The Amateur Footballer, Week 22, 2004 by VAFA Media

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are pn :k weeki id Thi s a > the end o another successful

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ontinues t o thrive, and only the most parochial of supporters of othe r petitions would not recognize t h VAFA is one of the premier; if, not premier, "junior" competitions in Austr a Over 10,000 registered players,_ over, 5C 0 0 players and umpires on the faelc ' Saturday speaks volumes for the qtrhe competition provided. One of the most pleasing aspects o f ~i.1FA is that our Under 19 competition I becoming stronger as time goes by . When started playing, there was only one Unde r 1,9 section, with 10 teams . We now have 5 sections with 50 teams, and this mean s that many more younger footballers have the opportunity to continue playing an d ultimately move on to senior football , rather than drifting away from football i n particular and sport in general . I saw on e of the Under 19 Section 2 Grand Final s last Saturday, and in atrocious conditions , each of the teams put on a great exhibitio n of football, displaying skills that spectators thought impossible in the rain and mud . The future of the VAFA is very rosy when we can produce footballers with thes e skills at Under 19 level . I would like also to take the opportunity t o thank publicly our staff and the member s he Executive . We are most fortunate t o have enthusiastic and hard working staf f

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beyond". We ~ go, and wish h .iz n hia future ventures. To -2e executive who give frii (as do :ials), thanks for your ide cof' i " forts. At tha e :. the day, it is all made orthwhile whei you see foot3~_i playe d by, and watched by, a gre, of people who obviously enjoy :a< :_ ii-y are doing . There are still chalf째n ;" for the T umpire VAFA . Umpiring, an . i umbers, continues to 1< n I we i: . thi s believe we are on the 'I regard, with programs to recrui t and retain um p ires. C3bviou: the cost o f ing the VAFA and its c;ubs is also a ig issue andour new CEO, whoever tha t may be, will face the task of increasing th e exposure of the VAFA, L^d capitalizing on the benefits ow ition can bring t o potential sponsors . We will have to work diligently to maintain the high position o the VAFA in the football world, but I have no doubt that between the clubs and the administration, it can be done . To those clubs which have already won premierships, congratulations on a successful season . Congratulations also to our best and fairest, and our goal kicking medallists . To the 8 teams playing this weekend, good luck, give it your all, because premierships do not come easily , and may the better tea m win .

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Well didn't last weekend have everything ? The deluge s made scoring a rarity and final scores close, and although the "footy wasn't pretty" the tenseness and determination of "there is no tomorrow" made for wonderful contests . We had everything from the Collingwood coack Mic k Maltlaouse delivering one of his famous fire and PHIL STEVE NS CHIEF EXECUTIVE brimstone addresses to the Hampton Rovers reserves team OFFICER before their GF at Sandringham last Saturday, right through to the dr awn game in the B section preliminary final at Sportscover Arena . This match resulted in extra time being called upon to determine the winner (Collegians) in duller than twilight conditions . Mick's address to the Rovers (his son plays for the Roves), really sent a buzz through the players and the crowd outside trying to overhear some of the words of the Top Magpie . I have b een delighted this wee k to have been able to oversee t he creation of a new full-time appointment in the VAFA, that of a Director of Umpire Operations . B rian Goodman, our current umpire advisor, has accepted this new role and will commence in the position as soon as possible . Not only will Brian carry out his current duties as adviser, he will also assume many other roles associated with the recruitment, development and retention of umpires and working with the existing group of umpires to further develop their skills and understanding of the game . Brian will commence his new role after a short break and messages can be left for him by phoning VAFA headquarters . I look forward to observing the success of this appointment as time goes by . Thanks you to all who have contributed to another successful season of Amateur football . I acknowledge the wonderful contribution of the Executive, who give up their time to ensure the continued development of the VAFA . I sincerely thank my staff of Brett, Sue, Kate, Matt, Peter, Cliff, Tony an d Nancy for their years of loyalty to myself and dedication to the VAFA . Finally, I thank my wonderful wife Robyn for her overwhelming support and ability to EX always be there over the long and Award winners - respective sectional pages For the Love of the Game . . .. . . .. . . . ... . .. .. I8-19 interesting journey . To Nick (Bourke), Bruce (McTaggart), the Executive, the new CEO and all the clubs, all the very best for the future .

The final word . Good luck to all teams today . I look forward to calling out the names of the players to receive their A and B section medallions for one last time .

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44 years . 44 long years since Uni Blues last won an A Grade flag . For the Uni players running around today, it may as well be 400 years . The world was a little different then . Kennedy was in the White House an d the m an who may well be our next PM had yet to be born . In amateur football , my Year 12 economics teacher Jock Nelson was the premier player in the state while long forgotten teams such as Coburg, Commonwealth Bank and State Savings B ank were ri ght in the mix. In the subsequent years, clubs such as Uni Blacks, Old Paradians, De La Salle, Ormond an d Old Xaverian s all built mini VAFA dynasties at various stages. So what happened to the Blues in those 44 years? Well, they were certainly thereabouts. Runners up 5 times in A Grade, finalists13 times but no big Cohuna . M any theo ri es abound as to why they couldn't make it. That they were too transient a club, with nlayers shooting through as soon as they con _ J their degrees . That distractions such as s cnt exch anges an d exams took too great a toll. That they were a glorified social club that perhaps didn't take their footy as seri ously as some others . "Too m any benders, not enough defenders" was a common jibe . If all this is to change today, new coach John K anis will rightfully get the plaudits for completely altering the footballing culture up at Melbourne Uni . Amazingly, Kanis ( himself a protegee of Jock Nelson) came into the role with no coaching experience and very quickly chan ged both the game pl an and they way the students approached their football. Gun midfielders were recruited from the VFL an d the bush . No longer did star players inexplicably jet off to Belarus halfway through the season . The style of game became one of slick han dball and attack from defence . Guys who were perennial reserv es players suddenly became key A Graders. Most importan tly, he galvanised a group of young and enigmatic players and made them believe in themselves. If this is the first A Grade game you've seen this year, you may not recognise man y of these Uni guys but they're worth watching. Ross Young is 21 came from nowhere to be one of the premier players in the comp . James Scambler an d M ark

Paterson gave up VFL careers to dominate every week. Hugh Nailon, Cam Roydhouse,

Damien Guengerich went from kicking the dew off the grass in the twos to vital senior defenders . They are an eclectic mix too; from country boys such as Young, Paul Butko and captain Quinton Gleeson to ex APS players like Tom Wilcox, George De Crespigny and Ed Clark . Bu t watch out . . . . There are two things in their way . One is history. A Grade Grand Finals have a curious habit of throwing up bemusing results . By no means are a minor flag and a second semi final win a guarantee of ultimate success . In recent years, remember NOBS in 1991, Collegians in 1996, Old Melburnians in 1999 and St Bernards in 2000 & 2003? All dominated those years yet fell at the last hurdle. The other is a big, hulking presence in the St Bernards forcvard line by the name of Dan Jordan . When he's on song, no-one can stop him. In terms of amateur football, it's hard to think of anyone who hits packs as hard as him or is as proficient at one grab marks . Like any St Bernards footballer worth his salt, he has a bit of mongrel in him . He has a few Grand Final demons to exercise (knocked unconscious in 2002, pretty quiet last year) so hi s

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St Bernards University Blues Old Scotch University Blues

Jordon D' Gerstman Cullinan ~'7alsh`

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Dallas Jarred(Marc) Alistair Neville (OT) Bernie Dinneen (Marc) Tim Ockleshaw (OX) Andy Cultrera (OT)

James Hayter (Uni) Simon Clarke (StBs) Chris Goullet (StBs) Danny Jordan (StBs) James Gerstman (Scotch) Andrew Ramsden (OT - VC) Abe Williams (07 ) Tate Pearson (StBs )

Brett Dobson (Marc )

Lachlan Ford (OX) Lucas Fielding (StBs) Quinton Gleeson (Uni - Capt) James Scambler (Uni) Dan Cullinan (Marc) Ross Young (Uni) Ross Mulquinney (OMs )

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battle with old foe James Hayter may well decide the fortunes of this game . Watch out too, for their young centreman Chris Goullet . A lot of people reckon his grandad was the best player to ever play the game . Their nuggetty taggers such as David Blunt and Mick Kavanagh will be crucial today as well . Expect them to get the big jobs on either Young, Gleeson or Scambler . Dermott Brereton once said that you can't use normal logic when it comes to assessing grand fmals . Maybe so Derm, but my heart and head still says Uni Blues . They play the most attractive brand of football, are the most shrewdly coached side going around, have the best players, play on most picturesque ground in the comp and have a solid supporter base refreshingly devoid of ratbags . I can't think of any amateur club that deserves this more . Uni by 10 points. The most striking thing about this team is the glut of gun youngsters in their teens or early twenties . The future certainly looks bright. It was picked on form, not reputation, hence the omission of highly talented players such as Paul Corrigan, Brett O'Farrell and Glenn Cox, whose seasons were derailed by injury . Others unlucky to miss out were Mark Corrigan, Jarred Frazer, lark Paterson, Dean Dobric, Brent Walsh, Charles Tallent and Andrew Lowcock . St . ernarLs Cu ----- ---- fmal against Uni Blues marks the 5C _'g â&#x153;&#x201C; __ ~_ of St.Bernard's full forward Dau Josdan. With his big frame and his big heart Dan has been one of the main reasons

for the club's consistency over the past seasons and we all wish Dan the best for today's game and offer congratulations on his past games and goalkicking performances . Also In today's grand final Lucas " Rooster" Fielding makes it a unique double by competing in his 50th game for St.Bernard's and his third successive A grade grand fmal. Since coming from Calder Cannons "Roo" has been an automatic senior selection and has won Victorian representation as a dashing half back . Congratulations Lucas and may today's game be as good as your last 49 . Go Bernard's !

ST. BE S 4 .1 7 .5 13 .9 20 .12 (132) OLD TRINITY 3 .2 7.7 8 .10 13 .12 . (90) St Bernards : D Jordan 7 Pearson 5 B Jordan 2 McIntyre 2 Liberatore C Mitchell O'Sullivan Fielding . Best: McIntyre Blunt D Jordan B Jordan Fielding Pearson .

