FOOTY RECORD ISSUE 22 14 September 2013
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DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL
Finals Glory Spread Wide By Bob Tregear Six separate Division 1 clubs Lakes in getting their Senior and Reserves teams into remain in the race for success, Division 2 Preliminary and Grand Finals respectively; as we set out on the final day and Sanctuary Lakes in having three junior teams in of a fantastic 2013 WRFL Grand Finals, winning one of them. Manor Lakes also football season. had a junior team in a Grand Final as well as fielding Perennial finalists Spotswood an Under 13 Girls team. eased into the Senior Grand Another new start-up club (Tarneit) has already been Final after accounting for admitted to WRFL membership for the 2014 season, Sunshine in the Qualifying Final; with every indication that they will also field a range and for minor premiers Deer Park in the Second of junior and senior teams from day one. Werribee Semi. Deer Park earned its Grand Final spot with Districts has also committed to transferring its Senior, a convincing win over Sunshine Kangaroos in last Reserves and Under 18 teams from VAFA to WRFL week’s Preliminary Final. With a win apiece during in 2014. The confidence shown by Werribee Districts the home & away season (both at the opposition and the new start-up clubs is a fitting reward for the ground), the scene is set for an enthralling Grand Final advances made by the WRFL and its clubs in recent decider between this season’s two stand-out teams. years. With the growth in senior club numbers, there Altona and Sunshine get a chance at the consolation is a very real prospect that a third senior division can of a Reserves flag in the curtain raiser; while Hoppers be formed as early as next year. Crossing and St Albans round-out the program in A sincere thanks to all of our valued sponsoring the Under 18 Grand Final. Congratulations and best partners, without whose support it would not be wishes to all six clubs today, whatever the outcome. possible to run a successful league. Particular thanks In Division 2, Glen Orden capped-off a great season today to our Division 1 sponsors, Tracys (the A4e with a win over a gallant Parkside in last Sunday’s Group); and to our Under 18 sponsors and finals Grand Final. Parkside took out the Reserves flag with venue host, Werribee Tigers Football Club. All of our a win over first-year club Manor Lakes. Glen Orden valued sponsors are featured in the pages of this Footy put the icing on the cake by taking out the Under 18 Record and all WRFL followers are asked to support flag in a tight contest with Newport Power in their first their respective businesses. year of competition. Finally, as the curtain is drawn on the 2013 season, Season 2013 has marked a turning point in the history congratulations to all clubs on their achievements and of the WRFL, with the injection of two new, start-up contributions on and off the field this year. May the clubs (Manor Lakes and Sanctuary Lakes) competing better teams prevail today and may WRFL Football be at both junior and senior levels. Both clubs have the winner. enjoyed immediate success in different ways – Manor CONTENTS
ISSUE 22 SATURDAY september 14th, 2013 Editorial...... 1 Division Two Grand Final Results...... 25 Feature article...... WESTERN REGION 3-5 Div 1 U18s...... 31-34 Div 1 Seniors...... FOOTBALL LEAGUE 7-13 Umpires...... 36-37 Div 1 Reserves...... 19-21 Images...... 46-48
Wrfl Footy Record President: Bill Baarini WESTERN REGION FOOTBALLWestern LEAGUERegion Football League Ceo: Bob Tregear Level One, Whitten Oval, Footscray Editor: Kirstie Fitzgerald
Front Cover: It‘s showtime for the WRFL’s Division One competition, when the top two senior teams go head to head in what is set to be one heck of a Grand Final. Led by playing coaches Chris O’Keefe (Spotswood) and Marc Bullen (Deer Park), who will be the last team standing and earn the right to hold that coveted Premiership Cup? Photos: Darrell Jones. 1 WRFL FOOTY RECORD WRFL Division TWO Grand Final Report
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WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 2 W RFL Division TWO Grand Final Report They came, they saw and they conquered. I am of course referring to the Glen Orden Football Club who claimed the Division Two title by 43 points last Sunday against Parkside. From the moment that the Hawks announced that they were going to be boasting a forward line consisting of Adem and Damien Yze as well as former Geelong and Richmond player Kent Kingsley, in reality every opposition club was always going to be up against it. In the end that is the way it panned out. Damien kicked five to take his season tally to 136. Adem dobbed a couple when the game was up for grabs and whilst Kingsley only bagged the one, his body work and pushing up at the football was an absolute feature in the victory. Throw in four majors from John Zangari and you can understand why Glen Orden reigned supreme on the day. Congratulations to Nick Diker and his men in the brown and gold. Quite We are the champions: Glen Orden capped off their dominant year in the Division Two competition in style, taking home the coveted premiership trophy simply they were just too strong, too after a 43 point win over Parkside. Photo: Darrell Jones. quick and too slick for the opposition. Glen Orden had winners on every line missed his on field leadership and direction. On a and once they got a sniff of victory all the players warm sunny day it also meant that they were one lifted a cog. Dash Barolli was everywhere and won down in rotations for the remainder of the match. the medal for best-on-ground in another polished In addition to this, they played all four weeks of the display. Captain courageous Chris Scudamore led finals. Their qualifying final loss to Manor Lakes no from the front as did Stefan Angelini and there doubt ensured that Glen Orden had fresher legs also. was a stark contrast between the way the two sides The Magpies did have their chances in the third handled the football under the Grand Final pressure. term, registering a goal and five behinds but bad Rhys Bucktin was superb for the victors controlling kicking is bad football. Up forward Mo Khartabil the half back line and offering plenty of trademark took a couple of nice grabs and jagged three majors aggression which seems to favour finals footy. but Glen Orden had Parkside’s measure when it counted. The final score 15.12-102 to 8.11-59. Parkside were brave despite going down to a more powerful unit. Unfortunately for them it is their Parkside did have some joy earlier in the day when fourth year as runner-up in the past five seasons. their reserves won a nail biter against Manor Lakes They went into the game quietly confident having in a seesawing tussle. The Magpies appeared to knocked off Glen Orden earlier in the year but it have the game in control at three quarter time but was not to be on this occasion. A key moment in five goals to the Storm in the final stanza had the the game came when Magpie coach Nathan Juegan crowd on their feet. However, the black and white who was having a scorching first quarter with seven held on in the end, meaning they would be taking touches, went off with an Achilles injury late in the the cup back to Henry Turner Reserve. term and never returned to the field. Parkside really By John McLaurin
DIVISION TWO 3 WRFL FOOTY RECORD WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 4 Bianca breaking ground in female umpiring Whilst history will be made on the field this weekend exceptional, in the Division One Grand Final, another record will and she really be also be made on the sidelines. showed us When 22 year old boundary umpire Bianca Michetti what she is walks out onto the field this Saturday afternoon, capable of and she will be etching her name in the Western Region was the best Football League history books, as the first female person for the umpire to adjudicate in a WRFL Division One Senior role.” Grand Final. Michetti’s Having been involved in umpiring at the WRFL for boundary eight years, Bianca said that she was overwhelmed to coach, Leigh find out she was selected to umpire one of the biggest Rowbottom matches on the WRFL calendar. agreed, explaining “I found out at appointment night, when they put the that it was her names up on the slideshow and when I saw my name dedication to I was in disbelief....I actually teared up, I couldn’t pre-season hold back my tears of happiness and utter shock!” training which Whilst more than a dozen other female umpires has put her in including Monique Auciello, Jessica Lanigan and good stead for Mary Wilson have umpired in Division Two Grand the end of the Bianca