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Congratulations to University Blacks and

Collegians on their achievement of making

the grand fi nal.

For University Blacks, today continues their

path back to the top of Premier. I can recall

in the late 1990’s playing against University

Blacks in D Grade of the VAFA competition.

It is quite a turnaround in a 15 to 20 year

period for a club to go from competing in

the bottom grades of our competition to

competing today in a Premier Grand Final.

To Collegians, their run over the second half

of the year has been outstanding and one

cannot think that they are a team going in

with a fair bit of momentum to this grand

fi nal and therefore probably in the best po-

sition to challenge University Blacks. Colle-

gians is another club who has experienced

the middle grades of our competition in

recent years but who has recently estab-

lished themselves fi rmly within our Premier

competition.

Good luck to the representatives of both

teams today in what should be a great

grand fi nal.

You may not have noticed, but 2014 has

turned out to be the year of non-school

sides in the VAFA. To see evidence of this,

one just has to look at the premiership win-

ners across all our senior grades so far this

season, not one school of old boys side has

saluted.

The VAFA is commonly commented upon

as being a competition that solely or pre-

dominately caters towards school teams.

Of course, school teams are an integral part

of our competition and where would be

without them, but I think people often for-

get that our district and university clubs are

also a hugely successful part of our compe-

tition, in fact there are more of these clubs

than our old boys clubs. The VAFA makes no

bones about the fact that our competition

is a much better competition if non-school

clubs can thrive along with our school

sides. We strongly believe that this makes

for a much more vibrant competition,

leading to greater community outcomes.

Yes, this has to be balanced with the con-

straints of making sure that our players and

our volunteers do not need to travel too far

all over Melbourne Saturday after Saturday.

A challenge that we continue to work on.

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In 2015, there will be three non-school

aligned clubs in our Premier competition,

whilst in our Premier B competition there

will be four non-school clubs.

All of this makes for a very healthy and vi-

brant competition.

Finally, I want to thank all our community

and especially our clubs for their support

during the VAFA fi nals. Putting fi nals on for

the VAFA is a big challenge given the size

of our competition. We are unlike any of

the other suburban football competitions

in Melbourne in that we are spread across

all of Melbourne and have nearly triple the

number of senior teams of any other senior

competition in Melbourne. It is a complex

scenario, especially when we don’t have

triple the staff to manage this workload.

Therefore not every club’s needs will be

perfectly met, or even met to their satisfac-

tion. The VAFA staff work tirelessly but un-

der immense pressure during the fi nals so

not everything will go perfectly.

As President I am very proud of the work that

our board and especially our staff put into

our competition, especially at fi nals time.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

Front Cover: Tyson Kruse (Uni Blacks) and Shura Taft (Collegians) will be key players in the Premier Grand Final

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Collegians by 1

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Uni Blacks by 17 points

Tim Nelson

Vice President VAFA

University Blacks by 27

Gillon McLachlan

CEO AFL

University Blacks by 25 points

Michael Sholly

VAFA CEO

Collegians by 7

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Mark Thompson

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It is amazing to think that before the start of Round 18, Collegians were no certainties to even be playing fi nals, yet this Saturday they will compete in a fourth Premier Sec-tion Grand Final in fi ve years. What a perfor-mance. Blacks spies will have been scour-ing the tapes on VAFATV.com frantically this week as for most of the second half of the season they would have been prepar-ing for a likely clash against St Bernard’s. In the end the Snowdogs ran out of puff or simply lost form at the wrong time of the year. Whilst St Bernard’s had stitched up a top two spot with about three weeks of the season to go, they had the diffi cult task of making sure they maintained form and prevented injuries to be primed for a tilt. This is where credit should go to University Blacks. They were in the same predicament and whilst certain players missed games through injury in the run home, they main-tained the rage every week and have kept their form throughout what has – at least prior to the fi rst bounce – been a splendid season.

Collegians have won eight of their past nine, with their only loss in that time occur-ring at St Bernard’s. The Lions hadn’t beat-en the Snowdogs this year, but in each of the losses, Collegians were never really out of the contest and were fi elding a slightly less experienced side than the one that ran on the park on Saturday. Sportscover Arena was again bathed in sunshine throughout the day and the breeze whilst present was not disastrous as it can be. It was a tense fi rst term with both sides wasting some early chances as goals were hard to come by.

St Bernard’s were playing well but were falling down in their forward half – un-able to convert possession into score-board pressure. Chad Jones was missing due to Footscay commitments in the VFL and whilst Merrington and Gleeson are no slouches, the fact remains that Jones has kicked nearly 25% of St Bernard’s goals this year. Collegians’ players, many veterans of fi nals football on Sportscover Arena, were willing to bide their time and then when the opportunity presented, would strike. Courtney Hylton is now a midfi elder that not only wins the ball, but he kicks plenty

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of goals too. The kind of team lifting goals your want your midfi elders to kick, on the end of a chain of handballs, sprint clear and kick truly on the run from 40 meters. This kind of goal was the goals that St Bernard’s midfi elders were unable to produce. The irony of this statement is that three of St Bernard’s fi ve goals came from midfi elders, Tom Overman, Adam Bentick and Shaun Clarke.

Despite the lack of conversion it probably wasn’t the wasted chances that cost St Ber-nard’s as much as it was Harry Croft’s ability to take the game by the scruff of the neck in the second. Croft took on and beat one of the competition’s best defenders in Tom Caven and this as much as anything high-lighted the diff erence between the two sides. Trent Zimbachs seemed to be every-where and the confi dence, he and the rest of the Collegians backline have in sharing the ball and the pressing forward once the space has been opened up will be a dan-gerous prospect for Blacks this Saturday.

In the third, St Bernard’s again had more scoring shots and whilst they certainly weren’t all Dorothy Dixers, there were still some cruel misses in there that could have turned the game back to an even keel. Ev-ery miss or minor score just added to the sense of urgency and after that the real-ization that it wasn’t to be their day. Colle-gians added a further three goals to win the quarter by a point and whilst the gap was a gettable 25 points, the mood at Sportscov-er suggested Collegians were into another Grand Final. The fact remained that St Ber-nard’s would need to kick double the score they had managed from three quarters in the fi nal quarter.

As is often the case, the game went the other way with Collegians again control-ling the play as they extended the margin out to a game high 40 points at the fi nal siren. St Bernard’s season’s end arrived far more abruptly than they had planned. A season of great promise under Anthony Rock has fi zzled to a straight sets exit. What we do know is that St Bernard’s will be back and better for the run next year. They certainly have talent as their U19 Premier premierships demonstrates, and they also

have depth with all six of their teams play-ing at least a couple of fi nals.

Collegians hit the bay post match and spent the whole time pinching themselves, for who would have thought they would get the chance to be playing in another Grand Final so quickly.

Premier ResultsCollegians 1.4, 7.6, 10.7, 14.8 (92)St Bernards 1.7, 2.12, 4.18, 5.22 (52)

GOALS, Collegians: C. Hylton 3, H. Croft 3, S. Taft 2, C. Jesaveluk 2, G. Jones 2, A. Croft 1, N. Corp 1

St Bernards: A. Bentick 1, T. Overman 1, S. Clarke 1, B. Considine 1, A. Merrington 1

BEST, Collegians: C. Hylton, T. Zimbachs, T. Phillips, C. Jesaveluk, H. Croft, J. Eimutis

St Bernards: A. McLeod, N. Kazuro, S. Caven, T. Sullivan, M. Angel, A. Singleton

Premier Reserve ResultsUniversity Blacks 4.0, 7.4, 9.7, 9.9 (63)St Bernards 0.3, 2.3, 3.4, 6.8 (44)

GOALS, University Blacks: J. Foster 4, T. Storer 2, J. Crameri 1, J. Roder 1, S. Myers 1

St Bernards: B. Peart 2, C. Forder 1, T. Duyndham 1, J. Bennie 1, D. Wall 1

BEST, University Blacks: L. Devine, B. Mill, H. King, J. Foster, S. Butler, A. Williamson

St Bernards: J. Manunzio, P. Gamwell, J. Gay, C. Forder, B. Peart, P. MacDonough

Premier Thirds ResultsUniversity Blacks 3.4, 5.5, 8.8, 12.11 (83)St Bernards 0.1, 1.3, 2.5, 4.6 (30)

GOALS, University Blacks: A. Cook 3, C. Lawford 2, M. Witkowski 2, J. Heeley 2, A. Torney 1, J. Wilson 1, S. Lane 1

St Bernards: Z. Awan 2, M. Sulzberger 1, W. Kingston 1

BEST, University Blacks: J. Heeley, A. Torney, J. O’Malley, A. Cook, J. Clarke, P. Aitken

St Bernards: J. Wright, P. Rahill, W. Kingston, L. Baird, M. Sulzberger, Z. Awan


As we have already seen across other VAFA Sections this year, the favourite doesn’t always win. Collegians might be telling themselves this week that they had noth-ing to lose, but they do have the one thing every footballer wants – a premiership on off er and losing that hurts. It’s a strange thing in football that we hurt more when we lose on Grand Final day than we do af-ter any other match. The reason is you are so close to the ultimate, so I don’t believe for a second that Collegians have nothing to lose. Sure half their squad have tasted the ultimate prize at this level, but there are still some youngsters and fresh faces that will be in the 22 that are as eager as ever.

One argument that does have merit is that the pressure is on Blacks. The club has risen like the phoenix that adorns their logo. They are almost at the top of the mountain 40 years on from the last time they were here. The players will know this. Blacks has a proud history and their culture sees that the champions of the past are around to re-mind the youngsters of their legacy. How-ever despite this I don’t think this kind of thinking will enter the Blacks’ players heads once the ball is bounced.

This year, University Blacks have taken all before them. Their losses have seemingly come at the ‘right time’ for a reality check and a reminder that the best laid plans can

come unstuck. They have monstered their opponents on two occasions this year. Blacks have kicked 34.32 to Collegians’ 8.17 in their two meetings in the home and away season. It is signifi cant for those Col-legians players that played in both those games and that will front again today.

The reality is not many of the 22 from those two Lions side will be out there this weekend. The main reason Collegians have made it to the last day of football for the year is because they have had their bet-ter players playing in the side and playing week after week for a long stretch. This has given confi dence to the youngsters playing around them and with that they are play-ing better football. We must also sing the praises of Mark Hibbins and Darren Baxter, for not only rebuilding this side around the stars of the past, but unearthing and giving confi dence to the stars of the future.

Despite all the plaudits for Collegians we can get lost in forgetting that Blacks are a fantastic football side. Cameron Roberts has built on the foundations laid by Matt Kempton and has presented to Premier Section and almost perfect side. A strong backline, a powerful and variable forward line with many players capable of kicking a score and a midfi eld that never shirks the issue of hard running or winning the hard-ball. They have leaders on every line, pace

IT’S BLACKS’ TO LOSEand strength and a great blend of experi-ence and youth. It has seemed for much of the season that Blacks were destined to play today and for many to break a 40 year drought between sips from the LA Adam-son Cup. Given they have been so domi-nant, for so much of this campaign we have tended to focus on the challengers.

The result is far from a foregone conclusion, but a bit like the Premier B Grand Final a week prior; there is a feeling if Blacks bring their A-game then it won’t matter how well Collegians play. Blacks to win a fi rst Premier fl ag in 40 years by 33 points.

University Blacks v Collegians

Cameron Roberts (Uni Blacks)


No. Name Goals Behinds2 Harrie Lahy4 Andrew Willingham (VC)5 Huw Lacey6 Simon Hogan7 Jandre Slabbert8 Tyson Kruse9 Scott Weekley (VC)

10 Bede Mahon (C)13 Angus Drysdale14 Simon Thomas16 Jesse Laurie17 Peter O'Rourke21 Jason Blake24 Isaac Anderson25 Brent Sheahan26 Adam Pattison27 Nick Batten30 Angus Locke32 Steven Flight38 Tom Napier39 Adam (VC) Pitt40 Joel Ernest43 Alastair Robbins44 Jordan Qualie54 Cameron Turner55 Sean Butler

Coach: Cameron Roberts

Assistants: Brad Copeland, Xavier Moloney

Coach: Mark Hibbins & Darren Baxter

Assistants: Matt James

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

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University Blacks v Collegians 2:30pm Saturday 20 September - Sportscover Arena

Greatest winning margin: 103 points in 1930 Old Melburnians 23.16.154 d Elsternwick 7.9.51

Smallest margin: 2 points in 1970 Caulfi eld Gr. (14.18) 14.18.102 d Coburg (15.10) 15.10.100

Average winning margin: 29

University Blacks

13 Premier Premierships

1921, 1922, 1928, 1929, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1965, 1974

Collegians

17 Premier Premierships

1892, 1896, 1898, 1899, 1902, 1904, 1936, 1937, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1986, 1992, 1993, 2011, 2012

No. Name Goals Behinds1 Alexander Croft3 Charlie Holst4 Nick Ries5 Andrew Scott6 Gareth Jones7 Shura Taft8 Julian Eimutis10 James Jorgensen17 Courtney Hylton (VC)18 Trent Zimbachs (C)20 Tim Phillips22 Nathan Giles23 Wil Tardif (VC)24 William Pocknee25 James Kondarovskis28 Tom Penberthy29 James Dunn30 Josh Kamener31 Lindsay Apted32 Sam Hibbins34 Harry Croft36 Nick Corp37 Andrew Howison39 Chris Jesaveluk41 Dominic Russo44 Alistair Fahie57 Charlie Simmons

PREMIER STATS

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PREMIER RESERVESGRAND FINAL

11:50am Saturday 20 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Xavier MoloneyAssistants: Brad Copleand, Andrew Else, Tyson Roberts

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

3 Scott Myers (C) 4 Jackson Roder5 Benjamin Clarke

11 Bart Mill12 Lachlan Devine15 Lachlan Huntington18 Peter Aitken19 David Cooper20 Justin Crameri22 Tom Howgate23 Robert Humann24 Isaac Anderson27 Harry King27 Timothy Howie28 Trent Storer29 Scott Dadswell

31 Xavier Flanagan32 Steven Flight33 Matthew Johns35 James Bismire36 Jordan Qualie37 Ben Kealy40 Sean Butler45 Mitchell Aitken46 Ben Vile48 Alex Williamson54 Cameron Turner56 Jordan Foster57 Peter Markworth58 Stephen Judson59 James Champion de Crespigny71 Sam Aldous

PREMIER THIRDSGRAND FINAL

9:20am Saturday 20 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Andrew Else

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

2 Stuart McKnight5 Callum Lawford8 Callum Farrell9 James Cordner

10 Andrew Mackay11 Adam Cook12 Andrew Torney13 Harry Arthur14 Rohan Cleary18 Peter Aitken20 Alex Hayward21 Maximilian Nicolson22 Joshua O'Malley25 James Clarke27 Andrew Spinks28 Simon Lewis33 Matthew Johns37 Lachlan Crameri

39 Damien Kelly44 Hamish Guthrie45 Mitchell Aitken47 Thomas Brennan49 Benjamin Farrow50 Jack Heeley (C)51 Michael Coffey52 Stephen Judson54 Samuel Lane55 Cameron McNeil56 Jim Wilson57 Peter Markworth58 Henry Robinson59 James Champion de Crespigny66 Matthew Witkowski69 Samuel Forrest71 Samuel Aldous73 Charlie Zwar

Coach: Jonathan MercuriAssistants: Pat Myers, Oliver Gidley

OLD XAVERIANS

2 Chris Santalucia (C)13 Cauley Beetham14 Josh Douglas15 Matt Skidmore (VC)27 Robbie Ralph33 Michael Cain34 Pat Allan35 Ed Lachal37 Daniel Harangozo38 Matt Douglas42 Jonno Close44 Matt Walsh45 Lachie Keith46 Josh Anderson47 Daniel Prowse48 Declan Pittonet49 Jonathan Pintal

50 Ben Plant51 Fraser Lane52 Tristan Parker53 Chris Margin54 Dan Barry55 Matthew Margin58 Anthony Ongarello59 Andrew Mathis61 Nick Ielasi64 James Forrest

Coach: Liam GriggAssistants: Andrew Grigg

OLD XAVERIANS

1 Thomas Grigg 2 Daniel Molan 4 Joshua Hanger 5 Todd Daniher6 Timothy Trahair 7 Anthony Torre (C)8 Nick Ielasi9 Stuart Ross 10 Hamish Buckley11 Dominic Benson12 Patrick Armstrong13 Patrick Dillon14 Matthew Dimattina15 Liam Rogan 16 Jack Franklyn 20 James Woods 22 James Smith 25 James Morton

26 Matthew Adams27 James McElhinney 28 Lachlan Dipierdomenico29 Callum Dipierdomenico30 Jackson Sleeman 32 Andrew Mathis39 Josh Evans 46 Thomas McClusky 53 Thomas Cannon 54 Benjamin L. Corcoran58 Jeremy Preece


The culmination of the season saw Uni

Blues defeat Carey at Sportscover Arena,

to crown their return to Premier with a fi rst

senior fl ag in a decade.

