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TAC CUP ROUND 14 JULY 12-13, 2014 $3.00 MMcKenziecKenzie kkicksicks 1100 NNorthernorthern KKnightsnights 117.10.1127.10.112 d EEasternastern RRangesanges 99.11.65.11.65 THE NATURAL MULTI-VITAMIN FOR YOUR KIDS. With 10 essential nutrients, it’s a natural source of vitamins, minerals and protein which children need for growth and development. In one convenient source - milk. daid ryryay usttralia.iai ccomm.auauu/le/ genenddadaiirryy EDITORIAL Old rivalry revisited It may have been simmering for nearly 30 years, but one of foot ball’s great rivalries from the past will be renewed this weekend when the AFL Victoria Community Cup is played at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. For the fi rst time since 1986, the best players from Complementing the AFL Victoria country Victoria will lock horns with the best players from Community Cup, the GrainCorp metropolitan Melbourne clubs. AFL Victoria Country No.2 team will face a representative team from the Victorian Amateur Football Association’s When the old foes last met at Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Premier B to Division 4 competitions. Oval back in July 1986, Country emerged victorious. And, the EnergySafe Victoria Country U19 team will tackle The Country team contained some pretty talented players a U19 VAFA team. Both matches will be played at the St including current Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley, Albans Football Club ground in Geelong. Geelong full forward Gavin Exell and ex Blue/Magpie and now Bendigo Pioneers Talent Manager Ray Byrne. Congratulations must go to South Australia on its success in the recent NAB AFL Under 18 Championships. Exell and Hinkley kicked 15 goals between them as While South Australia emerged with a deserved Country posted an 89-point win. Championship title, it’s worth noting that Victoria has While it has taken a while for the Metro boys to be the most number of players in the All Australian team, given a chance to avenge that performance, preparation selected by an independent panel of seven, including AFL has been heightened over the past four months towards National talent Manager Kevin Sheehan. today’s game. Congratulations to Christian Petracca, Ed Vickers-Willis, The Metro team, coached by ex-Western Bulldog great Angus Brayshaw, Paul Ahern, Peter Wright, Darcy Moore, Brian Royal, was selected from the AFL Victoria Metro Jayden Laverde (Vic Metro) and Patrick McCartin, Caleb Championships between the six senior metro league’s Marchbank, Darcy Tucker, Rhys Mathieson, Darcy Parish back in March at Visy Park. (Vic Country) for their selection in the All Australian team. Hawthorn legend Peter Knights will coach the AFL Victoria Christian Petracca from Eastern Ranges also won the Worksafe Country team, which includes players from all Larke Medal for the best player in Division 1. across the state who competed in the Worksafe Country The NAB AFL Under 16 Championships have also just Championships back in late May. concluded on the Gold Coast. Well done and thanks to The AFL Victoria Community Cup, a curtain raiser to all the players, staff and volunteers who represented Vic the Peter Jackson VFL match between Geelong and Country and Vic Metro so well last week. Richmond, will showcase the best talent in community The talented player pathway in Victoria continues to football in Victoria. maintain its strength. It’s hoped the match will become an annual event on the Grant Williams Victorian football calendar. AFL Victoria General Manager Editor: Anthony Stanguts anthony.stanguts@afl vic.com.au Contributors: Anthony Stanguts, David O’Neill, Kate Mitchell Design & Print: Cyan Press Visy Park, Gate 3, Royal Parade, Carlton Nth, VIC 3054 Photos: AFL Photo’s (unless otherwise credited) GPO Box 4337, Melbourne, VIC 3001 Advertising: Ryan Webb (03) 8341 6062 Phone: (03) 8341 6000 | Fax: (03) 9380 1076 AFL Victoria General Manager: Grant Williams www.afl vic.com.au State League & Talent Manager: John Hook High Performance Managers: Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Cover photo: Reece Mckenzie (Northern Knights) kicks 10 goals Talent Operations Coordinator: Rhy Gieschen in the Knights big win over Eastern Ranges. Talent Operations Coordinator: Lauren Bunting www.taccup.com.au 1 MEDIA COVERAGE TAC CUP MEDIA COVERAGE Keep up to date with all the action from the TAC Cup via the following media coverage: TAC Cup Radio Tune in from 12:45pm for TAC Cup Radio. Join Phil Crooks, Rick Morris, Gabe Sorrentino and Paige Cardona as they bring you a weekly TAC Cup match throughout the season. Saturday July 12: Eastern Ranges vs North Ballarat Rebels Listen live on the Red Time Sport iPhone App or www.taccup.com.au Next game (July 26): Sandringham Dragons vs Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup Future Stars TAC Cup Future Stars has returned to Channel 9 for season 2014. Join