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Michael Sholly

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME A great start to the finals last weekend and already four teams are celebrating their promotion to a higher section. Congratulations to Old Brighton who return to the Premier Section after 3 years.

Mazenod and Hampton Rovers are into Premier B & C respectively whilst Yarra Valley will be playing at their highest level, Division 1, since joining the VAFA in 1993.

After this weekend they will be joined by another 8 teams who will experience the same thrill. Two preliminary finals in each of Divisions 3 and 4 add a new dimension to the finals series. VAFA finals are a great time for those who follow all of the sections not just those where they are competing.

Last weekend the VAFA introduced home finals in the Under 18 and 19 competitions (except U19 Premier), and from all reports each game was a success. The AFL were keeping an eye on the matches, as they have followed suit and allowed Geelong to play a home final this weekend against Fremantle. With all of the sections excluding Premier now playing their semi finals in August should we consider playing all of these at home grounds?

Finals revenue for the VAFA is a vitally important part of the year’s budget however if a club has the ability to close off its ground and charge, should they be given the opportunity to host a home final? The VAFA only charge for finals and representative football and whilst this is difficult to stomach for some, it should be more palatable considering that most other suburban and country leagues not only charge each week, but charge the players entry to the ground as well.

If we were to offer home finals in the first week, the VAFA would still manage the match and organise the gate keepers but the higher placed club would get the benefit of having home ground advantage.

Added to that I am sure they would get a larger crowd without the need to travel and the added financial

benefit of opening the canteen and after match bar.

Most of our finals lose the intimacy of a VAFA home and away round. For some, the best part of the VAFA day is experiencing the camaraderie with the opposition. This includes a pre match lunch and other social activities that are not available when playing at independent grounds. The amateur experience is lost and the focus is solely centred on the match. At some of the grounds there is not even an after match where the players and supporters get together. This is what makes the whole package of the amateur football day so appealing.

Traditionally all VAFA finals have been played on independent grounds. This was much easier to organise when most suburban grounds were fenced, however most fencing has been taken down to make grounds more accessible to the public. Most of the superior fenced grounds are used for the VFL, TAC Cup and by local leagues who generally get supported by their councils ahead of the VAFA. VAFA grounds that were fenced that no longer are include North Old Boys (Brunswick), Old Scotch (Camberwell), Oakleigh and Caulfield. Few remain and we have to go far and wide to find venues that are suitable to host our games.

One venue introduced this year is Casey. This is a new ground with outstanding amenities for players and spectators when they get there, however the drive to Cranbourne is less desirable for some clubs. It is rare that we get two senior teams, let alone the reserves and thirds, all situated in the outer southeast. The same can be said for Craigieburn, which will suit some of the teams but not all.

The notion of having home finals at grounds where clubs could secure their ground could add a new dimension to our finals series.

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Andrew Leonard

@ LennyVAFA

GETTING A KICK OUT OF THE SEASON Firstly thank you to those that didn’t let me know the errors I made with my selections in this year’s team of the year. With finals taking place all around Melbourne and little that could change in the positions of teams in Premier Section there was an air of anticlimax in the lead up to last week’s games.

However when we looked at the live scores there was potential change taking place. Beaumaris were beating St Bedes/Mentone Tigers, and Old Scotch were on top of Uni Blacks. Could the Cardinals be teeing up a double chance and a crack at Old Xavs in the finals? Alas it wasn’t to be and there was no change to the premiership table in the places that matter. We can officially bid farewell to University Blues and Old Carey and will no doubt keep an eye out for their progress next year.

For much of the match at University Oval, Old Scotch made Uni Blacks look slow. The Cardinals were first to the ball, played with more urgency and seemingly saw this match as more than just a warm up for next week. The fact that these two will meet again on Sunday added extra intrigue to the contest. How much of your hand do you show? Do you rest players? Do you try things? One examples was that it looked like that Matt Kempton had sent Charlie Richardson to Nick Jamieson in more of a tagging role than a head to head stoush. Not that it had much effect. Blacks didn’t kick a goal until the second quarter and Scotch were always in control. It’s difficult to read into too much of this game. If anything the most notable thing about this was Blacks failure to kick a score.

De La Salle and Old Carey were playing for pride.

Whilst Old Carey have battled this season De La had their own relative down periods where injuries and unavailability’s have taken their toll.

It was Greg McLoughlin’s last game in charge at De La and his players fired up for a seven goal opening quarter. Dunshea Oval was bathed in sunshine and put many of this winter’s mud fests far from memory. With a 39 point quarter time advantage Old Carey were heading towards a fourth straight 100 point loss. However inspired by a group of Panther Legends (fresh from their Old Carey Legends match earlier that day) Old 2

Carey showed real determination and spirit that had been lacking in recent weeks. Sam Haslem had another great game and Charlie Haley continued to shine up forward with four goal.

Michael Rainey bagged five goals for the home side as they went down to Premier B with their heads held high.

Smarting from his omission from the Premier team of the year, Matt Handley kicked another five goals to rub salt into wound of my exclusion.

Handley has been superb this year and is certainly deserving of a spot in the team. Brendan Goss rubber stamped his leading goal kicking efforts with five goals of his own as Old Xaverians completed the double over Collegians at the Harry Trott. Collegians looked weary and have certainly been wounded in 2013. They have clung on to a place in the section, falling from 1st to 8th in 12 months. A host of players got senior experience this year – the question will be can they rebuild to continue this era of lofty finishes?

Old Xaverians had some handy inclusions in John Shaw and the previously mentioned Handley back for an important hit out before a more significant second semi this week.

Uni Blues needed a miracle and they got one, albeit not one to keep them in Premier, but in the form of Aaron Harris who kicked a wobbly goal after the siren to secure a draw at the Snakepit against St Bernards. It was a bitter sweet end to the Students time in Premier as whilst a come from behind draw kind of feels like a win, the reality is there for all to see. Harris is a Kiwi with limited past playing experience, but did a manful job in the ruck all day. If Handley was rubbing the salt then Peter Summers was wrenching the wound open as he reminded everyone of his talents through midfield. For St Bernard’s a tumultuous year comes to an end. Gleeson (3 goals) has been a find and if Merrington (3 also), plus others, could have been on the park more then who knows where they might have gone.

PREMIER — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 55 / 65%) Old Xaverians v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Old Scotch v University Blacks

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St Bedes/Mentone Tigers looked like dropping both games against Beaumaris for significant parts of this game however their ability to pile on quick goals was again on display in the final term as they ran out comfortable winners in the end. Beaumaris will be wrapped to survive their first season at this level and finishing 6th is no mean feat. Edmonds kicked 4 and Buckley 3 for the Sharks whilst Terrell and Mangoni had the same for the Tigers. The only disappointing thing about the end of this game was that the Tiger players couldn’t party on quite as hard with their neighbours in the after match – they have a final to play this week.

Of the teams that leave us now, thank you good luck in the off season, here is my best guess at their Best and Fairest winners: De La Salle (5th) Jake Williams; Beaumaris (6th) – Tom Dean; St

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Bernards (7th) – Adam Bentick; Collegians (8th) – Will Tardiff; Uni Blues (9th) – Ross Young; Old Carey (10th) – Lach McQueen-Miscamble.

This weekend it’s finally finals for Premier.

Old Xaverians and St Bedes/Mentone will be fascinating as these two are yet to meet on a big ground? Both have played good football on the larger grounds when given the chance and both sides like it in close. The feeling is a small ground favours the Tigers but they have move the ball with devastating effect this year. Xavs probably should win. For the casual observer the flag is theirs to lose. Old Scotch are building beautifully.

Last week’s match will hold no bearing on this week, but given the slide of the Blacks, 3-1-5 in the back nine, it’s hard to see them winning this one. The Cardinals have the firepower, the run and edge in Sundays 1st semi.

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Old Xaverians 8.6, 9.7, 13.10, 16.10 (106) Collegians 0.1, 4.4, 7.5, 9.8 (62) GOALS, Old Xaverians: B. Goss 5, M. Handley 5, C. Larkins 2, N. Wynne 1, A. Pasceri 1, R. Colbert 1, L. Tiernan 1 Collegians: D. Chaplin-Burch 3, M. Dyer 3, N. Ries 2, A. Howison 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: B. Rogerson, E. Prowse, R. Colbert, A. Biddlecombe, B. Goss, B. Kennedy Collegians: T. Penberthy, S. Inglis, K. Ong, M. Dyer, N. Ries, A. Scott De La Salle 7.4, 9.9, 12.14, 14.22 (106) Old Carey 1.1, 2.4, 5.9, 9.10 (64) GOALS, De La Salle: C. Haley 4, D. Lowe 2, L. Semmel 2, S. Haslem 1, J. Gotch 1, N. Roberts 1, S. Pickett 1, J. Griffiths 1, E. Clinch 1 Old Carey: M. Rainey 5, S. Arthur 2, J. Rimington 1, F. Cator 1 BEST, De La Salle: L. Semmel, T. Kovess, S. Haslem, J. Williams, C. Haley, D. Convery Old Carey: M. Rainey, S. Arthur, L. McQueen-Miscamble, J. Rimington, A. Sloan, J. Joslin St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 3.1, 8.6, 10.10, 17.16 (118) Beaumaris 6.3, 7.7, 10.13, 12.16 (88) GOALS, St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: L. Terrell 4, C. Mangoni 3, T. Doherty 2, S. Richards 2, P. Wintle 2, T. Tyquin 2, C. Hansen 1, P. McGettigan 1 Beaumaris: W. Edmonds 4, T. Buckley 3, J. Di Natale 2, J. Ward 1, L. Casey-Leigh 1, M. Atkins 1 BEST, St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C. Mangoni, P. Kean, P. Wintle, T. Doherty, L. Wintle, S. Doherty Beaumaris: W. Edmonds, J. Di Natale, W. Murton, M. Petering, B. Turner, M. Atkins St Bernards 4.2, 11.7, 12.9, 16.12 (108) University Blues 4.5, 6.5, 11.13, 15.18 (108) GOALS, St Bernards: A. Merrington 3, T. Gleeson 3, M. Sullivan 2, N. Kazuro 1, J. Gay 1, R. Houlihan 1, T. Sullivan 1, J. Forder 1, L. Wilkinson 1, A. Singleton 1, B. George 1 University Blues: P. Summers 2, H. Vickers-Willis 2, S. Carr 2, C. Craig 2, M. Rippon 1, C. Williams 1, R. Eade 1, D. Barton 1, R. Young 1, A. Nice 1, A. Harris 1 BEST, St Bernards: T. Sullivan, T. Caven, A. Singleton, J. Forder, B. George, T. Overman University Blues: P. Summers, J. Townley, R. Young, C. Williams, M. Rippon, T. Blakey Old Scotch 3.4, 7.9, 11.12, 16.14 (110) University Blacks 0.3, 2.6, 6.7, 9.9 (63) GOALS, Old Scotch: M. Passador 3, J. Davis 3, J. Clarke 3, T. McKinley 2, M. van den Broek 2, M. Seed 1, R. Eva 1, R. Wills 1 University Blacks: C. Richardson 2, I. Anderson 1, H. Lacey 1, J. Slabbert 1, T. Napier 1, J. Gaylor 1, J. Johnson 1, A. Pitt 1 BEST, Old Scotch: S. Thompson, N. Jamieson, G. van den Broek, M. Burns, J. Clarke, M. Passador University Blacks: A. Pitt, B. Mahon, C. Turner, P. O’Rourke, B. Saliba, S. Weekley

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Old Xaverians 4.1, 8.8, 14.10, 20.15 (135) Collegians 1.1, 3.1, 4.3, 5.3 (33) GOALS, Old Xaverians: L. Denton 5, D. Lynch 3, M. Margin 3, O. Gidley 2, R. Ralph 2, D. Sapuppo 1, N. Pepperell 1, A. Sorrenti 1, M. Romanin 1, C. Beetham 1 Collegians: L. Whitby 3, B. Lumb 1, E. Malone 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: L. Denton, J. Douglas, D. Sapuppo, H. Symon, J. Ulbrick, C. Santalucia Collegians: J. Martyn, B. Lumb, B. Harbinson, M. Williams, E. Adams, D. Regan De La Salle 2.6, 8.9, 12.10, 17.16 (118) Old Carey 2.1, 2.1, 4.4, 8.4 (52) GOALS, De La Salle: H. Nicholson 5, J. Hansen 2, L. Bull 1, N. Fyfield 1, M. Stizza 1, O. Salvatore 1, J. Fisher 1, A. Roberts 1, L. Jarvis 1, D. Hutchinson 1, H. Haley 1, B. Nethersole 1 Old Carey: S. Harris 3, P. Cremean 3, L. Crozier 1, W. Cushen 1 BEST, De La Salle: H. Nicholson, A. Roberts, L. Jarvis, D. Hutchinson, B. Nethersole, K. Grant Old Carey: P. Cremean, Z. Lisle, B. Fordham, M. Cushen, C. Virgona, W. Cushen Beaumaris 3.5, 5.7, 7.13, 9.14 (68) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 3.1, 6.5, 6.7, 9.8 (62) GOALS, Beaumaris: A. Catlin 2, T. Abbott 2, T. Cumming 1, S. McNicholas 1, L. Slater 1, T. Mcmanamny 1, S. Braithwaite 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: S. Kidd 4, T. Bond 1, J. Heron 1, L. Porter 1, L. Stutterd 1, N. Seeber 1 BEST, Beaumaris: L. Slater, A. Catlin, T. Cumming, L. Bourne, T. Woolnough, N. Loucaides St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: M. Geschke, L. Stutterd, J. Patounas, S. Kidd, S. Nichols, J. Heron St Bernards 3.3, 5.6, 7.8, 12.13 (85) University Blues 1.3, 4.3, 6.3, 8.4 (52) GOALS, St Bernards: M. Sargent 3, B. Cooper 2, J. Weir 1, O. McIntyre 1, D. Riley 1, K. Farrell 1, D. Wall 1, S. Mitchell 1, P. MacDonough 1 University Blues: A. Walsh 3, P. Ruggles 2, A. Smith 1, R. Langham 1, A. Weddell 1 BEST, St Bernards: D. Riley, M. McCann, P. MacDonough, C. Forder, O. McIntyre, M. Sargent University Blues: T. Girdwood, M. Leishman, A. Weddell, J. Wood, J. Heinz, D. Withers University Blacks 0.1, 6.1, 10.4, 11.6 (72) Old Scotch 3.2, 6.4, 7.5, 9.8 (62) GOALS, University Blacks: J. Crameri 5, T. Brennan 2, A. Jesse 1, A. Locke 1, J. Gardiner 1, S. Dadswell 1 Old Scotch: W. Strange 4, N. Allen 2, T. Mead 1, S. Leith 1, A. Hummerston 1 BEST, University Blacks: S. Hissey, S. Yule, W. Van Der Vliet, B. Sheahan, R. Humann, S. McNamara Old Scotch: R. Wilkinson, C. O’Beirne, H. Dick, A. Lim, T. Mead, N. Allen

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Kris Neil

@KrisANeil

TAKING YOUR CHANCE If a love for sport doesn’t pulsate through your veins then stay well clear of Melbourne in September, this it a city where a federal election plays second fiddle on the front page of the newspapers to the weekend’s big games and the weekday’s off field scandals. Whether it is the AFL or NRL finals series, the Sandown 500 or the beginning of the Spring Carnival there is always an event around to feed the appetites of all sports fanatics in Melbourne’s favourite month.

Wedged between the headlines and bright lights of the big stage are the VAFA finals that commenced in earnest last weekend. Passionate supporters flock to the grounds drenched in team colours, hoping desperately to witness history being made by their local club before jumping on the train and heading to the G to watch their AFL team replicate those heroics.

Old Brighton moved one step closer to that goal last weekend, securing a spot on grand final day and a place in Premier Section next season with a fantastic 39 point win over Old Trinity at Sportscover Arena. Brighton used a hot start to propel themselves to the win, holding the opposition to just four first half goals. Trinity fought hard in the third term to work their way back into the contest, but wayward kicking ensured Brighton had enough of a lead to hold on in the final quarter. Skewes was pivotal for Brighton, working tirelessly in the ruck to starve Trinity’s onballers from clean disposal around the stoppages. His superior ruckwork and communication with his midfield brigade helped Bruin nullify the influence of Trinity’s midfielders from having their usual impact on the game. Trinity had trouble reducing Karayannis’ impact, kicking four goals in the second term through a combination of fantastic pressure and crumbing skills. Brighton’s defenders – in particular North - were also influential in the contest, finding a nice balance of attack and defence to rebound the ball effectively into their forward half. Trinity received gallant performances from Team of the year inductees Wildsmith and Hamilton who worked hard all day, but will have a lot to work on if they want to take their revenge on 4

Brighton in the Grand Final.

In the elimination final, St Kevin’s had their season prematurely ended by a fired up Old Melburnian’s squad to the tune of four goals. Nixon showed plenty of courage to inspire his OM’s teammates in the clash, returning from being knocked out in the first quarter to kick a goal in a seven goal onslaught in the third term. Poor discipline cost SKOBs; giving away two cheap goals in the third with a 25m penalty and a late hit that helped the Melburnian’s develop an insurmountable lead and momentum heading into the last. Borthwick was able to make his presence felt at the contests for Melburnians, despite having to shark off the dominant work of Lynch in the ruck, who was one of St. Kevins best on the day. Paule showed great leadership from half back to counter the fast ball movement of St Kevins, who were wasteful when going inside 50. Both Simpson and Shanahan can hold their heads high for the losing side, providing run and carry all day, especially against strong breezes in the first and third terms. St Kevins will rue missed opportunities in the offseason kicking 7.16 on the day, six less scoring shots than their winning opposition.

PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW: Both sides will be hungry to take their place in the Grand Final next weekend with a win in the preliminary final at Coburg City Oval on Sunday.

The two sides split their contests during the season; with Old Trinity smashing the Melburnians to the tune of 98 points in the opening round of the year and Melburnians taking the four points in an extremely low scoring contest in the wet round 13.

The teams both have the added motivation of wanting a return to the VAFA’s top flight after being relegated in season 2011 and 2012 respectively. Trinity, who finished one game clear in top position, will need to return to their regular season dominance to ensure victory while the Melburnians will be happy to spoil the party and take the minor premiers down in straight sets.

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and prove who wants to work harder and gut run when the game is on the line. Iezzi will be a force to be reckoned with for the men in green after a quiet performance in the semi final and the Melburnians will look to throw several bodies at him in an attempt to curb his work at the stoppages.