As the form side all year, having only suf-

fered three home and away losses, Blues

went in to the fi xture fi rm favourites and

justifi ed their fancy with a comprehensive

win.

The Blues kicked with aid of a moderate

breeze in the opening term, which was

blowing to the Glen Huntly Road end of

Elsternwick Park. Pete Summers com-

menced proceedings for Blues, receiving a

handball from a bounce on the edge of the

45 to snap over his shoulder from 30 me-

tres out and convert six points. Goals were

exchanged evenly for the next ten minutes

of the match, Carey and Blues both con-

verting two majors. Uni Blues, through the

agencies of Mugavin, Summers and Wil-

liams in the ruck, were able to penetrate

the 45 metre arc of the forward-line and

convert three quick fi re goals, in the space

of as many minutes to end the term. Old

Carey managed to wrestle another goal

from a high quality Blues defensive unit

before the fi rst break, to stem the margin

at 16 points.

Carey kicked with aid of the breeze in the

second stanza and were able to reign in

the Uni Blues advantage to some degree.

Pete Summers again nabbed the fi rst of

the term but the likes of Joel Rice and Tom

Roach became pivotal in this period, as

the Panthers became fi erce, winning con-

tested possession and tackling with fero-

ciousness. As a result, the C’s were able to

win clearances and steer the ball towards

the big sticks. Two Panther goals were

registered, but ultimately it was a poor

return for the quarter. The Panthers were

dominant for this period of the game, but

they missed chances at goal that could

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In hindsight, these moments of wayward

kicking stick out as the aspect of the game

that hurt the C’s most, having outscored

the Blues and enjoying the run of play for

much of the quarter they didn’t take ad-

vantage.

The contest was even for the fi rst half

of the third quarter, as Carey came out

snarling after a Glenn Cox halftime bake

that stressed pressure around the ball

and composure with it in hand. However,

as Tom Mackenzie began to fi nd more of

the football and importantly was kicking

straigh, Blues began to push away. The

students began hitting their straps and

outrunning Carey towards the end of the

quarter. Carey was still tenacious when the

ball was in dispute, but looked tired when

it was in the hands of Blues players, who

ran them off their feet.

This became the theme of the last quarter,

as Uni Blues outclassed the Panthers and

added eight goals to the scoreboard in a

quarter they dominated. Tom MacKenzie

took some dazzling marks and bumped his

tally for the day up to six majors, tearing

the C’s defence apart. Goal-kickers lined up

in this quarter, in which 16 Blues scoring

shots were registered. Prolifi c ball winners

Mugavin and Rippon found the goals in

this term, capping of stellar days through

the midfi eld. Carey scored two goals for

the term, but never looked in the contest

after Tom MacKenzie’s goal in the opening

minutes of it blew the game apart.

Carey were commendable, especially

through their midfi eld who tackled and

won contested footy all day, McQueen-

Miscamble, was also good. However, Uni

Blues were genuinely impressive. Battling

to win contested footy all day, but also

spreading better with outside run, excel-

lent disposal effi ciency, and an ability to

Premier B ResultsUniversity Blues 5.7, 7.7, 12.14, 20.22 (142)Old Carey 3.1, 5.5, 8.6, 10.7 (67)

GOALS, University Blues: T. MacKenzie 6, P. Summers 2, P. Gardiner 2, R. Eade 2, J. Caldow 1, R. McMahon 1, D. Heinz 1, S. Carr 1, M. Rippon 1, J. Mugavin 1, M. James 1, W. Cuningham 1

Old Carey: B. Smithwick 3, C. Howat 2, M. Laidlaw 2, J. Reid 1, N. Richardson 1, L. Macleod 1

BEST, University Blues: J. Mugavin, T. MacKenzie, J. Townley, P. Summers, A. Nice, C. Williams

Old Carey: L. McQueen-Miscamble, A. Stewart-Holmes, J. Rice, B. Smithwick, T. Roach, C. Howat

Premier B Reserve ResultsUniversity Blues 5.3, 8.3, 12.6, 13.7 (85)St Kevins 1.0, 3.2, 5.8, 7.8 (50)

GOALS, University Blues: G. Chisholm 4, J. Mugavin 3, H. Evans 2, A. Wettenhall 1, J. Wood 1, M. Steinbach 1, H. Weddell 1

St Kevins: E. Waldron 3, P. Aughton 2, T. McPherson 1, J. Gambaro 1

BEST, University Blues: T. Foott, D. Barton, J. Brown, A. Wettenhall, E. Long, B. Merriman

St Kevins: A. Keely, J. Staffi eri, E. Waldron, P. Aughton, T. Hickey, N. McArdle

Premier B Thirds ResultsOld Xaverians 2.1, 4.3, 5.6, 7.7 (49)St Kevins 1.2, 2.2, 4.3, 6.11 (47)

GOALS, Old Xaverians: M. Owen 1, B. Lyon 1, M. Sitch 1, N. Sharkey 1, J. Samartzis 1, W. Ralph 1, D. Cotchett 1

St Kevins: J. Liston 2, T. Soultanakis 2, J. Anthony 1, N. Marchesani 1

BEST, Old Xaverians: D. Cotchett, S. Franklyn, B. Steedman, M. Sitch, M. Owen, P. Monti

St Kevins: T. Johnston, L. McDonell, J. Anthony, S. Constantinou, T. Soultanakis, A. Fenech


score quickly. While many backed Blues for

the win, not many, including this colum-

nist, foresaw it being by so much.

Tom Mackenzie received the R.I Cordner

medal, as the best on ground, for his six

goal haul. Jeremy Mugavin was able to

shake his Rory Bongetti tag to star through

the middle, alongside Pete Summers who

was almost fl awless with the football. Cam

Williams won the ruck battle, Jack Town-

ley was strong in defence and Angus Nice

provided run all day. The Panthers A-team

midfi eld group of Joel Rice, Tom Roach,

Ben Smithwick and Cam Howat were best

a-fi eld for the C’s, keeping the game alive

during the second and third term with val-

iant eff orts. Smithwick’s three goals were

notable, especially two that were kicked

when the game was still in the balance.

Both sides now turn their attention to a

Premier season in 2015. As the two relegat-

ed Premier side’s of 2013, both will be keen

to fi nd some success next year and remain

among the VAFA’s highest grade.

Commiserations to Carey, who should be

proud of this year’s achievements in spite

of Saturday’s loss, bouncing back is no

mean feat. And Congratulations to Uni-

versity Blues; the best side all year and de-

serving winners of the 2014 VAFA Premier

B Section Premiership.

WOODROW MEDALIST

IEZZI JOINS ELITE COMPANYWednesday night’s win is the second Woodrow Medal Iezzi has won after he fi rst claimed the 2011 medal. The win follows his win in the 2013 Moore Medal when Old Trinity were in Premier B. Iezzi joins rare company in the VAFA as having now won three competition best and fairest awards. He is the sixth player to win the Woodrow at least twice and at just 26 years old he could still join Geoff Hibbins as the only other three-time winner. Iezzi’s win is the fourth time a player from Old Trinity has claimed the Woodrow and his total of 28 votes is the highest number of votes the winner has achieved in over a decade. Iezzi was the runaway winner in the end, he was 11 votes ahead of his nearest challengers Adam Bentick and Tom Sullivan from St Ber-nard’s and University Blacks captain Bede Mahon who were equal second with 17 votes.

VOTES PLAYER CLUB28 Brendan Iezzi Old Trinity

17 Adam Bentick St Bernard's

17 Bede Mahon University Blacks

17 Tom Sullivan St Bernard's

15 Will Tardif Collegians

14 Huw Lacey University Blacks

12 Jack Bull Old Scotch

12 Matthew Petering Beaumaris

11 Courtney Hylton Collegians

11 Tyson Kruse University Blacks

10 Matthew Fieldsend De La Salle

9 Jacob Gotch De La Salle

9 Harry Tinney Old Trinity

9 Scott Weekley University Blacks

8 Anthony Carroll Beaumaris

8 Nick Corp Collegians

8 Tom Dean Beaumaris

8 Simon Richards St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

8 Andrew Scott Collegians

8 Shura Taft Collegians

10VAFA PREMIER GRAND FINAL 2014


SECTION BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS 2014

GT Moore Medal (Premier B) —

Thomas Paule (Old Melburnians) - 25 votes

L Zachariah Medal (Premier C) —

Timothy McKenzie (Monash Blues) - 25 votes

LS Pepper Medal (Division 1) —

Jack Gray (Williamstown CYMS) - 22 votes

J Fullerton Medal (Division 2) —

Aaron Lendaro (Old Eltham) - 26 votes

P Hutchinson Medal (Division 3) —

Paul Baranello (Emmaus St Leos) - 32 votes

OJ Meehan Medal (Division 4) —

Thomas Bell (Manningham Cobras) - 22 votes

CR Newbury Medal (U19 Premier) —

Jeremy Hannan (Old Xaverians) - 21 votes

GW McTaggart Medal (U19 Section 2) —

Will Blakey (University Blues) – 14 votes

GW McTaggart Medal (U19 Section 2) —

Ryan Malt (Whitefriars) - 14 votes

IA Brown Medal (U19 Section 3) —

Toby Wooldridge (Old Carey) – 17 votes

IA Brown Medal (U19 Section 3) —

Jordan Stanton (Old Ivanhoe) 17 votes

H Harisiou Medal (U19 North) —

Daniel Jones (Ivanhoe) – 14 votes


Brenden Lee (Yarra Valley) – 14 votes


James Vovos (PEGS) - 14 votes


Brenden Wilson (Wyndham Suns) – 14 votes

VAFA Medal (U19 South) —

James Moignard (Peninsula) - 22 votes

VAFA Colts Medal —

Patrick O’Brien (Westbourne Gr.) 28 votes


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nal both streamed live through vafatv.com and then shown in replay on Channel 31 on Tuesday night. What certainly added to the broadcast was the addition of live tweeting. With people watching the Premier B Grand Final from New York, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and the North coast of NSW, it was good to see so many joining in the broadcast via Twitter using the hashtag #VAFAPremB. The good news is that VAFA supporters and followers will again be able to get involved in the broadcast of this week’s Premier Grand Final. Just use the hashtag #VAFAPrem to see your tweet appear in the broadcast. Remem-ber, if you cannot get to Sportscover Arena on Saturday, you can watch the Premier Grand Final in full replay on Channel 31 on Sunday at 1pm.

Last week’s Under 19 Section 2 Grand Final between Old Trinity and University Blues was played at Bulleen Park. Old Trinity were minutes away from a fi rst premiership for the club since 2008 when yet again the ball was kicked through the goals at the Northern end for the umpteenth time that day. Just had been the case all day when the ball had sailed over the fence into the adjacent Veneto Club and just had been the case someone from the crowd volunteered to jump over the fence and retrieve the ball for the full back to kick it in again. However with less than a minute to go, the ball a spectator retrieved happened to be the wrong one! A group of children were also playing behind the goals with a smaller junior ball (a size 5 we are told) and it seems the eager spectator picked up the fi rst ball he saw. The full-back and rest of the players didn’t seem to notice the diff erence until the umpires reclaimed the ball at the fi nal siren. The players who possessed the much smaller size 5 football must have believed they were growing in size and stature as the game wore on. The old saying of ‘big men don’t get any smaller in fi nals’ certainly held true as these under 19s must have felt like big me. The youngster who also went searching for his ball was all over it though. He knew the shiny bigger Sherrin with a VAFA logo on the side of his ball wasn’t his and promptly marched it back to the umpires at the conclusion of the match in exchange for his own.

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Most clubs with teams in a Grand Final arrange to have their match fi lmed to savour for years to come. What has become more commonplace these days is the presence of a com-mentary team made up of individuals from a particular club. The beauty of this is that these commentators are needless to say, very encouraging for the players from their team. For a neutral supporter, if you happen to be standing near the commentators, this makes for very entertaining listening. Sadly, too many of these videos and indeed the audio will remain in the hands of the clubs, only to be shown in their own club rooms or looped on repeat throughout premier-ship celebrations in the coming days. Pictured below is John Donohoe commentating Old Xaverians win the Premier B Thirds fl ag against St Kevin’s. For the last minute of the game as Xavs clung to a slim lead, Donohoe could be heard by all the spectators screaming for the time keepers to ‘blow the siren, what is going on have they lost the siren!’ St Kevin’s did end up kicking to win the Grand Final after the siren, but they missed and thus lost by two points. Cue as much delirium in the commentary box as there was amongst the Old Xaver-ians players on the ground.

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Undoubtedly one of the great stories to come out of the weekend was that of West Brunswicks’ Nick Mitchell fi -nally getting to play in a senior premiership. Mitchell of course was robbed of that opportu-nity 12 years ago when as cap-tain of St Bernard’s he tweaked his hamstring badly enough on the last Thursday night training before the club’s A Grade pre-miership success against Old Xaverians. Mitchell pulled out of the game and missed the fl ag. With time getting on, Mitchell decided to return to playing this year with West Brunswick. He played a pivotal role in their win over the previously undefeated Hawks too, booting two goals and playing an important shut down role on Hawks key man David Tremewen. Mitchell only last year, took over as caretaker coach at St Bernard’s half way through the season. Now there are not too many Premier Sec-tion coaches that then go on to play in a Division 4 fl ag the next year. Mitchell has done it at last, at the youthful age of 41 years old.

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On Wednesday night at Crown’s River Room, the Woodrow Medal and VAFA Awards Night was held with Brendan Iezzi of Old Trinity crowned as this year’s Woodrow Medal Winner. The medalists from all the other sections were also presented on stage with their medals and the new award of the VAFA Pre-mier Coaches Award was presented to Harry Tinney of Old Trinity. Old Trinity claimed a hat trick of prizes with their young gun Anthony Scott also collecting the Club Warehouse Rising Star Award. The night was kicked off by Matt Lodge from St Kevin’s OB perform-ing his version of the Four Chord Song. Lodge who had performed the song for VAFA TV’s Search for a Star competition during the year was a big hit with the packed River Room audience. Rumour has it that he will again be performing the song at Sunday’s VFL Grand Final after someone at the VFL saw his perfor-mance on VAFA TV! Good to see the VFL using more and more talent from the VAFA!

The immediate return to the top section of the VAFA by University Blues and Old Carey after both sides were relegated only 12 months ago is the fi rst time that has hap-pened since 1962, and only the second time in history of the VAFA. That year both Old Xaverians and Alphington bounced straight back to A Section after playing off in the B Section Grand Final which Xavs won. In 1961 Old Xaverians fi nished 9th in

A and Alphington 10th. This record (thanks to John Bell) shows just how rare it is for both the relegated teams from the previous year to make their way to the Grand Final the next year. So on that note, well done to University Blues and Old Carey. Other sides that bounced back in 2014 are Parkdale Vultures from Premier C back to Premier B. Given that they were the only side relegat-ed due to Werribee’s departure then it was

only possible for one team to bounce back.

This was the case through all other sections,

although of the relegated clubs, only the

three mentioned of Blues, Old Carey and

the Vultures managed to bounce back. Next

closest was Emmaus St Leos who lost the

Division 3 preliminary Final, whilst North

Old Boys/St Pat’s lost their 1st semi fi nal.

