The Amateur Footballer 2024 - Week 20

VAFA Events Season

When September rolls around it signifies that VAFA finals are upon us; additionally, it marks the start of events season. The VAFA hosts several finals-flavoured events throughout the Finals Series to celebrate the season, individual accolades, team triumphs, and of course the ultimate Premiership success. VAFA events provide a landscape for a holistic celebration across the entire competition comprised of 68 Clubs and 302 teams, as well as the opportunity for all members and stakeholders of our great Association to come together, reconnect, share experiences from the season and celebrate.

Events season kicks off this Friday 6 September with the annual William Buck VAFA Finals Luncheon. This event is an opportunity for clubs, VAFA partners and VAFA Directors to come together and celebrate the VAFA and AFL Finals Series. It is fantastic to have significant representation from VAFA’s Premium Partner, William Buck, in attendance at the luncheon.

Hosts of the VAFA’s For The Love Of The Game podcast, Jason Bennett, Joey Pignataro, and Paddy Grindlay will deliver a live podcast on stage to discuss the ins and out of finals, who has surprised and who are ones to watch; Premierships that have already been won and finals matches that are yet to be played. We are lucky to have AFL greats Matthew Lloyd and Campbell Brown as the headline act in what promises to be an afternoon of fabulous footy entertainment.

Susan MillerMarketing & Events Manager

to be held at 12:00pm in the Elsternwick Park Social Room. With a carvery lunch and drinks flowing for the two-hour duration, you will have the opportunity to hear from both Grand Finalist coaches ahead of the match. Tickets to the William Buck Premier Women’s and William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final Day Functions are available through VAFA.com.au and include gate entry.

The pièce de resistance of the VAFA’s events season is undoubtedly the VAFA Awards Night. The VAFA’s night of nights, awards a Best & Fairest in each section, Leading Goal Kickers, the Anytime Fitness Men’s and Women’s Rising Stars, as well as a host of other accolades that tie up the football season with a ribbon. It is always fantastic to have representation from every club of the Association and an opportunity to celebrate another season in the books with players, volunteers and committee members.

It is always fantastic to have representation from every club of the Association

As we move through September, we arrive at the ultimate showcase of VAFA talent when the VAFA Finals Series culminates with the William Buck Premier Women’s Grand Final as well as the William Buck Premier Men’s Grand Final. These two days are some of the biggest on the VAFA calendar and will be marked with a huge spectacle at Elsternwick Park, the home of the VAFA.

There is opportunity to attend as a spectator and enjoy the contest, amenities, activations and food vendors situated around the ground, or for a more premium experience, secure your tickets to the official Grand Final Day Functions

In a VAFA first, the Association will be presenting Premiership Flags at this year’s Awards Night to be held on Wednesday 9 October at the San Remo Ballroom. We hope to see Premiership team mates and coaches in attendance to accept their Premiership flags. The Awards Night promises to be a fantastic occasion, and we look forward to celebrating with the entire VAFA community.

There is plenty on the horizon to look forward to with a couple of notable events already pencilled in on the VAFA’s 2025 Events Calendar. The inaugural VAFA Golf Day Classic will be held on Tuesday 4 February at one of Melbourne’s premier golf courses Kingston Heath. With limited spots available, head to vafa. com.au/events to register your interest.

After another successful chapter of Representative Football in 2024, the VAFA will be celebrating the centenary year of the Big V in 2025! The Big V Luncheon promises to be bigger and better than ever and will take place on Friday 11 July, at an exciting new venue for this event.

Mark these down in your diary, as they are not to be missed!

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER

Down to the wire in William Buck Premier Men’s

The double chance, Final Four & relegation races will all come down to a thrilling final Saturday of William Buck Premier Men’s.

Fitzroy kept their hopes of survival alive with a fighting 16-point win over University Blacks at Brunswick Street Oval.

Fitzroy kicked 3 goals in 8 minutes entering time-on in the first term, before the Blacks dominated the second quarter to hold the Roys scoreless but wasted their opportunity to seize control with the wind, kicking 2.5 to still trail by a point at the main break.

The hosts booted 5.3 to 2.3 in the third for a handy 19-point lead before the Blacks were left to rue their inaccuracy a second time, kicking 1.5 in the last to make it a total of 3.10 with the breeze (compared to the Roys’ 8.5) and that was the difference.

Fitzroy’s third straight win keeps their season alive, while Blacks have been drawn back into the relegation race once again.

Travis Ronaldson (Fitzroy): “Really proud of the group and our performance. Blacks were one of the form sides of the competition and we put a lot of work in preparing for them and the tough conditions.

“We stayed patient and were able to capitalise when we got some good looks with the breeze. Heath Ramshaw was exceptional in the midfield (37 disposals & 10 clearances) and gave us plenty of drive.

Jock Green was strong down back and Julian Turner created some great opportunities forward.”

Dale Bower (Uni Blacks): “We weren’t quite at the level we had been in our 3 previous games. All credit to Fitzroy, as they were fantastic.

“We left a few opportunities on the table, which hurt us. You won’t win many games kicking 5.15.”

St Bernard’s kicked the first five goals against St Kevin’s at TH King Oval before the hosts reduced the deficit to 18 points by quarter-time.

St Kevin’s then kicked four unanswered goals with the wind in the second term to take the lead before the Snowdogs failed to kick clear with the breeze in the third.

Four goals to three in the final term was enough for St Kevin’s to get the job done with a hard-fought 18-point win.

Anthony Lynch (St Kevin’s): “After a pretty patchy and flat month from our group, it was a really positive result. St Bernard’s certainly came to play, and our ability to remain disciplined with a team-first focus across four quarters was a highlight.

“We think this win can really help return us to our best form at the right time of the year.”

Steve Alessio (St Bernard’s): “We couldn’t capitalise on the wind advantage in the third quarter and that ultimately cost us in the end.

“It was great to see us be so competitive against a St Kevin’s team that will go deep in finals. We must regroup quickly for what is now our biggest game of the year!”

There was plenty on the line as Old Scotch hosted Collegians at Camberwell Sportsground. The Cardinals needed to win to remain second, while the Lions are in a race for fourth against Old Xavs.

The champs failed to capitalise on their early territorial dominance until a couple of late goals gave them a 4-point quarter-time lead.

It was a 2-point game at the half before Collegians rode the breeze again in the third quarter. But 3.6 to 1.1 kept the Cards in the game.

However, wayward kicking hampered Old Scotch as well - 2.6 to 1.0 in the final term not enough to mow down Collegians, who hung on for what could be a season-defining 7-point win that snapped Old Scotch’s 9-game winning streak and saw them slip to third behind SKOB.

Jordie McKenzie (Collegians): “Our contest and pressure was strong. It was very much an arm wrestle throughout the day, with our strongest quarter being the third.

“It was a tight and tense last quarter, and Scotch kept coming at us, but credit to the boys, we were able to stand up in some big moments and ultimately hold on for a terrific win.”

Mark Gnatt (Old Scotch): “Full credit to Collegians who adapted to the conditions better than we did and put us under pressure with 103 tackles. Some really valuable learnings that will help us prepare for what’s to come over the next few weeks. And that starts on Saturday against Old Xavs.”

Speaking of Old Xaverians, the Lions’ win meant they needed to beat Old Brighton to remain fourth.

Wind management at Brighton Beach Oval was critical, and the Tonners’ domination out of the middle, combined with the gale at their back, saw them blitz Xavs early, ramming on 6.7 to 0.1 in the opening term.

The hosts then defended superbly into the breeze to have a commanding 38-point lead at the main break.

Xavs’ second half was much improved, kicking 6.6 to 3.5 to press the Tonners late, but the damage was done – Old Brighton officially William Buck Premier Men’s Minor Premiers for 2024, while Xavs slip from the Top 4 and must defeat Old Scotch then hope Fitzroy beat Collegians if they are to sneak into the finals.

Marcel Bruin (Old Brighton): “We were really focused on a great start and were really keen on bringing great effort to limiting Xavs’ quick ball movement.

“The second quarter against the breeze was super; huge workrate enabled us to get a few looks and Xavs fortunately wasted a couple of opportunities.

“Huge reward for the group to finish top and really set ourselves up for St Kevin’s on the return leg, and hopefully maintain momentum into the first week of finals.”

Dan Donati (Old Xavs): “We got outplayed in the first half - they used the wind really well in the first quarter, and I thought their pressure and work around the contest early gave them the ascendancy.

“It was always going to be difficult trailing on a windy arvo, but to the boys’ credit, we remained positive and managed to keep the margin under 50 at 3-quarter time, knowing we had the wind in the last.

“A really good last quarter (and second half in general) to get it back under 3 goals, but ultimately, we left too much to do against a genuine contender.”

Old Melburnians will be relegated to Premier B in 2025 after falling to University Blues by 25 points at Melbourne Uni.

The Blues entered on a 7-game losing streak but made the most of the wind early, booting 6.4 to 1.1 before three goals apiece in the second term handed the Blues a 35-point half-time lead.

OMs won the second half 6 goals to 4, but as we saw at windswept venues right across Melbourne, managing the breeze early turned out to be decisive, and it was the Blues saluting for the first time since Round 9.

The win guarantees the Blues will remain in Premier Men’s, while the loss consigns OMs to relegation, given they enter the final round a game and a half from safety.

Guy Martyn (Uni Blues): “It’s been a long time between wins for us, so I was just happy for the boys to get a win. We managed to play some decent footy across all four quarters.

“Marty Gleeson and James Stewart were back to their best at either end of the ground, and I was really happy with the performance of James Curran in the midfield who was given more opportunity and made the most of it.”

Paul Satterley (OMs): “We just gave up too big a lead and, given what was at stake, needed a better start to the game. Uni Blues were back to their best.

“Disappointing for all involved at our club as enormous work has been put in across many levels. 2025 will present a great opportunity to reset under a new coach and great players and people to work with.”

ROUND 18 TIPS

St Bernard’s v Old Melburnians

Old Brighton v St Kevin’s Collegians v Fitzroy

Old Scotch v Old Xaverians

University Bluesv University Blacks

ROUND 17 RESULTS

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S

St Kevins:

St Bernards:

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GOALS: St Kevins: J. Darmody 3, P. Kerr 3, C. Hodges 2, E. Mahoney 2, L. Winter 1, L. Walters 1

GOALS: St Bernards: D. Colaco 4, O. Liberatore 1, L. Said 1, M. Holland 1, B. Overman 1, K. Bharathi 1

BEST: St Kevins: B. McGee Galimberti, L. Walters, J. Andriske, S. Cameron, A. Richards, S. Critchley

BEST: St Bernards: B. Overman, L. Alessio, L. Said, N. Conlan, O. Liberatore, D. Colaco

Old Brighton:

Old Xaverians:

GOALS: Old Brighton: J. Segar 2, W. Lewis 2, B. Pryor 1, T. Burnell 1, H. Dick 1, N. Pavlou 1, H. Hill 1, J. Hope 1, S. Collins 1

GOALS: Old Xaverians: T. McRae 2, S. Cross 1, S. Phipps-Parsons 1, J. Soccio 1, M. Stavrou 1, E. Delany 1, A. Spralja 1

BEST: Old Brighton: H. Hill, S. Flockart, Q. Montanaro, A. Jarnestrom, F. Gregson, C. Tweedie

BEST: Old Xaverians: J. Feneley, A. Spralja, T. McRae, H. Bowen, E. Delany, M. Stavrou

Old Scotch:

Collegians:

GOALS: Old Scotch: R. Valentine 2, W. Clark 2, H. Scott 1, A. Symons 1, J. Tarrant 1

GOALS: Collegians: A. Lukic 4, D. Thomas 2, W. Pewtress 1, E. King 1, J. Carroll 1

BEST: Old Scotch: J. Tarrant, A. Franetic, S. Grant, J. Brown, A. Symons, H. Scott

BEST: Collegians: S. Beilby, N. Boucher, J. Watson, M. Pinchbeck, A. Lukic, J. Walker

GOALS: University Blues: J. Stewart 4, M. James 3, S. Grimley 1, J. Lloyd 1, N. Evans 1, S. Hodge 1, D. Crognale 1, G. LaCava 1

