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Thank you for purchasing the fi rst ever

full colour A4 commemorative Grand

Final edition of the Amateur Footballer.

Each week this program provides detailed

information and we thought it was time to

up the ante and provide 40 colour pages

that might one day become a collector’s

item.

A fantastic VAFA season will culminate this

weekend with the three Premier Sections

and Division 3 Grand Finals. All promotion

and relegations have been decided and

some thrilling Grand Finals have been

played and won.

Congratulations to the following clubs on

winning promotion: University Blacks and

Beaumaris (Premier), Parkdale Vultures

and Fitzroy (Premier B), North Old Boys /

St Pats and Peninsula (Premier C), Bulleen

Templestowe and Prahran Assumption

(Division 1), Ivanhoe and Yarra Valley

(Division 2) and Sth Mornington and

Swinburne University (Division 3). Of the

twelve promoted clubs, fi ve of these will be

playing in their highest VAFA section with

Beaumaris being the fi rst solely district

club to play in Premier since Ormond in

1996. It is a huge year for Beaumaris who

are also celebrating their 50th year as a club.

Collegians and Old Xaverians have held

the top 2 positions on the ladder for the

majority of the season and are deserved

Grand Finalists. The Old Xavs record since

1995 is incredible winning 11 premierships

and being runners up twice. Collegians

are defending their title of 2011 and are

playing in their fourth grand fi nal in the

past fi ve seasons. This is their second ever

grand fi nal meeting between Collegians

and Old Xaverians, the fi rst encounter was

in 2010 when Old Xaverians triumphed by

20 points. It all points to a great fi nale to

the season.

Seven senior sections with reserves, an

expanding thirds and a vibrant Club XVIII

competition gives all senior players an

opportunity to play amateur football

commensurate with their level of skill

or time commitments. Add to this the

fi ve Under 19 sections and an Under 18

competition and all needs are met by the

VAFA. Over 12,000 registered players feast

on the opportunities provided both on and

off the ground.

Along with providing our players with 125

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A SEASON TO REMEMBERmatches each weekend our elite players are

rewarded with representing the association

when donning the Big V. Our seniors had

two outstanding victories against the

Eastern Football league and AFL Sydney in

2012. This, along with our victory against

the VCFL in 2011, confi rms the VAFA as the

premier community football competition

in the country.

Our Under 23’s were successful in defeating

Western Australia in the AAFC match.

Premier C – Division 4 and Under 19’s were

unfortunately defeated by the EFL and

VCFL respectively. Our Under 18’s head

to Wellington in two weeks to play the

New Zealand Under 20’s and we wish Tom

Maule (2011 Junior Coach of the Year) good

luck as they endeavour to bring home the

Trans Tasman trophy.

On the back of his outstanding AAFC

carnival in 2011, Sam Dunell was drafted as

a rookie listed player and was promoted to

the senior list to debut for St Kilda against

Sydney. He joined 2010 Club Warehouse

Rising Star Dan Nicholson as our most

recent players to be drafted to the AFL.

The coaches and commitment from the

support staff in representative football

speaks volumes for our competition. To

have all of these people give of their busy

time so generously should be recognised

by all. Simon Lethlean, Dean Matthews,

Ben Robertson and Owen Lalor were

outstanding ambassadors for the VAFA. It

was a huge eff ort and one which we should

all be proud.

The captain of our senior Victorian team

against the EFL, Cam Howat won the

Woodrow Medal for best and fairest player

in the Premier Section. He was a deserving

winner as he has been an outstanding

contributor to the VAFA since returning

to Old Carey from Richmond in 2009.

Congratulations to all other best and fairest

winners for the season.

In 2012 the VAFA formed partnerships with

VFL stand alone clubs Collingwood and

Essendon to provide players for their teams

as these sides do not have reserve teams

in the VFL. This pathway program was put

in place to provide opportunities for our

players to potentially make the next step

into an AFL career. Matt Boland (Parkdale

Vultures), Jack Hellier and Dan Garside (St

Bedes Mentone Tigers) and Tom Humphrey

(De La Salle) were the fi rst recipients of

places in this program.

There have been many highlights during

the year for both club and individuals.

Chadstone’s fi rst win in four years; the

hundred goals by Ash Close of Ivanhoe,

including a patch of 55 in 6 games and

also a dozen so far in fi nals; Parkdale

Vultures and Prahran Assumption’s double

jump; Adem Yze kicking fi ve goals in the

last quarter to snatch victory against the

luckless Old Trinity; and the 282 Premier

matches on Dartfi sh. Final highlights

include the Collegians after the siren

goal in the U19 Section 3 Grand Final; 19

second half goals to Yarra Valley in the Div 3

Preliminary Final; the drawn fi nal and extra

time between Old Geelong and Whitefriars;

the Old Xavs Crocodiles winning their 17th

fl ag since the VAFA took over the clubbies

in 1986; and Karey Taylor from Old Geelong

U19’s kicking 5 second quarter goals in

their win against Williamstown.

Administratively the VAFA were the fi rst to

bring in new initiatives such as live scores

and electronic reporting for umpires.

Whilst these may have experienced some

hiccups throughout the year we were

daring enough to pioneer these. Next year

I am confi dent they will be even more user

friendly.

In 2012 we saw the introduction of a

weekly VAFA TV show as Andrew Leonard

went out to a diff erent club every Thursday

night to try to share the experience of that

club with the rest of the competition. VAFA

TV also unearthed the VAFA TV Strongman

competition and congratulations must go

to Stefan Davis of Mazenod for his 160kg

lift in the fi nal.

We should all be proud of umpires who

are well led by Brian Goodman and coach

Tony Hales. Right through the sections

the standards set are very high and from

my view they don’t seem to over offi ciate

the games. It will be a tough job picking

the best three for the Premier Grand Final

as there is an ever widening number to

choose from.

Let’s sit back now and enjoy a great

weekend of amateur football. Eleven

premierships still up for grabs in what will

be a fi tting fi nale to a wonderful season.

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Beaumaris by 2

Fitzroy by 11

Yarra Valley by 21

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Never write off Old Xaverians! What a

comeback and what a win, but how many

of us are surprised? The countless hoards

of people who kept saying that with Old

Xavs its diff erent and they always fi nd

a way were correct. The comeback win

against De La Salle in the Preliminary

Final by 14 points is just one more game

that will go down in Xaverian folklore as

another September special at Elsternwick

Park.

De La Salle jumped out of the gates in

impressive fashion with four goals inside

the fi rst 15 minutes of the game. The

blue and gold’s small fl eet of runners

were zipping the ball back and forth and

then forward with pace and accuracy.

The delivery to Brett Eddy in particular,

was simply breathtaking at times. More

importantly Eddy was converting his

chances.

Eddy had another chance to start the

second term and De La were all of a sudden

out to a fi ve-goal lead. Michael Darvell

converted an opportunity for Xavs that

reduced the margin back to four goals, but

in general play it was still all De La Salle.

Tyson Hunt copped an accidental bump

in the contest from Pat Ambrose that saw

him spill some claret over the surface of

Sportscover Arena. The margin at that

point was four goals and Brendan Goss

had a chance to reduce that margin with a

minute to go in the half but missed a shot

from 20m out on an angle.

As good as De La Salle were to half time,

they still hadn’t put Xavs away. The margin

at the long break was 25 points and whilst

not insurmountable there reality was

that something dramatic would need to

change for Old Xavs. Where this would

come from was uncertain as Old Xavs in

recent weeks have not been as clinical in

their ball movement forward of centre as

we have come to expect.

After half time Old Xavs came out fi ring

but that still couldn’t stop De La kicking

the fi rst of the term. Xavs did kick the next

two to cut the margin to 20 points before

Eddy got on the end of another one to kick

his fi fth goal of the game. A beautiful Josh

Agius pass set Goss up for his third to bring

the margin back again but the problem

was that Xavs hadn’t made any inroads to

the De La Salle lead. In fact at three quarter

time, the lead had crept up by one to a

26 point margin. Eddy could have had six

before three quarter time but a miss took

his tally to 5.3 with a quarter to play and

the game was De La’s to lose.

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TODAY’S SELECTION

Collegians v Old Xaverians

Old Xavs needed to call on their heroics of

the 2010 Preliminary Final to pull back this

margin. They got the fi rst goal of the term

and the pressure they applied around the

ground was huge. However as quick as a

fl ash Eddy was lining up for his sixth, but

missed to leave the margin at 21. There

was more drama as the stretcher was

brought out for Andy Biddlecombe who

hit the ground from a marking contest

and was knocked out. At the resumption

Old Xavs kicked a goal to bring it back to

15 points.

In quick succession a goal to Jake Williams

brought it back to 9 points and the

recalled Esmonde Prowse who was hugely

infl uential in the fi nal quarter - as was Nick

Wynne - reduced the margin to three.

The names Agius, Ball and Darvell were all

keys to the revival as the crowd watched

on in disbelief at a side who had managed

just six goals to three quarter time and

no more than nine goals in each of their

previous four weeks were able to kick

eight goals to one to win by a comfortable

14 points.

Grand Final Preview – Collegians v Old

Xaverians

Form, past results and a week of rest get

thrown out the window for Sunday’s Grand

Final. Whilst Collegians would be thrilled

that last week’s Preliminary Final went

down to the wire, they would be equally

concerned that Old Xaverians have found

their mojo again. The Collegians struct ure

and run off half back has troubled Old

Xaverians in the past two encounters but

Old Xavs fi nally got some of their own

run back in the fi nal quarter last week.

For spectators this is an exciting prospect,

running football off half back is exciting to

watch and with Sautner at one end and

Handley or Lynch at the other we should

be in for a beauty.

There will be key players for both sides

and it is worth looking at a couple of

those potential match-ups to see who

wins those vital contests. Pat Ambrose and

Charlie Holst will be a key factor in how

Old Xaverians go across half forward. Holst

won the plaudits of his coaching panel

for his last two displays, but Ambrose was

equally impressive. His combative attack

on the pack is crucial for Goss and Williams

to be able to rove and Holst seems to

direct his spoiling into the laps of Tardiff

and Zimbachs to run a clear.

Nick Wynne will likely get the job on Nick

Ries, with the Collegians skipper a key

player in their semi-fi nal win. Wynne is

equally important for the run of Old Xavs

out of the backline and if he can nullify Ries

and get into space to create some drive for

Xavs then that will be a win for them. The

problem of course is that everything Ries

touches generally turns to goal-d. He only

needs the ball a handful of times to make

something happen.

The ruck battle between John Shaw and

Cam Purss and most likely Barclay Dixon

and James Jorgenson will be crucial to

the outcome. First use of the football to

Ball, Agius and Darvell or to Stachan, Bull

and Scott will allow the side winning the

clearances to immediately apply pressure

to the opposition defensive units.

Another key matchup is Nick Sautner and

Tom Carey or possibly Andy Biddlecombe.

Biddlecombe will have to get up from his

injury last week to play so Carey will be

vital as the man to mark Sautner. Sautner

got away from Old Xavs two weeks ago

and as well as kicking goals, he was a key

antagonist throughout.

There are many other matchups that

matter, and we are unlikely to see any hard

tags on the key midfi elders of both sides

so it should be a shootout in the centre.

Unfortunately it is unlikely to mean a

shootout on the scoreboard and expect it

to be a tight low-scoring contest.

Where does it leave us? Collegians have

been supreme this year and should start

as favourites, Old Xavs have the belief and

momentum that a comeback win like last

week can provide. I favour Collegians to

go back-to-back winning this one by 12

points. The Jock Nelson Medal to go to

Lachlan Fergusson.

TEAM P W L % PTS

Collegians 18 16 2 145.90 64

Old Xaverians 18 14 4 129.21 56

De La Salle 18 12 6 134.54 48

Old Scotch 18 12 6 120.75 48

Old Carey 18 10 8 116.25 40

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 18 9 9 90.66 36

St Bernards 18 7 11 84.73 28

University Blues 18 6 12 78.13 24

Old Trinity 18 4 14 81.45 16

Caulfi eld Grammarians 18 0 18 58.70 0


Collegians entered the 2012 season as

reigning premiers after fi nally redeeming their

2010 Grand Final loss by triumphing on the

last day of the season in 2011 against St Bedes/

Mentone Tigers. At the start of the season

Collegians had so much up side as they still

had a host of Under 19 talent to introduce to

the team from the recent Wesley College APS

premiership team plus they also recruited the

reigning Zachariah Medal winner Cameron

Lee from promoted Premier C side Werribee

Districts.

So if things were looking up for Collegians you

might not of known as the opening weeks

of the season were about securing the four

points. In Round 1 they recorded a win away

to Uni Blues by 15 points and only eight points

separated them from De La Salle in round 2

when they unfurled the Premiership Flag at

Harry Trott.

Perhaps the there was a new game plan or

perhaps there was a strategy of only doing the

necessary things in order to secure the win. No

premierships are won in May.

Mind you they kept winning over the coming

weeks, defeating Old Trinity by 22 points,

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers by 55 points, Old

Scotch by 39 points at Sportscover Arena

before just holding off Old Carey by a point

out at Dunshea Oval.

The following week they comfortably

defeated St Bernards by 50 points and there

was talk amongst some circles of a potential

undefeated season.

Old Xaverians were up next at Harry Trott, with

the visitors kicking seven goals to one in the

second term and the only goal of a second

half that never reached any great heights,

Collegians had had their fi rst setback of 2012.

The trip to Waverley Park the next week saw

them drop two games in a row as they fell

nine points short of De La Salle. Two losses to

their closest rivals for the fl ag signaled to the

rest of the competition that the Lions were

vulnerable.

That merely signaled a re-set for the club

as they commenced he back nine with

straightforward wins against Old Scotch at

Sportscover, Uni Blue at home, Old Trinity

away and Caulfi eld Grammarians at home.

Most observers would suggest that whilst

these wins were good wins, the side hadn’t

clicked yet. The game against Old Carey was

crucial, Carey were playing for a spot in the

four and at the Trott the men in purple found

their groove.

A fi nal quarter blast of 5 goals to zip blew

St Bernards away at the Snakepit and they

improved on that against St Bedes/Mentone

Tigers when Collegians found irresistible form

to pile on 10.6 to one goal in the fi nal quarter.

The fi nal round game against Old Xaverians

was a 10 point win at Toorak Park with cards

held close to the chest. The following week

was cards on the table time and Collegians

demonstrated their premiership credentials

with a come from behind win against Xavs.

Down 28 points to zero at the 20 minute mark

of the fi rst quarter, Collegians kicked 15 goals

to fi ve to run out comfortable 38 point winners.

They go into this grand fi nal well placed to win

back-back Premier premierships for the fi rst

time since 1992-3.

COLLEGIANS THE STORY SO FAR IN 2012

Old Xavs seem to perennially start amongst

the fl ag favourites these days and at the start

of 2012 it was no diff erent. A preliminary fi nal

loss that they were expected to win was a

bitter pill for the red and blacks to swallow at

the end of 2011.

The opening games of 2012 did nothing to

dismantle the expectations of the Xaverian

faithful with a comprehensive win over Old

Trinity away in round one and solid three goal

win at 2011 fi nalist Uni Blues in round two.

Old Xavs have many rivals and many sides that

‘get-up’ for the games against them. That’s

what happens when you have a successful run

such as the one they have had over the past

two decades. Old Scotch are one of those sides

and they were up and rolling for the round

three clash at Camberwell Sports Ground

consigning Xavs to a 46 point loss.

The coming rounds were about securing the

four points which Old Xavs did with wins

against Old Carey at Sportscover Arena, St

Bernards at Toorak Park, and winning the

tough away trip to St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

by 32 points.

Xavs backed this up with a win over Caulfi eld

and then faced a challenging two weeks to

come out unscathed securing wins against

premiership challengers De La Salle and

Collegians. The win against Collegians was in

wet conditions at Harry Trott where both sides

managed a goal between them in the second

half.

The return bout against Old Scotch saw Xavs

go back to school as they played on the Xavier

College playing fi elds and had a 40 point win.

St Bernards were the next victim but only

after a last quarter battle that was fi lled with

highlights and Xavs held on to win by seven

points.

They hosted St Bedes/Mentone Tigers for a

win then hosted Old Carey at Sportscover in

the mud to win in with three goals to two.

Mud would be a recurring theme for Xavs

over the coming rounds. Old Trinity was the

next opponent and the OTs pushed all day but

couldn’t overcome Xavs at Toorak Park.

With 11 wins on the trot, a let down was

coming, it happened at University Oval in the

mud against Uni Blues as the desperate Blues

secured an upset to help ease their relegation

fears. Caulfi el d almost pulled off a bigger

upset a week later in atrocious conditions at

Toorak Park, but Xavs held on to win by two

points.

The muddy weeks must have taken it out

of Old Xavs as their next 14 of their next 15

quarters would struggle to be remembered

by even the staunchest fans of the black and

red. The exception was the fi rst quarter of the

second semi against Collegians when Xavs

kicked 4.4 and looked back to their dominant

best. Old Xavs had dropped three in a row to

De La Salle and Collegians twice.

Their dominant best wasn’t far away and in

quarter number 16 of that run, something

changed. The run and carry and quick ball

movement was back. Old Xavs did what they

do best and won a fi nal from no where to make

it through to play Collegians for the chance to

be name the best team in Amateur footy.