WOODROW MEDAL AND VAFA AWARDS NIGHT

BLUES AND CAREY BREAK 52 YEAR DROUGHT

FIELDDAVID ANSELMI

Russell Davidson breaks

the record today held

by himself, Tim Sutcliff e

and John Horwood for

umpiring Premier sec-

tion grand fi nals. Today

he will offi ciate his sev-

enth premier section

grand fi nal.

DAVID LEPAIR

Kit Harvey will today

offi ciate his fi rst pre-

mier grand fi nal. After

offi ciating the Division

2 grand fi nal in 2013, it

has been a signifi cant

rise to get to premier

section this year.

MERVYN MONTY

Michael Hooper will

also offi ciate his fi rst

Premier section grand

fi nal today after umpir-

ing the Premier B grand

fi nal in 2013.

BOUNDARY MITCHEL JONES

BEN RICKARD

LIAM VAN ESSEN

GOALCLAYTON EVANS

TOM MCCOY

FINALS MILESTONES

Congratulations to St Kevin’s PATRICK

AUGHTON – Patrick or ‘Woosh’ is the only

remaining player from the 2004 SKOB

Premiership team. Ten years later, Patrick

just missed out on another premiership

in his 200th game last week. Woosh is a

stalwart, an amiable embodiment of SKOB

culture. Finishing at the College in 2001, he

has played a vital role at SKOB since. A part

of the 2004 and 2007 premiership teams,

he also captained the Reserves in 2005.

Woosh’s services to SKOB are outstanding.

This is a reprint

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The Hampton Rovers have made it back-

to-back senior fl ags for the fi rst time since

1946 and 1947. The Rovers defeated a gal-

lant Parkdale Vultures side by 27 points

at Trevor Barker Oval on Saturday, after a

dominant fi rst half had put them in a com-

manding position. Despite a third quarter

surge that saw the Vultures get within 17

points, they weren’t able to reel in the mar-

gin. With fatigue setting in for the Vulture

players, the Rovers seized their opportu-

nity and fi nished strongly, three fi nal quar-

ter goals enough to seal victory and their

second consecutive premiership.

From the moment the ball was bounced

it was evident which side had enjoyed the

two week break and which team had to do

it the hard way, coming from fourth posi-

tion to secure a spot in the Grand Final.

For the fi rst eight minutes of the match,

the Vultures struggled to get clean pos-

session and limit the output of the Rovers

forward line. Through their relentless pres-

sure at the ball carrier, the Rovers created

numerous scoring chances and raced to a

four goal lead. Rovers playing Coach Guy

Martyn set the tone for his side, snaring

two fi rst quarter goals, while Jay Ting and

Leigh Fletcher were prominent around the

contest. It took until the 1lth minute mark

for the Vultures to hit the scoreboard, illus-

trating the Rovers sheer dominance. Kurt

Lopo was able to combine with Charlie Dil-

lon after he applied a great tackle, igniting

the Vulture faithful.

A similar pattern emerged in the second

term with the Rovers again generating an

early onslaught kicking four consecutive

goals with goals to Care, Touli, Ting and

Martyn. Much like the fi rst term, the Vul-

tures looked helpless, unable to halt the

Rovers charge. The margin had blown out

to a game high 50 points late in the second

term, before the Vultures struck back late

with two goals to Charlie Dillon, who was

singlehandedly trying to will the Vultures

back into the contest. Martyn was proving

elusive up forward as he added another for

the quarter to add to his growing tally for

the day, including a brilliant solo run that

saw him snap truly after beating a number

of Vulture defenders. Down by 38 points at

the main break the Vultures faced an uphill

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battle and knew that they’d have to capi-

talize in after the break to get within strik-

ing distance.

The Vultures needed to make inroads in the

third term, but Ed Turner had other ideas as

he kicked the fi rst goal of the quarter. Pa-

patsanis was being well held by Christian

Carnovale and Tim Boland was struggling

to have an impact under the watchful eye

of Jesse Lovig. The Vultures needed to fi nd

another avenue to goal. The smallest man

on the fi eld Lopo found himself on the end

of a miscued kick to get the Vultures 5th

for the afternoon. The Vultures lifted their

intensity and forced the Rovers into mak-

ing uncharacteristic errors. Three minutes

later Lopo had another catapulting the

Vultures right back into contention. Mark

Kidner and Shaun Chapman were impres-

sive across half back, repelling any Rovers

forward thrust that they could get their

hands on. The Rovers run that we’d seen in

the fi rst half was nonexistent. Inspired by

the eff orts of his teammate Lopo, Charlie

Dillon stood up when it mattered kicking

two goals in quick succession to bring the

Vultures within 19 points.

When Nathan Ng goaled at the start of the

fi nal term the Vultures could smell victory.

But it would only take one swift reply to

break the Vultures momentum. A Cam-

eron Sharp left foot snap, the culprit. An-

other goal to Martyn extended the Rovers

advantage. The majority of the quarter was

played in the Vultures half of the ground,

but they couldn’t penetrate to eff ect the

scoreboard. A number of stoppages en-

sued as both teams began to tire. When

Martyn threaded the needle moments

later the game was out of reach for the

Vultures.

Hampton Rovers midfi elder Jay Ting re-

ceived the Ritterman Medal for the best

player on the ground whilst coach Martyn

slotted six goals.

We commend both teams on their stellar

2014 seasons, both overcoming a slow

start which saw them in 7th and 8th place

respectively after six rounds had been

played. No doubt planning for next sea-

son’s tilt at Premier B will be well underway

to ensure both teams make a positive im-

pression. If both teams can retain the ma-

jority of their playing list and recruit well

anything is possible next year. One thing is

for certain these are two great clubs with

huge support as evidences by the close to

4000 people in attendance at Trevor Barker

Oval.

Premier C ResultsHampton Rovers 5.4, 10.6, 11.7, 14.7 (91)Parkdale Vultures 2.3, 4.4, 8.8, 9.10 (64)

GOALS, Hampton Rovers: G. Martyn 6, J. Ting 2, E. Turner 2, J. Toouli 1, C. Sharp 1, J. Verlin 1, M. Care 1

Parkdale Vultures: C. Dillon 5, K. Lopo 3, N. Ng 1

BEST, Hampton Rovers: J. Lovig, G. Martyn, J. Ting, R. Atkins, D. Corp, L. Fletcher

Parkdale Vultures: M. Kidner, K. Lopo, C. Dillon, R. Swayn, N. Ng, S. Chapman

Premier C Reserve ResultsParkdale Vultures 3.3, 5.4, 7.6, 10.12 (72)P E G S 2.3, 6.4, 7.6, 9.8 (62)

GOALS, Parkdale Vultures: R. Irvine 3, S. L’Huillier 2, T. McLENNAN 1, M. Todd 1, C. Tobin 1, P. Lee 1, D. Atkins 1

P E G S: D. Podger 2, J. Barrett 2, C. Tzambazis 1, J. Clarke 1, D. Phelan 1, M. Fahey 1, J. Rogers 1

BEST, Parkdale Vultures: T. Kight, R. Irvine, R. Meade, J. Waters, C. Tobin, J. Le Breton

P E G S: M. Miller, J. Rogers, B. Briggs, A. Baddeley, D. Bianchi, R. Richardson

Premier C Thirds ResultsSt Kevins 1.3, 3.9, 7.13, 10.17 (77)St Mary’s Salesian 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 4.5 (29)

GOALS, St Kevins: D. Kerr 3, L. Clancey 2, M. Nolan 1, J. Howell 1, J. Montgomerie 1, N. Pryor 1, T. McMaster 1

St Mary’s Salesian: A. Baird 3, L. Power 1

BEST, St Kevins: N. Ciurleo, L. Clancey, D. Kelly, M. Nolan, J. Frazer, J. Betlehem

St Mary’s Salesian: N. Alexopoulos, A. Castle, A. Bussell, J. Sutherland, F. Ravida, S. Crilly


into Premier, the fi rst time in two genera-

tions that both teams relegated from the

top tier returned just one season later.

And how fared that top fl ight this cam-

paign?

Five of the ten tribes in the top tier this

year had played in a Grand Final since

2007. After four weeks, this quintet – Old

Xaverians, De La Salle, Collegians, Old

Brighton and St Bede’s Mentone Tigers

– propped up the other fi ve, four of

whom had recent memories of sections

beneath.

Two weeks later, any thoughts of 2014

being the familiar “yes, but can they beat

the Red ‘n’ Blacks in September?” story

were quickly dispelled, as the reigning

premier hit the bottom with a 1-5 record

and a putrid percentage, courtesy in part

of a clerical error.

Another loss later, the Xavs parted com-

pany with their 2013 premiership co-

coach Dom Berry, and appointed some

familiar faces to restore the club’s for-

tunes. Belief never waned, but their form

did, and a loss late in the piece seemed

somehow inevitable. Xaverians went 8-1

on the back nine, with successive stirring

victories against St Bernard’s and Uni

Blacks.

But it wasn’t enough. Despite brilliant

seasons from Esmond Prowse and Chris

Waller, and the herculean eff orts of Matt

Handley, the Xavs missed out for the fi rst

time in a decade.

It’s been nearly a decade since SBMT was

relegated from B Section. That set off

their remarkable run of successive pre-

mierships in C, B and Premier. They go

down again after seven years in the fi rst

fl ight and three grand fi nal appearances

for one fl ag. Nothing much went right at

Mentone this campaign, and though Pat

Tyquin, Tim Doherty and Michael Barnes

tried hard to ignite the Tiger spark, it

seemed to me that the Brindisian brava-

do and boom-box bonhomie that char-

acterised their halcyon days were behind

them.

Old Brighton similarly didn’t enjoy pro-

ceedings too much. Familiar faces Marcel

Bruin and Nick Marston were standouts,

but the Tonners were bounced back to B.

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them and it surprised they didn’t have it

given the distinct advantage they have

there.

De La Salle survived on the fi nal day, de-

spite a bigger exodus than that one led

by Moses. The Blue and Golds were a

reasonable team at home, less so on the

road. They had some strong performers,

Tom Humphrey, Matt Fieldsend and Jake

Gotch perhaps their fi nest for the year.

They will be a better team if they can lure

back some of their stars, or else fi nd ad-

equate replacements to give their highly

regarded coach Paul Satterley some real

options.

Beaumaris produced fi ne early season

form, as it had in its debut season. It

humbled Old Scotch to take a 5-2 record,

then returned from the Queen’s Birthday

break and inexplicably dropped seven on

the trot in a dramatic free-fall before the

parachute opened. Before it was all done,

the Sharks had avoided both fi nals and

relegation and announced the departure

of fi rst-year mentor Steve Lawrence, the

second time in as many years it had en-

dured a conscious uncoupling with the

club coach. Rob Cathcart, Matt Petering

and Anthony Carroll were their top per-

formers.

Old Trinity (minus Andrew Ramsden for

the fi rst time since Federation) produced

early shocks and then fell away. Tough,

energetic and fast, the T’s were led by

Harry Tinney, David Wildsmith and their

tireless and talented skipper Brendan Iez-

zi. Staying in Premier is always the num-

ber one priority and the Greens did that

at least. Their stirring R17 victory over

Xavs gave them renewed hope of Sep-

tember, but a return to fi nals just wasn’t

ordained by the Gods.

Nor, indeed, was it ordained by the Car-

dinals’ selection panel when it met the

following week to choose its R18 line-up.

To be sure, Old Scotch had a number of

players deserving of a rest and none of us

outside the plush confi nes of the Cards’

committee room can pretend we know

the extent of that necessity. But twelve?

Really?

If Scotch had beaten Collegians under

lights on the Friday night, a win to Old

Trinity the following day would have

kept the Lions out. Instead, with its own

HAND

Long time VAFA watcher Max McGraw has a look at 2014.

One bad day can be enough to ruin one’s

spring. And year. Consider these: West

Brunswick’s 2nd XVIII took to the fi eld last

Saturday hoping to complete a perfect

season in Div 4 Reserves. All it had to do

was beat Hawthorn, but when the fi nal si-

ren blew, the Magpies hadn’t. Buoyed by

this upset, out came the Hawks seniors

for their Grand Final contest against the

same opponent, optimistic about doing

the double and securing their own status

as a Champion team. This time it was the

Magpies who ruined the party.

In Division 2, Therry Penola went 18-0 in

the home and away season, but shaken

no doubt by bereavement over the pass-

ing of a favourite son, fell twice to Wil-

liamstown CYMS and Matthew John,

who booted ten of his season’s twenty-

two goals in the fi nals. Thank goodness

for the two up-two down promotion and

relegation!

Not so lucky were Emmaus St Leo’s, who

lost its fi rst fi nal by eleven points and to

the Div 3 premier by a solitary behind.

And St Kevin’s, who in R18 clawed their

way into second spot in Premier B Sec-

tion but then dipped out in straight sets.

Again! By my count, that’s the fourth time

in six years. It’s hardly the Curse of the

Bambino – yet – but it must be deeply

worrying for SKOB, who have yet to con-

vert some recent APS success to VAFA vic-

tories that count.

In happier news, Northern Blues and Kew

continued their rise, winning premier-

ships and promotion again. Hampton

Rovers won Premier C, which means Pre-

mier B in 2015 will have a decided fl avour

of sea salt.

Uni Blues overcame Old Carey to win the

Premier B fl ag, with both bouncing back


big-time experience elsewhere, and

they’ll believe they can call or even up

the ante on any cards the Lions throw on

the table. On ball: check. Defence: check.

Attack: check. (They also boast 11 lwith

three or more goals in a game).

Can Collegians contain Adam Pattison?

Can Blacks hold Shura Taft and Harry

Croft? Can Collegians shut down Huw

Lacy and Tyson Kruse? Can Bede Mahon

be more eff ective than Courtney Hylton?

How will Andrew Willingham go against

the trampolining twin towers of Tom

Penberthy and James Jorgensen? There

are plenty of names whose solo eff orts

could decide this aff air: Nick Corp: Peter

O’Rourke; Nick Ries: Simon Hogan; Trent

Zimbachs: Scott Weekley. Pick a number,

any number.

And what will the weather do? Surely

Spring will turn nasty after two idyllic

weekends at the Wick.

Or maybe not.

Blacks to outlast Purples.

Or maybe not.

Probably.

Just.

It’s time to fi nd out.

fi rst semi-fi nal date booked, the Red Men

were smashed by the Purples to set up a

winner-take all rematch at Sandringham.

Meanwhile, on the very top rungs, Uni

Blacks and St Bernard’s appeared in good

shape, holding the double chance card

from R4 all the way to R18, when they

clashed in a second semi-fi nal dress re-

hearsal. Well, the costumes were the

same, even if the players weren’t, with

the Pitters also deciding on a rest and rec-

reation strategy for half its list in a dead

rubber.

So week one of the fi nals was a repeat of

R18 and the results were the same. The

Blacks looked in little trouble in dispos-

ing of a Snowdog outfi t that did not fi re.

Chad Jones booted 3.5 for the Pitters in a

great solo eff ort, but he and the giant An-

drew Merrington were given little by the

Bernards’ midfi eld, nor were they ceded

much by a tight Varsity defence.

Down at Trevor Barker, Collegians nailed

Scotch in the fi nal term to send the Cards

home for the summer. A fortnight earlier,

such a result might have seemed ludi-

crous. Many of the pundits believed the

Red Men at their best could challenge the

Blacks, but the R18 shenanigans changed

a few minds and might have changed

history. Shura Taft booted eight in the Fri-

day Night Farce and then another seven

when it counted in the semi. Old Scotch

had numerous chances to seal the semi,

but accuracy and poise deserted them

late, and another fi ne season bit the dust.

Jack Bull, the former Collegians premier-

ship player, Matt Seed and the ever-con-

sistent Richard Eva were stars all year, but

it’s another season without a premiership

drink for the Camberwell club.

The Bernies fronted the upstart Lions last

Saturday, but hope of a Snowdog resur-

gence took a battering with the with-

drawal of Chad Jones, lost to VFL coach-

ing duties. There was a further dimming,

courtesy of a miserly Collegians defence

and some errant kicking for goal. Andrew

Merrington was starved for the second

week running, while at the other end,

Harry Croft enjoyed a pun-intended pur-

ple patch to drive his team into another

Grand Final. Bernies head for Moonee

Valley now, but can look back on a season

that was successful, though for their lik-

ing, not successful enough. Tommy Sul-

livan, Adam Bentick and Nathan Kazuro

fl ourished and there is little doubt that

this club will give it another shake next

campaign.

