16 - Saturday 1 August GW Hawks 5.6-36 v Eastern Lions 10.12-72 Coldstream 13.8-86 v FTG Eagles 15.10-100 Donvale 11.6-72 v Surrey Park 12.14-86 Forest Hill 19.14-128

v Kilsyth 12.14-86

Warrandyte 17.11-113 v Nunawading 6.5-41

Round 17 - Saturday 8 August East Lions 10.15-75

v Donvale 3.11-29

FTG Eagles 12.13-85

v Forest Hill 11.7-73

Kilsyth 12.19-91 v Nunawading 7.10-52 Surrey Park 10.10-70 v GW Hawks 13.10-88 Warrandyte 19.10-124 v Coldstream 6.3-39

Round 18 - Saturday 15 August GW Hawks 21.13-139 Forest Hill 14.15-99 Nunawading 6.16-52 Kilsyth 9.11-65 Surrey Park 3.5-23

FINALS

Qual/Elim Final – August 22/23

2nd Semi Final – August 22

Semi Finals - August 29/30

1st Semi Final – August 23

Preliminary Final – September 5/6

Preliminary Final – August 29

Grand Final – September 12/13

Grand Final – September 5

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Donvale 6.11-47 Coldstream 15.12-102 East Lions 16.15-111 FTG Eagles 17.12-114 Warrandyte 13.11-89

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EASTERN RANGES The Eastern Ranges are through to the TAC Cup Semi-finals, with a convincing win over the Calder Cannons last week in their Elimination Final matchup.

EASTERN RANGES: 6.3 11.5 16.7 CALDER CANNONS: 2.5 5.8 5.9

The Ranges held the ascendancy throughout the game, taking their foot off the pedal in the final quarter which resulted in the Cannons clawing back some margin.

GOALS Eastern: R. Clarke 4, B. Hardwick 3, J. Stephenson 2, J. Collins 2, J. Garner 2, B. Mitchener, T. Jacotine, L. Jeffs, A. Cotte Calder: K. Brown 4, Z. Wunhym 2, J. James, H. Kerbatieh, C. Moore, J. Flower, D. Tarczon

In good football conditions at IKON Park in Carlton, the Ranges got off to a quick start and never truly looked worried. By three-quarter time, the side had amassed an insurmountable 11-goal lead. Ryan Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usual midfield output was slightly reduced as the midfielder pushed forward to kick 4 goals. Regular forward, Blake Hardwick, also contributed 3 as the side had 9 individual goalkickers. Bryce Batty appeared to be everywhere, racking up 28 disposals, 8 clearances and 8 inside 50s, while skipper Liam Jeffs played his best game of the year. The Cannons made the best of their fourth-quarter efforts to gallantly reduce the final margin to 34 points. However it was the Ranges day, with the side now moving on to a semi-final.

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BEST Eastern: B. Batty, D. Clarke, A. Cotte, L. Jeffs, R. Clarke, J. Parsons Calder: T. Wallis, J. Flower, C. Moore, B. Allan, J. McDonald, M. Stillman

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, you can follow us and keep up to date with all things Ranges on our website and social media platforms! Web: www.easternranges.aflvic.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/eastern.ranges Twitter: @Eastern_Ranges

The Ranges will face Geelong in a semi-final at IKON Park after the Falcons lost their Qualifying Final against the North Ballarat Rebels.

THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER

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- VACANT COACHING POSITIONS DEVELOPMENT & UNDER 19’S COACH’S REQUIRED THE ROWVILLE FOOTBALL CLUB INC. IS AFFILIATED WITH THE EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (EFL) AND HAS AN OUTSTANDING JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WE SEEK SUITABLE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT AND UNDER 19 COACHING POSITIONS FOR THE 2016 SEASON. We are a community based club with teams from Under 8’s through to Seniors. The club has been extremely competitive in the EFL First Division, winning the Second Division Premiership in 2012 and playing the 2015 finals in both senior and development grades. Our recent success has been as a result of the development of our young players.

DEVELOPMENT COACH

We are looking for coach’s with an appetite to grow and develop young footballers. Applicants must have good communication skills, a mature approach to football and be able to assist in developing the Rowville Football Club overall. With a young and developing list we are seeking a coach focussed on nurturing and developing players in specific areas of individual and team based growth to prepare them for senior football. The ability to work with both the senior and Under 19 coach to ensure full list management is achieved is a vital requirement for this role.

UNDER 19’s

With an exciting young list and a clear and successful development pathway we seek a suitably qualified and experienced Under 19’s Coach. You will be required to work with both the Senior and Development Coach’s to ensure full list management is achieved is vital component of this role. Having had previous senior playing or coaching experience is an advantage. You must have an appetite to grow and develop young footballers. High standards, strong leadership and positive communications skills are also vital components for this role. Both coach’s will work within a strong football administration to build the most professional club in the EFL both on and off the field. All applications will be accepted in writing, applications close Friday 18th September 2015. Applications in writing to: The Football Operations Manager PO Box 2564, Rowville VIC 3178 Or by email: ian.skinner@rowvillefc.org.au Proud sponsor of the Rowville Football Club

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BJS CHAMPION CLUB AWARD DIVISION 1

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 3

DIVISION 4

Vermont

Croydon

Mitcham

Warrandyte

Balwyn

Doncaster

Upper FTG

Forest Hill

Norwood

Templestowe

Kilsyth

Rowville

Ringwood

Blackburn

Noble Park

Montrose Knox

Bayswater

Wantirna South

39 27.5

East Ringwood

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North Ringwood

Doncaster East

Sth Croydon

Lilydale

Waverley Blues

Boronia

61.5

Park Orchards

The Basin

Mulgrave

South Belgrave

Mooroolbark

Heathmont

Scoresby

Chirnside Park

East Burwood

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59.5

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Coldstream

59.5

Eastern Lions

Glen Waverley Hawks

42.5

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26.5

Nunawading Donvale

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ALL TROPHIES GOALKICKERS divsion 1

divsion 2 This Rd Total

Leigh Williams, Norwood Jeffery Gobbels, Balwyn Shayne Allan, Noble Park Mitchell Davis, Vermont Kyle Martin, Noble Park Brendan Goss, Balwyn Billy Schilling, Montrose Jake Hammond, Blackburn Luke Barker, Balwyn Matthew Robinson, Rowville

0 2 2 0 0 3 * * * *

79 61 61 59 54 49 48 47 46 38

divsion 3

This Rd Total

Dean Limbach, Doncaster East Wayne McInerney, Bayswater Brendan Weinert, Croydon Nathan Thompson, Doncaster Adam Booth, Mulgrave Dale Hehir, Scoresby Jack Callanan, Bayswater Justin Ficorilli, Croydon Patrick Travers, Croydon Brent Walker, Wantirna South

4 * 2 * * * * 2 0 *

107 65 56 53 48 48 43 40 33 31

divsion 4 This Rd Total

Trent Farmer, Ringwood Leigh Odermatt, South Belgrave Christopher Hoegel, Mitcham Matthew Petracca, Upper FTG Michael King, Chirnside Park Aaron Findlay, The Basin Anthony Soriano, Templestowe Declan Hill, Ringwood Ryan Murray, Upper FTG Alex Bakens, South Belgrave Jayden Hoegel, Mitcham

* * 0 * * * 0 * * * 0

65 63 57 51 51 47 46 45 43 41 40

This Rd Total

Ashley Froud, Warrandyte 6 Jay Sherlock, Kilsyth 5 Luke Dunn Warrandyte 5 Matthew Carnelley, Forest Hill * Kane Jones, Coldstream * Adam Amin, Glen Waverley Hawks * Kane Maghamez, Forest Hill * David Tremewen, Nunawading * Mark Cecere, Coldstream * Jesse Dunne, Glen Waverley Hawks * Matt Sutherland, Donvale *

87 73 64 60 56 49 46 39 34 33 31

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DIVISION 3 CLUB NOTES Mitcham: Well it’s been 23 years in the making since A Mitcham Football Club First XVIII Has been in a position to play in a grand final and 34 years since we have tasted the ultimate success - The Good news is we have ticked the first box and our destiny is now in our own hands should we wish to tick the second. Unfortunately the under 19s came up short against Upper Gully out at Glen Waverley on Sunday. The boys put in a spirited effort and led at half time and while the score board blew out a little late, the fact the boys were able to remain competitive for the majority off the game after Upper had blown us away both times during the season shows the develop of the boys though out the year. The reserves haven’t missed a beat in the second half of the season and Saturday was NO different as they cruised into their 3rd consecutive grand final. Parkes up forward booted 5 with Arrowsmith and Mckeown doing the damage around the ground. In The seniors the question had been asked by somehow the Tigers were travelling and after booting the first 4 goals of the game there was no doubt about the answer. CO Captains Petracca and Witnish stood tall with good support from Glossop, Bell, Higginson and Warne in his 150th.Even though the coach spent the second half on the bench, The Tigers midfield depth was on show for all to see. With both teams now right to now enjoy the weeks break, both will have full lists to choose from and hopefully end a 34 Senior Premiership year drought BIG THANK YOU to the Mitcham Faithful, parents, friends, junior parents and players that stayed behind at Walker Park to run the Division 4 finals on a bitterly cold and wet day as our seniors and reserves did battle out at East Burwood. While the crowd wasn’t great The Mitcham Footy Club again show cased that we can host the Big games come rain, hail or shine regardless of the obstacles put in front of us. Keep checking out the website for further updates regarding the Grand Final, Presentation Night and the Major raffle #neverbeenabettertimetobeatoger

our Reserves and U19’s for making it into the 2015 EFL Division 3 Grand Finals. We are really pleased with the efforts of our whole club this year in transitioning from 4th division to 3rd. It has been a jump in quality opposition and we have worked hard to develop and compete at this level in each challenge. Congratulations to Andrew Molloy and his assistants Mark Hamilton and Gavin Turner for the work they have put in this year to position their team for back to back Premierships in the reserves competition. It will be a huge challenge against a very strong and inform Mitcham whom we will go in underdogs and have to pull off the game of our lives to grab the cup. We would also like to congratulate Tony Weeks, who is no stranger to the big dance, as well as his assistants Andrew Cromb, Darren Witnish and Brett Pascoe for leading our u19’s to top of table and now the GF. Boronia have been a strong team all year and will prove to be a great battle. Good luck and best wishes to all our players this Sunday for a successful end to all the hard work.. The whole club is proud of you and right behind you all. Go Sharks!

