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Welcome from VAFA President Michael Hazell Congratulations to players from both the Victorian Amateur Football Association and the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country combined football leagues for their selection in today’s representative games. Congratulations also to the coaches, volunteers and staff of both organisations who have helped make this day a reality.

their careers. The drive required to bring the best out of yourself in a more demanding environment of a one off match or series brings these games to a new level. The change of focus from week to week club competition to the intensity of a representative match breathes new energy into each participant, driving the players to greater heights..

For the VAFA, this day is truly one of the highlights of our calendar. For players, it is an opportunity to test yourself against the best of the best. An opportunity to challenge yourself in front of the broader community. And for most players, it is an opportunity to play at a level which is as close as they might get to AFL standard. If you are involved, these are opportunities to be cherished.

I was reading with interest a quote from a current rugby player who said that “the magic of the Lions supersedes all prejudices and appears to bring the best out of all the players involved”. I think this nicely encapsulates what representative games at any level are all about. Good luck to everyone involved today.

To ensure the continued relevance and prominence of today’s games I think it is vital to remember the real reasons why these representative games are important and must be maintained. Notions of the old VFL state of origin and the history of the Big V jumper, whilst important to representative football, are secondary to the need to give our young men in the community an avenue to aspire to reach their absolute potential. It is worth noting that right now we have two very big representative fixtures taking place in Australia, namely the Rugby Union (British Lions Tour) and Rugby League (State of Origin). I watch with awe the passion and commitment displayed by the players picked for these games. It would not matter whether there were 100 or 100,000 people in the crowd, the players would still be treating the match as one of the defining points in

Leigh Fletcher will be a key mover for the Prem B- Div 4 side today

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Welcome from AFL Victoria Country General Manager Grant Williams On behalf of AFL Victoria I would like to congratulate players from both the Victorian Amateur Football Association and WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country’s affiliated leagues for being selected in their respective sides. As was the case in the 2011 when these representative teams last played, we are expecting three great games of football, played in terrific spirit. When the Brian Molony Cup was last awarded it was the VAFA who prevailed over AFL Victoria Country No.1 by six points. While the country boys were big winners in the Challenge Cup (AFL Victoria Country No.2 v VAFA Prem B – Div 4), both sides will be desperate to secure bragging rights this year. Sunday’s games mark 20 years that the two competitions have met bi-annually at senior level. Prior to that matches were played irregularly, with U19 matches being played annually. At U19 level, AFL Victoria Country (formerly the VCFL) has triumphed in the past two encounters with strong wins in 2011 and 2012. With AFL recruiters now searching far and wide to secure the best talent, players from all sides have the chance to possibly take their footy to a new level, just as Matt Taberner did last year. After being named best on ground in the U19 match for the VCFL, Taberner, from Myrtleford, was eventually selected by Fremantle in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft and only a few weeks ago made his debut at the elite level. Other players to also have gone on to the AFL from these matches include Sam Dunnel (Old Melburnians/ VAFA – St. Kilda), Ariel Steinberg (Imperials/Sunraysia FNL/VCFL - Essendon) and Daniel Nicholson (University Blues/VAFA – Melbourne). Regardless of who wins on Sunday, representative matches are wonderful opportunity for players to test their abilities at higher standard and an experience that they will remember long after their playing days are over. WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country’s three sides are selected after the WorkSafe Country Championships which were held in May 2

and saw 36 leagues compete. Our WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country coaches, Peter Knights (No.1 side) John Cossar (No.2) and Damian Sexton (U19) and their experienced team of selectors have been hard at work selecting each of their sides. We are delighted to have the service of the three experienced coaches and we wish them the best in leading their chargers on Sunday. We would like to thank the many volunteers, including selectors and support staff who help make this event possible. In particular, we thank Michael Hazell (President) and Michael Sholly (CEO) of the VAFA for hosting the matches and the respective Operations Managers, Tim Noonan (VAFA) and Gerard Ryan (WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country) for coordinating the day. We would also like to congratulate the umpires from WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country’s V/Line Academy that have been selected to officiate in the three matches. The V/Line Academy was established to develop and coach talented young umpires and this experience at representative level will be an important step in their on-going development. In closing we wish to particularly thank WorkSafe Victoria for their wonderful support of AFL Victoria Country and its associated programs, GrainCorp for their sponsorship of the AFL Victoria Country No.2 team and EnergySafe Victoria for their continued support of the country U19 program. All the very best and may the best teams win.

