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Chairman’s Report by Nick Bourke In my final year of chairmanship at the VAFA, I am a big impact. Not unlike delighted to report that our competition is thriving like last year’s promoted never before. sides Old Ivanhoe and De With numbers at their highest peak and a long queue of La Salle who were both teams from other competitions requesting entry, we are mixing it with the best of well placed to expand, should this suit our desired A Grade all year. course going forward. Our U/19 competition boasting Ajax’s promotion to B grade is the perfect send off for nearly 50 teams is the largest of its type in Australia and coach Tim O’Shaughnessy and together with St continues to be the lifeblood of the VAFA. With finals Bedes/Mentone will no doubt provide a fast spirited now upon us we are experiencing record crowds who game today at Trevor Baker Oval. are appreciating the high standard of football played in a With the return of key players from higher grades, Old family friendly atmosphere. Carey are starting to assert their authority as they enter Guided by our ever popular CEO, Michael Sholly, we C grade with Rupertswood. Sunday’s final at Central have sought and won numerous new sponsorships Reserve will see a standard of competition that belies a which have assisted in ensuring our stable financial position. Whilst club affiliation fees are always a D Grade competition. necessary evil to our clubs I know Michael is doing his Good to see a variety of teams from the D2 – D4 Grades best to ensure they are contained. When compared to making their way through these divisions no doubt with other metropolitan competitions in Melbourne he is aspirations to one day sit alongside the ‘big boys’ in A doing a fine job as our fees are less than most and offer & B. far more value. As I mentioned earlier on, U/19 competition continues to With finals now upon us we are seeing some exceptional thrive. Currently with 47 clubs, I was privileged to see performances. Last Sunday at Sportscover Arena I was our best in a representative game in QLD this year. privileged to watch one of the highest standard games Whilst the team went down to an U/21 competition I was for many years. The ‘A Grade’ second semi final played nonetheless very impressed by the character and in difficult conditions between Old Haileybury and Old application of our future stars. The challenge for us as a Xaverians was a magnificent advertisement for amateur competition and our clubs is to now ensure they stay on football. Everybody at all levels can take pride in in the VAFA and not be tempted by incentives from other knowing they are a part of a competition that can leagues which constantly target our best young talent. produce such a high level of football. Old Haileybury’s Our future over the next period looks exciting. A win puts them in the ‘box seat’ to win their first ever A refurbishment of Sportscover Area, an expanded Grade Premiership. Their performance under Tim competition, new initiatives and sponsors all driven by Chegwin’s presidency, Peter Nicholson’s coaching and Paul Corrigan’s on-field leadership has seen them step- an enthusiastic Executive bodes well for the VAFA going up to a new level this year. The preliminary final between forward. Old Xaverians and University Blues this weekend will no doubt produce another torrid affair played at blistering speed. INDEX Collegians rise back to A grade under coach Pat Coaches Clipboard...... 12 Hawkins, serves notice that they are a club whose Next Weeks Games ...... 18 stocks are again rising. With experienced players and a VAFA Media...... 24 club desperate for A Grade success, they will no doubt FTLOTG...... 32-33 be replenishing their stocks over the summer break for Retrospective...... 34-35 a full on assault to not only stay in A Grade but to make Umpires Corner ...... 41 Sportscover Arena Draw ...... 61 Cover Photos: Clockwise L-R - Red/yellow/blue stripe on navy: Tribunal & Investigations...... 61 Steve Zakic (St Bedes Mentone Tigers) Red V on white: Paul Cheevers (Sth Melb. Districts) Yellow and Green V on black: Nathan Sportscover Spot the Ball ...... 62 Pirouet (Salesian) Yellow V on green (bottom centre): Ryan Foo 2006 Ladders ...... 63-64 (Eltham OC) Yellow panther on black: Allister Parton (Old Carey) THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER THE JOURNAL OF THE VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION September 16th, 2006 Price: $2.00 Vol. 06 No. 21

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A SECTION by Jonathan Horn

A Very Badland September that little one? Quite • Last Sunday’s 2nd Semi was an absolute gem. A an upset hey? If there fantastic advertisement for Amateur Football was licensed betting (has an A Section game ever featured more on VAFA football, I heralded players?) A large (and definitely pro would have been Haileybury) crowd. An engrossing battle wiped out. A super between Stewart Loewe and Damien Lynch. quick, super skilled side was ground into the turf by Nicko going ape droppings at the umpires. Some a mob with nothing to lose and everything in the good old fashioned ribbing from the crowd. memory bank. So what’s changed? Well, Xavs are Plenty of needle on the ground. Scott Mollard down a key ruckman (Purss) and some midfield carrying on like a pork chop. A scintillating grunt (Beetham). Two time Premiership skipper second half from Tim Ockleshaw, one of the best Lachlan Ford also sat out the season after injuring amateur footballers you will ever see. A 38 year his back at work. Their absence was palpable last old sailing enthusiast plying his trade at one end, Sunday. They have slotted in some very handy a young rugby convert almost half his age up the youngsters however. Handley at full forward, other. Some less familiar names such as Santalucia around the packs and Hackett down back. Mohammed, Hackett, McLaughlan and Oh and Mark Graham has been a pretty handy Santalucia bobbing up on the big stage. The acquisition as well. Uni, on the other hand, lost the canny Laz Siapantas getting the better of finals freakish half-forward James Scambler, who returned specialist Simon Lethlean. to bush football and the enigmatic Rob Wilkie, whose whereabouts are unknown. They recruited very well The Bloods fully deserved to win, no doubt about it. over summer, gaining a bit of mongrel from NOBS They got to the right spots, exploited their height and some stars from yesteryear, Andrew Henderson dominance and weren’t overawed. But Xavs still have and Drew Slimmon. Joe Sturrock has also slotted in a lot to work with; Handley dropped some sodas early, Arnold was barely sighted, they missed some McKINNON dollies in the third quarter and the score blew out a SPORTS MEDICINE little in the final 5 minutes. If they tinker with things SHARPSHOOTERS – A a little, they are obviously capable of reversing the NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL result. What a Grand Final it would be. A SECTION Cultrera, Andy OLD TRINITY GR 0 69 Sandring Sham! Gerstman, James* OLD SCOTCH 0 56 Not much to say about the 1st Semi at Sandringham Handley, Matthew* OLD XAVERIANS 3 56 really. Uni got a bit of a fright early, but always had Potter, Callan ST BERNARDS 0 48 things after control thereafter, despite some errant Clarke, Tim* OLD XAVERIANS 1 39 kicking for goal. Tom Rankin, Mark Paterson and Ben Rayson, Damien DE LA SALLE 0 38 McConnell all impressed in the windy conditions. A Decrespigny, George* UNIVERSITY BLUES 2 34 typically slick display from the students, but the loss A RESERVE of prime midfielder Michael Kordick could prove Smith, Daniel* OLD XAVERIANS 0 39 crucial. And Scotch? Well, the Cardinals put in an Beaurepaire, James OLD SCOTCH 2 33 absolute rotter. They can take heart from the fact that Hutchins, Thomas* UNIVERSITY BLUES 1 31 they led the field to the turn but they always looked Harris, Patrick ST BERNARDS 0 30 well adrift of the Unis, Haileyburys and Xavs of this Morwood, Sam* DE LA SALLE 0 28 world. Widmer, Timothy* OLD SCOTCH 0 27 Girdwood, Thomas* UNIVERSITY BLUES 1 26 Climie Goes With History * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may Last year’s A Section Grand Final. Anyone remember be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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nicely across half-back after missing almost three LAST ROUND RESULTS – A years with injury. Both these sides have had stellar years, both would run Haileybury all the way next A SECTION week. I’ve analysed it, I’ve drawn up graphs, I haven’t 1st Semi Final UNIVERSITY BLUES 0.3 3.13 9.16 10.22 (82) gone to work for a week, women just pass me by in OLD SCOTCH 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.8 (20) disgust. Uni Blues: Goals: E. Wilkinson 3, E. Clark 2, G. Decrespigny 2, D. Heinz, A. Henderson, D. Slimmon. Best: T. Rankin, B. McConnell, C. Brookes, And I still can’t decide one way or the other. L. North, Q. Gleeson, A. Solly Old Scotch: Goals: M. Flynn, G. Dick. Best: A. Pugsley, T. Wigney, T. “When you can’t decide….” the 80s singer Climie Widmer, S. Dick, A. Quail, J. Barton Fisher once dittied, “….go with the tide”. Wise Umpires: Russell Davidson (F) Grant Wardrop (F) Damien Anthony (B) words Climie old son, as you know, Old Xaverians Matthew Jenkinson (B) Daniel Brookes (G) Lucas Robson (G) have won 5 straight Preliminary finals since 1996. Red and Blacks by a goal. 2nd Semi Final OLD HAILEYBURY 2.3 6.7 11.9 15.10 (100) OLD XAVERIANS 6.1 8.2 10.4 11.9 (75) And Another Ding… Old Hail: Goals: L. Siapantas 4, K. Ford 3, C. Steinfort 2, S. Langford- Best of luck to Matt “Ding” O’Donnell and the De la Jones 2, S. Loewe 2, M. Seccull, M. Fankhauser. Best: B. Trollope, F. reserves as they take on Scotch in the curtain raiser. Mohammad, S. Langford-Jones, H. McLauchlan, A. Jenke, D. MacKenzie Selection: De La by a point. Old Xav: Goals: M. Handley 3, S. Johnston, A. Chatfield, B. Hackett, M. Beardsley, S. Lethlean, T. Clarke, J. Arnold, R. Colbert. Best: D. Lynch, T. Ockleshaw, B. Hackett, C. Santalucia, N. Bingham, S. Lethlean Umpires: Sacha Koffman (F) Mark Gibson (F) Peter Monotti (B) Adam REMEMBER! Rogers (B) Daniel Scully (G) Michael O'Donnell (G)

A RESERVE REMEMBER! 1st Semi Final UNIVERSITY BLUES 1.3 2.9 5.10 7.12 (54) PATRONS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DE LA SALLE 4.4 8.5 10.9 13.10 (88) BRING ALCOHOL INTO ELSTERNWICK Uni Blues: Goals: J. Villani, M. Dwyer, Z. Coventry, J. Ward, T. Girdwood, T. Hutchins, A. Popko. Best: T. Hunter, J. Villani, N. Burchell, PARK OR INTO ANY VAFA VENUE D. Carmody, Z. Coventry, M. Dwyer DLS: Goals: R. Quick 3, M. Nankervis 2, R. McArdle 2, J. Hirst 2, M. O'Donnell, M. Fieldsend, T. Moloney, V. Moloney. Best: M. Nankervis, REMEMBER! M. O'Donnell, R. Quick, R. Buckley, M. Fieldsend, J. Stinear Umpires: Joseph Hartwig (F) David Phillips (F) Matthew Proctor (B) REMEMBER! Cameron Smith (B) Edward Boal (G) Robert Parry (G) 2nd Semi Final OLD SCOTCH 1.1 2.4 4.7 6.9 (45) OLD XAVERIANS 3.2 5.5 7.6 8.10 (58) Old Scotch: Goals: J. Beaurepaire 2, S. Cations 2, N. Thompson, N. Hildebrandt. Best: A. Wallace-Smith, H. Dick, S. Thompson, T. Beattie, J. Porter, L. Armstrong Old Xav: Goals: J. Pasceri 3, A. Pyle 2, T. O'Meara, O. Gidley, L. Howard. Best: S. Skidmore, P. Ryan, D. Higgins, N. Serafini, J. Pasceri, S. Freer Umpires: Peter Liddell (F) Vaughan Sidebottom (F) Frank Palermo (B) Sean Collins (B) Craig Arnol (G) Graeme Booth (G) TODAY’S A SECTION MATCHES PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 17, 2006 Phone: (03) 9721 4700 SENIORS Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick - 2 p.m. Old Xaverians versus University Blues Fax: (03) 9721 4711 RESERVES Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick – 11.20 a.m. Old Scotch versus De La Salle

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A SECTION A SECTION RESERVE PRELIMINARY FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL OLD XAVERIANS V UNIVERSITY BLUES OLD SCOTCH V DE LA SALLE

Coach: John Kanis Coach: Serge D’Angelo Coach: Martin Kelliher Coach: Barry Richardson Asst. Coach: Chris Reid Asst. Coach: Ray Beattie Asst: Danny Tessier

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VAFA A SECTION ACTION

OLD XAVERIANS VS OLD HAILEYBURY: 2ND SEMI FINAL

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VAFA B SECTION ACTION

COLLEGIANS VS OLD BRIGHTON: 2ND SEMI FINAL

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McKINNON B SECTION SPORTS MEDICINE by Tom Brain

Congratulations to Wayne and Amanda Dyer, Rod were given plenty of Nancarrow, Pat Hawkins and all the Collegians players latitude early by the and officials on your win on Saturday and the promotion Fields as they dictated back to A Grade that goes with it. A stellar year so far and play, had a 6 goal buffer a well deserved result. Also to Matt Scholten, Steve at the first break and it Wright and all from the Fields commiserations for was still 5 at the long break. Sunday but with such a young list a great season The third totally belonged to the Fields as they kicked 8 anyway. The Tonners and the now not so beige Bombers goals to 3 into the strong breeze to completely dominate live to fight another day. the Bombers who became flat footed and looked like they were gawn… The margin had been whittled back REVIEW to 13 points as both camps headed off to the final break. SECOND SEMI FINAL The momentum appeared to be with the Fields early in This game was possibly over at the first break due to the the last as they kicked the first three of the quarter to Tonners inability to do some serious scoring with a force take the lead for the first time in the game. Some ten gale that was flowing across Sportscover Arena strategic player relocations by Darren Handley saw the favouring the end to which Old Brighton were kicking. A Bombers regain their composure, settle and show some serious clash between Richard Hosking and Matt real character as the kicked 8 of the next 9 goals against Gadsden slowed things down for a while in the second the wind to storm home comfortable 30 point winners. as the ambulance took Richard away one felt maybe the Better players for OEG were Punter Ryan, Chris Goullett entire Tonner forward line should go with him. and Sneak Velardo, whilst Baddeley and Flaherty were After half time a miracle occurred, as Brighton came out the catalysts in the last quarter revival. Duncan and started to display the form that had them here in the Kellaway stood tall all day for the Fields as did Sammy first place, and for the first time placed the Collegians Wood and Simon Widjaja, while Brett Sinclair with 5 backline who had been solid all day under a bit of twins was always dangerous. pressure, and all of a sudden just before orange time, the Tonners were 3 up and looking good. But a lapse in concentration allowed the Lions to kick a couple to be McKINNON back within 7 points at the last change coming home SPORTS MEDICINE with the wind. SHARPSHOOTERS – B The last quarter saw the deficit turned into a pretty NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL convincing 22 point victory as the Lions continued to attack and as the final siren sounded, with the wind B SECTION abating they found themselves back in A Grade, leaving Sinclair, Brett* CAULFIELD GR 5 68 the Tonners to rue what may have been. Brock Mooney, Pirrie, Adam* OLD BRIGHTON GR 1 53 Simon Arnott, Ryan Harkness and Clint Harris all did a Chard, Ryan ST KEVINS OB 0 51 great job for the Lions, as did Matt Roberson whose 5 Flaherty, Daniel* OLD ESSENDON GR 4 44 goals in the conditions were a major factor in the game’s Taft, Shura* COLLEGIANS 0 41 result. For the Tonners, Patty Phelan led superbly, John Dunne, Timothy MHSOB 0 38 Edge kept attacking from the back half, young Scotty Dixon, Jonothon* COLLEGIANS 0 35 Oliver played OK and Big Toby Ewart tried hard all day in B RESERVE the ruck Martin, Nicholas* UNIVERSITY BLACKS 1 48 Mazzarella, Mark* ST KEVINS OB 3 38 FIRST SEMI FINAL Irwin, Daniel* UNIVERSITY BLACKS 5 36 Perhaps not the Beige Bombers anymore….but the Gamble, Adam WHITEFRIARS OC 0 33 Backbone Bombers as OEG won the game, found a way Flaherty, Matthew OLD ESSENDON GR 0 29 to lose and then won anyway!!! Dazkiw, Jeremy OLD ESSENDON GR 0 28 You cannot give a good side a head start in a final and Gale, Ben CAULFIELD GR 0 25 expect to play over the top of them after playing catch up * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may footy in difficult conditions. OEG had too much run and be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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PREVIEW PRELIMINARY FINAL LAST ROUND RESULTS – B Well it all comes down to this, no beg pardons, no going B SECTION back now to the winner it’s A Section to the loser it’s 1st Semi Final another season down here with me. I’m sure I know OLD ESSENDON GR 6.3 10.5 13.10 21.11 (137) which one both clubs would prefer. CAULFIELD GR 0.3 5.5 11.9 16.11 (107) Old Essendon: Goals: M. Velardo 6, D. Flaherty 4, C. Goullet 3, L. Teal 2, An intriguing battle ensues today in what hopefully are H. Wilson 2, D. Forrest, B. Clifton, J. Leask, T. Skurrie. Best: D. Ryan, C. perfect conditions at Sportscover Arena. Old Brighton Goullet, M. Velardo, D. Flaherty, B. Clifton, R. Baddeley have had the wood on OEG over the past couple of Caulfield: Goals: B. Sinclair 5, A. Logan 3, S. Widjaja 2, J. Wright 2, M. seasons and this is sure to instil some confidence into Frater, A. Goold, R. Foote, S. Kendall. Best: M. Liddell, D. Kellaway, A. them today, while the Bombers who don’t always play at Docker, S. Wood, B. Sinclair, J. Wright their best at EP are also full of confidence after their Umpires: Grant Joyner (F) Tim Sutcliffe (F) William Stokes (B) Brendan morale boosting win last week and now have a genuine Corcoran (B) Bernard Jephson (G) Kevin Segota (G) belief in themselves. 2nd Semi Final I have been on the Tonners band wagon all season but COLLEGIANS 3.2 4.8 5.13 10.15 (75) am perhaps wavering a little bit at the moment as I feel OLD BRIGHTON GR 0.3 1.4 7.5 8.5 (53) that they could be a bit worried about the height Collegians: Goals: M. Roberson 5, T. Bull 2, J. Jorgensen, M. Williams, advantage that OEG have over them with all the talls in C. Blumfield. Best: C. Harris, B. Robbins, C. Blumfield, S. Arnott, M. now and in good nick. The small running players of Williams, M. Roberson both sides balance out so it may come down to the Old Brighton: Goals: J. Perrett 2, C. Buckley, D. Dawes, P. Phelan, A. Pirrie, N. Perry, A. Paroissien. Best: J. Perrett, P. Phelan, J. Edge, D. height and ability of Velardo, Flaherty, Hakim, Forrest, Hughes, S. Olliver, T. Ewert and Playfair along with Clifton and Baddeley if needed to Umpires: Albie Firley (F) Wayne Hinton (F) Christopher Jones (B) James stretch the smaller Brighton defence that may just be Scully (B) Dominic Napoli (G) Bernie Hoare (G) enough to get the score on the board and propel the Grammar to A for the first time in their history. B RESERVE 1st Semi Final PRESS CORRESPONDENTS UNIVERSITY BLACKS 7.3 12.7 14.14 17.20 (122) ST KEVINS OB 1.0 3.0 6.1 10.4 (64) A special thanks to Scott Williams from the Fields for University Blacks: Goals: D. Irwin 5, A. Else 3, K. Merlo 2, C. Watts 2, T. your detailed reports through the year, it is much Brumby-Rendell 2, G. Allan, N. Martin, T. Legoe. Best: A. Else, C. Watts, appreciated. To Andy, Chris, and Smooth please keep R. Wood, K. Merlo, A. Fisher, D. Irwin yours coming through the finals. SKOB: Goals: M. Mazzarella 3, S. Mitchell 2, M. Sherman, P. Murray, R. Any nominations you have for B Section Team of the Caldow, E. Waldron, D. Gibbs. Best: D. Gibbs, J. Kelsey, A. White, M. year would also be most appreciated. Mazzarella, S. Mitchell, M. Maguire As usual I need your assistance to write this column. A Umpires: Shane MacKintosh (F) Simon Stokes (F) Simon Abel (B) James Gregory (B) Daniel Dalpos (G) Charlie Lear (G) brief match report including players worthy of mention by 8pm Monday Nights please. 2nd Semi Final Contact Details are 0403 433 016 or drop me an email COLLEGIANS 0.2 2.6 4.10 8.14 (62) to [email protected] OLD BRIGHTON GR 1.4 2.4 5.7 5.7 (37) Collegians: Goals: M. Naylor 2, A. Fabris 2, N. Bobeff, T. Parkinson, A. MILESTONESMILESTONES Smith, M. Lynch. Best: Z. Moon, A. Smith, L. Moon, T. Parkinson, M. Naylor, A. Bridgman Old Essendon congratulate Julian Kavanagh on his Old Brighton: Goals: J. Maguire, A. Salem, R. Stewart, R. Kent, T. March. 100th game last week. A dashing backman who is Best: R. Stewart, M. Smith, A. Vandendungen, M. Ryan, R. Kent, A. now excelling as an onballer is having his best year at Walsh the Club. Everyone at the Club congratulates "Jules" Umpires: Daniel Silfo (F) Peter Angelis (F) Daniel Mason (B) Ryan Morris (B) Tristian Collin (G) Chris Kearney (G) on reaching this milestone. TODAY’S B SECTION MATCHES PRELIMINARY FINAL - September 16, 2006 SENIORS Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick - 2pm Old Brighton versus Old Essendon The Only Ball VAFA RESERVES Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick – 11.20am Players Fly For. Old Brighton versus University Blacks