displaying her umpiring skills Finals and Division One Reserve and U18 finals, season. on the field during the finals series. Photo: Barry Webster. none have yet to break into the Division One Seniors “At the end of Grand Final. the home and away season, most of our umpires were “I put in a big pre season and have worked the hardest on the same performance level, but over the finals this year than my previous eight years umpiring,” series, Bianca seemed to just step it up an extra gear Michetti said. and run harder to get to the next position. “Having said that I never expected this to happen as “It’s clear the hard work she has put in during the pre- we have so much talent and stronger and fitter boys season has been imperative to getting her to where in the group.” she is now as she is running extremely well and is In what has traditionally been known as a very male always happy to take on feedback from coaches and dominated sport, the interest and participation rate in put them into practice,” Rowbottom said. females has risen over the years, with more than 700 “Bianca’s very dedicated to umpiring as a whole. She women currently umpiring in the AFL. is up at the Caroline Springs Academy helping out Having gained extensive finals experience since 2007 every Monday night, and is a regular attendee at our throughout all levels, Michetti said she is excited to training sessions, and fully deserves this opportunity get the opportunity to promote female umpiring to to umpire in the Division One Grand Final.” the greater western region community. Despite running out to an expected crowd of more “I feel pretty privileged to be the first girl to umpire than 4,000 people, Bianca said she will treat this the Grand Final and it’s a great feeling to beat the game like any other. boys at something too! “I’ll just prepare like normal, but the nerves will be “Hopefully this inspires girls to take umpiring up too, on overdrive thinking about what’s at stake and the as it’s a great sport to get involved in especially if you huge crowd! enjoy watching footy.” “My family will be down there to cheer me on, but WRFL Director of Umpiring, Mark Westgarth said I’m sure they will be enjoying the two teams out there that the choice to have Michetti in the final nine playing too, so it should make for a brilliant day.” umpires was an easy one. By: Kirstie Fitzgerald “Bianca’s performance in the second semi final was
5 WRFL FOOTY RECORD POINT COOK FOOTBALL CLUB The Committee of the Point Cook Football Club would like to thank our Major Sponsor, Barry Plant Real Estate Point Cook, Platinum Sponsors, Bendigo Bank Point Cook; Peter Davey Toyota and Sanctuary Lakes Hotel along with all other sponsors for their Generosity and Valued support for Season 2013. We look forward to our continued partnership in 2014 JUNIOR COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2014 SEASON We are seeking coaches for all age groups between Under 9’s to 18’s for season 2014. All applicants must be at least Level 1 accredited or be willing to complete the appropriate course which is funded by the club. Applications Close Friday, 27th September 2013 Please forward application detailing coaching/playing experience to: Administrator, Point Cook Football Club, PO Box 6268 Point Cook 3030, or Email application to: [email protected]
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D ivision ONE Senior Update It’s SHOWTIME, and I don’t mean the one with the ferris wheel, performing pigs and sample bags that is still a few weeks away. It is showtime for the best two teams in the WRFL - Spotswood and Deer Park. This is a promoter’s dream - two teams stacked with talent and class about to face off in an epic battle and it will be just that from the first bounce when two quality ruckmen in McGhie and Stewart launch themselves, and their teams, into the 2013 Division One Grand Final. Spotswood are in familiar territory in this, their seventh consecutive Grand Final appearance, and only Will Langlands has played in all of those, an incredible personal achievement. The agony of the one point loss last year to Altona will still be sitting in the gut of some of the Woodsmen. The week off will have done It’s going to be a tight tussle for the Division One Senior the likes of Tom Langlands, Michael Fogarty, Justin flag between Spotswood and Deer Park. Who’s you tip? Dorward and Chris O’Keefe (the engine room) no Photo: Kirstie Fitzgerald. harm at all. There is a lot to like about the Woodsmen is there through Ayres, McHarg and Harrison. Chris with Boyd and McGhie in the ruck, Cloke a key target Stewart is a star, whether in the ruck, or taking grabs up forward and Elliot Wood running a tight ship down and kicking goals up forward. The problem is there is back. They have pace, skill and commitment. only one of him and he will have his hands full in the Deer Park looked better last week as every minute of middle with McGhie and Boyd. My concern is where the game ticked over. Some of their players needed the goals are going to come from for the Lions. Their some game time and got better as the day wore on. The defence is excellent, led by Barling and Hunt, but it is fitness of Marc Bullen is a key, and while I am sure up forward where I see the chink in the armour. he will play, if he is not 100% that will be a mistake. I think it will be a pretty tight, close fought, grinding Shannon Broadbent is in spectacular form and if he is first half but I expect Spotswood to come home flying allowed to run and create he will be a match winner. As and take the cup back to McLean Reserve. My tip - Adam Lux rightly observed on the radio last weekend Spotswood by 15 points, but I‘ve been wrong before. “his left leg is like a surgical instrument” and he could cut Spotswood up. Rhett King is a worker and the class By: Kevin Hillier D ivision ONE Detailed Results SENIORS RESERVES PRELIMINARY FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL Deer Park 18.12-120 def Sunshine 4.6-30 Sunshine 11.11-77 def St Albans 11.9-75 DEER PARK – Goal Kickers: C. Stewart 3, D. SUNSHINE – Goal Kickers: C. Connor 3, S. Hedditch Nelson 2, C. Trewin 2, H. Ayres 2, R. King 2, J. 2, D. Foley 2, L. Allan 2, T. Waring, D. De Santa Ana Jones 2, S. Harrison, L. Guerra, B. Foley, K. McHarg, Best Players: J. Hilton, S. Smith, M. Williams, M. S. White Murphy, C. Connor, D. Foley Best Players: R. King, J. Jones, C. Stewart, S. ST ALBANS – Goal Kickers: K. Wintels 4, A. Pajtak Broadbent, J. Barling, S. Hunt 3, T. Sapountzis, R. Panetas, M. Michetti, Z. Muhtari SUNSHINE – Goal Kickers: M. Hahn, K. Murphy, C. Best Players: D. Marshall, C. Priest, N. Tieppo, A. Tripodi, P. Wiggins Webster, Z. Jimenez, R. Panetas Best Players: B. McInneny, B. Humphrey, J. McInneny, T. Millar, M. Goring, H. Moloney
7 WRFL FOOTY RECORD HEAD TO HEAD Spotswood V Deer Park ALL TIME (1935 - 2013): Played: 92 Matches (Spotswood 65, Deer Park 27) IN HOME & AWAY SEASON: (2000 – 2013): Spotswood 7.16.58 def by Deer Park 13.13.91 (2000 Round 5 DIV 1 @ McLean Reserve) Deer Park 20.20.140 def Spotswood 11.13.79 (2000 Round 16 DIV 1 @ John McLeod Oval) Spotswood 21.8.134 def Deer Park 9.6.60 (2001 Round 10 DIV 1 @ McLean Reserve) Deer Park 8.11.59 def by Spotswood 28.9.177 (2012 Round 2 DIV 1 @ John McLeod Oval) Spotswood 26.23.179 def Deer Park 15.8.98 (2012 Round 11 DIV 1 @ McLean Reserve) Spotswood 8.15.63 def by Deer Park 13.11.89 (2013 Round 7 DIV 1 @ McLean Reserve) Deer Park 4.9.33 def by Spotswood 15.10.100 (2013 Round 16 DIV 1 @ John McLeod Oval) IN FINALS: Played: 10 Matches (Spotswood 7, Deer Park 3) VENUE RECORDS: McLean Reserve: 41 Matches (Spotswood 31, Deer Park 10) John McLeod Oval: 41 Matches (Deer Park 14, Spotswood 27) Skinner Reserve: 4 Matches (Deer Park 2, Spotswood 2) Yarraville Oval: 5 Matches (Spotswood 4, Deer Park 1) Chirnside Park: 1 Match (Deer Park 0, Spotswood 1) CLUB PREMIERSHIPS: Spotswood Deer Park Div 1 (15 Premierships) Div 1 (4 Premierships) V Port Melb Colts x3 (2007, 2008, 2009) Parkside x2 (1939, 1941) V Deer Park x3 (1938, 1990, 1995) North Footscray x1 (1940) V Parkside x2 (1958, 1971) Spotswood x1 (1994) St Albans x1 (1968) Div 2 (2 Premierships) North Footscray x1 (1972) Parkside x1 (2009) Kingsville x1 (1977) Albanvale x1 (2011) Wembley Park x1 (1984) Sunshine YCW x1 (1987) Seddon x1 (1993) Albion x1 (2011) Div 2 (2 Premierships) V Sunshine Districts x1 (1944) V St Albans x1 (1948)