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VAFA Premier B-Div 4 v Gaincorp AFL Vic Country No. 2 Tune in to 96.5 Inner FM

AFL VIC COUNTRY #2

VAFA Premier B-Div 4 Coach: Brett Voss

FLETCHER Leigh

Hampton Rovers

DEAN Matt

Werribee

IEZZI Brendan

Old Trinity

CLOSE Ash

Coach: John Cossar

PEKIN Nick

Horsham Demons G

HORSBURGH Patrick

Voilet Town

WARRY Dean

Warragul Industrials G

Ivanhoe

MINCHINGTON Paul

Dromana

BOUNDY David

Old Paradians

SEMMEL Ryan

Huntly

PHIBBS Ben

Mazenod OCFC

JOHNSTON Rikki (VC) Dromana

FREEZER Josh

Old Melburnians

BONGETTI Ryan

Finley

HUNT Ned

Old Trinity

KIMBER Brendan

Cora Lynn

CARLSON Jarrod

Marcellin

PRIEST Farren

Echuca United

10 RIDGWAY Travis

Old Haileybury

10 PRIEST Rowan

Echuca United

11 YOUNG Andrew

Monash Blues

11 WRIGHT Hayden

White Hills

12 ARMSTRONG Al

Old Melburnians

12 JONES Tyler

Moama

13 BISETTO Daniel

Fitzroy

14 KELLY Dean

Waubra

14 GRANT Mitchell

15 CLUGSTON Ash

Dimboola

17 BURKE Jordyn (VC)

Horsham Demons G

16 BOLAND Matthew

Parkdale Bulleen Tempelstowe Parkdale

18 FINCH Joshua

Modewarre

17 MENTIPLAY Tom

Old Brighton

19 SEWELL Adam (C)

Newlyn

18 WALSH Bart

Banyule

21 STRANGE Brett

Wedderburn

19 PATTI Gus

Mazenod OCFC

23 ZAJAC Daniel

Doveton

21 FISHER Nick

Peninsula Old Boys G

25 SUTTON Rhett (VC)

Rye

22 LYNCH Anthony

St Kevin's

36 HOLLAND Dylan

Barwon Heads

23 PUHAR Steven

Williamstown CYMS G

43 GROTH Carl

Milawa

26 PAULE Thomas

Old Melburnians

16 WADE Tim (E)

Kalkee

35 WEEKES Adam

Old Haileybury

20 PENDERGAST Ryan (E) Echuca United

37 WHITTY Harry

Peninsula Old Boys G

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15 FLORENCE Paul

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VAFA Premier B-Div 4 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26 35 37

Name FLETCHER Leigh (VC) DEAN Matt (VC) IEZZI Brendan CLOSE Ash BOUNDY David PHIBBS Ben FREEZER Josh HUNT Ned CARLSON Jarrod RIDGWAY Travis YOUNG Andrew ARMSTRONG Al BISETTO Daniel GRANT Mitchell FLORENCE Paul BOLAND Matthew MENTIPLAY Tom WALSH Bart PATTI Gus FISHER Nick LYNCH Anthony (C) PUHAR Steven PAULE Thomas WEEKES Adam WHITTY Harry

Club Hampton Rovers Werribee Old Trinity Ivanhoe Old Paradians MAZENOD OCFC Old Melburnians Old Trinity Marcellin Old Haileybury Monash Blues Old Melburnians Fitzroy Parkdale Bulleen Tempelstowe Parkdale Old Brighton Banyule MAZENOD OCFC Peninsula Old Boys St Kevin's Williamstown CYMS Old Melburnians Old Haileybury Peninsula Old Boys

High 179 175 183 199 184 183 192 185 181 178 179 185 196 178 188 196 195 184 194 195 189 194 178 188 183

Kgs 81 76 89 84 80 79 90 80 72 77 80 82 96 81 91 93 97 84 95 103 100 100 88 86 83