My Prediction: Old Trinity by 27

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Old Brighton 5.3, 12.9, 13.12, 15.17 (107) Old Trinity 2.3, 4.4, 8.11, 9.14 (68) GOALS, Old Brighton: M. Karayannis 5, O. Cavallaro 2, D. Anthony 2, T. Mentiplay 2, T. Mariani 1, B. Gadsden 1, T. Skewes 1, M. Dewar 1 Old Trinity: J. Healy 2, A. Ramsden 2, N. Howell 1, N. Chamberlain 1, E. Weatherson 1, G. Hamilton 1, J. Osborn 1 BEST, Old Brighton: T. Skewes, D. Fallon, T. Jakobi, J. North, M. Karayannis, O. Cavallaro Old Trinity: L. Pacconi, D. Wildsmith, N. Howell, F. Stewart, H. Tinney, A. Ramsden Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Melburnians 4.1, 6.2, 13.2, 13.4 (82) St Kevins 1.1, 4.7, 6.9, 7.16 (58) GOALS, Old Melburnians: T. Hywood 4, C. Beck 2, A. Armstrong 2, P. Kennon 1, L. Bennett 1, N. Nixon 1, N. Morrison 1, T. Paule 1 St Kevins: H. Parkes 2, P. Karageorgiou 1, C. Matheson 1, Z. Ginies 1, B. Dowd 1, T. Simpson 1 BEST, Old Melburnians: N. De Steiger, T. Hywood, T. Paule, J. Beaumont, S. Gibbons, A. Prowse St Kevins: K. Wissell, C. Matheson, P. Keely, T. Simpson, Z. Ginies, M. Shanahant

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Fitzroy 3.0, 8.2, 10.3, 15.10 (100) Old Brighton 2.3, 2.5, 7.11, 8.14 (62) GOALS, Fitzroy: J. Turner 4, M. Oliver 2, J. McGee 2, B. Farley 1, D. McLeod 1, C. Polidoras 1, M. McWhinney 1, P. Carydis 1, D. Patcas 1, C. Doherty 1 Old Brighton: D. Jennings 2, B. Blatt 2, J. Pascoe 1, M. Pascoe 1, D. Verney 1, H. Cannon 1 BEST, Fitzroy: M. Racovalis, D. McLeod, J. Turner, D. Patcas, J. O’Reilly, J. Beech Old Brighton: D. Verney, J. Davis, J. Davis, B. Jarick, M. Pascoe, K. Rawlinson Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Melburnians 4.4, 5.5, 8.7, 9.7 (61) St Kevins 0.0, 3.4, 6.6, 8.11 (59) GOALS, Old Melburnians: E. Fanning 4, A. Ferguson 2, E. Hughes 1, T. McLardy 1, P. Kruger 1 St Kevins: D. Campbell 2, R. Caldow 1, T. McMaster 1, M. Lattanzio 1, J. Marchesani 1, L. Dunne 1, J. Gambaro 1 BEST, Old Melburnians: J. Beaumont, E. Fanning, S. Peacock, M. Marangon, P. Kruger, W. Thompson St Kevins: J. Staffieri, N. McArdle, E. Ring, A. Kirwan, L. Dunne, M. Lattanzio

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Will Reed

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LOCAL RIVALS IN BIG PRELIM BATTLE With a home and away season spent toiling through the slog of a Melbourne winter over, those left to contest the Premier C premiership were treated to wonderful spring conditions that remind us that its finals time. In the 2nd Semi Mazenod brought their ‘A-game’, outplaying Marcellin from quarter time to sew up a deserved spot in the Grand Final. On Sunday Old Ivanhoe defeated a brave Monash Blues by 13 points to set up an enticing local derby Preliminary final against the Eagles.

2ND SEMI FINAL REVIEW Casey Fields looked resplendent as Mazenod and Marcellin battled it out for a spot in the Grand Final and promotion to Premier B. Kicking with a moderate northerly wind, Marcellin had the ascendancy in the opening quarter, resisting a mini Mazenod fight back before kicking two late majors to lead by a 13 points at the first break.

Both sides appeared nervous with turnovers aplenty and with the Eagles sensing an upset, Mazenod Coach Adrian Connolly implored his charges to relax and settle into the game. From that point on, Mazenod produced their most commanding football of the year, piling on 14 unanswered goals from quarter time until 20 minutes into the 3rd quarter as they smashed the hapless Eagles all over the ground. Rob Mann was influential, Dave Chamberlain, Josh Cowan and Ben Phibbs took control in midfield while up forward Rees Thomas worked hard and Heath Black showed his class with 6 majors alongside 5 from fellow small forward Nick Jook. Mazenod’s reliable defence was also dominant in this period as they turned defence into attack time and again, helping their side to a 55 point lead at the last change.

Eagles Coach Greg Fremantle wanted to see his side’s ‘spark’ back in the last quarter as the Eagles looked to salvage some pride. Their leaders such as Jarrod Carlson, Pete Augustin and Jake Symes stood up well in adversity, but Mazenod were upand-about and went on to post a hat-trick of seven goal quarters, eventually saluting by a massive 89 points. After the final siren the Nodders players gathered on field to recognise a job well done, 6

albeit not completely, while their supporters celebrated in acknowledgement of their side’s promotion to Premier B for the first time since 2006. The Eagles left the field vanquished and in need of a quick rebound if they’re to win a do-ordie clash with Old Ivanhoe in the Preliminary Final.

1ST SEMI FINAL REVIEW The northerly wind was much stronger for the ‘elimination’ semi-final between Old Ivanhoe and Monash Blues, which influenced the game plan for both sides. Old Ivanhoe got first use of the breeze but made a slow start as the Ashes’ Sam Walsh slotted the first goal before the Hoers registered their first after 20 minutes. Despite facing a 10 point quarter time deficit, Monash Blues’ large and loud group of supporters knew they’d had a great opening term, giving them a chance of blowing the game open in the second.

Hoers Coach Travis Ronaldson put spare men in defence and urged his players to win the contested ball starve the Monash Blues of opportunity. His players heeded the call, as both sides forced stoppage after stoppage in a dour, intight arm wrestle. Monash Blues had the better of play but poor disposal going forward threatened to undo that work as Adrian Del Monte set up a Stuart Low goal for the Hoers before two late Ashes goals drew scores level at the long break.

The third term was played almost exclusively at one end as Old Ivanhoe suffocated the life out of the Ashes running game. Despite dominating possession, the wasteful Hoers found it difficult to establish a match winning lead until a 55m bomb from Chris Johnson was followed quickly by another in time on time to extend the lead to 31 points as the Ashes were kept scoreless.

Ashes coach Hayden Stanton sensed his side drop off in the last 10 minutes of the 3rd and roused his troops to earn respect back in the last.

Andrew Hickey looked to lift the Ashes, but they were again frustrated by wayward possession, kicking 5 behinds before registering their first goal of the second half 22 minutes into the final PREMIER C — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 66 / 73%) Marcellin v Old Ivanhoe

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term. Ryan Smith added another but by then it was too late and the Ashes fairytale run came to an end in defeat by 13 points. Having won a tough battle, the Hoers had little time to celebrate as a preliminary final date with Marcellin loomed large.

PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW At the final break and with the 2nd semi final all but lost, Greg Fremantle encouraged Marcellin to not be beaten mentally by the unfolding result against Mazenod. Clearly this Preliminary Final will be a test of character for the Eagles who need to pick up the pieces after last week’s mauling, and they may have to do so without handy forward Matthew Gasparini, who suffered an ankle injury. They could do worse than to look to their bright start last week where their work rate and intensity forced Mazenod into some uncharacteristic turnovers.

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Old Ivanhoe’s victory over Monash Blues wasn’t pretty but their ability to absorb pressure and grind in adverse conditions got them over the line. They’ll need to summon those qualities once more if the last meeting between these sides is any indication, as Marcellin beat Old Ivanhoe in a tight, low scoring affair at Pine Lodge. Nick Butler and Chris Johnson were missing from the lineup that day, and their inclusion could be the added factor required to give Old Ivanhoe a big win to bounce straight back to Premier B. These clubs have a fierce rivalry and with the ledger from both 2013 matches at 1-1 tipping the winner is a coin toss. The outcome should be up in the air until very late but I’m going with Old Ivanhoe narrowly as they carry greater momentum into this clash.

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Mazenod 3.2, 10.6, 17.6, 24.11 (155) Marcellin 5.3, 5.4, 7.11, 9.12 (66) GOALS, Mazenod: H. Black 6, N. Jook 5, B. Phibbs 3, R. Thomas 3, C. Smith 2, D. Chamberlain 2, N. Gentile 1, T. Bourbon 1, N. Thomas 1 Marcellin: A. Viney 2, J. Bortolotto 2, R. Costanzo 1, J. Carlson 1, M. Holmes 1, M. Gasparini 1, T. Carlson 1 BEST, Mazenod: R. Mann, A. Patti, R. Thomas, S. Inglis, D. Chamberlain, S. Oldman Marcellin: J. Carlson, P. Augustin, J. Symes, T. Carlson, A. Viney, A. Beaini Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Ivanhoe 2.5, 3.6, 7.13, 7.14 (56) Monash Blues 1.1, 3.6, 3.6, 5.13 (43) GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: S. Low 2, C. Johnson 2, R. Jessop 1, N. Gieschen 1, M. Delmonte 1 Monash Blues: S. Walsh 2, A. Hickey 1, J. Cockburn 1, R. Smith 1 BEST, Old Ivanhoe: R. Jessop, H. Heta, A. Vella, C. Johnson, S. Low, D. Heta Monash Blues: G. Smyth, E. Ree-Goodings, A. Hickey, J. Cosgriff, S. Walsh, B. Amberg

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Marcellin 3.5, 7.9, 11.15, 12.17 (89) Mazenod 1.1, 3.1, 3.3, 5.7 (37) GOALS, Marcellin: D. Jarred 2, J. Mc Intyre 1, J. Harty 1, T. Black 1, T. Money 1, M. Abrahams 1, D. Gartner 1, D. Fraser 1, A. Coburn 1, A. Ceccomancini 1, D. Bolger 1 Mazenod: N. McLean 1, P. Iacovangelo 1, M. Rich 1, C. Jayaweera 1, C. Keane 1 BEST, Marcellin: J. Harty, S. Considine, D. Bolger, S. Pesavento, M. Abrahams, J. Mc Intyre Mazenod: B. Woods, A. Bray, L. Hawkins, S. Balloch, G. Lofthouse, C. Keane Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Ivanhoe 5.6, 5.6, 6.9, 7.9 (51) Old Camberwell 0.0, 4.5, 4.6, 6.7 (43) GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: L. Lochran 2, P. Spurling 2, J. McKeon 1, B. Harrison 1, H. Evans 1 Old Camberwell: J. Himat 2, B. Cottrell 2, T. Hudson 1, C. McLaughlin 1 BEST, Old Ivanhoe: J. McKeon, M. Bacskos, M. Baxter, J. Trajanovski, J. O’Neill, L. Lochran Old Camberwell: A. Vickery, C. McLaughlin, C. Young, B. Cottrell, J. Himat, J. Kennedy

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VAFA Media Coverage

9:00am VAFA Footy Show With host Ken Petrucco and John Kanis and a host of guests from every section of the VAFA.

1:45pm Sat/Sun Match of the Day Saturday 2nd Semi Final Old Xaverians v St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 1.45pm Sunday 1st Semi Final Old Scotch v University Blacks 1.45pm

STREAMING LIVE AT

Sundays at 6:00pm

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Glenn “Scatters” Scarborough dissect the weekend’s round

SUNDAYS at 9:15am Tom Brain and Steve McCarthy apply their post-mortems

Streaming at northwestfm.org

vafatv.com facebook.com/vafa.

LIVE SCORES:

LISTEN TO BUSH ‘N’ THE BURBS WITH MARK FINE 9PM THURS

Access the URL on your Smartphone & save to your home screen.

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LATE SCORES, FINES AND TRIBUNAL Late Scores - August 24 Old Scotch - Premier Reserves Old Trinity - U19 2 (2nd offence) Old Mentonians - U19 South (2nd offence) Northern Blues - Division 4 Division 4 Reserves

(2nd offence)

Results of Tribunal – 3 September, 2013 Paul Florance, Bulleen Templestowe. Striking, 2 matches.

Paul Florance, Bulleen Templestowe. Kicking, 3 matches.

Jack Elliott, Werribee Districts (Under-19). Forceful front-on contact, 3 matches. *Daniel Hunt, University Blacks. Charging, 2 matches. *David Jennings, Old Brighton (Reserves). Striking, 2 matches. *Dimitrios Kynigopoulos, Fitzroy (Reserves). Striking, 2 matches. * Accepted prescribed penalty

Ivanhoe - U19 North (second offence)

Results of Investigations – 3 September, 2013 Incorrect Scores August 24 St Johns - Division 2 De La Salle - Premier Thirds Beaumaris - Premier Reserves (2nd offence) Oakleigh - U19 South (2nd offence) South Mornington - Division 3 reserves (4th offence) Hampton Rovers - Division 1/Division 1 Reserves

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St. Kevins OB and St. Bernards, Under-19 minor melee on 24 August.

Both clubs accepted prescribed penalty of $150.

Northern Blues charged with conduct unbecoming in that their player Reed Jepson was charged with misconduct. Charge proven, one week’s suspension.

Justin George, Richmond Central assistant coach charged with allegedly engaging in insulting and intimidating behaviour towards an umpire on Saturday 29 June.

Charge proven. Justin George suspended for two matches, in view of delay in hearing of original charge suspension deemed as served.

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In a remarkable first year for Northern Blues Amateurs, both the seniors (Division 4) and Under 19’s (Section 3) are currently competing in their respective finals series. In order to ensure the continuous improvement of our club we are currently seeking applications for all coaching positions in 2014 for our senior, reserves and U19 teams.

The club also invites motivated and enthusiastic support staff to apply for volunteer and committee roles.

Applications and enquries can be forwarded to: Ian Parke (Football Operations Manager) on 0408 176 339 or via email to parkeie12@gmail.com Or Jon Carter (President) on 0425 768 605 or via email to jcarter136@gmail.com

Applications close Friday 11th October 2013 New players are always welcomed

Peninsula Old Boys Football Club seeks expressions of interest for the following positions for the 2014 Season and beyond: • • • •

Senior Coach Reserves Coach Thirds Coach Under 19s Coach

Having played in the finals in 2012, promotion to C-grade in 2013 and the club finishing seventh in its first year in C-grade, the Club is looking to continue the growth. We have a young and enthusiastic list and excellent facilities in our base at The Peninsula School, Mt Eliza.

Applications should be forwarded via mail to: Peninsula Old Boys Football Club, PO Box 361 Mornington 3931 or via email to: pacoghlan@bigpond.com.au Enquiries to Phil Coghlan, President, on 0400 919 598

Closing date for applications Friday 27 September

PEGS Football Club Senior Coach Position Affiliated with Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) and located in Keilor Park, PEGS Football Club completes in VAFA C-Section in 2014, after narrowly missing finals in 2013. The club has an energetic and active committee, growing junior club, strong links to the school and a strong vision for the future.

program including overall game plan and strategy, establishing the right behaviours and culture for onfield success, working closely with all coaches and committee and supporting the club’s overall vision.

• • • •

• Structured approach to training & player development • Ability to recruit players • Ability to work with all coaching staff in achieving the club’s best outcomes

This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark with a progressive club to drive a football Senior Coach program that will attract, develop and deliver both You will play a key leadership role at the club, team and individual success in the future. The driving the ownership and direction of the football candidate will need to display: Previous Senior Coaching Experience with Level 2 Accreditation Strong cultural understanding of the VAFA Enthusiastic & positive approach to coaching Excellent organisation & communication skills

Substantial remuneration is available for the preferred candidate and is negotiable.

Applications close by FRIDAY 25th October For further discussion or to apply please contact: Jordan Leask (Committee) on 0412 706 567 — jordan_leask7@yahoo.com.au THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2013

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

TAKING THE TEST

GATEKEEPERS JUST DOING THEIR JOB It was disappointing to hear that some of our gate attendants were harassed last week whilst manning the gates of our finals venues. The gatekeepers are not there for spectators to abuse if they don’t like the fact they have to pay to gain entry into the ground. The VAFA has always charged entry to finals matches – it is not a new concept. Club’s are aware of this and we would encourage all clubs to communicate to their supporters that they will have to pay to gain entry to VAFA finals venues.

We understand that whilst we don’t charge during the season, we do make exception for finals and representative matches. When compared to other competitions that charge year round and even charge players on game day, it’s not too much to ask to pay a small fee. Often you will get to watch up to three games of football in a safe and friendly environment. Oh and be kind to the gatekeepers, they are just doing their job, often for the love of the game.

Benny is an Aussie at last. Unbeknownst to many, Brian ‘Benny’ Goodman has been living in Australia all his life as a permanent resident. That was until recently, as the former Scotsman Benny finally took the Australian Citizenship test and managed to pass. Benny received his citizenship in a ceremony with his family watching on. Whilst Benny got the question on Sir Donald Bradman correct we are yet to establish if he got the question correct on explaining the new interpretation of the holding the ball rule. Congratulations to you Benny and it’s good to know you are finally a true blue Aussie!

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FINALS PRICES In line with what we said about the gatekeepers above – again here are the prices for finals. And remember gatekeepers will also deny access for any dogs to a VAFA finals venue, so to save any angst at the gate, please leave your pooch at home when coming to the football.

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VAFA CARLTON DRAUGHT TIPPING

Congratulations to the winners of the Carlton Draught VAFA Tipping Competition for 2013.

Each winner will receive a professional dart board (pictured) from our friends at Carlton Draught worth $250 RRP. The winner of the Premier to Premier C tipping comp was the VAFA’s man of mystery Max McGraw who established lead with about 6 rounds to go and never relinquished it.

Max almost won the double, but just missed out on the margin category to Panther who claimed the Division 1 - Division 4 tipping comp. Both winners can come into Sportscover Arena to pick up their prize at their earliest convenience. A list of the top 10 tipsters in each competition are below, well done to all tipsters and we hope you will all be back in season 2014.

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LOVE THE GAME FORFOR THETHE LOVE OFOF THE GAME

FOR THE LOVE THE GAME

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SHARPSHOOTERS Well done to all the leading Goal kickers in each of the sections. It is a fantastic performance to win the Sherrin Sharp Shooter Leading Goalkicker Award.

Interestingly there was a tie in Division 2 where Therry Penola Brothers Corey and Jarrod Bannister were waxing with each other in the final home and away round to ensure they finished equal on top with 77 goals each. It appeared that Old Brighton teammates Daniel Anthony and Tom Mentiplay tried the same trick in their last game. As Mentiplay’s 7 goals and Anthony’s 4 took them both to 59 goals for the year. Unfortunately for the Old Brighton boys, they didn’t count on AJAX’s David Fayman booting 9 goals in the last game to pip them both at the post with 60 goals for the year. There were the two centurions in Mitch Sweney (UHS-VU – Division 3 Reserves) and Aaron Cloke (Oakleigh – U19 South) who deserve plaudits. Also congratulations to Old Xaverians small forward Brendan Goss (pictured) who you could almost mark down for five goals each week as he bagged 73 goals for the year. The lowest winning total was in the U18 competition where St Bernard’s Jeremy Sullivan won the leading goal kicker with 35 for the year.

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37th ANNUAL

2013 VAFA fans, players and officials are invited to join us at amateur football’s longest running Grand Final breakfast for a terrific morning of comedy as we kick off AFL Grand Final Day with a blast.

MC Steve Marshall Sprocket Heads legend and media personality “Segio Paradise” with his hilarious tales of misadventure!

Trevor Marmalade Comic legend from Punter to Punter, Hey Hey it’s Saturday, The Grill Team and The Footy Show.