Old Trinity: Walsh 4 Andrews 2 T Van Der Venne 2 Cultrera L Kennedy Krakouer Pretty Reynolds. Best: T Van Der Venne Buttler D Burrows Neville R Burrows Walsh. Umpires: Damian Anderson Geoff Caulfield (F) Brendan Corcoran Nathan Eddy (B) Dennis Webster Bernie Jephson (G) A RESERVES PRELIMINARY FZNAi . ST. BERNARDS 4 .2 8 .3 9.4 12 .6 (78) OLD SCOTCH 5.0 6 . 0 12 .6 16.6 (102) Old Scotch: 0 Crane 6 Elliott 2 Teasdale 2 Dick Gnatt Beaurepaire Rodski Ashton Thompson . *Best: Snaddon Elliott 0 Crane Brooke Gnatt Ashton. St. Bernards : Pitts 4 Close 3 Davis S Mitchell Miziewicz Mihailovic Perrett. Best : Juricskay Hogan Harrison lannazzo Davis Miziewicz . Umpires: Simon Stokes Rob Mayston (F) Julians Maccioni Nick Keating (B) Paul Gait Andrew Esposito (G)

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Coach : John Kani s

1 . P. Butko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . D . Guengerich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . J .Tanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . M . Rigby . . . . . . . . . . 7 . R.Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . J . Hayter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. A. Lowcock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . R . Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . L . North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . Q . Gleeson Capt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . C . Roydhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . M . Kordick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . G . De Crespigny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. P. Fairbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. M .Torney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . M . Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . T. McIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . T. Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . A . Solly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . J . Scambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . T. Muhlebach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i• • • • • • 32. M . Paterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i . . . . . . 34 . T. McKinnon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 35 . S. Cheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . J . Brooke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . G . Lochhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . C . Brookes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . J . Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . L. Fishly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . 49. P. Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~ . . . . . . 50 . H . Nailon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~ . . . . . . 56 . T. Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~ . . . . . . 60 . C . Penny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i . . . . . . 65 . E . Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . .

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1 . C . Keunen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . J . Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . C . Goullet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. D. Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . C . Liberatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. B . Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. S . Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . Jordan (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. 10 . N . Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . C . Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . B . Hogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . C. Mitchell (DVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. B . Gart h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16. L. Turnbull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . L . O'Sullivan (VC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . L . Gollant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . R . Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . L . Fielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . B . Loughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . M . O'Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . L. Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. S . Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25. D McLaughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 C .Baumgartner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . G . McIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . S . Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . T. Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . D . Byrne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . T. Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . M . Kavanagh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45. B .Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . D . Blunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Le ;i : Quinton Gleeson (University Blues B&F), Right : James Gerstman (Old Scotch - Leading Goalkicker) . .7 ;low : James Gerstman (Old Scotch), Tim Ockleshaw (Old Xaverians) , Ross Young (Uinversity Blues) coates hire MVP' s

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Up 2 Section's in two years is an outstanding performance in anyone's language so to all at Collegians from Pat Hawkins to Wayne Dyer, Rod Nancarrow, all the Committee, Officials, Supporters and of course the players congratulations on a job well done to get the club back into A Grade where it believes it belongs . To Old Ivanhoe gallant in defeat well done on a stellar season I know it's disappointing but life goes on and there is always next year. REVIEW A Preliminary Final is always a hard game and this one was no exception in fact it was nothing short of an epic, so close that in fact it went into extra time . In an old fashioned slog the courage and commitment from both sides was worth going miles to see . Old Ivanhoe found the conditions frustrating and possibly by if -- ber of scoring shots had most of the play, b ci to grind really hard to score their goals whi . the Lions were able to score some quick ones . But one has to adapt to the prevailing conditions and perhaps the Hoers tried to play dry weather football trying to take marks where a punch might have been the more effective option . By the play off period the Hoers were spent which is to be expected after a hard campaign just to get this far, while Collegians kept their cool, with the attack on the footy and work at the numerous stoppages outstanding, this effort saw the momentum swing their way when the game was in the balance . Extra time saw a dashing point from Nick Baxter and a miraculous snap from James Fry that gave the Lions a handy break, then followed some heavy shut down footy and the game was over and the boys from Wesley celebrated their return to A Section . Brock Mooney and Ben Holst did terrific jobs on Luxon and Branigan, Andrew Shinkfield and Nic' Harrison were strong around the footy all day, Andrew Baxter and Jono Dixon were also effectiv e players as well, in a very tight knit unit who play for each other and their club with a rare intensity. Stewie Low played another blinder niiv he missed

so many early games, Rowan t>'eddle and Chanz Crowley kept their opponents in check for most of the day, Sjourke Price and Scott Curatolo strong around the packs, Michael Clarke strong across half back, and Luke Bolzon his normal self in the ruck. In the Reserves a Robert Gross inspired St Kevins reversed the results during the season to defeat the Lions and join their Senior compatriots in the one g ie in September.

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Today brings to fruition what we play the game for the chance to be part of a premiership side and club . SKOBS have made a pretty good fist of B Grade this year and head straight back to the premier section in 2005, can they take some silverware with them as well as it's first ever B Section Flag, they would be hoping so . Standing in their path is a Collegians side whose efforts over the last two seasons is nothing short of sensational, there is no doubt that the Lions possess some strong talent and a never say die attitude with an incredible will to succeed . Dave Murray and Pat Hawkins have been stand outs as Coaches this year hence their naming as

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Matt Amor (NOB) Paul O'Keefe (StK) David Biggs (OEG) Paul Greenham (StK) Luke Terrell (StBM) James Hope (01) David Boundy (OP) Daniel Flaherty (OEG)

Ben Holst (Coll) Jerome Durrare (-az) Leigh Hendra (OB) Luke Wintle (StBM) Ryan Chard (StK) Scott Curotolo ( 0 1) Justin Heath (Beau)

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Coac hes: David Murray (StK) and Pat Hawkins (Coll ) Joint Coaches in the B Section Team of the year, I just couldn't split you guys . I wish you both well and hope it is a good game . There are no secrets between these two sides they have had 3 terrific battles so far this year and so know each other's games so very very well . St Kevins would most certainly have enjoyed their break last week and must have been rubbing their hands with glee as they watched the Lions slog it out and most have become ecstatic as the game went into extra time. And this in the pressure cooker atmosphere of a Grand Final could be just the slight advantage needed to sway things SKOBS way . So in an absolute toss up I will go with the fresher legs of the lads from Righetti to greet the judge and take the Cup to the Mercat for a night of celebrations . In the Reserves GF a fine prelude to the main game should see an entertaining clash between the favourites North Old Boys and the St Nevins unit. Having taken the long road to the big dance Coach Gross has his charges fully primed and with a full list the boys are primed. In a minor upset I put my faith in the '"LEGEND" and his lads to start the day on a high for Skevvies. PRESS CORRESPONDENTS . In this my final column for the year again thanks to everyone for their support throughout i' ; season, to Don Dowell terrific input mate, Pat Hawkins excellent all year, and ion Fogarty and Nick Sweeney for some occasional flashes of brilliance well done .

- One of the all linfe r s of the clu b , celebrates his .for th e club in this year's B Grade grand final . ark has represer . .ed the VAFA on ma: ., occasions, including All Australian in 1994, vice-captain in 1995 and deputy vice-captain in 1997 . He was senior captain of SKOBs from 1995 to 1997 and three times best and fairest in1994, 1995 and 1997. He captained the club's C Grade premiership team in 1996 and took SKOBs into A grade for the first time in 1998, before moving to Sydney . Well done Mark . As well, during the season Dale Curtis celebrated his 100th game for SSKOB . No - congratulat on playing his .~ same for t.i :: club in 1iday's reserves gre id 1 trial . Since startini, in 2001 . Daniel has become an integral member of the club both on and oft field, and North is a better place for his presence . We at NOBs look forward to many more years of Daniel's creative hanclball and team play . " -~_' done Daniel .

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In the three season clashes little had separated the teams, however in the game that mattered most, MHSOB across the paddock had all the answers . The Unicorn players were harder and stronger at the ball and even when tested, they responded magnificently to the challenge and were worthy recipients of the 2004 HJ Stewart Cup . GRAND F Heavy overnight rain on the eve of the match, marred the magnificent playing surface of th e Trevor Barker oval and the ground was considerably cut up by the Ajax and Hampton Reserves encounter. Although the weather conditions were "coolish" and may have deterred some supporters from making the trek out to Sandy, a boisterrous crowd with umbrellas at the ready, were thankful the game at least would begin without rain or a raging typhoon .

of the game, reducing the deficit to four points . Big games are when the good players stand up and the Caulfield surge proved the catalyst for The Highs' Jason Barnett to come to the fore . In an inspired eight minute patch, he was unluckily denied a low chest mark, took another, touched the heavens when pulling down a mighty grab and booted two goals including a terrific snap and had a hand in another goal which seemed to deflate the Fielders players and supporters . MHSOB by 18 at the main interval .

Bamert would again be involved in providing the first of the third term for Pertzel and with Hogan and Campbell, gathering a mountain of possessions and bobbing up with goals to extend the lead, the latter kicking his from off the ground 35 metres away from the bigsticks, the Fielders hopes of premiership Caulfield sporting the white shorts, had glory appeared gone . Goals to Pearce and become the first team to qualify for B Grade Brett Sinclair gave the Fields some late hope, and they quickly received a taste of the but again it was Bamert, who after the sire n physicality that is associated with the higher grade, when in the first play of the game MHSOB bullocked the ball forward and Pertzel slotted home the opening major . The Unicorns Bamert, would kick the quarter's only other goal and with MHSOB midfielders LSi':.`if iGT1'1 dominating the stoppages and Svirskis winning the ruck duels, they had left C SECTION Kirzner 0 89 Caulfield goalless at the first change and with Ajax Rowley 0 64 more than a few headaches for their coaching Parkdale Baxter 0 56 Caulfield Gramm panel . MHSO B Bamert* 4 56 Taylor goaled early into the second term and MHSOB Home* 1 41 the minor premiers appeared well on the way C RESERVE to becoming pennant winners . However, after Corbett 0 37 Will goaled to get the Fields on the board and MHSOB Bosanko 0 23 Bruhn pulled another back, the Caulfield Therry Penola Therry Penola Walker 0 23 intensity had lifted and they were enjoying Batty 0 22 what would ultimately prove their best period Emmaus St Leos * includes finals goals

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and in the day's only light rain, kicked truly from 50 and routed any Caulfield hopes to leave the Unicorns commanding 32 point leaders . Competition best and fairest Matthew White had worked himself into the game and complemented a stellar season by snagging two final quarter majors, including a 55 metre running bomb . The Fielders didn't stop trying, particularly onballers Fallu, Frater, Will and Widjaja but simply did not have the answers to restrict a well drilled and committed side who ran hard and straight through the lines, responding to every challenge and adapting very smartly to the wet surrounds . A day to savour for the Unicorns, eventually running out impressive 49 point winners, with Jayden Pertzel adjudged the Michael Ritterman Medallist . RESERVES The Rovers made great use of the first quarter gale to effectively end the contest against the Jackas . After that, the hurricane fell to a zephyr and Ajax couldn't pull back the advantage against a club committed to salvaging some silverware for the season . Hampton victorious by 52 . On a personal note, thanks to all of my C grade club correspondents for their invaluable support. The report can only be as good as the information received and their assistance has been greatly appreciated . Many thanks to Peter Kagan, Greg Downes, Warren Earl, Andrew Headberry, Rod Moran, Scott Williams, Michael Walsh, Mick, Dr Mack, and Adam Lust. Just 183 sleeps until we do it all again!