Pen Pics 2010 Prem B league best and fairest, current club captain and 2 x Big V Rep. Midfield gun. 3 x Big V Representative. Toured Ireland in 2011 with the VAFA. 2013 Werribee Co-Captain. Former Woodrow Medallist, Club Captain, midfield running machine played against VCFL in 2009. Kicked 117 goals and played in the Grand Final in 2012. Tall forward who is deceptively quick. 3 x Big V Rep. Brilliant player and leader and is captain coach at his club. Previously 5 years at St Bedes/Mentone inc. 2 premierships & 2 B&F's. 6 years VFL Frankston & Port Melb. 2 x Big V Rep. Current VFL listed at Essendon. Premier B Premiership player 2009. Rebounding half back. Represented Big V U23 side earlier this year in Adelaide. Skillful half back flanker who reads the play well. 3 x Big V Representative. Running Midfielder/Wingman reigning Premier C Section B&F. 2 x Big V Rep inc Ireland Tour in 2011. 2011 VAFA Premier Leading Goal Kicker. 2010 Div 1 Team Of Year. Midfielder who wins own ball. Classy forward who reads the play early, brilliant finisher from any angle. CHF who missed the U23 match through injury, Former Coburg VFL, takes a big mark. Big V Rep in 2012. 5 years in VFL inc 2000 Premiership. 2004 Country All Australian. 2 x club B&F. Former Casey Scorpion VFL. 8 x Big V Rep since 2008. Premiership player in 2012. 2 Club B&F's. Collingwood VFL Listed this year, former Sandrinham VFL. Star forward who kicked 11 earlier this year. 3 x Club leading goal kicker at OB. 5 seasons of VFL at Sandy Zebra's. U19 Premiership. 3 x Big V Rep inc 2013 U23 Adelaide Trip. 2010 Premiership Player. Played at Casey VFL, and recent U23 Big V Rep match in Adelaide. Tall shut down defender Was best on in in 2012 Grand Final. 2011 Club B&F. Plays ruck resting forward. Played over 170 games for St Kevins. Big V Representative 2012. Club B&F 2010. Ruckman. 1st year in VAFA. Over 100 games in WRFL for Spotswood. 4 x Grand Finalist, 3 Premierships. Mobile ruckman. 2 x Big V Representative. 3 Years in VFL with Sandy & Port Melb. 2009 OM Premiership. Current OM Captain. 2013 VC of OH. Medium sized defender who loves to run out of defence. Likes to play shut down roles. TAC Cup Dandenong Stingrays. 2011 R/U B&F. Can play either both midfield/forward.

Gaincorp AFL Vic Country No. 2 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 21 23 25 36 43 16 20

Name PEKIN Nick HORSBURGH Patrick WARRY Dean MINCHINGTON Paul SEMMEL Ryan JOHNSTON Rikki (VC) BONGETTI Ryan KIMBER Brendan PRIEST Farren PRIEST Rowan WRIGHT Hayden JONES Tyler KELLY Dean CLUGSTON Ash BURKE Jordyn (VC) FINCH Joshua SEWELL Adam (C) STRANGE Brett ZAJAC Daniel SUTTON Rhett (VC) HOLLAND Dylan GROTH Carl WADE Tim (E) PENDERGAST Ryan (E)

22 BILTON Matthew (E)

Club Horsham Demons Voilet Town Warragul Industrials Dromana Huntly Dromana Finley Cora Lynn Echuca United Echuca United White Hills Moama Waubra Dimboola Horsham Demons Modewarre Newlyn Wedderburn Doveton Rye Barwon Heads Milawa Kalkee Echuca United Carisbrook

League Wimmera FNL Kyabram &DFL Ellinbank &DFL Nepean FNL Heathcote &DFL Nepean FNL Murray FL Ellinbank &DFL Murray FL Murray FL Heathcote &DFL Murray FL Central Highlands FL Wimmera FNL Wimmera FNL Bellarine FNL Central Highlands FL North Central FL Casey Cardinia FNL Nepean FNL Bellarine FNL Ovens & King FL Horsham &DFNL Murray FL Maryborough Castlemaine &DFNL

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High 178 183 186 172 182 193 179 185 177 171 189 185 180 180 194 183 181 195 193 192 189 171 192 190

Kgs 77 90 78 78 85 95 79 88 79 74 92 90 85 85 100 83 76 95 80 95 83 82 100 90

Age 23 25 22 27 25 32 29 27 21 26 19 22 25 27 26 26 27 26 24 32 23 25 31 27

Pen Pics Exciting onballer who will be in everything, Premiership player with Horsham Demons Hard working onballer who loves the physical challenge, never beaten Best on Ground in 2012 Young Guns game, booming kick on the run Silky smooth with great finishing ability, sure to get amongst the goals Enjoying a super year at Huntly, will provide drive out of the middle Long time MPNFL Rep player with super record, should be one to watch Transferred from Cobram to Finley this year after winning 2 Murray FL B&Fs Success story of the year, Ellinbank FL medallist, BOG in interleague 2008 Morish Medalist playing with the Murray Bushrangers, impressive goal sneak Reigning O’Dwyer medallist in the Murray FL, exciting on baller Youngster of the side, earn’t his position via best on ground in Interleague game Murray FL leading goal kicker with 57, one touch player Highly credentialed having success at Vermont & Noble Park, goal kicking on baller Back with Dimboola this year, having a great year leading the goal kicking as a small forward 4 straight Premierships with Horsham Demons, power forward now coaching his club 2010 & 12 Bellarine B&F, has been the driving force at Modewarre for many years Ssecond season back home at Newlyn after a successful 6 year stint with Ballarat Swans Premier tap ruckman from Nth Central, 2011/12 Premiership player with Wedderburn Returned to Doveton after 3 year stint at Nar Nar Goon, tall back who will be hard to beat Veteran Ruckman who seems to be getting better with age, a proven leader Third year in the Vic 2 program, highly adaptable who can play on talls or shorts In and under specialist, knocks up getting kicks, ex Strathmore premiership player Versatile ruckman who can fill any key position, loves the challenge Strong bodied defender, very rearly beaten one on one