Matthew Hardy "In heaven, everyone will be as naturally funny as Matthew Hardy". -Time Out (UK)

Tickets $140pp or Book a Table of 10 for $1,300 Full breakfast & Premium beverages included Saturday 28th September 2013, 8:30am for 9:00am Start Grand Hyatt, 123 Collins St, Melbourne Contact Andrew Hicks for bookings on 0407 220 952 or purchase tickets online at www.oldhaileyburyafc.com.au

THE MEDAL VOTE COUNTS ON INNER FM The medal vote counts were held on 96.5 Inner FM for all senior sections from Divison 4 to Premier B on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week. With Andrew Leonard reading the votes and the team of Michael Crooks and Ken Petrucco in the studio analyzing each of the sections as the votes were read another record audience tuned in both via radio and by the live stream. Congratulations to the winners and we will have a feature on all of them in next week’s Amateur Footballer. (We didn’t know the winners at the time of publishing)!

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FOR THE LOVE THE GAME As these pages are called “For the love of the game”it would be remiss of us not to mention the fact that ‘for the love of the game’ sat underneath the VAFA logo on centre wing of Sportscover Arena for the start of the finals last week. The VAFA is proud of the fact that all our players play for the love of the game and that the many club volunteers do their many varied roles all for the love of the game.

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MILESTONES

All milestones to olivia@vafa.com.au by Monday noon.

Please supply a picture or Milestones reserves the right to find one on the web.

GAMES

VAFA CONGRATULATES YOU IN REACHING THE MILESTONE

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Old Geelong’s David Wood

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Kew’s versatile Jeremy Fultheim joined the U19’s in 2005 and was appointed Captain and then promptly won the VAFA U19 Best and Fairest Medal. Successfully moving onto the Seniors he is equally at home in attack, defence or midfield with his pace, attack on the ball and positive attitude.

As part of the celebrations of having a stand alone Premier Grand Final, the VAFA have decided to hold a Woodrow Medal and VAFA Awards night to be held at Crown’s River Room on Wednesday 18th September. The new status of the event will be to ensure this becomes a premium VAFA event.

This is part of a VAFA initiative to make the evening more player oriented. By hosting the Woodrow Medal night at a premium Melbourne venue, overlooking the city, our intention is for this to become a major event, with an ambition to have as many players and their partners attend as possible.

It will be the first time the VAFA have counted all 18 rounds of the Woodrow Medal in a first class location. Woodrow Medal Night will be a celebration of the season and both the mark and 2XU goal of the year will also be presented.

All other sections of the VAFA best and fairest counts will have been counted on 96.5 Inner FM as has been the case in the previous two seasons.

The competition best and fairest winners from the other sections will be presented on the night.

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OAKLEIGH AMATEUR FC invites applications for the 2014 Season coaching positions

VAFA PREMIER B SECTION www.skobfc.com.au Applications are invited for the following positions in 2014: SENIOR COACH • DEVELOPMENT COACH RESERVES COACH • UNDER 19 COACH THIRDS COACHES • & ASSISTANT COACHES Level 1 Coaching accreditation required Initial enquiries to Peter Campbell (0425 778 158) pc396059@bigpond.net.au

After finishing the 2013 season strongly, OAFC will be competing in the VAFA C-Section and looking for continued improvement in 2014. In particular, we are seeking a Senior Coach to take a key leadership role over all aspects of the football program at the Krushers, in conjunction with the Committee, other coaches and players. The club fields up to 5 teams per season, Seniors, Reserves, Club18, Under 19 & 18, depending on the available player numbers. The club also has a strong affiliation with the Oakleigh Dragons Junior Football Club.

The club is also seeking expressions of interest from Accredited Sports trainers, Players and Volunteers who would like to be part of the Oakleigh Amateur football club.

Applications to the Secretary in writing at P.O. Box 83, Oakleigh M D C 3166 or email at pnikakis@tpg.com.au CLOSING DATE 16TH SEPTEMBER 2013.

All queries, please contact the Secretary initially.

by Friday 11th October 2013

Paul Nikakis - Club Secretary Oakleigh Amateurs Football Club M 0409 862 586

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North Old Boys St. Patricks College Football Club Coaching Positions Available

Applications are invited for the following positions for Season 2014

Situated just outside the inner city at Gillon oval on Victoria Street in West Brunswick and affiliated with St. Patricks College Ballarat, North Old Boys St. Patricks College Football Club (NOBSPC) has a rich 50 year history in the VAFA. The club climbed into the Premier Sections in 2013, winning its first senior premiership for 30 years in 2012. The club has over 100 registered players with 3 senior teams. NOBSPC also has a very strong affiliation with the Brunswick Junior Football Club, back to back winners in the YJFL this season.

Senior, Reserve, Thirds and Assistant Coaches The successful applicants will have a good understanding of football in general and VAFA football in particular.

The applicants will have Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation as a minimum and will be a strong communicator and be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a broader off field team.

Applications close Friday 4th October 2013 e-mail all enquiries to applications@uniblues.com

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NOBSPC football club is seeking candidates for the following coaching roles

SENIOR COACH RESERVES COACH APPLICATIONS: For further discussion or to apply, please contact or send your CV to: Garry Foulds 0422 696 537 or gfoulds10@hotmail.com OR Tim Halpin 0411 249 758 or timothy.halpin@icloud.com Applications close on Friday 19th September 2013

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DIVISION 1

James Ried

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ROVERS & MONDERS THRIVE BESIDE THE SEASIDE There were no upsets last weekend as Division 1’s final series kept to schedule. Prahran Assumption’s season came to an end after being eliminated by Ormond, while Williamstown CYMS get a second shot at glory after being trumped by a superior Hampton Rovers hand. Both matches were played at the blustery Trevor Barker Oval but it was the form of the Rovers who once again demonstrated their control and authority over the section in 2013, that caught the eye.

In the second semi-final, Williamstown CYMS made the trip to Trevor Barker Oval in Sandringham to tackle top seed Hampton Rovers. In what was essentially a Rovers home game on the basis of the crowd and location, the CYs would have to fight all the way. Williamstown had the breeze at their backs in the first quarter, but couldn’t make the most of the advantage. The game started like any good finals matchup should, with hard hitting contests, not giving their opponents an inch, resulting in pressured, quick kicks and eventual turn overs as both sides adjusted to the conditions. In a back and forth quarter, Hampton struck first against the wind, Williamstown rallied late in the quarter but this trend of chasing eventually caught up to the CY’s. The second quarter was all Hampton, as the game opened up so did the Williamstown defence. Josh “Speedy” McPherson mirrored his nickname with a rundown tackle, then moments later, breaking from the pack with speed, finding Luke Dallas alone in the goal square.

After getting touches across the back half in the first, Daniel Corp now made an impact up forward, kicking two in a row. The floodgates beckoned to burst open as the Rovers streamed through the middle at will, with Hampton winning nearly all centre clearances for the term. Hampton managed eight goals for the quarter along with keeping Williamstown scoreless to earn a 52-point lead at halftime.

In the third quarter Corp again started spare man back against the wind. He was eventually manned up, but Hampton proved to handle the conditions better than their opponents as again, CY’s didn’t make the most of the wind. In what was an inaccurate term for Williamstown, they kicked 16

3.5 and were down by 44 with one quarter to play. You knew it was Hampton’s day when Daniel Corp kicked the luckiest of goals in an attempt to centre of the ball from the boundary line. The snap bounced like a Shane Warne leg break, evading teammates and opponents and rolled through for a miracle goal. From here the game was a formality, Williamstown dented the final margin with Ben Gray kicking three goals but it would be for nothing. Hampton’s defensive duo Rory Lynch and Jesse Lovig held Gray and the Williamstown forwards at bay for the majority of the match while Luke Dallas bagged five goals from the goal square. Mark Devereaux was awarded best on ground with his sublime effort in the midfield, as Hampton ruled the midfield battle to be victorious by 39-points and earn a spot in the Grand Final and a return to Premier C a year after being relegated from that section.

The first semi-final on Sunday delivered what the previous day’s matchup couldn’t, a contest.

Ormond and Prahran Assumption fought it out for the entire four quarters, although the skills at times were not aesthetically pleasing, the intent was. Prahran Assumption started proceedings with the five goal breeze, but Ormond hit the scoreboard first as the Monders were aggressive against the wind, daringly switching the ball which eventuated in a goal for Jordan Tabakman. Prahran Assumption were wasteful early, bombing it forward where Ormond’s full back, Matthew Oaten racked up the spoils and intercept marks. The Two Blues made use of the wind towards the back half of the quarter kicking the last four goals to take a 21-point lead. The second quarter started much the same as the first, as now Ormond struggled to make use of the wind butchering it when entering inside 50. Once the Monders eradicated the instinctive bomb from their game and opted for measured passing, they dictated terms kicking six goals in a row. Prahran Assumption chopped away at the lead late kicking the last two goals, with the half ending with Ormond ahead by three points.

DIVISION 1 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 62 / 69%) Williamstown CYMS v Ormond

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As the siren sounded there was a scuffle as players from both teams wrestled there way towards the rooms. A feisty second half was on the cards.

Poor skills again riddled the matchup with the wind blowing a gale, making spotting up targets difficult.

Sam Blandford showed run and carry was the opportune counter to the strong breeze, charging through the middle and hitting Matt Robbins on the chest. Prahran Assumption’s third quarter was a mirror image of their first, unable to establish a significant lead with the wind as Oaten was again a thorn in the Two Blues’ side with consecutive spoils and second efforts ending Prahran Assumption’s foray forward. The two sides kicked three goals apiece for the quarter, with Prahran Assumption taking a slender two-point advantage into the final change. The Two Blues kicked the first of the quarter extending their lead to eight points. Enter Matt Robbins. Ormond’s forward slotting three of his four crucial goals in the last quarter, carving up the Two Blues’ defence out of the goal square.

Prahran Assumption mounted a comeback pulling the margin back to a solidary goal, but Alistair McCooke sealed the victory for Ormond in the dying minutes. Matthew Martinov controlled the midfield throughout the match, leading his side to a 15-point win in the 1st semi final.

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This week, while Hampton has the weekend off, Williamstown CYMS gets their chance at redemption as they meet Ormond for a place in the Grand Final and Premier C alongside the Rovers. Williamstown and Ormond were 1-1 in their regular season outings, with the most memorable being the 95-point smashing the Monders gave the CY’s in round 12. Ormond ruckman Daniel Haysom was stretchered off with a serious injury in the first quarter last Sunday, which will undoubtedly affect Ormond’s chances as they are up against the best ruckman in the section, Stephan Puhar. Williamstown’s defenders struggled to contain Hampton last weekend, while Ormond was firing on all cylinders with multiple dangerous goal kicking opportunists, presenting worrying signs for the CY’s. Williamstown finished higher on the ladder but Ormond’s recent form makes them favourites. Ormond to win by 10.

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LAST ROUND

Hampton Rovers 2.1, 10.6, 12.9, 16.12 (108) Williamstown CYMS 2.2, 2.2, 5.7, 10.9 (69) GOALS, Hampton Rovers: L. Dallas 5, D. Corp 3, S. Burggraaff 2, K. Pinto 2, A. McNeil 2, J. McPherson 1, J. Ting 1 Williamstown CYMS: B. Gray 4, J. Vanderloo 2, Z. Read 2, S. Barlow 1, T. Murphy 1 BEST, Hampton Rovers: M. Devereaux, R. Atkins, D. Corp, R. Lynch, M. Fletcher, J. Lovig Williamstown CYMS: J. Bencich, J. MacKenzie, M. Carland, N. Holdsworth, R. Danaher, C. McCracken Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Ormond 1.0, 7.2, 10.2, 14.8 (92) Prahran Assumption 4.3, 6.5, 9.10, 11.11 (77) GOALS, Ormond: M. Robbins 4, J. Tabakman 2, S. Mason 2, A. McCooke 2, S. Stait 1, J. Simon 1, R. Keane 1, R. Martin 1 Prahran Assumption: P. Cristoforo 3, P. Harris 2, J. Matherson 1, A. Dean 1, D. Anglin 1, A. Sleight 1, B. Field 1, J. Robbins 1 BEST, Ormond: M. Martinov, M. Oaten, S. Blandford, L. Duthie, R. Martin, M. Robbins Prahran Assumption: J. Musster, I. Vuli, T. Webb, B. Adams, R. Pascoe, N. Davey

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Ormond 1.0, 8.4, 10.5, 13.8 (86) Hampton Rovers 5.3, 5.5, 8.9, 8.10 (58) GOALS, Ormond: S. Metz 4, T. Naylor 2, B. Atkins 2, J. Singleton 2, H. Jacobs 1, D. Casey 1, N. Manning 1 Hampton Rovers: M. Short 2, C. Long 2, N. Taylor 1, A. Power 1, B. Holt 1, J. McCoy 1 BEST, Ormond: T. Blackburn, M. Pappas, L. Saunders, W. Cove, S. Walker, L. Anrep Hampton Rovers: M. Innes, D. Morton, H. Scholes, B. Holt, N. Taylor, M. Short Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Geelong 2.1, 2.6, 4.7, 9.13 (67) Bulleen Templestowe 4.2, 4.4, 7.8, 7.9 (51) GOALS, Old Geelong: A. De Fegely 2, R. Herd 2, A. Perry 2, J. Bailey 1, M. Morris 1, A. Leahy 1, L. Quirk 1, T. Hope-Johnstone 1 Bulleen Templestowe: BEST, Old Geelong: J. Bailey, R. Herd, A. Leahy, M. Walkom, L. Quirk, A. De Fegely Bulleen Templestowe: Division 2 Yarra Valley 2.4, 6.7, 11.9, 11.12 (78) Therry Penola 2.3, 3.3, 3.6, 7.7 (49) GOALS, Yarra Valley: N. Paton 3, S. Yeo 3, M. Fraser 1, R. Pollard 1, C. Hodgens 1, N. Pollard 1, R. Amos 1 Therry Penola: C. Bannister 3, M. Costello 1, J. Bannister 1, M. McWhinney 1, J. Crotty 1 BEST, Yarra Valley: R. Amos, B. Trend, P. Ferrier, D. Letson, S. Collie, M. Fraser Therry Penola: M. Trimble, J. Hanlon, M. Heard, K. Biddlestone, L. Reynolds, B. Ratcliffe

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DIVISION 2

Brenton Mann

@BrentyMann

BUSHRANGERS TAKE ROUTE 1 TO DIVISION 1 Semi-final week is done and dusted, and we learnt a bit more about each of the four sides. Yarra Valley put in the performance of the year, they pressured Therry Penola into submission, thus earning them a Grand Final spot and with it automatic promotion into Division 1. It is a monumental achievement after winning the Division 3 premiership in 2012, the Bushrangers now have their sights well and truly fixed on the 2013 premiership cup. For the Lions it isn’t necessarily back to the drawing board. They had a mare on Saturday and have the talent to carry them to greater glory. St Mary’s Salesian shocked everyone, including myself, and hammered Old Eltham into the Northcote Park turf. The Turtles limped into the finals, suffering injuries to key players in previous weeks, barely giving a yelp on Sunday and would have enjoyed Mad Monday.

The 2nd Semi-Final held on Saturday between Therry Penola and Yarra Valley always promised to be a cracker...and it didn’t disappoint. In near perfect conditions, the two class sides of Division 2 played out the game of the year. The Lions started the better with Jarrod Bannister marking and goaling early, they looked set to put the Bushrangers to the sword.

However after a victory over Therry Penola in round 17, Yarra Valley had the tools to pick apart the Lions’ game plan. Their key focus was to pressure the Lions all over the ground, but especially through the midfield. They denied the Lions’ midfielders time and space, everywhere they turned they saw not one, but two or three Bushrangers jumpers coming at them. The two split the points in the first quarter but it was the next two where the Bushrangers really turned up the heat. James Amos gave the Bushrangers’ midfielders first use at the stoppages, and they capitalised. Yarra Valley’s pressure in their front half was outstanding. They constantly caused the Therry Penola defenders to turn the ball over and then hurt them on the scoreboard. The Bushrangers put on four goals to one and went into the main break with a 22 point lead. It was much of the same after halftime 18

with Yarra Valley’s full ground pressure going up another notch. The Bushrangers ran over the top of the Lions, holding them goalless and piling on five of their own to hold a commanding 51 point lead.

The last quarter was one of intrigue. It may have been a mixture of the Bushrangers spending all of their petrol tickets in the previous three quarters and Therry Penola capitalised when the game opened up. The Lions threatened to cause an upset but a nine goal deficit proved to be a bridge too far.

They held the Bushrangers goalless, put on four of their own, three of those kicked by Cory Bannister, but ultimately failed by 28 points. The Bushrangers have the mental edge over the minor premier and a week to refresh, whereas Therry Penola face an inform St Mary’s side, determined to silence their critics.

Finals regularly provide shock results and whilst St Mary’s Salesian beating Old Eltham wasn’t a shock, the way they went about it certainly was. The Saints were on from the start and the injury plagued Old Eltham crumbled under the finals pressure. In blustery conditions Mitch Adam gave the Saints midfield brigade - led by Heath Chipperfield first use at the stoppages and set the tone early.

Saints’ forward Lindsay Moreen kicked two first quarter goals and the Saints had a very handy 23 point break at the first change. The second term produced much of the same with the Saints’ winning the contested ball through midfield at the same time applying immense tackling pressure.

Inaccuracy in front of goals was the only mark against the Saints and if not for this they would have put the result beyond doubt earlier than they did. With a five goal advantage, the last quarter belonged to the Saints. They dominated through the midfield and with their back six as resolute as ever, the forwards reaped the rewards. Luke Childs banged on two last term goals to guide the Saints’ to a resounding 49 point win.

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PRELIMINARY FINAL This week’s Preliminary Final sees the Division 2 powerhouse Therry Penola taking on an in form St Mary’s Salesian. The Lions will be keen to atone for their disappointing Semi Final performance and the Saints will be looking to spoil their party. After last week’s results this game may be tighter than previously thought. The weight of expectation may have been a contributing factor to Therry Penola’s performance in the second and third quarters last week, or Yarra Valley may have uncovered a chink in their armour. If St Mary’s are any chance of causing an upset, then 120 minutes of fanatic full ground tackling pressure is a must. They must tackle, carrel, harass and make the Lions feel like they are playing in a phone box to have any chance of victory. For the Lions, they must bring their final term form from last week into this knock-out final, they have the talent but this week is about attitude.