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CSI WRFL half pg Ad_2.indd 1 7/03/12 3:53 PM DIVISION One GRAND FINAL Seniors – Spotswood v Deer Park FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: SPOTSWOOD This season has been a very good one for us so far, we introduced a number of new recruits into the team including Murray Boyd, Justin Dorward, Michael Fogarty and Sam Myors, as well as welcoming back Mick Lewis, and Lachie McGhie who had missed most of last year with injury. Our pre-season was solid, ensuring that we had plenty of improvement to come throughout the year. The season lived up to my expectations with the assumed improvement in a number of teams showing right from the start of the year. Deer Park, Sunshine, Altona, St Albans and Hoppers Crossing all recruited well and we had to make sure that we also improved to give ourselves a chance at another premiership. The team and the club are looking forward to the Grand Final which will be the seventh in a row, a remarkable achievement given the turnover of players and increased strength of the competition over the years. In saying this, the playing group are solely focused on winning the premiership as it is the only measurement of success at Spotswood. The preparation has been extremely upbeat, especially given that it is new ground winning into the Grand Final from the semi, for the previous six years we have always played in the Preliminary Final. Finally, I would like to thank the President and committee, training staff, water boys, coaching staff, volunteers, players and all our supporters for the help throughout the season and hopefully we can bring the cup back to Spotty tonight. Go Spotty! Chris O’Keefe Spotswood Senior Coach
FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: DEER PARK The club is very excited to be in last game of the year. The playing group are very proud to representing our local community, all of our sponsors, members, supporters, juniors and Deer Park past players who have been fantastic all season in supporting us. The Deer Park Football Club has been through tough times in the past and we thank the hardworking committee members, sponsors and volunteers that have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to give the playing group an opportunity to lift the cup on Saturday afternoon. The players have been working hard since the end of October and understand that Grand Finals do not come around very often. Spotswood are a terrific side full of class lead by their coach Chris O’Keefe and our playing group are fully aware that all 22 must perform this weekend if we are to succeed. The coaching staff and players are confident that we have left no stone unturned in our preparation for this weekend’s game. The players have done the work and the coaching staff know that if we can execute our game plan, stay consistent over four quarters and when the time is right, strike the killer blow, we will be premiers this year. Marc Bullen Deer Park Senior Coach
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11 WRFL FOOTY RECORD division one – seniors Grand Final: Saturday September 14th, Avalon Airport Oval at 2.30pm SPOTSWOOD Spotswood Senior Coach: Chris O’Keefe Home Ground: Donald McLean Reserve Melways Ref.: 41 K11 (Key Players) Colours – Guernsey: Emerald green with gold V – Shorts: Green / White – Socks: Green & Gold Christian Elliott Chris O’Keefe No. Name Goals Behinds Murray Boyd 1 Elliott Wood 2 Tom Langlands Michael Fogarty 3 Lachlan McGhie Elliott Wood 4 Justin Dorward 5 Ben Perry 8 Ahmed Souki Spotswood 9 Michael Fogarty (Sharp Shooters) 11 Christian Elliott 12 Mahmoud ElHawli Jason Cloke - 48 goals 13 Shaun Ross Chris O’Keefe - 38 goals 15 Brent Dickson Christian Elliott - 36 goals 16 Will Krithararis 19 Chris O’Keefe Murray Boyd - 24 goals 20 Will Langlands Mahmoud El-Hawli - 23 goals 21 Mick Lewis 22 Matson Lynch 23 Simon Pocervina Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 24 Stuart Jones 25 Joel Salmond 26 Murray Boyd 27 Matthew Fogarty 30 Matthew Shaw 31 Luke Ryan 34 Jason Cloke 36 Harley Walshe
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39 Sam Myors 42 Nathan Hall 45 Bryce Miles 49 Ali Ali 51 Imran Saaoud 67 Aaron Floyd LAST TIME THEY MET: Deer Park 11.16.82 def by Spotswood 15.7.97 (2013 Semi Final @ Avalon Airport Oval)
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DEER PARK deer Park Senior Coach: Marc Bullen Home Ground: John Mcleod Oval Melways Ref.: Pg 25, F8 (Key Players) Colours – Guernsey: Royal blue with gold V collar and cuffs – Shorts: Blue & yellow – Socks: Royal Blue Kwame McHarg Chris Stewart No. Name Goals Behinds 1 Cameron Trewin Shannon Broadbent 2 Chris Stewart Jackson Barling 3 Craig Morrison Shaun Harrison 4 Kevin Klix 5 Graeme Catterall deer Park 6 Marc Bullen 7 Shannon Broardbent (Sharp Shooters) 8 Joseph Dwyer 10 Luke Guerra Cameron Trewin - 46 goals 11 Joseph Laverde Chris Stewart - 43 goals 12 Jackson Barling Kevin Klix - 27 goals 13 Ryan Crawford Joshua Jones - 20 goals 15 Josh Jones Luke Buttigieg - 14 goals 16 Nick Georgiadis 18 Samual Hunt 20 Daniel Nelson 21 Chris Kelly Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 22 Shaun Harrison 23 Matthew Towner 24 Luke Buttiegeig 25 Luke Summers 26 Corey Brown 28 Steve White 29 Kwame McHarg 30 Shylo Smith 31 Benjamin Foley 33 Heath Ayres 34 Jake DeSousa 35 Rhett King 36 Shaun Buttigieg-Clarke 37 Garth Daley
LAST TIME THEY MET: Deer Park 11.16.82 def by Spotswood 15.7.97 (2013 Semi Final @ Avalon Airport Oval)
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WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 14 DIVISION ONE THE HERB PASCARL MEDAL Division One Senior Best on Ground Award
It’s one thing to play in a Senior Grand Final “They perform at their best week in week out.” team and it’s another to win the Herb Pascarl Foggarty has definitely been consistent throughout Medal. Held in high esteem by many WRFL the year, leading the clubs ‘one per center’ board for players, the Herb Pascarl medallion is awarded the season. “He’s certainly a very tough competitor,” to the ‘Best on Ground’ player in the Division O’Keefe added. One Senior Grand Final. Pascarl was a key figure in the establishment of the Footscray District Spotswood aren’t the only ones with some key Football League in 1931, which has expanded into performers up their sleeve, with Deer Park set to the Western Region Football League. His status give Spotty a run for their money today. at the Parkside Football Club, of which he was a DEER PARK President and Administrator, is legendary and to be awarded a medallion in his name is to recognize Captain Chris Stewart, is “a game changer” said the amazing ability and dedication of the player. Coach Marc Bullen. “He’s won games off his own With both Spotswood and Deer Park boasting some boot”. outstanding players contributing to the team week in week out, the WRFL Footy Record profiled the A well-respected member of the team, Stewart top three contenders from each team who we think consistently works hard and represents Deer Park are the ones to watch out for today. admirably. “He’s everything you want in a leader,” Bullen said. SPOTSWOOD Kwame McHarg is the leading goal kicker, with 69 “We’ll be looking to do the best we can and bring goals for the season. home our fifth premiership in seven years,” said playing coach and Herb Pascarl medal contender “He’s got power, endurance and break neck speed, for the second year running, Chris O’Keefe. This is which is everything you want in a footballer.” set to be O’Keefe’s sixth Grand Final at Spotswood McHarg, a fellow recruit from Williamstown VFL, and he is certainly keen to bring home another has contributed greatly to the Deer Park Football premiership. Club and Bullen has been impressed with his skills, Coaching his team to another Grand Final, it’s even acknowledging McHarg as an incredible asset clear O’Keefe is an inspirational figure off the to the team. field at the club, and on the field as a consistent But it’s not merely the new comers who are set to performer throughout the season. As well as having shine for Deer Park today, with Shaun Harrison also an outstanding coach, Spotswood also have an a strong contender to take home best on ground outstanding captain in Tom Langlands. honors. “He’s hard running and super competitive,” said “Shaun’s a Deer Park boy, he’s just a work horse O’Keefe. Langlands missed out on some of the week-by-week” said Bullen. season earlier in the year due to injury but “has worked hard the past few weeks to get his form Returning to Deer Park after playing for Werribee back,” O’Keefe continued. VFL, Harrison has been influential to the Lions stellar 2013 season. This will be Langlands second Grand Final in the green and gold colours alongside Michael Foggarty, “He has worked hard every single week and who is returning to the club after playing for performed excellently in every game of the season,” Williamstown VFL. Bullen said. “Both are extremely competitive, hard running and By Shannon Brien display a never say die attitude,” O’Keefe said.