OLD XAVERIANS ROAD TO THE PREMIERSHIP


No. Name Goals Behinds1 Jake Williams6 Ben Kennedy7 Michael Darvell (VC)8 Andy Biddlecombe (VC)9 Damien Lynch

10 Andy Ryan11 Luke Howard12 Brendan Goss13 Josh Agius (VC)14 Josh Douglas 16 Brad Rogerson18 John Shaw19 Tim Dynon20 James Scanlan21 Tom Carey23 Lachlan Smith24 Cameron Purss25 Pat Ambrose26 Nick Wynne29 Matt Handley30 Murphy Ambrose31 Matt Ball (C)32 Oliver Gidley34 Ryan Colbert 35 David Sapuppo37 Nick Dimattina41 Esmond Prowse42 Louis Tiernan51 Dan Harangozo53 Jon Mercuri (VC)57 Matt Jenkinson

Coach: Andrew Gowers Assistants: Nick Holland / David Landrigan / Travis Ruyg

OLD XAVERIANS

PREMIER GRAND FINAL

Coach: Mark Hibbins / Simon Arnott

COLLEGIANS

2:30pm Sunday 23 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

Collegians

16 Premier Premierships

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

Old Xaverians

12 Premier Premierships

1981, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010

No. Name Goals Behinds1 Jono Dixon 3 Charlie Holst 4 Nick Ries (C)5 Andrew Scott 6 Jack Bull (VC)7 Shura Taft 8 Daniel Strachan 9 Michael Dyer 10 James Jorgensen 11 Nicholas Sautner 12 Simon Hall 14 Barclay Dixon 15 Jay Austerberry 16 Cameron Lee 17 Courtney Hylton 18 Trent Zimbachs (VC)19 Stuart Inglis 20 Sam Troon 21 James Harvey 23 Wil Tardif 25 James Kondarovskis 28 Tom Penberthy 29 Alexander Croft 30 Josh Kamener 31 Lindsay Apted 32 Chris Blumfi eld 33 Lachlan Ferguson 37 Scott Carey 41 Dominic Russo 57 Charlie Simmons 58 Nick Bobeff

PREMIER STATS


PREMIER RESERVESGRAND FINAL

11:45am Sunday 23 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Matt O’Hanlon

Assistants: Peter Skidmore / Andy “Shanks” Ryan

OLD XAVERIANS

1 Jake Williams10 Andy Ryan14 Josh Douglas 15 Matt Skidmore17 Chris Larkins 20 James Scanlan23 Lachlan Smith28 Jeremy Mcdonnell30 Murphy Ambrose33 James Ulbrick35 Ed Lachal 36 David Sapuppo38 Jonathan Pintal39 Michael Hannan40 Sam Lees41 Esmond Prowse

42 Louis Tiernan43 Nick Pepperell44 Matt c Walsh45 Jack Bergin46 Dan Iacuone48 Mitch Garvey50 Fraser Paterson51 Dan Harangozo52 Tristan Parker55 Nick Biddlecombe56 Matt Douglas57 Matt Jenkinson61 Julian Darrer62 Matthew Romanin

PREMIER THIRDSGRAND FINAL

9:15am Sunday 23 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Rob Muir

COLLEGIANS

1 Bradley Duff 4 Andrew Shinkfi eld 5 Christopher Dunwill 9 Lachlan Collins 10 Jackson Ross 11 Gareth Jones 13 William Candy 14 Josh Ashman 16 Andrew Baxter (VC)17 Kim Findlay 18 Luke Schoknecht (C)19 Ross Blackley 20 Mark Parrent 21 David Mutton 24 Tim Baxter

25 Rob Muir 29 Haydon Parsons 30 William Schwab 35 Mark Austin 41 Nick Baxter (VC)45 Andrew Stone 49 Patrick Timms 51 Davinda Jayatilake (VC)52 James Patterson 53 Ashley Huggins 55 Nicholas Brown 57 James Slatyer 61 Ed Cordner 67 Justin Clark 86 Hugh McKenzie

Coach: Dom McInerneyAssistants: Lachlan Walker / Rishton McArdle

DE LA SALLE OC AFC

1 Nick Hyland 3 Dan Griffi n 4 Nathan Roberts 5 Michael Duggan 7 Peter Harrison (C)8 Tom Mcmahon 9 Al Roberts

10 Michael Deluca 12 Nic Fyfi eld 14 Josh Harris 19 Jackson Mckay 20 Ryan Harris 21 Daniel Close 22 Aaron Kneebone 24 John Griffi ths 25 Lachlan Bull 26 Anthony Palmer

27 James Crowe 28 Joe Ramsden 30 Joel Phillips 33 Ben Pratt 34 Luke Semmel 36 James Hansen 38 Kieran Grant 39 Ben Oakley 40 Ed Clinch 43 Luke Williams 44 Tim Kovess 48 Ed Espinosa 54 Michael Nankervis 55 Steven Hogan 58 Simon Lowe 61 Chris Kelliher 66 Tyson Parker

Coach: Bob Girdwood

UNIVERSITY BLUES

3 Troy Auld 5 Jared Edwards12 Patrick Mithen15 James Osmond19 Lachlan Garrick23 Tom Calvert33 Christian Borovac35 Mitchell Pickering37 Jack Townley38 Daniel Carmody40 Henry Hanlon47 Brendan Drake52 Jared Crawford54 Seamus Curran56 Patrick Curran

58 Edward Long70 Liam Quin71 Peter Marshall72 David Marshall74 Ben Jongebloed75 Sam Dalton77 Oliver Lade80 David Krones81 Jackson Hood82 James McArthur83 Anthony Prendergast87 Jon Hibbert88 Daniel Condon89 Rory Kennedy


No doubt the fi nals series has delivered

the two best sides into today’s Premiership

duel. University Blacks with sixteen

wins and two losses had a stellar year

to fi nish minor Premiers. Beaumaris tied

on points with St Kevins after thirteen-

and-fi ve, but powered through the semi

and preliminary fi nals to secure a much-

deserved grand fi nal berth and promotion.

Blacks have been almost unassuming this

year; methodically mowing through the

competition. They haven’t exactly hid

their light under a bushel, but their quiet

acquittal helped keep a fairly low profi le

through the season. Well that was until

they demolished St Kevins in the second

semi by 11 goals. They may as well have

stripped naked in a prosh week prank,

yelling Monty Python insults from their

lofty spires: I Blow My Nose at You, You

B-Grade Poseurs! The lid is off and the cover

blown as they relish their proud return to

Premier. Beaumaris is the fi rst District club

since Ormond to earn elevation to the

Premier ranks, and to do so in the midst

of the club’s 50th anniversary is a huge

motivator. Just one more shiny milestone

remains, and while the B-grade silverware

may not hold its gloss amongst the

Premier elite (to wit Caulfi eld’s imminent

return) there is no doubt that we deliver

the two most worthy teams unto the

upper echelons and we wish them every

success.

PRELIMINARY FINAL

The Sharks had two changes, including

Scott “We’ll go ridin’ on the horses”

Braithwaite and four Skob changes saw

Edgar and Simpson return to the lineup.

Beauy hit the ground running, kicking the

fi rst three unanswered. More than four

goals up at quarter time, the Sharks had

all their usual suspects fi ring plus a few PBs

from others. Sam McBain (4) had a brilliant

game, as did Wilba Murton who was electric

from the fi rst bounce. Sean Coote and Matt

Duggan were solid as you’d expect, just as

St Kevins weren’t without their stars in Ben

Dowd particularly, who worked incredibly

hard, along with Shanahan and Chivers

who concocted opportunities when they

could, reducing the margin to 14 points

at the main break. Beauy dominated

the third, kicking seven goals to three to

pretty much seal the game. St Kevin’s poor

disposal saw them struggle to convert

despite their persistence. They got within

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26 points from two quick goals early in the

fi nal term but Beauy locked them down to

salute in the end by 29 points.

ST KEVINS Daniel Harford steered his

charges through an undefeated front nine

(until they met the Blacks), and struggled

with form through the back half. Gutted

to have missed again, but SKOBs will be

preparing already for their 2013 tilt. Hand-

wringing is for little old ladies.

GRAND FINAL

No doubt the week off has been a bonus

for Black’s players racing the clock to

come up in time. Beaumaris may have a

troublesome ankle and hammy giving

them grief too, and they’ll be generally

more stiff and sore anyway with the extra

game’s pounding. Some may argue the

uninterrupted run into the Big Dance

keeps their touch up, the week’s rest

sometimes a curse.

Here’s how they shaped up against each

other through the season:

Round 8 at University Oval:

Beaumaris 10.10.70 def

Uni Blacks 10.8.68

As the large crowd fi led in for scones with

clotted cream, Uni Blacks went into the sheds

seven points to the good. Black’s captain

Dan Costello and Beauy x-factor Tom Dean

both missed with injury, but it was the

sickening lower leg crunch to Jackson Leigh

in the third that seemed to galvanize Gower

(5) and Cathcart (2) shooting the Sharks

into the lead. The Sharks repelled repeated

Uni advances in a heart-stopping fi nal few

minutes to win by two points.

Round 15 at Banksia Reserve:

Uni Blacks 13.10.88 def

Beaumaris 6.15.51

Stalwart Shark defender Mark ‘Dougie’

Ensor was recalled to the senior lineup but

his side struggled against the miserly Black

backline. Wasteful in front of goal and a

shocker second term sealed Beauy’s fate as

the Uni boys dictated terms: Jordy Foster

(3) and Harrie Lahy were shining lights in

a beautifully balanced eff ort, running out

37-point winners.

There’s so much to admire about Blacks;

their surging pressure on the ball, deep

forward options and bigger bodies that

can strangle opposition. Beaumaris have a

running style to counteract this however,

and if able to apply scoreboard pressure

early will have their tails up. They have

some beautifully skilled players and a

whopping slice of x-factor brilliantly

harnessed by Jason Mifsud over the past

fi ve years. They go in underdogs, but

with street smarts and a big bite. Matt

Kempton’s Blackers have the credentials,

talent and burning desire to constrict their

opponents with great force. We’ll see it all

today in a fantastic contest, Blacks for mine

by ten points.

Thank you to a wonderful group of

club volunteers for their invaluable

contributions over the season: Peter, Peter,

Neil, Andrew, Ron and Paul. Next year we

welcome Caulfi eld and Trinity into Premier

B, along with Parky and the Roy Boys. Enjoy

your off -season.

TEAM P W L % PTS

University Blacks 18 16 2 191.39 64

St Kevins 18 13 5 145.28 52

Beaumaris 18 13 5 134.12 52

Old Melburnians 18 12 6 120.93 48

Old Haileybury 18 11 7 117.34 44

Old Brighton 18 10 8 108.48 40

AJAX 18 7 11 81.81 28

Werribee Districts 18 4 14 77.73 16

Oakleigh 18 3 15 63.58 12

Old Ivanhoe 18 1 17 49.65 4


The Uni Blacks’ season kicked off with a special Sunday match at Warrawee Park in Oakleigh against the determined Krushers. With the name of the oval being an aboriginal word meaning ‘stop here’ or ‘place of rest’, it seemed initially that the boys from the Uni had taken their pre-game study too seriously as they got off to a very sluggish start. Fortunately, they were able to pull away and record a 29 point win to get their season moving.

The fi rst home game of the season saw our lads register a 59-point win over Old Melburnians. More importantly though, this match saw the origins of a social media storm that would rival a top-rating reality TV show and the Australian swimming team combined. After bagging 7 majors, VAFA Rising Star nominee Jandre Slabbert ensured that the #slab signing was attached to any cyber-musing.

These initial victories were followed by wins over AJAX, Old Haileybury, Werribee, Old Brighton and Old Ivanhoe. This allowed our boys to be undefeated upon the fi rst bye of the year. All of these matches were won with a fi erce desire to win the ball and to follow the game plan implemented by new coach and former Blacks champion, Matt Kempton. As the season moved on into winter, it became clear to the players that their maximum eff ort was required no matter what conditions. In fact, many of his charges wondered how far below zero the mercury would have to drop before Kempo would say that it was anything other than a ‘cracking night’ for training.

The fi rst clash after the bye was an intense aff air with our eventual Grand Final opponents, Beaumaris, travelling to the

Uni in a confi dent mood and with vocal support. This match was a classic and after being down by 11 points at the last change, the Sharks kicked the fi rst 3 goals of the last stanza to establish a good lead, and although the Blacks could get one goal back, they couldn’t get another. As the fi nal siren sounded, the visitors celebrated and the Blacks lamented their fi rst loss of the season.

Having now been displaced from top spot on the ladder, our boys had to travel to TH King to take on ladder-leader St Kevin’s. Given the tri-colours had beaten the Blacks twice the previous year, it was important to make a statement early. To say that the Uni achieved this, is to say that Jaimee Rogers only appears on your TV spasmodically. The half-time score read 7.9.51 to 1.0.6, and the Blacks chugged on to be back on the winners list.

After a 99 point victory at home to Oakleigh, it seemed that the side were about to establish another winning run. Unfortunately, this streak only lasted the two games as Old Haileybury played the Blacks off the park at the Badlands. As is often the case in the VAFA, a reality check is never too far away.

Three large wins against Werribee, Old Melburnians and AJAX entrenched the Blacks at the top of the table. Each of these victories appeared straightforward however all had their moments. The fi rst match involved Coach Kempton imploring his players to ‘kick a golf score’, the second had Huw Lacey notching up his 100th Blacks game against his old club, and the third saw

#slab bagging 10 majors.

The fi xture decreed that another Beaumaris and SKOB double was upon us, and this time the club was determined to sweep the fi xtures. Down at Shark Park, the Blacks were able to emerge victorious against an inaccurate home side. Given the location of the ground, and the comfortable margin late in the last quarter, I was keen to sneak away to beat the traffi c. As I was driving out, darkness enveloped the ground. Quickly, I turned towards the wing and my eyes widened as I saw Adam Pitt genufl ect on a pack of players. As he crashed to the ground and again allowed the afternoon sun to beam, the crowd acknowledged this stunning mark.

Unfortunately, such a piece of athleticism was not possible the following week on the Uni Main. In a game devoid of both long kicking and blades of grass, the home side were able to register a 3 goal victory. I wish I could describe the match in greater detail, but my spectacles were covered in mud from about 3 minutes in.

With two victories recorded from the remaining two games, the Blacks clinched the minor premiership and went into the 2nd Semi-Final with confi dence. Having been in Premier A for only one season over the course of three decades and having not made a Grand Final since 2007, the rewards on off er against SKOB were tremendous. Pleasingly, our players were not overawed by this and put in a fi erce performance, restricting their opponents to only one goal for the game. As the Box Hill wind and rain came and went, the Blacks fans celebrated their side’s promotion in style.

Musings of The Black Hack

UNI BLACKS ROAD TO THE GRAND FINAL

From early on in season 2012 Beaumaris looked to be making history. There was a lot to celebrate; with the club hosting celebrations of its 50th year in a mid season function at Crown and a celebration day in the fi nals, all that was required was a solid season on the fi eld so as not to dampen the festivities.

Commencing the season with four straight wins had the Sharks in their highest ever placing in any amateur section they had played. The manner of the wins was emphatic as Old Ivanhoe and Oakleigh could attest to. Old Brighton put up a bit more resistance as did OM’s but a 4-0 start had Jason Mifsud and his coaching panel excited at what might be in 2012. .

The next two weeks would provide a reality check as the Sharks dropped games at home to Old Haileybury and St Kevins. The latter result by the smallest margin in football. The following week Beauy were back on the winners list after crushing AJAX by 98 points but the highlight of the front nine was a 2-point win away at one of the early pacesetters Uni Blacks.

Beaumaris secured the points at Werribee Districts to make the turn for home as one of the big three of Premier B. More of the same in the second half of the season would see them play fi nals in Premier B for the fi rst time.

They didn’t get the start they wanted when they dropped the fi rst game of the second half of the year to Old Brighton away, but turned things around with a win at Oakleigh. They recorded an ever better win at home to the other Premier B pacesetter St Kevins. Old Ivanhoe was a formality before they ran into an Old Haileybury outfi t that was now a bogey side for the Sharks, they lost to the Bloods for the second time in 2012.

Uni Blacks reversed the earlier season result against the Sharks at Banksia Reserve and a 3-3 start to the last nine had a few at the club huddled by that magnifi cent fi replace, wondering if they could capitalise on the start to the year. What followed was a series of wins to instill confi dence and in the team and allowed the club to make a charge for the double chance.

Defeating Werribee and Old Melburnians

set the balance back in the Sharks favour

and holding on in a high scoring game

against AJAX to win by 10 points in round

18 had the club dreaming about matches of

grandeur in the weeks to come.

The fi rst semi fi nal was tight all day with

the lead changing multiple times until late

goals allowed Beauy to progress against

Old Melburnians.

St Kevins had been humbled in their semi

fi nal and would a diffi cult prospect at

Sportscover Arena but the Sharks came

out of the gates with plenty of bite. The

win through to the Grand Final was met

with huge celebrations as Beaumaris would

be in Premier Section for the fi rst time in

their history. It also saw them extend their

winning streak to fi ve matches – the longest

of their season in 2012 and with a game to

go, why wouldn’t they want to make it to

six, to celebrate their 50th year in real style.