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G~'_AND FINAL CAULFIELD GR. 0.3 3 .6 5 .8 6 .11 (47) s0B 2 .3 6 .6 10 .1 0 14 .12 (96) Caulfield: B Sinclair 2 Bruhn Carbone Pearce Will . Best: Widja Frater Fallu B Sinclair Will Carbone .

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Congratulations to University Blacks Seniors on becoming only the 4th We say farewell and thanks to team in D-D 1 Section since 1932 to go Phil Stevens for through a season undefeated, and two Flags into the bargain! A fabulous being such a performance and a fitting tribute to great worke r Ray Wilson and the entire ensemble at on behalf of the VAFA and a good friend to D1 Section . Phil made a Blacks for all their hard work ! n "'^ ous contribution to Iifting th e The bottom 30cm of my white recognition of the VAFA in the wider Moleskin trousers were badly stained community since taking over in when I departed from Box Hill City and also gave 1989, Oval last Saturday evening our Administration a . I won't more responsive and friendly Club stipulate the colour, but had it been interface . Thanks also to our curly around the seat area it would have coifed GM-Operations, been very embarrassing! At 8 :30 that Brett Connell, growing out the No .l cut has not morning the heavy overnight rain had proved too mueh even for the dimmed his efficiency! Well done Su e excellent drainage system and the Anderson for adapting admirably to her expanded oval was surrounded by a moat g fnance responsibilities, without losin several metres wide . However, th e on her Tribunal and Investigations drains did work because by the time Coordinator & other roles Head Groundsman, Greg Doyle, . Matthew removed the central covers (with the Nyhus has settled in quietly and give n assistance of a bevy of Blacks players, thanks chaps!) and the Ressies took the field, the water table was mostly below ground and the footing for the two matches was surprisingly good ! Thanks to the on and off field officials of University Blacks, Banyule, & Old Mentonians, your adherence to uniforms and procedura l requirements was exemplary and made life easier for John Bell, Keit h DI RESERVE Sharkie, & yours truly . Thanks also Fitzroy Reds Capodiferro 40 to Andrew Pirchan, General Manager Fitzroy Reds tvicKerrow 32 of Box Hill Hawks, for his assistance Aquines Hughes 27 throughout the Finals period . Banyule witcheIl D 23 ' includes finals goals

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our IT capabilities a big boost, thanks Matthew. To Kate Balme, our front desk star, thanks for all your help . Then there's Agate, Ocker, and Cliff, about whom too much could not be said so I won't, but I'll have a beer with them anytime! ! THE GRAND FINALS SENIOR : Banyule

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Given the difficult, sloshy conditions, the skill levels displayed in this game by both teams were remarkable, and it is a real pity that the weather was so unkind, because BHCO is a superb venue and Blacks and Bears are filled with talented footballers . After this game, no one could possibly argue that Blacks weren't the dominant force in D1 for 2004 ; whenever they were under the hammer, which was frequently, they ratcheted up a notch to keep the Bears at bay, and answered every challenge thrown at them . After opening up a 4 goals break in Q 1 kicking to the Score Board end Blacks defied every attempt by Banyule to get any closer, and this in spite of BIG Dave Williams's clear ascendency at the centre throw ups . Dave Gayfer seemed to be everwhere for the Bears, Tom Wise never let up in the packs, and Chris Taylor was also hard at the ball all day . Loose ball contests were red hot all day but player discipline was exceptionally high, so there were few "finals flare ups" to mar proceedings . While the game was not the spectacle it could have been on a firm ground, there were many examples of seriously clever play, and none better than Joe Sibilia's "Maradona" goal off the ground while running in the opposite direction! Bryce Shaw capped off a very good season by taking out the John Manton Medal for the shear quality of his work for Blacks in and round the

many packs . The Kempton Bros, Matt & Paul, Andy Costello, Sam Price & Robbie Scarlett were all somehow singled out for praise in a very even Blacks unit . AND COP THIS, no Blacks player arced up at or back chatted a field umpire during the entire match!!!! Discipline like that is not only a tribute to the Players and Coach, but if universally applied, would nearly solve overnight the biggest single problem in the VAFA today, UMPIRE NUMBERS!! ! RESERVE : University B lacks v Old Me n ton ia n s

"Can the fairy tale finals run of the Panthers continue?" Well it was a nice thought but the Blacks made sure it didn't happen! Old Mentonians gave every last joule of effort, but Blacks had their measure in the difficult conditions to become very worthy recipients of the Ressies Flag for 2004!

GRAND FINAL UNIVERSITY BLACKS6.3 10.5 14.6 15.7 (97) BANYULE 2 .0 4 .2 7 .2 9 .5 (59) Uni Blacks: Dowsley 4 Sibilia 3 Savige 3 Villella 2 Katsaros P Kempton Lallich . Best : M Kempton Shaw P Kempton A Costello S Price Scarlett .

Banyule : O'Conne ll 3 Taylor Morgan Brown Jones Lorenzini Christian. Best: Williams Gayfer Wise Taylor Cantwell Mutton . John Manton Medallist : Bryce Shaw (University Blacks) Umpires: Jason McNiece Mark Gibson (F) Peter Teasdale Andrew Rechtman (B) Beornn McCarthy Matthew Simpson (G) D1 RESERVES GRAND FINAL UNIVERSITY BLACK S3.1 4 .2 8 .3 8.3(51) OLD NTO S 2 .5 2.7 2 .7 2 .10 (22) Uni Blacks : Hanna 2 Jesse Green Brumby-Rendell Cameron Beaton Ryan. Best : Hanna Thomson Portet Jesse Brumby-Rendell Blake. Old M entonians : Alexander Stroud . Best: Russo Ironmonger Austin Mont Dwyer Stroud . Umpires: Dash Pettis Paul Dinneen (F) Ryan Place Adrian Borg (B) Jack Watty Bruce Stephens (G )

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bl • fiaslleeia-'I'eaaaplest®we got the jump on i " I I lead slightly, the Carey at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley, margin at ful l on Saturday, with Pat Milesi getting a brace time being 39 of goals inside the first five minutes . points . Considering the conditions, both the state Greg Chivers capped off a big week, of the ground and what was happening beginning with his runner-up finish in the overhead, this early advantage would prove D2 best and fairest count, by holding aloft crucial, as the Bullants managed to add the premiership cup and being awarded the another major before quarter time, whilst Anthony Fellows medal for best on ground . also keeping the Panthers goalless . Bulleen-Templestowe had been the subject The second quarter saw Old Carey decrease of some skepticism about their credentials the gap, scoring two goals to one, and bring as a premiership contender during the the margin to 10 points at half time . year, but certainly did the business when it Everett in the ruck and Parton on the ball counted, earning an instant return to D i led the way for the Panthers change in Section in emphatic style . So fortune, while the likes of Chivers and congratulations to the Bullants as a club, Schneider ensured that the Bullants kept and to each of you as individuals, and good their noses in front at the main break . Also luck, as with all the club involved this year, Bulleen-Templestowe were very much in 2005 . dominant in general play, and the 10 point at drew Says : lead was probably worth two or three times The year 2004 will feature prominently in as much in this weather, they could not the history of the Bulleen Templestowe afford to rest on their laurels . Football Club for it was this year that the And this certainly was the case in what Bullants not only broke a 21-yea r could honestly be described, without any hyperbole for once, as the premiership quarter. The Bullants maintained their intensity and physicality, keeping Old Carey scoreless for the third term, while I' 1°i :7 LST TOTH managing to grind out four goals of their D2 0 ? C2`I02d own . Bulleen skipper Chivers continued to Old Geelong Vickers- Willis* 0 82 wreak havoc and provided a sterling Bentleigh Paul 0 59 Bulleen Temp Williams* 2 50 example to his teammates . Ivanhoe Ass Valkanis 0 47 The sting had gone out of the game by the Old Carey Angus T* 0 46 final quarter, with the Bullants starting the term with an even six goal advantage . Both D2 RESERVES Old Carey Konstantinidis* 0 43 side split four goals between them, but it Old Geelong Avery 0 40 did little more than delay the inevitable . Ivanhoe Ass Pearce 0 34 By the time the siren sounded, Bulleen- Williamstown Burgess 0 34 Guerra 0 30 Templestowe had managed to extend their Old Carey * includes finals goal s

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premiership drought but also arrested a slump that saw it relegated twice in just five years . A brief overview of the club's history should illustrate just how far it had fallen . The Bullants, who celebrated their 30th anniversary last month, finished third in the first of its four years in A-grade in 1984 . However, since its relegation from the top flight in 198 7 , the club experienced a steady decline through the grades . And when it was relegated from D-grade last season after winning just four games, the club plummeted to its lowest ebb since 1978 when, in just its fourth season, it was competing in E-grade . Despite the weight of history Bullants supercoach Steve Easton, who can now add a VAFA premiership to the six flags he won in the Diamond Valley league, was so confident of victory he told the Amateur Footballer last week his side would win . The "very good feel" in the Bullants rooms before the game only enhanced that confidence . While many thought the heavy and muddy conditions, the result of an overnight deluge, would assist the Bullants and hamper the Panthers, Easton was disappointed to see the ground in such a deteriorated state . "I just thought psychologically they would have been up because they thrashed us in heavy conditions at their ground (in round 1 7 )," he said . "We beat them (in the second-semi final) by seven goals on a perfect day. " Despite the heavy conditions, Easton knew in the third quarter his side would not lose after skipper and Anthony Fellows medallist Greg Chivers, aided by a legbreak Shane Warne would be proud of, kicked a 45-metre goal to put the Bullants five goals up. The Bullants started the season with a string of narrow victories against the bottom four clubs and after defeating every club in the section finished the season with two resounding victories against the minor premiers . "We gathered momentum as the season went on," Easton said .

