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8 Development League Grand Final review

10 11 TAC Cup Grand Final preview

14 Young Guns Game review

23 J. J. Liston Trophy winner: Nick Rippon

24 winner:

27 28 VFL Team of the Year

29 30 TAC Cup Team of the Year Every week 3 Editorial Who’s playing who 7 VFL News Grand Final

13 TAC Cup News 38 39 Box Hill Hawks player profi les 40 41 Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown 17 AFL Vic News 42 43 Williamstown player profi les 18 Club Whiteboard Grand Final 19 Events 48 49 Oakleigh player profi les 54 55 Get Social 50 51 Oakleigh vs Eastern

56 Draft Watch 52 53 Eastern player profi les

Editor: Ben Pollard ben.pollard@afl vic.com.au Contributors: Anthony Stanguts, Michael Thompson Design & Print: Cyan Press Photos: AFL Photos (unless otherwise credited) Ikon Park, Gate 3, Royal Parade, Carlton Nth, VIC 3054 Advertising: Ryan Webb (03) 8341 6062 GPO Box 4337, Melbourne, VIC 3001 AFL Victoria CEO: Steven Reaper Phone: (03) 8341 6000 | Fax: (03) 9380 1076 State League & Talent Manager: John Hook www.afl vic.com.au High Performance Managers: Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Cover: The 2015 Grand Final captains with the VFL and TAC Cup State League & Talent premiership trophies: (From left to right) Box Hill’s , Operations Manager: Rhy Gieschen Williamstown’s Ben Jolley, of the and Darcy Crocker of the Talent Operations Coordinator: Sam Sheehan www.taccup.com.au 01 Television Online VFL Online Website: www.vfl .com.au Twitter: @VFL #PJVFL Facebook: www.facebook.com/vfl footy

Sunday September 27 – 2.30pm TAC Cup Online Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown Website: www.taccup.com.au Twitter: @TACCup Replay: Wednesday September 30, 1.15am Facebook: www.facebook.com/taccupfooty

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VFL Live L Sunday September 27 from 2pm I Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown V Live on Digital Radio via Aussie, Red Time Sport and SEN iPhone Apps, E online via vfl .com.au or sen.com.au Coverage also on 1116am SEN

R TAC Cup Radio A Sunday September 27 from 11am D I Eastern Ranges vs Oakleigh Chargers O Listen live on the Red Time Sport iPhone App or www.taccup.com.au

3WBC Sunday September 27 from 2pm Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown Listen to 94.1FM, online at www.3wbc.org.au or the Tune In Radio app

ABC Radio Sunday September 27 from 2pm Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown Tune to 774 on the AM dial for a live broadcast of the game

Fox Footy Sunday September 27 from 11am Eastern Ranges vs Oakleigh Chargers

Video Streaming Visit vfl .com.au for a replay of all games that were live video streamed during 2015. Follow the Media tab in the drop down box. Also watch replays of the VFL’s J. J. Liston Trophy night and the TAC Cup’s Morrish Medal night.

02 www.vfl .com.au Farewell to season 2015 Welcome to Grand Final day in the Peter Jackson VFL and TAC Cup. Congratulations to the Box Hill Hawks and Williamstown on making it through to Grand Final day. The season decider features two diff erent alignment models, with Box Hill reaching its third Grand Final in a row in its alignment with Hawthorn. Williamstown has overcome some recent preliminary fi nal heartache to reach its second Grand Final in the last decade – this time as a standalone team – having failed in seven of its last eight attempts. The strength of the Hawks alignment is clear at AFL and VFL level, while the Seagulls have fl own the fl ag this year for standalone teams in the fi nals. The preliminary fi nals did not disappoint last weekend, with strong crowds highlighting the thirst for high quality football from Victorian footy fans. Huge crowds fl ocked to North Port Oval and were treated to two matches that went right down to the wire, both decided by two goals or less. Record TV numbers for fi nals were also achieved, with Sunday’s clash between Williamstown and Essendon the highest-rating game of the season with an average of 132,000 viewers and a peak of 176,000. Our VFL Legendairy Finals Series has been a ratings success on Channel 7, averaging 78,000 viewers across the fi nals to date, which is 81% up on 2014. I would like to thank Lewis Martin and the team at Channel 7 for their support of the competition this year, as well as McGuire Media who have produced the coverage each week. It has been pleasing to see a rise in ratings this year, and increased interest in the VFL and what it has to off er. In the TAC Cup, the old adage that you need to fi nish in the top four to win the premiership was thrown out of the window with the previous two premiership teams in the TAC Cup, Eastern Ranges and Oakleigh Chargers, meeting in the 2015 decider aft er fi nishing fi ft h and sixth respectively. It is set to be an exciting clash between two sides that are evenly matched and have plenty of talent between them. In an added bonus this year, those not at the game will be able to watch the match on , with the broadcaster returning to cover the Grand Final for the fi rst time since 2010. Before I conclude the fi nal editorial for 2015, I would like to say a big thank you to our valued partners. It was very exciting news at the Morrish Medal recently to announce the continuation of the TAC partnership with our premier U18 competition for another three years. Grand Final day is a great opportunity to announce the re-signing of another major partner, with Peter Jackson Menswear continuing its naming right partnership for the VFL competition. The support of these groups, along with Toyota, Wynstan, Dairy Australia, Vic Health, Beiersdorf, Club Warehouse, Herald Sun, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Munich Brauhaus and Sherrin, helps us continue to grow and develop our competitions and the people within them. Along with the action on the fi eld, the season will be celebrated off the fi eld as well, with a number of functions taking place for a variety of AFL Victoria programs. To everyone in attendance, I hope you enjoy the high standard of football that will be on display across the day. Steven Reaper AFL Victoria CEO www.taccup.com.au 03 Williamstown coach Andrew Collins (left ) and Box Hill Hawks coach Marco Bello with the VFL Premiership trophy VFL Grand Final THIS YEAR’S ENCOUNTERS: Round 10, Burbank Oval preview Box Hill Hawks 19.8 (122) d Williamstown 8.12 (60) Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown The Seagulls simply couldn’t control Box Hill’s forward Sunday September 27, 3pm, fi repower in Round 10. On the back of a midfi eld fed Etihad Stadium by Ben McEvoy (13 disposals, 31 hitouts), the likes of (fi ve goals), (fi ve) and Tim THE HISTORY: O’Brien (three) ran riot inside 50. The Hawks were able to establish the game plan that has brought them so The Hawks are competing in their third much success at every level, racking up 56 more kicks consecutive senior Grand Final. In 2013, they and 79 more marks than Williamstown to completely became premiers for the fi rst time since 2001 dominate the tempo of the game. with a 21-point triumph over Geelong, but lost (31 disposals), Alex Woodward (29) and Brendan the 2014 decider to Footscray by 22 points. The Whitecross (24) were the main midfi eld destroyers. Seagulls are chasing their fi rst senior fl ag since Round 20, Box Hill City Oval 2003 when they knocked off Box Hill. It’s been a Williamstown 11.16 (82) d Box Hill Hawks diff icult task for Williamstown to reach the big 10.8 (68) dance recently, having lost seven of their last eight preliminary fi nals before last week. The The Seagulls fought back from a 10-point defi cit at one time the Gulls did make it to the Grand Final half time to record a confi dence-boosting victory in the fi nal home-and-away round. Unlike in Round during that stretch was in 2011 when they lost 10, Williamstown controlled possession with Nick to an undefeated Port Melbourne juggernaut by Meese (14 disposals, 39 hitouts) enjoying Ben 56 points, but this is the club’s fi rst Grand Final McEvoy’s absence to feed a rampant Mitch Banner since becoming a standalone club once again (43 disposals, one goal) and Ben Jolley (30 disposals, in 2014. Overall, Box Hill has won two VFA/VFL seven clearances). Sam Dunell was dynamic inside 50 Grand Finals and lost three since the club joined with 16 disposals, eight marks and 4.4, while Box Hill’s the competition in 1951, while Williamstown has best player on the day, Mitch O’Donnell (23 disposals, won 15 premierships and been runners-up 11 seven tackles), unfortunately had his season ended times since its inception in 1884. by an ACL injury.

04 www.vfl .com.au WHERE THE HAWKS CAN WIN IT: WHERE THE SEAGULLS CAN WIN IT: The league’s no.1-ranked team for eff ective Williamstown was ranked no.1 during the home- kicks and uncontested marks will aim to control and-away season for contested possessions proceedings as they did in the Round 10 clash with and clearances, and it’s at the coalface where Williamstown. Even if they give up the ball at the the Seagulls can win the fl ag. Against a possibly contests against a strong midfi eld, the Hawks will inexperienced ruck division – and back their full-ground defensive system to limit the Sam Collins shouldered the load for Box Hill against eff ectiveness of opposition forward line entries Sandringham last week – Nick Meese might have and hurt the Seagulls with precision passing on the a signifi cant advantage. The VFL Team of the Year rebound. With Tom Gordon and Kurt Heatherley ruckman was superb against Essendon’s Shaun holding down key defensive posts, McKernan in the preliminary fi nal, recording 18 and David Mirra have been able to roll off and disposals and 31 hitouts, while sidekick Sean Tighe intercept mark regularly this fi nals series. Once the bobbed up with 13 hitouts and two important turnover has occurred, Box Hill has no shortage of goals. Their ability to provide silver service to midfi eld runners capable of spreading into space to midfi elders such as Ben Jolley – inspirational last gain uncontested possessions. Williamstown will week with 29 hard-won disposals – Adam Marcon need to fi nd close-checking match-ups for the likes and Mitch Banner might be the key to denying the of 2013 Norm Goss Medallist Jonathan Simpkin, Hawks the time in possession they love. Quality and Jonathan O’Rourke to forward 50 entries will allow Williamstown’s small ensure they earn their touches. The fi nal link in the forwards room to work their magic, with Andrew deadly Hawks chain is the forward line – on any Gallucci (178cm), Cameron Lockwood (175cm) and given day, Sam Grimley, Tim O’Brien or James Sicily Anthony Anastasio (169cm) all capable of causing can be match-winners in front of goal, while smaller problems for Box Hill’s medium-sized defenders option Patrick Lawlor has also proved dangerous with their pace and nous around goal. The other recently. Box Hill will sweat on the possible area the Seagulls can win it is in defence – if they selections of Spangher, , Will can’t stop a fl ow of inside-50s from further up the Langford, and Billy Hartung – fi eld, taller defenders Peter Faulks, David Fahey and they can play today if Hawthorn defeats Fremantle Tim Currie – brilliant against the Bombers last week in the AFL on Friday night, but if not, they’re out due – will need to win or at least halve battles against to not playing enough VFL home-and-away games. the likes of Grimley, O’Brien and Sicily.