And so there are two. Blacks will today at-

tempt to secure their fi rst fl ag in 40 years

and is well-favoured to do so. On season’s

form, the Varsity is a lay down misère, but

as we have seen so often, premierships

are decided on the fi nal day, not on the

long campaign that precedes it.

Having said that, I believe the Purples

have a good shot at this because they

have been playing for their season for a

long while. They’ve confronted pressure,

absorbed it and overcome it. They have

an experienced team and are familiar

with the vagaries of Sportscover in late

September. They are strong in the ruck,

purposeful and dynamic in the midfi eld

and parsimonious as well as methodi-

cal in the back half. Up front, are plenty

of goal options. Eight of its likely line-up

have kicked more than three goals in a

game this season. Collegians play their

own brand and they play it with meticu-

lous precision.

On the other hand, Uni Blacks have hard-

ly faltered all year. They lost but three,

while their opponent coughed up seven.

No team scored more or conceded less.

By a long way. They have plenty with


Last year, Williamstown fl oundered under

fi nals pressure and were knocked out in

straight sets. This year, the CY’s dispatched

previous disappointments and thrived in

the heat of confrontation. Favourites they

were not, but their output throughout the

post-season campaign was far beyond that

of any competitor. The CY’s disposed of the

highly touted, Therry Penola on two occa-

sions, on the grand stage at Carlton’s Visy

Park and a fortnight prior in the semi-fi nal.

These two loses were the only loses Therry

Penola suff ered, clean-sweeping the regu-

lar season. In the end however, the minor

premiership is cheapened when the silver-

ware escapes in the do-or-die moments.

Williamstown proved a deserved victor in

these moments and rightfully held the Pre-

miership cup aloft.

In their semi-fi nal matchup, Williamstown

burst out of the blocks with a 5.1 open-

ing term. This time around the CY’s drove

home six majors and made the previous

outing look second-rate with all round

dominance. The 2014 Division 1 best and

fairest, Jack Gray, kicked things off with

the opening goal as the CY’s limited Ther-

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play slow footy causing them to turnover

repeatedly. Matt John delivered his fi rst

with a snap from 30m, causing alarm bells

ringing in the Therry camp as John and

Gray once again shredded through Therry’s

defence. Things got worse for the Lions as

the CY’s piled on three more unanswered

goals until fi nally they responded with a

Corey Bannister mark and goal, but the

Williamstown-predominant crowd roared

once more with a late Daniel Calman-Orr

goal to end the quarter.

Facing a 30-point defi cit Therry needed a

quick resurgence, and Captain Jarrod Egg-

lestone inspired that with repeated eff orts

and tackles, and had a signifi cant infl uence

on the early parts of the term. Michael Pell

slotted an early goal for Therry Penola as

the Lions brought the match back into a

contest. Although, this comeback didn’t

last, as they hadn’t learnt and left Jack Gray

unmanned. Three bounces and an unhur-

ried kick from 40 out later, the most dan-

gerous man on the fi eld kicks his second

and Therry’s confi dence is fl attened once

again. This unfamiliar territory of being on

the brink of defeat, combined with poor

decision-making had Therry erratically

kicking to 2v1’s and desperate for a spark

to bridge the 33-point gap at the main

change.

By halfway through the third the result

was inevitable. Matt John drilled home

two goals as the faithful at the respective

ends showed sorrow and cheer according

their team’s fortunes. Therry’s defence was

struggling as Williamstown’s players ran

inside 50 unmarked but couldn’t celebrate

just yet as they missed repeatedly. The ball

took a rare sortie to Therry’s forward half as

they went coast-to-coast from the kick-in

and closing with Jarrod Bannister kicking

his fi rst. The CY’s added on another four

goals to one by term’s end with Steven Pu-

har joining the party with two of those to

stretch the lead to a game-high 62-points.

The dead-rubber last quarter saw Therry

Penola climb off the canvass. Having kicked

on 29-points in three quarters of football,

the Lions did manage to win the fourth.

However, the CY’s had the premiership

sealed in what was a commanding display.

The boisterous Willy crowd lifted further as

they closed in on glory, fi lling the stadium

with song and dance after each CY’s goal.

John capped off his rout of a day and best

on ground performance with his sixth goal

while Jarrod and Corey Bannister’s shad-

ows, Ben Gray and Ryan Danaher bested

the two throughout. Ashley Heaver closed

the book on the 2014 Division 1 premier-

ship with the fi nal goal and a 56-point vic-

tory for Williamstown CYMS.

The emphatic win brings silverware back to

Williamstown for the fi rst time since 2008

and elevation to the Premier Grades for the

fi rst time in their history. Hampton Rovers

secured the back-to-back Division 1-Pre-

mier C titles, why can’t Williamstown?

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Division 1 ResultsWilliamstown CYMS 6.1, 7.7, 13.13, 16.14 (110)Therry Penola 1.1, 2.4, 4.5, 8.6 (54)

GOALS, Williamstown CYMS: M. John 6, S. Puhar 3, J. Gray 2, L. Molan 1, R. Joy 1, C. Richards 1, R. Chan 1, A. Heaver 1

Therry Penola: C. Bannister 3, J. Bannister 3, M. Pell 1, M. Costello 1

BEST, Williamstown CYMS: M. John, B. Gray, R. Danaher, T. Johnstone, T. Murphy, D. Calman-Orr

Therry Penola: J. Egglestone, P. Edwards, M. Marangon, B. Egglestone, B. Harding, M. Lyons

Division 1 Reserve ResultsPrahran Assumption 1.1, 4.5, 7.7, 9.10 (64)Therry Penola 1.1, 1.1, 2.3, 4.5 (29)

GOALS, Prahran Assumption: R. Ellis 2, J. Williams 2, T. Candy 1, J. Hogarth 1, D. Cupples 1, B. Kenny 1, J. Rice 1

Therry Penola: J. Coutts 1, J. Gough 1, D. Ractliff e 1, E. Benson 1

BEST, Prahran Assumption: B. Field, A. O’Hare, T. Webb, B. Kenny, J. Hogarth, J. Williams

Therry Penola: B. Budiono, J. Mennuni, E. Benson, A. Ractliff e, L. Reynolds, L. Ryan


Kew won back-to-back premierships in

stunning fashion, defeating St Mary’s Sale-

sian after fi rst jumping out to a big lead

then standing up to the challenge as the

Saints roared home.

St Mary’s Salesian and Kew headed out to

Casey Fields last Saturday determined to

solidify their season with a premiership

fl ag. Both had legitimate claims of being

the best side in 2014. After their convinc-

ing win over the Bears in the second semi,

the Saints fancied their chances of knock-

ing off their opponents for the second time

in three weeks. By their own admission, the

Bears were not prepared mentally in that

fi rst fi nal, and were overawed by the occa-

sion. But after their hard fought win over

Old Eltham in the prelim, the Bears were

better placed this time around. St Mary’s

had had a week off to freshen up, an ideal

preparation heading into the Grand Final.

Doing things the ‘hard way’ however instils

a side with a steely resolve, and Kew was

keen on redemption.

There were ‘spot fi res’ everywhere from the

opening bounce, with both sides intent on

getting the upper hand both physically and

mentally. It worked for Kew. Their fi rst quar-

ter was one out of the box. They pressured

the Saints all over the ground and capital-

ised when going forward with six goals to

none in the opening term. Andrew Braz-

zale picked up where he left off last week

with two goals in the fi rst, while eventual

best-on ground Kew wingman Kyle Marga-

ritis was everywhere. He showed poise and

class beyond his years in a fi ery opening

quarter.

Thirty-eight points in arrears at quarter-

time, St Mary’s were stunned but coach

Jess Sinclair knew that it was far from over.

He remained up-beat and rammed home

the message that the Saints weren’t going

to win back the ascendancy by half-time.

They had to halt Kew’s momentum and

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what they did. The Saints started winning

the ball through the midfi eld and got the

game played back on their terms. Josh Tan-

ner was solid across half-back, and Braedon

McClean was the spark up forward. The def-

icit was back to a manageable four goals at

half-time and the Saints changed the direc-

tion of the game.

The third term was an arm-wrestle, both

sides regularly turned the ball over going

inside 50. It was the Saints however, who

looked the better as Kew’s run and carry

was nowhere to be seen. The dash and dar-

ing that they showed in the fi rst term had

totally diminished, they were held score-

less, as St Mary’s found themselves be-

hind by nine points heading into the last.

Runner-up in the Fullerton Medal, Saints

midfi elder Sid Jones was the catalyst for

the turn around, as Kew didn’t have an an-

swer for him. He won the ball at will, either

around the stoppages or showing his ver-

satility up forward. Kew looked out on their

feet and seemed devoid of answers.

Both coaches made minor structural

tweaks in an attempt to gain the upper-

hand. Jess Sinclair isolated Braedon Mclean

deep forward and Ian Aitken sent Andrew

Brazzale to a wing. Mclean had been a

proven match-winner all year and when

isolated could be extremely damaging.

When Louis Holmes ran into an open goal

to start the last, St Mary’s was down by

three points and were full of running. The

Saints continually pumped the ball inside

50 but to no avail. Kew defenders in Leeds,

Bishop and Henderson were resolute, as

they had been all year. When Braedon

Mclean soared above a pack and had his

Mark of the Year contender not paid...the

momentum swung back in the Bears’ fa-

vour. In a strange turn of events, St Mary’s

simply stopped running. A side that held

sway for two and a half quarters looked

gone. The Saints poor kicking during the

second and third was starting to show. In

the fi nal 15 minutes it was all Kew. Kicking

against a slight breeze, they slowed the

tempo and denied the Saints the ball. Their

experienced players in Leeds, Bishop and

Brazzale were outstanding while youngster

Corey Quinlivan willed himself from con-

test to contest. Built like a whippet, Quni-

livan continually presented across wing

and half forward and was instrumental in

his side’s victory. Andrew Brazzale, denied

the ball in the second and third terms, once

again enhanced his “big game” credentials.

Although he didn’t hit the scoreboard, his

selfl essness should be lauded. Kew were

held goalless until 30 secs before the fi nal

siren. In a tense fi nal minute the ball was

squirted out of Kew’s forward 50 into the

middle of the ground, Tom Leeds came

off his line, attacked it with ferocity and

dribbled to Donaldson who fumbled and

bumbled before fi nally giving a handball to

Margaritis. He coolly sensed the moment,

baulked a Saints defender and slotted it

from 10 metres out...Kew premiers by 11

points.

Division 2 ResultsKew 6.5, 7.7, 7.7, 8.10 (58)St Mary’s Salesian 0.3, 3.7, 5.10, 6.11 (47)

GOALS, Kew: A. Brazzale 2, R. Maibaum 2, S. Bishop 2, J. Guerin 1, K. Margaritis 1

St Mary’s Salesian: L. Holmes 2, B. Mc Lean 1, H. Chipperfi eld 1, D. Weetra 1, S. Jones 1

BEST, Kew: M. Waters, J. Delbridge, S. Bishop, T. Leeds, M. Henderson, K. Margaritis

St Mary’s Salesian: H. Chipperfi eld, C. Butler, S. Jones, N. Latsas, D. Weetra, B. Mc Lean

Division 2 Reserve ResultsSt Mary’s Salesian 3.4, 7.7, 10.8, 14.11 (95)Ivanhoe 2.4, 5.5, 6.6, 10.7 (67)

GOALS, St Mary’s Salesian: S. Gusts 3, J. McCoy 2, A. Murphy 2, J. Evans 2, K. Buchanan 1, D. Gook 1, S. Gatehouse 1, J. Dickinson 1, H. Wong 1

Ivanhoe: P. Walter 2, A. Diorietes 2, B. Grigg 2, B. Zagontinos 1, C. Robinson 1, W. Servinis 1, B. Jackson 1

BEST, St Mary’s Salesian: A. Murphy, J. Evans, K. Buchanan, K. Duerden, S. Brown, H. Wong

Ivanhoe: B. Jackson, B. Fleming, A. Diorietes, A. Dimopoulos, W. Servinis, L. Vaughan


GRAND FINAL REVIEW

The Northern Blues Amateurs secured

back-to-back premierships on Saturday,

defeating Richmond Central by 24-points

in a high-intensity aff air at Parade College’s

Garvey Oval. Despite leading at every in-

terval, Northern had to stave off a resilient

Snakes multiple times throughout the

clash in order to run away with the 14.18.

(102) to 12.6.(78) victory.

Inaccurate kicking allowed Richmond to

remain within striking distance before two

late goals from the Blues all but secured

the premiership. Speaking post-game, pre-

miership coach George Wakim said that de-

spite losing to the Snakes twice during the

regular season, the Blues were able to fi nd

another gear in the fi nals. There’s some-

thing about this group that every time it

comes to fi nals they step up,” Wakim said.

“We’ve had six fi nals games in the last two

years and won every one of them.”

“They almost go on auto-pilot through the

season and then when it gets to fi nals they

sort of get a bit aroused and excited.”

Northern burst from the blocks in the fi rst

fi ve minutes of the match, kicking two early

goals to place Richmond on the back foot

from the outset. The Snakes responded late

in the term to trail by just three points at

quarter time, with Samuel Brown leading

their surge with his willingness to attack

the loose ball.

In the second quarter, Richmond captain

Luke Carland’s emotions overfl owed and

he was temporarily sent from the game

for a fl agrant shove on defender Nick De

Andrade. Both teams went goal for goal

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throughout the fast-fl owing term as just

fi ve points separated the sides at the ma-

jor break. With a clear intent on moving

the ball quickly in the second half, the

Northern Blues established their running

game in the third quarter to kick away to a

22-point three quarter time lead.

Blues co-captain Dean Calcedo lead the

way off half-back, slicing his way through

the Richmond zone to create opportunities

for his forwards on the counter. Lachlan

McRedmond and Tony Vuwai were two of

the main benefi ciaries of that quick ball

movement kicking three goals each to be

the games main goal-kickers alongside

Luke Carland.

Richmond displayed their trademark

toughness by kicking three of the fi rst four

goals in the last quarter to draw within two

kicks of the Blues. The Snakes’ supporters

behind their goal were boisterous as they

attempted to rally their side to a win with

chants aplenty.

However, an ability to break the lines and

an abundance of shots on goal (14 more

in the contest) allowed Northern to run

away with the win. Winger Damon Mar-

con capped off a fantastic season - which

included team of the year selection and 58

goals - by being awarded the Zanin medal

as the best player on the ground.

Marcon refl ected on the Blues second half

eff ort and his award following the contest.

“We knew that it was a hot day so fatigue

was bound to set in at some point,” Marcon

said. “When we felt Richmond were begin-

ning to tire we just backed our run and

carry and let our fi tness show.”

“I’d be lying if I said I expected to receive

best on ground but of course it’s an hon-

our.”

Richmond received stellar performances

from Thomas Thurwood and Karl Schoe-

nmaekers in the loss. For the Blues, Reed

Jepson recovered from a shaky start to

fi nd himself among the better players in

the contest and James King toiled away in

the midfi eld and accumulated plenty of the

ball.

Earlier in the afternoon, Richmond Cen-

tral overcame UHS-VU 11. 8 (74) to 9. 5.

(59) in the reserves grand fi nal. The Snakes

bounced back from a nine-point defi cit

at half-time in the contest by kicking fi ve

goals in the last term to overturn the defi -

cit. Richmond’s Stephen Bohan was named

best on ground in his side’s win while Josh

Munro booted fi ve goals for the Snakes. For

the Vultures, Warren Smith was admirable

in the loss and Ross Dickson caused the

opposition defence headaches with three

majors.

LEAGUE B&F

Following unexpected interruptions to the

vote count on Tuesday night, Emmaus St

Leo’s captain Paul Baranello was crowned

with the Hutchinson Medal on 32 votes on

Wednesday night. The stocky midfi elder

received the maximum three votes on six

occasions throughout the Animal’s four-

teen wins. Baranello faced stiff competition

from Aquinas’ Nicholas Morrison-Storey,

who polled an impressive 29 votes for the

Bloods. Aquinas and Emmaus played off

against one another in a thrilling fi nish to

the count, however Baranello was able to

poll two votes despite his side’s loss. Sam

Confait from Power House (23), Dean Cal-

cedo from the Northern Blues (20) and his

teammate Tony Vuwai (18) rounded out the

top fi ve.

