Herald Sun Shield In a sporting nation like ours, there is no more hallowed turf than the MCG and in school footy, there is no more valued prize than the Herald Sun Shield. In front of a supportive crowd of screaming family and friends, and die hard Collingwood and West Coast fans, the Joey’s First XVIII did what we hadn’t done since 2006, and won the Grand Final against the highly fancied St Patrick’s College Ballarat. It was a match that both sides could be proud of. Fiercely competitive from the first bounce to the last, there was little to separate the two sides. The St Joseph’s midfield dominated in the early parts of the game, putting a lot of pressure on the St Patrick’s boys and giving the forwards every opportunity to capitalise. Jack Henry, Ned Harris and Mitch Diamond were on fire and if it wasn’t for the errant first half kicking, the game would have been over at half time. Although we led at every quarter the match came down to the final ten seconds. When St Pat’s marked inside the 50m line, we thought that all our dreams were about to be shattered. However, when their final kick sailed out on the full, the siren sounded and the stadium erupted. It was then that we realised our dream of playing on the MCG and winning the Herald Sun Shield had been realised. As awful a moment as it was for them, it was a joyful and spine tingling moment for us.
YEAR 10 ACC FOOTBALL RESULTS ROUND 1 – St Joseph’s 12.18 (90) def St Bede’s 7.7 (49) GOALS: Tom McCartin 3, Avery Knight 2, Max Visintin 2, Tanner Sadler 1, Louis Clifton 1, Liam Dumont 1, Doyle Madigan 1, Will Tammassy 1 BEST: Tom McCartin, Avery Knight, Tanner Sadler, Sheldon Ham, Doyle Madigan, Jack Grigsby ROUND 2 – St Joseph’s 11.11 (77) def Mazenod 9.6 (60) GOALS: Will Tammassy 2, Tom Zampatti 2, Sam Walsh 2, Max Visintin 1, Louis Clifton 1, Baxter Mensch 1, Fletcher Wilson 1, Jack Henderson 1 BEST: Sam Walsh, Jack Henderson, Sam Torpy, Louis Clifton, Sheldon Ham, Nick Pratt ROUND 3 – St Joseph’s 12.12 (84) def De La Salle 7.6 (48) GOALS: Baxter Mensch 2, Fletcher Wilson 2, Nathan Mifsud 2, Sam Torpy 2, Thus Sa La 1, Jackson Bye 1, Declan Fenton 1, Jack Henderson 1 BEST: Sam Torpy, Jack Henderson, Liam Dumont, Lachlan Handley, Ben Jaska, Sheldon Ham, Louis Clifton ROUND 4 – St Joseph’s 11.7 (73) def St Bernard’s 10.11 (71) GOALS: Max Hardwick 3, Nathan Mifsud 2, Sam Torpy 2, Thu Sa La 1, Jackson Bye 1, Avery Knight 1, Baxter Mensch 1 BEST: Thu Sa La, Lachlan Clifton, Sam Torpy, Baxter Mensch, Max Hardwick, Fionn Guina-Stannard ROUND 5 – St Joseph’s 22.9 (141) def Whitefriars 6.9 (45) GOALS: Sam Walsh 4, Fletcher Wilson 4, Baxter Mensch 3, Sam Torpy 2, Izaak De Agrela 2, Max Hardwick 1, Avery Knight 1, Jaxon Bruhn 1, Sheldon Ham 1, Louis Clifton 1, Colm O’Connor 1, Hayden Spiller 1. BEST: Sam Walsh, Baxter Mensch, Fletcher Wilson, Izaak De Agrela, Sam Torpy, Colm O’Connor, Jack Henderson ROUND 6 – St Joseph’s 10.9 (69) def Parade 10.8 (68) GOALS: Declan Fenton 2, Fletcher Wilson 2, Baxter Mensch 2, Sam Torpy 1, Max Hardwick 1, Louis Clifton 1, Nathan Mifsud 1 BEST: Sam Torpy, Baxter Mensch, Louis Clifton, Declan Fenton ACC GRAND FINAL – St Joseph’s 13.8 (86) def St Bernard’s 8.10 (58) GOALS: Tom McCartin 5, Fletcher Wilson 3, Max Hardwick 3, Declan Fenton 1, Louis Clifton 1 BEST: Sam Walsh, Tom McCartin, Thu Sa La, Louis Clifton, Sam Torpy, Baxter Mensch, Liam Dumont 2016 YEAR 10 AWARD WINNERS Best & Fairest: Sam Torpy Runner Up: Baxter Mensch & Jack Henderson Coaches Awards: Sam Walsh & Louis Clifton ACC Grand Final Best on Ground: Sam Walsh Leading Goal Kicker: Fletcher Wilson
FIRST XVIII FOOTBALL ROUND 1 – St Joseph’s 12.10 (82) def St Bede’s 10.7 (67) GOALS: Jonathan Arcoraci 3, Darby Schilder 2, Spiro Alesios 2, Sam Simpson 1, Jack Walters 1, Jack Quinn 1, Fraser Toohey 1, David Handley 1 BEST: Darby Schilder, Sam Simpson, David Handley, Spiro Alesios, Bayley Cockerill, Charlie Francis
What stands out most has been the mateship. We bonded as a squad and were so lucky to have each other. We were a united squad of Year 11 and 12 students. We always wanted the best for each other and pushed each other to be our best all year.