Seagulls captain Ben Jolley is a signifi cant obstacle in the way of the Hawks’ bid for the premiership Photo: Jenny Owens

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06 www.vfl .com.au Week 3 Finals review 1st Preliminary Final BOX HILL HAWKS 12.17 (89) d SANDRINGHAM 12.10 (82) News Kicking with the aid of a breeze to the Williamstown Road end of North Port Oval, Box Hill jumped out to a match-high 29-point lead at quarter time, with Matt Spangher a key in defence. The Zebras made the most of their opportunities in the second term though, reducing the margin to 14 at half time as Darren Minchington gave Sandringham plenty of drive Ruggles, Walsh claim from the middle, while Mitch Brown (four goals for the match) started club B&Fs in defence for the Zebras but was quickly swung forward and became Geelong defender Tom Ruggles their key marking target. The Hawks were off -target in the third term and Sandringham made them pay by bringing the margin back to 11 at the and Northern Blues youngster fi nal change, with and Brodie Murdoch key players off half Brad Walsh have won their clubs’ back. Having trailed all day, the Zebras hit the front 11 minutes into the best-and-fairest awards. fi nal term through a Kenny Ong long bomb but Patrick Lawlor levelled 23-year-old Ruggles held down a spot the scores for Box Hill soon aft er. The experience of the Hawks started across half back as the only Cat to play to show, with Jonathan Simpkin, Brendan Whitecross and all 18 home-and-away matches. taking control of possession, and when ran into an open The Leopold product averaged 17 goal with just minutes to play, Box Hill had shored up a third consecutive disposals and fi ve marks per game in Grand Final berth. his fi rst season with Geelong. He played 17 matches with Werribee in 2012 and 2013 before returning to play with Leopold in the Geelong FL last year. Ruggles won the award ahead of two AFL-listed Cats, with Jarrad Jansen in second and Dean Gore in third. Carlton rookie midfi elder Walsh took out Northern’s best-and-fairest from runner-up Nick Graham and equal-third placegetters Mark Whiley and Brent Bransgrove. The Western Australian 19-year-old played 16 matches for the VFL Blues in 2015, averaging 22 disposals and almost six clearances per game. Andrew Gallucci’s tackling pressure up forward was a key in Williamstown’s Jolley signs on, victory over Essendon Hood signs off 2nd Preliminary Final Williamstown captain Ben Jolley is staying with the WILLIAMSTOWN 15.12 (102) d ESSENDON 12.18 (90) Seagulls for at least another In fantastic conditions at North Port Oval, Essendon jumped the Seagulls two seasons aft er signing a new early with Marcus Marigliani intercepting and rebounding from defence at will. In contrast to Williamstown, the Bombers made the most of their contract last month. forward line opportunities early on with Kyle Hardingham (three goals The 29-year-old, who has earned for the match) looking particularly dangerous. However, Seagulls small selection of the last six VFL Teams of men Cameron Lockwood and Andrew Gallucci upped the pressure on the Year, will now have the chance to Essendon’s defenders aft er quarter time to help establish a fi ve-point surpass Troy West (208 matches) as lead at the main break. The Bombers were back in front shortly aft er the club’s games record holder. half time, but the Seagulls responded with a devastating fi ve-goal burst Meanwhile, Geelong’s VFL head coach to open up a 27-point break. Essendon’s James Polkinghorne was then has left his position to sent into attack and the move reaped instant rewards, as the prolifi c take up a role as player development midfi elder nailed three goals to help the Bombers claim a fi ve-point manager at the Cats. lead at the end of a pulsating 11-goal quarter. But Leigh Masters soon Hood took over as coach from became the hero for Williamstown, booting two goals in a minute early Matthew Knights this season, leading in the fi nal term to open up the match-defi ning break. Ben Jolley was Geelong to 11th spot with a record supreme in the contests while Seagull defenders Peter Faulks and David of 7-11. Fahey stood strong as Essendon kept driving the ball forward to no avail. www.taccup.com.au 07 Development League Grand Final review WILLIAMSTOWN 8.13 (61) d BOX HILL HAWKS 8.12 (60) Williamstown and the Box Hill Hawks produced Hetherington kicked his second major early in the another classic Development League Grand Final, third term, with goals generally hard to come by. with the Seagulls winning by a golden point aft er the The quarter produced just two more six-pointers teams were tied at the end of regulation time. and the Seagulls held a nine-point lead at the fi nal It was the second time in three years the Seagulls change. have won by a golden point, aft er a behind to Jake Owen three minutes into extra time was enough to The last term provided a classic fi nale. It took 18 give his side a three-peat of Development League minutes for Xavier Dimasi to kick his second goal for premiership wins – all coming against the Hawks. Box Hill and reduce the defi cit to just three points. Williamstown’s win denied Box Hill an undefeated Julian Soccio and continued their hard season and infl icted its fourth straight Development defensive work for the Hawks, but they were unable League Grand Final defeat aft er winning a three-peat to stop Hetherington kicking his third goal to give of premierships of its own between 2009 and 2011. the reigning premiers another nine-point lead as the The Hawks started strongly by kicking the fi rst three clock ticked into time on. goals of the game with the aid of the breeze at North Box Hill peppered the ball inside forward 50 late in the Port Oval. game but were unable to fi nd reward until Matthew Liam Kidd and Sam Switkowski were lively up Traynor was fi nally able to celebrate, drawing his forward, putting plenty of pressure on the Seagulls team level with under 90 seconds left until the fi nal defence, but a late goal to Sean Hetherington cut Box siren. Hill’s lead to 14 points at quarter time. The Hawks pushed the ball forward again but were Captain Liam Tobin got the Hawks off to the best unable to score as the clock ticked into golden-point possible start against the breeze with a goal on the territory, with the next score to determine the winner. run just 16 seconds into the second term, creating a match-high 20-point lead. It was a tense fi nal three minutes, with Box Hill having By half time though, Williamstown had claimed the its chances and Williamstown going close to scoring lead for the fi rst time in the game, heading to the with a forward foray going out of bounds on the full. main break with a two-point advantage. But the Seagulls were eventually able to run the ball Brett Bewley was having an impact around the from half back and fi nd Owen 45 metres out, and ground, and eventual best-on-ground Jake McKenzie despite missing his shot at goal, that point was the and Taylor Hine were holding down the defence. deciding golden point.

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toyota.com.auwww.taccup.com.au 09 Eastern Ranges coach Darren Bewick (left ) and Oakleigh Chargers coach Michael Stinear with the TAC Cup Premiership trophy THIS YEAR’S ENCOUNTERS: TAC Cup Grand Round 2, Rams Arena Final preview Oakleigh 11.16 (82) d Eastern 6.3 (39) The Chargers opened up a dour contest aft er half Oakleigh Chargers vs Eastern Ranges time, piling on eight goals to four in the second half Sunday September 27, 11.05am, to run away with the match. Harvey Hooper and Etihad Stadium Daniel Beddison were rocks in defence for Oakleigh, while Tom Phillips (22 disposals, one goal), Kade THE HISTORY: Answerth (23 disposals, six tackles) and Fraser Pearce These two teams have combined to win the last (22 disposals, one goal) found a lion’s share of the three TAC Cup premierships. Oakleigh claimed ball. Eastern’s Aaron Fenton (13 tackles) and Jordan the fl ag in 2012 (by a golden point against the Gallucci (22 disposals, one goal) tried hard, but the Gippsland Power) and in 2014 (by 47 points Ranges just couldn’t hit the scoreboard enough. against the Calder Cannons), while Eastern took out the 2013 decider by 112 points over Round 11, Box Hill City Oval the Dandenong Stingrays. The Chargers were Oakleigh 11.8 (74) d Eastern 9.13 (67) also runners-up in 2011 when they lost to the Eastern’s second loss to Oakleigh in 2015 was Sandringham Dragons by eight points, so the nowhere near as comprehensive as the fi rst. The club is certainly no stranger to the biggest stage Ranges were actually in front by fi ve points at three- of the year. Overall, Oakleigh has won three quarter time but gave up three goals to one in the premierships in its 21-year existence (the fi rst fi nal term. was a star in attack for the was in 2006) and produced Grand Final Best-on- Ground Medallists Jackson Macrae (2012) and Chargers with fi ve of his team’s 11 goals, while Jack Toby McLean (2014), who both graduated to AFL Roughsedge was their best player with 26 disposals. level. The Ranges have won two premierships in Aaron Cotte’s hardness at the contest was important their 24-year existence (with the fi rst in 2002), but for Eastern (23 disposals, 11 tackles) and Darcy have also been runners-up three times – in 1995, Crocker provided a spark with 27 disposals and two 2000 and 2004. goals.

10 www.vfl .com.au WHERE THE CHARGERS CAN WHERE THE RANGES CAN WIN IT: WIN IT: The striking thing about Eastern’s run through Oakleigh’s defence has been stellar in the fi nals, the fi nals has been how its midfi eld simply keeps and so oft en a lethal source of attack. 170cm winning the ball and running it forward. Ryan Lachlan Byrne-Jones would have to be one of the Clarke has elevated himself in the eyes of many players of September so far, hard to miss with this September with his relentless running power. his mop of hair regularly dashing forward from Alongside him, the Ranges midfi eld bats deep – half back (averaging fi ve rebound-50s across the Bryce Batty, Aaron Cotte and Dylan Clarke are just three matches). Byrne-Jones is oft en receiving the some of the engine room guns Oakleigh will need hand-off from the likes of Harvey Hooper, Sam to watch out for, and so the question becomes McLarty and Daniel Beddison, who have all proven whether the Chargers can keep them all under diff icult for opposition teams to get past. Their wraps. Inside 50, Eastern’s electric forward line ability to intercept Eastern’s forward forays in the has the pace and smarts to trouble any defence air could be crucial to the outcome of this game as if they receive good service from further up the the Ranges aren’t overly tall inside 50. If Eastern’s ground. The league’s leading goalkicker Blake midfi elders don’t lower their eyes and look to hit Hardwick seems to thrive on the big moments, up livewire forwards such as , Darcy Darcy Crocker has been dangerous all season Crocker and Jayden Stephenson on the lead, the and Jayden Stephenson and Callum Brown have Chargers have the ability to cut off attacking forays burst onto the scene this September with bags of at will. Oakleigh has their own mid-sized forward goals. As with Oakleigh, another question is how line that could be diff icult for the Ranges to match the Ranges deal with a slightly unique opposition up on, with the dangerous Pat Phillips (seven goals forward line. Ben Crocker has been the regular in the fi nals), Ben Crocker (six) and Tom Phillips target for the Chargers as a mid-sized forward, (four) buzzing around inside 50. To get the ball but many of their midfi elders can kick goals and in there though, midfi elders like Kade Answerth, talls Harry Thompson and Sam McLarty can fl oat and Lachlan Walker will need through the forward 50 too. The task will be on to keep the pressure on Eastern’s many potential Eastern defenders such as Kane Keppell, Jack match-winners in the middle, including Ryan Maibaum and Haydn Stanley to remain fl exible and Clarke, Bryce Batty and Jordan Gallucci. be prepared for anything.

Oakleigh’s Pat Phillips (left ) has been dynamic in front of goal throughout the fi nals

www.taccup.com.au 11 LEGENDAIRY farmer takes local kids’ footy experience the things bigger schools do, and we program to the next level want to instil what was instilled in us by our elders; a bit of town pride and make them feel part of the This VFL Final is going to be special in many ways community. for a group of 7/8 year olds who will be hitting the turf today. Auskick not only teaches kids the skills needed for the game, it also teaches kids about camaraderie. Dairy farmer Andrew Hipwell from Stanhope, Victoria is the local Auskick coordinator and It brings the community together and makes says today’s event is important not only for the players’ families better friends,” he says. participating children and their families, but for Stanhope was recently awarded the inaugural title the whole of Stanhope, a 490 strong community of Australia’s LEGENDAIRY Capital, recognising located in the Murray Dairy region of northern the importance of the dairy industry, and the Victoria. community cohesiveness and resilience in “The kids are really looking forward to the regional communities. Andrew was one of fi nal and are all going to be decked out in their the community members behind Stanhope’s Stanhope gear,” he says. standout application for the title. Ten kids from the Stanhope Auskick program “It was just amazing to think a little town like will be practising their skills with their families us could win. We give it our best shot and we cheering them on. hoped for the best, it was just fantastic to hear we were successful,” he says. “As a town we are a “I’ve been training them for a couple of years and close-knit community. If something needs to be one of the boys is moving to Ballarat soon, his dad done, people just jump on board and do it, and is a policeman and has got a job there so this is a probably like a lot of small country towns, your good send off for him,” Andrew says. organisations and your sporting clubs are the The Stanhope community has been looking glue that holds the town together when times for opportunities for the kids and today’s are tough: we had the longest drought on record event, which is supported by Dairy Australia’s a while back,” Andrew says. “Dairy provides an LEGENDAIRY Capital program, is a perfect fi t. income to the small businesses in town, which “Stanhope Primary School is small with only support our sporting clubs and they keep the 36 pupils and small schools miss out on a lot town going and also create opportunities for our of things,” Andrew says. “They don’t get to kids.”