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GOALS: Old Melburnians: S. Laube 2, J. Paine 2, H. Nicholls 1, J. a’Beckett 1, L. Haysman 1, B. HAYSMAN 1, C. McKay 1, A. Richardson 1

BEST: University Blues: J. Stewart, J. Curran, M. Gleeson, M. James, C. O’shea, G. LaCava

BEST: Old Melburnians: L. Templeton, H. Cooper, J. Lienert, H. Nicholls, J. Paine, B. Harding

Blacks:

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GOALS: Fitzroy: j. turner 3, M. Laidlaw 2, J. Hart 1, H. Grace 1, H. Ramshaw 1, L. Ramshaw 1

GOALS: University Blacks: S. Ackland-Evans 2, A. Makieng 1, J. Ernest 1, L. Vescio 1

BEST: Fitzroy: H. Ramshaw, J. Green, j. turner, D. Toohey, D. Lowrie, J. McKay

BEST: University Blacks: M. Gray, L. Knight, L. Vescio, H. Bennett, J. Cassidy, S. McKenzie

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S RESERVES

Old Brighton:

GOALS: Old Brighton: C. Hathway 4, L. Otto 2, M. Speirs 1, L. Filipovic 1, B. Jakobi 1, N. Freeman 1, L. Read 1, L. Brooks 1

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GOALS: Old Xaverians: c. Whitehead 2, C. Knott 2, B. Bilston-McGillen 2, H. Bell 1, F. Pearce 1, M. Mahommed 1, H. Basset 1, W. Brusnahan 1

BEST: Old Brighton: J. Hayter, M. Freeman, T. Howard, J. Travers, L. Filipovic, C. Hathway

BEST: Old Xaverians: H. Woodhouse, c. Whitehead, W. Egan, B. Bilston-McGillen, C. Knott, H. Bell Old Scotch:

Collegians:

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GOALS: Old Scotch: M. Allen 3, H. Robenstone 2, F. Morrisby 2, A. Jones 2, S. Skinner 2, H. Japp 2, C. Jackson 1, T. Holding 1

GOALS: Collegians: L. Keam 2, G. Bowes 1, M. Pollock 1, S. Heriot 1, T. Sargent 1, B. Meachem 1

BEST: Old Scotch: M. Tassiopoulos, M. Allen, R. Walsh, C. Jackson, M. Muller, C. Schilling

BEST: Collegians: J. Meacham, T. Sargent, J. Mashni, M. Pollock, B. Meachem, H. Butterss

St Kevins:

St Bernards:

GOALS: St Kevins: O. Gill 5, B. Bryan 3, T. Davidson 1, B. Mansfield 1, T. Williams 1, J. Romanin 1, L. Mahoney 1, T. Pirola 1

GOALS: St Bernards: M. Szauer 1, M. Bateman 1

BEST: St Kevins: O. Gill, T. Davidson, B. Bryan, B. Mansfield, T. Pirola, L. Mascia

BEST: St Bernards: D. Kennedy, M. Szauer, H. Fuller, C. Barrett, I. Montebello, H. Thorpe

Melburnians:

GOALS: University Blues: J. White 3, S. Mcmenamin 2, J. Fisher 1, R. Murphy 1

GOALS: Old Melburnians: B. Jackson 4, O. Hurley 2, D. Dowling 2, C. Higgins 1, L. Curtis 1

BEST: University Blues: T. McKinnis, S. Mcmenamin, T. Ingram, L. Wylie, J. de Steiger, J. White

BEST: Old Melburnians: N. Christian, O. Hurley, C. Higgins, L. Curtis, D. Dowling, H. Bede

Blacks:

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(21) GOALS: Fitzroy: W. Zaghis 4, C. Lester 3, T. Kewell 1, W. Hodgman 1, R. Richardson 1, P. Savage 1, C. Johnstone 1

GOALS: University Blacks: J. Connelly 1, C. Gauder 1, Z. Harris 1

BEST: Fitzroy: M. Bombardieri, L. Dean, W. Zaghis, C. Johnstone, J. Bourke, S. Suarez

BEST: University Blacks: S. Robertson, H. Attiwill, A. Byrne, F. Raymond, J. Connelly, J. Delahunty

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

Lauren Atkinson

Wild and woolly conditions give rise to weekend of blowouts

Round 18 was a weekend plagued with lopsided results, as three sides went goalless. In a year of snakes and ladders, Caulfield Grammarians were the last team to climb, while the Old Yarra Cobras were able to push Melbourne University Women’s down the final slide.

The scene was set for a blockbuster match at Glen Huntly Oval, with Caulfield Grammarians and West Brunswick meeting in what was effectively an elimination final, with the winner to claim the last ticket in finals.

Disappointingly, the game turned out to be a fizzer, as West Brunswick were outclassed by the Grammarians in a onesided affair.

Kylie Lynch picked up where she left off last week, kicking the first major of the day for Caulfield within the opening minutes. Sarah Kenny also continued her hot streak with their second later in the term.

It was only Caulfield’s inaccuracy in front of goals (2.6.18) that kept West Brunswick in the game in the first half as the Magpies barely had a sniff at goals, only registering the one behind.

Caulfield put the foot on the accelerator in the second half, adding another 7 goals while holding West Brunswick scoreless, to win by a whopping 61 points at the final siren.

Molly Denahy Maloney was instrumental in the victory, dominating the ruck while also able to act as an additional midfielder, while Georgia Foran impressed with her skilful ball use.

Taylah Watson was the clear standout for West Brunswick, bursting from the pack again and again.

While it was a heartbreaking end to the Magpies’ season, they should be proud of the charge they made for the coveted top four spot, winning 8 of their last 11 games to only fall at the final hurdle.

For Caulfield, it was a day full of celebration, as they not only locked away their spot in finals, but also celebrated Pride Round as a club. The team also toasted to dynamic duo, Sarah Kenny and Kylie Lynch, who shared the goals in their milestone 50th game, taking home three each. The celebrations didn’t stop there when the club found out during the week that the Round 18 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star was one of their own; none other than Charlie Anderson.

In their final game of the season, Coburg hosted St Kevin’s, who were vying with Old Scotch for the minor premiership, separated only by percentage.

It has been a difficult season for Coburg, with wins hard to come by as they struggled for numbers and experienced a change of coach mid-way through the season. The Lions would no doubt be disappointed to have not made a greater impact on the competition in 2024, however, they should be buoyed by the progress and development of their young stars who look set to pounce in 2025.

St Kevin’s made an inaccurate start, booting 5.8 (38) in the first half while Coburg were unable to trouble the scorers. The second half was much of the same, as the Saints eventually ran away 54-point victors.

Sarah Cameron and Tess Cattle booted two goals apiece for St Kevin’s, the latter walking away with best on ground honours. For Coburg, Sarah Jolly and Dallas Rowland finished with one each.

Over at Harry Trott Oval, Collegians put up a good fight against ladder leaders Old Scotch, ultimately falling by 22 points.

Old Scotch got off to a strong start, as Billie Holloway lit things up with two goals in a minute to earn her side a 13-point lead going into the first break. However, Collegians dominated the second term, scoring two majors of their own to bring the margin back to 2 points.

It was star forward Eloise Defina’s turn to shine in the second half, stretching Old Scotch’s lead back out with another three majors. While Collegians were able to get the ball into their forward 50 on several occasions, they struggled to get any clean possession, only kicking one behind for the half.

It has been a disappointing end to the season for Collegians, however, Maddi Shaw can go into the off-season with her head held high knowing that she continuously put her body on the line for her team.

For Old Scotch, Bella Gray was terrific, intercepting every ball that came her way. Lambert-Pearce medallist Jordan Mifsud was also at her best, hitting up her teammates with pinpoint accuracy.

The win locks in the minor premiership for Old Scotch, with the team making history in just their second season in the William Buck Premier competition.

For their final match of the home and away season, Kew travelled to take on Monash Blues, whose position at the bottom of the ladder had already seen them confirmed as wooden spooners prior to the round commencing.

The match was a reflection of both sides’ respective positions in the competition; however, Monash would still be disappointed that they were unable to register a score for the day.

Kew were comfortable heading into half time with a 30-point lead, which stretched out to 76 points by the end of the day.

Claire Dyett kicked three goals in her best game of the season, while captain Rachel McDonough booted two, as did vicecaptain Alexandra Fitridge. Grace Osborne was named best on ground, while Ella Stephenson was the Blues’ best.

All eyes turn to finals now for Kew who have a showdown with Caulfield awaiting.

Finally, Old Yarra Cobras hosted Melbourne University Women’s at Doncaster Reserve in a do-or-die relegation battle.

Coming into the game, MUWFC were the favourites being two points clear of Old Yarra Cobras with a superior percentage. Having not recorded a win since Round 6, the Cobras were desperate to find their early season form that saw them go 3-3 in the first six rounds.

The formula was clear for both sides – percentage was irrelevant; a win would guarantee the right to remain in William Buck Premier competition for another year.

It was a tough first term as both sides adjusted to their nerves and the blustery conditions. Only Cecilia Baldassarre managed a goal which provided Old Yarra a 7-point lead at the first change.

With the wind on their side, Old Yarra unleashed in the second term, kicking four unanswered goals to make things extremely difficult for Melbourne University going into the second half.

The major break did not help the visitors, as the Cobras continued to dominate in the second half. The compelling 9.7 (61) to 0.0 (0) result proves that Old Yarra Cobras are deserving of a place in William Buck Premier, while MUWFC will have several areas of improvement to focus on in Premier B next year.

Despite the grim result, Angelena Roan and Isabella Robson impressed for the Mugars, while Evie Lee and Erin Woodford were instrumental in getting the Cobras over the line.

Looking ahead to this weekend, two fiery contests await. First up, Kew and Caulfield will face off in an elimination final at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday, with Kew seeking revenge for the 1-point loss they were dealt in Round 16. On Sunday, Old Scotch and St Kevin’s will meet at Elsternwick Park, with the winner to book a spot in this year’s Grand Final.

SEMI FINALS TIPS

Kewv Caulfield Grammarians

ROUND 18 RESULTS

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

St Kevins:

GOALS: Coburg: D. Rowland 1, S. Jolly 1

GOALS: St Kevins: T. Cattle 2, S. Cameron 2, K. Stanton 1, A. Embelton 1, H. Kenealy 1, Z. Guss 1, J. Joyce 1

BEST: Coburg:

BEST: St Kevins: T. Cattle, Z. Guss, B. Doyle, A. Embelton, E. Condon, K. Stanton

Caulfield Grammarians: 2.3

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GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: S. Kenny 3, K. Lynch 3, C. Peters 1, S. Pribil 1, G. Moody 1

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(62) West Brunswick:

GOALS: West Brunswick: BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: M. Denahy Maloney, G. Foran, C. Peters, K. Lynch, C. Anderson, M. Purcell

BEST: West Brunswick: T. Watson, A. Fithall, M. Hammond, S. Scott-Hickie, C. Balbata, K. De Pellegrini

Old Yarra Cobras: 1.1

MUWFC: 0.0 0.0

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: E. Buckley 3, C. Baldassarre 3, E. Woodford 1, I. Zafiriou 1, S. Damon 1

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GOALS: MUWFC:

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: E. Lee, E. Woodford, N. Phipps, E. Buckley, S. Damon, J. Major

BEST: MUWFC: A. Roan, I. Robson, V. Holt, L. Harris, J. Collins, B. Randall

Monash Blues:

GOALS: Monash Blues:

GOALS: Kew: C. Dyett 3, A. Fitridge 2, R. McDonough 2, T. Nash 1, l. stevens 1, E. Brown 1, A. Dawborn 1

BEST: Monash Blues: E. Stephenson, E. Grills, C. Linehan, S. Dekker, S. Lock, S. Rose

BEST: Kew: G. Osborne, C. Dyett, L. Mayne, D. Villiva, M. Harding, R. McDonough

GOALS: Collegians: E. Angelopoulos 1, J. Thomas 1

GOALS: Old Scotch: E. Defina 3, B. Holloway 2

BEST: Collegians: m. shaw, A. Hose, S. Skinner, M. Harrison, K. Russell, E. Angelopoulos

BEST: Old Scotch: B. Gray, J. Mifsud, G. Fraser-Smith, E. Defina, J. Wise, M. Caffry

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVE

Coburg:

