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Match day ensure a positive experience every environment at time they are involved with the NFL. Contents NFL football and To those who do not understand netball matches this, or who do not want to control is a major focus their emotions and the manner Editorial 1 of mine, and I they conduct themselves, the NFL Round 5 Tips 2 have conveyed is not a place for you. As CEO of this to all clubs at a number of the NFL I will not tolerate poor Coaches Player of the Year meetings prior to the behaviour at NFL matches and I - Round 4 Votes 3 commencement of the season. will support every club as they deal NFL News 4 with anyone who misbehaves. The NFL’s image, brand, credibility NFL News 7 This season is just four weeks old and reputation are quantified by Northern Knights News 10 the way everyone behaves at NFL and I can inform you that two club match day officials have each Division 1 matches. This behaviour not only – Preview 12 affects the NFL, but it also affects received a LIFE time ban from the every NFL affiliated club. From a NFL tribunal and the NFL board. Division 1 senior club perspective, a poor NFL These officials were acting as a club – Results and Ladders 13 boundary umpire and a club runner image impacts on clubs’ ability to Division 1 14 recruit players from the AFL / VFL for junior teams. To see parents behaving in this way is totally Division 2 and other major senior leagues. If a – Preview 26 potential recruit hears poor feedback unacceptable and it will not be about the NFL, he is unlikely to want tolerated in anyway. Division 2 to play for a club who is affiliated with Every player, parent and spectator – Results and Ladders 27 a league with a poor image. It also is entitled to attend NFL football 2014 NFL Season impacts a club in other areas such as and netball matches and enjoy – Fixture Lift Out 31 watching the game without having sponsorship, membership and the Division 2 36 overall ability to generate the much to put up with people behaving needed funds to operate a club. badly. If you are one of these Division 3 – Preview 44 Parents of junior players want people who do not behave in an Division 3 – Results and Ladders 45 acceptable manner, I encourage their children to play in a league Division 3 46 that is professionally managed you to take a good hard look at and matches are played in quality yourself in the mirror, and make a Netball news 53 environments. If the NFL does not conscious effort to change the way NFL ‘Choose Tap’ Netball – Round 3 have a positive image for junior you behave at an NFL match. Results and Ladders 54 Those of you who attend NFL football, parents will not register Whistle Whispers 56 their children with NFL clubs and matches and conduct themselves they will most likely travel further as the community would expect Junior News 59 to register with a club from a you to, and there are many of you, Junior Results and Ladders neighbouring league. This will create I say thank you, and I hope you - Round 4 60 continue to support the NFL for a ripple effect, meaning less teams Leading Goal Kickers 64 and less divisions per age group. many years to come. This makes for uneven competitions The NFL will continue to have and a poor experience for the child, a sharp focus in this area, and I resulting in a decline in participation. am committed to creating the Cover Image To any reasonable person this all best possible environment for all Front: South Morang’s Lachlan Buckley celebrates makes sense, and they understand participants within the NFL. one of his three goals during last week’s match against Thomastown. the importance of creating a quality Peter McDougall environment on match day to Chief Executive Officer
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Division 1 West Preston v Eltham West Preston West Preston West Preston West Preston West Preston Heidelberg v Lower Plenty Heidelberg Heidelberg Heidelberg Heidelberg Heidelberg Greensborough v Northcote Park Northcote Park Northcote Park Greensborough Northcote Park Northcote Park Montmorency v Whittlesea Montmorency Montmorency Montmorency Montmorency Montmorency Macleod v Bundoora Macleod Bundoora Bundoora Macleod Bundoora
Division 2 North Heidelberg v Lalor North Heidelberg North Heidelberg North Heidelberg North Heidelberg North Heidelberg Epping v Hurstbridge Epping Epping Epping Epping Epping Mernda v Fitzroy Stars Mernda Fitzroy Stars Mernda Mernda Fitzroy Stars Panton Hill v Diamond Creek Panton Hill Panton Hill Panton Hill Panton Hill Panton Hill
Division 3 Thomastown v Heidelberg West Thomastown Thomastown Thomastown Thomastown Thomastown Parkside v Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir South Morang v St Mary's South Morang South Morang South Morang South Morang South Morang Last Week 7 6 8 9 8 Progressive 31 29 28 32 28
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Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Fitzroy Stars v Panton Hill Watsonia v Reservoir Bundoora v West Preston 3. Malcolm Dow (Fitzroy Stars) 3. Jarryd Allan (Watsonia) 3. Kent Delbridge (Bundoora) 3. Brett Middleton (Panton Hill) 3. Daniel Couwenberg (Reservoir) 3. Shaun Gannon (West Preston) 2. Shannon Turner (Fitzroy Stars) 2. Andrew Clarke (Watsonia) 2. Brad Czerny (Bundoora) 2. Tyler Scarce (Panton Hill) 2. Cameron Rooney (Reservoir) 2. Ali Fahour (West Preston) 1. Clinton Edwards (Fitzroy Stars) 1. Corey Bennett (Watsonia) 1. Brendan Carlyon (Bundoora) 1. Will Box (Panton Hill) 1. Ashley Flavel (Reservoir) 1. Kirk Lang (West Preston) Thomastown v South Morang Northcote Park v Montmorency Diamond Creek v Epping 3. Michael Di Battista (Thomastown) 3. Julian Violato (Northcote Park) 3. Hugh Kavanagh (Diamond Creek) 3. Liam Kilgour (South Morang) 3. Ben Fennell (Montmorency) 3. Daniel Moore (Epping) 2. Sashe Spiroski (Thomastown) 2. Oliver McEwan (Northcote Park) 2. Chris Moloney (Diamond Creek) 2. Lachlan Buckley (South Morang) 2. Harley Ryan (Montmorency) 2. Mitchell Henwood (Epping) 1. David Folino (Thomastown) 1. Joel Donaldson (Northcote Park) 1. Mitch Johnson (Diamond Creek) 1. Mitchell Buckley (South Morang) 1. Jake Whitling (Montmorency) 1. Michael Robertson (Epping) Heidelberg West v Parkside Eltham v Heidelberg Lalor v Mernda 3. Kyl Ewart (Heidelberg West) 3. Matthew Keys (Eltham) 3. Andrew Sneddon (Lalor) 3. Matthew Hands (Parkside) 3. Michael Finn (Heidelberg) 3. Daniel Bryant (Mernda) 2. Jake Grimshaw (Heidelberg West) 2. Tom Rogers (Eltham) 2. Jarrod King (Lalor) 2. Thomas McKinlay (Parkside) 2. Luke Hodgkin (Heidelberg) 2. Jack Bianchin (Mernda) 1. Aidan Young (Heidelberg West) 1. Billy Glasgow (Eltham) 1. Scott Dowell (Lalor) 1. Bryan Vance (Parkside) 1. Masaki Miki (Heidelberg) 1. Mitchell Kerslake (Mernda) Greensborough v Macleod Hurstbridge v North Heidelberg 3. Ricky Mullins (Greesnborough) 3. Sean Jellie (Hurstbridge) 3. Hayden Seivers (Macleod) 3. Lachlan Dowling (North Heidelberg) 2. Liam Emery (Greensborough) 2. Michael Ryan (Hurstbridge) 2. Hamish Paynter (Macleod) 2. Leigh Gilbert (North Heidelberg) 1. Matthew Fowler (Greensborough) 1. Jack Furlong (Hurstbridge) 1. Anthony Doherty (Macleod) 1. Shaun Webster (North Heidelberg) Lower Plenty v Whittlesea 3. Matthew Vasilevski (Lower Plenty) 3. Lucas Hobbs (Whittlesea) 2. Darcy Barden (Lower Plenty) 2. Brenton Briffa(Whittlesea) 1. Reece Geary (Lower Plenty) 1. Jordan Ormerod (Whittlesea)
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Shaun Gannon W Preston 8 Daniel Moore Epping 9 Joel Buckley Reservoir 6
Julian Violato Northcote Park 8 Malcolm Dow Fitzroy Stars 9 Kyl Ewart Heidelberg W 6
Ben Fennell Montmorency 6 Hugh Kavanagh Diamond Creek 6 Matthew Cupo Thomastown 5
Kent Delbridge Bundoora 6 Lachlan Dowling Nth Heidelberg 6 John Desmond St Mary's 5
Craig Flint Montmorency 6 Michael Ryan Hurstbridge 6 Thomas McKinlay Parkside 5
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 3 NFL News PRESSURE THE KEY FOR ROOSTERS by Samuel Zito and he actually made two tackles inside forward 50 and West Preston-Lakeside coach Frank Raso credited his one led to a goal. young side’s defensive pressure and resilience for its “That was the pleasing thing, that he was doing the surprise 12-point win over Bundoora at Yulong Reserve. defensive work in the last quarter, even though it wasn’t Fielding six players eligible for under-19s and a further there in the first three. two under-17 youngsters, the Roosters were still able to “He’s played well in the last quarter the past three weeks outlast the reigning premier in tough conditions in the now. He’s definitely valuable for us.” 13.12 (90) to 11.12 (78) result. West Preston-Lakeside now sits fifth on the ladder, with Trailing by nine points during the last quarter, Raso’s two wins and a draw from its opening four matches. men booted the final three goals of the game to claim Its record could well have been 4-0, but for a final their second win of the 2014 season, securing their place quarter fadeout at Northcote Park in Round 1 and a inside the top five on the Division 1 ladder. wayward late snap from Glenn Robertson in the three- The second-year coach said his side’s ability to sustain point defeat to Greensborough in Round 3. pressure without the football was a key factor in the victory. Despite those missed opportunities, Raso said he was “Our biggest challenge was going to be our work pleased with the way his club was tracking during the without the footy – our chase, our tackle our pressure. opening month of the season. We’ve trained a lot on our defensive transition,” Raso said. “For 90 per cent of the four games the guys have “To keep on top of a side at home was very pleasing, followed the coaches’ instructions and that’s really especially to come home in the last quarter. pleasing,” he said. “I really put it on the guys at three quarter time and “We’ve definitely got the ability with the players we’ve got demanded a little bit more from everyone to play better and their work rate without the footy to compete against footy. We had 60 per cent of the contested ball to their the top two or three sides from the past year or two. I 40 and we kicked 3.8 to their three or four scoring shots.” think the guys are starting to believe that a little bit. West Preston-Lakeside’s back six were all instrumental “We need to win the games we’re expected to win and in the victory, containing Bundoora to its lowest score of the Greensborough game last week was one we should the season. be winning. We could easily have been four-zip or 2-2, but Talls Nathan Valladares and Kirk Lang were able to the boys are playing the way we’re asking them to play.” nullify the impact Cameron Cloke and Neil Gloury, while A home game against bottom-placed Eltham awaits the Ali Fahour, Joel McDonald, Travis Stevens and Luke Roosters in Round 5. Raso said it was paramount his side McKenna all offered drive from the back half. didn’t take its winless opponent for granted following Electrifying forward Alroy Gilligan again thrilled the such an impressive win at Bundoora. crowd with his high leaping and magical acts inside “There’s no doubt that my message this week to the attacking 50. boys is to not get too over confident and to get the He kicked a match-high four goals, including two in the process back in place,” he said. final quarter, to take his season tally to 11 from three “We don’t just deserve to win against Eltham who aren’t matches. travelling so good simply because we beat Bundoora. Raso said he was still looking for more refined We’ve got to go out there and do it all again. The process performances from Gilligan, although he was happy has to be reinforced and we’ll have a hard week on the with the last-quarter output of the new recruit. track.” “He’s still got some improvement but he’s definitely got some tricks,” Raso said. “Our defensive side is something we’re big on and he had some harsh words spoken to him about doing that
4 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU NFL News ROOS MAKE IT THREE ON THE TROT By Ben Pascuzzi As the heavens opened up above, so too did a flurry of Macleod held off a late Greensborough charge to Macleod goals, as Reid Brandt kicked two of the Roos’ record its third win in succession, winning by 16 points next three goals to take a game-high 29-point lead at at War Memorial Park on a wintery Saturday afternoon the final break. in Round 4. In slippery conditions, the ball was very hard to handle The Roos were in front all day, but an inspired during the third term as both sides threw everything Greensborough outfit was able to get right back into into the contest. Despite being held goalless, the Boro the match, cutting the deficit to nine points during the did have their fair of chances, but were only able to kick fourth quarter. six behinds for their efforts. But as the heavens opened up, the Roos kicked clear Needing something special to secure their fourth win in and recorded a memorable 10.9 (69) to 7.11 (53) win. succession, the Boro started the final quarter in the best possible fashion. Goals to Matt Fowler, Corey Cogan and Having been previously undefeated, the Boro were Tristan Stead within the first 10 minutes of the term put slight favourites heading into the game following them right back in the game, trailing by just nine points wins against Montmorency, Eltham and West Preston- with plenty of time to go. Lakeside. However, it was the Roos who dominated the contested ball from the first bounce. The Roos had not scored for the term and hadn’t looked like doing so. That was until a costly backline error from With star players like Kane Shaw, Reid Brandt and Hamish the Boro saw Nick Lynch pounce and slam home the Paynter finding plenty of the ball, Macleod was able to sealer against the run of play. take ascendency over a sluggish Greensborough side, whose disposal efficiency was not up to scratch early. The Roos were well led from defence by Kane Shaw and Brad Leggett, who both provided good run out of In the opening stages the only attacking being done the back half. Meanwhile, 23rd-man Reid Brandt kicked was from the Roos, and they were able to score after three for the day. some missed opportunities, with Mathew Pow slotting home their first. The Boro’s best were Matt Fowler, Lachlan McQuilken and Andrew Stellas in a disappointing day for the club, Another soon followed as Sean Driscoll snapped around where they let slip a chance to move first on the ladder his body to give the visitors an early 14-point buffer. following Bundoora’s loss to West Preston-Lakeside. The Boro were able to respond through spearhead Tim Despite the defeat, Greensborough still remains third on Bongetti, as he kicked two of the last three goals of the the table, with Macleod snapping at its heels in fourth. quarter to reduce the margin to a single point at the first break – a good result for the host after being put The Boro now take on Northcote Park at War Memorial on the back foot early. Park in a must-win encounter for the Neale ‘Cowboy’ Carroll Cup. The Roos take on Bundoora at De Winton The Boro couldn’t keep their momentum running into Park in an intriguing top-four clash. the second quarter, as Reid Brandt kicked his first of the game to put the Roos up by seven early in the term. Final score: Greensborough 7.11 (53) def by Macleod 10.9 (69) Daniel Haynes kicked another for Macleod soon after as they burst out to a two-goal buffer. End-to-end ball movement took control of the game for the majority of the term as both sides struggled to take a mark inside their forward 50 for some time. The Boro finally broke the goal drought, kicking one through ruckman Michael Hooper to reduce the margin to one goal. But a mark on the half-time siren to Driscoll enabled him to kick his second to give Macleod a 12-point lead at the main break.
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6 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU NFL News DEMONS SCRAP TO VICTORY by Michael Thompson goal from 20 metres out, the lead was suddenly out to In a game that won’t make too many highlight reels, 20 points – a big lead as rain began to hit. Mernda defeated Lalor to consolidate a top two spot in Further complicating matters – a power outage Division 2. affected the ground which meant the siren was not able to be used. Lalor began to take back some Let’s face it, this game won’t make the popular list on momentum that Mernda had generated, but again – the Northern TV portal. No game that sees nine goals missed opportunities that would have taken them into kicked for the afternoon between the two sides should. half time in good stead. The margin was still only 17 However, the game was of critical importance to both points at the main break. Lalor and Mernda, both desperate to improve their Despite these missed opportunities, Lalor started the record to 3-1 and take another step towards finals stronger of the two sides in the second half, forcing football in 2014. Mernda to make some uncharacteristic errors coming Mernda and Lalor have enjoyed a solid rivalry since the out of defence. Demons’ promotion to Division 2 last season, with their The Bloods, however, were unable to put this three games in 2013 all decided by under five goals. dominance on the scoreboard, moving to 1.12 before Early on, it didn’t feel like the game would become an Daniel Bryant drifted forward to kick an important goal ugly, contested ball-dominated slog. The game began against the run of play for the Demons. at a hot pace, with both sides trying to implement their The goal damaged Lalor’s morale for a little while as game plan the quickest. they began to lose their cool, to which Luke Shelton There seemed to be a pattern to much of the day – took advantage, extending Mernda’s lead to 26 points. generally, Lalor would dominate, but failed to take their Dean Angelkoski finally broke Lalor’s goal-scoring opportunities. Indeed, they kicked the first goal of the drought to open the last quarter, snapping Lalor’s afternoon – Tim Murphy taking advantage of some second goal. However, any hope of a miraculous come great work from Lalor who took the ball from goal line from behind victory in nasty conditions were quelled to goal line. when Kerslake ran in and iced the game for Mernda Little did anyone at the ground at the time know that with his second goal. this goal would be Lalor’s only goal until the start of the It would be the last goal of the game – the conditions last quarter, and one of only two for the afternoon for turning the game into a hard slog with both teams the Bloods. seemingly playing for time. Lalor had got its game into gear first, but couldn’t put Bryant was Mernda’s best for the afternoon, with his it on the scoreboard, missing two more opportunities run and carry of critical importance for the Dees’ victory. to put breathing space between themselves and the Jack Bianchin collected possessions at will in the Demons. The second missed opportunity saw the midfield, while Kerslake was also impressive in the 7.9 Demons take it all the way to the other end of the (51) to 2.17 (29) victory. ground, to which Andrew Smith answered for the Dees. Tim Keily was Lalor’s best in the loss, while Jarrod King Mernda then enjoy its best period of the game as it had a solid game for the Bloods, also collecting plenty began to take over in the middle and through Mitch of ball. However, it was not enough to get them over Kerslake, took a lead it would not relinquish for the the line, leaving the Bloods at 2-2 ahead of a huge remainder of the afternoon. game at unbeaten rivals North Heidelberg. Mernda’s seven-point quarter time advantage would Mernda, in the meantime, host Fitzroy Stars at Schotters be extended early in the second quarter. Smith took Road in Round 5, another game of importance in the advantage of a smart centreing ball from Adrian long run with both sides seemingly best positioned to Stefanile, snapping through his second goal. compete for a top two spot early on. When Dale Piggott lost his man and kicked a simple Final score: Lalor 2.17 (29) def by Mernda 7.9 (51)
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8 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU NFL News BEARS MAUL LIONS IN WET by Jarrad Conron Thomastown has continued its unbeaten start to the another six goals to one to cap off an impressive day 2014 Division 3 season with an impressive 70-point win with a percentage-boosting victory. over South Morang in Round 4. Even as the rain began to fall, the Bears were able to maintain a high skill level and managed to move the Despite wet conditions, the Bears were able to pile on ball forward with ease. 20 goals for the second consecutive time at home, to run away with the 20.13 (133) to 9.9 (63) win at Main When the ball was inside the 50m arc, their forwards Street Reserve. were able to capitalise and use it well to hit the scoreboard. It has become a hallmark of the Bears game Michael Di Battista starred up forward for the Bears in 2014, with the team averaging 129 points per game in sloppy conditions, kicking five goals in a best on in the opening month of the season. ground performance. Next week, Thomastown will face Heidelberg West at Jacob Osei-Duro was able to kick three to take his total home in a top of the table clash, while South Morang to 17 for the season, whilst Tristain Harrower and David will head home and look to pick up its second win of Folino were also able to slot three. the season when it faces St Mary’s. For the Lions, Ashley Hobbs and Lachlan Buckley were Final score: able to kick three goals apiece. Thomastown 20.13 (133) def South Morang 9.9 (63) Heading into the game on the back of a big away win at Reservoir, the Bears were able to again get out of the blocks quickly, kicking the first three majors of the game. South Morang looked sluggish early following a 21- day break between its most recent game – when it defeated Heidelberg West in Round 2. The Lions were able to settle though, and in impressive fashion, kicking five of the next six majors to take a six- point lead into the first break. As the rain began to fall, neither side was able to grab a distinct advantage during the second term. The Lions were able to nab two late goals to take a slim advantage going into the main break. Whatever Dean Sinclair said to his troops at half-time certainly worked as Thomastown started the second half with a bang. The Bears kicked seven goals to one in the third quarter to take a near unassailable 35-point lead into the final term. The home side didn’t let up in the final quarter, slotting