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B SECTION B SECTION RESERVE PRELIMINARY FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL OLD BRIGHTON V OLD ESSENDON OLD BRIGHTON V UNIVERSITY BLACKS

Coach: Greg McLoughlin Coach: Chris Barrett Asst. Coach: Adam McConnell Coach: Darren Handley Coach: Joe Coy Asst Coach: M. Rizio, W. Hanna

G B G B G B G B 1. N. Perry ...... 1 B. Hakim ...... 3 C. Barrow ...... 1 J. White (Res) ...... 2 T. Sheldon ...... 2. A. Pirrie ...... 2 C. Goullet ...... 6 R. Stewart ...... 2 S. Chandler (Res) ...... 3. S. Olliver ...... 3 D. Forrest ...... 7 C. Reddin (VC) ...... 3 R. Hamilton (C-Res) ...... 4 A. Evans ...... 4. A. MacGillivray (DVC) ...... 4 D. Ryan ...... 8 C. McNicol (C)...... 5 E. Hardy ...... 12 S. Eastgate ...... 6 A. Bevacqua (VC) ...... 5. A. Edge ...... 5 S. de Morton ...... 7 K. Merlo ...... 6. R. Stewart ...... 6 A. Frazer ...... 14 S. Williams ...... 8 J. Green ...... 9 P.Kempton ...... 8 D. Jennings ...... 7 J. Leask ...... 17 A. Van den Dungen...... 10 G. Shaw ...... 18 A Salem ...... 11 L. Van Kempen ...... 9. P.Phelan (C) ...... 8 L. Teal ...... 12 S. Grigg ...... 10. J. Edge ...... 9 M. Velardo ...... 19 S. Ginnivan ...... 13 A. Ross ...... 20 M. Smith ...... 14 L. O’Connell ...... 11. B. Mason ...... 11 J. Buckley ...... 15 H. Whitehead ...... 12. J. Perrett (DVC) ...... 12 J. Kvavanagh ...... 25 N. Edwards ...... 16 J. Lalich ...... 29 M. Bartlett ...... 17 T. Purcell ...... 13. R. Kent ...... 13 M. Schappacher ...... 18 M. Watson ...... 30 T. March ...... 19 M. Kempton (C) ...... 14. C. Buckley ...... 15 D. Flaherty ...... 32 L. McDonald ...... 19 K. Prestidge (Res) ...... 16 M. Gadsden (DVC) ...... 16 S. McPherson ...... 20 C. Sandiford (VC) ...... 34 A. Morley ...... 21 J. Sibilia ...... 17. A. Van den Dungen ...... 17 S. Towner ...... 22 C. McAssey ...... 36 J. Salem ...... 19. Ginnivan (DVC) ...... 18 M. Tanner ...... 23 P.Barry ...... 39 B. Crilly ...... 24 J. Dowsley ...... 21. T. Ewert ...... 19 S. Playfair ...... 25 A. Fisher ...... 40 J. Maguire ...... 26 D. Batten ...... 23. D. Dawes (VC) ...... 20 R. Baddeley ...... 43 M. Ryan ...... 27 M. Savige ...... 24. T. Jakobi ...... 21 B. Clifton ...... 28 D. Costello ...... 45 C. McKimm ...... 29 N. Poyner ...... 25. N. Edwards ...... 23 T. Skurrie ...... 30 A. Jesse ...... 49 C. Brew ...... 31 P.Yeomans ...... 28 A. Bristow ...... 25 H. Wilson ...... 50 W. Leaf ...... 32 L Batten ...... 29. J. Dickerson ...... 30 D. Trevaskis ...... 33 T. Brumby-Rendell ...... 51 J. Lynch ...... 34 A. Else ...... 30. T. March ...... 31 D. Caridi ...... 52 B. Paterson ...... 35 B. Villella ...... 36 M. Prowse ...... 31. A. Paroissien ...... 33 J. Wilson ...... 53 A. Clark ...... 37 B. Harley ...... 34. A. Morley ...... 35 D. Cerantonio ...... 55 R. Joseph ...... 38 B. Furness ...... 39 C. Brook ...... 36 J. Salem ...... 36 R. Phelan ...... 57 N. Powell ...... 40 N. Martin ...... 37. D. Hughes ...... 39 D. Fletcher ...... 41 R. Green ...... 59 N. Larkin ...... 42 T. Legoe ...... 39 B. Crilly ...... 43 J. Dazkiw ...... 61 A. Walsh ...... 43 C. Beaton ...... 44 E. Ryan ...... 42. L. Hendra (VC) ...... 48 M. Williams ...... 63 D. Ellis ...... 46 M. Battista ...... 45. C. McKimm ...... 65 A. Kennedy ...... 47 T. Smith ...... 48 S. Sandiford ...... 46. C. Tolj ...... 50 A. Goonan ...... 51 R. Wood ...... 50. W. Leaf ...... 52 C. Wallace ...... 58 C. Betts ...... 54 D. Mcleod ...... 55 T. Ross ...... 68 M. Dubyna ...... 56 R. Moreton ...... 57 R Hand ...... 58 O. Scott ...... 59 A. Wooley ...... 60 C Watts ...... 63 A Legoe ...... 64 L Hill ...... 64 J Bell ...... 65 F Silidija ...... 66 T. Ferguson ...... 67 D Brown ...... 68 G Allen ...... 69 R. Kerceval ...... 71 T. Stringer ...... 74 D. Irwin ...... 80 E. Duncan ...... 88 J. WIlliams ......

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COACHES’ CLIPBOARD A.F.C. V.A.F.A. AFCA/VAFA “Your Coaches’ Association” WHY EVERY PLAY MATTERS

Adapted from an original newspaper article as though the play that will decide the contest. written by Phil Gould, NSW State of Origin That’s not easy. It’s a physical effort and its Coach, and former NRL Premiership Coach with mental toughness. You may start the game with Canterbury in 1988. the intention to push yourself to the limit but It comes down to one game. That game will after a time, your brain will begin to play tricks come down to one minute and that one minute on you. You know that little voice in the back of will probably come down to one play. When the your head that tells you it’s OK to break your diet game is over, the experts will look for that and have that piece of cake. Footballers hear moment – the defining moment that changed that voice during times of injury or fatigue. That the game or confirmed just who was going to little voice says “It’s OK, walk for a while. No one win. will notice”. Or perhaps, “Stay down and have a rest and get that injury checked. The team won’t No one knows before the game when that miss you.” The little voice might tell a player to moment will be. If we knew that, players could not dive for the ball because he might get hurt. just wait around and make sure that they were at It might talk him out of tackling the big bloke for their best for when that time approached. fear of copping a knock to the head. When he is That’s the beauty of sport. No one knows when tired, the little voice will convince him that there it’s going to happen and no one knows when is no danger and that he can afford to fall that telling play will occur. It could be a strong behind. tackle, a clever hand pass, a storming run The winner will have another voice that drowns through the lines, a missed opportunity to dive out the bad little voice. The winner’s voice will on a loose ball, or a failed effort to chase down say things like, “Keep tackling, keep running or an opponent who goes on to score the long go now.” The winner’s voice keeps yelling out goal. It could be someone who chased a loose the answer to the important questions; “Who ball that appeared to be rolling toward the has the ball? Where is the ball? What is my boundary line when everyone around thought it job?” was going to run out of bounds. It’s the player who sees an opportunity rather than a problem. They live in the moment. They play in the moment. They are not concerned with things When the game is over, see if you can identify they can not control and they only concern that moment that led to the final result – the play themselves with what they have to do right now. or action or effort that typified why one team won and the other was left shedding the tears. The strength of the mind determines the strength of the body. Your body is an idiot. It will So the battle begins. The battle to treat every do anything you tell it to do. It’s just a matter of minute, every contest for the full 120 minutes, which little voice it listens to.

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C SECTION by Fraser Cameron

Think back to November 2005…..what were you doing? reckon Sandy will be jam Working on getting the kink out of your golf swing? Perhaps packed today as St Bedes planning a little dash up the coast for some R&R? For a few Mentone Tigers seek hundred talented C section footballers, one would hope they retribution against the were in the early throes of a pre-preseason which would get fresh and fiery AJAX lads. them to this day – that one day in September. Any 88 lucky Anyone who witnessed ones have made it!!! the second semi-final showdown will tell you it was a Two weeks ago there were a couple of upsets, but regular fantastic match, and we can only hope that today’s is of a transmission resumed in the Preliminary Final such that similar standard and intensity. I expect the Tigers will come there can be little doubting the best two sides in C section out early and seek to assert some physical authority on the will play off today for the H J Stewart Cup. This will be a contest from the first bounce. Luke Beveridge will have massive day for all players, officials, supporters of the teams Sam Anstey in the thick of things from the outset, and who take to Sandringham Oval in what we hope will be hopefully he will go toe-to-toe with Jason Rittermann, who bright sunshine. Best of luck to all involved, and may the has a close affinity to Sandy and will relish another chance best teams win. to run amok on his former home deck. I really can’t see too many tags being applied here as the best two midfields Preliminary Final Review face-off. For a brief moment, we flirted with the unthinkable – a At the Jackas’ goal mouth, it will be Bloom, Rappaport and Vultures’ upset over a side which had disposed of them very hopefully Ant Rosen lurking around to provide a tough comfortably in the regular season. Had the weight of match-up for the Tigers’ defence. I’d expect Kinsella or expectation finally forced the Tigers’ into questioning Wintle to take Bloom with Zakic on Rappa, leaving the themselves? Could they recover from the shock of last week slippery Rosen as the quandary for the Tigers. At the other to get back on track and book a seat on the B-train in 2007? end, Nick Gold and Jason Israelshon will provide plenty of Well if there was any doubt, (oh ye of little faith) it was swiftly run and may slide up to a wing if Tyquin or Collins need a cast aside in the first term on Saturday. St Bedes Mentone bit of company. There are so many salivating match-ups all dominated possession and scored some very important goals into the tricky breeze to set the match up for an early McKINNON kill. The Tigers’ ball use was probably a shade below the SPORTS MEDICINE previous week, but their opponents simply couldn’t match their run and intensity around the contests. SHARPSHOOTERS – C The floodgates well and truly opened in the second term as a NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL 28 point lead ballooned out to 50 points. Sam Hecker had C SECTION actually struck first for Parkdale with a couple of quick goals Loats, David OLD CAMBERWELL 0 82 to draw his side closer, but then the Tigers hit their straps Barker, Michael NOB/ST PATS COLL 0 65 and surged away. During this term the dominance of Michael Rowley, Shane* PARKDALE VULTURES 2 53 Wintle, Tim McColl and Matt Hilton around the packs ensured Rapoport, Yaron* AJAX AFC 0 50 the Tigers could run and share the ball before taking aim at Maghamez, Kane FITZROY REDS 0 48 the big sticks. Russell, Ashley* ORMOND AFC 0 43 Gun youngster Brett Collins kicked 4 goals off his wing, Bloom, Aaron* AJAX AFC 0 42 whilst Hilton and Jess Windebank (up after a BOG in the C RESERVE McGoos last week) managed 3 apiece. Steve Zakic did the job Tornese, Joe* FITZROY REDS 0 59 down back, as Shane Rowley was kept goal-less and Paul Spinoso, Matthew OLD PARADIANS 0 50 and Michael Sullivan were closely guarded. The veterans in Kirk, Rhys NOB/ST PATRICKS COL 0 40 John Tully and Macca certainly tried hard throughout the day, Robbins, Brendan* ORMOND AFC 1 40 but the fact is, they were outclassed as a unit and have done Davis, Stephen* ORMOND AFC 0 36 a magnificent job to make the last three anyhow. Schmidt, Daniel* OLD CAMBERWELL GR 1 34 Naylor, Tim* ORMOND AFC 1 32 Grand Final Preview * Includes finals“-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may With no AFL matches scheduled and fine weather forecast, I be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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2006 VAFA C TEAM OF THE YEAR B: J. Israelshon (AJAX) S. Zakic (STBMT) V. Cahill (Fitz Reds)

HB: G. Smyth (Mon Blues) M. Wintle (STBMT) S. Sleep (NOBSPC)

C: J. Tyquin (STBMT) S. Anstey (STBMT) A. Lewski (AJAX)

HF: A. Curran (OP) T. Macgeorge (Parkdale) M. Miller (Orm)

F: T. Craven (Mon Blues) D. Loats (OC) P. Sullivan (Parkdale)

R: A. Browne (HR) S. Keleher (Orm) J. Rittermann (AJAX)

Inter: R. Chisholm (Orm) D. Sutton (AJAX) B. Christie (OC) T. Davis (Fitz Reds)

Coach: Tim O’Shaugnessy (AJAX)

over the ground to whet the appetite that this game may well be won in the coaches’ box. LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – C I would expect most ardent followers of C section will lean C SECTION towards a Tigers victory which will avenge the 2nd semi Preliminary Final final loss and confirm their status as the pre-eminent club ST BEDES/ in C section. Most doubt AJAX can do it again, as they MENTONE TIGERS 4.5 11.5 14.9 18.12 (120) played out of their skins last time to only win by a goal. PARKDALE VULTURES 0.1 3.3 5.7 5.9 (39) However, I think a weeks’ rest at the end of a brutal season StB/MT: Goals: B. Collins 4, M. Hilton 3, J. Windebank 3, J. will do them the world of good and, with Tim O’Shaugnessy Maddocks 2, P. Wintle 2, L. Terrell 2, J. Lynch, L. Beveridge. at the helm for the last time, they have plenty of reasons to Best: A. Scafidi, M. Wintle, J. Windebank, S. Zakic, B. Collins, M. conjure another unexpected victory. Hilton Park Vult: Goals: S. Hecker 3, S. Rowley 2. Best: S. Hecker, C. Rosen is the wildcard, but Sutton could prove the Stephens, P. Sullivan, J. Tully, T. MacGeorge, S. Sullivan matchwinner. This is why I’m now sticking with the Jackas, Umpires: Luke Holmes (F) Brent Woodhead (F) Dean Herskope much to the surprise of most. I feel they’ve been trained to (B) Gavan Dawe (B) Andrew Esposito (G) Anthony Kyrkou (G) the minute and will be raring to go. AJAX by 16 points. C RESERVE McGoos Preliminary Final Unlike their senior counterparts, the Tigers’ next best 22 have ORMOND AFC 0.1 1.6 5.6 5.12 (42) taken all before them throughout the season, and I can’t see OLD CAMBERWELL GR 2.4 4.7 5.11 8.14 (62) it changing against a plucky Old Camberwell. The Tigers Ormond: Goals: D. Casey, M. Tehennepe, T. Naylor, B. Robbins, should start the day with a flag by 33 points. R. Wiley. Best: T. Woolfe, T. Harvey, J. Bridges, M. Broadhurst, M. Tehennepe, D. Casey Many thanks to all who have helped me with this column Old Camberwell: Goals: J. Webb 2, R. Whitehead 2, D. Schmidt, throughout the year, in particular Peter Kagan (AJAX) , Dale S. Gregory, W. Austenberry, B. Cottrell. Best: R. Whitehead, C. Collins (STBMT), Warren Earl (Old Camberwell), Andrew Munro, J. Webb, A. Allan, D. Hanson, S. Gregory McGregor (Monash) and Graham Burgen (Fitzroy Reds). Umpires: Nicholas Brown (F) Ken McNiece (F) Glen Kennedy (B) Cheers and GOOD LUCK!!! Michael Roche (B) James Exton (G) Glen Young (G)

MILESTONESMILESTONES TODAY’S C SECTION MATCHES Old Camberwell congratulates Daniel Schmidt, who will GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 play his 100th Game for the club this week. Daniel joined SENIORS the club in 2001 through our Under 19s, & was a member Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham - 2pm of that season‚s successful Premiership Team. Initially Ajax versus St Bedes/Mentone Tigers selected as a strong tight defender, Daniel has developed RESERVES into a versatile player. This season he moved up forward to become the Reserves leading Goal scorer. Congratulations Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham – 11.20am Daniel on finally reaching this milestone. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers versus Old Camberwell

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C SECTION C SECTION RESERVE GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL AJAX V ST BEDES/MENTONE TIGERS ST BEDES/MENTONE TIGERS V OLD CAMBERWELL

Coach: Tim O’Shaughnessy Coach: Luke Beveridge Coach: Tim Lamb Coach: Anton Schmidt. Asst. Coach: Mark Louis Asst. Coach: Tim Lamb Runner: Chris Meyer Asst. Coach: Arthur Mantzioros Runner: Steve Bregazzi G B G B G B G B 1 N. Gold (C) ...... 1 P.Wintle ...... 5 S. Napier ...... 4 L. Heffernan ...... 2 J. Israelsohn ...... 2 L. Wintle ...... 6 M. Terrell ...... 9 D. Morley ...... 3 Y. Rapaport ...... 3 B. Collins ...... 12 P.Groves ...... 13 A. Salipas ...... 5 J. Ritterman (VC) ...... 4 S. Anstey ...... 13 R. Sampieri ...... 14 R. Whitehead ...... 7 M. Jankie ...... 6 J. Kane ...... 14 M. Rowse ...... 18 D. Hanson ...... 8 E. Raleigh ...... 7 A. Scafidi ...... 16 A. Hipwell ...... 21 A. Mackenzie ...... 9 A. Rosen ...... 8 A. Scafidi ...... 18 D. Porter ...... 22 T. Forknall ...... 10 J. Seidl ...... 9 M. Terrell ...... 20 L. McMurray ...... 23 B. Atkinson ...... 11 M. Segal ...... 10 M. Wintle ...... 21 J. Connelly...... 26 B. Cottrell ...... 12 E. Janover ...... 12 P.Groves ...... 22 J. Maddocks ...... 28 C. Payne ...... 13 B. Klein ...... 14 M. Rowse ...... 23 J. Lynch ...... 30 A. Allan ...... 25 A. McMahon ...... 14 A. Wollner ...... 15 T. McColl ...... 32 J. Clyne ...... 26 K. McConnell...... 15 J. Segal ...... 16 A. Hipwell ...... 34 D. Schmidt ...... 29 D. Waters...... 16 E. Routman ...... 17 N. Corda ...... 35 C. Munro ...... 30 M. McGettigan...... 18 D. Gelbart ...... 18 D. Porter ...... 37 J. Webb ...... 31 J. Windebank...... 23 A. Lewski (VC) ...... 19 M. Hilton ...... 38 D. Walpole ...... 32 G. Kempster ...... 24 O. Henzel ...... 20 L. McMurray ...... 39 G. Alessio ...... 35 A. Sawers ...... 27 A. Bloom ...... 21 J. Connelly ...... 40 C. Jellis (C) ...... 36 A. Walstab ...... 29 B. Hershan ...... 22 J. Maddocks ...... 41 C. Nichols ...... 39 D. Ferraro ...... 34 J. Raleigh ...... 23 J. Lynch ...... 40 L. Kelly...... 42 L. Robertson ...... 35 C. Jankie ...... 24 J. Tyquin ...... 41 S. Doukas...... 43 W. Austenberry ...... 36 D. Markov ...... 25 A. McMahon ...... 43 A. Paterson ...... 47 S. Warr ...... 40 S. Bruce ...... 26 K. McConnell ...... 44 M. Rhoden...... 48 T. Jury ...... 44 D. Arousi ...... 27 L. Beveridge ...... 45 L. Cieslak...... 49 S. Beckett ...... 45 B. Yudelman ...... 29 D. Waters ...... 46 L. Borella ...... 51 M. Salipas ...... 70 D. Sutton ...... 30 M. McGettigan ...... 51 S. Kidd...... 52 J. Robertson ...... 31 J. Windebank ...... 53 C. Jamieson ...... 53 S. Gregory ...... 33 S. Zakic ...... 55 R. Sampieri ...... 54 A. Margetts ...... 34 D. Kinsella ...... 56 L. Flavelle ...... 56 M. Cottrell ...... 35 A. Sawers ...... 61 M. Zahra ...... 58 N. Payne ...... 36 A. Walstab ...... 62 W. Parker...... 59 J. Davis ...... 37 P.Brennan ...... 71 J. Terrell ...... 62 D. Middleton ...... 38 A. Hayes ...... 74 B. Schwarze ...... 69 S. Jones ...... 50 S. Kidd ...... 70 L. Terrell...... 75 N. Hill ...... 70 L. Terrell ...... 75 L. Porter...... 76 B. Hillier ......