GOALS: Coburg: A. Duguid 1, E. Maitland 1, J. McArdle 1, J. Laffey 1

GOALS: St Kevins: A. Straford 3, A. Wallace 2, I. Hoal 1, G. Nolan 1

BEST: Coburg: M. McNally, C. Cashman, A. Adams, T. Murphy, J. Laffey, T. Brett

BEST: St Kevins: I. Hoal, A. Straford, S. Vallejo, D. Garcia, M. Weinstein, G. Nolan

Collegians: 1.3

(34) Old Scotch: 0.0 1.1

GOALS: Collegians: B. Tuszynski 3, A. Henderson 1, C. Mcdermott 1

GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Connor 1

BEST: Collegians: K. White, C. Mcdermott, K. Dudley, Z. Gurr, A. Henderson, C. Pritchard

BEST: Old Scotch: S. Beddison, A. Stubbings, E. Crump, J. Cheng, J. Palmer, Z. Fodor

Caulfield Grammarians: 0.6 0.6

West Brunswick:

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: D. Hadwin 1

GOALS: West Brunswick: I. Reynolds 1, G. Fogarty 1

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: P. Laurie, G. Casey, R. Finster, D. Hadwin, R. Hong, E. Rawson

BEST: West Brunswick: A. Boyce, J. Still, I. Reynolds, R. Ullrich, A. Lound, M. Mullins

Monash Blues:

GOALS: Monash Blues: L. Das 1

GOALS: Kew:

BEST: Monash Blues: G. Koster, E. Millen, S. Blackshaw, D. Gower, L. Das, H. Moffatt

BEST: Kew: y. vinycomb, D. Graham, K. Camilleri, j. carey, E. Laussen, L. Potts

Old

GOALS: Old Yarra Cobras: T. Limburg 4, S. Finch 2, B. Harris

Yarra Cobras:

2, K. Lyth 2, S. Cleverly 1

GOALS: MUWFC:

BEST: Old Yarra Cobras: E. Westwood, J. Morton, R. McGavin, T. Limburg, S. Finch, K. Lyth

BEST: MUWFC: G. McDonald, A. Stephens, C. Kaschula, I. Raines, I. Moller, I. Grutzner

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Paddy Grindlay

Premier B relegation race reaches conclusion

In a heel-turn for how many expected the Premier B homeand-away season to conclude, Beaumaris has drawn the short straw, falling into the bottom two for the first time since Round 1 and punching a ticket to Premier C football in 2025.

The Sharks, who have struggled this year due to injury and availability, started last weekend with a game and a tick under 4% on Caulfield Grammarians, who had not won a game since Round 5 and had been in ninth place since Round 15.

But the Fielders saved their best performance of 2024 for last, defeating Old Camberwell 16.10 (106) to 7.11 (53) at Glenhuntly Oval, while the Sharks went down to Old Trinity by 42 points.

The four-point gap made up, all eyes turned to the percentage column - and it was good news for Caulfield Grammarians, Guy McKenna’s team safe out of the drop zone by 1.99%. “I told the group, ‘all we have to do is just win,’” said McKenna. “‘Forget what Beauy are doing, we have to control what we’re doing.’”

Julian Dobosz kicked five goals in his best performance in front of goal since Round 5, under 19s player Nick Madgwick booted three in his best senior performance, while Jack Webster was excellent on his wing.

“They were ecstatic. The players were jumping for joy,” said McKenna. “We had extra motivation - we both went to gear four, but we had the extra gear and the turbo button to push.”

Josh Bourke’s Beaumaris side, which played before the Fielders, expected to see a stronger Caulfield side named and knew it needed a big performance. At three quarter time, the Sharks trailed the Ts by two points - but Old Trinity came home strongly with the wind.

“I was fairly confident that Caulfield would have a pretty reasonable win, and it was upon us to have a real crack,” said Bourke. “I certainly didn’t hide or protect (the players) from a little bit of frustration (post-match). Yes, we’ve been significantly hampered by availability, but at the end of the day there’s been a number of games where I’ve felt that we’ve had enough on the park (where we could win).

“At the same time I signalled there was some real pride that in a tough year a portion of the group had really stuck fat and fought it out. That effort’s worth acknowledging.”

Old Trinity needed to win to shore up its place in third, and in doing so have locked in a semi-final with Old Geelong this weekend at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

“They’ve been a real solid side - they had one little blip against Old Haileybury, but aside from that, they’ve been a pretty consistent side over the last two seasons,” said coach Donald McDonald. “I think ‘Browny’ (OGs coach Nathan Brown) has put a really good system in place with themthey move the ball well, they’ve got a great ruck and midfield, and they’ve got plenty of options up forward.”

The OGs in any other week would be the story of the round, Nathan Brown’s men making a statement in Round 18 by handing De La Salle its first loss since Round 9 - fittingly, also at the hands of Old Geelong

But where last time’s contest was gritty and low-scoring, last Saturday’s match saw 32 goals kicked, the OGs starting on fire to take a stunning 46-point lead at half time.

“They were dominant around stoppage and made the most of the wind advantage in the first quarter,” said De La coach Nick Hyland. “We couldn’t really get our game going and struggled to find any rhythm, but credit to Old Geelong as they didn’t allow us to.”

This will be Old Geelong’s first-ever finals campaign in Premier B - and they go in red-hot, the likes of Tim Jones (32 disposals, 21 clearances), Jack Sheridan (16 disposals, 69 hitouts) and Sam Barnett (23 disposals, two goals) in great form. “This young group’s done something that’s never been done - this club’s been around nearly 70 years,” Brown said.

With De La’s loss, Old Haileybury was assured of top spot regardless of outcome but finished the home-and-away season strongly with a 17.14 (116) to 8.7 (55) defeat of Old Ivanhoe. The eye is drawn to Charlie Harrop’s outing: 24 disposals, 11 marks and nine goals in an astonishing display in blustery conditions.

“We got a good look at one of the best teams in the competition on Saturday,” said Old Ivanhoe coach Jarrod Gieschen. “Although I was happy with our playing group’s effort and endeavour, there was a noticeable skill and class gap between the two sides.”

Old Ivanhoe’s year has been promising after rising from Premier C, the Hoers still a mathematical chance for finals going into Round 18 but having their hopes extinguished by

a loss to the ladder-leaders. “We learnt a lot about what is required to be competitive at Premier B level this year and our best footy was very exciting,” Gieschen said.

Old Haileybury’s semi-final with De La Salle will be must-watch football from Box Hill City Oval, kicking off from 2:10pm this Saturday.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers has finished its 2024 season on a high note, holding off Williamstown CYMS’ late charge to win just its third game of the year. Brindisi Street was rocking on past players day, and Brad Berry’s quarter time and three-quarter time huddles were well populated as a Tigers team intent on farewelling Premier B football with a victory was stirred into a frenzy. “We probably underrate that home ground advantage, the whole ‘Brindisi Street’ thing,” laugh Berry

With two more club debutants - bringing this year’s figure of new players to a whopping 25 and a total of 49 players used - Berry’s men found a gear, the likes of Matt Lehpahmer, Jake Harding, Max Hoult and Jack Ferraro key. Ferraro exploded into the game with four first-quarter goals and would finish with five for the game after receiving some closer checking after the first break.

Aided by the wind, the Tigers led by 36 points at quarter time, the CYs forced to play catch-up from that point onwards. “I thought their ability to chain on hands and run out of stoppages was amazing,” said CYs coach Con Terzoglou.

At the final break, with the wind at their backs, the CYs had a 20-point deficit to haul in and had their opportunities on goal with eight scoring shots to two. But the Tigers held fast, only one CYs scoring shot resulting in a goal, and St Bedes/Mentone held on to win 15.10 (100) to 11.15 (81).

It’s a win that should serve as a launchpad for Berry’s young and hungry group, with a 2025 season in Premier C ahead. “We needed that (win) to go into the off-season,” he said.

For Terzoglou, it’s been a great escape from what looked to be almost certain relegation - but it’s ultimately one win short of the six-win goal he set for his side at the King’s Birthday break. “The lesson here is about resilience. That’s the one-word answer,” he said.

“The plan that we had going into the season was derailed reasonably early on. Sitting 1-7 going into the King’s Birthday break, you have to re-assess…we stumbled early (in our plan) and persevered.”

In this Saturday’s second semi-final, Old Haileybury and De La Salle will play for a place in the Grand Final from 2:10pm at Box Hill City Oval, before Old Trinity and Old Geelong battle for the preliminary final slot at Trevor Barker Beach Oval from 2:40pm.

SEMI FINALS TIPS

Old Haileybury v De La Salle

Old Trinity v Old Geelong

ROUND 18 RESULTS

PREMIER B MEN’S

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers:

Williamstown CYMS:

(100)

(81)

GOALS: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J. Ferraro 5, B. Martin 2, S. Beasley 2, J. Behnk 1, L. Hanson 1, J. Harding 1, M. Lehpamer 1, D. Goodman 1, M. Hoult 1

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: W. Smyth 3, H. Miller 2, N. Sayers 1, R. Cockerell 1, J. Busuttil 1, R. Diwell 1, Z. Provest 1, Z. Galea 1

BEST: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: M. Hoult, B. Murphy, L. Palfrey, J. Behnk, J. Ferraro, S. Beasley

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: N. Sayers, R. Diwell, J. Haines, W. Smyth, R. Cockerell, H. Miller

Caulfield Grammarians:

(106) Old Camberwell:

(53)

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Dobosz 5, N. Madgwick 3, J. Hutchings 1, W. Vesely 1, O. Ursini 1, C. Cooke 1, D. Ting 1, A. Loughnan 1, I. Dammersmith 1, O. Lowe 1

GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Thomas 2, C. Finlayson 1, R. West 1, P. Blew 1, D. McColl 1, H. Laukens 1

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: J. Dobosz, J. Webster, W. Vesely, O. Lowe, S. McInerney, N. Sutherland

BEST: Old Camberwell: L. O’Neill, R. West, J. Allen, B. Hart, H. Veitch, D. McColl

De La Salle:

Old Geelong:

GOALS: De La Salle: A. Indovino 5, L. Healy 3, T. Lyngberg 2, C. Algeri 1, H. Curtis 1, C. Bedford 1, L. Wood 1

(96)

(119)

GOALS: Old Geelong: M. Wallis 4, C. Dixon 3, P. Kol 2, N. Morwood 2, S. Barnett 2, M. Nicholls 1, H. Kol 1, J. Adams 1, T. Breadmore 1

BEST: De La Salle: L. Healy, A. Indovino, T. Lyngberg, J. Stewart, S. Fisher, T. Filipovic

BEST: Old Geelong: J. Sheridan, M. Wallis, S. Barnett, P. Kol, M. Nicholls, W. Eggins

Old Haileybury:

Old Ivanhoe:

GOALS: Old Haileybury: C. Harrop 9, A. Stefanakis 3, J. Bell 2, P. Gleadhill 2, C. Riley 1

(116)

GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: W. Murphy 2, L. Scuderi 2, M. Mitris 2, M. Whiteman 1, A. Franklin 1

BEST: Old Haileybury: C. Harrop, B. Steele, J. Gasparini, D. Seccull, R. Seccull, C. Riley

BEST: Old Ivanhoe: H. Reid, W. Murphy, J. Harper, N. Riddle, M. Mitris, T. Nagel

Beaumaris: 1.2 3.4 9.7 10.7 (67)

Old Trinity:

GOALS: Beaumaris: T. Spencer 3, L. Pecer 2, N. Dear 2, T. Murray 1, O. McMaster 1, W. Skinner 1

(109)

GOALS: Old Trinity: H. Beasley 4, D. Payman 3, T. Ferrier 2, C. Manoussakis 2, L. Davidson 2, F. Robertson 1, S. Barendregt 1, S. Barendregt 1

BEST: Beaumaris: R. Virtue, P. Pecer, J. Challands, N. Dear, C. Heath, T. Spencer

BEST: Old Trinity: L. Jackson, L. Davidson, S. Phillips, C. Manoussakis, H. Beasley, G. Belcher

PREMIER B MEN’S RESERVES

Beaumaris: 3.3

GOALS: Beaumaris: A. Reark 1, R. Whitehouse 1, A. Poll 1, D. Kelly 1, N. Beveridge 1