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while Jacob Booth continued his impressive form in his first season of TAC Cup football. This weekend the Northern Knights travel to Eureka Stadium to take on the North Ballarat Rebels in a very important match before a break for the start of the NAB AFL U/18 National Championships in mid May. Northern Knights Trivia Night Results From Round 6 Versus Geelong The Northern Knights 3rd Annual Trivia Night is on Northern Knights 7.11.53 again this year. Hosted by Brodie Young it promises Goal Kickers: C. McCabe 3, S Switkowski 2, C. Porter 1, to be another fun night.Details are as follows: Date: A Di Paolo 1 Friday 16th May Time: 7:00pm Where: ‘The Grandstand’ Best Players: Z. Ballard, S. Switkowski, J. Tester, J. Function Room at Preston City Oval RSVP: To Josh Booth, L. East, C. Sloan Prendergast via e-mail [email protected] or contact geelong 14.4.88 Josh for a booking form. Cost: $10 (Must be paid prior Goal Kickers: A. Christensen 3, T. Miles 2, B. Remmos to the night) Cash or On-Line Transfer to BSB: 083054, 2, R. Mathieson 2, J. Hickey, S. Dixon, M. Augerinos, D. Acc No.: 187402930 (Please put the Number 28 and your Parish, J. Nelson 1 surname as the reference) Best Players: T. Miles, S. Dixon, A. Christensen, J. Northern Knights Drving Activity Nelson, M. Augerinos, P. Bright As part of our partnership with the TAC, we look forward Match Report Versus Geelong Falcons to all our ‘L’ Plate Drivers, driving to Eureka Stadium for On Saturday, May 3 the Northern Knights headed down this week’s game against the North Ballarat Rebels. This activity will provide our young drivers an opportunity to the Princes Freeway to take on the Geelong Falcons at gain over an hour’s valuable driving experience on both Simonds Stadium. In overcast and slippery conditions city and country roads as we make the trip along the it was the Falcons who got off to the fast start. Geelong Western Freeway. kicked four goals to zero in the opening quarter to lead by 26 points at quarter time. The Knights began to fight Jesse Tardio – Vfl Senior Debut back in general play during the second quarter but still Congratulations to 2013 Northern Knights player Jesse struggled to impact on the scoreboard, until a nice snap Tardio (pictured) who made his VFL senior debut for from Chris McCabe late in the term gave them their the Northern Blues on May 3 against Coburg Lions. first major. Geelong quickly answered and extended Jesse had played the first four games in the AFL Vic the margin out to a commanding 33 points at the half Development League and his impressive form could time break. The third stanza was a real arm wrestle as no longer be ignored and he was rewarded with Northern continued to throw everything at the Falcons. senior selection. We hope that Jesse can continue to Two lovely running goals from Sam Switkowski and a be a regular in the Northern Blues senior team for the nice set shot goal from Ciaran Porter allowed the Knights remainder of the season. to win the term by a point and give themselves a chance. Missed chances in front of goal cost the Knights early in the final quarter, while the Falcons continued to kick accurately at the other end. Two late goals to Chris McCabe and a quick snap off the ground for a major by Anthony Di Paolo were not enough for the Knights. The early damage was too much to peg back with Geelong ending up winners by 35 points. Zac Ballard and Sam Switkowski never gave up in the midfield for the Knights while Ryan Tester was shining light in defence. First-gamer Lachlan East showed some positive signs,
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THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 11 Division 1 – Preview COMPETITION INTENSIFIES IN TOP FLIGHT by Samuel Zito Heidelberg to move four points clear atop the ladder, THE wet conditions did nothing to dampen the quality who will now look to stabilise that buffer when it host of football served up in Round 4 and Round 5 again Lower Plenty at Warringal Park. The Tigers won all four provides a number of huge matches in Division 1. quarters in last weekend’s 48-point victory at Eltham, where the team’s 17 goals were shared by 11 goal On the back of last week’s results, Heidelberg jumped kickers. Ruckman Michael Finn was best in the win, to outright first despite pre-season speculation of a while youngster Masaki Miki, Chas Sargeant and Luke slide in 2014, while West Preston-Lakeside and Macleod Hodgkin all played important roles. recorded vital away wins to strengthen their positions. Lower Plenty improved its record to 2-2 after four De Winton Park hosts arguably the biggest game of the rounds following last week’s eight-goal win over weekend where Macleod will look to secure its fourth win Whittlesea, it’s second home victory of the year. The in succession when it hosts Bundoora. The Roos led at Bears never looked trouble after racing to a 23-point every change in last week’s 16-point win at Greensborough, lead at quarter time. Big men Cameron Elmore and staving off a final-quarter challenge by the Boro. Darcy Barden were significant performers, alongside Hamish Paynter and Hayden Seivers both continued their usual suspects Matt Vasilevski and Bill Barden. The Bears red hot form, with Paynter named his side’s best player will hold no fear travelling to Warringal Park, following for the third time this season. 23rd player Reid Brandt last year’s seven-point win at the ground. kicked three goals and proved a handy foil to Nick Lynch West Preston-Lakeside will be favourite to win its and Mathew Pow in the absence of Justin White. third game of the season when it takes on winless Bundoora succumbed to its first loss of the season when Eltham at J.E. Moore Park. The Roosters could hardly it was overrun by a youthful West Preston-Lakeside have been more impressive in last week’s 12-point win outfit at Yulong Reserve. The Bulls couldn’t quite handle at Bundoora, where they rallied from behind to kick the Roosters defensive pressure and managed just one the last three goals of the game. The defence, led by Ali goal in the final term. Kent Delbridge was his side’s best Fahour, Luke McKenna and Nathan Valladaras, played a for the second successive week, while star ruckman noteworthy part in the win. Matthew Dennis sustained an injury late in the game Eltham’s 32-year losing streak to Heidelberg continued and is set to face a period on the sidelines. despite a spirited performance from the under-manned Following its first loss of the season, Greensborough Panthers. Matthew Keys and Lachie Richardson were their again plays at War Memorial Park when it hosts side’s best, while Nick Tieri kicked a team-high three goals. seventh-placed Northcote Park for the Neale ‘Cowboy’ Montmorency managed to snatch defeat from Carroll Cup. The Boro closed to within nine points of the jaws of victory at Bill Lawry Oval last Saturday, Macleod midway through the final quarter after trailing surrendering a golden opportunity to move within by four goals at the final break, before running out two points of the top five. The Magpies failed to kick of gas. Lachlan McQuilken led from the front in the a goal after the nine-minute mark of the third term loss, while Brent Ryan, Matt Fowler and Sean Salmon and managed just three behinds in the final quarter continued their promising starts to the year. to Northcote Park’s 3.4. It was the second straight time Northcote Park registered its first win of the season in the Magpies have surrendered a five-goal lead to the thrilling circumstances last week and will look to build Cougars. They will look to bounce back at home to momentum at Greensborough in Round 5, despite close Whittlesea this week. losses at the ground over the past two years. The Cougars The Eagles remain in ninth place on the ladder without led for a total of four minutes in their one-point win over a win after a disappointing performance against Lower Montmorency last Saturday. Trailing by 30 points midway Plenty, where they managed just two goals in the through the third term, they booted the final five goals of opening half. Their efforts improved in the second half the game and took the lead at the 29-minute mark of the but the damage had been done. Lucas Hobbs was his last quarter, courtesy of a Julian Violato goal. side’s best in defeat, snaring five goals. Losses to Bundoora and Greensborough enabled
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Results: Seniors Ladder: Seniors P W L D % Pts Bundoora 11.12 (78) def by W Preston 13.12 (90) Heidelberg 4 4 0 0 125.37 16 Bundoora 4 3 1 0 156.38 12 Northcote Park 9.13 (67) def Montmorency 10.6 (66) Greensborough 4 3 1 0 135.71 12 Macleod 4 3 1 0 117.13 12 Eltham 10.4 (64) def by Heidelberg 17.10 (112) W Preston Lakeside 4 2 1 1 135.71 10 Lower Plenty 4 2 2 0 93.06 8 Greensborough 7.11 (53) def by Macleod 10.9 (69) Northcote Park 4 1 2 1 92.31 6 Montmorency 4 1 3 0 89.32 4 Lower Plenty 20.14 (134) def Whittlesea 12.13 (85) Whittlesea 4 0 4 0 62.86 0 Eltham 4 0 4 0 55.48 0 Results: Reserves Ladder: Reserves P W L D % Pts Bundoora 3.9 (27) def by W Preston 16.14 (110) W Preston-Lakeside 4 4 0 0 193.99 16 Heidelberg 4 3 1 0 188.44 12 Northcote Park 13.8 (86) def Montmorency 11.3 (69) Macleod 4 3 1 0 121.63 12 Bundoora 4 3 1 0 101.59 12 Eltham 6.6 (42) def by Heidelberg 12.16 (88) Northcote Park 4 2 2 0 100.00 8 Greensborough 4 2 2 0 90.87 8 Greensborough 8.8 (56) def by Macleod 14.18 (102) Montmorency 4 1 3 0 149.57 4 Lower Plenty 4 1 3 0 80.14 4 Lower Plenty 13.14 (92) def Whittlesea 9.10 (64) Eltham 4 1 3 0 42.66 4 Whittlesea 4 0 4 0 44.32 0
Results: Under 19 Ladder: Under 19
P W L D % Pts Bundoora 8.11 (59) def by W Preston 16.4 (100) Montmorency 4 3 1 0 148.39 12 Northcote Park 4 3 1 0 121.76 12 Northcote Park 4.2 (26) def by Montmorency 12.10 (82) Whittlesea 4 3 1 0 112.36 12 Eltham 15.14 (104) def Heidelberg 8.6 (54) Greensborough 4 2 2 0 140.98 8 W Preston-Lakeside 4 2 2 0 110.86 8 Greensborough 12.12 (84) def by Macleod 7.8 (50) Bundoora 4 2 2 0 100.72 8 Eltham 4 2 2 0 87.13 8 Lower Plenty 10.10 (70) def by Whittlesea 10.16 (76) Macleod 4 2 2 0 80.78 8
Greensborough was stripped of the win for playing an unregistered player. Heidelberg 4 1 3 0 64.26 4 Lower Plenty 4 0 4 0 72.96 0
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 13 Division 1 WEST PRESTON-LAKESIDE In an historic round of football, our girls team recorded SOCIAL: their first victory for the season in what is a trailblazing Ladies Lunch day is on Saturday, June 14. Put it in your season for the club. Well done to Abbey and her team! diary now and watch this space. See Robyn or Lisa. Special Effort tickets are on sale. First prize is a Cruise for TODAY: We welcome Eltham to Moore Park this week, Two valued at $2000. where we again go around in the very successful Lakies JUNIORS: outfit. There will be music and lots of cheerful banter The girls were not the only victors with the 15s and with a few drinks after today’s game in the clubrooms. both 12s teams also notching up wins. Hang around and celebrate another successful day and catch up with a few people. PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS FUNCTION – We visit the Darebin RSL (one of our keen and long-time sponsors) LAST WEEK: The large number of travelling fans were on May 24 for dinner and a few drinks after the well rewarded at Yulong last Saturday as we notched up Heidelberg game. not only a rare victory for the seniors on their paddock, but took the prize in all three grades – a feat thought by MEMBERSHIPS: some old timers to have never happened before! Best Are available from all the usual suspects and outlets in the seniors were the Skipper, Ali and Kirk Lang. Mick today. Get yours now and support the mighty Roosters! Perfetto, Sando and Nial led the way in a big reserves The Members Draws will commence today after the win, whilst in the 19s, Valeri D was again in the best game. You have to be there to collect the prize or it with Matt Belbasis and Brendan Dufficy. jackpots!!! GETTING THE JOB DONE: A big thanks to those who SPONSOR: help out on match day and ensure that we are up and Brett Middleton Tree Recyclers are on board again, so about. However, we need more assistance – don’t wait if you need some tree pruning or removals done, you to be asked. know who to go to.
ELTHAM boys were just too strong in the last half to score by just This week we travel to West Preston to battle an in- over eight goals. Best were Tod Owen with seven goals, as form Roosters outfit who are coming off a good win. well as James Dell and Brayden Sherwood. PANTHER DAY: To all past and present Panthers, the SENIORS: The young players continue to show committee of the Eltham FC invite you to ‘The Panther improvement, matching it with Heidelberg for much of Day’ on the May 17 at Eltham Central Park’s social rooms the game. The team battled away well in the first half, from 1pm. Finger food will be provide, with drinks at bar although we lapsed in intensity in the third quarter prices. This is a chance to catch up with current players and that was enough for Heidleberg to get on top. and supporters of our club and watch us play Macleod. Considering our loss to them in the last round of 2013 This year we will recognise the 1969, 1974 and the 1989 was by three goals and with a much more experienced premiership reunions. The period between 1969-1974 team, Saturday could be considered a good effort. Best was the most successful in the club’s rich history. players were Matthew Keys, Lachie Richardson, Billy PINK PANTHER LADIES LUNCH: Saturday, May 24 Glasgow and Nick Tieri. starting at 11:30am to 2:00pm. Just $60 per head all RESERVES: The reserves put up a better effort this week inclusive. Call Fiona Allin on 0419 520 752 or book at when up against last year’s premiers. As with the seniors, the elthamfc.com.au. Again raising money for Breast Cancer third quarter was the term that the Tigers shook us off. Best Network Australia were Mikael Avramov, Louis Evripidou, and Luke Groves. PRESIDENTS LUNCH: Saturday, June 28 at the UNDER-19: Recorded a good win despite only having the Community Centre. $100 p/h. Featuring Sam Kekovich bare 18 players (down to 17 in the last quarter) against PLAYERS FUNCTION: Saturday, June 21 at rooms after Heidelberg who had a full complement of 24 players. The the Lower Plenty game. More details soon.
14 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 1 WEST PRESTON-LAKESIDE ELTHAM Senior Coach: Frank Raso Senior Coach: Mario Bandera Reserves Coach: Matthew Sleeman Reserves Coach: Darren Stanton Under 19 Coach: Sandro Cirianni Under 19 Coach: Nick Carlyon
1 Jed Crapper 52 Ali Malellari 1 Brendan Ryan 49 Ryan Keys 2 Luke Lirosi 53 Stefan Tanti 2 Brandon Freeman 50 Jordan Pettigrove 3 Andrew Luzza 54 Steve Hiho 3 Gavan Connelly 51 Steven Smith 4 Andrew Dobby 55 Jon Hiho 4 Jesse Freeman 54 Keiran Keane 5 Alex Gleeson 56 Daniel Condurso 5 Andrew Sturgess 55 Joshua Anderson 6 Shaun Barker 61 Paul DiGiuseppe 6 Sean Bolger 56 Matthew Menichelli 7 Anthony Bonaddio UNDER 19 7 Brendan O’Sullivan 57 Chris Dell 8 Brendan Feeney 1 Michael Tilmouth-Turner 8 Josh Merkel 63 Corey Pillot 9 Billy Micevski 3 Chris Hallal 9 Lachie Richardson 66 Luke McCreery 10 Travis Stevens 4 Julian Malone 10 Harry Burns 67 Blair Pickering 11 Oliver Duf cy 5 Daniel Valeri 11 Sean Brazzale 68 Jeremy Fleming 12 Luke McKenna 6 Liam McVeigh 12 Mikael Avramov 74 Gerard Kilkenny 13 Kane Heaney 7 Matt Vincitorio 13 Michael Scalzo 75 Adam Burns 14 Nial McDonagh 8 Michael Sibae 14 Ailen Hourigan 77 Lachlan Cantwell 15 Matt Centofanti 9 Brendan Duf cy 15 Mathew Edwards 16 Nathan Valladares 10 Adam Valeri 16 Hayden Taylor 17 Zac Watkins 13 Isaac Constatinidis 17 Matthew Keys 18 Ali Fahour 17 Alex Weatherly 18 Matthew Williamson 19 Ash Bardon 18 Youseff Yatim 19 Luke Ericson 20 Michael Perfetto 19 Tony Khoury 20 Tim Currie 21 Naci Eshel 20 Andrew Centofanti 21 Lachie Merkel 22 Brad Sanderson 21 Ali Mourad 22 Billy Glasgow 23 David Bonaddio 22 Liam Elliott 23 Tom Rogers 24 Steve Shaw 23 Matthew Belbasis 24 Bradyn Taglieri 25 Michael Batey 24 Declan Gafney 25 Luke Kelso 26 Tom O’Neil 26 James Tadd 26 Tom Richardson 27 Mick O’Neil 27 Ajieng Athuay 27 Jesse Duggan 28 Shaun Gannon (C) 28 Jamie Doukas 29 Nick McKernan 29 David Cox 30 Mitch Tobin 30 James Krousoratis 31 James McInerney 31 Darcy Valance 33 Peter Shepherd 32 Sean Wilson 34 Trent Lang 33 Louis Evripidou 35 Andreis Jurgens 34 Jay Neagle 36 Michael McMahon 35 Sam Bonello 37 Adrian Natoli 36 Steven Murray 38 Glenn Robertson 38 Owen Robinson 39 Matt Trende 39 Tim Fothergill 40 Josh Beare 40 Lewis Glasgow 41 Alex Stoikos 41 Michael Bullock 42 Callum Willet 42 Eaman Gilbert 43 Aaron Clarke 43 Lukas Avramov 44 Joel McDonald 44 Joshua Ernest 45 Corey Ray 45 Hayden Hunt 46 Andrew Macleod 46 Jake Belman 47 Alister McLeod 47 Blake Lorey 48 Matthew Schott 48 Luke Groves
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 15 Division 1 HEIDELBERG Moved to the top of the table with a win against Whitter’s Warriors opened up into another convincing Eltham last week, while the reserves also returned to win. A hands-free Jack Ridewood special from outside form. Today we host Lower Plenty on Ladies Day and the goal-square was one of six third-term goals. Ryan look to continue our winning ways. Stone was dominant, as was Jimmy McGrath out of the square, while Ryan Lee and Daniel Cookson again SENIORS: Congratulations to Tom Shepard, Ben proved their worth in the wet. Kerton and youngster Isaac Edgar who all put in UNDER-19: Continual improvement through training good performances on debut. Not so fortunate were and playing together wasn’t enough, with too much the horrid conditions at Eltham. Jordan Treloar was left to too few in a game that Eltham controlled from seen frantically trying to re-dislocate his shoulder the outset. Glimpses of the sides’ capability were visible in the warm-up to get out of playing in the wet. again but in the end it wasn’t enough. Ethan Maineri and Congratulations go to Chaz Sargent, who was amongst Lewis Beers fought to spark a comeback. At 1-3, wins the best, standing in as club captain for the first time. have become paramount in keeping their season alive. In an up and down performance, it was bigger bodies and class in the wet that proved the difference. Michael TODAY: We welcome the women of Heidelberg to Ladies Finn showed you don’t need to teach an old dog new Day 2014, as well as welcoming Lower Plenty and their tricks, because the ones he’s got work just fine. Masaki faithful. Redemption at home is the order of the day was also at his best across half back. Another good win following Lower’s dominant win at our patch in 2013. combined with some favourable results in other games They’re travelling well at 2-2 and a win will be no easy sees the Bergs four points clear on top of the ladder. feat, as we look to notch up our fifth win on the trot. RESERVES: A less than convincing first half from #restoretheroar
LOWER PLENTY Warringal Park holds no fear for us Bears but nothing UNDER-19: short of four solid quarters will get the job done today. Light on again for numbers, Sleepy set the boys up with a game plan that would keep them within striking distance. SENIORS: The boys launched a comeback in the last quarter that Vinny had the boys up and about for most of last week’s turned the Cave into a pressure keg for the Eagles and set game against Whittlesea. We managed to turn up the the standard for the following two games. The boys fell heat in a physical battle and come home with a good short by less than a kick but once again won the hearts of win. Vasser ran amok, big Cam dominated on the last line the Bear faithful. Manny put on a clinic, Patty Cronin led with ‘Rolls Royce’ Reecey boy mopping up everything and by example, Brandon Jones, Will Purvis, Doz and Tommy continually banging it back into the forwards. Darce’s work Ralph round out the best players in another impressive rate, Billy’s hardness and Adam Dennis’s run were also team performance. highlights in somewhat miserable conditions at the Cave. SOCIAL: Welcome back Lozza Naismith. Make sure you get back to the Cave tonight for the Fluro RESERVES: Disco Rave at the Cave. Sharpy had a full squad on the park but still had to work TEAM APP: to get the boys playing at their best. We played in patches The club’s main form of communication with members but managed to get fair dinkum when the game had to and supporters is through our mobile application, Team be won. Jake McBean kicked four in a classy performance, App. Please download Team App from your app store and Zimbo was mercurial on the deck and Taggs is always then search for Lower Plenty. good down back. Aldy’s pace was a huge factor, Darcy Sharples put a smile on the coach’s face and Smithy was at his niggling best.
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DELBE HEIDELBERG LOWER PLENTY I R E G H Senior Coach: Craig Hunter Senior Coach: Vin Dattoli
Reserves Coach: Craig Whitbourne Reserves Coach: Jack Sharp F O B O U T L Under 19 Coach: Dean Grainger Under 19 Coach: Craig Sleep B A L L C
1 Jarrod Hodgkin 48 Josh Lidyard 1 Clint Monger 34 McKenzie Stanley 2 Masaki Miki 49 Jarryd Coulson 1A Leigh Gray 36 Andrew Phelan 3 Jordan Treloar 50 Zach Cleaver 2 Matt Duckworth 36A Nathan Harris 4 Matt Pianto 51 Cody Stroet-Donovan 3 Reece Geary 37 Josh Turner 5 Charles Gaylard 52 Mitch Hand 3A Darcy Sharples 37A Ryan McNamara 6 Josh Gribben 53 Ben Rawson 4 Kane Tenace 38 Ben Buller 7 James Allery 54 Josh Lloyd 5 Matthew Vasilevski 39 Patrick Hayes 8 Jack Ridewood 55 Adam Renwick 6 Chas Bromley 40 Michael Paterson 9 Jason Kennedy (C) 57 Justin Banihashemi 7 Clint Runnalls 41 Andrew Tregenza 10 Michael Looby 58 Mark Dal Pozzo 7A Ayden Doumtsis 47 Leigh McTaggart 11 Luke Hodgkin 60 Callum Gogerly 7B Corey Sharp UNDER 19 12 Chaz Sargeant 62 Jordan McKenzie 8 Bowen Zimbolani 2 Mitchell Clamp 13 Ben Kerton 9 Laurie Naismith 3 Pat Cronin 14 William Knight UNDER 19 9A Luke Bower 4 Jack Richardson 15 Daniel Cookson 1 Daniel Audino 10 Darcy Barden 5 Jacob Smith 16 Harley Mozdzierz 2 Kyle Page 10A Lucas Cronin 6 Oliver Vaselouski 17 Ben Cosgriff 3 Connor Hehir 11 Alden Meale 7 Jake Tenace 18 Paul Bower 4 Marcus Willoughby 12 Nathan Sleep 8 Kia O’Donovan 19 Kieren Andrew 5 Andy Fisher 12A Nick Baxter 10 Anthony Hopkins 20 Caleb Tiller 6 Mitch Wilson 13 David Di Stefano 11 Talen Pettie 21 Michael Brunelli 7 Nathan Ciocca 13A Lachlan Hooper 12 Brandon Jones 22 Blair Harvey 8 Carl Spangher 14 Matt Barden 12A Nathan Sleep 23 Tom Brown 9 Declan Peacock 15 Ryan Gray 13 Will Rogers 24 Justin Powick 10 Ned Miller 16 Adam Dennis 15 Ben Hooper 24 Stuart McLeod 11 Reilly Delahunt 17 Tom Keys 17 Tom Keys 25 Dan Kelly 12 Nick Clohesy 17A Brenton Chan 18 Lachlan Sharp 26 Aaron Crispe 13 Curtis Burgess 18 Will Morley 19 Ayden Doumtsis 27 Michael Finn 14 William Knight 19 Bill Barden 20 Rory Kavanagh 28 Josh Hicks 16 Adam Matthew 19A Ayden Doumtsis 20A Alex Flannagan 29 Ben Kennan 17 James Welsh 20 Rory Kavanagh 22 Daniel Setches 30 Zach Matthews-Prosser 18 Ethan Maineri 21 Damien Smith 23 Liam McCormack 31 Nick Miller 19 Mitchell Crispe 21A Jesse Smith 28 Jordan Jackson 32 Todd Riley 20 Spencer Finnegan 22 Jackson Powell 30 James Dozzi 33 Ryan Lee 21 Brad Howieson 23 Dillan Ronalds 31 John Lobosco 34 Allan Young 23A Stephen Patterson 34 McKenzie Stanley 35 Tom Shepherd 22 Billy Wright 36 Callum Lewis 23 Shai Mayne 24 James Course 36 Kurt Costelow 37 James McGrath 24 Hayden Woodhouse 25 Aaron Geary 37 James White 38 Matt Sutton 25 Miles Ranogajec 26 Joe Vaccaro 52 Nathan Heywood 39 Ben Colliver 26 Matt Maloney 27 Patrick Flynn 40 Tim Indian 27 Ayman O’Dowd 28 Cam Elmore 41 Michael Russo 28 Rhys Indian 29 Sean Downey 42 Jake McNamara 29 Oliver Welsh 29A Alex Dinnes 43 Sam Duck 30 Lewis Beers 30 James Dozzi 44 Josh Iezzi 31 Tom Donnelley 31 Oliver Parks 45 Bailey Jordan 32 Isaac Edgar 32 Matt Neill 46 Ash Cornell 34 Rabih El-Khatib 33 Jake McBean 47 Chris Sutton 36 Corey Hall 34 Ryan French
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 17 Division 1 GREENSBOROUGH This week we take on Northcote Park in a massive NETBALL: Round 3 was a great improvement with game for both clubs. It is fitting that we also pay tribute three wins and two draws from the five matches played to Cowboy Carroll on such an important day. at RMIT Bundoora and Parade College on May 2. The Boro netball club’s focus over the next few weeks is TODAY: Dane Swan will be hosting a luncheon and, if to continue to build and work together in our teams interested, please make yourself known to one of the and as a club as a whole. Our results from last round committee in case there is still availability. have proved us to be on this path. To quote the article SENIORS: We were beaten by Macleod in a low-scoring published on us in 2012, “cream always rises to the top” game. A few early goals in the final term could have and that is our motto for this season. Thanks to the made things very interesting. Netball girls who attended the Greensborough Football RESERVES: Had a very slow start and just couldn’t Netball Club’s Ladies Day last Saturday. The day had a bridge the gap. Not all doom and gloom, with the great turnout and was enjoyed by all. return of Cam Jordon and Robbo who put in solid SOCIAL NOTES: Well done again to Paula and Tracey performances. on a great Ladies Luncheon. The Club has some exciting UNDER-19: Had a great win with Liam Bowkett having social events coming up with Mr Boro, the Annual Boro a great game, kicking six goals and capping it off by Ball and LinenHouse Day so check our website for dates taking an absolute screamer. and details. AROUND THE CLUB: Great to see Chris Beadles back MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter @GreensboroughNC or and helping out the club in various roles. Although head to our websites www.greensboroughfc.com.au currently team manger, he put on a pair of Grey unisex and www.greensboroughnc.com.au gym shorts and was runner for the reserves. Thanks for GO BORO! your effort and camel toe.
