VAFA RNd 5 05.qxd 16/5/05 9:32 AM Page 1 Inside the VAFA Young Cardinal Goes Top of the Pops The following Top 40 was compiled with the assistance of several VAFA coaches and people in the know. Unlike many on the list, my number 1 has not played league or even VFL footy yet his dominance cannot be questioned. The fact that he kicked seven goals in a quarter on the man listed at number seven is testament to his ability. Such an exercise is obviously fraught with difficulty and I must stress that many of your tagging types, disciplined backmen and consummate team players have been omitted for more flashy, marquee type players. Similarly, some on the list (Garlick, Loats, McKee) have only been in the comp for five minutes yet they demand a spot through their exploits at the highest level. Disagree with my selections? Feel free to email me at
[email protected] 1. James Gerstman – Old Scotch 2. Paul Corrigan – Old Haileybury 3. Simon Minton-Connell – NOBS 4. Brett Dobson – Marcellin 5. Brett O’Farrell – Old Haileybury 6. Tim Ockleshaw – Old Xaverians 7. James Hayter – Uni Blues 8. Travis Ruyg – Old Xaverians 9. Simon Garlick – St Kevins 10. Quinton Gleeson – Uni Blues 11. Daniel Cullinan – Marcellin 12. Andrew Ramsden – Old Trinity 13. Cadyn Beetham – Old Xaverians 14. Josh Madden – St Bernards 15. David Loats – Old Camberwell 16. Andrew Crow – Old Scotch 17. Mark Paterson – Uni Blues 18. Steven McKee – St Kevins 19. Michael Barker – Old Haileybury Former Old Scotch Captain Steve Hume #20.