GOALS: Old Trinity: E. Chard 4, L. Scobie 3, H. TAYLOR 2, H. Taylor 1

BEST: Beaumaris: A. Reark, R. Whitehouse, N. Hayes, B. Young, O. Phillips, S. Coote

BEST: Old Trinity: T. Rasdell, C. Pohl, R. Hughson, H. Taylor, E. Chard

Caulfield Grammarians:

Old Camberwell:

(110)

(51)

GOALS: Caulfield Grammarians: N. van der Linden 4, D. Sherman 3, B. Mullen 3, L. Sari 1, C. Pietsch 1, L. Lawrence 1, H. McKenzie 1, H. Appel 1

GOALS: Old Camberwell: O. Purcell 2, M. Vogel 2, A. Warburton 1, C. Hillier 1, S. Bennett 1

BEST: Caulfield Grammarians: H. McKenzie, L. Sari, N. van der Linden, H. Neave, H. short, B. Mullen

BEST: Old Camberwell: T. Heavey, O. Purcell, M. Vogel, H. Kimmitt, S. Bennett, K. Buntine

Old Haileybury:

Old Ivanhoe:

GOALS: Old Haileybury: M. WALSTAB 2, J. Hardeman 1, B. Prior 1, A. Williamson 1

GOALS: Old Ivanhoe: J. Erman-Keogh 6, G. Battistella 2, F. Knight 2, N. Hill 1, B. Gliddon 1

(36)

(85)

BEST: Old Haileybury: P. McPhee, W. Abraham, S. Connolly, J. Gillon, N. Traficante, T. McPhee

BEST: Old Ivanhoe: B. Gliddon, E. Worsam, N. Hill, N. Graham, T. corben, D. Steele

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers:

Williamstown CYMS:

GOALS: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: L. Bowles 7, J. Cain 2, T. Aughterson 2, S. Dimachki 1, C. McFarlane-Squires 1, E. Hale 1, A. Barba 1

GOALS: Williamstown CYMS: J. Walker 3, H. Azzopardi 2, B. Johnson 1, L. Taylor 1, C. Taylor 1, L. Downey 1

BEST: St Bedes/Mentone Tigers: L. Bowles, T. Nash, S. Dimachki, B. Goodchild, K. Chandler, B. Williams

BEST: Williamstown CYMS: H. Azzopardi, A. Greaves, C. Diwell, L. Downey, J. Walker, D. Bolonis

La Salle:

Geelong:

De

(48)

(58)

GOALS:

La Salle: K. Rossiter 2, J. Harper 1, D. Kaminaris 1, H. Pietsch 1, S. McNidder 1, J. Wiseman 1

GOALS: Old Geelong: H. Gubbins 3, D. Morgan 2, J. Grimshaw 1, W. Simson 1, T. Wilson 1

BEST: De La Salle: S. McGraw, N. Jarvis, T. Fogarty, S. Pennell, S. McNidder, K. Rossiter

BEST: Old Geelong: J. Dunstan, M. Planner, M. Kirkwood, S. Jess, T. Hosking, H. Gubbins

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

Kylie Lynch

Old Geelong make history in a memorable Grand Final victory over Fitzroy

In a Grand Final for the ages, Old Geelong claimed their first-ever VAFA Senior Women’s Premiership, defeating Fitzroy in the Premier B Women’s Grand Final by a mere 7 points in a gripping contest at Elsternwick Park. The 5.6 (36) to 4.5 (29) victory was not just a historic moment for Old Geelong, but also a showcase of the talent and depth of women’s football in the VAFA competition. The windy conditions, with a clear scoring end on the southern side of the ground, added an extra layer of intrigue to a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final siren.

Fitzroy, with the wind at their backs at the start, made the most of the advantage in the first quarter. Their forward pressure was relentless, and they kept the ball locked in their attacking half for most of the term.

Esther Boles was the first to impact the scoreboard, taking a brilliant, contested mark in front of goal and converting to give Fitzroy the early lead. Nessa Cooney Hunt, who had been a standout throughout the final’s series, added another goal with a composed finish from a set shot, extending Fitzroy’s lead.

Old Geelong’s tackle pressure was immense, with some very hard hits. However, they struggled to clear their defensive 50, with Fitzroy’s midfield applying intense pressure. Despite their best efforts, Old Geelong could only manage a single behind for the quarter, and as the siren sounded to end the first term, Fitzroy held a 2.1 (13) – 0.1 (1) lead.

With the wind now in their favour, Old Geelong came out for the second quarter with renewed energy and purpose. From the first bounce, their tackling pressure intensified, and they began to win the crucial midfield battles that had eluded them in the opening term.

Sophia McCarthy was the catalyst for Old Geelong’s comeback, kicking their first goal of the day after a strong mark inside 50. The goal seemed to ignite Geelong, who began to dominate possession and territory. Fitzroy’s defence, which had been resolute in the first quarter, was suddenly under siege.

The competition’s leading goal scorer Matilda Arthur then brought the scores level with a well-taken goal, before Celia Cody and Mietta Passon took some unbelievable marks in front of goal and converted to put Old Geelong ahead. The Old Geelong fans found their voice as their team surged. By halftime, Old Geelong had turned the game on its head, taking a 4.2 (26) – 2.2 (14) lead into the break, with Fitzroy managing just a solitary behind for the quarter.

The third quarter saw Fitzroy return to the scoring end, and they took full advantage. Nessa Cooney Hunt was again in the thick of the action, adding two more goals to her tally and bringing her team right back into the contest. Her ability to find space and her accuracy in front of goal were key to the Roys’ resurgence.

Old Geelong, on the other hand, found themselves under constant pressure as Fitzroy piled on the attack. Despite the best efforts of their defence, with Kathleen Dunn leading the charge and taking some great intercept marks, Old Geelong struggled to clear their defensive zone. As the quarter wore on, Fitzroy’s dominance became more apparent, and by the time the siren sounded to end the third quarter, they had regained the lead, with the scoreboard reading 4.5 (29) to 4.2 (26) in their favour.

With everything to play for in the final quarter, both teams threw everything they had into the contest. For Old Geelong, skipper Brooke McKay was everywhere, with speed and athleticism that saw her making some great clearances towards the scoring end.

It became a game of surge footy, with both teams just getting the ball to boot to gain territory, knowing they needed to take their chances if they were to claim victory. The wind continued to play a significant role, with neither team able to break the deadlock early in the quarter.

The tension around Elsternwick Oval was palpable as the clock ticked down. Fitzroy had several opportunities to extend their lead, including a crucial free kick in front of goal after a late hit by Old Geelong. However, nerves seemed to get the better of Fitzroy’s forwards, and they were unable to convert their chances.

With the scores locked at 4.6 (30) to 4.5 (29) for majority of the term and time running out, the game was on a knife’s edge. The turning point came in the dying moments when Sophia Rothfield, who had been a standout for Geelong all day, found herself in space inside 50. Gathering the ball cleanly and bursting through a pack, she steadied herself and launched a shot from a very tight angle that sailed through the middle of the goals, sparking wild celebrations from the OGs faithful.

Fitzroy, to their credit, fought to the final siren, but Old Geelong’s defence held firm. As the final siren sounded, the scoreline read 5.6 (36) to 4.5 (29) in Old Geelong’s favour, confirming their status as 2024 Premier B Women’s Premiers and the first senior women’s team to win a Grand Final in their club’s history.

Old Geelong showed incredible resilience to fight back from a slow start and claim their first-ever Premiership. This victory was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Coach Jack Crameri thanked the Williamstown CYMS for setting the standard for the competition and said that the game was “a representation of what women’s footy has become.”

An elated Old Geelong captain, Brooke McKay said, “we went out with a goal of making history and we’ve done it.”

In what would’ve been a very difficult decision to make with such talent displayed on the day by both teams, Sophia Rothfield received the best on ground medal, which was solidified when she won her moment and scored the gamewinning goal in the dying moments of the game.

Fitzroy, while undoubtedly disappointed, can hold their heads high. Captain Steph Pitt exemplified true sportsmanship in a warming address at the presentation, sharing her pride in her team and club, while congratulating Old Geelong for their performance on the day.

Nessa Cooney Hunt for Fitzroy was superb with three goals, and Esther Boles’ early impact set the tone for a fierce contest. Olivia Brilliant and Simone Mooney were also instrumental in Fitzroy’s performance, and their efforts will be remembered as part of a Grand Final that could have easily gone either way.

This Grand Final had it all – drama, tension, and a fairytale ending for Old Geelong, who stood tall and etched their names in the history books as the 2024 VAFA Premier B Women’s champions.

As the celebrations began for Old Geelong, the significance of the achievement was clear. This was more than just a Premiership win; it was a moment of history for the club, a reward for years of persistence, and a victory that will be remembered for years to come.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS

PREMIER B WOMEN’S

GOALS: Old Geelong: S. McCarthy 1, M. Arthur 1, M. Passon 1, C. Cody 1, S. Rothfield 1

GOALS: Fitzroy: N. Cooney Hunt 3, E. Boles 1

BEST: Old Geelong: A. Latimer, M. Passon, C. Cody, B. Mckay, S. Rothfield, K. Dunn

BEST: Fitzroy: O. Brilliant, S. Mooney, N. Cooney Hunt, M. de Bondt, L. Atkinson, S. Lynas

PREMIER B WOMEN’S RESERVES

GOALS: Fitzroy: C. Haritopoulos 5, A. Lietz 2, C. Poole 1, T. Tonzing 1, H. Fitzgerald 1, C. Kelly 1

GOALS: Westbourne: T. Huta 1

BEST: Fitzroy: C. Haritopoulos, C. Hetherington, A. Lietz, E. Bourke, M. McLachlan, T. Tonzing

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PREMIER C MEN’S

Raj Johnston

Old Carey defeats AJAX to secure the double chance

An epic finish to the home and away season with the three top teams on equal points saw ladder leaders Old Carey defeat AJAX to lock in top spot, sending AJAX to third, replaced by the Hampton Rovers who have secured the double chance.

It sets the scene for what promises to be a fascinating finals series with two exciting match-ups looming.

All eyes were on Bulleen for Old Carey v AJAX with the winner to finish top of the table and secure the allimportant double chance, whilst the loser would drop to third and face off with the Parkdale Vultures in a do or die semi final. Old Carey triumphed in style by 46 points, to claim bragging rights heading into the finals. Despite a resurgence from AJAX in the second quarter, the day belonged to Old Carey who made an early statement with five goals to one in the first quarter, backing it up with a strong second half as they continued to build momentum. Tristan Borghouts and Timothy Newton impressed for the home side while Riley Thompson and Trent Warren contributed with three goals each. For AJAX, Remy Spicer, Nicholas Lewis and Jake Wrobel were amongst their best players. Old Carey have a massive match-up with the Hampton Rovers in the first week of the finals, whilst AJAX’s season will be on the line when they play the Parkdale Vultures.

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon continued their positive finish to the season with a 50-point victory over the Monash Blues. The Blues had a great first quarter in which they kept the Gryphons scoreless to take a 15-point lead into quarter-time, however their fortunes quickly turned in the second quarter as the Gryphons kicked 4.9.33 with Monash unable to score. The Gryphons managed to control the second half, albeit both teams were quite inaccurate in front of goal with the strong wind, blazing away in the last quarter with five goals as they claimed the win and ended their season on a good note. Special mention to Alex Bennett who kicked all three of the Blues’ goals. Unfortunately for Monash, they finish in 9 th and for the second consecutive season will face relegation, whilst the Gryphons in their first season in Premier C would be pleased with the eight wins they collected, providing some optimism and hope for their chances in 2025.

Marcellin recorded their fifth victory as they defeated Mazenod by 12 points. This game was closely fought for three quarters as both sides kept each other in check as only 1-point separated the two sides at three-quarter time. Ultimately, Marcellin came out harder in the final quarter, and despite a couple of late goals from Mazenod, it was the home side who managed to get over the line and take the four points. Marcellin would be pleased that they won three of their last four games, however were unable to get the wins when they mattered earlier in the season, so finish 2024 in 8th position. Mazenod end the year 5th in a season where they produced some great footy but could not break into the dominant top four.

