FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

VAFA Legends Podcast: Steve Anderson

The third edition of the new VAFA Legends Podcast drops on Friday, with special guest Steve Anderson joining Russell Barnes and Joe Pignataro. The Hampton Rovers record games holder talks about breaking the Club’s 44-year premiership drought in 1995 and the success that followed. Listen to the Podcast at VAFA. com.au or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Two draws from three games for Carey

Incredible scenes in Premier C Men’s, with Old Carey involved in two drawn games in three weeks. Firstly, against Parkdale Vultures in round five, and then last Saturday against ladder-leaders PEGS. We’ve looked through recent records and have struggled to find a similar occurrence – if you’re aware of one at your club, let us know on Twitter via @VAFA_HQ

Women’s Rising Star Nominee

Maddison Bamert

The VAFA congratulates young up and comer Maddison Bamert from De La Salle who has been nominated as the Round 7 Rising Star. Maddy was named best on ground on the weekend, in just her second game of Senior footy, and rounded out the day with a goal as well.

What the club said:

“Maddy came to our club late in the preseason due to other sporting commitments but immediately hit the ground running and endeared herself to her new teammates and got herself involved in the club as well. She hasn’t grown up playing club football, only ever playing at her school Korowa Anglican Girls School, a place several of her teammates attended with her.

On the field, Maddy is a powerful midfielder/forward who has the ability to break the lines and use the ball well, and at 19 years of age has enormous growth in her. She has only been able to play a couple of games so far this season but is setting herself for a big second half of the season. In both games she has played, she has been named in the best players; her first game against UHS-VU she was named De La’s second best on ground and in Round 7 against Wattle Park she was the best player on the ground for De La Salle. She is a key contributor to an emerging young group at De La Salle and we can’t wait to see what Maddy will be capable of for years to come.”

Men’s Rising Star Nominee

Rogan Kitts

The VAFA congratulates Rogan Kitts from Oakleigh Amateur Football Club, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 7. Kitts has had a strong start in the seniors, being named in the best on multiple occasions, and produced a best-on-ground and 1-goal performance from the weekend!

What the club said:

“Rogan at the age of 17 has adapted to senior football with class, he has brought great energy and flare to the group that the other players love him for.

Since making his debut in Round 1, Rogan has been a consistent performer for the team working through the forwards as well as the wing, he has been able to hit the score board most weeks.

His consistent form at senior level as well as school football has seen Rogan been listed at the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League where we hope he gets a game soon.

A quality young man who has a bright future ahead of him.”

Ben Black

2-point nail biters are the theme of the round for Old Peninsula and Prahran

Round 7 delivered a few exciting clashes; namely The Pirates scraping home with a gutsy two-point win and Prahran also winning by two to the Bears.

Kew FC took on Prahran at Victoria Park, on a ground that was meant to deliver a lot of contested ball, with muddy conditions in the middle. Both teams were eager to get off the blocks with Prahran producing the early momentum kicking three goals. Prahran big man Rory Brodie was influential in the midfield giving his players first use. The Bears through Luka Argent, Jake Evens-Boulter and Youngster and emerging star Mischa Fraillion took the game to the opposition as they tried to snatch back the momentum.

With Lachlan Brown bagging four goals, the Bears were set to come back to take a lead in the game at 3 quarter time after Prahran started strongly. Dependable midfielder, James Musster, was another pivotal player for Prahran; his invasive play and football smarts were key for them to stay in front. The game went right down to the wire with Prahran scraping home in the end, winning 10.13 73 to Bears 10.11 71.

John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve played host to one of the two blockbusters for Round 7. It was a big game from the Therry Penola Lions and the Old Peninsula Pirates. Therry were aiming to get back on the winners list after their game against Oakleigh last week. It was the Pirates that started the game well with three early goals by their forwards. Ben Williamson was exceptional, and he led by example.

On the other hand, despite the Lions slow start, forward weapon, Kane O’Hallaron, kept them in the game kicking a handy three goals. Joel Costello was also pivotal as he tried to kick start something for Lions in the second half and almost helped them over the line. But it wasn’t to be, with the Pirates coming away with the four points in an absolute belter.