BEAUMARIS MAKING HISTORY


No. Name Goals Behinds1 Matthew Duggan2 Rob Cathcart3 Matthew Petering4 Sean Coote7 Tom Dean (C)8 Josh Ward

11 Scott Braithwaite12 Scott Gower13 Will Murton16 Sam McBain17 Anthony Carroll18 Will Edmonds19 Mick Atkins20 Callan Buckley21 Jackson Leigh22 Lachlan Boyd24 Kelvin Barnes27 Brayden Haynes29 Jordan Thompson31 Tom Buckley32 Joel Di Natale37 Tim Cumming38 Michael Wilson39 Luke McNicholas72 Mark Ensor

Coach: Jason MifsudAssistants: Craig Tonkin / Josh Bourke / Marcus GoonanManager: Sonia McNally

BEAUMARIS

PREMIER BGRAND FINAL

Coach: Matthew KemptonAssistants: Luke van Kempen/Xavier Maloney/Andrew Thompson

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

2:30pm Saturday 22 September - Sportscover Arena

Greatest winning margin: 136 points in 1930

1990 Old Haileyburians 26.25.181 Old Melburnians 7.3.45

Smallest margin: 1 point in 1998 Marcellin 9.9.63 Old Ivanhoe Gr. 8.14.62

Average winning margin: 31

Uni Blacks - 1 Premier B Premiership - 1964

Beaumaris - 0 Premier B Premierships

No. Name Goals Behinds1 Adam Cook2 Harrie Lahy4 Andrew Willingham5 Huw Lacey6 Jake Matthews7 Jandre Slabbert9 Scott Weekley (VC)

10 Bede Mahon11 Bart Mill12 Daniel Hunt13 Angus Drysdale14 Simon Thomas16 Cameron Roberts18 Joshua Gaylor22 Thomas Howgate (VC)23 Daniel Costello (C)26 David Batten27 Nick Batten28 Justin Crameri29 Levi Kalms32 Steven Flight33 Jordan Foster34 Andrew Else35 John Delahunty38 Thomas Napier39 Adam Pitt42 Charlie Richardson46 Mark MacGugan54 Cameron Turner59 Jackson Roder

PREMIER B STATS

University Blacks

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PREMIER B RESERVESGRAND FINAL

11:45am Saturday 22 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Luke O’Connell

UNIVERSITY BLACKS

1 Adam Cook3 Scott Myers

11 Bart Mill12 Daniel Hunt14 Jack Keegan15 Shane McNamara16 Cameron Roberts 17 Thomas Purcell19 Matthew Dornauf20 Andrew Torney21 Thomas Woods23 Timothy Howie25 James Clarke26 David Batten27 Jeremy Nettlefold28 Justin Crameri

30 Andrew Jesse (C)34 Andrew Else36 Jacob Gardiner39 Darren Collopy40 Nicholas Holt41 Simon Yule44 Hamish Guthrie45 Mitch Aitken46 Mark MacGugan47 Thomas Brennan50 Jack Heeley52 James Bismire53 Jack Lahy56 Joshua Steadman73 Stephen Judson

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PREMIER B THIRDSGRAND FINAL

9:15am Saturday 22 September - Sportscover Arena

Coach: Shane HealyAssistant Coach: Tony Franklyn / Liam Grigg

OLD XAVERIANS

1 Marek Pietzak3 Zebe Haupt4 Alex Haeusler6 Jack Curtis7 James Morrison9 Vijay Crisafi

10 Daniel Curtain11 Luke Bisset12 Jono Banting15 Mitch Skene16 Conor O’fl aherty17 Dan Barry18 Josh Bosnar19 Killian Donohoe20 Pat Storey22 Nick Nunan

23 Matt Galbraith24 Tim Dillon25 Pat Cleve27 Luke Santilli28 Jack Bergin30 Pat Dillon36 Charlie Denton37 Tom Pane38 Will Ralph41 James Meehan42 Karl Kaldawi46 Elliot Pititto53 John Hodgman54 Ben Corcoran59 Julian Darrer

Coach: Marcus GoonanAssistant Coach: Tim Hunt / Rod Strahan

Manager: Vanessa Murton

BEAUMARIS

5 Tom Abbott6 Chris Langdon9 Doug Pritchard

10 Nick Loucaides11 Scott Braithwaite14 Ben McLean15 Alex Bennett23 Adam Catlin25 Travis Woolnough26 Michael DeFontenay28 Mick Millar30 Will Mattingley34 Michael Globan35 Sean McNicholas37 Jack Richter

37 Tim Cumming38 Michael Wilson40 James Bull43 Nick Dickinson44 Greg Roberts46 Luke Sketchley48 Jarrad Evans49 Luke Slater51 Tyson Rayner52 Oliver Webber53 Sean Brennan56 Tim Pritchard58 Michael Salisbury60 Mitchell Bourne66 Sean McLaren

Coach: John Guest

OLD MELBURNIANS

2 Damon Velakoulis4 Alexander Crosby4 Thomas Lackmann5 Sebastian Kemmerer6 Morne Spies7 Christopher Baillieu7 James Bate8 Stefan STACEY

10 Rupert Doyle12 James Siebert13 Benjamin Baines25 Cameron Tunbridge26 john Cooper27 Timothy Oman30 Alex Carter

31 Morgan Cottee34 Christopher De Campo35 Oscar Jenkins56 Christopher Stubbe64 Leon Koumouris71 Richard Armit72 Andrew Cameron73 William Thompson76 Nicholas Yencken


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B Paul Wintle (St Bede’s M/T), Damien Lynch (Old Xavs), Steven Freemantle (Old Carey)

HB Jarrod Moloney (De La Salle), Courtney Hilton, (Collegians), Julian Rowe (Old Carey)

C Nick Jamieson (Old Scotch), Aaron Shields (De La Salle), Cameron Lee (Collegians)

HF Nick Ries (Collegians), Jack Watts (Uni Blues), Sam Pickett (De La Salle)

F Nick Sautner (Collegians), Matthew Handley (Old Xavs), Josh Agius (Old Xavs)

Followers Shane Neaves (Old Scotch), Thomas O’Sullivan (Caulfi eld Gram.), Hamish Dick (Old Scotch)

InterchangeCameron Purss (Old Xavs), Brendan Goss (Old Xavs), Jake Bavanda (St Bernards), Pete Summers (Uni Blues),

Patrick Kean (St Bede’s M/T)

Sean Coote – 200 Games

Sean Coote plays his 200th VAFA game in this Saturdays B Grade Grand Final . An

outstanding defender with the seniors , Sean has enjoyed signifi cant success with the

Sharks . Two senior premierships in 2003 and 2010 ; Club Best & Fairest in 2006 ; VAFA

U23 representative team in 2005 and B Grade Team of the Year in 2006. He has been

a member of the leadership group for a number of years and a tireless contributor at

the Club, as has the whole Coote family over many years - a great Beaumaris FC family.

Congratulations Sean and good luck for Saturday.

Nick “Ninja” Batten – 100 games

Nick is a man of many talents; the soaring mark, the blistering turn of pace, the silky

skills. A man who, like his feudal namesake, goes bravely and magnifi cently into battle

on the fi eld, then bravely and magnifi cently into rap battles at season end. A crowd

favourite for his dashing play and delightful personality, Nick plays his 100th game in

today’s Grand Final and all at Uni Blacks extend warm congratulations.

Jimmy Clarke – 50 games

Jimmy recently played his 50th stirring game for Uni Blacks. A damaging forward,

Jimmy presents beautifully on the lead, and indeed, in all situations. Jimmy displays

wonderful elegance with his exquisite skills and all at Uni Blacks salute a very popular

clubman.

Stuart Inglis – 100 games

All at Collegians wish to congratulate Stu Inglis who plays his 100th game in this

week’s Grand Final. Stu has developed into a champion player at Collegians holding

down a key defensive post for the past fi ve or six years. In our opinion is he is one of the

most understated players in the competition. He has played in many fi nals campaigns

culminating in being awarded the medal for best on ground in last years premiership

victory. Have a great day this week, we hope you, and the club, can go back to back!!!

Each week on 96.5 Inner FM the

commentary team award votes for their Old

England Hotel Best on the ground with the

winner to receive a $100 dinner voucher

for the pub in Heidelberg. Based on the 30

odd matches that the station has covered

of Premier and Premier B football in 2012,

the following team is a team made up of

winners of that best on ground award from

Inner FM’s Match of the Day team. There are

some quality names in this side and it is not

far off a genuine team of the year.

96.5 Inner FM Football Commentators

Team of Old England Hotel Best on Ground

Award Recipients Season 2012.

INNER FM TEAM OF THE YEAR

Nick “Ninja” Batten

Jimmy Clarke


The VAFA Presentation Dinner was held on

Monday night at Leonda by the Yarra in

Hawthorn East. The dinner is a way for all

clubs to attend and celebrate another great

year of amateur football. The evening is

highlighted by the awards presented to the

competition best and fairest medal winners

from the U18s to Premier section – see the

photos opposite.

Other award winners were the Mark of

the Year won by University Black’s Adam

Pitt who soared for a screamer down at

Beaumaris. Goal of the Year was won by Old

Carey’s Adem Yze for a soccered goal that

he volleyed from a contest from 30m out

against Old Trinity.

Umpire of the Year and Most Promising

Umpire were won by Matt Pryor and

Ben Nicholson respectively and Bernie

Sheehy was presented with an AFL Victoria

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President Bruno Conti.

The night is one of the festivities that

highlight the fi nal week of the year and it

was great that medal winners could bring

their families along to celebrate their

season’s even if some of the players were in

the middle of post season celebrations or

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Many have tried, but only Whitefriars in

1998/99 and Uni Blacks in 2004/05 in the

past fi fteen years have been able to achieve

what Parkdale sets out to do this week: win

Division 1/Premier C back-to-back senior

premierships. Standing in their way is a

formidable Fitzroy unit, their confi dence

restored, following an emphatic win over

Mazenod in the preliminary fi nal. Both

clubs enter Premier B in 2013 for the

fi rst time, which is a credit to everyone

involved at Parkdale Vultures and Fitzroy.

But you can be sure none of the senior

players who take the fi eld on Saturday will

be satisfi ed and we are hoping for an epic

clash between these two great sides.

Fitzroy earned their ticket to the grand

fi nal on the back of a fantastic display

against the Nodders. The game was tight

throughout the fi rst half and, as with most

games of this magnitude it was the big

guns who were standing up for both sides:

Vansittart and Ablett in the red corner;

Bourbon and Reed in the blue. Two late

Roy goals gave them the ascendancy as

the teams headed into the rooms and it

shaped up to be a critical third quarter.

There was only one team in it for the

premiership term. Fitzroy dominated, with

6.3 to 0.1 to put the result beyond doubt.

The few Nodder encroachments on the

defensive 50m arc were quickly repelled

by the stubborn Roy defence. Jack Simcoe

and Sam Baker were standouts and Matt

Brown was hitting the scoreboard. Cowan,

Phibbs and the Chamberlains were

doing their best to keep Mazenod in the

contest, but they were unable to stop the

onslaught. The game was eff ectively over

before play resumed for the fi nal quarter,

but Fitzroy wasn’t done yet, extending the

margin and setting things up beautifully

for a rematch with the Vultures.

Getting back to rare as rocking horse

premiership feats in Premier C, St Bede’s/

Mentone is the only club in recent memory

to sweep the under 19/reserve/senior

premierships in a season, something Fitzroy

will be attempting to do. The Vultures have

already tasted their premiership success,

with their under 19s raising the cup last

week. Some of these baby Vultures might

have to put their premiership celebrations

on hold, as a few of them, Lewis Emmerson

and Charlie Dillon in particular, probably

deserve a long look from Sam Radford on

the training track this week.

In the three matches between the teams

this year, the Vultures have done the

job each time, with the most recent

two clashes resulting in Fitzroy being

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dismantled. The Roys haven’t managed to

get ten goals against Parkdale in a game

so far and, on current form, that’s not

going to get them the victory. They did hit

the scoreboard heavily against Mazenod,

but this is another step up. It hasn’t really

been a year for massive bags from the Roys

forwards and it’s probably going to take

Ablett, Angiolella, Cations or someone else

to bob up with a bag of fi ve or more.

The other end was where the game was

ripped away from Fitzroy last time, as their

defence simply had no answer for Matt

Boland and Lachlan Oakley. Boland has

got off the chain both times he has lined

up against Fitzroy and when you factor in

Darren Rochford (61 goals this year) and

Sam Larkins (averaging over four goals a

game), it’s almost a case of picking your

poison. As with their forward line, Fitzroy’s

defence was sensational in the preliminary

fi nal, but they need to be outstanding

again to contain this Parkdale side.

With the similarity in colours between the

two clubs, the Roys will be taking the fi eld

in their snazzy new gold clash guernseys.

These things look absolutely sensational

and should be big sellers from the Roys

store (of course, winning a premiership

in them probably won’t hurt the sales

fi gures).

The Fitzroy contingent will be out in force

and since Trevor Barker is only a few clicks

away from Gerry Green, you can be sure

that there will also be a lot of support for

the Vultures. With Marcellin in the reserves

and St Kevin’s in the unders, it should be

a great crowd and a strong advertisement

for Premier C football.

It would be a brave tipster to go against

the Vultures, who look to be on a mission.

On the other hand, if the Roys can get up

in the curtain raisers, that could provide a

tremendous motivation for the seniors to

give Fitzroy one of the most memorable

days in their rich history. They’ve got

plenty of stars and they will leave it all

on the ground. But it won’t be enough.

Parkdale to win by four goals and David

Robbins to be named best on ground.

TEAM P W L D % PTS

Parkdale Vultures 18 13 4 1 140.19 54

Fitzroy 18 13 5 0 148.02 52

Marcellin 18 13 5 0 133.39 52

Mazenod 18 11 7 0 144.19 44

PEGS 18 11 7 0 122.43 44

Old Camberwell 18 10 7 1 127.05 42

Banyule 18 8 10 0 92.59 32

Rupertswood 18 7 11 0 87.8 28

Monash Blues 18 3 15 0 72.17 12

Hampton Rovers 18 0 18 0 32.94 0


No. Name Goals Behinds1 Matthew Boland2 Mitch Grant3 Liam Platt5 Michael Graham6 Daniel Price7 Brett Hampton8 Charlie Dillon9 Michael Meyer

11 Robert Swayn13 Matthew Ryan14 Sam L’huillier15 Sean Hendricks16 Paul Sullivan (C)17 Mark Kidner18 Stephen Sullivan19 Dean Miller20 Shaun Chapman21 Rick Hayward23 Tim Boland24 Zeke Mccarthy25 Bryn Richards26 Darren Rochford29 Guy Crilley30 Tom Redmond31 Lachlan Oakley32 Paul Groves33 Sam Kelleher34 Chad Ryan35 David Robbins39 Sam Larkins41 Andrew Thompson

Coach: Sam RadfordAssistants: Josh Radford

PARKDALE VULTURES

PREMIER CGRAND FINAL

Coach: Michael PickeringAssistants: Mark Murrary / Simon Kelle-her / Brett Pollard

FITZROY

2:30pm Saturday 22 September - Trevor Barker Oval

Greatest winning margin: 109 points in 1993

Mazenod O.C. 29.17.191 A.J.A.X. 11.16.82

Smallest margin: 1 point twice 2010 Beaumaris 10.11.71 Caulfi eld Gram 9.16.70

2006 St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 21.12.138 AJAX 21.11.137

Average winning margin: 32 points

Parkdale Vultures - 0 Premier C Premierships

Fitzroy - 0 Premier C Premierships

No. Name Goals Behinds1 Rory Angiolella (C)3 Matt Kyroussis4 Ross Borland6 Toby Hudson Bevege8 Jack Dalton9 Chris Polidoras

10 Matt Brown12 James Meakin13 Max Allen15 Tom Cheshire17 Jack Simcoe18 Luke Ablett23 Michael Cussen24 Will Fenton25 James O’Rielly26 Jake Fraser28 Jess Cameron-Wootten31 Josh Vansittart32 James McGee37 Scott Cations41 Dom Pound-Palmieri44 Max Ellis46 Sam Baker51 Jack Parkinson

PREMIER C STATS

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Degani Bakery CafeHarrington Earl Real Estate


PREMIER C RESERVESGRAND FINAL

11:45am Saturday 22 September - Trevor Barker Oval

FITZROY

5 John Clark7 Jack Beech8 James Meakin9 Pat O’Connor

13 Jesse Dimond19 Antony Harbor21 Michael Lee28 James McGee30 Nathan Jumeau32 Dom Pound-Palmieri33 Tom Parkinson34 Will Johnson35 Cailean Moore36 Dimitri Kynigopoulos39 Drew Olarenshaw43 Mathew Coad

44 Jake Fraser45 Nick Marshall49 Oliver Stoltz51 Cameron Ball52 Tom Biscaro54 Michael Racovalis55 Ryan Ewing62 Greg Hesse

PREMIER C THIRDSGRAND FINAL

9:15am Saturday 22 September - Trevor Barker Oval

Coach: Tim Madden

FITZROY

2 Dan Morgan11 Tim Wilson15 Alex Grant16 Stephen Graham19 Justin Nagorka20 Amos Wilson25 Austin Ley29 Martin Cook30 Max Oliver35 Robert Breda38 James Cowan Clark39 Adam Biggs40 Martyn Cusack44 Trion Paleologou45 Jake Farrell46 Gary McCarthy

49 Chris Krousoratis50 Dan Ryan52 Shelley Fulton55 Trent Coleman (C)56 Dylan Temple59 Nick Brown64 Martyn Beacham66 Martin Scott67 Dan McLeod82 Michael Younger87 Josh Murray92 Marc Willson94 Jamie Mackay97 Alex Johnson

Coach: Tim Money

MARCELLIN

1 Daniel Isaac4 Stuart Kemp 5 Simon Considine 6 Paul Symes

11 Tim Money (Cap Coach)13 Matt Bridges 14 Michael Abrahams 17 Luke Boyd18 Derrin Gartner 19 Steven Crapper20 Harry Lee21 David Tantsis Hall22 Daryl Marson28 Jacob Gasparini29 Tom Jordan

31 Anthony Mc Glin36 Tim Blanch 37 James Coburn 38 Anthony Manakis39 John Mc Intyre43 Nick Botham44 Thomas Black (VC)48 Ari Loucas74 Alex Montalto99 Gianluca Romanin

Coach: Troy McMaster

ST KEVINS

2 Michael Baini3 Benjamin Omizzolo4 Nicholas Monarca7 Daniel Maccarrone

16 Harry Cruise17 Theodore Garrow22 Liam Clancey33 Brendan Smart34 Michael Alexopoulos35 Ben McIntosh36 Harry Sargent38 James Barrie46 Robbie Dicintio50 Nicholas Wald53 Jack Murphy Cruise

56 Daniel Kerr59 Sam Browne68 Dominic Loschiavo72 Patrick Rhodes74 Luke Davrain76 Alan Dassie97 David Geltch

Henry Fields







Coach: Bruce EdwardsAssistant Coach: John Marshall


A few years back, late in the season, I had

a conversation with one of the architects

of the modern day VAFA, in which he

rued the demise of community clubs.

