2 0 2 2 W I L L I A M B U C K P R E M I E R M E N ’ S2022 WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S S O U V E N I R E D I T I O NSOUVENIR EDITION 2 0 2 20222 1 7 - 1 8 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 • E L S T E R N W I C K P A R K17-18 SEPTEMBER 2022 • ELSTERNWICK PARK W I L L I A M B U C KWILLIAM BUCK P R E M I E R M E N ’ S G R A N D F I N A LPREMIER MEN’S GRAND FINAL S t K e v i n’s v O l d B r i g h t o nSt Kevin’s v Old Brighton P R E M I E R B M E N ’ S G R A N D F I N A LPREMIER B MEN’S GRAND FINAL U n i B l a c k s v O l d H a i l e y b u r yUni Blacks v Old Haileybury
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All Premierships have been decided in our Men’s sections and our Women’s competitions with a huge congratulations to all those who tasted victory and commiserations to the runners up.
The returnedcompetitionMen’stoafullseasonin2022andhasbeenagreatsuccess.
If that is not enough, 5 days later the Premier C Grand Final will be decided in the historic Friday 23rd September clash between Monash Blues and the victor of this weekend’s Preliminary final which sees Hampton Rovers do battle with Old Geelong.
The Men’s competition returned to a full season in 2022 and has been a great success. Since 2019, the impact of Covid has seen our men’s registration numbers reduced by around 9.5% which is far below the impact felt by many other competitions and other sports.
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Our Umpire’s Awards Night was held recently at Marvel Stadium and was a wonderful celebration of the VAFAUA’s community. Much work still needs to be done in the recruitment and retention of umpires with a key focus in growing participation for women umpires. To enhance this we are looking to source funding to build a new facility for our male and female umpires at Elsternwick Park that would combine meeting rooms, change rooms, press box, scoreboard box and spectator amenities.
We are now into the last 7 days of the 2022 VAFA season, the William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Finals. Saturday will see University Blacks take on Old Haileybury and on Sunday, the minor premiers St Kevin’s will face Old Brighton who will be contesting the Premier A-Section Grand Final for the first time since 2007. Fighting for the right to claim the title of the best Amateur team in the competition.
Good luck to all clubs.
Sunday morning will also see Old Brighton and Old Xaverians play off in the prestigious Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s decider.
In front of a large and engaged crowd, one of the great finishes of the season was played out with Ivanhoe AFC winning an epic battle by a point to win their first premiership in over 50 years. A magnificent feat indeed by a club that has had its own journey but for me the real highlight was the wonderful aftermatch Onepresentation.teameuphoric
To the VAFA Board, my many thanks for your continuous work and enthusiasm. We have only been together since April this year and yet we have achieved many things, some I have mentioned above but I will further highlight others at the AGM later this year. Many clubs have told me that they have been delighted in seeing their Board members at their grounds this year, listening and looking to discuss how we can do better as a VAFA Finallycommunity.spread
George Voyage – VAFA President
It is also our intention to bring back “the match of the round” to Elsternwick park in the future and play football under lights which will add another dimension of player and supporter Fromexperience.aBoard update, the Governance group is working on the final stages of the new Constitution with a view of consulting with our members shortly.
I take this opportunity to thank all volunteers at our clubs for your efforts throughout the year and to recognize all our staff and especially our VAFA CEO’s Mr. Brett Connell, Mr. Peter Grant and Mr. Jason Reddick for your tireless work and for making it all happen as we negotiated our way through Covid and now into the future.
after such a victory, the other crestfallen, it was the words of the two captains which caught my attention as both clubs were so humble in recognizing the performance of each other. The behaviour of the crowd was exemplary. Both the players and spectators respect for the umpires made it an even more memorable occasion and highlights everything the VAFA stands for in sportsmanship.
I would like to highlight the Division 2 Men’s Final played last Sunday at Sandringham, between Ivanhoe and West Brunswick. As the match approached its end, the game was in the balance and with dark clouds descending, the last few minutes were played in dark murky conditions with either side giving a quarter.
A new and succinct Board charter is ready for implementation along with the much awaited Affiliation fee review well under way. Finally a detailed Strategic Plan will soon be ratified providing us with the strategies direction and plans for the next 5 years for our VAFA community.
The VAFA was successful in securing funding of $1 million from the State Government for new lighting and spectator facilities at Elsternwick Park and these will be implemented as soon as possible.
As part of this direction it is our intention to incorporate the landmark State Government Fair Access Policy Roadmap in our plans to ensure that the VAFA will always provide environments that are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for
Oureveryone.Commercial team are working on exciting media outcomes to increase our audience reach, a partnership with Newscorp over the finals series through live streaming on their platform KommunityTV. New sponsorship and stakeholder opportunities are also being explored at the same time acknowledging the continued support of our wonderful long term partners especially William Buck, Holmesglen Institute, Sherrin, Anytime Fitness, Mecwacare and BJS Insurance Brokers, to which we thank them enormously.
On to the Grand Finals. Good luck to all.
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THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2022 2 2022 VAFA GRAND FINAL TIPS MEDIA COVERAGE George Voyage VAFA President Jason Reddick VAFA CEO St Kevin’s - 4 points Uni Blacks - 6 points Gillon McLachlan AFL CEO St Kevin’s - 12 points Uni Blacks - 24 points Daniel ClubRSN927HarfordTheBreakfastHost St Kevin’s - 26 points Uni Blacks - 42 points Joe VAFAPignataroCommentator Old Brighton - 3 points Uni Blacks - 19 points Andrew LegendAustralianGazeBasketball St Kevin’s - 15 points Uni Blacks - 25 points Jimmy Bartel 3x Premiership Player St Kevin’s - 17 points Uni Blacks - 39 points Josh Heriot VAFA Commentator Old Brighton - 8 points Uni Blacks - 20 points Sarah AFL.com.auOlle Reporter St Kevin’s - 11 points Uni Blacks - 8 points
Old Brighton - 16 points Uni Blacks - 12 points Eliza HostInsideWrighttheBoundary Old Brighton - 12 points Old Haileybury - 20 points Scott
Old Brighton - 2 points Uni Blacks - 33 points Lucy HostInsideWatkintheBoundary Old Brighton - 14 points Uni Blacks - 21 points Andy SEN’sMaherTheRun Home St Kevin’s - 14 points Uni Blacks - 7 points Damian Barrett Triple M Newsbreaker St Kevin’s - 11 points Uni Blacks - 19 points Nat AFL.com.auEdwardsReporter Old Brighton - 10 points Old Haileybury - 5 points Max reporterHeraldHatzoglouSunVAFA St Kevin’s - 3 points Uni Blacks - 22 points Josh AFL.com.auGabelichReporter St Kevin’s - 2 points Uni Blacks - 8 points Facebook:Instagram:facebook.com/VAFA.HQ@vafaHQTwitter:@VAFA_HQ#VAFAFinals Sat 2:30pm - Premier B Men’s Grand Final Live Stream on VAFA.com.au & Facebook | Listen live on RSN Sun 9:00am - Holmesglen U19 Men’s Premier Grand Final Live Stream on KommunityTV Sun 2:30pm - William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final Live Stream on VAFA.com.au, Facebook & KommunityTV | Listen live on RSN
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Tom Blamires isn’t overawed by anything or anyone at his age. Neither Jordan Segar in the forward line. Darby Hipwell and Sam Collins (both on VFL lists) have both turned 20 this year. While Oscar Lewis is one of the most exciting prospects across the half back flank.
Old Brighton is a freight train stopping at no stations. Three consecutive knockout games in a row, their pressure at the contest, and score on the board has stood up.
The middle of the ground is going to be fascinating. Cam Hodges, Luke Winter, Tom Jok and his best mate Goy Lok will lock horns with Darby Hipwell, Max Kennedy, Tom Fisher and his best mate Harry Hill.
In the forward line of St Kevins Paddy Kerr, Shaun Kennedy and Phil Edgar will have to compete against Will Lewis, Quintin Montanaro and Alfie TheJarnestrom.backsix
90 home and away games. 3 finals. We got the one we wanted.
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The rising stars
The wiley veterans of the St Kevins side - Sam Critchley and Will Coates, both men know what’s needed today. Old Brighton don’t do veterans, they are the Benjamin Button team of the VAFA, the average age seems to get younger but Tom Yorgey is one who will relish a contest like this. As will Petrus Olivier.
They’re everywhere. The next crop of talent to drive these sides to further Lukesuccess.Winter is on the radar of AFL clubs such has been his influence in the St Kevins midfield. Jack Darmody is dangerous around the goal. Ben Mansfield has found a regular spot in the team. Al Richards and Cal Jones are both 22 with plenty of upside.
Both sides in 2022 are stacked with home-grown talent. Almost all players either graduated from St Kevins College or Brighton Grammar. A feather in the caps of both clubs.
Here we are. Grand Final Day for 2022.
of the 18-man press will be led by Conor Ross, Michael Pisker and Josh Tynan. Hoping to curb the influence of Anthony Zimmerman, Michael Karayanis and Jordan Segar.
For all the twists and turns of the world in the last three years, and for all the twists and turns we’ve had throughout this home and away season. We’ve got the best two teams left standing in William Buck Premier. The powerhouse of St Kevins. The youthful exuberance of Old Brighton.
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WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S PREVIEW
Joe Pignataro
These sides have been on similar paths across the previous 15 years. Playing in the same section most of those years. Premier B, or William Buck Premier. Never crossing paths in a final. The last time they met in a Grand Final was 1997 in Premier B, Old Brighton secured the title.
St Kevins, celebrating their 75th anniversary, are here for the fourth consecutive season. Two titles in 2017 and 2018. Runner up medallions in Old2019.Brighton, featuring in an A-Grade Grand Final for just the second time in the club’s 55 year history. One Grand Final, in 2007, a loss to Old Xaverians. They’ve had success in Premier B twice in the last decade, but this is a different kettle of fish.
Will Lewis has become a full-forward turned full-back. Jackson Paine, Xavier Richards, Dave Mirra. Paddy Kerr awaits as his next challenge. Paired up with his brother Oscar, they’re a lethal pair coming out of the Tonners backline.
Can the #1 defence in the game hold out a team that’s riding high on momentum? Not much more needs to be said about the 18-man press. It has worked all year. Minor Premiers. 16 wins this season, an average score of 51.1 points kicked against them.
Led by Anthony Lynch, a St Kevin’s and VAFA legend, in his debut season as coach. It’s been remarkable the way this team has maintained its excellence at the top of the ladder week in, week out.
It’s been 1,093 days since we last had a William Buck Premier Grand Final.
The match-ups
GRAND FINAL TIP St Kevin’sv Old Brighton by 8 points
Jock Nelson Medallist: Will Lewis (Old Brighton)
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St Kevins are in rare air. Heading into the 2022 William Buck Premier Grand Final, no team in more than 40 years of A-Grade VAFA football has produced a defensive number like they have.