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With the likes of John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and Marina Prior all taking to the stage, it’s clear the task of singing the country’s anthem is no easy feat.
Whilst the stage may be a little smaller, the pride and honour of singing our nation’s song is still just as high, with Hoppers Crossings’ very own Phil Golotta takes to the stage this weekend at the WRFL’s Division One Grand Final.
“It’s fantastic for the league to ask me to sing, and I think it’s a great honour,” Golotta said.
“Having sung the national anthem twice before at the Werribee Cup, I am very familiar with the tune but no doubt will practice it before the event.”
But it’s not the first time Golotta will be performing in front of a big crowd, having performed in front of many live audiences in his time as the lead singer of legendary Victorian show group, the Blue Echoes.
The group was renowned for their live performances and floor shows throughout 1962-1983, having entertained millions of Australians and achieving the WRFL’s Hoppers Crossing Football Club as a national status as the number one Australian show player sponsor coordinator, which has been his role group of their time. at the club for over 20 years. Since disbanding in 1977, the 74-year-old’s passion “Sponsorship is very important at a club and I do for music has continued to grow, appearing on the it because I don’t want a young player looking popular talent show X-Factor last year to a crowd of up at that board and seeing that he doesn’t have a more than 600 people. sponsor,” Golotta said. But it’s not just his voice that has seen him be Whilst his beloved Bombers have missed out on successful in the music industry, with Golotta the 2013 finals series, you’re bound to find Phil having dipped his toe in songwriting throughout enjoying the day watching the Hoppers Crossing his career, winning numerous writing awards and Under 18s take on St.Albans. recently completing his latest album. So when you’re down to Avalon Airport Oval, be Whilst it’s clear music is Golotta’s passion, his other sure to get in early and grab yourself a front row passion in life is football. seat to see Fabulous Phil in action at 2:30pm. An avid sports fan and Essendon man through By Kirstie Fitzgerald and through, Golotta also dedicates his time to
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WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 18 DIVISION One GRAND FINAL Reserves – Altona v Sunshine FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: ALTONA This season has been extremely challenging for our group. We have played 57 players throughout the year due to injury and have not had a settled line up for most of the season. The standard at reserve level has improved a great deal this year. Sides certainly have improved depth and are more drilled and fitter than last year. In 2012 went through the season undefeated and this year we have lost four games. The standard of reserves football has been extremely high and I believe that anyone of the top five teams can win on any given day. We are extremely excited to be representing the Altona Football Club in the Grand Final. Grand Finals are tough to make at any level of sport and I know our players will leave no stone unturned in there preparation for the game. We have an opportunity to go back to back premiers which would be a terrific achievement for our football club and for all players and support staff involved. The boys are extremely dedicated and are making the most of the two weeks off during the finals. We are making sure that our training ensures we are at our peak come game day. It will take all of the 24 players picked to play their role for us to win. I want to highlight the seven unfortunate players that were not selected for today’s match. Their efforts and commitment during the year has got us to this point and have certainly played a major role in us making a Grand Final. I just want to personally thank all of the support staff for their efforts during the season. In particular our trainers, masseurs, our runner, team manager, water boys. I want to thank Anthony Eames the Senior coach for his ongoing support and Ken Beaton for the effort he puts in to get all of players prepared physically each week. Aaron Freeland Altona Reserves Coach
FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: SUNSHINE We gave ourselves a goal of finishing top three, to give us the best opportunity to be successful and think we have certainly achieved our targets to date. We have a lot of respect for how the Altona Football Club have rebuilt and become a very strong club with good depth within there playing group. We certainly give ourselves a genuine chance to win and will need all our players to contribute for the four quarters. We understand the challenge ahead playing the reigning premiers, and look forward to meeting it head on. Not too much changed at training ahead of this week, with a focus early around recovery and just fine tuning what we think will give us an advantage. As mentioned we need all 24 players contributing, hopefully that is the case and the contribution is spread across the group. Unfortunately with a strong playing list we will have some good players with great attitudes miss out and our hearts go out to them. A special mention to the four players who unfortunately went down early in the season with knee injuries that ended their year. The off field support has been sensational and hopefully we have a good crowd there cheering us on. As the coach, I thank everyone for their support and am very proud of the club and how we go about things. Nathan Wilson Sunshine Reserves Coach
DIVISION ONE 19 WRFL FOOTY RECORD WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 20 division one – Reserves Grand Final: Saturday September 14th, Avalon Airport Oval at 11.40am ALTONA SUNSHINE
Reserves Coach: Aaron Freeland Reserves Coach: Nathan Wilson Home Ground: Grant Reserve Sugargum Dve Altona Home Ground: Kinder Smith Reserve, Braybrook Melways Ref.: Pg 54, G9 Melways Ref.: Pg 27, B12 Colours – Guernsey: Purple With Gold Sash/Logo Colours – Guernsey: Gold with royal blue – Shorts: Purple kangaroo motif. – Socks: Purple With Gold Band – Shorts: Royal blue – Socks: Royal blue
No. Name Goals Behinds No. Name Goals Behinds 2 Brett Miller 7 Joe Hedditch 5 Chris Dalli 9 David De Santa ana 10 Glenn Jenkins 10 Aaron Kelly 12 Brad Connor 11 Adam Camenzuli 13 Abera Afewerk 19 Ziggy Kadour 18 Trent Waring 20 Bill Souki 19 James Nardella 21 Josh Saville 21 Luke Allan 22 Shaun Hagger 22 Ryan Tishler 24 Ryan Green 23 Cory Connor 26 Jamie Cook 24 Jack Hilton 27 Ricky Martin 28 Adrian Spiteri 28 Sam Hedditch 32 James Mead 29 Matt Wilkie 34 Allan Cassar 30 Sebastian Reilly 36 Ben Davies 31 Jesse McInneny 39 Wes Whitfield 32 Hamish Andrew 40 David Vivoda 34 Dean Foley 42 Damian Kirk 37 Declan Moloney 38 Steve Considine 43 Kevin McDonald 39 Nicholas Wilkie 44 Cameron Martin 42 Michael Glowacki 46 Ben Fogarty 44 Mitch Williams 47 Mark Boote 45 Jon Donovan 49 Matt Sattout 46 Mitchell Shellie 50 Billy Ward 47 Vincent Attard 52 Brad Comeadow 48 Thomas Argus 49 Brenton MacFarlane 53 Abdulla Abdou 50 Tehan White 54 Kyle Spencer 51 Brendon Hodgkin 57 Brad Mickelssen 53 Joe Ramos 58 Rhys Holden 54 Jake Butterworth 70 Steve Resic 55 Danny Glowacki 71 Peter Wilson 56 Uchitha Wijesekara 79 David Molloy 57 Kyle Frahm 59 Michael Murphy 80 Liam Brennan 60 Matthew McFarlane 83 James Stephens 61 Matthew Bongivanni 89 Justin Russo 62 Joseph Blake 90 Paul Eishold 64 Anthony Close
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They say the athlete of today is not an athlete alone, that I am doing my role but the centre of a team full of doctors, volunteers correctly. and coaches. “I also love the way This year, 12 coaches from the Western Region my boys bond and we Football League have been recognised for their become one big family,” efforts and dedication to helping their teams, in Gatt said. the 2013 Australian Football Coaches Association- Western Region (AFCA) Coach of the Year Awards. Yet Gatt won’t be the only WRFL coach vying Created in 1989, AFCA has been recognizing for the Youth award, community football coaches for the significant role with Yarraville Seddon’s they play in the development of clubs, individual Adrian Webster, Deer Park’s Colin Clohesy, players and teams. Sunshine’s James Nardella and Hoppers Crossing’s Jason Rainbow also nominated in that category. The Coach of the Year Awards has been designed to recognise coaches across five main fields, including Another close category will be the Junior Coach Auskick, Junior, Female, Youth and Senior. of the Year with four out of six nominees hailing from the WRFL, including Williamstown Juniors’ The Auskick Coach of the Year category recognises Darren Gibson, Deer Park’s David Foley, Sunshine coaches who introduce beginner footballers aged Height’s Renato Olivieri and Altona Juniors’ Vinnie 5-12 years to the sport, with a main focus on skills Turcinovich. and enjoyment of the game. Spotswood’s Chris O’Keefe and North Sunshine’s The Junior section will be awarded to a coach who Daniel Matcham were also nominated for the Senior teaches children aged 10-12 years concepts of the coaching category, whilst the league’s first female game, whilst the Youth category recgonises coaches Best and Fairest winner, Shae-Lee Murphy-Burke who help secondary school aged players foster a has been nominated for the Female Coach of the competitive spirit and develop potential. Year award for the Altona Juniors Football Club.
