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SFNL SAS SECURITY FINALS SERIES GRAND FINALS

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 DIVISION 2

OAKLEIGH DISTRICT V MURRUMBEENA

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It’s Grand Final time... The wait is finally over! This is without doubt the most exciting week of the SFNL calendar and on behalf of the SFNL Board and Administration, I would like to extend congratulations to all the clubs that are represented in a SFNL SAS Security Grand Final this weekend.

Well done and a big congratulations to the Black Rock Football Club for winning the SFNL SAS Security Division 3 Senior Grand Final last weekend. It was a great contest all day and Black Rock just continued to keep Mount Waverley at arm’s length.

I would like to particularly highlight and pass on my congratulations to the Black Rock Football Club entire Committee, including Nick McMillan and Andrew Ferguson. This club has completely turned around on and off the field over the last three years and while on field success is extremely important, this would not have been possible without the enormous work put in off the field. Well done Black Rock!

In the Division 3 Reserve Grand Final, congratulations to Endeavour Hills winning over Black Rock and in the Thirds-Red Grand Final, congratulations to Skye winning as premiers and champions in a nail-biter over Keysborough.

What an unbelievable weekend we have of Grand Finals with some unique and very intriguing stories being told in this year’s Finals Series.

Division 1 Senior - Dingley v Mordialloc • Dingley into back to back Division 1 Senior Grand Finals.

• Mordialloc the first team since Balwyn in 1997- 1998, to win the Division 2 Grand Final and make the Division 1 Grand Final the following year (which they won).

• Mordialloc making their third Grand Final in a row (two previously in Division 2) with the Division 1 Grand Final spot secured from fifth on the ladder.

Division 2 Senior – Oakleigh District v Murrumbeena • Oakleigh District eyeing their first Senior premiership since 1958.

• Murrumbeena eyeing their first Senior premiership since 2003.

Under 19 – St Kilda City v Hampton • St Kilda City eyeing their third Under 19 premiership in the last seven years.

• Hampton in their second Under 19 Grand Final and eyeing their first ever Under 19 premiership.

I hope all clubs, officials, players and fans have enjoyed their season of Southern football and netball and we look forward to seeing you all again for a bigger and better season 2016.

Very best wishes to all our grand finalists this weekend – good luck!

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COVER PHOTO L-R: Div 1 Captains Tony Lavars (Dingley) and Todd Bastion (Mordialloc); Div 2 Captains Brody Hodic (Oakleigh District) and Mitch Walder (Murrumbeena)

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PLAYER OF THE ROUNDAlthough Bastion was serviceable in the first half, his work after the long break was simply extraordinary. He was unstoppable around the stoppages, winning clearance after clearance and bombing the ball into attack again and again. Although the team had a plethora of contributors, the skipper led from the front, kicking a crucial final-term goal and helping inspire his side to their remarkable turnaround from 48 points down in the Preliminary Final.

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Dingley v MordiallocFirst met in 2009 -10 matches (Mordi 6 wins, Dingley 4)

Largest Winning Margin Mordi 34 pts (27/6/29)Dingley 133 pts (17/4/09)

Smallest Winning Margin Mordi 1 pt (11/7/15)Dingley 16 pts (28/5/11)

Highest Score Mordi 19-9-123 (27/6/09)Dingley 28-17-185 (17/4/09)

Lowest Score Mordi 0-8-8 (2/6/12)Dingley 5-10-40 (17/7/10)

Oakleigh District v MurrumbeenaFirst met in 1963 - 37 matches (OD 27 wins, M'Beena 10)

Largest Winning Margin Oakleigh Dist. 97 pts (6/8/83)Murrumbeena 55 pts (3/5/08)

Smallest Winning Margin Oakleigh Dist. 7 pts (4/7/09, 2011 Elim)Murrumbeena 1 pt (1963 GF)

Highest Score Oakleigh Dist. 22-15-147 (18/6/83)Murrumbeena 20-15-135 (3/5/08)

Lowest Score Oakleigh Dist. 5-15-45 (17/8/13)Murrumbeena 3-4-22 (5/7/14)Dingley 6-10-46 (2013 Qual)

Dingley v CheltenhamSince 2009 - 17 matches (Dingley 11 wins, Chelt 6)