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Tom Phillips (left ) starred for Oakleigh in the Chargers’ win against North Ballarat News

Club B&F winners announced The four clubs that missed the TAC Cup fi nals – the Sandringham Dragons, , and – have announced their best-and-fairest award winners. Dragons 19-year-old Tom Wilkinson took out Sandringham’s award aft er averaging 25 1st Preliminary Final disposals per game and kicking nine goals in 13 matches this season. OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 13.11 (89) d NORTH BALLARAT REBELS 8.9 (57) Knights captain capped off a stellar year by taking out Northern’s best-and- The Chargers came home with a wet sail against the Rebels, fairest award. The 18-year-old also won the booting 10 goals to three in the second half to end the season of the minor premiers. Oakleigh appeared to have the run of play in TAC Cup Coaches Award and fi nished second the fi rst half, but still trailed by 12 points at half time due to North in the Morrish Medal count having averaged Ballarat’s exceptional eff iciency once inside 50. Rebels midfi elders 29 disposals and kicked 15 goals over 13 such as Ben Lusby, Joel Cowan and Joseph Symons were all matches. infl uential, but the Chargers’ bulk of possession eventually told Jets 19-year-old Lachlan Knight was the aft er the main break. Dangerous medium-sized goalkickers such winner of Western’s award aft er averaging 23 as Pat Phillips (three goals), Tom Phillips (two) and captain Ben disposals and almost fi ve tackles per game in Crocker (two) started fi nding their radar, and the Rebels found 14 matches. themselves needing to respond quickly. provided a Pioneers ball-magnet Lachlan Tardrew spark with two fi nal-quarter majors, but it was all against the tide claimed Bendigo’s best-and-fairest having as Oakleigh big men Sam McLarty and Harry Thompson started averaged 29 disposals per game across 16 to impose themselves on the contest while Lachlan Byrne-Jones matches. provided dash out of defence. There were stars across the fi eld for the Chargers, while several potential match-winners for North Ballarat were well held and unable to help their team across the line. TAC Cup players in 2nd Preliminary Final All Stars match EASTERN RANGES 8.17 (65) d A handful of TAC Cup players will play DANDENONG STINGRAYS 5.7 (37) for an Australian U17 team in the NAB The Ranges continued their blistering fi nals form and oft en made AFL All Stars match against an Allies the Stingrays look like their week off was still continuing with a team at the MCG as a curtain-raiser powerhouse defensive performance. A big diff erence in the quality to the AFL Grand Final. of forward line entries was established early on – Dandenong The players, who are members of the AFL struggled to penetrate a cohesive Eastern defence, while the Academy Level Two squad, are: Kobe Mutch Ranges rebounded dangerously and were able to catch the (Bendigo), Josh Battle (Dandenong), Myles Stingrays defenders napping. Livewire forward options Jayden Poholke (Dandenong), Jordan Gallucci Stephenson (three goals), Callum Brown (three) and Blake (Eastern), (Geelong), Ben Hardwick (one) caused havoc all match off the back of a stout Eastern defence featuring Anthony Brolic, Haydn Stanley and Ainsworth (Gippsland), Will Brodie (Murray), Kane Keppel. The conduits between the arcs for the Ranges were Jye Simpkin (Murray), Jarrod Berry (North midfi elders such as Bryce Batty, Aaron Cotte and Ryan Clarke, Ballarat), Jarrod Korewha (North Ballarat), who kept running throughout. Eastern could have put the game Hugh McCluggage (North Ballarat) and Jack to bed by three-quarter time if not for inaccuracy in front of goal, Scrimshaw (Sandringham). and a 31-point lead at the last change became 20 aft er Dandenong North Ballarat’s Jacob Hopper and Daniel backman was switched into attack and promptly Rioli, as well as Max booted two goals. But ultimately, while Daniel Capiron and Canfi eld, Nick Coughlan and Lachlan Thomas Jok enjoyed their moments for the Stingrays, the Ranges’ Tiziani, will represent the Allies team. team eff ort proved too diff icult to overcome. www.taccup.com.au 13 Gippsland Power’s in action for the Black Team in the Young Guns Game

Young Guns Game review A host of talented young players from within Victoria’s community and state league competitions were given the chance to perform one fi nal time in 2015 in the annual AFL Victoria Young Guns game.

While the scoreline saw the Green team defeating overall versatility by playing in the ruck and down Black 17.11 (113) to 7.9 (51), that was secondary to the back. players being showcased in the match, as Michael Waddell continued the job Porter started in the Thompson reports. second half, playing a similar role. He kicked two Outstanding performances from James Hayes goals in two minutes in the second quarter and (Footscray), Goy Lok (Sandringham Dragons), also showed his game sense by fi rstly taking some Josh Porter (Werribee) and Lachlan Waddell (Port spectacular contested marks then managing to fi nd Melbourne) ensured the Green team kicked 16 of teammates in space for goals. the last 19 goals of the game, while Lachlan Johns Ben Long (Northern Knights) was also a major (Coburg) and Joe Maishman (Werribee) were Black’s contributor to the scoresheet for Green, kicking three best performers. goals – including some spectacular highlights for his Johns, a fi rst-year Coburg Lion, was infl uential in fi rst and second majors. He was able to shark a ball getting the Black team out to an 18-point lead early, at pace for a brilliant goal in the fi rst quarter, before gathering possessions at will and kicking a clever goal opening up the second half with a classy spin move from a tight angle. before scoring from a diff icult angle. Long provided As Green began to dominate around the clinches, X-factor and plenty of fi reworks every time he went Hayes appeared to be in a class of his own. The near the ball. Bulldogs player was a clearance machine in the For the Black team, there were limited opportunities second and third quarters, and was able to push aft er quarter time. Maishman was perhaps its best down into defence to impact a number of contests by player, generating plenty of run with ball in hand. courageously running back with the fl ight of the ball. He spent some time in the midfi eld as well as at half Lok was also prominent playing in the midfi eld back, where he was valiant against a sea of Green. for three quarters. Early on, Lok used his long Christian Buykx-Smith (Gippsland Power) kicked two penetrating kick to advantage, generating plenty of Black’s three second-half goals, the second coming of scoring opportunities for Green. Playing from a strong contested mark. Another to impact predominantly as a high half forward in the second the scoreboard was Jono Daggian (Old Scotch), quarter, Lok’s defensive pressure was a highlight, who converted a strong contested mark in the fi rst allowing Porter to snap his third goal before half time. quarter. Porter was the dominant big man in the fi rst half, Rowan Marshall (North Ballarat Roosters) had a good with his contested marking and ability to impact battle in the ruck with Waddell in the fi rst half, before contests a highlight. Aft er the Green team elected later switching roles with Jordan Moncrieff . Moncrieff to trial Lachlan Waddell as a key forward target for was unable to truly kick into gear, but did end Green’s the majority of the second half, Porter displayed his streak of 11 consecutive goals in the third quarter.

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Box Hill Hawks Williamstown Oakleigh Eastern Coach: Marco Bello Coach: Andrew Collins Chargers Ranges Offi ce Address: Cnr. Offi ce Address: Level 1, 1 Coach: Mick Stinear Coach: Darren Bewick Middleborough & Whitehorse Mason St, Newport, 3015 Talent Manager: Craig Notman Talent Manager: Len Villani Roads, Box Hill, 3128 Ground Address: Burbank Oval, Offi ce Address: Warrawee Park Offi ce Address: Kilsyth Ground Address: Box Hill City Morris St, Williamstown Oval, Warrigal Road, Oakleigh, Recreation Reserve, Colchester Oval Cnr. Middleborough & (Melways 56 D12) 3166 Road, Kilsyth, 3137 Whitehorse Roads, Box Hill, 3128 Postal Address: PO Box 307, Ground Address: Warrawee Ground Address: Kilsyth (Melways 47 G9) Williamstown, 3016 Park Oval, Warrigal Road, Recreation Reserve, Colchester Postal Address: PO Box 143, Telephone: 9391 0309 Oakleigh, 3166 Road, Kilsyth, 3137 Box Hill, 3128 Fax: 9391 5497 Postal Address: PO Box 2047, Postal Address: PO Box 594, Telephone: 9890 9442 Email: admin@williamstownfc. Oakleigh, 3166 Kilsyth, 3137 Fax: 9899 9473 com.au Telephone: 9563 0588 Telephone: 9724 9499 Email: Website: www.williamstownfc. Facsimile: 9563 0788 Facsimile: 9724 9277 [email protected] com.au Email: [email protected] Email: len.villani@afl vic.com.au Website: @WilliamstownFC www.boxhillhawks.com.au Website: Website: http://easternranges. http://oakleighchargers.afl vic. afl vic.com.au @BoxHillHawks com.au

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BOX HILL HAWKS Last week was a day of mixed emotions – unfortunately the development boys couldn’t hold off a strong Williamstown side in the Grand Final and ended up going down by 1 point in the golden point scenario. Despite the loss, the boys had an outstanding season and a big congratulations and thank you to all involved in the development side this year. Your commitment to the team and club is second to none and the work involved does not go unnoticed. Thank you to all the families, friends and supporters of the development side – without you what was achieved would not have been, so again a big thank you to everyone involved. I’m sure this will galvanise the group and they will be back bigger and better next season seeking redemption. This game was then followed up by our senior side and we saw an outstanding eff ort by them to overcome a gallant and strong fi nishing Sandringham side. Going into the game we knew they were going to be a huge challenge, displaying a very strong second half to the year, so to our boys’ credit they withstood that and held on. A tight, close and hard fought victory is exactly what you need leading into a Grand Final and the boys are in very good shape leading into this game. The boys have worked tirelessly to get to this position and today they have another opportunity to seek Premiership glory. Grand Finals don’t come around that oft en and when they do, they prove very diff icult to win. They know it’s now or never and the 23 players selected today are representing the entire club, including those players that have given their all throughout the season but unfortunately couldn’t be out there today. To those 23 players, good luck, wear the jumper proud and leave nothing behind, because there is no next week.

WILLIAMSTOWN Welcome to all Seagulls supporters to today’s VFL Grand Final! Let’s make plenty of noise today and support our boys to a long-awaited premiership! No matter the result today, all supporters are welcome back to Williamstown Seaview Function Centre at our home ground Burbank Oval post-game to celebrate what has been a sensational year for our football club. Should we be successful in winning our fi rst premiership since 2003 today, we will be holding a Family Day on Monday at Burbank Oval from 12pm-2pm. All supporters, families and friends are invited! Our mascot ‘Speccie’ will be on show as well as our playing group and of course the premiership cup, so bring your kids, bring your footy and hopefully celebrate another Williamstown premiership with us! Make sure to be vocal online today also by using #WeStandAlone on Twitter & Instagram so we can see and share your posts! Go Seagulls!

EASTERN RANGES Congratulations to all the players and staff at the Eastern Ranges for making it into our second TAC Cup Grand Final appearance in three years. This achievement is one that we are all very proud of and is a credit to all people involved at the Club. We wish the playing group who represent the region today all the very best of luck and we know you will all wear our jumper with great pride. We would also like to recognise the TAC and their ongoing support of what is the nation’s best underage football competition, the TAC Cup. Thanks must also go to all of support staff , volunteers and parents for their tremendous contribution throughout the season. Congratulations also to Alf Pennington who reached 500 TAC Cup games as timekeeper and is timekeeping his 501st game today! A special thank-you to Kevin Clarke and his team at Bayswater JAYCO. Your unwavering support over the last 17 years has aff orded many young men so many wonderful opportunities through football. Finally, we would like to thank our other major partners Knox Club, Rowville Secondary College, EastLink and Bendigo Bank. Don’t forget the club’s upcoming Pennington Medal night, which will be held on 16 October at the Knox Club. Tickets are $50 (includes a 2 course meal) and can be booked by contacting the club. Remember to RSVP by 9 October. Go Ranges!!! You can follow us and keep up to date with all things Ranges on our website and social media platforms! Web: www. easternranges.afl vic.com.au, Facebook: facebook.com/eastern.ranges, Twitter: @Eastern_Ranges

OAKLEIGH CHARGERS Congratulations to all of our players and staff from the Chargers for making it into our 4th TAC Cup Grand Final in 5 years. A terrifi c achievement that we are all very proud of and is a great credit to all people involved at the club. The playing group have gone from strength to strength throughout the fi nals series – knocking over some highly fancied opposition, and are determined to fi nish the year off on the right note. We wish the playing group who represent the club today all the very best of luck and we all know you will wear the jumper with the pride and passion it deserves and represent the club and yourself to the best of your ability. A special mention must also be made to those on the playing list that won’t get the opportunity to play at Etihad today, to get to this point it has taken 70 players, with each and every one of you playing your part in giving the club the opportunity to play off for the title. It is also a great opportunity to thank our support staff , volunteers and parents for all of their eff orts during the season, and your valuable contributions to our programs are very much appreciated. Don’t forget the 2015 Oakleigh Chargers presentation night will be held on Wednesday 30th September at the Mulgrave Country Club. Please lock into your diaries. Invitations have been emailed to players and staff via email. Any questions contact Maddy at the club. For the fi nal time this year we wish to thank our tremendous sponsors for the 2015 season: Bendigo Bank – Murrumbeena, Mulgrave Country Club, Camberwell Toyota, Camp Australia, Box Hill Senior Secondary College, Telstra Business Centre South Melbourne, Diadora, Musashi, Tile Importer, Genuine Print and Subway. There is no doubt your generous support has a massive bearing on our continued success.