The Female Coach of the Year will be awarded to AFCA Western Region Executive Officer, Graeme the coach AFCA deems has dedicated their time and Pratt said the awards acknowledged and celebrated effort into helping develop women’s football, whilst the selfless work coaches do week in week out. the Senior category will recognise coaches who have optimised the individual and team potential in “Coaches volunteer their time to assist others and an open age competition. share their love of Australian Football, and provide safe and inclusive environments where everyone Of the 27 coaches nominated by this year’s AFCA can learn and have fun. Western Region Committee, 12 WRFL coaches from across ten different clubs are in the running to “This is also a time where we recognise the partners take home the coveted award. of the coaches who also make a great sacrifice throughout the year.” Premiership coach of the new Under 14B Sanctuary Lakes team, Derek Gatt said whilst he was excited The winners from all Coach of the Year categories to be nominated for the Youth Coach of the Year, he will be announced at the AFCA Western Region didn’t get involved in coaching for the accolades. Awards Night held on Thursday September 19.
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The West Footscray Football Club is seeking coaches and trainers for 2014 for the following teams: Division 2 Seniors and Reserves Under 9, 10, 12, 14 and 18. We are also seeking coaches for our inaugural Under 13s Girls team.
Applicants can send their coaching applications to WFFC PO BOX 4198 WEST FOOTSCRAY or via email to [email protected] Applications for the coaching position close 20th September 2013. If you would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate to contact Darren on 0419 518 298.
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WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 24 D ivision two Detailed Results SENIORS GRAND FINAL Glenorden 15.12-102 def Parkside 8.11-59 GLENORDEN– Goal Kickers: D. Yze 5, J. Zangari 4, A. Yze 2, S. Crea, C. Scudamore, K. Kingsley, J. Fortune Best Players: D. Barolli, R. Bucktin, D. Yze, J. Zangari, C. Scudamore, S. Angelini PARKSIDE – Goal Kickers: M. Khartabil 3, P. Clemente, J. Fowler, N. Bone, B. Ashman, N. Grant Best Players: P. Harris, M. Khartabil, N. Bone, C. Muratore, D. McMahon, I. Bera Reserves GRAND FINAL Parkside 12.15-87 def Manor Lakes 13.7-85 PARKSIDE – Goal Kickers: D. Davies 5, J. Franklin 2, K. Hoblos 2, M. Alderman, C. Burns, D. Orchard Best Players: M. Chen, J. Dunstan, D. Davies, J. Rycroft, Winners are Grinners: Parkside’s Reserves team were smiling from ear to ear after C. Burns, M. Alderman their close 2 point win over Manor Lakes. Photo: Darrell Jones. MANOR LAKES – Goal Kickers: M. Davis 4, T. Whiting 3, M. Stratton 2, J. Camilleri, L. Aquilina, D. Sidwell, R. Davis Best Players: J. Ralph, S. Malual, P. Morris, M. Davis, M. Dorricott, C. Wright Under 18 Division TWO
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GRAND FINAL GLENORDEN 10.7-67 def NEWPORT POWER 9.5-59 GLENORDEN – Goal Kickers: N. Johnson 4, B. Malual 2, B. James 2, M. Palma, J. Jobson Best Players: N. Johnson, M. Post, G. MacHar, B. Trewin, M. Giles, M. Dowdle NEWPORT POWER – Goal Kickers: W. Taleb 3, A. El Houli 2, A. Khaldi, S. Abdo, T. Hamad, M. Saoud Best Players: W. Nasser, M. Saoud, K. El Houli, S. Abdo, A. El Houli, W. Taleb
Glen Orden’s Under 18s team jump for joy after they secured the club’s second Premiership win for the day over Newport Power. Photo: John Tsavdaridis. DIVISION TWO 25 WRFL FOOTY RECORD LADDERS From Season 2013 Division One Division TWO SENIORS SENIORS P W L D PTS % P W L D PTS % Deer Park 18 16 2 0 64 227.49 Glenorden 18 17 1 0 68 362.01 Spotswood 18 15 3 0 60 216.65 Parkside 18 16 2 0 64 418.04 Manor Lakes 18 15 3 0 60 244.70 Sunshine 18 14 4 0 56 144.58 Wyndhamvale 18 14 4 0 56 206.54 Altona 18 13 5 0 52 161.18 Sunshine Heights 18 10 8 0 40 145.55 St Albans 18 11 7 0 44 133.74 Caroline Springs 18 8 10 0 32 92.17 Hoppers Crossing 18 8 10 0 32 104.51 Albanvale 18 8 10 0 32 84.69 Port Melbourne Colts 18 5 13 0 20 78.23 Braybrook 18 7 11 0 28 69.63 Albion 18 4 14 0 16 70.91 Sanctuary Lakes 18 6 12 0 24 65.12 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 18 4 14 0 16 57.63 West Footscray 18 5 13 0 20 41.19 Laverton Magpies 18 1 17 0 4 38.25 North Footscray 18 0 18 0 0 20.81 North Sunshine 18 1 17 0 4 20.54
RESERVES RESERVES P W L D PTS % P W L D PTS % Altona 18 14 4 0 56 249.80 Parkside 18 17 1 0 68 450.10 Sunshine 18 13 5 0 52 223.95 Wyndhamvale 18 16 2 0 64 316.54 Manor Lakes 18 14 4 0 56 240.84 St Albans 18 13 5 0 52 199.88 Albanvale 18 14 4 0 56 210.51 Deer Park 18 13 5 0 52 169.89 Caroline Springs 18 10 8 0 40 123.99 Hoppers Crossing 18 12 6 0 48 216.65 Glenorden 18 9 9 0 36 160.28 Spotswood 18 12 6 0 48 159.15 Sunshine Heights 18 9 9 0 36 114.12 Port Melbourne Colts 18 7 11 0 28 108.04 Sanctuary Lakes 18 6 12 0 24 73.54 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 18 4 14 0 16 36.95 West Footscray 18 6 12 0 24 68.63 Albion 18 2 16 0 8 16.82 Braybrook 18 5 13 0 20 50.06 Laverton Magpies 18 2 16 0 8 40.91 North Footscray 18 0 18 0 0 15.32 North Sunshine 18 0 18 0 0 5.09
Under 18 Under 18 P W L D PTS % P W L D PTS % Hoppers Crossing 14 14 0 0 60 100.00 Glenorden 16 13 2 0 52 81.25 Spotswood 16 10 6 0 40 62.50 Hoppers Crossing 16 12 4 0 48 75.00 Albion 15 8 7 0 32 53.33 Newport Power 15 10 5 0 40 66.67 St Albans 15 8 7 0 32 53.33 West Footscray 15 8 6 0 32 53.33 Deer Park 15 8 7 0 32 53.33 Wyndhamvale 15 7 8 0 28 46.67 Altona 16 5 11 0 20 31.25 Caroline Springs 15 2 13 0 8 13.33 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15 0 15 0 0 0.00 Manor Lakes 16 1 15 0 4 6.25
WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 26 NORTH SUNSHINE FOOTBALL CLUB SEEKS COACHES NORTH SUNSHINE FOOTBALL The North Sunshine FootballCLUB Club SEEKS is asking for COACHES applications for the following positions for season 2014:
The North Sunshine Football Club is asking for applications for the following positions Seniorfor season non playing2014: coach. Senior Assistant coach. Reserves coach. Senior non playing coach. Senior Assistant coach. If interested send resume to PO Box 68 Sunshine 3020. Reserves coach. or email Club President Ray Portelli at [email protected]
If interested send resume to PO Box 68 Sunshine 3020. or email Club President Ray Portelli at [email protected]
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DIVISION ONE – U18 27 WRFL FOOTY RECORD WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 28 PSAILA DUBBED AFL STATE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR It’s safe to say Mick Psaila isn’t one for individual “Some of my accolades. fondest memories include watching Having dedicated nearly 30 years of his time to the kids get the St.Albans Football Club and Western Region focussed and learn Football League, the last thing Mick Psaila life lessons from expected was to win the AFL State Volunteer of the football which Year Award. they may have “When I found out Bob Tregear had nominated otherwise not had me for this award, I wanted to get in the car and the opportunity to drive down to Whitten Oval and kick him in the do so at home,” backside,” Psaila said. Psaila said. The AFL State Volunteer of the Year Award “Whatever I had provides leagues with the opportunity to recognises put into the club, I and thank the tireless contribution so many people got ten times back make to our great game. in return, and it’s great to see so many of the kids grow up and forge After multiple nominations from many worthy successful careers and families.” applicants across the state, Psaila was selected by AFL Victoria as this year’s winner, making him the Having also tried his hand at numerous other roles second WRFL volunteer to have won the prestigious including Chairman of Selectors, Chairman of the award following Spotswood’s Len Murphy in 2010. Sports Club, Tribunal Advocate , Club Delegate on the League’s Committee of Management and “To be honest I felt really embarrassed because over President of the club for 11 years, Psaila moved his the past 30 years, I have seen lots of people do some attention to the league where he was elected to the amazing work for their local football