NORTHCOTE PARK The 1994 reunion side were witness to a thrilling one- boys had to be mentally tough. When Alec Deasey got victory on a very wet day at Bill Lawry Oval. the magic pass to Tyler and goaled the boys could smell victory. Well done fellas. Better players were Tyler, Gus THE CLUB: Joe Amad and Peter McNiece put on a and Paul. fantastic day for the boys. The stories grew as the night UNDER-19: Not a very good day for the under-19s who went on. Today we take on Greensborough which is were hit hard by injury. Thank you to Dylan Harvey and always a hard one at War Memorial Park. Let’s walk Daniel Brown who came up from the 17s to fill in. We away with the trifecta, boys. started off well but derailed as the day went on. We SENIORS: First win for the season in a nail-biting one- learnt a good lesson out there – give it your all for four point win over Montmorency. The heavens opened up quarters. Better players were Oliver, Sean and Ryan. and controlling the ball was very hard. The last quarter SOCIAL: 80s Night is being held at the rooms on May was our best by far. Heaters ask the boys to dig deep 17, after the Lower Plenty game. It’s a 7:30pm start. See and put their bodies on the line. The boys responded Douglas or Jules for tickets. and we got the four points. It was the first trial of 23 players in the seniors and Nathaniel Leach came up and HIGHLIGHT: The highlight of the 1994 reunion was did not disappoint. He looks a permanent player in the when Loris led the boys in song in the change rooms near future. Better players were Wade Demasi, Dylan after the seniors’ one-point win. On ya, Lorry. Campbell and Julian Violato. RESERVES: Another last quarter battle which saw both sides fight it out to the last seconds. We were a point down going into the last. With everyone leg-weary, the #restoretheroar
18 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 1 GREENSBOROUGH NORTHCOTE PARK Senior Coach: Robert Hyde Senior Coach: Jason Heatley Reserves Coach: Wayne Darrington Reserves Coach: Matt McLennan Under 19 Coach: Rod Cann Under 19 Coach: Peter Apostolidis
1 Brett Millsom 52 Joel Crook 1 Kane Slater 48 Dylan O’Niell 2 Tristan Stead 53 Luke Corello 2 Doug Morris 49 Mitch Papas 3 Luke Stanton 54 Aaron De Gorgio 3 Will Debruin 52 Luke Zuccala 4 Matt Fowler 55 Harry Johnson 4 Ben Irving 53A Jake Abbatangelo 5 Jason Rogers 56 Sam Kayle 5 Ben McNiece 54 Mikael Dimov 6 Scott Conte 57 Ryan Boyden 6 Bronik Davies (C) 55 Lachlan Thorp 7 Liam Emery 58 Shaun Bond 7 Hal Hunter 56 Henry Mason 8 Josh Grubb 59 Rhys Lambert 8 Riad Elasmar 57 Jay Grocock 9 Lachlan McQuilken (C) 60 Jack Young 9 Jason Kennedy 58 Steven Hanning 10 Ricky Mullins Anthony Feeney 10 Michael O’Connell 59 Jackson Coppin 11 Josh Grif ths James Cox 11 Daniel Santoro 60 Max Coutts Liam Bowkett 12 Michael Hooper 12 Shannon Ciavarella 61 Josh Stevens Matthew Crawford 13 Josh Callaway 13 Tim Walsh 71 Jai Middleton 14 Chris Clark UNDER 19 14 Joel Donaldson 72 Stefan Dezan 15 Jack Johnston 7 Jackson Grimble 15 Luke Svarc 77 Dave Ienco 16 Daniel Fowler 9 Brad Fox 17 Scott Barnett 16 Brock McLennan 78 Blake Chilcott 20 Steve Schmidt 17 Daniel Ledda 80 Alec Deasey 18 Brent Ryan 21 Aaron Dimitropoulos 19 Rhys Boyden 18 Pat Considine 24 Tim Laver 18A Tyler Karakaltas UNDER 19 20 Max Johnston 26 Conor Pocock 19 Michael Naldrett 1 Lachlan Boscarini 21 Chris Walker 29 Ben Mossuto 20 Patrick O’Connell 2 Gerard Sutton 22 Tim Bongetti 34 Nathan Gioffre 23 Jake Lambert 52 Jeremy Cann 21 Wade Demasi 3 Matthew George 24 Drew Wilson Ben Franzini 22 Nick Carter (VC) 4 Sean O’Niell 25 Matt Tarr Andrew McCann 23 Dillion Campbell 5 Nathaniel Leach 26 Nicholas Riddle Ben Psalia 23A Michael Borg 6 Oliver Dexter 27 Andrew Stellas Caillin Kett 24 Scott Krakouer 7 Kade Lambert-Johnson 28 Dane Robertson Cameron Croxford 25 Paul Scanlon 8 Daniel Costanzo 29 Matt Bosco Chris Levens 25B James Harbord 10 Brandon Brown 30 Jack Didier Chris Malietzis 26 Thomas Walliss 11 Gus Harrison 31 Jamie Craker Daniel Schmidt 27 Juilian Violato 12 Michael Kerrigan 32 Daniel McLinden Dylan Clancy 28 James Hodder 15 Matthew Perri 33 Cameron Jordan Jamie Burchall 30 Liam Carter 17 Ross Botoulas 34 Jason Tucker Jeremy Coleman 31 Marcus Picken 19 Ben Callahan 35 Adrian Cataldo Joel Coombes 32 Trent Fallon 20 Beau Coulter 36 Ben Brown Johnny Layton 33 Angus Woodward 21 David Cappellari (C) 37 Jake Rowe Josh Money 34 Anthony Ruggieri 23 Ryan Lumby 38 Corey Cogan Kyle McDonald 35 Koden Colman 25 Nik McNiece 39 Sam Parks Matt Glouftsis 36 Ben Abbatangelo 27 Aydin Dani 41 Jarrad Barnes Matt Luciani 37 Justin Chilcott 30 Huwyn Andrews 42 Sean Salmon Michael Croxford 39 Nick O’Brien 34 Dylan Dal Santo 43 James Love Mitch Merkel 40 Oliver McEwan 39 Ryan Slaviero 44 Matthew Hyde Mitchell Hill 41 Gary Ring 58 Tim Amanalidis 46 Luke McCann Mitchell Pickering 42 Jarrod Ziemer 59 Janus Waldron 47 Sam Carrucan Nick Johnson Clifton48 Aaron Hill/NorthGrimes Patrick Fitzroy Shiavello 43 Damien Galofaro 64 Nathan Bennett 49 Michael Evans Pierce Kelsall 44 Mohamed Mohamud 66 Liam Waldron 50 Eamon Jenkins Robbie Valente 46 Paul Italiano 51 John Pritchard Sam Hennessy 47 Robert Chadwick
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Layout B - Size: 12cm x 4cm Division 1 MONTMORENCY It was a hard day at the office down at Bill Lawry Oval, ligament damage to his ankle appears to be minor so with only one of the three teams saluting. We really chances are he will only miss a week. Better players need to bounce back today against Whittlesea if we were the brothers Cole, Morgs and Turtle. have any finals aspirations. UNDER-19: The undefeated Cougars kicked two goals in the first two minutes and a few of us were starting SENIORS: After leading all day, it was bitterly to wonder if this was going to be a rout! To the boys’ disappointing to relinquish the lead with only a credit they held firm and went into the main break with minute left on the clock. We have no-one to blame a slender lead. The back line was desperate, and they but ourselves if we only play three quarters of football. were ably assisted by the midfielders who were getting Luke Jackson gave us plenty of grunt in the midfield hands on the ball first and giving the forwards scoring and JD was as dangerous as ever, with Bomber also opportunities. We ran away with the contest in the picking up plenty of possessions. Our half-back line final quarter and ran out comfortable 58 point victors. was outstanding again with Harley Ryan playing Better players were Liam Newton, Nick Paton with four some sublime footy. Good news for Harley who was goals and Drew Schleibs. The boys are now top of the accidently knocked unconscious late in the final ladder but we must not become complacent. quarter; he has been given a clean bill of health by the doctors and may even play today. MEMBERSHIPS: If you come down to The Nest to support the team then you really should think about RESERVES: Led at every break except the last after becoming a member of our great club. Please see fading badly in the final stanza. If we believe we are a Justin Mills, Mark Cleary, Greg Bowman, Dan Enright serious finals contender then we must win these close Alternatively, go to www.montmorencyfc.com.au. games! Good news for Nick Bowie – no break and the
WHITTLESEA This week we face a huge task only some 100 metres UNDER-19: from last week’s performance as we face Montmorency. Shouldn’t have been as close as it was in the end and We need to put four quarters together and display the the boys limped across the line. That said, 3-1 and brand of football we are capable of. can’t be scoffed at and the future of the club is bright. Nath kicked three, Sheepy played here, there and SENIORS: everywhere, Chook was great in tight and loved the When you only play a half of football, you’d want to scrap. hope that the half you play is ripping, otherwise you’ll 90S & NOUGHTIES: be on the end of a savage beating. That’s what we A ripping night with DJ Schotty tearing it up. The encountered last week. The lads just weren’t with it netballers had a blast and Jimmy Atkins took out the from 2pm to 3:15pm and when they woke up, we were ‘best dressed’ award. The next function is being held significantly better, but you can’t give a nine-goal start on May 24, heard it’s a Glow Party. Someone better tell to any team. Hobbsy snagged five goals in the loss, Jay Don Binion...it took him a week to clean the carpet after Russell and B-Rabbit were solid across the four quarters the last glow party. whilst Sandbag did what Sandbag does. That aside, not too many bright spots. RESERVES: Bolstered by the Big Fish running around in the earlier game, the boys were neck deep in the contest until the last 10 minutes. Gershy put together his best four quarters for the year, whilst Homer was in his element with the weather. Disappointing not to take the four points but the performances are improving as the team gels.
20 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 1 MONTMORENCY WHITTLESEA Senior Coach: Bryan Cole Senior Coach: Brad Dean Reserves Coach: Paul Kennedy Reserves Coach: Gary Kallinikos Under 19 Coach: Mark Spinoso Under 19 Coach: Mark Allen
1 Shane Tennant UNDER 19 1 Andrew Fairchild 44 Jay Russell 2 Wayne Pavitt 1 Daniel Punton 2 Matt Atta 46 Rhys Andrews 3 Jesse Donaldson 2 Nicholas Paton 3 Nathan Stefanile 47 Daniel Smeaton 4 Ryan Jackson 4 Drew Lock 4 Brenton Briffa 49 Leigh Stewart 5 Luke Jackson 5 Darcy Howe 5 James Robinson 52 Scott McAuliffe 6 Ben Fennell 6 Matthew Byron 6 Lachlan Dyson 53 Joel Halpin 7 Harley Ryan 7 Sammy Marshall 6A Nathan Andrews 54 Nick Braddock 8 Craig Flint 8 Ayden Robinson 7 Matthew Dornauf 55 Nektarios Papadopoulos 9 Ben Haynes 9 Josh Horner 8 Daniel Lashford 56 Andrew Draper 10 Alex Tsardakis 11 Beau Hodgson 8A Mitch Scholard 58 Ben Lawson 11 Mitch Anderson 12 Jack Richards 13 Dayton Callaway 9 Todd Behan 60 Sean McAuliffe 12 Matthew Miller 10 Brent Toll 64 Brent Hobbs 13 Callum Daley 14 Thomas Carafa 10A Sam Pupillo 14 James Gaul 16 Darcy Nunan UNDER 19 11 Ben Barker 15 Alex Chiocci 17 Ned Taylor 1 Nathan Taylor 16 Ryan Willits 18 Jayden Osborne 12 Bradley Byrne 2 Paul Higgins 17 Daniel Norden 19 Xavier Kvalic 12A Max Dyson 3 Nick Lacey 18 Joel McLellan 20 Drew Schleibs 13 Jordan Ormerod 5 Matt Langford (C) 22 Michael Higgins 21 Terry Smith 14 Lucas Hobbs 6 Ryan White 23 Nick Bowman 22 Adam Fulton 15 Jack Dyson 7 Luke Fowles 24 Jack Timmons 23 Liam Nunan 16 Janan Daniel 8 Lachlan Harrison 24 Callum Cook 25 Daniel Boulton 16A Chris Morton 9 Sam Peet 26 Daniel Trajanovski 25 Jeffrey Mitchell 17 Ben Morgan 26 Joel Carter 10 Joel Clarke 27 Jason Cole 17A Ash Foxwell 11 Brayden Burgess 29 Ben Walton 27 Sam James 18 Dale Saddington 28 Billy Jenkin 12 Ethan Gorski 30 Michael Fitz-Gerald 18A Al Stonehouse 13 Ryan Baerken 31 Liam Woodward 29 Matthew Amenta 19 Matthew Gersh 30 Aiden Amenta 14 Mason Taplin 32 Nick Guthrie 20 Jeremy Page 31 Jake Kalanj 15 Zac Pettit 35 Stuart Enright 33 Josh Aldridge 21 Chris Horman 16 Dale Hughes 36 Matthew Whitling 34 Luke Collins 22 Roy Dyson (C) 17 Kade Javor 37 Shaun Cole 35 Lewis Harry 23 Mitch Taplin 18 Mitch Mundie 38 Daniel Coghill 38 Luke McKay 24 James Behan 39 Jayden Shea 19 Jayden Imbriano 39 Anthony Perri 25 Jack Carlyon 20 Luke Wilson 40 Luke Chiocci 41 Jake Francis 26 Luke Deards 41 Jake Whitling 21 Clark Sloan 42 Jarryd Norman 27 Ben Russell 22 Nick Pupillo 42 Daniel Keenan 43 Xavier Cahill 28 Lee Hughes 43 Robert McConvill 23 Josh Dellevergini 44 Ricardo Barra 29 Byron Page 24 Scott Gordon 44 Lewis Franz 45 Bobby Lamanna 30 Luke Russell 45 Adrian Spinoso 25 Ryan James 46 Drew Parker 31 Chris Menzies 47 Jordan Daley 26 Tyrone Rodrigues 48 Lewis Newton 32 Patrick Schott 48 Daniel O’Regan 29 Blake Gallagher 49 Tim Charlesworth 33 Joel Bramble 49 Drew Hunt 50 Aedan McKay 33 Joel Bramble 51 Matthew Spinoso 34 Jake Chatley 34 Jake Coffey 51 Jesse Shea 35 Riley Dyson 55 Justin Ryland 52 Billy Marshall 35 Steven Dempsey 38 Brett McDonald 57 Mark McKenzie 53 Kye Declase 44 Jay Russell 61 Patrick Fitzgerald 54 Mitchell Knowles 39 Jake Barnes 69 Anthony Taylor 62 Sean Hooper 55 Calllum Stubbs 40 Heath Cardwell 64 Nick Fitzgerald 56 Ryan Adams 41 Jackson Lewis 67 Morgan Nunan 57 Zac Allen 42 Ryan Wills 73 Dale Seiler 58 Ryan Ellis 43 Brian Holmes 59 Nick Matthews 61 Josh Ward 66 Mitchell Dillon
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 21 Division 1 MACLEOD The seniors and reserves maintained their winning welcome back a few more players in coming weeks. form at War Memorial Park, a ground that has often UNDER 19: A slow start proved the difference as Boro brought us undone. set up a match-winning lead at half-time. The second half was much better but the horse had bolted. Ben SENIORS: Super effort from the ones to reclaim the Hines, Jake Walker and Juy Lumsden were best. Derek Shaw Cup despite missing Scooter and Cathal. We applied early scoreboard pressure and looked to OPEN MIKE LIVE: Mike Sheahan will be part of a have Boro cooked when we led by 29 points at the last special business lunch on Friday, July 11 at De Winton change. But Boro slammed on three quick goals in the Park, where he will conduct ‘Open Mike Live’ – a live final term before a clever goal from Lynchy. Hammer interview with Danny Frawley. Cost is $100. continued his rich vein of form and young Reid Brandt This includes a 2-course meal with table service and showed he’ll be a star of the future. Laurence Schubert drinks package from 12-2.30pm. RSVP to Michael Lovett came up from the under-19s for his senior debut and 0418 380 979 ([email protected]) or looks a real prospect. So it’s 3-1 and a chance to take a Ron Manning 0412 327 641 ([email protected]). big scalp against Bundoora. SOCIAL DATES: May 17 – A night at the Harp of Erin RESERVES: While Chubbs was coming off a three-day Hotel in Kew; June 21 – Oktoberfest in June by Kooinda business seminar at Warrnambool, the boys rallied and Brewery @ De Winton; July 5 – Players’ function; played their best footy to date this season. Big Libba July 26 – beyondblue lunch; July 27 – $10,000 draw. warmed to the task against his old mob and we might CLOUDRAISERS: See Ron Manning to join. have found one in Alex-Sean Ioannidis who took a couple $1000 Super Draw just $100 a ticket and there will be of strong grabs. Like the seniors, we’re now 3-1 and we a special function for ticketholders on August 16.
BUNDOORA We would have to go back a long way for the last time indicator of where we need to be if we are going to be that we were winless at Yulong, but that’s exactly what any sort of a player heading toward the second half of happened on the weekend. the year. UNDER-19: THANKS: West Preston-Lakeside were convincing winners and Hats off to West Preston-Lakeside who certainly came once again displayed that we have a long way to go. We to play and left with the results that they deserved. showed glimpses of good football, but need to develop A big thank you also to the coaches, players and more consistency in our game. supporters at West who came in and celebrated their victories with a few drinks after the game. INJURIES: The club would like to wish both Matty Dennis and SENIORS: Brody Waugh speedy recoveries. Both received We’ve had many great tussles with West Preston- significant injuries on the weekend. Lakeside in recent seasons and Saturday proved to be no different. It just goes to show that you need to be SOCIAL: Saturday, May 17 is our first Ladies Day Lunch on your A-game each week and that on any given day at Yulong Reserve. The cost is $50 per head and the the result can go either way. The scores throughout day begins at 12:30pm. The price includes food, wine, A-Grade indicate that the sides are very even in Division beer and soft drink, as well as many gifts and prizes. It is 1 this year. Macleod today will once again be a great always a great day. Please see Lee Ann Grant, Bronwyn challenge for us. Graham or Caroline Marshall if you wish to be there. RESERVES: SOCIAL: The Daisy Thomas luncheon went well and We were treated to a football lesson in a clash between once again a massive thank you to all those who made the competition’s two undefeated sides. It was an the effort on the day.
22 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 1 MACLEOD BUNDOORA Senior Coach: Garry Ramsay Senior Coach: Phil Plunkett Reserves Coach: Adam Reimers Reserves Coach: Matthew Penn Under 19 Coach: Troy White BULLS Under 19 Coach: Scott Pywell
1 Adam Woodhams 54 Matt Milner 1 Cameron Cloke 57 Chase Turnbull 2 Kane Shaw 55 Jai Swainger 2 Ricky Dyson 59 Glenn Grgic 3 Ben Hines 56 Adrian Barca 3 David Mitchell 61 Nathan Thomas 4 Cathal Corr 57 Denne Gaylor 4 Matt Brown 62 Timmy Totevski 5 Anthony Doherty 58 Stefan Condello 5 Andrew Carmusciano 63 Jamie Bombaci 6 Brad Leggett 59 Benjamin Bruzzese 6 Brad Czerny 64 Andrew Bowen 7 John Andrew 60 Jeremy McDonald 7 James Lord 65 Luke Germanchis 8 Will Drapac 61 Shaun Lumsden 8 Brody Waugh 66 Brandon Turner 9 Justin White 62 Steve Kelly 9 Joe Palazzolo 68 Glenn Grgic 10 Jason Wood 63 Sharbell Sukkar 10 Ned McKeown 72 Nick Curtain 11 Richie Andrew 64 Sam Martinella 11 Shaun Hamling UNDER 19 12 Rory Scott 65 Daniel Italia 12 Gary Moorcroft 1 Matthew Romano 13 Matthew Evans 13 Jack Langford 66 Jayden Wendt 2 Adrian Coco 14 Trent Barbero 3 Matthew Rutter 14 Patrick Martin 67 James Karantzoulis 15 Sal Mamone 15 Daniel O’Brien 4 Anthony Condello UNDER 19 16 Matthew Ferraro 5 Bailey Taglieri 16 Chris Libertino 1 Alexander Libertino 17 Adam Follachhio 17 Ben Porter 6 Matthew Lawson 3 Joseph Langford 18 Anthony Hogan 7 Kristian Doddato 18 Chris Long 4 Trey Guest 19 Robert Graham 19 Travis White 8 Thomas Ricco 6 Juy Lumsden 20 Brayden Shaw 9 Liam Pender 21 Shane Doherty 9 Johnny Skliros 21 Matty Dennis 22 Ryan Storey 10 Jordan Lord 10 Jake Chiminello 22 Timothy Aumann 10A Ned McKeown 23 Mathew Pow 12 Jordan Vellios 23 Joshua Mascara 11 Jarrod Anderson 24 Daniel Haynes 13 Louis Heydon 24 Benjamin Young 12 Bryce Kelly 26 Lachlan Considine 15 Jake Walker 25 Adrian Papaluca 13 Daniel Martin 27 Charlie Bradshaw 17 Trent Ryan 26 Matthew Carbonara 14 James Belvedere 28 Reid Brandt 18 Daniel Kovac 27 Michael Gravina 15 Fraser Oakman 29 Adam Reimers 21 Shane Doherty 28 Michael Mitchell 16 Jordan Galea 29 Brent Marshall 30 Hayden Seivers 26 Dalton Doherty 17 Jake Bennett 31 Matt Yarwood 30 Eray Saban 18 Jayden Hamer 28 Reid Brandt 31 Lee Santoro 32 Sean Driscoll 28 Laurence Schubert 19 Jesse Patterson 33 Mitchell Bottomley 32 Anthony Belvedere 20 Jordyn Eldrett 30 Cale Volitakis 33 Brendan Carlyon 35 Kyle Shepard-Mueller 34 Jayden Wilding 21 Anthony Parisi 36 Joel Kidd 34 Kent Delbridge 22 Damandeep Aujla 41 Tyler Ritchie 36 Leigh Slater 37 Aaron White 42 Ben Short 23 Michael Gravina 38 Daniel Nankervis 37 Trent Grant 24 Michael Coco 44 Maulid Mohammed 38 Neil Gloury 39 Shaun Melican 51 Royce Kingston 25 Stephen Deshong 40 Sam Bell 39 Brod Gray 26 Chaye Morel 55 Ahmed Muse 40 Alan Yas 41 Bryce Hesline 27 Liam Simmons 56 Jarryd Barca 41 Marlon Mitchell 28 Jacob Chapman 42 Hamish Paynter 58 Lachlan Brannelly 43 Frank Multari 43 Josh Henkel 29 Brody Waugh 67 Nick Musso 44 Jayden Petruccelle 30 Scout Houghton 44 Nick Lynch 69 Ryan Delaney 45 Matt Aquilina 45 Christian Vigliotti 31 Joshua Thomas 70 Dylan Demtschyna 46 Travis Keating 33 Christopher Fotinos 46 Taylor Finnegan 71 Jimmy Dupont 48 Paul Johnson 47 Brett Wilding 34 Glenn Halton 72 Bronson Henkel 50 Thomas McEwan 35 Jayden Short 48 Matt Clark 73 Ben Hines 51 Nathan Gardiner 49 Matt Sentry 36 Joshua Iacobaccio 74 Ben Lambert 52 Adrian Coco 37 Konrad Bruhn 50 Jesse McDonald 75 Jackson Roseblade 53 Andrew Cieri 38 James Risteski 51 Alex-Sean Ioannidis 76 Kieran White 54 Damian D’Amore 52 Mitch Hancock 77 Daniel Falke 55 Brady McDonald 53 Trent West 56 Anthony Centorrino
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TOP FOUR SQUARE OFF by Michael Thompson were able to take a three-goal lead into the last Wet weather threatened to turn Round 4 on its head, quarter but could not hold on in an intense Stars but we are one week closer to figuring out the Division surge, which saw them kick 4.7 to 1.1 in a frenetic 2 hierarchy given the even nature of the season so far. final quarter. However, it took until the final minute Round 5 sees the top four play each other for the first for the Stars to hit the front, through debutant Max time this season. Maynard, which saw them take a six point victory. John Hayes kicked four goals for the winners, while One thing that wasn’t affected by the wet weather, Lionel Proctor kicked two and was best on ground. however, was North Heidelberg’s early season dominance. Hurstbridge was its next victim, and this Panton Hill lost no admirers in the loss, as Daniel win was achieved in their most devastating fashion Fulton kicked three goals, while Brett Middleton, so far. If it wasn’t the 7.9 opening quarter which Will Box and Tyler Scarce were also amongst the shook fear into every other Division 2 side, it would Hillers’ best. Their competitiveness against last almost certainly be the 10-goal second quarter, year’s grand finalists creates a very intriguing which saw the Dogs take a 94-point lead into half matchup with Diamond Creek at Cracknell time. The second half was a lot quieter, however, Reserve in the setting sun this week, with Diamond the Dogs were still able to win by 111 points. Leigh Creek losing their fifth game on the bounce, Gilbert and Lachlan Dowling kicked five goals each stemming back to last year’s first semi-final, for the Dogs, with Louis Hill best on ground and Gazi following a home loss to Epping. Assi also putting in a solid performance. The Creekers didn’t have enough spread of goalkickers The Bulldogs’ next assignment is with their rivals, in their 5.10 (40) to 7.13 (55) loss, with Hugh Kavanagh Lalor, who was unable to convert its relative kicking four of their five goals. They trailed by 20 points dominance into goals against Mernda last week. at half time as Epping enjoyed a three goal to zero The Bloods enjoyed some solid patches of second quarter, which – despite reducing the gap to 10 dominance against the Demons but could only points at three quarter time - was just too big a gap to register 2.17 (29) in their 22-point loss to Mernda. chase down in the inclement weather. Kavanagh was Tim Keily was Lalor’s best in the defeat, while Tom easily Creek’s best in the defeat which sees them in a Bonson, Shannon Smith and Jarrod King were pressure-cooker scenario at 0-4. also solid performers. The Bloods will rue their Epping’s Round 4 victory puts it right back in the missed opportunities which could have seen them frame to move back into the top four should it consolidate a position in the top two. claim a victory against Hurstbridge this week. Mernda took victory thanks to a great patch Daniel Moore was best on ground for Epping last through the first and second quarters, which saw Saturday, who also had Aaron Willits kick two it kick four goals in quick succession, two of them goals. Moore, Harley Nancarrow, Lucas Aquilina, coming from captain Andrew Smith. Mitch Kerslake Joel Dunmore and Adrian Totino also got on the kicked two goals himself, including the sealer in scoresheet in an important victory for the Blues. the final term, as Mernda took a big step towards They now host Hurstbridge at Epping Recreational finals football by moving to 3-1. The Demons now Reserve with the Bridges having been shaken by North take on the Fitzroy Stars – the second week in a Heidelberg’s devastating first half. Although they trailed row that second plays third. by 101 points at three quarter time, the Bridges missed The Stars were made to earn their victory against an opportunity to put some respectability back on the a Panton Hill outfit full of confidence following its scoreboard, kicking 1.8 in the final quarter. Jack Furlong first victory of the season against Hurstbridge the kicked two goals on debut, while Sean Jellie continued week prior. That confidence was on display early on his excellent start to the season. Michael Ryan was also as the Hillers shot to an early 15-point lead. They amongst Hurstbridge’s better players, along with Furlong.