18 www.vfl .com.au Events The Col Austen Trophy Night Date: Friday 9th October, 2015 Port Melbourne Boroughs Time: 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start Presentation / Vote Count Night Venue: The Park, 36 Lakeside Drive 200 tickets only Albert Park, Melbourne Cost: $130.00 pp Dress: Black Tie, Ladies equivalent Rowlands Catering Cost: $140 per person, includes 3 course meal and Includes 3 course meal, beer, wine & soft drink premium beverage package Canapé & beverages on arrival Time: 7.00 pm – 12.00 midnight Date: Friday 2 October, 2015 Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup Location: Sandridge Events & Function Centre 2015 Presentation Night (enter from Ingles Street) Friday 16th October at 6.30pm Dress code: Lounge Suit Frankston Dolphins Function Room, All ticket enquiries to Barry Kidd (General Frankston Oval Manager) Formal Dress Code Club Telephone: (03) 9646.2094 DJ & 3 COURSE Meal Club Fax: (03) 9646.3895 Information on web site shortly Email: [email protected]

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22 legendairy.com.au/footywww.vfl .com.au J. J. Liston Trophy winner: Nick Rippon 2015 J. J. Liston Trophy winner Nick Rippon had a couple of reasons to be emotional when he was presented with the award. The North Ballarat midfi elder shed a tear upon arriving on-stage and needed a moment to compose himself before being able to speak about his achievement. Rippon was a shining light for the Roosters in a year in which they fi nished just outside the fi nal eight, showing his ability to eff ectively play inside and outside the contest. The 21-year-old’s talent is undoubted, but the repeated disappointment of missing out on achieving his dream of making it to the AFL made his success all the more emotional. He was partly overwhelmed by the unexpected nature of the Liston Trophy win – saying he actually thought he had a better year in 2014 – but also by how a lot of hard work had culminated in some special recognition. “I was a bit emotional (because) I just had a lot of people around me that really cared for me and had put so much into my football over the years,” Rippon said. “I think with some of the disappointment that footy can bring, it’s just nice to be recognised aft er so many years of hard work.” Rippon said some of that disappointment started aft er his fi nal year with the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup in 2012, when he fi nished runner-up to most games coached, Gerard FitzGerald, who has current Carlton player Nick Graham in the Morrish departed the club he coached to premierships in Medal. 2008-10. “(The Morrish result) probably snowballed on to “He’s a great man,” Rippon said. missing the opportunity in the AFL Draft (in 2012), “He puts time and eff ort into each player; he not and every year since then,” Rippon said. only wants to improve you as a player, he wants to “Not that it’s a bad thing – it depends on what clubs improve you as a person as well, and that’s the best want and what clubs need; all I can do is control thing about him.” what I can control and that’s playing good footy.” Rippon said he’s “extremely determined” to make The East Point junior certainly did that in 2015, it to the elite level, and while he’s under no illusions averaging over 24 disposals in 18 matches for the that his Liston Trophy success will guarantee a spot Roosters and improving on his team-orientated on an AFL list come November’s NAB AFL Draft , he’ll defensive work. be hoping FitzGerald’s tutelage has also made him He said he’d still like to work on his disposal a rounded enough player in the eyes of recruiters. eff iciency and impact on the scoreboard, but that But if disappointment arrives again in November, he’d enjoyed a “more well-rounded” year than in Rippon said he’ll be back at North Ballarat in 2016 previous seasons. – in the region where he’s spent his entire football On that note, Rippon said he’d miss the holistic life – under a new coach and with a renewed desire infl uence of mentor and VFA/VFL record-holder for to achieve his goal. www.taccup.com.au 23 Morrish Medallist: Clayton Oliver 2015 Morrish Medallist Clayton Oliver was visibly shocked when he polled three votes in the fi nal round of the TAC Cup home- and-away season to leapfrog two leaders and claim the award. Aft er all, the burly Murray Bushrangers midfi elder polled only one vote in the fi rst nine rounds in a slow start to 2015 due to a pre-season bout of osteitis pubis. The 18-year-old felt he was lucky to be selected to play in Round 1, but managed to keep his spot in the team and went on to average over 24 disposals and almost six tackles per game across 16 matches, also booting 20 goals. “I started off pretty slowly,” Oliver admitted. “My fi tness improved a lot (as the season went on) and I was pushing to the contest instead of walking handballs out, tackles, does all the hard things for to it. the team – a real leader on and off the fi eld,” Oliver “In the last nine rounds, that was more of a focus – said. just to push harder.” “I try to model my game on him a bit, with his The Mooroopna product polled 14 votes over the inside work and his clearances.” last nine rounds, including four best-on-ground Oliver’s work at the coalface in the second half performances. of the TAC Cup season will likely have attracted One of those three-vote games was in Murray’s the attention of AFL clubs looking to add to their 66-point win against the Bendigo Pioneers in midfi eld stocks and recruiters will have another Round 18, when Oliver had 27 disposals and kicked chance to see him in action when he attends six goals. October’s NAB AFL Draft Combine. His impact up forward that day was likely what got It’s an opportunity for Oliver to showcase his him over the line in the Morrish count, but it’s not a wares aft er missing out on representing Vic Country at the U18 Championships earlier this role he prefers to play. year, something he doesn’t actually look back on “To be honest, I don’t really like playing forward with disappointment. too much,” Oliver said. “I didn’t really deserve to be there,” Oliver said. “But it was good in the last game – our midfi eld “I didn’t put in the pre-season and I just wasn’t group was just kicking it in there and I was lucky to ready for it, so it was fair enough, not playing.” get on the end of it.” Despite having to watch Murray teammates Instead, the Brisbane supporter likes to model his like , Jy Simpkin and David game on big-bodied, bustling midfi elders who do Mennen achieve the ultimate success at the the dirty work for their team, such as Lions captain Championships, a barnstorming fi nish to the Tom Rockliff and Carlton young gun . season proves Clayton Oliver is now ready to grasp “(Rockliff ’s) a very in-and-under player; he gets the his opportunity on the big stage.

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COACOACHACCH: PAULPAUL HUDSONHUDSSON SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM

JAKE WILSON Werribee PETER FAULKS DAVID MIRRA Williamstown50 Box Hill Hawks BACKS 50

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SAM DUNELL 50 ISAAC CONWAY

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COACH: DAVID LOADER NORTH BALLARAT REBELS S eed hurts.

KIERAN COLLINS Dandenong Stingrays

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NICK O’KEARNEY JARROD BERRY Calder Cannons North Ballarat Rebels

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JOSHUA SCHACHE Murray Bushrangers

TOM COLE BEN CROCKER LACHIE TARDREW CLAYTON OLIVER NASH HOLMES DARCY TUCKER Bendigo Pioneers Oakleigh Chargers Bendigo Pioneers Murray Bushrangers Gippsland Power North Ballarat Rebels

INTERCHANGE www.taccup.com.au 29 2015 TAC Cup Team of the Year See the TAC Cup Team of the Year selections DARCY PARISH (Geelong Falcons) in their positions on the preceding page of Tough and quick midfi elder who backed up his the AFL Victoria Record. selection in the 2014 Team of the Year. (Dandenong Stingrays) (Sandringham Dragons) Son of ex-AFL premiership player Dean who is in Classy player who made the Team of the Year line to be selected by Carlton or St Kilda under the from seven matches played, averaging almost 23 father-son rule. disposals per game. KIERAN COLLINS (Dandenong Stingrays) CALLUM MOORE (Calder Cannons) The burly key defender excelled in locking down on The big 19-year-old kicked 12 goals in eight the opposition’s best key forward for the Stingrays matches while also spending time in the ruck. and Vic Country. RHYS MATHIESON (Geelong Falcons) NICK COUGHLAN (Murray Bushrangers) A second Team of the Year guernsey for the tough Versatile 19-year-old tall also made an impact at midfi elder. VFL level for Footscray in 2015. BLAKE HARDWICK (Eastern Ranges) NICK O’KEARNEY (Calder Cannons) The league’s leading goalkicker booted 42 goals in Pacy ball-winner who averaged 25 disposals per 12 home-and-away matches. game in the TAC Cup and starred for Vic Metro at JOSH SCHACHE (Murray Bushrangers) the U18 Championships. Prospective no.1 AFL Draft pick aft er a stellar U18 JACOB WEITERING (Dandenong Stingrays) Championships and 30 goals in eight home-and- One of the top prospects for the 2015 AFL Draft , the away TAC Cup matches as a key forward. tall defender boasts a brilliant ability to read the play and intercept opposition attacks. BEN AINSWORTH (Gippsland Power) JARROD BERRY (North Ballarat Rebels) Classy 17-year-old small forward, one of two underage players in the Team of the Year. Had an impressive season with the Rebels and Vic Country as a 17-year-old. (Bendigo Pioneers) TOM PHILLIPS (Oakleigh Chargers) More time spent in the midfi eld saw the half-back 19-year-old goalkicking midfi elder who averaged fl anker average 25 disposals per game. 29 disposals per game in the home-and-away BEN CROCKER (Oakleigh Chargers) rounds. The livewire mid-sized forward kicked 20 goals in GACH NYUON (Dandenong Stingrays) 11 home-and-away matches. The most exciting ruckman of the 2015 class with LACHIE TARDREW (Bendigo Pioneers) plenty of athleticism and impressive skills. Prolifi c midfi elder who averaged 29 disposals per RYAN CLARKE (Eastern Ranges) game. A ball-magnet who made the Team of the Year from CLAYTON OLIVER (Murray Bushrangers) eight home-and-away matches played, averaging 33 disposals per game. The Morrish Medallist fi nished the season with a rush, dominating around the contest and kicking JADE GRESHAM (Northern Knights) goals to boot. The Knights captain fi nished equal-second in the NASH HOLMES (Gippsland Power) Morrish Medal aft er averaging 29 disposals per game. Tough midfi elder who averaged 25 disposals and eight tackles per game. JACOB HOPPER (North Ballarat Rebels) NSW/ACT representative who averaged 23 DARCY TUCKER (North Ballarat Rebels) disposals per game and kicked 22 goals during the The Rebels captain excelled again in 2015, whether home-and-away rounds. playing off half-back or in the midfi eld.

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Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 September 5/6 September 12/13 September 19/20 September 27 North Port Oval North Port Oval Etihad Stadium 3pm Box Hill Hawks QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Footscray Box Hill Hawks PRELIMINARY FINAL 1 Essendon Footscray Sandringham ELIMINATION FINAL 1 SEMI FINAL 1 Casey Scorpions Essendon Box Hill Hawks GRAND FINAL Collingwood Collingwood Williamstown ELIMINATION FINAL 2 SEMI FINAL 2 Werribee Sandringham Essendon PRELIMINARY FINAL 2 Sandringham Williamstown QUALIFYING FINAL 2 Williamstown

AFL Victoria Development League - Finals Series Structure Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 September 5/6 September 12/13 September 19 North Port Oval North Port Oval

Box Hill Hawks Box Hill Hawks Premiers QUALIFYING FINAL GRAND FINAL Williamstown Williamstown Williamstown

Williamstown PRELIMINARY FINAL Coburg

Casey Scorpions ELIMINATION FINAL Coburg

32 www.vfl .com.au VFL - Results PRELIMINARY FINALS Preliminary Final 2 Box Hill Hawks 5.6-36 7.7-49 10.12-72 12.17-89 Sandringham 1.1-7 5.5-35 9.7-61 12.10-82 Box Hill Hawks Sandringham Goal Kickers: J. Sicily 3, J. Anderson 2, M. Lock 2, W. Langford, P. Goal Kickers: M. Brown 4, D. Minchington 2, A. Saad 2, K. Ong, A. Lawlor, D. Willsmore, S. Grimley, M. Spangher Siposs, J. Saunders, B. Murdoch Best Players: M. Spangher, N. Evans, S. Collins, J. Sicily, J. Simpkin, Best Players: D. Minchington, M. Brown, M. Cook, C. Shenton, B. M. Lock Murdoch, J. Saunders