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23 Member of the2009 VCFL U/19 team

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VAFA Seniors v WorkSafe AFL VIC Country No. 1 Tune in to 96.5 Inner FM

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AFL VIC COUNTRY #1

Coach: Simon Lethlean

Coach: Peter Knights

WATTS Jack

University Blues

BEATTIE Scott

AMBROSE Murphy

Old Xaverians

MOLONEY Xavier (DVC) Swan Hill

ZIMBACHS Trent

Collegians

COLLINS Luke

SMITHWICK Ben

Old Carey

BENDERGAST Matt (VC) Lavington

PATTISON Adam

University Blacks

CAMBBELL Guy (C)

Echuca United

BENTICK Adam

St Bernards

SHEAHAN Jai

Newtown & Chilwell G

YOUNG Ross

University Blues

HOLLOW Brendon

Tatura

MAHON Bede

University Blacks

MICALLEF Derick

North Ballarat City G

10 DARVELL Michael

Old Xaverians

BAYLISS Jarrod

Wandin

11 AMBROSE Patrick

Old Xaverians

10 WAIGHT Ryan

Redan

12 SHAW John

Old Xaverians

11 THOMBSON Jarrod

Yarrawonga

13 WYNNE Nick

Old Xaverians

12 LOOBY Tim

Shepparton United G

14 GOSS Brendan

Old Xaverians

13 MCDONALD Shane

Bonbeach

Bort Fairy

16 MCQUEEN-MISCAMBLE Lach Old Carey

Echuca United

Sale

14 ROBINSON Sandy

17 ROBERTSON Jaryd

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

15 KIRBY Baul

Tatura

18 MCCAULEY Brock

University Blacks

16 BURKE Leigh

South Bendigo

19 SUMMERS Peter

University Blues

17 BAXTER Christopher

Terang-Mortlake

20 CROFT Harry

Collegians

18 SHELDON Tom

Kyabram

22 EDGAR Phil

St Kevin's Old Boys G

20 BATH Luke

St Mary's

23 RICHARDS Simon

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

21 LEWIS Daniel

Mooroopna

24 HOWAT Cameron

Old Carey

22 LUKE Ryan (Emer)

North Ballarat City G

26 WALLER Chris

Old Xaverians

24 HARTWIG Tyson

Wangaratta Rovers G

31 ALLAN Marcus

Old Xaverians

25 LINTON James

Colac

32 COLBERT Ryan

Old Xaverians

35 WINTLE Paul

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

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39 KONDAROVSKIS James Collegians

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VAFA seniors # 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 31 32 35 39

Name WATTS Jack AMBROSE Murphy ZIMBACHS Trent SMITHWICK Ben PATTISON Adam BENTICK Adam YOUNG Ross MAHON Bede DARVELL Michael AMBROSE Patrick SHAW John WYNNE Nick GOSS Brendan MCQUEEN-MISCAMBLE Lach ROBERTSON Jaryd MCCAULEY Brock SUMMERS Peter CROFT Harry EDGAR Phil RICHARDS Simon HOWAT Cameron WALLER Chris ALLAN Marcus COLBERT Ryan WINTLE Paul KONDAROVSKIS James

Club University Blues Old Xaverians Collegians Old Carey University Blacks St Bernards University Blues University Blacks Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Carey St Bedes/Mentone Tigers University Blacks University Blues Collegians St Kevin's Old Boys St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Old Carey Old Xaverians Old Xaverians Old Xaverians St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Collegians

High Kgs Pen Pics 8 x Big V Representative. Plays Centre Half Forward. Former Coburg VFL player. Smooth midfield mover hat creates space and time for his teamates 176 68 5 x Big V Rep. 2x Premiership player. Plays off half back and likes to push forward and kick goals. 187 78 1 x Rep player, Former Box Hill Hawk, Tough midfielder with huge left boot. 1st year in the VAFA. Former St Kilda and Richmond player and also at Box Hill Hawks. 186 87 1st year in the VAFA for St Bernards. Played with Port Melbourne VFl and Carlton. Midfielder. 178 Returned to Blues in 2013 after time with Perth in the WAFL where he won a Sandover Medal. 180 79 U23 VAFA Rep player, former Central Murray FL Rep player via Tyntynder, Blacks Captain Old Xavs centreman set to make his Representative debut, 2010 premiership player 193 88 Played in last years Big V U23 match against WA, on the Essendon VFL list. 199 101 Had 1 x Big V Rep Ruck appearance in 2012. Played for Williamstown VFL before Xavs 189 90 3 x Big V Rep player. Dashing half back. 185 75 3 x Big V Rep. Leading Premier Goal kicking in 2013. Equally deadly snapping or set shot for goal. 192 102 3 x VAFA Rep player, former Box Hill Hawk 194 95 Played the Adelaide U23 Rep game earlier in the season. Strong Centre Half Back. Former AFL listed player at Hawthorn and Brisbane in his first year in the VAFA 2nd season with the VAFA. 1 x Big V Rep. Plays in the midfield. Been playing VAFA football since 2009. 2011 Premiership with Collegians. Played a starring role in 2013 U23 Big V win in Adelaide. Plays across half forward and kicks goals 6th year in the VAFA. Premier Premiership player. Last year's Woodrow Medallist and former Big V Captain, 3 x rep player plus 2011 Ireland tour 186 84 1st year in VAFA. 5 years with Sandringham in VFL. Plays through the Midfield. 180 79 3rd season with Old Xaverians. 2010 Premiership player. Midfielder who also plays up forward. 183 76 3rd year with the VAFA. 3 x Big V Rep inc 2011 Ireland Tour. Utility player out of Bendigo. Played in 3 consecutive VAFA Premierships. 5 x Big V Rep player and former captain. Utility 179 76 2 x Premiership player. Plays on the wing but likes to sneak forward for a goal.