Largest Winning Margin Dingley 119 pts (18/7/15)Cheltenham 97 pts (15/5/10)

Smallest Winning Margin Dingley 4 pts (28/7/12)Cheltenham 4 pts (2009 1st Semi)

Highest Score Dingley 16-26-122 (18/7/15)Cheltenham 24-3-147 (31/7/10)

Lowest Score Dingley 6-9-45 (28/7/12)Cheltenham 0-3-3 (18/7/15)

Skye v Oakleigh DistrictFirst met in 2010 - 14 matches (Skye 8 wins, OD 6)

Largest Winning Margin Skye 136 pts (31/5/14)Oakleigh Dists 91 pts (24/7/10)

Smallest Winning Margin Skye 10 pts (13/8/11)Oakleigh Dists 23 pts (2011 QF)

Highest Score Skye 21-16-142 (31/5/14)Oakleigh Dists 18-5-113 (24/7/10)

Lowest Score Skye 3-4-22 (24/7/10)Oakleigh Dists 1-0-6 (31/5/14)

St Kilda City v HamptonSince 2009 - 6 matches (StKC 6 wins, Hampton Nil)

Largest Winning Margin St.Kilda City 117 pts (22/8/15)Hampton Not Applicable

Smallest Winning Margin St.Kilda City 15 pts (31/7/10)Hampton Not Applicable

Highest Score St.Kilda City 21-23-149 (22/8/15)Hampton 11-9-75 (31/7/10)

Lowest Score St.Kilda City 12-11-83 (4/7/09)Hampton 3-8-26 (2010 2nd Semi)Moorabbin 0-1-1 (15/5/99)

Dingley v CerberusFirst met in 2012 - 10 matches (5 wins each)

Largest Winning Margin Dingley 51 pts (21/4/12)Cerberus 73 pts (20/6/15)

Smallest Winning Margin Dingley 16 pts (2013 QF)Cerberus 12 pts (26/4/14)

Highest Score Dingley 13-9-87 (21/4/12)Cerberus 15-8-98 (20/6/15)

Lowest Score Dingley 4-1-25 (20/6/15)Cerberus 5-6-36 (21/4/12)



DIVISION 1: FRONT & CENTRE / WILL HUNTERA devastating second-half onslaught has seen Mordialloc steamroll reigning Division 1 premier East Brighton in Sunday’s Preliminary Final in one of the most remarkable victories the SFNL has seen in many a year.

Played in warm and sunny conditions at Springvale Reserve, the Bloods overcame two first half send-offs and a daunting deficit to advance to the Division 1 Grand Final against all odds.

In the first minute of the second term East Brighton put through their seventh straight major to lead 50 to two and at that stage a 15-goal drubbing was on the cards.

If you had said at that moment that Mordialloc would eventually run out winners by 33 points, you would have been laughed out of the venue.

But what transpired from then on was one of the most spectacular comebacks - at any level - in recent memory, and certainly one of the all-time great SFNL performances.

Mordi booted 15 of the last 16 goals of the game, including an unanswered 9.0 in a final-term blitzkrieg that had East Brighton fans - and radio commentators – watching on in stunned silence, while sending the Bloods faithful on the outer into unbridled delirium.

The Vampires started the game like a house on fire, posting four goals in the first nine minutes - Jeremy Heys with two of them - to completely stun Mordialloc.

The Bloods simply couldn’t get their hands on the footy in the midfield, with big Hamish Dahl putting on a clinic in the ruck and giving the East Brighton midfielders first use from the centre bounce.

However, they were let down by inaccuracy in front of the sticks, registering 6.8 for the term, and given their dominance all over the park, they should have led by more than the 42-point margin that stood at the first change.

It looked like getting ugly for the Bloods when Phil Smith drilled the opening goal of the second term to extend the margin to 48 points.

James Morris finally opened the account for Mordialloc soon after with two wonderful goals in as many minutes, and although they lifted their intensity and showed glimpses of classy ball movement, it did little to arrest East Brighton’s stranglehold on the match.

But halfway through the term it all went pear-shaped for the Bloods. As the Vampires went into lockdown, frustrations reached boiling point for Mordialloc. Andrew Fyans and Joel Waters were both yellow-carded and forced from the field within minutes of each other for separate indiscretions, handing East Brighton a two-man advantage and extra numbers at every contest.