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Division 3 ResultsNorthern Blues 3.7, 7.10, 11.16, 14.18 (102)Richmond Central 3.4, 7.5, 9.6, 12.6 (78)

GOALS, Northern Blues: T. Vuwai 3, L. McRedmond 3, D. Marcon 2, J. Phelan 1, S. Maatouk 1, T. Beames 1, N. Parkes 1, A. Campbell 1, J. King 1

Richmond Central: L. Carland 3, A. Fiske 2, D. Roy 1, C. Pullen 1, R. Costanzo 1, W. Bucci 1, S. Bugeja 1, P. Holland 1, S. Demeo 1

BEST, Northern Blues: D. Calcedo, T. Vuwai, J. King, O. Clark, P. Sansonetti, D. Marcon

Richmond Central: S. Brown, T. Thurwood, L. Carland, K. Schoenmaekers, T. Baker, N. Anstey

Division 3 Reserve ResultsRichmond Central 1.2, 3.4, 6.7, 11.8 (74)UHS-VU 1.0, 5.1, 7.4, 9.5 (59)

GOALS, Richmond Central: J. Munro 5, N. Cannon 3, E. Cotter 1, A. Shopov 1, A. Fraser 1

UHS-VU: R. Dickson 3, M. Sweeney 2, W. Smith 1, H. Lovell 1, S. Parker 1, S. Cracknell 1

BEST, Richmond Central: S. Bohan, J. Shaw, E. Cotter, J. Munro, D. Ballock, M. Turner

UHS-VU: W. Smith, S. Cracknell, A. Thomasse, A. Bossie, M. Roberts, C. Certo


They say three things are certain in life:

death, taxation and Hawthorn Amateurs

having a win – this is no longer the case!

Despite a triumphant Hawthorn reserves

outfi t getting the day off to a perfect

start in the curtain raiser, West Brunswick

disturbed the balance of the universe as

they supplied the senior side with their

fi rst and only loss of 2014.

It could be argued that the result had

been building for some time, but it still

came as an almighty shock to the Division

4 community as the Pies triumphed over

the all-conquering Hawks by 38 points.

When the sides met for the fourth time

in 2014 at Meade Reserve, Hawthorn en-

tered as favourites, but West Brunswick

knew they were capable of pulling off an

almighty upset given their performance

in the week’s prior.

The Hawks were the team to beat all year

and only ever really looked challenged in

week 1 of the fi nals when the Pies put to-

gether a composed display as they went

down by fourteen points. That was Haw-

thorn’s biggest test of the season and

suggested that another meeting against

West Brunswick would be a decent arm-

wrestle.

In their previous encounters, the dif-

ference had been Hawthorn’s ability to

outlast their opponents. Sustained pres-

sure for prolonged periods paired with

moments of individual brilliance from

their star-studded line up ensured they

walked away victorious each time. West

Brunswick however knew that they were

capable, and were left with a decimated

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bench in each of those encounters. Their

aim on Grand Final day was to take the

competition favourites to places they

hadn’t been taken and keep them there

for four quarters.

The scoreboard at quarter time would

have done little to please the West Bruns-

wick faithful as Hawthorn leapt to a

comfortable lead. The Pies approached

the second with plenty of confi dence

despite the score line and their buoyant

approach soon paid dividends. Better or-

ganisation through the middle allowed

the ball to fi nd its way in the direction of

Dylan Muscut, Pat Carroll, Jack Nulty and

Matt Holmes. They were able to outmus-

cle their match ups and produced nine

goals to Hawthorn’s two in the process.

West Brunswick the better of the two

sides at the main break by almost three

goals.

As one would expect, the Hawks came

out with renewed vigour off the back of a

Luke Mather rev up, but to their surprise

West Brunswick were able to maintain

their composure and their lead. Skip-

per Lewis Martin was well supported in

the middle of the ground by Jack Taylor

and Mitch Simpson to ensure the Pies

kept the momentum they accrued in the

second term. Despite trailing by three

goals at three quarter time, Hawthorn

had every right to be confi dent of mow-

ing down their opposition, just as they

had all season. Today however, with a full

rotation available to them on the bench,

West Brunswick were desperate to deny

them that luxury.

The ability to sustain four quarters was

spoken about at length by Division 4

tragics (including yours truly) when

analysing West Brunswick’s earlier hit

outs against the Hawks. Their displays

in recent weeks appeared to have put

some of those problems to bed, but they

saved their best performance for last. As

they peaked on their biggest stage, they

cruised to a well-deserved victory.

Ruckman Zac Tisdale was awarded best

on ground, but the result of the game

can be put down to a well-polished team

performance. Warwick Baker, Jim Forbes

and Jake Taylor all did commendably well

in shutting down key Hawthorn forwards

Sam Gold and Jason Ince. Nick Mitchell’s

match up with David Tremewen was also

a feature as he limited his larger oppo-

nent to two majors whilst managing to

collect two for himself – his role was piv-

otal in securing his fi rst open age fl ag.

Division 4 ResultsWest Brunswick 2.3, 11.4, 13.10, 18.13 (121)Hawthorn 6.3, 8.5, 10.9, 12.11 (83)

GOALS, West Brunswick: D. Muscat 5, J. Nulty 3, M. Handscombe 2, N. Mitchell 2, M. Simpson 1, R. Benjamin 1, Z. Tisdale 1, M. Holmes 1, P. Carroll 1, A. Gibson 1

Hawthorn: S. Stormonth 3, R. White 3, J. Ince 2, D. Tremewen 2, S. Gunn 1, G. Edmond 1

BEST, West Brunswick: Z. Tisdale, J. Taylor, D. Muscat, L. Buckler, R. Touzel, M. Simpson

Hawthorn: R. White, P. Avery, S. Gunn, N. Raiti, K. Pargeter, L. Chapman

Division 4 Reserve ResultsHawthorn 2.4, 3.9, 6.12, 7.13 (55)West Brunswick 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 8.3 (51)

GOALS, Hawthorn: S. Wintle 2, D. Lauletta 1, P. O’Callaghan 1, J. Jackomos 1, N. Loutit 1, M. Laing 1

West Brunswick: BEST, Hawthorn: S. Wintle, C. Bilton-Gough, J. Perks, X. Hallam, A. Loke, K. Davies

West Brunswick:

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MEGT U19 Premier — John Donohoe @jdonohoe12

You have to love Grand

Finals, and just football

in general because

two weeks ago, St

Kevins stunned the

competition by beating the best side of the

year St.Bernards, that meant that SKOBs

had a week off to prepare, and St Bernards

went in to a sudden death game against

the Old Xaverians, one in which they just

snuck over the line. This weekend however,

was very diff erent, the Snowdogs were

relentless, they were cleaner and they were

fi rst to the contest and didn’t let St Kevins

have any easy possessions all day. Bernards

kicked 4.5 to 1.3 in the fi rst quarter that

set up the win for them. Giacomo Zocalli,

with a bad shoulder, played an absolute

blinder kicking 2 goals and having plenty

of the ball, was awarded the medal for

the best player on the ground. St Kevins

never gave up throughout the day, but just

couldn’t get anywhere near the rampaging

Snowdogs. Stagg booted 2 for Skobs, with

Doyle, Spence and Fletcher being their

best players throughout the day. Along

with Zoccali, Considine and Sibbald were

instrumental in getting St Bernards over

the line. Congratulations to the entire St

Bernards team on a fantastic season and a

much deserved Premiership. Condolences

to St Kevins but there is always next year.

See you in 2015.

OLD TRINITY STORM TO PREMIERSHIPU19 Section 2 with Lewis Emmerson @LewisEmmerson

Old Trinity triumphed

over University Blues to

become U19 Section 2

Premiers in front of a large

crowd at Bulleen Park. The

game was well and truly

in the balance at the fi nal change with the

margin only 14 points in Trinity’s favour. But

a blistering last quarter surge from Old Trinity

saw them pull off a 47-point win.

University Blues boasted the competition’s

two top goal scorers, Daniel Batarilo and

Will Blakey, and both lived up to their goal

kicking reputation with 5 and 3 respectively.

Unfortunately, they were without help as Old

Trinity’s backline held fi rm.

It was a diff erent story for the Trinity forward

line with 9 diff erent goal kickers. Alex Polidoros

continued his amazing fi nals run with six

goals for the second consecutive week as

MEGT Under 19 Premier ResultsSt Bernards 4.5, 5.5, 9.9, 12.10 (82)St Kevins 1.3, 2.6, 2.7, 4.13 (37)

GOALS, St Bernards: G. Zoccali 2, E. Sibbald 2, Z. O’Halloran 1, M. Hughes 1, P. Romano 1, J. Sullivan 1, T. Doody 1, J. Hedley 1, B. Ronke 1, H. Wade 1

St Kevins: R. Stagg 2, W. Ostrowsky 1, M. Roberts 1

BEST, St Bernards: G. Zoccali, W. Considine, T. Doody, M. DeLeur, T. Delzoppo, S. Piantella

St Kevins: S. Doyle, M. Spence, N. Fletcher, N. Meehan, T. Sullivan, M. Smart

Under 19 Section 2 ResultsOld Trinity 3.5, 8.9, 10.13, 17.17 (119)University Blues 1.2, 5.5, 8.11, 10.12 (72)

GOALS, Old Trinity: A. Polidoros 6, T. Kerkvliet 4, L. Aikman 1, D. Moore 1, H. Tyson 1, S. Nicolosi 1, D. White 1, D. Land 1, S. Joyce 1

University Blues: D. Batarilo 5, W. Blakey 3, T. Coburn 1, W. Langley 1

BEST, Old Trinity: A. Polidoros, J. Spassopoulos, H. Aikman, W. Cooper, S. Emerson, H. Tyson

University Blues: D. Cumming, D. Batarilo, W. Blakey, W. Langley, M. Roche, L. Cameron

he claimed the best on ground medal. After

kicking only one goal all year, Tom Kerkvliet,

snagged four as he picked a good a time as

any to show his goal kicking capabilities.

After fi nishing third, without the double

chance, not many would have predicted how

far Old Trinity would come. It’s a miraculous

eff ort from a very talented group. Thanks

again to all teams for reading and having

another great season of U19 footy.

ST BERNARDS BOUNCE BACK TO WIN


THE BIG V IN 2014VAFA SENIORS VS EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUEVAFA Seniors 0.1 3.3 5.8 12.8.80

Eastern Football League 2.1 2.1 5.3 5.4.34

GOALS, VAFA:

B. Goss 5, M. Ambrose 3, T. Paule 2, M. Handley 2.

BEST, VAFA:

M. Ambrose, T. Paule, B. Goss, B. Mahon, T. Roach, W. Tardiff .

VAFA’s Best Player: Murphy Ambrose (Old Xaverians)

Spirit of the Big V: Tom Paule (Old Melburnians)

EFL Best VAFA Player: Lachlan McQueen-Miscamble (Old Carey)

VAFA SENIORS VS AFL QUEENSLANDVAFA Seniors 6.5 8.7 15.12 18.16.124

AFL Queensland 0.1 1.5 2.8 5.11.41

GOALS, VAFA:

M. Handley 8, T. Paule 4, C. Howat 2, T. Zimbachs, J. Rice, H. Croft, P. Kean

BEST, VAFA:

T Roach, M Handley, J Rice, N Wynne, H Croft, S Williams

VAFA’s Best Player: Tom Roach (Old Carey)

Spirit of Big V: Harry Croft (Collegians)

VAFA PREM B – D4 VS AFL VIC COUNTRY 2AFL Vic Country 2 19.21.135

VAFA 8.7.55

GOALS, VAFA:

M. Meehan 3, J. Mugavin, L. Molan, J. King, S. Bishop, P. Karageorgiou,

BEST, VAFA:

C. Livori, B. Amberg, S. Puhar, D. Boundy, S. Bishop, M. Meehan

VAFA’s Best player: Cam Livori (PEGS)

Spirit of Big V: Steven Puhar (Williamstown CYMS)

VAFA U23 VS TASMANIA U23VAFA U23 4.2 7.7 9.14 16.19

SAAFL U23 1.5 4.6 4.9 8.11

GOALS, VAFA:

P Edgar 3, J Lew 2, B Goss 2, T Penberthy, J Bull, A Patti, J North, T McKinley, M Rippon

BEST, VAFA:

B Walsh, J Williams, J Bull, C Lavori, P Edgar, T McKinley

VAFA’s Best player: Tom Penberthy (Collegians)

Spirit of Big V: Jarryd Skene (Old Xaverians)

VAFA U19 V AFL U19 VICTORIA COUNTRY AFL Victoria U19 Country 2.3 6.9 12.16 18.19.127

VAFA U19 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3.21

GOALS, VAFA:

T. Johnstone, C. Haley 1, M. Malt 1.

BEST, VAFA:

A. Scott, T. Silvestro, O. Armstrong, M. Malt, M. Bowden, A. Sloan

VAFA’s Best player: Anthony Scott (Old Trinity)

Spirit of Big V: Mitchell Malt (Whitefriars)


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U19 Section 3 with Tom Connolly @tomconnolly15

The U19 Section 3

Grand fi nal was played

to a fantastic level as

Old Ivanhoe made up

for the upset of missing

out last year to win the

premiership against a gallant Marcellin.

The game was an absolute classic with

the margin never creeping beyond a

couple of kicks. As fi rst Marcellin then Old

Ivanhoe held the ascendancy. A couple

of late goals to Xavier Burns of Marcellin

leveled things up at the 20 minute mark

of the last quarter. A sequence of behinds

from Marcellin, gave them a two point

advantage with little over a couple of

minutes of play remaining, but then

Old Ivanhoe lifted. The minor premiers

snatched a goal against the fl ow via a

holding the ball decision on the wing. The

umpire then correctly awarded a 25 meter

penalty to bring eventual Harris Medalist

(for best on the ground) Tyson Dean

within range and he converted to give

the Hoes a four point lead. Old Ivanhoe

managed a further goal and a behind to

run out winners by 11 points. Section Best

and Fairest and captain Jordan Stanton

played a great role across half back too.

Brad Low coached the Hoes’ on the day,

as Brad Shadbolt was on a plane unable to

get back in time. No doubt he would have

joined in celebrations that night!

Under 19 Section 3 ResultsOld Ivanhoe 2.2, 5.4, 9.5, 13.6 (84)Marcellin 5.0, 7.3, 9.4, 11.7 (73)

GOALS, Old Ivanhoe: M. Kirwan 4, T. Deane 2, M. Broughan 2, D. Pierri 1, J. Kandiliotis 1, S. Tsanoudakis 1, N. Marshall 1, T. Kellock 1

Marcellin: X. Burns 5, D. Tomat 3, J. Robertson 2, K. Mahoney 1

BEST, Old Ivanhoe: T. Deane, N. Marshall, M. Kirwan, D. Inglese, T. Crouch, S. Tsanoudakis

Marcellin: D. Tomat, X. Burns, K. Mahoney, J. Robertson, P. Lunn, J. Edwards

VAFA Colts ResultsMazenod 4.4, 10.10, 15.14, 21.18 (144)St Bernards 0.0, 1.1, 2.3, 3.4 (22)

GOALS, Mazenod: J. Welsford 4, J. Swainston 3, K. McKeogh 3, J. Winn 2, M. Sier 2, S. Mier 2, J. Webster 1, E. Van Rensburg 1, G. Lok 1, M. Consolmagno 1, F. D’Alfonso 1

St Bernards: M. Zammit 2, C. Vague 1

BEST, Mazenod: E. Van Rensburg, G. Lok, M. Sier, D. Wiles, K. McKeogh, T. McKenna

St Bernards: D. Kennedy, J. Comito, M. Jaggard, T. Howard, C. Vague

VAFA Colts with Olivia Crowe @Liv_Crowe

Mazenod ended their

one defeat near perfect

season on a high as

they went on to claim

the 2014 VAFA Colts

premiership against

St Bernard’s by 122 points. The Nodders

and Snowdogs were clearly the best two

sides all year in the section. With only small

margins separating them in their matches

during the season, the size of the margin in

the decider was a surprise despite the fact

the Nodders had beaten Bernards twice

during the year.