“The competition has gone past them,” he

said. A couple of weeks later, there wasn’t

a district club left above C Section.

A year or two after that, I heard one

very frustrated community club offi cial

advocating, of all things, a player draft,

backing their call with claims they could

no longer compete. Can you imagine

that afternoon of entertainment? (Live of

course, on Inner FM, with Ken Petrucco

and Michael Crooks running down from

number one pick right down to number

two thousand.)

That was then and this is now and oh my,

how things have changed. Alumni clubs

may still dominate the upper echelons of

the VAFA, but already there are signs that,

as Sam Cooke warned, a change is gonna

come. Beaumaris is headed to Premier for

the fi rst time and hearty congratulations

to them. The Sharks are the headline

of the story of the second coming of

community clubs. Their achievement is

great reward for the planners and hard-

workers who built patiently, overcome

setbacks and fi nally made it. Best of

luck to them, and they may soon be

joined by others, with Werribee Districts

consolidating in Premier B this season

and Fitzroy and Parkdale Vultures about

to join them.

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Every season, of course, is about renewal

and revival. University Blacks, which

still somewhat cheekily touts itself as

the biggest name in VAFA football,

will return to the top tier next season,

signalling a resumption of their Premier

rivalry with their Varsity cousins, the

Blues. The Melbourne University’s two

tenants have never been at ease with

one another, and while Blues have been

the main attraction for some years, that

may be about to change. Newcomers to

the University’s residential colleges who

have shown any kind of spark in country

football can expect some heavy courting

between now and March.

The ending for St Kevin’s was again

lamentable. They had an excellent

season for most of the way, but playing in

the mud on the Kingdome was perhaps

not the best preparation for September.

It was tipped out in straight sets yet

again, which will no doubt throw up

some questions. However, I expect coach

Daniel Harford and the talented SKOB

playing list to answer all those queries

next campaign.

Until late Sunday, I thought I’d be writing

about the Xavs’ straight-set exit too, but

another storied fi nish has punted them

into yet another grand fi nal, their 14th

since 1995.

One cannot explain the inexplicable,

so why bother trying? They are simply

a magnifi cent club that never admits

defeat. Just when we started to believe

that their dynasty was all done, they

win another unimaginable victory and

give themselves a chance to extend it.

As one avid and delighted Xavs fan told

me, “these things are never impossible, but

sometimes do seem a bit improbable.” Or

as another put it “Greatness is mysterious.

No-one can ever truly know. Just glad to

be along for the ride.” The rest of us will

learn this weekend whether they really

have rediscovered enough to topple

a talented, in-form and courageous

Collegians team.

And what of De La Salle, dropping its

fourth straight fi nal in four years to the

Red and Blacks? In their hearts, the La

Sallians know they could have, and

perhaps should have, won the last three.

The Blue and Golds were sensing their

time had come, and had been building

THE SUN


towards a big fi nals explosion. With

their best team on the park last Sunday,

a grand fi nal berth was theirs for the

taking. Now they must wait another year

at least, testing the patience again of

a rabid fandom that can still recall the

club’s salad days.

Premier football at its best is exciting

and riveting to watch. It’s hard to believe

how little time these young fellows have

each week to hone their skills, while at

the same time it’s amazing to see the

commitment they make, purely for the

love of the game. And if you’ve seen the

fi nals thus far, you will know how much it

all means to club supporters and to the

energetic committeemen, whose blood,

sweat and tears improve this competition

every year.

The “two-up, two down” system allows

clubs to fi nd their level in the VAFA, but

it seems to me that some of the Premier

clubs have inked long-term leases in

the top section. The professionalism

at Collegians, Xavs, De La Salle and St

Bede’s/Mentone Tigers is such that is

diffi cult to see them relinquish their

spots. Old Carey too would appear to be

just behind that solid pack and looking to

greater things in the near future. The big

improver was the dean of the section, Old

Scotch, which has spent recent winters

staving off relegation. This year, under

co-coaches Dean Anderson and Stuey

Powell, the Cardinals clicked and gave

their fans a season to be savoured. Not

quite good enough in the end, but not

without claims on next year’s Adamson

Cup. St Bernard’s, which reached the

pinnacle a decade ago and was back this

season for another crack, might well be a

stayer too. Certainly, it’s going be tough

to climb above any of these clubs in the

short term and one needs only to look at

their depth to understand why.

Other stories of the season include the

self-immolation of Old Ivanhoe, who

never got on the track in Premier B. The

Browns have been around the mark for

a decade or more, playing Premier fi nals

as recently as 2005, but they’ve slipped

to Premier C after an entirely woeful

campaign. What might have gone wrong

has gone wrong at Chelsworth Park. With

the resurgence of the community club up

the hill, the borough named after Walter

Scott’s famous Saxon knight may be now

be turning black, with Ivanhoe Amateurs

in this week’s Div 3 dance.

Last September saw fi ve clubs win

promotion for the second year running.

This year, only Parkdale Vultures and

Prahran Assumption won elevation

again. The Four Blues came up short by

two points in their grand fi nal tilt in a

classic against Bulleen Templestowe. The

Bullants, after home ground troubles and

a couple of indiff erent campaigns, are on

the rise again.

Congratulations to South Mornington,

which won its fi rst VAFA title, to Point

Cook, which played in its fi rst fi nals’ series.

Chadstone fi nally won a game after three

years under its current name and the

players even remembered the words to

the club song. Or at least some of them

did. That old power club North Old Boys

came back with a fl ag and is now back

into Premier C and Peninsula joins them,

though the Pirates are still yet to secure a

VAFA pennant and the Jolly Roger must

fl y for another year.

Last Saturday, De La Salle won the Under

19 Premier pennant again, avenging

their loss to Xavs in last year’s grand fi nal,

though I expect some of the gloss of that

achievement will be washed away by the

tears after Sunday’s defeat.

So the fi nal weekend of the year is with

us again. It seems an age ago that the

VAFA’s best linked arms and came from

behind to beat the EFL in the pre-season.

Yet in other ways, this season has fl own.

In Saturday’s fi nales, Uni Blacks will

run out a fi rm favourite, but Beaumaris

has strong claims too. In Premier C, it’s

Parkdale Vultures and Fitzroy, a good old

suburban stoush for the title.

On Sunday, Ivanhoe and Yarra Valley

battle it out for Div 3 honours, while at

Elsternwick, minor premier and second

semi-fi nal victor Collegians has a chance

to go back-to-back. To do so, they must

for the third time in a month beat Xavs,

who will be looking to reverse the second

semi-fi nal result, as they did to claim

premierships in 2000, 2003 and 2010.

One couldn’t wish for a better fi nish to

the season, though for so many, 2013 has

already begun. And that’s just it. Seasons

come and go, but Ammo Nation is with

us twelve-months-a-year. And thankfully,

every year.


Somewhere outside that fi nish line, I square

up and break through the chains, I head

like a raging bull anointed by the blood, I

take the reins, I come from the core of the

fl ag that bears the name “Battle Born”. They

call me the contender, I listen for the bell,

my face fl ashing crimson from the fi res of

hell. What are you afraid of? And what are

you made of? Flesh and Bone.

Emblazoned across the Nevada State Flag

are the words “Battle Born”. Nevada is

known as the Battle Born State because it

achieved statehood in 1864, during the Civil

War. This week we will fi nd out which of the

Division 3 heavy weights, Ivanhoe or Yarra

Valley, will win the right to call themselves

“Battle Born”. A fantastic contest looms as

Yarra Valley booked their ticket, in the most

comprehensive way possible.

A disappointing half of footy and that’s

curtains for UHS-VU, after such a strong

fi nals campaign. They took it right up to the

Bushrangers early as well. At half time it was

clearly anyone’s game. Alas all credit to the

mighty Yarra Valley. After a shock loss last

week a lot of soul searching was needed,

as a few may have been questioning their

ability on the big stage. However what they

did Sunday proved they could not only

perform, but also dominate the stage.

Evidently it was a game of two halves, a

brilliant start was always on the cards, but

somewhat unexpectedly Uni had most of

the play. Their midfi eld was gelling and it

seemed that the loss last week had bruised

more then a few Yarra Valley bodies,

perhaps egos as well. I say unexpectedly

because the last time these two teams

met it was a victory in the vicinity of

one hundred points in the favour of the

Bushrangers. The Bushies managed to gain

some ascendency in the second quarter

and lead by nine points at the main break.

I’m not going to go on record and say that

this defi nitely happened, but yet to be

confi rmed rumours that Lance Armstrong

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rooms after half time may explain the

sudden lift in intensity and ability. From all

reports he is a very inspirational individual.

In all seriousness, the contrast in the

performances from the fi rst half to the

second was phenomenal. Yarra Valley piled

on 19 goals to fi ve to run out 96-point

victors.

The Final Countdown

Well the date is set and it’s time to toss

all deadlines and commitments out the

window. The Division 3 title is up for

grabs, but who will claim it? Yarra Valley

had an unbelievable year, and proved

in the preliminary fi nal that they still are

the power house that they have been

throughout the season. Their defences

were down in the fi rst fi nal, but this time

the stakes are high, will there be a fairytale

ending? Staggering blows? This could be

real…simple. Ivanhoe on the other hand

stunned the competition when they got

the job done in that fi nal. They had their

most consistent year in sometime, but let’s

hope they don’t stop there.

Gee whiz it’s a tantalising match up.

Ivanhoe and Yarra Valley have clearly

been the two best teams of the year so it’s

fi tting that they play off in the big one. It’s

so diffi cult to pick between these two. I’m

going to stick with Yarra Valley. I just think

the momentum they would have gathered

from the amazing second half against UHS-

VU, will carry them above and beyond

Ivanhoe. In saying that, there is no doubt it

will go down to the wire.

Exitlude

Aggressively, we all defend the role we

play. Regrettably, time’s come to send you

on your way. We’ve seen it all bonfi res

of trust, fl ash fl oods of pain. It doesn’t

really matter, don’t you worry, it’ll all work

out. No, it doesn’t even matter, don’t

you worry, that ain’t what it’s all about.

We hope you enjoyed your stay. It’s been

good to have you with us, even if it’s just

for the day. We hope you enjoyed your

stay. Outside the sun is shining, seems like

heaven isn’t far away. It’s good to have you

with us, even if it’s just for the day.

Good luck to both sides and congratulations

on brilliant seasons.

Greatest winning margin: 98 points in 1976 West Brunswick 19.16.130 Beverley Hills 4.8.32

Smallest margin: 1 point twice

1987 Aquinas O.C. 12.13.85 Whitefriars O.C. 12.12.84

2010 La Trobe Uni 12.8.80 St Johns 11.13.79

Average winning margin: 32 points

Ivanhoe - 0 Division 3 Premierships

Yarra Valley - 1 Division 3 Premierships - 1994

DIVISION 3 STATS

TODAY’S SELECTION

Yarra Valley v Ivanhoe

TEAM P W L D % PTS

Yarra Valley 18 17 1 0 220.38 68

Ivanhoe 18 15 3 0 160.14 60

UHS-VU 18 12 6 0 119.89 48

Aquinas 18 12 6 0 107.38 48

Kew 18 11 6 1 130.28 46

Elsternwick 18 9 8 1 113.04 38

St Francis Xavier 18 7 11 0 91.28 28

Richmond Central 18 7 11 0 87.08 28

Albert Park 18 6 11 1 88.17 26

Hawthorn 18 5 13 0 65.15 20

Old Westbourne 18 3 15 0 50.55 12

Power House 18 2 15 1 58.31 10


DIVISION 3GRAND FINAL

2:15pm Sunday 23 September - Trevor Barker Oval

IVANHOE

1 Paul Walter2 Justin Harty3 Ashleigh Close4 Mali Jacobs5 Jack Garth6 Paul Harris (C)8 Edward Paynter9 Tom O’Donnell

12 Jacob Brudenell13 Jack Chazan14 Tim Williamson17 Reece Cotter18 Matthew Franich19 Damon Wood20 Harry Post23 Mitch Skelly

24 Peter Ford25 Lachlan Roberts26 Ryan Close31 Matthew Pilla33 Chris Kingsford36 Conor Mitchell37 Bill Jackson42 Alex Koutsoukis44 Mitch Lovell45 Ryan Fort47 Brent Richardson51 Ben Flemming52 Glenn Francis

DIVISION 3 RESERVESGRAND FINAL

11:40am Sunday 23 September - Trevor Barker Oval

Coach: Steve GraemeAssistant Coach: David Neilson

IVANHOE

1 Sebastion Conley2 Philip Cardis5 James Scoble7 Michael Valenzisi8 Edward Paynter9 Tom O’Donnell

11 Marc Brazzale12 Jacob Brudenell13 Jack Chazan16 Matthew Gleeson17 John Benson18 Matthew Franich19 Patrick Neylan22 Daniel Diakoumakos23 Mitch Skelly24 Tom Zappula

27 Brodie Walthers28 Steve Graeme29 Matthew Ioannou31 Matthew Pilla32 Alex Biaggini33 Adam Horton36 Matthew McCrystal41 Anthony Hanna42 Luke Vaughan51 Ben Flemming55 Ash Oliver56 James Trescowthick64 Daniel Adams67 Michael Bradtke

Coach: Rob DrewAssistant Coach: James Keem / Sam Collie

YARRA VALLEY

2 Jordan Canham3 Daniel Ricketts4 Greg Coutts5 Chris Hodgens6 Rob Drew7 Chris Beal (C)8 Dave Blewonski9 Sam Collie

10 Steve Donald12 Ryan Pollard14 Ben Nicholas15 Nick Pask17 James Amos (VC)20 Jack O’Callaghan23 Russell Yeo

26 Simon Yeo27 Sam Savage30 Damien Pagan32 Ben Trend35 Ross Little40 Michael Wines41 Dean Letson42 Nelson Pollard53 Kit Moody55 Daniel Vanderzeil57 Matthew Fraser62 Lachlan Mccleary63 Jonathon Trend (VC)66 Anthony Russell67 Damian Hopper

Coach: Ian TrendAssistant Coach: Bart Drew

YARRA VALLEY

1 Rick Pearce8 Dave Blewonski

11 Adrian Wingate13 Luke Gillies (C)14 Ben Nicholas18 Daniel Perry19 Nick Paton21 Liam Grimwade (VC)24 Simon Gillin25 Troy Barro29 Todd May33 David Mills (VC)34 Ben Seeger37 Hugh Cooper39 Grant Smith (VC)

44 Jack Hall45 Nick Berry46 Lee Webb49 Josh Harding50 Thomas Rolland52 Bill Harding54 James Cordwell57 Matthew Fraser58 Nick Hughes62 Lachlan McCleary65 Mark Dunk (C)66 Anthony Russell67 Damian Hopper70 Shaun Creed71 Matthew Laing

Coach: Leigh ColeAssistant Coach: Steve McCrystal


In what can only be described as a

magnifi cent showcase of amateur

football, North Old Boys – St Patrick’s

defeated Peninsula Old Boys by three

goals at Sandringham last Sunday

to convincingly win the Division 1

premiership. Not since its 1982 A Grade

win had the famous Brunswick-based

club won a senior fl ag; importantly, this

was the fi rst premiership since NOBs

combined with St Patrick’s Ballarat in

2006. For the Pirates, the bitter pill of

another grand fi nal loss will surely be

diffi cult to swallow.

Perfect conditions greeted player and

spectator alike at Trevor Barker Oval, and

it was NOBs who looked the better team

in the early stages. With skipper Matt

Keown notching up a couple of early

majors to make his presence felt, NOBs

had all the play in the fi rst term, kicking

six goals to two. By the fi rst break, NOB-

SP had opened up a handy 26-point

gap over their opponents. It would

prove ultimately to be a decisive buff er,

for unlike in the second-semi, North

were piling on the scoreboard pressure,

and the second quarter would evolve

similarly to the fi rst. NOBs’ midfi eld

was well on top, winning the contested

ball and denying the Pirates forwards

any clean supply, whilst ruckman Peter

Shepherd was on top in the middle. NOBs

booted another fi ve for the term. At one

stage, the lead blew out to a massive 55

points before Peninsula kicked the last

two to go into the long break 38 points

down but with some hope. A huge third

quarter would be needed if the Pirates

were to get back into the contest.

To their credit, Peninsula came out into

the second half with renewed fi ght and

gradually worked themselves back into

the game. The catalyst for their revival

was the Pirates midfi eld, which began

to win the majority of contests, whilst

the runners across half-back were also

causing some rebounding damage.

Whilst they only kicked three, Peninsula

restricted NOBs to two majors, resulting

in the margin being a manageable 30

points at three-quarter time. Pirates

coach Brett McIlwraith was measured

with his charges at the orange-break.

But NOBs coach Richard Peoples was

all fi re and brimstone, his exhortations

imploring his players not to throw away

this golden opportunity for glory.

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with Nick Fisher standing tall up forward,

threw everything at NOBs. Barbour

goaled early to ignite the large Pirates

contingent, but Peninsula could never

narrow the margin to less than ten

points: NOBs always seemed to fi nd a

steadying goal, never allowing the gap

to creep down to single fi gures. In the

last ten minutes, both teams were out on

their feet: Peninsula constantly booted

the ball long in the hope of a mark, whilst

North grimly defended. It was fabulous

fi nals football. When the siren sounded,

exhausted bodies were strewn about

the arena, gasping for air and either

breathing in the sweet scent of victory or

attempting to digest foul defeat.