Craig Hutchinson and the team as they keep you up to date with results and information from AFL Victoria’s TAC Cup competition. Tune in this Sunday July 13, 1pm on Channel 9. TAC Cup Online Keep up to date with the TAC Cup via the following methods: Website: www.taccup.com.au @TACCup www.facebook.com/taccupfooty TAC CUP RADIO TIPSTERS LW TOTAL LW TOTAL LW TOTAL LW TOTAL Paige Cardona 6 52 Rick Morris 6 51 Phil Crooks 5 48 Gabe Sorrentino 5 46 North Ballarat Rebels North Ballarat Rebels North Ballarat Rebels North Ballarat Rebels Dandenong Stingrays Dandenong Stingrays Dandenong Stingrays Dandenong Stingrays Geelong Falcons Gippsland Power Geelong Falcons Geelong Falcons Calder Cannons Calder Cannons Calder Cannons Calder Cannons Western Jets Western Jets Murray Bushrangers Murray Bushrangers Oakleigh Chargers Oakleigh Chargers Northern Knights Northern Knights 2 www.afl vic.com.au U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS SA win title after thrilling last round South Australia has won back to back NAB AFL U18 Championship titles, with a nine point win over Vic Metro in the series fi nale at Simonds Stadium last Thursday. In a thrilling contest, SA was able to hold off a late challenge by Metro to win 11.13 (79) to 10.10 (70). Western Jets player Jayden Laverde was the best for Metro, with his move up forward paying off with three goals, 11 disposals and 3 marks. Laverde along with Christian Petracca (Eastern Ranges) who fi nished 17 disposals did all they could in the second half to try and get Metro the title win, but SA were too good. Dan Nielson (Eastern Ranges) in defence, Sandringham Dragons duo Harry Dear and Ed Vickers Willis and Sam Switkowski (Northern Knights) were also among the best for Metro. Despite not winning the title, Metro did claim the Larke Medallists, with Lukas Webb, Jayden Laverde, Vic Country Vic Metro midfi elder Christian Petracca named the best Division 1 player at the Championships having South Australia 4.1 5.6 8.8 11.13 (79) averaged 25 disposals across his fi ve games – with a high of 31 disposals against Vic Country in Round 3. Petracca also Vic Metro 1.3 5.6 7.9 10.10 (70) was awarded the Metro MVP. GOALS Laverde 3 (Western Jets), Miller 2 (Calder Cannons), In the earlier Round 6 match, Western Australia spoiled the Moore (Oakleigh Chargers), De Goey (Oakleigh Chargers), title hopes of Vic Country with a thrilling come from behind Castagna (Northern Knights), Ahern (Calder Cannons), win. Payne 1 (Western Jets) BEST Vic Country held the lead for the majority of the game, but Laverde (Western Jets), Petracca (Eastern Ranges), in a tight fi nal term, WA kicked the only goal for the quarter Nielson (Eastern Ranges), Vickers-Willis (Sandringham which put them in front and they held on for a two point win. Dragons), Dear (Sandringham Dragons), Switkowski Finals score 10.5 (65) to 9.13 (67) (Northern Knights) Lukas Webb (Gippsland Power) was the standout for Vic Country with 4 goals, 6 marks and 4 inside 50s. Western Australia 2.1 5.4 8.7 9.13 (67) Dan Butler (North Ballarat Rebels), Hugh Goddard (Geelong Vic Country 4.3 9.3 10.4 10.5 (65) Falcons) and Rowan Marshall (North Ballarat Rebels) were GOALS Webb 4 (Gippsland Power), McCartin 2 (Geelong Falcons), also among the best, while Jordan Cunico (Gippsland Power Lonie (Dandenong Stingrays), Dixon (Geelong Falcons), - 16d), Rhys Mathieson (Geelong Falcons - 16d) and Nick Evans (Bendigo Pioneers), Wilson 1 (Dandenong Stingrays) Dixon (Geelong Falcons - 15d) led the disposals. BEST After exceptional performances across the championships, Webb (Gippsland Power), Butler (North Ballarat Rebels), Jack Lonie (Dandenong Stingrays) was named the Vic Goddard (Geelong Falcons), Marshall (North Ballarat Rebels), Howe (Murray Bushrangers) Country MVP. www.taccup.com.au 3 U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Victoria dominates All Australian selections Twelve Victorian’s have been selected in the 2014 NAB AFL U18 Championship All Australian team. Vic Metro (7) and Vic Country (5) represent over half of the also very pleasing to see three players from New South 22 selections made at the end of the Championship, with Wales included.” eight of AFL Victoria’s TAC Cup clubs having a player named “South Australia were outstanding winning Division One with All Australian honours. back-to-back. Theirs was a very even team performance and The honour for these players is just reward for their they were rewarded with four players selected.” achievements across the Championships in 2014, with each Last year Victoria had eight players named in the All being a standout. Australian team, with all eight drafted and having made their AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin AFL debut this season including the likes of Jack Billings, Sheehan said this year’s championships were played to a Josh Kelly and Zak Jones. high standard and many players put their names forward for selection.