The week off didn’t seem to eff ect Mazenod

as they started the match superbly and were

able to keep their opposition scoreless, to

take a 28 point lead into the fi rst change. By

the main break, the match looked over as

the dominant Nodders extended their lead

to 63 points. The Snowdogs struggled to

move the ball forward successfully to score.

Another 11 goal to 2 favouring the Nodders

in the second half sealed a big win for the

club. Elijah Van Rensburg was dominant

in the ruck all game for the Nodders, as

Jeremy Welsford fi nished with four goals

in the premiership victory. A disappointing

result for the Snowdogs, who found it

tough going all day as Matt Zammit and

Declan Kennedy were their best.

Best on Ground was awarded to Mazenod’s

gun forward and the Colts section leading

goal kicker Kieran McKeogh after his three

goals in the win. Well done to all clubs and

teams on a great season, enjoy the well-

deserved break and I wish you all the very

best for season 2015.

MAGNIFICENT MAZENOD!

OLD IVANHOE CLAIM FLAG IN A CLASSIC AGAINST MARCELLIN


U19 North Anna O’Donnell @annaod_

Ivanhoe ended a 27

year club drought to

win a well deserved

performance to take

out this year’s Under

19 North Premiership.

St Bernards will be disappointed in

their eff orts in the Grand Final against

Ivanhoe, losing by 35 points in a low

scoring game. After kicking only one

goal in the fi rst quarter, Ivanhoe fought

hard to get a good lead over St Bernards

in the second term, kicking three goals to

St Bernards’ none. The Ivanhoe defence

remained tight for the remainder of the

day, restricting St Bernards to just two

goals for the day, their fi rst not until the

third quarter. It was Orsag and Ioannou

who had the greatest impact for the

premiers, whilst teammate Scardamaglia

slotted a handy three goals of the seven

kicked for Ivanhoe. It was always going

to be a tough game for St Bernards as

they attempted to take out the favourites

whom they had been unable to beat

this season. Although St Bernards are

dampened by a tough loss to fi nish the

year, they have performed admirably

to earn the right to play in the Grand

Final. Ivanhoe will be rapt with such a

strong fi nish to a very successful season.

Ivanhoe deserve big congratulations on

their rewarding season, and of course,

the elusive premiership.

U19 South Anna O’Donnell @annaod_

Despite fi nishing fourth

Hampton come off ten

consecutive wins to

take home the title of

premiers upsetting

Ormond in the U19

South Grand Final. Ormond had led the

competition for most of the season,

but it did not appear to deter Hampton

Rovers, who beat them by 60 points. The

fi rst half of the game was in the balance,

with Hampton showing more positive

signs on the fi eld. With an eight-point

lead going into the second half of the

match, Hampton Rovers managed to

kick seven goals to Ormond’s one in a

defi nitive premiership quarter. From

then on, Ormond was unable to recover

from a defi cit of 49 points and fi nished

the game 60 points behind their rivals.

There were a number of players who had

good contributions to the win, Fisher and

Hodges being a couple, while Jones and

Clarke managed to kick four goals each

to help gain a strong lead over Ormond.

Hampton, now boasting a premiership,

will be thrilled with how far they have

come in the second half of the season to

ultimately beat a side that have travelled

with ease throughout the season.

Hampton should be congratulated on

the achieving the ultimate reward of a

season of hard work, after an outstanding

fi nish to the year.

Under 19 North ResultsIvanhoe 1.1, 4.7, 6.10, 7.14 (56)St Bernards 0.3, 0.5, 1.7, 2.9 (21)

GOALS, Ivanhoe: J. Scardamaglia 3, M. Rees 1, L. Jacob 1, J. Schaff ert 1, W. Emerson 1

St Bernards: J. Notaro 1, P. Comerford 1

BEST, Ivanhoe: F. Orsag, D. Ioannou, L. Kennedy, D. Treloar, J. Scardamaglia, D. Jones

St Bernards: W. Baird, J. Holland, M. Satterley, M. Farrant, D. Parkes, W. Isaacs

Under 19 South ResultsHampton Rovers 3.2, 5.3, 12.8, 16.12 (108)Ormond 0.3, 3.7, 4.7, 6.12 (48)

GOALS, Hampton Rovers: C. Clarke 4, C. Jones 4, H. Hodges 3, M. Robertson 1, L. Cairns 1, H. Hill 1, J. Elston 1, T. Fisher 1

Ormond: J. Meeking 2, D. Gregg-Mantle 2, N. Curwood 1, M. LaGreca 1

BEST, Hampton Rovers: T. Fisher, H. Hodges, C. Clarke, H. Hill, R. Fogarty, J. Campion

Ormond: D. Gregg-Mantle, M. Kerstens, M. LaGreca, N. Edwards, L. Adlington, N. Houghton

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5 YEARS AGO – 2009

The A Section Grand Final saw an exciting

last quarter as De La Salle kicked 4.3 to Old

Xaverians 1 behind, however, De La fi nished

3 points short of winning. It had been a

strong fi ght back by the D’s who trailed by

just under 4 goals at half time. Final score

Old Xavs 9.6 to De La Salle 8.9. Best: N Wyn-

ne, M Darvell, L Howard, C Purss, T Clarke, B

Rogerson (OX) and D Lowe, D Close, J Mo-

loney, S Nethersole, D Hale, S Pickett (DLS).

The fi eld umpires were Russell Davidson,

Shane Mackintosh and Tim Sutcliff e.


Uni Blues met St Bernards in the A Section

Grand Final. Both the Blues and St Ber-

nards had won two A Section fl ags to this

time but the Blues had more opportunities

having been runners-up on 8 occasions. St

Bernards had been runners-up on 4 occa-

sions. Strong favourites, Uni Blues had the

advantage at the fi rst break 5.1 to 3.3 and

then ran riot in the second term with 8.3 to

0.2. Although St Bernards reduced the lead

by three quarter time, the Blues ran out

winners 18.13 to 7.13. Best: Hayter, Clark

(5), Torney (4), J K Brooke, Penny, Paterson

(UB) and Clarke, Keunen, B Jordan, N Mitch-

ell (3), McIntyre, Blunt (StB). Ed Clarke (UB)

won the Jock Nelson Medal for his best on

ground performance.


Clearly the best two teams in A Section, Old

Melburnians and Collegians, met in the A

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A TRULY GRAND FINALE section Grand Final. OM’s were 7 goals up at half time but Collegians reduced the lead to 4 goals at three quarter time. OM’s turned it on in the fi nal term and raced away with the premiership, 14.18 to 7.19, their fi rst A Section fl ag since their golden era of three consecutive wins in 1953, 54 and 55. Best: J Nicholls (also Jock Nelson Medallist), Susa, Webb, O’Brien, Lovett, T Witts (OM’s) and Pollock, Kerr, Palmer, Kenneally, Bennett, Hinchen (Coll).


De La Salle won their second successive A Section fl ag at the expense of Ormond, 13.14 to 6.19. De La’s rise to power in the late 1970’s was continuing into the 1980’s and their record of 5 fl ags out of a possible 8 was a sure sign of their dominance. Steve Curtain (Old Xavs) won the A Section goal-kicking and Rick Demarte (Bulleen Temp) won the J N Woodrow Medal for the Best & Fairest in A Section.


In a game marred by very strong winds and the occasional rain squall, University Blacks won the A Section premiership against Or-mond. The Blacks brilliant fi rst quarter (6.4) was the telling point and they went in with a 20 point lead at half time after Ormond kicked 2.6 in the 2nd quarter. The Blacks controlled the game suffi ciently for the re-mainder of the game to win 12.10 to 9.14. Best: A Costello, King, Webster, Fisher, Per-rett, A Johnstone (UB) and I Cameron, Cor-ben, Hardham, Bourne, Jenkins, Buckley (O).


Old Paradians won their third successive A

Section fl ag when they narrowly defeated

Old Xaverians 10.11 to 9.13. Paradians were

now in a position to challenge Old Scotch

and Uni Blacks of seasons past who had

won four successive A Section fl ags. (Uni

Blacks were to win the following season

and ruined the opportunity for an all time

record for Paradians who went on to win

the next three in 66, 67 & 68)!


Old Melburnians defeated Uni Blues in the

A Section fl ag, 9.19 to 9.14 to make it a thrill-

ing fi nale for the season. This was successive

A Section premierships for OM’s, each time

at the expense of Uni Blues. J D (Duncan)

Anderson won the A Section goal-kicking

award with 75, this being the fi fth con-

secutive, A Section goal kicking award win

for the star forward. Interestingly, Duncan

Anderson won the fi rst four awards in Uni

Blues’ colours and returned to his school

connection in 1954 to win his 5th award!


After actioning their ‘right to challenge’, Old

Scotch Collegians won their fourth consec-

utive A Section premiership, the fi rst club

to achieve this feat. Old Scotch defeated

University Blacks 16.10 to 13.11. W E (Bill)

Pearson fi nished the season with 220 goals.

Despite this being Bill Pearson’s fi fth A Sec-

tion goal-kicking award and the record for

goals in a season (220), he did not win the

A Section best and fairest, that award going

to G Weber from Brighton Tech Old Boys.

Who’s out there representing us on the

biggest day of the year? The umpires who

have had a stellar 2014 have been rewarded

with an appointment at the big dance.

The fi eld umpires are led by Russell

Davidson who is umpiring his 7th and

record-breaking Premier Grand Final

with a couple of debutants in Kit Harvey

and Michael Hooper. The boundary

umpires are Mitchel Jones, Ben Rickard

and Liam van Essen. The goal umpires are

evergreen Clayton Evans & Tom McCoy.

Well done to all of you. Have a fantastic day

out there!!

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Congratulations also to Anthony Edmonds

who’ll be heading to New Zealand to

fi eld umpire the under 18 representative

matches in a couple of weeks. Well done

Eddo, great reward for a consistent year and

highlighting yet again the opportunities

the VAFA provides its people.

LAWS OF THE GAME QUIZ

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

What is the spirit of the law in relation to marking and ruck contests?

The correct answer was OPTION A: the player whose sole objective is to contest the ruck/marking contest shall be permitted to do so.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

This week’s question is something a little diff erent. Because this is the fi nal edition of Umpires Corner for the season, we’ll give you a question that most should fi nd easy. Keep reading and we might even give you the answer.

What is good about umpiring in the VAFA?

a) It’s a great way to keep fi t

b) You earn good money

c) VAFA games are safe, alcohol-free work

environments

d) The comradery and team atmosphere

e) The opportunity to make new friends

f) All of the above

Here’s a hint: it’s F. If you’ve ever thought

about picking up the whistle and wearing green on a Saturday, umpiring could be for you. Head over to www.vafaua.asn.au to fi nd out more information. We’d love to have

you on board.

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2014 PREMIER GRAND FINAL UMPIRES


LADDERS

PREMIER RESERVESP W L D D F A % Pts

St Bernards 18 15 3 0 0 1529 853 179.25 60

Old Xaverians 17 12 5 0 1 1400 899 155.73 52

University Blacks 18 10 7 1 0 1169 966 121.01 42

Collegians 18 10 7 1 0 1179 1117 105.55 42

Old Scotch 18 9 8 1 0 1276 1103 115.68 38

Beaumaris 18 9 8 1 0 1291 1146 112.65 38

Old Brighton 18 9 9 0 0 1198 1146 104.54 36

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 17 6 11 0 0 992 1384 71.68 24

Old Trinity 18 4 14 0 0 960 1753 54.76 16

De La Salle 18 3 15 0 0 917 1601 57.28 12

PREMIERP W L D F A % Pts

University Blacks 18 15 3 0 1842 1032 178.49 60

St Bernards 18 13 5 0 1603 1321 121.35 52

Old Scotch 18 11 7 0 1625 1452 111.91 44

Collegians 18 11 7 0 1535 1429 107.42 44

Old Trinity 18 10 8 0 1408 1321 106.59 40

Old Xaverians 18 10 8 0 1291 1347 95.84 40

Beaumaris 18 7 11 0 1510 1625 92.92 28

De La Salle 18 5 13 0 1150 1526 75.36 20

Old Brighton 18 5 13 0 1158 1687 68.64 20

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 18 3 15 0 1322 1785 74.06 12