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FOUR’N TWENTY D1 SECTION by Peter Williamson

PRELIMINARY FINAL REVIEW Old Carey have been the In blustery conditions at Preston City Oval, Old Geelong took on yardstick pretty much all Rupertswood for the right to play Old Carey in the D1 Grand season, even for those Final, and gain promotion to C Section in the process. periods when they weren’t Rupo had achieved a couple of monumental wins in a row, and on top of the ladder. The there was much interest as to whether this run could continue. quality of players such as Al Conversely, the Oggers were well defeated by Old Carey after a Parton, Stephen Collins and Andrew Kent is testament to that good first quarter. Could they maintain the form of last week’s fact. Not all three will be available today, but the Panthers opening term over a full four quarters? definitely have plenty of talent in reserve. Rupo kicked with the wind in the opening term, going to the Rupo have also come through in the crunch, and continue their Cramer Street end (does that make the other goals the, er, Bell rapid rise up the VAFA ranks. However, only one premiership cup end?). ‘Twas a strong breeze, but it was blowing into the pocket has made its way to Sunbury thus far, something they would towards the railway station, making things difficult for the dearly love to rectify. Players like David Collins, Tom West and Sunbury men in front of the sticks. Old Geelong, probably due Leigh Brennan to name a few, confirm the ability of player to having to carry the ball into the wind, were more controlled available to Rupo. and efficient with their goal scoring opportunities. At quarter Conditions permitting, I expect today to be a free flowing contest, time, Old Geelong led by two points, fulfilling expectations (well with plenty of drive from the midfield for both teams, and both mine anyway) of a close contest. defences capable of good rebound footy. Therefore, I feel today These pretensions were laid to rest in the second quarter, with that the key to getting majors onto the scoreboard will be Rupertswood kicking five of the six goals scored in this term. converting set shot opportunities, and the key forwards in Matt Quigley, Tim Boxall and Shane Bishop in particular were particular being able to get on the end of their midfield’s passes influential, while skipper Dave Collins was in control down back. into their attacking zone. Look for Trav Bull (Old Carey) and This domination saw Rupo go into the main break with a 22 point Simon Sweeney (Rupertswood) to be prominent for their lead. respective sides in this regard. This pattern of play continued in the third term, with Rupo again Of course, I can pick only one team, and after weighing up all the outscoring their opponents five goals to one. Quigley and Boxall factors, I choose Old Carey to win by 22 points (of course, I’ve were again wreaking havoc as Rupertswood extended their lead to 45 points at the last change. McKINNON Old Geelong started to re-establish some parity in the final term, SPORTS MEDICINE but were repeatedly getting caught out with excess handball, either turning over the ball due to poor disposal or getting caught SHARPSHOOTERS – D1 in possession. The Hoops did, however, score the first three NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL goals of the last quarter, but left their run too late, before that D1 SECTION man Quigley scored the last two goals of the match, to finish with Parton, Allister* OLD CAREY GRAM’NS 0 57 a personal tally of seven for the day, and give Rupertswood a final O'Brien, Colby* OLD GEELONG FC 0 52 winning margin of 37 points. Keem, James* YARRA VALLEY OB 0 49 In the reserves, Old Mentonians scored a handsome victory over Bannister, Corey THERRY PENOLA OB 0 47 Old Carey, their defence being the foundation of this win, keeping Twentyman, Chad OLD MENTONIANS 0 45 the Cs to just three goals for the day. Ben Lane at centre half Le Clerc, Scott EMMAUS ST LEOS OC 0 44 forward, ruckman Matthew Elliott and centre half back Michael Matthews, Dean BULLEEN TEMP. AFC 0 43 Lawes stood out for Old Mentonians, while Tony Bournon was D1 RESERVE dangerous with seven goals. Keenan, Richard THERRY PENOLA OB 0 51 Jordan, Anthony* RUPERTSWOOD AFC 0 49 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW Stroud, Matthew* OLD MENTONIANS 0 48 D1 finals action returns to Preston City Oval, which sees minor Bournon, Tony* OLD MENTONIANS 7 46 premiers Old Carey face off against upstarts Rupertswood. Old Verga, Andrew BULLEEN TEMP. AFC 0 38 Carey comfortably won their second semi final a fortnight ago Sacco, Joe THERRY PENOLA OB 0 37 against Old Geelong, while Rupo have staved off elimination two Farrugia, Adam EMMAUS ST LEOS. 0 28 weeks running by chalking up consecutive victories against Yarra * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies Valley Old Boys and Old Geelong. may be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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2006 VAFA D1 TEAM OF THE YEAR B: C. Battle (Old Carey) P. Hare (Bul Temp) J. Malpas (Old Geel) HB: D. Collins (Ruperts) A. Munro (Old Geel) K. Burridge (Bul Temp) C: E. Bayles (Old Geel) G. Chivers (Bul Temp) T. West (Ruperts) HF: N. Casboult (Old Geel) J. Keem (YV) D. Matthews (Bul Temp) F: J. Bannister (Therry Pen) A. Parton (Old Carey) C. O'Brien (Old Geel) R: L. Basel (Old Carey) S. Collins (Old Carey) A. Drew (YV) Inter: P. Unkles (Old Carey) R. Monzell (Ruperts) R. Drew (YV) M. Basile (Old Ment) Coach: Cam Matthews (Old Carey)

gone against Rupo the last three weeks, and they’ve defied me CONTACT each time, so you never know...... ). Please submit any match reports, milestones, social notes, In the reserves, Old Geelong are up against Old Mentonians. Old etc. via email to [email protected] or Geelong have been a dominant force in the reserves this season, [email protected], ideally by 5pm and further emphasised this strength by powering straight Monday (please take into consideration our space through to the Grand Final. Old Mentonians have had two cut- limitations). throat finals in a row, so will be battle hardened, if not battle Have a great VAFA weekend, weary. Sheer weight of numbers would suggest an Old Geelong “The Qwill” victory. So, Old Geelong to win by 30 points. Good luck to all teams involved today (and the umpires also!), LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D1 and may the best side(s) win. D1 SECTION Preliminary Final OLD GEELONG FC 3.2 4.5 5.9 8.14 (62) MILESTONESMILESTONES RUPERTSWOOD AFC 2.6 7.9 12.12 14.15 (99) Old Geel: Goals: D. Kimpton 2, K. Daff 2, J. Bell, M. Wilson, H. Cox, Old Mentonians congratulate Chris Dwyer on 250 H. McCarthy. Best: J. Bell, B. Gates, H. McCarthy, H. Legoe, S. games in today’s Grand Final. “Wombat” is one of the Lansdell, H. Cox club greats, having played outstanding football at U/19s, Ruperts: Goals: M. Quigley 7, D. Burrowes 2, S. Bishop 2, T. Boxall reserve and senior level. A former Reserves captain, his 2, M. Gaunt. Best: J. Phillips, M. Quigley, S. Sweeney, S. Bishop, J. Ata, D. Collins leadership skills have also been extended to the club Umpires: Jamie Kvins (F) Simon Olive (F) Cameron Hayes (B) Ryan committee. Six Reserves Best and Fairests also show Place (B) Paul Gatt (G) Vin Vescovi (G) how highly his contributions have been regarded. Congratulations ‘Bat, and remember, only another 150 to D1 RESERVE Preliminary Final break the club record. OLD CAREY GRAMMARIANS 3.3 5.4 7.5 8.5 (53) In the main game, a couple of Old Carey players reach OLD MENTONIANS 1.0 8.3 9.8 15.12 (102) personal milestones. James “Jogga” White records his Old Carey: Goals: K. Scrase 3, H. Doggett, P. Busse, N. Bull, T. 50th game for the Panthers. After a short spell at Collins, B. Roberts. Best: C. Williams, T. Wood, J. Ashworth, D. Richmond, Jogga has been a key component for Old Faelis, C. Campbell, T. Collins Old Ment: Goals: T. Bournon 7, R. Alexander 3, B. Lane 2, A. Wilson, Carey in recent seasons, using his high skill and P. Flaskis, C. Dwyer. Best: B. Lane, M. Elliott, M. Lawes, T. Bournon, elusiveness levels mainly up forward, where he has T. Millis, R. Ironmonger picked up a couple of goalkicking awards. Jogga is also Umpires: Charlie Lear (G) Cameron Davidson (F) Jeremy Heffernan one of the club’s great character who loves a chat, and is (F) Julian Maccioni (B) Bruce Stephens (G) also very adept at leading the club’s post-match celebrations. Old Carey star Stephen Collins also TODAY’S D1 MATCHES notches up his 200th game of VAFA footy today. “Collo” GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 started in the U19s at Old Carey before moving onto Old Scotch, eventually returning to the Panthers at the start SENIORS of the 2006 season. Collo has won several VAFA Preston City Oval, Preston - 2pm representative guernseys, a senior club Best and Fairest Old Carey versus Rupertswood award, an U19s section Best and Fairest, and was awarded with the 2006 L.S. Pepper Medal for D1 Section RESERVES Best and Fairest earlier this month. Congratulations to Preston City Oval, Preston – 11.20am both Jogga and Collo from everyone at Old Carey. Old Geelong versus Old Mentonians

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D1 SECTION D1 SECTION RESERVE GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL OLD CAREY V RUPERTSWOOD OLD GEELONG V OLD MENTONIANS

Coach: Cam Matthews Coach: Shane McLachlan Coach: Michael Verge Asst. Coach: David Wright Asst. Coach: Warren Gaunt Asst. Coach: Dean Blackburn Coach: Jamie Winduss

G B G B G B G B 1 C. Angus (VC) ...... 1 J. Phillips ...... 7 J. Paul ...... 1 T. Mitvalsky ...... 2 D. Faelis ...... 2 M. Temming ...... 8 G. Allen ...... 6 C. Alexander ...... 3 M. Angus ...... 7 R. Murphy ...... 3 P.Reid ...... 9 D. Kimpton ...... 4 D. James ...... 8 R. Alexander (VC)...... 4 D. Burrowes ...... 6 C. Campbell ...... 10 M. Avery ...... 11 A. Mort...... 7 B. Whitehead ...... 7 L. Maslin ...... 12 J. Cole ...... 12 C. Dwyer ...... 8 L. Brennan ...... 8 C. Barton ...... 13 T. Cannon ...... 14 M. Stroud (C) ...... 8 T. Collins ...... 9 S. Sweeney ...... 15 H. McCarthy ...... 15 C. Follett ...... 10 C. Laidlaw ...... 10 T. West ...... 18 T. Bournon...... 17 T. Betts ...... 11 K. Parker ...... 11 S. Clark ...... 20 C. Palmer...... 13 G. Trumbull (VC) ...... 19 N. Betts ...... 14 J. Plummer ...... 21 J. O’Brien...... 14 M. Zander ...... 15 N. Webb ...... 21 L. Teague ...... 22 B. Coghlan ...... 16 T. Angus ...... 24 R. Ironmonger ...... 16 R. Monzell ...... 22 T. Bayles ...... 18 S. Collins ...... 26 G. Dart...... 25 S. O'Brien ...... 21 T. Howgate ...... 17 R. Hatty ...... 31 M. Elliott...... 22 C. Battle ...... 18 K. McEwan ...... 26 A. Slattery ...... 34 P.Flaskis ...... 24 P.Unkles ...... 19 D. Collins (C) ...... 30 N. Reid ...... 35 P.Mevel ...... 25 A. Willingham ...... 20 G. Moule ...... 32 B. Grills ...... 37 M. Francis ...... 26 L. Lovelock ...... 38 T. Millis...... 27 A. McQueen-Parton (C) . . . . . 22 M. Gaunt ...... 35 N. Kemp ...... 42 J. Williams ...... 28 C. Ratcliffe ...... 23 L. Baddeley ...... 37 T. Waters ...... 43 R. Caswell ...... 29 J. Joslin ...... 24 G. Phillips ...... 38 B. Symons ...... 44 P.Monahan ...... 30 A. Day ...... 25 D. Keenan ...... 39 H. Cox ...... 45 A.N. Wilson ...... 34 R. Mullins ...... 26 E. Dressler ...... 46 G. Smith ...... 35 M. Watts ...... 41 T. Hope-Johnstone ...... 30 K. Shaw ...... 50 K. Regan ...... 36 S. Wood ...... 43 T. Paul ...... 31 T. Boxall ...... 51 A.P.Wilson ...... 37 J. Carr ...... 44 J. O'Hare ...... 41 J. Carpenter ...... 33 M. Clarke ...... 52 M. Watts ...... 48 R. Herd ...... 42 J. Ashworth ...... 36 M. Quigley ...... 54 D. Goodbody ...... 43 J. Glynne ...... 40 S. Bishop ...... 50 S. Jones ...... 55 A. Donegan ...... 58 S. Worrell...... 45 T. Bull ...... 48 N. McGovern ...... 51 J. Meek ...... 60 N. Kyriazis ...... 55 P.Busse ...... 50 J. Ata ...... 52 C. Teague ...... 70 L. Basell ...... 61 B. Saunders ...... 54 J. Bradley ...... 53 A. Marriot-Smith ...... 71 S. Jessup ...... 63 M. Lawes...... 73 P.Tiras ...... 57 H. Spinner ...... 54 S. MacGowan ...... 64 B. Lane ...... 76 J. White ...... 60 P.Barry ...... 55 C. Atkins ...... 65 S. Worrell...... 58 H. Cox ...... 68 A. Worrell...... 70 G. Richards ...... 60 J. Morley ...... SPONSORS ZENITH INTERIORS McDONALDS MORNINGTON PHILLIPS & NICHOLSON DAVIS LAUNDRY

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Hugh D2 SECTION Lyon by Jono Healy KNITWEAR

It was a tremendous game last Sunday, and Peninsula frills, wears long sleeves, certainly bounced back from their disappointing loss to runs hard at the ball. A Oakleigh the previous week. It was extremely tight early, genuine old fashioned before the Pirates started to get on top during the second back pocket plumber. The quarter. Three quick goals to Aquinas late in the third term, drive he provides out of gave them a huge chance going into the last but the Pirates defence is excellent, and he teams well with Bando on the prevailed. Greg Evans did a great job on Shaun Payze, last line of defence. Holden will give you another good whilst Leigh Toomey and Glen Whitehead found plenty of game today. The gamebreakers for the Krushers have to the ball. For Peninsula, Tom Coghlan had an excellent be Bromley, David Counihan and McKenzie. Now Doug match, along with Cade Bannister and Andrew Murphy. McKenzie has kicked 60 goals so far this season, but only managed one major in the second semi final. Will today be Oakleigh AFC $1.72 v Peninsula OB $2.05 his day? Can he turn it on? The Krushers will certainly Most Goals Most Disposals hope so. S. Payze (Peninsula) $2.75 J. Rutter (Oakleigh) $3.25 T. Bromley (Oakleigh) $4.75 R. Powney (Peninsula) $4.50 Well, who is going to win? D. McKenzie (Oakleigh) $5 C. Bannister (Peninsula) $5 On initial inspection, everything points to an Oakleigh J. Coghlan (Peninsula) $6.50 P. Holden (Oakleigh) $7.50 victory. They outclassed Peninsula in the second semi and S. Briggs (Oakleigh) $8 S. Kitts (Oakleigh) $8 have had the week off to rest some tired bodies. Yet, the M. Glenn (Peninsula) $9 T. Madder (Peninsula) $9 Pirates have only lost three times this season, and rest A. Kitts (Oakleigh) $12 J. Reynolds (Oakleigh) $12 assured they will be more competitive today than they were N. Claringbold (Peninsula) $16 J. Davis (Peninsula) $16 two weeks ago. As is the case in all football, whichever team wins the ball out of the middle will win the match. I Previous encounters in 2006: think Oakleigh have an edge in this department. Rutter and Round 8 at Oakleigh: Peninsula 14.13.97 def Oakleigh Counihan were too quick for Peninsula last time they met 9.14.68 and I believe they will be once again today. The hundred Round 17 at Peninsula: Peninsula 22.13.145 def Oakleigh 18.11.119 McKINNON Second Semi Final at Central Reserve: Oakleigh 18.11.119 SPORTS MEDICINE def Peninsula 9.7.61 SHARPSHOOTERS – D2 Oakleigh go into this match as slight favourites only because of their dominant second semi final display. NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL However, Peninsula will be confident that they can turn the D2 SECTION tables today. I expect Simon Bando to once again get the Payze, Shaun* PENINSULA OB 2 80 job on Shaun Payze. Payze has been kept relatively quite in Garrard, Johnathon IVANHOE ASS’N AFC 0 63 the past two weeks, and if he has a big game today then the MacKenzie, Douglas* OAKLEIGH AFC 0 60 Pirates are a huge chance. Mark Glenn may be a wildcard Coghlan, James* PENINSULA OB 2 49 for Peninsula. He has been in reasonable form the past few Lee, Daniel WERRIBEE AFC 0 45 weeks and if he can get amongst the goals this will take Ryan, John ST JOHNS OC 0 45 some pressure off Payze and the Coghlan’s. I can’t see Wheeler, Timothy WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 0 45 Payze kicking a bag though. So their score will need to D2 RESERVE come from another avenue. Possibly it will come from Marinis, Johnny WERRIBEE AFC 0 61 Glenn. The Pirates need a big game from him, plus Sam Burgess, Greg WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 0 47 Murray and Timmy Madder. Daly, Stewart WERRIBEE AFC 0 44 However, the way the Krushers played in the second semi, Visser, Michael* AQUINAS OC 0 44 it’s hard to see how they can lose today. If Rutter, Bromley Sill, Julian* PENINSULA OB 4 40 and Harold can win the ball in the midfield and get it down Redmond, Mark* LA TROBE UNI. AFC 1 37 quickly to McKenzie, Briggs and co., then it’s lights out, Loughnan, Matthew* SALESIAN AFC 0 35 Krushers win. One important player for Oakleigh is Peter * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may Holden. I like the way this bloke goes about his footy. No be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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2006 VAFA D2 TEAM OF THE YEAR B: G. Whitehead (Aquinas) G. Evans (Aquinas) P. Holden (Oak) HB: A. Tsirogiannis (Glen Eira) T. Rees (Penins) M. Hazell (Sales) C: K. Arnold (St Johns) D. Whitten (Werr) D. Den Braber (Aquinas) HF: T. Bromley (Oak) J. Garrard (Ivanhoe Assn) J. Ryan (St Johns) F: T. Wheeler (Will CYMS) S. Payze (Penins) James Coghlan (Penins) R: C. Hunter (Ivanhoe Assn) C. Taylor (Will CYMS) A. Murphy (Penins) Int: J. Rutter (Oak) S. McGuiness (Will CYMS) S. Dyason (Glen Eira) T. Ludeman (La Trobe) Coach: David Gately (Oakleigh)

bucks is going to be mine. The best on ground medal to go to Jason Reynolds and Oakleigh to win by 22 points. LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D2 D2 SECTION Ressies Report Preliminary Final Salesian AFC $1.40 v La Trobe Uni $2.70 PENINSULA OB 1.1 5.1 11.3 14.3 (87) Salesian have had the week off and go in as strong AQUINAS OC 1.1 3.4 9.5 11.8 (74) favourites today. Full credit to the boys from Bundoora Penin: Goals: J. Coghlan 2, C. O'Loughlin 2, S. Payze 2, N. though for their come from behind victory over Peninsula Claringbold 2, G. O'Connor-Price, M. Barron, M. Glenn, P. last Sunday. Heath Davies and Jarrad Clough were Wignall, E. Bowen, R. Stainforth. Best: S. Murray, T. Coghlan, C. extremely good once again, but can they do it three weeks Bannister, A. Atchison, A. Murphy, M. Glenn in a row to take the flag? I think not. Salesian have some good experienced players in Mick Forer and Matt Loughnan Aquinas: Goals: L. Toomey 2, G. Whitehead 2, J. Hunt 2, D. Den plus a bit of class with Shane Stevens and Paul Norman. I Braber, S. Leonard, C. Lyng, R. Moran, S. Tibb. Best: G. Evans, expect Salesian to prove a bit too strong. Salesian by 31 L. Toomey, G. Whitehead, A. Williams, J. Jess, D. Den Braber points. Umpires: David Lepair (F) Leah Gallagher (F) Blake Curtis (B) Alex Koutsoukis (B) Shane Herbert (G) Sam Perrin (G) A big thanks to all the people who have sent me emails throughout the season. It certainly makes my column D2 RESERVE easier to write each week and the feedback is greatly Preliminary Final appreciated. PENINSULA OB 2.2 5.2 6.3 9.3 (57) LA TROBE UNI. AFC 1.4 3.9 6.13 9.17 (71) MILESTONESMILESTONES Penin: Goals: J. Atchison 4, J. Sill 4, C. Stevens. Best: A. Crean, The Peninsula Old Boys Football Club congratulates M. Kenny, B. Mitchell, J. Atchison, S. McMahon, J. Preston a pair of brothers on milestones this weekend. Tom LaTrobe: Goals: F. Tiernan 3, G. Legin 2, M. Redmond, M. Vella, Prendergast plays his 100th game for the Pirates this H. Lancaster, R. Slater. Best: G. Moloney, H. Davies, J. Clough, afternoon. TP first joined the club when he was B. Nicholson, F. Tiernan, R. Slater playing for the Stingrays in 2001 and from his first Umpires: Lionel Katz (F) Paul Tuppen (F) Santo Caruso (B) game showed the pace and skills that have become Andrea Mason (B) Garry Clancy (G) Robert Seymour (G) his trade-mark. He was a member of the all conquering 2003 reserve premiership and the following season cemented his place in the seniors. TODAY’S D2 MATCHES He followed that up with a stellar 2005 season where he finished 6th in the B&F. His brother Luke GRAND FINAL - September 17, 2006 Prendergast plays his 50th game today. His early SENIORS playing days at the Pirates were curtailed by a litany Central Reserve, Glen Waverley - 2pm of finger injuries but Luke quickly established himself Oakleigh versus Peninsula OB as great clubman and is a current committee member. Thankfully the last few seasons have seen him able to RESERVES play and this season he is one of our most improved Central Reserve, Glen Waverley – 11.20am players who has made the fullback position his own. Salesian versus La Trobe University