Park Orchards: The Park Orchards Football Club would like to send our best wishes to all the fathers associated with our community and thank them for their support throughout the 2015 season. Fathers play a crucial role in the lives of our players and around our club in so many ways. We are grateful for our many volunteers that serve tirelessly around the club and for the fathers, we hope that the u19’s and Reserves wins on Sunday was a nice Fathers Day present for you too. Happy Fathers Day to all our fathers. Congratulations to 38

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LAST TIME THEY MET DIVISION 3 - GRAND FINALS Seniors Mitcham v The Basin Sunday 2:30pm East Burwood Reserve Round 8 Mitcham 3.2-20 The Basin 3.5-23

10.3-63 5.6-36

15.8-98 21.12-138 7.8-50

9.12-66

Mitcham Goal Kickers: J. Hoegel 6, A. Faulkner 3, C. Hoegel 3, R. Petracca, M. Watson, J. Bell, B. Cross, N. Winterton, C. Whitchell, J. Witnish, D. Johnson, J. Andreatta Best Players: N. Winterton, J. Witnish, J. Hoegel, J. Halstead-Wylde, D. Searl, J. Andreatta The Basin Goal Kickers: M. Cardamone 2, A. Findlay, J. Adams, M. Kruger, M. Thompson, T. Mills, L. Cripps, J. Kean Best Players: M. Kruger, C. Cripps, A. Findlay, M. Thompson, T. Mills, J. Kean

Reserves Mitcham v Park Orchards Sunday 11:50am East Burwood Reserve 2nd Semi Final Mitcham 2.1-13 Park Orchards 0.0

5.3-33

8.4-52

12.6-78

1.1-7

3.8-26

5.10-40

Under 19’s Park Orchards v Boronia Sunday 9:15am East Burwood Reserve 2nd Semi Final Park Orchards 1.1-7 Boronia 0.1-1

1.1-7

3.2-20

3.4-22

1.3-9

2.4-16

6.5-41

Coaching Staff for 2016 Whitehorse Pioneers Football Club invites applicants for Season 2016 for the positions of:

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MEDIA TIPS DIVISION 3 Dyson Baker – EFL Media Manager Tigers by 30 points As if the Division 3 finals series couldn’t get any better, The Basin come out and surprise everyone turning around a 60 point drubbing in the Qualifying Final! From here the ultimate success is the only objective and The Basin will have their eyes firmly planted on the Premiership Cup, one wonders however if the gritty tough football will play into the hands of a Tigers side that is good… and knows it. The Bears will need to look down early, if not it could get ugly! Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Josh Bell (Mitcham)

Lachlan Munro – EFL Media Team Mitcham by 19 points The Basin had a good start to the year, but in the past 2 months have struggled with their form and have been inconsistent. They were lucky to get past an inaccurate Templestowe side last week. Mitcham have been a commanding force over the year and this finals series has been no exception, they are the most deserving side to go into division 2. I expect The Basin to be competitive and give everything that they have got, but the Tigers will be too good for them on the day. Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Jarrod Witnish (Mitcham) Paul Semertzidis – EFL Media Team The Basin to lead at Half time- Mitcham to win by 28 points It is far too hard to go past Mitcham. They have enjoyed an arm chair ride in to the Grand Final and will be fresh and ready to go. The Basin have toughed it out over this finals series and I think will run out of legs. A division 2 berth awaits for the Tigers. Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Robbie Petracca (Mitcham) Will Taylor – EFL Media Team Mitcham by 4-5 goals East Burwood Reserve may see either a close or a one side matchup between Mitcham and The Basin. The Basin finally got back to form and showed the rest of the critics that they are one of the best teams in the competition by despatching Templestowe and Ringwood in the last two finals matches but 40

the team they will be facing will be a much tougher opponent who will have the full power and arsenal ready to finally win their first Division 3 premiership ever and breaking their 34 year drought (1981 Division 1). Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Chris Hoegel (Mitcham)

Brad Henderson – EFL Media Team Mitcham by 68 points Mitcham have been a genuine contender in third division for three seasons and now is their time to move back into Division 2. It’s been a mighty effort by The Basin to get this far, and really it’s hard to fault the season they have put together, finishing third on the ladder and winning two cutthroat finals to reach this day. The Tigers though will have far too much class for the Bears, and the depth which runs through their team down to their 21st and 22nd man will stand them in good stead, with everyone playing their role. For The Basin, everything would need to fall into place perfectly, and also for Mitcham to have one of their occasional off-days. I don’t see that happening. After a bit of a scare early, I expect the Tigers to run away with the match in the second term, and finish off with a convincing win. Les Leete/Blue Ribbon Medallist: Jayden Hoegel (Mitcham) Aaron Kirkby-Rodier – EFL Media Team Mitcham 26 Points Mitcham have shown their class all throughout the season and you feel it’s their time, The basin have arguably had their best two wins in the last two weeks and will be full of confidence. It’s the Tigers time unfortunately for the Bears. Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Chris Hoegel (Mitcham) Andy Paolacci - EFL media Team Mitcham by 55 points Looking at this clash, it’s hard to go past Mitcham being the ultimate victors come 5:00pm this Sunday afternoon. The toughened Tigers have learned some harsh lessons from last season and look a more composed outfit in 2015. Their firepower of the Hoegel brothers and Steve Pimm, coupled with the continued midfield drive, should be too much for The Basin to handle. Les Leete/ Blue Ribbon Medallist: Jarrod Witnish (Mitcham). www.efl.org.au

Division 3 Grand Final Preview by Dyson Baker There is no mistaking the Tigers are on the March. Since their Preliminary Final loss last year they have set themselves for this day and haven’t taken a backwards step in getting to The Grand Final. It will take a monumental effort for The Basin to overcome the 12 goal defeat they suffered at the hands of Mitcham half way through the season, although after overcoming their Qualifying Final defeat in last week’s Preliminary Final they will be nothing short of inspired. Much like last week’s Division 4 Grand Final, there is an expectation that Mitcham should get the job done and do it in somewhat convincing fashion, being the best side all year with one of the most well rounded and versatile teams Division 3 has seen in years they tick all the boxes. However, what could be seen on the outside as a confidence boost and a momentum shift going the way of the Tigers could also be seen as their greatest weakness. Mitcham will have expected to be here, from 12 months ago given the talent they added to an already professional group, however the difference in today’s game is whether or not the Tigers WANT to win or EXPECT to win. For mine, The Basin will want to win, the Bears have nothing to lose and have exceeded well beyond the expectations of most this season making it to Todays Grand Final. If they can catch this Tigers side napping and put them on the back foot early it does make it interesting! Mitcham this season has managed 5 or more

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goals in the first term eight times for the year, the significance of this is The Basin have been one of the worst starting teams in the competition, however have managed to pull of some big wins with huge final quarters. With all this said, if The Basin to keep themselves within reach at each break they go a long way to winning the game, on the flip side of this if one of the Tiger Trio (Pimm, Hoegel, Hoegel) get off the leash early and Mitcham are able to take a commanding lead inside the first 20-25 minutes it could be a long day for the Bears faithful. Mitcham’s dominance early will be through its strong bodied midfield who should be able to shut down any real dominance in the middle The Basin may think they have. Expect nothing short of a bruataly physical contest consumed by contest after contest with both sides pushing the limits of ‘contested posseesion. For mine, The fight back will come early in the third as The Basin try to get back into the contest and they will control most of the second half, however, by this point in the game Mitcham should have skipped out to a big enough lead to hold off any real attack. Mitcham by 28 points Best on Ground – Josh Bell – Mitcham Will be the general most of the day across half back and will act to repel everything that comes inside defensive 50 – expect clean disposal and a fair bit of footy smarts in every possession.

DIVISION 3 UNDER 19s – GRAND FINAL

PARK ORCHARDS

BORONIA

Coach: Tony Weeks Asst. Coaches: Darren Witnish, Brett Pascoe, Andrew Cromb Trainer: Keelye Witnish Runner: Jack Streefkerk Team Manager: Steve Harrington Colours: Black with red and white bands, white shark, black shorts.

Coach: Andrew Catley Asst. Coach: Tim Burgess / Ash Johnston Trainer: Kate Vangeninden Runner: Harry Burgess Team Manager: Robert Bell Colours:

Brown jumper with gold hawk, brown shorts.