clubs and they Board of the WRFL. do so week in week without being recognised, so why should I be any different,” Psaila said. “The main reason I got involved was because I didn’t like the way things were run so rather than As this year’s winner, Psaila receives an AFL Prize whinge about it I put my hand up to help.” Package including two seats to the 2013 VFL and AFL Grand Finals, three nights accommodation Appointed as Chairman of the League’s Strategic in Melbourne’s CBD, two seats to the official pre- Planning Sub-Committee in early 2010, Psaila’s match AFL Grand Final Luncheon at the MCG and leadership saw the WRFL create a Rules Review the chance to participate in the Grand Final Parade. Sub-Committee which led to the adoption of the independent governance of the WRFL. “My wife was pretty wrapped to find out I had won the prize,” Psaila said. Having to retire from the Board to attend to his business earlier this year, the avid Richmond “It was funny, when she heard I had won she just supporter continues to serve as the Chairman of the turned to me and said ‘finally after all these years League’s ongoing Rules Review Committee and St. you got something for your effort’,” he laughed. Albans Sports Club Board. A promising young basketballer growing up, Psaila “The work Mick has done for not only the St. made the switch to Aussie Rules in 1986 to join the Albans Football Club and the WRFL, but for the St. Albans Football Club. development of grassroots football in general has Not wasting any time in his new sport, Psaila won been outstanding, and he is a worthy recipient of the Reserves Best and Fairest award in his debut the award,” WRFL Chief Executive Officer Bob year and was appointed captain the year after. Tregear said. Since retiring from playing in 1993, Psaila continued “Let’s hope next time I nominate him for an award, his passion for football from the sidelines, coaching I’m out of the country before he finds out!” numerous junior and senior teams for several years, By Kirstie Fitzgerald and winning back to back flags in 1991-92.
29 WRFL FOOTY RECORD WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 30 UNDER 18 DIVISION One Home of the WRFL Finals Update The Australian political leadership underwent a change last Saturday, and so did the Under 18s Division One competition, with the St Albans Football Club booking their place in the 2013 Grand Final. Their opponents, Spotswood, entered the game as clear favourites, despite the Saints beating the Woodsmen twice during the home and away season. Finishing in second place on the ladder, Spotswood were the team most capable to knock off Hoppers Crossing as the competition’s best, after a string of good performances heading into the finals. Yet the Woodsmen’s premiership dreams are now done and dusted for season 2013, after suffering a 26 Spotswood’s Under 18s team could do little to withstand a point loss at the hands of St.Albans in last Saturday’s very determined St.Albans outfit in the Preliminary Final Preliminary Final. last Saturday. Photo: Lavan Ruban. St.Albans got out of the blocks early in the match of 45 points. taking a three point lead in the opening term, Spotswood started their finals campaign strongly, and continued to dominate for most of the game, with a comprehensive 56 point Qualifying Final win extending their lead at each break. over Albion. They were then sent into a Semi Final Whilst Spotswood had just as many inside 50s as against Hoppers Crossing, where they were crushed the Saints, inaccuracy hurt the Woodsmen the most, to the tune of 114 points. As restitution for finishing having had just one less scoring shot than their second, the club had a second chance, which they counterparts at the final siren- the final score, 6.10 were unable to build on. The Saints on the other (46), to 11.6 (72). hand, now have their chance at premiership glory, The Saints’ Steven Ryan ran rampant in a best afield but it’s not going to be an easy task. performance, while teammates Jordan Mune, Jesse Heading into this week’s Grand Final, Hoppers Bickley and Jake Romeo featured among the best. Crossing is established favourites, by a country mile. Anthony Fawcus once again had his kicking boots The two sides met twice earlier in the year with the on, finishing with four goals for the day, to bring Warriors coming out on top in both occasions, by 97 his year’s total to 51 goals. Jayden Farrugia and points the first time, and 108 the second - in a game Benjamin Kuypers also added to their recent run where the Saints were restricted to just eight points of goalkicking form, adding two majors to their for the entire game. respective tallies. But as they say, anything can happen in finals football, After concluding the home-and-away season in and it doesn’t matter how many games you may have fourth place, St Albans have had a very successful won or lost throughout the year, it’s how you perform finals campaign thus far, winning an Elimination on the last day in September which really counts. Final (against Deer Park), a Semi Final (against By: Lavan Ruban Albion), and now a Preliminary Final, by an average Under 18 Division ONE Detailed Results PRELIMINARY FINAL Butler, M. Formosa, B. Green SPOTSWOOD 6.10-46 def by ST ALBANS – Goal Kickers: A. Fawcus 4, J. ST ALBANS 11.6-72 Farrugia 2, B. Kuypers 2, J. Bickley, J. Cini, A. SPOTSWOOD – Goal Kickers: L. Butler 2, J. Michetti Kilner, R. McIver, H. Ali, N. Knuckey Best Players: S. Ryan, J. Mune, J. Bickley, J. Best Players: J. Norton, T. Bennett, K. Jaksic, L. Romeo, A. Fawcus, B. Kuypers
DIVISION ONE – U18 31 WRFL FOOTY RECORD division Two – seniors DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL Venue at 2:15 pm Under 18s – Hoppers Crossing v St.Albans
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Untitled-1 1 19/08/13 3:11 PM division Two – seniors DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL Home of the WRFL Finals Venue at 2:15 pm Under 18s – Hoppers Crossing v St.Albans FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: HOPPERS CROSSING The players and coaching staff are extremely excited with the opportunity the Grand Final gives us. One thing I’ve stressed to the playing group is to make the most of this week, this game, this opportunity because you never know when, if ever, the opportunity will arise again. We have had an interesting preparation. Round 18 we had a bye, first week of finals off, then last weekend off. So heading into the Grand Final we’ve played one game in 35 days. Probably not ideal, but we have trained extremely hard, we have done a few extra running sessions, the intensity and skill level at training is at an unbelievable level so we are in the best possible shape. They have been an amazing bunch to coach, super determined, extremely coachable and love to win. It has been a tough decision to select the final team for today. We’ve used 37 players this year, and there is probably 4 or 5 missing out on the Grand Final that genuinely deserve to be playing, but that’s the nature of football. I’d like to thank my assistants, Eric Sorrell and Brad Jamison who have done a great job all year, Daniel Dimech for running the messages all year, Alan Moody and Paul Furniss the trainers and Dave Jago for being the team manager. And to Brian Robinson for just doing anything at all on game day to help!! Brad Murphy Hoppers Crossing Under 18s Coach
FINAL WORDS FROM THE COACH: St ALbans I’ve been at the club for 11 years now, taking up various roles as an assistant coach for four years but this is my first year as head coach, and I’ve really enjoyed it. The year has been a lot tougher than we first thought it was going to be, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. We finished fourth on the ladder with 8 wins and 7 losses, but we have really shown what we are capable of during the finals series, knocking off sides who finished above us and living to fight another day in the Grand Final. There is a huge buzz of excitement right through the players and club for the big game. Whilst we’re slightly nervous, all the players are taking it in their stride, and enjoying the moment. Our preparation this week has been pretty normal, we’re just getting them all to enjoy Grand Final week and control all nerves that will come with it. All the players are a standout but there are a few that have stepped up over the past few weeks such as Ben Kuypers #9, Kirk Chetcuti #10, Jordan Mune #12 and Anthony Fawcus #16. As a team we would like to thank all the volunteers, players, sponsors and St Albans F.C for their support throughout the year. A huge thanks also goes to all the parents and staff for making the year as easy for me as they could both on and off the field. Daniel Gepp St.Albans Under 18s Coach