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D2 SECTION D2 SECTION RESERVE GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL OAKLEIGH V PENINSULA OB SALESIAN V LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Coach: David Gately Asst. Coach: Paul Johnson Coach: Mark Glenn Coach: Eddie Hanaphy Coach: Robert Ellis

G B G B G B G B 1 D. Costigan ...... 1 S. Parsons ...... 3 P.Dolman ...... 1 A. Coulter ...... 2 A. Oakley ...... 2 M. Harold (DVC) ...... 4 E. Bowen ...... 11 A. Davey (VC) ...... 3 M. Evans...... 14 P.Evans ...... 3 D. Mackenzie ...... 7 S. Murray ...... 4 H. Davies ...... 16 S. Sutherland ...... 5 J. Fitzgerald ...... 8 R. Stainforth ...... 5 S. Adamthwaite (DVC) ...... 6 D. Britt (DVC) ...... 18 D. Barry ...... 6 A. Mann ...... 9 T. Coghlan ...... 7 C. Marx ...... 7 C. Lamb ...... 19 T. Fairbairn ...... 10 M. Falkiner ...... 20 S. Francis (RVC) ...... 8 B. Van Ooi...... 8 W. Manning ...... 9 K. McGough ...... 21 A. Bonnici ...... 9 C. Hogan ...... 11 B. Mitchell ...... 10 J. Nelson ...... 24 T. Wilson ...... 10 D. Counihan ...... 12 S. Ferguson ...... 11 M. Dingle...... 25 J. Rogers ...... 12 W. Ritchie ...... 11 J. Rutter (VC) ...... 13 T. Rees ...... 26 P.Norman ...... 13 T. Ludeman (C)...... 12 B. Gately ...... 14 S. White ...... 28 C. Savage ...... 14 H. Lancaster ...... 13 B. Gec ...... 15 J. Davis ...... 15 S. Brooks (VC) ...... 29 B. Young ...... 16 P.McMullan...... 14 J. Nevezie ...... 16 A. Wood ...... 30 A. Brett ...... 17 G. Waterman...... 15 J. Chapple ...... 17 J. Coghlan ...... 31 B. Fahrner ...... 18 M. Redmond ...... 16 M. Bell ...... 33 D. Cant ...... 19 B. Holland ...... 18 M. Barron ...... 20 D. Brennan ...... 17 D. Perry ...... 34 L. Relly ...... 21 M. Day ...... 21 F. Caldow ...... 20 M. Donato ...... 37 B. Chalmers ...... 22 R. Maatman ...... 22 A. Atchison ...... 24 S. Kitts ...... 40 C. Thomson ...... 24 G. Walsgott ...... 26 A. Kitts ...... 23 R. Powney (VC) ...... 41 M. Smythe (C) ...... 25 A. Borrelli ...... 26 P.Davies ...... 27 D. Zula (VC) ...... 24 T. Prendergast ...... 42 T. Henson ...... 27 S. Pruscino (DVC) ...... 30 P.Holden (DVC) ...... 26 A. Murphy ...... 43 M. Van Suylen ...... 28 D. Waterman ...... 31 T. Bromley (C) ...... 27 S. Payze (C) ...... 44 M. Forer ...... 29 M. Yang ...... 33 S. Bando ...... 45 D. Allen ...... 30 B. Nicholson ...... 31 T. Madder ...... 31 D. Martin ...... 37 S. Briggs ...... 46 S. Greeley ...... 32 B. Liuzzi ...... 47 I. Rozankovic ...... 32 A. Murphy ...... 41 S. Way ...... 33 J. Paterson ...... 34 C. Bannister ...... 50 M. Cooke ...... 44 N. Wills ...... 34 C. Munro ...... 42 N. Claringbold ...... 51 S. Stevens ...... 35 F.Tiernan ...... 46 R. Holden ...... 54 L. Rose ...... 36 T. Mawdsley ...... 47 M. Stevenson ...... 43 M. Glenn ...... 55 S. Ionidis ...... 37 K. Fleming...... 49 C. Stevens ...... 38 B. Gaylard ...... 48 J. Reynolds ...... 57 M. Broome ...... 49 S. Collins ...... 51 G. O'Connor-Price ...... 39 R. Slater ...... 58 A. Williams ...... 41 L. Merrington...... 67 M. Dempsey ...... 53 C. O'Loughlin ...... 60 S. Matheson ...... 42 D. McMaster ...... 57 P.Wignall ...... 43 T. Pick ...... 44 D. Kerrison ...... 45 A. Sheriff ...... 46 G. Moloney ...... 47 A. Samson ...... 48 B.Pollard ...... 49 C. Geddes...... 50 J. Clough...... 55 C. Fehring ...... 59 J. Clark ...... 70 J. Dumaresq ...... 83 A. Knight ......

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VAFA C SECTION ACTION

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VAFA D2 SECTION ACTION

PENINSULA OB VS AQUINAS PRELIMINARY FINAL

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V THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2006 31 VAFA news, views FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME... and gossip. • Geoff Morrow Fundraising for their respective clubs in what was a fantastic game • Rivalry Continues Dinner of Amateur Football. Similar to West Coast - Sydney Swans rivalry that • Grand Final Action This Geoff Morrow has the rare has developed over the last year, Old Xaverians v • Grand Final Receives Blanket Weekend distinction of having University Blues in A Section has become a neck and umpired at national level of Coverage neck battle. A combined total of 19 points has It’s Grand Final weekend in the VAFA for all sections Australia’s two biggest separated the two teams over their last three apart from A and B Section, who play their Grand Finals In a first for the VAFA and sports. Geoff officiated in meetings, including a 9 point victory to Old Xavs in next weekend. With the job of securing promotion to the I’m sure local footy in 50 first-class matches and last years Grand Final. This year the ledger is square next section completed, clubs have been focusing hard general, the VAFA A more than 200 Premier with Old Xavs winning by 1 point in Round 1 and Uni on achieving the ultimate prize for their division, a Section Grand Final will be League Cricket matches as Blues victorious by 9 points in Round 10. Obviously premiership. Whilst it is a fantastic effort to achieve a jointly broadcast by three well as controlling 67 if this trend continues, Sunday’s Preliminary Final Grand Final, special mention must go to Rupertswood community radio stations, VFL/AFL matches. giving the game blanket should come right down to the wire with another who are playing in the D1 Section decider on Saturday. crack at September glory awaiting the victor. Rupertswood lost last year’s decider by 21 points in D2 Geoff is currently battling coverage over suburban to Old Geelong, but extracted revenge for that loss last serious illness and both the Melbourne. 96.5 Inner FM, Saturday with a 37 point victory and promotion to C cricket and football 88.3 Southern FM and 98.9 • “Tiger” to take on Triathlons section in 2007. They face a huge challenge to overcome communities are gathering to help him continue the North West FM have joined VAFA Administration Officer Kate Balme this week hot favourite Old Carey, but Grand Finals are a different fight. Guest speakers include Billy Brownless, Darren forces to bring the best tended her resignation to undertake her new role as ball game and favouritism quite often counts for little. Berry, Paul Reiffel, MC Ian Cover, Comedian Andrew radio coverage to the Sport Administration Manager at Super Sprint Other highlights this weekend include the first ever night Startin, plus a host of other cricket and football people of Melbourne the Events. Her new role will incorporate the Grand Final (outside of Club XVIII) in the history of the personalities will help raise funds for Geoff’s treatment. VAFA A Section Grand Final management of events such as the Gatorade and VAFA on Friday Night, when Mazenod meet Old Date: Wednesday 4th October 2006 @ Crown Palladium has ever had. It’s great to BRW Corporate Triathlon series and the Sussan Mentonians in U19 (Blue). The match will kick off at 7pm Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start see three separate stations Women's Fun Run. Kate departs the VAFA on October that all cover VAFA football at Sportscover Arena and with fine weather predicted a Cost: $950 (Table of 10) or $100 per person 6th and begins her new role immediately. The VAFA big crowd is expected. A massive crowd is also expected coming together for the benefit of the VAFA community would like to sincerely thank Kate for her service and Bookings: Contact Katrina at Cricket Victoria on 9653 as a whole. So if your coming to the game, remember to at Trevor Barker Oval on Saturday when Ajax meets St 1100 or online at www.cricketvictoria.com.au wish her the very best for the future and for her Bedes/Mentone Tigers. These two clubs have a huge bring along your portable radios to listen to the best upcoming wedding. following (particularly Ajax) and this weekends match local football callers in Melbourne (even Australia) and if • No AFL in Town you can’t make it, make sure you tune in and don’t miss could see Trevor Barker Oval packed to the rafters. • Joke of the Week Should be a cracker of a match too so if you are thinking What better way to spend the weekend than at a VAFA a minute of the action. of going a fantastic day’s entertainment awaits. Grand Final. With no AFL matches scheduled in Collingwood. Melbourne over the next two weekends, it’s a chance for • Competition Hot for Umpire • Different Ball Game people to get out and see local footy at its best. It’s great Appointments to see media outlets getting behind local footy this It’s an old cliché, but finals football is a different ball weekend, particularly the newspapers, Sport 927 and Being involved at football clubs all of my life, it was MELEES – game. As seen over the first two weeks of finals, going SEN Radio. Let’s not forget though the great work of our always interesting to see the competitiveness at this through the season undefeated counts for little (apart community radio stations, who are there every weekend time of the year for those final few places in the team. from securing a double chance) once finals comes supporting our association (more on them later). Players on the fringe would be training their guts out along. St Bedes / Mentone Tigers found themselves in to hopefully make the team that runs out on that one BEWARE the C Section Preliminary Final after losing their first day in September. Now being involved in game of the season against Ajax in the 2nd Semi-Final. • Stars a Plenty Administration, you get see a very similar thing, this A very nervous Luke Beveridge led his side to a Whilst there is no AFL on in Melbourne this weekend, time from the Umpires. With only two spots available A MELEE IS comfortable victory over Parkdale Vultures to secure there was plenty of AFL experience on the paddock at for the big game, the umps are certainly out to impress “Where an incident takes place passage to B section and a chance to re-deem Sportscover Arena last Sunday. A combined total of 744 their coaching staff with their attitude, training and themselves in the Grand Final. Not so fortunate was Old AFL game experience graced Sportscover Arena when game day performance. These guys want to umpire involving players pushing, Haileybury in the U19 (Blue) section. After going through Old Haileybury met Old Xaverians in the A section Grand Finals and the pressure on the selectors has scragging, jumping into packs, the season undefeated, the OH boys went out in straight second semi-final. Stewart Loewe (OH) has the most never been greater, due to the talent and quality of the sets after their loss to Old Mentonians on Friday Night. with 321 games, then Mark Graham (OX) with 243, Carl current umpiring stocks. Some are not only trying to throwing each other to the ground The only team in the VAFA to remain undefeated is Old Steinfort (OH) with 92, Paul Corrigan (OH) played 53, impress on the training track though, Brian Goodman’s or other or other similar such Geelong Reserves in D1, who meet Old Mentonians in Tim Fleming (OX) racked up 34 matches and Adam message bank and email inbox has never seen so the decider this Saturday. Chatfield (OX) notched up 1. All of these players shone much traffic. conduct”

32 V THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2006 V THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2006 33 fight back and Collegians’ lead was reduced to 13 pointsfirst term of the C Section Grand Final and were never at half time. De La were fantastic into the breeze withheaded by Old Haileybury to win 12.22 to 8.15. Best . . . Retrospective Peter Rennie the main instigator but Collegians swung players – Brown, I Cordner, Pisarski, N McMullin, the changes and withStuart Hinchenon the ball steadied Woodbridge (4), Clifton-Jones(OM’s) and Corrigan, by Geoff Reilley to increase their lead to 21 points at the final change. InCracknell, Houston, Mason, Paul, Schmidt(OH). the final term it was mainly Collegians as they went on to 5 YEARS AGO - 2001 10 YEARS AGO – record a solid victory, 16.19 to 12.10. Best players – 1996 The A Sectionpreliminary final betweenSt Kevinsand Wright, Irvine, Hinchen, R Herman (6), Newman, 40 YEARS AGO – 1966 St Bernardswas an enthralling game always destined to In almost gale force Schober (Collegians) and Greene, Cooke, Hanrahan, at Elsternwick In D Section Old Geelongmet Old Careyin the Grand be a battle of wits betweenMike McArthur-Allen conditions Maher, Anderson, Connolly(De La Salle). Park, Old Xaverianswon final and the game was played at a cracking pace from the (SKOBS), with a chance to enter another A Section Grand word go. After Old Carey hit the front at quarter time by the A Section preliminary It may have beenFawkner’s inaccuracy that cost them a final and a tilt at his 6th A Section premiership andGarry 11 points the OGGS played a great second term with 5 final against Old place in the B Section Grand final as Old Xaverians Foulds, ex Essendon 300 game player with an goals to 1 and a handy 15 points lead at half time. Melburnians basically by being able to score 2 goals in overcame a five game losing streak to win the preliminary opportunity to further his coaching credentials at the Geelong were stronger in the second half and won each quarter at the Glenhuntly Road end. Three ofDaniel final 18.8 to 11.24. Fawkner missed a number of easy highest amateur level. St Bernards were very strong early comfortably in the end, 13.5 to 7.11. Best players – Donati’s five goals for the match were scored into the shots, especially in the third term. Best players – and at quarter time held a good lead; 20 points. By half Sprague, Reid, Poolman, Lewisohn, Allden (4), A strong wind and his was a match winning performance. Summers, Atkins, Peter Curtain, Grummett, Blazey (OGGS) and Seccombe, Fink, Constable, time they had increased the lead to 5 goals and it lookedXavs made the most of the wind in the final quarter after O’Shaughnessy, L O’Sullivan(Old Xavs) and Roach, Murray, Marsden, Steele(Carey). like a St Bernards versusMarcellin Grand Final the the scores were almost level at three quarter time and Kerslake, G Busst, Hoare, Buckley, Rhodes(Fawkner). following week. McArthur-Allen’s clever use of hisfinished with a convincing 12.12 to 8.10 victory. Best AJAX had a great victory inE Section, 19.14 to Old smaller players into the breeze paid dividends in theplayers for the winners -M McLellan, J Hawkins, M Banyule enjoyed a double triumph inC Section when Ivanhoe 8.9. Best players – Goldberg, Duzenman, second half and by the final break St Bernards’ lead hadBrennan, A Brushfield, D Donati (5), M Holmes. For their seniors overwhelmedOld Trinity 19.18 to 12.17 Merkel, Freeman, Jolson, Jurberg(AJAX) and Pizzey, been reduced to 3 goals. McArthur-Allen again trumpedMelburnians, Theodore, McMullin, Hewitt, Handbury, and their reserves easily accounted forHampton Rovers Andrews, Parris, Jeeves, Cuttriss, Vaughan(Old the opposition in the final quarter asBen Dollman Stuckeyand Thompsonall gave of their best. 10.12 to 4.9. The seniors led all day and their great first Ivanhoe). dominated to take telling marks, kicked two goals and St quarter (7.3 to 3.5) set up the win. Best players – Kev’s 7 goals for the quarter demoralized and defeatedOld Paradians’26 point win overOld Brightonin the B O’Brien, Hoare, Brockwell, Power, Gibson, Gray their opposition. Final score 14.10 to 12.15. Best playersSection preliminary final returned Old Paradians to A (Banyule) and Gorton, Cowley, Wallace, Potrefact, – Callery, O’Keefe, Ben Dollman, Pickford, Kempton,Section. It was a great contest until Paradians took over in O’Shaughnessy, Rieniets(Trinity). 50 YEARS AGO – 1956 the final term to win 15.8 to 10.12. Best playersZappa, – Fraser (SKOBS) and Nick Mitchell, Mastropasqua, The VAFA Best & Fairest awardsin E Section and Swindon, Harrison (7), Dallas, Ciavola, Farrell(Old Taylor, C Mitchell, Thomas, Mount(St Bernards). Junior Sectionwent to – Paradians) and Fitzgerald, Fisher, Alderson, Reid, “E” Section – A C Dick (National Bank 39, P J Lloyd Hayden (4), S Lennox(Old Brighton). 30 YEARS AGO – 1976 At Sandringhamin the B Sectionpreliminary final,Old (Old Carey) 25, A A Graham (Melb.Blues) 16 It was a thriller in theA Sectionpreliminary final afterSt Ivanhoe took complete control by half time againstOld “Junior” Section – R Astley (Brunswick) 24, B After 44 years,St Kevinswon its first C Sectionflag at Bernards burst out of the blocks with 6.10 toDe La Melburnianswith an 8 goal lead. OM’s made up a little Morrison (Ivanhoe) 19, D Hobill (Alphington) 13 Elsternwick Park before an adoring crowd. In near Salle’s 2.2 in a display only marred by poor kicking for leeway in the third and actually got within 2 goals in the perfect conditions, the match had everything. SKOBS’ goal. De La fought back in the second to narrowly lead byIn the A Sectionsecond semi-final, it was a real slog and last but Old Ivanhoe’s defence stood firm and put a stop to opponents, St Kilda/South Caulfield, were also a half time then held St Bernards to be only 12 points downthe game was won in the first quarter whenIvanhoe the rot with a final winning score of 11.12 to 8.9. Best talented team and matched SKOBS in the first quarter. and kicking with the wind in the last. Despite the D’skicked 2.7 to Old Melburnians’no score. Although players – Crowley, Haros, Low, J Weddle (5), Hope, Dollman, Bowles, Bradyand Moore consistently sent valiant attempts, St Bernards were strong and, althoughOM’s came back in the second quarter to be only 4 points Young(Old Ivanhoe) andBerry (4), Lovett, P Theodore, the ball forward for SKOBS withRyan and Gribble they continued to be astray in front of the sticks, theydown at half time, only 1 goal was scored after half time, Roberts, Rose, Mulquiney(Old Melburnians). converting. Hayes-Dewar, Tkocz, Astapenkoand the hung on to record a 2 point victory. Best players K– to OM’s, but it was not enough and Ivanhoe, who kicked Ryans were doing the hard yards for StKilda/South Phelan, Nadzieleski, Angel, Aughton, Mitchell,1.10 after quarter time, held on to win an enthralling In C Section, Hampton Rovershad won their way into Caulfield. A final score line of 12.15 to 9.6 was a Drennan (St Bernards) and Lyons, Groves, Donegan, match by 4 points, 3.17 to 4.7. Ivanhoe were now through the Grand Final via the preliminary final and met thejustifiable victory for the St Kevins’ boys. Power, Bothe, Wright(DLS). to the Grand Final andexactly fifty years on (15/9/06), confident Old Essendon. The boys from the north had ten of the surviving members of the Grand Final team met defeated the Rovers by a solitary point in the second semi. Marcellin earned the right to aB Section Grand Final to celebrate their achievement at a dinner at the Heidelberg Golf Club. The dinner was organized byIan In this game the Rovers were great early and were never appearance when they accounted forOld Scotch14.21 to 20 YEARS AGO – 1986 “Mick” Andersonand the MC was Don Blackwood in trouble after half time to record a brilliant victory, 10.11 in the prelim final. Marcellin led at every change. Collegians faced a determined De La Salle in the A (former A Section scribe) whose fatherJack was 16.14 to Essendon’s meagre 6.9. Best players Artz,– Best players – J Gartner, Dillon, Power, A Aloisio (3), Section preliminary final with the winner earning the Secretary of Ivanhoe AFC in 1956. The ten members Woods, Wilmott, Browne, Zampaglione, Fletcher, Denning, Fitt (Marcellin) and Tallent, Johnstone (4), right to challengeNorth Old Boysin the Grand Final. De were Lloyd Williams, Russell Burt, Ian Anderson, Martyn (Hampton) and Panagiotopoulos, Dazkiw, D Cox, Purnell, Kefford, Brown(Old Scotch). La kicked a couple of early goals before Collegians John Miles, John Manuell, Jim Horne, David Burt, Flaherty, Evans, Healey, J Kavanagh (Essendon). settled to kick 7 goals of their own and led by 33 points at Old Melburnianstook full advantage of the wind in the Ken Aldred, Jack Neesonand Geoff Hickox. quarter time. In the second termPhil Kerin led the De La