Locked into fourth spot, the Parkdale Vultures defeated PEGS by 20 points. The Vultures dominated the first half, converting opportunities into success on the scoreboard as they banked a healthy 33-point lead going into half-time. PEGS had a brilliant third quarter to silence the home side and turn that deficit into a 4-point lead at three-quarter time, however despite inaccuracy, the Vultures managed to get over the line with three goals and six behinds in the last quarter. This game was of little consequence for the Vultures who could not leave fourth position, whilst this result means PEGS finish the season in 7th with 6 wins, providing the foundations for more growth in 2025. Jack Fenner was the standout player for PEGS with an impressive six goals, taking his tally this season to 53 goals.

The Hampton Rovers were successful in their pursuit of a top-two finish and a double chance for the finals series, with a big 66-point victory over Oakleigh. With a lot on the line, the Rovers came to play in the difficult conditions and were in control from start to finish, dominating on the scoreboard as the Krushers struggled to keep up. Will Crawford starred up front with six goals for the winning side. This win sees the Rovers priming up to face Old Carey in the major semi final, and whilst Oakleigh showed their potential throughout the season in Premier C with some impressive performance, they ultimately could not piece together enough wins and have finished bottom, facing relegation back to division 1.

With the regular season now finished, only four teams remain to battle it out in the finals series as we wait to see who will be crowned the best team in Premier C.

A high-stakes elimination final looms between AJAX and the Parkdale Vultures at Trevor Barker Oval. On the two occassions these sides met this year, Parkdale won in Round 5 by 48 points, yet AJAX retaliated in Round 12 with a 19 point victory. AJAX would be favourites on paper considering they had three more wins than Parkdale during the home and away season, however any side would fear the Vultures at full strength.

The major semi final brings together Old Carey and Hampton Rovers at Elsternwick Park. It is hard to separate these two dominant sides who both finished the season with sixteen wins and a strong percentage. When they met earlier this year, Old Carey won by 12 points in Round 5, whilst more recently, Hampton won by 47 points in Round 12. Expecting a hard-fought contest here with both sides eager for a direct ticket to the Grand Final and immediate promotion to Premier B.

ROUND 18 RESULTS

PREMIER C MEN’S

Old Carey:

GOALS: Old Carey: R. Thompson 3, T. Warren 3, M. Wooffindin 2, Z. Adam 2, I. Ellwood 2, J. Rule 2, T. Jepson 1, N. Brewin 1, L. Godden 1

GOALS: AJAX: T. Sheezel 2, A. Bryer 1, A. Caplan 1, T. Lipton 1, J. Cohen 1, C. Zielinski 1, B. Krongold 1, K. Nissenbaum 1

BEST: Old Carey: T. Borghouts, T. Newton, B. Andrews, B. Waters, J. Alexander, I. Ellwood

BEST: AJAX: R. Spicer, N. Lewis, J. Wrobel, C. Hamilton, A. Bryer, C. Chrapot

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:

SEMI FINALS TIPS

Carey v Hampton Rovers

(81) Monash Blues:

(31)

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: W. Green 2, H. Bass 1, L. Mirams 1, C. Kadish 1, J. Chilcott 1, t. noonan 1, S. Carey 1, N. Pruscino 1, j. Richardson 1

GOALS: Monash Blues: A. Bennett 3

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: j. Richardson, J. Maxfield, A. Carey, S. Carey, t. noonan, L. Mirams

BEST: Monash Blues: A. Vague, N. Hall, J. Meade, C. Cosgriff, J. Storer, A. Bennett

Marcellin:

(76) Mazenod:

(64)

GOALS: Marcellin: A. Strempel 2, E. Stapleton 2, Z. Tolley 2, W. Campitelli 1, J. Harrowell 1, A. Tomaro 1, P. Howe 1, J. Miller 1

GOALS: Mazenod: F. Ford 2, J. Mucha 1, A. Saliba 1, H. Boxshall 1, H. Boyce 1, J. Boyle 1, J.

D’Angelo 1, M. Fewings 1

BEST: Marcellin: E. Atwell, J. Atwell, A. Tomaro, M. Lane, E. Stapleton, W. Campitelli

BEST: Mazenod: J. Raffa, J. Sullivan, M. Fewings, N. Peck, R. Mann, S. Lovell

Oakleigh:

GOALS: Oakleigh: C. Athans 2, L. Ashen 2

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: W. Crawford 6, J. Keys 2, A. Folino 2, L. O’Driscoll 2, J. Delaney 1, L. Cairns 1, J. McPherson 1

BEST: Oakleigh: H. BOONTJES, P. Ioannidis, J. Roach, T. Gillard, L. Ashen, L. Gillard

BEST: Hampton Rovers: D. Melnjak, H. Crisp, W. Crawford, J. Prosser, H. Lay, T. Ellinghaus

Vultures:

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: J. Elcock 3, M. Phillips 2, J. Cheep 1, N. Sullivan 1, C. Williamson 1, K. Colella 1, L. Bailey 1

GOALS: PEGS: J. Fenner 6, B. Murphy 1, D. Pleban 1, J. Young 1, E. Caddeo 1

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: J. Elcock, J. Cheep, J. Peake, N. Sullivan, D. Brown, J. Ricco

BEST: PEGS: R. Simmons, J. Fenner, s. ghasimzadeh, R. Macdonald, J. Mckernan, B. Roach

PREMIER C MEN’S RESERVES

/ Old McKinnon:

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: S. Cockle 3, H. El Shorbagy 2, S. O’Brien 1, j. hattingh 1, B. Fullerton 1, B. Tang 1, H. Ritchie 1

GOALS: Monash Blues: J. Godfrey 4, R. Phillips 1, A. Olsen 1

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: B. Fullerton, T. Clayson, M. Harrison, H. El Shorbagy, Z. Jacobs, B. Ng

BEST: Monash Blues: J. Godfrey, A. Olsen, Z. Watson, W. Kennedy, A. Kennedy, C. McNearney

Parkdale Vultures:

PEGS:

(199)

(22)

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: L. Marshall 10, L. Sargeant 6, J. Brown 3, J. Vorbach 2, T. Brimble 2, B. Hopcraft 2, H. Bean 2, L. Smith 1, S. Sargeant 1, H. Hay 1, D. Ford 1

GOALS: PEGS: J. Kilpatrick 1, S. McCann 1, D. Callanan 1

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: L. Marshall, J. Vorbach, B. Macdermid, L. Sargeant, H. Hay, J. Brown

BEST: PEGS: S. McCann, N. Senserrick, D. Cooke, J. Latter-Gauci, J. Rizzo, J. Kilpatrick

Marcellin: 1.6 4.9

GOALS: Marcellin:

GOALS: Mazenod: S. Quirk 2, J. McCluskey 1, J. Zapedowski 1, G. Chen 1

BEST: Marcellin:

BEST: Mazenod: T. Patterson, S. Quirk, A. Rubino, O. Tuck, J. Murdock, M. Noone

Old Carey:

(70)

(88) AJAX:

GOALS: Old Carey: C. Ogilvie 3, H. Patel 2, N. Valentine 2, J. Virgona 2, Z. Mccarthy 2, J. Peterson 1

(73)

GOALS: AJAX: B. Mond 2, O. Black 2, N. Spitz 2, N. Micmacher 1, E. Herszberg 1, C. Wasbutzki 1, C. Efron 1, t. kanat 1

BEST: Old Carey: H. Patel, Z. Dempsey, N. Valentine, M. Vandersteen, C. Ogilvie, A. Jenkin

BEST: AJAX: B. Mond, J. Burston, C. Wasbutzki, S. Hendler, E. Herszberg, J. Spicer

Rovers:

GOALS: Oakleigh: K. Donovan 2, D. Goodwill 1, J. Rossington 1

(27)

(108)

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: H. Twigg 4, B. Deighton 3, N. Jackson 3, A. Woolston 2, R. Leslie 1, S. Ebbott 1, B. Crothers 1, P. Somogyi 1

BEST: Oakleigh: J. Rossington, z. thiessens, C. Pinney, J. Murphy, M. Goodwill, J. Hunt

BEST: Hampton Rovers: B. Crothers, N. Jewell, B. Deighton, H. Twigg, S. Ebbott, D. Field

THE OFFICIAL NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OF THE VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION FINALS.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

V A F A C l u b

VAFA Clubs empowering Women & Girls

Last week 17 VAFA clubs gathered to show their commitment to enabling and empowering Women at all levels within VAFA clubs. These 17 clubs participated in AFL facilitated workshops to support clubs becoming signatories to the AFL Women & Girls Community Football Charter.

The AFL Victoria Women & Girls Community Football Charter is a pledge by Community Football Clubs to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive environments for women and girls in community football.

The VAFA would like to thank all the clubs who participated in the workshops and would welcome any other clubs who would like to be involved in this program to get in touch.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Women’s Premiers

The VAFA has crowned their Premier B and Divisional Women’s Grand Finalists. Braving strong Melbourne winds, there were some hard fought contests for the flag with multiple clubs making history with their inaugural Senior Women’s Premiership.

Congratulations to all teams who have won a Premiership and best of luck to all those yet to play in the 2024 VAFA Finals Series.

Premiers

Premier B Women’s – Old Geelong Premier B Reserve Women’s –Fitzroy

Division 1 Women’s – Old Brighton Division 2 Women’s – Glen Eira/Old McKinnon

Division 3 Women’s – Therry Penola

Visit the VAFA website to read more about Sunday’s Grand Finals. y

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Charlie Anderson (Caulfield Grammarians)

Women’s Rising Star Nominee

The VAFA congratulates Charlie Anderson from Caulfield Grammarians, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 18. As a defender, a players impact can sometimes go unnoticed in comparison to that of a midfielder, however Charlie has proved this all wrong, featuring as one of the best afield in 11 of her 14 matches played this year. What the club said:

Charlie Anderson’s rise to fame has been years in the making. The first father-daughter player in Caulfield’s club history, Charlie has been an asset to the program since debuting in 2021. With speed to burn, an eye for back-with-the-flight intercepts, and an elite work rate, Charlie has put together a consistently brilliant campaign this season.

Her perseverance to overcome injury obstacles in the past year cannot be understated and the output even more impressive knowing the mountain of work Charlie has put in behind the scenes to stay healthy on the park. The Fields are so proud of way Charlie carries herself on and off the field, and are so excited to see her footy journey continue to progress in leaps and bounds.

Coach Dani said, “Charlie is a key pillar of our backline. Her sheer strength and ability to read the flight of the ball has allowed us to really propel off half back this year.

Despite being so young, Charlie is an important leader of our squad - her directional communication, coupled with her incredible intercept marking ability and exceptional work rate sets the standard at training and on game day.

Off the field, Charlie is a great friend, has an awesome sense of humour and is an absolute pleasure to coach. We absolutely love having Charlie at the club and can’t wait to watch her grow.”

Men’s Rising Star Nominee

Joey Campigli (Old Brighton)

The VAFA congratulates Joey Campigli from Old Brighton who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 18. Joey’s breakout performance came in Round 15 where he booted 5 goals and took 12 marks. He has been a proficient addition to the Tonners’ forward line.

What the club said:

Joey joined us in 2023 as an Under 19 out of the school. He was the leading goal kicker and Best and Fairest for the Under 19s last year, following in his brother Finn’s footsteps who won back to back Under 19s Best and Fairests in 2018 and 2019.

Joey is an understated hard worker who has put a lot of effort into getting himself ready for the step up to senior footy. He doesn’t say much, just goes about his business quietly and professionally. He has very quickly earned the respect and admiration of his senior team mates who love playing with Smokin’ Joe.

Coach Marcel Bruin said “Jonah forced his way into the senior side after a string of terrific performances at U19 level having made his senior debut midway through the 2023 season. He has thoroughly taken to the forward role, complementing our group holistically and making the forward group really dynamic. Joey’s a very talented athlete with a great work rate, competing strongly in the air and when the ball hits the ground Joey’s speed and ability to close space quickly can put opposition defenders under real pressure.”

2024 VAFA FINALS SERIES

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HOLMESGLEN U19 MEN’S – SEMI & PRELIMINARY FINALS

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DIVISION 1 MEN’S

Liam Cole

UHS-VU fight off late scare, as Prahran go through to GF

Prahran were clinical in their Qualifying Final defeating Parkside by 60 points, 12.8 (80) to 2.8 (20). The difficult conditions at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, meant both sides needed to adjust — with Prahran winning the toss and kicking with the breeze.