Six goals down at the half, and with just 16 players on the field for much of the third term, Mordialloc dug deep and produced one of the gutsiest quarters of football of the year. They put the clamps on their tiring opponents, holding them goalless while booting three themselves into a slight breeze to get themselves back within 20 points and give themselves a chance of an unlikely comeback.

But what happened next would have been beyond the wildest dreams of even the most ardent Bloods supporter.

East Brighton had done their dash and looked to be running on empty in the warmth of the searing September sun, and Mordi took full advantage. They simply ran the older and bigger-bodied Vampires off their legs, dominating possession through the midfield and began eroding the deficit.

With every six-pointer, the Bloods faithful became even more boisterous, and when James Pennycuick snapped a tremendous goal – their fourth of the term – from 45 metres out at the 16-minute mark, the Bloods claimed the lead for the first time in the match. Cue pandemonium.

The final eight minutes saw an avalanche of goals at the Springvale Road end as the Bloods romped home convincingly, much to the chagrin of the shell-shocked Vampires.

Skipper Todd Bastion, Jake O’Donnell and Beau Turner were unstoppable in the Bloods’ second-half resurgence, winning a heap of possessions and all but monopolising the clearances.

Joel Waters owed his teammates after his sin-binning, and delivered in spades following his re-emergence. He delivered two goal assists to start the final term, among other telling touches.

Up forward Morris and Pennycuick finished with four majors each (Pennycuick’s all came in the final term), while Sam Anstey’s two classy long-range goals both came at critical junctures.

Josh Jewell also did a tremendous job nullifying East Brighton’s dangerous spearhead Smith, who could only manage one goal. Admittedly, the Big Show had very limited opportunities to impact the scoreboard.

Dahl, Ben Douthie, Barry Hope and Peter Larson were handy early for the Vampires but their contributions were diminished after the long break.

Damien Rayson, however, fought hard to the final siren and was outstanding in the clinches. Despite his team’s loss, he remained one of the most influential players on the ground. Unfortunately, he lacked support when the game was in the balance.

East Brighton now must lick their wounds and reload for next year, while for the victorious Mordialloc it’s onwards to a date with Dingley in the Big Dance.

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DIVISION 1 SENIOR PRELIMINARY FINAL

DIVISION 1 RESERVE PRELIMINARY FINAL

East Brighton 6.8 8.10 8.13 8.14-62

Mordialloc 0.2 3.4 6.5 15.5-95

East Brighton: Not suppliedMordialloc: Goal Kickers: J. Pennycuick 4, J. Morris 4, S. Anstey 2, J. O’Donnell 2, B. Turner, T. Bastion, S. NicholsBest Players: T. Bastion, J. Morris, J. Pennycuick, J. O’Donnell, J. Jewell, B. Turner

St Kilda City 1.1 3.4 4.5 5.7-37

Cheltenham 0.6 1.8 5.10 8.13-61

St Kilda City: Not suppliedCheltenham: Goal Kickers: M. Stevens 5, J. Gavin, M. Worrell, B. SubotickiBest Players: J. McCartney, T. Lawson, M. Hampton, L. Brookman, M. Stevens, B. Lane