Date: Sunday 13th, 9:15am Ground: East Burwood Reserve UMPIRES: Field: John Karalis, David Barnes and Scott Fulton. Boundary: Samuel Stewart and Tom Rosenthal. Goal: Peter Forsythe and Martien Prusyers. Emergency: Rolando Mandarino.

Goals

Behinds

No. Player 1

Jake Reddaway

Tom Macrokanis

Mitch Agars

Jaye Witnish

Daniel Bell

Stephen Pollard

Dylan Armstrong

Jarrod Nicholson

Corey Burgess

Lionel Hunt

Jordan Granland

Liam Batchelor

Sam Mcfadyen

Connor Hickey

Justin Wade

Matt Watkins

Josh Guest

Mitch Fidas

Nathan Kilby

Tom Warhust

Matt Brien

Peter O’Donnell

Mitchell Bell

Tyler Witnish

Dean Griffin

James King

Daniel Game

Matt Haythorne

Aaron Seagrave

Dylan Pascoe

Jacob Farrell

Nick Florio

Anthony Biddau

Nick Cantello

Jake Whitmore

Connor Penman

Jaryn Darsa

Jack Cridland

Dayne Barclay

Jan Holewa

Caelan Murrihy

Brandon Perriam

Jake Godwin

Trent Arnold

Daniel Morse

James Eddy

Brenden Rapisarda

Lachlan Barkla

Ryley Booth

Sam Dignam

Daniel Gerrard

Matthew O’Connor

Nicholas Stamatakos

Rudi Hunt

Jordan Stamatakos

Jacob Price-Inglis

Matt Neve

Jordan Zmood

Ryan Sweeten

Julian Rambaldo

2ND QUARTER

3RD QUARTER

Peter Harrington

1ST QUARTER

Goals

Behinds

FINAL SCORE

No. Player

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DIVISION 3 Reserves – GRAND Final

MITCHAM

park orchards

Coach: Steve Jordan Asst. Coach: Ben Prout Trainer: Gerry Raleigh Runner: John Tymensen Team Manager: Brian Lucas

Coach: Andrew Molloy Asst. Coach: Mark Hamilton, Gavin Turner Trainer: Julie Richards Runner: Dan Scanlon Team Manager: Pat Mioni

Colours:

Colours: Black with red and white bands, white shark, black shorts.

Black jumper, yellow sash, black shorts with yellow EFL webbing.

Date: Sunday 13th, 11:50am Ground: East Burwood Reserve UMPIRES: Field: Aaron Bailey, Craig Johnson and Brett Cosgriff. Boundary: Jarrod Payne and David Woolley. Goal: Trevor Tippet and Michael Morgan. Emergency: Martien Prusyers. 28 27 27 22 24 27 21 21 20 28 20 19 20 27 20 23 25 24 20 22 34 24 20 22 29 23 25

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Behinds No. Player

2 3 4 10 11 13 14 15 16 20 21 24 26 27 28 32 33 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 54 55 66 67 71 76 85

Age Goals

Jake Buhagiar (Res C) Scott Rowland Ben Heyde (Res VC) Greg Pollard Dom Matarazzo Christian Feher Sam Scanlon Matt Nicholson Dano Egerton Chris Akers Sam Fraser Lachlan Caulfield (Res C) Campebell Cromb Andrew Messina (Res VC) Ben O’Leary (Res C) Hamish Cocks Dom Mioni Caleb Atkinson Dan Walkley Tom Hewitt Don Stevens Ross Brown Leon Holowa Kegan West Ryan Chambers Ben Carroll Adam Swanson Paul Hanos Robert Vandyken David MacDonald Dale Linnie Pat Cantelo Christian Kovarik Ben Coglan Matt Horne

FINAL SCORE

Chris Whitchell Cameron Taylor Matthew Beagley (C) Lachlan Rudd Tyler Arrowsmith Jason Stephens Chris Tsolos Alex Finch Jayke Murray Todd Clayton Marc Parente Sam Beagley Phil Muscara Mark Emmerson Nathan McKeown Aaron Menzies Michael Parkes Travis Murphy Jack Wakeling David Chesney Aaron Blundell Morgan Lane Dylan Wylde Stewart Campbell Justin Robinson Robert Durham Curtis Somers

2ND QUARTER

3 7 15 16 17 18 24 27 28 29 33 34 35 36 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 49 51 58 59 60

1ST QUARTER

Age Goals

3RD QUARTER

No. Player

Behinds

MITCHAM PEN PICS Senior Coach:

Neil Winterton

Assistant Coach: Carl Barker

Braeden Cross

2014 best and fairest winner, he provides plenty of run and dash off a wing, loves nothing more than executing a chase down tackle. Exquisite skills.

Lucas Marro

A real live wire up forward, provides plenty of forward pressure and knows how to kick a goal. Good one on one mark.

Chris Whitchell

Skillful forward who can take a strong overhead mark. A dead eye dick in front of goal. Has battled back from some serious knee injuries to play some super footy.

Julian Petracca

Co-captain, leads from the front with his attack on the ball and the man. Huge motor runs all day long.

Jarrod Andreatta

Big strong ruckmen who plays above his height every week. Aggressive around the contest, has given his all to the club for a long time.

Jarrod Witnish

Co-Captain, hates to lose a contest, attacks the footy like his life depends on it. His passion rubs off on all his team mates. Another who has given everything to the club over a long period.

Nick Higginson

2014 Team of the year ruckman, freak athlete who seems to hang in the air when he jumps. His agility around the ground allows him to become an extra midfielder when the ball hits the deck.

Steve Pimm

Charismatic full forward who loves nothing more than celebrating a major. Super one on one player who has great hands. The Mitcham crowd find their voice when he goes near the footy.

Rob Petracca

Tough as nails midfielder who loves the physical stuff. A penetrating long kick who really hurts the opposition when he has the footy in his hands.

David Searl

Experienced campaigner who notched up his 150th for the club during the season. Smart with ball in his hands, rarely seems flustered. A tackling machine.

Jack Purcell

Has been a real rock all season long down back, reads the ball well and has a knack of being in the right place at the right time. A penetrating kick out of defence.

Leigh Warne

Big strong defender who has taken some big scalps throughout the season. A long penetrating left footer who can be damaging when given space.

Daniel Johnson

Strong bodied defender who never loses a one on one contest. Seems like he has all day with the footy in his hands and uses it well coming out of defence.

Jayden Hoegel

Super talented forward/midfielder, seems to find space around the goals and doesn't miss often when given the chance. Loves laying a forward tackle, a real barometer for the side.

Marc Watson

Returned to the club this year after playing division 1 football. Super one on one mark who is dangerous around the goals. Provides valuable leadership to the group.

Chris Hoegel

Freakish ability around the goals, doesn't need much time or space to slot a major. Dangerous when he works up the ground. Provides good forward line pressure.

Adam Baltruweit

Running machine who provides plenty of dash out on wing, his ability to break the lines hurts the opposition. Huge tank, can run all day.

Josh Bell

Attacking defender with speed to burn. Has a huge work rate and never stops providing run out of defence. Loves to salute the crowd after kicking a long goal on the run.

Anthony Faulkner

Works himself into the ground all day long, really good one on one mark who provides a target across half forward. Rarely misses a set shot at goal.

Brad Jenkinson

Consumate team player, does whatever is required of him to help his team. Beautiful skills off both sides of his body. Sets up well out of defence.

Jayke Murray

20yr old playing his first season of senior footy. Superb one on one mark who uses his big strong body to advantage. A punishing left foot kick. Loves a chase down tackle.

James Halstead

Hard at it inside player who never shirks a contest. Loves nothing more than laying a tackle. Former best and fairest winner who has given everything to the club.

Neil Winteron (Coach)

Playing coach who is the ultimate leader both on and off the park. Hard as nails with an unbelievable tank. Rarely missing from the action and someone that sets the required standard very early each and every week.

Nathan McKeown

Tough as nails inside midfielder who loves nothing more than sticking his head over the footy and copping one across his chops. Dangerous when resting forward.

Jackson Glossop

Look up the word courageous in the dictionary and you will find a picture of this bloke. Has little regard for his safety when he frequently backs into packs. Uses the ball well by foot.

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the basin PEN PICS Senior Coach:

Michael Glassborow

Asst Coach:

Dean Jones

Joshua Adams

Consistent robust midfielder able to stretch opponents aerially, a contested ball beast, it's a day built for "Patch".

Michael Cardamone

A class act near goal, is harder & lower than his opponents, creative higher afield, 42 majors for the season.

Clinton Jones

Tall dour defender with high team first ethos, great closing speed, elite spoiler at this level.

Luke Watson

Former captain who hasn't lost a duel all series, a defender you want in the trenches with you today.

Max Kruger

Best & Fairest winner, racks up possessions with ease, works just as hard defensively, tackling machine.

Trevor Mills

Personifies The Basin brand, a former Junior, will captain his team today at his manic best, does things others can't.

Lachlan Cripps

Classy goalkicking midfielder, has a 45 disposal game to his name this season, reads the play quicker than most.

Matthew Price

Elite duel sided player who excels with each finals game, evasive, composed, hits the scoreborad, can turn a game within minutes.

Jonathon Morris

Vic Metro 2014 squad representative, uncomprimising leader with elite habits, is having a huge finals impact.

Craig Christie

Unassuming midfielder with running power the envy of many, enjoyed a consistent season.