Paddy Kerr is the key pillar up in the forward line, he has kicked 43 goals this season. Tom Jok loves the wide expanses of Elsternwick Park, expect to see him roaming up and down the grandstand wing. Luke Winter has put his name in lights in 2022, in strong contention for this year’s Rising Star, the grunt work in the midfield.
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Stalwarts of the side Cal Matheson, Conor Ross, Sam Critchley, and Will Coates. All Premiership players that know what’s required of them to get over the line.
It will be the telling factor in this year’s title.
The powerhouse that was Ormond in 1989 is the closest numerical comparison. 1,099 points against, at an average of 61 points per game. This SKOB side only conceded 51.1 points per game in the home and away season 2022.
Who are the players to watch?
St Kevin’s 15 wins, 3 losses | Points For: 1539 | Points Against: 920
In the clubs 75th anniversary season, they are staring down the barrel of a dynasty which puts them in line to be compared with the Uni Blacks of the 1950’s, Old Paradians of the 1960’s, De La Salle and Ormond of the 1980’s, and Old Xav’s of the 1990’s.
THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2022
A sixth consecutive victory booked them a spot in their fourth consecutive William Buck Premier Grand Final.
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What’s more impressive is they don’t play the dour, slow, boring football. They score heavily the other way, Paddy Kerr, Phil Edgar, Jack Darmody and Shaun Kennedy have a license to shoot when in range. They’re names you want to get the ball in quickly to, and it shows being the #1 side for inside 50’s in 2022.
A brick wall in defence, rank #1 for intercept marks, lethal kicks with the ball in hand on the turnover.
Paul Roos’ mantra of ‘defensive wins Premierships’ definitely rings true for the boys from T H King Oval.
The season started on the right foot under Anthony Lynch in his debut season, six wins on the trot. A fortnight of losses gave him his first look at different challenges. The club was quick to stabilise again, nine wins from the final 10 home and away games handed them the minor premiership.
Where will it be won?
In defence. The 18 man press. Implemented in the pre-season, using a now famous drone. It will be on show, and it will be magnificent to watch. In the second semi-final, Collegians, despite kicking six goals in the second term, finished the game with 52 points. 1 point above the average St Kevins has conceded all year. THE StatisticAverageNUMBERS Against51.11st Inside Clearances46.42ndHitouts59.71stInterceptHardContestedContestedKicks207.32nd50’s55.21stPossession103.33rdMarks15.42ndballgets32.92ndMarks21.41st
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Harry Hill. The #1 captain in the game. He single handedly wills himself and his team over the line most weeks. Be it a ground ball clearance, a snap goal or a bone crunching tackle. Hill sets the tone for theTonners every weekend. Away from Hill, Anthony Zimmerman is the Darren Jarman of the finals, silky, classy, a marvel around goal, and supported by Michael Karayannis.
Old Brighton 12 wins, 6 losses | Points For: 1388 | Points Against:
Where do you start with the team that plays footy the exact way finals football was designed to be played?
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Will Lewis, known for his talent up forward, during this ‘knockout’ finals run, he has been deployed to full-back, stopping the likes of Jackson Paine, Xavier Richards and Dave Mirra. Also, picking up 25 touches himself in games.
They are the #1 rank side in all areas you want to head into a Grand Final ranked first in: contested possessions, clearances, hard ball gets, tackles and the one percenters.
GRAND FINAL CLUB REVIEW - BRIGHTON
During the ‘wobbly’ period through the home and away season, Greg Hutchison has had to call on 46 players to get to today. The most of any team in the top four. The continuity and consistency was tested as the world went back to normal, European holidays and injuries part of the make up of Old Brighton.
Basically three knockout finals to still be alive in 2022. They are now one win away from achieving the clubs inaugural A-Grade Premiership. A feat that is 55 years in the making.
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Nothing overawes these brash, young, confident kids. They do the grunt work on the inside, complemented by the class on the outside. You have to see it to believe it.
Where will it be won?
In tight. Contested. No one ranks higher than Old Brighton in the hustle and bustle of the contest. It’s a surge mentality, it’s the mental fortitude to hit one pack after the other after the other. Make it a scrap. Break even in the first three quarters, they may be holding a trophy on Sunday night.
Leading into Round 18, they had a must win battle with Old Melburnians (then fourth) to swap places on the ladder and play finals. Box ticked. In the first semi-final, against Old Xaverians to advance to the Preliminary Final, again, they had to play do-or-die footy. Box ticked.
The powerhouse of St Kevins holds no fear for them, in fact, they relish it. Four of their last five matches with SKOB have been decided by 4 points or less, three of them have fallen in favour of the Tonners.
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StatisticAverageNUMBERS per gameRanking ForwardSmothers7.81stKnock1%Tackles821stLooseHardCentreClearances51.71stContestedHandballs141.31stPossessions134.61stClearances10.61stballgets35.11stballgets96.41st71.51stons13.61st50Tackles13.11st
Who are the players to watch?
The Tonners were inside the top four right up until the end of Round 17. The sure things at Brighton Beach Oval had become wobbly. The fortress was starting to crumble. Or so we thought.
Against Collegians, a team who showed them up during the home and away season at BBO. They weren’t leaving this game to chance, playing Russian roulette with their season, and a spot in the Grand Final on the line. Box ticked.
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As the game wore on the pressure came from the middle with the barometer in Brede Seccull working tirelessly for the ball, allowing Noah Gown and Brodie Steele to get to work in front of goal. The Sharks stepped up their intensity with goals to Sam and Josh Gibbins keeping them in the game. Meanwhile Conor Murphy’s run and carry on the wing and handy goal helped nudge the Sharks in the right direction. However, Old Haileybury found all the answers, working cohesively to extend their lead to 47-points.
Despite their season ending there, the Sharks have lots to look forward to in 2023 with a young group coming through, including Tom Spencer, who’s return to footy on the weekend gives Beauy fans lots to look forward to. Beaumaris are likely to be Premier B front runners next year alongside Old Trinity, St Bernard’s coming down from A grade. On the other side of the coin, it was an emotional ending for club champions Matt Petering, Rob Cathcart and Scott Gower playing their final game in the blue and yellow.
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The Sharks Fall Victim to the Bloods’ Finals Rampage
GRAND FINAL TIP
From there Old Haileybury ran away with the game as Samuel Loewe’s speed and football IQ saw no sign of wavering, recording fourth goals for the day. A fifth goal awarded the way of Jack Lonie well and truly closed the curtains for The Sharks 2022 season. A final score of Old Haileybury 17.11-113 to Beaumaris 4.9-33 sends Old Haileybury into the 2022 Premier B Grand Final and promotion into William Buck Premier in 2023.
Having won the week off and a ticket straight into the big dance, no doubt the Blackers will be gearing up for a tough battle. The Uni Blacks long awaited return to A grade is finally here, after their 2017 season saw them relegated to Premier B. Since then, this side have improved by leaps and bounds with their defence being second to none. This season they’ve conceded an average of 42.4 points, an exceptional feat rarely achieved by teams. The Blackers will be hoping their finals experience will put them in good stead with 10 players including Josh Steadman, Jordan Quaile, Cam Moorfield and Hugh Curnow using the 2018 and 2019 prelim finals heartbreaks as their motivation for victory.
This is set to be fiery with a heavily contested game on our hands.
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It was all downhill from there for the Sharks, with their tentative game style not enough to keep up with Old Haileybury. Despite this, a commendable effort to Lewis Diggins, remaining determined for the footy and holding down The Sharks defence alongside Jak Nardino putting his body on the line for Beauy.
This appetite for victory showed from the first siren to the last with momentum certainly in Old Haileybury’s favour. The Bloods got out to a 38-point lead with Kye Turner bringing the backline heat early, restricting Beaumaris to a single point for quarter. Jack Lonie capitalised on this pressure, booting three goals to start his tally.
Finals footy is well and truly alive at Elsternwick Park and Saturday’s Premier B semi-final against Beaumaris and Old Haileybury had us all ready to go. Coming off a 32-point loss against the Uni Blacks in round one, Beaumaris had their fingers crossed to keep their finals campaign alive. As for Old Haileybury, their come from behind win and never say die attitude in last week’s semi-final had them hungry for the footy. Having not beaten the Sharks in the home and away season, the Bloods had everything to play for and nothing to lose.
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Additionally, Old Haileybury will enjoy 7 VFL players returning to their side, enhancing their line up even more. This marks the first time since 2011 that Old Haileybury have been in the William Buck Premier Division, having climbed the ranks since their 2017 C grade premiership.
Preview University Blacks v Old Haileybury
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER B MEN’S PREVIEW
Old Haileybury have been the only team to defeat the University Blacks throughout the year, overpowering the Blackers by 46 points in round 11. This coupled with their current form will act as a catalyst to their game style.
As for Old Haileybury, their forward line is the heartbeat of their side with an average winning margin of 93 points across the last five games of the home and away season. Among this group is Durras Seccull, who has kicked a huge 60 goals for this year, leading the goal kicking by 14 goals.
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They kicked four goals for the term, but again Old Geelong managed to score at the defensive end of the ground. It was only one goal, but a vital goal it was as it stopped Mazenod’s charge in its tracks and just gave them too much to do. When the siren sounded to end proceedings, it was Old Geelong that lived to play another day, by seven points.
Nick Peck played a great game in defence for Mazenod, as he has all season. Caspersz finished with four majors for the afternoon, and Tom Warby and Liam Welsford were strong. For the victors there were none better on the day than Jack Sheridan, whilst Nick Freeman and Will Horsfall let no-one down.
Blues finished with 14 goals for the day to win by 66 points. Leading forward Nick Darling kicked four goals for Monash Blues, Tom le Lievre three, and Mitch King and Riley Smart two each. Macgregor Cameron gave another masterclass for Monash and James Flett was also excellent. Oscar Roberts, Joel Melnjak and Harrison McIntyre were best in a well-beaten Hampton Rovers side that showed good endeavour but were outclassed on the day.
The Rovers made all the running in the opening ten minutes, but where they needed goals to create pressure, they could only manage behinds: six of them without registering a goal in the first term. Monash Blues found the big sticks twice to lead by seven points at the first change.
Old Geelong ended Mazenod’s season in a fascinating and fluctuating first semi-final at Ford Park. The tale of the tape was that there was a definitive scoring end, with 24 of the match’s 29 goals coming with the aid of the Belfield breeze and Old Geelong using the conditions marginally the better, particularly in the second quarter. The Geelong boys had the first use of the breeze, and whilst Mazenod went forward into the breeze early they were unable to capitalise on the early territorial advantage.
Monash are not the types to let loose their grip on a side once they have established a measure of control, and this trait was not going to change with a grand final berth on the line. Hampton managed their first goal during the second quarter, but that was all whilst Monash kicked four of their own to lead by 25 at the half.