The thrillers just kept coming, when Preston took on the Ivanhoe in a classic at Preston on Saturday. The Bullants were not messing around this week blasting out of the gates, booting five early goals to Ivanhoe’s two. Alex Johnston was integral in the forward line as one of Prestons best players on the day, kicking a handy four goals to keep the Magpies at bay in the first term. The Magpies were not done, and it showed, as they pinched the margin to two points at the long break. Ash Close and Ethan Hunt were both pivotal in keeping the Bullants grounded in the second term.

Ethan Wild, the master stroke of the Magpies game, delivered a best on ground performance to really set the foundation for the Magpies. The Bullants had Rory Howard and James King both making the most out of their opportunities in front of goal, with the intent to narrow the margin at 3 quarter time. The Magpies coming home strong winning by ten points 13.13 91 to Bullants 12.10 82.

Glen Eira vs Oakleigh

Is there anyone going to stop this juggernaut of the Gryphons this year? The game was literally buried in the first term as Glen Eira carved up 8 goals to set the foundation for the whole day. Packer Park as the home of the Gryphons, now seems a daunting task for any opposition to play there. Tim Johnston showed why he is a key pillar in the Gryphons forward line blasting a six goal haul with many other contributors throughout the day, namely, Connor Huthwaite, Will Green, Lachie Pound. Oakleigh had some missed opportunities, sparing eighteen behinds that left them reeling. Aaron Cloke kicked two goals and Tom Gillard provided some excitement for the Krushers but it wasn’t to be as Glen Eira came away with a 49-point win and the four points to take their season to 7-0.

UHS-VU are providing some sort of season that indicates they want to head back to Premier C for 2024. Taking on West Brunswick after they beat Preston last week. The Magpies started the game kicking six goals to quarter time, with UHS needing to come back to win the game. Magpies forward Ben Hutchins kicking 3 of the 6 first-quarter goals.

UHS-VU looked to be in control for the remainder of the day with forwards Brenton Jackson, Sam Adams producing the fireworks in front of goals. With UHS winning the game 16.12 108 to Magpies 12.6 78.

Round 7 Results

2023 DIVISION 1 MEN’S

GOALS: Uhs-Vu: B. Jackson 3, S. Adams 2, N. Seiderman 2, F. Urie 2, J. Gilfillan 1, W. Barnett 1, F. Allen 1, T. Ross 1, J. Hunt 1, J. Fox 1, P. Wernert 1

West Brunswick AFC: B. Hutchins 3, T. Zafiropoulos 2, S. Wall 2, C. Williams 1, D. Ferrier 1, N. Mathers 1, L. Armstrong 1, H. Fithall 1

BEST: Uhs-Vu: J. Fox, F. Urie, F. Allen, P. Wernert, B. Dimattina, N. Seiderman

West Brunswick AFC: M. Risstrom, E. Nettleton, N. Mathers, J. Elston, L. Armstrong, A. Jones

GOALS: Old Peninsula: B. Stewart 1, J. Lovett 1, B. Payze 1, B. Williamson 1, C. Denton 1, N. Forrest 1, C. Sandwrs 1, K. Doyle 1

Therry Penola: K. O’Halloran 3, B. Egglestone 1, A. Allison 1, A. Mudgway 1, R. MacGregor 1, M. Lyons 1

BEST: Old Peninsula: B. Williamson, J. Williams, N. Forrest, J. Lovett, R. Quint, N. Turner

Therry Penola: J. Costello, N. McIntosh, N. Turner, C. Wrigglesworth, J. Young, M. Mooney

GOALS: Prahran: J. Partridge 2, E. Plaza 2, A. Heatley 1, S. Chapman 1, M. Clifford 1, R. Brodie 1, B. Adams 1, J. Gottschalk 1

Kew FC: L. Bown 4, M. Sharkey 2, M. Hannan 2, J. Delbridge 1, M. Fraillon 1

BEST: Prahran: R. Brodie, J. Musster, E. Plaza, P. Ribbands, J. Partridge, B. Adams

Kew FC: L. Argent, J. Evans-Boulter, M. Fraillon, M. Henderson, N. Waters, M. Waters

GOALS: Ivanhoe: A. Close 3, E. Hunt 3, C. O’Brien 1, D. Jones 1, N. Ring 1, W. Schultz 1, M. Moran 1, P. Lagreca 1, R. Muscat 1

Preston Bullants: A. Johnston 4, P. Davies 2, J. King 2, C. Howard 2, A. Cincotta 1, L. McLeod 1