Andy Cultrera

Creative goalkicking midfielder who impresses with each finals game, has the knack of making every disposal count.

Jackson Kean

35 goal season for this quick stepping small forward with immense defensive pressure, not afraid to mix it with the bigger bodies.

Jayden Brown

Smooth moving classy forward & midfielder with sticky hands, can mesmerize the opposition with time & space, 26 goals to his name.

Scott Mackay

Fantastic clubman ready to make the most of his opportunity.

Cameron Cripps

Another of the hard running brigade, extremely close checking defender who will create at every opportunity, polled high in B & F.

Matthew Hayhurst

Will provide a fierce contest & remind the opposition defence of his presence, difficult to match up on.

Daniel Price

Ever reliable defender able to pierce the oppositions midfield with precision kicking & decision making.

Joshua Lee

Creative backman who breaks the lines & sets up many a forward foray.

Aaron Jones

Forward ruckman who will require close checking, a raking left foot kick the smaller forwards feed off.

Aaron Brown

Nuggety midfielder with many strings to his bow, will play the team role to great effect.

Mitchell Rule

Silky 2015 debutant with a neat left foot kick, a bright future awaits, will enjoy the wide wings of East Burwood.

Shane Underhill

Uncanny knack of bobbing up at the right time, will further boost the competitive midfield stocks.

Aaron Findlay

High achieving new recruit who has enjoyed a stellar season with 47 goals.

Dean Makin

Competieive beast who relishes a contest back or midfield, highly driven.

Andrew Battye

Ruckman who has enjoyed an amazing season collecting midfield like numbers along the way, is a dangerous match up forward.

Michael Oxley

A close checking defender midfielder, goes about his role with a minimum of fuss.

Matthew Smith

A favourite son, has excelled this finals series playing both ends of the ground, the consummate professional.

Michael Thompson

Lively elite running player able to link up at both ends of the ground, is hitting the scoreboard when it matters.

Patrick Garrity

An in your face defender & former leader who you know will break even every contest.

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Established 1910

Nar Nar Goon Football Club Affiliated with Ellinbank & District Football League Invites applications for the following coaching positions for 2016 season

Seniors Reserves Under 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Under 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Enquiries/Applications should be directed to Secretary: Peter White 0408 392 583 whitie@hotmail.com Applications close Friday 3rd October.

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DIVISION 3 SENIORS – GRAND FINAL

MITCHAM

the basin

Senior Coach: Neil Winteron Asst. Coach: Carl Barker Trainer: Brooke Witherow Runner: Andrew Strong Team Manager: Matt McCubbin

Coach: Michael Glassborow Asst Coach: Dean Jones Runner: Dale Brown Team Manager: Stuart Cripps

Colours:

No. Player

Black jumper, yellow sash, black shorts with yellow EFL webbing.

Age Goals

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Behinds No. Player

RADIO GAME - SUNDAY 2:30pm

Red & green vertical stripes, red shorts.

UMPIRES: Field: Paul Manolitsas, Nathan McDonald and Clinton Kingma. Boundary: Mansimran Grewal, Alan Vernal, William Caldwell and Alexander King. Goal: Robert Reid and Liam Cuthbert. Emergency: Michael Morgan Date: Sunday 13th, 2:30pm Ground: East Burwood Reserve

Age Goals

Braeden Cross

Josh Adams

Lucas Marro

Michael Cardamone

Chris Whitchell

Clinton Jones

Julian Petracca (C)

Luke Watson

Jarrod Andreatta

Max Kruger

Jarrod Witnish (C)

Trevor Mills (C)

Nick Higginson

Lachlan Cripps

Steven Pimm

Matthew Price 34

Robert Petracca

Jonathan Morris 28

David Searl

Craig Christie

Jack Purcell

Andy Cultrera

Leigh Warne

Jackson Kean

Daniel Johnson

Jayden Brown

Jayden Hoegel

Scott Mackay

Marc Watson

Cameron Cripps

Chris Hoegel

Matthew Hayhurst

Adam Baltruweit

Daniel Price

Josh Bell

Max Eagles

Anthony Faulkner

Josh Lee

Brad Jenkinson

Aaron Jones

Jayke Murray

Aaron Brown

James Halstead

Mitch Rule

Neil Winterton

Shane Underhill

Nathan McKeown

Aaron Findlay

Jackson Glossop

Dean Makin

Andrew Battye

Michael Oxley

Matthew Smith

Michael Thompson

Pat Garrity

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DIVISION 1 CLUB NOTES Balwyn: It’s all or nothing today as we take on Vermont FC, the winner securing the coveted prize of a Grand Final berth. We wish all of the players and coaches the very best today. All the fans in the stands are right behind you all the way – Go Tigers! Congratulations to our Reserves team who won their semi final, going straight to the Grand Final, ensuring their ticket to the “Big Dance” on Saturday 19 September. Well done and we look forward to cheering you on. We will be having our Grand Final Eve luncheon on Friday 18th September at the clubs social rooms so include that in your diaries -always a great day in the calendar of the club. Don’t miss out – make your bookings now with Football Manager, Jo Tregear – 0412 172 183. More details to come on Guest Speakers etc., via our website and social media. We regularly update on Facebook, Twitter @balwynfc and Instagram. Like or follow us to keep up to date with all the latest Balwyn FC news and information. BEST & FAIREST PRESENTATION NIGHT: Our next big social night to finalise the year, will be the B & F, which will again be held in the River Room at Crown Melbourne on Saturday 26 September (week after EFL Grand Final, and a week before AFL Grand Final). Get this date into your diary and don’t miss what will be another sensational night. $150 all inclusive. Bookings with Jo on number above. POLO SHIRTS our new design Puma Polo Shirts now available for sale $50 – See us at the club on Thursday nights or contact Jo on the number above. Blackburn: There were missed opportunities for our Reserves in the Qualifying Final vs Balwyn. Playing good football in patches, isn’t what is needed against a good team with experienced players. Having fought back from a 17pt H/T deficit to be equal at 3/4T. The last Qtr was a rollercoaster with both teams gaining leads only to see the opposition kick ahead. Despite some good conversion up forward and a couple of Joey Zema screamers, the Burners went down by a couple of goals. Best players on the day were Zema, Hobbo, Mitch Dawson, Jim “Showers” Carroll and Mitch Thorp. A Preliminary Final vs Vermont awaits next week and it will be a big week on the track to do what is needed on the day to get through to a Grand Final. Whilst our young squad of U19’s didn’t finish the Finals series the way they had hoped, going down to Norwood by 36pts in the 1st Semi, the lads can be incredibly pleased with their achievements. With a new coach and many new players, the team had a most successful home an away campaign and were the form team for most of the year. There is some real talent coming through which was on show again in the best players for the game Kyle Hawley, Jhi Aitkin, Joel Merrett, Josh Myers, Jacob Epple THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER

and Luke Clark were all solid performers on the day. The Club congratulates Coach – Mat Eccles, Captain Craig Bentley and VC Jhi Aitkin, players and parents for your efforts in 2015. We are in for some excitement in the years to come with such a talented and committed group – Go Burners. The Club congratulates our Junior League Best & Fairest winners announced during the week:- Brooke Vickers U12 Girls, Taylah Morton U15 Girls & Jack Kritopolous U15A – A great achievement from all three players. Upcoming Events: Presentation Night – Thursday 24th September, 7.30pm, Grand Final Eve Lunch – Fri 2nd October, 12 noon with Guest Speaker Rex Hunt, followed by our world famous Duck Drop competition. Norwood: The Norwood Football Club is one step away from BTB Premiership glory after accounting for Balwyn by just 3 points in a pulsating, grinding, unbearably tension filled 2nd Semi Final at Bayswater Oval on Saturday. The win had supporters chewing their nails, sitting on the edge of their seats, tearing the hair out and every other quip you can come up with as the final siren could not come quick enough with Balwyn charging home late to try to snatch the win away. But sound it did, to send us into the Grand Final and importantly, a vital week’s break, while Balwyn will face a dangerous Vermont in a repeat of last years preliminary final. The first quarter was very even, 2 goals apiece, as both sides sought the advantage. It was tough too, with several big clashes The 2nd quarter saw us eke out a small lead with two goals to just one, but we missed a couple of gettable shots late in the quarter that could have seen the lead a little more than just 5 points. With Balwyn down to just 1 rotation, we appeared to get on top late in the 3rd quarter, opening the lead up to 15 points in a low-scoring game, but again, a couple of misses left us wondering what might have been. The last quarter was epic, as Balwyn threw caution to the wind in their quest to win the game. We managed just one goal, a ripper to Dave Johnson, his 3rd in a BOG display, while Balwyn banged through two late goals to reduce the margin to 3 points. Happily, the bell rang with just 25minutes gone before further score. Everyone in Norwood colours was drained, everyone mightily relieved. The song was sung loud and strong. Next stop is the biggest EFL dance of all on September 19. Good luck today to our U19’s who are also looking for a chance to play in the “big one” on Sept 19. Social: VOTE COUNT, Tonight 7pm in the MARK-E, all grades votes will be counted, all welcome / PRESENTATION NIGHT, Friday 2nd October, Dorset Gardens, contact Mandy for tickets at norwood@efl.org.au 49

DIVISION 1 CLUB NOTES Vermont: To be here on Preliminary Final day with the Seniors and Reserves is a great privilege and also a credit to our players & coaches who have worked so hard over the past two weeks at Ringwood, The ground was in a sensational condition as was the assistance of the Ringwood Football Club. The Seniors had a tough encounter with Noble, who refused to go away as we expected. The Reserves had great resolve in the end to get the points against Rowville and the Under 19’s just had a day out, but earned a spot in the Grand Final. Today we certainly have some challenges, but our whole year has been a challenge. And we love it! Good luck to all of our players- do your best. SOCIAL:- Tonight we are back at Vermont. The Presentation & Vote Count Dinners are on 1st October for the Under 19’s and 2nd October for the seniors. If you have Mighty Eagle Raffle Tickets etc. Please buy them!! And get it all back to Brian Power ASAP. It is drawn on Presentation Night. The Results of Players Auction will also be known that night. We take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful Sponsors headed by Crackawines.com.au who have been sensational. We urge you to check out the massive changes at the Wantirna Hill Club and if you are a family, the kids will love the fantastic new Play Area. Go Eagles today.