The contenders get serious
Hugh MacLean
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Monash Blues became the first side into the Premier C Men’s Grand Final after a comprehensive victory over Hampton Rovers at Frearson Reserve. The Rovers came into the match short on some of their key personnel, and short on form, and they needed to be right on their game against the competition’s pacesetters.
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third quarter, Old Geelong turned their four-goal half-time deficit into a four-goal advantage turning for home. Even though leading goalkicker Chris Hatzis was kept quiet, Connor Dixon and John Simson stepped up with four goals each for the day. Both contributed to a dominant Old Geelong term in which they kicked eight goals to Mazenod’s two behinds which threw down the challenge to the Nodders in the final stanza.
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Hampton Rovers now takes on Old Geelong on Saturday at Trevor Barker Oval in Sandringham, with the winner to advance to the Grand Final against Monash Blues.
The second quarter though is, in effect, where Old Geelong won the match. They kicked three goals into the wind, and given that only two further goals were kicked to that end for the rest of the day those three majors were
The first week of Premier C Men’s Finals saw Mazenod’s season end, whilst Monash Blues staked their claim for outright premiership contention.
Old Geelong kicked three goals to Mazenod’s one in the first term and there was the school of thought that said that was not a great enough lead in the conditions, especially when the Nodders started scoring from the jump in the second quarter. Luke Caspersz began to gain a foothold in the forward half, and he brought the other forwards into the game with him, with the result being nine Mazenod goals for the term.
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If the Rovers were to be any chance, they needed a quick start to the second half, and unfortunately, they did not get one. Monash were to only give up one goal in the third quarter and one more in the fourth in a clinical defensive display. They did not give the Rovers a sniff and were able to play at their own pace in attack without fear of being overrun at the other
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Rick played 10 games with the Big V between 1977 – 1982 and was renowned as a cool and reliable defender under pressure with a strong mark. He was recognised with selection as the All-Australian Amateur full-back.
There was also an elevation from a Big V Champion, to a Big V Legend:
Belly was a character with a wonderful sense of humour, scrupulously fair, generous of heart and a good bloke who cared.
Over its 130 years, the VAFA has had exceptional people whose connection and contributions have ensured its very existence.
Big V Club Luncheon
He coached Ormond Seniors for two seasons (2008, 2009), including the Premier C premiership in 2008, and for the past three seasons, Barney has been the Ormond Reserves coach (2020-2022). He will end the season this weekend having coached Ormond in 73 matches, for a club games total of 328. Other clubs Barney has coached include Old Brighton, Hampton Rovers (including the 1998 Premier C premiership), St Bedes/Mentone Tigers (2002 Premier C Grand Final), Beaumaris and Aquinas, and his legacy at all of these clubs is his mentoring of coaching assistants, his passion for amateur football, and enduring friendships made.
What a distinguished career, a memorable career, a successful career – he will stop on the total of 692 matches next week, as a VAFA player (255 games) and coach (437 games). On behalf of all Amateur people – not only the ones you had a direct involvement with – congratulations and thank you for an outstanding contribution to Amateur football.
Rick Pisarski (Old Melburnians)
He loved the VAFA, its clubs and its people.
After nearly 40 years in Amateur football, Russell Barnes will retire as a player and coach at the conclusion of season 2022.
The Big V Luncheon was back for the first time since 2019.
VALE John Bell
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His 40 year association with the VAFA started at the Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club where he was team manager for the U19’s, including a Premiership in 1982 (coincidentally against Old Scotch) and on committee as club Secretary.
Barney is an Ormond (and VAFA) legend. He played 255 games for Ormond, including four Premier A premierships – three as Captain (1985, 1987, 1988) – was selected as a Big V player on 11 occasions, and was inducted as a Big V ‘Champion’ in the VAFA Hall of Fame in 2017.
John Bell, VAFA Life Member, sadly passed away on May 23rd 2022.
Bruno Conti (North Old Boys)
John Bell was an exceptional person.
Vale John Bell.
Tim Sutcliffe (Umpire)
Tim joined the VAFA in 1992 and umpired 360 games before retiring at the end of 2011. He umpired a total of eleven grand finals and umpired 14 Representative matches including touring Ireland.
Bruno played 16 representative games (1986, 89, 90, 91, 93, 93, 94). He received the best player award for Victoria v South Australia in 1990 and was named as an All-Australian in both 1989 and 1991. Bruno also served as a Big V Selector for 13 games over 9 years with the 1998 C-D4 team and from 1999-2006 with the senior team.
RETIRING Russell Barnes
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‘Belly’, as he was affectionately known, joined the VAFA Board in 1999 and was Vice President from 2003 to 2008. He sat on various sub committees, notably the Permit Committee from 2000 to 2008 where he ensured, by his deliberations, the integrity of the Association.
Matt Handley - Old Xaverians - 300 games
Damien Cleary - Ormond - 400 games
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Chillie started with the VAFA in 1978 as a 17-year-old boundary umpire. After a season on the boundary, he moved to the field, where remained until 1994. From 1995 through to the present day he struts the goal-line of VAFA venues. Chillie has umpired countless grand finals, including the 1987 A section, and the 1987 representative match at the Adelaide Oval. That 1987 A-section Grand Final saw Ormond prevail against Old Xaverians by 17 points, is on top of the list for Segota when it comes to ranking the games he’s been involved in.
In his debut all eyes were on the youngster in the number 48 jumper. Old Melburnians proved no slouch as an opponent, but the Xavs debutant kicked seven goals with his first seven kicks in senior football. He’s achieved more than most – senior premierships in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016; a Big V player, captain, and Ireland tourist; four times the leading goalkicker in the Premier section, and a dozen times or more the leading goalkicker for the Red and Blacks, with a goal tally just shy of 900. Such is the esteem in which he is held at Toorak Park that last year he became the club’s first-ever active player to be elevated to life membership. Over a decade and a half, Chopper has earned the unqualified respect of teammates and opponents.
One of the VAFA’s all-time legends, Matthew Handley, the Lion of Toorak Park, takes the field for his 300th game with Old Xaverians in the Premier Reserves Grand Final. The big then-blond turned out for the Old Xaverians U19s in 2005 and had a strong season in front of the sticks. In round 1 the following year, he returned from Bali to debut for the Reserves, snapping a late winner against Uni Blues.
For the record it was Bailey who finished with 2 goals. PEGS walked away with the points, but it was a day to remember nonetheless.
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Damien “Pistons” Cleary ran out for the 400th time for the Ormond Amateur Football Club. Pistons began playing for Ormond in 1995, and since that time has played 39 Senior games, 190 Reserves games and 170 Thirds games. Along the way he has enjoyed team and individual success: a Reserves premiership in 1998; and Reserves BnF in 1996 and 1999.
The 400 game milestone becomes the current Ormond AFC games record, a record that has been reset for each match Pistons has played since breaking the previous record of 366 games in Round 3 Congratulations2019.Pistons from everyone at the Ormond AFC, and the broader football community, on reaching this milestone - a remarkable example of personal achievement and Club contribution all in one.
Kevin Segota - Umpire - 900 Games
On Saturday, Payze played alongside his son Bailey against PEGS in Division 1 which adds even more romance to the game’s famous father/son rule. Last year Beaumaris had the Lucas boys and father Terry play in the thirds.
Shaun Payze plays with his son - Old Peninsula Old Peninsula legend Shaun Payze may remember 2022’s Round 1 even more fondly than 2021’s season opener. 12 months ago Payze was lining up for his 400th game, after having to wait over a year being stranded on 399 due to the cancelled 2020 season.
Pistons’ service to the Club has been recognised on many occasions, including Life Membership (2005); Club Person of the Year (2017); and VAFA Certificate of Merit (2019).
Much-loved VAFA umpire, Kevin ‘Chillie’ Segota, racked up his 900th VAFA match earlier this year.
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Finals - Round 3
GOALS: Brunswick: L. Weightman 2, J. Spencer 2, Z. Hooke 1, A. Alexandris 1
Brunswick 0.1 1.3 2.5 6.6 (42) West Brunswick 0.2 0.4 2.6 5.8 (38)
GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: H. Portelli 3, J. Heis 2, B. Rose 1, Z. Howson 1, H. Spick 1, R. Kennedy 1 Emmaus St Leos: A. Smith 4, Z. Durrant 1, J. Rippon 1, T. Mariadason 1, M. Price 1
BEST: South Melbourne Districts: Emmaus St Leos: J. Rippon, A. Smith, J. Moran, S. Howard, C. Leevers, J. Verley
2022 DIVISION 3 RESERVE MEN’S
Finals - Round 3
La Trobe University: N. Richardson, P. McCormack, C. Barrett, A. Marulli, J. Toomey, J. Shelley
La Trobe University: M. Mann, M. O’’Brien, L. Nelson, N. Richardson
2022 DIVISION 4 MEN’S
2.3 5.7 6.8 11.11 (77) Swinburne University 0.2 3.5 9.7 9.8 (62)
2022 DIVISION 4 RESERVE MEN’S
South Melbourne Districts 1.1 7.4 8.6 9.10 (64) Emmaus St Leos 2.3 5.3 7.6 8.7 (55)
South Melbourne Districts 3.3 4.3 6.7 7.9 (51) Parkside 0.2 1.5 3.6 5.9 (39)
Finals - Round 3
Finals - Round 3
West Brunswick: J. Beer 1, D. Yacoub 1, R. Blakers 1, M. Pritchard 1, D. Muscat 1
Swinburne University: A. Vesty 3, C. Tayler-Turner 3, T. Ryan 3
Kew FC: J. Bianco 3, J. Evans-Boulter 1, W. Llewelyn 1, T. Kleinschmidt 1, B. Gilbert 1
Albert Park 2.1 3.3 4.7 5.8 (38) La Trobe University 0.3 0.4 3.5 4.6 (30)
2022 DIVISIONS GRAND FINAL RESULTS
2022 DIVISION 1 RESERVE MEN’S
West Brunswick: B. Hutchins 3, T. Cottrell 3, E. Hayes-Hills 1, L. Buckler 1, B. Irving 1
Finals - Round 3
BEST: South Melbourne Districts: Parkside: J. Hamilton, M. Romano, S. Mackie, M. Holden, B. Douglas
GOALS: Albert Park: D. Lee 3, M. Bullard, S. Andrews
La Trobe University
2.3 3.5 5.6 9.9 (63) West Brunswick 3.2 7.6 8.8 9.8 (62)
PEGS 6.4 6.5 9.9 12.12 (84)
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Old Camberwell Grammarians: R. Verbi 3, W. Dalrymple 1, H. Crothers 1, B. Hart 1, N. Latsas 1, L. Thomas 1
Finals - Round 3
GOALS: PEGS:
BEST: Ivanhoe: N. Carter, W. Schultz, C. O’Brien, A. Close, S. Selwood, J. Andonovski
BEST: Brunswick: L. Weightman, H. James, D. Heenan, C. Gavaghan, T. Bruns, L. Bonney McKenzie
PEGS
3.4 3.5 8.8 8.10 (58) Kew FC 2.4 4.8 6.10 7.12 (54)
West Brunswick: R. Taylor, D. Coffey, D. Yacoub, R. Wandel, N. Dowe, T. Meyrick
BEST: Albert Park: D. Kakonyi, S. Calcedo, A. Ricco, D. Lee, Z. Knight, M. Corstorphin
2022 DIVISION 2 MEN’S
Old Camberwell Grammarians: J. Allen, B. Hart, R. Verbi, W. Dalrymple, A. Milham, T. Oliver
Ivanhoe
GOALS: La Trobe University: R. Alexander 4, M. Ogle, P. Lindsay, D. Thorn, B. Dowler, T. Whelan, B. Vicary, C. Scanlon
Old Camberwell Grammarians 0.1 2.4 5.5 8.9 (57)
West Brunswick: M. Turnbull, M. Risstrom, D. Ferrier, T. Cottrell, A. Rizzardo, E. Hayes-Hills
BEST: La Trobe University: M. Ogle, R. Alexander, A. Castles, R. Keath, T. Whelan, L. Webb
Finals - Round 3
2022 DIVISION 1 MEN’S
GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: G. Dixon 3, O. Dufficy 2, J. Brooker 1, L. Sfetkidis 1
J. Fenner 4, R. Simmons 2, A. Frazer 1, D. Benson 1, S. Ghasimzadeh 1, A. Binns 1, J. Erougian 1, B. Hannah 1
GOALS: PEGS: M. Luisetto 3, D. Belia 1, J. Willmore 1, R. Jones 1, P. Macdonough 1, D. Scott 1
BEST: PEGS: S. Whillas, J. Fenner, R. Macdonald, C. Livori, A. Horne, B. Hannah
BEST: PEGS: M. Luisetto, J. Marr, D. Belia, P. Macdonough, J. Young, N. Senserrick
2022 DIVISION 3 MEN’S
Parkside: M. Holden 2, D. Douglas 1, J. Hamilton 1, L. Balcombe 1
Swinburne University: B. Field, T. Hartney, R. Barry, A. Vesty, T. Ryan, L. Randello
Finals - Round 3
GOALS: Ivanhoe: A. Close 5, C. O’Brien 1, A. Pipakis 1, L. Svarc 1, N. Godfrey 1
Kew FC: J. O’Bryan, J. Evans-Boulter, J. Bianco, V. White, T. Harbrow, B. Gilbert
Old Camberwell’s resurgence was supported by Riley Verbi who managed to register three majors for the afternoon while Ben Hart and James Allen were also key pillars in trying to keep Old Camberwell in the contest. The half time break saw the Wellers equal to the challenge as they tried to lean on the momentum generated in the second quarter.