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Results: Seniors Ladder: Seniors P W L D % Pts
Fitzroy Stars 12.10 (82) def Panton Hill 11.10 (76) North Heidelberg 4 4 0 0 222.71 16
Mernda 4 3 1 0 126.15 12
Hurstbridge 4.16 (40) def by Nth Heidelberg 23.13 (151) Fitzroy Stars 4 3 1 0 90.76 12 Lalor 4 2 2 0 104.51 8
Epping 4 2 2 0 96.32 8 Diamond Creek 5.10 (40) def by Epping 7.13 (55) Panton Hill 4 1 3 0 77.08 4
Hurstbridge 4 1 3 0 63.61 4 Lalor 2.17 (29) def by Mernda 7.9 (51) Diamond Creek 4 0 4 0 76.64 0
Results: Reserves Ladder: Reserves P W L D % Pts
Diamond Creek 29.14 (188) def Epping 1.3 (9) North Heidelberg 4 4 0 0 141.34 16
Diamond Creek 4 3 1 0 290.72 12 Fitzroy Stars 28.15 (183) def Panton Hill 4.4 (28) Mernda 4 3 1 0 274.85 12 Fitzroy Stars 4 2 2 0 103.82 8
Lalor 7.4 (46) def by Mernda 25.16 (166) Hurstbridge 4 2 2 0 97.90 8 Epping 4 1 3 0 52.63 4
Lalor 4 1 3 0 49.65 4 Hurstbridge 11.11 (77) def by Nth Heidelberg 16.19 (115) Panton Hill 4 0 4 0 26.86 0
Results: Under 19s Ladder: Under 19
P W L D % Pts Diamond Creek 17.13 (115) def Epping 6.8 (44) St Marys 4 4 0 0 450.55 16 Hurstbridge 4 3 1 0 138.73 12 Hurstbridge 2.4 (16) def by St Marys 13.22 (100) Epping 4 3 1 0 137.15 12 Diamond Creek 4 2 2 0 123.01 8 South Morang 4 2 2 0 117.98 8 Lalor 23.18 (156) def Mernda 4.9 (33) Lalor 4 1 3 0 86.97 4 Panton Hill 4 1 3 0 50.90 4 South Morang 17.18 (120) def Panton Hill 8.3 (51) Mernda 4 0 4 0 35.22 0
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 27 Division 2 NORTH HEIDELBERG This week we face our old rivals Lalor. It is also the RESERVES: Another solid win for the seconds who 20-year reunion of our 1994 Premiership teams. remain undefeated. Having kicked six points before managing their first goal, the boys should have had the 1994 REUNION: On that day the seniors beat Lalor, game sewn up by half time but instead only lead by 29 breaking the curse in a 18.14 (122) to 13.14 (92) win, points. A pretty even second half saw the Bridges put while the reserves knocked off Bundoora 15.25 (115) up a fight but the damage was done early and the final to 11.7 (73). margin was 38 points. Mass kicked six goals, Belle and SENIORS: A brilliant first half by the seniors was as Micky Mead were good, along with the veterans JR and good as footy as we have played for a long time. Again Tyson. poor kicking let us down, but taking a 94-pointt lead $1,000 DRAW: Will be held next Saturday, May 17. $30 in at half time was sensational and timely with the per ticket, with beer, wine, soft drink, finger food and rain coming just before the break. Gilbo and Lachie entertainment provided. See Fridge. provided the targets up forward, with Harvs, Paz and ALAN DIDAK: Our Round 7 game against Epping on Tags doing the grunt work in the middle and Louis May 24 will see former Collingwood premiership star and Gazi providing plenty of run. The second half was Alan Didak in action for the Doggies. Free entry on the a non-event in the rain but if we can keep playing this day except cars. This will be a wonderful community brand of footy we are going to be tough to beat. With day with a half time Auskick show involving local kids some very good players in the seconds knocking on the and West Ivanhoe JFC. door, everyone in the seniors is fighting for their spot. At the moment they are doing a very good job without NETBALL: Nth A defeated by Bundoora Comets 29-50; a single weak link in the team. Nth B defeated Bundoora Comets 27-15; Nth C defeated Fitzroy Stars 31-22; Nth D defeated by G’Boro 20-17.
LALOR Last week the boys took on a revitalised Mernda in AROUND THE TRAPS: tough conditions for football. It was an eventful day at home last week as the power went off halfway through the first quarter of the main SENIORS: game. With some brilliant actions from one of our The game was still in the balance up until the final executive staff members, a stainless steel tray and a quarter, where bad kicking by Lalor allowed Mernda to large spoon was offered up as an alternative to the hold a slight lead. In the end we could manage just 2.17 siren. Phone contact was made with the scoreboard for the day, with the Bloods going down by about three attendants and time keepers with a minute by minute goals. Best Players: T. Keily, T. Bonson, S. Smith, J. King, T. countdown put in place to ensure the tray and spoon Hughes, J. Baddeley-Kelly. was banged just at the right moment. The umpires RESERVES: clearly heard the ruckus and ended the quarter at the The reserves tried hard all day, yet with a few injuries correct time. This continued for the rest of the day with lacked the balance to be super competitive. Best both teams satisfied with the result. The only unhappy Players: B. Ranieri, B. Polidano, N. Lewis, D. Ray, D. person was the canteen manager who couldn’t find his Papadopoulos, T. Hillman. pie tray for the half time lunch! UNDER-19: THIS WEEK: The under-19 boys had their first win for the year, We head to North Heidelberg who are yet to lose one getting some much needed confidence with a big this season. We have to be at our best this week to victory over Mernda .Keep getting to training boys as knock them off and get back on the winners list. you have the talent to go all the way. GO BLOODS
28 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 2 NORTH HEIDELBERG LALOR Senior Coach: Stephen Saddington Senior Coach: Steve Marshall Reserves Coach: Gary Cuttler Reserves Coach: Matthew Bussutil Under 19 Coach: David Russell
1 Leigh Bentley 44 Dean Kalaviskis 1 Jarrod King 48 John Geary 2 Leigh Gilbert (C) 45 Briken Scott 2 Daniel Polidano 49 Ben Walters 3 Jake Brown 46 Jess Pekin 3 Daniel Cobett 50 Sav Esen 4 Billy McClintock 47 Owen Donaghey-Arrowsmith 4 Scott Morrison 51 Anthony Tounopoulos 5 Trent Scannell 48 Taylem Stretton 5 Jarrod Parry 52 Cam Robbinson 6 Jarrod Spurrell 49 Rick Thorneycroft 6 Ben Gibbson 53 Glenn Holmes 7 Gazi Assi 50 Caine Davies 7 Mark Ventura 54 Daniel Brancatella 8 David Taylor 51 Paz Saccuzzo 8 Beau Delcus 56 Mathew Garton 9 Shane Harvey 56 Dean Warren 9 Daniel Morrison UNDER 19 10 Justin Bentley 57 Dale Calleja 10 Ben Curtis 2 Tom Tofts 10A Kane Massey 58 John Raymond 11 Tim Murphy 3 Tom Clingin 11 Brock Smith 12 Richard O’Connell 4 Josh Ranieri 12 Lachlan Dowling 13 Shannon Smith 5 Daniel Cartisano 12A Marc Coombe 14 Daniel Langborne 6 Ddara Baksh 13 John Green 15 Paul Brown 7 Kurt Henderson 14 Jamie Wright 16 Alex Vinar 8 Ross Tsipiras 15 Sean Kelly 17 Tim Keily 9 Dean Angeloski 16 Shaun Webster 18 Nathan Lewis 10 Dean Clarkson 17 Daniel Bramich 19 Anthony Lago 11 Jake Langborne 18 Dave Florence 20 Spencer Christopher 12 Jacque Bitar 19 Dylan Scott 21 Todd Hughes 13 Ben Mack 20 Andre Habchi 22 Liam Howard 14 Mark Fencellu 21 Matt Mahony 23 Scott Dowell 15 Michael Rettore 21A Mark Ryan 24 Tarren Hillman 16 Frank Monardo 22 Ali Assi 25 Jason Papadopoulos 17 Jhye Baddley-Kelly 23 Leigh Taggart 26 Ayman Awo 18 Hayden Pham 24 Jeff Ryan 27 Hirsi Twomey 19 Anthoney Valeki 25 Luke Villanti 28 Alex Josevski 20 Harry Vincent 26 Mick Meade 29 Daniel Ray 21 Dylan Gibbs 27 Marc Lonergan 30 Mathew Brocchi 22 Kaine Digney 28 Jason Dean 31 Nick Ma lovski 23 Ryan McDonald 29 Luke Tumai-McKenna 32 Tom Bonson 24 Jayden Jones 30 Tyson Scott 33 Blake Seeley 31 Patrick McNulty 34 Jason Pilakis 31A Wafa Zaza 35 Jarrod Langborne 32 Ryan Souter 36 Dimitrios Miliadis 33 Daniel Owen 37 Adrian Workman 34 Louis Hill 38 Sercan Cetin 35 Casey Brown 39 Andrew Sneddon 36 Brett Sabin 40 Andrew Koutsaplis 37 Blake Manton-McCarthy 41 James Tofts 38 Jordan Kruger 42 Steve Thom 39 Tyrone Walker 43 Dean Papadopulus 40 Kris Parsons 44 Kane Toronis 41 Naveen Srinivas 45 Blake Polidano 42 Aaron Mutimer 46 Domenic Bove 43 Michael Celestin 47 Jason Dang
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DIVISION 1 U19 DIVISION 2 U19 ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 ROUND 10 Sat, June 21 ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 ROUND 10 Sat, June 21 Northcote Park 17-9-111 def West Preston 10-6-66 Montmorency v Greensborough Diamond Creek 9-1-55 def by Hurstbridge 11-7-73 Hurstbridge v St Mary's Lower Plenty 10-7-67 def by Eltham 13-14-92 Heidelberg v Whittlesea Panton Hill v Epping Lalor 11-9-75 def by Epping 13-10-88 Bundoora 9-10-64 def by Whittlesea 11-4-70 Northcote Park v Macleod Mernda v Lalor St Mary's 14-20-104 def South Morang 2-7-19 Greensborough 6-8-44 def by Montmorency 8-9-57 Eltham v Lower Plenty South Morang v Diamond Creek Heidelberg 8-12-60 def Macleod 8-6-54 West Preston v Bundoora Panton Hill 19-12-126 def Mernda 12-16-88
Round 2 April 12, 18 Round 11 Sat, June 28 Round 2 Sat, April 12 Round 11 Sat, June 28 Bundoora v Montmorency Lalor v Diamond Creek Macleod 10-6-66 def by Northcote Park 15-19-109 Hurstbridge 15-14-104 def Lalor 5-11-41 Whittlesea 10-14-74 def Heidelberg 5-4-34 Northcote Park v Greensborough Mernda v Hurstbridge Epping 20-26-146 def Panton Hill 6-5-41 Montmorency 7-6-48 def by Bundoora 11-18-84 Eltham v West Preston South Morang v Panton Hill Mernda 1-3-9 def by St Mary's 20-13-133 West Preston 10-8-68 def Lower Plenty 4-5-29 Macleod v Whittlesea St Mary's v Epping Eltham 4-12-36 def by Greensborough 14-9-93 Lower Plenty v Heidelberg South Morang 7-7-49 def by Diamond Creek 11-11-77 Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 12 July 5, 6* Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 12 Sat, July 5 Diamond Creek v Mernda Heidelberg 6-12-48 def by Northcote Park 11-7-73 Greensborough v Lower Plenty Mernda 8-9-57 def Epping 17-14-116 Montmorency 13-11-89 def Eltham 4-8-32 Whittlesea v Eltham Panton Hill v Lalor Lalor 5-5-35 def by South Morang 19-13-127 Bundoora 10-11-71 def Lower Plenty 9-4-58 Montmorency v Macleod Epping v South Morang St Mary's 10-13-73 def Diamond Creek 7-5-47 West Preston 9-8-62 def by Greensborough 10-8-68 Heidelberg v Bundoora St Mary's v Hurstbridge Whittlesea 13-2-80 def by Macleod 14-5-99 West Preston* v Northcote Park* Panton Hill 1-2-8 def by Hurstbridge 11-24-90 Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 July 12*,19 Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 Sat, July 19 Northcote Park* v Heidelberg* Diamond Creek v Epping Bundoora 8.11 (59) def by W Preston 16.4 (100) Diamond Creek 17.13 (115) def Epping 6.8 (44) Northcote Park 4.2 (26) def by Montmorency 12.10 (82) Lower Plenty v Bundoora Lalor v Hurstbridge Hurstbridge 2.4 (16) def by St Marys 13.22 (100) Eltham 15.14 (104) def Heidelberg 8.6 (54) Eltham v Montmorency Mernda v Panton Hill Lalor 23.18 (156) def Mernda 4.9 (33) Greensborough 12.12 (84) def by Macleod 7.8 (50)* Macleod v Greensborough South Morang v St Mary's Lower Plenty 10.10 (70) def by Whittlesea 10.16 (76) West Preston v Whittlesea South Morang 17.18 (120) def Panton Hill 8.3 (51) Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 West Preston v Eltham Bundoora v Greensborough Epping v Hurstbridge Hurstbridge v Panton Hill Heidelberg v Lower Plenty Montmorency v Northcote Park Lalor v St Mary's Epping v Mernda Greensborough v Northcote Park Macleod v West Preston Mernda v South Morang South Morang v Lalor Montmorency v Whittlesea Heidelberg v Eltham Panton Hill v Diamond Creek St Mary's v Diamond Creek Macleod v Bundoora Whittlesea v Lower Plenty Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, August 2 Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, August 2 Lower Plenty v Northcote Park Eltham v Northcote Park Hurstbridge v Mernda Diamond Creek v South Morang Whittlesea v Greensborough Heidelberg v Montmorency Diamond Creek v Lalor Panton Hill v Epping Eltham v Macleod Greensborough v West Preston South Morang v Epping Mernda v Lalor West Preston v Montmorency Lower Plenty v Macleod St Mary's v Panton Hill St Mary's v Hurstbridge Bundoora v Heidelberg Whittlesea v Bundoora Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Heidelberg v West Preston Montmorency v Lower Plenty Hurstbridge v South Morang Hurstbridge v Epping Northcote Park v Bundoora West Preston v Heidelberg Lalor v Panton Hill Diamond Creek v Panton Hill Macleod v Montmorency Northcote Park v Whittlesea Mernda v Diamond Creek Lalor v St Mary's Lower Plenty v Greensborough Greensborough v Eltham St Mary's v Epping South Morang v Mernda Eltham v Whittlesea Bundoora v Macleod Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 17 Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 17 Macleod v Lower Plenty Bundoora v Northcote Park Diamond Creek v St Mary's Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek Montmorency v Heidelberg Heidelberg v Greensborough Panton Hill v Hurstbridge Panton Hill v South Morang Northcote Park v Eltham Macleod v Eltham Mernda v Epping Epping v Lalor Greensborough v Bundoora Whittlesea v Montmorency South Morang v Lalor St Mary's v Mernda Whittlesea v West Preston Lower Plenty v West Preston Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Whittlesea v Northcote Park Montmorency v West Preston Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek South Morang v St Mary's Lower Plenty v Montmorency Northcote Park v Lower Plenty Panton Hill v Mernda Epping v Diamond Creek Greensborough v Heidelberg Eltham v Bundoora Epping v Lalor Lalor v Hurstbridge West Preston v Macleod Macleod v Heidelberg South Morang v St Mary's Mernda v Panton Hill Bundoora v Eltham Greensborough v Whittlesea
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DIVISION 1 SENIORS DIVISION 1 RESERVES ROUND 1 April 4, 5 ROUND 10 Sat, June 21 ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 ROUND 10 Sat, June 21 Northcote Park 7-8-50 drew West Preston 7-8-50 Montmorency v Greensborough Northcote Park 12-5-77 def by West Preston 11-12-78 Montmorency v Greensborough Lower Plenty 15-14-104 def Eltham 8-11-59 Heidelberg v Whittlesea Lower Plenty 8-11-59 def by Eltham 10-8-68 Heidelberg v Whittlesea Bundoora 25-13-163 def Whittlesea 9-10-64 Northcote Park v Macleod Bundoora 17-11-113 def Whittlesea 4-6-30 Northcote Park v Macleod Greensborough 20-13-133 def Montmorency 9-10-64 Eltham v Lower Plenty Greensborough 11-7-73 def Montmorency 9-15-69 Eltham v Lower Plenty Heidelberg 11-8-74 def Macleod 9-14-68 West Preston v Bundoora Heidelberg 12-6-78 def Macleod 4-5-29 West Preston v Bundoora
Round 2 April 12, 18 Round 11 Sat, June 28 Round 2 April 12, 18 Round 11 Sat, June 28 Macleod 19-12-126 def Northcote Park 16-16-112 Bundoora v Montmorency Macleod 11-6-72 def Northcote Park 6-8-44 Bundoora v Montmorency Whittlesea 11-11-77 def by Heidelberg 11-14-80 Northcote Park v Greensborough Whittlesea 5-6-36 def by Heidelberg 16-10-106 Northcote Park v Greensborough Montmorency 13-11-89 def by Bundoora 19-13-127 Eltham v West Preston Montmorency 9-9-63 def by Bundoora 9-12-66 Eltham v West Preston West Preston 18-10-118 def Lower Plenty 5-12-42 Macleod v Whittlesea West Preston 17-8-110 def Lower Plenty 5-4-34 Macleod v Whittlesea Eltham 10-8-68 def by Greensborough 16-11-107 Lower Plenty v Heidelberg Eltham 5-5-35 def by Greensborough 9-11-65 Lower Plenty v Heidelberg Round 3 April 25,26 Round 12 July 5, 6* Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 12 July 5, 6* Heidelberg 10-10-70 def Northcote Park 9-5-59 Greensborough v Lower Plenty Heidelberg 7-12-54 def by Northcote Park 10-6-66 Greensborough v Lower Plenty Montmorency 17-22-124 def Eltham 9-3-57 Whittlesea v Eltham Montmorency 22-17-149 def Eltham 1-3-9 Whittlesea v Eltham Bundoora 14-14-98 def Lower Plenty 8-7-55 Montmorency v Macleod Bundoora 6-14-50 def Lower Plenty 8-1-49 Montmorency v Macleod West Preston 9-11-65 def by Greensborough 10-8-68 Heidelberg v Bundoora West Preston 8-9-57 def Greensborough 6-9-45 Heidelberg v Bundoora Whittlesea 12-10-82 def by Macleod 17-11-113 West Preston* v Northcote Park* Whittlesea 3-12-30 def by Macleod 6-14-50 West Preston* v Northcote Park* Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 July 12*,19 Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 July 12*,19 Bundoora 11.12 (78) def by W Preston 13.12 (90) Northcote Park* v Heidelberg* Bundoora 3.9 (27) def by W Preston 16.14 (110) Northcote Park* v Heidelberg* Northcote Park 9.13 (67) def Montmorency 10.6 (66) Lower Plenty v Bundoora Northcote Park 13.8 (86) def Montmorency 11.3 (69) Lower Plenty v Bundoora Eltham 10.4 (64) def by Heidelberg 17.10 (112) Eltham v Montmorency Eltham 6.6 (42) def by Heidelberg 12.16 (88) Eltham v Montmorency Greensborough 7.11 (53) def by Macleod 10.9 (69) Macleod v Greensborough Greensborough 8.8 (56) def by Macleod 14.18 (102) Macleod v Greensborough Lower Plenty 20.14 (134) def Whittlesea 12.13 (85) West Preston v Whittlesea Lower Plenty 13.14 (92) def Whittlesea 9.10 (64) West Preston v Whittlesea Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 West Preston v Eltham Bundoora v Greensborough West Preston v Eltham Bundoora v Greensborough Heidelberg v Lower Plenty Montmorency v Northcote Park Heidelberg v Lower Plenty Montmorency v Northcote Park Greensborough v Northcote Park Macleod v West Preston Greensborough v Northcote Park Macleod v West Preston Montmorency v Whittlesea Heidelberg v Eltham Montmorency v Whittlesea Heidelberg v Eltham Macleod v Bundoora Whittlesea v Lower Plenty Macleod v Bundoora Whittlesea v Lower Plenty Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, August 2 Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, August 2 Lower Plenty v Northcote Park Eltham v Northcote Park Lower Plenty v Northcote Park Eltham v Northcote Park Whittlesea v Greensborough Heidelberg v Montmorency Whittlesea v Greensborough Heidelberg v Montmorency Eltham v Macleod Greensborough v West Preston Eltham v Macleod Greensborough v West Preston West Preston v Montmorency Lower Plenty v Macleod West Preston v Montmorency Lower Plenty v Macleod Bundoora v Heidelberg Whittlesea v Bundoora Bundoora v Heidelberg Whittlesea v Bundoora Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Heidelberg v West Preston Montmorency v Lower Plenty Heidelberg v West Preston Montmorency v Lower Plenty Northcote Park v Bundoora West Preston v Heidelberg Northcote Park v Bundoora West Preston v Heidelberg Macleod v Montmorency Northcote Park v Whittlesea Macleod v Montmorency Northcote Park v Whittlesea Lower Plenty v Greensborough Greensborough v Eltham Lower Plenty v Greensborough Greensborough v Eltham Eltham v Whittlesea Bundoora v Macleod Eltham v Whittlesea Bundoora v Macleod Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 17 Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 17 Macleod v Lower Plenty Bundoora v Northcote Park Macleod v Lower Plenty Bundoora v Northcote Park Montmorency v Heidelberg Heidelberg v Greensborough Montmorency v Heidelberg Heidelberg v Greensborough Northcote Park v Eltham Macleod v Eltham Northcote Park v Eltham Macleod v Eltham Greensborough v Bundoora Whittlesea v Montmorency Greensborough v Bundoora Whittlesea v Montmorency Whittlesea v West Preston Lower Plenty v West Preston Whittlesea v West Preston Lower Plenty v West Preston Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Whittlesea v Northcote Park Montmorency v West Preston Whittlesea v Northcote Park Montmorency v West Preston Lower Plenty v Montmorency Northcote Park v Lower Plenty Lower Plenty v Montmorency Northcote Park v Lower Plenty Greensborough v Heidelberg Eltham v Bundoora Greensborough v Heidelberg Eltham v Bundoora West Preston v Macleod Macleod v Heidelberg West Preston v Macleod Macleod v Heidelberg Bundoora v Eltham Greensborough v Whittlesea Bundoora v Eltham Greensborough v Whittlesea Qualifying Final – August 30th Elimination Final – August 31st 1st Semi Final – September 7th 2nd Semi Final – September 6th Preliminary Final – September 14th Grand Final – September 20th ***ALL FIXTURES (INCLUDING FINALS) ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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DIVISION 2 SENIORS DIVISION 2 RESERVES ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 ROUND 10 Sat June 21 ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 ROUND 10 Sat June 21 Panton Hill 13-12-90 def by Mernda 24-16-160 Panton Hill v Epping Panton Hill 2-11-23 def by Mernda 20-15-135 Panton Hill v Epping Hurstbridge v Nth Heidelberg Hurstbridge v Nth Heidelberg Nth Heidelberg 19-11-125 def Fitzroy Stars 5-11-41 Nth Heidelberg 20-13-133 def Fitzroy Stars 9-14-68 Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars Diamond Creek 11-10-76 def by Hurstbridge 16-12-108 Diamond Creek 17-17-119 def Hurstbridge 7-2-44 Mernda v Lalor Mernda v Lalor Lalor 12-13-85 def Epping 10-8-68 Lalor 7-7-49 def Epping 12-10-82*
Round 2 Sat, April 12 Round 11 Sat June 28 Round 2 Sat, April 12 Round 11 Sat June 28 Hurstbridge 8-6-54 def by Lalor 16-16-112 Nth Heidelberg v Panton Hill Hurstbridge 11-11-77 def Lalor 10-8-68 Nth Heidelberg v Panton Hill Mernda v Hurstbridge Mernda v Hurstbridge Fitzroy Stars 14-12-96 def Diamond Creek 13-14-92 Fitzroy Stars 8-5-53 def by Diamond Creek 28-14-182 Fitzroy Stars v Epping Fitzroy Stars v Epping Mernda 9-10-64 def by Nth Heidelberg 17-10-112 Mernda 8-15-63 def by Nth Heidelberg 9-10-64 Lalor v Diamond Creek Lalor v Diamond Creek Epping 12-15-87 def Panton Hill 9-11-65 Epping 12-7-79 def Panton Hill 8-11-59
Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 12 Sat, July 5 Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 12 Sat, July 5 Lalor 11-9-75 def by Fitzroy Stars 17-13-115 Diamond Creek v Mernda Lalor 7-8-50 def by Fitzroy Stars 14-20-104 Diamond Creek v Mernda Hurstbridge v Fitzroy Stars Hurstbridge v Fitzroy Stars Panton Hill 8-17-65 def Hurstbridge 8-7-55 Panton Hill 3-13-31 def by Hurstbridge 19-14-128 Panton Hill v Lalor Panton Hill v Lalor Epping 8-4-52 def by Mernda 11-16-82 Mernda 12-12-84 def Epping 4-6-30 Epping v Nth Heidelberg Epping v Nth Heidelberg Nth Heidelberg 18-14-122 def Diamond Creek 13-6-84 Nth Heidelberg 13-10-88 def Diamond Creek 11-9-75
Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 Sat, July 19 Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 13 Sat, July 19 Fitzroy Stars 12.10 (82) def Panton Hill 11.10 (76) Fitzroy Stars v Nth Heidelberg Diamond Creek 29.14 (188) def Epping 1.3 (9) Fitzroy Stars v Nth Heidelberg Diamond Creek v Epping Diamond Creek v Epping Hurstbridge 4.16 (40) def by Nth Heidelberg 23.13 (151) Fitzroy Stars 28.15 (183) def Panton Hill 4.4 (28) Mernda v Panton Hill Mernda v Panton Hill Diamond Creek 5.10 (40) def by Epping 7.13 (55) Lalor 7.4 (46) def by Mernda 25.16 (166) Lalor v Hurstbridge Lalor v Hurstbridge Lalor 2.17 (29) def by Mernda 7.9 (51) Hurstbridge 11.11 (77) def by Nth Heidelberg 16.19 (115)
Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 14 Sat, July 26 Nth Heidelberg v Lalor Nth Heidelberg v Diamond Creek Nth Heidelberg v Lalor Nth Heidelberg v Diamond Creek Epping v Hurstbridge Hurstbridge v Panton Hill Epping v Hurstbridge Hurstbridge v Panton Hill Mernda v Fitzroy Stars Fitzroy Stars v Lalor Mernda v Fitzroy Stars Fitzroy Stars v Lalor Panton Hill v Diamond Creek Epping v Mernda Panton Hill v Diamond Creek Epping v Mernda
Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, AUGUST 2 Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 15 Sat, AUGUST 2 Panton Hill v Nth Heidelberg Panton Hill v Epping Panton Hill v Nth Heidelberg Panton Hill v Epping Diamond Creek v Lalor Nth Heidelberg v Hurstbridge Diamond Creek v Lalor Nth Heidelberg v Hurstbridge Hurstbridge v Mernda Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars Hurstbridge v Mernda Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars Epping v Fitzroy Stars Mernda v Lalor Epping v Fitzroy Stars Mernda v Lalor
Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 16 Sat, August 9 Nth Heidelberg v Epping Fitzroy Stars v Mernda Nth Heidelberg v Epping Fitzroy Stars v Mernda Fitzroy Stars v Hurstbridge Diamond Creek v Panton Hill Fitzroy Stars v Hurstbridge Diamond Creek v Panton Hill Mernda v Diamond Creek Hurstbridge v Epping Mernda v Diamond Creek Hurstbridge v Epping Lalor v Panton Hill Lalor v Nth Heidelberg Lalor v Panton Hill Lalor v Nth Heidelberg
Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 16 Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 17 Sat, August 16 Panton Hill v Hurstbridge Panton Hill v Fitzroy Stars Panton Hill v Hurstbridge Panton Hill v Fitzroy Stars Lalor v Fitzroy Stars Nth Heidelberg v Mernda Lalor v Fitzroy Stars Nth Heidelberg v Mernda Mernda v Epping Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek Mernda v Epping Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek Diamond Creek v Nth Heidelberg Epping v Lalor Diamond Creek v Nth Heidelberg Epping v Lalor
Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Round 9 Sat, June 14 Round 18 Sat, August 23 Fitzroy Stars v Panton Hill Fitzroy Stars v Nth Heidelberg Fitzroy Stars v Panton Hill Fitzroy Stars v Nth Heidelberg Nth Heidelberg v Mernda Mernda v Panton Hill Nth Heidelberg v Mernda Mernda v Panton Hill Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek Epping v Diamond Creek Hurstbridge v Diamond Creek Epping v Diamond Creek Epping v Lalor Lalor v Hurstbridge Epping v Lalor Lalor v Hurstbridge
Semi Finals – August 30, 31st Preliminary Final – September 6th Grand Final – September 13th ***ALL FIXTURES (INCLUDING FINALS) ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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DIVISION 3 SENIORS DIVISION 3 RESERVES ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 Round 11 Sat, June 21 ROUND 1 Sat, April 5 Round 11 Sat, June 21 Thomastown 23-22-160 def Parkside 7-9-51 Watsonia v Thomastown Thomastown 33-24-222 def Parkside 1-0-6 Watsonia v Thomastown St Mary's 7-14-56 def by Reservoir 17-10-112 Reservoir v St Mary's St Mary's 5-4-34 def by Reservoir 9-14-68 Reservoir v St Mary's South Morang 10-15-75 def by Watsonia 11-15-81 South Morang v Parkside South Morang 12-19-91 def Watsonia 13-8-86 South Morang v Parkside Heidelberg West - Bye Heidelberg West – Bye Heidelberg West - Bye Heidelberg West – Bye Round 2 Sat, April 12 Round 12 Sat, June 28 Round 2 Sat, April 12 Round 12 Sat, June 28 Parkside 11-8-74 def by St Mary's 13-14-92 Thomastown v St Mary's Parkside 5-1-31 def by St Mary's 18-18-126 Thomastown v St Mary's Heidelberg West 11-12-78 def by South Morang 18-10-118 Parkside v Watsonia Heidelberg West 5-4-34 def South Morang 30-18-198* Parkside v Watsonia Watsonia 13-7-85 def by Thomastown 15-9-99 Heidelberg West v Reservoir Watsonia 15-9-99 def Thomastown 10-11-71 Heidelberg West v Reservoir Reservoir – Bye South Morang – Bye Reservoir – Bye South Morang – Bye Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 13 Sat, July 5 Round 3 Sat, April 26 Round 13 Sat, July 5 Parkside 8-10-58 def by Watsonia 22-10-142 Watsonia v South Morang Parkside 3-0-18 def by Watsonia 24-20-164 Watsonia v South Morang St Mary's 6-15-51 def by Heidelberg West 11-2-68 Thomastown v Parkside St Mary's 10-13-73 def Heidelberg West 6-2-38 Thomastown v Parkside Reservoir 5-9-39 def by Thomastown 17-20-122 St Mary's v Heidelberg West Reservoir 7-15-57 def Thomastown 7-4-46 St Mary's v Heidelberg West South Morang – Bye Reservoir – Bye South Morang – Bye Reservoir – Bye Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 14 Sat, July 12 Round 4 Sat, May 3 Round 14 Sat, July 12 Reservoir v Parkside Reservoir v Parkside Watsonia 4.14 (38) def by Reservoir 13.10 (88) Watsonia 6.2 (38) def by Reservoir 21.13 (139) St Mary's v South Morang St Mary's v South Morang Thomastown 20.13 (133) def South Morang 9.9 (63) Heidelberg West 19.12 (126) def Parkside 3.7 (25) Heidelberg West v Watsonia Heidelberg West v Watsonia Heidelberg West 25.21 (171) def Parkside 8.3 (51) Thomastown 23.13 (151) def South Morang 6.4 (40) Thomastown – Bye Thomastown – Bye Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 15 Sat, July 19 Round 5 Sat, May 10 Round 15 Sat, July 19 Thomastown v Heidelberg West South Morang v Reservoir Thomastown v Heidelberg West South Morang v Reservoir Parkside v Reservoir Watsonia v St Mary's Parkside v Reservoir Watsonia v St Mary's South Morang v St Mary's Heidelberg West v Thomastown South Morang v St Mary's Heidelberg West v Thomastown Watsonia – Bye Parkside - Bye Watsonia – Bye Parkside - Bye Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 16 Sat, July 26 Round 6 Sat, May 17 Round 16 Sat, July 26 Reservoir v Heidelberg West Parkside v St Mary's Reservoir v Heidelberg West Parkside v St Mary's St Mary's v Watsonia South Morang v Heidelberg West St Mary's v Watsonia South Morang v Heidelberg West South Morang v Parkside Thomastown v Reservoir South Morang v Parkside Thomastown v Reservoir Thomastown – Bye Watsonia– Bye Thomastown – Bye Watsonia– Bye Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 17 Sat, August 2 Round 7 Sat, May 24 Round 17 Sat, August 2 Watsonia v Heidelberg West Watsonia v Parkside Watsonia v Heidelberg West Watsonia v Parkside Thomastown v St Mary's Reservoir v Heidelberg West Thomastown v St Mary's Reservoir v Heidelberg West Reservoir v South Morang St Mary's v Thomastown Reservoir v South Morang St Mary's v Thomastown Parkside – Bye South Morang - Bye Parkside – Bye South Morang - Bye Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 18 Sat, August 9 Round 8 Sat, may 31 Round 18 Sat, August 9 Parkside v Thomastown Watsonia v Reservoir Parkside v Thomastown Watsonia v Reservoir Heidelberg West v St Mary's Parkside v South Morang Heidelberg West v St Mary's Parkside v South Morang South Morang v Watsonia South Morang v Watsonia Reservoir - Bye Thomastown, St Mary’s & Heidelberg West – Bye Reservoir - Bye Thomastown, St Mary’s & Heidelberg West – Bye Round 9 Sat, June 7 Round 19 Sat, August 16 Round 9 Sat, June 7 Round 19 Sat, August 16 Parkside v Heidelberg West Heidleberg West v Thomastown Parkside v Heidelberg West Heidleberg West v Thomastown South Morang v Thomastown St Mary's v Watsonia South Morang v Thomastown St Mary's v Watsonia Reservoir v Watsonia Reservoir v South Morang Reservoir v Watsonia Reservoir v South Morang St Mary’s - Bye Parkside – Bye St Mary’s - Bye Parkside – Bye ROUND 10 Sat, June 14 ROUND 10 Sat, June 14 Thomastown v Reservoir Thomastown v Reservoir Heidelberg West v South Morang Heidelberg West v South Morang St Mary's v Parkside St Mary's v Parkside Watsonia – Bye Watsonia – Bye
1st Semi Final – August 24th 2nd Semi Final – August 23rd Preliminary Final – August 30th Grand Final – September 6th ***ALL FIXTURES (INCLUDING FINALS) ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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Division 2 EPPING A good result in the seniors last week, let’s now make it two in a row today. Make sure you get a raffle ticket and BLUES BLURB: Senior boys bounced back well from win a ticket to the $5000 Draw. last week. Harley has lost his left foot so when found please return it ASAP. Browny, aka TOK needs to calm SENIORS: Great to get our second win to keep us in down on Insta otherwise he may find himself on the touch with the top four. Good to see us bridge the gap outta with a lot of the boys and paying some hefty a little between our good footy and bad. It was more fines. Matty G looks like making his return to football, consistent performance over the four quarters. Let’s hopefully in the next month. Club is now selling Epping keep improving from quarter to quarter and the results logo skivvies, so please see Nick Krstevski to order. will take care of themselves. SOCIAL: Saturday, May 24 – Opposite Sex Night RESERVES: The boys worked hard, but got beaten by following the North Heidelberg away game; Saturday, a more experienced and skilled side. Fergus Cullen and June 14 – EFC President’s Lunch and Past Players Turners worked hard, Volkan was the only goal kicker Reunion, featuring Bobby Skilton. Tickets are $30. Book and Macca and Dobbin showed improvement with early by contacting Tony Taggart on 0417 373 134 or their fitness. We just need to win more of the footy. 8405 3988; Saturday, June 21 – Black and White Mid- UNDER-19: Extraordinary circumstances left us with Year Ball. See Kim Chambers to book your table. 17 players last week and only 16 on field in second half. $5000 DRAW: Sunday, July 6. $120 gains entry for two But tremendous effort by all and special mentions to people. Get your ticket from Kim Chambers today. Jake Wilko, Blake and Tyler for their contributions on the day. We re-group this week at home and look forward MEDIA: Keep up to date with all things Epping to getting back on track. at www.eppingfc.com.au or www.facebook.com/EppingFootballClubVic.
HURSTBRIDGE Last week we played host to North Heidelberg, the comeback. Down by six goals at half time, we knew benchmark of the competition. Unfortunately we were we could still have a win if we ran harder and got our unable to match it with top team. hands on the ball. That’s what we did, kicking five straight in the third quarter, but some wise heads SENIORS: from North Heidelberg were able to settle towards the With our back against wall we looked at creating the end of the third. The fourth quarter saw Hurstbridge upset of the round. Unfortunately North Heidelberg dominate the play but with bad kicking resulted in had other ideas, with a seven-goal to one first quarter eight behinds and snuffed out any revival. which really set the tone. It was a bit of the same in the UNDER-19: second quarter and the game was over at half time. The top of the table clash against St Mary’s saw our With too much class, more experienced personnel and boys pretty confident going into the game. With a bigger bodies, we were boys playing against men and pretty tight first quarter, it looked like it was going to be the scoreboard showed. Positives for the day was we an arm-wrestle all day. Unfortunately, our boys weren’t never dropped our heads and fought it out to the end. up for the fight and were outclassed by a hungrier St In fact, we dominated the inside 50s but quality is what Mary’s team going, down by some 84 points. Another we required. Another positive was the senior debut of strong performance by Joel Dale, Tieren Barbera and Jack Furlong, kicking a couple of goals. Jake Orchard who worked hard all day. RESERVES: MEMBERSHIPS: Are available now. Please log on to the Unfortunately our boys could not carry on from Hurstbridge website for details. our performance last week, with North Heidelberg getting the jump on us and basically dominating the SOCIAL FUNCTIONS: By the looks of the photos, the play. Some bad kicking allowed us a slim chance of a boys had a good night at the Boys Night Out function.
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EPPING HURSTBRIDGE Senior Coach: Steve Power Senior Coach: Jono Manzoney Reserves Coach: Aaron Johnson Reserves Coach: Steve Leeman Under 19 Coach: Sean Bradford Under 19 Coach: Kev Lewis
1 Aaron Willitts 55 Volkan Cihan 1 Sean Jellie 51 Brandon Mynott 2 Mitch Henwood 56 Robert Tinsley 2 Zac Johnston 52 David Mole 3 Aaron Johnson 58 James Orrell 3 Jay Barberra 55 Taylor Hopkins 4 Dylan Maxwell 59 Aaron Moroney 4 Tom Russell 58 Ben Jones 5 Joshua Stavely 60 John Flentjar 5 Daniel Francis 60 Ethan Buckwell 6 Rob Skiathitis 64 Steve Camilleri 6 Adam Gambling 61 Ben Smith 7 Daniel Sadowy 7 Kevin Kiernan 62 Lewis Johnston UNDER 19 8 Brent Hay 8 Josh Keenes 63 Jack Wood 1 Leigh Judd 9 Josh Saw (C) 65 Geoff Websdale 9 Brenton Keating 2 Tom Emmins 10 Kyle Thompson 68 Brendan Howlett 10 Jarryd Watkins 3 Jordan Cugnetto 11 Joel Baillie 69 Brenton Thomas 11 Daniel Moore 4 Lucas Aquilina 12 Tim Moulas 72 Billy Ratje 12 Justin Traitsis 5 Jason Stavely 13 Kiel Vann 77 John Caldwell 13 Trent Harrington 6 Corey Dobbin 14 Michael Ryan 88 Josh Robinson 15 Lachlan Vella 7 Saige Cirillo 15 Matt Ryan 90 Daniel Carrolan 16 Mitchell Thompson 16 Josh Santaguida 8 Brendan Campbell 96 Matty Knight 17 Aron Burns 17 Nick Krstevski 9 Aaryn Gibson 98 Jono Manzoney 18 Joel Dunmoore 18 Simon Callen 10 Daniel Jones 19 Brett Woodhouse UNDER 19 19 Josh Totino 12 Jaedyn Kearney 1 Riley Reading 20 Jon Newman 20 Damon Earp 13 Anthony Bradford 21 Tony Heron 2 Nick Blackwood 21 Michael Robertson 14 Andrew Hill 22 Bryce Atkins 3 Casey Hopkins 22 Adrian Totino 15 Matthew Wills 22A Ryan Deree 4 Tieren Barbera 23 Nick Josevski 16 Thomas Jones 23 Shane Woodhouse 5 Billy Gunn 6 Jake Bickerton 24 Daniel Ioannides 17 Tommy Hughes 24 Bryce Mullane 25 Peter McMahon 25 Mitch Lucas 7 Declan McLennan 18 Nick Felsenthal 8 James Thompson 26 Erik Beeson 20 Adam Rose 26 Louis Ripon 27 Jarrod Agosta 27 Scott Blackwood 9 Gus McKinnon 22 Michael Game 10 Aaron jensen 28 Ben Marshall 23 Luke Mamone 28 Tom McClellan 29 Kyle Turnbull 29 Jake Densley 11 Jordan Lewis 24 Christian Janev 12 Cameron Annett 30 Daniel Boudoloh 30 James Duclos 25 Joey Panuccio 31 Dale Eames 14 Callum Jenkins 31 Adam Suban 26 Michael Spottiswood 15 James Anderson 32 Dean Ferguson 32 Grant Klemm 28 Jordan Rozario 33 Callum Thomas 16 Aaron Tomada 33 Cameron Brown 32 Patrick Longordo 34 Chase Caul eld 17 Jack Furlong 34 Mathew McMahon 34A Brad Clarkson 18 Brod Dawson 35 Shane Wood 35 Dylan Atkins 19 Kale Gibson 36 Huss Akkari 35A Matt Stevens 20 Ryan Fakhri 37 Rohan Stavely 36 James McCarthy 21 Jai Davenport 38 Dean Lesha 37 Jaiden Vann 22 Mac Batchelor 40 Jake McDougall 38 James Currie 23 Jake McCrostie 41 Kurt Warren 39 Craig Mehmet 24 Aiden Clarke 42 Harley Nancarrow 40 Kayne Jenner 25 Luke Hannah 43 Brayden Ellis 41 Michael Saldineri 26 Kane Thompson 44 Stuart Hurley 42 Jackson Bellingham 27 Jason Smith 45 Jake Cullen 43 Grant Sceney 28 Tyler Bux 29 Tom Simpson 46 Alex Kundevski 44 Jack Donnelly 45 Michael Harper 30 Jarryd Lettiot (C) 47 Jamie Stilsby 46 Tom Simpson 57 Jake Orchard 48 Matthew Franklin 46A Ricky Maher 93 Joel Dale 50 Sean Flentjar 50 Jesse Walton 95 Lachlan East
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 37 Division 2 MERNDA Pick the best result: Mernda taking the four points away at UNDER-19: Easily our most disappointing performance Lalor or Melbourne taking the four points away at Adelaide. so far. We just didn’t have the right mindset and Lalor took advantage of it. Johnno was probably our best SENIORS: Terrific victory in ugly conditions. It felt like player, the first time I’ve ever said that even when he Lalor had the better of the play at times but we had the was just chipscabbing whilst we played park footy and kicking boots on. I guess it was just an ugly game with school footy. Golledge was once again very good and only nine goals kicked but heck you’d take that over I thought Cara was another who tried very hard. Big losing pretty in the end. Smitty and Mitchy kicked two game against South this week. goals each and DB was probably the best man on the TODAY: We’re at home with a 2nd v 3rd showdown for ground with his run off half back, alongside JB who’s the second week running. The 19s kick us off with their got the ball on a string the last couple of weeks. Big game against South Morang before the reserves and game today. seniors play the Stars. Three wins will hold us in great RESERVES: Last time we played them I got on the stead! scoresheet, but that wasn’t going to be the same this SOCIAL FUNCTION: May 17 – Get out your uggies and time around unless I invaded the field and that wasn’t flannie shirt and come on down to Bogan Bingo at the going to happen. Things being the same, Mernda club. Tickets are $35 per person which includes a meal. consolidated a top two spot with a 120-point victory Compulsory night for players, see Arcus over the Bloods. Joshy Delaney had plenty of the ball and while I didn’t exactly catch all the game I think CONGRATULATIONS: To Les and Jannelle Adams on Leppa and Col kicked a few. Impressive start to the the arrival of their baby daughter Hannah. season for the reserves. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Blue Tongue Pizza
FITZROY STARS These nail-biters are absolutely no good for our NETBALL: Not such a great Friday night with only supporters or coaches, however it does show how one side getting up. Unfortunately our A graders were much our boys want to win and that’s something which over-run by Diamond Creek 51-35, our B graders were can’t be taught. beaten by North Heidelberg 31-22, our C graders were the only highlight for us winning 34-20 against Lalor SENIORS: Panton Hill came to play and showed us how and our D graders went down to Lalor 29-24. important it is to prepare and be committed as a unit. THIS WEEK: We venture out to Mernda for a shot at They put their heads over the ball and were courageous going second on the ladder. Mernda at home is never with their efforts to kick the ball under pressure in an easy task, especially when there is so much at stake. atrocious conditions. We were behind all game and Both sides will have to prepare for a finals-like contest didn’t hit the front until 20 seconds from the end, due and do everything they can to take home the points. to a fantastic kick from our debutant, Maxy Maynard. Although we didn’t play well it was so important to TOOL OF THE WEEK: Once again big Lukey features. get the points because of the obvious closeness of the Saturday night was a great celebration for our competition. president’s 70th with everyone enjoying themselves and the occasion. RESERVES: Had a lot more success, accounting for Panton Hill by more than 20 goals. Our boys were on Alf’s family spoke words of love and admiration for a top from the start and were never threatened with wonderful man and it was with great regret that Chin Hoody, Djye and Reece playing some terrific footy. Big took it upon himself to say a few words on behalf of the Lukey blew countless opportunities but thankfully JK club. He then proceeded to a venue in Fitzroy where he was there to mop up and snag a lazy six. danced like a lunatic. Not such a great night for the G Train and un-backable odds for the Downlow.