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LAST ROUND

Yarra Valley 2.4, 6.7, 11.9, 11.12 (78) Therry Penola 2.3, 3.3, 3.6, 7.7 (49) GOALS, Yarra Valley: N. Paton 3, S. Yeo 3, M. Fraser 1, R. Pollard 1, C. Hodgens 1, N. Pollard 1, R. Amos 1 Therry Penola: C. Bannister 3, M. Costello 1, J. Bannister 1, M. McWhinney 1, J. Crotty 1 BEST, Yarra Valley: R. Amos, B. Trend, P. Ferrier, D. Letson, S. Collie, M. Fraser Therry Penola: M. Trimble, J. Hanlon, M. Heard, K. Biddlestone, L. Reynolds, B. Ratcliffe St Mary’s Salesian 3.7, 5.10, 8.16, 11.19 (85) Old Eltham Collegians 0.2, 2.2, 2.5, 5.6 (36) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: L. Moreen 3, L. Childs 2, A. Murphy 2, B. Gatehouse 1, J. Strangward 1, S. Jones 1, H. Wong 1 Old Eltham Collegians: C. Mizzi 2, A. Hargrave 1, A. Lendaro 1, G. Turner 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: M. Adam, J. Perriam, J. Kenyon, L. Moreen, C. Butler, B. Gatehouse Old Eltham Collegians: A. Lendaro, N. Harper, M. Crooks, M. Hargrave, A. Hargrave, C. Mizzi

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Therry Penola 4.1, 6.4, 8.5, 13.14 (92) St Mary’s Salesian 1.1, 5.9, 5.12, 5.15 (45) GOALS, Therry Penola: J. Dixon 5, G. Henderson 3, S. Layton 2, D. Blake 1, M. Reynolds 1, A. McKenzie 1 St Mary’s Salesian: M. Op’t Hoog 2, S. Gatehouse 2, N. Alexopoulos 1 BEST, Therry Penola: D. Angus, D. Leroy, L. Ryan, J. Stefanou, D. Grant, M. Reynolds St Mary’s Salesian: T. Johnson, T. O’Brien, C. Docker, S. Gatehouse, J. Weston, M. Op’t Hoog Old Eltham Collegians 3.2, 6.3, 8.6, 9.7 (61) St Johns 2.3, 3.4, 4.9, 8.11 (59) GOALS, Old Eltham Collegians: A. Coath 4, T. Woods 2, Z. Tranter 1, J. Bevilacqua 1, T. Madden 1 St Johns: N. Pouki 3, D. Duggan 2, B. Khoweiss 1, P. Daou 1, G. Roberts 1 BEST, Old Eltham Collegians: T. Madden, J. Howell, T. Brown, A. Coath, T. Woods, Z. Cole St Johns: J. Butt, A. Dexter, N. Pouki, M. Lokeron, P. Daou, T. Diaz

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DIVISION 3

William Balme

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AS NERVES DISSIPATE WE REACH FEVER PITCH One weekend down, two to go. On an unseasonably warm end of August/start of September weekend, we got what was expected. Kew (1st), UHS-VU (2nd) and Elsternwick (3rd) all won comfortably as we move onto the preliminary final weekend. The lucky loser, St Francis Xavier (4th) will play Kew on Sunday afternoon. Although Kew’s performance suggests SFX will be up against it come the weekend, the last result between the two clubs was a draw and as they say, September is a completely new ball game.

UHS-VU and Elsternwick will battle it out on Sunday in a mouth-watering contest.

For two clubs it will be the end of their time in Division 3 as they finally wander over to the grass on the other side. Some clubs are completely ready to move up; others are probably content in a smaller pond. Yarra Valley for instance was more than ready as they made the double jump to Division 1 with their win over Therry Penola on the weekend. Others like South Mornington, lost too much momentum in the off-season and have succumbed to the higher standard, wilt to the cesspool of Division 4 once again. However, this opportunity is too great to pass up. Each of the four sides will be hungry to achieve the promotion a grand final berth brings and the possibility of premiership success.

UHS-VU took on the Richmond Chinos on Saturday afternoon at Central Reserve. The ground was in spectacular nick and Richmond looked the dominant side in the first quarter, leading by 19 points at the first change. From that point on, UHSVU absolutely dominated proceedings and sent a message to the rest of the competition. Their pace off half back and up forward was immense as Michael Fitzclarence and the two Beansteads were irrepressible. The sting was well and truly out of the contest by the last quarter and Mark Temming received a warm reception as he came off, completely exhausted. One of the toughest aspects of finals footy is adjusting to the bigger grounds and UHS-VU seemed to relish the more sizeable surroundings. For Richmond, Nino Bucci and Sam Brown continued their fine seasons providing plenty of run. The after-match refreshments were relatively subdued for a side who would have said at the start of the year that nothing less than a prelim final would do.

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Aquinas came out strongly against the Kew Bears and kicked the first goal but from that point on they could only manage two more goals for the game. In front of a solid crowd at Ted Ajani Reserve, the Bears buried the ghost of 2012 with a comprehensive 54 point win over Aquinas. The two great rivals traded blows throughout as it occasionally looked the game was to boil over but with credit of the officials and the players, the game remained a ferocious battle within the rules. Michael Cochrane and Michael Matheson were sensational in defence for the Bears as Andy Brazzale kicked 3. Anthony La Marca was terrific in the midfield for the Bloods but the depth of the Kew XVIII was simply too much for a side who had struggled to maintain their consistency throughout the season. Kew’s celebrations were tempered by the desire to make this season a particularly successful one whilst Aquinas will be looking to go a couple better next season.

At ¾ time, only 5 points separated Elsternwick and St Francis Xavier but an impeccable final quarter display by the ‘Wick saw them win by a comfortable 6 goal margin. Aaron Thornton kicked 5 and their forward line looked potent despite Justin Hunter missing once again. SFX’s big three (C Smith, Van Dam and ‘Dimma’) who I have spoken about so frequently throughout the year were again in the best few however it just wasn’t enough on the day. Andrew Oldfield continued his fine form as he looks poised to take out Elsternwick’s best and fairest whilst the big Irishman Declan Healy again patrolled their back 50 with great temerity. SFX count themselves lucky enough to fight another day despite the loss and will maintain they are a huge chance to knock off Kew after they drew with them in their previous fixture.

DIVISION 3 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 76 / 70%) Kew v St Francis Xavier UHS-VU v Elsternwick

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WEEK 2: FINALS PREVIEW KEW V ST FRANCIS XAVIER @ CENTRAL RESERVE Although Kew shook the monkey off their back on the weekend, they find themselves in a far more vulnerable position this week in the knockout preliminary final. SFX is the major underdog in this contest and that will suit them. If Kew can shut out two of the big 4, they will more than likely win with their superior depth however if ‘Dimma’ can lead the SFX with a couple of goals and plenty of ball, SFX will find themselves looking at a shot at the premiership. The last time the two sides played, the game ended in a stalemate. The move from Saturday to Sunday will please most parties as a 6 day break would have really tested the bruised bodies on both sides. Kew by 12 points.

AND A QUICK LOOK AT THE 2s... Kew take on Richmond Central and UHS-VU face La Trobe. I expect the two strongest sides in the comp (the home sides) to both win but the added depth of Richmond Central due to their loss in the seniors will create great interest.

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LAST ROUND

UHS-VU 2.0, 10.7, 18.8, 19.15 (129) Richmond Central 5.1, 5.3, 8.6, 9.11 (65) GOALS, UHS-VU: R. Kirk 5, D. Benstead 4, M. Temming 3, M. Fitzclarence 2, C. Kelly 2, J. Sidebottom 2, M. Pearce 1 Richmond Central: S. Demeo 4, S. Brown 2, M. Davis 1, D. Pike 1, L. Carland 1 BEST, UHS-VU: D. Benstead, B. Atherton, S. Thomas, M. Fitzclarence, N. Rowland, E. Clarke Richmond Central: L. Carland, S. Brown, N. Bucci, T. Nunn, D. Pike, D. Firman Kew 1.7, 3.10, 7.11, 12.12 (84) Aquinas 1.0, 1.6, 2.8, 3.12 (30) GOALS, Kew: A. Brazzale 3, J. Dammenhayn 2, E. Roberts 1, T. Allman 1, M. Waters 1, B. Droessler 1, T. Ahern 1, L. Kinsella 1, M. Henderson 1 Aquinas: B. O’Loughlin 1, J. Price 1, J. Perrett 1 BEST, Kew: M. Cochrane, M. Matheson, T. Allman, A. Brazzale, L. Kinsella, P. Brough Aquinas: A. La Marca, P. Jurkovsky, D. D’Angelo, B. Burke, M. Prouse, J. Morrison-Story Elsternwick 4.2, 9.7, 10.11, 16.19 (115) St Francis Xavier 2.4, 5.10, 9.12, 11.13 (79) GOALS, Elsternwick: A. Thornton 5, S. Grace 3, A. Oldfield 2, D. Bedingfield 2, G. Cameron 1, D. Faella 1, J. Convery 1, C. Keenan 1 St Francis Xavier: C. Smith 3, T. Farrell 3, D. Scott 2, C. Van Dam 1, A. Pavlovic 1, D. Dimakopoulos 1 BEST, Elsternwick: R. White, S. Grace, A. Quinn, A. Oldfield, D. Healy, A. Patey St Francis Xavier: C. Van Dam, S. Rossborough, M. Ralph, C. Smith, J. Lenders, D. Dimakopoulos

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UHS-VU V ELSTERNWICK @ BILL LAWRY OVAL This shapes as a most intriguing battle. UHS-VU receive an extra day break but I believe that will be redundant considering every side is so used to getting back up after 7 days anyway. Thornton will be tough to match up on but UHS-VU’s defence is very impressive and hard to break down. The Prince of Uni High, Nick Rowland, worked his way back into form and along with Atherton and the Beansteads may prove to be too much for the slower, more battle-hardened midfield of Elsternwick. I see the two key matchups as Declan Healy on Rhys Kirk/ Mark Temming and Ben Atherton/Nick Rowland on Andrew Oldfield. UHS-VU by 18 points.

DIVISION 3 RESERVE

UHS-VU 1.4, 1.8, 2.11, 7.13 (55) Albert Park 1.1, 3.3, 4.4, 4.6 (30) GOALS, UHS-VU: M. Sweeney 4, L. Temming 2, B. Anderson 1 Albert Park: B. Gellie 2, T. Tiller 2 BEST, UHS-VU: D. Pinney, J. Dawson-Smith, C. Bartlett, J. Healey, W. Smith, N. Swanson Albert Park: T. Tiller, T. Reid, B. Gellie, R. Schneider, K. Wilkinson, T. Wilson La Trobe University 1.7, 2.9, 7.9, 8.10 (58) Richmond Central 0.1, 2.5, 3.7, 6.10 (46) GOALS, La Trobe University: B. Thompson 3, J. Hickey 2, T. Mawdsley 1, S. Marchitto 1, M. Harney 1 Richmond Central: T. Sutherland 1, S. Copland 1, S. O’Connor 1, D. Nicholson 1, T. Noffke 1, R. Schwedes 1 BEST, La Trobe University: L. Watson, J. Pigdon, J. Hickey, D. Francis, B. Rowles, S. Condon Richmond Central: R. McCaughey, D. Panaho, A. Fiske, R. Schwedes, T. Lebreton, T. Sutherland Kew 1.3, 3.3, 3.8, 7.10 (52) Power House 0.0, 1.2, 3.6, 3.6 (24) GOALS, Kew: C. Watts 2, A. Carman 1, L. Klasen 1, K. Allen 1, J. Balme 1, T. Bagnall 1 Power House: BEST, Kew: W. Delbridge, M. Georgiev, C. Watts, L. Klasen, A. Carman, E. O’Donnell Power House: (not supplied)

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DIVISION 4

Domenic Favata

@DomFavata

UNBELIEVABLE BLUES The Northern Blues have sent shockwaves through the Division Four finals candidates, after a 53 point dismantling of premiership favourites Hawthorn. Finishing in sixth place, the Blues surprised all on lookers including some of their own faithful at Ted Ajani Reserve. The challenge was met head on as they tackled the best performed side over the course of the home and away season, and they produced a stunning upset victory.

In other results, Point Cook and North Brunswick were both knocked out of the finals series following losses to West Brunswick and Eley Park respectively. The three winners, along with the Hawks who can consider themselves ‘lucky losers’ now progress to week two of the finals. If Hawthorn are the lucky losers then Point Cook were the unlucky losers. Had Hawthorn won as many expected then the Bulldogs would have been playing this week.

In the upset of the season, the sixth placed Northern Blues thrashed the top of the table Hawks. Whilst the Blues only lost by 8 points against the Hawks a few weeks ago not many people would have seen this coming and certainly not to the extent it did. The Blues looked on the from the start as their tackling pressure and run and carry was first rate. After quartertime, the Blues outscored the Hawks by 13 goals to 5 in a dominant display, with Scott (4 goals), Marcon (3) and Parkes (3) getting on the end of some excellent midfield work. The 53 point winning margin comes to a shock to the entire Division, no more so than to the Hawks, who had their sights firmly set on a dominant finals series.

The Hawks will go on to play Eley Park in a make or break final, while the Blues will tackle West Brunswick in what promises to be a tantalizing affair. The ramifications of this result are huge for Eley Park who now face the top side instead of West Brunswick.

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break free from the Bulldogs fierce pressure late in the game, kicking three goals to none in the last quarter. For the first three quarters, the Bulldogs were well and truly in the game and probably deserved to be leading at threequarter time, with West Brunswick getting goals at crucial stages in the match to halt the Bulldogs momentum. For the Pies, Baker and Bull were solid down back, while Gibson and Beer provided plenty of gusto through the midfield. For the Dogs who will yet again rue their missed chances in a finals series, Ricky Munn booted three while Auciello and Phillps were both very good across the ground. A disappointing end to a promising season for the boys from the west.

A seven goal to first quarter from Eley Park, plus the fact they kept North Brunswick scoreless was enough for the Sharks to overcome a determined Bulls outfit by 36 points. The Sharks booted 7.6.48 to the Bulls doughnuts 0.0.0 in the first quarter.

However to the Bulls credit they outscored the Sharks for the rest of the game. Experienced in finals campaigns, the Sharks seemed to take the occasion in their stride, while North Brunswick appeared like a deer in the headlights after a first finals campaign in 10 years (not a good omen for Richmond this week). Best players for the Sharks were again Team of the Year standout Matt Corstorphin, while Viola and Pillay kicked three goals each. For the Bulls, Pat Notaro snagged two in a quiet affair, while Davis and Sansonetti were prolific across the board. North Brunswick say goodbye to senior coach Brad Martin who has devoted four years to the senior side, improving them dramatically.

The Sharks move on to play the Hawks in what will be a huge match, and worthy of a GrandFinal. The Magpies have a date with the confident North Blues. For the winners a grand final berth and promotion to Division 3, the vanquished will have a summer to find that extra something to take them to greater heights in 2014.

DIVISION 4 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 69 / 77%) Eley Park Sharks v Hawthorn West Brunswick v Northern Blues

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LAST ROUND

Northern Blues 3.4, 8.6, 12.8, 16.12 (108) Hawthorn 3.1, 3.2, 6.4, 8.7 (55) GOALS, Northern Blues: E. Scott 4, D. Marcon 3, N. Parkes 3, B. Parke 1, T. Beames 1, L. McRedmond 1, G. Sutton 1, J. Higham 1, L. Carter 1 Hawthorn: M. Pinkerton 2, P. Nunan 2, J. Campbell 1, D. Tremewen 1, N. Raiti 1, J. Perks 1 BEST, Northern Blues: N. De Andrade, T. Beames, S. Maatouk, G. Sutton, N. Parkes, D. Marcon Hawthorn: R. White, D. Pritchard, P. Nunan, K. Davies, J. Lee, P. Avery Eley Park Sharks 7.6, 7.11, 9.11, 13.15 (93) North Brunswick 0.0, 3.3, 4.6, 6.11 (47) GOALS, Eley Park Sharks: A. Pillay 3, D. Viola 3, N. Bahnsen 2, A. Olson 1, T. Pollock 1, D. Perkins 1, D. McCabe 1, Z. Khariwala 1 North Brunswick: P. Notaro 2, D. Lucevic 1, O. Baring 1, P. Greco 1, R. Santacroce 1 BEST, Eley Park Sharks: M. Corstorphin, A. Peacock, T. Dingeldei, C. Marsiglio, M. Viola, C. Brown North Brunswick: D. Sansonetti, J. Davis, A. Tsiaras, D. Lucevic, K. Zuidema, P. Notaro West Brunswick 3.4, 4.4, 9.10, 12.14 (86) Point Cook 1.1, 4.2, 9.3, 9.5 (59) GOALS, West Brunswick: C. Germon 2, J. Nulty 2, J. Beer 2, J. Forbes 1, Z. Tisdale 1, J. Turner 1, C. Wills 1, W. Stubbings 1, M. Holmes 1 Point Cook: R. Munn 3, J. O’Brien 2, P. Auciello 1, P. Archibald 1, M. Smith 1, P. Hegarty 1 BEST, West Brunswick: J. Beer, Z. Tisdale, W. Stubbings, C. Bull, E. Lloyd, C. Wills Point Cook: C. Phillips, P. Hegarty, A. Auciello, J. Whitling, R. Barker, T. Wilson

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Eley Park Sharks 0.2, 6.7, 7.13, 12.15 (87) Dragons 4.3, 4.3, 6.3, 9.7 (61) GOALS, Eley Park Sharks: T. Houlden 2, R. Boscato 2, D. Crawford 2, L. Booth 2, T. Sigalas 1, G. Psaltopoulos 1, J. Beasley 1, W. Schwab 1 Dragons: T. Ho 3, D. Holland 3, F. Beshiri 2, J. Tran 1 BEST, Eley Park Sharks: G. Baker, T. Sigalas, W. Schwab, B. Wignell, R. Raydan, L. Booth Dragons: J. Tang, J. Rueda, J. Ngo, P. Miller, J. Ioane, D. Holland West Brunswick 5.3, 8.5, 9.11, 12.14 (86) Point Cook 1.4, 3.6, 4.7, 6.12 (48) GOALS, West Brunswick: S. Devers 3, J. Van Niekerk 2, J. Ong 2, B. Shepherd 1, O. Critchley 1, H. Lewis 1, A. Thompson 1, J. Cubillo 1 Point Cook: B. Hunter 2, P. Donoghue 1, G. Russell 1, A. Paris 1, R. Tilly 1 BEST, West Brunswick: S. Devers, J. Ong, M. Langley, J. Sandow, M. Harm, J. Tennant Point Cook: T. Seccombe, L. Mulquiney, C. Matcham, H. Barker, W. Cameron, J. Sutherland Hawthorn 0.4, 4.4, 6.7, 8.7 (55) North Brunswick 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 (19) GOALS, Hawthorn: J. Jackomos 3, D. Lauletta 2, L. Nunn 1, S. Gunn 1, B. Borg 1 North Brunswick: S. Miller 1, M. Bryant 1 BEST, Hawthorn: A. Dimitropoulos, M. Brotherstone, N. Martin, L. Collins, S. Moussi, M. Tanis North Brunswick: F. Brown, T. Geary, G. Hampshire, M. Dal Santo, A. Webb, P. Webb

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NEXT WEEK’S GAMES DIVISION

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MATCH

TEAM 1

TEAM 2

TIME

Premier

Preliminary Final

2nd Semi Final Loser

v 1st Semi Final Winner

14:10

Premier Reserve

Preliminary Final

2nd Semi Final Loser

v 1st Semi Final Winner

11:40

Premier Thirds

Preliminary Final

2nd Semi Final Loser

v 1st Semi Final Winner

9:15

Premier B

Grand Final

Old Brighton

v Preliminary Final Winner

14:30

Premier B Reserve

Grand Final

Old Melburnians

v Preliminary Final Winner

11:45

Premier B Thirds

Grand Final

Old Melburnians

v Preliminary Final Winner

9:15

Premier C

Grand Final

Mazenod

v Preliminary Final Winner

14:15

Premier C Reserve

Grand Final

Marcellin

v Preliminary Final Winner

11:40

Premier C Thirds

Grand Final

St Kevins

v Preliminary Final Winner

9:15

Division 1

Grand Final

Hampton Rovers

v Preliminary Final Winner

14:15

Division 1 Reserve

Grand Final

Ormond

v Preliminary Final Winner

11:40

Division 2

Grand Final

Yarra Valley

v Preliminary Final Winner

14:15

Division 2 Reserve

Grand Final

Therry Penola

v Preliminary Final Winner

11:40

Division 3

Grand Final

Winner Preliminary Final 1

v Winner Preliminary Final 2

14:15

Division 3 Reserve

Grand Final

Winner Preliminary Final 1

v Winner Preliminary Final 2

11:40

Division 4

Grand Final

Winner Preliminary Final 1

v Winner Preliminary Final 2

14:15

Division 4 Reserve

Grand Final

Winner Preliminary Final 1

v Winner Preliminary Final 2

11:40

Under 19 Premier

Grand Final

Old Xaverians

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 Section 2

Grand Final

Fitzroy

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 Section 3

Grand Final

AJAX

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 North

Grand Final

Old Ivanhoe

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 19 South

Grand Final

Oakleigh

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

Under 18

Grand Final

Kew AFC

v Preliminary Final Winner

TBA

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Coach: Mick Dwyer Assistants: Jamie Shanahan, Greg Siwes & Steve Lawrence