As for the future, Easton expected his side would continue to improve . "I'd be disappointed if we couldn't be very successful next year," he said . The same could be said for Old Carey . With stars Andrew Kent, Allister Parton, Travis Bull and Damian Shutie all no older than 23 and with their best football ahead of them, the Panthers will get their chance to atone sooner rather than later . Let's hope the Panthers, who worked so hard to earn promotion this season, do not suffer the same fate as last season's grand finalist Peninsula who dropped back to section D2 after only one season in Dgrade . Footnote Congratulations to La Trobe University on taking out the reserve-grade premiership . Under the tutelage of Glenn Taylor, the club also played in an under 19-grade grand final and was the best performed side outside the top-four. Yours in football, "The Qwill" P- Wue y

D2 SECTION GRAND FINAL BULLEEN-TEMP. 3 .3 4 .4 8.6 10 .11 (71) OLD CAREY 0.2 2 .6 2 .6 4 .8 (32) Bull een Templestowe : Milesi 3 Chivers 3 Williams 2 Stella Glover. Best : Chivers Tehan Hare Pietryk Clarke Schneider. Old Carey: Kent Parton Matthews Smith. Best: Everett Trumbull Rossignuolo Parton Munro Campbell . Anthony Fellows Medall ist: Greg Chivers (Bulleen Templestowe) Umpires: Steve McCarthy Anthony Damen (F) Matthew Jackson Craig Brajtberg (B) Chris Doyle Vin Vescovi(G) D2 RESERVES GRAND FINAL OLD GEELONG 0.1 0 .2 1 .5 1 .5 (11) LA TROBE UNI 2.1 4.1 4 .1 7 .3 (45) Old Geelong: Allen . Best : Waters Bayles Symons Munro Kemp Kilpatrick . La Trobe : Dalrymple Harvey Hewitt Mambwe Morton Coulter Robson . Best: Hopkins Mannes Morton Bridges Butler Harvey . Umpires : Geoff Curran Grant Joyner (F) Scott Fraser Glen Kennedy (B) Chris Kaleta Robert Seymour (G)

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;JT -i= : Parton (Old Carey E?_i ), -. : : Mark Vickers-Willis (Old Geelong - Leading Goalkicker), Allister P :rton (Old Carey), Jordan'.7ise (Bulleen Templestowe) , Wrl ; Vickers-Willis (Old Geelong) coates hire MVP' s

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Seeking Applications for all Coaching Positions - 20 0 5 Senior Reserves Under 19's "A Coaching Challenge " - A strong talented young playing list who need your Guidance, Passion and Commitment -

We see k SENIOR, Reserve & U19 COACHE S to lead us to success in 2005 and beyond . Excellent remuneration available .

Initial Enquiries to Secretary DEAN ARNEL 0412 128 819 or NOEL VINCENT 0421 016 105, 9435 8887 Applications Close Friday, October ls t

Applications to : The Coaching Committee PO Box 464 Ringwood 313 4 or email kevinQkwa.net .au Applications close 17 September 200 4

~ Swinburne llni AFC Seeks suitably qualified ~ applicants for the positions of Senior & Rese rves Coaches and Assistant Coaches for season 2005 The Razorbacks have a commitment to continuously improve both on and off field and are looking for personnel to add to the committed members already in place that have seen the club be promoted twice in the last 4 seasons. Remuneration is available along with the chance to create some history and take this young club into the higher grades of the VAFA . Applications close Friday September 24th and can be made to The Committee', c/- 8/9 Henry Street , Hawthorn, VIC, 3122 or via email to secretary@therazorbacks .net . Initial enquiries can be made t o Shane Lee on D418178 423

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SEMR COACH RESLRVES COACH -7N'DER l9s COACH ApEFicams -,bouid contact Pirates president t'..lan Angus on 97e371611 or 0439 916 110 before October I , 2904, or send to I'0 Box 289 Mt Eliza 3930.

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All applications are to be sent in writing to; Craig Richardson Level 3 - 88 Albert Road South Melbourne Vic 3205 Applications close Friday September 24, 200 4

seeks applications from suitably qualified coaches for its 0 :nior, Reserve and Under 19 sides for season 200 5 The Senior Coach will be responsible for the direction of coaching at all levels of the club . Applications should he made in writing to : Tony Pilimon, South Melbourne District AFC PO Box 13 5 ALBERT PARK VIC 3206 smdsc@pulsecs .com .au before the 1 st October 2004.

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MENTONE VIC 3194 Closing date : Friday October 8, 200 5

is seeking expressions of interes t for both its Senior and Reserves coaching positions for 200 5 Successful Under 19 coaches with aspirations to coach at senior level are encouraged to appl y Remuneration available for non-playing coaches Applications to : The Coaching Committee PO Box 407 Brunswick 3057 or emai l john .papanikolaou2@defence .gov.au Applications close 24 September 200 4

F - t"i M:IN F®OTF :°1L CLULD (affiliated VAFA) invites applications for the position of Recruitin g Co-ordinator to establish an Under 1 9 team in the VA FA . A knowledge of local schools and competitions would be preferable . A generous remuneration can be negotiated for this challenging but exciting new role for a club committed to junior football and steeped with history. Applications in writing to President 1 st floor, 330 Chapel St Prahran 3181

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Aquinas Old Collegians is seeking a SENIOR ASSISTANT (PLAYING) COACH for season 2005 .

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by mail to 2 Arthur Street, Briar Hill 3088. Enquiries in

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S . i :, .- .ssistarlt Coach Reserves Coach Monash Blues is a young, progressive and successful organisation seekin g quality people to fill the above roles in 2005 and beyond . This represents a great opportunity to work within a professional coaching team with exceptional facilities and resources available. All applications to Andrew Headberry (veryunique@optusnet.com .au) or contact 0421 455 118 for more information .

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Invites applications for the position of Under 1 9 coach for season 2005 Please forward applications to : Dale Collins President, 1 Hawke St Parkdale VIC 319 5 or via e mail to dalecollins@optusnet .com .au Phone Mobile 0423 024 277

Initial enquiries to: Greg Spithill at greg.spithill@thelearningfetleration .edu .au Written applications to Secretary 5/ 535 Nepean Hwy Frankston 3199 Applications close October 1st 200 4

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The first quarter of the A Section Grand final gave the impression it would be a great tussle as the Old Xavs an d Old M elburnians registered 8 scoring shots each in the first quarter. Only the Xavs' accurate kicking gave them a 10 point advantage at the first break . The Xavs extended the lead to 4 goals at half time but then unleashed their full power to kick 8 goals to 2 in the third term . It was only 8 goals in the last term by the OM's that gave them some semblance of respectability. This win, 22.14 to 13 .17 for the Xavs, extended their monopoly of A Section in recent years and created their record breaking fifth flag in a five year period . Of the many excellent players for the Xavs, Bourke (8), Bowen, Cranage, Wood, Stoney and Blood were considered the best . Eabry, Kennedy, Lovett, Holme, S Theodore and Topakis (4) received the plaudits of their match committee . The premiership line-up B: S Lethlean, D Stoney, D Landrigan HB: R Coughlan, C Kelly, J Hawkins C : J Bowen, B Cranage, A Dillo n BF: T Woodruff, A Jones, D Rennex F: T Fleming, M Bourke, D Richardson Ruc k : M Blood (Capt), S Wood, R Dillon IC : B Coghlan, B Hilbert, S Tucker Coach : Tim O'Shaughnessy In B Section Old Trinity kicked away in the first quarter with 6 goals to zero against MHSOB . The OT's were never headed and the final score, 13 .9 to 7 .12, was just reward for their leadership of the section throughout the season . R Phillips, S Kennedy, D Burrows, Sutcliffe, Stickland (6) and Balazsy were great for Trinity . Cassell, Skinner, Bamert, McIntyre, Woodley and McCully performed creditably for the High boys . The premiership line-up B : C Frost, J Stickland, M Pawsey IIB : C Phillips, J Arrowsmith, A Andrews C: S Kennedy, A Richards, J Sutcliffe HF : D Balazsy, R Phillips (Capt), L Kennedy F : D Heighton, D Beardsley, D Burrows Ruck: A Ramsden, T Stephens, G Hatfield IC: R Ramsden, S Dann, R Burrows Coach: Leigh Carlso n The C Section Grand Final was kick for kick in the first three quarters as Whitefriars and Old Mentonians delighted the crowd . The Friars opened up the throttle in the last term and their 5 goals to 3 enabled them to run our comfortable winners, 15.15 to 12 .9. Best players - Houston, Pasqualotto, Reidy (4), Bateman, Pawlik, Hilton

(Whitefriars) and Bournon, Solley, McKay, Acreman (5), Campbell, Kuramoto (Mentonians) . Whitefriars' previous premierships were 1988 (E), 1998 (D) and 1991 (C) .

The D Section premiership went to AJAX, who had come from third position after round 18, as they beat Bulleen Templestowe 22 .19 to 17 .14 . Best players - M Halphen (5), P Goldberg, Rajch (4), B Goldberg, Levin, Gelbart (AJA)Q and James (9), George, A Parris, Glover, Jones, C Parris (B/Temp) . This was only the fourth senior flag for the AJAX Club since their admission to the VAFA in 1957 . They had previously won in 1966 (E), 1975 (E) and 1979 (B) . I Clearly the two best sns in A Section, Old T:.elburnians and Colle :;lans, faced one another in the grand fmal. By half time Old Melburnians held a 7 goal lead and Collegians had only managed 1 goal . The Wesley boys fought back to trail by less than 4 goals at the final break but Melburnians raced away again in the final quarter and finished 14 .18 to 7 .19 . It was huge celebrations for the winners as they took their first A Section prize since their "golden run" of three consecutive flags in the top section in 1953, 54 and 55 . Best for OM's - Jeremy Nicholls (Jock Nelson medallist for best player in the grand final), Susa, Webb, O'Brien, Lovett and T Witts. For Collegians, Pollock, Kerr, Palmer, Kenneally, Bennett and Hinchen . Old Trinity received a fright in the last term in the B Section Grand Final . They looked to have it in the bag with a 8 goal lead at three quarter time but Uni Blues had other ideas and rattled on 6 goals to nothing, finished full of running but ran out of time . Trinity held on 16 .7 to 14.11 . For the winners, Van Der Hoek, Norman, Sutcliffe, Hatfield, Seuling and Alibon were best . Cavalier, Kirsanovs, Wilson, Edge, Worsley and Furphy were great for the Blues .