WorkSafe AFL VIC Country No. 1 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25

Name Club BEATTIE Scott Echuca United MOLONEY Xavier (DVC) Swan Hill COLLINS Luke Sale PENDERGAST Matt (VC) Lavington CAMPBELL Guy (C) Echuca United SHEAHAN Jai Newtown & Chilwell HOLLOW Brendon Tatura MICALLEF Derick North Ballarat City BAYLISS Jarrod Wandin WAIGHT Ryan Redan THOMPSON Jarrod Yarrawonga LOOBY Tim Shepparton United MCDONALD Shane Bonbeach ROBINSON Sandy Port Fairy KIRBY Paul Tatura BURKE Leigh South Bendigo BAXTER Christopher Terang-Mortlake SHELDON Tom Kyabram BATH Luke St Mary's LEWIS Daniel Mooroopna LUKE Ryan (Emer) North Ballarat City HARTWIG Tyson Wangaratta Rovers LINTON James Colac

League Murray FL Central Murray FNL Gippsland L Ovens & Murray FL Murray FL Geelong FNL Goulburn Valley FL Ballarat FNL YVMDFL Ballarat FNL Ovens & Murray FL Goulburn Valley FL Peninsula FNL Hampden FNL Goulburn Valley FL Bendigo FNL Hampden FNL Goulburn Valley FL Geelong FNL Goulburn Valley FL Ballarat FNL Ovens & Murray FL Geelong FNL

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High 187 180 183 182 196 195 183 181 188 175 187 188 175 195 194 192 185 191 185 191 189 190 184

Kgs 97 78 88 84 100 87 84 83 80 80 95 94 82 90 105 95 84 88 80 87 88 97 83

Age 26 27 32 30 31 20 30 26 25 27 27 26 27 25 35 27 21 24 25 29 24 25 22

Pen Pics Represented Vic 1 in Wagga last year, impact player who can run all day Vic 1 veteran, unobtrusive utility who makes every possession count Carrying on good form from Wagga last year, hard-at-it onballer Smart, experienced midfielder who racks up possessions Captain of the side, can play forward or back with equal effect Makes his debut for Vic 1, spring heeled key forward Tough, fit, running mid-fielder Medium sized forward, consistent goalkicker All-Australian 2012, hard running mid-fielder Gritty midfielder, usually found underneath every pack Versatile backman who uses the ball well Another backing up from Wagga, highly skilled utility who can play either end Bullocking, goalkicking midfielder Athletic, versatile bigman Reliable ruckman who is getting better with age Reliable key back, fronting up again after representing Vic 1 last year Quick & skillful defender Long kicking defender making his Vic 1 debut Silky smooth midfielder who uses the ball well Tall, rangey key position player, represented three states Half back with sure hands and good decision maker Key defender who was a revealation in Wagga last year Highly skilled midfielder with speed and strength to match