DIVISION TWO 33 WRFL FOOTY RECORD Division One – Under 18 Home of the WRFL Finals Grand Final: Saturday September 14th, Avalon Airport Oval at 9.15am HOPPERS CROSSING ST ALBANS
Under 18 Coach: Brad Murphy Under 18 Coach Daniel Gepp Home Ground: Hogans Rd Reserve Home Ground: Kings Park Reserve Colours – Guernsey: Navy blue with white Melways Ref.: warrior logo Colours – Guernsey: Navy Blue with Red yoke – Shorts: Navy Blue – Shorts: Navy Blue – Socks: Navy Blue – Socks: Red
No. Name Goals Behinds No. Name Goals Behinds 1 Lochlan McDonald 1 Mark Azzorpardi 2 Hayden Bray 2 Jesse Bickley 3 Steven Scolaro 4 Steven Ryan 4 Josh Doyle 5 Aaron D’Cruz 5 Daniel Strnak 6 Trent Kennedy 6 Lachlan Rule 7 Josh White 7 Blake Jago 8 Jutin Cauchi 8 Lachlan Furniss 9 Ben Kuypers 9 Jaxon Barnes 10 Kirk Chetcuti 10 Nick Jones 12 Jordan Mune 11 Alex Chrysostomou 14 Jake Romeo 12 Michael Maglogiannis 15 Daniel Hubery 13 James Grubb 16 Anthony Fawcus 14 Jayke Ewer 17 Rohan Hatfield 15 Nathan Williams 20 Anthony Michetti 16 Mitch Appleby 21 Dylan Farrugia 17 Josh Furniss 25 Andrew Tieppo 18 Luke Henderson 27 Jayden Farrugia 19 Ahmed Zahraman 28 Tyler Shaw 20 Kier Bol 31 Jordan O’Connor 21 Kane Galley 36 Nathan Kennedy 22 Angus Holmes 37 Nick Vella 23 John Robinson 38 John Cini 24 Jordan Hamilton 40 Aaron Briscoe 25 Jesse Shell 42 Wade Fawcett Marco Lunedei 48 Billy Tran Damien McKenzie 49 Josh Worsley Andrew Mifsud Adam Miriklis Brenden Wilson James Farrugia
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ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB Inc The President and Committee of the Albion Football Club would like to sincerely thank each and every sponsor for their generosity and continued support for season 2014. We would like to also thank all our members and volunteers who have assisted and supported our great club throughout 2013. In preparation for the 2014 season the Albion Football Club are seeking the following coaching positions. A1 Senior Coach A1 Reserves Coach A1 Under 18s U16, U14 & U12 All applications must have accreditation or be prepared to complete the appropriate coaching course. All junior coaching applications must have Working with children certificate. Written applications stating previous experience and personal details should be emailed to The Administrator: [email protected] For enquiries please contact Debbie Jackman on 0432050097 or Terry Cooper 0411852508 Applications Close Friday 6th September. AGM will be held on Wednesday 16th October at 7pm at JR parsons Reserve.
WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 36 U mpires corner By Graeme Hodgart
This weekend we look forward to the last few games of the 2013 season with the expectation that they will provide thrilling contests. While some teams will walk away grasping the Premiership cup others will be left to ponder about missed opportunities. Of course, for the majority of teams whose season has entered into Umpires who adjudicated in the Division Two Senior Grand Final were presented with a special ‘holiday mode’, they can trophy for their efforts. Photo Jesse Johnstone. relax for at least a couple Grand Finals), some empathy needs to be reserved of months before thinking about pre-season training to those who are filled with disappointment. One for season 2014. Yet what some people may not wise person once said, “Well, there is always next realise, is that the WRFL umpiring fraternity is very year.” Whilst this may be true, there will be a certain much the same. percentage of umpires who will unfortunately not be returning to the WRFL umpiring ranks next season As the end of the home-and-away season drew to a for various reasons. close, there were a number of field, boundary and goal umpires, who knew that as soon at the finals The WRFL and the umpiring fraternity realises that series began, their services would no longer be the retention of umpires is one of the most critical required. Based on their skills and dedication, some areas facing the league in the present age. Once again umpires were fortunate enough to be appointed to the WRFL in 2013 had a mass influx of younger junior finals and/or junior Grand Finals. This was people deciding to try their hand at umpiring. a chance to reward those who had regularly turned Hopefully many of them will continue their umpiring out on Sundays to umpire or mentor in the junior careers next season and be an active part in the junior grades. Others who were not considered to be up or senior finals in 2014. to the standard of umpiring required for the senior finals were also given junior finals. This was a great On a personal note, I’d like to thank the WRFL for opportunity for many umpires to get their first taste of allowing the umpires to have a regular column in the finals football and gain some finals experience which Footy Record. Thanks also to those readers who take they can build on in the future. time out each week to read The Umpires Corner and I hope that the variety of articles has been enjoyable As the weeks of the senior finals marched on, less and informative. Special mentions must go those umpires were required to adjudicate each week umpires who provided personal details for various as teams too, would drop out of finals contention. articles and to Barry Webster who has provided some This meant that only a select few progressed to the of the factual information and many photographs next round and understandably disappointed some used in The Umpires Corner. Finally, a big thank- umpires that they were not required for the next you to Kirstie Fitzgerald from the WRFL who has week. Despite this, those who were chosen would assisted in organising and publishing this column have been pleased to reach a higher level of umpiring each week. than in previous years. Until then, good luck to all the umpires who are While congratulations are to be given to those who stepping out onto the big stage today and may the are umpiring in today’s Grand Finals (and also those umpiring Gods be with them! who were involved in last week’s Division Two
37 WRFL FOOTY RECORD wh o will the 2013 Melbourne InjUry Lawers Unsung hero be? While we all tend to focus on what happens on the field, Melbourne Injury Lawyers make this award possible. especially around finals time, the Western Region Football Melbourne Injury Lawyers, who have a number of offices League believes it’s also very important to recognize the around the metropolitan area, including Altona, became ‘unsung heroes’ for without whom, we wouldn’t have a a sponsor of the WRFL in 2011 and see this award as league to play in. These men and women, boys and girls a positive way to support the community within they work tirelessly for their local club, without looking for or operate. receiving the public recognition and acknowledgment they Below are the top five nominees who have been deserve. While we are sure all clubs show their appreciation shortlisted for the 2013 Unsung Hero award by their club in their own way to these volunteers, as a league we also and association. Congratulations to all those volunteers need to recognize them. An Unsung Hero may be someone who work tirelessly week in and week out and best of who marks the lines, strap the goal posts, cut the oranges, luck to the top five nominees below, you deserve all the clean up the rooms, help out with the juniors, pick up recognition that comes your way. elderly supporters to take to the game and a million and one other things that get done around the club every week. The winner of the 2013 Melbourne Injury Lawyers All these jobs are ‘assumed’ by the general public to ‘just Unsung Hero Award will be announced on October 4 at happen’ …….because they always have. the WRFL Senior Presentation evening and publicized through our E newsletter and website.