For PEGS it’s party time as they celebrate their premiership season success while for Old Camberwell Grammarians they are left to regroup after a tough loss and prepare for Premier C action next year.
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Saturday’s grand final saw PEGS start their own typical way, playing with speed and scoring power as they kicked the first six goals of the game to build a quarter time margin of 39 points and leaving Old Camberwell goalless in the first quarter.
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has also had an outstanding season as he kicked two majors. Also plying his trade around the ground was Scott Whillas who helped put on the show for PEGS with a sensational performance to help win the premiership. He was also named amongst the best for PEGS having played 18 games for the season.
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The Division One Grand Final has been run and won with PEGS taking out the premiership, defeating Old GrammariansCamberwell by 27 points to cap off their remarkable season.
PEGS have finished off the season with only one loss and their dominance has been one of the most impressive team performances throughout the VAFA competition this year. It’s been a near perfect season for them with a plethora of positives to take to their next challenge in Premier C.
The second half however saw PEGS pull away. Like they have done throughout season 2022 their defence strangled Old Camberwell and their forward line chipped in with a busy afternoon in front of the goals. Jack Fenner was once again sensational with four goals added to his name for the afternoon alongside Riley Simmons who
With PEGS only conceding an average of 39 points against throughout the season, it was going to be challenging to break through their defence, but Old Camberwell did in the second quarter with two goals on the board and bridging the margin back to 25 points before the main break. They also restricted PEGS in front of goal as they kept them goalless in the second quarter, something that most teams haven’t been able to do against the standout team of the year.
Likewise, the Wellers have had an unbelievable finals run to also advance up a division to Premier C. Both teams will certainly build up a world of confidence next year and it seems their quest to work up the grades has begun.
Old Camberwell Grammarians have had a sensational finals series journey to get to last weekend’s grand final, mirroring what Old Brighton have done in the Premier division. They finished the season in fourth position and against the odds defeated Glen Eira in the first week of finals and then in the preliminary final upset Kew to advance to the big dance.
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into the final term, back to back handy points point the margin under 2 goals, Close slots goal number five. The margin is 5 28.30points.
19 points the margin still. 12 minutes into the final quarter. A piece of brilliance from Adam Pispakis made it 13 points. West Brunswick were holding the dam wall from bursting. Into time on, 12 points ahead. Staving off every forward fifty
minutes down, Doyle thumps the footy to the top of the square, all eyes on Ash Close with four West Brunswick players hanging off him, Andonovski had half a second to grab the sherrin and get it to his boot putting Ivanhoe AFC in front with just over 60 seconds remaining in the game.
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In the most extraordinary finishes for Division 2 Men’s Ivanhoe AFC have produced a stunning finish to take home the Premiership for the first time since 1969 beating West Brunswick by 1 point.
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In the battle of the black and white stripes it was West Brunswick who came out all guns blazing, hellbent on making life difficult for the Hoers who’ve been the form side of Division 2 all season.
One point ahead. Crowd at fever pitch. The ball camped at centre half forward for West Brunswick. One last ditch effort. A flying shot to the top of the goal square, bodies crash in, the ball fisted away. Sent back in, as it’s going towards the goal face the siren sounds, the ball falls short and Ivanhoe AFC are Premiers bringing home their first title in 53 years.
A moment to savour, a moment to cherish for Ivanhoe AFC
Congratulations to Ivanhoe AFC, the best side of Division 2 all season. Commiserations to West Brunswick, sometimes footy doesn’t deserve a loser, they produced an incredible performance, coming so close to pulling off an incredible heist. Division 1 awaits both these sides next year and without doubt further tight encounters will follow.
The five point quarter time lead by the Magpies was extended to 25 points at half time. Everything that could go right was going right. Billy Hutchins was hitting the scoreboard, Luke Buckler kicking goals. Regular members of the best players Turnbull, Risstrom and Ferrier all ‘running on top of the ground’.
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Even at three quarter time, a 20 point lead was the gap between the two sides with the Hoers unable to make a real dent in the half-time deficit. However, as has been the sign of the Magpies in the AFL, the Magpies in the VAFA, 20 points is within touching distance.
The first goal of the final quarter came at the 3.30 minute mark through Close. The West Brunswick reply came thirty seconds later through the very next clearance. The 2021 J Fullerton Medallist Wayne Schultz was enormous from there roving every tap from ruckman Gerard Williams. Scott Selwood across half back, and Vivian Blackmore-Moore providing drive off the half back flank.
Wayne Schultz walks from the ground with a Premiership medallion and best on ground honours. An incredible return from the man who came to the club in 2021 just to have a kick with his mates.
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You are South Melbourne Districts and you are both Division 3 Men’s and Division 3 Men’s Reserves Premiers. There are medallions around your necks and you’re off to Division 2 Men’s next year!
In front of goal for South Melbourne Districts and arguably five of their most important players, George Dixon (3) and, unsurprisingly, Oliver Dufficy (2) were the multiple-goalscorers, while Jamie Brooker and Leigh Sfetkidis also got on the board.
Let’s set the scene. It’s the end of the 2021 season, and it’s just been cut short, which means no finals. You’ve finished second on the Division 4 Men’s ladder, by percentage only, and you’ve been winning games by enormous margins, even in your Reserves games, where you’ve finished the year on the top. You get promoted to Division 3 Men’s for 2022 – a whole season is played where you spend most of your time flitting between positions on the ladder until you solidify top spot for the better part of the last eight games.
Commiserations to Parkside, who admirably fought it out until the final siren, and congratulations to South Melbourne Districts, it appears red and white does look better on you.
South Melbourne Districts got off to a fantastic start, limiting Parkside behinds while they kicked 3.3
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To say this year has been a dream run for the Bloods in an understatement of the largest degree. It took them a while to steady the ship, but it was obvious from the beginning that they had the potential to go deep into the year.
The same could be said for Parkside, who peaked at the right time after a rollercoaster start to the season to hold tight onto fourth spot on the ladder, despite pressure from all sides. A competitive 2021 also saw them lose out on the opportunity to contest at finals, finishing second on the ladder by a sliver of percentage
Bothonly. teams had something to prove and at Garvey Oval on Saturday, they did just Itthat.was a rather low-scoring affair, with only twelve goals kicked between both teams.
The second half went rather similarly to the first, with Parkside unable to get going well enough to bridge the gap, and both teams unable to convert inside 50s into majors. The Bloods kicked 3.6 to the Red Devils’ 4.4 in the last two quarters to ultimately keep noses in front for the whole game.
Matthew Holden kicked two for Parkside, as Dominic Douglas (1), Lewis Balcombe (1), and Jack Hamilton (1) filled out the rest of the goalkickers. Hamilton was named best-on, while, Holden, Michael Romano, Simon Mackie, and Benedict Douglas rounded out the list.
in the first quarter to take an early buffer into the second term. That lead would prove to be enough in the end, as missed opportunities in front of goal by the Red Devils inevitably kept them out of it.
You win your semi-final and you are straight through to the Grand Final. Your Reserves have just beaten Emmaus St Leo’s by nine points. You face Parkside and win by 12 points.
After 18 rounds and 2 weeks of finals, the Division 4 Men’s season came down to two teams, Swinburne University and La Trobe University. Both had met earlier in the year three times with La Trobe having a dominant win by 115 points on the first occasion. Their second meeting however was much closer with La Trobe only narrowly defeating the Razorbacks by 22 points. In the first week of finals, La Trobe won convincingly by 80 points. This match was truly anyone’s for the taking however, the Trobers would be considered Bothfavourites.teams got off to a slow start with only 2 goals kicked for the quarter however both of those goals were kicked by La Trobe seeing them get out to an early 13-point lead at quarter time. The second quarter saw both teams start to attack with both sides kicking 3 goals in the second quarter. Heading into half-time, it was the Trobers that maintained a small 14-point lead.