DIVISION 1 RESULTS: WEEK 3 FINALSSENIORSTEAM P W L D F A % PTSDingley 18 15 3 0 1955 1019 191.85 60

East Brighton 18 15 3 0 1703 981 173.60 60

East Malvern 18 12 6 0 1741 1191 146.18 48

St Pauls 18 12 6 0 1342 1127 119.08 48

Mordialloc 18 11 7 0 1427 1170 121.97 44

Clayton 18 8 10 0 1345 1729 77.79 32

Bentleigh 18 6 12 0 1187 1555 76.33 24

Cheltenham 18 5 13 0 1131 1761 64.22 20

St Kilda City 18 4 14 0 1211 1513 80.04 16

Chelsea Heights 18 2 16 0 957 1953 49.00 8

RESERVESTEAM P W L D F A % PTSDingley 18 17 1 0 2470 513 481.48 68

St Kilda City 18 15 2 1 1439 766 187.86 62

Mordialloc 17 12 5 0 1668 893 186.79 52

Cheltenham 18 11 6 1 1341 1043 128.57 46

Clayton 18 10 8 0 1475 1118 131.93 40

East Malvern 18 10 8 0 1195 1279 93.43 40

Bentleigh 18 7 11 0 1436 1164 123.37 28

Chelsea Heights 18 3 15 0 762 2044 37.28 12

St Pauls 18 2 16 0 746 1848 40.37 8

East Brighton 17 1 16 0 458 2322 19.72 4

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2015 DIVISION 1 SENIOR FIXTUREROUND 111-AprSt Kilda City 13.6.84 def by Cheltenham 14.12.96

Clayton 14.12.96 def Bentleigh 12.14.86

East Malvern 17.10.112 def St Pauls 6.12.48East Brighton 6.13.49 def by Dingley 14.9.93Mordialloc 21.14.140 def Chelsea Heights 5.6.36

ROUND 218-AprCheltenham 11.11.77 def by Mordialloc 17.10.112Dingley 11.22.88 def St Kilda City 11.4.70Bentleigh 10.5.65 def by East Brighton 11.10.76St Pauls 14.18.102 def Clayton 12.8.80Chelsea Heights 4.5.29 def by East Malvern 18.17.125

ROUND 325-Apr Mordialloc 11.7-73 def Dingley 10.8-68St Kilda City 10.8-68 def by Bentleigh 10.9-69Clayton 12.4-76 def by East Malvern 14.22-106Cheltenham 16.8-104 def Chelsea Heights 12.7-79

East Brighton 8.12-60 def St Pauls 6.8-44

ROUND 42-MayBentleigh 16.7-103 def Mordialloc 15.11-101St Pauls 8.11-59 def by St Kilda City 9.9-63East Malvern 7.9-51 def by East Brighton 7.10-52Chelsea Heights 9.16-70 def by Clayton 14.13-97

Dingley 30.12-192 def Cheltenham 10.4-64

ROUND 59-MayMordialloc 7.6-48 def St Pauls 5.9-39St Kilda City 10.12-72 def by East Malvern 12.12-84East Brighton 27.12-174 def Clayton 5.9-39Cheltenham 8.11-59 def Bentleigh 7.14-56Chelsea Heights 8.4-52 def by Dingley 15.16-106

ROUND 616-MayEast Malvern 10.9-69 def Mordialloc 8.11-59Clayton 17.14-116 def St Kilda City 10.9-69East Brighton 17.14-116 def Chelsea Heights 4.4-28St Pauls 9.13-67 def Cheltenham 6.6-42

Bentleigh 8.6-54 def by Dingley 17.20-122

ROUND 723-MayMordialloc 15.6-96 def Clayton 7.9-51St Kilda City 10.5-65 def by East Brighton 9.14-68Cheltenham 12.4-76 def East Malvern 11.9-75Dingley 21.8-134 def St Pauls 8.2-50Chelsea Heights 9.8-62 def by Bentleigh 9.12-66

ROUND 830-MayEast Brighton 10.13-73 def Mordialloc 4.3-27St Kilda City 12.14-86 def Chelsea Heights 8.4-52Clayton 10.16-76 def Cheltenham 6.7-43East Malvern 6.14-50 def by Dingley 14.12-96St Pauls 13.14-92 def Bentleigh 10.11-71

ROUND 913-Jun Mordialloc 10.5-65 def St Kilda City 7.16-58Cheltenham 12.7-79 def by East Brighton 16.15-111Dingley 23.16-154 def Clayton 7.9-51Bentleigh 11.8-74 def by East Malvern 15.14-104Chelsea Heights 6.8-44 def by St Pauls 12.11-83

OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 1020-JunChelsea Heights 5.6-36 def by Mordialloc 20.13-133Cheltenham 12.8-80 def by St Kilda City 16.5-101Dingley 14.10-94 def East Brighton 8.15-63Bentleigh 7.16-58 def by Clayton 8.16-64

St Pauls 16.10-106 def East Malvern 8.14-62

ROUND 1127-JunMordialloc 16.6-102 def Cheltenham 5.10-40St Kilda City 8.13-61 def by Dingley 13.22-100East Brighton 16.13-109 def Bentleigh 5.6-36Clayton 14.3-87 def St Pauls 12.14-86East Malvern 24.18-162 def Chelsea Heights 5.9-39