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D3 SECTION by Gavan Flower

Congratulations to South Melbourne on winning Today’s match will be a promotion to D2. It was a just-reward for being the completely different story league leader all season. Commiserations must however and to predict how it will go to Elsternwick. Their season has been exceptional pan out, I think that you considering their promotion and they will undoubtedly must firstly consider the be one of the D3 favorites in the 2007 season. midfields of both sides. South’s onball brigade set up last week’s stirring victory against the Wicks (as they Review South Melbourne delivered a strong message in their have for most of the season) and if they are on song, resounding win on the weekend against Elsternwick… Bentleigh will be hard pressed to counter the supply to they are not going to lie down after what has been a the Swan forwards. stellar season. Bentleigh beware! However, Bentleigh have their own stars in the engine Injuries to some key talls for the Wicks had them room and you can expect the Dimmatina brothers Paul starting a little behind the eight ball, however, coach of and Frank to get plenty of the ball to their all-star the season Dennis Grace would have been pleased with forward line, lead by the D3 McKinnon Sharpshooter, how first year players Grant Culshaw and Nathan Chris Sharp. Hodskiss filled the void with their run. Ultimately, the winner will be determined by who has To the Swan’s credit, they did put the game beyond the the most run in their legs after what has been a very Wicks at an early stage and never looked as though they intense season. And in my opinion, it will be the would be headed. Cheevers again starred around the Demons that close out the match with more in the tank ground, and combined with Aquilina they made a class side like Elsternwick look second rate in a memorable considering the week’s break, combined with the drive victory. the team will get from their younger stars such as Meanwhile in the reserves, as predicted Monash proved Frost, Fiddler, Stephens and Co. While I think South do far too strong for a gallant Old Westbourne to set up an have what it takes to win this match, I cannot go past intriguing Grand Final entrée against Kew. Parker, Still my preseason prediction and as such will go with and Hetherington combined with Vaughan Coffey in the Bentleigh in a 9 point win. backline and Wal Pocock up forward to ensure result was never really in doubt. McKINNON SPORTS MEDICINE Preview Grand Final – Bentleigh versus South Melbourne SHARPSHOOTERS – D3 It is a good thing when the two best performing teams NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL for the year make the Grand Final and win promotion. D3 SECTION Firstly, it is a just reward for all the hard work that has Sharp, Christopher* BENTLEIGH AFC 0 116 been put in by players, coaching and support staff, McGee, William* STH MELB. DISTRICTS 4 72 committees and supporters. Secondly, it means that the Higgins, Matthew SWINBURNE UNI. AFC 0 58 neutral spectators amongst us will have a riveting and tightly fought encounter on the field. Thirdly, given there Hunter, Justin* ELSTERNWICK AFC 1 56 is no AFL in Melbourne this weekend, it will mean a Cronan, Jack* STH MELB. DISTRICTS 2 55 bumper crowd for what will be a great encounter and Horne, Craig KEW AFC 0 50 most importantly it will mean that whoever holds the Horsburgh, Justin OLD WESTBOURNE 0 46 cup aloft when the final siren sounds will know that they D3 RESERVE have well and truly earned the honor, and the Henderson, Earl STH MELB. DISTRICTS 0 63 celebrations afterward will be all the sweeter. Foster, Aaron* ELSTERNWICK AFC 0 51 With the week’s break and the memory of their Witchell, David* KEW AFC 0 49 comprehensive Second Semi victory, Bentleigh will start Coxhead, Brett* MONASH GRYPHONS 2 43 today’s match as firm favorites. However, many pundits Parker, Matthew* MONASH GRYPHONS 2 42 are putting the Second Semi loss down as an aberration Billman, Damien* OLD WESTBOURNE 3 33 given the fact that the Swans have accounted for the Bernardi, Jason ST MARYS AFC 0 31 Demons in their two prior meetings and had a number * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies of issues on and off the field in the lead up. may be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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2006 VAFA D3 TEAM OF THE YEAR B: L. Gorringe (UHSVU) D. Bell (SM) S. Lawry (Bent) HB: S. Sice (Bent) C. Hudson (OW) R. Miller (WB) C: C. Mahoney (Elst) B. Irving (WB) S. Aquilina (SM) HF: C. Horne (Kew) L. Wells (Gry) P. Cheevers (SM) F: B. Mahoney (Elst) C. Sharp (Bent) W. McGee (SM) R: G. Bell (Kew) B. Meehan (Bent) F. Pavez (OW) Int: J. Robertson (Bent) L. Dooley (Gry) J. Gorden (Swin) A. Dwyer (St. M) Coach: Dennis Grace (Elst) Team of the Year Well after much deliberation, consultation and LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D3 consideration, I have come up with my team of the year. D3 SECTION In formulating it, there have been quite a few unlucky Preliminary Final players to miss out. However, I have had to try and get STH MELB. DISTRICTS 5.2 12.7 18.11 22.12 (144) a fair balance amongst all D3 sides, while also taking ELSTERNWICK AFC 1.3 3.7 4.12 6.16 (52) into consideration positions on the field as well as the SMD: Goals: P. Cheevers 5, W. McGee 4, M. Costello 3, D. plethora of nominations received from readers (for McGee 2, J. Cronan 2, M. Hannan 2, A. Hannan 2, J. which I thank you all sincerely!!). So without further Washington, S. McDougall. Best: C. Batchelor, P. Cheevers, N. ado, here it is (above); Moojen, A. Ray, M. Hannan, M. Costello Elst: Goals: G. Culshaw 3, J. Banky, B. Mahony, J. Hunter. Best: Grand Final – Monash Gryphons versus Kew G. Culshaw, B. Mason, B. Mahony, J. Yemm, N. Hodskiss, C. The clear standout sides in the Reserves this year meet Mahony again, this time it is for keeps. And what a game we have Umpires: Ben Ryde (F) Peter James (F) Martin Kinsey (B) Chris in store if the Second Semi is anything to go by, where a seesawing match saw Kew get over the line by under Mills (B) Gavin Roberts (G) Clive Shipley (G) a kick. Today’s match should be no different, however, Kew will D3 RESERVE certainly have the advantage of both the week’s break Preliminary Final and the recent victory fresh in their memory. MONASH GRYPHONS 4.2 9.6 13.8 17.13 (115) Picking a winner is a tough ask, however, I get the OLD WESTBOURNE 2.0 2.4 6.6 8.9 (57) feeling that today’s match could be the stepping stone to Mon Gryph: Goals: W. Pocock 3, G. Harrak 3, M. Parker 2, G. something a lot bigger in 2007 for the Kew senior side, Still 2, B. Coxhead 2, E. Shaked 2, J. Harrak, A. George, J. and as such I will stick with the Browns to take out the Hetherington. Best: W. Pocock, J. Harrak, A. McKenzie, J. flag with a two goal win. Gladman, A. Burgess, A. Shufflebotham Old West: Goals: D. Billman 3, S. Laird 2, C. Larkin, B. Knee, T. Thank You Whiting. Best: T. Whiting, A. Board, T. Brooker, S. Burnham, S. I extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has Laird, K. Lawson contributed this season in making this column a bit Umpires: Brendan Devlin (F) Anthony Simpson (F) Benedict more meaningful. In particular I would like to thank Farrell (B) Paul Leggett (B) Malcolm Filleul (G) Ben Shorter (G) Dennis Grace, Matthew Healy, Angus Hamilton, Luke Holmesby, Ross Mitchell, Al Dwyer, Tony Boyce, David Hudson and all the lads on Big Footy. TODAY’S D3 MATCHES MILESTONESMILESTONES GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 SENIORS Monash Gryphons - Today's Grand Final in D3 Cheltenham Football Ground, Cheltenham - 2pm Reserve also coincides with Gryphons CHF, Matt Bentleigh versus South Melbourne Districts Parker's 50th game. Monash have benefited greatly RESERVES from Matt's physical presence on field since he has come to the club to finish his career. We only wish we Cheltenham Football Ground, could've secured his services 10 years ago. Well done Cheltenham – 11.20am Matty, hopefully it will be a double celebration tonight! Kew versus Monash Gryphons

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D3 SECTION D3 SECTION RESERVE GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL BENTLEIGH V STH MELBOURNE DIST’S KEW V MONASH GRYPHONS

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AFTER MATCH SCORES AND MATCH DETAILS REQUIREMENTS CLUB XVIII HOME TEAMS 9531 8333 BY 2.30 pm SATURDAY RESERVES HOME TEAMS 9531 8333 BY 2.30 pm SATURDAY C-D4/U19 HOME TEAMS 9531 8829 BY 5 pm SATURDAY or 9531 5892 A and B sec. HOME TEAMS Q by Q scores, goalkickers, best players 9531 8333 BY 5.15 pm SATURDAY FINALS ELIGIBILITY Finals eligibility rules are found under Rules 51-55 of the Association. Below is a brief summary.

Senior - (1st XVIII teams) Any registered player with a permit in at least four (4) Club XVIII matches (for the team they wish can play finals (except AFL/VFL players with a permit – see to represent) and not have played in more than a total of eight below). (8) senior and reserve matches during the first round. Reserve - (2nd XVIII teams) Players must be registered and Where a club has two or more Club XVIII teams a player must must have played at least four (4) reserve grade matches and have not played more than 8 matches with (either of) the higher not more than ten (10) senior matches in the home and away placed side(s) to play in the lower team’s finals - if teams are in games (first round). different sections. Where both first and second XVIII's are playing on the same Where both Club XVIII teams are in the same section the day the reserve grade player must only have played two (2) following to apply: games in either the seniors or reserves to qualify. (i) A player cannot alternate between teams after June 30. Once For clubs with teams drawn in semi finals on different days of he plays with a team after June 30 he can only represent that the same weekend (ie. 1st semi Saturday, 2nd semi Sunday – team for the rest of the season. (ii) the player is only allowed to read as above teams playing on the same day). play finals for the team they represent after June 30, (iii) to be Under-19 teams - Players must be registered and hold a eligible for finals with either side, a player must have played a permit. If a player has played an aggregate of more than 5 minimum of 4 matches with the side they wish to represent and senior and reserve matches he must have played more than 5 (iv) the player must have played more games for the side they Under-19 matches during the season. wish to represent than the other club side in the same section. If a player is ineligible due to having played more than 5 senior All Club XVIII teams will be limited to 22 during finals. and reserve matches and does not gain selection in his club's An AFL or VFL listed player will be eligible to play in the finals senior team in the first second round match, he is then eligible for his VAFA club as long as he has played a minimum of five to play in any subsequent Under 19 final. (5) VAFA matches for the team he wishes to represent in the Where a team has (2) U19 teams or is involved in hybrid finals. At least two (2) of these matches must have been played arrangement, the following shall apply. after June 30th. If the player wishes to play finals in the U19, Where a club has two U19 teams a player must have not played these 5 matches can be played in the Seniors or U19 with more than 10 matches with the U19 1 side to play in the (2) Reserve Grade matches not counting. This applies for TAC Cup team. players as well. To represent the hybrid team in the finals the player must have A TAC Under 18 player must have played five (5) VAFA matches represented the hybrid team in (5) first round matches – not for the VAFA team he wishes to represent in the finals. For TAC including finals. players there is no requirement to play a certain number of Club XVIII teams - Players must be registered and have played matches after June 30th. VAFA INFO-LINE 9644 2828 (cost of a local call) (charges may be higher from a mobile phone to this service) ¥ Weekend matches (Fri) ¥ Umpires Appointments ¥ Scores (Sat. night)

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UMPIRES CORNER by Steve McCarthy & Leah Gallagher

Congratulations Goalies hit the big sticks To all the umpires who achieved the games they were after Former VAFA goal umpires this weekend we wish you well. Yes, there will be some Steven Piperno and Chris disappointments, but just umpire the game to the best of Doyle have made the finals panel for the TAC Cup competition your ability and come back to prove them wrong next year. which began last week. A fantastic achievement in their first To the promoted clubs - Collegians, AJAX, St. year on the VFL panel. Bedes/Mentone Tigers, Old Carey Grammarians, Rupertswood, Oakleigh, Peninsula Old Boys, Bentleigh, From the Rat Pack South Melbourne Districts, Hawthorn Amateurs and Up and coming umpire Richard Yann, let fly with some Powerhouse; all the best in the big one today and for 2007. interesting quotes from last week’s B grade Semi Final game. Could it have something to do with where he has ended up, as Finals Milestone for The Big Man both quotes had our leader mentioned, or more so, was it the A belated congratulations to big Kenny McNiece who fact his old school was beaten?. Not a good thing to do with umpired his 200th VAFA game last weekend. His milestone Grand Finals here. was achieved at the Ormond v Old Camberwell reserves “If we have to wear slacks, why does Benny wear jeans?” preliminary final. Kenny joined the VAFA in 1998 after short “It’s all over now (halfway through the final quarter) and if the stints with the SFL and YVMDFL. He currently also umpires fat lady is not out there, then Benny should be.” with the Yarra Juniors on a Sunday. A regular in C Section over the last three seasons, he has Kiss Kiss also been appointed to a few B section games. Very popular Santo Caruso had the lucky experience of receiving an with the clubs in C section (especially the Vultures). He unexpected kiss during his game, which didn’t happen during certainly knows how to enjoy the social side of football, but a break but as luck would have it just near the interchange so his passion for umpiring and football itself is he could come off and go back on quickly. Weird things unquestionable. certainly happen in finals. All of us here at the VAFAUA wish him well, and hope that there’s plenty more kilometres in that tank. VAFAUA Golf Day Reminder!! Alan Stubbs has organised the VAFAUA Inaugural Hints for finals Charity Golf Day, for Sunday 8th October at the Kingston Links If you’re appointed to a boundary umpiring position during Golf Course. Hit off at midday. Cost is $70 which includes: finals and you usually umpire in the field, then it is 18 holes of golf, Golf cart hire (because we’ll all be weary after important that you do not take your coloured cards with you a long footy season), canapés and finger food after play. during the game, as you are not allowed to use them. Loads of prizes including nearest the pin, longest drive etc. Secondly, if you are appointed to the field and your chances Sponsored by: VAFAUA, Negotiating with Drummond Golf and next week are slim to umpire, do not practise throwing the others. Strictly limited field so get an entry form from ball over your head to try for a boundary appointment, www.vafaua.asn.au and follow the links. Entries close especially if it’s for a centre bounce (twice done). David September 27th. Proceeds to assist the Elise Sneddon Phillips we cannot imagine what you were thinking of. Foundation. RESPECT THE UMPIRE – RESPECT THE GAME!!

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D4 SECTION by Ed Sill

(This week’s report by Glenn Carle) you can't get the pill down to them. The It was obvious from the moment the crowds arrived at engine rooms of both W. S. Scammell reserve on Saturday that the team that sides have been largely mastered the elements would be progressing not only overshadowed by their to the Grand Final, but into D3. Congratulations to spearheads, but I Powerhouse who have quickly returned to D3, but also suspect the game will truly be won at the centre duels, congratulations to Eltham on a great season. Their with the forward that gets the most chances the likely early season form was exhilarating and I can’t see it victor. being long before they’re having a crack at D3 Aitken for the Hawks was runner up in the league B&F themselves. and would dearly love to go one better on Saturday. His Danny DeVito/Arnold Schwarzenegger in Twins style Review combination with Dawson in the ruck has given Eltham had the advantage of kicking with the wind in Hawthorn first use of the football for much of the year, the first quarter, and jumped out of the blocks with the and the House will want to keep these two in check. first two goals to McLaren. But Powerhouse hit back But they have good men in the centre of their own who and it was only the tricky breeze that stopped them will ensure it’s not so simple. Brady and Sosic have the from building a bigger lead as they struggled in front ability to pull the game apart and the Hawks wouldn't of goals. be wanting them to have too much of the ball early on. The second quarter was an arm wrestle with both And as a backman (or forward denied opportunities) defences under the pump, but holding strong. But the myself, it would be remiss of me to not highlight how House were able to use the wind and skip ahead to a the game could just as easily come down to a battle of handy four goal lead, but they by no means thought defences. With the two key forwards trying to create they were home. space, look for plenty of loose men down back and The third quarter was do or die for the Turtles who needed to get their noses in front at the final change to have a chance. Runco and Thomas were providing McKINNON drive off half back, but the footy was going in too often SPORTS MEDICINE for them to repel it each time, and with the ever SHARPSHOOTERS – D4 present danger of Edwards, percentages were always NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL against them. Powerhouse by 30 points at three quarter time. D4 SECTION It was going to take a Herculean effort from Eltham to Edwards, Paul* POWER HOUSE AFC 5 110 get home, and against a primed and fit Powerhouse, it Lauletta, Daniel* HAWTHORN AFC 0 102 was always going to be too much. In the end, Penny, Daniel BOX HILL NORTH AFC 0 67 Powerhouse ran away with the game in the last McClaren, Adam* ELTHAM OC 2 63 quarter, in what was to be a disappointing end to a Fradkin, Timothy BULLEEN COBRAS AFC 0 56 season that started so promisingly for the boys from Blagrove, Matthew* ELTHAM OC 1 54 the north. Venables, Shaun ALBERT PARK AFC 0 53 D4 RESERVE Preview Dixon, Timothy* HAWTHORN AFC 1 64 So after 93 games of tough suburban footy, it all Carter, Darren* NORTH BRUNSWICK AFC 0 43 comes down to this Saturday, 2pm. All the stinking hot pre-season running, freezing cold training nights, wet Olson, Bradley BOX HILL NORTH AFC 0 42 and windy home and away matches and finals come Bath, Jason* POWER HOUSE AFC 3 40 down to about two and a quarter hours of man on man Unwin, Mark BULLEEN COBRAS AFC 0 35 contests. And it could be decided by the battle of two Weston, Scott* ELTHAM OC 0 31 men not even playing on each other: centurion goal Hyndman, James* ELTHAM OC 0 27 kickers Lauletta and Edwards. But as any football * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may pundit knows, it's no good having great goal kickers if be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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2006 VAFA D4 TEAM OF THE YEAR B: P. Sosic (PH) D. Boland (PH) B. Robinson (Syndal TH) HB: R. Runco (Eltham) C. Liston (BHN) D. Payne (EP) C: R. Foo (Eltham) J. Galvin (Eltham) R. Baker (AP) HF: C. Cachia (Syndal TH) D. Lauletta (Haw) B. Cookson (Bul Cob) F: M. Blagrove (Eltham) P. Edwards (PH) D. Penny (BHN) R: W. McIndoe (AP) G. Turner (Eltham) L. Aitken (Haw) Inter: J. Dawson (Haw) J. Boudoloh (Nth Bruns) D. Speakman (Rich) B. Brady (PH)

Coach: Peter Armstrong (Box Hill North)

third men up in contests. P. Avery (H) and Boland (P) will most likely get the key roles, but I wouldn’t be LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D4 surprised if it's one of the less heralded forwards who D4 SECTION collects a sneaky bag of three or four that wins the Preliminary Final game as the defences scramble to cover the big guns. ELTHAM OC 2.1 3.3 4.7 5.9 (39) Keep an eye out for Tyson (H) and Grahek (P). And as POWER HOUSE AFC 3.7 6.10 8.13 13.17 (95) always, for sheer entertainment value, always keep half Eltham: Goals: A. McClaren 2, M. Blagrove, G. Turner, L. Mason. an eye on Jackomos (H). The two games during the year were split on home Best: G. Turner, R. Foo, R. Runco, B. Dummett, R. Thomas, J. grounds. The Hawks haven’t lost since May 20 and will Stockdale be understandably disappointed if their next loss isn’t PH: Goals: P. Edwards 5, S. West 2, D. Cooper, J. Nicholls, M. until 2007. But the House have showed that they know Hill, P. Haseler, R. Humphreys, C. Doolan. Best: M. Hill, D. how to play the games that count. After round 18 it Cooper, M. Driessen, D. Boland, P. Miskelly, P. Sosic appeared they were gone for this year, but the Turtle's Umpires: Steve McCarthy (F) Robert O'Gorman (F) Andre Neilson found out last week that is far from the case. (B) Jordan Mayston (B) Matthew Cowley (G) Greg Rollo (G) Hawthorn deserve to take favouritism into the game, but this will be an absolute cracker. Hawks by 3 goals D4 RESERVE for mine. Preliminary Final Magoos POWER HOUSE AFC 2.4 3.11 3.15 5.20 (50) Powerhouse earned a second crack at Eltham in the HAWTHORN AFC 0.4 1.4 2.6 4.6 (30) Grand Final with a workmanlike effort against PH: Goals: J. Bath 3, B. Phillips, C. Richardson. Best: C. Plazzer, Hawthorn. Club president Richo was the catalyst all D. Roche, J. Vereshaka, J. Fiorini, D. Williams, N. Seewang day getting plenty of the footy. But the House will have Haw: Goals: C. Pritchard 2, L. Ross, T. Dixon. Best: T. Crivelli, P. their work cut out against an Eltham side that has Nunan, W. Duffy, T. Ryan, A. Collins, A. Rowell looked the goods all year. The Turtles to take some joy Umpires: Paul Jones (F) Graham Templar (F) William Burne (B) from the season in this one. Jessica Rollo (B) Nick Booth (G) Paul Whitehead (G)

Finally... TODAY’S D4 MATCHES Congratulations to all players who have scored a guernsey in the team of the year. The standard of GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 football just keeps getting better every year, with the SENIORS sides coming down into our league from D3 having a WS Scammell Reserve, South Oakleigh - 2pm tough time getting back again, and those that get Hawthorn Amateurs versus Powerhouse promoted going on to enhance the quality of the higher RESERVES level. To these players, and everyone that stepped WS Scammell Reserve, across that white line this year, congratulations, and all South Oakleigh – 11.20am the best for the remainder of this year where Eltham versus Powerhouse applicable, and for the 2007 season.