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YOUTH THE KEY FOR EAGLES By Nick Brown A lot can change in just 12 months. Especially in football, you only need to ask Vermont’s Jaydon Stiles. This time last year, the 21-year-old didn’t even know the Vermont Eagles existed, now he is a key to their premiership chances. Though Vermont isn’t the only beneficiary, with Stiles revealing how the club has him enjoying football and life in general. “I didn’t know anything about the EFL, let alone Vermont,” Stiles admitted “But as soon as I got to Vermont I knew straight away it was for me. “The boys were so welcoming and we have such a young team so I fitted in straight away, which helped with fitting into Melbourne also. “So this season has been pretty good in terms of enjoyment. “And being in the one spot has allowed me to focus on my game and life outside of footy, after moving around a bit with work the last few years.” His on-field performances support his claims. As since relocating to Melbourne from the coastal town of Portland in Western Victoria, Stiles has produced some of the best football of his young career. As it is clear that stability and feeling at home at his new club have Stiles producing some of his best football of his career. The right footer booted 26 goals during the home and away season, playing as a forward and also spending time in the midfield. Yet there is still room for improvement in his game,

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which the former Sturt forward hopes to have sorted for the final series. “I think the start to my season was pretty good,” Stiles said, “I dropped off a bit throughout the season, I’d have a really good quarter then go missing. “So consistency is something I want to work on. “I guess I just need to keep working on when I don’t have the ball and keep my work rate high.” Vermont’s premiership campaign which Stiles is so important to, continues on Saturday in the Eagles’ Preliminary Final clash with Balwyn. The two sides have met twice in season 2015 and there is certainly no love lost. Though the former Sturt forward is confident he and his new club can has what it takes to remain in the hunt for premiership glory and enter its first Grand Final since 2012, somewhat of a drought for the proud club. “This (finals) is what you play footy for,” Stiles exclaimed “Given I haven’t played finals since a grand final in 2012, I am really excited to play well. “And to go deep into the finals playing at a standard I know I’m capable of playing “I know what I am capable of, so I put pressure on myself to stand up. “As a team I think we are capable of anything. Everyone knows their role and we pride ourselves on playing team first football which has us where we are now. “We are in good form, we know what standard we need to play at and we have a full list going into finals which is great.”

Home Of The Centrals Trinity Beach Football Club Football Coaches & PLayers Required Centrals Bulldogs are now recruiting coaches and players for season 2016.

We require experienced coaches to take up leadership positions (including A grade coach) and perspective players. Join a club with a successful and exciting future ahead. The club is located at Trinity Beach, a suburb on the northern beaches of Cairns. This area offers a relaxed lifestyle, excellent weather and great amenities. An expression of interest, including resume should be sent to the email address below by September 21st 2015 centralsbulldogs@icloud.com or contact Brett Macey on 0420225323 for more information

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Invite applications for the following coaching positions for the 2016 season:

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DIV1 SEN TEAM OF THE YEAR The EFL is again recognising the elite players in our competition by announcing an ‘SEN Team of the Year’ for each senior division. At the end of the home and away season, each coach was asked to name a ‘Team of the Year’, in positions, for the division they coach in. The following players have been selected in the 30-man squad, from which the final SEN Division 1 Team of the Year will be selected from…

Division 1 SEN Team of the Year Squad Jackson Weatherald

Balwyn

Jeff Gobbels

Balwyn

John Meesen

Balwyn

Kris Pendlebury

Balwyn

Rennie Gilchrist

Balwyn

Rod Crowe

Balwyn

Tom Roach

Balwyn

Jake Hammond

Blackburn

Kyle Matthews

Blackburn

Dean Cleven

East Ringwood

Luke Williams

Knox

Marcus Hottes

Lilydale

Brett Johnson

Montrose

Kyle Martin

Noble Park

Shayne Allen

Noble Park

Stewart Kemperman

Noble Park

Ziggie Alwan

Noble Park

Leigh Williams

Norwood

Matthew Aver

Norwood

Matthew Bate

Norwood

Rhett Jordon

Norwood

Stuart Hill

Norwood

Matt Robinson

Rovwille

Alex Frawley

Rowville

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Rowville

Daniel King

South Croydon

Adam Parker

Vermont

Joel Perry

Vermont

Kyle Staples

Vermont

Mitch Davis

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LAST TIME THEY MET DIVISION 1 - PRELIMINARY FINALS Seniors Balwyn v Vermont Saturday 2:10pm Bayswater Oval Round 12 Balwyn 3.4-22 Vermont 0.1-1

Reserves Vermont v Blackburn Saturday 11:55am Bayswater Oval

4.6-30

8.8-56

8.9-57

3.4-22

4.7-31

6.9-45

Balwyn Goal Kickers: L. Barker 2, M. Dowse, J. Gobbels, B. Goss, R. Watts, J. Matheson, J. Kennedy Best Players: J. Meesen, S. Cross, K. Pendlebury, S. Tregear, R. Gilchrist, J. Kennedy Vermont Goal Kickers: J. Perry 2, K. Emley, M. Davis, C. Purdy, M. Willcocks Best Players: S. Anson, C. Purdy, K. Staples, C. Cassidy, B. Dinneen, K. Emley

Qualifying Final Vermont 1.2-8 2.3-15 Blackburn 0.6-6 2.8-20

2.3-15

4.4-28

8.12-60

12.15-87

Under 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knox v Norwood Saturday 9:40am Bayswater Oval Round 18 Knox 1.1-7 Norwood 3.3-21

1.2-8

7.2-44

10.5-65

4.4-28

5.9-39

9.10-64

Upper FTG Senior Football Club are seeking the services of a Playing Assistant Coach for season 2016. We are looking for an experienced player with proven on field leadership skills who can work closely with the Senior Coach and assist in the development of our young and talented list. Upper FTG Football Club is a dynamic and financially successful club that has clear goals and a strong off field foundation with all 3 senior teams playing finals this year. If you are interested in furthering your playing and coaching career and assisting in the development our player group, then please contact Andy Hayman via: Email: uftg-secretary@hotmail.com or Phone: 0418 328 958 for more information. (Private and Confidential). 55 THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER

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KNOX

NORWOOD

Coach: Nick Wheeler Asst. Coach: Justin Reeves Trainer: Nicole Marlow Runner: David Beech Team Manager: Wayne Bevan

Coach: Chris West Asst. Coach: Duncan Cant Trainer: Dave McPhee, Evan Beiwer Runner: Tony Turner Team Manager: Greg Whiffin Colours: Black jumper with purple, gold and white lightning strikes with Norseman logo, black shorts.

Colours:

Red jumper with black sash, black shorts.

Date: Saturday 12th, 9:40am Ground: Bayswater Oval Field Umpires: Bradley Pulley, Steven Docherty and Samuel Ferguson

No. Player

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1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 32 35 41 56 57 68

Goals

Jarrod West (C) Lucas Williams Tyson Fiedler Caleb Raiti Jake Christie Ben Turner Taylor Van Der Wal Barclay Tabone Corey Quinlivan Aidan Kemp Caleb Agnew Jack Savage Dylan Spurrell Darcy Whiffin (VC) Ryan Evans Lochie Wright Jayden Dhar Mitchell Pratt Blair Hudson Jacob Gates Brayden Mead (C) Jake Lynch (VC) Daniel Potts Jake McPhee Jade Connolly Jordan Rooney-Cook

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Goals

Ethan Murray Anthony Mattioli Riccardo Angemi Mathew McKenzie Luke Hare Niam O’Meara Daniel Wilson Jarren Finlay Scott McInnerney Jack Walter Timothy Laughlin Kieran Hummel Lee Roach Joshua Wylde Mitchell Tsirtsikos Jarrod Fisher Abe Nyok Adam Stein Sam Lennox Marshall Sadikin Jack Hare Harry Strahan Michael Brealey Harry Greaves Aiden Santamaria Zack Robinson Jack Maida Nicholas Lamarca Mitch Hanagraaf Ryan Johnson Athiei Maboir Nic Sporton Jaya Sadikin Alexander London Jayden Pierre Benjamin Watson

FINAL SCORE

1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 50 51 55 70

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VERMONT

BLACKBURN

Coach: Paul Breen Trainer: Caitlin Sevior, Chelsea Nicholls Runner: Daniel Mariniello Team Manager: Andrew Powell

Coach: Alan Love Asst. Coach: Glen Curran, John Blias Trainer: Ken Edwards Runner: Tim Watkins Team Manager: Alex Stevenson

Colours:

Purple jumper with gold eagle emblem, purple shorts.