ROUND 1211-JulChelsea Heights 15.10-100 def Cheltenham 7.8-50Dingley 7.14-56 def by Mordialloc 8.9-57Bentleigh 10.11-71 def St Kilda City 5.7-37St Pauls 10.5-65 def East Brighton 7.12-54

East Malvern 19.18-132 def Clayton 7.8-50

GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1318-JulMordialloc 11.9-75 def Bentleigh 5.5-35St Kilda City 3.8-26 def St Pauls 16.15-111East Brighton 11.11-77 def East Malvern 7.13-55Clayton 12.19-91 def Chelsea Heights 9.4-58

Cheltenham 12.5-77 def by Dingley 19.13-127

ROUND 1425-JulSt Pauls 8.6-54 def Mordialloc 8.5-53East Malvern 17.15-117 def St Kilda City 8.9-57Clayton 12.8-80 def by East Brighton 20.14-134Bentleigh 11.11-77 def Cheltenham 9.10-64

Dingley 15.24-114 def Chelsea Heights 6.4-40

ROUND 151-AugClayton 11.9-75 def by Mordialloc 12.6-78East Brighton 11.12-78 def St Kilda City 7.8-50East Malvern 24.9-153 def Cheltenham 4.4-28St Pauls 9.3-57 def Dingley 6.13-49

Bentleigh 14.16-100 def Chelsea Heights 9.10-64

ROUND 168-Aug Mordialloc 12.5-77 def by East Malvern 12.8-80St Kilda City 8.16-64 def by Clayton 10.9-69Chelsea Heights 3.1-19 def by East Brighton 28.9-177Cheltenham 5.11-41 def by St Pauls 8.9-57Dingley 17.10-112 def Bentleigh 4.8-32

ROUND 1715-AugSt Kilda City 16.9-105 def Mordialloc 10.14-74East Brighton 18.15-123 def Cheltenham 5.3-33Clayton 10.10-70 def by Dingley 21.15-141East Malvern 23.17-155 def Bentleigh 9.12-66

St Pauls 19.13-127 def Chelsea Heights 5.3-33

ROUND 1822-AugMordialloc 9.4-58 def by East Brighton 16.13-109Chelsea Heights 18.8-116 def St Kilda City 11.9-75Cheltenham 11.12-78 def Clayton 10.10-70Dingley 16.13-109 def East Malvern 6.13-49Bentleigh 10.8-68 def by St Pauls 14.11-95

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Dingley vs Mordialloc (Springvale Reserve)

Previous Meetings:

Round 3 (Ben Kavanagh Reserve) Mordialloc 11.7 (73) def Dingley 10.8 (68)

Round 12 (Souter Oval) Dingley 7.14 (56) def by Mordialloc 8.9 (57)

After 10 months of solid training, 18 gruelling home and away rounds and three weeks of hard-fought finals we are now left with our two Division 1 Grand Finalists.

Dingley and Mordialloc will do battle at Springvale Reserve on Sunday for the ultimate prize and football immortality.

The all-powerful Dingoes return to the well hoping to erase the heartbreak of last year’s agonising Grand Final loss to East Brighton and claim its first SFNL Division 1 premiership.

Meanwhile the Bloods, in just its first season back in the top grade, will play in their third consecutive Grand Final after reaching back-to-back Division 2 deciders in 2013-14.

In the process they have become just the second team in the 24-year history of the Southern Football Netball League to reach a Division 1 Grand Final the year after winning a second division flag, and the first since the all-conquering Balwyn premiership sides of 1997-98.

It’s a Cinderella story that has captured the attention of all local football followers.

And given the recent history between these two teams, the stage is set for an

absolute corker of a Grand Final.

These two teams have met twice already this year, with both matches going down to the wire.

Dingley went into both games as heavy favourites, but it was

Mordialloc that emerged victorious on both occasions

by a cumulative margin of just six points.

In their first meeting back in Round 3 Mordialloc booted three goals in the last six minutes to steal a five-point win, while in the Round 12 return bout Dingoes forward Calhan McQueen’s

after-the-siren shot for goal fell agonisingly short, handing the Bloods victory by the narrowest of margins.