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D4 SECTION D4 SECTION RESERVE GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL HAWTHORN V POWERHOUSE ELTHAM V POWERHOUSE

Coach: Peter Tyson Coach: Rob Sarosi Coach: Paul Gregor Coach: Reece Humphreys

G B G B G B G B 1 J. Dawson ...... 1 M. Taylor ...... 2 T. Brown ...... 7 C. Richardson ...... 2 J. Ridley ...... 2 D. Boland ...... 3 B. O’Malley ...... 9 D. Roche ...... 8 B. Jorgensen ...... 14 W. Elliot ...... 4 S. Fisher ...... 3 R. Humphreys ...... 4 S. Lynch ...... 9 J. Foo ...... 16 G. Hanmer ...... 5 S. Avery ...... 5 P.Sosic ...... 10 B. Marshall ...... 17 C. Macleod ...... 18 J. Earl ...... 6 P.Avery ...... 6 J. Vereshaka ...... 15 J. Paisley ...... 19 L. Adams ...... 8 L. Aitken ...... 16 L. Mee ...... 7 C. Richardson ...... 20 J. Nicholls ...... 18 B. Galvin ...... 9 R. Ogge ...... 8 M. Hill ...... 22 G. Pocock ...... 20 S. Weston ...... 13 M. McKenna ...... 9 D. Roche ...... 23 M. Leahy ...... 10 D. Cooper ...... 21 M. Hart ...... 14 D. Lauletta ...... 24 R. Davies ...... 11 B. Phillips ...... 23 S. Clark ...... 27 A. Contreras ...... 15 M. Tyson ...... 12 B. Brady ...... 26 J. Baud ...... 28 N. Vougioukas ...... 16 C. Rice ...... 13 D. Burnside ...... 28 M. Pattison ...... 29 N. Seewang ...... 19 G. Broomhall ...... 15 P.Haseler ...... 29 D. Howgate ...... 30 T. McFarlane ...... 33 J. Fiorini ...... 16 A. Foster ...... 30 M. Abbott ...... 21 A. McPhie ...... 34 D. Williams ...... 19 P.Edwards ...... 32 C. Baud ...... 22 D. McGlenchy ...... 35 M. Burgess ...... 20 J. Nicholls ...... 33 A. Howgate ...... 24 J. Jackomos ...... 34 J. Howgate ...... 36 D. Hadley ...... 22 R. Walsh ...... 40 C. Bowley ...... 25 T. Ryan ...... 38 A. Mok ...... 24 R. Davies ...... 41 M. Talbot ...... 40 E. Baud ...... 27 R. Beattie ...... 25 M. Driessen ...... 42 P.Arnold ...... 41 T. Kurtschenko ...... 29 P.McKenna ...... 26 P.Miskelly ...... 43 K. Stevens ...... 42 C. Conole ...... 27 A. Contreras ...... 45 S. Robertson ...... 31 D. Lyons ...... 43 M. Jarvis ...... 32 M. Verberne ...... 46 D. Mullen ...... 32 S. Monck ...... 44 J. Gilbert ...... 34 D. Williams ...... 47 J. Neal ...... 33 M. Caruana ...... 46 G. Macrides ...... 49 C. Brady ...... 36 C. Doolan ...... 47 M. Olaris ...... 50 A. Volz ...... 34 M. McVeigh ...... 37 S. West ...... 49 L. Barnes ...... 51 S. McRae ...... 38 D. Pritchard ...... 40 C. Bowley ...... 51 J. Simpson ...... 53 P.Barrett ...... 39 D. Garlick ...... 42 P.Arnold ...... 52 C. Paine ...... 54 D. Gough ...... 46 P.Nunan ...... 43 K. Stevens ...... 53 S. Mead ...... 55 J. Bath ...... 51 D. Grahek ...... 56 C. Plazzer ...... 48 A. Rowell ...... 54 S. Todman ...... 59 B. Kyne ...... 57 B. Bosua ...... 59 B. Kyne ...... 49 B. Gebhardt ...... 60 J. McCarthy ...... 67 N. Moresi ...... 58 N. McPherson ...... 50 B. Runnalls ...... 61 A. Clyne ...... 59 B. Evans (C) ...... 56 S. MacKenzie ...... 64 G. Cockshutt ...... 61 A. Sculli ...... 69 V. Soundararaman ...... 68 R. Mundy ...... 62 D. Rowe ...... 64 T. Rowe ...... 65 B.Turner ......

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SUPPORTS THE VAFA AFCA/VAFA COACH OF THE YEAR

SENIOR COACH OF THE MONTH - AUGUST Michael Glassborrow – Aquinas OC Michael comes from a football loving family with a long history of involvement with the Coldstream FC. Michael was appointed Senior Coach of Aquinas in 2006 after being Assistant Coach at Coldstream for the previous 2 years. Michael had played senior football at Coldstream for 7 years, including 3 Grand Final appearances and 1 win. A skilful left foot half-backer, Michael has bought a wealth of experience to the Aquinas line-up as well as developing strong relationships with the entire playing list, not just the seniors. Michael’s contribution at all levels has been a big factor in all 3 teams at Aquinas reaching the finals for the first time in the clubs history. Michael has been reappointed for 2007 and we wish him continued success next season.

U19 COACH OF THE MONTH – AUGUST Theo Vlahos – Old Xaverians (1) Theo has had such a rich and varied sporting career that his coaching success at Old Xaverians Under 19’s was nearly guaranteed. After completing school at Xavier, Theo went on and played with the Old Xaverians for three years. After suffering from injuries he decided to move to East Camberwell in the Suburban Churches Association where he played for the next eight years. In the meantime he spent his summers playing cricket, firstly with Kew in the subbies where he played as a batsman in the First XI and then to Koonung Heights where he was selected in their Team of the Century. As a teacher at Burke Hall, Xavier’s Junior School, Theo has coached thousands of boys in all sports. Theo’s strength is his ability to relate to all people and his deep understanding of both school and club sport has made him a popular figure this season.

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CLUB U19 SECTION WAREHOUSE by Charles Beaton U19 (1), Sports & Medical Adrian Bernecich U19 (2) & U19 Red, Supplies & Alastair Dwyer U19 (3) & U19 Blue.

UNDER 19 (1) The game breaker It’s almost over. Glory awaits those willing to take the Gambreaker for me will risk. be the class and power down forward for Xavs. Review Expect a close one, Battle of the overwhelming favourite and the rising never more then two goals in it. Xavs should win by 14 stars. Was always going to be a belter. Close all day, points and take festivities off line for a big week of Mad Xavs never really gave Bernard’s a sniff, keeping their Mondays. opponents at arms length all day. In the end it was a comfortable 57 point victory which makes for a cracker The Lock this Saturday. Lock of the week Freo to smash Melbourne. Happy For the winners, Luke Kelly was mostly on fire with four punting! big ones. Jack McNamara was also hard to stop nailing 4 and playing himself into some top form. Xavs were UNDER 19 (2) also extremely well served by Kieran Hogan, James Review Glen, Joel Cross, David Bell and Jon Mercuri – all of Kicking 1-15 for the first 3 quarters last week, OM’s whom have staked a claim for premiership glory. squandered opportunities, due to constant pressure Steven Morris bagged four for the loser and was from a raging Wellers line up. The Melburnians ended adjudged his teams best. Best of the rest were Stephen up with 10 more scoring shots than their opponents, Marchment and Thomas Caven who tried all day. still going down by 20 points. Conversely, the Wellers’ Continued page 48 Preview The Stage McKINNON Central reserve is the place, 2pm the time. Destiny SPORTS MEDICINE awaits both teams. The ground is a corker, and the forecast could not be better. Make an effort to see the SHARPSHOOTERS – U19 big one. The VAFA will showcase just how strong the NAME CLUB LST WK TOTAL U19 competition is. UNDER 19 (1) Benson, Richard* OLD XAVERIANS (1) 1 80 The teams Kelly, Luke* OLD XAVERIANS (1) 4 49 Minor premiers and my favourite Old Xavs take on the Kovarik, Adam* DE LA SALLE OC 0 42 well rested De La. Why are Xavs favourites I hear you UNDER 19 (2) ask? I’m not sure. Actually – although they may not be Hillier, Caine* OLD CAMBERWELL GR’S 4 72 rested, I feel the Xavs will be slightly hungrier, ready to Bull, Marshall* OLD CAREY GR 0 61 take it all the way. O'Meara, James WHITEFRIARS OC 0 53 UNDER 19 (3) The players Bodinnar, Mitch* ST BEDES MENT. TIGERS 0 83 The players who will just decide the winning team. List Barrand, Lee* OAKLEIGH AFC 2 71 is not exhaustive – settle down. Ellis, Kyle* OLD IVANHOE GR 0 65 UNDER 19 (Blue) Dom Quin (OX) - Star Bogar, Nicholas* MAZENOD OC 0 73 Alex Ross (OX) - Will battle all day in the ruck Davis, Stefan* MAZENOD OC 0 48 Steven Doyle (OX) - Never out of a contest Johnson, Rhys* OLD HAILEYBURIANS 1 45 Richard Benson (OX) – record speaks highly UNDER 19 (Red) Lee, Thomas* OLD XAVERIANS (2) 0 64 Lach Bull (DL) - Mr Consistency Voglis, Peter* BULLEEN TEMP. AFC 3 61 Sam Nethersole - Will battle were the game is to be won Ligris, Christopher* FITZROY REDS 0 49 James Pitcher - Cool name * Includes finals “-” results weren’t received. Any discrepancies may James Hansen - Gritty player be due to non-submission of results by clubs.

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efficiency in front of the big sticks was second to none, they are crowned champion of Under 19 Section 3. with Hillier (4) and a best-on performance from Andrew Starting at 11.20AM at Central Reserve, the might Clarke (2) leading the way. Poynton (1), Jenkin and of St. Bede’s Mentone takes on the class of Shanks (2) were also solid contributors in a game where Ormond in what will be a fitting display of U19 the losing side seemed to have most of the possession. football. We are in for a cracking affair as these two Old hats Lawler, Playfair and Morrison tried for OM’s. teams are in red hot form and their previous meetings this season have been decided by less Carey vs Camberwell (1-1) Preston City Oval 17th than a combined total of 9 points. Ormond’s Orry September, 2pm Lack will provide the biggest headaches for SBMT Camberwell would have to be the best side going having kicked 41 goals in only 12 games this around, winning 8 of their last 9. The Wellers also season, while SBMT will have leading spearhead took the ham against the Panthers 3 weeks ago, but Mitch Bodinnar with 83 goals up forward wreaking finals are a whole new ball-game. Camberwell have plenty of havoc. SBMT player Sam L’Huillier plays learned to play away and now with all guns firing, well against Ormond and loves a goal so he could the juggernaut will be hard to stop. We’ve heard the be a trump player in the game. Ormond’s Simon Te names from Carey over and over, and with a week Hennepe has only played 11 games this season but off they’ll have the best ingredients to make a the kid can play and will be dangerous as always. Premiership but their Semi-Final scare, suggests On the other hand, SBMT’s game breaker is Section they do have holes that can be exploited. Marshall 3 B&F Robert Swayn, a player that rarely puts in a Bull and Caine Hillier need to be switched on as they bad performance and one who will be looking to are the keys to their respective side’s success, in lead his team to premiership glory. This is a tough front of goal. In the middle Macready-Brown, game to pick. SBMT have been the form side all Wagner and Elliot will fly the flag for Carey while year and have had the week off, while Ormond have Clarke, Romanin and Co. need first use for the steam rolled all before them and are ready for this Wellers to have a shot. I’m predicting Camberwell game. My tip in a word: SBMT. But not by many. will jump to an early lead and if they kick straight Good luck to all! and have a handy lead by half time they might be All reports to [email protected] by 5pm able to have successfully finished fourth and win the Monday. flag, a rarity. But at this point I have to say Butch’s Panthers who will take the crown and the glory. [email protected] TODAY’S U19 MATCHES UNDER 19 (3) UNDER 19 (1) Review GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 Oakleigh, finishing the season on top of the ladder, Central Reserve, Glen Waverley - 2 p.m. has been bundled out of the finals in straight sets by De La Salle OC versus Old Xaverians Ormond after a heartbreaking six point loss in the Preliminary Final. Ormond started well and held a 13 UNDER-19 (2) point lead at the first break but thanks to Oakleigh’s GRAND FINAL - September 17, 2006 Joshua Derks-Revere and Alex Pound-Gow they Preston City Oval, Preston - 2 p.m. were able to take a 4 point lead into half time. Goals Old Carey versus Old Camberwell were hard to come by in the third term in a tight and hard fought contest, but the likes of Lack, Duthie UNDER-19 (3) and Ashton were providing plenty of scoring GRAND FINAL - September 16, 2006 opportunities up forward for Ormond. Only four Central Reserve, Glen Waverley - 11.20am points again separated the two teams desperate to St Bedes/Mentone Tigers versus Ormond win a place in the Grand Final, with many believing Oakleigh should be too tough in the finish. Vice- UNDER-19 BLUE captain Luke Duthie with the help of Ben McCarthy GRAND FINAL - September 15, 2006 and Sammuel Ashton put paid to Oakleigh with a Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick - 7pm devastating display of pressure football, with Mazenod OC versus Old Mentonians Ormond holding on to win by just six points. UNDER-19 RED Grand Final Preview GRAND FINAL - September 17, 2006 We are finally here! It is the big one and all the Preston City Oval, Preston - 11.20am hard work will pay off for one team and only one as Fitzroy Reds versus Bulleen Templestowe

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UNDER 19 BLUE football and with a fair turnout expected, it should be Preliminary Final Review the team that settles best under pressure taking the Old Haileyburian’s have provided the biggest shock glory. It would be a fairytale season for Old of all Under 19 sections, going through the season Mentonians if they took the Premiership cup after undefeated and installing themselves as the team to their first year in the competition, but Mazenod don’t beat in the final series, only to bow out in straight believe in fairytales and will be looking to bring them sets. Friday night under lights in difficult conditions back to reality. In a tough game to pick, Mazenod and saw them take on Old Mentonians in the do-or-die their week’s rest should see them win in a thriller. clash and only one point separated the two teams at All reports to [email protected] by 5pm Monday. quarter time. Old Mentonians started to look dangerous up forward in the second quarter with the U19 (RED) likes of Jesse Prowse and Brad Norton getting busy, Review and their increased intensity reflected on the For a team who have only lost 3 games, the scoreboard with Old Mentonians leading by a handy Aquinians looked helpless against a Bullant side that 14 points at the main break. Old Haileybury got the were taking no prisoners. The only signs of life from rev up they required and came out hard in the third Aquinas were tall Leigh Demunk, Toby Syme and with Nicholas Criticos and Brad Dolman in Best & Fairest winner Paul Maaskant. The Bullants everything. Again only one point separated the two took control from the word go with Daniel Rametta teams heading into the final term and it was now or running hard out of the middle, followed closely by never for both teams. In such a terrific game it was Matz and Morabito. Aquinas forwards, Naulty and sad to have a loser, and unfortunately for Old Raguaskas were well held as backs Steve Millar and Haileybury it was to be them. Old Mentonians held Chance Burridge not only beat their opponents, but on for a fantastic four point win to head to the Grand ran off and created. Two 3rd quarter goals summed Final with Kyle Goulding awesome for the winners up the match for me as firstly, goal sneak Anthony and Dodd, Prowse and Norton all finishing with three Poci dobbed a beauty from the boundry followed by goals apiece. a running Matz bomb 50 out, they could do nothing wrong. Aquinas’ only two goals came in the second Grand Final Preview and their result was made worse when CHF Scott To play at Sportscover Arena at this time of year is Kenner went off injured. The Bullants finished 12 often for the best teams in the VAFA and so we have goal winners, the perfect preparation for a Grand the two best Section Blue teams fighting it out under Final. lights on Friday night. After all we have been through we are down to two as Mazenod and Old Mentonians Fitzroy vs Bulleen Templestowe (2-0) Preston City face off for premiership glory starting at 7.00PM at Oval, 17th September, 11.20am the home of VAFA football. Many pundits including All has lead us to 2 hours of hard footy with either myself didn’t think Old Mentonians would get this far side with nothing to lose. The Bullants have turned it after their start to the season, but they rocketed on for Finals. They are playing as a unit, unselfish home at the business end and now seem ready to and hard. The Reds have the list and some huge take on the might of Mazenod. Their early meeting bodies, able to change games. The Bullant backline this season saw Mazenod have a day out at home will have headaches, but have shown true strength, winning by 120 points with Klavins kicking 7 goals. matching it with the best. The middle knows how to But as the season wore on Old Mentonians just kept get the footy; with Matz, Rametta, Morabito and Dave getting better and it showed in their return bout Voglis all competent but will need to run harder when they defeated Mazenod at Mentone Grammar against the likes of Fitzroy’s Kiel Donato and by 6 points, with Dodd booting 4 goals and Prowse Olarenshaw and Dawson-Smith. Chris Ligris, Biggs and Mitchell best afield. Both Jesse Prowse and and Beech will be dangerous, all able to kick goals, Lewis Mitchell have been awesome all year for Old while the Reds back half have been an impenetrable Mentonians, with Prowse finishing 5th in the league force all year. But finals can stun a few sides, making B&F. Their courageous skipper Jacob Moon also had it a battle of wits, not necessarily skill, For example, a stellar season finishing 4th in the league B&F, with Aquinas almost came back and pinched it off Fitzroy these two players forming the nucleus of the team. two weeks ago, now they’re out. Don’t be surprised Mazenod also have plenty of skillful players including if the Bullants rattle a few feathers, but on paper, I goal kicking machine Nicolas Bogar who has booted can’t go past Fitzroy as premiers; they are tried and 73 goals for the season, as well as great players true. including Peter Stanley, Cameron Smith and Adam [email protected] Weekes. This game should be a great display of U19 TEAM OF THE YEAR PAGE 50

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COMBINED UNDER 19 TEAM OF THE YEAR 2006

B: D. Olarenshaw (Fitz Reds) A. Gunning (OB) J. Prowse (Old Ment) HB: R. Brennan (Therry Pen) D. Elliot (Old Carey) R. Swayn (StB/MT) C: M. Bodinnar (StB/MT) A. Scott (Coll) M. Maltman (Uni Blues) HF: P. Voglis (Bul Temp) N. Bogar (Maz) B. Dolman (Old Hail) F: C. Hillier (Old Camb) R. Benson (Old Xavs) S. Martin (Old Hail) R: A. Ross (Old Xavs) P. Maaskant (Aquinas) D. Wills (Oak