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AFL VIC COUNTRY U19

Coach: David Gately

Coach: Damian Sexton

HAMILTON Gabe

Old Trinity

DALE Lee

Myrtleford

WARD Josh

Beaumaris

HAMPTON Lonnie

Albury Tigers

FISSCHER Joseph

Old Haileyburians

EASTMAN Patrick

Geelong West St. Peters G

BUCKLEY Thomas

Beaumaris

DONNAN Trent

Woomelang Lascelles G

DILLON Charlie

Parkdale Vultures

WESTAWAY Dylan

Leongatha

MANGONI Chris

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

MORRIS Ashley

Deniliquin Rams

MATHESON Callum

St Kevin's

HOEGENBIRK Rowan

Somerville

TAYLOR Josh

St Kevin's

SYMONS Jordan

Traralgon

BARNES Michael

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

BRUHN Jacob

Newtown Chilwell G

10 CLOSE Jono

Old Xaverians

10 JACKSON Marcus

Finley

11 GAFF James

Old Carey

11 MCEWAN Dan

Sea Lake

12 STEWART Keegan

Caulfield

12 HARGREAVES Connor Yarrawonga

13 GLEESON Gerard

St Kevin's

13 DEAN Andrew

Rye

14 KENNEDY Shaun

St Kevin's

14 GRIBBLE Tom

Geelong West St. Peters G

15 YATES Matt

Collegians

15 HAY Greg

Sunbury

17 HURLEY Jack

Old Scotch

16 MORCOM Hamish (C) Golden Square

18 CLARKE Jordan

Old Scotch

17 PORTER Joshua

Wangaratta

19 POMEROY Jordan

Peninsula

18 PALLPRATT Jake

Benalla

20 EADE Ryan

University Blues

19 SMITH Lachlan

Benalla

21 CRAIG Charlie

University Blues

20 DOWN Christopher

Shepparton United G

25 TYQUIN Thomas

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers G

21 MILLER Tom

Tatura

27 GHASIMZADEH Sahand North Brunswick

22 MARTYN Sam

Benalla

30 PETERING Nicholas

Monash Blues

23 MORRISON Ryan (E)

Narre Warren

39 MILLSOM Patrick

Marcellin

24 DIBELLIA Matthew (E) Shepparton United G

40 SHEAHAN Brent

University Blacks

41 WILLIAMS Tom

Old Xaverians

42 CAVALLARO Oliver

Old Brighton

HALEY Charlie

De La Salle

St John's

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4th Qtr

44 GREEN Josh

45 DROESSLER Brandon Kew

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VAFA under 19 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 25 27 30 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Name HAMILTON Gabe WARD Josh FISSCHER Joseph BUCKLEY Thomas DILLON Charlie MANGONI Chris MATHESON Callum TAYLOR Josh BARNES Michael CLOSE Jono GAFF James STEWART Keegan GLEESON Gerard KENNEDY Shaun YATES Matt HURLEY Jack CLARKE Jordan POMEROY Jordan EADE Ryan CRAIG Charlie TYQUIN Thomas GHASIMZADEH Sahand PETERING Nicholas MILLSOM Patrick SHEAHAN Brent WILLIAMS Tom CAVALLARO Oliver HALEY Charlie GREEN Josh DROESSLER Brandon

Club Old Trinity Beaumaris Old Haileyburians Beaumaris Parkdale Vultures St Bedes/Mentone Tigers St Kevin's St Kevin's St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Old Xaverians Old Carey Caulfield St Kevin's St Kevin's Collegians Old Scotch Old Scotch Peninsula University Blues University Blues St Bedes/Mentone Tigers North Brunswick Monash Blues Marcellin University Blacks Old Xaverians Old Brighton De La Salle St John's Kew

High 179 178 194 187 187 171 171 172 178 177 180 190 186 191 190 194 191 192 179 178 183 176 180 185 186 190 183 178 179 187

Kgs 85 82 94 85 80 67 70 75 75 75 69 89 86 88 75 92 84 94 75 79 76 76 75 74 80 86 90 72 76 78

Pen Pics Inside quick and hard at it midfielder, played in this match last year Another rising star, gun midfielder in Premier. Won a rising star nomination in round 1. Tall mobile ruck who can drift in across half back to block up the space. Wing/half forward who likes to take the game on Half Back, that plays both inside and outside football One of the rising midfield stars of Premier. Won a a Rising Star nomination in Round 2. Debut Half forward/ midfielde that is an in and under type of player. Hard running wingman who can also play as an attacking back flanker. Played this match last year Hardworking mid/forward who strives on the defensive side of the game, Debut Medium sized midfielder, that's works under the pack or as an outside runner. Debut Creative, hard running wingman with excellent disposal - great finisher around goals Medium-sized forward that swings into the midfield. Was the Rising Star of Round 10. Debut Midfielder who can also play tall or small around the ground. Won rising star for round 5. Debut CHF, is a Travis Cloke type player, able to take pack marks and work hard up the ground Full back and contests strongly in the air in a one on one contest. Debut Ruckman who also enjoys playing across half-back Tall utility who reads the play well and possesses a good skill set. Plays as a tall midefielder or can rotate at CHF. Played junior country rep footy for Golburn Valley and Central Murray, wing or forward pocket Midfielder/small forward who likes to use break away speed to open up the game & kick goals. Medium mid/half back who uses the ball well. Debut Quick and skillful midefielder who can be very dangerous around goal Forward who can change into the midfield. Runs hard and can sneak a goal. Rising star round 7 Tall wing half forward with a good pair of hands. Should alternate between wing and half back. Hard working half forward or utility, with the ability to play a role in any position Former Sandringham Dragon has also played in the VFL development league as a Midfielder Small forward who can move on ball. Goal sneak. Debut Strong inside midfielder, clean disposal and great vision. Playing predominately forward in 2013, but also enjoys time in the midfield