It was a great day for the Ormond Club when they "won the double" in A Section with both seniors and reserves too strong for Collegians . The main game saw a brief fight back by Collegians but Ormond were too powerful ; final score 17.11 to

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9 .11 . Best players - McCooke, Connell (3), Clarkson, Brown, Gilmore, McDonald (Ormond) and Pollock, Hoyle, Wallace, Schmidt, Ingleton, Galbraith (Collegians) . After an even first half in the B Section Grand Final, De La Salle surged away in the second half and won, 22 .17 to The 's 10.10 . Best players; Knuppel, Ronchi, Lowe, Mullins, Mannix, Dwyer (DLS) . Fraser Licked 6 while Peter Green finished with 5 for De La . For Therry - Bosanko (5), Biddlestone, Quinn, Matton, Castaldi, Reddick . Old Haileybury won the double in C Section and their senior team performed as expected by overpowering Banyule, 23 .20 to 12 .11 . It had been a great season for Old Haileybury and their big guns fired in the biggest game of the season Bingham, Phillips, Lyell, C Gordon, McKenzie, Seccull and Armstrong . For Banyule; Coulson, Holt, Williams, Gill, Sanders and Ladd .

chances of four successive A Section flags as they recorded a 12 .10 to 9 .14 victory . The Blacks held sway from quarter time and although Ormond narrowed the gap at the final break, the Blacks were determined to gain the ultimate prize, a great effort following their runners-up title in B Section the season before. Old Trinity earned the right for promotion to A Section for the first time after defeating Monash Blues in the B Section Grand final, 13 .10 to 10 .18 . Phillip Pryor (Collegians) won his second successive G T Moore Medal for the B Section Best & Fairest while C Moore (. ),ash -Aues) was the leading goalkicker in the grade.

Old Pcradi= :, won its third successive A Section premiership when they narrowly defeated Old Xaverians, 10 .11 to 9 .13. Paradians had become very powerful indeed and appeared well placed to challenge the mighty teams of Old Scotch and In A Section, Bo ra S1,ie won their second University Blacks of seasons past who had won successive premiership, at the expense of four consecutive A Section flags (Scotch Ormond, 13 .14 to 6.19 . De La's rise to power in 1931,32,33,34 and Blacks 1946/47/48/49) Of the late 70's was continuing into the 80's and course the Blacks had in fact been reigning their record of 5 flags out of a possible 8 was a premiers for six seasons given that there was no sure sign of their dominance . competition from 1940 to 1945 due to the Second St Bernards' 20 .13 against Ivanhoe's 17.13 World War and they had also won the premiership earned them the B Section flag, their highest in 1938 and 1939 . VAFA honour since their entry into the VAFA in In B Section, University Blacks, 10 .13 defeated 1963 . Commonwealth Bank 8 .5 to win their first B Bulleen Templestowe made it two flags in three Section flag and the right to return to A Section seasons when they again won Junior Section One, after a brief absence . 15 .14 to Fawkner 8 .3. Their strong junior performances were bolstering their senior team's prospects as they finished third in A Section, their ~: Id 9 .19 to Uni Dlues 9 .14 saw a best effort to date in the VAFA. thrilling finale to the A section season and for Therry's emergence as a strong club in amateur OM's, that made it two in a row (1953/54) with football was evident as they won both seniors and both premierships at the Blues expense . M J reserves in D Section. Their senior team easily Davidson from Hampton Rovers won the J N accounted for Thoffirsto~..>n, 19 .19 to 11 .10 . Woodrow Medal for Best & Fairest and J D (Duncan) Anderson (Old Melburnians) had an additional reason to celebrate as he headed the A De La Salle won only their second ASection flag Section goalkicking with 75 goals . This was to be with a resounding win over Uni Blues, 17 .15 to the fifth consecutive season that Duncan 12 .10 . De La's Brian Bourke also won the J N Anderson headed the goalkicking list . In Woodrow Medal for the A Section Best & Fairest 1950/51/52/53 he wore the University Blues award topping off a great year for the club. De La colours and in this, the premiership season, he had been beaten thrice during the season by the had returned to his old school connection. Blues . Kew defeated St Kilda CBC, 22 .10 to 15 .7, to take out the H J Stewart Premiership Cup in C Section . After actioning their right to challenge, Old Wayne Blay, Kew spearhead, took his tally to 73 in Scotch Collegians won their fourth successive A the Grand Final to win the section goalkicking Section premiership, the first club to achieve this award . Best players - Toogood, Smith, Blay (5), feat, when they defeated the University Blacks' Jackomos, Fletcher, O'Farrell (Kew) and Kellaway, team, 16 .10 to 13 .11 . W E(Bill) Pearson finished Jennings, White (4), Curry, Coates, Carroll (StK the season with the remarkable tally of 220 goals CBC) . and only the A Section Best & Fairest honour appeared to escape the Scotchies when G Weber, from Brighton Tech Old Boys was awarded the University Blacks dealt a blow to Ormond's medal .

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Premier League . Tough day at the office! Luckily I managed to conscript 'Iron' Mike Tyson into his debut for the .D3 scribe . Well 17 : - ° ,a, Chris

The pressure got to Rupo with senior players dropping powder puffs in front of goal when the heat was on and this proved costly as Bromley showed his class kicking a team lifting goal just before halftime . The momentum had started to swing Oakleigh way just up before the half time break . The talk over a few soft drinks at the main break was that Rupo had no hope and it was a matter of time before the game was busted open . The heat was as on as Oakleigh turned up the pressure cooker and started to climb over the top of the boys from Sunbury keeping them to 1 point for the quarter. Oakleigh again couldn't convert in front of goal missing sitters from dead in front ,

: la ielgh . Me . -e They certainly too, the drop from D2 in their stride and did a great job rebuilding the club . Well done! C® 3 .~er, . : :. _ : to Rupertswood however when the dust settles, hopefully they can look back on a great year with some pride . Have no doubt that the major issue facing Rupertswood is the need to progress up the grades, something they have achieve d

with style . Anyway, here are the of M iste r Tyson . With the predicted weather of 10 degrees, rain and hail a tight tough contest is what I expected to see and that is what we got . With the Oakleigh crowd comparing Rupertswood with Port Adelaide regarding their finals' history, I believed that they were getting a little to ahead of themselves . Rupertswood had come to play . With the Oakleigh crowd targeting Whitehead trying to throw him off his game, he soon shut them up by kicking three goals in ten minutes to get the ball rolling. Wasted opportunities by Oakleigh in front of goals proved costly and we saw Rupo take a goal lead at qtr time . Rupos backline was under the pump in the first 15 minutes with skipper Collins

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the eventual Vic Zanin medallist Chris Hogan couldn't kick over a jam tin from a set shot 20mtrs out and had the ball touched on the line . I wandered over to the Oakleigh huddle at the last change of ends to find a rather subdued Chris Moore asking Ash Kitts to make the cream rise one last time, and that he did . With Kitts on fire and Simon Cammis providing plenty of drive of half back Oakleigh were home . Yet again they squandered opportunities in front of goal but they were $ 1 .01 on the sportsbet as Rupo failed to fire across half forward . The last five minutes seeming to provide as much hype as Jana Pitman's knee injury but Rupo just couldn't get their neck in front . The end result was the cup wasn't going to Sunbury and the Oakleig hboyswedtfinhop f the ladder . Commiserations to Rupertswood that last hurdle was too high but with the success of their U/19's they have a strong future in front of them . As for Oakleigh let the good times roll enjoy the moment and let the champagne flow . . . .

2.7 3 .9 4 . 1 4 4 .23 (47) 4 .1 5.4 5 .5 5.8(38) 0 lei : Bromley Hogan A Kitts D Wills. Best: Hogan A Kitts Bromley Zula Britt Holden . Rupertswood : Whitehead 4 Spinner. Best : Whitehead Spinner Elliot West Clarke . _ _ -â&#x20AC;˘ t: Chris Hogan (Oakleigh ) -'Is U : Richard' Eastwood Leah Gallagher (F) Sean Collins Pf chael Ryde (B) Craig Arnol Daniel Scully (G)

D3 RESERVES GRAND FINAL 0 .3 0.2 2.3 5 .3 (33) 1 .1 1 .1 2 .2 2 .4(16) Ri at â&#x201A;Ź : A Certo R Jaeger J McCrann G Price J Ramsey. Best : R Hatty J McCrann M Pettman J Ramsey M Davis D Zarb . St Johns: A Rudd D Jones. Best: J Cotton A Rudd 0 Rydquist A Hall M McLennan G Wilson . Umpires : Ken McNiece Jeremy Heffernan (F) James Gregory Peter Griffiths (B) Daniel Haysom Ross Richards (G)

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. Did not attend) , J Ru tt (S . on erndal y Tally Ho ~) Jamie Tate (UHS-VU - Leading Goalkicker, 64 coates hire MVP' s Lefitâ&#x20AC;˘ ;drew Tedesco (Werribee) Ashley Kitts (Oakleigh) Below : Jon Rutter (Syndal Tally Ho) i-%r

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lami?n i>naerson (Green 10 ) First year with the VAFA . Previous stints at SFL and VFL . Has adapted to VAFA football extremely well and will no doubt be one of the umpires "in the mix" for Sunday's match . Excellent rapport with players and clubs . Geoff Caulfield (Blue 17) Former AFL field and boundary umpire, also in his first year with the VAFA . Has brought a vast amount of experience and has acquitted himself extremely well in season 2004 . Geoff's ability to communicate effectively and excellent knowledge of the game have made him one of th e best umpires in 2004 . Albie Firley (Red 5 ) Albie has demonstrated in 2004 that there is no substitute for hardwork, positive attitude and the willingness to give his best . 2004 has seen Albie "blossom" and put himself in line for higher recognition . M ichael Sneddon (Yellow 15) This veteran umpire has shown the benefit of consistent performances and a "no-nonsense" approach, which coupled with his outstanding fitness levels sees him once again in contention for one of the "big 2" appointments .