BEST: Ivanhoe: E. Wild, D. Jones, M. Doyle, N. Geary, C. O’Brien, B. Imbesi

Round 8 Tips

Glen EiraV West Brunswick

Kew FCV UHS-VU

OakleighV Preston

GOALS: Glen Eira: T. Johnston 6, A. Erwin-Ross 2, C. Huthwaite 2, W. Van Denderen 2, S. Bass 2, D. McDonald 1, K. Smith-Cameron 1

Oakleigh: L. Ashen 2, A. Cloke 2, A. Bernardo 2, E. Standish 1, R. Kitts 1

BEST: Glen Eira: L. Mirams, W. Green, L. Pound, T. Johnston, C. Huthwaite, L. Oliver

Oakleigh: T. Gillard, L. Heverin, J. Roach, J. Murphy, J. Rossington, R. Kitts

2023 DIVISION 1 RESERVE MEN’S

GOALS: West Brunswick AFC: M. Hofstein 2, L. Keily 2, S. Pritchard 1, J. Melican 1, H. Mckendry 1, M. Holmes 1, D. McMahon 1, C. Clery 1

Uhs-Vu: M. Mallia 3, N. Wallace 2, A. Skerget 1, O. Paton 1

BEST: West Brunswick AFC: D. McMahon, D. Fitzpatrick, M. Holmes, S. Pritchard, D. Dickson, Z. Madden

Uhs-Vu: J. Grapsas, H. Ley, A. Ley, S. Ellingsen, H. Tomas, R. Gya

GOALS: Kew FC: B. Paech 2, J. Bianco 2, J. Keam 2, J. Ranjithkumar 1, F. Pike 1

Prahran: J. Noonan 2, D. Marrows 1, M. Grogan 1, T. Beddison 1, A. Perez 1

BEST: Kew FC: J. Keam, S. Thomson, J. Bianco, F. Pike, A. Nicholls, N. Drummond

Prahran: A. Perez, J. Matherson, D. Campbell, J. Panagiotaros, M. Woods, J. Forrestall

GOALS: Preston Bullants: P. Taylor 2, J. Kane 2, O. Taylor 2, J. Malkoun 2, D. O’Meara 2, J. Wilkes 1, N. Savvidis 1, N. Perizzolo 1

Ivanhoe: B. Dawson 2, J. Nott 1, L. Gedi 1, B. Bachmann 1, D. Charry 1

BEST: Preston Bullants: N. Savvidis, O. Taylor, D. O’Meara, J. King, J. Malkoun, N. Perizzolo

Ivanhoe: B. Bachmann, J. Nott, B. Dawson, J. Petrie, J. Leahy, L. Gedi Glen Eira

GOALS: Glen Eira: J. Waras Carstensen 2, F. O’Donnell 2, M. Whitty 1, H. Ritchie 1

Oakleigh: L. Park 3, K. Donovan 1, J. Paola 1

BEST: Glen Eira: C. Wenck, A. Boul, M. Harrison, S. McLeod-Dryden, T. Clayson, S. Campbell

Oakleigh: J. Consolmagno, B. May, Z. Thiessens, L. Park, J. Gorman, A. Ioannidis

Omelettes scrambled as Beaumaris prove unstoppable

Beaumaris continue their undefeated streak after beating Marcellin OC by four goals on Saturday morning. While Marcellin fought hard until the end, it was not enough to come close to the mighty Sharks. A strong second quarter for the Sheagles would have given the side some hope coming into the second half, but they were only able to add one more major to their final score.

Hayley Carlson stood out for Marcellin, supported by the in-form Alana Pane and Charlotte McGilp.

For Beaumaris, Samantha Baisas and Caley Ryan excelled once again, while Samantha Mclean secured her position at the top of the goal kicking tally by adding another two goals to her season total.

Old Haileybury have returned to the winner’s list after a solid win over Hampton Rovers. Old Haileybury held a narrow lead for the whole day but determined not to let the win slip away from them, they put in an impressive fourth quarter to end the day with a game-high margin of 15 points.

Chelsea Frawley and Taylah Vines-Chapple (2 goals) lead by example for the Hearts, while Maisy Evans (2 goals) was clear best on ground for the Rovers for the second week in a row.

After losing despite having an equal number of scoring shots, Hampton Rovers will need to put serious work into their forward craft this week if they want to have a chance at beating top-of-the-ladder, Beaumaris, next week.