La Trobe will now go up to Division 3 Men’s for the 2023 season in what will be a major step up, however after an incredible season it will be good to see how they fair. For Swinburne, if they go up to division 3 they too will be taking a major step up in competition however if they remain in division 4 they will go into next season being premiership favourites, hungry to raise the cup after the final siren of the seasons’ final match.
La Trobe and Swinburne cap off the season in an epic
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Goal kickers for the Razorbacks were Trent Ryan, Aidan Vesty and Connor Tayler-Turner who all kicked 3 goals. Goalkickers for La Trobe included Riley Alexander (4), Ben Vicary (1), Bryce Dowler (1), Matthew Ogle (1), Darcy Thorn (1), Patrick Lindsay (1), Charlie Scanlon (1) and Thomas Wheelan (1). Amongst the best for the Razorbacks were Bradley Field, Thomas Hartney and Robert Barry, while for La Trobe, Matthew Ogle (awarded best on ground), Riley Alexander and Andy Castles were best.
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Heading into the third quarter, the Razorbacks knew that if they were to be a chance, they had to have a huge third quarter and that they did. Swinburne dominated for the full 20 minutes with a 6-goal to 1 quarter, gaining momentum and taking a 17-point lead into the final term. La Trobe was on the back foot and after such an incredible season, they just needed to find another level for the final quarter and that they did. The Trobers took the game back, kicking an unanswered 5 goals to run away with the game and securing promotion and the club’s first 2009.premiershipseniorsince
St Kevins and Kew were the best two teams of the season, so it was fitting they got to face off for the first premiership in three seasons. The game started tight with high pressure from both teams and lots of stoppages. Tackles were the theme early, with both teams not giving the other any room for possession.
The penultimate clearance would go the way of St Kevins, this time it was Sarah Cameron who was going for goals and despite her earlier troubles in front of goals she nailed this kick to guarantee the victory for St Kevins. The last center bounce of the game was also won by St Kevins and with just a few seconds to go, there was a free kick that once again saw Sarah Cameron kicking for goal, it was another goal to sweeten the win and see St Kevins come away with a 23 point win to claim back to back pppremierships.
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The celebrations didn’t last for long, as St Kevins won the next clearance and the ball ended in the hands of Tessa Boyd who had an incredible snap to get the lead back.
Kew kicked off the second quarter with a strong clearance, but the possession was quickly taken away by St Kevins who transitioned well into their attack. As the term unfolded it was Kew giving the St Kevins ball carriers no space and continued to tackle hard. St Kevins changed tactics and were kicking the ball longer, the move paid off and Sarah Cameron was able to use her speed to get a run on and kick the first goal of the Atgame.the main break the scoreboard still represented how close the game was, but it was St Kevins who would go into half time with a 6 point lead. The third quarter started off strong for St Kevins running the ball straight out the center. An unlucky bounce and valiant defence from St Kevins stopped a certain goal for Kew. Kew knew they had a strong opportunity for a goal and stepped up their pressure forcing turnovers that resulted in a kick at goal for Amelia Dawborn, from 40 metres out the ball sailed over
Eliza Straford kicked off the fourth quarter with a huge tackle to get the ball straight into the St Kevins forward line. This was an indication that St Kevins were again ready to step up a notch and take the game on. Kew were fighting hard to get the ball out of their defensive line, but were unable to find targets to clean possession. St Kevins were everywhere early in the quarter, not willing to give Kew an inch and keeping the ball locked in their attacking half. The tackling from Kew did not let up, the players doing all they could to keep St Kevins away from goals and to get momentum swinging their way.
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A day to remember: 4 clubs complete perfect seasons, while Old Scotch go back-to-back
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MCC joined St Bede’s, Beaumaris, and Hampton to become the fourth Premier to complete a perfect 2022 season. Bulleen won only 3 games in 2021, it is an extraordinary effort for them to have finished second and now playing off in the Grand KickingFinal.offthe day at Trevor Barker Oval it was a low-scoring encounter in the opening half with MCC holding a 2-point lead at half-time. The ‘Premiership quarter’ is when MCC busted open the game and pulled away from the Ants to show their Premiership dominance.
against them, an average of 6.8 points per game. They came into the big dance on a 15 game winning streak, and were looking to complete the perfect season.
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The Cardinals were the only women’s team capable of claiming ‘back to back’ premierships, having defeated Old Brighton for the 2019 Division 1 title. And, they’ve come out on top against Fitzroy coming from behind with four goals in the second half to snatch victory from the Roys.
When the teams lined up and the Australian National Anthem was played, it was a ‘shivers down your spine’ moment for sure. Rovers were seven points up going into the final quarter, but it seemed like Albert Park had all the momentum. The Rovers were able to withstand the onslaught from the Falcons to hold on by 2 points when the siren sounded.
Albert Park have performed incredibly well after being elevated in Round 3 from Division 3 to Division 2. It was an historic day for the club winning their first senior women’s Premiership.
Their opponents, Parkdale, know all about winning streaks, having risen up the ranks from Division 4 where they were 9-0 at the end of the 2021 abandoned
In Division 2, Hampton have the longest current winning streak in the VAFA, having now won 25 games straight since their last loss in the 2019 Division 3 Women’s Grand Final.
It’s been three long years since we last awarded Premierships for Premier B to Division 3 Women’s. On Sunday, August 14, we were able to recognise the feats and celebrate the seasons of five sections, which kickstar ted a big month of celebrations with finals fever in the air.
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tight opening half where scores were locked at 1.1.7 apiece, it was SBMT who busted the game open and ran away after half time. Madi Wilson (2), and Brittini Donaldson (2) were the main culprits as part of the Tigers surge. Donaldson was named the best player on the ground in the Tigers 16th straight win to complete the perfect season.
PREMIER B WOMEN’S
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Kicking two goals to hold a 16 point lead at the final change. Bulleen opened the scoring in the last quarter but it was too little too late as MCC took home the clubs first pennant in their short history.
25 VAFA WOMEN’S PREMIER B – DIVISION 3 GRAND REVIEW
Fitzroy finished the season on top of the ladder and had beaten Old Scotch twice this season, by 6 points and 4 points.
Beaumaris completed the perfect season of 16-0 beating Old Camberwell who made the grand final from third spot, overcoming 2019 Division 2 Premiers Therry Penola in the first semi by 2 points, and then upsetting Old Haileybury in the Preliminary Final.
Old Scotch made the grand final from 4th position after a stirring last quarter full of goal highlights last week against Old Brighton.
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Fitzroy def by. Old Scotch
Two goals each to Millie Fraser-Smith and Alex Theodosi helped the Cardinals clinch the flag. While Lucy Morley was named best afield in the victory.
DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S
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Last time they met, Beaumaris held Old Camberwell goalless. This time around the Wellers kicked a goal in the opening quarter, but weren’t able to convert another for the day as the Sharks produced a 24 point victory to claim the title. Rosalind Byrne (2), and Sam McLean (2) were the mainstays in front of goal. McLean capping off a stellar year finishing with 42 goals for the season.
Beaumaris def. Old Camberwell
To get to the Grand Final the Vultures produced a historic performance in the second semi-final to beat St Kevins by a goal and earn themselves the week off. St Bernards came from fourth knocking out the SKOBBAS in the preliminary final to get to the big
Despite the goal kicking force, Matt Jessup couldn’t be stopped and came away with the best on ground medal for his performance.
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers def. Mazenod by 99 points
DIVISION 1:
on by the barest of margins, the defence was under siege as the Vultures stormed the Tigers castle in the final quarter. Time was the enemy of Parkdale in the end with SBMT clinging to a one point lead which gave them the first of two under 19 Premierships for the 2022 season.
DIVISION 2: Parkdale Vultures def. St Bernards by 63 points
A show of strength from Bulleen in the forward line saw them have five players kick multiple goals and bring home the clubs first under 19 title since 2011 (as Under 19 North).
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It was a cakewalk for SBMT who completed the season with just one loss next to their name. Coming into the Grand Final on a winning streak of 17, they made it 18 in a row in emphatic fashion. The second semi-final had them up and about, winning by 93 points, following up that with a 99 point victory over CalebMazenod.Lewiswas the star up forward taking the game by the scruff of the neck with a bag of 10 goals in a dominant full-forward display. The boys of Brindisi St celebrated long into the night, a premiership that was rightfully earned.
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DIVISION 4: Bulleen Templestowe def. Therry Penola by 48 points
HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 REVIEW
As the senior of the under 19 teams at SBMT were gearing up to face Mazenod. The Tigers in Division 3 were starting to prowl and ready to pounce. A low-scoring encounter ensued at Garvey Oval with a half-time five point lead extended to 15 points at the final
Holdingchange.
DIVISION 3: Parkdale Vultures def by. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers by 1 point
The writing was on the wall early for Therry Penola in the Grand Final against the Ants. Down three goals at quarter time, they trailed at the main change by 36 points and then 49 at the final change.
and Snowdogs fought out a tight tussle in the opening half before the Vultures pulled away during the Premiership quarter. Eight second half goals to none sealed the Snowdogs fate and Parkdale came away with the Premiership. Eight goal kickers on the
This is sure to go the distance and be one of the great heavy weight battles of the Under 19 era.
HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 PREVIEW
It’s a battle of the beasts for the Holmesglen Under 19 Mens Premier Division.
Players like Sam Flockhart, Lachlan Brookes, Ben Fisher and Josh Bortolussi have all stepped up and steadied the ship in the absence of their star player Winston McGowan. This team has been electric, engaging and hard hitting to get through to this Grand Final.
GRAND FINAL TIP Old Xaverians v Old Brighton By 16 points f the st not seen
The key for this Xav’s outfit will be to mitigate the run and flow of this Old Brighton side who took the chocolates in a round 17 battle, and if they are able to release players like Sammy Noonan and Hayden Woodhouse, they could pull off a memorable heist not seen in recent years for the Under 19’s.
Old Xaverians are aiming to finish off their demolition season having only dropped one game for the entirety of the year, a feat rarely seen in the modern game.
It’s no secret that Xav’s boasts an almighty core to go with their elite senior side. Eddie Kennedy has kicked 57 goals for the year, Thomas Dunne and Hugh Basset running riot around the ground. Their hard nosed brand of football is tough to penetrate and even harder to score against, with their average points against across the season 36 points.
They’re strong, fast and flashy… but are they enough to beat the best?
Old Brighton aren’t here to take simply take part, but to take over. Sending Old Scotch packing a fortnight ago they backed up their exciting brand of football with a big win over Williamstown in the Preliminary Final. We are set for a show stopping conclusion for this 2022 season.