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Name DALE Lee HAMPTON Lonnie EASTMAN Patrick DONNAN Trent WESTAWAY Dylan MORRIS Ashley HOEGENBIRK Rowan SYMONS Jordan BRUHN Jacob JACKSON Marcus MCEWAN Dan HARGREAVES Connor DEAN Andrew GRIBBLE Tom HAY Greg MORCOM Hamish (C) PORTER Joshua PALLPRATT Jake SMITH Lachlan DOWN Christopher MILLER Tom MARTYN Sam MORRISON Ryan (E) DIBELLIA Matthew (E)

Club Myrtleford Albury Tigers Geelong West St. Peters Woomelang Lascelles Leongatha Deniliquin Rams Somerville Traralgon Newtown Chilwell Finley Sea Lake Yarrawonga Rye Geelong West St. Peters Sunbury Golden Square Wangaratta Benalla Benalla Shepparton United Tatura Benalla Narre Warren Shepparton United

League Ovens & Murray FL Ovens & Murray FL Geelong FNL Mallee FL Gippsland L Murray FL Casey Cardinia FNL Gippsland L Geelong FNL Murray FL Mallee FL Ovens & Murray FL Nepean FNL Geelong FNL Ballarat FNL Bendigo FNL Ovens & Murray FL Goulburn Valley FL Goulburn Valley FL Goulburn Valley FL Goulburn Valley FL Goulburn Valley FL Casey Cardinia FNL Goulburn Valley FL

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High 180 168 180 182 182 183 192 178 187 180 196 191 182 183 181 182 196 182 193 201 184 178 191 173

Kgs 80 67 76 90 75 76 86 76 81 79 94 92 81 78 87 79 94 87 91 98 76 77 85 78

Age 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 19 18 19 19 19 18 19 18 19 19 19 19

Pen Pics Played in last year’s game, hard working midfielderand is a strong tackler. Dangerous forward who is clever around goals. Will provide plenty of pace. Classy midfielder or half forward who will work hard to win his own footy. Good skills under pressure In and under midfielder who will keep pushing the ball into the forward 50. Well balanced and courageous wingman that will create many opportunities for the forwards. Fast and classy ball winner who can play forward, back or midfield. Versatile player Quick and hard leading forward who is an accurate kick on goal. Played last year in this game. Lightening quick forward who will rotate through the midfield. Strong tackler creates great pressure. Solid and versatile defender who is a very strong mark and good user of the ball. Defender who is rarely beaten. His opponent will know he is in a contest and will not find any easy ball. Another strong lad that will give our small’s first use of the ball. Works hard around the ground Key defender who can go forward if required. Watch for him to break the lines. Can play key position forward or run through the midfield. Talented and skilful player who will kick goals Currently on Geelong’s VFL supplementary list so he is definitely one to watch. Midefield oozing class Tough on-baller, played last year in this game and is a true leader. Will be in and under every contest A natural leader. Played in last year’s game and should standout running through midfield. Key position forward with strong hands. Good at ground level also and will clear a path for small forwards. Strong, fast and well balanced defender who will set up many attacking moves. Strong and agile key backman with good skills on both sides of his body. Big powerful and hardworking ruckman who can go forward if needed. Played in last year’s game and was in everything all day long. Will run all game and has silky skills. Midfielder who finds the footy. Good skills and will be an important part of the midfield rotations. Versatile player who can play key position forward or back. Another versatile player who can play forward, back or mid field.

past results and umpires

Umpires Senior Match Field

• Merv Monty (VAFA), the 48 year old has been umpiring at the VAFA for the last 10 years. This is his first Senior Representative match. • Michael Hooper (VAFA), 25 returned to the VAFA last season after stints at the VFL and WAFL. Today is his first Representative match. • Davin Read (AFL Vic Country) - Geelong Football Umpires League

Boundary

• Tom Horsten (AFL Vic Country) - Western District Umpires Assoc. • Sam Stagg (AFL Vic Country) - Bendigo Umpires Assoc. • Mitchel Jones (VAFA) • Tom Newman (VAFA)

Goal

• Paul Trotter (AFL Vic Country) - Geelong Football Umpires League • Chris Kearney (VAFA)

Umpires Premier B – Division 4 v No. 2 Field

• Grant Wardrop, 41 Experienced VAFA umpire after time spent at the VFL. First Senior Representative match follows appointments to U21 & U23 matches. • David Anselmi, 25 umpired the VAFA U23 2010 Representative match in Tasmania. Returned to the VAFA in 2013 after a season at the VFL. • Jason Newman (AFL Vic Country) from the Yarra Ranges Umpires Assoc.