38 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 2 MERNDA FITZROY STARS Senior Coach: Brett Wilson Senior Coach: Travis Hodgson Reserves Coach: Ronnie Russell Reserves Coach: Leigh Tarrant Under 19 Coach: Anthony Stefanile
1 Andrew Oliver 46 Michael Arcus 1 Jai Burns 2 Brent Gallichio 47 Shane Martin 2 Mungara Brown (C) 3 Andrew Smith 48 Andrew O’Reilly 3 Lionel Proctor (C) 4 Josh Delaney 49 Chris Deayton 4 Allan Murray 5 Shaun Silman 50 Mitch Kerslake 5 Graham Norris 6 Josh Wuelfert 54 Michael Talbot 6 Peter Hood 7 Jesse Owens-Draper 60 Matthew Nicholls 7 Jason Kanoa 7A Sam Perkin 62 Andrew Rizza 8 Josh Wanganeen 8 Nathan Mills 63 David Berryman 9 Leslie Bamblett 8A Jake Gething 66 Cliff Preston 10 Corey Wanganeen 9 Shannon McVeigh 71 Travis McCrea 11 Jye Brennan 10 Matt Rees 72 Christopher Blanks 12 Keith Morgan 11 Luke Martin 73 Michael Thompson 13 John Hayes 12 Adam Ryan 76 Matthew Bahen 14 Patrick Davis 13 Jordan Aldrich UNDER 19 15 Gordon Bamblett 16 Kaelun Brown 14 Krys Douglas 1 Josh Donnelly 17 Clinton Edwards 15 Kane Bannam 2 John Mustafa 18 Matthew Seadon 16 Luke Thorneycroft 3 Matt Golledge 19 Chris Egan 17 Andrew Douglas 4 Jordyn Eldrett 20 Alex Isailovic 18 Matthew Duggan 5 Liam Belmore 21 Alistar Thorpe 19 Tom Deayton 7 Ashley Carabott 22 Shannon Turner 20 Jai Robinson 8 Matthew Romano 23 David Welsh 21 Christian Cawsey 9 Adrian Stefanile 24 Malcom Dow 22 Colin Ribbons 11 Sean Talbot 26 Garry Saunders 23 Anthony Volpe 15 Vito Mesiano 27 Josh Luttrell 25 Daniel Bryant 18 Matthew Susic 29 Damien Walker 25A Nathan Del Arue 19 Liam Gray 33 Adam Nash 26 Les Adams 21 Jake Stavrevski 34 Justin Settle 27 Marcus Saddington 23 Aaron Culpin 35 Leigh Saunders 28 Nick Avenoso 26 Riley Black 36 Allan Norris 29 Jake Russell 35 Morgan Ford 37 Luke McKeown 30 Dale Piggott 38 Geordi Summers 39 Kain Proctor 31 Michael Milner 43 Jack Moroney 40 Brendan Kostas 31A Rhys Lawrance Yak Dut 32 Nick Brannelly 41 Darren Turner 32B Reece McKenzie 42 Jake Macauley 33 Jacob Loft 44 Peter Welsh 34 Luke Howard 45 Ash Morris 35 Dave Hutchinson 36 Luke Shelton 37 Jack Bianchin 38 Robert Aparo 39 Michael Aparo 41 Mathew Tamburini 42 Phil Cubbin 44 Troy James 45 Joel O’Reilly
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PANTON HILL competition but games need to be put away. The boys will Today we play Diamond Creek for the Graham ‘Spud’ be desperate for a win against Diamond Creek. Cannon Cup for the first time since 2009. Spud played RESERVES: Another tough day with Fitzroy Stars stretching for both clubs and served as the Creekers’ president. their lead at every break. Newcomer Matt Searle was our Welcome to all Spud’s family and friends. best, with support from Leigh Scully, Carson Dawson, Brett Aldred, Luke Morse and Anthony Kidd. Things don’t get SENIORS: There’d be nothing wrong with thinking Panton any easier today but a big effort is expected. Hill was in control for the whole game, but the last three UNDER 19: Came away with another substantial loss minutes against the Fitzroy Stars. We applied terrific after being in the game for the large majority. Our third pressure on the Stars, so much so that for much of the quarter was pleasing as we looked to be over running first half, it was a real effort for them to get the ball inside South Morang, but late in the quarter some costly forward 50. Unmatched, Brett Middleton was all over the turnovers swung the game back in their favour. Scott ground attacking and defending and was supported by Thompson was best, along with captain Jackson Mill, Reid Staples’ solid attack in the clinches, Shane McLagan Daniel Burleigh and Daniel Freeman. pinch hitting around the packs and Tait Forster ripping out big tackles. Jonty Rushton is finding lots of the ball PRESIDENT’S LUNCH: Welcome to our sponsors and and making good decisions, Will Box was silky yet again, special guests at the Presidents Lunch at Wellers today. Tyler Scarce was the typical leader and Josh Chapman was We hope you enjoy the twilight match. probably the real nightmare for Fitzroy. Three minutes to PAST PLAYERS DAY: Will be held on the home match go, and a couple of Redback indiscretions and some telling against Hurstbridge on May 31. Drinks and lunch opposition goals won the game for the home team. The during from 12pm for $30. Speak to Chris Cahir Hills have proven they’re more than competitive in this on 0402 427 255.
DIAMOND CREEK Today all three sides make the trip to Panton Hill, with UNDER-19: the seniors looking for their first win and the reserves Well done on a good win against a side who had a fair and under-19s looking to continue their good form. dinkum crack. Yet we still have plenty of improvement in us if we have the ‘want’ to work hard. Best Players: SENIORS: T. Cleary, D. Shallard, T. Sheppard, A. Dao, C. Honey, J. There’s only one way to go after you have endured a Wingrave. start to the season like we have. That is to work harder in games and on the track during the week. When we SOCIAL SCENE: decide to do that, there is no doubt we will be ultra Diamonds are a girl’s best friend so shine like a diamond competitive against any opposition. Well done to at Diamond Creek Football Netball Club’s 2014 Ladies Epping for displaying to us what a committed bunch of Day. A great day full of fun and laughter is planned guys can achieve, no matter what personal is sent out for Saturday, May 31 when the hilarious comedy of on the field. Best Players: H. Kavanagh, C. Moloney, M. multi-award winning comics Em O’Loughlin and Wendy Johnson, B. Gutterson, R. Burton, L. de Pyle. Little deliver a hilarious insight into parenting and the journey getting there and beyond. Two of Melbourne’s RESERVES: favorite comedians, joined together to present Another very good performance by all which enabled “Crummy Mummies”. Tickets are $40 which gets you the team to record a big victory. Keep working hard, lunch, drinks which includes champers, wine beer and pushing each other to play in the main game and grab soft drinks and lots of laughs. your chance when giving. Andrew Gray booted eight goals in the big win, while Michael McKenzie kicked five. For tickets, please call Trish Johnson – 0418 124 870 Debbie Adams – 0419 610 441
40 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 2 PANTON HILL DIAMOND CREEK Senior Coach: Dean Haydock Senior Coach: David Calthorpe Reserves Coach: Lucas Brass Reserves Coach: Brian Hardman Under 19 Coach: Jayson Burleigh Under 19 Coach: Mark Johnson
1 Daniel Pratt 53 Brett Aldred 1 Daniel Shallard 68 Kurt Ward 1A Anthony Bryce 54 Carson Dawson 2 Simon Buchanan (C) 71 Ryan Burrell 2 Brendan O’Connor 55 Steve Harvey 3 Brad Craig 72 Matt Smith 3 Tait Fortser 56 Nathan Hanson 4 Tyron Loader 81 Chris McCauley 4 Travis Miller 58 Brad Sansom 4A Cain Lowrie UNDER 19 5 Ryan Graham 60 Luke Morse 5 Luke Simpson 1 Daniel Shallard 7 Will Box (C) 61 James Flack 7 Chris Burton 2 Dion Fleming 8 Ryan Burton 8 Nick Lowther 62 Glenn Barnes 3 Nathan Snook 9 Travis Knight (C) 8A Jay Gilmore 63 Alex Bartsch 4 Nathan Jerrard 10 Levi Depyle 9 Scott Moran 66 Nick Prenc 5 Nathan Byatt 11 Mitch Johnson 10 Kane Gilmore 68 Andrew Schadendorff 6 Dom Morano 12 Stefan Cosma 11 Joffa Byron 69 Andrew Jackson 7 Luke Johnson 12 Reid Staples 71 Marcus Hibberd 13 Shane Whitmore 14 Mark O’Halloran 8 Tom Shephard 13 Matt Sherwood 74 Chris Scott 9 Alex Dao 14 Lloyd Toffolon 99 Daniel Fulton 15 Brenton Hoppe 16 Jason Buhagiar 10 Hugh Pelligrin 15 Tristan Kremyborg UNDER 19 11 Zac Hick 16 Nathan Hendry 17 Michael McKenzie 1 Ryan White 18 Daniel Carmody 12 Chris Honey 18 Jassi Singh 2 Bailin Searle 14 Jaydn Sim 20 Tim Duckworth 19 Ben Wescott 3 Cage Newman 15 Jack MacDonald 21 Josh Chapman 20 Luke Camatelli 4 Jackson Mill 16 Brad Shallard 21A Jayson Burleigh 21 Josh Summers 5 Decoda Cook 17 Tom Cleary 22 Brett Middleton 23 Jedd McQueen 6 Scott Thompson 24 Andrew Gray 18 Luke Moroney 23 Simon Amore 7 Liam Walsh 24 Matt Layt 25 Jai Norman 19 Braden Davies 8 Kyle Podesta 26 Josh Smith 20 Tom Byrom 25 Sam Montanaro 9 Max Clear 26 Daniel Keen 27 Josh Barnes 21 Liam Liversidge 10 Jack Faulkner 28 Andrew Owen 23 Frank Parker 27 Tom Blake 11 Daniel Burleigh 28 Tyler Scarce 29 Chris Moloney 24 Brandon Chiavelli 12 LiamYoung 30 Nathan Searle 25 Liam Padget 29 Anthony Kidd 13 Mark Kurungaiyi 30 Brock Kreymborg 31 Andrew Campbell 26 Jack Wingrave 14 Darby Watson 32 Hugh Kavanagh 28 Bryce Whakahoehoe 32 Jeremy Gercovich 15 Liam Harvey 33 Shane McLagan 33 Ricky Stephens 29 Kieran Liversidge 16 Braedon Robins 34 Adrian Di Piero 31 Keegan Watson 34 Dave Varano 17 Tim Broughton 35 Cameron Craig 41 Billy Bedford 35 Ryan Simpson 18 Jarred Robbins 36 Jack LeGassick 36 Bryce Adams 46 Ben Croxford 19 Zac Biddiscombe 37 Matthew Watson 38 Frank Trianta 20 Les Briggs 39 Adam Anderson 39 Jayden Shirreff 21 Josh Barton 40 David Duclos 40 Simon Gunn 22 Mark Kenney 41 Andrew Garcia 41 Billy Bedford 23 Jonty Rushton 42 Matt Buchanan 42 Callum Still 24 Josh Hodges 43 Jamie Padget 44 Brent Gutterson 25 Tom Woods 46 Jack Paterson 44 Lucas Brass 26 Sam Richards 46 Ned O’Loughlin 47 Daniel Padget 27 Oscar Weischmann 48 Michael Rogneda 47 Ben Hibberd 28 Max Steel 48 Jason Evans 49 Nick Ferrari 29 Brad Balding 59 Tom Karakatsanis 49 Haydn Bryce 30 Jack Jerabek 52 Matt Searle 60 Michael Robinson 66 Jye Summers
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 41 42 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 43 Division 3 – Preview WEST HEADING NORTH by Doug Long played down back and blanketed dangerous Saint Round 4 action in Division 3 saw big wins to Nick Gaylor, who was coming off a five-goal haul Heidelberg West, Reservoir and Thomastown, with the against Parkside in Round 3. trio now occupying the top three spots on the ladder Watsonia coach Damian Zanic was pleased with his after a month of football in 2014. move of David Gooding from defence to attack. But The Hawks, looking resplendent in maroon and gold he lamented missing simple chances and giving away jumpers to commemorate their 1936-1985 sides, some easy goals, all of which contributed significantly brushed aside Parkside with ease at Heidelberg Park to the loss. and moved into second spot on the ladder. Thomastown strengthened its grip on top spot with The Devils, in their usual fashion, hit the scoreboard an impressive win over South Morang at Main Street early. Bryan Vance kicked the first two goals of the Reserve. The Bears trailed by a point at half time, but game, then missed a gettable shot. The Hawks then the home team forged clear with a 13-goal to two sprang into action, soon hit the front and went on second half to win their fourth game from four starts. to win by 20 goals – the club’s biggest win in recent Michael Di Battista was the unlikely top goal scorer memory. for the Bears with five, while Tristan Harrower and Kyl Ewart kicked seven goals to move to third place David Folino continued their great starts to the year. on the goal kicking table, while James McLean- In his first senior game for the season, Russell Elder Brunton and captain Dan Bailey continued their was the Lions’ best – with club coming off a 21-day strong early season form. Youngsters from both break between their Round 2 win over Heidelberg teams entertained the crowd. Mitchell Reeve kicked West and Round 4 match against the Bears. two majors for Heidelberg West – the second one South Morang now finds itself outside the four and from 60 metres out from near the grandstand. hosts St Mary’s in a crunch match at Mill Park Lakes Soon after, Parkside’s Brandon Walters had scored two Reserve. Both teams had high hopes for 2014, but have of his own, both on the run, which were a highlight only one win each from their opening three games. in an otherwise gloomy day for the visiting fans. Reservoir has a chance to consolidate its spot in the Putting a further sour note on the loss, the Devils lost top four when it plays Parkside at Pitcher Park. The Stefano Capogreco to a significant leg injury during Mustangs will be hot favourites to move to 3-1, but the second term. one of Parkside’s four wins in 2013 was an impressive Reservoir bounced back strongly from its Round 35-point win over the Mustangs, when Darren 3 shocker against Thomastown with a resounding Gresham booted 11 second-half goals for the Devils. victory over Watsonia at A.K. Lines Reserve. The match of the day is at Main Street Reserve Unlike the previous week, the Mustangs jumped out where Thomastown hosts Heidelberg West. Few of the blocks early. Toby O’Meara proved a handful would have expected these two teams to occupy the and had three goals in the first quarter. Nick Hearn top two positions on the ladder after four rounds, was then moved on to O’Meara and held him to one particularly after the Hawks claimed the 2013 goal thereafter. wooden spoon on the back of just one win. But by that stage the Mustangs were away and never The Bears will be favourites, with a two-game break looked back. With Ryan Docherty’s penetrating plus 72 percentage points on the Hawks. They last kicking out of defence and Daniel Couwenberg met in the final round of 2013, with Thomastown controlling the outer wing, Reservoir drew away to notching a 10-goal win. But Heidelberg West is now win by 50 points. a much better side – and this will be a great test of the level of their improvement. Assistant coach Leon Edwards was happy the Mustangs were able to move the ball quickly. He was Sitting in fourth place, with two wins and two losses, pleased that Brendon Meroli, normally a forward, Watsonia sits out its first bye of the year.
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Results: Seniors Ladder: Seniors
P W L D % Pts Watsonia 4.14 (38) def by Reservoir 13.10 (88) Thomastown 4 4 0 0 215.97 16 Heidelberg West 3 2 1 0 144.09 8 Reservoir 3 2 1 0 110.65 8 Thomastown 20.13 (133) def South Morang 9.9 (63) Watsonia 4 2 2 0 108.12 8 South Morang 3 1 2 0 87.67 4 Heidelberg West 25.21 (171) def Parkside 8.3 (51) St Mary's 3 1 2 0 78.35 4 Parkside 4 0 4 0 41.42 0
Results: Reserves Ladder: Reserves
P W L D % Pts Watsonia 6.2 (38) def by Reservoir 21.13 (139) Reservoir 3 3 0 0 223.73 12 Thomastown 4 2 2 0 242.57 8 St Mary's 3 2 1 0 170.07 8 Heidelberg West 19.12 (126) def Parkside 3.7 (25) Watsonia 4 2 2 0 121.32 8 Heidelberg West 3 2 1 0 67.12 8 Thomastown 23.13 (151) def South Morang 6.4 (40) South Morang 3 1 2 0 121.03 4 Parkside 4 0 4 0 12.54 0
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THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 45 Division 3 THOMASTOWN We found ourselves back at Main Street against South JUNIORS: Morang and what a day it proved to be. Our under 11s and under 16s had losses last week but were gallant in defeat. SENIORS: This week, the U/9s are against Northcote away. The Winter came on the stroke of 2pm as we did battle U/11s and U/16 fixtures will be confirmed after grading with South Morang and it proved to be a game of two has been completed. halves. The first half was disappointing by the standards we had set so far this season and Deano called for a AROUND THE LAIR: Well done to Claire Consiglio big response at half time. Like all good teams, respond on playing her 50th game of netball for the club last we did and our second half was emphatic, particularly weekend. Claire has been an invaluable member of the given the conditions. Now we find ourselves in a top of team both on and off the field. Well deserved Claire. the table clash against a resurgent Heidelberg West. BEAR TALK – JOE COLACI: RESERVES: - Favourite Food: Chicken parmigiana, but without the After two disappointing results, the reserves needed cheese, sauce and bread crumb – therefore chicken. a big response. To our credit, we responded to put - Best football moment: The 2007 Reserves Premiership together a great four-quarter performance. We and the time that I gave off a handball. Actually, I don’t now need to harness this confidence and use it as a think I have ever handballed, so just the Premiership springboard into the rest of the season. - Favourite number: Has to be 6# (and yes, that is how I sign it) NETBALL: - Most embarrassing moment: The day I thought I Firstly, well done to the section 7 team on recording would be cool by Neknominating a Vodka Cruiser. their first win for the season. Unfortunately the other I threw the empty bottle over my head and three sides were unable to record wins but the work accidentally knocked out my Rottweiler. ethic from the girls is never in question. - BLUEBOY
HEIDELBERG WEST Last week’s past player reunion was a tremendous RESERVES: success with the heritage jumpers receiving great feed- Marris recorded his first victory as reserves coach back amongst our supporters and past players. On behalf with a comprehensive 101-point win. Aside from the of the committee, we wish to thank our supporters who margin, the most pleasing thing to come from the braved the elements and supported the club. game was the manner in which the boys went about their footy and Marris’s game style is starting to sink SENIORS: in. Andrew challenged a few guys to step up pre-game The boys really took pride in wearing the old colours and the response was excellent with every bloke and it showed in their performance, recording a 20- in a West jumper beating their opponent. Brae was goal win over Parkside. A real feature of the seniors rewarded for his hard work on the track and kicked six. play was their clean disposal in wet conditions and Meanwhile, Benny Marris, Aaza Smith, Westy, Jordy an even spread of the load across all lines. Big Easy Allen, Tully, Squizz, Griffo and Kev were brilliant across was the standout, kicking seven sausage rolls in his the four quarters. best game for the club. The win moves us into second 80s PARTY: place on the ladder and sets us up for a challenging Following this week’s game we will be hosting our three weeks of football that sees us play three away first compulsory player function with a Derek Shaw- games in succession. The run starts this week with inspired 80s themed party. Dust off your denims, fluro a top of the table clash against the undefeated clothing and your big mullets and come down to the Thomastown. No doubt Dekka will have the boys Dave Fisher Clubrooms for a night of great retro fun. cherry ripe for the challenge.
46 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 3 THOMASTOWN HEIDELBERG WEST Senior Coach: Dean Sinclair Senior Coach: Derek Shaw Reserves Coach: Gavin Mutz Reserves Coach: Andrew Marris Under 19 Coach: Chris Willis
1 Jason Abela 55 Dom Mazza 1 Mitchell Reeves 43 Leigh Williams 2 Julian Terzioski 57 Damien Crowe 1A Callum McGough 44 John Shanahan 3 David Folino 58 Daniel Conlan 2 Samuel James 45 Jordan McColl 4 Daniel Lauretta 60 Michael Pestana 3 Craig Dunlop 46 Michael Adams 5 Tristain Harrower 63 Jonathon McCumber-Kelly 3A Joel Kannegiesser 47 Jordan Lewis 6 Joe Colaci 65 Zeb Fleming 4 Bradley Moore 48 Hugh Lunn 7 James Mercuri 66 Nicholas Deralas 4A Brae Ferguson 49 Jason Giagkoulis 8 Michael DiBattista 69 Shannon Ball 5 Kyl Ewart 50 Dan Bailey (C) 9 Daniel Chadwick 70 Nathan Kelly 6 Jake Grimshaw 51 Jordan Young 10 Robert Barbara 71 Jack Dundon 6A Aaron Beck 52 Jared Hilbert 11 Chris Higgins 72 Osman El-Masri 7 Jack Marris 55 Roger Kennedy 12 Justin DiBattista 85 Joe Fiore 8 Ben Marris 58 Cruise MacDonald 13 Jacob Osei-Duro 9 Michael Missen 59 Nubbi Bux 14 Andrew Lozanovski 10 Dylan Kennedy 60 Tom Dwyer 15 Steven Cadby 11 Michael Shanahan 79 Steven Huxley 16 John Agius 12 Nathan Sadler 17 Chris Whittingslow 13 Kane Moore 18 Robert Nedelkovski 14 Thomas Waters 19 Luke Fellows 15 Taner Cagin 20 Sam Italiano 16 Christopher Cecchinelli 21 Matthew Cupo 17 Nicholas Lewis 22 Christian Chapkoun 18 Terry West 23 Sashe Spiroski 19 Jason Butera 24 Adrian Lesar 20 Jonathan Owens 24A Michael Kelly 21 Aidan Young 25 Joe Merlo 22 Cameron Taylor 26 Sam Merlo 23 Lucas Price 27 Andrew Poli ore 24 Kevin Caldeira 28 Walter Orlandi 25 Leigh Taylor 29 Michael Deagostino 26 Matthew Camilleri 31 Paul Meade 27 Craig Toohey 32 Dylan Fuller 28 Dylan Demtschyna 33 James Fabijancic 29 Ben Sheldrake 34 Christopher Leo 30 Jace Roberts 35 Tyler Fitch 31 Jack Fullgrabe 37 Nicholas Fiore 32 Sheldon Evans 40 Nathan Stavridis 33 Jordan Allen 41 Simon Harraka 34 Ryan Gall 42 Damien Natoli 35 Jordan Ryan 43 Anthony Fazzari 36 Jordan Crowhurst 44 Adam Pilakis 37 Karl Sullivan 45 Daniel Stephens 38 Ben Tully 47 Costa Missailidis 39 James McLean-Brunton (C) 50 Michael Fazzari 40 David DiCarlo 51 Jarrod Malesevich 41 Sam Hobson-Nicholls 52 Joe Fiore 42 Jesse Ellis 53 Chris Zabrieszach
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PARKSIDE momentum didn’t last, and there weren’t many other This week we’re back at Pitcher Park again to play positives to be taken out of the game as the Hawks were Reservoir. With a few players returning from injury and simply too good all game long. suspension it should be a good contest in front of the RESERVES: loyal Devils supporters. It was another tough game for the reserves coming up against a much improved Heidelberg West. The SENIORS: boys gave their all for the entire game to their credit The seniors were never really in the game against a but we’re unable to keep pace with the Hawks. Rhys pumped-up Hawks outfit, who put on a good display for played another good game, leading from the front as their past players day. Topper again led from the front always, while the returning Shaun added some class putting in another great performance, while Maximum up forward, and “that old bloke” Schwabl showed that Wood and Chrissy D both showed their class in their he still has a trick or two up his well-worn sleeves. And first senior games for the year. Even reserves coach Abe after another near best on ground performance, Will “some sort of Spanish surname” K pulled on the boots to “Bruce Lee” Lay would have to be the bookies early show that he’s still got some talent in that aging body. favourite for the B&F. Young stars Handsy and Brando both played great SOCIAL: The annual trivia night is on Friday, May 23 games again showing that there is a good future in store (bye round) at the Grandview Hotel. Everyone book a for the Devils, with Brando slotting two consecutive table early for what is always a great night. Free drinks goals on the run during the second quarter to give us included with the price of the ticket. To book get in the momentum for a short while. Unfortunately that touch with President Mick (he’s the one with the fro).