Prahran’s midfield got to work early, winning the centre clearance battle five to nil in the first term — with Rory Brodie providing first use for his teammates. Parkside’s defence struggled to defend one-on-one and when Shaun Chapman put through his first, signs were looking ominous.

With the Devils trailing at quarter time by only 19 points, Prahran knew they needed to apply elite pressure against the breeze, and they certainly did. “I thought our pressure applied to the ball carrier was outstanding, which was a real focus going into the game,” Prahran coach Craige Milward said.

The Devils, a team that like to take the game on, were forced back on numerous occasions due to the ongoing heat. Even kicking against a four-goal breeze, Prahran were able to outscore their opposition with their remarkable efficiency, scoring three times from just four inside 50’s.

At half time, the Prahran coaching staff would’ve been rapt with the team’s execution of the fundamentals — a tackle count of 22-12 in their favour and plenty of work to do for the Devils.

The third term was owned by Prahran, as they continued to dominate the inside 50 battle 9-2.

On any chance given — the numerous turnovers made by the Devils, in their defensive half were pounced upon. With Rory Brodie dominating in the ruck and taking big clunks down the line, there was nowhere to go for the Devils. “(Rory Brodie) was outstanding, for him to be able to ruck for three-quarters of the ground, for an entire game… just a tremendous athlete,” Milward said.

Trailing by 53 points at three-quarter time, Devils coach Rick Frost wanted to hear more voice from his side and urged the players to build some momentum for next week’s Preliminary Final. Last term was a stalemate, as both sides were eager to get unscathed with injury.

In the other fixture of the weekend (a win or go home eliminator), a late last quarter surge was not enough for Ormond, as UHS-VU held on in a five-point thriller, 7.12 (54) to 6.13 (49).

The Vultures started strongly with the breeze, with Esubalew Ramsay and Harrison Kennedy dominating the contested ball against a young Monders midfield. As the Skipper steered one late in the quarter, to give them a 16-point buffer at quarter time.

The Monders had a plethora of inside 50’s in the second quarter, but credit to youngster Archie Frazer, who showed a calm head down back for the Vultures.

Only one goal was scored for the second term, as it was turning into a real arm-wrestle as UHS-VU lead by eight points at the main break. In the third the game opened up in favour of the Vultures, who kicked four goals to the Monders’ one.

When Patrick Brookes kicked a ripping check side goal, his side were 26 points up at three-quarter time — but with the Monders kicking with the breeze in the last, it was never over.

Ormond knew it had to be bold because there was no second chance and crucial clearance wins gave them the perfect start. Senin Seymour set the crowd alight with some strong dash across the half-back, as Jackson Hille started to throw his weight around and be influential in the contest.

Noah Seiderman kicked a much-needed steadier for the Vultures, with seven minutes remaining — but Ethan Hanley responded with a big time goal on the run. Vultures skipper Harrison Kennedy won a match-defining centre clearance and his side were able to lock the ball in their forward half, for the dying minutes.

Monders defender Benjamin Hardwick was exceptional on Div 1’s leading goal scorer Brandon Jackson keeping him scoreless and Matthew Oaten was superb down back.

Starting in the thirds midway through the season, Vultures half-forward Tristan White played his role beautifully in his senior debut, embodying a great story of perseverance. “Our pressure and attack on the contest was as good as it has been for the year and after a slump mid-year, it’s been great to bounce back the way we have,” Vultures captain Harrison Kennedy said. A disappointing result for the Monders, who gave it their all to the very last second — but couldn’t hit September with the right momentum.

This weekend, it’s a huge Preliminary final with Parkside taking on UHS-VU. Head-to-head the Vultures have beaten the Devils on both occasions this year, with a combined total of 18 points, so expect another beauty.

Vultures forward Brandon Jackson has kicked a combined 10 goals against the Devils, so it will be interesting to see how Rick Frost’s men structure up.

SEMI FINALS RESULTS

DIVISION 1 MEN’S

GOALS: Ormond: L. Crnogorac 3, S. Seymour 2, E. Hanley 1

GOALS: UHS-VU: N. Seiderman 2, j. fox 1, H. Kennedy 1, J. Healey 1, P. Brookes 1, N. Couper-Johnston 1

BEST: Ormond: B. Hardwick, M. Oaten, S. Seymour, J. Hille, A. Grey, J. Mason

BEST: UHS-VU: S. Adams, j. fox, P. Brookes, J. Hunt, B. Cracknell, T. Rocke

Prahran FC:

Parkside:

(80)

(20)

GOALS: Prahran FC: s. chapman 3, J. Hume 2, J. Partridge 1, J. Simonetta 1, M. Clifford 1, R. Brodie 1, J. Musster 1, T. Bamford 1, T. Maya 1

GOALS: Parkside: R. Williams 2

BEST: Prahran FC: R. Brodie, J. Musster, M. Mayne, J. Hume, s. chapman, J. Bell

BEST: Parkside: M. Romano, M. Lawson, L. Caldwell, Y. Stecki, B. Douglas, R. Williams

DIVISION 1 MEN’S RESERVES

Parkside:

(68) Ormond:

(14)

GOALS: Parkside: M. Soligo 3, B. Smith 2, A. Bianchi 2, J. Woods 1, J. Manthorpe 1

GOALS: Ormond: T. Natsikas 1

BEST: Parkside: A. McEvoy, M. Soligo, B. Smith, J. Woods, O. Benson, J. Manthorpe

BEST: Ormond: D. Smith, N. Lane, D. Dilettoso, R. Konstanty, K. Baker Hill, H. Bingham

Prahran: 1.5

(48) West Brunswick: 3.2

(54)

GOALS: Prahran: E. Espinosa 1, J. MATHERSON 1, N. O’Sullivan 1, g. torney 1, T. Jennings 1, B. Graham 1

GOALS: West Brunswick: M. Hofstein 2, T. Cottrell 1, S. Pritchard 1, D. McMahon 1, D. Fitzpatrick 1

BEST: Prahran: g. torney, M. Howden, M. Woods, J. Matherson, T. Loomes, B. Graham

BEST: West Brunswick: A. Mackenzie, D. McMahon, M. Turnbull, A. Tilley, H. McKendry, C. Ralph

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

Annie Ireland

Old Brighton reigns supreme in heavyweight battle

Old Brighton have capped off a stunning season with a Grand Final victory to claim the Premiership; made even sweeter by knocking off reigning premiers Marcellin.

It promised to be a cracking Grand Final, with the two best teams all year going head-to-head once again and both with a point to prove. Marcellin were looking to defend their Premiership title, whilst Old Brighton were looking to back up their minor Premiership with the real deal.

It was a low scoring affair, keeping the game close and entertaining. Marcellin were the better of the two teams in the first quarter, with one goal to none. However, Brighton took the reins in the second quarter, kicking 3.3 to Marcellin’s three behinds.

Brighton’s strong second quarter placed them in good stead for the remainder of the game – their ability to capitalise when it mattered ultimately won them the game.

Both teams were wayward in front of goal, with Brighton kicking 2.6 after half time and Marcellin 1.3. They both had their chances to put the game away and, on their terms, but were unable to.

Over the times they’ve played each other this year, we’ve seen some great battles with the talent these lists both have to offer.

With sharpshooting forwards like Lily Tait and Zoe Glascott both vying forward line positions in the team of the year, as well as some of the great captains in Alana Pane, Caterina O’Brien and India Tait lining up to try take their team to Premiership glory, the match ups in this game were always going to be exciting.

Old Brighton co-captains India Tait and Caterina O’Brien could not be split for best on ground. The pair led their team to victory from the front with truly inspirational performances, both kicking two goals apiece. Two very deserving and proud Premiership captains.

Lily Tait was held goalless for the first time all year, with Marcellin placing emphasis on their defense. On the other side of the ledger, Zoe Glascott scored two goals for Marcellin, whilst it was their captain in Alana Pane who was awarded the best on ground for the match as determined by the officiating umpire panel. It really was a day out for all captains involved.

That wraps up an impressive season for the Division 1 Women’s Competition. The depth of talent amongst the competition was highlighted throughout the season and alludes to the growth of Women’s footy. Hopefully we will see an even bigger competition next year as Old Brighton kick off as the reigning premiers whilst the other teams will be seeking premiership glory.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS

DIVISION 1 WOMENS

GOALS: Old Brighton: C. OBrien 2, I. Tait 2, L. Mitchell 1

GOALS: Marcellin: Z. GLASCOTT 2

BEST: Old Brighton: C. OBrien, I. Tait, J. Tait, S. Hodgkinson, C. Hodgson, C. George

BEST: Marcellin: A. Pane, H. Harley, B. Harvey, L. Robertson, Z. GLASCOTT, O. Frost

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Jainarayan Tiwari

Elsternwick Stuns Brunswick, South Melbourne Edges Out Whitefriars

Division 2’s first week of finals once again proved the ageold adage of the ‘season starting again come finals time’ and that wins and losses in the home & away season mean little other than where you qualify come September.

Brunswick won the minor premiership by two and a half games but entered the finals having lost two of their last three games to fellow contenders Whitefriars and South Melbourne Districts in the lead-up.

They faced Elsternwick in the Qualifying Final on a blustery day at LaTrobe University and managed to hold the Wickers goal-less in the first term, kicking 2.5 with the breeze themselves to lead by 15 points at the first change.

Elsternwick then made better use of the wind in the second quarter, kicking 5.1 to 1.1 to hit the front and lead by 9 points at the half.

It was a goal apiece in what turned out to be a decisive tight third term as Brunswick failed to get back in front with the breeze at their backs, peppering the goals but kicking 1.6 to 1.3.

As a result of that inaccuracy, Elsternwick headed into the final quarter with a one-goal lead and were able to control the game late, kicking 3 goals to 2 to complete the upset and progress straight through to Grand Final Day, 9.9 (63) to Brunswick’s 6.15 (51) by 12 points.

Flynn Brosnan, Daniel Marchese and skipper Julian Yeatman all finished with 2 goals for Elsternwick, while Brunswick had six individual goalscorers.

Elsternwick’s coach, Peter Higginbotham, expressed his happiness after the game, saying,

“We’re really happy with the result. We went in as underdogs, focused on capitalising on turnovers, and knew we had to give our best. We believed we could bring the pressure, which paid off—we won and now have a week off before the Grand Final.

“Coming from Division 3, just qualifying was a huge achievement for us. We know we can apply pressure over the ball and are excited about what’s ahead.”

The Elimination Final pitted the 3rd ranked South Melbourne Districts against the 4th ranked Whitefriars at ETU Stadium.

The Swans started well to lead by 9 points at quarter-time before Whitefriars kicked the only goal of the second term to reduce the margin to 2 points at the half as two seasons hung in the balance.

But it was the Swans who seized control of their own destiny, capitalising with the wind in the third quarter, booting 7.3 to 2.3 to open up a 32-point lead for Whitefriars to try and chase down in the final term.

But despite holding South scoreless into the breeze, their own inaccuracy cost them dearly – Whitefriars kicking 1.8 in the final term to leave them 3 goals short and drawing a close to their season while the Swans will progress to the Preliminary Final.

Jesse Andrew kicked 3 goals for the winners, ably supported by Jamie Brooker, Aris Moustakas and Leigh Sfetkidis, who all booted 2 apiece. Nicholas Garratt was the only multiple goalscorer for Whitefriars, finishing with 2 goals.

After the game, South Melbourne’s coach, Nick Abbott, said, “We’re obviously very happy with the win and are taking away a lot of positives from the game. Whitefriars is a quality team, and they had beaten us both times this year.”

“Brunswick is no different—they were the top team for a reason. Tom and Ben lead their club exceptionally well, and this will be a great matchup between two quality teams. Unfortunately, the losing side will feel unlucky not to be moving up.”

All eyes now turn to the Division 2 Men’s Preliminary Final, which will see Brunswick face South Melbourne Districts at Waverley Oval (East Malvern) from 2.50pm this Sunday.

The winner will progress to face Elsternwick on Grand Final Day the following weekend.