Boundary

• Simon Blight (AFL Vic Country) Geelong Football Umpires League • Josh Furman (AFL Vic Country) Southern Umpires Assoc. • Jordan Karklins (VAFA) • Andre Jemison (VAFA)

Goal

• Chris Roberts (AFL Vic Country) Latrobe Valley Umpires Assoc. • Anthony Damen (VAFA)

Umpires U19 Field

• Ollie Bell, 21 started in the VAFA in 2010 and this is his first Representative match. • Kit Harvey, 22 came to VAFA umpiring in 2010 after playing with the Calder Cannons. This is his first Representative match. • Matthew Pongracic (AFL Vic Country) - Southern Umpires Assoc.

Boundary

• Jack Visintin (AFL Vic Country) - Geelong Football Umpires League • Daniel Phyland (AFL Vic Country) - Ballarat Football Umpires Assoc. • Jack Cooper (VAFA) • Hugh Bennett (VAFA)

Goal

• Nelson Tucker (AFL Vic Country) - Yarra Ranges Umpires Assoc. • Elliot Fabris (VAFA)

Senior VAFA v AFL Vic Country No. 1 Year 1984 1985 1987 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011

Venue Bendigo (Queen Elizabeth Oval) Mildura (City Oval) Lavington (North Albury) Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Morwell Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Geelong (Shell Stadium) Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Barooga Football Ground Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Eastern Oval (Ballarat) Melbourne (Junction Oval) Shepparton

VAFA 15.10.100 7.15.57 7.13.55 13.14.92 11.12.78 8.9.57 13.12.90 23.14.152 14.11.95 8.14.62 11.10.76 15.16.106 13.14.92

VCFL 11.15.81 18.9.117 18.11.119 13.12.90 10.10.70 23.16.154 19.14.128 14.8.92 10.9.69 13.13.91 11.11.77 17.8.110 13.8.86

VAFA wins: 6 Vic Country wins: 7

Average Winning Margin: 32 Smallest Margin: 1 (VCFL - 2007) Largest Margin: 93 (VCFL – 1997)

VAFA Prem C - Div 4 v AFL Vic Country No. 2 Year 2008 2009 2011

Venue Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Barooga Football Ground Shepparton

VAFA 13.11.89 2.8.20 6.9.45

VCFL 22.20.152 13.10.88 18.11.119

VAFA 8.3.51 4.9.33 2.3.15 2.3.15 7.6.48 14.16.100 21.20.146 18.8.116 11.7.73 15.11.101 5.12.42 4.12.36

VCFL 5.5.35 9.4.58 4.1.25 6.1.37 3.3.21 13.6.84 2.5.17 9.14.68 17.17.119 11.11.77 10.10.70 12.14.86

Vic Country wins: 3 VAFA wins: 0

Average Winning margin: 68 Smallest Margin: 63 (VCFL – 2008) Largest Margin: 74 (VCFL – 2011)

VAFA U19 v VCFL U19 Year 1988* 1989* 1990* 1991* 1992* 2001 2002 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012

Venue M.C.G V.F.L. Park V.F.L. Park Collingwood Football Ground Essendon Football Ground Melbourne (Elsternwick Park) Elsternwick Park Eastern Oval (Ballarat) Melbourne (Junction Oval) Elsternwick Park Shepparton Elsternwick Park

*These matches were only shortened games and are not included in the margin information below.

VAFA wins: 6 Vic Country wins: 6

Average Margin: 49 Smallest margin: 16 (VAFA – 2001) Largest margin: 129 (VAFA – 2002)

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The Senior VAFA team after their win in 2011

Continuing a tradition The history between these two teams dates back to the early 1980’s when representative football was big and players threw themselves into contests as if it was a matter of life and death. That the VAFA and AFL Victoria Country (formerly the VCFL) still put representative football on a pedestal is testament to the way these two sides have battled against each other in recent times. The players and coaches of both teams must be applauded for entering these contests with the intensity and focus that they do. The past three meetings at senior level have produced margins of 6, 4 and 1 point respectively. Whilst the Country lead the VAFA 7-6 in the senior head to head ledger today’s match is the sixth meeting 12

of the teams in Melbourne and only the second time the sides have played at the Junction Oval. The VAFA currently hold the Brian Molony Cup courtesy of their win in Shepparton in 2011, however AFL Victoria Country hold the trophies for the Premier B – Division 4 versus the Number 2 Country team and the U19 trophies. Whatever your allegiance today, there is no doubt that this is a contest we can continue to look forward to in years to come as both the VAFA and the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country administrations, players, coaches and supporters all see the benefits of representative football.

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