A Sectio n Emergency field umpire : Wayne Hinton (Green 5) Boundary umpires: Brendan Corcoran Michael Saunders Goa' uc: ' ., ; : Bernie Jephson Travis Stort i A Reser! : ;', ection : Ben Ryde (Green 38) Luke Holmes (Red 11) (Field) Andrew Errington Nick Keating (Boundary), Andrew Esposito Paul Gatt (Goal )

B Sectio n Emergency field umpire : Peter James (Blue 29) Boundar y umpires : Nathan Eddy Matt Jenkinson Goal umpires : Denis Webster John Hal l B Reserve Section : Simon Stokes (Green 33) Rob Mayston (Red 33) (Field) Brendan Cannon Julian Maccioni (Boundary) Steven Piperno Gavin Roberts (Goal )

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by Leah Gallagher & Steve McCarth y Finally it's over The fat lady is preparing to sing "IT' S OOOOVVEEERRR" to finally close the 200 4 season, for some umpires it has been a twelve month odyssey for others - well, slightly less . However at 5 :00pm on Sunday we can all, as a group let the hair down (if we have any) and pray it's not going to happen again for another four months . Celebrations Congratulations to the 2004 senior premiers MHSOB, University Blacks, Bulleen/Templestowe, Oakleigh and Old Westbourne and of course to the umpires who officiated . All the best to the competing clubs this weekend, and to "our top four" who thoroughly deserve their appointments . A tale of two Richards 1 . Richard Evans at Sandringham last week did the noble thing of offering to look after the valuables bag which had all the senior umpires' wallets, watches, keys and phones . That was fine until the end of the game and after the presentations had taken place, when in the rooms the umpires had not seen this bag produced or even Richard. The bag wasn't available because it was in Richards's car . Do you think that is a problem? It is if Richard has driven back to Elsternwick for the night, after a quick call to Richard he had to do the U-turn and return to Sandy. 2 . Richard Eastwood enjoying the after match back at the rooms last week, tried to do the right thing and keep under the limit but he didn't have to worry as Kenny Mc Niece who wears the same jacket took Richard's jacket (with car keys inside) by mistake . Unfortunately Kenny doesn't drive, so the keys as of Saturday night have not been returned and Richard's car was last seen looking very lonely in the Elsternwick car park . Poor Richard, this on top of losing his casual socks after the game . BOG We know that on grand final day it is the job of the field umpires to judge the BOG in order for a medal to be presented . Unfortunately Macca found himself as (in the) BOG prior to the game at Central Reserve last Saturday . Unfortunately

he needed long stops in the car park as well as on the ground . Thanks to Cooky for his help. Book revie w Just a quick plug for an inspirational book worth checking out called "The Phoenix Rises" written by Mentone Grammar teacher Colin McGill . Colin's battle with adversity and recovery from two medical disasters is truly uplifting . Makes those niggling little injuries seem trivial . Copies are available from VAFA headquarters for $20 or contact David Murray.

Socially Remember to attend the BBQ and Band night after the A grade final, let the hair down and go crazy. Time to say goodby e All at the VAFAUA would like to say goodbye and good luck to the outgoing CEO Phil Stevens as he moves on to a new stage of his life . Stevo has always been a great support to the Umpires Association and umpires in general during his tenure. All the best Stevo, we know we'll see you at various VAFA grounds in 2005 and beyond . Thanks for everything . Than k you To Benny, Jerka, Bob and Shane thanks for your hard work over the season . Whilst all your decisions don't please all of the people all of the time, it's a tough gig and the umpires appreciate the time and effort put into it . The support by the large team of observers is also worth a mention . Benny and his team couldn't survive without the assistance of these people . To Jason, yes you flogged us at times, but we were fit enough to get through our games on the weekend. Thanks Jason for your work on the track . To Troupy and Elise for attending to all our little niggles at training . They could always patch us up and send us on our way. There's no doubt we go through more ice than The Titanic ! Both Macca and Spider would like to thank all the people who have supplied info over the year and remember "Umpiring - the non contact sport" . I wish!! ! Roll on pre-season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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taking out the double in winning premierships in the Seniors and Reserves . The flags are just-rewards for the club after putting in some significant ground work over the past few seasons with the commencement of an Under 19's and Junior Club . Well done also to Stuart Balloch who took out the Tony L,'hite medal for "ie best player on the day . Cc s also go to Kew who must now re oup for their transition to D3 .

Review Senior Grand Final - Old Westlsca rae versus Ke w Old Westbourne went into the Grand Final full of confidence having accounted for the Browns three times in season 2004, however, with storm clouds looming, it was going to be anyone's match . The first quarter began predictably with Kew gaining the early ascendancy as La Franchi and Mainsbridge took control of their key positions . The Warriors though, did not read the script, and after their slow start, began to lift with their key runners in Frankie Pavez and Micky Baulch creating havoc on the wings . With centurion goal kicker Justin Horsburgh being well held by the Browns, the Warriors were forced wide and to kick over his head . This plan worked well though, and after some good work from Trav Edwards, the Warriors managed to go into the quarter time break 7 points up . A little shell shocked by the Warriors determined play, Kew came out full of fire after the break, however, they were again bewildered by the Warriors fierce determination, and in one of the quarters of the season, piled on 6.6 for the quarter to run out to a massive 41 point lead at the major break. The goal spree included a Peter Daicos-like goal by Pavez, where his left foot banana kick was slotted through deep in the left pocket to the great delight of the 1,000strong crowd . Westbourne coach Jeff Wilson implored his players to keep attacking the ball in his half

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time adc'ress, an :>a)ecte dditas( that the Kew lin weupwoldthr everything but the ~ kitchen sink a t their younger opponents . However, the crowas left by what could only be described as "shock and awe" as the young guns withstood everything that was presented to them, and with Hamish Hodgson now dominating the middle, and Stuart Balloch rising in stature, Westbourne kicked a further four goals to one for the quarter as Kew all but gave up . A spectacular leap by Warrior "Jucka" Horsburgh, one of the quarter's highlights, epitomized the Warrior dominance of the game as the pro-Westbourne crowd was whipped into a frenzy . In the final quarter, the Warriors tried hard to kick further ahead, but were well held by the Browns, as Westbourne ran out deserved winners and D4 premiers by 55 points . The premiership, the first senior flag for the club, was also the swansong for playing coach, Jeff Wilson and Warrior veteran Damian Billman after many years of service for the club . The win was a fitting tribute to these great Warriors .

C L 1B D4 SÂŁ '-'2IO N Old Westbourne Albert Park Elsternwick New Elsternurick D4 RESERVE Albert Park Bull Cobras St Marys North Brunswick

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- naving been on the receiving enci of two ur Angs during the home and away season, Old VsTestbourne were not given much chance to defeat a Kew outfit lined Mth stars . However, Warrior coach Steven "Slim" Leitch, implored his players to be on their game right from the start as their superior fitness would assist them overrun an older Kew line up later in the match . His strategy worked wonders and with Warrior superstar Mark "Millhouse" Aquilina in everything, Kew went into the half time break 5 points behind with the work of Johnston playing a major part in helping his side keep pace . The second half saw Kew regain the ascendancy as Pietersen and Dennis lifted and it appeared as though the Browns would run away with a predictable win . However, once again the Warriors showed why the club is one that is going places, and with a steely determination the likes of Troy Edwards and Jarred Mason ensured that the final quar . -wouldgrihtnew The final quarter was a test of nerves, however the experience of Warrior veterans Adrian Board, Dave Moore, and Jason Akarana assisted Westbourne to become the club's first-ever premiers as they managed to keep Kew scoreless while adding 2 .3 themselves to win the match by 13 points .

01 .2 : . 14 .8 15.9 (99) 3 .1 4 .3 5 .6 6 .8 (44) . destboasraae : Pavez 5 Travis Edwards 3 Hodgson 2 A Horsburgh 2 Baulch Walker Balloch . Best : Balloch Pavez Hodgson Lever Baulch Travis Edwards . Ke : Allen 2 De Blank Mainsbridge Tinetti Woodhouse . Best : Rradley La Franchi Dennis Bell Looker D Mainsbridge. - .e To , : Stuart Balloch (Old Westbourne) : Graham Thwaites Peter Simpson (F) Amanda Whittaker Russell Nation (B) Les Damyon Robert Parrv (G) D4 _ _d 0 .2 2 .4 5.4 5 .4 (34) --RNE cs.3 3 .3 4 .8 6 .11 (47) M is Crimmins McNeill Glenn P Dennis . Best : Johnston Pietersen P Dennis Drago Carman Crimmins . Old Westboasrne : Crosswell 2 Bartolo 2 Manalokakis Mason . Best : T Edwards Mason M Aquilino Board Moore Akarana . Umpires: Peter Liddell David Irons (F) Matt Meier Paul Tyrer (B) Eddie Boal Gary Clancy (G )

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Leff : Craig Mahony (Elsternwick B&F), Right : Justin Horsburgh (Old Westbourne - Leading Goalkicker), Below : Nick Tinetti (Kew) Justin Horsburgh (Old Westbourne) Richard Baker (Alberty Park) coates hire MVP' s

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- pts 5U / Col l ss Booth Uni. Bit : s 5 ,3U hn well Uni. Biues 5 0 t~!ick B our k e St . Bernards 23 Tom Brain St . Bernards 10 Sieve Carroll U n i. Blues 19 Ken Criswick St. Berrtartis 13 Richard Evans Uri. Li u sS 40 Barry Hickey Un i . ,' 14 Peter Hutchinson U n i. s 15 Bruce Ivey Uni . Flues 16 Andrew Langford -Jones St. Bernards 8 Bruce M cTaggart Uni . Blues 3 1 Paul Trainor Uni . Blue s 12 David Scott Uni . Blues 26 Phil Stevens Uni . Blues 22 Brett Connell U ni . Blues 8 Sue Anderson Uni . C lues 1 0 te Balm e Ur?i r'ue 7 27 Peter Harris Ur' . ! 3 71 ~:1,tthew Nyitus U ni . -' ues 33 Clii sto"<r! S . Be r .,rds 26

Collegians 10 St . Kevins 60 Collegians 23 St. Kevins 28 St. Kevins 17 St. Kevins 28 St. Kevins 7 0 St. Kevins 10 St. Kevins 24 St. Kevins 20 Collegians 8 St. Kevins 21 St. Kevins 18 St. Kevins 21 Collegians 1 St . Kevins 8 Collegians 12 St . Kevins 16 St . Kevins 39 Collegians 13

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This grand final weekend sees both University Blues (A' and St Kevins (B) playing in both 11 , Lps have done tb,is f" aafla . `'-ee times b- The question to be asked this weekend is can they both join a small group of clubs winning the A and A Reserve and B and B Reserve "double" . Also if University Blues Reserves win they will join an elite group to have had two or more "Champion" teams .

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`, Section (62) - 12 at ear -~ ces (21, , F" . 57, . , 71, 79, 8 0, 83, :5, i~ ; ; B Sec +o (16) - 35,"F, _ , 75, 81, "C") ; C C

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__ in __ie the ; and E year. A - Ormon_ 4 ;~ ; , Xaverians 4 (95, '7, 3, 200( , Paradians 2 (63, 68), D e a Sall e (80,91), Uni Blacks 1(65), St Bernards . (75), Collegians 1 (92) and Blues this weekend? I n E - Ormond 1 (68) ; Ol d Xaverians 1 (80) ; Old Paradians 1 (86) ; Be La Salle 1 (89) ; Old Brighton 1 (97 ) and St Kevins this weekend ?