Jake Williams Christopher Santalucia Andrew Pasceri Matthew Jenkinson Benjamin Kennedy Michael Darvell (VC) Andrew Biddlecombe Damian Lynch Luke Howard Brendan Goss Cauley Beetham Joshua Douglas Brad Rogerson Christopher Larkins John Shaw Timothy Dynon Marcus Allan Christopher Waller Louis Denton Lachlan Smith Samuel Tagliabue Nick Wynne Damien Ryan Matthew Handley Murphy Ambrose Matthew Ball (C) Oliver Gidley James Ulbrick Ryan Colbert David Sapuppo Daniel Harangozo

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Coach: Dean Anderson & Stuart Powell Assistants: Steve Crisp, Josh Kitchen, Christian Neeson, Kemble Edelsten, Ian Leith

Coach: Matthew Kempton Assistants: Matthew Ablethorpe

Sam Thompson (VC) Ash Lim Nick Jamieson James Sansom Hamish Dick (DVC) Lachie Hill Scott Sherwen (VC) Mark Passador (VC) James Bowden (DVC) Adam Houlihan Andrew Jelbart Shane Neaves Gene van den Broek Caillin O’Shannessy Hugo Perry Max van den Broek Jack Davis Will Strange Robbie Ferraro Richard Eva (C) Sam Barnett Tom McKinley Jack Furey Jack Hurley Matthew Seed Nich Cox Tim Mead Rupert Wills Scott Wilcox Tom Holding Matthew Burns

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Harrie Lahy Andrew Willingham Huw Lacey Jake Matthews Jandre Slabbert Scott Weekley (VC) Bede Mahon (C) Bart Mill Daniel Hunt Angus Drysdale Simon Thomas Cameron Roberts Peter O’Rourke Joshua Gaylor Ben Saliba Broc Macauley Tom Howgate Robert Humann Isaac Anderson Brent Sheahan Adam Pattison Nick Batten Steven Flight Tom Napier Adam Pitt Charlie Richardson (VC) Steven Flight Cameron Turner Joshua Steadman Jason Johnson Hamish Clemons

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UNIVERSITY BLACKS

Coach: Matthew O’Hanlon Assistants: Peter Darvell & Jonathan Mercuri

Coach: Xavier Moloney

Christopher Santalucia 59 Robert Ralph 60 Hugh Symon Andrew Pasceri 61 Nathan Drummond Matthew Jenkinson Damian Lynch Cauley Beetham Joshua Douglas Matthew Skidmore Louis Denton Lachlan Smith Damien Ryan Matthew Romanin Oliver Gidley James Ulbrick Ed Lachal David Sapuppo Daniel Harangozo Matthew Douglas Michael Hannan Nick Pepperell Matthew Walsh (C) Lachlan Keith Daniel Iacuone Samuel Franklyn Jonathan Pintal Fraser Patterson Matthew Margin Ashley Sorrenti Steven Berengo James Woods Nicholas Biddlecombe Daniel Curtain

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DE LA SALLE

Coach: Christian Neeson Assistants: Anthony Furey

Coach: Dom McInerney Assistants: Lachlan Walker, Ben Mannix

Ash Lim Matthew Peric James Sansom Nick Allen Richard Wilkinson Andrew Jelbart Tom Harkness Hugo Perry Jack Davis Max Davis Henry Dick Sean Leith (C) Andrew Murray Jack Furey Matthew Seed Alex O’Shannessy Will Lewis Connor O’Beirne Ed Furey Tim Mead Rupert Wills Andrew Hummerston Scott Wilcox Tim Holding Michael Chitham Tristan Bowman Simon Dick Richard Porter Lachie McDonough Alex King Callum McDonough

89 Matthew Parisi 90 Sam Muttdon

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Nick Hyland Shane Griffin Mick Duggan Keiran Grant Peter Harrison (C) Simon Lowe Ryan McDonough Al Roberts Damien Hale Brad Wilson John Griffiths David Hutchinson Dan Close Lachy Bull Stephen Wall Nick Fyfield Josh Fisher David Convery James Hansen Dan Millwood Olmo Salvatore Harry Haley Ben Nethersole Luke Jarvis Hugh Nicholson Jackson McKay Garrett McDonough Jack Jarvis

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UNIVERSITY BLUES

Coach: Patrick Halpin Assistant: Nick Butler

Coach: Bob Girdwood

Tristan Parker Josh Hanger Jack Davies James Smith Jeremy Preece Stuart Ross Anthony Torre Matthew Dimattina Josh Evans Callum Di Pierdomenico John Hodgman Jackson Sleeman Patrick Purcell Daniel Meehan Chris Smith Tom Grigg Jeremy McDonnell Charlie Denton Hamish Buckley Meehan James Phillip Henderson Daniel Curtain Ben Pirrie Tim Trahair Ben Corcoran James Morton Sam Adams Dominic Prowse Tom Cannon Tim Agius

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Tom Ruggles Timothy Baker Jack Wood Andrew Wettenhall Jared Edwards Louis Wardle Hugo Steinfort Ross Wettenhall Jack Kershaw James Osmond James Stevenson Troy Auld Lachlan Garrick Jason Clifford Jason Cowland Brendan Drake Thomas Calvert Patrick Ferguson Aaron Harris William Van De Pol Christian Borovac Henry Hanlon Christopher Pyke Angus Smith Sam Dalton Patrick Ruggles Rory Kennedy Jack Heinz Andrew Walsh Daniel Gumley Nicholas MacRae

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UNIVERSITY BLACKS

Coach: Rob Muir

Coach: Paul Yeomans Assistants: Joshua O’Malley

Ryan Kagan Christopher Dunwill James Martyn Lachlan Collins Gareth Jones Lloyd Whitby Josh Ashman Andrew Baxter Kim Findlay Luke Schoknecht (C) Mark Parrent (VC) Ollie Howard (VC) Murray Smith Tim Baxter Rob Muir Clint Harris Dean Herbert Alex Moore Tom Cook Nick Crema Corey Hester Nick Baxter Michael Dyson Andrew Stone Adam Myhal Sam Pinto Patrick Timms Davinda Jayatilake James Patterson Nicholas Brown James Slatyer

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Jonathon Grigg Nick Lord Callum Lawford James Cordner Sam Lane Nick Dubois Luke Plant Joel Phibbs Peter Aitken David Cooper Casey Knight Tim Howie James Clarke Rohan Hunt Simon Lewis Darren Collopy Hamish Guthrie Tom Brennan (VC) Ben Farrow Jack Heeley (C) Michael Coffey Tom Sharp Stuart McKnight James Champion De Crespigny Jonathon Bunge Witokowski Matthew Andrew Moore Quinn Rooney Mark Rees Alex Hayward

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Coach: Adam Andrews Assistant: Gerard Sholly, Lucien Dean-Johns

Coach: Nathan Brown Assistants: Daniel Hughes, Peter Nunn

Kristian Butler Harry Tinney Ned Hunt Dan Chamberlain Heath Banfield Brendan Iezzi (C) Ben Howell Andrew Hore-Lacy Jack Osborn Kris Spassopoulos Luke Pacconi David Wildsmith Gabe Hamilton Cam McCasker Jack Hunt Ed Weatherson Nick Howell (VC) Tim Howell Brett Barrett Andrew Ramsden Brett Robertson Andrew Kyriacopoulos Sebastian Nicolosi Nick Chamberlain Callum Pohl (VC) Jack Gale Jake Steinhart Peter Mescher Fergus Stewart Mark Yeoman Alex Hasiotis Tom Healy Jack Healy

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Harry Macciolli James Beaumont Tom Paule Captain Cam Beck Al Armstrong Pete Kennon Andrew Prowse Tom Bachet Chris Hood Nick Voyage Tom Seccull Sam Gibbons Cam May Charlie Cumbrae-Stewart Nick De Steiger Tom Hywood Jeremy Beaumont Lachie Bennett Alex Carter Luke Batten Nick Daish Zach O’Neil Adam Marangon Lachie Carter Ned Morrison Ted De Fegely Jack Macciolli Lachie Borthwick Sammy Peacock Josh Freezer

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Coach: Kornel Dachs Assistants: Jim Jeffers

Coach: Paul Diacogiorgis Assistant: Anthony Corponi

Matthew Murphy 85 James Betlehem 88 Jack Mullen Daniel Campbell Charles Ring Liam Clancey Julian Staffieri Julian Gambaro Joseph Frazer Nick McArdle Patrick Keely Anthony Giarusso Patrick Aughton Anthony Kirwan Thomas Steains Francis Keely Jason Reynolds Troy McMaster Edward Ring Domenic Gibbs Anthony White Patrick McLennan Matthew Lattanzio Panayioti Karageogiou Rick Caldow Hamish Townsend John Griffiths Nicolaas Murphy Dylan Wissell Timothy O’Rourke Liam Dunne James Marchesani Karl Wissell Adam Fenech Thomas Johnston

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Ross Borland Toby Hudson Bevege Chris Polidoras Jack Beech James Meakin Adam Franklin Jesse Dimond Ben Roberts Richard Willingham Dimitri Kynigopoulos Mitch McWhinney Michael Racovalis Max Oliver James McGee Jamie Mackay Cailean Moore Dylan Patcas James Cowan-Clark Adam Biggs Drew Olarenshaw Lachlan Allen Raphael Lloyd Julian Turner Cheyne Evans David Lee George Warton Phillip Carydis Joe Atkinson Chris Doherty Daniel Mcleod Austin Ley Brad Farely Daniel Ryan

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OLD XAVERIANS

Coach: Peter Murray Assistants: Jarred O’Keefe

Coach: Shane Healy Assistant: Tony Franklyn

Benjamin Omizzolo Luke Meehan Michael Cape David McFarlane Jordan Anthony Steains Ben Samuel Conlan Timothy Bowden John Meares James Betlehem James Leggett Domenic Gibbs Gerard Holland Tom Gleeson Jamie McConville Christopher McPherson Paedar Hanley Ray Short Peter Murray Luke Davrain Luke Kenyon Thomas Crookes Patrick Murphy Luke McDonnell Timothy Sharpe Brendan Cooke Tim O’Rourke Samuel Hall Samuel Carne Benjamin Marchesani Tom Johnston James Syme

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Jack Mullen Michael O’Neill Sam Schneider Jack Jolly

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M. Pietzerak J. Curtis M. Torr L. Rogan C. O’Flaherty D. Cotchett V. Crisafi N. Nunan Z. Pirrie T. Reed P. Dillon J. Darrer T. Dillon J. Delmo D. Barry M. Galbraith J. Woods K. Donohoe J. Smarrelli K. Kaldawi P. Monti S. Berengo Drummond W. Molony W. Ralph B. Plant J. Blake A. Dickinson J. Holland J. Morrison S. Morton

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OLD IVANHOE

Coach: Greg Fremantle Assistants: Cameron Crowley, Graham Anderson

Coach: Travis Ronaldson Assistant: Daniel Weller

Jarrod Carlson (VC) Nicholas Birrell Thomas Jones Matthew Gasparini Peter Augustin Patrick Millison Jonathan Blanch Matthew Holmes Michael Abrahams Jonathan Bortolotto Simon Abrahams Daniel Jones Mathew Beayni Domenic Bolger Timothy Montagna Trent Carlson Laine Rice Robert Costanzo Jacob Gasparini Daniel Redmond Anthony Beaini Adrian Coburn Jake Symes (C) Ashley Viney Justin Harty Stephan Pesavento Adam Lincoln Ari Loucas Ben Kerton Jason Wood

1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 22 23 26 27 28 33 34 35 37 39 40 43 57 58 77

Rhy Gieschen Nick Gieschen Sam Geilings (VC) Adrian Delmonte Stuart Low Jake Mckeon Chris Sutherland (VC) Bret Nagel Nick Butler Alex Vella Ricky Jessop Chris Johnson Sjouke Price Zac Keane Michael Mitris Jake Trajanovski James Moio Iza Dawkins Brandt Harrison Hayden Heta Dean Heta Stephen Ward Richard Skok Robert Hondromatidis Adam Baldwin Arthur Solomidis Michael Basckos Robert Glavas Alex Bolzan Luke Bolzan Michael Delmonte

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OLD IVANHOE

Coach: Scott Azzopardi Assistants: John Mann, Troy Bridgland

Coach: Darren Toll

Nicholas Lewton Ben Woods Cameron Smith Paul Iacovangelo Michael Regan Tom Chambers Sam Jones Nick Gentile Tom Bailey Fred Deegan Aaron Holmes Chris Keene Steve Balloch Dan McLean Nathan McLean Michael Adams Luke Hawkins Andrew Weekes Jack Campbell Chamath Jayaweera Chris Bray Patrick Flanagan Steve Mann Damien MacLeod Dave Maskill Anthony Bray (C) Nick Graham Matthew Rich James Egan Grant Lofthouse

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Rhy Gieschen Luke Lochran Adam Velli Paul Spurling Chris Sutherland Alex Vella Kobe Trajanovski Brad Flintoff Andrew Sheehan Jake Trajanovski James Moio Richard Butler (VC) Evan Byrne Josh Spoor Andrew Paine (C) Steven Ward Adam Baldwin Arthur Solomidis Michael Basckos Chanz Crowley Jordan O’Neill Nathan Pratt Gareth Fowler Ryan Buckley Alex Bolzan Luke Bolzan Ashley Steer Jason Burns Tyson Hill Sjouke Price Adam Karim Michael Baxter Daniel Mancuso Seton Leggett

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Coach: John Hughes

Michael Pecorra Tom Chambers Garreth Joachim Daniel Nisbet Chris Collins Jamie Cetraro Dale Grant Michael Adams Cam Raine Dale Micallef Adam Bau James Mather Damien MacLeod Sean Bamblett Ryan Woolley Anthony Ciavarella James Hendy Jeff Bates Ben Willersdorf Steven Paolucci Nicholas Meehan Daniel Rigg Jamil Tye Daniel Ryding Doug Baillie David Sheehan Scott Micallef

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Basil Remboulis Luke Schulz Andrew Lukac Daniel Trevaskis Craig Ridley Sam Caruso Kenny Ng Chris Armstead Shane Azzopardi Andrew Hinkley Greg Williams Luke Cockerell Tim DiBlasi Tommy Rumble Sham Keng Ben Clements John Hughes Dane Miokovic Andrew Petersen Andrew McKenzie Ben Hobart Manuell Gauding Andrew Dawson Tim Williams David Benson Glen Shepherd Andrew Wuchatsch Mark Velardo

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5 YEARS AGO – 2008 Of all the many exciting finals at Trevor Barker Oval over the years, this C Section Preliminary was one of the best. It was a perfect, sunny, spring afternoon as Hampton Rovers faced up to Oakleigh. Every time the Rovers looked like breaking away in the first half Oakleigh fought back and held a slender but important lead at the final break. The Rovers lifted in the last quarter and Jason Zampaglione dealt the final blow not long before the final siren for a 9 point lead although Trevor Bromley brought it back to only 2 points with a goal on the siren – 15.17 to 15.15; a magnificent example of amateur, finals’ footy. Best – Zampaglione (4), Semmel (3), Deveraux, Carr, Lyall, Wynne (HR) and Doherty, Bennett, Hogan, Kitts, Rutter, McGarry (Oakleigh).

Dom Napoli and Luke Holmes were the field umpires with Ben Halfpenny, Clayton Evans, Russell Davidson and Rebecca Brown covering the boundary and goals respectively.

Old Geelong led North Old Boys/St Pats all day to win the D1 Preliminary 17.14 to 14.13 and were delighted to be competing in C Section for 2009.

10 YEARS AGO – 2003 In typical windy conditions at this time of the season, De La Salle handled the conditions better than Old Brighton to win the B Section first semi final, 11.11 to 9.14. Old Brighton had chances in the final term with the wind but overused the ball and were not direct enough in the opinion of the experts.

In the C Section Preliminary Final, Beaumaris turned their form right around from the losing second semi and overwhelmed St Leos Emmaus 22.11 to 9.7. With 9 goals to nil in the second quarter, The Sharks had taken complete control of the game.

20 YEARS AGO – 1993 In the C Section Preliminary Final, AJAX appeared to have the majority of the ball in the first quarter but squandered opportunities. They trailed Ivanhoe by 10 points at quarter time but used the ball better in the second quarter to lead by three and a half goals. The ‘Hoes’ kept up their counter-attack in the third quarter and were only 6 points behind going into the last quarter. Early in the last quarter it was a real arm wrestle but 42

with Rozenberg controlling the ruck, the AJAX runners started to create mayhem and their three goals in a row broke the back of the brave Hoes, final score 20.17 to 16.17. Graham White (Kew) and Marcus Olive (St Kevins) were the winners of the C Section and D Section VAFA Best & Fairest Awards respectively. The D Section Preliminary Final saw a great win by Old Geelong over Old Ivanhoe 12.9 to 6.7 to entitle the OG’s to another crack at St Bedes Mentone Tigers in the Grand Final and automatic entry into C Section for 1994.

30 YEARS AGO – 1983 Collegians proved far too strong for North Old Boys in the A Section first semi final, 17.15 to 13.10.

Collegians’ accuracy in front of goal was telling in the first half with 10.1 to 8.4. It was a fantastic first semi final in B Section with Kew just getting over the line by the barest of margins against Alphington, 13.17 to 13.16. Kew had trailed all day but were outstanding in the final term with 5.7 to 1.4. VAFA best and fairest winners for the season included A White (Therry) in D Section, R Morley (Bulleen United) in E Section and D Morrison (Old Geelong) in F Section.

40 YEARS AGO – 1973 In A Section, Caulfield Grammarians were too strong for North Old Boys in the first semi final, 13.16 to 8.9. In the B Section Preliminary Final, Uni Blacks defeated Kew 8.15 to 7.12. The Blacks survived a strong challenge from Kew in the final term. The field umpires for the weekend’s finals were announced – Bill Mason (A) and Daryl George (B), Ken Jorgenson and Colin Wills (C), John Posetti and Terry Gannon (D), David Jenkin and Trevor Rowe (E) and David Dressing and Darryl Hill (F).

50 YEARS AGO – 1963 Denis Dalton (Old Paradians) won the A Section best and fairest with 27 votes from Jocka Nelson (22) and Ian Turnbull (5), both from MHSOB, second and third respectively. Peter Scanlon (Coburg) won the B Section medal with 27 votes from Ian Redpath (Geelong Amateurs) on 23.

Graeme Brewer (National Bank), Brian Chettle (Preston) and John Adams (NOBS) won the C, D and E Sections medals.