Colours: Red and black vertical stripes, black shorts.

Date: Saturday 12th, 11:55am Ground: Bayswater Oval Field Umpires: Hayden Lowe, Maurice De Vincentis and Michael Browne

1 5 7 10 11 12 17 23 27 29 31 32 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 61 62 68 69 70

Michael Prendergast Michael Dunn David DeAraugo Jake Harkins Alex Geilings Josh Ralph Adam Banks Jim Carroll Andrew Hobson Tom Cooper Tom Connolly James McMahon Mitchell Thorp Lochie Adey James Harkins Mark Ross Jack Lewis Michael Findlay James Robinson Jay Windle Darcy Smith John Kenworthy Chan Le Anthony Smith Grange McMahon Byron Bushby Charlie Summers Jake Toohey William McLennan Zac Hudson Reuben Meade James Blomeley Tom Randles James Hanley Liam Patterson Joe Zema Mitch Dawson Mitch Donoghue

Age Goals

Behinds

30 21 28 22 27 24 22 19 30 26 21 22 21 20 20 25 24 28 21 28 20 27 20 27 20 22 20 23 25 20 25 21 22 20 19 21 19 20

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Behinds No. Player

22 27 19 25 22 20 18 24 22 20 19 20 24 22 24 23 23 20 19 20 20 20 20 25 20 20 23 19 20 22

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Age Goals

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Nick Mendes Kirby McConnon Liam Wale-Buxton Travis Bird Cal McConnon Tyson Hyams Ryan Phillips James Shambrook Jack McEwin Brook Kainey Sam Wadley Christian Vassis Andrew Ellis Jarryd Smith Luke Johnson (C) Brad Jordan Jake Trotter Ryan Antidormi Robbie McComb Tom Langmaid Jake Lacriardi Tom Pretto Matt Garvin Duncan Jones Nick Coad Angus Langford Sam Russell Pat Bridges Tom Langmaid Jesse Gannon

2ND QUARTER

3 10 15 18 20 21 23 27 29 30 32 34 37 38 39 40 41 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 57 59

3RD 1ST QUARTER QUARTER

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BALWYN

VERMONT

Coach: Daniel Donati Asst. Coach: Paul Johnson Trainer: Ann Wu Runner: Travis Dowsett Team Manager: Greg Rizio

Coach: Steve Cochrane Trainer: Caitlin Sevior Runner: Andrew Smith Team Manager: Neville Roulston

Colours:

Black yellow & white with black shorts.

Purple jumper with gold eagle emblem, purple shorts.

Date: Saturday 12th, 2.10pm Ground: Bayswater Oval Field Umpires: Dan Beard, Jason Hermann and Jordan Buckingham

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Behinds No. Player 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26 31 32 33 36 37 38 40 42 44 45

Age Goals

Kyle Emley Corey Cassidy Grant McCarthy Adam Parker (VC) Mitchell Davis Jaydon Stiles Sam Anson Kirby McConnon (VC) Wade McConnon Cameron Purdy Daniel Mendes Liam Wale-Buxton Xavier Barry-Murphy Matt Willcocks Travis Bird Joel Perry Tyson Hyams Shane Davidson Ryan Phillips Jacob Castricum Andrew Pretto Sam Wadley Tim Johnson (C) Connor McCafferty Andrew Ellis Jarryd Smith Brad Jordan Bernie Dinneen Kyle Staples Robbie McComb

26 23 30 27 24 21 25 27 25 26 27 19 23 22 25 30 20 22 18 24 23 19 26 22 24 22 23 36 20 19

2ND QUARTER

33 28 24 30 24 27 29 32 29 29 29 26 30 27 33 26 22 24 33 27 28 23 26 22 28 26 29 22 23 21 22 19 25

FINAL SCORE

Age Goals

3RD 1ST QUARTER QUARTER

John Milhuisen Luke Barker Brendan Goss Jeff Gobbels Taylor Gilchrist Brad Neil Blake Broadhurst Rod Crowe Kris Pendlebury Jarrad Wright Renny Watts Cristian Sanfilippo Tom Roach Shane Tregear Jared Goldsack Rennie Gilchrist (C) Ed McCutchan Jarryd Chirgwin Allan Murray Chris Waller Marc O’Regan Mitch Woods Jarrad Matheson Lachie Bain Jason Kennedy Jackson Weatherald John Meesen Liam Frazer Mitch Dowse Jayme Gottliebsen Matt Sheppard Sam de Soysa Shaun Cross

2ND QUARTER

3RD 1ST QUARTER QUARTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 36 37 40 43 44 45 58

FINAL SCORE

No. Player

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SCOREBOARD - FINALS WEEK 1 1st Division Reserves 2015 Round 2 - 05/09/2015 Balwyn 1.3, 5.3, 6.7, 10.12 (72) Blackburn 2.2, 2.3, 6.7, 8.10 (58) GOALS – B alwyn: S. De Soysa 3, L. Bain 1, L. Frazer 1, S. MacDonald 1, J. Peni 1, B. Neil 1, M. Sheppard 1, M. Woods 1 Blackburn: J. Toohey 2, D. Dearaugo 1, J. McMahon 1, M. Donoghue 1, M. Dawson 1, J. Zema 1, J. Harkins 1 BEST – B alwyn: J. Goldsack, J. Matheson, M. Woods, L. Frazer, J. Peni, M. Dalbosco Blackburn: J. Zema, A. Hobson, M. Dawson, J. Carroll, M. Thorp, M. Donoghue Round 2 - 06/09/2015 Vermont 1.1, 3.3, 3.4, 6.5 (41) Rowville 1.2, 2.3, 2.11, 3.14 (32) GOALS – V ermont: A. Ellis 5, J. Trotter 1 Rowville: M. Seedsman 1, P. McEwin 1, A. Ziegerink 1 BEST – Vermont: S. Wadley, J. Shambrook, L. Johnson, T. Hyams, A. Ellis, J. Castricum Rowville: B. Kernick, P. McEwin, C. Clarke, A. Ziegerink, A. Bronsgeest, J. Ellery 2nd Division Reserves 2015 Round 2 - 05/09/2015 Waverley Blues 1.6, 2.6, 7.7, 9.7 (61) Croydon 1.0, 1.3, 2.6, 5.9 (39) GOALS – W averley Blues: G. Ouzas 3, A. Feary 2, J. Oldham 2, C. Goldstraw 1, A. Swierzbiolek 1 Croydon: P. Blight 2, T. Cook 2, B. Straughair 1 BEST – Waverley Blues: J. Oldham, R. Serpanchy, B. Price, N. Martin, G. Ouzas, Z. Egan Croydon: R. Wilson, N. Wiggins, M. Upton, B. Straughair, J. Bentley, L. Pavlovic 3rd Division Reserves 2015 Round 3 - 06/09/2015 Park Orchards 1.0, 4.3, 4.6, 8.8 (56) Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3, 2.5, 3.13, 4.15 (39) GOALS – P ark Orchards: C. Kovarik 2, C. Feher 1, S. Fraser 1, M. Nicholson 1, B. Stevens 1, D. Linnie 1, D. Matarazzo 1 Upper Ferntree Gully: J. Derksen 2, J. Cutts 1, Z. Rogers 1 BEST – Park Orchards: C. Cromb, B. O’Leary, G. Pollard, C. Akers, D. Egerton, B. Heyde Upper Ferntree Gully: A. Tapscott, Z. Rogers, M. Lawson, D. Grice, J. Lovat, L. Lawson 4th Division Reserves 2015 Round 3 - 05/09/2015 Warrandyte 2.0, 3.1, 3.3, 8.9 (57) Forest Hill 0.0, 2.0, 5.0, 6.3 (39) GOALS – W arrandyte: G. Hitchman 3, M. Colborne-Veel 1, L. Jurey 1, M. Gaffney 1, T. Parker 1, K. Sultana 1 Forest Hill: R. Fisher 2, P. Mahon 1, L. Harley 1, J. Pilcher 1, A. Kinniburgh 1 BEST – Warrandyte: H. McWhirter, J. Bentley, M. Munro, C. Johnstone, T. Versteegen, M. Gaffney Forest Hill: J. Hills, L. Harley, J. Miles, N. Haylock, J. Rossit, D. McGuire 1st Division Under 19s 2015 Round 2 - 05/09/2015 Vermont 1.1, 5.3, 10.7, 16.9 (105) Knox 2.0, 2.3, 3.5, 5.7 (37) GOALS – V ermont: L. Neate 4, M. Whitbourn 2, C. Bell 2, B. Barlow 2, J. Barlow 1, A. Wells 1, J. Vassis 1, M. Healey 1, J. Presnell 1, W. Brusnahan 1 Knox: J. Hare 2, H. Greaves 1, J. Fisher 1, M. Tsirtsikos 1 BEST – Vermont: N. Minchin, N. Coghlan, J. Furey, B. Hotker, C. Mendes, J. Vassis Knox: J. Hare, J. Walter, N. O’Meara, L. Roach, H. Greaves, R. Johnson