These two wins show that Mordialloc matches up well against their star-studded rivals, but Bloods coach Sam Antsey said that these

victories don’t necessarily fill his side with confidence that they have the Dingoes’ measure.

“It does and it doesn’t (give us confidence against Dingley). We’ve been very lucky to beat them twice,” Anstey said.

“While you’re happy you have beaten them, you’re definitely not confident. They’ve been the best team all year, but we know we can at least match it with them. And if you’re in the game, anything can happen.”

And Dingley certainly have been the best side all year, dropping just three matches for the year – the eight-point loss to St Pauls in Round 15 was the other blemish – on their way to their second straight minor premiership.

But while they didn’t dominate the home and away rounds like they did in 2014, their recent finals form has been immeasurably better than in recent seasons.

Their hard-fought win a fortnight ago against their nemesis East Brighton in the Second Semi saw them win straight through the big dance. This is in stark contrast their poor performances in finals past, and in particular 12 months prior, which saw them succumb to the weight of expectation and suffer two humiliating defeats to the Vampires in three weeks.

So what’s changed? A couple of things, really, but one factor stands out above all others.

“It’s definitely mental,” Dingoes coach Shane Morwood said.

“The guys are physically stronger, and yeah we have a different crew and a few different players, but I think at the end of the day you’ve got to have that strong resolve mentally to actually get through things.”

The win over the Vampires a fortnight ago was perhaps the turning point. Trailing for most of the afternoon, the Dingoes lifted and found a way to win, which gave the playing group the belief that they can handle the immense pressure of a huge final.

And rather than “limp” into the Grand Finals like they did last year, they go into this game thinking that “this is the best form we’ve had in a finals series”.

Meanwhile Mordialloc are the feel-good story of the year. They qualified for the finals in fifth position after losing four of their last five home and away games, before pulling off three stunning upset wins against quality opponents in

DIVISION 1: GRAND FINAL PREVIEW / WILL HUNTERSt Pauls, East Malvern and East Brighton to make the Granny.

And now they are riding a tidal wave of emotion into the biggest game of the year and have a genuine belief they can continue their winning run.

“Obviously (there’s) a lot of energy from the boys, but just really good vibes at the moment which is good, which hopefully we can sustain and take into this weekend,” Anstey said.

“East Brighton was the last team that we hadn’t beaten, so we’ve beaten every single team throughout the year at some stage. So I think in the back of our minds we always knew we were good enough if we could produce our best footy.”

Part of their form reversal in the last three weeks can be attributed to their ability to beat their opponents in the clearances. The trio of Beau Turner, Jake O’Donnell and skipper Todd Bastion are vital cogs in the Mordialloc engine room and have been instrumental in helping their side win the ball from stoppages every week.

Dingley, however, don’t have many extractors outside of Josh Boyle. But what they lack in grunt they make up in spades with polished outside run, and this is where they hurt teams. Jackson Peet, Luke Bartholomew and Dan Bolger can all turn a game with their explosiveness through the guts while Dan Farmer, who has only recently been tried in to the midfield, is one of the most damaging players in the competition.

The Dingoes also boast perhaps the most potent forward set up in the competition with the likes of McQueen (who is coming off a six-goal haul in the Semi), Dean Francis, Steve Gaertner and Marcus Freeman.

Up the other end, James Morris looms as the key

to Mordialloc kicking a winning score. A

proven big-game performer, Morris booted

seven majors in the Bloods’ 2014 Grand Final win

over Skye and he and

his partner in crime, James

Pennycuick, will no doubt cause

headaches for Dingley’s defence.

But Mordi’s biggest chance of victory rests on the shoulders of Anstey himself. A supremely talented footballer with an outstanding footy nous, Anstey has an uncanny ability to impact every contest. He may not be a prolific ball-winner, but he never wastes a disposal and can always be relied upon to step up when his side needs him.

Despite the multitude of weapons in his arsenal, Morwood said he need every single player to full their role in order for them to win the game, rather than rely on one or two match-winners.

“We need 22 players playing their role and playing it well so I think if we do that then we are a massive chance to win the game,” he said.

“So if we are relying on one player to do a job then we are in trouble.”