GOALS: Old Melburnians: M. Rice 3, L. Myer 2, H. Hall 1, C. Jeffery 1, M. Donne 1, T. Healey 1
Old Melburnians
BEST: Parkdale Vultures: F. Wilkins, J. Alnwick, M. Phillips, L. Smith, D. Blackshaw, A. Haverfield
Finals - Round 3
1.0 4.3 4.5 4.6 (30)
Old Trinity 2.2 3.4 4.5 5.5 (35)
Ivanhoe
3.0 6.4 6.6 8.7 (55)
GOALS: Old Xaverians: J. Lucchesi 2, H. Aikman 1, L. O’Sullivan 1, W. Wilson 1, L. Cotchett 1, H. Nidam 1
Finals - Round 3
BEST: Bulleen Templestowe: M. Jessup, J. Cortese, L. Sticca, L. Chu, M. Moore, J. Torouno
4.7 6.11 7.14 15.20 (110)
GOALS: Collegians: C. Wilson 5, L. Ferguson 3, L. Peck 3, L. Cooke 1, O. Pearson 1, J. Pullan 1, F. Walker 1
Old Trinity: S. Joyce 2, N. Adgemis 2, T. Mitchell 1
GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis 10, B. Murphy 4, J. Cain 2, H. Gleeson 1, D. Fountain 1
GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: A. Bartel 3, M. Phillips 3, L. Sargeant 2, B. Hopcraft 1, L. Farnbach 1, C. Zimmerman 1, B. Cetinich 1, J. Alnwick 1
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Therry Penola:
Mazenod
0.0 2.2 3.5 4.13 (37)
Bulleen Templestowe
1.0 1.2 2.2 3.6 (24)
GOALS: Mazenod: T. Heuston 4, T. Hronopoulos 2, V. Arena 2, D. Andrew 2, S. Mann 1, A. Mazzeo 1, C. Poretti 1, F. Reed 1, J. Mazzeo 1
Mazenod: J. Little, L. Stewart, E. Mckenzie, L. King, J. Boyle, J. Mucha
2022 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S
Parkside: S. Newman-Rogers 3, D. Hand 2, C. Nolan 1, L. Mann 1
GOALS: Ivanhoe: B. Wiggins 3, D. Cremasco 2, L. Keyhoe 2, B. Cococcia 2, F. Bergman 1, A. Janes 1, C. Kingston 1
Williamstown CYMS: L. Hine 1, A. Gallivan 1, J. Sutter 1, C. Hoke 1
Old Xaverians 1.4 2.8 6.11 7.12 (54)
Old Paradians
Williamstown CYMS: B. Coyle 3, B. Gray 3, L. McKenzie 3, J. Gray 2, A. Christakakis 1, J. Craigie 1, C. Richards 1, S. Puhar 1
1.5 3.6 4.11 6.11 (47)
Finals - Round 3
Collegians
2022 THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S
Williamstown CYMS: M. Short, A. Gallivan, C. Hira, H. Chan, C. Hoke, M. Parkinson
1.6 5.9 9.11 13.15 (93)
5.3 10.6 14.12 18.15 (123)
BEST: Mazenod: T. Heuston, D. Andrew, C. Poretti, T. Hronopoulos, V. Arena, J. Mazzeo
Old BEST:Xaverians:OldMelburnians: S. Madsen, M. Rice, H. Hall, C. Berry, C. Spring, W. Harris
GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: L. Bowles 2, L. Cowell 1, T. Meakins 1, M. Denny 1
2022 PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S
2022 UNDER 19 & THIRDS GRAND FINAL RESULTS
Old Trinity: A. Gebert, J. Spassopoulos, F. Stewart, L. Pacconi, S. Emerson, C. Lindsey
Williamstown CYMS 0.1 1.4 1.5 4.7 (31)
St Bernards: M. Szauer, R. Scuteri, J. Boyle, L. Armstrong, J. Foley
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers
Therry Penola:
5.4 6.8 13.12 15.15 (105)
BEST: Collegians: C. Wilson, C. Regan, O. Glover, C. Collins, J. Kenyon-Smith, L. Ferguson
Finals - Round 3
Parkside: O. Benson, L. Mann, S. Newman-Rogers, M. Osman, N. Rhodes
2022 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S
Mazenod
Williamstown CYMS 4.3 7.4 14.5 15.7 (97)
Finals - Round 3
Parkside
Finals - Round 3
2022 THIRDS DIVISION 2 MEN’S
Finals - Round 3
2022 THIRDS DIVISION 5 MEN’S
Therry Penola 0.2 1.4 2.6 6.11 (47)
Parkside: H. Dietrich 1, M. Doyle 1, G. Nairn 1, M. Lawson 1
2022 THIRDS DIVISION 1 MEN’S
2022 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S
St Bernards
Parkside: L. Caldwell, J. Burrage, H. Dietrich, P. Holden, M. Lawson
Finals - Round 3
Old Xaverians
2022 HOLMESGLEN UNDER 19 DIVISION 4 MEN’S
3.3 7.4 10.7 13.7 (85)
3.4 4.7 7.13 7.16 (58)
2022 THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S
Finals - Round 3
Mazenod: S. Loiacono 1, M. Pascuzzi 1, J. Boyle 1
St Bedes / Mentone Tigers
Parkdale Vultures
GOALS: Bulleen Templestowe: D. Martino 2, M. Moore 2, C. Shiels 2, H. Mcclean 2, L. Sticca 2, D. De Melis 1, J. Hinds 1, D. Mavritsakis 1
3.4 6.5 10.9 12.11 (83)
Old Brighton
1.4 2.7 5.8 5.8 (38)
BEST: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: C. Lewis, J. Harding, B. Murphy, D. Goodman, M. Lehpamer, C. Gerrand
Old Xaverians:
BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: N. Hughes, M. Denny, E. Hall, L. Cowell, L. Bowles, M. Blackie
Old BEST:Brighton:Ivanhoe: B. Wiggins, D. Cremasco, L. Keyhoe, J. Mahar, L. Ward, J. Gravell
Old Brighton:
Parkside
1.0 3.2 3.2 5.2 (32)
GOALS: Old Paradians: M. Barrese 2, C. Drake 2, P. Amenta 1, C. Ward-Davies 1
Williamstown CYMS: L. Watson, B. Coyle, B. McColl, A. Hobday, M. Mattner, M. Carland
BEST: Old Paradians: C. Peter Cherian, J. Healy, C. Drake, J. Caruso, J. Chessari, J. Healy
St Bernards: M. Loukomitis 2, S. Guida 1, F. Shannon 1
Finals - Round 3
1.1 4.3 5.4 9.5 (59)
BEST: Old Xaverians: H. Nidam, W. Wilson, L. O’Sullivan, C. Stratford, M. Bourke, T. Lyon
Collegians extended their lead to 79-points in the premiership quarter as speed and agility from Oscar Glover and Curtis Collins kept the pressure
Old Xaverians walked off Elsternwick Park triumphant over Old Trinity by 23 points. Having lost just one game for the season the red and black mafia were stunned in the second semi-final by Old Trinity going down by 59 points and having to go the long way around to get to the Grand Final.
Peaking at the right time, they eliminated Mazenod convincingly to advance to the Preliminary Final, took redemption over PEGS whom they hadn’t beaten this season and then kept Parkside to their lowest score of the season when it matters most en route to an unlikely but pleasantly rewarded Premiership.
The margin remained close in the second term with Hamish Gee nudging Old Brighton closer to the lead. Despite the 1-point deficit leading into the third quarter, Old Brighton couldn’t keep the pressure up with Ivanhoe risking and rolling their way to a 27-point lead.
The Ivanhoe forward line was firing on all cylinders with 7 goal kickers pushing Ivanhoe to victory, including Lucas Keyhoe and Declan Cremasco both kicking 2 and tirelessly pursuing the ball. At the sound of the final siren, scores read Old Brighton 12.11-83 to Ivanhoe 12.11-83.
Premier
It was friend against friend on Saturday, September 10 with Elsternwick Park set for an all-Old Xavierians’ Grand Final between the Blacks and Reds. The Reds were crowned the minor premiers for the home and away season, finishing on 60 points, followed closely by the Blacks on 56 points. After the first round of finals saw the Blacks trounce the Reds, the Reds were forced to take the scenic route to the big dance, overpowering
Thomas Paul and Finn Mccombe also earned a spot among the Black’s best, determined to keep their side in the lead. The Reds fought hard until the dying seconds of the game trailing by 13-points mid-way through the last quarter. Despite the best effort of the Reds, the final siren saw the Blacks in front by 8 goals, with a final score of Blacks 5.12-42 to Reds 5.4-34.
The Reds got going as Lucas Agnoletto and Michael Dowdell helped decrease this margin to 3-points. Sensational effort from Daniel Condon, kicking 2 goals and working hard all day for the Black’s forward line.
The stage was set at Elsternwick Park for the Premier Thirds as Old Xaverians went head-to-head with Old Melburnians. With both sides finishing the year on 40 points, there was no denying this was set to be a cracking game.
Division 4
Under 23s
It was a close first quarter as Old Melburnians trailed by 3 points at the first break. Oliver Silk and Joshua Hanger continued their hard work for Old Xav’s, making the most of their time with the footy. Old Melbournians got going in the second with plenty of run and carry from Stewart Madsen urging them to a 7-point lead.
It was a grandstand finish to the 2022 Mecwacare Masters season. Oakleigh held off a fast-finishing De La Salle to claim the title. The inaugural title in the Mecwacare Masters by 3 points. It was the men in yellow and blue who started off stronger kicking three goals in the opening quarter to go into the first change with a 10 point lead.
Time became the enemy of De La as the siren sounded with Oakleigh ahead signalling them the Premiers.
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This awarded Mazenod the chocolates, with a final score of Mazenod 15.20-110 to Williamston 15.7-97.
effort from CY’s Mac Short and Cullen Hira whose determination for the footy saw no signs of wavering despite the score line. A last-quarter effort from CY was too little too late with a final score of Williamstown 4.7-31 to Collegians 15.15-105 making the Lions 2022 premiers. A well-deserved turnaround from Collegians, finishing 3rd on the table for the year and losing to Williamstown twice during the home and away season.
29 VAFA THIRDS/U23/MASTERS REVIEW
1st played 4th on Sunday the 21st of August at Elsternwick Park, with Ivanhoe AFC taking home the silverware over Old Brighton. Ivanhoe started off strong with their 4-point lead, with Ben Wiggins putting on a show early, recording 3 goals for the day.
Division 2
Division 3
The green, blue and purple monster of the Old Paradians lifted the trophy against Parkside in a low-scoring tight affair. Having lost the final two home and away games (one of those to Parkside), the Paradians had to settle with third place going into the finals.
Down by 12 points with 90 seconds left in the first half, Oakleigh took momentum of De La with Ryan Tily earning a free kick 75m out from goal and sending home a monster bomb. Followed up by Doherty, right on the half-time siren with scores all level.
Making it there is one thing. To own the game is another. The T’s put up a fight early on in the contest before the brute strength of Xav’s overpowered them in the Premiership quarter. Leading by 26 points at the final change. They played out the final quarter knowing the Premiership was in the bag and the celebrations began to kickstart the finals campaign for the boys of Toorak Park.