René Van Kuyk Raquel Smith Les Stuart Steve Krstevski Jimmy Xydias Umpires App. Secretary Braybrook FC Port Melb Colts FC Deer Park FC Treasurer Spotswood FC
W RFL LEGENDS OF THE WEST SERIES WRFL@ www.wrfl.asn.au LEGENDS SERIES @ www.wrfl.asn.au WRFL media is proud to present a unique series of webcast interviews with some of the legends of Victorian and WRFLWRFL media / FDFL is football. proud to present a unique series of webcast VFA player, WRFL umpires Hall of Fame); Andrew Gibson interviewsOver the withnext somesix weeks, of the Kevinlegends Hillier of Victorian and Steve and Thom WRFL will present(6 times interviews 100 goal kicker,recorded Div with 1 leadingBarry Priest goal-kicker (358 games name); / forFDFL Braybrook, football. Div 1 B&F medal name); John Lloyd (3-time DesBraybrook Tuddenham premiership (Port Colts coach, dual Carltonpremiership VFL coach, and Werribee 256 VFL JoinVFA Kevin player/B&F); Hillier and Len Steve Murphy Thom (254 as theygames present / 50 yearsa host serviceof games at Spotswood); Collingwood Robert & Essendon, “Bones” Big McGhie V captain). (premiership interviewscoach St withAlbans Barry & WestPriest Footscray,(358 games dual for Braybrook, VFL prem iershipDiv 1 playerOur last with episode Richmond); for the Terry series McGarity will feature (Spotswood dual premiership B&Fpremiership medal name); coach, John Sunshine Lloyd (3-time VFA player,Braybrook WRFL premiership umpires Hallcoach of Fame); and 256 Andrew game VFL Gibson player, (6 times Des “Tuddy” 100 goal Tuddenham. kicker, Div 1 leading goal-kicker name); Des Tuddenham (Port Colts dual premiership coach, 256 VFL games Collingwood & coach,Essendon, Carlton Big VFL V captain). and Werribee VFA player/B&F); Len Missed any of the other episodes from the series? Don’t stress! MurphyCheck- (254out the games WRFL / 50 website years service every at Friday Spotswood); through Robert August -YouSeptember can find for all asix compelling Legends ofjourney the Wet through episodes the on glorythe WRFL “Bones”days o f football McGhie in (premiership Melbourne’s coachwest. This St Albans week’s & episode West willwebsite feature at two www.wrfl.asn.au time premiership for coach more from compellingSt Albans &journeys Footscray,West Footscray, dual VFL Robert premiership “Bones” playerMcGhie with. Richmond); through the glory days of football in Melbourne’s west. Terry McGarity (Spotswood premiership coach, Sunshine
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HOPPERS CROSSING FOOTBALL CLUB The Hoppers Crossing Football club would like to thank all our sponsors for their generosity and continued support for season 2013. We would also like to acknowledge and thank all our coaches, players, volunteers and members for your assistance and support of our football club. Applications are invited for the following coaching positions for season 2014. SENIOR COACH – Playing or Non-Playing RESERVES COACH UNDER 18 div1 & 18 div 2 Applications are also invited for all junior coaching positions U16 x 2, U14 x 2, U12 x 2, U11 x 2, U10 x 2, U9 x 2 Please forward applications to [email protected] or for further details contact Shane Buckingham, President 0409 468 283 WRFL Legends (L-R): Len Murphy, Robert McGhie, Terry McGarity, Andrew Gibson, John Lloyd, Barry Priest (absent: Des Tuddenham)
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Shannon Broadbent Steven Kennedy Deer Park Football Club Altona Football Club 20 matches, 7 goals, 10 x named in the best. 19 matches, 22 goals, 12 x named in the best. A new face to the club this season, Broadbent has had Despite a disappointing season for the reigning a stellar year for the Lions in 2013, taking up the role premiers, Steven Kennedy was one silver lining of a midfielder. Whilst he may not be the quickest for season 2013. Dubbed Mr. Consistent in an player in the centre square, Broadbent’s work horse inconsistent team, Kennedy’s versatility to dominate attitude sees him get his hands on the ball a fair bit, the midfield whilst also going forward to sneak a racking up numerous clearances each week. Whilst he few cheeky goals proved a key asset for the Vikings. specialises in the midfield, Broadbent has the ability Racking up numerous possessions week in week out, to play well in any position on the field. A selfless Kennedy shone throughout the finals series, finding team player, Broadbent has been a key asset for the a lot of the ball in his Elimination match against Lions, feeding the ball out to quick midfielders and St.Albans. A player who was a long-shot to win the commonly found at the bottom of every pack. With a coveted award at the start of the season could in fact strong team around to support him, Broadbent should have done enough to claim the league’s top individual poll well this season. honour.
Chris O’Keefe Russell Douglas Spotswood Football Club Sunshine Football Club 19 matches, 38 goals, 9 x named in the best. 21 matches, 12 goals, 14 x named in the best. Taking on the role as playing coach this year, O’Keefe Known as one of the Kangaroos’ hard ball getters, has lead the way for the Woodsmen both on and off Russell Douglas has returned to the Sunshine Football the field this year, with his determination and silky Club on a mission. Whilst he may not be as quick as skills. Admired by many football fans, O’Keefe other midfielders in the competition, Douglas makes has had yet another impressive year, continuing up for it with his hard working, blue collar efforts in his dominance in the centre square as one of the and under the packs. Having being crowned the Barry Woodsmen’s main ball magnets. Whilst his team Priest medallist in 2007, Douglas is likely to be the will be looking to clinch the Premiership they so surprise packet of the competition’s most prestigious devastatingly missed out on last year by just one award. point, O’Keefe’s consistency will no doubt see the reigning medallist poll highly again this year.
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LEADER Mark Penaluna René Van Kuyk Reif Keceli CEO Werribee Football Club Umpires Appointment Liam Twomey Trade Institute of Victoria U18, U16 and U15 Sponsors Secretary Star Newspaper Group Division 2 Sponsors DIVISION 1 SENIORS DIVISION 1 SENIORS DIV 1 SENIORS DIVISION 1 SENIORS Deer Park by 7pts Deer Park by 8 pts Spotswood by 6pts Deer park 12 pts DIVISION 1 RESERVES DIVISION 1 RESERVES DIV 1 RESERVES DIVISION 1 RESERVES Altona by 23pts Altona by 19 points Altona by 10pts Altona 5 pts DIVISION 1 U18s DIVISION 1 U18s DIV 1 UNDER 18s DIVISION 1 U18s Hoppers Crossing by 39 pts Hoppers Crossing by 62 pts Hoppers Crossing by 20pts St Albans 7 pts TOTAL: 21 TOTAL: 26 TOTAL: 26 TOTAL: 18
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43 WRFL FOOTY RECORD 2013 Division One Team of the year
BACKS:
Joey Halloran Sam Hunt Lucas Hill (Altona) (Deer Park) (Sunshine)
Half BACKS:
Elliott Wood Jackson Barling Steve Kennedy (Spotswood) (Deer Park) (Altona)
centres:
JessiBrad L Sutcliffeampi ShannonDash B Broadbentarolli MichaelDevon Fogarty Ellis (Sanctuary(Port Melb. Lakes) Colts) (Glen(Deer Orden)Park) (Wyndhamvale(Spotswood) Falcons)
half forwards:
Todd Finco Murray Boyd Kwame McHarg (Albion) (Spotswood) (Deer Park)
forwards:
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45 WRFL FOOTY RECORD IM ages of the week Division Two Grand Final
It was a great turn out at the WRFL Life Members Function last Sunday, where many past greats of the league came together to celebrate the induction of Parkside’s Jim Lee as a WRFL Life Member. Photo: Jesse Johnstone.
This Parkside Reserves player was a little excited to say the least, after securing a nail biting 2 point Grand Final win over league newcomers Manor Lakes. Photo: Darrell Jones.
Despite winning the Division Two Under 18s Grand Final, The Yze brothers share a high five, after kicking seven goals it was great to see this Glen Orden player show respect and between them in their 43 point over Parkside. good sportsmanship towards his Newport Power opponents. Photo: Darrell Jones. Photo: John Tsavdaridis.
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