And so it was that North Old Boys – St

Patrick’s, with their eighteenth win

in succession, deservedly claim their

rewards; Shepherd, Martin Porter, Tim

Brady and the long-kicking Adam Oakley

were all excellent contributors for the

victors. Horsley and Keown both kicked

4. For Peninsula, best were the afore-

mentioned Fisher, Ben Southam and

Alex Wood. All Pirates fans should be in

no doubt that their players gave their all

right until the fi nal siren.

Reserves: Old Geelong went one

better than last season and claimed

the “Magoos” fl ag with a 22 point win

over the Unicorns in the curtain raiser.

Despite challenging in the early part of

the match, MHSOB tired badly in the last

quarter, falling away to allow the Oggers

to claim a comfortable win.

Smokie says: After three years, this is my

fi nal column for the Amateur Footballer.

It has been a blast, but it is now time for a

fresh scribe to step into my shoes. I have

immensely enjoyed bashing out reports

(and latterly, tweets) over the journey.

The lunches have been hearty, and

the post-match conversations brilliant.

Thanks to all the club correspondents

who consistently provided me with

information and news, as well as the

folk at VAFA headquarters. Last, but

not least, thanks to my wife for her

indulgence. I am fortunate to have been

a small contributor to such a well-run

competition as the VAFA.

TEAM P W L D % PTS

NOBs/St Pats 18 17 1 0 162.78 68

Peninsula 18 15 3 0 211.76 60

Old Geelong 18 13 5 0 136.27 52

Whitefriars 18 12 6 0 149.72 48

MHSOB 18 9 9 0 86.11 36

Old Mentonians 18 7 10 1 106.91 30

Ormond 18 6 11 1 96.64 26

Williamstown CYMS 18 5 13 0 59.37 20

Glen Eira 18 4 14 0 59.04 16

St Johns 18 1 17 0 50.64 4


In a Grand Final for the ages, Bulleen

Templestowe weathered three, fourth term

lead changes to claim the 2012 Division 2

Premiership.

As the fi nal siren echoed across Central

Reserve drawing the season to a close,

it was a mere 2 points that would spell

the diff erence between back-to-back

premierships for Prahran and unparalleled

elation for the Bullants.

A home and away ledger of two-0 in

Bulleen’s favour and a fl awless fi nals

campaign to date had many predicting a

comfortable Bullant victory.

What ensued was anything but.

Near perfect conditions greeted the players

as they ran onto the ground, and it would

be Bulleen that drew fi rst blood inside a

minute through a Peter Voglis snap, his fi rst

of four for the afternoon.

In contrast to the opening minute, both

sides took a cautious and defensive

approach to the opening stanza, the ball

spending most of the fi rst quarter pin

balling between half back lines. Blayne

Dempsey from Prahran and Russell Course

from Bulleen the benefactors, both with at

least 10 touches in the fi rst.

Both sides missed easy opportunities in

front of goal. The usually deadeye Kristian

Cherbakof failing to convert after a

25-metre penalty and Ryan Pascoe unable

to fi nish off his work from a sensational

pack mark.

While Blayne Dempsey continued to rack

up possessions at will across the backline,

it was little known Jesse Wilson who

started to draw the fanfare of the Bulleen

following. Given the daunting task to run

with James Musster for the afternoon, the

teenager took on the request with aplomb,

comprehensively taking the points in a

unanimous decision. His victory typifi ed

when he ran Musster down twice on

opposing wings in the second term, both

resulting in Bulleen forward 50 entries.

Prahran Assumption were seemingly

perturbed by the low scoring fi rst half,

opened the game up early in the third

quarter, goals to Sleight and Simpson

extending their lead to 19 points. However

it was once again the speedster Jesse

Wilson who had the Bullants faithful

salivating, using his blistering pace to break

the lines and set up the fi rst of Anthony

Lucisano’s goals. A quick snap out of a goal-

square scrum two minutes later would give

Lucisano his second in as many minutes

and bring the margin back to fi ve points.

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siren, Cherbakof, Wilson and Voglis teamed

up for another major, swinging the defi cit

in Bulleen’s favour in the process.

Despite Bulleen Templestowe’s Paul

Florence charging through the centre and

sending the ball inside 50 from the opening

bounce, it was Prahran Assumption

through Ash Parsons who drew fi rst blood,

a shot on the run from 45 sending the Two

Blues supporters behind the goals into a

frenzy.

When Adam Sleight (perhaps concerned

for of his ancient hamstrings), passed off

to Adam Simpson who in turn converted,

you’d be forgiven for thinking the contest

was over.

The Bulleen Templestowe that usually

conquer teams without an ounce of

mercy, were replaced with 22 fumbling

impersonators, the weight of the occasion

appearing to take its toll. By his lofty

standards, Florance had been quieter than

usual throughout the day. Bumped from

centre stage by players of the ilk of Edsall,

Morris and Azer,

Leadership was required and with the

ability to turn a game off their own boots,

Florance, Edsall and Cherbakof dutifully

responded with a herculean performance.

Goals to the Florence and Khouri saw

another lead change, this time it would be

unassailable.

Prahran weren’t without their chances,

Sleight and Donahoo both failing to

capitalise on easy chances. The misses

painfully compounded when Peter Voglis

sent the eventual match winner home from

45 out on the boundary.

With 60 seconds to go, to the continuous

roar of the crowd, the game managed

to fi nd a fi nal gear. The intensity from all

44 players was unparalleled. Players with

nothing left to give gave everything.

And when Cherbakof desperately forced

and error deep in defence and somehow

scrambled the ball for a rushed behind, it

was apparent that Bulleen Templetowe

would win to end an amazing game,

and an amazing season from Bulleen

Templestowe.

When the siren sound the margin was a

behind and Bulleen Templestowe had a

shot at to complete. Amidst instant elation

or dismay (depending which camp you hail

from) you’d be struggling to fi nd a coach,

player or spectator who could tell you the

result of the fi nal kick of the day.

Bulleen have won premierships before,

and they’ll win them again. But after such

an excruciating 2011, I suspect this may be

the best of them all.

TEAM P W L D % PTS

Bulleen Templestowe 18 15 3 0 168.94 60

Old Eltham Collegians 18 14 4 0 166.22 56

Prahran Assumption 18 14 4 0 145.54 56

Old Paradians 18 12 6 0 123.47 48

Monash Gryphons 18 10 8 0 105.88 40

Therry Penola 18 8 10 0 99.37 32

St Mary’s Salesian 18 6 11 1 57.92 26

South Melb Districts 18 5 12 1 89.14 22

Emmaus St Leos 18 3 15 0 66.04 12

La Trobe University 18 2 16 0 54.71 8


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In the game we had been waiting for

all year, the Division 4 grand fi nal did

not disappoint. South Mornington and

Swinburne University have been far and

away the two dominant sides in 2012.

Both teams only lost two games during

the home and away season and one of

those was against the other.

After 12 games, the undefeated Tigers

were the talking point, not only of

Division 4, but of the amateur community.

Suddenly, the lowest division in the

VAFA was one that attracted the most

interest. Everyone wanted to know if

South Mornington could achieve the

unthinkable and go through the 18 game

season without one blemish to their card.

Unfortunately for the football romantics

the drama ended in round 13 and in the

fi nal third of the year questions where

asked about the yellow and black and

their ability to even win the fl ag.

Whilst doubts were cast over the Tigers

capabilities, the Razorbacks quietly went

about their business and closed the

gap between South Mornington and

themselves. The reality though was that

the bridge between the top two and the

remaining eight sides was substantial.

Yes, Eley Park and Point Cook could

produce patches of brilliance against

South Mornington and Swinburne

Uni, but under the heat of September

pressure they were never going to stand

a chance against these two powerhouses.

At Scammell Reserve on Saturday, in

front of a boisterous and jovial crowd,

the two ladder leaders went to war. In

almost ideal conditions for playing, little

sun but little breeze, the game began in

a ferocious manner. South Mornington

was typically wasteful in front of goal,

like they have been regularly this season.

Whilst Swinburne Uni burst out of the

blocks in emphatic form booting six

goals to take a 14 point lead into the fi rst

break.

In the second term there were spot fi res

everywhere as tempers came close to

boiling over at some stages. One goal

was kicked by each side as neither outfi t

was willing to hand over the ascendancy

in this thrilling aff air.

With three goals now separating the

teams at the start of the second half,

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Third quarters are commonly referred

to as the premiership quarter as the

outcome of this stanza ultimately has

the biggest impact on the conclusion of

the tale. On this occasion, the old mantra

did not prove true as South Mornington

did claw their way back slightly but not

signifi cantly. The game should have

been over considering the Tigers had

11 scoring shots to four in the third

term. However, once again their terrible

conversion rate in front of goals was

haunting their chances of victory. Eight

behinds almost scuttled the good ship

South Mornington.

In the fi nal quarter, the Tigers clicked

into gear and dismissed the goal kicking

yips that had plagued them all day. A

seven goals to three quarter dramatically

shifted the margin in their favour and by

the fi nal siren the dominant team all year

was rewarded with a premiership. Only

15 points separated the teams in the end

but the yellow and black brigade could

have won by far more if they had made

the most of their opportunities in front

of goal.

There is no doubt that these two sides

will be up against it in Division 3 next

season, but both have a hardnosed game

that should assure them a longer stay up

than promoted teams of previous years.

TEAM P W L D % PTS

South Mornington 18 16 2 0 240.82 64

Swinburne University 18 16 2 0 163.43 64

Eley Park Sharks 18 15 3 0 136.71 60

Point Cook 18 12 5 1 132.31 50

North Brunswick 18 7 11 0 105.43 28

Manningham Cobras 18 7 11 0 88.89 28

West Brunswick 18 6 12 0 88.71 24

Box Hill North 18 5 12 1 71.08 22

Mt Lilydale 18 4 14 0 63.48 16

Chadstone 18 1 17 0 39.49 4

SHARPSHOOTERS

Division 4

Jesse Albrecht South Mornington 78

Daniel Penny Box Hill North 61

Scott McPherson Manningham Cobras 57

David Viola Eley Park Sharks 48

Patrick Notaro North Brunswick 48

Division 4 Reserve

Thomas Kennedy Swinburne University 75

Adam Farrugia Eley Park Sharks 56

Drew Crawford Eley Park Sharks 51

Rhys McConville-Brain South Mornington 44

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This year the Big V lunch in July was

another great celebration of the

representative program that the VAFA

continues to run. The Big club lunch

is now in its 6th year and each year

three new members are welcomed as

Champions of the Big V. Congratulations

to this year’s inductees.

The Big V had another successful year in

2012 with the seniors winning both games

and our U23’s also recording a win.

Before a home and away fi xture was played

the Big V commenced the year with two

games against the EFL where the Premier

–Premier B side defeated the Division 1 & 2

EFL side in a come from behind victory by

two goals. Nick Sautner kicked three goals

and the Old Carey teammates Julian Rowe

and Lachlan McQueen Miscamble were

brilliant all day in the warm conditions.

The result balanced the ledger after the

VAFA Premier C, Division 1-4 side had gone

down earlier in the day to the EFL Division

3 & 4 side by 17 points. The Big V were in

the contest thanks to Adam Barclay who

kicked eight goals in a virtuoso display but

it wasn’t enough to get the side over the

line.

The rolling U23 carnival continued with

Western Australia visiting Sportscover to

take on the Big V where the Vics triumphed

by 26 points. Caulfi eld Grammarian Tom

O’Sullivan led the side with vigour all day

in the middle of the ground whilst twin

forwards Jackson Eade (Old Camberwell)

and Max Van Den Broek (Old Scotch) both

booted six goals each.

The senior Big V side was back in action on

the Queen’s Birthday weekend with a trip

up to harbour town to take on AFL Sydney

at Blacktown. AFL Sydney pushed the Big

V all day before we drew away in the fi nal

quarter to win by 47 points and maintain

our 100% record against the NSW side. Jack

Watts and Lachie Ferguson both kicked

three goals each with Peter Summers and

Jack Bull dominant in midfi eld.

In July the VAFA U19 Big V side suited up

for a game against the combined VCFL

U19 side at Sportscover Arena but were

unfortunately never really in the contest.

The VCFL boys came to play and eventually

won by 50 points. Brede Seccull (Old

Haileybury) and Dan Garside (St Bedes/

Mentone Tigers) were our best players on

the day.

There are still some Big V games to be

played in 2012 with the VAFA again

sending an U18 invitational side to New

Zealand to play matches against a NZ

representative side. The squad has been

chosen and the boys depart on October

5 and will be led by 2011 junior coach of

the year Tom Maule who coaches the Old

Xaverians U19 team in Premier U19.

THE BIG V IN 2012SENIORS

EFL (Div 1/2): 5.2 8.5 9.8 10.10 (70)

VAFA (Premier A/B): 2.6 3.11 6.13 11.16 (82)

Goals VAFA: Sautner 3, Colbert, Rimington, Merrington, Rowe, Bull, Handley, Howat,

Firman EFL: Hoegel 3, Alwan 2, McConnon 2, Parker, Taleviski, Allan

Best VAFA: Rowe, McQueen-Miscamble, Bull, Dowd, Wintle, Sautner EFL: Alwan, Mullett,

Anderson, Hoegel, Millhouse, Kempermann

EFL (Div 3/4): 1.2 5.12 11.13 17.16 (118)

VAFA (Premiers C-D4): 3.3 6.7 8.10 15.11 (101)

Goals EFL: Sheen 5, Callihan 2, Annakis t, Dewar 2, Maghamez, Carnelley, Farmer,

Odermatt, Sharp. VAFA: Barclay 8, Fletcher, Baranello, Boundy, Thomas, Keown, Crotty,

Carlyle.

Best EFL: Annakis, Burmeister, Callinan, Searle, Rosenlis, Miller. VAFA: Barclay, Snow, Grant,

Tran, Fletcher, Blanch.

VAFA 5.5 9.6 11.11 15.18.(108)

AFL Sydney 3.4 6.5 8.8 8.13.(61)

Goals: J Watts 3, L Ferguson 3, J Eade 2, T O’Sullivan, J Bull, L Hill, J Madden, M Handley, P

Summers, N Roberts

Best: P Summers, J Bull, N Rimington, C Purss, P Wintle, L Ferguson

U23

VICTORIA 5.5 7.13 13.15 17.16.118

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: 4.2 6.4 9.7 14.8.92

Goals: VIC: J Eade 6, M van den Broek 6, P Ambrose, J Nicolopoulos, T Penberthy, A

Singleton, P Edgar WA: B Grace 4, L Conca 2, J Grierson 2, A Walker, J del Borrello, L

O’Connor, B Sneeuwjagt, T McNamara, R Rohizat

Best: VIC: T O’Sullivan, L Ferguson, J Eade, B Walsh, N de Steiger, M van den Broek. WA: B

Grace, L Conca, J Guidi, J del Borrello, R D’alton, R Rohizat

U19

VCFL U19 2.1, 4.6, 6.7, 12.14 (86)

VAFA U19 0.4, 1.4, 4.8, 4.12 (36)

GOALS, VCFL U19 : S. Dobson 4, M. Taberner 3, J. Yelland 1, R. Hogenbirk 1, J. Symons 1, L.

Edwards 1, G. Hay 1 VAFA U19 : G. van den Broek 1, H. Parkes 1, A. Croft 1, S. Glennen 1

BEST, VCFL U19 : N. Muratore, M. Taberner, H. Morcom, R. Pendlebury, S. Milne, A. Giobbi

VAFA U19 : B. Seccull, D. Garside, J. De Pellegrin, G. Hamilton, A. Croft, J. Langford

Doug Arnold (Hampton Rovers)

Big V Rep & Captain 1948-51

All Australian Captain 1950-51

AAFC Carnival Captain 1948, 1951

Shane Maguire (North Old Boys)

Big V Rep 1969, 71, 74-76

Big V Captain in 1976

Big V Vice Captain 1975

All Australian 1971, 74

AAFC Carnival Captain 1976

Big V Selector 1981-86

John Jones (Marcellin)

Big V Rep 1981-84

Big V Captain 1983-84

All Australian Captain

1983

All Australian Vice Captain

1982

AAFC Carnival Vice Captain

1982

BIG V CLUB INDUCTS 3 NEW CHAMPIONS


What a game of top class under age

football put on by Old Xaverians and De

La Salle in front of a massive crowd at

Central Reserve. These two sides have

played off in the last handful of deciders

with the result of 2011 reversed as De La

Salle ran out 40 point winners. The fi rst

half could have almost been a repeat

of the second semi fi nal between these

sides a fortnight earlier, De La Salle

opened up a lead at quarter time and

extended it out to fi ve goals at half time.

Would Old Xavs come as they had two

weeks ago? You bet. The Xavs kicked four

goals to one in the third and the fi rst of

the fi nal quarter to reduce the margin to

single fi gures. But then De La Salle surged

again. When the margin got out to 21

points the feeling was it was game over,

and on queue the Old Xavs resistance

almost stopped as De La kicked goals

through Charlie Haley twice and another

to Hugh Nicholson the game was dusted.

Nicholson won the Medal as best on the

ground for his four-goal performance

and general ball use across half forward.

Charlie Haley also slotted four goals

his brother Harry found plenty of ball

through the midfi eld. Louis Denton

was best for Xavs but overall the De La

defence was strong all day and restricted

Rob Ralph to just two goals and the Xavs

team to just nine.