RESERVOIR Today we travel to Parkside who are yet to open there to stop violence against women; May 24 – President’s account but from reports they have been in all games Lunch for life members and past committee members. for at least a half. We expect a hard contest but the Bookings by emailing [email protected] or Bob Mustangs must come away with the four points. Harris [email protected]. RSVP by May 17; July 12 – Past Players Reunion will celebrate the 55th SENIORS: Responded in the best way possible against Anniversary of the 1959 senior premiership and the 30th Watsonia. Won the contested ball, ran, and took the Anniversary of the Triple Crown – where the seniors, game on. The defence was outstanding. Best players: reserves and under-19 won the 1984 premierships. Daniel Couwenberg, Cameron Rooney, Jason Dal Santo, SPONSORS: David McGregor, Joel Buckley, Ben Meroli. Clubs you can save money on your energy usages in RESERVES: A big win over Watsonia. Another seven 2014. Contact: Eastcoast Energy Consultancy changes to the side from last week but as the coach – located at Suite 211, Princess Tower Building, says “when you get your chance, it’s up to you” as there 1 Princess Street. Kew. Phone 9205 9489 or visit were 15 who missed out when picking the side last www.eastcoastenergy.com.au; Thursday. Best players: Kent Beaumont, Kael Beaumont, Kelsey Clayton, Marc Defelice, Brent Kreitling, Colin Ignite Gas & Plumbing – contact Richard Collins on McPhee. 0438 070 136 for all your plumbing needs; CONGRATULATIONS: To Mark Pirro who today plays his Color Tech Specialised Coatings – spray painting in 50th game. The dual Reserves best and fairest winner is Thomastown. Visit 90A Northgate Drive Thomastown or a great team player with a good left foot. phone 9465 1965. MEMBERSHIPS: See Chris Simpson or Sharon Meroli WEBSITE: Check the club website for all our sponsors’ for your membership ticket. details and make an effort to support those that support our club. Members discounts are available. UPCOMING FUNCTIONS: May 17 - Ladies Day incorporating White Ribbon Day – Australia’s campaign “When it Counts – RFC 2014” Go Rezza!
48 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 3 PARKSIDE RESERVOIR Senior Coach: George Latouff Senior Coach: Ross Terranova Reserves Coach: Abe Kyriezis Reserves Coach: Robert Docherty Under 19 Coach: Mark Winkle
1 Max Wood 47 Jonathan Friel 1 Joel Buckley 44 Adam Meroli 2 Michael Muir 48 David Biddle 1A Michael Zanella 45 Malcom Perkins 3 Haydn Kennedy 50 Brendan Bennett 2 Ben Mowlan 46 Mitch Fraser 3 Marc Defelice 47 Brett Lovett 3A Thomas Hatzi 51 Leigh Baker 4 Toby O’Meara 48 Kelsey Clayton 4 Darren Gresham 52 Robbie Shields 5 Danny O’Sullivan 49 Brad Noronha 5 Adam Wells 53 Lindsay Crilley 6 Ryan Keyes 50 Billy Ammouche 6 Justin Ross 53A Cain Baker 7 Ryan Docherty 52 Nick Stebnyckyj 7 Bryan Vance 54 Grant Williams 8 David McGregor 56 Dave Roberts 9 Cal Curtis 55 Jeremy Bowtell 8A Bruce Bullock 57 Bradley Whelan 9A Gilbert Davies 57 Jake Toplis 9 Richard Collins 59 Matthew Hull 10 Shane McLaren 62 Stefano Capagreco 10 Ben Meroli 61 Wayne Pretty 11 Brad Hockey 69 Alberto Carisimo 11 Ash McGregor 67 John Coates 12 Nick Gibson 12 Ash Flavel 69 Casey Rooney 13 Rhys Stephens 13 Steven Ennis 77 Craig Saward 14 Michael Puttyfoot 13A Jack Dickman 80 Troy McDonald 15 Tom Mckinley 14 Jake McSwain 81 Luke Moloney 16 Clint Virgona 15 Dave Lewis 88 Mark Wu 17 Mathew Ross 16 Cameron Rooney 99 Nathan Brundell 18 Mathew Hands 17 Joel Goodyear UNDER 19 19 Hamish Brett 18 Michael Popovski 2 Aaron Zampichelli 20 Steven Miles 19 Adam Hull 4 Jack Dickman 21 Mark Schwable 20 Luke Allen 5 Nathan Zanella 21A Pierre Labigang 21 Adam Carlson 7 Mitch Kelly 22 Arthur Ellis 22 John Patrich 9 Julian Brooks 23 Liam Ryan 23 Liam Bell 11 Max Winkle 24 Kent Beaumont 24 Chris Dagostino 12 Matthew Thompson 25 Michael Mannix 13 Randy Curtiss 26 Trevor Thomas 26 Daniel Couwenberg 27 Luke Bates 14 Jake McSwain 27 Tommy Seksel 17 Dean Ingle 28 Ahmed Fahour 28 Owen Kortlang 29 Jamie Gresham 18 Eamonn Maloney 29 Corey McGregor 20 Alesio Carducci 30 Christian Ramos 30 Lee Grattidge 24 Dylan DalSanto 31 Anthony Ialuna 31 Leigh Sullivan 25 Sal Singh 32 Christopher Troy 32 Patty Smith 27 Remy Perin 34 Jordan Venables 33 Mark Pirro 29 Connor Makroulos 36 Peter Hallaris 34 Justin Murray 31 Brendan Maloney 37 Jason Cousins 35 Brent Krietling 32 Ben Spokes 38 Luke Walsh 36 Anthony Scarano 35 Patrick Smith 39 Ty Dummet 37 Jason Dal Santo 36 Ethan Crowther 40 Nicholas Burton 38 Mace Green 40A Jacob Heritage 39 Dale Breeding 41 Ashley Smith 40 Connor Makropoulos 42 Sam Davies 41 Kael Beaumont 44 David Simpson 42 Justin Kutchel 43 Daniel Delchano 45 Bradley McGillian
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SOUTH MORANG This week we welcome St Mary’s to South Morang. WOMENS: A great performance by an undermanned South Morang SENIORS: side in their first game in Ballarat. Let’s ensure all players Following our Round 4 against Thomastown, well, some and supporters get to the ground on Sunday and support things are better left not said. We better ensure we stick Maurice and the girls. fat and graft out a win and get our season back on track SOCIAL: against St Mary’s this week. A fantastic night was had at the Comedy Night. The RESERVES: comedians were very funny, with one notable exception Round 4 against Thomastown and ditto for the reserves. the fifth comedian standing on the bin near the bar! This It’s time to show the real South Morang spirit guys and week it’s our first Ladies Day from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. make St Mary’s pay for last week’s performance. Get right $20 gets you entry. Let’s make it a very enjoyable day behind Gary, do the right things and success, whatever for the girls, then its Band Night starting at 7:00pm with that may be, will come our way. Andy Failla and his band playing until late. Let’s ensure all UNDER-19: players, supporters, parents and, most off all, our ladies Another great win, this time against Panton Hill. This week stay around and enjoy a great night after a good day. $10 we head to Mernda and look forward to playing together entry for players and male supporters free entry for the after a solid month’s training together on the track and ladies to the Band Night. getting some belief in our game plan. Keep winning THANK YOU: To all the senior and under-19 players and getting the confidence and we can look forward to for coming and supporting the juniors on Sunday. It’s this team really putting some impressive performances fantastic to see and keep it up. The kids get a buzz out of together in the coming weeks. seeing you there. GO SOUTHY
ST MARY’S After a week off we look forward to reacquainting the Power 37-16. Thanks girls for all your help but how ourselves with our old foes South Morang. much truth is there that the other two sisters now want to get involved as well? The B team had a fantastic UNDER-19: The under-19s didn’t get a rest and after tussle against Greensborough and ended up with an getting over a very determined Diamo the week before, 18-all draw. ventured up the road a little further to Hurstbridge. RESERVES: A good win two rounds back against West The game was pretty tight in the first with both sides’ where it was a real struggle for three quarters before forcing backline turnovers. However, we were able to kicking away in the last. This week we need to be on our break the shackles in the second led by 28 points at toes up against the Lions. half time. The second half was very strange as they only posted one more behind, whereas we managed a very SENIORS: Taking nothing away from the Hawks, we inaccurate 7.15. A good win nonetheless against the were terrible two weeks back and will be looking for second-placed side. a big improvement today. With both clubs looking for their second today, only one can be the victor. The NETBALL: We wound back the clock and were treated other will be destined for some tough nights on the to some past netball magic last Friday. The A team’s fill- track. in player was Jess Beaton’s mum, Tracey. With pin-point accuracy and one-handed technique, Tracey showed SOCIAL: May 10 is Burra’s in the Caribbean & iPod all the “youngins” how it’s done, shooting goal after Shuffle Night. $10 for guys and $5 for chicks. goal. Also filling in at WA was Jess’s sister Stephanie. I May 17 is our annual Ladies Lunch. think we lost count how often the ball came out of the See Pauline ASAP (0419 522 168) for tix at $25. backline by J Beaton to S Beaton and onto T Beaton Family Values, Family Focus, Family First for a perfect play. BTW the girls had a good win over GO BURRA
50 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Division 3 SOUTH MORANG ST MARY’S Senior Coach: Craig Lambert Senior Coach: Con Borg Reserves Coach: Gary Moran Reserves Coach: Dean Carr Under 19 Coach: Wayne Hoare Under 19 Coach: Ben Joyce
1 Jason Ward 48 Sean Kirby 4 Simon Kefalas 69 Stephen Duvnjak 2 Mitch Buckley (C) 49 Ricky Williams 5 Michael Costanzo (C) 3 Michael Deligorgis 50 Joe Ferlazzo 6 Myles Guldon UNDER 19 7 Kane Paterson 1 Aaron Batchelor 4 Luke Hough 51 Aaron Greenough 8 Lee Minuz 2 Jarrod Bunker 5 Maddison Bell 52 Ryan Wilson 9 Geoffrey Robinson 3 Josh Cook 6 Matthew Rizza 53 Adrian Sabatino 10 James Ind 4 James Benson 7 Nick Johnston 54 Ben Bodycoat 11 Jarrod Shaw 5 Jake Dambrauskas 8 Aaron Pell 55 Chris Sankovic 12 Matthew Irvine 6 Daniel Castagnini 9 Luke Manning 56 Daniel Whitmore 13 Jake Johnston 7 James Girolami 14 Terry Anderson 8 Marc Mitrovski 10 John Klaromenos 57 Matthew Smith 15 Shane Derham 9 Ben Batchelor 11 Daniel Heatley (C) 58 Matt Stroud 16 Adam Lucci 10 Nicholas Daisley 12 Troy Jinnette 59 Jack Garraway 17 Dylan Flannery 11 Lachlan Potter 13 Darren Tuchin 60 Matt Radziejewski 17A Brett Schulz 13 Ryan Cutting 14 James Gebert 61 Shem Joseph 18 Matthew Ciavarella 14 Josh Farrugia 15 Josh Whelan 62 Nathan Taylor 19 Timothy Walsh 15 Cruz Bradshaw 20 Stephen Campbell 16 Matthew Egan 16 Lachlan Buckley 63 Jacque Bitar 21 Samuel Mitrovski 17 Matt Galliazzo 17 Matt Robinson 64 Patrick Borg 22 Tim Doherty 18 Alexander Korda 18 Russell Elder 65 Matthew Campbell 24 Joshua Doherty 19 Jim Edney 19 Kane Searle 66 Zack Galea 25 Troy Bickerton 20 John Desmond 20 Brayden Meade 67 Brock Lee 26 Liam O’Donnell 21 James Maraschiello 27 Jarrod Millet 22 Deven Ryan 21 Duane Russell 68 Justin Lyon 28 Craig O’Neill 23 Joe Bergman 22 Matt Morrison 69 James Mark-Simpson 28A Patrick Waldron 24 Nick Delanty 23 Harry Whybrow 70 Daniel Fernandez 29 Jason Grgic 25 Corey Yates 24 Dean Bibby 71 Lachlan Moran 30 Ryan Pieper 26 Patrick Korda 25 Jake Potter 72 Brent Howlett 31 Matthew Di Julio 27 Dylan Gioffre 26 Jake Hough 73 Jordan Muscat 32 Simon Denier 29 Jackson Wolczko 33 Adam Carnell 30 Cameron Drake 27 Scott Sandy 74 Daniel Delromano 34 Jayden Chapman 31 Bodie Harty 28 Michael Szikla 75 Brandon Tanti 35 Matthew Johnston 32 Mitchell Lee 29 Ben Papal 76 Nathan Mittica 36 Matthew Patti 33 Ben Rule 30 Hass Samia 77 Joe Knight 37 Nathan Bragg 35 Sam Cooper 31 Stephen Sankovic 78 Travis Vanderkolk (U/19 C) 38 Cesare Piccrilli 36 Jordan Sorani 32 Daniel Watson 79 Cody Wilson 39 Scott McLaughlin 37 Jordan Dupont 40 Samuel Byrne 38 Nick Gedge 33 Nathan Moro 83 Haydn Mills-Webb 41 Luke Douglas 39 Josh Chessari 34 Ashley Hobbs 84 Chem Evans 42 Frankie Tomaras 41 Jack Sassella 35 Luke Hagg 43 Robert Campbell 44 James Cilia 36 Liam Kilgour 44 Matt Borg 64 Thomas Cooper 37 Adam Karim 45 Richard Heywood 75 Jacob D’Angelis 46 Nathan Winchcombe 83 Brice Campbell 38 Michael Batty 47 Ryan Brazier 86 Evan Broumos 39 Nick Di Santo 48 Lindsay Roberts 40 James Burton-Scott 50 Luke Gaylor 41 Luke Chasteau 52 Ryan Gething 42 Jarryd Baldasso (RES C) 53 Brendan Plowman 43 Andrew Rushton 54 James Randell 55 Jarrod Conduit 44 Brent Williams 56 Daniel Berdurke 45 Josh Stroud 58 Marc Hopper 46 Louis Villiani 64 Robert Benjamin 47 Jesse Wayth 65 Jack Greaves
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SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT THE EAGLES netball news COMETS TOO GOOD FOR NORTH by Lauren Bordin Despite turnovers also occurring in Bundoora’s Bundoora has thrashed North Heidelberg by 21 goals, attacking half this quarter, North Heidelberg was not as it defeated North in all areas of the court in Round 3 able to use these opportunities and trailed by 13 goals of Section 1 action. at half-time. In the opening quarter North Heidelberg failed to Intercepts were occurring often in the third quarter, as effectively get the ball into its attacking circle, as the strong defensive pair of Liz Edwards and Shannon misthrows allowed Bundoora to bring the ball to the McLean was able to stop North’s ball from entering its other side of the court. Strong defensive pressure from attacking circle. the Comets’ defence which caused these errors and Bundoora wing attack Jacinta Tonkin and centre Natalie created turnover opportunities, was complimented by Ognenis used quick and short passes into the goal circle good movement in the goal circle by shooters Elly Castles to help the Comets extend their lead to 21 goals going and Chloe Wilson. into the final quarter. Despite holding a seven-goal lead at quarter time The last quarter saw more of the same from North Bundoora made several changes to its lineup, bringing Heidelberg as inaccurate passes and shots being off on new goal attack Tayla Hardiman to pair with Wilson target saw it not make the most of opportunities. in the goal circle. However a late period of play saw North Heidelberg A changed lineup didn’t effect the Comets’ flow, with string together four goals in a row as both teams scored their pace through the court quickening in the second eight goals in the last term, keeping the final margin at quarter. Michelle Mallhouse’s run through the midcourt 21 goals. was important for North, as a fantastic intercept Final score: stemming from superb reading of the play resulted Bundoora Comets 1 (50) def North Heidelberg 1 (29) in a goal for her team.
CREEK CONTINUE WINNING FORM by Lauren Bordin The opening minutes of the second half were all A two-week break in the Northern Netball Leauge Diamond Creek as its speedy movement into the goal didn’t have an affect on Diamond Creek’s match fitness, circle was enjoyable to watch. as it ran out 16-goal winners against Fitzroy Stars in The Stars’ defensive pressure that had been evident all Section 1. game, became more noticeable as Fitzroy’s defenders In the early minutes of the game neither team could be caused many turnovers in the third quarter. separated until a pass that went out of court in Fitzroy’s Following an even second half of the quarter Diamond attacking third allowed Diamond Creek to break and Creek took a lead of nine goals into the final term. take the lead. Fitzroy’s keeper Jessica Bamblett continued her solid From here the Creekers started firing and piled on five game in defence, however Diamond Creek’s defenders consecutive goals. remained equally strong in the Stars’ attacking third. The Stars didn’t let the Creekers four-goal lead at As had been the case the whole game, each team had the end of the first quarter come easy, as following periods of play in which they broke the opposition’s Diamond Creek’s strong period of play, Fitzroy scored centre pass. four of the last six goals of the quarter. Diamond Creek’s Diamond Creek started the fourth quarter with five pace was excellent as its quick movement of the ball consecutive goals, which were fought back by Fitzroy through short passes proved effective in getting the also scoring five goals in a row. However Diamond ball to its attacking circle. It was the Creekers’ ability to Creek’s lead, which they built steadily, meant Fitzroy’s score quick goals, which allowed them to keep their presses never put it in danger, as the Creekers won 51-35. lead, as short periods of momentum again saw each team add on consecutive goals to the scoreboard. Final score: Diamond Creek (51) def Fitzroy Stars 1 (35)
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SECTION 1 P W L D % Pts SECTION 1 Diamond Creek NFNL 3 2 1 0 134.23 8 North Heidelberg 1 3 2 1 0 118.27 8 Lakeside 1 (38) def Greensborough 1 (37) Fitzroy Stars 1 3 2 1 0 98.32 8 Bundoora Comets 1 (50) def North Heidelberg 1 (29) Bundoora Comets 1 2 1 1 0 97.44 4 Greensborough 1 3 1 2 0 85.47 4 Diamond Creek 1 (51) def Fitzroy Stars (35) Lakeside 1 3 1 2 0 80.45 4 Heidelberg Tigers 1 0 1 0 77.27 0
Section 2 P W L D % Pts Section 2 Northcote Park 1 3 3 0 0 160.00 12 Watsonia 1 3 2 1 0 162.26 8 Whittlesea 1 (34) def Laurimar Power 1 (14) Whittlesea 1 3 2 1 0 161.54 8 Greensborough 2 (29) def South Morang 1 (18) Greensborough 2 3 2 1 0 100.00 8 Bundoora Comets 2 3 2 1 0 90.12 8 Northcote Park 1 (30) def Lalor 1 (14) Lalor 1 2 1 1 0 131.58 4 Bundoora Comets 2 (33) def Diamond Creek 2 (29) South Morang 1 2 1 1 0 92.00 4 Diamond Creek NFNL 2 3 0 3 0 64.95 0 Watsonia 1 (30) def St Martins (12) Laurimar Power 1 3 0 3 0 53.76 0 St Martins 1 0 1 0 40.00 0
P W L D % Pts section 3 South Morang 2 3 3 0 0 163.16 12 Lalor 2 3 2 1 0 183.67 8 St Mary’s 1 (37) def Laurimar Power 2 (16) North Heidelberg 2 3 2 1 0 93.33 8 South Morang 2 (28) def Lalor 2 (20) Bundoora Comets 3 3 1 2 0 123.73 4 St Mary's 1 3 1 2 0 104.48 4 North Heidelberg 2 (27) def Bundoora Comets 3 (15) Laurimar Power 2 3 0 3 0 25.83 0
P W L D % Pts Section 4 Lakeside 2 3 2 0 1 144.26 10 Watsonia 2 3 2 1 0 134.48 8 Whittlesea 2 (29) def Thomastown 1 (22) Whittlesea 2 3 2 1 0 114.49 8 St Mary’s 2 (18) drew Greensborough 3 (18) Thomastown 1 3 1 1 1 107.59 6 St Mary's 2 3 0 2 1 64.13 2 Lakeside 2 (28) def Watsonia 2 (12) Greensborough 3 3 0 2 1 59.46 2
P W L D % Pts Section 5 Bundoora Comets 4 3 3 0 0 140.74 12 North Heidelberg 3 3 3 0 0 128.57 12 Bundoora Comets 4 (26) def Lalor 3 (17) Greensborough 4 3 2 0 1 173.81 10 North Heidelberg 3 (31) def Fitzroy Stars 2 (22) Fitzroy Stars 2 3 2 1 0 135.48 8 Mernda 3 1 1 1 107.35 6 Mernda (24) drew Greensborough 4 (24) Epping 3 1 2 0 100.00 4 Lakeside 3 (17) def Thomastown 2 (9) Lakeside 3 3 1 2 0 92.16 4 South Morang 3 3 1 2 0 69.62 4 Epping (14) def South Morang 3 (10) Lalor 3 3 0 3 0 52.78 0 Thomastown 2 3 0 3 0 50.72 0
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SECTION 1 P W L D % Pts P W L D % Pts SECTION 1 Diamond Creek NFNL 3 2 1 0 134.23 8 Section 6 St Martins 2 2 0 0 406.25 8 North Heidelberg 1 3 2 1 0 118.27 8 Fitzroy Stars 3 3 3 0 0 176.09 12 Lakeside 1 (38) def Greensborough 1 (37) Fitzroy Stars 1 3 2 1 0 98.32 8 Watsonia 3 (30) def Bundoora Comets 5 (9) Hurstbridge 1 3 2 0 1 186.54 10 Bundoora Comets 1 (50) def North Heidelberg 1 (29) Bundoora Comets 1 2 1 1 0 97.44 4 Hurstbridge (39) def St Martins (18) Watsonia 3 3 2 0 1 165.12 10 Greensborough 1 3 1 2 0 85.47 4 St Martins 3 2 1 0 150.91 8 Diamond Creek 1 (51) def Fitzroy Stars (35) Lakeside 1 3 1 2 0 80.45 4 Whittlesea 3 (27) def Thomastown 3 (12) Whittlesea 3 3 2 1 0 105.88 8 Heidelberg Tigers 1 0 1 0 77.27 0 Fitzroy Stars 3 (34) def Lalor 4 (20) Lalor 4 3 0 3 0 60.47 0 Thomastown 3 3 0 3 0 41.10 0 Bundoora Comets 5 3 0 3 0 34.38 0 Section 2 P W L D % Pts Section 2 Northcote Park 1 3 3 0 0 160.00 12 Watsonia 1 3 2 1 0 162.26 8 P W L D % Pts Whittlesea 1 (34) def Laurimar Power 1 (14) Whittlesea 1 3 2 1 0 161.54 8 Section 7 Keon Park Stars 2 2 0 0 171.43 8 Greensborough 2 (29) def South Morang 1 (18) Greensborough 2 3 2 1 0 100.00 8 Lalor 5 3 3 0 0 135.19 12 Bundoora Comets 2 3 2 1 0 90.12 8 Thomastown 4 (9) def Montmorency (8) North Heidelberg 4 3 2 0 1 232.43 8 Northcote Park 1 (30) def Lalor 1 (14) Lalor 1 2 1 1 0 131.58 4 Lalor 5 (29) def Fitzroy Stars 4 (24) Greensborough 5 3 2 0 1 140.00 8 Bundoora Comets 2 (33) def Diamond Creek 2 (29) South Morang 1 2 1 1 0 92.00 4 Hurstbridge 2 3 2 0 1 107.32 8 Diamond Creek NFNL 2 3 0 3 0 64.95 0 West Ivanhoe (21) def Whittlesea 4 (19) West Ivanhoe 3 2 0 1 83.58 8 Watsonia 1 (30) def St Martins (12) Laurimar Power 1 3 0 3 0 53.76 0 Greensborough 5 (20) def North Heidelberg 4 (17) Fitzroy Stars 4 3 1 0 2 116.07 4 St Martins 1 0 1 0 40.00 0 Thomastown 4 3 1 0 2 24.00 4 Hurstbridge 2 (22) def Northcote Park 2 (10) Montmorency 1 0 0 1 88.89 0 Whittlesea 4 3 0 0 3 70.83 0 P W L D % Pts Northcote Park 2 3 0 0 3 61.90 0 section 3 South Morang 2 3 3 0 0 163.16 12 Lalor 2 3 2 1 0 183.67 8 St Mary’s 1 (37) def Laurimar Power 2 (16) North Heidelberg 2 3 2 1 0 93.33 8 South Morang 2 (28) def Lalor 2 (20) Bundoora Comets 3 3 1 2 0 123.73 4 St Mary's 1 3 1 2 0 104.48 4 WATERCARE North Heidelberg 2 (27) def Bundoora Comets 3 (15) Laurimar Power 2 3 0 3 0 25.83 0 Pensions & Concessions
P W L D % Pts Section 4 Lakeside 2 3 2 0 1 144.26 10 Do you need assistance paying Watsonia 2 3 2 1 0 134.48 8 Whittlesea 2 (29) def Thomastown 1 (22) Whittlesea 2 3 2 1 0 114.49 8 your water and sewerage bills? St Mary’s 2 (18) drew Greensborough 3 (18) Thomastown 1 3 1 1 1 107.59 6 St Mary's 2 3 0 2 1 64.13 2 WaterCare offers support programs Lakeside 2 (28) def Watsonia 2 (12) Greensborough 3 3 0 2 1 59.46 2 and services that assist you in managing your water bills. P W L D % Pts Section 5 Bundoora Comets 4 3 3 0 0 140.74 12 Customers who hold a valid pension North Heidelberg 3 3 3 0 0 128.57 12 Bundoora Comets 4 (26) def Lalor 3 (17) Greensborough 4 3 2 0 1 173.81 10 or concession card may be eligible North Heidelberg 3 (31) def Fitzroy Stars 2 (22) Fitzroy Stars 2 3 2 1 0 135.48 8 for a rebate. Call us to discuss your Mernda 3 1 1 1 107.35 6 Mernda (24) drew Greensborough 4 (24) Epping 3 1 2 0 100.00 4 entitlements. Lakeside 3 (17) def Thomastown 2 (9) Lakeside 3 3 1 2 0 92.16 4 South Morang 3 3 1 2 0 69.62 4 Call us on Epping (14) def South Morang 3 (10) Lalor 3 3 0 3 0 52.78 0 Thomastown 2 3 0 3 0 50.72 0 1800 680 824 Whistle Whispers
Last week was Community Umpiring Round. Well done UMPIRE PROFILE: to all umpires who participated in the round and to Lachlan Flinn is the latest umpire to have his profile all clubs who got behind the day by recognising the featured in the Whistle Whispers. umpires at their ground. Read Lachlan’s profile below. SOCIAL: Make sure you keep an eye out for the sign up sheets at training that are starting to circulate. We have some awesome events coming up soon. To keep up to date with these events and much, please more visit our website www.umpires.org.au or like the Northern Umpires Association Facebook page CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Northern Football League umpire Jack Edwards who has been selected to umpire in the AFL National Under-18 Championships, which includes umpiring one game in Perth. Also, congratulations Luke Richardson who has been selected to umpire in the AFL National Under-16 Championships in July on the Gold Coast. Meanwhile, Lucinda Lopes continues to do a great job at the 2014 AFL Youth Girls Championships in Canberra.