Preliminary Final 1 Williamstown 2.4-16 6.8-44 11.9-75 15.12-102 Essendon 3.4-22 5.9-39 11.14-80 12.18-90 Williamstown Essendon Goal Kickers: L. Masters 3, S. Tighe 2, C. Lockwood 2, M. Banner 2, Goal Kickers: J. Polkinghorne 3, K. Hardingham 3, D. Coghlan 2, N. A. Anastasio, E. Carr, S. Dunell, A. Gallucci, M. Gibbons, S. Critchley O’Brien, S. Edwards, J. Thompson, C. McKenna Best Players: B. Jolley, C. Lockwood, S. Tighe, W. Wheeler, P. Faulks, Best Players: J. Ferry, N. O’Brien, J. Polkinghorne, M. Marigliani, K. N. Meese Hardingham, S. Edwards Development League - Results GRAND FINAL Box Hill Hawks 3.4-22 5.5-35 6.7-43 8.12-60 Williamstown 1.2-8 5.7-37 7.10-52 8.13-61 Box Hill Hawks Williamstown Goal Kickers: S. Switkowski 2, X. Dimasi 2, M. Traynor, L. Tobin, J. Goal Kickers: S. Hetherington 3, B. Casley, T. Curtis, M. Merlo, B. Summers, L. Kidd Monk, B. Bewley Best Players: R. Exon, J. Soccio, M. Traynor, S. Gibson, L. Langford, Best Players: J. McKenzie, J. Greiser, S. Hetherington, J. Owen, J. L. Tobin Chisari, T. Hine VFL - Stats of the week KKICKSICKS HHANDBALLSANDBALLS Player Name Team Total Player Name Team Total Darren Minchington Sandringham 25 Nick O’Brien Essendon 15 Jonathan Simpkin Box Hill Hawks 23 Elliott Kavanagh Essendon 14 Nick O’Brien Essendon 21 Myke Cook Sandringham 14 Brendan Whitecross Box Hill Hawks 20 Brendan Whitecross Box Hill Hawks 12 Marcus Marigliani Essendon 20 Ben Jolley Williamstown 12

MMARKSARKS HHITOUTSITOUTS Player Name Team Total Player Name Team Total Brendan Whitecross Box Hill Hawks 12 Nick Meese Williamstown 31 Mitch Brown Sandringham 12 Shaun McKernan Essendon 29 Elliott Kavanagh Essendon 11 Marc Pittonet Box Hill Hawks 27 James Polkinghorne Essendon 10 Sandringham 25 Matt Spangher Box Hill Hawks 9 Jason Holmes Sandringham 24

22015015 VFLVFL LEADINGLEADING GOALKICKERSGOALKICKERS SENIORS DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE Player Name Team Goals Total Player Name Team Goals Total Sam Grimley Box Hill Hawks 1 45 Matthew Kreymborg Sandringham ** 29 Jordan Lisle Port Melbourne - 42 Dylan Conway Williamstown ** 28 Liam McBean Richmond - 42 Christopher Jones Box Hill Hawks - 25 Kyle Hardingham Essendon 3 41 Aidan Franetic Box Hill Hawks - 25 Sam Dunell Williamstown 1 41 Matthew Rennie Casey Scorpions - 24 *AFL **Seniors www.taccup.com.au 33 VFL Ladder POS TEAM P W L D B For Agst % PTS 1 Box Hill Hawks 18 14 4 0 0 1797 1184 151.77 56 2 Sandringham 18 14 4 0 0 1678 1357 123.66 56 3 Williamstown 18 13 5 0 0 1764 1283 137.49 52 4 Footscray Bulldogs 18 12 6 0 0 1708 1282 133.23 48 5 Essendon 18 12 6 0 0 1680 1355 123.99 48 6 Collingwood 18 12 6 0 0 1633 1491 109.52 48 7 Werribee Tigers 18 11 7 0 0 1555 1345 115.61 44 8 Casey Scorpions 18 9 9 0 0 1382 1352 102.22 36 9 North Ballarat 18 8 10 0 0 1389 1499 92.66 32 10 Port Melbourne 18 7 11 0 0 1626 1597 101.82 28 11 Geelong Cats 18 7 11 0 0 1405 1568 89.60 28 12 Coburg 18 7 11 0 0 1299 1565 83.00 28 13 Richmond Tigers 18 5 13 0 0 1336 1605 83.24 20 14 Northern Blues 18 4 14 0 0 1319 1787 73.81 16 15 Frankston 18 0 18 0 0 1008 2309 43.66 0 Development League Ladder POS TEAM P W L D B For Agst % PTS 1 Box Hill Hawks 16 16 0 0 0 1876 793 236.57 64 2 Williamstown 16 11 5 0 0 1560 1022 152.64 44 3 Casey Scorpions 16 10 6 0 0 1349 999 135.04 40 4 Coburg 16 10 6 0 0 1378 1136 121.30 40 5 Sandringham 16 8 8 0 0 1321 1089 121.30 32 6 Port Melbourne 16 8 8 0 0 1344 1363 98.61 32 7 Werribee Tigers 16 4 12 0 0 788 1672 47.13 16 8 Northern Blues 16 3 13 0 0 903 1687 53.53 12 9 Frankston 16 2 14 0 0 835 1593 52.42 8

AFL Victoria Senior Panel Field Umpires 1 Richard Mills 12 Daniel Lawlor 24 Timothy Carlos 3 Shane Stewart 13 Tyler Hankinson 25 Gareth Verberne 4 Michael Curtis 14 Matthew Leppard 26 Luke Richardson 5 James Davey 15 Tristan Burgess 29 Luke McIlroy 6 Andrew Talbot 17 Matthew Young 30 Thomas Chrystie 7 Hayden Gavine 18 Nicholas Finch 32 Haydn O’Connor 8 Daniel Butcher 20 Adam Havelberg 36 John Howorth 9 Jamie Grindal 21 Kayne Nund 38 Eleni Glouft sis 10 Patrick Burns 22 Peter McCaw 11 Jarryd Barry 23 Andrew Heff ernan

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1. David Mirra (C) 16. Sam Collins Box Hill Hawks’ and VFL’s Team of the Collins is another member of Box Hill’s Year Captain, key defender who can defence. He is a strong overhead mark play tall or small. Mirra has averaged who has taken 21 contested marks in 19 disposals and four rebound-50s 2015. Collins has had an outstanding in 2015. season, playing every game and averaging 14 disposals.

2. Marc Lock 20. Patrick Lawlor Former Gold Coast Sun, Lock is an Lawlor has played 45 senior VFL elite runner and one of the Hawks’ games. He is a skilful forward who vice-captains. Lock averages 21 has proved to be diff icult match- disposals and 10 handball receives up, averaging a goal a game and 15 per game in 2015. touches from his 15 games in 2015.

29. Sam Gibson 7. Gibson has played fi ve senior VFL Box Hill’s other vice-captain who games and has shown he is capable of provides leadership both on and off playing football at senior level. Plays the fi eld and has played 78 senior VFL back and provides a strong contest. games. Iles is consistently amongst the Hawks’ best and has averaged 21 disposals in season 2015. 31. An gus Litherland 8. Cadeyn Williams A hard-running defender who is Played 10 senior VFL games in season a strong defensive rebounder, 2015 and is a hard-tackling inside Litherland has played 12 games and midfi elder who averaged four tackles averaged four handball receives for per game. Box Hill in 2015.

32. Jonathan Simpkin 10. Liam Tobin One of Box Hill’s most important players, Simpkin has featured in the Tobin recently notched up his 100th team’s best players 12 times from 19 game for the club, but has had an games this season and also fi nished injury-interrupted 2015. He is a hard 3rd in the J. J. Liston Trophy. Simpkin runner and plays taller than his has averaged 27 disposals, four 186cm. clearances and six inside-50s per game in 2015. 13. Nick Evans 34. Kurt Heatherley Evans came into the side late in the Kurt is another that has taken some season, but the ex-Eastern Ranges big steps in 2015, playing 19 games player has since cemented his spot as and really imposing himself in the 23rd man. He has featured in Box defence. Kurt averaged six marks per Hill’s best twice in his seven matches. game and had fi ve tackles last week against Sandringham.

15. Tom Gordon 35. Sam Grimley Gordon is a key member of Box Hill’s Grimley again took home the Frosty- defensive unit that boasts the best Miller Medal for the leading goal kicker defensive record of 2015. He also has in the VFL this year, kicking 45 goals, a damaging left foot providing many including six against Geelong. start-up plays from defence.

38 www.vfl .com.au 37. 63. Jonathan O’Rourke An excitement machine, Jed has Has been named in Box Hill’s best played 14 matches for Box Hill this six times in his 18 games this season. season. He had 27 disposals and O’Rourke is a hard-running midfi elder kicked six goals in Round 14 and who accumulates plenty of disposals, averaged 19 per game throughout season 2015. averaging 21 per game.

38. 65. Ryan Schoenmakers Dallas has taken his game to a new Can be utilised forward or back. level in 2015, averaging 16 disposals and six marks per game. Willsmore is Schoenmakers has played four games another that provides run and carry, for Box Hill this season, kicking three and has a penetrating left foot. goals in Round 7 and taking nine marks. 40. Billy Hartung 67. Matt Spangher Billy has featured in two of Box Hill’s games this season. He is an elite A crowd favourite, Spangher has been runner who breaks the lines and in solid form in the defensive half accumulates plenty of the ball. In for Box Hill over the past few weeks his fi rst fi nal in 2015, Hartung had 29 and has averaged over six marks this touches and 14 handball receives to season. help set up the win against Footscray. 41. 69. Will Langford Daniel earned a call-up to Hawthorn’s Langford is a hard-working inside squad aft er some brilliant mid- midfi elder who constantly has his season games for Box Hill. He had 23 disposals and 10 marks in Round 12 head over the ball. Langford has and is another that provides plenty of played fi ve games this season and grunt in the middle of the ground. Has averaged 18 disposals and six tackles. shown that he is more than capable at AFL level. 70. Jonathan Ceglar 42. A terrifi c tap ruckman, Ceglar has The 19-year-old has played 19 senior been named in Box Hill’s best twice games in his fi rst year at Box Hill, in his four games this season and has averaging 18 possessions. His ball-use taken 19 marks. out of defence is exemplary, and his rebound is oft en the start of the Hawks’ scoring chain. 71. James Sicily 43. Marc Pittonet Sicily has kicked 28 goals including Marc has played 19 games for Box Hill eight goals in Round 19 which earned in season 2015 and is a terrifi c tap ruckman. He had 42 hit outs in Round him a Hawthorn call-up. Sicily has 15 and averages 19 per game. averaged six marks per game and can play in multiple positions.

48. Sam Switkowski 73. Tim O’Brien Sam has been a very elusive forward/ The 21-year-old has played 46 senior midfi elder and has played fi ve senior VFL games and has kicked 25 goals games, and also looks like he can and averaged fi ve marks per game in handle senior football. Switkowski has season 2015. been a part of the VFL academy squad in 2015. 61. Brendan Whitecross 74. Shem Tatupu Whitecross has played 14 games this Shem has played 10 senior VFL games season and averaged 20 disposals and this season and has shown great seven marks per game. Whitecross development. Shem has kicked 17 can play forward, back or inside the goals and is a strong developing key midfi eld and has proved to be a solid contributor this year. forward. www.taccup.com.au 39 VFL Grand Final - Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown Sunday September 27, 3pm, Etihad Stadium Box Hill Hawks Coach: Marco Bello