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TEAM P W L % PTS

Old Xaverians 18 17 1 221.22 68

De La Salle 18 15 3 238.75 60

St Bernards 18 14 4 158.8 56

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 18 11 7 162.66 44



Old Scotch 18 7 11 94.87 28

Beaumaris 18 5 13 58.67 20

Fitzroy 18 2 16 44.29 8


The U19 Section 2 Grand Final was won

handsomely by Old Brighton as they

had the game sewn up by half time

against Caulfi eld Grammarians. It was

always going to be tough for the Fields

who had won their way through to the

decider from fourth spot and they only

registered the two goals in the opening

half to the 14 kicked by the Tonners. Old

Brighton’s form this season saw them go

in as heavy favourites and they lived up

to their billing to win by a fi nal margin

of 132 points. Old Brighton had nine

goal kickers who all kicked multiples

with Charlie King the best of them with

fi ve majors. Those goals and his marking

were enough for him to win the John

Miles Medal for the best on the ground.

SECTION 2 – OLD BRIGHTON ARE PREMIERS

TEAM P W L % PTS

Old Brighton 18 15 3 191.84 60

St Kevins 18 13 5 162.89 52


Caulfi eld Gramm 18 11 7 129.33 44


Old Trinity 18 7 11 78.34 28

Old Carey 17 4 13 61.9 16

Marcellin 18 2 16 48.96 8


Collegians defeated Mazenod by a

goal after the siren to win a pulsating

premiership decider by a goal. Scores were

locked about half a dozen times in the

fi nal quarter that went 35 minutes with

12 goals kicked and numerous stoppages.

The lead changed from Mazenod being a

goal in front, to Collegians being a goal

in front as the crowd were in raptures

at the sheer desperation of both sides.

Collegians kicked a goal with 13 seconds

remaining to level the scores and from

the bounce they won the clearance with

Nick Blackney took a mark. The siren

sounded and only 35 meters out, any

score would do. He kicked truly after the

siren to fulfi ll every boys dream of kicking

a goal after the siren to win a premiership.

Collegians senior full forward Nick Sautner

collected the footy after the goal was

kicked through and made sure it found

its way back to Blackney so he has it as a

keepsake. The premiership medal and the

football he kicked to win the Grand Final –

not a bad day out.

SECTION 3 – COLLEGIANS WIN AFTER THE SIREN

TEAM P W L D % PTS

Mazenod 18 14 3 1 168.41 58

Northern Blues 17 13 4 0 201.74 56

Collegians 17 13 3 1 164.66 54

Old Camberwell 18 11 7 0 140.87 44

PEGS 18 6 12 0 87.09 24

Old Xaverians 17 5 12 0 63.31 24

Ormond 15 4 11 0 49.45 20

St Bernards 16 1 15 0 44 8

NORTHOld Geelong defeated Williamstown

CYMS in a brilliant contest at Trevor Barker

Oval by eight points to claim a second,

later to become one of three premierships

for the club in 2012. After a blistering 5.7

to 1.1 opening quarter had Williamston up

by fi ve goals the OG’s slowly worked their

way back into the game. They were two

points down at the long break thanks to

Karey Taylor who had six goal goals to half

time with fi ve in the second quarter alone.

His eff orts won him the medal for best

on the ground, although interestingly he

didn’t kick a goal in the second half. Old

Geelong outscored Willy to take a 14 point

lead into the three quarter time huddle

and after the break the CY’s came out to

throw everything they could at the OGs,

they outscored them in the fi nal quarter

but it wasn’t enough as they fell just eight

points short.

SOUTH – PARKDALE VULTURES CELEBRATEParkdale Vultures won the U19 South

Premiership at Central Reserve defeating

De La Salle Gold 18.6.114 to 10.9.69 by

45 points. Lewis Emmerson won the Jon

Simpson Medal for his seven-goal best

on the ground performance. Parkdale

coasted a little in the fi nal quarter as

De La Salle got their hands on the ball

to kick some late goals but the Vultures

could aff ord to enjoy the moment. The

late De La goals certainly didn’t stop the

jubilation at the fi nal siren of the Vultures

supporters and the cheers could have

been heard back in Parkdale.

U18 – OAKLEIGH’S KRUSHING WINOakleigh comfortably defeated Werribee Districts 19.12.126 to 8.8.56 at Central Reserve to secure another U18 Flag for the Krushers. Aaron Cloke added another medal to his collection winning the best on the ground medal to go with his competition best and fairest medal. Oakleigh setup the lead early and carried on with heavy scoring right up until the fi nal siren.

TEAM P W L % PTS

Ivanhoe 18 14 3 226.59 60

Williamstown CYMS 15 9 5 153.12 52

Old Geelong 18 12 5 144.16 52

Therry Penola 18 10 7 150.59 44

La Trobe University 17 6 10 94.93 28

MHSOB 16 1 14 63.07 16

AJAX 3 1 2 41.23 4

Emmaus St Leos 8 0 7 16.23 4

TEAM P W L % PTS

De La Salle 18 15 3 258.74 60

Parkdale Vultures 18 14 4 211.38 56

Peninsula 18 14 4 191.67 56


St Mary’s Salesian 18 8 10 105.1 32

Monash Blues 18 5 12 78.93 22

Hampton Rovers 18 3 15 32.55 12

Beaumaris 18 1 17 20.11 4

TEAM P W L % PTS

Oakleigh 18 11 4 217.34 56


Rupertswood 18 9 6 147.85 48

St Bernards 18 10 6 146.93 48



UHS-VU / Flemington 18 0 15 24.25 12


12 MONTHS AGO – 2011

Collegians won their fi rst Premier A fl ag

since 1993 when they defeated St Bedes

Mentone Tigers for the second time in the

2011 fi nals’ series. St Bedes were 16 points

up at quarter time but Collegians had taken

a 4 goal lead by the main break. After a 6

goal to 3 third term by the Tigers, Collegians

ran right away in the fi nal term to win 18.20

to 14.8. Stuart Inglis of Collegians was the

Jock Nelson Medalist.

Caulfi eld Grammarians returned to A

Section for the fi rst time since the late 1980’s

with a resounding win over St Bernards in

the Premier B Grand fi nal, 17.12 to 12.9.

The game was exceptionally close for the

fi rst three quarters but Caulfi eld’s pace and

commitment was the telling factor in the

fi nal term as they kicked 6 goals to 1. Mark

Liddell of Caulfi eld Grammarians was the

Ian Cordner Medalist and he also became

the only Caulfi eld player to play in three

senior premierships for his club since its

entry into the VAFA in 1920.

5 YEARS AGO – 2007

Old Xaverians were in another Grand Final

in A Section and met Old Brighton who

had fi nished second to Xavs after the home

and away games. In a great fi rst quarter,

the Xavs piled on 8.8 to 1.2. Brighton never

managed to get into the match and trailed

by 13 goals at three quarter time, but saved

some face with a good last quarter before

the siren sounded with the Xavs winning

18.15 to 10.16. The fi eld umpires were

Russell Davidson and Tim Sutcliff e.

St Bedes Mentone Tigers defeated

University Blacks 12.11 to 10.10 in the B

Section Grand Final.


In the A Section Grand Final St Bernards

opened strongly in the fi rst term with 6

goals to 1 and followed up with 6 more in

the second term to give them a 36 point

lead at half time. They increased their lead

by the last change and the Xavs would have

to kick at least 8 goals to have a chance in

the last. Despite a better eff ort, Xavs fell

short of St Bernards who won the fl ag 20.15

to 15.14, their fi rst A Section pennant in 27

seasons. Danny Byrne (St Bernards) won the

“Jock” Nelson Medal for a best on ground

performance and Michael Sneddon and

Peter James were the fi eld umpires.

The two best teams after 18 rounds,

Old Melburnians and Old Haileybury,

subsequently met in the B Section Grand

Final. The game was a tough encounter in

the fi rst half, Haileybury holding a 13 point

advantage. OM’s came out in the third

quarter and blitzed their opposition with

8 goals to 1 goal for the term. Haileybury

did not recover from the onslaught and

although they closed the gap, Melburnians

were winners 14.9 to 12.9. Toby Roberts

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performance and Jason McNeice and Mark

Gibson were the “men in white”. VAFA Best

& Fairest winners for the season were; A

Section - Bernard Dineen (Marcellin), B

Section - Scott McPherson (Old Essendon)

and C Section - Anthony Carbone

(Whitefriars).


Collegians controlled the A Section Grand

Final against De La Salle from quarter time

and ran out winners 14.23 to 9.13. The

premiership team line-up was as follows:

In the B Section Grand Final, Old Brighton,

with the use of a substantial breeze, wasted

numerous opportunities but led 3.9 to 0.1.

Old Trinity responded with a great second

quarter kicking 7.4 to 1 goal. Trinity went

on to run out winners 10.10 to 8.14. Best

and Fairest winners were – A Section - Paul

Matton (Therry), B Section – David Rogers

(Old Trinity), C Section – Robert Lawson

(Fawkner).


The A Section Grand Final was between

North Old Boys coached by Terry Scanlon

and De La Salle under the guidance of Neil

LeLievre. Respective captains were Mauro

Borcich and Brian Bourke. North Old Boys

easily defeated De La Salle, 19.7 to 8.15 and

North’s defence against the wind was the

key measure of their success.

The B Section Grand Final turned out

to be a momentous occasion as a result

of a considerable brawl that broke out

among the crowd, attributed mainly to

the excessive consumption of alcohol by

patrons, in the large marquees erected

by professional caterers. The concern of

repeat occurrences was such that the VAFA

Executive met soon after and, since that

time, VAFA games have been conducted

without alcohol consumption apart from

organized luncheons between the hours of

12 midday and 2.00pm. Paul Stevens was

coach of Ivanhoe and Laurie Aghan, the

former premiership coach of Reservoir Old

Boys, was in charge of Old Melburnians. In

an extremely tight contest, Old Melburnians

with a couple of key goals mid way through

the fi nal term, took out the premiership

18.7 to 15.12.


Ted Farrell was coach of Ormond in the A

Section Grand Final against Old Paradians

and his opposite number was former player

John Booth. It was a fairly even fi rst quarter

with Ormond leading by 12 points and they

increased their lead to 14 points at half time.

The third term was a triumph for Ormond

as they powered away to lead 16.10 to 5.8

at the fi nal change. Paradians matched

Ormond in the last quarter but Ormond’s

second successive A Section premiership

was secured, the fi nal score was 19.13 to

8.13. John Posetti was the fi eld umpire.

John Anderson coached University Blacks

in the B Section Grand Final

and Russell Morris was coach

of their opponents Geelong.

It was Geelong who took out

the premiership 16.13 to 8.15,

their fourth B Section fl ag, the

others being 1931, 1933 and

1949. The opposing Captains

were John Costello (Blacks) and

I Poulton (Geelong). Best and

Fairest Awards were A Section

– L Carney (North Old Boys), B

Section – M Birrell (Old Carey), C Section –

M McKenzie (Old Xavs).


The A Section Grand Final was between

Old Paradians and Melbourne High School

Old Boys, coached respectively by Maurie

Considine and Geoff Paul. Geoff Paul was

playing coach and had led his Club to the

B Section fl ag in 1961 and the C Section

fl ag in 1960. If MHSOB was to take out the

A Section Flag after three seasons it would

create VAFA history as the only club to win

C, B and A Sections in consecutive seasons.

Old Paradians however were on the cusp of

one of the most successful eras in A Section

and had little diffi culty in defeating MHSOB

16.14 to 9.9.

Old Xaverians 15.10 defeated Alphington

8.7 in the B Section Grand Final and

thoroughly deserved to take home the J

V Deane Cup. The Best and fairest awards

went to A Section – I Turnbull (MHSOB), B

Section – D Wright (Alphington), C Section

– P Stokes (Brunswick).

60 YEARS AGO - 1952

University Blues achieved an amazing

premiership as they lost form late in the

season to fi nish in fourth position in the

lead up to the fi nals but triumphed through

the fi nals’ series to not only win their fi rst

A Section premiership but their fi rst ever

premiership! The Blues defeated top of

the ladder team, Ormond at St Kilda Oval,

then met Commonwealth Bank, who had

defeated them twice during the season in

the fi nal. Under the then system, Ormond

had the ‘right of challenge’ having fi nished

on top of the ladder and they met the Blues

at Warringal Park on a hot blustery day. The

result was never in doubt and the Blues

celebrated accordingly.

B: A Wright S Hinchen B Woolhouse

HB: A Lord J Bennett C Davidson

C: G Irvine M Hibbins D Warner

HF: D Hoyle R Schober T Parkin

F: T Wallace S Mount J Dansey

Ruck: C Pollock M Galbraith D Thomson

I/C: D Kerr and N Proctor

Coach: Leigh Carlson


WE’RE HERE!!!Well, the big dance has arrived. This

weekend we see the senior grand fi nals in

Premier, Premier B and Premier C and don’t

forget Division 3 who always throw our

selections into confusion. Our Head Coach

Tony Hales has prepared a form guide for

the weekend’s top nine fi eld umpires.

And then there were 9. After weeks of

hearing that hoary chestnut (no, not

Bernie) “you’re still in the mix”, reality hit

last Thursday night when the fi eld umpires

for the Premier Preliminary Finals were

announced. So who are the men charged

with for this week’s Premier Grand Finals?

Russell “Rusty” Davidson: A bit like Kiwi

in the 1983 Melbourne Cup, seems to get

his timing just right, a big time September

performer, umpired the 2011 Premier GF

and the one before that and the one before

that and…

Andrew “Heff ” Heff ernan: How well has

he been bouncing the football lately?

And his umpiring is not too bad either;

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ES has overcome injury to get back to the

top; favourite colours are red and black

(supports Essendon, not that other

September perennial).

Luke “Prez” Holmes: Might be stepping

down as the Prez but that doesn’t mean

he’s relinquishing his opportunity to

umpire another Premier GF. A hard working

consistent performer again this year. Keen

observers admire his ball tossing technique.

Michael “Hoops” Hooper: Do we regard

him as a Victorian or as an interloper from

the West? Started the year off slowly but is

peaking at the right time with consistent

performances. Renowned collector of team

sheets.

Mervyn “Merv” Monty: Surely someone

can come up with a better nickname for the

man who is Mr Cool on the football fi eld,

never gets fl ustered and just gets the job

done week after week. Loves to take the

fi rst bounce... (Just ask the under 18s rep

side about that fi rst bounce in New Zealand.

Matt “No” Pryor: As was stated earlier in

the season, we’re still trying to fi nd some

dirt on him. Has blossomed into a reliable,

unnoticed decision maker who is always

in perfect position. Only criticism for Mr

Perfect, he favours the long, high pant look

with his shorts. Was crowned the 2012 VAFA

Umpire of the Year at the Winners’ Dinner

last Monday.

Sean “Junior” Scully: Offi cially, the most

improved fi eld umpire for 2012. Can he go

all the way and cap off a stellar year with the

big one? Great work ethic, a real student of

the game; has overcome the pressure of

being a member of the VAFAUA royal family

(but not in a Prince Harry sort of way).

Daniel “Smooch” Silfo: The trigger meister

of the Ammos. No truth to the rumour

that he lounges in the end zone for three

quarters and then breaks out to scorch

the turf. Has had another terrifi c year and

looking for back to back Premier Grand

Finals.

Grant “Droppy” Wardrop: Our man from

the western suburbs whose dedication to

training cannot be questioned… well it has

been by some. A professional who is never

satisfi ed with his performance and is always

looking to improve.

Sponsors

To our sensational sponsors in Personal

Mortgage Managers and Harris Family

Butchers thanks for all your support during

the year.

Pens down

From Cam and Macca we thank you for your

contributions during the year. We couldn’t

have provided you with this quality (?)

without your help. Thanks to our regular

contributors who manage to fi nd dirt on

people, i n particular Tony Hales, Peter

Teasdale and Peter “Tugga” Pullen.