SEMI FINALS RESULTS

DIVISION 2 MEN’S

Brunswick FC:

Elsternwick:

GOALS: Brunswick FC: A. Coverdale 1, W. McKenzie 1, R. Hogenbirk 1, J. Schmidt 1, L. Bonney McKenzie 1, T. Hedley 1

(51)

(63)

GOALS: Elsternwick: D. Marchese 2, J. Yeatman 2, F. Brosnan 2, B. Pantas 1, J. Howard 1, F. O’Donnell 1

BEST: Brunswick FC: R. Hogenbirk, A. Coverdale, L. Bonney

McKenzie, B. Wilson, T. O’Farrell, B. Young

BEST: Elsternwick: F. Brosnan, J. Howard, M. Harvey, P. Sanderson, T. Malan, K. Tran

South Melbourne Districts: 2.5

(64) Whitefriars:

(46)

GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: J. Andrew 3, J. Brooker 2, L. Sfetkidis 2, A. Moustakas 2

GOALS: Whitefriars: N. Garratt 2, A. Jenkin 1, T. Jacotine 1, . 1

BEST: South Melbourne Districts: V. Armenia, Z. Howson, T. Foley, J. Brooker, J. Andrew, B. Craig

BEST: Whitefriars: C. Feher, N. Sealey, T. Jacotine, M. Warrick, R. Turner, B. Ostermeyer

DIVISION 2 MEN’S RESERVES

St Marys Salesian: 5.1

GOALS: St Marys Salesian: J. Sutherland 3, Z. Gucciardo 2, L. McIntosh 1, M. Baysinger 1, B. Mcnally 1

(58)

(29)

GOALS: South Melbourne Districts: D. Stewart 2, J. Elliott 1, H. Watson-Hann 1

BEST: St Marys Salesian: J. Salloum, M. Baysinger, L. Powell, J. Sutherland, J. Sharp, N. Bainbridge

BEST: South Melbourne Districts:

(57)

(39)

GOALS: Brunswick: B. Marchionna 2, A. Alexandris 1, B. Daly 1, S. houghton 1, A. Pollock 1, D. Heenan 1, P. Scamporlino 1

GOALS: MHSOB: P. Pirozek 2, B. Gunn 2, D. Epa 1

BEST: Brunswick: A. Pollock, L. Pearson, W. Kempt, T. Kearney, D. Spencer, B. Marchionna

BEST: MHSOB: A. Rogers, P. Pirozek, W. Suhr, B. Gunn, R. Rae, L. Stone

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Susan Miller

Gryphons Grand Final glory

It really was the dream run through the 2024 season for the Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons. Their form was unmatched, their ball skills – next level, and their cohesion as a team was something others would aspire to. With all three combined they proved a very tough side to come up against throughout the season, only losing one match.

Fittingly, that one side who were able to take down the Gryphons in Round 5 of the home and away season was the Hampton Rovers, the very team they would have to overcome to claim the Premiership flag. The Grand Final clash between the two sides was an opportunity for the Gryphons to level the score and exert their total dominance over the competition as the already minor Premiers of Division 2 Women’s. And that they did.

Within ten minutes of the first quarter Glen Eira had taken ascendency in the match, controlling possession and taking a handy 1 goal lead into the first break, coming off the boot of Caroline Hart.

The conditions played a factor on Sunday morning at Elsternwick Park with strong winds inhibiting the flight of the ball. The Gryphons seemed all but effected by the elements and stuck to their compelling brand of footy, transitioning the ball well and utilising all facets of their talented line up.

Despite taking an early deficit, 0.2 (2) to 1.2 (8), the Rovers retained their cool composure, ready to come out firing and put up a good contest understanding the stakes of a Grand Final. Their victory over Glen Eira earlier in the season undoubtedly spurred Hampton on, along with their string of recent form, only compounding their confidence in their ability to compete with the best.

The rude awakening of the uphill battle that lay ahead came in the second term, as the Rovers were left in a head spin, as the Gryphons took control of the game. They used their experience and dominance to take full advantage of kicking to the ‘scoring end’ with the wind. Eliza Morrison and Stella Wilson combined for 2 goals to extend Glen Eira’s lead out to 20 points at the main break.

While they found themselves with scoring shots aplenty, due to the hard work to create opportunities in their forward 50, Glen Eira suffered some wayward kicking which suggests the scoreboard could’ve reflected an even bigger blowout. With the conditions not doing any favours, every single major was crucial.

With the chips down and a mountain to overcome, the VAFA’s Round 14 Anytime Fitness Rising Star nominee, Isla Tucker, stood tall for the Rovers and was impactful around the ground. The young gun used her speed and endurance to challenge to edge her side forward and apply pressure to Glen Eira’s run of play.

Whatever inspirational message Hampton coach Brent Ward delivered at half time to his side clearly lit a fire, and they came out hungry to compete with a half of football to play. Hampton Rovers’ first, and what would be their only, goal for the match came in the opening minute of the third term thanks to Alana Graham.

Unfortunately, Hampton was not able to capitalise in the same manner as their counterparts when kicking with the wind. The Gryphons showed no mercy and continued to rampage with their eyes set on that illustrious Premiership cup.

In the fourth, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon kicked a barrage of goals to put the game to bed and affirm their title as 2024 Division 2 Women’s Premiers. While Eliza Morrison finished with 3 goals, the Gryphons had six additional goal scorers who each contributed one major. This not only speaks to the depth of their squad but more importantly their sense of teamwork and camaraderie, sharing the football around.

At the final siren, the Elsternwick Park scoreboard read 9.11 (65) to 1.4 (10). A resounding victory capped off a phenomenal home and away season for the Glen Eira/Old McKinnon Gryphons. This is the club’s second Women’s Premiership in their history and exemplifies the growth and depth of their women’s program.

Whilst Aleesha Whittle, Julia Pavlou and Sarah Fitzpatrick joined Eliza Morrison as the stand out best performers of the Grand Final for Glen Eira, there is no question that all 24 Gryphons’ players played their role to secure this victory.

With another season in the books, there is a lot of promise as to what lies ahead in Divisional Women’s football in 2025.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS

DIVISION 2 WOMEN’S

Glen Eira / Old McKinnon:

Hampton Rovers:

GOALS: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: E. Morrison 3, C. McIntosh 1, E. Williams 1, A. Whittle 1, E. Medland 1, C. Hart 1, S. Wilson 1

1.4 (10)

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: A. Graham 1

BEST: Glen Eira / Old McKinnon: E. Morrison, A. Whittle, J. Pavlou, S. Fitzpatrick, C. McIntosh, C. Hart

BEST: Hampton Rovers: I. Tucker, P. Daniel-Reid, B. Kavanagh, B. Arnold, C. Politarhis, H. Gould

DIVISION 3 WOMEN’S

Therry Penola:

La Trobe:

GOALS: Therry Penola: E. German 3, A. Duggan 3, R. O’Halloran 1

(14)

GOALS: La Trobe: J. Yew 1

BEST: Therry Penola: G. Macgregor, E. German, A. Duggan, R. O’Halloran, E. Pullen, M. Halton

BEST: La Trobe: J. Lowry, I. Warrillow, K. Bond, E. Lauritsen, C. Croome, T. D’Angelo

DIVISION 4 WOMEN’S (PRELIMINARY FINAL)

Albert Park:

GOALS: MCC: A. Harris 3, C. Sexton 1, J. Wulkan 1

GOALS: Albert Park:

BEST: MCC: J. Wulkan, B. Harris-Hart, I. Jeffrey, L. Scally-Leprevost, D. Sandys, C. Sexton

BEST: Albert Park:

DIVISION 3 MEN’S

Callum Farquhar

St John’s cause Power outage, Canterbury survive Snake scare

The first weekend of Division 3 Men’s finals football perfectly encapsulated the essence of September action. High-pressure, desperation, and the ability for any team to win on any given day. Both victors in the first qualifying and elimination finals were favourites albeit, but they didn’t win without genuine challenge from their opposition.

St John’s will advance to the Semi Final after a dominant opening term defied a resilient Power House outfit. The JOC’s kicked 5.8 (38), three of which was contributed by Timothy Werner, to Power House’s 1.1 (7) in the first quarter, instantly forcing Power House into catch-up footy for the remainder of the match.

Power House responded in the next term however, booting five goals to three to close the gap down to 19 points at the main break. Despite a strong wind factor, Power House restricted St John’s to extending their lead by just an additional 11 points. With a 30-point deficit, Power House coach Jeff Scotland viewed St John’s’ lead as gettable. “We tried hard all day and at three-quarter-time I thought we might’ve been in range,” Scotland said. “But they defended too well.”

St John’s were outscored in the last, however managed to keep their noses in front, recording a 19-point victory that ensures another double-chance clash against North Brunswick next week. St John’s coach Tim Edwards credited the resistance of Power House whilst commending his troops. “[I] was impressed with the standard of footy from both teams. Really worthy of a big final. In trying conditions both teams came to play,” Edwards said. “Our boys had some really good moments and ultimately it was enough. Looking forward to next week’s challenge.”

2023 Division 4 Best and Fairest winner Corey Ely flexed his football craft, earning best-on-ground votes for the match. Werner, who ultimately scored five goals, and Callum Houghton cap off the JOCs’ best performers.

Jesse Muscatello was Power House’s best-on, joined by season-long vote-polling players Benjamin Circosta and Max McCulloch. Jack Taylor-Evans top scored with four goals.

Canterbury have survived a stunning second quarter from Richmond Central that flipped the game on its head. The Cobras made the most of their opportunities in the first quarter, scoring 4.2 (26) to the Snakes’ 1.3 (9). Richmond Central returned from their quarter-time huddle with fire in the belly however, outworking Canterbury relentlessly in an unexpected twist.

The Snakes kicked 4.6 to Canterbury’s two behinds, heading into the sheds with an 11-point halftime lead. An upset was on the cards. Yet, Canterbury would return to the field a hungrier outfit, the second quarter being the wake-up call they needed.

Ruing wasteful first-half goalkicking, Richmond Central’s efforts would unravel by three-quarter-time, as a late Liam Di Martino goal handed the Cobras back the lead. It was a momentum-boosting score, Canterbury surging with their tail up in the last quarter.

The Cobras went on to score 6.2 to the Snakes’ 2.3, keeping their premiership chances alive with a 26-point win. Canterbury coach Josh Ward applauded Richmond Central for their persistent pressure throughout the final. “To Richmond’s credit, they brought a lot of heat, and we struggled to execute for the first three quarters due to their pressure,” Ward said. “But we were able to click and deliver our game plan in the last quarter and were able to run away with it.”

Brad Kelleher was all-round dominant for Canterbury, kicking a game-high three goals that earned him beston-ground. Di Martino and Michael Wheeler were also amongst the Cobras best. Jack Bilson, a high-polling Snake in 2024, was once again honoured as best-onground, as Eric Nelson punted three majors.

The loss closes the curtains on an outstanding season for Richmond Central, who stormed home in the second half of the year to lock in a finals spot. In their first finals appearance since 2014 (albeit qualifying in an unfinished 2021 season), the future looks bright for the yellow and black. Only the top four teams now remain in season 2024, a group of clubs that only lost as many as four games, if not less, in the 18-round season.

North Brunswick return from the minor premiership bye with a blockbuster clash against St John’s. In the two encounters this season between the top two teams, the ledger is squared at one apiece, however their most recent fixture saw the JOCs victorious by 62 points.

A win in this match earns a spot in the Grand Final and promotion to Division 2. Expect the heat to be applied from the bounce in this one.

With Canterbury’s win, the Cobras take on Power House in a do-or-die semi-final next week. Another rivalry locked at 1-1 for their two meetings this season, the average winning margin between the two sides is just 12 points. An epic elimination battle awaits.