The match-up between Old Xaverians and Old Geelong saw Old Geelong make their case as finals contenders as they kept Old Xaverians to a single major for the day.

Old Geelong set the tone early, keeping Old Xaverians scoreless while kicking two goals themselves. Old Xaverians’ only goal of the day came through the hard work of Katharine Mullins in the second quarter.

Though the game was within reach at the main break, Old Xaverians only managed a further two behinds for the day which was simply not enough.

Tahryn Mant was valiant in defeat for Old Xaverians, while strong performances from Amy Halaby and Camilla Taylor helped get Old Geelong over the line.

A special moment also saw 50-gamer Kathleen Dunn kick a goal in her milestone game.

Finishing 6th in William Buck Premier last year, Old Xaverians have now slumped to 9 th place on the Division 1 ladder and must be wondering where it all went wrong.

Spectators at Rathmines Road Reserve watched on as Old Brighton went on a goal-kicking frenzy, in what eventuated to be an eight goal demolition of Hawthorn AFC

Tiger Doultree and Kitty Smyth put on a show with three goals each, while India Tait continued her outstanding form with a goal of her own and another best on ground performance.

For the Hawks, Bree Gill held her own, kicking one of their two goals in a team-best performance.

Old Camberwell Grammarians have bounced back from their huge loss last week with an impressive victory over Old Melburnians

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All it took was three goals for the winning side, as they kept the Omelettes goalless for the first time this season.

In the low scoring affair, it was ultimately a battle of accuracy, as Old Camberwell kicked three goals straight to Old Melburnians’ five behinds.

Old Melburnians will be hoping for the hasty return of their leading goal kicker, Sophie Fraser, who was of noticeable absence this week, or will need to find other avenues to convert.

Alexandra Herrington and Maggie Wilson led from the front for Old Camberwell, while Jessica Harley and Georgia Dunlop fought hard all day for the Omelettes.

Round 7 Results

GOALS: Beaumaris:

C. Newman 2, S. McLean 2, S. Collins 2, R. Byrne 1

Marcellin OC:

C. McGilp 2, Z. Glascott 1

BEST: Beaumaris:

S. Baisas, C. Ryan, P. Atkins, S. Tedde, S. McLean

Marcellin OC:

H. Carlson, A. Pane, C. McGilp, B. Harvey, T. Oates, A. Xanthos

Round 8 Tips

Old BrightonV Old Xaverians

Old MelburniansV Old Haileybury

Hampton Rovers V Beaumaris

Old GeelongV Hawthorn AFC

Marcellin OC V Old Camberwell

GOALS: Old Haileybury:

T. Vines-Chapple 2, I. Scaunich 2, E. Gown 1, C. Neate 1

Hampton Rovers:

M. Evans 2, A. Price 1

BEST: Old Haileybury:

C. Frawley, E. McCrae, T. Vines-Chapple, G. Vanderwaal, M. Leyden, A. Hall

Hampton Rovers:

M. Evans, N. Morris, H. Gould, I. Cameron, K. Ebbott, J. Andros

GOALS: Old Geelong:

S. Joubert 1, B. Mckay 1, K. Dunn 1

Old Xaverians:

K. Mullins 1

BEST: Old Geelong:

A. Halaby, C. Taylor, B. Mckay, D. Trott, I. McLeod, K. Dunn

Old Xaverians:

T. Mant, R. VandenBoom, K. Mullins, E. VandenBoom, B. Crowe, C. Bonnett

GOALS: Old Brighton:

K. Smyth 3, T. Doultree 3, B. Lennon 1, I. Tait 1, S. McLoughlin 1, B. Wallace 1

Hawthorn AFC:

L. Castleden 1, B. Gill 1

BEST: Old Brighton:

I. Tait, S. Bierenbroodspot, T. Doultree, K. Smyth, C. Hodgson, A. Grant

Hawthorn AFC:

B. Gill, T. Bodin, C. Kanini-Parsons, A. Crough, E. Johnson, E. Roos

GOALS: Old Camberwell Grammarians:

E. Defina 2, G. Opray 1

Old Melburnians:

BEST: Old Camberwell Grammarians:

A. Herrington, M. Wilson, I. Griffin, S. Fortunato, C. Wilson, N. Decarne

Old Melburnians:

J. Harley, G. Dunlop, B. Schmidt, S. Barnett, E. Bennetts, A. Kogler