1st Division Under 19s 2015 Round 2 - 06/09/2015 Norwood 2.0, 6.4, 9.6, 12.7 (79) Blackburn 2.1, 2.1, 4.2, 7.3 (45) GOALS – N orwood: C. Raiti 5, T. Fiedler 2, D. Spurrell 1, C. Quinlivan 1, B. Tabone 1, B. Hudson 1, L. Wright 1 Blackburn: J. Merrett 2, J. Aitken 1, R. Jones 1, J. Epple 1, M. Herman 1, R. Sack 1 BEST – Norwood: C. Raiti, B. Hudson, J. Christie, L. Wright, D. Spurrell, J. Savage Blackburn: K. Hawley, J. Aitken, J. Merrett, J. Meyers, J. Epple, L. Clark 2nd Division Under 19s 2015 Round 2 - 05/09/2015 Mulgrave 3.0, 6.3, 13.6, 16.8 (104) Croydon 2.0, 6.1, 8.5, 13.8 (86) GOALS – M ulgrave: T. McGowan 4, A. Tilyard 3, J. Verde 2, A. Lucas 2, N. Prior 1, T. Kenny 1, W. March 1, J. Cochrane 1, D. Doria 1 Croydon: J. Schille 4, C. Mitchell 3, M. Haag 3, A. Thompson 1, K. Alles 1, J. Hogan 1 BEST – Mulgrave: J. Siriwardana, J. Meyers, N. Henley, A. Tsai, D. Doria, J. Palmer Croydon: H. Stevens, H. Jones, K. Doueal, J. Schille, L. Scott, T. Maddern 3rd Division Under 19s 2015 Round 3 - 06/09/2015 Park Orchards 0.0, 3.2, 8.2, 12.7 (79) Upper Ferntree Gully 4.4, 4.4, 6.9, 6.10 (46) GOALS – P ark Orchards: C. Hickey 4, T. Arnold 2, B. Perriam 1, L. Hunt 1, J. Holewa 1, J. Price-Inglis 1, P. Harrington 1, T. Warhurst 1 Upper Ferntree Gully: D. Claughton 1, C. Wakefield 1, J. Saltum 1, D. Fuss 1, J. Cawsey 1, P. Bullock 1 BEST – Park Orchards: N. Florio, T. Witnish, C. Penman, P. Harrington, D. Pascoe, C. Hickey Upper Ferntree Gully: C. Wakefield, T. Meagher, J. Begley, P. Bullock, F. Dodds, J. Saltum 4th Division Under 19s 2015 Round 3 - 05/09/2015 Warrandyte 3.4, 4.5, 5.8, 9.13 (67) Ferntree Gully 0.0, 3.6, 6.7, 6.9 (45) GOALS – W arrandyte: J. Beasley 3, B. Richardson 3, J. Bektash 1, S. Bowers 1, D. Mifsud 1 Ferntree Gully: D. Eacott 2, L. Kennedy 2, M. Battaglia 1, L. Krieger 1 BEST – Warrandyte: S. Philip-Owen, J. Rowarth, B. Richardson, A. Ure, S. Ternes, C. Whitfield Ferntree Gully: L. Sproules, J. Siewert, Y. Curtis, S. Charles, T. Geraghty, D. Eacott Veterans 2015 Round 2 - 06/09/2015 North Ringwood 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 5.7 (37) Scoresby 0.0, 1.4, 4.4, 5.6 (36) GOALS – N orth Ringwood: L. Robinson 1, C. Pardo 1, S. Moran 1, S. Campbell 1, N. Russell 1 Scoresby: C. Phillips 3, K. Girola 1, P. Stokes 1 BEST – North Ringwood: C. Matthews, J. Delany, A. Shinkfield, E. Koh, A. Sorensen, D. Farrugia Scoresby: S. Meikle, J. Nealy, C. Phillips, K. Girola, S. Way, S. Marshall

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SENIOR LADDERS DIVISION 1 SENIORS TEAM Balwyn Norwood Noble Park Vermont Rowville Blackburn Montrose North Ringwood Knox South Croydon East Ringwood Lilydale

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 14 14 13 12 9 8 6 5 4 3 2

L 1 4 4 4 6 9 10 12 13 13 14 16

D 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

DIVISION 2 SENIORS

FOR AGST 2095 1037 1934 1139 1913 1145 1712 1084 1884 1438 1484 1492 1428 1478 1019 1726 1088 1575 1187 1977 1036 1776 941 1854

% 202.03 169.80 167.07 157.93 131.02 99.46 96.62 59.04 69.08 60.04 58.33 50.76

PTS 66 56 56 54 48 36 32 24 20 18 14 8

Norwood 8.12 (60) defeated Balwyn 8.9 (57) Vermont 10.6 (66) defeated Noble Park 8.11 (59)

TEAM Doncaster Croydon Doncaster East Bayswater Waverley Blues Mooroolbark Mulgrave Wantirna South East Burwood Scoresby

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 15 15 14 12 7 7 6 6 5 4 1

L 2 3 3 4 6 11 11 12 12 13 14 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2084 1755 1667 1832 1484 1080 1095 1042 870 775 782 660

A 865 712 817 976 993 1239 1486 1391 1443 1839 1488 1877

% 240.92 246.49 204.04 187.70 149.45 87.17 73.69 74.91 60.29 42.14 52.55 35.16

PTS 64 60 60 56 48 28 28 24 24 20 16 4

TEAM Croydon Wantirna South Doncaster Waverley Blues Bayswater Doncaster East Mulgrave Scoresby Mooroolbark East Burwood

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

L 2 2 4 5 5 9 9 10 13 13 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

F 1756 1394 1262 1412 1443 1083 1151 992 889 765 447

A 545 739 818 737 806 989 1119 1242 1637 1478 2484

% 199.90 200.72 113.86 110.16 105.31 82.72 82.27 97.21 54.49 54.32

PTS 66 60 48 44 44 28 28 26 8 8

% Won 91.67 83.33 66.67 61.11 61.11 38.89 38.89 36.11 11.11 11.11

W 16 14 12 12 11 10 5 5 2 1

L 2 4 5 5 7 8 12 13 16 16

D 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1

F A 1853 716 1694 890 1746 887 1405 990 1331 1003 1444 1280 1341 1675 1007 1597 796 1920 553 2212

% 258.80 190.34 196.84 141.92 132.70 112.81 80.06 63.06 41.46 25.00

Pts 64 56 50 50 44 40 22 20 8 6

% Won 88.89 77.78 69.44 69.44 61.11 55.56 30.56 27.78 11.11 8.33

Waverley Blues 9.7 (61) defeated Croydon 5.9 (39)

DIVISION 1 U19’s W 14 14 12 11 11 7 7 6 3 3 0

AGST 1011 977 1421 1437 1563 1649 1607 1469 1859 2108

Wantirna South 7.4 (46) defeated Croydon 4.11 (35) Waverley Blues 7.9 (51) defeated Doncaster 6.10 (46)

Blackburn 12.15 (87) defeated Vermont 4.4 (28) Rowville 14.7 (91) defeated Norwood 7.4 (46)

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

FOR 2021 1961 1618 1583 1646 1364 1322 1428 1013 1145

DIVISION 2 RESERVES

Balwyn 10.12 (72) defeated Blackburn 8.10 (58) Vermont 6.5 (41) defeated Rowville 3.14 (32)

TEAM Vermont Blackburn Knox Noble Park Norwood Rowville Lilydale South Croydon Balwyn North Ringwood Montrose

D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Doncaster East 16.6 (102) defeated Croydon 8.16 (64)

DIVISION 1 RESERVES P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

L 1 3 6 7 7 11 11 11 16 16

Doncaster 18.14 (122) defeated Croydon 1.4 (10) Doncaster East 18.14 (122) defeated Bayswater 8.13 (61)

Norwood 15.10 (100) defeated Noble Park 10.11 (71) Vermont 8.9 (57) defeated Rowville 4.6 (30)

TEAM Balwyn Vermont Blackburn Rowville Norwood East Ringwood Montrose Noble Park Knox Lilydale South Croydon North Ringwood

W 16 15 12 11 11 7 7 6 2 2

DIVISION 2 U19’s % Pts % Won 322.20 56 87.50 188.63 56 87.50 154.28 48 75.00 191.59 44 68.75 179.03 44 68.75 109.50 28 43.75 102.86 28 43.75 79.87 24 37.50 54.31 12 18.75 51.76 12 18.75 18.00 0 0.00

TEAM Mooroolbark Croydon Mulgrave Waverley Blues Doncaster Wantirna South Doncaster East Scoresby Bayswater

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 16 13 11 10 8 6 5 3 0

L 0 3 5 6 8 10 11 13 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

F A 1682 616 1647 894 1602 984 1173 949 1202 1120 1393 1311 1102 1178 732 1712 488 2257

% 273.05 184.23 162.80 123.60 107.32 106.25 93.55 42.76 21.62

Pts 64 52 44 40 32 24 20 12 0

% Won 100.00 81.25 68.75 62.50 50.00 37.50 31.25 18.75 0.00

Mulgrave 16.8 (104) defeated Croydon 13.8 (86)

Vermont 16.9 (105) defeated Knox 5.7 (37) Norwood 12.7 (79) defeated Blackburn 7.3 (45)

Mooroolbark 8.11 (59) defeated Croydon 7.6 (48) Mulgrave 13.12 (90) defeated Waverley Blues 7.9 (51)

Knox 13.6 (84) defeated Blackburn 6.6 (42) Norwood 11.4 (70) defeated Noble Park 3.7 (25)