SEMI FINALS RESULTS

DIVISION 3 MEN’S St

North Brunswick v St John’s

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GOALS: St Johns: T. Werner 5, M. Carnelley 2, T. Neal 2, H. Emery 1, C. Houghton 1, D. Wilsnach 1, J. Grima 1, B. Ayache 1

GOALS: Power House: J. Taylor-Evans 4, B. Circosta 2, N. Smyth 2, M. McCulloch 1, J. Muscatello 1, M. Auchettl 1

BEST: St Johns: C. Ely, T. Werner, C. Houghton, J. Mourant, T. Neal, D. Abou-Karroum

BEST: Power House: J. Muscatello, M. Devine, B. Circosta, M. McCulloch, j. dempster, S. Shier Canterbury:

Central:

GOALS: Canterbury: B. Kelleher 3, L. Di Martino 2, M. Fotia 2, T. Lowden 2, J. Nicolopoulos 2, N. Szabo 1, J. Boarotto 1, L. Shearer 1

GOALS: Richmond Central: E. Nelson 3, C. Brook 2, B. Plummer 1, H. Spurr 1, C. Spring 1, B. Adams 1

BEST: Canterbury: B. Kelleher, L. Di Martino, m. wheeler, L. Shearer, M. Szabo, M. Topp

BEST: Richmond Central: J. Bilson, C. Spring, B. Browning-Briese, D. Holland, N. Poole, C. Mellor

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GOALS: St Johns: M. Clarke 4, M. De Poilly 3, J. Proctor 1

GOALS: Canterbury: J. Scammell 3, H. Ymer 1

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BEST: St Johns: M. Clarke, J. Dexter, J. Rudd, C. Emery, t. tomich, J. Proctor

BEST: Canterbury: J. Collins, O. Millward, H. Ymer, D. Duggan, M. Deane, P. Brenchley Richmond Central:

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GOALS: Richmond Central:

GOALS: North Brunswick: A. Ramzy 2, R. Marson 1, J. Horwood 1, F. Walton 1, A. Rae 1, A. Abou-Eid 1, J. McDonald Eveleigh 1

BEST: Richmond Central: O. Kelly, B. Foster, D. Pratt, L. Fitch, M. Broughton, J. Harward

BEST: North Brunswick: F. Walton, M. Skinner, A. Rae, J. Tom, L. Pardini, S. Widdicombe

HOLMESGLEN U19’S REPORT

Joel Kennedy

SKOB stamp their Grand Final ticket, whilst Uni Blues fall

Like the stone-cold winds of winter, Finals fever has well and truly hit in the Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition. Over the weekend, it was four teams who braved the extreme weather conditions in search of victory. The tension and excitement was palpable as back-to-back games would take place at Box Hill City oval on Saturday.

Kicking off the day’s proceedings, was the highly touted Elimination Final featuring Uni Blues and Old Scotch Each side trading blows throughout the duration of the first quarter, it was evident that every player was desperate that spot in the Prelim, hellbent on defending their season.

Initially, it was a low-scoring affair. Each side toiled hard, in a contest that was ridden with congestion. The scoreboard was indicative of the poor conditions, as Uni Blues registered just 13-points as they headed to the main break.

Skills were also noticeably poor amongst the chill and strong winds: the Sherrin bounding relentlessly between the forward 50 arcs. Consequently, the Blue boys remained behind the eight ball, offering up a 15-point lead to Scotch. A lackluster first half with their season on the line, the blues required a miracle in the second half.

Suh an effort would never come. Old Scotch would eventually hold out the gallant Blues, driving a stake into the heart of their premiership ambitions. They would go on to win by just 15-points, after goalkicking was wayward in the hurricane-like winds.

The result means that Old Scotch have progressed into a preliminary final this upcoming Saturday, leaving Uni Blues in their dust. Sam Norman, Connor Ferguson and Ned Maginness were the names who willed Scotch to victory, the dream of a premiership still lingering in their imagination.

In what would be a disappointing end for the Blues, the side can hold their head high after an impressive latter half of the year. Whilst they lost, they can draw confidence from the fact they were amongst the league’s best for a majority of the 2024 season. It was Johnny Pring, Henry Wicks and Jack Whitehead who impressed in the losing result.

The Old Scotch crew, having advanced, would later settle amongst the eager crowd to watch Old Brighton duke it out against St Kevin’s. Finishing first and second respectively at the conclusion of the home and away season, each side had a point to prove, to be the first team admitted into the Grand Final of 2024.

In this one, the winner would receive a golden ticket, a direct pass to the big dance. The loser would take advantage of their double-chance privileges, to play Old Scotch in a Preliminary Final.

It was an opening quarter onslaught from St Kevin’s that would stun the minor Premiers, four goals to one. From the opening bounce SKOB just looked superior, their midfield firing on all cylinders, allowing a plethora of chances for those forward of the ball.

Realizing the game was slipping away, Old Brighton reasserted themselves, powering to draw scores level at the main break. A game that was reminiscent of a tug-of-war battle saw the usual suspects begin to accumulate the football.

Oliver Aloi, Oscar Newstead and Ryan McKenzie shone for the Tonners, whilst Samuel Jones, Paul Parakilas and Liam Hepburn for the Old Boys.

The equation was simple, a second half to stake your claim on the 2024 Grand Final. It was St Kevin’s who would hold a 3-point lead after the conclusion of the third quarter; a display of skill, with a sprinkle of luck with the wind favouring their passages of play saw them get their nose in front.

For Old Brighton, the challenge was set, a come from behind victory required to avoid a Preliminary Final date with Old Scotch. Such a task proved to be all too much for the Ladder-leaders. They would fall agonisingly short, St Kevin’s registering a famous 3-point victory to acquire a Grand Final berth in the Holmesglen Under 19 Premier Men’s competition.

Old Scotch will play Old Brighton this upcoming weekend, the final spot in the Grand Final up for grabs…

HOLMESGLEN U19 RESULTS

HOLMESGLEN U19 PREMIER MEN’S

Old Scotch:

Uni Blues:

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GOALS: Old Scotch: A. Johnson 2, S. Vidor 1, C. Ferguson 1, F. Nankervis 1, P. Johnson 1

GOALS: Uni Blues: L. Di Lallo 2, J. Whitehead 1, M. Duffell 1, O. Sleiman 1

BEST: Old Scotch: S. Norman, C. Ferguson, N. Maginness, H. Dixon, A. Johnson, O. Iser

BEST: Uni Blues: J. Pring, H. Wicks, J. Whitehead, L. Francis, O. Williams, L. Di Lallo

Old Brighton:

St Kevins:

GOALS: Old Brighton: R. McKenzie 2, O. Goodger 1, M. Chilcott 1, L. McCluskey 1

GOALS: St Kevins: R. Smythe 2, H. Lefoe 2, S. Jones 1, G. Delimitrou 1

BEST: Old Brighton: O. Aloi, O. Newstead, R. McKenzie, M. Szonyi, J. Lohan, T. Howden

BEST: St Kevins: S. Jones, P. Parakilas, L. Hepburn, B. Ball, B. Palmer, J. Luscombe

HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

Old Haileybury:

Old Carey:

GOALS: Old Haileybury: J. Kennedy 3, S. Lynch 2, W. Hardeman 2, W. McPhee 2, L. Riedel 1, J. Connell 1, B. Yates 1

GOALS: Old Carey: D. Godden 4, J. Sharrock 3, J. Smith 1, L. Mcconnon 1

BEST: Old Haileybury: J. Connell, W. McPhee, J. Kennedy, M. Cowell, W. Hardeman, A. Daniel-Reid

BEST: Old Carey: A. Simpson, D. Godden, J. McDonald, L. Neilson, J. Sharrock, L. Zimmermann

St Bernards:

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HOLMESGLEN U19 DIVISION 2 MEN’S

GOALS: University Blues 2: D. Shier 7, m. scanlon 4, S. Litras 3, F. Wright 1, F. Hanegraaf 1, C. Lawson 1, G. Ingram 1, L. Rees 1

GOALS: Oakleigh: N. Clifton 2, B. Robinson 1

BEST: University Blues 2: F. Hanegraaf, D. Shier, C. Lawson, S. Ryan, A. Spencer, c. porter

BEST: Oakleigh: Old Camberwell:

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GOALS: Old Camberwell: L. Davidson 4, D. Albert 3, J. Blew 2, L. Ross 2, M. Gibert 1, B. Gale 1, F. Askew 1

GOALS: Parkdale Vultures: A. Boyle 3, A. Valastro 1, N. Petty 1, J. Foster 1

BEST: Old Camberwell: B. Carlisle, D. Albert, L. Davidson, B. Gale, J. Spalding, W. Allsop

BEST: Parkdale Vultures: r. bowles, A. Boyle, N. Groves, N. Petty, L. Galjar, B. Fenech

GOALS: St Bernards: S. Guida 2, A. Ryan 1, J. Costa 1, M. Loukomitis 1, D. Gilham 1, D. Restuccia 1, N. Mathewes 1, T. Basile 1

GOALS: Hampton Rovers: C. Kilburn 7, C. McSwain 2, B. Seddon 1, J. Taranto 1, W. Rogacki 1, N. Astill 1, J. Grima 1, M. Carrigan 1

BEST: St Bernards: A. Ryan, T. Lowrie, K. Hughes, T. Basile, D. Restuccia, S. Guida

BEST: Hampton Rovers: C. Kilburn, Z. Ziesing, B. Seddon, B. Jensen-Muir, L. Celantano

VAFA congratulates the following players on reaching these incredible milestones. Well done!

Matt Bennett (St John’s OC)

Congratulations Matt “Marshy” Bennett who plays his 100 th club game for St John’s this weekend in the reserves semi-final. After arriving at the club in 2017 Mr Reliable found his way racking up B.O.G. in the reserves by winning the Best & Fairest after playing only 11 games in the reserves & debuting in the seniors. Matt is loved by his teammates with his agility to burst out of the pack & finish off with his silky skills. Everyone at the club respects Marshy both on & off the field, playing across the seniors & reserves throughout his JOCS career. The JOCS family wishes Matt, wife Bernie & daughter Mae all the best in his milestone game & hopefully he gets us over the line once again. Well done Matt & congratulations on this achievement.

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Marcus Holland (St Bernards)

Good luck to Marcus Holland on his 100th VAFA game for the club. Marcus won WRFL Rep honours as a St Bernards Junior, Marcus progressed through U19 ranks before making his senior debut in 2018. A dynamic small forward and midfielder Marcus has explosive speed and great goal sense. Marcus’s strong early season form saw him play at VFL level with Northern Bullants this year. We look forward to seeing Marcus rack up many more games at ‘the pit’ into 2025 and beyond.

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WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S

Old Brighton 171520060147.78

St Kevins 171241050120.9

Old Scotch 171250048135.82

Collegians 171070040109.42

Old Xaverians 17980036 112.99

University Blues 17710002888.01

University Blacks 17611002479.17

St Bernards 17512002088.41

Fitzroy 17512002074.06

Old Melburnians 17313101475.21

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER MEN’S RESERVES

171601066255.57

171430056148.08

171151046182.05

17710002892.11

17710002883.88

17710002877.22

181431058160.41

181350052147.43

Old Trinity 181251050128.2 Old Geelong 181260048110.92 Old

18108004096.54 Old Camberwell 18 98103897.22 Williamstown CYMS 18512102278.5 Caulfield Grammarians 18513002080.77

Beaumaris 18513002078.78 St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 18315001264.8

18810003273.77

18513002067.51

1821600847.47

17611002472.83 Fitzroy 17512002068.88 University

1701700030.98

DIVISION 1

181620064196.74

181350052158.25

181260048136.16

181260048128.29

Peninsula 181080040104.24 Kew 18 891034 102.09

Bullants 18710103085.66 Therry Penola 18513002063.52 West Brunswick 18414001662.79 Old Yarra Cobras 1821600853.8

181530060150.53

181251050111.25

181260048122.09 Whitefriars 181161046125.02 Hawthorn 181170044104.82

18710103092.47 St Marys Salesian 18611102696.86 Aquinas 18513002075.67

Park 18413101879.82

18413101868.24

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S

TEAM P W L D B PTS%

Old Scotch 181710068417.07

St Kevins 181710068355.09

Kew 181260048175.74

Caulfield Grammarians 181161046132.83

West Brunswick 18108004082.01

Collegians 1899003691.44

Coburg 18414001658.87

Old Yarra Cobras 18414001648.49

MUWFC 18314101460.68

Monash Blues 1821600820.63

WILLIAM BUCK PREMIER WOMEN’S RESERVES

TEAM P W L D B PTS% Collegians 181620064497.98 Kew 181620064431.47

West Brunswick 181350052171.48

Old Scotch 181350052169.62

St Kevins 181170044210.63

Caulfield Grammarians 18711002875.4

Coburg 18510102251.32

Old Yarra Cobras 18413101853.97

Monash Blues 1821600822

MUWFC 1821600815.41

DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S

161150044267.33

16412001626.92

16313001242.02

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