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you if you • . ent missin g PS : Merimbula, on a towel with a book by that beautiful lake . One of the Greek islands, start at Pares . If there was a Test Match on in Australia somewhere at that ground . I : Best Amateur footballer seen in your time PS : Danny Byrne (St Bernards) and although I only saw James Hayter (University Blues) briefly (20 minutes) in the second semi I knew I was seeing a real star. I : Saddest moment in your time at the VAFA PS : Arriving home on the night of August 26th 2003 to a phone call z_ ` . ' g me that Noel Rundle had passed ay . I : Your everlasting memory o' - e VAFA PS : A football organisation, steeped in so much tradition that wherever you go you always find someone who has a link to an Amateur club . A body that if it became extinct the foundations of football in this state would become rickety .

l; : Who provide I you with all the statistics on this ace - Neil Weatherson, Ian Munro stow ? PS : I'll give you a clue . You'll see him on afternoon tea cjv® duty at half time this weekend ! I : What will winter weekends see you doing ? PS : Deciding for ourseiv . and myself what we will do - shof . ouple of quarters of s- "--atei . -ive :_ id 1 _ game . watch a make the c' : . ision an d decision already made tLidt work you go"

Solutions to above missing letters : "A" - 6 ~`zF ces in B Section ; "B" 1949 ; "C" - 1994 ; "D" - 1938 ; "E" - 2000 ; "F" - 10 years in B Section ; "G" - 1991 last appearance in a B GF ; "H" - 1968 ; "1" - the year 2000 ; "J" - 4 years in B Section ; "K" - 1997 ; "L" - 2004 ; "M" - 26 years in D Section : "N" - 1 year ; "0" 1976 : "P" - 22 years in B Section ; "Q" 1981 and "R" - 200 3

Bit of a mix up w€t n s awarded at the recent Vote Count - -Cit. It seems in round 3 of the U19s, a r was awarded 3 votes . Unfortu--y the votes were meant to be awarded to a . it3er, an U19 player whose original registration form showed in two places his name spelt differently, hence the wrong data entry of the votes . The sad fallout was that Kristian Butler's 3 votes created a tie for the Under 19 Section 2 Medal with D . Cerantonio of Old Essendon . Sad because Kristian missed the Vote Count and the subsequent presentations . Happily an extra medal and trophy has been arranged for Kristian which he will receive at the Old Trinity Presentation Night . 0 I'd love to hear from -eople involved in the VAF'A, however my new mobile phone n :.,mhPr s-ill not be known for a few w s . I the meantime I can be c4 . ic - via n home email address .au

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De La Salle lifted the J .S . McCann Cup for the first Well, It promised time in thirteen years last weekend, following an to be a ripper , inspirational 12 point win over St Kevins in the an d the only side that did any ripping on Sunday Section One Grand Final . Completing an was Collegi an s who proved themselves a cut above astounding second half of the season, which saw th e rest of the competition on the day that really the side win fourteen of their last fifteen matches, counts . Had this game been played the day before, De La led at every ch ange on a wint ry afternoon to th e result probably wouldn't have differed, but the complete one the closest Section One seasons in margin most certainly would . As the scoreline recent times . bears out, this was anything but a nail-biter as In soggy conditions that were expected to favour Mark Parrent, new crowd favou ri te Myles Lynch, the underdogs, St Kevins had a lot of the ball in the Adam Fab ri s an d John Miles Meda llist Andrew opening term but failed to convert on the board . As Stone ran ramp an t . The Wellers fell behind from the crowd continued to bu il d, both sides had the sta rt as key Kions in Ashman , Williams, and plenty of chances to go into the long break with the Elg produced a fine display of physical footy and lead, De La's four s traight giving the favourites a 15 point halftime advantage despite having fewer $chances in front of goal . As the rain continued t of theofaltPrkdeSKvinswfrtou blocks in the third, bringing the ball forward o n ---countless occasions only to be unable to pene tr ate i`' trong De La backline . Righetti legend an d St GL!1 :~ ~as °"° 011"" _~ 1 Kevins student Sam Ry an slotted a crucial goal to U19 give the underdogs a glimmer of hope late in th e University Blues Shuttleworth 0 71 third, before a De La reply gave the minor premiers 1TJerribee Lee C * 5 Xavs Rus h a 14 point lead heading into the final quart er . Logan 0 4 Despite having completed a miraculous forty-point Caulfield the week before to book a spot in th e U19 2 Gran d Final, the dete riorating conditions woul d Collegians Roberson 0 49 Tsingaris 0 44 result in few St Kevins scoring oppo rtunities in the Banyule last. Not willing to succumb to the satisfaction o f Collegians Bushman" 1 41 merely making the Grand Final, SKOBs pushed Rupertswood Morrison* 0 37 on, with most of the final term played on the U19 8 grandstan d wing. Following a couple of near Whitefriars Woods* 0 63 misses, St It chan ces slowly d ri ed up along Oakleigh Briggs 0 61 with their premiership prospects . And as the final Old Paradians Peck* 0 46 siren r ang out around the ground, elation was Old Carey Ashworth 2 43 masked by exhaustion, De La the Section One U19 BLUE Premiers for 2004 . St Johns Ryan' 0 84 De La's Matthew Fieldsend was named best-on Bentleigh Ridgeway* 4 78 ground, taking home the Alex Johnson Medal , d Conway were Peninsula De Lange 0 51 while Doneg an , Shields, Bowden an De La Salle Morwood 0 48 all amongst the best . Gullifer once again starre d for St Kevins, with Dominic Gibbs spending plenty U19 RED Fitzroy Reds Maghamez* 6 112 of time airborne . Commiserations to St Kevins , who have come so far under the leadership of new Bulleen Temp Voglis P 0 53 coach Obee, with obvious congratulations to De L a La Trobe Uni Redmond* 1 4 3 e Natevski 0 38 on an astounding 2004 season . Old Westbourn includes finals goal s 48

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quick ball movement to keep the opposition scoreless at quarter time . It was more of the same in the second quarter, though Camberwell did manage to slot a couple of goals through, in response to the Lions' four . Collegians half time lead of 57 points was more than enough, but the Lions were hungry for more and finished with six times as many scoring shots as the hapless Wellers . Rigzin, Shanks and Taylor kept on plugging away for Old Camberwell but could be forgiven for not giving a continental by halfway through the 3rd quarter as the game was well and truly shot. All that remained was for the co-captains in Stone and Michael Rose to hold the premiership cup aloft in front of an adoring Crowd . Section 3 Old Carey had the game by the scruff of the neck at halftime on Saturday as an 11 point lead in atrocious conditions meant so much more . Still, the OC were to come to rue their failure to convert in the lst half as they only managed four more shots for the game, whilst a rejuvenated Parade turned it on when it really counted . Spinner may some key positional changes with Peck into the ruck and Morrissey to FF, as well as Whyley and Hussey swapping from CHB to CHF. After a cruel broken arm to Giddings, Jason Berthet stepped into the breach and produced a stellar performance to win the Peter Harris Medal . The Raiders increased their pressure and started to create several Old Carey errors. At the final change, the complexion of the game had changed dramatically as the hunters became the hunted . Evans had been closely shaded but was still producing for Old Carey, with Howgate and Niven in good support . They started to work their way back into the game and it was very tight in the final minutes until Azza Serafm produced probably his most memorable moment in footy . With a block from Peck, Serafin had a clear path to the ball and collected deep on the boundary line in the pocket. A quick glance to the top of the square saw no joy there, so Serafm turned on a sixpence and snapped truly from a near impossible angle . The result was enough to take the wind out of the Carey sails . Final margin - Parade by 8 points . Section Blue St Johns would've looked at the skies on Saturday and thought their prayers had been answered as the conditions were tailor made for a mud-wrestle . If ever there was a chance of dismantling the Demons' machine, this was it . However, the raging hot flag favourites has other ideas and their 1st quarter effort in kicking a winning score before the 0 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2604

lst break was a testament to their focus and superior skill . Continuing on from his great season in front of the sticks, Ridgway managed 4 snags on a trying day for forwards, and Brad Meehan ended up with the John Simpson Medal for his BOG efforts . Whilst Bentleigh had dominated the first 3 quarters, they still only lead by 23 points at the final change . The eternal optimist would've pointed out that St Johns were only 4 kicks behind, but that was the equivalent of light years on such a shocking day for footy . In the end it mattered nought as the Demons registered the lst goal in the last quarter and romped away to a 50 point win . Carmody and Magee were shining lights for the JOCs who had performed brilliantly to make the grand final but, as suspected, were not quite able to match the Bentleigh boys . Many thanks to all my club correspondents for the season including Ben Carbonaro (Rupertswood), Andy Dalrymple (Whitefriars) and Mark Spinoso (Old Parade), as well as Peter Mitchell (Peninsula) and Shane Regan (Mazenod) . Your input and efforts for the season are much appreciated, and this column wouldn't have been the same without you . Cheers and good luck to everyone in 2005 . Section Red The Fitzroy Reds completed a flawless season of football last weekend, defeating La Trobe University by 37 points in the Red Section Grand Final . Undefeated in season 2004, Fitzroy led at every change, defeating the university side for the fourth time this year . Recipient of the Section's Sharpshooter and Best & Fairest Awards during the week, Fitzroy's Kane Maghamez was simply inspirational kicking six goals to take his season tally to 111 . The grand final victory topped off what has been an incredible two years for the solid forward, Maghamez bagging 208 goals over the past 18 months with Fitzroy . After rain played havoc around metropolitan Melbourne on Saturday, the skies fined up for Section Red's Sunday afternoon grand final, favouring the minor premiers . La Trobe had come within 8 points of the Reds early in the season on a damp and heavy pitch, and were only going to be contenders if the heavens opened . On a relatively dry oval Fitzroy clearly outclassed their opposition, Bombaci, Zika and Greenwood all amongst the best. The Red's Connor Dullard was awarded the Max Lyon Medal for being best on ground, while Ulph, Lambert, Robertson and Davies were named as best for La Trobe .