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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPClub Senior Reserve U19/U18 Club XVIII/Thirds Total

Old Xaverians 56 26 51 17 150

Collegians 64 26 42 15 147

Ivanhoe AFC 60 28 48 6 142

Old Geelong 52 32 42 13 139

De La Salle OC 48 32 45 9.5 134.5

St Kevins OB 52 30 39 12.5 133.5

Peninsula OB 60 26 42 0 128

Old Brighton Grammarians 40 30 45 12.5 127.5

Mazenod 44 20 46.5 10.5 121

Parkdale Vultures 54 17 42 0 113

PREMIER RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

De La Salle 18 16 2 176.92 64

Old Xaverians 18 13 5 184.03 52

Collegians 18 13 5 158.92 52


Old Scotch 18 12 6 140.3 48


St Bernards 18 9 9 85.16 36

Old Carey 18 3 15 61.88 12

Old Trinity 18 2 16 48.21 8


PREMIER THIRDS

TEAM P W L % PTS

Old Xaverians 18 15 1 300.36 68

Collegians 18 13 3 185.73 60

Old Scotch 18 11 5 140.1 52


De La Salle 17 7 8 104.61 40

Old Carey 18 4 12 65.15 24

St Bernards 17 4 11 56.24 24


Old Trinity 18 3 13 39.55 20

PREMIER B RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS


St Kevins 18 15 3 225.54 60

Old Brighton 18 15 3 177.49 60

Beaumaris 18 13 5 163.16 52



AJAX 18 4 14 56.76 16

Old Ivanhoe 18 4 14 29.39 16

Oakleigh 18 3 15 52.62 12


PREMIER B THIRDS

TEAM P W L % PTS

St Kevins 17 10 5 191.04 52

Old Xaverians 16 9 5 153.19 52

Old Brighton 17 10 5 114.8 52



Northern Blues 18 5 10 85.52 32

AJAX 9 2 6 47.33 12

Oakleigh 6 0 6 32.65 0

PREMIER C RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

Fitzroy 18 18 0 290.08 72

Marcellin 18 14 4 191.09 56

Old Camberwell 18 12 6 188.54 48

Mazenod 18 10 8 162.93 40

PEGS 18 9 8 106.01 38

Banyule 18 8 9 99.09 34

Parkdale Vultures 18 8 9 82.88 34

Monash Blues 18 7 10 105.67 30

Rupertswood 18 1 17 37.96 4

Hampton Rovers 18 1 17 16.15 4

PREMIER C THIRDS

TEAM P W L % PTS

Fitzroy 16 14 2 253.22 64

St Kevins 18 16 2 175.96 64

Old Camberwell 18 13 5 151.92 52

Mazenod 18 8 9 101.65 34

Marcellin 18 7 10 117.58 30

Banyule 17 6 11 79.69 24

Old Mentonians 18 4 14 42.87 16

Whitefriars 17 1 16 40.63 4

DIVISION ONE RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

Old Geelong 18 16 2 275.96 64

Peninsula 18 13 5 186.44 52

MHSOB 17 11 6 143.22 44

Whitefriars 18 11 7 123.8 44

Ormond 18 10 8 137.48 40

Old Mentonians 17 10 7 127.65 40


NOBs/St Pats 18 6 12 81.75 24

Glen Eira 18 3 15 53.19 12

St Johns 18 0 18 13.38 0

DIVISION TWO RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

Bulleen Templestowe 18 17 1 300.66 68

Old Paradians 18 13 5 190.2 52

Prahran Assumption 18 12 4 176.19 52

Therry Penola 18 12 6 177.45 48

Old Eltham Collegians 18 10 8 79.67 40

Monash Gryphons 18 8 9 94.78 34

Emmaus St Leos 18 5 12 75.99 22


La Trobe University 18 4 14 41.01 16

South Melb Districts 18 3 15 48.1 12

DIVISION THREE RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

Yarra Valley 18 16 2 277.68 64

Kew 18 16 2 263.54 64

Ivanhoe 18 14 4 202.51 56

UHS-VU 18 13 5 154.81 52

St Francis Xavier 18 11 7 155.01 44

Aquinas 18 9 9 123.11 36

Albert Park 18 8 10 85.44 32

Richmond Central 18 7 11 70.13 28

Hawthorn 18 5 13 63.41 20

Power House 18 3 15 48.39 12

Elsternwick 18 3 15 40.79 12

Old Westbourne 18 3 15 37.1 12

DIVISION FOUR RESERVES

TEAM P W L % PTS

South Mornington 18 16 2 371.43 64

Eley Park Sharks 17 13 4 233.8 56

Swinburne University 18 14 4 224.62 56

West Brunswick 18 12 6 274.81 48

Point Cook 18 10 8 118.85 40

North Brunswick 18 9 9 93.6 36

Box Hill North 18 6 12 65.48 24

Mt Lilydale 17 4 12 54.15 18

Manningham Cobras 18 4 13 37.27 18

Chadstone 18 0 18 11.3 0

CLUB XVIII (1)

TEAM P W L % PTS

Old Xaverians 15 14 0 399.18 60


NOBS/ St Pats 15 12 3 118.24 48

Prahran Assumption 15 10 4 196.4 44

St Bernards 14 9 5 143.96 40

De La Salle 14 7 6 154.33 36

Ivanhoe 15 6 9 75.06 24


Monash Blues 15 4 10 67.81 20

Fitzroy 14 1 13 43.28 8

Old Ivanhoe 7 1 6 38.56 4

Therry Penola 15 1 14 29.95 4

CLUB XVIII (2)

TEAM P W L % PTS

Hawthorn 15 13 2 292.4 52

Therry Penola 15 13 2 280.1 52

Old Geelong 13 11 2 258.22 52

Richmond Cardinals 15 11 4 193.17 44

Old Paradians 14 6 8 83.88 24

Kew 15 5 10 68.18 20

Bulleen Templestowe 14 4 10 73.99 16

Richmond Snakes 14 3 11 47.09 16

UHS-VU 15 3 12 37.85 12

Eley Park Sharks 14 3 11 34.57 12

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PLAYER CLUB TOTAL

2012 Premier

Andrew Ramsden Old Trinity 56

Damien Yze Old Carey 56

Sam Pickett De La Salle 49

Shaun Glennen St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 41

Matthew Handley Old Xaverians 41

2012 Premier Reserve

Christopher Larkins Old Xaverians 34

Julian Hampton Collegians 34

Nicolas Fyfi eld De La Salle 33

Sam Cutts Collegians 28

Michael Hannan Old Xaverians 25

2012 Premier Thirds

Sam Morwood De La Salle 35

Brett Scott Caulfi eld Gramm 33

Michael Hennessy Old Xaverians 25

Charlie Houghton Old Scotch 25

Patrick Timms Collegians 25

2012 Premier B

David Fayman AJAX 60

Henry Parkes St Kevins 51

Jake Lew AJAX 48

Cameron Beck Old Melburnians 47

Lachlan Bennett Old Melburnians 45

2012 Premier B Reserve

Brendan Blatt Old Brighton 37

Timothy Pritchard Beaumaris 35

Sebastian Kemmerer Old Melburnians 30

Matthew Shannon St Kevins 30

James Bismire University Blacks 27

Edward Hughes Old Melburnians 27

2012 Premier B Thirds

Lachlan McRedmond Northern Blues 33

Cameron Tunbridge Old Melburnians 30

Thomas Crookes St Kevins 29

Nicholas Marchesani St Kevins 23

Daniel Anthony Old Brighton 22

2012 Premier C

Adam Barclay Banyule 71

Leigh Brennan Rupertswood 60

Darren Rochford Parkdale Vultures 58

Chamath Jayaweera Mazenod 54

Jack Duke Old Camberwell 51

2012 Premier C Reserve

Caine Hillier Old Camberwell 59

Daniel Fraser Marcellin 51

Jacob Beard Mazenod 46

Dimitrios Kynigopoulos Fitzroy 27

Dean Podger PEGS 27

2012 Premier C Thirds

Shelley Fulton Fitzroy 60

Sam Ayoub Marcellin 54

Daniel Kerr St Kevins 49

Brett Cottrell Old Camberwell 38

Marcus Borg Banyule 37

Stefan Davis Mazenod 37

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2012 Division One

Shaun Payze Peninsula 57

Josh Vanderloo Williamstown CYMS 51

Callum Wood Old Geelong 46

Todd Patterson NOBs/St Pats 45

Matthew Keown NOBs/St Pats 35

Gareth Snow Old Mentonians 35

2012 Division One Reserve

Jake Archdeacon Peninsula 52

William Harris Old Geelong 37

Bilal Zeitoune Old Mentonians 37

James Coghlan Peninsula 33

Jack Singleton Ormond 25

2012 Division Two

Sabastian Ciavola Old Eltham Collegians 69

Adam Sleight Prahran Assump 68

Stuart Patten La Trobe University 46

Jack McMeel La Trobe University 44

Matthew Costello Therry Penola 42

2012 Division Two Reserve

Rick Ellis Prahran Assump 35

Timothy Mawdsley La Trobe University 28

Luke Giansiracusa Prahran Assump 27

Richard Hummerston Monash Gryphons 26

Joel Quinn Therry Penola 23

2012 Division Three

Ashleigh Close Ivanhoe 104

Aaron Thornton Elsternwick 69

Andrew Brazzale Kew 62

Justin Hunter Elsternwick 55

Sebastian Angus Richmond Central 52

Rhys Kirk UHS-VU 52

2012 Division Three Reserve

Benjamin Seeger Yarra Valley 80

Mitchell Sweeney UHS-VU 75

Marc Brazzale Ivanhoe 48

Aaron Foster Elsternwick 36

Jesse Seven Albert Park 35

2012 Division Four

Jesse Albrecht South Mornington 78

Daniel Penny Box Hill North 61

Scott McPherson Man’ham Cobras 57

David Viola Eley Park Sharks 48

Patrick Notaro North Brunswick 48

2012 Division Four Reserve

Thomas Kennedy Swinburne Uni 75

Adam Farrugia Eley Park Sharks 56

Drew Crawford Eley Park Sharks 51

Rhys McConville-Brain South Mornington 44

Kyle Debernardi South Mornington 35

2012 Under 19 Premier

Charlie Haley De La Salle 65

Steven Berengo Old Xaverians 59

Robert Ralph Old Xaverians 50

David Wall St Bernards 48

Jack Fenner St Bernards 40

PLAYER CLUB TOTAL

2012 Under 19 - Section 2

Matthew Mitchell Old Haileybury 69

Michael Tregear Old Brighton 59

Lachlan Nankervis St Kevins 45

Jaxon Cooke Werribee Districts 37

James Hollaway Marcellin 33

2012 Under 19 - Section 3

Sam Hibbins Collegians 58

Louis Greco Mazenod 41

Jake Powell Northern Blues 41

James Howells Old Camberwell 35

Harry Healey Old Xaverians 33

2012 Under 19 - North

Jai Swainger Ivanhoe 56

Karey Taylor Old Geelong 55

Darrell Blake Therry Penola 44

Thomas Williams La Trobe University 31

Shae Tatlock Therry Penola 25

2012 Under 19 - South

Jordan Young St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 64

Lewis Emmerson Parkdale Vultures 43

Christopher Wheeler Monash Blues 42

Christopher Welch Parkdale Vultures 40

Jackson Boland Parkdale Vultures 38

Braden Churcher Peninsula 38

2012 Under 18

Dane Thomas Werribee Districts 59

Aaron Cloke Oakleigh 54

Tom Russell St Bernards 39

Louis Holmes St Mary’s Salesian 28

Harrison King Werribee Districts 26

2012 Club XVIII - 1

James McDonnell Old Xaverians 82

Hamish Christie NOBS/ St Pats 56

Craig Berger Prahran Assump 40

Theodore Code Old Melburnians 40

Tom Kovarik De La Salle 36

2012 Club XVIII - 2

Raymond Steer Therry Penola 90

Timothy Bayles Old Geelong 72

George Dellaportas Hawthorn 44

Timothy Demetriou Hawthorn 42

Scott D’Arcy Richmond Cardinals 25

Tribunal Results – 18 September, 2012

*Greg Pullen, South Mornington.

Forceful front-on contact, 2 matches.

*Accepted Prescribed Penalty

Major Sponsors:

Banyule Amateur Football Club seek applications for the position/s of Under 19, Senior, Reserves and

Third Team Coaches.Playing and non-Playing applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applicants need to be enthusiastic leaders with excellent communication skills.

Level 1 Coaching accreditation required.Successful applicants will enjoy excellent facilities, a

supportive environment and competitive remuneration.All Coaching positions will be vacated at the end of the 2012 season.

Applications close 30th September 2012.Applications in writing to:

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APPLICATION FOR COACHESSEASON 2013

For Season 2013Canterbury FC is seeking

a coach who relishes a challenge. We have

a willing group of players who are keen

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coach who is focused on development and

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The club is also seeking players and Level 1 accredited Sports Trainers

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OLD ELTHAM

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EST. 1986

SENIOR FINALIST 2006, 07, 08, 11, 12

WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR

SENIOR ASSISTANT COACHES

(PLAYING OR NON PLAYING)

RESERVE COACH

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ASSISTANT RESERVE COACHES

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30/9/12FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO

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If you would like further information please telephone Alan Sutherland on 0417533856

Monash Blues Amateur Football Club

(VAFA – Division 1) is seeking a

SENIOR COACH for 2013Monash Blues AFC is based at Monash University, Clayton Campus. We have outstanding facilities, including pool and gym access for all players. We have a strong playing list, stable committee and supportive past player’s network. We expect all four teams – Seniors, Reserves, Under 19 & Club 18 to be fi nals contenders in 2013. We are seeking to appoint a new senior coach following the resignation of Tim Powell (ex AFL player for Richmond and Carlton) after three years of exceptional service.The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:· A proven ability to work with young men in a football club

environment.· Outstanding communication skills.· Detailed knowledge of the modern game, and the ability to

develop a suitable club-based game plan.· The ability to identify and improve player skill level.· The ability to lead a team of coaches across four sides.· Full commitment to the demands of the role.

A competitive remuneration will be negotiated.Please direct initial enquiries to Andrew McGregor,

President Monash Blues AFC, via email [email protected] who can provide further information as required.

The club intends to make an appointment in early October, 2012.

AJAX Amateur Football Club Inc.Following on a successful season in 2011 culminating in Premierships in Premier C and Premier C Reserve

and a year of consolidation in Premier B in 2012, AJAX are inviting applications for season 2013 for

SENIOR COACHDue to the retirement of our current coach, who

enjoyed successful four year tenure with the Club, we are seeking a coach who has a proven track record of success and who has the level of drive, motivation

and plan to take our high profi le community Club into the future.

Applicants need to have the required qualifi cations, have a strong understanding of all the aspects of

today’s football trends and demonstrate the ability to teach and implement these to a playing list with a

high proportion of younger profi le players.

A highly competitive salary and a supportive and hard working committee to support your efforts and

initiatives are on offer.

Forward applications or enquiries to:Peter Kagan, Secretary

AJAX Amateur Football Club [email protected]

Mob: 0419 379 071

Applications close: 24th September, 2012

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Senior Coach 2013Based at Carey Bulleen Sports Complex, arguably the best facilities in the VAFA,

Old Carey GFC is ready to appoint a suitably qualifi ed Senior Coach.

Founded in 1953, Old Carey GFC has a rich football tradition, today in the VAFA’s Premier A g rade;

the club is ready to take the next step. We are a well-resourced and professionally managed club.

Applicants need to be enthusiastic leaders, well organized, possess excellent communication & interpersonal

skills, have a proven understanding of all facets of today’s football trends and the ability to teach and

implement these. A minimum level one coaching accreditation is required.

Please provide a covering letter outlining your experience, self-assessment/critique and

your specifi c plans for our club. Applications close 30/09/12.

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

BLACK ROCK FOOTBALL CLUBEstablished 1908

Affi liated Southern Football League Division 2

Invites Applications for the positions of

SENIOR COACHRESERVES COACH

(Both playing or non-playing – Both positions vacant)

Come and join a progressive Club with a young, vibrant playing group and terrifi c culture,

ready to take the next step.Interested applicants are expected to hold a Level 1 Coaching Accreditation and asked to

forward an expression of interest ASAP to [email protected]. Applicants selected

for interview will be forwarded a Position Description & will be expected to address the

key selection criteria outlined

Applications close Monday October 1 2013

All applications will be treated in strict confi dence


Round 1 - 21/04/2012

De La Salle 12.12 (84) d Old Scotch 11.17 (83)

St Bernards 16.12 (108) d Caulfi eld Gramm 16.8 (104)

Old Xaverians 14.17 (101) d Old Trinity 4.5 (29)

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 15.18 (108) d Old Carey 16.9 (105)

Collegians 16.18 (114) d University Blues 15.9 (99)

Round 2 - 28/04/2012

Collegians 12.9 (81) d De La Salle 10.13 (73)

Old Carey 9.13 (67) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 5.12 (42)

Old Scotch 15.15 (105) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 12.11 (83)

Old Xaverians 14.8 (92) d University Blues 11.8 (74)

St Bernards 18.15 (123) d Old Trinity 15.8 (98)

Round 3 - 05/05/2012

Collegians 10.21 (81) d Old Trinity 8.11 (59)

De La Salle 14.11 (95) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 4.7 (31)

Old Carey 13.16 (94) d St Bernards 7.12 (54)

Old Scotch 12.13 (85) d Old Xaverians 7.7 (49)

University Blues 9.12 (66) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 6.4 (40)

Round 4 - 12/05/2012

De La Salle 11.9 (75) d University Blues 7.14 (56)

Old Trinity 18.14 (122) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 12.10 (82)

Collegians 19.14 (128) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 10.13 (73)

Old Scotch 13.6 (84) d St Bernards 10.12 (72)

Old Xaverians 12.18 (90) d Old Carey 11.6 (72)

Round 5 - 19/05/2012

De La Salle 26.18 (174) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 12.4 (76)

Old Trinity 17.8 (110) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 12.13 (85)

Old Xaverians 22.11 (143) d St Bernards 9.10 (64)

University Blues 19.7 (121) d Old Carey 13.7 (85)

Collegians 16.21 (117) d Old Scotch 12.6 (78)

Round 6 - 26/05/2012

Collegians 11.12 (78) d Old Carey 12.5 (77)

Old Scotch 13.13 (91) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 9.9 (63)

Old Xaverians 14.9 (93) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 9.7 (61)

St Bernards 12.13 (85) d University Blues 6.10 (46)

De La Salle 17.23 (125) d Old Trinity 11.1 (67)

Round 7 - 02/06/2012

Collegians 19.16 (130) d St Bernards 12.8 (80)

De La Salle 14.15 (99) d Old Carey 10.7 (67)

Old Xaverians 17.13 (115) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 7.15 (57)

Old Scotch 14.11 (95) d Old Trinity 10.5 (65)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 26.9 (165) d University Blues 15.13 (103)

Round 8 - 16/06/2012

Old Carey 13.10 (88) d Old Trinity 11.14 (80)

Collegians 23.16 (154) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 10.7 (67)

Old Scotch 21.19 (145) d University Blues 8.11 (59)

Old Xaverians 13.12 (90) d De La Salle 10.9 (69)

St Bernards 15.17 (107) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 9.8 (62)

Round 9 - 23/06/2012

Old Xaverians 10.16 (76) d Collegians 4.15 (39)

Old Carey 9.13 (67) d Old Scotch 8.14 (62)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 11.15 (81) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 10.11 (71)

St Bernards 15.9 (99) d De La Salle 12.11 (83)

University Blues 9.8 (62) d Old Trinity 5.7 (37)

Round 10 - 30/06/2012

De La Salle 12.18 (90) d Collegians 12.9 (81)

Old Carey 14.14 (98) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 6.8 (44)

Old Trinity 16.7 (103) d St Bernards 6.7 (43)

Old Xaverians 13.16 (94) d Old Scotch 7.12 (54)

University Blues 7.19 (61) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 4.4 (28)