Dingley will enter the Grand Final having played just one match in the last three weeks, which would give the players ample time to overcome any niggles and rest their tired and sore bodies.

In contrast, Mordialloc will no doubt be battle-weary after contesting three consecutive hard-fought finals in that same period – the last of which was played in very warm conditions. You’d think that would take its toll on them physically.

The Bloods will enter this Grand Final as underdogs, which will suit them perfectly. They’ve been underdogs for the entire finals series and they just keep finding ways to win. They seem to flourish when their backs are against the wall and will fancy their chances to win, no matter how far behind they get.

However, they will encounter a Dingley side that seems to have learnt from their previous disappointments and finally shaken off the mental demons that haunted them in last year’s finals series.

They may not have beaten the Bloods this year, but Grand Finals are a completely different ball game. The planets seem to be aligning for the Dingoes and they are hitting peak form at the best time. Season 2015 looks to finally be their year and I expect them to get over the line in what could well be one of the all-time great Grand Finals.

Dingley by eight points.

Mordialloc skipper Todd Bastion

The two club skippers get a feel for the silverware

@Will_Hunter89

Dingley captain Tony Lavars



DIVISION 1: SENIOR GRAND FINAL - 2.30PM SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER - SPRINGVALE RESERVE, SPRINGVALE

TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIMEDINGLEY

MORDIALLOC

Ground: Ben Kavanagh Reserve (Melway Ref 87 G12)

Telephone: 0419 806 843Colours: Red and WhiteSenior Coach: Sam Anstey Reserves Coach: Peter LaspatzisThirds Coach: Andy Kent

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS1 Anthony Scafidi A fearless, tenacious and polished swingman

2 James Pennycuick A suave and elusive forward who loves a goal

4 Sam Anstey Playing coach

5 Dan Lynch A courageous backman who is strong over head

6 Todd Bastion A prodigious accumulator who is a clearance specialist

7 Nathan Evans A hard running wingman with silky skills

10 Josh Kovarik Durable and versatile midfielder with a good work ethic

11 Carey Neville A speedy and agile onballer with boundless energy

12 James Morris A stylish forward with classy skills and great goal sense

14 Luke Barnhoorn A slick-moving utility with classy ball use

15 Sean Van Velsen A hard-running ruckman with first class skills

17 Jamie Neville-Young A stylish and hard working backman who breaks the lines

19 Daniel Quinn Playing assistant coach who is a courageous work horse

20 David Marguglio A great decision maker with first-rate skills

21 Michael Barnhoorn A slick-moving backman with great kicking ability

23 Tony Demacedo A smooth backman with a big engine and damaging skills

25 Andrew Fyans A determined backman with a never-say-die attitude

26 Simon Fragiacomo A speedy, agile and damaging utility player

29 Josh Jewell A fleet-footed defender with great closing speed

30 Chris Brooking A courageous midfielder who loves a tough contest

32 Joel Waters A very clever player with silky skills and footy nous

33 Jake O'Donnell A courageous midfielder and tackling machine

34 Luke Ardrey A 'blue collar' midfielder with a great work ethic

36 Matt Ravenall A strong key forward who is a sharp shooter

41 Stefan Gregory Good athlete who can play at both ends of the ground

42 Kaleb Tymko A key position player who is strong in the air

44 Robie Evans An elusive utility player with great ball use

45 James Keighley An elusive forward who has great goal sense

52 Sam Nichols A key position player who breaks the lines well

58 Beau Turner Playing assistant coach who is a clearance specialist

MORDIALLOC

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALAnnie Mirabile Ben Priggen David MandelbaumCai Davies Dan Ebbott Tayla ManningLuke Porter Anthony Embleton

Ground: Souter Oval, 31E Marcus Road, Dingley Village (Melway Ref 88 G8)

Colours: Red, Black and Gold

Senior Coach: Shane Morwood

Reserves Coach: Darren Kappler

Thirds Coach: Adam Sikora

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS1 Steve Gaertner Tall agile player