PREMIER THIRDSP W L D B FF F A % Pts

Old Xaverians 14 12 2 0 1 3 1423 739 192.56 64

University Blacks 15 13 2 0 2 1 1309 807 162.21 64

St Bernards 17 11 6 0 1 0 1248 1024 121.88 48

University Blues 17 7 9 1 0 1 1201 1040 115.48 34

Collegians 16 6 9 1 2 0 908 1049 86.56 34

Old Melburnians 14 4 10 0 2 0 686 1272 53.93 24

Old Scotch 16 3 13 0 2 0 732 1205 60.75 20

PREMIER BP W L D F A % Pts

University Blues 18 15 3 0 2031 924 219.81 60

St Kevins 18 11 7 0 1842 1561 118 44

Old Carey 18 11 7 0 1757 1496 117.45 44

Old Melburnians 18 11 7 0 1524 1302 117.05 44

AJAX 18 10 8 0 1419 1449 97.93 40

Mazenod 18 8 10 0 1474 1541 95.65 32

Caulfi eld Grammarians 18 7 11 0 1160 1700 68.24 28

Fitzroy 18 6 11 1 1239 1600 77.44 26

Old Haileybury 18 5 12 1 1402 1788 78.41 22

Old Ivanhoe 18 5 13 0 1231 1718 71.65 20

PREMIER B RESERVESP W L D F A % Pts


St Kevins 18 15 3 0 2016 755 267.02 60


Old Melburnians 18 10 8 0 1518 1180 128.64 40

Old Ivanhoe 18 9 9 0 1134 1368 82.89 36

Old Carey 18 8 10 0 1275 1305 97.7 32

Fitzroy 18 6 12 0 1056 1388 76.08 24

AJAX 18 6 12 0 839 1387 60.49 24

Old Haileybury 18 4 14 0 834 1935 43.1 16

Mazenod 18 3 15 0 720 1865 38.61 12

PREMIER B THIRDSP W L D FF F A % PTS

Old Xaverians 15 13 1 1 3 1913 730 262.05 66

St Kevins 15 11 3 1 3 1687 901 187.24 58

Fitzroy 17 11 6 0 1 1372 913 150.27 48

Beaumaris 16 10 6 0 0 1416 1413 100.21 40

Old Brighton 16 8 8 0 1 1289 1314 98.1 36

Caulfi eld Grammarians 15 7 8 0 1 1156 1339 86.33 32

AJAX 18 7 11 0 0 1159 1296 89.43 28

Old Carey 18 7 11 0 0 1252 1524 82.15 28

Old Trinity 15 4 11 0 1 949 1443 65.77 20

Mazenod 15 1 14 0 0 493 2193 22.48 4

DIVISION FOURP W L D F A % Pts

Hawthorn 18 18 0 0 2480 874 283.75 72

West Brunswick 18 16 2 0 2089 1115 187.35 64

Canterbury 18 12 6 0 1834 1590 115.35 48

Manningham Cobras 18 10 8 0 1600 1329 120.39 40

Westbourne Gr. 18 10 8 0 1820 1525 119.34 40

Box Hill North 18 7 11 0 1679 1821 92.2 28

Point Cook 18 7 11 0 1379 1553 88.8 28

Dragons 18 6 12 0 1165 1747 66.69 24

North Brunswick 18 4 14 0 1449 1629 88.95 16

Chadstone 18 0 18 0 701 3013 23.27 0

PREMIER C RESERVESP W L D FF F A % Pts

P E G S 18 17 1 0 0 1589 637 249.45 68

Parkdale Vultures 17 15 2 0 1 1615 871 185.42 64

Monash Blues 18 12 6 0 0 1168 1046 111.66 48

Old Camberwell 18 10 8 0 0 1504 1006 149.5 40

Peninsula 18 9 9 0 0 1363 1127 120.94 36

Oakleigh 17 7 10 0 1 1088 1288 84.47 32

Ormond 18 6 11 1 0 1245 1524 81.69 26

Marcellin 18 6 12 0 0 1123 1256 89.41 24

Hampton Rovers 18 5 12 1 0 1106 1167 94.77 22

Banyule 16 0 16 0 0 537 2494 21.53 0

DIVISION TWO RESERVESP W L D F A % Pts

St Mary's Salesian 18 16 2 0 2401 601 399.5 64

Kew 18 15 3 0 2083 766 271.93 60

Old Eltham Collegians 18 15 3 0 2027 832 243.63 60

Ivanhoe 18 14 4 0 1961 803 244.21 56

Old Paradians 18 8 10 0 1091 1336 81.66 32

Monash Gryphons 18 7 10 1 1043 1562 66.77 30

St Johns 18 5 12 1 933 1614 57.81 22

Glen Eira 18 5 13 0 722 1557 46.37 20

South Melbourne Districts 18 3 15 0 797 1784 44.67 12

Elsternwick 18 1 17 0 425 2642 16.09 4

DIVISION THREE RESERVESP W L D For Agst % PTS

Richmond Central 18 16 2 0 1873 777 241.06 64

UHS-VU 18 14 4 0 1712 1036 165.25 56

La Trobe University 18 12 6 0 1639 862 190.14 48

Power House 18 11 7 0 1468 933 157.34 44

Aquinas 18 11 7 0 1170 1027 113.92 44

Swinburne University 18 11 7 0 1280 1223 104.66 44

Eley Park Sharks 18 10 8 0 1551 1090 142.29 40

Albert Park 18 9 9 0 1489 1041 143.04 36

Emmaus St Leos 18 5 13 0 979 1660 58.98 20

St Francis Xavier 18 5 13 0 911 1692 53.84 20

Northern Blues 18 4 14 0 1072 1600 67 16

South Mornington 18 0 18 0 595 2844 20.92 0

PREMIER CP W L D F A % Pts

Marcellin 18 15 3 0 1705 1216 140.21 60

Hampton Rovers 18 14 4 0 1764 1318 133.84 56

Monash Blues 18 13 5 0 1580 1065 148.36 52

Parkdale Vultures 18 10 8 0 1601 1384 115.68 40

P E G S 18 9 9 0 1475 1538 95.9 36

Oakleigh 18 8 10 0 1513 1413 107.08 32

Peninsula 18 8 10 0 1425 1638 87 32

Old Camberwell 18 7 10 1 1527 1643 92.94 30

Banyule 18 3 15 0 1383 2147 64.42 12

Ormond 18 2 15 1 1256 1867 67.27 10

DIVISION ONEP W L D F A % Pts

Therry Penola 18 18 0 0 2180 1027 212.27 72

Williamstown CYMS 18 14 4 0 1676 1240 135.16 56

NOBS/St Pats 18 12 6 0 1767 1491 118.51 48

Old Geelong 18 11 7 0 1660 1468 113.08 44

Old Mentonians 18 9 9 0 1619 1695 95.52 36

Prahran Assumption 18 8 10 0 1698 1522 111.56 32

Yarra Valley 18 7 10 1 1432 1768 81 30

Whitefriars 18 5 13 0 1277 1664 76.74 20

Bulleen Templestowe 18 4 13 1 1266 1665 76.04 18

MHSOB 18 1 17 0 1137 2172 52.35 4

DIVISION ONE RESERVESP W L D F A % Pts


Therry Penola 18 13 5 0 1637 716 228.63 52

Old Geelong 18 13 5 0 1703 1019 167.12 52

Prahran Assumption 18 13 5 0 1381 860 160.58 52

Yarra Valley 18 12 6 0 1390 1072 129.66 48

Whitefriars 18 9 9 0 1195 1270 94.09 36

NOBS/St Pats 18 7 11 0 1305 1248 104.57 28

Bulleen Templestowe 18 7 11 0 1058 1326 79.79 28

MHSOB 18 2 16 0 808 1867 43.28 8

Old Mentonians 18 0 18 0 489 2444 20.01 0

DIVISION TWOP W L D F A % Pts

Kew 18 15 2 1 1809 1084 166.88 62


Old Eltham Collegians 18 13 5 0 1778 1219 145.86 52

Old Paradians 18 11 7 0 1593 1214 131.22 44

Ivanhoe 18 10 7 1 1643 1337 122.89 42

St Johns 18 10 8 0 1705 1393 122.4 40

South Melbourne Districts 18 6 12 0 1299 1803 72.05 24

Elsternwick 18 4 14 0 1252 2086 60.02 16

Monash Gryphons 18 3 15 0 1032 1948 52.98 12

Glen Eira 18 2 16 0 888 1998 44.44 8

DIVISION THREEP W L D F A % Pts

Northern Blues 18 14 4 0 2089 1342 155.66 56

Emmaus St Leos 18 13 5 0 2089 1118 186.85 52

Aquinas 18 12 6 0 1769 1255 140.96 48

Swinburne University 18 12 6 0 1632 1198 136.23 48

Richmond Central 18 11 7 0 1846 1349 136.84 44

Albert Park 18 9 9 0 1557 1363 114.23 36

Power House 18 9 9 0 1325 1305 101.53 36

UHS-VU 18 8 9 1 1362 1476 92.28 34

St Francis Xavier 18 8 10 0 1314 1471 89.33 32

Eley Park Sharks 18 6 12 0 1376 1559 88.26 24


South Mornington 18 0 18 0 460 3247 14.17 0

PREMIER C THIRDSP W L B FF F A % Pts

St Kevins 15 15 0 1 2 2175 344 632.27 72

St Mary's Salesian 16 14 2 2 0 1720 589 292.02 64

P E G S 14 8 6 1 3 1298 844 153.79 48

Old Ivanhoe 15 9 6 1 0 919 843 109.02 40

Parkdale Vultures 15 7 8 2 0 785 1162 67.56 36

Marcellin 11 5 6 1 2 996 1189 83.77 32

Monash Blues 16 5 11 1 1 808 1255 64.38 28

Ormond 13 2 11 3 1 613 1393 44.01 24

Hampton Rovers 17 2 15 1 0 475 1819 26.11 12

DIVISION FOUR RESERVESP W L D B F A % Pts

West Brunswick 18 18 0 0 2944 322 914.29 72 4

Hawthorn 18 16 2 0 2416 529 456.71 64 4

Westbourne Gr. 18 11 7 0 1308 1021 128.11 44 4

Manningham Cobras 18 10 7 1 998 1141 87.47 42 4

Canterbury 18 9 9 0 1283 1588 80.79 36 4

Box Hill North 18 9 9 0 1176 1507 78.04 36 4

North Brunswick 18 5 11 2 1131 1764 64.12 24 0

Chadstone 18 4 13 1 884 2232 39.61 18 0

Point Cook 18 3 15 0 904 1848 48.92 12 0

Dragons 18 3 15 0 606 1698 35.69 12 0


RESULTS OF TRIBUNAL – 16 SEPT. 2014

* Jackson Strangward, St Marys Salesian.

Unreasonably rough conduct, 3 matches.

* Luke Carland, Richmond Central.

Striking, 2 matches.

* Jake Scardamaglia, Ivanhoe (Under-19).

Striking, 2 matches.

* Player accepted Prescribed Penalty

SHARPSHOOTERSPremier H&A FINALS

Shura Taft Collegians 53 62

Premier Reserve H&A FINALS

Justin Crameri University Blacks 33 36

Premier Thirds H&A FINALS

Damien Ryan St Bernards 31 32

Premier B H&A FINALS

David Fayman AJAX 67 67

Premier B Reserve H&A FINALS

Jamie Mugavin University Blues 56 60

Premier B Thirds H&A FINALS

Charles Randles St Kevins OB 36 40

Premier C H&A FINALS

Ed Turner Hampton Rovers 52 59

Premier C Reserve H&A FINALS

Jake Archdeacon Peninsula OB 32 32

Daniel De Sanctis Old Camberwell Grammarians 29 32

Premier C Thirds H&A FINALS

Dylan Gook St Mary’s Salesian 50 50

Division 1 H&A FINALS

Jarrod Bannister Therry Penola OB 100 112

Corey Bannister Therry Penola OB 80 88

Division 1 Reserve H&A FINALS

Steven Barlow Williamstown CYMS 46 52


David Boundy Old Paradians 74 74

Andrew Brazzale Kew 58 70


Stefan Gusts St Mary’s Salesian 92 98


Christopher Beluszar Emmaus St Leos OC 67 70


Mitchell Sweeney UHS-VU 59 68

Leigh Booth Eley Park Sharks 43 43

Jake Munro Richmond Central 32 44


Jason Ince Hawthorn 88 94


Jason Jackomos Hawthorn 75 76

U19 Premier H&A FINALS

Jeremy Hannan Old Xaverians 75 80

Under 19 Section 2 H&A FINALS

Daniel Batarilo University Blues 49 57

William Blakey University Blues 49 55

Under 19 Section 3 H&A FINALS

Mitchell Nixon Old Carey Grammarians 79 81

Under 19 North H&A FINALS

Josh Stephens Wyndam Suns 52 54

Under 19 South H&A FINALS

Campbell Jones Hampton Rovers 52 65

Jack Meeking Ormond 54 58

VAFA Colts H&A FINALS

Kieren McKeogh Mazenod OC 71 77

Josh Swainston Mazenod OC 40 43

MEGT UNDER 19 PREMIERP W L D FF F A % Pts

St Bernards 18 16 2 0 0 2320 783 296.3 64

St Kevins 17 13 3 1 1 1934 911 212.29 58

Old Xaverians 17 12 3 2 1 1942 976 198.98 56

Beaumaris 18 10 7 1 0 1627 1292 125.93 42

Old Scotch 18 9 9 0 0 1301 1432 90.85 36

De La Salle 18 4 14 0 0 1262 1822 69.26 16

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17 2 15 0 0 857 1917 44.71 8

Old Melburnians 17 2 15 0 0 506 2699 18.75 8

UNDER 19 SECTION 2P W L D F A % Pts

Whitefriars 18 14 4 0 1665 942 176.75 56


Old Trinity 18 13 5 0 1460 979 149.13 52

Parkdale Vultures 18 11 7 0 1553 1137 136.59 44

Fitzroy 18 11 7 0 1412 1281 110.23 44

Mazenod 18 7 11 0 1114 1227 90.79 28

Old Brighton 18 7 11 0 1011 1358 74.45 28

Collegians 18 6 12 0 726 1269 57.21 24

University Blacks 18 4 14 0 834 1567 53.22 16


UNDER 19 SECTION 3P W L D F A % Pts

Old Ivanhoe 18 15 3 0 1819 1058 171.93 60


Old Carey 18 13 5 0 1765 1202 146.84 52

Marcellin 18 13 5 0 1535 1113 137.92 52

AJAX 18 9 9 0 1405 1300 108.08 36

Old Xaverians 18 6 12 0 1155 1487 77.67 24

Old Camberwell 18 6 12 0 1054 1487 70.88 24


UNDER 19 NORTHP W L D F A % Pts

Ivanhoe 18 17 1 0 1740 876 198.63 68

St Bernards 18 12 4 2 1506 1199 125.6 52

Wyndham Suns 18 11 7 0 1459 1135 128.55 44

Banyule 18 10 7 1 1379 1073 128.52 42


Therry Penola 13 7 6 0 1134 823 137.79 32

P E G S 18 8 10 0 1328 1403 94.65 32

Yarra Valley 18 6 12 0 1335 1507 88.59 24

Whitefriars 18 2 15 1 840 1793 46.85 10

Northern Blues 13 2 11 0 767 1429 53.67 8

UNDER 19 SOUTHP W L D D FF F A % Pts

Ormond 17 15 2 0 0 1 1843 831 221.78 64

Oakleigh 16 13 3 0 1 1 1624 761 213.4 60

De La Salle 17 12 5 0 1 0 1538 996 154.42 52

Hampton Rovers 18 12 6 0 0 0 1510 1066 141.65 48

Beaumaris 17 9 8 0 0 1 1733 1250 138.64 40

Peninsula 18 9 9 0 0 0 1444 1350 106.96 36

Monash Blues 18 6 12 0 0 0 1108 1543 71.81 24

Old Haileybury 18 5 13 0 0 0 985 1639 60.1 20

Collegians 15 5 10 0 0 0 709 1652 42.92 20

MHSOB 18 1 17 0 0 0 724 2089 34.66 4

VAFA COLTSP W L D FF F A % Pts

Mazenod 17 16 1 0 1 1573 377 417.24 68

St Bernards 18 13 5 0 0 1411 682 206.89 52

Westbourne Gr. 16 13 3 0 0 1044 637 163.89 52

Point Cook AFC 18 9 9 0 0 1021 1025 99.61 36

Williamstown CYMS 18 9 9 0 0 929 1188 78.2 36

Old Paradians 16 4 12 0 0 701 1134 61.82 16

UHS-VU / Flemington 18 3 15 0 0 699 1261 55.43 12

University Blues 16 2 14 0 0 596 1518 39.26 8

ST.MARY’S SALESIAN AMATEUR

FOOTBALL CLUB (VAFA Div 1)

The club is seeking applicants for the following coaching positions for Season 2015.

• Under 19 Coach (Premiers 2013)

• Under 18 Coach

• Assistant Coaches for: Seniors, Thirds, U/19’s & U/18’s

All Coaches will be required to work closely with our Senior Coach Jess Sinclair in setting the clubs direction and developing our youth.

A minimum Level 1 coaching accreditation is required and an understanding of the VAFA is preferred.

Please provide a covering letter outlining your experience and specific plans for our club. Applications close September 30th 2014.

Forward Applications or Enquiries to:

David Malcolm President St.Mary’s Salesian Amateur Football Club [email protected] 0409 311 553

University High SchoolVic Uni AFC

Seeking coaches for Senior,Reserve, Club XIII and Colts

FINALISTS 2010 – 2013.JOIN US IN TAKING THE NEXT STEP.

Excellent facilities at Brens Oval, Royal Park.

Established feeder network with Flemington

Juniors and Victoria University.

Applications to [email protected]

Enquiries to Patrick Burns 0419 390 227

Applications close September 30, however

potential applicants are encouraged to express

interest before that date.

CAULFIELD GRAMMARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB

SENIOR COACH WANTED for 2015

Caulfield Grammarians FC is seeking a Senior Coach for the 2015 season in Premier B of the Victorian Amateur Football Association

Applicants will need to demonstrate: A strong desire to teach and develop players Excellent communication skills, on and off the field Experience in enhancing existing player skills Embrace the ethos of amateur football Positive attitude, organised and well prepared Desire to nurture young and emerging talent Ability to build a cohesive coaching team

Please email all applications in writing to the Football Manager:

Scott Williams Email: [email protected] 0416 100 717

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2014

Yarra Valley Bushrangers

Is looking for Senior, Reserve & U19 Coaches in 2015.

Join us on the journey as we take the next step Finalists, Premiers & Grand

Finalists 2011-13Take us to the top. Be an important part

of a club which is fi ercely proud of its culture and keen to continue the success

we have achieved over recent years.Now at our brand new home in Doncaster.

For further information contact Ron Garlepp

President [email protected] 0408 907 774

POWERHOUSEAMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

Founded 1947 — VAFA DIVISION 3 - 2015

PHAFC is seeking applicants for the position of:

PLAYING/NON-PLAYING - SENIOR ASSISTANT COACH

Applicants should possess a passion for

the game, a proven ability to lead from the

front (both on and off the fi eld) and great

communication skills as well as ability to

develop and work with a young exciting

playing group.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 30, 2014.

Please send all applications in writing to;

[email protected]

or

Nic Pavlou, President, 0414 339 990

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS AMATEUR FOOT-BALL CLUB

is seeking applications for a newly created position of

COACHING CO-ORDINATOR

Responsible to the Director of Coaching, the

prime responsibility of the role is to assist with

the personal and professional development of

the coaching staff .

A copy of the Position Description can be

obtained from

[email protected]

Applications close on 26 September 2014

and can be emailed to the above address

Senior Coach - Monash BluesPremier C Amateurs

The Monash Blues Football Club is looking for a senior coach

to lead a team of coaches across its 4 sides and to build on

the Club’s recent success.