Thirds
A five-point deficit confronted Oakleigh but was gone 60 seconds into the final quarter with a quick fire goal from the first stoppage, followed up by another goal. Then it was hold on for dear life as De La did everything they could to snatch back the line.
Williamstown didn’t let that stop them with the might of Liam Watson inspiring their side to remain in the game, heading into the halftime break trailing by 1 point. This momentum forged on through the third quarter as Beau Coyle and his three goals contributed to CY’s 33-point margin. Sunday was not the day Mazenod would go home wondering as Tim Heuston and Vincent T Arena did what they do best in front of goal, booting 4 and 2 for the respectively.
Trevor Barker Oval played host to the battle between Williamstown and Collegians on Sunday the 21st of August. The Purple Army came out in full force, controlling the momentum of this game from the first bounce, getting out to a 33-point lead.
Mecwacare Masters
Division 5
Division 1
The third quarter saw yet another lead change, as Old Xavs hit the front, with the three Beaton brothers working hard all day. The seesawing wasn’t over yet as Hugo Hall got going, seeing Old Melbournians in the lead. Matthew Rice chimed in with three goals for the day.
The Division 3 grand final saw a heated arm wrestle between Mazenod and Williamston. These two have been flag favourites all year, with both sides finishing one and two on the table. Mazenod had the fall of the ball in the first quarter with Christian Poretti and Deng Andrew working hard to secure Mazenod a 4-point lead.
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Brunswick181520011967501392.6164
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OldPeninsula181080001109122390.6840
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OldTrinity18315000879154756.8212
Parkside161320211471668220.2156
MEN’S TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS Mazenod201710222197584376.276 OldGeelong201820202555568449.8272 MonashBlues201360211950882221.0956 OldIvanhoe201360211904866219.8656 ParkdaleVultures201090211306131899.0944 HamptonRovers2091102014201295109.6536 Marcellin209110201326138595.7436 Ormond206130211208160975.0828 OldMentonians2041202186619684420 PrestonBullants20313020455263517.2712 UHS-VU20119020527278818.94 PREMIER THIRDS MEN’S TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS OldXaverians131030101147562204.0940 OldMelburnians13103010872767113.6940 OldScotch1394010917708129.5236 FitzroyFC13850101333562237.1932 StKevins134901065695968.416 UniversityBlacks13013010506122841.210
WestBrunswick181410032211457483.8168
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS Mazenod141010031479627235.8952 WilliamstownCYMS141010031336723184.7952 KewFC14940011241666186.3440 WestBrunswick148600079586991.4832 HamptonRovers1447001640119853.4220 RichmondCentral14311000706104367.6912 Ormond1418001430118136.418 PrahranAssumption1429000397109936.128
Mhsob18117001510235221.684
HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S
OldScotch17017010593194630.470
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
BulleenTemplestowe181350001412829170.3352
OldCarey16115020816186143.854
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
PowerHouse18216000841208340.378
Collegians18413100756152749.5118
KewFC181611001980569347.9866
THIRDS DIVISION 3 MEN’S
OldBrighton1812600013881203115.3848
THIRDS DIVISION 4 MEN’S
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
OldCarey169702011911036114.9636
OldParadians1813500014431087132.7552
StBernards1810710012131155105.0242
EleyPark16214020765189140.458
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2022 32
WestbourneGrammarians1606020246149816.420
StKevinsOB1810800095684611340
Mhsob187900213391147116.7436
Parkside181440001347793169.8656
OldBrighton14113000853520164.0444 OldCamberwell14103101969576168.2342 SouthMelbourneDistricts14104000903511176.7140 Ivanhoe14941001180833141.6638 Chadstone1477000884741119.328
Mazenod1811700015191194127.2244
HamptonRovers189900013461214110.8736
StBernards18216000893149859.618
HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S
BoxHillNorth15114030722142050.854
KewFC1814310016341038157.4258
StBedes/MentoneTigers16691201109125188.6526 AJAX16691201075130882.1926
Beaumaris141130001187586202.5644 WilliamstownCYMS14940011108658168.3940 Collegians1476001957581164.7232 StBernards146600210381017102.0632 StBedes/MentoneTigers1456001667109261.0824 MonashBlues1441000141571857.820 Marcellin14211001504143335.1712 OldIvanhoe1428000405110536.658
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
PrestonBullants1811700014721432102.7944
UniversityBlues18215100785130460.210
Masala169702111081039106.6436
UniversityBlues184500093697795.816
Whitefriars18414000752155948.2416
OldXaverians1812600015161036146.3348
Elsternwick161330201595968164.7752
TherryPenolaAFC18315000476212222.4312
NorthBrunswick16213021762131058.1712
HOLMESGLEN
OldMelburnians1811700013291262105.3144
Parkside161060201332968137.640
Brunswick181341001653931177.5554
OldScotch188100001423148995.5732
GlenEira181170001449845171.4844
DIVISION 2 RESERVE MEN’S
Mhsob1811610015691165134.6846
OldParadians181050031619730221.7852
W L D B FF For Agst
OldHaileybury18411000770167246.0516
BulleenTemplestowe18214001495238620.7512
BoxHillNorth15870311032113690.8532
BulleenTemplestowe186120001036136076.1824
OldCamberwellGrammar181053001591922172.5646
EmmausStLeos1686022990107392.2640
UniversityBlacks161510201444679212.6760
AlbertPark151320311416549257.9252
GlenEira181250011458880165.6852
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS Pegs131120101228736166.8544 Parkside13940101116656170.1236 OldParadians1385010948661143.4232 Mazenod1376010878102785.4928 KewFC12660201067813131.2424 EmmausStLeos135801061591767.0720 Canterbury134901073189781.4916 Elsternwick1349010603112153.7916 Mhsob1321101045481255.918
HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 3 MEN’S
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
AJAX16016020578160336.060
OldTrinity18513000896139964.0520
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
StKevins1615100088818548060
MarcellinBaldEaglesMaroon82502034868350.958
MonashBlues1421200027350953.638
WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S
MarcellinBaldEaglesBlue82502038360363.528
WestBrunswick161330001025130788.4652
Collegians1495000554315175.8736
OldTrinity122900015039837.698
Fitzroy14112100570350162.8646
TEAM P W L D B FF
Marcellin156801143046293.0728
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
AJAX138501031133393.3932
DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S
DeLaSalle147700038251674.0328
NorthBrunswick1211102115667922.974
YarraOldGrammarians1394014396230172.1736
Fitzroy1365211401387103.6228
LaTrobeUniversity1421200024062338.528
KewFC16142000742245302.8656
Caulfi
OldBrighton14104000498328151.8340
Aquinas147700040245787.9628
DeLaSalle1826000351139625.148
FF For Agst % PTS
MonashBlues1376010350339103.2428
Whitefriars147700034635896.6528
OldScotch1331001025260941.3812
PowerHouse1411300021171129.684
THIRDS WOMEN’S
YarraOldGrammarians146800034346174.424
OldXaverians1641200037570852.9716
Aquinas124712123039957.6418
PREMIER C WOMEN’S
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
MelbourneUniWomen’s16115000593444133.5644
MelbourneUniWomen’s1697000725344210.7636
OldXaveriansBlack18124002165282620056
Hawthorn135801137959663.5920
DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S
HamptonRovers13130011876173506.3652
UniversityBlues18780021109114197.236
Beaumaris14140000701135519.2656
MelbourneUniversity113802017337446.2612
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
OldScotch18790021051111394.4336
OldBrighton123902124058141.3112
OldMelburnians1431000130855155.916
StBedes/MentoneTigers1394011731213343.1936
PREMIER RESERVE WOMEN’S
Mazenod12120022714121590.0848
StBernards187700411361040109.2344
StKevins161050011091236462.2944
THIRDS U23 MEN’S
StMary’sSalesian160150009911478.630
OldXaveriansRed181230031274902141.2460
ParkdaleVultures14104000434281154.4540 Mazenod1485100414267155.0634 Hawthorn148600032136986.9932 Ivanhoe146800022641055.1224 Brunswick145810028241967.322 RichmondCentral1441000020937356.0316 NorthBrunswick1401400012875816.890
OldTrinity1837001495134936.6916
OldXaverians16111001178128213.888
Oakleigh1486000487472103.1832
OldHaileybury14103001664262253.4444
33 ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS
OldCamberwell14103001444329134.9544
StBedes/MentoneTigers1414000095996998.9656
WestBrunswick16610000415397104.5324
TherryPenola1477000478384124.4828
MelbourneCricketClubFC141400001025146702.0556
WilliamstownCYMS146800034640685.2224
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
BulleenTemplestowe14122000720115626.0948
Parkside1494100660324203.738
Uhs-Vu1477000459417110.0728
Brunswick134901121370330.316
PrestonBullants145800139747683.424
AlbertPark14113000727217335.0244
StMary’sSalesian160140004316372.630
SouthMelbourneDistricts145810029150058.222 Canterbury145900032270545.6720
CaulfieldGrammarians16115000577349165.3344
OldMentonians1411100019174925.54
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Marcellin1521201134146273.8112
OldGeelong1421110023754943.1710
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
Oakleigh852021618307201.324
StKevins83502041654576.3312
OldGeelong1841000411041009109.4232
ClubSeniorMen ReserveMen WomenSenior ReserveWomen UnderMen19 Under 23 / ThirdsMen WomenThirds MastersTOTAL St Kevins MonashParkdaleOldHamptonParksideKewStMazenodBeaumarisOB602060221859.55199.5FC67.520.25560421100196.75OC48.634.023428331300190.62Bedes/MentoneTigersAFC2720.25562051600180.25FC5833562201000179FootballClub4832380421000170RoversAFC61.219.856027500169BrightonGrammarians4820401039800165Vultures46.823.4401242000164.2Blues7228.881633510163.8 VAFA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
ParkdaleVultures124802025861242.1616
PREMIER B RESERVE WOMEN’S
WestBrunswick1053131318163195.0926