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U19 Premier — with Olivia Crowe Finals football arrived and it is amazing what excitement it can bring. Ladder leaders Old Xaverians and St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers battled it out in the second semi for a grand final berth. The Tigers got off to a slow start on the scoreboard with inaccurate goal kicking (1.10), but came out a different side in the third term outscoring Xavs, kicking 5 goals to 1. Unfortunately it ended there for the Tigers, as the Xavs dominance continued going on to win by 25 points and sit one match from September glory. Harry Lachal kicked 4 for the victors, whilst Michael O’Connor had 3 for the

@Liv_Crowe Tigers. The first semi saw St Kevins and St Bernards clash in a close encounter. Both sides struggled to hit the scoreboard successfully but despite being inaccurate the Snowdogs were able to claim a 14 point win. Tom Soultanakis finished his year off strongly and had a day out with two goals and best afield honours for the SKOB’s, whilst Alex Boyse kicked 4 for the victors.

Prelim final time and what a fantastic match it should be between two good teams in St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers and St Bernards, both have had great seasons. It’s not an easy selection to tip, but the Tigers should bring it home in what will be a close encounter.

U19 Section 2 with Lewis Emmerson @LewisEmmerson Parkdale hosted an exciting while Parkdale’s Sean Hendricks continued to clash against Collegians. The showcase his creativity and skills. Parkdale held game was fast and ferocious on to win by 13 points. with neither side relenting their attack on the ball. A heavy A Grand Final spot was on the line in the wind created a definite scoring showdown between Werribee and Fitzroy. The end, nevertheless plenty of match lived up to the script until half time; Fitzroy goals were scored into it. The margin was tight up by only 3 points. Juxtaposed to the first half, the entire day, with Parkdale looking set for the game could not have been more one-sided. victory midway into the last quarter after a goal Werribee will be bitterly disappointed with put them 4 goals in front. The courage Collegians their second half, which saw them go down by showed next was inspirational, kicking the next 57 points. Werribee’s top line midfielder David 3 goals in quick succession to make the final 10 Briscoe could hold his head up high kicking 2 minutes as nerve racking as possible. Collegians while Fitzroy’s Luke Baker stood up as he has all Tim Phillips, despite being tagged, was brilliant season long.

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It was not quite on a par with Black Caviar getting swamped down the straight at Flemington, but it was not far off. The enormity of Northern Blues’ 87-point 2nd semi thrashing was completely unexpected. From the bounce it was clear that it was to be AJAX’s day. The Blues’ forwards could not fire a shot, whilst their midfield was completely dominated. Brandon Joel was best afield for AJAX with seven goals, receiving excellent support from Lerner and Lewis. Edwards and Hull were best for the Blues.

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challenge from Williamstown CYMS to defeat the home-ground favourites by 7 points. The Friars led by 27 at the main break, but the CYs threw everything at the visitors in the second half only to fail by seven points. Willy should be disappointed falling at the first hurdle. Best for Friars were Dinh, McGurgan & Hickey (4 goals), whilst Knight (3 goals) was bright up forward for CYs. After some mid-week soul-searching, I will be most surprised if last week’s big defeat does not spark Blues into playing their best footy today. On the expanses of Central Reserve, I am tipping the Blues to get their running game going against the Friars to win by 10 points.

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U19 North with Nick Duxson @nicholasjduxson

Old Ivanhoe have secured a Grand Final berth after holding off Ivanhoe by nine points at Chelsworth Park.

In a low scoring game, the Magpies kept the ladder leaders scoreless in the opening quarter, before the ‘Hoes responded. Pierce and Valkanis both featured among Old Ivanhoe’s best with two goals each, while Treloar and McGregor impressed in defeat.

The big guns fired up forward in a dominant St Mary’s Salesian display, as they ended Therry Penola’s season with a 108-point thrashing.

The Saints kicked out to a strong lead early and

extended it at every change, Holmes and Gook both booting five and Andrews four in a beston-ground display. The Lions were held goalless after half time, but were well served as usual by Tatlock and Calafiore.

This week… Ivanhoe have the double chance, and they take on St Mary’s Salesian bright and early at Bill Lawry Oval this Saturday. The ledger stands at one win each, with the Magpies escaping with a narrow three point win in their last meeting a month ago. In what has been an even season among the top five teams, both will fancy their chances – but the power-packed Saints forward line could prove the difference.

U19 South with Nick Duxson @nicholasjduxson

It was almost a formality, as the Krushers crushed St Bedes/Mentone to progress straight through to the Grand Final. Cloke snared six and Still five, as Oakleigh ran all over the Tigers in the second half to win by a whopping 85 points. Young played a lone hand for the Tigers, kicking three of their five goals, while Lever, Mase and Tate all featured prominently for the ladder leaders.

Beaumaris continued their rich vein of form, comfortably overcoming Old Mentonians after quarter time. The OM boys held a five-point lead at the first change, but the Shark attack arrived

UNDER 19 Premier (YEARS TOTAL 64 / 71%) St Bedes/Mentone Tigers v St Bernards

and didn’t let up. Chamberlain slotted five goals in the win, while Hardeman and Snowden also featured among Beaumaris’ best players. Rossi and Oliver both kicked two for Old Mentonians.

This week… Central Reserve plays host to a preliminary final between St Bedes/Mentone and Beaumaris on Sunday at 11.40 am. The Sharks won in Rd 18 against the Tigers by six goals, turning the tables on the Tigers’ big win in their other clash earlier in the season. Beaumaris have definitely struck form at the right time, winning their last five, while St Bedes/Mentone have suffered consecutive losses.

UNDER 19 North (YEARS TOTAL 69 / 86%) Ivanhoe v St Mary’s Salesian

UNDER 19 Section 2 (YEARS TOTAL 57 / 63%) Werribee v Parkdale Vultures

UNDER 19 Section 3 (YEARS TOTAL 53 / 68%) Northern Blues v Whitefriars

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UNDER 19 South (YEARS TOTAL 59 / 66%) St Bedes Mentone Tigers v Beaumaris

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Under 19 Premier

Under 19 Section 3

St Bernards 1.5, 3.5, 6.12, 10.15 (75) St Kevins 1.4, 4.10, 5.10, 8.13 (61) GOALS, St Bernards: A. Boyse 4, P. Romano 1, M. DeLeur 1, M. Caven 1, C. Peart 1, T. Saundry 1, D. Colaco 1 St Kevins: T. Soultanakis 2, S. Kennedy 2, J. Taylor 2, J. Dimattina 1, L. Nankervis 1 BEST, St Bernards: S. Woods, C. Peart, N. Burgin, M. Caven, J. Fraser, Z. O’Halloran St Kevins: T. Soultanakis, J. Taylor, S. Doyle, J. Dimattina, M. Turnbull, J. Howell Old Xaverians 3.1, 6.5, 7.5, 14.10 (94) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 1.6, 1.10, 6.13, 9.15 (69) GOALS, Old Xaverians: H. Lachal 4, M. Cain 3, O. Silk 2, H. Healey 2, A. Ongarello 1, B. Lyon 1, T. Beaton 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: M. O’Connor 3, M. Hoy 2, A. Cross 2, D. Moloney 1, B. Denton 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: X. Jeans, L. Barry, A. Ongarello, C. Stratford, H. Lachal, T. Williams St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: B. Denton, J. O’Kearney, A. Cross, J. Dalzotto, J. Bower, B. Wighton

Whitefriars 2.2, 5.6, 6.7, 9.9 (63) Williamstown CYMS 1.2, 1.3, 5.5, 8.8 (56) GOALS, Whitefriars: C. Hickey 4, B. Dinh 3, T. Lewis 1, N. Hee 1 Williamstown CYMS: M. Knight 3, T. Johnstone 2, B. Callan 1, N. Ebinger 1, T. Szanyi 1 BEST, Whitefriars: B. Dinh, T. McGurgan, T. Baker, T. Petts, S. Currie, M. Malt Williamstown CYMS: T. Szanyi, M. McLaughlin, M. Knight, T. Johnstone, J. Connolly, R. Ackerly AJAX 4.7, 7.9, 15.17, 18.18 (126) Northern Blues 1.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.9 (39) GOALS, AJAX: B. Joel 7, M. Rechtman 4, J. Kalmus 2, O. Hoffman 1, B. Schwartz 1, J. BadeBoon 1, J. Broons 1, D. Klotnick 1 Northern Blues: T. Hughes 2, A. Gonnella 1, M. Hammoud 1, C. Useinov 1 BEST, AJAX: B. Joel, A. Lerner, N. Lewis, M. Rechtman, B. Sher, J. Yarrow Northern Blues: M. Edwards, J. Hull, R. Jepson, J. Sims, T. Hughes, M. Hammoud

Under 19 North

Under 19 Section 2 Parkdale Vultures 5.5, 7.7, 11.10, 13.11 (89) Collegians 3.4, 7.5, 8.5, 11.10 (76) GOALS, Parkdale Vultures: L. Emmerson 5, C. Welch 2, S. Hendricks 2, J. Edwards 1, C. Peele 1, J. Boland 1, D. Glascott 1 Collegians: S. Hibbins 2, M. Dockery 2, J. Diplaris 1, T. Phillips 1, T. Danks 1, S. Hynes 1, D. Wilson 1, S. King 1, J. Hocking 1 BEST, Parkdale Vultures: S. Hendricks, L. Emmerson, D. Ballard, J. Crowley, J. Waters, M. Greenwood Collegians: S. Marshall, M. Dockery, J. Hocking, S. Hynes, T. Phillips, J. Kenyon-Smith Fitzroy 0.2, 3.9, 8.17, 12.18 (90) Werribee 1.4, 3.6, 4.8, 4.9 (33) GOALS, Fitzroy: J. McCormack 3, L. Baker 2, K. Menzies 2, L. Edwards 1, N. Ligris 1, B. McAdam 1, O. Ishak 1, J. Hill 1 Werribee : D. Briscoe 2, J. Lawson 1, A. Knezevic 1 BEST, Fitzroy: E. Bryan, L. Baker, K. Menzies, S. Dalton, J. Hill, M. Matters Werribee: A. Knezevic, M. Smith, B. Monk, P. O’Brien, D. Briscoe, J. Patty

Old Ivanhoe 0.0, 3.3, 7.7, 9.7 (61) Ivanhoe 1.1, 2.3, 5.6, 7.10 (52) GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: N. Valkanis 2, M. Pierce 2, C. Matheson 1, W. Gough 1, S. Wilcox 1, B. Carpinteri 1, N. Marshall 1 Ivanhoe: K. Blackmore-Moore 2, E. Robinson 2, D. Jones 1, B. Grigg 1, B. Zagontinos 1 BEST, Old Ivanhoe: J. Apostolopoulos, W. Gough, L. Oliver, N. Valkanis, N. Marshall, M. Pierce Ivanhoe: D. Treloar, B. McGregor, C. Bath, W. Cuthbert, S. Nix, J. Lagreca St Mary’s Salesian 6.4, 10.7, 14.12, 20.14 (134) Therry Penola 1.0, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 (26) GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: L. Holmes 5, D. Gook 5, B. Andrews 4, N. Curwood 2, K. Buchanan 1, A. Pathirana 1, X. Leonard 1, A. Morris 1 Therry Penola: C. Skapetis 1, A. Tana 1, C. Kilbane 1 BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: B. Andrews, N. Curwood, A. Pathirana, K. Duerden, D. Schipper, A. De Vries Therry Penola: S. Tatlock, S. Calafiore, A. Tana, J. Gough, S. Rees, C. Kilbane

Under 19 South VAFA Premier Section Senior Coach 2014 Applications are invited for the position of senior coach of the Beaumaris Football Club for the 2014 season in the Premier Section of the VAFA. The Club is the only suburban club playing Premier Section and also in the Under 19 Premier Division.

The Beaumaris Football Club has 4 senior teams (including 2 under 19 sides). It also has 24 junior teams making it one of the largest junior clubs in Australia. The juniors represent a strong feeder program for the senior sides.

Beaumaris 1.5, 5.11, 10.14, 17.20 (122) Old Mentonians 2.4, 2.6, 4.9, 6.9 (45) GOALS, Beaumaris: S. Chamberlain 5, B. Crimmins 3, T. Woodward 2, A. Aridas 1, H. Stewart 1, D. Brearley 1, J. Smith 1, K. McDonagh 1, J. Carcassi 1, K. Beasley 1 Old Mentonians: L. Oliver 2, B. Rossi 2, L. Mirams 1, T. Wilton 1 BEST, Beaumaris: A. Hardeman, M. Snowden, S. Chamberlain, H. Stewart, D. Brearley, B. Hudson Old Mentonians: C. Fryer, J. Ahdore, L. Mirams, C. Edgeworth, J. Aridas, C. Minton Oakleigh 6.0, 6.6, 14.7, 19.9 (123) St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 0.5, 2.7, 4.7, 5.8 (38) GOALS, Oakleigh: A. Cloke 6, B. Still 5, Z. Pearce-Thomas 2, A. Deneys 2, J. Benoiton 1, K. Schmauder 1, J. Lever 1, L. Pappon 1 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Young 3, J. Popaz 1, S. Lay 1 BEST, Oakleigh: J. Lever, A. Mase, M. Tate, A. Deneys, A. Cloke, B. Still St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Popaz, T. Pastura, J. Pastura, C. Kinsey, J. Pollard, T. Woods

Further details on the club are available at www.beaumarisfc.com.au Applications (including cv) are to be sent to

beaumarisfc@bigpond.com

Applications close 6 September 2013 ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO Ron Buller (President) John Murton (Vice President)

0418 992 564

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U19 – PREMIER

U19 PREMIER - PRELIMINARY FINAL Sunday September 8th 2:10 pm (Trevor Barker Oval)

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

St Bernards

Coach: Steve D’Andrea

Coach: Mel Beyer

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James Symons

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Alexander Cross

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Alex Whalebone

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Timothy Jeans

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Benjamin Nicoll

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15 Patrick Hurst

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17 James Dalzotto

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18 Taylor Gogerly

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19 Juy Capp

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21 Brayden O’Toole

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22 Daniel Moloney

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23 Kent Mitchell

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25 Benjamin Wighton

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26 Jack Beckwith

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27 Fin Neaves

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28 Cameron Antonuccio

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29 Samuel D’Andrea

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30 Thomas McMAHON

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31 Liam Hard

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33 Jake Townley

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39 Kerwin Cafun

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43 Jack Bower

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44 Mathew Hoy

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45 Michael O’Connor

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46 Matthew Caia

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47 Brett Denton

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48 Jack 0’Kearney

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65 Christopher McCready

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U19 – SECTION 2

U19 SECTION 2 - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 7th

2:10 pm (St Bernards College)

Werribee Districts

Parkdale Vultures

Coach: Andrew Accarito Assistants: Aaron Hovey / Chris Burton

Coach: Luke Borella

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Luke Gibbs

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Jordan Patty

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Craig Maloney

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Adam Imber

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Matthew Despott

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Matthew Burton

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10 Jayme Lawson

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11 David Briscoe

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12 Haydn Acciarito

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13 Nishan Coyne

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15 Mason Smith

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17 Tyler Crennan

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18 Matthew Fitzpatrick (c)

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19 Matthew Brown

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20 Luke Vella

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21 Brayden Monk

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22 Nick Christou

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23 Jack Elliott

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24 Michael Culliver

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25 Caleb Sullivan

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26 Ben McMillan

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28 Alex Shanks

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30 Aaron Knezevic

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36 Patrick O’Brien

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40 Dane Thomas

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Matthew Dickie Darcy Ballard Sam Chitty (Capt) Mark Greenwood Adam Knight (Capt) Sean Hendricks Jordan Atwell Christopher Welch Jake Stent - Powell Max Nixon Jackson Boland Nathan Ng Tom Fenwick Jacob Crowley Luke Morgan Chris Stielow Lewis Emerson Dylan Glascott Jack Dunstan Kane Bode Corey Peele Will McGowan Mac O’Donnell James Everest Jesse Waters Alex Taylor - Hirst Jack Edwards Andrew Stewart Brayden Ford Matt Horton Jordan Russell Luke Symons Sean Deamicis

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U19 – SECTION 3

U19 SECTION 3 - PRELIMINARY FINAL Sunday September 8th 9:15 am (Central Reserve)

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Northern Blues

Whitefriars

Coach: Dean Delle-Vergini

Coach: Jeremy Freeman Coach: Richard Baker & David Kelsey

Lachlan Holmes Jake Powell Joshua Sims Damon Marcon Mark Cigagna Jacob Moller Mathew Edwards Liam Burns Jordan Hull Joshua Rentos Gerard Sutton Jimmy Drakopoulos Olsen Clark Samuel Santomartino Samuel Pizzo Joel Simmons Moustafa Hammoud Reed Jepson James King Sean Towers Damien Delle-Vergini Paul Sansonetti Harry Manaras Christian Useinov Adrian Gonnella Adrian Chiodo Abdul Allouche Paul Steinicke Gaurav Joshi Thomas Hughes Baljinder Sandhu

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Mitchell Malt (C) Sean Currie Tom Lewis Toby Mc Gurgan Ben Di Pietrantonio Ciaran Hickey Ryan Malt Tim Nilsson Luke Galtieri Nicholas Adam Nicholas Hee Daniel Nilsson Declan Power Tim Baker (VC) Matthew Gasowski Jason Spencer Eamon Gilbert Jack Hardy Bryan Dinh (VC) Lachlan Tuke Anthony Giuliano Timothy Petts Daniel De Angelis Matthew Perrin Ben Kelsey Alex Hayes Taylor Battista Tomas Condon Glenn Ibbott Benjamin Tatterson Evan Kalcovski Matthew Scannell Luke Sandy Nicholas Wright Michael Ceravolo

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U19 – NORTH

U19 NORTH - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 7th

9:15 am (Bill Lawry Oval)

Ivanhoe

St Mary’s Salesian

Coach: Adam Wright Assistants: Bill Emerson

Coach: David Malcolm

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Alex Purtell

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Stefan Zervides

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James Lagreca

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William Emerson

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Jeremy Brukel

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Zac Mowat

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15 Sam Nix 16 Sam Batterton

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19 Max Post

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21 Charlie Robinson

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23 Billy Zagontinos

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25 Dylan Treloar

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28 Daniel Jones

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29 Benjamin Grigg

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31 Nathan Zervides

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33 Dylan Craig-Darroch

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36 Patrick Benson

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38 Keke Blackmore-Moore

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39 David Ioannou

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40 William Cuthbert

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43 Alex Griffith

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45 Joshua Harbottle

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47 Cameron Bath

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48 Joel Langford

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60 Nick Ring

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63 Ed Robinson

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83 Ben McGregor

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88 James Schaffert

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Lindsay Moreen Wilson Chen Ben Andrews © Kyle Buchanan (VC) Matt Curtain Reuben Williams Danny Zacharopoulos Darcy Grant Nick Bussell Nick Curwood Alexander Bussell Ananath Pathirana Alexander DeVries Jack Sutherland Andrew Morris Lachlan Pattison Matthew Howard Dayne Schipper Charlie Angley Dylan Gook Cam Gibbs Cam Walsh Lachlan Power Louie Holmes Kyle Duerdin (DVC) Will Douglas Nick Ludwig Hugh McRae Xavier Leonard James Gallus Kirin Raska

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U19 – SOUTH

U19 SOUTH - PRELIMINARY FINAL Sunday September 8th 11:40 am (Trevor Barker Oval)

St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers

Beaumaris

Coach: Michael McGettigan

Coach: Mick Carty

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Michael O’Connor Brenton Schubert Corey Michaud Alex Cross Alex Whelebone Matthew Caia Jack Pollard Ben Nicoll James Symons Charles Kinsey James Dalzotto Taylor Gogerley Juy Capp Fin Neaves Morgan Hampton Brayden O’Toole Tom Dwyer Daniel Maloney Mitchell Kent Jordan Pastura Ben Wighton Jack Beckwith Tim Jeans Cameron Antunicco Jamie Popaz Tom McMahon Liam Hard Steven Lay Trent Pastura Declan Hampton Pat Hurst Jordan Bichsel Aaron Hodges Jack Bower Matt Hoy Jack O’Kearney Chris McCready David Goodchild William Lawrence Kiean Harbis Matthew Powell Kerwin Cafun Tom Chesters

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Kaine Beasley Doug Ballard Matt Hardeman Adam Tanzimat Jordan Smith Jak Jowett Mark Ramanathan Kyle McDonagh Neil McKenzie Adam Hardeman Harrison Stewart Chris Baum Alex Pearson Michael Snowden Athan Aridas Sam Chamberlain Greg Pearson Nathaniel Moffett Thomas Mellick Jake Bloomer Lauchlan Cox Alex Wearne Dale Keating David Brearley Damien Johns Mitchell Petzke Brandon Crimmins James Carcassi Liam Brennan (Capt) Callum Griffiths Ben Hudson Jason Murray Joe Considine Thomas Woodward

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UMPIRES

Steve McCarthy & Leah Gallagher

@VAFAUA

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RUSTY OLD MILESTONE This weekend we see one of our all-time great field umpires in Russell Davidson clock up his 200th VAFA game. After quite a few games in the VFL and a premature retirement Rusty decided to join the VAFA. During those 199 games his list of achievements is huge as follows: 6 Premier (A) grand finals, 1 Premier B grand final, 9 Big V representative games (including a trip to New Zealand), 29 finals (including today), VAFA Umpire of the Year in 2006, VAFAUA President for three years, Pre-finals Dinner Co-ordinator for 5 years and of course only a few weeks ago he was inducted as a VAFAUA Life Member

PROMOTION TIME Congratulations to all teams that are playing off in grand finals next week and see themselves playing in a higher section next year. To the umpires who are running, enjoy the atmosphere of the big day, it’s not over yet!