Int: N. Curcio (Old Par) H. Dekretser (Old Ivanhoe) A. Tummel (OS) L. Barrand (Oak)

Emerg: K. Adams (NOBSPC) T. O’Shaughnessy (Old Melb) K. Pinto (HR) T. Slattery (OS)

Coach: Theo Vlahos (Old Xaverians (1)

LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – UNDER 19 UNDER 19 (1) UNDER 19 (BLUE) Preliminary Final Preliminary Final OLD XAVERIANS (1) 3.5 7.11 12.12 16.16 (112) OLD HAILEYBURIANS 2.3 4.6 7.11 11.13 (79) ST BERNARDS 2.2 5.2 5.6 7.10 (52) OLD MENTONIANS 2.4 6.8 7.10 12.11 (83) Old Xav: Goals: J. McNamara 4, L. Kelly 4, J. Cross 2, S. Doyle 2, J. Glen, Old Hail: Goals: L. Smitsdorff 2, N. Waite, B. Hampton, D. Korlos, R. R. Benson, D. Quinn, F. Paterson. Best: K. Hogan, J. Glen, J. Cross, D. Johnson, T. Doukas, N. Criticos, A. Wright, B. Dolman, K. Stamford. Best: Bell, J. Mercuri, F. Paterson N. Criticos, B. Dolman, N. Harrison, A. McKillop, N. Waite, T. Wyeth St Bern: Goals: S. Morris 4, T. Caven 2, J. Ryan. Best: S. Morris, S. Old Ment: Goals: J. Dodd 3, J. Prowse 3, B. Norton 3, M. Siemers, M. Marchment, T. Caven, A. Stapleton, G. Baseggeo, J. Ryan Campbell, R. Goulding. Best: K. Goulding, B. Norton, S. Fairbanks, S. Umpires: Nick Fennessy (F) Ryan Robertson (F) Keiran McInerney (B) Rooke, S. O'Halloran, J. Prowse Simon McInerney (B) Dominic Napoli (G) Clive Shipley (G) Umpires: John Robinson (G) Michael Hegan (F) Michael Ryde (F) Callum Hilton (B) Damien Laing (B) Kevin Segota (G) UNDER 19 (2) Preliminary Final UNDER 19 (Red) OLD MELBURNIANS 0.7 1.12 1.15 5.21 (51) Preliminary Final OLD CAMBERWELL GRAM’S 1.1 5.1 9.4 11.5 (71) AQUINAS OC 0.1 2.5 2.7 2.10 (22) Old Melb: Goals: T. Code 2, P. Kruger, B. McKie, B. Finnertz. Best: N. BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE AFC 3.5 5.7 10.12 13.16 (94) Lawler, S. Playfair, N. Morrison, W. Kiel, T. Code, P. Kruger Aquinas: Goals: J. Stewart, S. Silver. Best: P. Maaskant, W. Collins, D. Old Camb: Goals: C. Hillier 4, T. Shanks 2, A. Clarke 2, D. McCabe, C. Colgrave, D. Zuccon, N. Gordon, C. Williams Poynton, T. Nichols. Best: A. Clarke, P. Jenkin, H. Dickson, C. Poynton, Bull Temp: Goals: D. Tonelli 3, P. Voglis 3, A. Poci 2, R. Illingworth 2, C. N. Coombs, T. Shanks Azer, M. Carfi, R. Matz. Best: R. Matz, T. Waters, C. Burridge, D. Voglis, Umpires: Simon Beveridge (B) Tim Saunders (F) Alexandria Anthony (B) M. Coulston, S. Millar Bernard Jephson (G) Peter Teasdale (G) Anthony Damen (F) Umpires: David Anselmi (F) RDFL (F) RDFL (B) RDFL (G)

UNDER 19 (3) Preliminary Final OAKLEIGH AFC 4.2 7.5 9.8 12.11 (83) ORMOND AFC 6.3 6.7 8.10 13.11 (89) Oak: Goals: D. Costigan 2, L. Barrand 2, S. Doherty 2, D. Wills, J. Fitzgerald, C. Meyers, T. Edwards, T. Doherty, J. Derks-Revere. Best: J. Chapple, J. Derks-Revere, M. Donato, A. Pound-Gow, C. Meyers, P. Disiervi Orm: Goals: O. Lack 3, L. Upstill 2, S. Ashton 2, L. Duthie 2, J. O'Donnell, N. Ryde, T. Allan, A. Cribbes. Best: L. Duthie, S. Ashton, B. McCarthy, L. Upstill, R. Keane, L. Calvert Umpires: Jamie Mayhew-Sharp (F) Richard Yann (F) Mitchell Hutchison The Only Ball VAFA Players Fly For. (B) Michael Raphael (B) Bernard Jephson (G) Peter Teasdale (G)

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U19 SECTION 1 GRAND FINAL DE LA SALLE V OLD XAVERIANS

Coach: David Madigan Asst Coach: Tim Ford Coach: Theo Vlahos

G B G B 1. J. Harris...... 1 R. Benson ...... 2. L. Semmel...... 2 J. Mercuri ...... 3. J. Lamb ...... 3 J. Glen ...... 4. G. Hesse ...... 5 W. Smith ...... 5. J. Gotch...... 7 A. Torre ...... 6. J. Pitcher (VC)...... 7. L. Bull ...... 10 A. Bonnice ...... 8. J. Poustie...... 11 D. Quinn ...... 9. R. Semmel ...... 12 J. Meehan ...... 10. Nick Roberts (VC) ...... 13 D. Bell ...... 12. J. Hansen ...... 14 H. Whiting ...... 13. W. Fenton ...... 15 J. French ...... 14. J. Oakley ...... 16 T. Preece ...... 15. S. Fairbrother ...... 17 S. Doyle ...... 16. M. Herkess (C) ...... 17. J. Crowe ...... 18 L. Kelly ...... 18. S. Williams...... 21 A. Ross ...... 19. A. Kovarik ...... 25 K. Hogan ...... 20. S. Dillon...... 27 A. Ley ...... 21. N. Thompson...... 28 N. Saunders (C-Sec 1) ...... 23. Nath. Roberts ...... 29 T. Dynon ...... 24. C. Ball ...... 32 A. Fazio ...... 25. T. Kelly ...... 26. S. Nethersole ...... 34 J. McNamara ...... 28. M. Gomizel ...... 38 R. Harbeck ...... 29. S. Edwards ...... 40 T. Grigg ...... 30. J. Morwood ...... 42 W. Bull ...... 32. D. Lowe ...... 43 P.Myers ...... 33. N. Stewart ...... 34. N. Harris ...... MAJOR SPONSORS 37. G. Rae...... 46. D. De Luca ......

SPONSOR Harris Freer Toyota HYLAND SPORTSWEAR

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U19 SECTION 2 GRAND FINAL OLD CAREY V OLD CAMBERWELL

Coach: Bryan Palmer Coach: Stephen Clarke.

G B G B 1 A. Lewinski ...... 1 N. Coombs ...... 2 T. Logan ...... 2 G. Tolson ...... 3 J. Van Cuylenberg ...... 3 C. Poynton ...... 4 H. Adam ...... 4 J. Hunt ...... 6 C. Fitzpatrick ...... 5 J. Rowatt...... 7 D. Rossidis ...... 6 A. Romanin ...... 8 R. Wood ...... 8 D. Mc Cabe ...... 9 G. Hodges ...... 10 A. Renshaw ...... 10 A. Hemsley ...... 11 J. Martin ...... 12 G. Parker ...... 13 A. Pillay...... 14 J. Fitzgerald ...... 14 T. Nichols ...... 15 A. Pattison ...... 15 P.Jenkin ...... 16 M. Andrews ...... 16 M. Bourke...... 17 T. Wallace ...... 17 D. Yencken ...... 18 P.Lanning ...... 18 H. Dickson ...... 19 E. Love ...... 19 M. Callahan ...... 20 B. Smithwick ...... 20 S. Bonyhady...... 21 S. McGrath ...... 21 T. Peasnell ...... 22 J. Wagner (C) ...... 22 P.Storey (C) ...... 23 L. McQueen (C) ...... 23 A. Clarke...... 29 J. Macready-Brown ...... 24 C. Wright...... 30 M. Baker ...... 26 K. Salipas ...... 31 J. Eddy ...... 27 C. Hillier ...... 32 A. Davy ...... 29 T. De Vries ...... 33 J. Newnham ...... 30 J. Serong ...... 64 M. Bull ...... 31 T. Shanks ...... 69 D. Elliott ...... 33 W. Wettenhall ...... 34 S. Mulligan ...... SPONSORS 35 S. Kennedy...... 37 M. Wilson ...... 39 C. Woodbridge ...... 44 J. Taylor ...... 63 D. Wilkins ...... 64 M. De Sanctis......

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U19 SECTION 3 GRAND FINAL ST BEDES MENTONE TIGERS V ORMOND

Coach: Owen Lalor Coach: Michael Oaten

G B G B 2 J. Swayne ...... 1 J. Ashley ...... 3 C. Richards ...... 2 D. Bailey ...... 4 D. Wearne ...... 3 R. Chisholm ...... 5 D. Lynch...... 4 J. O'Donnell ...... 6 H. McClean ...... 5 C. Woodford (DVC)...... 8 T. Marks...... 6 L. Simpson ...... 9 S. L'Huillier...... 7 S. Fisher (C) ...... 10 A. Falkiner ...... 8 J. Toniolo...... 11 C. Tobin ...... 9 A. Jewell ...... 13 C. Keenan ...... 10 L. Calvert ...... 17 M. Bodinnar...... 11 J. Wardley ...... 19 A. Ryan ...... 12 B. McCarthy ...... 20 D. Reaby ...... 13 A. Friedman ...... 23 W. Alderman ...... 14 R. Keane...... 24 D. Graham ...... 15 T. Johnson ...... 25 D. Kelly...... 16 T. Foy ...... 28 R. Swayne ...... 17 S. Watson ...... 33 M. Geschke ...... 18 L. Washfold...... 38 J. Lebreton...... 19 R. Abell ...... 41 C. Mouritz ...... 20 D. Machin ...... 45 G. Brown ...... 21 R. McGirr ...... 46 P.Considine...... 22 O. Lack ...... 47 S. Jones...... 23 M. Naylor ...... 49 N. Bliesner...... 24 S. Ashton ...... 60 S. Mclaughlin...... 25 A. Bogatin...... 62 S. Andrews ...... 26 L. Knoester ...... 66 B. Neville ...... 27 A. Cribbes...... 67 T. Foster...... 28 C. Austin ...... 70 D. Atkins ...... 29 J. Riddle ...... 72 T. Clegg ...... 30 L. Duthie (VC)...... 74 C. Lee ...... 31 L. Kinniard ...... 75 D. Francis...... 32 K. Rodwell ...... 33 D. Chisholm ...... 36 A. Holman...... 38 S. Te Hennepe ...... 39 N. Ryde ...... 46 J. Harry ...... 63 L. Upstill ...... Bendigo Bank 72 D. Frazier ...... Parkdale & Mentone East Swan Hotel Richmond Scicluna’s Fruit & Veg

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U19 SECTION BLUE GRAND FINAL MAZENOD V OLD MENTONIANS

Coach: Shane Regan Coach: Mark Fairbanks Asst. Coaches: D. Stanley, M. Johnson, J. Mather Asst Coach: Adam Acreman

G B G B 1 L. Lewton (C) ...... 1 T. Speers ...... 2 A. Weekes ...... 2 S. Fairbanks ...... 3 J. Miller ...... 3 J. Moon (C) ...... 4 T. Bailey ...... 4 M. Campbell ...... 5 N. Graham ...... 5 M. Wilton (VC) ...... 6 F. Deegan ...... 6 B. Norton ...... 7 S. Fraser ...... 7 R. Orwin ...... 8 L. Castledine ...... 8 D. Daperis...... 10 N. Bogar ...... 9 M. Lumsden ...... 11 J. Crameri (VC) ...... 10 S. Rooke...... 12 S. McAdam ...... 11 L. Mitchell ...... 14 C. Brown ...... 12 J. Dodd ...... 15 C. Duke (DVC) ...... 13 C. Duck...... 16 M. Bayliss ...... 14 S. O’Halloran ...... 17 N. Klavins ...... 15 S. Williamson ...... 19 S. Davis ...... 16 K. Goulding...... 20 S. Varley ...... 17 A. Triantafyllou ...... 21 B. Roberts ...... 18 A. Rodrigues ...... 22 K. Seenan ...... 20 M. Jenkins ...... 23 C. Allchin ...... 21 R. Goulding ...... 24 C. Smith ...... 22 J. Lumsden...... 25 M. O’Connor ...... 23 T. Bail ...... 26 P.Stanley ...... 24 M. Siemers ...... 30 N. Crameri ...... 25 J. Thompson...... 37 P.Johnson ...... 26 P.Gartner ...... 41 K. Kelly ...... 29 S. O’Halloran ...... 42 J. Caffery ...... 59 J. Prowse (VC) ...... 59 J. Arnold ...... 74 S. Cummins ...... SPONSORS ZENITH INTERIORS McDONALDS MORNINGTON Major Sponsor PHILLIPS & NICHOLSON Custodian Wealth Builders DAVIS LAUNDRY

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U19 SECTION RED GRAND FINAL FITZROY REDS V BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE

Coach: Harry Harisiou Coach: Tim Bell Team Manager: Wayne Murphy

G B G B 1 K. Donato ...... 1 K Jenkins ...... 2 D. Horne ...... 2 R Illingworth ...... 3 M. Warner ...... 3 M Coulston...... 4 B. Minnis ...... 4 A Poci ...... 5 J. Boyle ...... 5 D Tonelli ...... 6 J. Ritchie ...... 7 J. Beech ...... 6 D Morabito ...... 9 D. Olarenshaw ...... 7 P Naidos...... 10 C. Louis-Gleeson ...... 8 C Papaziakis ...... 11 R. Dance ...... 9 M Tsakmakis ...... 12 M. Biggs ...... 10 B Gauci ...... 13 J. Gunn ...... 11 J Bain ...... 14 F. Alasso ...... 12 A Fabris (C) ...... 15 J. Dawson-Smith...... 14 C Azer ...... 16 H. Topp ...... 15 K Wise ...... 17 C. Ligris ...... 18 K. Mc- Kenzie ...... 16 A Ceechin...... 19 J. Bolton ...... 17 M Carfi ...... 20 J. Stephens ...... 18 D Tonelli ...... 21 T. Barnett...... 19 C Burridge ...... 22 D. Lettieri...... 20 D Rametta ...... 23 A. Karavas...... 21 S Glenn ...... 24 D. Lee ...... 22 R Matz ...... 25 G. Marcon ...... 23 A Carolan ...... 26 S. Rayner ...... 25 C Johnston...... 27 G. Linger ...... 28 D Voglis ...... 28 J. Harris...... 29 C. Wills ...... 29 J Raptopoulos ...... 30 S. Kidd...... 30 M Meadows ...... 31 T. Osborn ...... 35 M Marciano ...... 32 P.diMase...... 36 A Radatti ...... 33 T. White ...... 37 P Voglis...... 34 L. Halliwell ...... 38 S Millar ...... 35 M. Blainey ...... 39 T Waters...... 39 S. Bombaci ...... 43 M Mignone ...... SPONSORS The Lord Newry Hotel, Ph 481 3931 The Fitzroy Shop, Ph 9580 6464 Dominos Pizza, Carlton, Ph 9348 8366

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CAULFIELD GRAMMARIANS’ COACHES Does a new exciting challenge appeal to you? FOOTBALL CLUB The Prahran Football Club and Caulfield Football Clubs invite (B Section finalists - 2006) applications for an Under 19s coach for a joint venture team Applications are invited for the following positions – affiliated with the VAFA for season 2007.

SENIOR, RESERVES and Senior playing experience is preferred and applicants are required to attain Level 2 accreditation by the start of U19 COACHES for 2007 the 2007 season. Applications close 30th September, 2006 For job description refer to www.caulfieldbears.com or and should be sent to www.prahranfootball.org.au

The President, CGFC, PO Box 7 Doncaster 3108 Any further inquiries phone (Further enquiries to Matthew Scholten 0411 875 161) Garry Cranny on 0419 587440

OLD CAREY GRAMMARIANS F. C. Elsternwick Amateur Football Club www.ocgfc.com C Section 2007 We are seeking applications for: Invites applications for the Football Manager Position Assistant Senior Coach (playing or non-playing) All applications to Reserves Coach President OCGFC Assistant Reserves Cotham Post Office PO Box 3075 Written applications are to be addressed to Kew Vic 3101 Mark Thiele, President, Elsternwick AFC by email or at [email protected]. Enquires in relations to [email protected] position should also be made by email. Application closing date 13th October 2006

ORMOND AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

Invites applications for the following coaching positions in 2007: SENIORS RESERVES UNDER 19 CLUB 18

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION TO: PO Box 114 Ormond Vic 3204 or email – [email protected] Applications close 5:00pm Friday 29 September 2006

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OLD MENTONIANS’ FOOTBALL CLUB (OMFC) www.omfc.net Section D1 2006 Applications are invited Trainers for the Senior, Reserve and Under 19 teams for Season 2007 Applications to: Trainer COACHING POSITIONS OMFC OLD MENTONIANS’ FOOTBALL CLUB (OMFC) PO Box 309 www.omfc.net MENTONE Vic 3194 Section D1 2006 For information contact Head Trainer: Sharon Ericksen: 0411 442 221 Applications are invited for: Accreditation is required for these positions, and the OMFC Senior, (Playing or non-playing) Reserve (Playing or non- will sponsor applicants for accreditation. playing) and Under 19 Coaching positions for Season 2007 Applications to: Coaching OMFC Box Hill North, D4 finalists in 2006, PO Box 309, seeks a Reserves Coach for MENTONE Vic 3194 Level 1 Coaching accreditation (or equivalent) is required. season 2007. Applications close 23 September 2006 Young players, improving club, strong committee.

Applications by Oct 31 to [email protected], by mail to 155 Liardet St Port Melbourne or phone Simon 98933462. Website = Boxhillnorthfc.com.au Glen Eira Amateur Football Club Inc

Section D2 VAFA Uni High School - Vic Uni Football Club Invites applications for: A PROUD HISTORY Senior Coach FIRST CLASS FACILITIES Senior Assistant Coach UNRIVALLED SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Reserves Coach WHERE CAN YOU TAKE US? (All Playing Or Non Playing) Applications Close Friday 13th October SENIOR COACHING POSITION (playing or non-playing applicants welcome) Applications Should be forwarded to the Secretary: Applications close 30th September and should be sent to: UHSVU, PO Box 180, Parkville 3052 PO Box 22, Black Rock 3193 0402 804 897 [email protected] [email protected] 0413 419 352 www.uhsobvu.com

PRAHRAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB Swinburne University Invite applications for the following positions SENIOR COACH (Playing or Non- Amateur Football Club playing), ASSISTANT COACH & RESERVES COACH Invite applications for the following coaching (note: Current Senior coach not re-applying) positions in 2007: SENIORS COACH Applications should be forwarded to: RESERVES COACH PAFC GM Applications and queries should be directed to 10 Stone St Paul James - President Diamond Creek, 3089 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile 0438 33 61 88 (after 7.00pm) Ph: 0403 310 480 Applications close on Wed 30th Sep 2006 Applications close by Friday 13th October

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OLD TRINITY GRAMMARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB A Grade VAFA 2007 After 5 years with Old Trinity and numerous years with VAFA representative sides highly respected Head Trainer, Brian Kays is retiring. Old Trinity would like to place on record our thanks to Brian for the professionalism, dedication and wonderful service he has given to OT. Applications are therefore sought for the position of Monash Gryphons Amateur Football Club HEAD TRAINER for Season 2007 SENIOR & RESERVES COACH (D3 2007) The successful applicant will be heading a young team Applicants are sought for the position of Senior & of five trainers. We are seeking an experienced person with minimum qualifications Reserve Coach of Level 1 Sports Trainer, but preferably with SMA accreditation Apply to: who will be hands on and thrive in a friendly team environment. Mark Graydon Application setting out qualifications and experience should be President, Monash Gryphons AFC addressed to The President Old Trinity Football Club 24 Byrne Ave 3/40 Neville St Elwood 3184 or by email to [email protected] Carnegie, 3204 Enquiries can be directed to David Troon 0419 513 590 or Email: [email protected] Alan Burrows 0412 077 761 Applications close on Friday 6 October 2006 Applications close on 29 September 2006

BANYULE FOOTBALL CLUB WEST BRUNSWICK AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB INC. APPLICATION FOR COACHES Invite applications for the following positions: FOR THE SEASON 2007. Senior Coach Senior, Reserve and Under 19 coaches sought. Reserves Coach The sucessful applicants need to be enthusiastic leaders Assistant Coach who have excellent communication skills, sound coaching experience and who are also accredited. Applications can be e-mailed or mailed Excellent facilities and supportive environment. to the President at the following: Competitive renumeration. PO Box 1, East Brunswick, Vic., 3057 OR Applications in writing to: [email protected] The Secretary P O Box 7005 Applications close on September 28th, 2006 Banyule Vic 3084 Any queries please contact Jeremy Tobin on 04000 91370

MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ FC B Grade VAFA 2007 Applications are invited for playing or non-playing SENIOR, RESERVES and U19 COACHES for 2007 There will also be assistant coaching positions available. Applications in writing should be addressed to The President, MHSOBFC, Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, 3141 Telephone 9824 0480 or email: [email protected] Applications close Friday 29th September 2006

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Kew Amateur Football Club Invites applications for the following coaching positions for 2007: Senior Coach (playing or non- playing), Reserve Coach & Under 19 Coach Applications should be forwarded to: PO Box 609 Kew 3101 or [email protected] Further enquiries to Brian Cullen Canterbury Football Club on 0413 270 187. Est. 1881. Applications close Friday 13th October 2006 Affiliated Southern Football League Applications are invited for: MARCELLIN OLD COLLEGIANS FOOTBALL CLUB Senior and Reserve coaches Invite applications for the following Players and training staff positions: For season 2007 SENIOR COACH Remuneration negotiable RESERVES COACH Apply to secretary: U19 COACH Sue Bach Applications should be emailed to Canterbury Football Club The Secretary, MOCFC on: 18 Cumberland Crt, Forest Hill 3131 [email protected] or email [email protected] Ph: 0402 474 748 Applications close Saturday, Applications close on Monday September 25, 2006 September 30th 2006.