Our talented senior playing group has played Premier C

fi nals in the last two seasons and is primed for the next step.

The Clubs boasts excellent support from the University and

access to its fi rst class facilities.

The successful applicant will be supported by an

experienced and dedicated group of support staff and a

dedicated and energetic committee.

A competitive remuneration package is available and

open to negotiation. Applications should be submitted by

23 September 2014 by email to [email protected]

An interview selection process to follow.

Please contact Adam Jaques on 0417 307 882with any genuine queries.

OLD PARADIANS’ ASSOCIATION AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

(VAFA Div 2)

Are seeking applications for the 2015 position of RESERVES COACH

We are looking for a coach who can demonstrate experience in being able to coach young players such that they are ready to

make the transition to senior football.

Applicants need to have a proven understanding of all facets of today’s football trends.

A minimum level one coaching accreditation is required.

Competitive Remuneration.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and specific plans for our club.

Applications close 26th September. Forward applications to:

Brendan Flynn Football Manager

Old Paradians’ Association Amateur Football Club. [email protected]

ph: 0488 316 880

Old Carey Grammarians Football Club

VAFA Premier (2015) Director of Football

Based at Carey Bulleen Sports Complex, arguably the

best facilities in the VAFA, Old Carey GFC is ready to

appoint a suitably experienced Director of Football to

take responsibility for the club’s football department

and program.

Promoted to VAFA Premier Section for 2015 we are

a well resourced and professionally managed club

comprising 4 teams.

Applicants must be great leaders and will drive the

club’s culture and direction. Previous experience in a

similar role is mandatory.

Please provide a covering letter outlining your

experience, a self-assessment/critique and your

football philosophy. Applications close 19/09/14.

Forward applications or enquiries to:

Paul Newton, President, Old Carey GFC

Cotham Post Offi ce, PO Box 3075, Kew 3101

Or email [email protected]

More about our club can be found at

www.oldcareyfc.com.au


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PLAYING OR NON-PLAYING COACHThe South Melbourne District Amateur Football Club is seeking

the services of a Senior Coach (playing or non-playing) to lead

the club in 2015 and beyond. As Senior coach you will be leading a proud club with more than 100 years of history and will have a major

impact in driving the South Melbourne ‘Bloods’ culture. The successful applicant will be a motivated, success

focused individual who is able to develop and communicate a clear vision to take our great club up through the

grades of the VAFA, It is also imperative that you lead by example and act with integrity and honour at all times.

Having spent the last few seasons in Division 2 of the VAFA, our senior team have developed a committed

group of young leaders who are eager for sustained on fi eld success. We have outstanding new facilities in

the vibrant Albert Park area and a local sponsorship base that is the envy of many other clubs. Our junior club

has experienced substantial growth in recent times with over 700 children registered for Auskick in 2014 and a

strong junior football program in the South Metro Junior Football League. We are expecting 17 junior teams in

2015 from Under 8 through to Under 17.

As Senior Coach you will infl uence the football program across the entire club and participate in workshops

for our developing coaches. We expect that you will actively work with and develop the Under 16 & 17 teams,

identify talent and provide opportunities to further develop players in these age groups especially.

A Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is a pre-requisite for this position.

Applications for this position close on Friday 26h September and are required in writing attaching your CV to

Alister McDonald via [email protected].

Further enquiries, contact Tony Pilimon 0400 35 44 22 or Peter Bedford on 0425 805 474.

Position - Senior Coach

Old Eltham Collegians is an established and strong

Division 2 VAFA club. Finalists the past two years, we

are looking to take the next step in 2015.

If you believe you have the motivation, leadership,

commitment, game plan and communications skills

to lead us to ultimate success, then apply.

Eltham College provides fi rst class facilities.

We are off ering a salary package for a successful,

experienced senior coach of up to $15,000

Applications Close 30th September 2014

FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO

The Secretary: [email protected]

For further background information call the

President - Ron Chapman on 0410446614

www.elthamcollegiansfc.com

Round

1

DE LA SALLE 5-11-41 — 11-11-77 OLD SCOTCH

OLD BRIGHTON 8-13-61 — 14-16-100 COLLEGIANS

OLD TRINITY 10-11-71 — 10-7-67 ST BERNARDS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 12-12-84 — 18-15-123 BEAUMARIS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 9-13-67 — 7-12-54 OLD XAVERIANS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 15-17-107 — 9-10-64 ST BERNARDS

OLD SCOTCH 16-13-109 — 17-21-123 COLLEGIANS

2

BEAUMARIS 16-19-115 — 9-6-60 DE LA SALLE

COLLEGIANS 5-9-39 — 18-10-118 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD SCOTCH 12-12-84 — 12-16-88 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD XAVERIANS 8-11-59 — 10-21-81 OLD TRINITY

ST BERNARDS 19-5-119 — 6-13-49 OLD BRIGHTON

ST BERNARDS 5-22-52 — 14-8-92 COLLEGIANS

3

BEAUMARIS 12-12-84 — 0-0-0 OLD XAVERIANS

COLLEGIANS 5-9-39 — 9-8-62 ST BERNARDS

OLD BRIGHTON 5-6-36 — 8-8-56 DE LA SALLE

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 12-14-86 — 13-12-90 OLD TRINITY

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 10-14-74 — 8-10-58 OLD SCOTCH

4

DE LA SALLE 12-12-84 — 3-12-30 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD SCOTCH 11-16-82 — 8-9-57 OLD BRIGHTON

OLD TRINITY 10-15-75 — 1-8-14 BEAUMARIS

OLD XAVERIANS 8-5-53 — 7-8-50 COLLEGIANS

ST BERNARDS 15-9-99 — 9-12-66 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

5

COLLEGIANS 13-16-94 — 11-13-79 OLD TRINITY

OLD BRIGHTON 6-11-47 — 13-24-102 BEAUMARIS

OLD SCOTCH 14-22-106 — 11-12-78 OLD XAVERIANS

ST BERNARDS 11-14-80 — 7-12-54 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 13-16-94 — 2-11-23 DE LA SALLE

6

BEAUMARIS 6-7-43 — 14-16-100 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

DE LA SALLE 11-12-78 — 13-8-86 COLLEGIANS

OLD TRINITY 13-10-88 — 12-6-78 OLD SCOTCH

OLD XAVERIANS 11-8-74 — 16-9-105 ST BERNARDS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 15-10-100 — 24-12-156 OLD BRIGHTON

7

BEAUMARIS 21-11-137 — 13-12-90 OLD SCOTCH

COLLEGIANS 19-12-126 — 14-8-92 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

DE LA SALLE 11-10-76 — 11-9-75 ST BERNARDS

OLD BRIGHTON 9-11-65 — 8-9-57 OLD XAVERIANS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 15-15-105 — 12-8-80 OLD TRINITY

8

OLD BRIGHTON 8-11-59 — 13-16-94 OLD TRINITY

OLD SCOTCH 16-13-109 — 12-17-89 COLLEGIANS

OLD XAVERIANS 13-5-83 — 8-5-53 DE LA SALLE

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 9-12-66 — 14-11-95 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

ST BERNARDS 13-14-92 — 9-8-62 BEAUMARIS

9

BEAUMARIS 12-10-82 — 15-10-100 COLLEGIANS

OLD TRINITY 20-16-136 — 8-3-51 DE LA SALLE

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 14-16-100 — 12-14-86 OLD XAVERIANS

ST BERNARDS 15-7-97 — 10-8-68 OLD SCOTCH

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18-19-127 — 3-8-26 OLD BRIGHTON

Round

10

COLLEGIANS 5-12-42 — 10-11-71 OLD XAVERIANS

DE LA SALLE 12-10-82 — 9-10-64 BEAUMARIS

OLD BRIGHTON 9-16-70 — 13-5-83 ST BERNARDS

OLD SCOTCH 11-11-77 — 6-15-51 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD TRINITY 7-12-54 — 4-14-38 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

11

BEAUMARIS 13-7-85 — 14-12-96 OLD BRIGHTON

OLD XAVERIANS 11-18-84 — 11-12-78 OLD SCOTCH

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 7-12-54 — 4-4-28 DE LA SALLE

ST BERNARDS 18-14-122 — 7-11-53 OLD TRINITY

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 16-22-118 — 3-8-26 COLLEGIANS

12

COLLEGIANS 18-12-120 — 6-5-41 OLD BRIGHTON

DE LA SALLE 7-10-52 — 21-11-137 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD SCOTCH 10-19-79 — 10-13-73 OLD TRINITY

OLD XAVERIANS 13-12-90 — 9-9-63 BEAUMARIS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 8-18-66 — 10-14-74 ST BERNARDS

13

OLD BRIGHTON 8-10-58 — 9-3-57 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

OLD SCOTCH 16-18-114 — 8-15-63 DE LA SALLE

OLD TRINITY 8-10-58 — 10-7-67 COLLEGIANS

ST BERNARDS 14-8-92 — 14-16-100 OLD XAVERIANS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 16-11-107 — 10-7-67 BEAUMARIS

14

BEAUMARIS 13-5-83 — 14-13-97 ST BERNARDS

COLLEGIANS 15-10-100 — 13-15-93 DE LA SALLE

OLD TRINITY 10-11-71 — 13-7-85 OLD BRIGHTON

OLD XAVERIANS 13-3-81 — 8-18-66 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 9-16-70 — 24-10-154 OLD SCOTCH

15

BEAUMARIS 13-17-95 — 11-12-78 OLD TRINITY

DE LA SALLE 9-16-70 — 10-16-76 OLD XAVERIANS

OLD BRIGHTON 7-13-55 — 8-16-64 OLD SCOTCH

ST BERNARDS 13-12-90 — 8-10-58 COLLEGIANS

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 20-16-136 — 11-6-72 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

16

COLLEGIANS 21-9-135 — 10-13-73 BEAUMARIS

DE LA SALLE 13-17-95 — 9-6-60 OLD BRIGHTON

OLD SCOTCH 22-9-141 — 14-15-99 ST BERNARDS

OLD TRINITY 10-6-66 — 14-14-98 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD XAVERIANS 11-17-83 — 9-15-69 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

17

OLD BRIGHTON 8-12-60 — 24-17-161 UNIVERSITY BLACKS

OLD SCOTCH 17-13-115 — 11-14-80 BEAUMARIS

OLD TRINITY 11-13-79 — 7-6-48 OLD XAVERIANS

ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS 15-10-100 — 21-10-136 COLLEGIANS

ST BERNARDS 15-17-107 — 10-9-69 DE LA SALLE

18

BEAUMARIS 20-18-138 — 14-12-96 ST BEDES-MENTONE TIGERS

COLLEGIANS 19-14-128 — 6-15-51 OLD SCOTCH

DE LA SALLE 11-10-76 — 12-10-82 OLD TRINITY

OLD XAVERIANS 16-18-114 — 11-11-77 OLD BRIGHTON

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18-14-122 — 6-7-43 ST BERNARDS

1st SF OLD SCOTCH 16-13-109 — 17.21.123 COLLEGIANS

2ndSF UNIVERSITY BLACKS 15-17-107 — 9-10-64 ST BERNARD’S

Prelim ST BERNARD’S 5-22-52 — 14.8.92 COLLEGIANS


Northcote Park Football Club

Applications for senior coach and football manager are now open.

Please feel free to express your interest, and apply to

General Manager — Dennis McNiece

email [email protected]

Or Club President — Peter McNiece

email [email protected]

or telephone 0413756767.

APPLICATIONS CLOSESunday September 21st 2014.

Kind Regards, Dennis McNiece

General Manager

Northcote Park Football Club

0409 946 811

Emmaus St Leo’s Old Collegians Football Club – Div 3 fi nalist VAFA in 2014

Play a key role in our success…

• Reserves Coach

• Senior Assistant Coach

• Reserves Assistant Coach (all roles can be playing or non-playing)

Emmaus St Leo’s Old Collegians is looking for coaching

staff to help us continue to build our on fi eld success.

Please email a covering letter and your CV to Nathan

Baranello at [email protected] or call

0422356430 for more information.

Applications for all positions close

Monday 6th October 2014.

BAYSWATER FOOTBALL CLUB

Bayswater Football Club, which competes in the EFL, invites applications for the following coaching positions:

- Senior Coach - Senior Assistant Coach - Reserves Coach - Reserves Assistant Coach - Under 19 Coach

For all information, please direct enquiries to club president Mark Rooney on 0448 555 006.

Applications detailing experience and references can be

sent to the following addresses by Wednesday, October 1

Mail: PO Box 356, Bayswater 3153 Email: [email protected]

University Blues Football Club

Applications for the 2015 positions of

Reserve, Thirds, Under 19 and Assistant Coaches

The successful applicants will have a good understanding of football and VAFA football in particular.

The applicants will have a minimum Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation and will be a strong

communicator being able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a broader off-field team.

Applications close Friday 17th October 2014

e-mail all enquiries to [email protected]

VAFA PREMIER SECTION - SENIOR COACH 2015

Applications are invited for the position of senior coach of the

Beaumaris Football Club for the 2015 season in the Premier Section

of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. The Club is the only

suburban club playing Premier Section and also in the Under 19

Premier Division.

The Beaumaris Football Club has 5 senior teams (including 2

under 19 sides). It also has 27 junior teams making it one of the

largest junior clubs in Australia. The juniors represent a strong

feeder program for the senior sides. Further details on the club are

available at www.beaumarisfc.com.au.

Applications (including cv) are to be sent to beaumarisfc@bigpond.

com. The application period closes on 30 September 2014. Position

descriptions will be provided on request.

Enquiries can be made to

Ron Buller (President) on 0418 992 564

or John Murton (Vice President) on 0409 937 641.

PARKSIDE FOOTBALL CLUBThe Parkside Football Club is in the process of recruiting

senior coaches for the upcoming 2015 season and invites applications for the following positions:

SENIOR COACH, ASSISTANT COACH

AND RESERVES COACH. Playing and non-playing applicants will be considered.

Expressions of interest outlining previous coaching

experience, accreditation details and qualities and

attributes you can bring to the Parkside Football Club can

be forwarded to [email protected]

or mail to

Parkside Football Club

14 Roxburgh Street

Preston, VIC 3072

POINT COOK FOOTBALL CLUBSENIOR COACHING POSITIONS

FOR 2015 SEASONPoint Cook in Division 4 of the VAFA and has an outstanding opportunity for suitably qualifi ed applicants for the following positions:• Senior Assistant Coach

• Reserves Coach

• Reserves Assistant Coach

• Under 18’s Coach

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:• Level 2 AFL Coaching

Accreditation preferred, Level 1 minimum

• Strong cultural understanding of the VAFA

• Excellent organisation & communication skills

• Structured approach to training & player development

• Ability to work closely with other coaches (including Junior coaches) &

administrators

Please email applications to: [email protected] Close 5:00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2014

North Brunswick Amateur Football Club

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VAFA Division 4

Applications are invited for the following positions:

SENIOR COACH

RESERVES COACH

After a breakthrough 2013 season due to injury and departure the playing list is ready for a resurgence in 2015.

With a good mixture of older and younger players The Bulls

are ready for success, being led by a dynamic coaching group and support staff.

With excellent facilities led by a strong committee off the field,

please send applications to Ezio Cirillo at [email protected]

Applications close 5pm Friday 19 September 2014

AJAX FC – Premier B , Senior CoachThe AJAX FC is a proud, community club based in Albert

Park and have enjoyed a lot of on and off fi eld success in our

57-year history.

We have a strong and supportive committee, recently

renovated facilities (including a tiered coaches room, new

gym and ice bath) and a committed playing list that has

put 3 strong seasons together consolidating in Premier B

fi nishing 5th in both 2013-14.

We are seeking an experienced coach, capable of bringing

or recruiting his own support team of assistants, with the

credentials required to manage, educate and coach a team

at this level.

Please send your application, including your resume and

covering letter outlining your experience and coaching

philosophy/style to Andrew Shenker, Vice President / Head

of Match Committee at [email protected] or call on

0418 311 162 for further information.

Applications will be treated with the strictest confi dentiality.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15, 2014.

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