FINALS TIME Don’t we love this time of the year, weather was fantastic last week to commence the finals series.

Umpires, umpire teams they have not seen before, and the teams say “who are these blokes, they’re not our usual umpires” and the fun begins for next three weeks.

HERITAGE ROUND Round 18 in Premier saw the VAFAUA version of heritage round with three old boys getting a crack to turn back the clock and run again in A Grade (as it used to be called when they were last there). Mark Gibson returned after a three year break, Steve McCarthy after a seven year break, but what about Darren (Daggles) Dalgleish returning after a fifteen year break. There WAS a nine year retirement in there for Daggles. They all went back in time to relive some golden moments.

Let’s just say the bodies are old and the minds and willing which can only sum up the performance of the trio. Any truth that wheelchairs were required to get home after the game? A fair bit of rehydration was required after the games.

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DEBUTANTS With that last round in Premier we also had some debutants. Apologies to all the other debutants we’ve had during the year, but there are too many to mention. Last week Jayde Daly who only a couple of weeks ago umpired her first Premier B was given a taste of Premier with her appointment to the Collegians/Old Xavs game. Jayde makes it as only the second female field umpire to get to Premier grade (yes, Leah, we remember who the first was!) and here’s hoping that next year we can get Alex Anthony in there early next year.

There were a few other debutants in Premier last week. Field umpires Warren Graham (oldest ever debutant?), Ben La Vale and Jayson Nooy, along with Johanna Bruinstroop running the boundary.

Special mention to Johanna who finished her game after being pretty ill at quarter time.

VFL/TAC FINALS ACTION Great to see so many former VAFA umpires performing at the higher level in finals last weekend. Field umpires Robert O’Gorman (VFL seniors), Brent Wallace (VFL Development League), Jarryd Barry and Dan Lawlor (TAC).

Boundary umpires James Scully and Damien Cusack (VFL seniors). Goal umpires Steven Piperno and Anthony Kyrkou (VFL seniors), Chris Doyle and Matthew Dervan (VFL Development League), and Alistair Kyrkou (TAC). Shows that the VAFA is a great pathway.

PREMIER GRAND FINAL DAY Don’t forget to keep Premier Grand Final Day (Saturday 21 September 2013) free. The traditional Premier GF lunch will kick off at 11:30am. Cost is $35 and includes entry to the ground, two course meal and a free drink! Tables are filling fast! More details to be announced shortly including a guest speaker. Following the Grand Final there will be presentations to the Premier Grand Final Umpires, cheap drinks, a free BBQ (thanks to Harris Family Butchers), a DJ and possibly an AFL Preliminary Final on the big screen.

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Olivia Crowe

@Liv_Crowe

FINALS FOOTY As finals fever hit the section and the results went the way as I’d hoped for (with my successful tips) it produced one blowout and a match that went down to the wire.

As dominate as they have been all season (and undefeated) the finals ball game didn’t affect the Giants as they easily accounted for their opponents Werribee by 140 points on their home turf. The Tigers struggled to get the ball down forward as they were only able to score three behinds and the Giants kicking 17 by the main break. Kew’s Callum Spencer kicked 4 for the victors as Tim Mallia was impressive with two for the Tigers. The win sees a grand final berth for the Giants, leaving the Tigers with another opportunity against Point Cook this week.

It was a close contest down at Fearon Reserve between Point Cook and Williamstown CYMS and it certainly lived up to it’s expectations as only minimal points separated both sides at every change. The Bulldogs claimed the 3 point victory and a spot in the prelim. Paul Cutajar–Miloser kicked 4 for Williamstown whilst power forward Kurt Mayne kicked 3 for the victors. Unfortunately it draws a close on Williamstown’s season but I no doubt believe they will be a force come 2014.

taking. Either Werribee Tigers or Point Cook Bulldogs will have that relief of making the decider at the final siren. In what will be a physical contest it should also produce a stellar game of football.

Both sides have had fairly consistent seasons, but as finals football is a different ball game the Tigers should have enough to take on Kew in the Grand Final the following week.

U18 — TIPS IN BOLD (YEARS TOTAL 55 / 76%) Werribee v Point Cook

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Point Cook AFC 3.3, 5.7, 7.12, 9.14 (68) Williamstown CYMS 4.1, 4.5, 7.8, 9.11 (65) GOALS, Point Cook AFC: K. Mayne 3, C. Day 3, J. Crofton 1, J. Aquilina 1, A. Robinson 1 Williamstown CYMS: P. Cutajar-Miloser 4, J. Costello 3, G. Daaboul 1, L. Micallef 1 BEST, Point Cook AFC: R. Milne, D. Duskovic, M. Pruscino, C. Morrison, C. Day, J. Crofton Williamstown CYMS: J. Pennington, L. Micallef, P. Cutajar-Miloser, A. Slaney, N. Green, L. Cavarra Kew AFC 8.7, 17.8, 25.15, 26.20 (176) Werribee Districts 0.0, 0.3, 1.5, 4.12 (36) GOALS, Kew AFC: C. Spencer 4, J. Lane 3, T. Barbera 2, E. Murray 2, Z. Jones 2, J. Guerin 2, T. Hayward 2, J. Dale 1, M. Kinsella 1, R. Maibaum 1, C. Quinlivan 1, B. Hudson 1, M. Walch 1, J. Chesson 1, J. Weightman 1, S. Nicolson 1 Werribee Districts: T. Mallia 2, C. Yeoell 1, M. Frenkel 1 BEST, Kew AFC: C. Spencer, J. Weightman, B. Hudson, J. Lane, M. Sadikin, Z. Jones Werribee Districts: Z. Goetz, E. Henley, S. Long, C. Lawerson, A. Gatty, N. Holdsworth

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U18 - PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 7th

11:40 am (St Bernards College)

Werribee Districts

Point Cook

Coach: Stephen Frenkel

Coach: Glenn McAlpine Assistants: Wayne Gough, Paul Reardon, David Kip

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Mason Frenkel

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Josh Crofton

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Sarian Scarlett-Long

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Brandyn Foley

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Mitch Thar

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Matthew Volk

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Dan Stois

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Cody Day

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Tim Malia

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Daniel Hird

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John Kaklikos

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James Borg

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Nicholas Ezard

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Zac McMillan

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Mason Kip

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Aaron Gatty

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Liam MacGibbon

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Andrew Gough

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12 Zane Goetz

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10 Kurt Mayne

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11 Callum Morrison

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13 Hamish Keogh

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12 Alex Grigg

14 Brayden Monk

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13 Aaron Sagona

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15 Jordan Patty

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14 Luke Rappazzo

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16 Anthony Limina

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15 Zac Harrington

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17 Callum Lawson

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16 James Aquilina

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18 Jacob Russell

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17 Daniel Duskovic

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19 Matthew Defina

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18 Matthew Barnes

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20 Brandon Doyle

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20 Robbie Milne

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21 Max Gundy

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22 Alex Court

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23 Brendan Parker

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24 Ethan Henley

G

B

25 Connor Yeoull

G

26 Patrick Esposito

21 Patrick Kerr

G

B

22 Josh Evans

G

B

23 Ashley Gauci

G

B

24 Ashton Cook

G

B

B

25 Dillon Van Der Putten

G

B

G

B

B

G

27 Aaron Pogerzelski

G

B

30 Riley Matthews

28 Anthony Daw

G

B

31 Mitchell Pruscino

G

B

82 Jarrod Stewart

G

B

34 Liam Gilbee

G

B

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RESULTS

PREMIER THIRDS

ROUND 15

Old Xaverians 5.5, 10.11, 16.17, 23.23 (161) Old Carey 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.6 (36) GOALS, Old Xaverians: B. Corcoran 7, P. Henderson 2, J. Smith 2, T. Cannon 2, S. Adams 1, T. Trahair 1, J. Hanger 1, C. Denton 1, J. Preece 1, A. Torre 1, D. Prowse 1, T. Agius 1, H. Buckley 1, J. Morton 1 Old Carey: M. Hexter 2, N. Baker 1, J. Pack 1, M. Andrews 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: M. Dimattina, B. Corcoran, J. Hanger, J. Preece, C. Dipierdomenico, W. Christian Old Carey: N. Baker, M. Hexter, L. McKinnon, P. Gledden, G. Girdwood, T. MacReady - Bryan University Blues 8.0, 10.1, 15.5, 18.7 (115) Old Scotch 2.4, 2.9, 3.10, 4.11 (35) GOALS, University Blues: H. Hanlon 5, J. Eastman 2, J. Osmond 2, J. Stevenson 2, T. Kerr 2, H. Steinfort 2, O. Lade 1, E. Ratcliffe 1, T. Ruggles 1 Old Scotch: X. Gonzalez 2, I. Grant 1, T. Bowman 1 BEST, University Blues: H. Hanlon, J. Cowland, S. Dalton, C. Pyke, D. Marshall, T. Kerr Old Scotch: C. Long, T. Harkness, M. Chitham, P. Hodges, M. Morey, X. Gonzalez St Bernards 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 14.14 (98) De La Salle 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 5.6 (36) GOALS, St Bernards: M. Kavanagh 4, J. Evans 2, J. Monaghan 1, W. Kingston 1, L. Scerri 1, D. Ryan 1, M. Byrne 1, S. Firth 1, P. Scarpino 1, L. Neal 1 De La Salle: A. Kneebone 2, T. Naughtin 1, S. Brown 1, S. Morwood 1 BEST, St Bernards: J. Bye, L. Scerri, M. Kavanagh, P. Rahill, L. Neal, J. Evans De La Salle: D. Griffin, A. Kneebone, J. Terrell, C. Hyde, J. O’Connor, L. Godhino Collegians 4.2, 7.5, 10.9, 12.12 (84) University Blacks 1.3, 4.3, 4.3, 7.5 (47) GOALS, Collegians: G. Jones 2, A. Moore 1, J. Slatyer 1, A. Myhal 1, C. Dunwill 1, A. Baxter 1, J. Ashman 1, H. Mckenzie 1, M. Parrent 1, N. Crema 1, E. Cordner 1 University Blacks: S. McKnight 3, J. Heeley 2, B. Farrow 1, C. Lawford 1 BEST, Collegians: L. Schoknecht, P. Timms, K. Findlay, H. Mckenzie, A. Moore, T. Cook University Blacks: J. Heeley, S. McKnight, S. Lewis, T. Howie, C. Lawford, Q. Rooney

PREMIER C THIRDS

PREMIER B THIRDS

ROUND 16

Old Xaverians 6.4, 7.6, 9.12, 10.14 (74) Fitzroy 0.0, 0.1, 2.2, 3.3 (21) GOALS, Old Xaverians: D. Barry 2, C. O’Flaherty 1, N. Nunan 1, B. Plant 1, J. Curtis 1, S. Berengo 1, M. Pietzak 1, L. Rogan 1, J. Delmo 1 Fitzroy: J. Farrell 1, R. Lloyd 1, J. MacKay 1 BEST, Old Xaverians: D. Barry, D. Cotchett, M. Galbraith, C. O’Flaherty, N. Nunan, L. Rogan Fitzroy: S. Zurek, M. Cusack, R. Lloyd, T. Jenkins, J. Murray, J. MacKay Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Old Melburnians 3.3, 9.9, 9.10, 15.15 (105) St Kevins 1.4, 2.6, 6.10, 6.10 (46) GOALS, Old Melburnians: C. Tunbridge 4, T. Healey 3, A. Cameron 2, A. Clark 2, M. Webster 1, A. Coleridge 1, C. Williamson 1, C. Wilmoth 1 St Kevins: T. Crookes 2, M. Eva 2, J. Frazer 1, L. Davrain 1 BEST, Old Melburnians: A. Cameron, J. De Steiger, C. Wilmoth, S. Land, Z. Johnston, A. Coleridge St Kevins: J. Anthony, J. Frazer, S. Carne, M. Cape, M. Eva, P. Hanley

ROUND 16

St Kevins 2.0, 3.0, 6.1, 9.2 (56) Mazenod 1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 6.8 (44) GOALS, St Kevins: M. Austin 3, R. Short 2, P. Der Jeu 2, D. Bourke 1, T. Steains 1 Mazenod: C. Raine 4, A. Ciavarella 1, D. Baillie 1 BEST, St Kevins: T. Steains, T. Sharpe, P. Rhodes, W. Doble, S. Schneider, H. Sargent Mazenod: T. Chambers, D. Nisbet, S. Bamblett-Furner, M. Pecora, C. Raine, D. Rigg Round 1 - 01/09/2013 Pegs 5.2, 5.6, 6.9, 9.11 (65) Marcellin 4.1, 4.3, 7.4, 8.6 (54) GOALS, Pegs: D. Trevaskis 3, M. Velardo 2, C. Ridley 2, D. Benson 2 Marcellin: H. Lee 2, L. Carey 2, L. Money 1, A. McGlin 1, D. Isaac 1, W. Hiser 1 BEST, Pegs: D. Benson, G. Williams, T. Di Blasi, A. Wuchatsch, K. Ng, C. Ridley Marcellin: M. Bridges, A. McGlin, G. Petroff, W. Hiser, L. Money

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Caulfield Bears Football Club (Affiliated with SFL) is seeking applications for

Senior Coach & Reserves Coach for season 2014 We are a resurging club that is seeking a person focussed on success who has a good understanding of the modern game and an ability & desire to develop a young playing list.

Playing or non-playing.

Applications should include details of playing &/or coaching experience, accreditation, remuneration, etc.

Applications to be forwarded to Darren Stait via email staity29@bigpond.com Tel. 0407 559 383 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM ON FRI27 SEPTEMBER 2013

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IVANHOE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

Coaching Positions 2014 Applications are invited for the following 2014 season coaching positions:

• Senior Coach

• Assistant Coach

The Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club has a rich history of more than 100 years and includes one of the largest and successful junior club programs in Melbourne feeding into the senior club.

The IAFC is looking for highly motivated leaders to work with young men willing to listen and learn and further develop our strong culture both on and off the field.

We are looking for self-motivated and results- driven applicants for the above positions to lead our club into the next successful phase backed with the help of an active club committee with strong links into the local community.

After ffour consecutive Af i finals l campaigns i iin Division 4 of the VAFA, the Eley Park Football Club is currently seeking people to fill the following roles for the upcoming 2014 SEASON

Senior Coach Senior Assistant Coach Reserves Coach

For further information about the Ivanhoe Amateur Football club visit www.ivanhoeafc.com Applications to be submitted to the Secretary Howard Neilson, e-mail: hcneilson1@bigpond.com Enquiries: Grant Mackenzie T: 0418 477 546 or Luke Blackwood T: 0418744328

Applications close Monday 16th September 2013

Anyone wishing to discuss the above positions can contact John Alexandridis on 0400 952 718.

Interviews will take place at the completion of our current season.

SENIOR COACH DE LA SALLE OLD COLLEGIANS FOOTBALL CLUB APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED for the position of Senior Coach of the De La Salle Old Collegians Football Club.

De La is one of the VAFA’s most respected clubs with 6 teams from Premier Section to Under 19 level.

The Club has been highly successful over decades supported by strong links to De La Salle College and local community.

The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of amateur football and its culture and be capable of demonstrating to the selection committee his vision for the club and his game plan.

Please send applications in writing, outlining relevant qualifications and experience, to the Club President Richard Williams at rwilliams@woodards.com.au

We are seeking a Senior Coach with the necessary Any initial enquiries about the position please call leadership capabilities, communication skills and Richard Williams on 0409 341978 technical skills capable of ensuring the Club’s future Applications close 5.00 pm success.