WHITEFRIARS OLD COLLEGIANS Emmaus St Leo’s Old FOOTBALL CLUB Collegians Football Club We’re inviting expressions of Interest for the following coaching positions for 2007: Senior Coach Reserves Coach Under 19 Coach Club XVIII Coach Please forward applications including relevant experience to: Applications are sought for playing or non-playing, Secretary PO Box 4296 East Burwood Vic 3151 Senior Coach Email: [email protected] (current senior coach not re-applying) Enquiries: Stephen Ronchi 0417 138 649 Assistant Senior Coach Applications close Friday 29th September 2006

Reserves Coach OLD TRINITY GRAMMARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB Under 19 Coach A Grade VAFA 2007 Applications are sought for the following positions for 2007. Club XVIII Coach SENIOR ASSISTANT COACH RESERVES COACH UNDER 19s COACH Written applications are to be addressed to Applications, setting out qualifications and experience, Brendan Lee, President, Whitefriars OCFC by should be addressed to email at [email protected] and The President, Old Trinity Football Club, 24 Byrne Ave. enquiries in relation to the positions can be Elwood 3184 or by email to [email protected] made by email or by phone on 0417 870 207. Enquiries can be directed to David Troon 0419 513 590 or Alan Burrows 0412 077 761 Applications close Friday 29 September. Application close Monday 25th September 2006

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RESULTS OF TRIBUNAL HEARINGS Tuesday September 12, 2006 Bradley Merryweather, Old Westbourne (Reserves). Unduly rough play, 3 matches.

*Accepted Prescribed Penalty SPORTSCOVER ARENA DRAW 2006 (SEPTEMBER) SAT SEPT 16 B PRELIMINARY FINAL SUN SEPT 17 A PRELIMINARY FINAL SAT SEPT 23 B GRAND FINAL The Only Ball VAFA SUN SEPT 24 A GRAND FINAL Players Fly For.

REMEMBER PATRONS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING ALCOHOL INTO ELSTERNWICK PARK OR INTO ANY VAFA VENUE 2006 VAFA Tipping Competition

Finals Week Two Total Rank Name Division Score Out of Score Out of % 1 Al Dwyer U/19 0 2 130 165 79% 2 Ed Sill D4 1 1 73 93 78% 3 Gavan Flower D3 0 1 71 93 76% 4 Charles Beaton U/19 1 1 69 92 75% 5 Tom Brain B 2 2 67 92 73% 6 Jonathan Horn A 2 2 65 92 71% 7 Fraser Cameron C 1 1 65 93 70% 8 Peter Willamson D1 0 1 64 93 69% 9 Norm Nugent Club XVIII 0 0 161 234 69% 10 Adrian Bernecich U/19 0 2 112 168 67% 11 Jono Healy D2 1 1 60 93 65%

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ABCDEFG

1 Spot the

2 Ball? ENTRY FORM 3 ...... 4

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9 Address:...... Phone:...... Name:...... VAFA Club:...... No.21,Week (eg: D3) 2006.... GRID SQUARE NOMINATED

THE CHALLENGE: Name the grid square where you think the AB CDEF G

ball was in the original photo. 1

PRIZES: Successful entrants who correctly nominate the grid C2

square in which the majority of the ball was, go into a major 2 “Lucky Draw” at the end of the season.

The winners’ names and original photo (showing where the ball 3 was) will appear in each subsequent issue of the “Amateur Footballer”. 4

LAST WEEK THE BALL WAS IN C2, THIS WEEKS SPOT THE 5 BALL WINNERS:

No winners. 6

HOW TO ENTER: One entry per person. Tear off entry section 7 which appears down right hand side of this page, fill in and mail

to: VAFA PO Box 359 Elsternwick 3185. No Photocopies or 8 faxed entries.

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Entry to be received by noon Tuesday following each round. WEEK No.20,GRID SQUARE POSITION – 2006 –

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VAFA PREMIERSHIP LISTS 2006

D2 RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % UNDER 19 (1) P W L D For Ag Pts % SALESIAN AFC 18 14 4 0 1612 1191 56 135.35 OLD XAVERIANS (1) 18 17 1 0 2380 718 68 331.48 PENINSULA OB 18 13 5 0 1567 1060 52 147.83 DE LA SALLE OC 18 17 1 0 1911 708 68 269.92 AQUINAS OC 18 13 5 0 1525 1116 52 136.65 UNIVERSITY BLUES 18 13 5 0 1379 1046 52 131.84 LA TROBE UNI AFC 18 12 6 0 1403 958 48 146.45 ST BERNARDS 18 10 8 0 1601 1426 40 112.27

WERRIBEE AFC 18 12 6 0 1694 1172 48 144.54 RUPERTSWOOD AFC 18 10 8 0 1379 1465 40 94.13 OAKLEIGH AFC 18 7 11 0 1219 1268 28 96.14 MARCELLIN OC 18 7 11 0 1290 1515 28 85.15 WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 18 7 11 0 1293 1416 28 91.31 OLD SCOTCH 18 6 12 0 1226 1704 24 71.95 ST JOHNS OC 18 7 11 0 1059 1499 28 70.65 ST KEVINS OB 18 4 14 0 1113 1679 16 66.29 IVANHOE ASSUMPTION AFC 18 3 15 0 888 1676 12 52.98 COLLEGIANS 18 3 14 0 984 1937 12 50.80 GLEN EIRA AFC 18 2 16 0 923 1928 8 47.87 BANYULE-VIEWBANK 18 3 15 0 849 2024 12 41.95

D3 SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % UNDER 19 (2) P W L D For Ag Pts % STH MELB. DISTRICTS 18 16 2 0 2159 1172 64 184.22 OLD CAREY GR 18 15 3 0 1858 1125 60 165.16 BENTLEIGH AFC 18 14 4 0 2079 1299 56 160.05 OLD MELBURNIANS 18 15 3 0 1589 1044 60 152.20 ELSTERNWICK AFC 18 14 4 0 2095 1416 56 147.95 OLD PARADIANS 18 13 5 0 1817 1191 52 152.56 WEST BRUNSWICK AFC 18 13 5 0 1583 1207 52 131.15 OLD CAMBERWELL GR 18 11 7 0 1699 1323 44 128.42 OLD WESTBOURNE 18 12 6 0 1644 1139 48 144.34 OLD BRIGHTON GR 18 9 9 0 1553 1456 36 106.66 SWINBURNE UNI AFC 18 6 12 0 1319 1717 24 76.82 WHITEFRIARS OC 18 7 11 0 1427 1475 28 96.75 KEW AFC 18 6 12 0 1352 1834 24 73.72 UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18 6 11 1 1152 1620 26 71.11 MONASH GRYPHONS 18 5 13 0 1398 1807 20 77.37 CAULFIELD GR 18 6 12 0 1207 1517 24 79.56 ST MARYS AFC 18 3 15 0 1205 2165 12 55.66 BEAUMARIS FC 18 5 12 1 1315 1611 22 81.63 UHS-VU AFC 18 1 17 0 1053 2131 4 49.41 OLD TRINITY GR 18 2 16 0 994 2249 8 44.20 D3 RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % UNDER 19 (3) P W L D For Ag Pts % MONASH GRYPHONS 18 13 5 0 1748 836 52 209.09 KEW AFC 18 13 5 0 1649 1103 52 149.50 OAKLEIGH AFC 18 16 2 0 2365 911 64 259.60 OLD WESTBOURNE 18 12 6 0 1331 1015 48 131.13 ST BEDES MENTONE TIGERS 18 16 2 0 2265 935 64 242.25 ELSTERNWICK AFC 18 12 6 0 1186 1155 48 102.68 OLD IVANHOE GR 18 15 3 0 1824 890 60 204.94 ORMOND AFC 18 13 5 0 1787 1257 52 142.16 STH MELB. DISTRICTS 18 11 6 0 1309 1111 44 117.82 SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY AFC 18 10 7 1 1317 1264 42 104.19 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY AFC 18 9 9 0 1157 1294 36 89.41 WEST BRUNSWICK AFC 18 8 10 0 1105 968 32 114.15 BENTLEIGH 18 6 12 0 1523 1840 24 82.77 BENTLEIGH AFC 18 6 10 1 1138 1447 26 78.65 MHSOB 18 6 12 0 1170 1723 24 67.90 OLD ESSENDON GR 18 4 14 0 1149 2003 16 57.36 ST MARYS AFC 18 2 16 0 925 1666 8 55.52 AJAX AFC 18 3 15 0 1204 2044 12 58.90 UHS-VU AFC 18 1 17 0 638 1943 4 32.84 EMMAUS ST LEOS OC 18 2 16 0 980 2553 8 38.39 D4 SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % HAWTHORN AFC 18 15 3 0 2360 1141 60 206.84 UNDER 19 (BLUE) P W L D For Ag Pts % ELTHAM OC 18 15 3 0 2028 1060 60 191.32 OLD HAILEYBURIANS 18 18 0 0 2013 798 72 252.26 POWER HOUSE AFC 18 14 4 0 1673 1255 56 133.31 MAZENOD OC 18 15 3 0 1899 956 60 198.64 BOX HILL NORTH AFC 18 11 7 0 2047 1585 44 129.15 OLD MENTONIANS 18 14 4 0 1427 1000 56 142.70 DE LA SALLE OC 18 12 6 0 1554 1208 48 128.64 BULLEEN COBRAS AFC 18 10 8 0 1742 1450 40 120.14 ALBERT PARK AFC 18 9 9 0 1645 1411 36 116.58 HAMPTON ROVERS AFC 18 9 9 0 1227 1414 36 86.78 SYNDAL TALLY HO AFC 18 6 12 0 1487 1621 24 91.73 OAKLEIGH CLAYTON 18 6 12 0 1097 1741 24 63.01 ELEY PARK SHARKS 18 6 12 0 1368 2082 24 65.71 MONASH BLUES 18 6 12 0 748 1393 24 53.70 NORTH BRUNSWICK AFC 18 4 14 0 1334 2069 16 64.48 PARKDALE VULTURES 18 5 13 0 853 1781 20 47.89 RICHMOND CENTRAL AFC 18 0 18 0 913 2923 0 31.24 P’HOUSE/STH MORNINGTON 18 4 14 0 930 1634 16 56.92

D4 RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % UNDER 19 (RED) P W L D For Ag Pts % ELTHAM OC 18 16 2 0 1796 585 64 307.01 FITZROY REDS 18 16 2 0 1862 973 64 191.37 POWER HOUSE AFC 18 16 2 0 1742 807 64 215.86 AQUINAS OC 18 16 2 0 1610 962 64 167.36 HAWTHORN AFC 18 13 5 0 1766 736 52 239.95 BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE AFC18 11 6 1 1677 1455 46 115.26 NORTH BRUNSWICK AFC 18 11 7 0 1347 1155 44 116.62 OLD XAVERIANS (2) 18 11 7 0 1524 1294 44 117.77

SYNDAL TALLY HO AFC 18 10 8 0 1296 1073 40 120.78 THERRY PENOLA OB 18 8 9 1 1312 1675 34 78.33 BOX HILL NORTH AFC 18 8 10 0 1573 1229 32 127.99 OLD WESTBOURNE 18 8 10 0 1264 1628 32 77.64 ALBERT PARK AFC 18 7 11 0 1208 1336 28 90.42 KEW AFC 18 8 10 0 1294 1397 32 92.63 BULLEEN COBRAS AFC 18 6 12 0 1159 1310 24 88.47 RUPERTSWOOD AFC 18 6 12 0 1005 1771 24 56.75 ELEY PARK SHARKS 18 2 16 0 731 2313 8 31.60 NTH OLD BOYS/ST PATS COL 18 5 13 0 1272 1665 20 76.40 RICHMOND CENTRAL AFC 18 1 17 0 526 2600 4 20.23

• Weekend Matches (Fri) presented by • Umpires Appointments VAFA INFO-LINE- 9644 2828 • Scores (Sat.night) (charges may be higher from a mobile phone to this service)

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VAFA PREMIERSHIP LISTS 2006

A SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % C RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % OLD HAILEYBURY 18 13 5 0 1772 1146 52 154.62 ST BEDES/MENTONE TIG 18 17 1 0 2284 600 68 380.67 OLD XAVERIANS 18 12 6 0 1931 1331 48 145.08 ORMOND AFC 18 13 5 0 1971 1090 52 180.83 UNIVERSITY BLUES 18 12 6 0 1857 1329 48 139.73 FITZROY REDS 18 12 6 0 1690 918 48 184.10 OLD SCOTCH 18 12 6 0 1590 1697 48 93.69 OLD CAMBERWELL GR 18 12 6 0 1552 1081 48 143.57

DE LA SALLE 18 10 8 0 1656 1689 40 98.05 OLD PARADIANS 18 9 9 0 1227 1015 36 120.89 OLD IVANHOE 18 9 9 0 1446 1336 36 108.23 NOB/ST PATRICKS COL 18 9 9 0 1336 1257 36 106.28 ST BERNARDS 18 9 9 0 1557 1667 36 93.40 AJAX AFC 18 8 10 0 1095 1407 32 77.83 OLD TRINITY GR 18 8 10 0 1411 1618 32 87.21 MONASH BLUES 18 6 12 0 1078 1572 24 68.58 MARCELLIN OC 18 4 14 0 1332 1766 16 75.42 HAMPTON ROVERS 18 4 14 0 657 1975 16 33.27 OLD MELBURNIANS 18 1 17 0 1101 2116 4 52.03 PARKDALE VULTURES 18 0 18 0 391 2471 0 15.82

A RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % D1 SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % OLD SCOTCH 18 17 1 0 1708 877 68 194.75 OLD CAREY GRAMMARIANS 18 15 3 0 1930 1312 60 147.10 OLD XAVERIANS 18 15 3 0 1688 739 60 228.42 OLD GEELONG FC 18 12 6 0 1808 1318 48 137.18 UNIVERSITY BLUES 18 13 5 0 1510 852 52 177.23 YARRA VALLEY OB 18 12 6 0 1631 1423 48 114.62 DE LA SALLE 18 13 5 0 1501 851 52 176.38 RUPERTSWOOD AFC 18 12 6 0 1758 1598 48 110.01

ST BERNARDS 18 9 9 0 1295 1097 36 118.05 BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE AFC18 12 6 0 1745 1618 48 107.85 OLD TRINITY GR 18 7 11 0 923 1356 28 68.07 OLD MENTONIANS 18 7 10 1 1644 1848 30 88.96 OLD MELBURNIANS 18 6 12 0 966 1400 24 69.00 THERRY PENOLA OB 18 7 11 0 1373 1433 28 95.81 OLD IVANHOE 18 6 12 0 860 1446 24 59.47 PRAHRAN AFC 18 5 13 0 1313 1741 20 75.42 MARCELLIN OC 18 3 15 0 698 1520 12 45.92 EMMAUS ST LEOS OC 18 4 13 1 1563 1888 18 82.79 OLD HAILEYBURY 18 1 17 0 660 1671 4 39.50 BANYULE AFC 18 3 15 0 1349 1935 12 69.72

B SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % D1 RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % COLLEGIANS 18 15 3 0 1882 1019 60 184.69 OLD GEELONG FC 18 18 0 0 1973 689 72 286.36 OLD BRIGHTON GR 18 14 3 1 1713 1457 58 117.57 OLD CAREY GRAMMARIANS 18 16 2 0 1490 878 64 169.70 OLD ESSENDON GR 18 13 5 0 1787 1547 52 115.51 OLD MENTONIANS 18 12 6 0 1499 1182 48 126.82 CAULFIELD GR 18 10 8 0 1583 1439 40 110.01 RUPERTSWOOD AFC 18 10 8 0 1392 1310 40 106.26

UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18 10 8 0 1274 1336 40 95.36 THERRY PENOLA OB 18 9 9 0 1443 1021 36 141.33 MHSOB 18 8 10 0 1439 1453 32 99.04 BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE AFC 18 8 10 0 1204 1239 32 97.18 BEAUMARIS FC 18 7 10 1 1383 1592 30 86.87 EMMAUS ST LEOS OC AFC 18 8 10 0 1151 1374 32 83.77 ST KEVINS OB 18 5 13 0 1453 1675 20 86.75 BANYULE AFC 18 4 14 0 1031 1647 16 62.60 WHITEFRIARS OC 18 4 14 0 1220 1666 16 73.23 PRAHRAN AFC 18 4 14 0 817 1564 16 52.24 MAZENOD OC 18 3 15 0 1093 1643 12 66.52 YARRA VALLEY OB 18 1 17 0 753 1849 4 40.72

B RESERVE P W L D For Ag Pts % D2 SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % COLLEGIANS 18 16 2 0 1632 909 64 179.54 PENINSULA OB 18 16 2 0 2002 1206 64 166.00 OLD BRIGHTON GR 18 14 4 0 1293 907 56 142.56 OAKLEIGH AFC 18 14 4 0 1723 1283 56 134.29 UNIVERSITY BLACKS 18 12 6 0 1376 992 48 138.71 SALESIAN AFC 18 12 6 0 1586 1333 48 118.98 ST KEVINS OB 18 11 7 0 1303 1121 44 116.24 AQUINAS OC 18 11 7 0 1699 1420 44 119.65

OLD ESSENDON GR 18 11 7 0 1310 1144 44 114.51 GLEN EIRA AFC 18 9 9 0 1487 1572 36 94.59 CAULFIELD GR 18 10 8 0 1357 1150 40 118.00 WERRIBEE AFC 18 8 10 0 1562 1545 32 101.10 MHSOB 18 5 13 0 992 1444 20 68.70 ST JOHNS OC 18 6 12 0 1333 1875 24 71.09 BEAUMARIS FC 18 5 13 0 875 1279 20 68.41 WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 18 5 13 0 1460 1562 20 93.47 WHITEFRIARS OC 18 4 14 0 903 1322 16 68.31 IVANHOE ASSUMPTION AFC 18 5 13 0 1309 1925 20 68.00 MAZENOD OC 18 2 16 0 850 1623 8 52.37 LA TROBE UNI 18 4 14 0 1237 1677 16 73.76

C SECTION P W L D For Ag Pts % ST BEDES/MENTONE TIG 18 18 0 0 2250 1153 72 195.14 AJAX AFC 18 13 5 0 1616 1343 52 120.33 ORMOND AFC 18 10 8 0 1714 1478 40 115.97 VAFA INFO-LINE- 9644 2828 PARKDALE VULTURES 18 9 8 1 1633 1646 38 99.21 presented by OLD CAMBERWELL 18 9 9 0 1592 1593 36 99.94 • Weekend Matches (Fri) FITZROY REDS 18 8 10 0 1436 1495 32 96.05 • Umpires Appointments MONASH BLUES 18 7 10 1 1410 1591 30 88.62 NOB/ST PATS COLL 18 6 12 0 1299 1667 24 77.92 • Scores (Sat.night) HAMPTON ROVERS 18 5 13 0 1379 1800 20 76.61 (charges may be higher from a mobile phone to this service) OLD PARADIANS 18 4 14 0 1174 1737 16 67.59

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