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*AFL Primary Listed Player #AFL Rookie Listed Player No. NAME DoB HT WT PREVIOUS CLUB G B 1 Dave Mirra (C) 20-Mar-91 186 90 St Simons/Scoresby/Eastern U18 2 Marc Lock 21-Jun-91 191 89 Southport/ 5 Ryan Exon 08-Jan-94 181 76 Warrandyte JFC/Oakleigh U18 6 Sam Crocker 12-Mar-92 180 80 Boorondarra Hawks JFC/Oakleigh U18/St Kilda 7 Sam Iles 19-Jun-87 182 80 Collingwood (AFL)/Box Hill Hawks (VFL)/Gold Coast Suns 8 Cadeyn Williams 04-Aug-94 186 86 Cobram/Murray Bushrangers U18/Richmond 10 Liam Tobin 31-Jul-91 185 85 Noble Park/Sandringham U18 13 Nick Evans 01-Jun-95 178 75 Norwood/Eastern U18 15 Thomas Gordon 19-Apr-92 194 95 Beverley Hills/Oakleigh U18/Collingwood 16 Sam Collins 15-Jun-94 192 92 Donvale/Oakleigh U18 20 Patrick Lawlor 04-Mar-93 180 80 Vermont/Eastern U18 21 Joseph Fisher 26-Jan-95 189 82 Vermont/Eastern U18 29 Sam Gibson 09-Jan-95 185 85 Ferntree Gully/Eastern U18 31 * 12-Oct-92 192 88 Ongerup (WA)/Claremont (WAFL) 32 Jonathan Simpkin* 28-Oct-87 181 81 Colac/Geelong U18/Sydney List/Geelong (VFL)/ Geelong 34 Kurt Heatherley # 01-Jan-95 193 89 New Zealand/Sandringham U18 35 Sam Grimley # 03-Jan-91 199 91 Ivanhoe Grammar/Northern U18 37 Jed Anderson* 02-Feb-94 179 79 NT Thunder (NT) 38 Dallas Willsmore* 29-May-95 191 83 Walpeup-Underbool/St Pats College/North Ballarat U18 40 Billy Hartung* 24-Jan-95 177 76 Mornington/Dandenong U18 41 Daniel Howe* 04-Dec-95 191 83 Rennie (NSW)/Xavier College/Murray U18 42 Teia Miles* 02-Nov-96 180 70 Barwon Heads/St Joseph’s College/Geelong U18 43 Marc Pittonet* 03-Jun-96 202 101 Xavier College/Oakleigh U18 48 Sam Switkowski 20-Nov-96 178 68 Research JFC/Lower Plenty/Northern U18 61 Brendan Whitecross* 25-Jan-90 183 85 Zillmere (Qld) 63 Jonathan O’Rourke* 21-Apr-94 184 80 Gisborne/Calder U18/GWS Giants 65 Ryan Schoenmakers* 08-Nov-90 195 91 Tea Tree Gully (SA)/Norwood (SANFL) 67 Matt Spangher* 23-Apr-87 195 95 Old Xaverians/Eastern U18/West Coast/Sydney 69 Will Langford* 03-Jul-92 187 83 East Sydney (NSW)/NSW-ACT U18 70 Jonathon Ceglar* 14-Feb-91 204 98 Wodonga Raiders/Murray U18/Collingwood 71 James Sicily* 06-Jan-95 186 79 Keilor/Western U18 73 Tim O’Brien* 28-Mar-94 193 84 West Gambier (SA)/Glenelg (SANFL) 74 Shem Tatupu # 30-Nov-95 197 100 New Zealand/Oakleigh U18

MATCH UMPIRES: Field Umpire Daniel Butcher (8) Emg Field Umpire Andrew Heffernan (23) Field Umpire Tristan Burgess (15) Field Umpire Hayden Gavine (7) Emg Goal Umpire Dylan Benwell

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No. NAME DoB HT WT PREVIOUS CLUB G B 1Ed Carr 12-Apr-9118287Maff ra/Gippsland U18 2 Dylan Conway 28-Jan-92 185 90 Williamstown Juniors/Western U18 3 Sam Dunell 21-Feb-90 189 84 St Kilda/Bendigo Gold (VFL) 4 Ben Jolley (C) 12-Feb-86 185 77 Bendigo Gold (VFL)/Essendon/Calder U18 5 Cameron Lockwood (VC) 29-Aug-88 175 84 Williamstown Juniors/Western U18 6 Michael Gibbons 15-May-95 174 70 Lavington/Murray U18 7 Nick Sing 15-May-91 187 85 Wy Yung/Gippsland U18 8 Peter Faulks 24-Apr-88 195 90 Fremantle/Williamstown (VFL) 9 Adam Marcon (VC) 28-Jul-92 180 80 Northern Blues (VFL)/Northern U18 10 Leigh Masters 22-Jun-92 188 83 Coburg (VFL)/Bendigo U18 12 Taylor Hine 24-Jan-92 184 83 North Melbourne/ Gold Coast Suns 13 Jake McKenzie 12-May-94 181 75 Altona/Western U18 14 Scott Clouston 02-Feb-87 193 91 Redlands/Werribee Tigers (VFL)/Brisbane Lions 15 Mitch Banner 05-Jun-90 179 80 South Fremantle (WAFL)/Port Adelaide/Western U18 17 Jack Charleston 09-Jan-93 178 83 Spotswood/Western U18 18 Simon Deery 18-Sep-93 192 88 Gippsland U18/Bairnsdale 19 Sean Tighe 09-Jan-91 199 94 South Fremantle (WAFL)/Werribee Tigers (VFL)/ Aspley/Western U18 20 Sean Hetherington 06-Nov-94 178 83 Rupertswood/Calder U18 21 Anthony Anastasio 11-Dec-93 169 72 Ormond/Sandringham U18 24 Willie Wheeler 21-Jun-92 180 81 Coburg (VFL)/Murray U18 25 Sam Critchley 28-Jun-93 190 86 Williamstown Juniors/Western U18 26 Jack Johnstone 04-Aug-93 185 85 Maff ra/Gippsland U18/ 27 Brett Bewley 14-Apr-95 185 81 Darley/Western U18 28 Andrew Gallucci 28-Jan-94 178 67 Strathmore/Calder U18 29 Ben Casley 18-Mar-92 192 90 South Adelaide (SANFL)/GWS/Western U18 31 David Fahey 22-Dec-91 193 88 Essendon (VFL)/Coburg (VFL)/ Calder U18 33 Tim Currie 20-May-92 194 86 Northern Blues (VFL)/ Northern U18 34 Jake Greiser 22-Aug-95 180 88 Keilor/Western U18 35 Billy Myers 05-May-96 187 84 Darley/Western U18 40 Jacob Chisari 26-Jan-95 175 76 South Mildura/Bendigo U18 44 Jake Owen 11-Nov-94 191 82 Woodend/Calder U18 45 Brad Mangan 27-Apr-91 190 95 West Adelaide (SANFL)/North Melbourne 49 Nick Meese 23-Sep-88 197 105 West Preston/Northern Blues (VFL)

Boundary Umpire Lachlan Rayner Boundary Umpire Ben Macdonald Goal Umpire Matthew Dervan Boundary Umpire Patrick Dineen Boundary Umpire Nick Laurence Goal Umpire Simon Plumridge www.taccup.com.au 41 Williamstown player profi les

1. Ed Carr 8. Peter Faulks Ex Gippsland Power Captain in Having spent time on Sydney and his sixth year with the Seagulls. Fremantle’s list, Peter returned to Courageous inside midfi elder who Williamstown aft er spending the is averaging over 20 disposals per 2010 season at the Club. Ruthless game. key defender who doesn’t give the opposition an inch. Named in the 2015 VFL Team of the Year. 2. Dylan Conway Winner of the A. Todd Medal for the 9. Adam Marcon Development League Best & Fairest 2015 Fothergill-Round Medal winner despite only playing nine games in who is well and truly on the draft 2015. Has kicked 13 goals at Senior radar. His stoppage work and ball- Level this year. winning ability has gone to a new level this year. 3. Sam Dunell Playing Assistant Coach and leading 10. Leigh Masters goal kicker for the Club this year. First Three vital goals in the Preliminary year at the Club aft er three years on Final helped the Club progress St Kilda’s list and fi nished runner up through to the Grand Final. Capable in the Liston Trophy. of playing in any position on the ground makes him a key asset to the Club. 4. Ben Jolley (C) Inspirational captain who has made 12. Taylor Hine the VFL Team of the Year for the sixth Ex-Gold Coast Suns and North straight year in 2015. Has played over Melbourne-listed player who is in his 214 VFL games as a hard-running fi rst year at the Club. Has performed midfi elder. Averaging 29 possessions key defensive roles throughout the a game. year.

5. Cam Lockwood 14. Scott Clouston Vice-Captain of the Club and longest serving player on the list. Played his Key forward who will be playing his 100th Williamstown game in 2015 last VFL game aft er announcing his and his fl exibility at either end of the retirement. His contested marking ground is important. and endurance saw him named in the VFL Team of the Year in 2014.

6. Michael Gibbons 15. Mitch Banner Second-year midfi elder who Hard-running midfi elder who spent joined the Club from the Murray time on Port Power’s list. Named in Bushrangers where he captained the 2015 VFL Team of the Year and is them in 2013. Good ball user on clinical around goals, having kicked either side of the body averaging 23 18 goals for the year. disposals a game in 2015.

7. Nick Sing 17. Jack Charleston Gippsland Power Best & Fairest Gutsy small defender who came winner in his sixth year at the Club. through the Western Jets as a Best Capable of playing on both small & Fairest winner. “Milky” oft en takes and taller opponents, and provides the most dangerous small forward composure to the back half. and rarely has his colours lowered.

42 www.vfl .com.au 19. Sean Tighe 31. David Fahey Another Western Jets product who Experienced key defender who kicked two goals in the preliminary has now chalked up 50 senior VFL fi nal win. Provides great support in games. Ever reliable, David is a great the ruck and is a dangerous threat leader on the fi eld and a general in up forward. the back half.

20. Sean Hetherington 33. Tim Currie Hard-working midfi elder who has Emerging key-position player played nine senior games in 2015. enjoying a breakout season in his His speed and work-rate will be second year at the Club. Has played important in helping break the lines. 14 consecutive senior games since breaking into the side in Round 7.

21. Anthony Anastasio 34. Jake Greiser Energetic small forward who can Developing midfi elder who made create goals out of nothing. Nothing his senior debut with the Club with gets the Seagulls faithful more a 25-possession game against Port excited than seeing the Red Man Melbourne in Round 15. streaming towards goals.

24. Willie Wheeler 35. Billy Myers Clearance specialist who is equally First-year player who joined the Club dangerous in the middle or in the through the Western Jets and has forward line. Has averaged six played four senior games in his fi rst clearances a week and over 20 year. Played in a variety of positions possessions per game. throughout the year.

25. Sam Critchley 40. Jacob Chisari Emerging key-position player who Morrish Medal winner with the has been used at both ends of the Bendigo Pioneers who has enjoyed ground. Williamstown local with a a great fi rst year with the Club. Great great ability to read the play. hands in close and is damaging around goals.

26. Jack Johnstone 44. Jake Owen Burst onto the scene in the 2013 VFL The hero from the Development Finals Series performing outstanding Side’s Premiership win last weekend, run-with roles on the opposition’s kicking the golden point that won best midfi elder. Flexibility one of the game. Versatile tall who is skilled his strengths with the ability to play below his knees. anywhere on the fi eld. 27. Brett Bewley 45. Brad Mangan Former Western Jets captain in his Experienced key defender who spent second year at the Club. Played a year on North Melbourne’s list. eight senior games in 2015 and is Provides great run and rebound from extremely damaging with ball in the back half with his penetrating hand. kick.