Round 11 - 07/07/2012

Old Carey 17.18 (120) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 8.2 (50)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 14.17 (101) d Old Trinity 8.20 (68)

Old Xaverians 15.14 (104) d St Bernards 14.13 (97)

De La Salle 8.15 (63) d University Blues 7.6 (48)

Collegians 15.9 (99) d Old Scotch 8.12 (60)

Round 12 - 21/07/2012

Collegians 13.22 (100) d University Blues 6.14 (50)

Old Scotch 12.18 (90) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 9.6 (60)

Old Xaverians 15.11 (101) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 11.5 (71)

Old Carey 15.11 (101) d St Bernards 8.18 (66)

De La Salle 27.14 (176) d Old Trinity 7.14 (56)

Round 13 - 28/07/2012

De La Salle 11.11 (77) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 2.8 (20)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 16.17 (113) d Old Scotch 9.17 (71)

St Bernards 5.12 (42) d University Blues 3.5 (23)

Collegians 11.6 (72) d Old Trinity 6.14 (50)

Old Xaverians 3.11 (29) d Old Carey 2.7 (19)

Round 14 - 04/08/2012

Collegians 16.11 (107) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 7.4 (46)

Old Carey 20.6 (126) d University Blues 6.15 (51)

Old Scotch 21.13 (139) d De La Salle 8.10 (58)

Old Xaverians 18.10 (118) d Old Trinity 14.10 (94)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 14.9 (93) d St Bernards 8.10 (58)

Round 15 - 11/08/2012

Collegians 12.16 (88) d Old Carey 7.9 (51)

De La Salle 19.11 (125) d St Bernards 6.6 (42)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 10.17 (77) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 9.13 (67)

Old Scotch 17.12 (114) d Old Trinity 14.12 (96)

University Blues 9.9 (63) d Old Xaverians 4.10 (34)

Round 16 - 18/08/2012

Old Scotch 6.6 (42) d Old Carey 5.8 (38)

University Blues 9.3 (57) d Old Trinity 6.17 (53)

Old Xaverians 4.5 (29) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 4.3 (27)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 11.10 (76) d De La Salle 6.14 (50)

Collegians 12.15 (87) d St Bernards 7.12 (54)

Round 17 - 25/08/2012

Collegians 17.15 (117) d St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 7.9 (51)

De La Salle 14.9 (93) d Old Xaverians 7.11 (53)

Old Carey 10.16 (76) d Old Trinity 8.13 (61)

St Bernards 20.14 (134) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 10.8 (68)

Old Scotch 15.11 (101) d University Blues 5.8 (38)

Round 18 - 01/09/2012

Old Carey 12.8 (80) d De La Salle 9.12 (66)

Old Trinity 18.18 (126) d Caulfi eld Grammarians 13.10 (88)

Old Scotch 22.10 (142) d St Bernards 14.20 (104)

Collegians 9.18 (72) d Old Xaverians 9.8 (62)

St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 17.8 (110) d University Blues 14.7 (91)

2nd Semi Final - 08/09/2012

Collegians 15.11 (101) d Old Xaverians 9.9 (63)

1st Semi Final - 09/09/2012

De La Salle 14.14 (98) d Old Scotch 11.12 (78)

Preliminary - 16/09/2012

Old Xaverians 14.6 (90) d De La Salle 11.10 (76)

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PREMIER PREMIER BRound 1 - 21/04/2012

Beaumaris 23.19 (157) d Old Ivanhoe 5.1 (31)

Old Melburnians 11.14 (80) d Old Haileybury 10.12 (72)

St Kevins 11.12 (78) d Werribee Districts 10.15 (75)

AJAX 17.7 (109) d Old Brighton 14.17 (101)

22/04/2012 University Blacks 15.11 (101) d Oakleigh 10.12 (72)

Round 2 - 28/04/2012

Beaumaris 16.16 (112) d Oakleigh 4.11 (35)

Werribee Districts 14.10 (94) d Old Brighton 5.8 (38)

Old Haileybury 19.17 (131) d AJAX 11.9 (75)

St Kevins 26.20 (176) d Old Ivanhoe 13.6 (84)

University Blacks 17.13 (115) d Old Melburnians 13.8 (86)

Round 3 - 05/05/2012

University Blacks 12.26 (98) d AJAX 2.10 (22)

Beaumaris 13.9 (87) d Old Brighton 7.11 (53)

Old Haileybury 15.18 (108) d Oakleigh 9.13 (67)

Werribee Districts 8.7 (55) d Old Ivanhoe 6.10 (46)

St Kevins 19.15 (129) d Old Melburnians 6.4 (40)

Round 4 - 12/05/2012

St Kevins 17.9 (111) d Old Brighton 5.13 (43)

Old Ivanhoe 17.9 (111) d Oakleigh 15.8 (98)

Beaumaris 12.13 (85) d Old Melburnians 11.4 (70)

University Blacks 15.7 (97) d Old Haileybury 9.11 (65)

AJAX 14.9 (93) d Werribee Districts 12.13 (85)

Round 5 - 19/05/2012

Old Melburnians 19.14 (128) d AJAX 16.7 (103)

Old Haileybury 11.13 (79) d Beaumaris 9.11 (65)

St Kevins 18.10 (118) d Oakleigh 9.9 (63)

Old Brighton 14.18 (102) d Old Ivanhoe 7.11 (53)

University Blacks 18.14 (122) d Werribee Districts 12.6 (78)

Round 6 - 26/05/2012

AJAX 16.21 (117) d Oakleigh 9.20 (74)

Werribee Districts 13.7 (85) d Old Haileybury 9.8 (62)

Old Melburnians 14.9 (93) d Old Ivanhoe 7.5 (47)

St Kevins 14.12 (96) d Beaumaris 14.11 (95)

University Blacks 9.9 (63) d Old Brighton 6.9 (45)

Round 7 - 02/06/2012

Beaumaris 24.23 (167) d AJAX 10.9 (69)

Old Brighton 16.12 (108) d Old Melburnians 15.11 (101)

University Blacks 14.15 (99) d Old Ivanhoe 9.10 (64)

St Kevins 18.10 (118) d Old Haileybury 10.11 (71)

Oakleigh 13.12 (90) d Werribee Districts 11.9 (75)

Round 8 - 16/06/2012

St Kevins 13.6 (84) d AJAX 9.7 (61)

Old Brighton 16.11 (107) d Oakleigh 11.17 (83)

Old Haileybury 9.14 (68) d Old Ivanhoe 10.7 (67)

Old Melburnians 14.18 (102) d Werribee Districts 6.10 (46)

Beaumaris 10.10 (70) d University Blacks 10.8 (68)

Round 9 - 23/06/2012

Beaumaris 16.10 (106) d Werribee Districts 14.4 (88)

Old Melburnians 17.9 (111) d Oakleigh 6.12 (48)

Old Brighton 6.8 (44) d Old Haileybury 3.7 (25)

AJAX 13.15 (93) d Old Ivanhoe 7.9 (51)

University Blacks 14.15 (99) d St Kevins 6.0 (36)

Round 10 - 30/06/2012

Old Haileybury 13.12 (90) d AJAX 10.8 (68)

Old Brighton 14.14 (98) d Beaumaris 10.15 (75)

Old Melburnians 15.6 (96) d St Kevins 8.13 (61)

University Blacks 24.13 (157) d Oakleigh 9.4 (58)

Werribee Districts 15.16 (106) d Old Ivanhoe 7.6 (48)

Round 11 - 07/07/2012

Beaumaris 10.17 (77) d Oakleigh 7.12 (54)

Old Haileybury 13.14 (92) d University Blacks 10.9 (69)

Old Brighton 23.7 (145) d Old Ivanhoe 8.7 (55)

Old Melburnians 15.17 (107) d AJAX 11.9 (75)

St Kevins 22.8 (140) d Werribee Districts 9.8 (62)

Round 12 - 21/07/2012

Beaumaris 13.14 (92) d St Kevins 11.8 (74)

Oakleigh 19.12 (126) d Old Ivanhoe 13.11 (89)

Old Brighton 22.14 (146) d AJAX 11.15 (81)

Old Melburnians 13.8 (86) d Old Haileybury 6.15 (51)

University Blacks 16.15 (111) d Werribee Districts 2.10 (22)

Round 13 - 28/07/2012

AJAX 13.6 (84) d Oakleigh 11.10 (76)

Beaumaris 20.15 (135) d Old Ivanhoe 4.4 (28)

University Blacks 11.15 (81) d Old Melburnians 4.9 (33)

St Kevins 18.7 (115) d Old Brighton 9.9 (63)

Old Haileybury 12.15 (87) d Werribee Districts 10.15 (75)

Round 14 - 04/08/2012

Old Brighton 21.18 (144) d Oakleigh 13.7 (85)

Old Haileybury 22.18 (150) d Beaumaris 10.14 (74)

St Kevins 22.18 (150) d Old Ivanhoe 9.8 (62)

University Blacks 27.16 (178) d AJAX 8.3 (51)

Old Melburnians 15.18 (108) d Werribee Districts 6.10 (46)

Round 15 - 11/08/2012

AJAX 16.1 (97) d Werribee Districts 6.16 (52)

University Blacks 13.10 (88) d Beaumaris 6.15 (51

Old Brighton 13.15 (93) d Old Haileybury 10.14 (74)

Old Melburnians 17.16 (118) d Old Ivanhoe 12.7 (79)

St Kevins 26.17 (173) d Oakleigh 5.2 (32)

Round 16 - 18/08/2012

AJAX 20.19 (139) d Old Ivanhoe 12.7 (79)

Old Haileybury 7.13 (55) d Oakleigh 4.6 (30)

Old Melburnians 8.6 (54) d Old Brighton 4.10 (34)


Beaumaris 12.8 (80) d Werribee Districts 4.17 (41)

Round 17 - 25/08/2012


Oakleigh 15.11 (101) d Werribee Districts 12.20 (92)

University Blacks 9.9 (63) d Old Brighton 8.8 (56)

St Kevins 14.15 (99) d AJAX 11.11 (77)

Old Haileybury 21.14 (140) d Old Ivanhoe 7.11 (53)

Round 18 - 01/09/2012

Beaumaris 20.14 (134) d AJAX 19.10 (124)

Old Haileybury 17.7 (109) d St Kevins 8.9 (57)

Old Melburnians 20.15 (135) d Oakleigh 8.10 (58)

University Blacks 23.17 (155) d Old Ivanhoe 3.5 (23)

Old Brighton 15.13 (103) d Werribee Districts 10.16 (76)






Beaumaris 17.12 (114) d St Kevins 11.20 (86)

PREMIER CRound 1 - 21/04/2012

Banyule 19.19 (133) d Monash Blues 9.8 (62)

Marcellin 10.11 (71) d PEGS 5.17 (47)

Old Camberwell 12.15 (87) d Mazenod 9.10 (64)

Parkdale Vultures 9.14 (68) d Fitzroy 9.9 (63)

Rupertswood 26.22 (178) d Hampton Rovers 8.9 (57)

Round 2 - 28/04/2012

Fitzroy 12.11 (83) d Marcellin 9.13 (67)

Monash Blues 18.22 (130) d Hampton Rovers 8.5 (53)

Old Camberwell 9.11 (65) drew with Parkdale Vultures 9.11 (65)

PEGS 12.7 (79) d Banyule 11.8 (74)

Rupertswood 14.11 (95) d Mazenod 9.14 (68)

Round 3 - 05/05/2012

Banyule 19.24 (138) d Hampton Rovers 2.7 (19)

Marcellin 9.7 (61) d Mazenod 8.11 (59)

Old Camberwell 7.11 (53) d Monash Blues 6.8 (44)

Parkdale Vultures 13.15 (93) d Rupertswood 8.13 (61)

PEGS 15.9 (99) d Fitzroy 12.7 (79)

Round 4 - 12/05/2012

Fitzroy 14.9 (93) d Banyule 9.9 (63)

Old Camberwell 29.22 (196) d Hampton Rovers 2.5 (17)

Mazenod 9.17 (71) d PEGS 10.7 (67)

Marcellin 15.10 (100) d Parkdale Vultures 8.5 (53)

Rupertswood 17.9 (111) d Monash Blues 15.9 (99)

Round 5 - 19/05/2012

Fitzroy 18.14 (122) d Mazenod 6.9 (45)

Marcellin 24.16 (160) d Hampton Rovers 3.8 (26)

Parkdale Vultures 17.6 (108) d Monash Blues 11.16 (82)

PEGS 20.12 (132) d Rupertswood 5.8 (38)

Old Camberwell 21.12 (138) d Banyule 6.12 (48)

Round 6 - 26/05/2012

Fitzroy 11.19 (85) d Old Camberwell 13.6 (84)

Marcellin 12.18 (90) d Monash Blues 7.8 (50)

Mazenod 30.18 (198) d Hampton Rovers 3.7 (25)

Parkdale Vultures 20.9 (129) d PEGS 6.11 (47)

Banyule 15.12 (102) d Rupertswood 10.14 (74)

Round 7 - 02/06/2012

Mazenod 23.11 (149) d Banyule 10.15 (75)

Marcellin 20.8 (128) d Rupertswood 11.6 (72)

Fitzroy 14.11 (95) d Monash Blues 8.15 (63)

Parkdale Vultures 24.14 (158) d Hampton Rovers 6.5 (41)

Old Camberwell 17.16 (118) d PEGS 12.7 (79)

Round 8 - 16/06/2012

Banyule 18.20 (128) d Parkdale Vultures 11.12 (78)

Fitzroy 17.14 (116) d Rupertswood 9.12 (66)

Mazenod 11.12 (78) d Monash Blues 4.9 (33)

PEGS 27.24 (186) d Hampton Rovers 6.6 (42)

Marcellin 17.14 (116) d Old Camberwell 4.10 (34)

Round 9 - 23/06/2012

Fitzroy 19.24 (138) d Hampton Rovers 10.7 (67)

Marcellin 13.16 (94) d Banyule 12.7 (79)

PEGS 12.9 (81) d Monash Blues 9.11 (65)

Parkdale Vultures 9.7 (61) d Mazenod 8.8 (56)

Rupertswood 9.14 (68) d Old Camberwell 9.6 (60)

Round 10 - 30/06/2012

Fitzroy 20.14 (134) d PEGS 11.12 (78)

Banyule 17.12 (114) d Hampton Rovers 9.13 (67)

Mazenod 6.11 (47) d Marcellin 4.3 (27)

Rupertswood 17.6 (108) d Monash Blues 8.7 (55)

Parkdale Vultures 14.15 (99) d Old Camberwell 10.12 (72)

Round 11 - 07/07/2012

PEGS 9.17 (71) d Banyule 6.20 (56)

Marcellin 18.16 (124) d Hampton Rovers 10.7 (67)

Mazenod 15.8 (98) d Fitzroy 6.9 (45)

Old Camberwell 11.9 (75) d Monash Blues 4.6 (30)

Parkdale Vultures 11.8 (74) d Rupertswood 9.7 (61)

Round 12 - 21/07/2012


Rupertswood 17.11 (113) d Hampton Rovers 10.11 (71)

Banyule 15.12 (102) d Monash Blues 11.15 (81)

PEGS 17.13 (115) d Marcellin 7.6 (48)

Old Camberwell 13.10 (88) d Mazenod 8.10 (58)

Round 13 - 28/07/2012

Banyule 11.5 (71) d Old Camberwell 5.6 (36)

Mazenod 14.21 (105) d Hampton Rovers 8.9 (57)

Marcellin 7.13 (55) d Fitzroy 5.10 (40)

Parkdale Vultures 16.11 (107) d Monash Blues 6.12 (48)

Rupertswood 11.13 (79) d PEGS 8.9 (57)

Round 14 - 04/08/2012

Fitzroy 15.18 (108) d Banyule 7.11 (53)

Mazenod 22.13 (145) d Rupertswood 6.7 (43)

Monash Blues 12.11 (83) d Marcellin 6.9 (45)

Old Camberwell 22.23 (155) d Hampton Rovers 8.9 (57)

Parkdale Vultures 12.18 (90) d PEGS 11.8 (74)

Round 15 - 11/08/2012

Banyule 13.19 (97) d Rupertswood 11.15 (81)

PEGS 26.9 (165) d Hampton Rovers 15.7 (97)

Marcellin 15.8 (98) d Parkdale Vultures 11.11 (77)

Mazenod 14.10 (94) d Monash Blues 6.5 (41)

Fitzroy 14.6 (90) d Old Camberwell 6.9 (45)

Round 16 - 18/08/2012

Fitzroy 4.10 (34) d Monash Blues 2.2 (14)

Mazenod 13.23 (101) d Banyule 6.3 (39)

PEGS 8.16 (64) d Old Camberwell 6.6 (42)

Parkdale Vultures 19.14 (128) d Hampton Rovers 6.11 (47)

Marcellin 9.6 (60) d Rupertswood 5.9 (39)

Round 17 - 25/08/2012

Monash Blues 12.15 (87) d Hampton Rovers 5.19 (49)

Old Camberwell 11.12 (78) d Marcellin 7.7 (49)

PEGS 12.8 (80) d Mazenod 9.12 (66)

Parkdale Vultures 27.18 (180) d Banyule 7.11 (53)

Fitzroy 15.14 (104) d Rupertswood 5.7 (37)

Round 18 - 01/09/2012

Marcellin 18.13 (121) d Banyule 13.8 (86)

Fitzroy 32.22 (214) d Hampton Rovers 4.2 (26)

Mazenod 15.20 (110) d Parkdale Vultures 11.6 (72)

PEGS 18.14 (122) d Monash Blues 5.13 (43)

Old Camberwell 15.15 (105) d Rupertswood 15.11 (101)




Mazenod 10.10 (70) d Marcellin 10.9 (69)


Fitzroy 19.12 (126) d Mazenod 9.11 (65)

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