OldScotch1486000402310129.6832
Collegians13130012894110812.7352
FF For Agst
DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S
MECWACARE MASTERS
StKevins1063130427211202.3726
For Agst % PTS
GlenEira1367010444294151.0224
PREMIER C RESERVE WOMEN’S
PTS
Elsternwick1411200013086415.054 EmmausStLeos1401400014096714.480
RichmondCentral13103013674207325.640
KeweldGrammarians16105001822461178.3144 FC1695002608354171.7544
TEAM P W L D B %
DeLaSalle861021595279213.2628
PREMIER B WOMEN’S
Sports Injuries
TEAM P W L D B
RISING STAR 34 SHARPSHOOTERS THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2022 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star RoundPlayerClub 1Tayla JonesHampton Rovers 2Ruby DaleCaulfield Grammarians 3Serene VudiniabolaOld Haileybury 4Paige TrajkovskiKew 5Portia RonsbergMCC FC 6Alessia AcquaroWilliamstown CYMS 7Kitty SmythOld Brighton 8Sienna JonesAquinas 9Ruby FordOakleigh 10Lara HauseggerYarra Old Grammarians 11Clare KonstantyGlen Eira 12Tahlia MeierMelbourne Uni 13Alanah StrodeSt Bede’s/Mentone 14Hannah LeeOld Trinity 15Emily CondonSt Kevins 16Pia HobdaySt Marys Salesian Men’s Rising Star RoundPlayerClub 1Angus SymonsOld Scotch 2Will 18Jack17Luke16Caleb15Luke14Lachlan13Dan12Tyler11Oscar10Tom9Riley8Jack7Harvey6Will5Cairan4Jack3HeathSkinnerBeaumarisRamshawFitzroyFCDarmodyStKevin’sWrigglesworthTherryPenolaGreenGlenEiraJohnstonParkdaleVulturesEllwoodCaulfieldGrammariansAlexanderLaTrobeRattray-WoodOldIvanhoeWhiteKewSellersOldScotchTuddenhamOldXaveriansRileyOldHaileyburyGreenPrestonBullantsLewisStBedes/MentoneWinterStKevinsCasperszMazenod 2022 William Buck Premier Men’sTOTAL Sam GrimleyUniversity Blues56 David XavierPatrickMirraCollegians46KerrStKevinsOB41RichardsOldXaverians39 2022 Premier Reserve Men’sTOTAL Matthew HandleyOld Xaverians55 Sam ConnockOld Melburnians38 Christian Masson MoyleSt Kevins OB31 Thomas YoungOld Trinity Grammarians30 2022 Premier B Men’sTOTAL Durras SeccullOld Haileybury54 Brayden O’TooleSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers42 Jack LonieOld Haileybury39 Joel CusackBeaumaris FC34 2022 Premier B Reserve Men’sTOTAL Thomas St ClairUniversity Blacks36 Pasquale CurcioFitzroy FC31 Dimitri FasoulisDe La Salle OC29 Benjamin OakesOld Haileybury27 2022 Premier C Men’sTOTAL Luke ScuderiOld Ivanhoe Grammarians64 Nicholas DarlingMonash Blues62 Thomas MorecroftOld Mentonians59 Jack CasperszMazenod OC50 2022 Premier C Reserve Men’sTOTAL William SimsonOld Geelong69 Gabriel BattistellaOld Ivanhoe Grammarians58 Will McFarlaneOld Geelong57 Corey JonesHampton Rovers AFC51 2022 Holmesglen U19 Premier Men’sTOTAL Edward KennedyOld Xaverians53 Angus JonesOld Scotch45 Sam HumeCaulfield Grammarians40 Cameron HathwayOld Brighton Grammarians36 2022 Premier Thirds Men’sTOTAL James ForrestOld Xaverians42 Michael CainOld Xaverians28 Joshua WillmottSt Kevins OB27 William StewartOld Scotch23 2022 Mecwacare MastersTOTAL Cameron KirkupOakleigh AFC30 Cory WilsonDe La Salle OC15 Ryan TilyOakleigh AFC15 Dustin CracknellMarcellin OC14 2022 Division 1 Men’sTOTAL Aaron ClokeOakleigh AFC75 Daniel WoodWhitefriars Football Club58 Matthew CliffordPrahran Assumption AFC57 Kane O’HalloranTherry Penola AFC52 2022 Division 1 Reserve Men’s TOTAL George SmartKew FC49 Joe Simon Old Camberwell Grammarians 41 William LlewelynKew FC38 Tim DobsonGlen Eira AFC34 2022 Division 2 Men’sTOTAL Billy DrakeIvanhoe AFC59 Ash CloseIvanhoe AFC58 Thomas WilsonBrunswick Football Club51 Luke BucklerWest Brunswick AFC38 2022 Division 2 Reserve Men’sTOTAL David MalvasoAquinas OC46 Jaycob BaxterAquinas OC40 Dylan MuscatWest Brunswick AFC37 Ben DalyBrunswick Football Club35 2022 Division 3 Men’sTOTAL Oliver DufficySouth Melbourne Districts60 Matt BallElsternwick AFC45 Ryan MurrayCanterbury Football Club44 Thomas LowdenCanterbury Football Club44 2022 Division 3 Reserve Men’sTOTAL Matthew SaundersElsternwick AFC43 James ScammellCanterbury Football Club30 Justin HunterElsternwick AFC28 Matthew SoligoParkside Football Club25 2022 Division 4 Men’sTOTAL Riley AlexanderLa Trobe University AFC68 Declan FowlerMasala Football Club64 Jack LeeAlbert Park AFC40 Tate SpiteriLa Trobe University AFC40 2022 Division 4 Reserve Men’sTOTAL Jordy O’BrienLa Trobe University AFC71 Simon AndrewsAlbert Park AFC64 Kristian SmytheBox Hill North AFC29 Jack DullardBox Hill North AFC20 2022 Thirds U23 Men’sTOTAL Charles WestcottOld Xaverians30 Matt ExellOld Xaverians24 Bailey WhelanOld Xaverians21 Matteo ZocalliSt Bernards16 2022 Holmesglen U19 Division 1 Men’s TOTAL Mathew DohertyOld Xaverians35 Hayden BoyceMazenod OC33 William CrawfordHampton Rovers AFC32 Caleb LewisSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers25 2022 Holmesglen U19 Division 2 Men’sTOTAL Finnegan O’DonnellGlen Eira AFC49 Patrick DunneAquinas OC40 Ben GriffinSt Kevins OB37 Aden BartelParkdale Vultures31 2022 Holmesglen U19 Division 3 Men’sTOTAL Angus OldakerMonash Blues61 Will SnookesMonash Blues52 James HempenstallOakleigh AFC46 Ethan LowePreston Bullants42 2022 Holmesglen U19 Division 4 Men’sTOTAL Corey ShielsBulleen Templestowe AFC53 Joel TyquinDe La Salle OC37 Paris MitsonisPEGS Football Club35 Samuel RalphSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers32 2022 Thirds Division 1 Men’sTOTAL Joshua LyonOld Xaverians42 Gabe JotkowitzAJAX AFC22 Sam BrygelAJAX AFC16 Brandon HarrisOld Brighton Grammarians16 2022 Thirds Division 2 Men’sTOTAL Lewis KennedyWilliamstown CYMS41 Mitchell KornbergBeaumaris FC23 Thomas CavenSt Bernards23 Maxwell DePinaFitzroy FC17 2022 Thirds Division 3 Men’sTOTAL Jack GrayWilliamstown CYMS36 Bronson PaechKew FC31 Liam KeilyWest Brunswick AFC24 Sam HartmannRichmond Central AFC23 2022 Thirds Division 4 Men’sTOTAL Benjamin CococciaIvanhoe AFC52 Flynn BergmanIvanhoe AFC26 Brett Cottrell Old Camberwell Grammarians 22 Anthony BrownChadstone AFC22 2022 Thirds Division 5 Men’sTOTAL Brayden CurtisCanterbury Football Club36 Joel ChambersPEGS Football Club29 Cameron DrakeOld Paradians29 Oliver BerizziParkside Football Club28 2022 William Buck Premier Women’s TOTAL Sarah CameronSt Kevins OB34 Chloe O’MalleyCaulfield Grammarians24 Asha PriceMelbourne Uni Women’s FC24 Margaret GleesonSt Kevins OB19 2022 Premier Reserve Women’s TOTAL Elise ThurmanSt Kevins OB33 Madeleine PattisonSt Kevins OB29 Stephanie AugustesSt Kevins OB28 Alice StrafordSt Kevins OB17 2022 Premier B Women’s TOTALTOTAL Georgia HarrisCollegians26 Erin GogerlyFitzroy FC23 Alexandra TheodosiOld Scotch13 Lucy MorleyOld Scotch12 2022 Premier B Reserve Women’s TOTAL Kayla DingleCollegians23 Molly McFarlaneMonash Blues19 Calypso PooleFitzroy FC12 Isabella AllenCollegians9 2022 Premier C Women’s TOTAL Maddison WilsonSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers26 Brittni DonaldsonSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers14 Tia PastoreSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers12 Meghann GeschkeSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers10 2022 Premier C Reserve Women’s TOTAL Larissa LewisSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers25 Sarah DavisSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers14 Rose AlonzoSt Bedes/Mentone Tigers10 Natalie JensenParkdale Vultures10 2022 Division 1 Women’s TOTAL Samantha McLeanBeaumaris FC40 Ruby O’Halloran Therry Penola AFC20 Serene VudiniabolaOld Haileybury18 Eloise Defina Old Camberwell Grammarians 17 2022 Division 2 Women’s TOTAL Stephanie PeacockHampton Rovers AFC37 Hannah BuurAlbert Park AFC19 Meave BohannaWhitefriars Football Club18 Kate BondLa Trobe University AFC17 2022 Division 3 Women’s TOTAL Alexandra ClaytonMelbourne Cricket Club FC43 Josephine PopeBulleen Templestowe AFC26 Jo LimmerParkside Football Club25 Aish RaviMelbourne Cricket Club FC21 2022 Thirds Women’sTOTAL Bridie HowardSt Kevins OB18 Steph TaylorSt Kevins OB8 Lucy PaveleyWest Brunswick AFC6 Ruby AtkinSt Kevins OB6
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The UA President Benjamin McWiggan and his committee have led by example this season, ensuring great advocacy, social and support mechanism were available to the umpiring group. The sense of community and family that is displayed after each Wednesday night training is a credit to the culture that has been established in the umpiring group. Umpires look forward to joining their colleagues after training to learn where they will be umpiring that weekend and share a meal with each other. VAFA HQ thanks the Umpires Association for our strong working relationship and partnership to improve all aspects of the umpiring experience in this competition.
Stephen PriviteraVAFA Umpire Operations Manager
The many hours of on field fitness training, recovery sessions and off field video coaching analysis has prepared the umpires to perform at a high level. Each umpire is committed to developing their knowledge and performing on matchday, whether that be on the ground as a field umpire, running as a boundary umpire or in between the big sticks as a goal umpire.
UMPIRES CORNER
I look forward to seeing the outstanding Grand Final performances this weekend and celebrating the contribution of our umpires to this great competition.
THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2022 36
The VAFA Umpiring Department and umpiring family is looking forward to this weekend’s Men’s Grand Finals. Our hard working and dedicated umpires have been aspiring to officiate in grand finals since their first day of pre-season training. It will be a great reward and honor for all umpires that have been selected to officiate in the big one – the 2022 William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final on Sunday at Elsternwick Park. They have been supported throughout the year by their colleagues at training and by the expert coaching panel.
The VAFA Umpires Association (UA) has been a great support to all umpires, especially those who will be officiating on the big stage.
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