28. Andrew Gallucci 49. Nick Meese Pocket rocket who made the VFL Veteran ruckman who competes Team of the Year this year and is off week in week out against taller to the State Combine. Loves a goal, opponents. Has been named loves a celebration. starting ruck in the VFL Team of the Year in the past two seasons. www.taccup.com.au 43 TAC Cup Ladder

POS TEAM P W L D B For Agst % PTS 1 North Ballarat Rebels 17 14 3 0 0 1519 1032 147.19 56 2 Dandenong Stingrays 17 13 4 0 0 1462 1140 128.25 52 3 Murray Bushrangers 17 12 5 0 0 1431 1090 131.28 48 4 Geelong Falcons 17 10 4 3 0 1324 1108 119.49 46 5 Eastern Ranges 17 10 6 1 0 1439 1166 123.41 42 6 Oakleigh Chargers 17 9 8 0 0 1259 1140 110.44 36 7 Gippsland Power 17 8 8 1 0 1373 1140 120.44 34 8 Calder Cannons 17 6 10 1 0 1195 1267 94.32 26 9 Sandringham Dragons 17 6 10 1 0 982 1193 82.31 26 10 Northern Knights 17 4 13 0 0 1174 1396 84.10 16 11 Western Jets 17 2 15 0 0 914 1638 55.80 8 12 Bendigo Pioneers 17 2 15 0 0 845 1699 49.74 8 TAC Cup Finals Series Structure Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 September 5/6 September 13 September 19 September 27 IKON Park IKON Park IKON Park Etihad Stadium 11.05am North Ballarat Rebels QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Geelong Falcons North Ballarat Rebels PRELIMINARY FINAL 1 Eastern Ranges Geelong Falcons Oakleigh Chargers ELIMINATION FINAL 1 SEMI FINAL 1 Calder Cannons Eastern Ranges Oakleigh Chargers GRAND FINAL Eastern Ranges Oakleigh Chargers Oakleigh Chargers ELIMINATION FINAL 2 SEMI FINAL 2 Gippsland Power Murray Bushrangers Eastern Ranges PRELIMINARY FINAL 2 Dandenong Stingrays Dandenong Stingrays QUALIFYING FINAL 2 Murray Bushrangers

TAC Cup Radio Tips Gabe Sorrentino (0) 83 Rick Morris (1) 83 Phil Crooks (0) 73 Eastern Ranges by 20 Eastern Ranges by 26 Oakleigh Chargers by 9 Medal Winner - Aaron Cotte Medal Winner - Jordan Gallucci Medal Winner - Tom Phillips

44 www.vfl .com.au TAC Cup - Results PRELIMINARY FINALS Preliminary Final 2 Dandenong Stingrays 2.0-12 3.3-21 3.5-23 5.7-37 Eastern Ranges 3.3-21 6.6-42 7.12-54 8.17-65 Dandenong Stingrays Eastern Ranges Goal Kickers: J. Weitering 2, K. Collins, S. Gladman, K. Mutimer Goal Kickers: J. Stephenson 3, C. Brown 3, R. Clarke, B. Best Players: D. Capiron, J. Weitering, B. Rice, L. Williams, L. Hardwick McKay, K. Collins Best Players: D. Clarke, A. Cotte, A. Brolic, K. Keppel, C. Brown, B. Batty

Preliminary Final 1 North Ballarat Rebels 3.0-18 5.4-34 7.7-49 8.9-57 Oakleigh Chargers 2.3-15 3.4-22 8.7-55 13.11-89 North Ballarat Rebels Oakleigh Chargers Goal Kickers: J. Cowan 2, J. Hopper 2, T. Taurau, D. Rioli, M. Goal Kickers: P. Phillips 3, H. Thompson 2, B. Crocker 2, T. Johnston, J. Korewha Phillips 2, D. Johnstone, K. Answerth, V. Adduci, S. McLarty Best Players: J. Hopper, Y. Eades, J. Cowan, B. Lloyd, J. Best Players: K. Answerth, L. Byrne-Jones, F. Pearce, D. Webster, T. Templeton Johnstone, J. Whitehead, T. Duman

TAC Cup - Stats of the week

KKICKSICKS HHANDBALLSANDBALLS Player Name Team Total Player Name Team Total Aaron Cotte Eastern Ranges 20 Jacob Hopper North Ballarat Rebels 12 Ryan Clarke Eastern Ranges 18 Kade Answerth Oakleigh Chargers 12 Dylan Clarke Eastern Ranges 17 Tom Phillips Oakleigh Chargers 11 Fraser Pearce Oakleigh Chargers 16 Jack Roughsedge Oakleigh Chargers 11 Dandenong Stingrays 14 Lachlan Sullivan Oakleigh Chargers 11

MMARKSARKS HHITOUTSITOUTS Player Name Team Total Player Name Team Total Anthony Brolic Eastern Ranges 10 Michael Wenn Oakleigh Chargers 25 Aaron Cotte Eastern Ranges 10 Gach Nyuon Dandenong Stingrays 24 Ryan Clarke Eastern Ranges 9 Lloyd Meek North Ballarat Rebels 21 Daniel Capiron Dandenong Stingrays 9 Harry Thompson Oakleigh Chargers 16 Dylan Clarke Eastern Ranges 7 Beau Mitchener Eastern Ranges 15

TTACKLESACKLES 22015015 LEADINGLEADING GOALKICKERSGOALKICKERS Player Name Team Total Player Name Team Goals Total Kade Answerth Oakleigh Chargers 14 Blake Hardwick Eastern Ranges 1 53 Bailey Rice Dandenong Stingrays 8 Karl Brown Calder Cannons - 36 Bryce Batty Eastern Ranges 7 Brett Blair Geelong Falcons - 34 Matthew Johnston North Ballarat Rebels 7 Joshua Schache Murray Bushrangers - 34 Jacob Wheelahan North Ballarat Rebels 7 James Freeman Dandenong Stingrays - 33

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2. Jack Whitehead 9. Ben Crocker Strong and powerful long kicking AFL Academy member in 2015. An ultra defender who represented Vic Metro U18 competitive player who has played as a level at 2015 AFL U18 Championships. leading forward and through the midfi eld Excellent one-on-one ability and can in 2015. Very good one-on-one player who shut down dangerous forwards. Can also made his debut at VFL Senior level for be used through the midfi eld where his Port Melbourne in the latter stages of the ability to spread from stoppage can be season. Chargers Co-captain in 2015. damaging. From Xavier College. 10. Tom Phillips 3. Kade Answerth A very driven player who has taken his Highly competitive midfi elder who has football to the next level in 2015. A player enjoyed a terrifi c season to date and has with a huge aerobic capacity, Tom has shown been impressive during the fi nals series his versatility playing roles down back, so far. Ultra consistent performer who has through the midfi eld and pushing forward, averaged over 25 possessions per game and demonstrated good goalkicking ability. throughout the season. Debuted at VFL Averaged close to 30 possessions per game. Senior level with Port Melbourne during Vic Metro U18 Representative in 2015 and also debuted at VFL level for Port Melbourne. the season, along with representing Vic Metro at U18 level. 12. David Cuningham 4. Pat Phillips Midfi elder who possesses great speed Powerful athlete who has been used and balance. Ability around stoppage both as a defender and as a forward is a standout along with his fi nishing in throughout the 2015 season. Dangerous front of goal, particularly on the run. From around goal which he has demonstrated Melbourne Grammar. so far during the TAC Cup fi nals series. From Xavier College. 14. Michael Wenn 5. Fraser Pearce Big, strong and aggressive ruckman who Versatile player with excellent endurance has shown impressive development and running power. Has shown ability to across the course of the season. Gives play down back, through the midfi eld and teammates fi rst use of the ball with his up forward. Vic Metro U18 representative work at centre bounce and stoppage in 2015. situations.

15. Sam McLarty 6. Campbell Lane Bottom-aged player who has been used Skilful, clever midfi elder who is eff icient primarily down back during the 2015 by hand. Can play inside and outside and season. Fearless in his attack on the push forward. From Xavier College. ball in the air, can be used in the ruck or forward where he can hit the scoreboard. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2015.

7. Matthew Jackson 16. Harvey Hooper Athletic, goalkicking midfi elder who has Ultra reliable defender who has enjoyed the ability to play inside and outside. a terrifi c season to date. Composed Thumping left -foot kick whose aggressive under pressure and sets up a number of tackling has been a feature of his game attacking moves from deep in defence. in 2015, averaging six tackles per game. From Scotch College. From De La Salle FC.

8. Alex Morgan 21. Lachlan Walker Has had an injury-interrupted season, but Strong and aggressive midfi elder with when fi t has shown he is one of the elite strong hands. Left footer who has a strong players of this competition. Elite speed, and aggressive inside game. Has shown awareness and uses the ball well by hand ability to push forward and kick goals and foot. Performed well at National level throughout the 2015 season. with Vic Metro during the season.

48 www.vfl .com.au 24. Jack Firns 42. Peter Stathopoulos Aggressive key-position defender who Reliable defender who has held down thrives on the contest and seeks the a key back post for a large part of the challenge of playing on the opposition’s season. Has shown vast improvement key forward week in week out. Vic Metro over the course of the year. Penetrating U18 representative in 2015. right-foot kick whose leadership and direction has been valuable to the group throughout the 2015 season. 25. Daniel Beddison 48. Harry Thompson Reliable mid-sized defender who represented Vic Metro at U18 level in 2015. Top-age tall forward who has also played Has a good ability to balance between attack a role in the ruck. Played every game for and defence, and to be the third man into Vic Metro at U18 Nationals level. Durable a contested situation to aggressively spoil. and versatile big man with good speed Has taken on and beaten a number of the and endurance combination. competition’s gun medium-sized forwards throughout the season. 27. Jack Roughsedge 49. Nick Larkey Bottom-aged in-and-under midfi elder Developing tall in his bottom-age who is fearless in his attack on the ball. year, Vic Metro U17 futures program representative. Has played as a forward/ ruck throughout the year. A player to watch in 2016.

28. Pat Kerr 52. Jordan Ridley Exciting tall forward who has returned to Bottom-aged tall marking forward with the team late in the season following pre- excellent hands and great fi nishing skills season shoulder surgery. Great hands, in front of goal. An exciting prospect. exceptional kicking skills with a great A six-goal performance in Round 8 vs ability to fi nish in front of goal. Queensland highlighted his potential.

30. Xavier Morgan 53. Jake Millen Tall, agile forward/ruckman. Injury In-and-under, strong and quick midfi elder interrupted 2014/15 season. Great who participated in U17 Futures program. potential as a mobile forward. Good Has ability to break open game with his hands and good speed for his height. speed. From St Kevin’s College.

31. Taylin Duman 57. Dion Johnstone Bottom-aged player predominantly used North Warrnambool FC product via Scotch on a wing throughout the 2015 season, College, has had senior football experience where his ability to read the play has been and this refl ects in his game. Strong a standout. Was a member of Vic Metro overhead and on a lead, line-breaking speed U18 squad earlier in year. Strong overhead and a penetrating right-foot kick. Aggressive and aggressive tackler. Player to watch player whose forward pressure is a highlight. in 2016. Bottom-age player.

32. Xavier Jordan 61. Vincent Adduci Speedy backman, who has shown the Creative bottom-age player who has ability to take the game on and break the played role for the Chargers as a small lines. Very good in one-on-one situations. forward. Neat skills, electric pace and Another bottom-aged player who will good fi nisher in front of goal. From St benefi t from exposure to TAC Cup football Kevin’s College. in 2015 and was also part of U17 Vic Metro futures program. 40. Lachlan Sullivan 66. Lachlan Byrne-Jones In-and-under midfi elder who is at his Exciting small defender who has enjoyed best in the contested situation, with a sensational fi nals series to date. Has terrifi c clearance ability. Averaging over the ability to shut down opposition small 20 possessions along with six clearances forwards and to also provide terrifi c drive per game in season 2015. From St Kevin’s from defence. From Scotch College. College. www.taccup.com.au 49 TAC Cup Grand Final – Oakleigh Chargers vs Eastern Ranges Sunday September 27, 11.05am, Etihad Stadium Oakleigh Chargers Coach: Mick Stinear

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No. NAME DoB HT WT PREVIOUS CLUB G B 2 Jack Whitehead 26-May-97 191 89 Xavier College 3 Kade Answerth 3-Oct-96 180 79 Caulfi eld Grammarians FC 4 Patrick Phillips 1-Oct-97 184 83 Xavier College 5 Fraser Pearce 29-Jul-96 186 75 Old Xaverians FC 6 Campbell Lane 28-Sep-97 183 79 Xavier College 7 Matthew Jackson 15-Jan-96 189 80 De La Salle FC 8 Alex Morgan 28-Jan-96 180 80 Forest Hill FC 9 Ben Crocker 19-Feb-97 185 81 Kew Comets FC 10 Tom Phillips 7-May-96 184 74 Caulfi eld Grammarians FC 12 David Cuningham 30-Mar-97 183 79 Melbourne Grammar 14 Michael Wenn 11-Dec-96 199 100 Old Scotch FC 15 Sam McLarty 11-May-98 195 91 Beverley Hills JFC/Yarra Valley Grammar School 16 Harvey Hooper 10-Jun-97 181 77 Scotch College 21 Lachlan Walker 5-Jun-97 187 80 St Kevins College 24 Jack Firns 9-Sep-97 194 90 St Kevins College 25 Daniel Beddison 18-Aug-97 189 80 Old Scotch FC/Camberwell HS 27 Jack Roughsedge 4-Aug-98 184 82 Blackburn JFC/Whitefriars 28 Patrick Kerr 31-Jul-98 192 90 Glen Iris JFC/St Kevins College 30 Xavier Morgan 25-Oct-97 194 81 St Kevins College 31 Taylin Duman 18-Apr-98 191 72 Norwood FC/Box Hill SSC 32 Xavier Jordan 7-Jan-98 177 72 East Malvern JFC/Caulfi eld Grammar 40 Lachlan Sullivan 25-Sep-97 179 80 St Kevins College 42 Peter Stathopoulos 14-May-97 188 81 Whitefriars 48 Harry Thompson 13-Feb-97 194 90 Old Trinity FC 49 Nick Larkey 6-Jun-98 195 78 Hawthorn Citizens JFC/Trinity Grammar 52 Jordan Ridley 20-Oct-98 188 73 Knox/Box Hill HS 53 Jake Millen 3-Apr-98 176 70 East Burwood JFC/Forest Hill SC 57 Dion Johnstone 1-Jun-98 177 73 North Warrnambool FC/Scotch College 61 Vincent Adduci 9-Mar-98 175 72 Camberwell Sharks JFC/St Kevins College 66 Lachlan Byrne-Jones 15-Sep-97 170 70 Scotch College