UMPIRE Profile Name: Lachlan Flinn Favourite food: Nickname: Cheeks Strawberries Age: 13 Favourite drink: Occupation: Student Gatorade Umpiring Discipline: Field Umpire Favourite musician: Avici Biggest influence on your umpiring career: Which five people would you invite to dinner: Chris Kamolins, Brett Rosebury and Darren Goldspink. Dane Swan Most memorable umpiring moment: Kim Kardashian Umpiring the under-12 blue’s finals series and also Scott Pendlebury umpiring in the under-13s during my first year of Gary Ablett umpiring LeBron James Most admired sportsperson: Dane Swan Superstitions: Nothing in particular Hobbies: Football, basketball, cricket, umpiring, motorbike riding, wake boarding and kneeboarding
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A look back at last weekend’s junior results in the final Research continued its dominance in the Under 15 round of junior grading for the 2014 season. Red competition, beating Montmorency in a very tight In the Under 18 Girls competition, Darebin Falcons contest at Montmorency Oval. The Magpies led for beat the previously undefeated Diamond Creek Girls most of the day but a late Search charge saw them get by six points, the first time the sides have met since over the line and remain undefeated in season 2014. last year’s Grand Final. The Falcons now sit third Diamond Creek easily beat Keon Park to maintain on the ladder. South Morang remains undefeated its winning form and keep itself in third place on after it easily beat the Lalor Stars, breaking the 200 the ladder. Eltham and Mill Park also recorded wins, points barriers as it went on to record a massive win. beating Kinglake and Bundoora Park respectively. Meanwhile, Epping eased by the bottom of the table The other winner of the round was Yarrambat, Hurstbridge and Montmorency was too good for who beat Whittlesea by 43 points at the Whittlesea Mernda by 44 points. Showgrounds and now sits in second on the ladder. In the Under 17 Blue competition, Diamond Creek South Morang kept its unbeaten run alive in the got over the line by 11 points over Research in a tight Under 14 Blue competition after beating previously contest at Coventry Oval, with the Creekers holding undefeated Eltham by 71 points. Mill Park bounced the lead at each break. Another close encounter saw back from its Round 3 loss to Whittlesea, by accounting Epping beat South Morang by just under a goal, for Wallan by 41 points. Montmorency and Laurimar beating the Lions by four points in a very tight contest. Black were the other winners for the round, both West Preston was also able to record a win after it recording big wins, with the Magpies beating beat the previously undefeated Montmorency quite Whittlesea by 66 points and Laurimar Black beating convincingly. The Roosters’ 41-point win secured West Preston by 50 points. second spot on the ladder. In the Under 13 Blue competition, Montmorency Diamond Creek recorded its first win in the Under 17 recorded its second win on the trot by beating Mill Red competition, as it proved far too good for Wallan Park by 30 points. The result moved the Magpies into in a 113-point result. In a much closer affair, Eltham third spot, behind Whittlesea who had the bye. The beat Whittlesea by 10 points to move into second spot other winners in the competition were South Morang on the table. Hurstbridge was the other big winner Blue, after it continued its unbeaten streak, beating from the round. The Bridges sit in first place on the Epping by 32 points to remain atop the ladder. ladder after keeping Mill Park to only two behinds in a The Under 12 Blue competition sees Eltham atop triple-digit win. the table after keeping its unbeaten start intact. The The Under 16 Blue competition sees two teams Panthers were able to keep Diamond Creek to a single remain undefeated after the opening four rounds. behind in their big win. Research was able to hold out South Morang and Mill Park both sit atop the South Morang Blue by 10 points as it moved into third ladder, after South Morang defeated Eltham by 78 spot on the ladder. Wallan was the other winner after it points, whilst Mill Park beat Research by 38 points. accounted for Greensborough by 51 points. Montmorency moves up to third on the ladder after it And, Yarrambat remained unbeaten in the Under beat Epping in a tight contest by two goals. 11 Blue competition, beating Greensborough by 64 Epping continued its winning start in the Under 15 points in Round 4. Epping beat Eltham by 20 points as Blue competition. The Blues outran Greensborough in it bounced back from its previous week’s loss to the the second half to win by 68 points, despite trailing at Bats. The other winners were South Morang Blue, who half time. The result left Greensborough without a win handed Montmorency its first loss of the season. in the grading rounds. West Preston was the other big SUPPORTING THE winner after it beat Wallan by 33 points. This was the NORTHERN FOOTBALL Roosters’ second win a row and now sees them sit in LEAGUE COMMUNITY
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 59 Junior Results and Ladders - Round 4
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 17 BLUE Montmorency 4 3 1 0 0 6 West Preston 4 2 1 0 1 6 Diamond Creek 7.5 (47) def Research 5.6 (36) Research 4 2 1 0 1 6 Epping 9.6 (60) def South Morang 8.8 (56) Epping 4 2 2 0 0 4 Diamond Creek 4 2 2 0 0 4 Montmorency 11.12 (78) def West Preston 5.7 (37) South Morang 4 1 2 0 1 4
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 17 RED Hurstbridge 4 3 0 0 1 8 Eltham 4 3 1 0 0 6 Diamond Creek 18.18 (126) def Wallan 2.1 (13) Whittlesea 4 2 1 0 1 6 Eltham 4.10 (34) def Whittlesea 4.0 (24) Yarrambat 4 2 1 0 1 6 Diamond Creek 4 1 2 0 1 4 Hurstbridge 28.25 (193) def Mill Park 0.2 (2) Mill Park 4 1 3 0 0 2 Wallan 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 16 BLUE Mill Park 4 4 0 0 0 8 South Morang 4 4 0 0 0 8 South Morang 13.13 (91) def Eltham 1.7 (13) Montmorency 4 2 2 0 0 4 Montmorency 4.10 (34) def Epping 3.4 (22) Eltham 4 2 2 0 0 4 Research 4 0 4 0 0 0 Mill Park 10.8 (68) def Research 4.6 (30) Epping 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 16 RED Greensborough 4 3 0 0 1 8 Thomastown 4 3 1 0 0 6 Greensborough 19.8 (122) def Thomastown 7.5 (47) Hurstbridge 4 2 1 0 1 6 Hurstbridge 7.14 (56) def Mernda 0.1 (1) Mernda 4 0 3 0 1 2 South Morang 4 0 3 0 1 2
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 15 BLUE Epping 4 3 0 0 1 8 West Prreston 4 2 1 0 1 6 West Preston 10.10 (70) def Wallan 5.7 (37) South Morang 4 2 1 0 1 6 Epping 13.19 (97) def Greensborough 4.5 (29) Wallan 4 1 2 0 1 4 Greensborough 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 15 RED Research 4 4 0 0 0 8 Yarrambat 4 3 1 0 0 6 Research 4.9 (33) def Montmorency 3.9 (27) Diamond Creek 4 3 1 0 0 6 Diamond Creek 19.17 (131) def Keon Park 1.2 (8) Eltham 4 3 1 0 0 6 Mill Park 4 2 1 0 1 6 Eltham 13.14 (92) def Kinglake 0.1 (1) Whittlesea 4 2 2 0 0 4 Yarrambat 13.7 (85) def Whittlesea 6.6 (42) Montmorency 4 1 2 0 1 4 Epping 4 1 2 0 1 4 Mill Park 12.17 (89) def Bundoora Park 4.7 (31) Kinglake 4 1 3 0 0 2 Keon Park 4 0 3 0 1 2 Bundoora Park 4 0 4 0 0 0
Please note: Displayed ladders are correct at the time of print, prior to re-grading of junior competitions.
60 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Junior Results and Ladders - Round 4
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 14 BLUE South Morang 4 4 0 0 0 8 Montmorency 4 3 1 0 0 6 Montmorency 11.4 (70) def Whittlesea 0.4 (4) Laurimar Black 4 3 1 0 0 6 Mill Park 9.18 (72) def Wallan 4.7 (31) Eltham 4 3 1 0 0 6 Whittlesea 4 1 3 0 0 2 South Morang 13.19 (97) def Eltham 4.2 (26) West Preston 4 1 3 0 0 2 Laurimar Black 8.16 (64) def West Preston 2.2 (14) Mill Park 4 1 3 0 0 2 Wallan 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 14 RED Epping 4 4 0 0 0 8 Greensborough 4 3 1 0 0 6 Greensborough 8.12 (60) def South Morang Gold 9.2 (56) Research 4 3 1 0 0 6 Epping 22.25 (157) def Diamond Creek 3.1 (19) South Morang 4 2 2 0 0 4 Yarrambat 4 0 4 0 0 0 Research 12.11 (83) def Yarrambat 3.4 (22) Diamond Creek 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 14 GREEN Hurstbridge 4 4 0 0 0 8 Lalor 4 3 1 0 0 6 Lalor 19.19 (133) def Laurimar Teal 10.5 (65) South Morang 4 2 2 0 0 4 Hurstbridge 7.12 (54) def West Preston 7.7 (49) Maroon Eltham 4 1 3 0 0 2 South Morang Maroon 5.9 (39) def Eltham 3.10 (28) West Preston 4 1 3 0 0 2 Laurimar Teal 4 1 3 0 0 2
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 13 BLUE South Morang Blue 4 3 0 0 1 8 Whittlesea 4 3 0 0 1 8 South Morang Blue 5.12 (42) def Epping 1.4 (10) Montmorency 4 2 2 0 0 4 Montmorency 7.6 (48) def Mill Park 3.0 (18) Epping 4 0 3 0 1 2 Mill Park 4 0 3 0 1 2
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 13 RED Greensborough 4 3 0 0 1 8 Eltham 4 3 0 0 1 8 Greensborough 11.14 (80) def Mernda 1.1 (7) Bundoora Park 4 3 0 0 1 8 Bundoora Park 9.5 (59) def West Preston 2.6 (18) Diamond Creek 4 3 0 0 1 8 West Preston 4 0 4 0 0 0 Diamond Creek 5.7 (37) def Northcote 1.8 (14) Northcote 4 0 4 0 0 0 Mernda 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 13 GREEN South Morang Gold 4 4 0 0 0 8 Keon Park 4 3 0 0 1 8 South Morang Gold 3.3 (21) def Panton Hill 2.8 (20) Wallan 4 3 0 0 1 8 Research 11.10 (76) def South Morang Maroon 0.1 (1) Research 4 3 1 0 0 6 Panton Hill 4 1 2 0 1 4 Keon Park 6.6 (42) def Yarrambat Gold 5.6 (36) Yarrambat Gold 4 1 2 0 1 4 Yarrambat Brown 2.8 (20) def Epping 2.5 (17) Yarrambat Brown 4 1 3 0 0 2 Epping 4 0 4 0 0 0 South Morang Maroon 4 0 4 0 0 0 Please note: Displayed ladders are correct at the time of print, prior to re-grading of junior competitions.
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 61 Junior Results and Ladders - Round 4
Eltham 3 2 0 0 1 6 Under 12 BLUE Eltham 4 3 0 0 1 8 Wallan 4 3 1 0 0 6 Eltham 14.16 (100) def Diamond Creek 0.1 (1) Research 4 3 1 0 0 6 Research 3.7 (25) def South Morang Blue 2.3 (15) Mill Park 4 1 2 0 1 4 Greensborough 4 1 2 0 1 4 Wallan 6.16 (52) def Greensborough 0.1 (1) South Morang Blue 4 1 2 0 1 4 Diamond Creek 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 12 RED Northcote 4 3 1 0 0 6 West Preston 4 3 1 0 0 6 Northcote 7.4 (46) def Yarrambat 4.2 (26) Mernda 4 2 1 0 1 6 Bundoora Park 3.14 (32) def Eltham 3.5 (23) Bundoora Park 4 2 1 0 1 6 Epping 4 1 2 0 1 4 West Preston 13.15 (93) def Epping 3.2 (20) Yarrambat 4 1 2 0 1 4 Eltham 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 12 GREEN Hurstbridge 4 4 0 0 0 8 West Preston 4 3 0 0 1 8 Whittlesea 9.3 (57) def Montmorency Black 4.3 (27) Montmorency White 4 3 0 0 1 8 Hurstbridge 7.11 (53) def Reservoir 1.5 (11) Reservoir 4 2 2 0 0 4 Whittlesea 4 2 2 0 0 4 Montmorency White 5.11 (41) def Laurimar 3.2 (20) Montmorency Black 4 1 2 0 1 4 West Preston 14.15 (99) def Lalor 0.0 (0) Laurimar 4 1 3 0 0 2 South Morang Gold 4 0 3 0 1 2 Lalor 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 11 BLUE Yarrambat 4 4 0 0 0 8 Montmorency 4 3 1 0 0 6 Epping 7.10 (52) def Eltham 4.8 (32) South Morang Blue 4 3 1 0 0 6 Yarrambat 11.6 (72) def Greensborough 1.2 (8) Epping 4 1 3 0 0 2 Greensborough 4 1 3 0 0 2 South Morang Blue 10.12 (72) def Montmorency 0.0 (0) Eltham 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D F PTS Under 11 RED Montmorency 4 4 0 0 0 8 Laurimar Black 4 3 1 0 0 6 Laurimar Black 5.5 (35) def Research 3.7 (25) Whittlesea 4 2 2 0 0 4 Montmorency 17.7 (109) def Diamond Creek 0.1 (1) Mernda 4 2 2 0 0 4 Diamond Creek 4 1 3 0 0 2 Whittlesea 5.5 (35) def Mernda 5.4 (34) Research 4 0 4 0 0 0
Please note: Displayed ladders are correct at the time of print, prior to re-grading of junior competitions.
62 THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU Junior Results and Ladders - Round 4
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 11 GREEN Laurimar Teal 4 4 0 0 0 8 Montmorency 4 3 0 0 1 8 Eltham 5.8 (38) def Wallan 3.2 (20) Eltham 4 3 1 0 0 6 Laurimar Teal 4.4 (28) def Northcote 2.0 (12) West Preston 4 2 1 0 1 6 Northcote 4 2 2 0 0 4 Hurstbridge 4.6 (30) def South Morang Maroon 3.0 (18) Hurstbridge 4 1 2 0 1 4 Montmorency 2.2 (14) def Mill Park 1.4 (10) Mill Park 4 1 3 0 0 2 Wallan 4 0 3 0 1 2 South Morang Maroon 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D B PTS Under 11 SILVER West Ivanhoe 4 4 0 0 0 8 South Morang 4 3 1 0 0 6 West Ivanhoe 9.9 (63) def Keon Park 2.1 (13) Bundoora Park 4 3 1 0 0 6 South Morang 6.11 (47) def Thomastown 4.1 (25) Kinglake 4 3 1 0 0 6 Thomastown 4 2 2 0 0 4 Bundoora Park 12.17 (89) def Epping 1.0 (6) Panton Hill 4 1 3 0 0 2 Kinglake 6.2 (38) def Panton Hill 4.3 (27) Epping 4 0 4 0 0 0 Keon Park 4 0 4 0 0 0
TEAM P W L D % PTS Under 18 Girls South Morang 4 4 0 0 626.47 16 Diamond Creek 4 3 1 0 1289.74 12 Darebin Falcons 4.7 (31) def Diamond Creek 3.7 (25) Darebin Falcons 4 3 1 0 293.88 12 Epping 19.19 (133) def Hurstbridge 1.0 (6) Epping 4 2 2 0 372.65 8 Mernda 4 2 2 0 182.16 8 South Morang 29.27 (201) def Lalor Stars 3.5 (23) Montmorency 4 1 3 0 79.5 4 Montmorency 8.8 (56) def Mernda 1.6 (12) Lalor Stars 4 1 3 0 3.44 4 Hurstbridge 4 0 4 0 3.64 0
TEAM P W L D % PTS Under 15 Girls Montmorency 4 4 0 0 969.44 16 South Morang 4 3 1 0 193.18 12 Diamond Creek Womens 8.15 (63) def Mill Park 0.2 (2) Diamond Creek 4 2 2 0 187.38 8 Montmorency 18.17 (125) def Eltham Red 0.1 (1) Mill Park 4 2 2 0 68.72 8 West Preston-Lakeside 4 1 2 0 71.76 6 South Morang 4.8 (32) def Eltham Black 4.5 (29) Eltham Red 4 1 2 1 32.17 6 West Preston Lakeside 8.7 (55) def Keon Park 1.2 (8) Eltham Black 4 1 3 0 54.4 4 Keon Park 4 1 3 0 47.31 4
TEAM P W L B D % Won Under 12 Girls Montmorency 2 2 0 0 0 100 South Morang 2 2 0 0 0 100 South Morang 6.9 (45) def Eltham 1.0 (6) Eltham 2 0 2 0 0 0 Montmorency 5.16 (46) def Diamond Creek Womens 6.1 (37) Diamond Creek 1 0 1 0 1 0 Yarrambat 1 0 1 0 1 0
Please note: Displayed ladders are correct at the time of print, prior to re-grading of junior competitions.
THE NORTHERNER — The Northern Football League Record WWW.NFL.ORG.AU 63 Leading Goal Kickers
Division 1 Seniors Division 2 Seniors Player Club lW t Player Club lW t Gary Moorcroft Bundoora 3 22 Lachlan Dowling North Heidelberg 5 19 Cameron Cloke Bundoora 3 15 Leigh Gilbert North Heidelberg 5 13 Tim Bongetti Greensborough 2 13 Shane Harvey North Heidelberg 3 13 Nick Lynch Macleod 1 13 Andrew Smith Mernda 2 13 Mitchell Scholard Whittlesea 2 11 Allan Murray Fitzroy Stars 0 9
LW = Last Week, T = Total Division 1 Reserves Division 2 Reserves Player Club lW t Player Club lW t James McGrath Heidelberg 4 15 Nathan Lewis Lalor 6 11 David Bonadio West Preston 3 10 Kane Massey North Heidelberg 6 11 Brett Wilding Macleod 2 9 Nicholas Ferrari Diamond Creek 0 10 Lewis Franz Montmorency 1 9 Michael Harper Hurstbridge 6 10 Aaron De Giorgio Greensborough 2 8 Luke McKeown Fitzroy Stars 3 9
Division 1 Under 19 Division 2 Under 19 Player Club lW t Player Club lW t Julian Maloni West Preston 6 14 Joshua Farrugia St Mary’s 1 13 Matthew Luciani Greensborough 2 10 Paul Dempsey Epping 1 10 Daniel Costanzo Northcote Park 0 9 Matthew Morrison South Morang 8 10 Nathan Taylor Whittlesea 4 9 Joshua Cook St Mary’s 1 9 Anthony Perri Montmorency 2 8 Nathan Mittica South Morang 2 9
Division 3 Seniors Division 3 Reserves Player Club lW t Player Club LW T Jacob Osei-Duro Thomastown 3 17 Joshua Clancy Watsonia 2 26 Ashley Hobbs South Morang 3 15 Robert Nedelkovski Thomastown 5 18 Kyl Ewart Heidelberg West 7 12 Joe Colaci Thomastown 2 12 Bryan Vance Parkside 4 11 Shannon Ball Thomastown 0 9 Jack Larkin Watsonia 1 10 Matthew Radziejewski South Morang 0 9
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