ROUND 2 – St Joseph’s 13.15 (93) def Whitefriars 7.9 (51) GOALS:Patrick Dowling 5, Wade McSparron 2, Jack Henry 2, David Handley 2, Darby Schilder 1, Darby Edwards 1 BEST:Charlie Francis, Patrick Dowling, Jack Henry, Mitch Diamond, Ned Harris, Sam Simpson, David Handley
We were also lucky to have had two great coaches in Mr Chris Lynch and Mr Jono Holt. Both of these men went above and beyond; they were always there to encourage, support and challenge us. They challenged us to be better players and better men. All the players really appreciate what they did for us and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. It’s been nothing but a pleasure playing for you and you’ve taught all players on and off the field with class.
ROUND 4 – St Joseph’s 6.3 (39) def Parade 6.14 (50) GOALS: Spiros Alesios 2, Aadyn Sleep-Dalton 1, Liam Higgins 1, Brayden Ham 1, Ned Harris 1 BEST:Matthew Ling, Spiros Alesios, Jack Hodgson, Will Cann, Zach Walter, Caleb Whitley
On behalf of the team, we’d also like to thank the school.Your support on the day was truly remarkable and got us over the line.A huge thank you and congratulations must be awarded to Principal Mr Tobias for supporting the team all year.The dedication and commitment showed by Mr Mark Kennedy; Mr Shane Dawson; Mr Ian Durran; Mr Greg Vaughn; Mr Dan Hale; Mr Bryson Milverton; and Mr Len Alford (who missed his first Newtown game in 40 years to be with us on Grand Final day) was more than appreciated and again our success couldn’t have happened without you. Thanks for cheering us, encouraging us, supporting us and giving up all your time to give us the best opportunity throughout the year. We also want to take the opportunity to thank our parents and our families. Not only did you send us to a great school but you take an interest in what we do and you give undying love and support. We hope we have made you proud. Fittingly, ruckman Spiros Alesios was awarded the Best and Fairest for his amazing season ahead of Runner Up Matthew Ling. Ned Harris and David Handley were given the Coaches Awards and Patrick Dowling was the leading goal kicker for the year with 16 goals in 5 games. Although the final siren has sounded and we have hung up our Joey’s Jerseys for the last time, the memories of the year will remain for a lifetime. - Jack Blood & Darby Schilder, First XVIII Co-captains
ROUND 3 – St Joseph’s 17.20 (122) def Mazenod 2.2 (14) GOALS:Wade McSparron 4, Josh Jokic 4, Aadyn Sleep-Dalton 2, Liam Higgins 2, Darby Edwards 1, Brayden Ham 1, Carl Daffy 1, Jack Brogden 1, Spiro Alesios 1 BEST:Aadyn Sleep-Dalton, Spiro Alesios, Brayden Ham, Zack Mongelli, Jack Brogden, Wade McSparron
ROUND 5 – St Joseph’s 8.9 (57) def De La Salle 8.3 (51) GOALS: Patrick Dowling 3, Jack Hodgson 2, Wade McSparron 1, Jack Rice 1, Ned Harris 1 BEST: Ned Harris, Jack Hodgson, Will Cann ROUND 6 – St Joseph’s 7.13 (55) def St Bernard’s 4.4 (28) GOALS:Jack Blood 2, Johnathon Arcoraci 2, David Handley 1, Jack Quinn 1, Liam Higgins 1 BEST: Jack Blood (Reconciliation Medal), Matthew Ling, Charlie Francis, Will Cann, Caleb Whitley, Jack Quinn, Johnathon Arcoraci SEMI FINAL - St Joseph’s 10.9 (69) def Whitefriars 7.10 (52) GOALS: Darby Schilder 4, Patrick Dowling 3, David Handley 1, Jack Quinn 1, Zach Walter 1 BEST: David Handley, Charlie Francis, Spiro Alesios, Matthew Ling, Caleb Whitley, Jack Rice GRAND FINAL - St Joseph’s 10.13 (73) def Parade 10.4 (64) GOALS:Jack Henry 2, Patrick Dowling 2, David Handley 1, Liam Higgins 1, Zach Walter 1, Jack Rice 1, Bayley Cockerill 1, Matthew Ling 1 BEST: Jack Rice, Jack Henry, Spiro Alesios, Jack Blood, Charlie Francis, Mitch Diamond, Johnathon Arcoraci HERALD SUN SHIELD SEMI FINAL - St Joseph’s 9.11 (65) def Essendon Keilor 8.10 (58) GOALS: Patrick Dowling 2, David Handley 2, Ned Harris 2, Bayley Cockerill 1, Johnathon Arcoraci 1, Ben Thomas 1 BEST: Mitch Diamond, Bayley Cockerill, Sam Walsh, David Handley, Spiro Alesios, Ned Harris HERALD SUN SHIELD GRAND FINAL - St Joseph’s 7.17 (59) def St Patrick’s 8.10 (58) GOALS: Jack Henry 2, Patrick Dowling 1, David Handley 1, Ned Harris 1, Jack Blood 1, Darby Schilder 1 BEST:Jack Blood (Neale Daniher Medal), Jack Henry, Ned Harris, Matthew Ling, Mitch Diamond, Spiro Alesios, Charlie Francis, David Handley 2016 FIRST XVIII AWARD WINNERS Best & Fairest: Spiro Alesios Runner Up: Matthew Ling Coaches Awards: Ned Harris & David Handley Most Exemplary Player: Jack Blood ACC Grand Final Best on Ground: Jack Rice Herald Sun Shield Grand Final Best on Ground: Jack Blood ACC Team of the Year: Jack Blood (HBF), Charlie Francis (CHB), Spiro Alesios (R), Patrick Dowling (HFF), Darby Schilder (I) Leading Goal Kicker: Paddy Dowling (16)
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