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SHARPSHOOTERS

SHARPSHOOTERS 2013 Premier

TR Goals

TR Goals

Brendan Goss

Old Xaverians

5

73

Adrian Del Monte

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 0

62 (62)*

Matthew Handley

Old Xaverians

5

51

Daniel Jones

Marcellin OC

0

42 (42)*

Mark Passador

Old Scotch

3

45

David Forrest

PEGS Football Club

0

40 (40)*

Dylan Chaplin-Burch

Collegians

3

39

Rees Thomas

Mazenod OC

3

39 (36)*

Adam Barclay

Banyule AFC

0

36 (36)*

2013 Premier Reserve

TR Goals

Andrew Hummerston

Old Scotch

1

43

Matthew Margin

Old Xaverians

3

40

Dallas Jarred

Marcellin OC

Justin Crameri

University Blacks

5

36

Dean Podger

PEGS Football Club

0

36 (36)*

Damien Barton

University Blues

0

30

Daniel Fraser

Marcellin OC

1

36 (35)*

Chamath Jayaweera

Mazenod OC

1

34 (33)*

2013 Premier Thirds

TR Goals

2013 Premier C Reserve

TR Goals 41 (39)*

Old Xaverians

0

69

Henry Hanlon

University Blues

5

43

Cameron Raine

Mazenod OC

4

84 (80)*

Benjamin Corcoran

Old Xaverians

7

28

Todd Macleod

NOBS St Patricks College

0

38 (38)*

Andrew Walsh

University Blues

0

27

Daniel Trevaskis

PEGS Football Club

3

38 (35)*

Dolan Bourke

St Kevins OB

1

30 (29)*

TR Goals

2013 Premier C Thirds

2

Christopher Smith

2013 Premier B

TR Goals

Daniel Anthony

Old Brighton Grammarians 2

61(59)*

Thomas Mentiplay

Old Brighton Grammarians 2

61(59)*

Jean Daou

Whitefriars OC

0

61 61)*

David Fayman

AJAX AFC

0

60(60)*

Ben Robertson

Old Mentonians

0

61 61)*

Travis Ridgway

Old Haileyburians

0

52(52)*

Ben Gray

Williamstown CYMS

4

57 53)*

Callum Wood

Old Geelong

0

42 42)*

2013 Premier B Reserve

TR Goals

2013 Division 1

TR Goals

James McGee

Fitzroy FC

2

51(49)*

Julian Gambaro

St Kevins OB

1

42(41)*

Shane Metz

Ormond AFC

4

Matthew Lattanzio

St Kevins OB

1

34(33)*

Blair Atkins

Ormond AFC

2

45 (43)*

Alistair Ferguson

Old Melburnians

2

33(31)*

Christopher Long

Hampton Rovers AFC

2

44 (42)*

2013 Premier B Thirds

60

2013 Premier C

TR Goals

2013 Division 1 Reserve

TR Goals

2013 Division 2

73 (69)*

TR Goals

Sebastian Kemmerer

Old Melburnians

0

38(38)*

Corey Bannister

Therry Penola OB

3

80 (77)*

Robert Ralph

Old Xaverians

0

38(38)*

Jarrod Bannister

Therry Penola OB

1

78 (77)*

Cameron Tunbridge

Old Melburnians

4

38(34)*

Rohan Scott

St Johns OC

0

61 (61)*

Jack Mullen

St Kevins OB

0

29(29)*

Sabastian Ciavola

Eltham Collegians AFC

0

52 (52)*

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2013 Division 2 Reserve Benjamin Seeger Walter Pocock Scott Gatehouse Stefan Gusts

Yarra Valley OB Monash Gryphons St Mary’s Salesian St Mary’s Salesian

TR 0 0 2 0

Goals 64 (64)* 46 (46)* 39 (37)* 36 (36)*

2013 Under 19 Section 3 Damien Delle-Vergini Northern Blues Ciaran Hickey Whitefriars OC Brandon Joel AJAX AFC Jacob Kalmus AJAX AFC

TR 0 4 7 2

Goals 51 (51)* 48 (44)* 39 (32)* 35 (33)*

2013 Division 3 Aaron Thornton Andrew Brazzale Sam Williams Jack McMeel

Elsternwick AFC Kew AFC Aquinas OC La Trobe University AFC

TR 5 3 0 0

Goals 77 (72)* 63 (60)* 59 (59)* 54 (54)*

2013 Under 19 North Louis Holmes Dylan Gook Keke Blackmore-Moo Josh Stephens

St Mary’s Salesian St Mary’s Salesian re Ivanhoe AFC Old Westbourne

TR 5 5 2 0

Goals 83 (78)* 56 (51)* 49 (47)* 42 (42)*

2013 Division 3 Reserve Mitchell Sweeney Timothy Mawdsley John O’Keefe Bas Nelson

UHS-VU AFC La Trobe University AFC Kew AFC La Trobe University AFC

TR 4 1 0 0

Goals 105(101)* 46 (45)* 38 (38)* 33 (33)*

2013 Under 19 South Aaron Cloke Brandon Crimmins Zach Pearce-Thomas Jordan Young

Oakleigh AFC Beaumaris FC Oakleigh AFC St Bedes / Mentone Tigers AFC

TR 6 3 2 3

Goals 106(100)* 55 (52)* 43 (41)* 39 (36)*

2013 Division 4 Daniel Penny Justin Rossoukas Benjamin Gallagher

Box Hill North AFC Hawthorn AFC North Brunswick AFC

TR 0 0 0

Goals 72 (72)* 59 (59)* 50 (50)*

2013 Division 4 Reserve Jason Jackomos Hawthorn AFC Adam Farrugia Eley Park Sharks Drew Crawford Eley Park Sharks

TR 3 0 2

Goals 86 (83)* 55 (55)* 49 (47)*

2013 Under 18 Jeremy Sullivan Jonathan Kaklikos Tyler Hayward Kurt Mayne

St Bernards Werribee Districts FC Kew AFC Point Cook AFC

TR 0 0 2 3

Goals 35 (35)* 33 (33)* 29 (27)* 29 (26

3 Under 19 Premier Harry Healey Matthew Panton James Howard Michael Dolan

TR 2 0 0 0

Goals 55 (53)* 52 (52)* 41 (41)* 41 (41)*

TR 1 2 5 0

Goals 52 (51)* 47 (45)* 45 (40)* 42 (42)*

Old Xaverians Old Melburnians De La Salle OC St Kevins OB

2013 Under 19 Section 2 Joseph Hill Fitzroy FC Sam Hibbins Collegians Lewis Emmerson Parkdale Vultures Dane Thomas Werribee Districts FC

(?)* figure in brackets denotes total at the end of the home and away season

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1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2013 PREMIER C Mazenod Marcellin Old Ivanhoe Monash Blues PEGS Oakleigh Peninsula Old Camberwell Banyule NOBS/St Pats

DIVISION 2 P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 13 13 13 10 7 7 5 5 1

L 2 5 5 5 8 11 11 13 13 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1619 1838 1733 1500 1504 1439 1383 1330 1406 1019

A % 998 162.22 1133 162.22 1172 147.87 1195 125.52 1330 113.08 1712 84.05 1853 74.64 1561 85.2 1816 77.42 2001 50.92

Pts 64 52 52 52 40 28 28 20 20 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A 2178 636 1518 929 1269 922 1299 934 1187 1046 1060 1134 1095 1256 684 1600 857 1858 732 1676

% 342.45 163.4 137.64 139.08 113.48 93.47 87.18 42.75 46.12 43.68

Pts 72 56 52 44 40 28 28 16 12 12

Marcellin Mazenod Old Ivanhoe Old Camberwell PEGS Monash Blues Banyule NOBS/St Pats Peninsula Oakleigh

W 18 14 13 11 10 7 7 4 3 3

L 0 4 5 7 8 11 11 14 15 15

PREMIER C THIRDS Mazenod St Kevins Pegs Marcellin NOBS / St Pats Peninsula Old Camberwell Old Ivanhoe Old Ivanhoe

P 14 18 16 17 16 15 16 16 12

W 12 10 9 7 5 4 4 5 2

L 0 5 4 7 9 9 9 9 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2

FF 4 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0

F 1790 1279 1096 1133 1063 872 747 966 550

A 697 872 944 998 1248 1440 1132 1479 1113

% 256.81 146.67 116.1 113.53 85.18 60.56 65.99 65.31 49.42

Pts 72 52 52 44 32 32 28 28 16

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 5 0

L 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 18

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2037 1794 1780 1620 1577 1553 1494 1454 1202 758

A 1107 1447 1266 1339 1272 1619 1453 1518 1643 2605

% 184.01 123.98 140.6 120.99 123.98 95.92 102.82 95.78 73.16 29.1

Pts 64 52 48 44 40 36 32 24 20 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2052 1677 1778 1526 1543 1175 1156 1168 1031 292

A % 806 254.59 787 213.09 879 202.28 1041 146.59 1076 143.4 1086 108.2 1427 81.01 1563 74.73 1665 61.92 3068 9.52

Pts 62 60 54 40 40 28 28 24 24 0

DIVISION 1 Hampton Rovers Williamstown CYMS Ormond Prahran Assumption Whitefriars Old Geelong Old Mentonians Bulleen Templestowe MHSOB Glen Eira

DIVISION 1 RESERVE Ormond Hampton Rovers Old Geelong Bulleen Templestowe Williamstown CYMS Prahran Assumption MHSOB Whitefriars Old Mentonians Glen Eira

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P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 15 13 10 10 7 7 6 6 0

L 2 3 4 8 8 11 11 12 12 18

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 11 11 10 8 7 6 5 2

L 3 4 7 7 8 9 11 12 13 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1827 1707 1444 1480 1781 1207 1354 1361 1375 1109

A % 1122 162.83 1276 133.78 1438 100.42 1492 99.2 1426 124.89 1350 89.41 1581 85.64 1662 81.89 1714 80.22 1584 70.01

Pts 60 56 44 44 40 34 28 24 20 10

DIVISION 2 RESERVE

PREMIER C RESERVE P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Therry Penola Yarra Valley Old Eltham Collegians St Mary's Salesian St Johns Old Paradians South Melbourne Districts Ivanhoe Monash Gryphons Emmaus St Leos

D 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Therry Penola St Mary's Salesian Old Eltham Collegians St Johns Yarra Valley Ivanhoe Emmaus St Leos Old Paradians Monash Gryphons South Melbourne Districts

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 13 13 13 10 8 8 8 7 6 3

L 5 5 5 7 10 10 10 11 11 15

D 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1475 1486 1239 1274 1224 1034 1051 732 1205 886

A % 860 171.51 1132 131.27 1001 123.78 1209 105.38 1091 112.19 1176 87.93 1209 86.93 1230 59.51 1459 82.59 1304 67.94

Pts 52 52 52 42 32 32 32 28 26 12

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

W 15 14 12 11 11 11 9 8 6 6 3 0

L 2 4 6 6 7 7 9 10 11 11 15 18

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

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1775 1798 1827 1578 1864 1518 1245 1377 1618 1135 998 687

A 1084 1023 1293 1260 1500 1473 1242 1411 1532 1508 1986 2108

% 163.75 175.76 141.3 125.24 124.27 103.05 100.24 97.59 105.61 75.27 50.25 32.59

Pts 62 56 48 46 44 44 36 32 26 26 12 0

DIVISION 3 Kew UHS-VU Elsternwick St Francis Xavier Richmond Central Aquinas La Trobe University Albert Park Swinburne University Power House South Mornington Old Westbourne

DIVISION 3 RESERVE Kew UHS-VU La Trobe University Richmond Central Albert Park Power House Aquinas Swinburne University St Francis Xavier South Mornington Old Westbourne Elsternwick

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

W 16 16 15 15 11 8 7 6 5 3 3 2

L 2 2 2 2 7 10 11 12 13 15 15 16

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

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2338 1906 1772 1680 1280 1000 1160 857 938 945 639 842

A % 451 518.4 786 242.49 776 228.35 867 193.77 1220 104.92 1267 78.93 1330 87.22 1401 61.17 1664 56.37 1775 53.24 1753 36.45 2125 39.62

Pts 64 64 62 62 44 32 28 24 20 12 12 8

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 12 10 9 9 5 4 4 3

L 0 4 6 7 7 11 12 12 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1793 1089 930 998 1024 595 710 505 697

A 416 844 910 727 806 946 1247 1150 1362

Pts 72 56 48 44 44 28 24 24 20

U18 Kew AFC Werribee Districts Williamstown CYMS Point Cook AFC St Bernards Collegians St Mary's Salesian UHS-VU AFC Richmond Central AFC

% 431.01 129.03 102.2 137.28 127.05 62.9 56.94 43.91 51.17

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1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2013 DIVISION 4 Hawthorn Eley Park Sharks West Brunswick Point Cook North Brunswick Northern Blues Box Hill North Dragons Mt Lilydale Manningham Cobras Chadstone

U19 PREMIER P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 14 14 12 11 10 8 6 6 4 3 0

L 2 2 4 5 6 8 10 10 12 13 16

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

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

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2142 1975 1449 1606 1610 1597 1530 1181 1013 938 851

A 1030 1057 964 1081 1163 1448 1850 1458 1795 1877 2169

% 207.96 186.85 150.31 148.57 138.44 110.29 82.7 81 56.43 49.97 39.23

Pts 64 64 56 52 48 40 32 32 24 20 8

Eley Park Sharks West Brunswick Hawthorn North Brunswick Point Cook Dragons Northern Blues Box Hill North Manningham Cobras Mt Lilydale Chadstone

W 15 14 12 10 10 10 6 4 3 2 1

L 1 2 4 5 6 6 10 12 12 14 15

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 17 15 13 11 9 8 7 5 3 1

L 1 3 5 6 9 10 10 13 15 17

D 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2183 1659 1579 1529 1496 1497 1476 1311 1107 575

A 832 1076 1060 1169 1217 1409 1443 1597 1959 2650

% 262.38 154.18 148.96 130.8 122.93 106.25 102.29 82.09 56.51 21.7

Pts 68 60 52 46 36 32 30 20 12 4

L 3 3 6 6 10 11 12 12 12 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1631 1673 1771 1258 1151 1268 1267 911 1199 1019

A 1052 1122 1215 1057 1260 1437 1603 1280 1569 1553

% 155.04 149.11 145.76 119.02 91.35 88.24 79.04 71.17 76.42 65.61

Pts 60 58 48 46 32 28 24 24 22 18

U19 SECTION 2

DIVISION 4 RESERVE P 18 18 18 17 18 18 18 18 17 18 18

Old Xaverians St Bedes / Mentone Tigers St Kevins St Bernards De La Salle Old Scotch Old Melburnians Beaumaris University Blues Old Brighton

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

FF 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1952 1661 1614 1302 1519 1413 1298 922 520 737 422

A 493 711 718 951 816 860 1268 1854 1748 1710 2267

% 395.94 233.61 224.79 136.91 186.15 164.3 102.37 49.73 29.75 43.1 18.61

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Pts 68 64 56 52 48 48 32 24 20 16 12

Fitzroy Werribee Parkdale Vultures Collegians Old Trinity University Blacks Caulfield Grammarians Mazenod Old Carey Marcellin

P 18 17 18 17 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 12 11 8 7 6 6 5 4

U19 SECTION 3 Northern Blues AJAX Williamstown CYMS Whitefriars Old Camberwell Old Xaverians PEGS Old Geelong

P 18 18 18 17 18 18 18 17

W 16 12 12 11 10 9 3 2

L 2 6 6 6 8 9 15 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

F 1640 1572 1591 1366 1200 1245 688 695

A 872 1029 1135 1039 1152 1220 1741 1809

% 188.07 152.77 140.18 131.47 104.17 102.05 39.52 38.42

Pts 64 48 48 48 40 36 12 8

P 17 17 18 17 17 15 18 13 13 17

W 15 14 15 12 10 5 5 3 1 1

L 2 3 3 5 7 10 13 10 12 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

F 1995 2006 2161 1723 1818 1016 971 895 581 499

A 822 815 902 946 1001 1771 2051 1174 1775 2456

% 242.7 246.13 239.58 182.14 181.62 57.37 47.34 76.24 32.73 20.32

Pts 64 60 60 52 44 20 20 16 4 4

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 13 13 12 10 8 8 5 4 1

L 2 5 5 6 8 10 10 13 14 17

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2205 1883 1903 1734 1459 1274 1107 1047 1338 671

A 822 1193 1261 1207 1558 1429 1312 1713 1897 2299

% 268.25 157.84 150.91 143.66 93.65 89.15 84.38 61.12 70.53 29.19

Pts 64 52 52 48 40 32 32 20 16 4

U19 NORTH Old Ivanhoe Ivanhoe St Mary's Salesian Therry Penola St Bernards Old Westbourne MHSOB La Trobe University Old Haileybury Old Paradians

U19 SOUTH

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Oakleigh St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Old Mentonians Beaumaris De La Salle Peninsula Monash Blues Hampton Rovers Ormond Parkdale Vultures

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WINNING EDGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Club

Senior

Old Xaverians Kew AFC St Kevins OB Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Therry Penola OB Mazenod OC Old Melburnians Williamstown CYMS St Mary's Salesian UHS-VU AFC

Reserve U19/U18

60 62 48 52 60 64 56 52 44 56

33 32 32 26 26 28 32 20 26 32

Club XVIII/Thirds

Total

17 7 14.5 7 7.5 16 15.5 8.5 0 9

161 155 133.5 131.5 131 126 126 116.5 115 115

51 54 39 46.5 37.5 18 22.5 36 45 18

1116 SEN VAFA PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 2013 PREMIER Old Xaverians St Bedes / Mentone Tigers Old Scotch University Blacks De La Salle Beaumaris St Bernards Collegians University Blues Old Carey

PREMIER B P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 13 12 10 10 7 7 7 6 1

L 3 5 6 7 8 10 10 11 11 17

D 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1881 1668 1797 1317 1424 1462 1440 1383 1403 1051

A 1142 1473 1549 1189 1287 1512 1525 1474 1822 1853

% 164.71 113.24 116.01 110.77 110.64 96.69 94.43 93.83 77 56.72

Pts 60 52 48 42 40 30 30 28 26 4

L 1 4 5 6 7 9 10 15 16 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1594 1473 1597 1501 1219 1155 1062 933 784 625

A % 773 206.21 885 166.44 1038 153.85 974 154.11 1016 119.98 1110 104.05 1145 92.75 1495 62.41 1681 46.64 1826 34.23

Pts 68 56 52 48 44 36 32 12 8 4

L 1 2 6 8 11 13 13 14

D 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1

F 1778 1750 1264 1228 1201 911 884 682

A % 837 212.43 763 229.36 818 154.52 1023 120.04 1319 91.05 1477 61.68 1545 57.22 1916 35.59

Pts 68 64 46 40 24 20 18 8

PREMIER RESERVE P Old Xaverians 17 University Blacks 18 Old Scotch 18 De La Salle 18 University Blues 18 St Bernards 18 Collegians 18 Beaumaris 18 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 18 Old Carey 17

W 16 14 13 12 11 9 8 3 2 1

Old Xaverians University Blues Collegians University Blacks De La Salle Old Scotch St Bernards Old Carey

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W 17 16 10 9 6 5 4 1

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 14 12 10 8 7 4 3 3

L 3 4 4 6 8 10 11 14 15 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 1843 2040 1516 1748 1688 1352 1077 1436 1227 1141

A 1145 1259 1281 1444 1359 1543 1485 1813 1724 2015

% 160.96 162.03 118.35 121.05 124.21 87.62 72.53 79.21 71.17 56.63

Pts 60 56 56 48 40 32 28 16 12 12

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2179 1948 1786 1695 1110 1023 1110 912 1003 727

A % 743 293.27 915 212.9 948 188.4 1051 161.27 1339 82.9 1509 67.79 1389 79.91 1533 59.49 1735 57.81 2386 30.47

Pts 64 64 52 52 36 24 22 18 16 12

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 2 2 1 1 1

FF 3 1 2 1 1 3

F 2117 1643 1652 1385 874 761

A 625 619 604 992 1358 2125

Pts 70 62 52 44 30 16

PREMIER B RESERVE

PREMIER THIRDS P 18 18 17 17 17 18 18 15

Old Trinity Old Brighton Old Melburnians St Kevins AJAX Old Haileybury Fitzroy Caulfield Grammarians Parkdale Vultures Werribee Districts

St Kevins Old Melburnians Old Brighton Fitzroy AJAX Caulfield Grammarians Old Trinity Parkdale Vultures Old Haileybury Werribee Districts

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 16 13 13 9 6 5 4 4 3

L 2 2 5 5 9 12 12 13 14 15

PREMIER B THIRDS Old Melburnians St Kevins Old Xaverians Fitzroy Old Trinity Parkdale Vultures

P 14 16 16 17 16 15

W 13 12 9 9 5 0

L 0 2 5 7 10 14

% 338.72 265.43 273.51 139.62 64.36 35.81

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