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SENIOR LADDERS DIVISION 3 SENIORS TEAM Mitcham Templestowe The Basin Upper Ferntree Gully Ringwood South Belgrave Park Orchards Heathmont Boronia Chirnside Park Silvan Whitehorse Pioneers

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 14 14 12 11 9 7 7 6 4 4 3

L 2 4 4 6 7 9 11 11 11 13 14 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

FOR 2007 1738 1824 1554 1462 1649 1359 956 1076 1171 1372 1224

DIVISION 4 SENIORS AGST 1212 1048 1263 1211 1144 1497 1597 1448 1247 1538 2167 2020

% 165.59 165.84 144.42 128.32 127.80 110.15 85.10 66.02 86.29 76.14 63.31 60.59

PTS 64 56 56 48 44 36 28 28 26 18 16 12

TEAM Warrandyte Forest Hill Coldstream Kilsyth Ferntree Gully Glen Waverley Hawks Eastern Lions Nunawading Surrey Park Donvale

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 13 12 11 11 9 9 4 2 1

L 2 5 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 17

D 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

FOR 1951 1737 1715 1603 1429 1250 1389 1307 943 1014

AGST 865 1166 1331 1454 1386 1256 1355 1788 1737 2000

% 225.55 148.97 128.85 110.25 103.10 99.52 102.51 73.10 54.29 50.70

PTS 64 52 50 46 44 38 36 16 10 4

Warrandyte 16.11 (107) defeated Kilsyth 12.12 (84)

The Basin 9.5 (59) defeated Templestowe 6.16 (52) Kilsyth 6.12 (48) defeated Forest Hill 5.5 (35) Warrandyte 13.11 (89) defeated Forest Hill 9.7 (61) Kilsyth 11.8 (74) defeated Coldstream 9.13 (67)

The Basin 15.12 (102) defeated Ringwood 10.8 (68) Mitcham 10.11 (71) defeated Templestowe 6.8 (44) Templestowe 21.19 (145) defeated The Basin 12.14 (86) Ringwood 17.11 (113) defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 12.7 (79)

DIVISION 3 RESERVES TEAM Mitcham Ringwood Park Orchards Upper Ferntree Gully Templestowe Boronia South Belgrave The Basin Heathmont Chirnside Park Silvan Whitehorse Pioneers

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 13 13 12 11 10 7 4 4 4 0

L 3 4 4 5 6 6 8 11 14 14 14 18

D 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1581 1516 1406 1673 1480 1049 1271 1088 847 818 782 517

DIVISION 4 RESERVES A 589 744 816 804 785 1067 962 1236 1454 1445 1786 2340

% 268.42 203.76 172.30 208.08 188.54 98.31 132.12 88.03 58.25 56.61 43.78 22.09

Pts 60 56 54 52 48 46 40 28 16 16 16 0

Park Orchards 8.8 (56) defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 4.15 (39) Mitcham 12.6 (78) defeated Park Orchards 5.10 (40) Park Orchards 13.9 (87) defeated Ringwood 1.8 (14) Upper Ferntree Gully 11.8 (74) defeated Templestowe 8.2 (50)

TEAM Forest Hill Warrandyte Kilsyth Ferntree Gully Eastern Lions Glen Waverley Hawks Nunawading Coldstream Surrey Park Donvale

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 14 13 13 11 7 6 5 3 0

L 2 3 3 5 9 10 11 13 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

F 1688 1477 1431 1289 1002 948 1202 937 317

A 624 616 724 842 1141 1289 1008 1389 2658

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2293 2153 1364 1404 1299 956 1114 964 738 360

A 550 504 1102 882 1015 1217 1708 1490 1568 2609

% 416.91 427.18 123.77 159.18 127.98 78.55 65.22 64.70 47.07 13.80

Pts 68 64 48 44 44 28 24 24 16 0

Forest Hill 12.7 (79) defeated Ferntree Gully 6.4 (40) Warrandyte 14.7 (91) defeated Forest Hill 5.7 (37) Ferntree Gully 6.21 (57) defeated Kilsyth 6.4 (40)

DIVISION 4 U19’s % 270.51 239.77 197.65 153.09 87.82 73.55 119.25 67.46 11.93

Pts 56 52 52 44 28 24 20 12 0

% Won 87.50 81.25 81.25 68.75 43.75 37.50 31.25 18.75 0.00

Park Orchards 12.7 (79) defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 6.10 (46) Upper Ferntree Gully 10.15 (75) defeated Mitcham 6.7 (43) Boronia 6.5 (41) defeated Park Orchards 3.4 (22) Boronia 12.13 (85) defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 7.7 (49) Mitcham 10.19 (79) defeated Templestowe 2.5 (17)

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L 1 2 6 7 7 11 12 12 14 18

Warrandyte 8.9 (57) defeated Forest Hill 6.3 (39)

DIVISION 3 U19’s TEAM Park Orchards Boronia Upper Ferntree Gully Mitcham Templestowe South Belgrave Chirnside Park Whitehorse Pioneers Silvan

W 17 16 12 11 11 7 6 6 4 0

TEAM Ferntree Gully Warrandyte Surrey Park Forest Hill Eagles Eastern Lions Kilsyth

P 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 12 11 11 8 2 1

L D 3 0 4 0 4 0 7 0 13 0 14 0

B 3 3 3 3 3 3

F 1720 1409 1432 1145 480 530

A 579 599 660 1053 2097 1728

% Pts % Won 297.06 48 80.00 235.23 44 73.33 216.97 44 73.33 108.74 32 53.33 22.89 8 13.33 30.67 4 6.67

Warrandyte 9.13 (67) defeated Ferntree Gully 6.9 (45) Warrandyte 7.7 (49) defeated Surrey Park 7.5 (47) Ferntree Gully 12.11 (83) defeated Warrandyte 10.5 (65) Surrey Park 11.10 (76) defeated Forest Hill Eagles 8.7 (55)

SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1 – ROUND 2 FINALS

DIVISION 3 – ROUND 3 finals

Round 2 - 05/09/2015 Norwood 2.1, 4.6, 7.11, 8.12 (60) Balwyn 2.3, 3.7, 5.8, 8.9 (57) GOALS – N orwood: D. Johnson 3, B. English 1, D. Stewart 1, Z. McCubbin 1, D. Poynton 1, J. Ford 1 Balwyn: B. Goss 3, J. Gobbels 2, M. Dowse 1, A. Murray 1, S. Tregear 1 BEST – Norwood: D. Johnson, M. Ambrose, M. Bate, D. Stewart, J. Wynn, L. Dickson Balwyn: K. Pendlebury, A. Murray, S. Tregear, M. O’Regan, J. Kennedy, T. Roach

Round 3 - 06/09/2015 The Basin 5.4, 6.4, 9.5, 9.5 (59) Templestowe 1.2, 3.4, 5.8, 6.16 (52) GOALS – T he Basin: A. Cultrera 2, L. Cripps 2, M. Price 1, J. Brown 1, M. Thompson 1, J. Morris 1, C. Christie 1 Templestowe: R. Bain 2, H. Phaedonos 1, L. Murphy 1, M. Mariani 1, A. Quinn 1 BEST – T he Basin: J. Adams, M. Price, A. Brown, A. Battye, C. Cripps, T. Mills Templestowe: R. Williams, H. Phaedonos, D. Jackson, L. Murphy, J. Wilson, A. Prestigiacomo.

Round 2 - 06/09/2015 Vermont 0.2, 7.5, 7.5, 10.6 (66) Noble Park 0.3, 2.4, 6.10, 8.11 (59) GOALS – V ermont: W. McConnon 3, J. Perry 2, K. Emley 1, S. Davidson 1, C. Purdy 1, D. Mendes 1, K. McConnon 1 Noble Park: V. Faik 2, S. Allan 2, L. Mann 1, A. Erbulut 1, S. Kemperman 1 BEST – Vermont: S. Anson, D. Mendes, W. McConnon, G. McCarthy, C. Purdy, L. Wale-Buxton Noble Park: T. Robertson, J. Sketcher, T. Cody, C. Anderson, S. Monaghan, G. Manson.

DIVISION 2 – ROUND 2 FINALS

DIVISION 4 – Round 3 finals

Round 2 - 05/09/2015

Grand Final - 05/09/2015 Warrandyte 3.5, 9.7, 15.10, 16.11 (107) Kilsyth 4.1, 6.6, 8.8, 12.12 (84) GOALS – W arrandyte: A. Froud 6, L. Dunn 5, T. Appleby 1, T. Skorsis 1, A. Lamaris 1, T. Naughtin 1, R. Ansaldi 1 Kilsyth: BEST – Warrandyte: C. Gauci, A. Froud, T. Appleby, C. Tout, T. Naughtin, J. Daley Kilsyth:

Doncaster East 3.1, 8.4, 10.4, 16.6 (102) Croydon 2.6, 3.7, 7.12, 8.16 (64) GOALS – D oncaster East: D. Limbach 4, J. Sholakis 3, M. Vaiano 2, N. Batsanis 2, J. Martin 2, J. Whitling 1, J. Papaconstantinou 1, D. Agnew 1 Croydon: J. Ficorilli 2, B. Weinert 2, J. Taylor 1, M. Wilkins 1, J. Clark 1, K. Maher 1 BEST – Doncaster East: S. Tennant, J. Lowther, A. Hickey, B. Morrison, J. Sholakis, M. Steven Croydon: M. Wilkins, J. Taylor, T. Martin, J. Bolton, J. Haag, N. Haag.

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