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PREMIER GRAND FINAL
COLLEGIANS V OLD XAVERIANS
PREMIER B GRAND FINAL
UNIVERSITY BLACKS V BEAUMARIS
PREMIER C GRAND FINAL
PARKDALE VULTURES V FITZROY
DIVISION 3 GRAND FINAL
IVANHOE V YARRA VALLEY
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VAFA GRAND FINAL 20121
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.
The Amateur FootballerTHE JOURNAL OF THE VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
September 22, 2012 $7.00 Vol. 12 No. 21
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Bruno Conti
President VAFA
Collegians by 38 points
Uni Blacks by 15 points
Parkdale by 60 points
Yarra Valley by 32 points
Michael Sholly
VAFA CEO
Old Xaverians by 7
Beaumaris by 2
Fitzroy by 11
Yarra Valley by 21
Tim Noonan
VAFA GM Football Operations
Collegians by 14
Uni Blacks by 10
Parkdale Vultures by 24
Yarra Valley by 17
Brian Goodman
VAFA GM Umpires
Collegians by 17
Uni Blacks by 13
Parkdale by 9
Ivanhoe by 11
Andrew Demetriou
CEO AFL
Old Xaverians by 10
Beaumaris by 15
Fitzroy by 20
Ivanhoe by 8
Peter Siddle
Australian Fast Bowler
Old Xaverians by 7
Uni Blacks by 31
Fitzroy by 12
Yarra Valley by 21
Daniel Harford
SEN, Coach of St Kevins
Collegians by 38
Uni Blacks by 31
Fitzroy by 25
Yarra Valley by 6
Max McGraw
VAFA Man of Mystery
Old Xaverians by 21
Uni Blacks by 10
Parkdale Vultures by 13
Ivanhoe by 6
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VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 4
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 20125
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 6
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 20127
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 8
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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TODAY’S SELECTION
University Blacks v Beaumaris
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 20129
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 10
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201213
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
Recognition of Service Award by VAFA
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
commiserations.
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VAFA GRAND FINAL 201215
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 16
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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VAFA GRAND FINAL 201217
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
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Coach: Bruce EdwardsAssistant Coach: John Marshall
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 18
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201219
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.
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 20
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201221
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 22
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201223
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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SUCCESS FOR THE BLUE AND GOLDMoments before the three quarter time
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
Kyle Debernardi South Mornington 35
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VAFA GRAND FINAL 201227
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 28
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 Melburnians 18 9 9 90.46 36
University Blues 18 9 9 86.23 36
Old Scotch 18 7 11 94.87 28
Beaumaris 18 5 13 58.67 20
Fitzroy 18 2 16 44.29 8
University Blacks 18 1 17 35.34 4
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
Werribee Districts 17 11 6 124.25 48
Caulfi eld Gramm 18 11 7 129.33 44
Old Haileybury 18 8 10 104.27 32
Old Trinity 18 7 11 78.34 28
Old Carey 17 4 13 61.9 16
Marcellin 18 2 16 48.96 8
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201229
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 Bedes/Mentone Tigers 18 11 6 138.65 46
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
Werribee Districts 18 12 4 187.15 56
Rupertswood 18 9 6 147.85 48
St Bernards 18 10 6 146.93 48
St Mary’s Salesian 18 10 6 138.02 48
Williamstown CYMS 18 2 13 30.37 20
UHS-VU / Flemington 18 0 15 24.25 12
VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 30
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.
10 YEARS AGO – 2002
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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A TRULY GRAND FINALE (OM) won the Cordner Medal for his
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).
20 YEARS AGO – 1992
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).
30 YEARS AGO – 1982
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.
40 YEARS AGO – 1972
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).
50 YEARS AGO – 1962
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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201231
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;
UM
PIR
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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VAFA GRAND FINAL 2012 32
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
University Blues 18 12 6 141.46 48
Old Scotch 18 12 6 140.3 48
Caulfi eld Grammarians 18 9 9 127.57 36
St Bernards 18 9 9 85.16 36
Old Carey 18 3 15 61.88 12
Old Trinity 18 2 16 48.21 8
St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 18 1 17 34.52 4
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
University Blues 18 10 6 136.74 48
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
Caulfi eld Grammarians 18 4 12 55.24 24
Old Trinity 18 3 13 39.55 20
PREMIER B RESERVES
TEAM P W L % PTS
University Blacks 18 15 3 312.2 60
St Kevins 18 15 3 225.54 60
Old Brighton 18 15 3 177.49 60
Beaumaris 18 13 5 163.16 52
Old Melburnians 18 10 8 175.24 40
Old Haileybury 18 8 10 85.55 32
AJAX 18 4 14 56.76 16
Old Ivanhoe 18 4 14 29.39 16
Oakleigh 18 3 15 52.62 12
Werribee Districts 18 3 15 48.96 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
Old Melburnians 17 10 5 114.33 52
University Blacks 16 5 9 85.24 36
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
Williamstown CYMS 18 9 9 105.48 36
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
St Mary’s Salesian 18 4 14 62.52 16
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
Old Melburnians 13 11 2 259.63 52
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
Williamstown CYMS 12 4 8 68.65 20
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
LA
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VAFA GRAND FINAL 201233
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
SH
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S PLAYER CLUB TOTAL
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:
The SecretaryPO Box 363
Ivanhoe VIC 3079www.banyulebears.com
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
to take it to the next level. We require a
coach who is focused on development and
progression.
The club is also seeking players and Level 1 accredited Sports Trainers
Remuneration NegotiableApply to Secretary
Canterbury Football ClubPO Box 322, Canterbury 3127
Or email canterbury@efl .org.au
Applications must be received by Wednesday 26th September 2012.www.canterburyfootballclub.org
Can
OLD ELTHAM
COLLEGIANS F.C.
EST. 1986
SENIOR FINALIST 2006, 07, 08, 11, 12
WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR
SENIOR ASSISTANT COACHES
(PLAYING OR NON PLAYING)
RESERVE COACH
(PLAYING OR NON PLAYING)
ASSISTANT RESERVE COACHES
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30/9/12FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO
ALAN SUTHERLAND sudsy@email.fl ow.com.au
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 andrew.mcgregor@haileybury.vic.edu.au 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 Inc.pkagan@bigpond.net.au
Mob: 0419 379 071
Applications close: 24th September, 2012
VAFA PREMIER
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 oldcareyfc@gmail.com
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 brfccoach2013@gmail.com. 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
VAFA GRAND FINAL 201235
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)
University Blacks 5.7 (37) d St Kevins 2.5 (17)
Beaumaris 12.8 (80) d Werribee Districts 4.17 (41)
Round 17 - 25/08/2012
Beaumaris 12.23 (95) d Old Melburnians 9.10 (64)
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)
2nd Semi Final - 08/09/2012
University Blacks 11.14 (80) d St Kevins 1.7 (13)
1st Semi Final - 09/09/2012
Beaumaris 18.13 (121) d Old Melburnians 16.4 (100)
Preliminary - 15/09/2012
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
Parkdale Vultures 17.9 (111) d Fitzroy 5.13 (43)
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)
2nd Semi Final - 08/09/2012
Parkdale Vultures 20.13 (133) d Fitzroy 7.7 (49)
1st Semi Final - 09/09/2012
Mazenod 10.10 (70) d Marcellin 10.9 (69)
Preliminary - 15/09/2012
Fitzroy 19.12 (126) d Mazenod 9.11 (65)
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