MATCH UMPIRES: Field Umpire Matthew Young (17) Emg Field Umpire Leighton Rowe Field Umpire Patrick Burns (10) Field Umpire Jarryd Barry (11) Emg Goal Umpire Cameron Milich

50 www.vfl .com.au Watch Oakleigh Chargers vs Eastern Ranges on Fox Footy on Sunday from 11am Listen to Oakleigh Chargers vs Eastern Ranges on TAC Cup Radio from 11am Eastern Ranges Coach: Darren Bewick

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No. NAME DoB HT WT PREVIOUS CLUB G B 1 Jayden Cyster 20-Jan-97 180 67 Croydon 6 Thomas Jacotine 06-Mar-98 182 71 Park Orchards 7 Jordan Gallucci 04-May-98 182 73 Lilydale 9 Aaron Fenton 14-Feb-97 173 72 North Ringwood 11 Bryce Batty 16-Jan-97 183 80 Coldstream 12 Dylan Clarke 06-Sep-98 185 86 Rowville Hawks 13 26-Jun-97 196 91 Vermont 14 Anthony Brolic 12-Sep-96 183 86 Rowville 15 Liam Jeff s30-Mar-9719278East Ringwood 17 James Parsons 12-Apr-97 189 79 Norwood 18 Aaron Cotte 12-Dec-96 181 76 Knox 19 Joshua Hannon 12-May-98 197 81 Upwey/Tecoma 20 Ryan Clarke 17-Jun-97 186 84 Rowville 21 Darcy Crocker 26-Feb-97 174 74 Doncaster East 22 Ryan Harvey 14-May-96 180 77 Lilydale 23 Jayden Collins 18-Jan-97 199 88 Boronia 24 Jack Maibaum 27-Mar-98 192 86 Knox 25 Tristan Davies 20-Aug-98 179 71 Lilydale 26 Blake Hardwick 05-Feb-97 181 78 Doncaster East 27 Beau Mitchener 05-Jun-96 196 86 Woori Yallock 28 Jarrad Smith 25-May-97 202 93 Vermont 29 Stuart Horner 04-Oct-97 182 77 Olinda/Ferny Creek 33 Kane Keppel 07-Oct-97 190 79 Norwood 34 Marcus Stavrou 29-Sep-98 185 81 Donvale 37 Callum Brown 27-Apr-98 172 62 Bulleen Templestowe 41 Jake Gilbert 22-Jan-97 190 72 Lilydale 51 Haydn Stanley 06-Apr-98 181 75 Upwey/Tecoma 54 Joel Garner 21-May-99 183 77 Wandin 56 Jayden Stephenson 15-Jan-99 185 72 Ferntree Gully 58 Adam Cerra 07-Oct-99 184 78 Norwood

Boundary Umpire Adam Bell Boundary Umpire Lawrence Coop Goal Umpire Dylan Benwell Boundary Umpire Leigh Buwalda Boundary Umpire Jake Robertson Goal Umpire Anthony Kyrkou www.taccup.com.au 51 Eastern Ranges player profi les

1. Jayden Cyster 14. Anthony Brolic Smooth-moving wingman with a Ever-reliable defender with great precision left -foot kick. Averaging 14 tactical speed and courage. Leads the possessions a game in season 2015. competition in disposal eff iciency (74%) and intercept marks.

6. Thomas Jacotine 15. Liam Jeff s An athletic bottom-aged wingman with AFL Academy Level Two player and U18 great leg speed and agility. Jacotine loves Captain, Jeff s is just starting to fi nd his to run and carry, and can break games form aft er overcoming a serious injury. open. Averages nine disposals per game. Liam is the modern day onballer at 192cm and great athletic ability. Jeff s can push forward and be dangerous also. Averages 5 handball receives per game.

7. Jordan Gallucci 17. James Parsons A dynamic bottom-aged player with elite Light on his feet and eff ortless at times, power and a penetrating kick. Jordan Parsons is a running wingman turned half captained Vic Metro at U16 level in 2014 back fl anker with elite speed and poise and again represented Vic Metro in in traff ic. Has the ability to break games season 2015. Averages 14 possessions open with his run and carry. James is per game. also an AFL Academy Level Two player & Vic Metro representative. Averaged 19 disposals and one goal per game in 2015. 9. Aaron Fenton A hard-working inside midfi elder who has 18. Aaron Cotte an insatiable appetite for the contest. Inside midfi elder with good feet and Fenton has averaged an incredible 11 the ability to break from stoppages. tackles per game in season 2015 including Cotte averages 16 disposals and three 22 tackles against Gippsland in Round 11. clearances per game.

11. Bryce Batty A hard-nosed inside midfi elder with a 19. Joshua Hannon real appetite for the contest. Bryce is a A developing bottom-age key-position high-possession winner who attacks the forward/ruck. Hannon is very agile for his contest with great aggression. Vic Metro size and has great vision. He has a 73% representative in season 2015. Averaging kicking eff iciency in 2015. 19 disposals and six tackles a game in season 2015.

12. Dylan Clarke A highly competitive inside midfi elder 20. Ryan Clarke with elite hands in close. Wins contested A hard-running goalkicking midfi elder ball and attacks the contest with who is unrivalled in this area in the TAC aggression and intensity. Clarke is strong Cup competition. Add to this Vic Metro overhead and has the ability to play a representation & TAC Cup Team of the variety of roles in both the midfi eld and Year, season 2015 has been a massive defence. Averaged 18 possessions and year for Clarke. Averages 33 disposals, six fi ve marks per game in 2015. clearances and seven marks per game.

13. Sam Weideman 21. Darcy Crocker A high-marking centre half forward with A super smart half forward fl anker with strong hands and wonderful courage in strong hands overhead for his size. the air. Sam is an AFL Academy Level Two Crocker also has a real appetite for the player who has suff ered with injury in contest and has leadership qualities in 2015. Averaged just under two goals per spades. Runner-up in the 2015 Morrish game before injury struck. Medal. Averaged 17 disposals and one goal per game.

52 www.vfl .com.au 22. Ryan Harvey 33. Kane Keppel Dependable, versatile player with great A competitive and reliable defender leadership ability. A great team player with an amazing vertical leap. Vic metro who has the ability to play both inside representative in season 2015. Keppel has and outside mid. Averages 17 possessions a 72% kicking eff iciency in 2015. and four inside-50s per game in 2015.

23. Jayden Collins 34. Marcus Stavrou An elite endurance runner, Jayden can A reliable bottom-age player who reads play in all areas of the ground. Jayden is a the ball well off half back and is fl exible sound left -foot kick and has represented enough to play in all areas of the ground. Vic Metro in season 2015. Averages 15 Averaged 72% disposal eff iciency. disposals to go along with four marks and six hitouts per game.

24. Jack Maibaum 37. Callum Brown A super competitive bottom-aged key A super smart and elusive small forward defender who has done some big jobs on who is clean at ground level. Brown had a highly rated draft prospects Schache and kicking eff iciency of 76% in 2015. Curnow in season 2015.

41. Jake Gilbert 25. Tristan Davies A rangy half forward fl anker who gets to A reliable small defender who has played good spots and has good hands on the a number of TAC Cup games in season lead. Averaged two goals per game. 2015 as a bottom-aged player.

51. Haydn Stanley 26. Blake Hardwick A reliable bottom-aged defender. Stanley Explosive high leaping and leading has great courage and is a wonderful medium-sized forward. Hardwick has great competitor. Averaged four marks per goal sense and is equally as dangerous game in 2015. in the air as he is on the ground. TAC Cup Team of the Year member and the competition’s leading goalkicker in season 2015 with 46 goals. Averaged 17 disposals, 54. Joel Garner fi ve marks and four goals per game. U16 Vic Metro Captain in 2015 and AFL 27. Beau Mitchener Academy Level One member. A natural The TAC Cup’s leading ruckman, footballer with a real feel for the game. Mitchener has lovely touch in the ruck and Garner is strong in the air and dangerous on is a sound kick of the football. Mitchener the ground with his quick feet and hands. leads the league in hitouts to advantage Garner has averaged one goal per game in season 2015. Averaged 27 hitouts per with a disposal eff iciency of 73% in 2015. game. 56. Jayden Stephenson U16 Vic Metro Representative in 2015 an AFL 28. Jarrad Smith Academy Level One member. Stephenson Big, strong and aggressive ruckman who is an exciting half forward with great goal has improved throughout season 2015. sense and strong hands overhead. Jayden Vic Metro representative. Averaged 10 has a willingness and belief in his own hitouts per game before being struck ability to take the game on and make things down with injury. happen around him. Jayden has kicked seven goals throughout the TAC Cup fi nals. 58. Adam Cerra 29. Stuart Horner U16 Vic Metro Representative in 2015. An honest and reliable defender who Still only 15 years old, Adam Cerra is an has contributed solidly in season impeccable decision maker and has elite 2015. Averaged 14 disposals and three tactical speed. His ability to close down rebound-50s per game. forwards, read the play and provide rebound has been a highlight of his fl edgling TAC Cup career so far. Averages 13 disposals and one goal per game. www.taccup.com.au 53 Get social... Check out what was posted online during week 3 of the VFL fi nals

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www.taccup.com.au 55 Draft Watch We follow TAC Cup and VFL players on their AFL football journey as they attempt to make it in the big league.

Vic juniors claim AFL B&Fs Four former TAC Cup/Peter Jackson VFL players have representing the won AFL best-and-fairest awards this year, with Heath Geelong Falcons Shaw (GWS), Jack Steven (St Kilda), Tom Lynch (Gold in 2007 Coast) and Stefan Martin (Brisbane) claiming their club’s top honour. 29-year-old Shaw, a former Northern Knight, averaged 23 disposals per game in 22 matches in 2015, providing the Giants with plenty of drive from defence. He was originally selected by Collingwood at pick no.48 in the 2003 Draft before moving to GWS ahead of the 2014 season and has played 213 total career games. Steven, 25, won his second best-and-fairest with the Saints following his break-out success in 2013, having averaged almost 27 disposals and seven tackles per game over 22 matches this season. A best-and-fairest winner at the Geelong Falcons in 2007, he was draft ed by St Kilda later that year with pick no.42 in the AFL Draft and has since played 112 matches. 22-year-old Lynch was a staple of Gold Coast’s forward line in 2015, the big man booting 43 goals in 20 matches. He has played 80 career games since being taken by the Suns with pick no.11 in the 2010 Draft from the Dandenong Stingrays.

Heath Shaw in Martin, 28, shared Brisbane’s award with Dayne Beams, action for the Mitch Robinson and Dayne Zorko, enjoying a stellar season Northern Knights as a mobile ruckman in which he averaged 21 disposals and in 2002 32 hitouts per game across 20 matches. He was originally selected by Melbourne with pick no.3 in the 2007 Pre-Season Draft from the Sandringham Zebras in the VFL and has played 94 total career games.

300 up for Dal in Prelim Former Bendigo Pioneer played his 300th AFL match in North Melbourne’s Preliminary Final encounter with West Coast at Domain Stadium last night. The 31-year-old was selected by St Kilda with pick no.13 in the 2001 Draft and has been remarkably durable across his time with the Saints (2002-13) and the Kangaroos (2014-present), with 2015 being the fi rst season in which he’s failed to play at least 22 games since 2004. Dal Santo’s poise in contested situations and clean ball use has been a highlight during his career, helping him earn All Australian guernseys in 2005, 2009 and 2011. Over 260 matches with the Saints, the Kennington Sandhurst product played in three unsuccessful Grand Finals – one in 2009 and two in 2010 (including the drawn decider with Collingwood). He joined North Melbourne as a free agent ahead of last season.

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