UNDE--19 F~F^1ION Y GRAND 1;'II~Z.:, DE LA SALLE 1 .1 5.1 6 .3 6.3 (39) ST. VIIdS OB 0 .5 2 .5 3 .7 3 .9 (27) DLS : John 2 Shields Keely Davis Bowden . Best : Donegan Shields Bowden Fieldsend Vague Conway . SKOB: Marchesani 2 Ryan . Best : Marchesani Gullifer Gallivan Dowd M Sullivan D Sullivan . Alex Johnson Medallist : Matthew Fieldsend (De La Salle) Umpires : Peter Angelis Matt Goold (F) Di Whiteley Santo Caruso (B) Matt Cowley Lucas Robson (G )

UNDER-19 SECTION 2 GRAND FINAL 6.5 10.10 13.1917 .24 (126) COLLEGIANS OLD CAMBERWELL 0 .0 2 .1 3 .2 3 .4 (22) Collegians: Ashman 4 Parrent 3 Lynch 3 Wright Moon Elg Williams Williamson Bushnell Savris . Best: Stone Williams Ashman Savris Parrent Elg . Old Camberwell: Davis Hillier Tsindos Best : Rigzin Shanks More Davis Taylor Heffernan . John Miles Medallist : Andrew Stone (Collegians) Umpires : Logan Smith Daniel Dinneen (F) Leah Cannon Perrin Brown (B) Jack Regester Michael O'Donnell (G)

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BE LEIGii 3.5 3 .5 4 .6 8.1 0 (58) ST. JOHNS OC 1 .0 1 .1 1 .1 1 .2(8) Bent : Ridgway 4 Meehan 2 Forrest Wright . Best : Meehan Davies Wyld Breitkreuz Rossi Lewis. St Johns : Peake. Best : Carmody Skinner Kennaugh Diaz D'Oliviera Magee . : : Brad Meehan (Bentleigh) .To Simpson s< : Umpires : Simon Olive David Phillips (F)` Jessica Rollo Jordan Mayston (B) Kyle Mankey John Robinson (G)

UNDER-19 (2) RED GRAND FINAL F--Z- -:DS 4 .0 8 .3 12 .6 16.8 (I G4) L,_' 1 2 .1 3 .2 6 .3 10.7 (67) : Maghamez 6 Magee 3 Chien 3 Hart 2 Fitzog : Greenwood Bombaci . Best : Dullard Bombaci Zika Greenwood Edwards Hart. La Trobe : Lancaster 3 Lynch 2 Borrelli Cleeland McGough Redmond Beck . Best: Ulph Lambert Robertson Davies Van Ooi Lancaster . t : Connor Dullard (Fitzroy Reds) Max Lyon Umpires: Jamie Gunn Michael Bretag (RFL) (F) Gus Carpanzano (RFL) Anthony Grey (RFL) (B) John Bretag (RFL) Lita Cooney (RFL) (G)

UNDER-19 SECTION 3 GRAND FINAL OLD CAREY 1 .3 1 .7 1 .7 3.9(27) OLD PARL3DIFi<idS 0 .2 0 .2 3.3 5 .5 (35) Old Carey : Ashworth 2 Parker. Best: Evans Juslin Howgate Niven Parker Laing . Old Paradi ans : Cowles Rose Serafin Whyley Zivanovic . Best : Berthet Morrissey Patens. Girovski Rehlicki Peck. Peter Harris Medallist : Jason Berthet (Old Paradians) Umpires: Lionel Katz Eli Hayes (F) Brett Herskope Dean Herskope (B) Sam Perrin Pat Mitchell (G )

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Umpiring a grand final must surely be one of the highlights of an umpire's life . Like the footballers participating, it requires dedication and commitment ; an unflinching self belief; an enduring passion ; and a sustained fire in the belly . To prepare for a grand final is not easy. You experience an array of feelings and emotions that are foreign . From the moment you receive that seemingly elusive appointment, to the playing of the national anthem, to holding the ball aloft to start the game, to the final siren sounding, you will be enveloped by immense feelings of excitement, pride, anticipation and hopefully satisfaction . I remember all too well the palms of my hands being so sweaty driving to my first grand final, I could hardly grip the steering wheel . To my mind, the singularly most important factor in umpiring grand finals is preparation . Physical and mental preparation. This is what builds confidence and ensures success . Like any significant challenge or performance in life, the better prepared you are the more likely things are to go your way. Luck seems directly proportionate to preparation . Outstanding performances in any field often appear to be given ivit.h consummate ease, yet really they belie the hours of painstaking preparation endured beforehand . To any grand final aspirant, here are my tips : 1 . The obvious ones are : correct diet, right amount of sleep, good level of fitness and good people skills . 2 . The less obvious ones are :

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be well placed to react appropriately and make the right decision as though you knew it was about to occur. b) Know the rules intimately. Your sound knowledge of the rules should bc refreshed from cover to cover the nighi before . (The rule book used to adorr my bedside table throughout th( season!!) . c) Avoid emotional disturbances whethe they be work related, personal o domestic . Keep distractions to minimum . Have a clear head . d) Expect the unexpected, e .g . a count behind the play incident; runner in 4 metre area ; umpire not hearing sire etc . e) Sweat the small stuff. Attention t detail on seemingly insignificar matters is the polish that separatc you from the others . Ensure t1whistle is soaked so the pea resonate at the right pitch . Make sure the lace on your runners are white, If ti minute detail is catered for, the re will foll ow . 0 Umpire the same way you have year. After all that is what got y ( here. The only difference will be t1 intensity and obviously the stakes, b your running to position, yo interpretation, decision making ai execution should be no different . g) Guard against peaking too early a feeling as though you have umpir two quarters before the game h begun . Relaxation techniques a exercises are a must. h) Most of all, enjoy the experience . i) Lastly, look up into the sky and tha that lucky star because you ne, know when or if it will shine on y again . Cabssan A Section Grand Final Umpire 4 tin

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The last column for the year, and the most important as the naming of the Trainer of the Year is announced . Firstly, thank you to all the people and clubs who nominated their trainers for Trainer of the Month and thus Trainer of the Year. The winner was very hard to pick with so many good nominations, but with very good input from Rob Duncan (Club Warehouse), the sponsor of the award, and the VAFA it is with great pleasure that I announce that the "Trainer of the Year" for 2004 is Stacey Dimitracopoulos from the St . Bedes Mentone Tigers Football Club. Stacey won the August/September Trainer of the Month so this will be a big shock to both her and her club . The award will be presented to Stacey at the VAFA's AGM in December. Not only has Stacey been a superb trainer, but her club (St Bedes Mentone Tigers) has been a good supporter of Club Warehouse by ordering their medical supplies through the sponsor. This is one of the criteria considered for the award. Thanl-s very much to Club Warehouse for its sponsorship of the Trainer of the Year Award.

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268 .54 68 442.39 64 152.43 52 96.92 32 86,88 32 75.15 28 58.79 24 58.49 24 55 .46 20 48 .75 16

PENINSULA 0 B 18 BENTLEIGH 18 ST JOHNS 0 C 18 SOUTH MELB DISTRIC TS18 EMMAUS ST LEOS 0 C 18 ORMOND 18 DE LA SALLE (2) 18 MAZENOD 0 C 18 OAKLEIGH CLAYS 18 HAMPTON ROVERS 18

15 14 13 12 11 7 6 5 3 3

3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 15

0 2157 1235 0 2188 717 0 1813 1316 0 1763 1410 0 1719 1475 0 1474 1742 0 1339 1791 0 1 176 1815 0 1136 2451 0 959 2246

174 .66 60 305 .16 56 137 .77 52 125 .04 48 116 .54 4 4 84 .62 2 8 74 .76 2 4 64.79 2 0 46.35 1 2 42.70 1 2

D3 RESERME P RUPERTSW000 18 OAKLEIGH 18 UHS-VU 18 ST JOHNS 0 C 18 WERRIBEE AMATEURS 18 POWER HOUSE 18 SOUTH MELB DISTRICTS18 HAWTHORN AMATEURS 18 SYNDAL TALLY-HO 18 MT LILYDALE 18

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LA TROBE UNI 18 OLD GEELONG 18 OLD CAREY 18 BENTLEIGH 18 BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWEI8 SWINBURNE UNI 18 IVANHOE ASSUMPTION 18 WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 18 WEST BRUNSWICK 18 MONASH GRYPHONS 18

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2 0 1794 1174 152 .81 4 1 2049 1556 131 .68 6 0 1650 1192 138 .42 7 1 1647 1424 115 .66 8 0 1611 1546 104 .20 9 0 1242 1375 90 .33 12 0 1507 1506 100 .07 12 0 1116 1535 72 .70 14 0 989 1887 52 .41 15 0 1224 1634 74 .91

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P W L DA rA % Pis MHSOB 18 15 3 0 1652 1182 139 .70" 60 CAULFIELD GR 18 14 3 1 1956 1188 164 .65 58 PARKDALE VULTURES 18 13 5 0 1753 1294 135 .47 52 MONASH BLUES 18 10 8 0 1416 1280 110 .63 40 OLD CAMBERWELL 18 9 8 1 1483 1410 105 .18 38 HAMPTON ROVERS 18 9 9 0 1275 1334 95 .58 36 THERRY PENOLA 0 B 18 7 11 0 1245 1540 80 .84 28 AJAX 18 6 12 0 1395 1677 83 .18 24 EMMAUS ST LEOS 0 C 18 5 13 0 1352 1767 76 .51 20 GLEN EIRA 18 1 17 0 1229 2084 58.97 4 III SECTION P w L t1 For-Aw / UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18 18 0 0 2041 1040 196 .25 BANYULE 18 13 5 0 1808 1236 146 .28 FITZROY REDS 18 12 6 0 1432 1002 142 .91 ORMOND 18 12 6 0 1618 1243 130.17 YARRA VALLEY 0 B 18 9 9 0 1506 1373 109.69 AQUINAS 0 C 18 7 11 0 1136 1530 74 .25 PRAHRAN 18 6 12 0 1293 1510 85.63 OLD MENTONIANS 18 6 12 0 1207 1617 74.64 PENINSULA 0 8 18 5 13 0 1262 1736 72 .70 SALESIAN 0 C 18 2 16 0 1002 2086 48.03 P OLD CAREY 18 BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE18 OLD GEELONG 18 IVANHOE ASSUMPTION 18 LA TROBE UNI 18 BENTLEIGH 18 SWINBURNE UNI 18 WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 18 MONASH GRYPHONS 18 WEST BRUNSWICK 18

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OAKLE(GH 18 RUPERTSWOOD 18 STJOHNSOC 18 UHS-VU 18 SOUTH MELB DISTRICTS 18 POWER HOUSE 18 SYNDAL TALLY-HO 18 WERRIBEE AMATEURS 18 MT LiLYDALE 18 HAWTHORN AMATEURS 18

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