2 Daniel Bolger Versatile and flashy

3 Marcus Freeman Dangerous forward

4 Jack Ades ‘Never say never' attitude

5 Bret Lavars Smart, clever, skilled

6 Tim Wigney Work horse

7 Tony Lavars (Capt) Courageous leader

9 Travis La Rocca Smooth running defender

10 Danny Ades Athletic and versatile

11 Josh Boyle In and under player

12 Luke Bartholomew Dangerous around goals

13 Matt Morwood Hard running defender

15 Stuart Cleeve Strong mobile ruckman

16 Daniel Farmer Highly skilled quick thinker

17 Adam Lloyd Young ruckman/forward

18 Andrew Frost Key defender, smart player

19 Tom Wright Known as 'the Stopper'

20 Lee Wonnacott A natural leader

21 Adam Stock Can play any position

23 Dean Francis A key forward, goal kicker

24 Jake Mullen Can play forward or back

25 Jackson Peet (VC) Young leader with great skills

27 Calhan McQueen Fast leading forward, 'the Dream'

28 Daniel Turcarelli Hard working versatile player

32 Jack Clausen Experienced defender

33 Michael Turville Clever forward/wingman

35 James Ball A player who takes the game on

36 Kane Davidson Explosive on baller/forward

40 Todd Wills Nuggety on baller

56 Rob Rusan Quick and courageous young player

DINGLEY



CHELTENHAM

# PLAYER # PLAYER

1 Luke Brookman 25 Thomas Christopher

2 Thomas Nelson 27 Nick Dickinson

3 Declan Hampton 28 Benjamin Lane

4 Morgan Hampton 29 Alastair Garlick

6 Bane Suboticki 30 Nathan Cerisara

7 Max Worrell 32 James Carcassi

9 Andrew Butterfield 33 Thomas Jelleff

12 Kieran McConnell 34 David Goodchild

12 Paul Sanders 38 Toby Arthur

13 Zachariah Gomularz 39 Steven Lay

14 Sam Quigley 42 Laitan Kivi

19 Jarrod Rye 43 Tim Lawson

20 James McCartney 44 Mitchell Stevens

21 Michael Kohout 45 Karl Tuhi wai

23 Paul Conroy 47 Jack Gavin

24 Matthew Bowles 49 Renny Trainor

Ground: Jack Barker Oval, Cheltenham Rec Reserve, Weatherall Rd, Cheltenham, 3192. [Mel Ref: 86 G3]

Telephone: 9585 1259

Clash colours: Yellow, Black and Red

Senior Coach: Andrew Butterfield

Reserve Coach: Michael McGettigan

Thirds Coach: Scott Mellick


CHELTENHAM

DIVISION 1: RESERVE GRAND FINAL - 12.00PM

DINGLEY

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALKai Allison Lloyd Cosgriff Patrick AurishScott Learmonth Lachlan Harris Sam KennyMatthew Mahoney Dan Whitby

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER -SPRINGVALE RESERVE, SPRINGVALE






# PLAYER # PLAYER

4 Jack Ades 38 Nick Costantino

6 Tim Wigney 39 Tom Ristevski

8 Josh O'Bree 40 Todd Wills

14 Tom Dureau 43 Darren Andrews

17 Adam Lloyd 44 Daniel Morris

20 Lee Wonnacott 45 Tom Cooper

21 Adam Stock 46 Jesse O'Sullivan

22 Stefan Feehan 47 James Cullen

26 Colin Craney (Capt) 51 Kristen Feehan

28 Daniel Turcarelli 52 Jack Hyde

29 Leigh Moore (Capt) 54 Ben Ginns

30 Sam Williams 57 John Mentiplay

31Nathan Naughton (VC) 60 Brad Sessler

33 Michael Turville 61 Tom Gent

34 Steve Comino 63 Blake Matthews

36 Kane Davidson 64 Adam Hickford



DIVISION 1: CLUB NOTESMORDIALLOC Preliminary Final – 13 September 2015 It is always wonderful to be able to bring news of success as any season draws to a close, and happily I am able to start this week’s column by talking about a winning grand final for our Masters side in the South Reserves competition. The side, made up of a spritely group of club legends and enthusiastic ball chasers alike, took on Cranbourne on their own patch on Sunday, and came home with the silverware to the tune of 70 points to 49. Congratulations to the lads – a fine end to a momentous season.

To the firsts, and in a season that seems to throw up one surprise after the next, possibly the biggest one of the lot came about on the second last playing day of the season. With the score at 50 to two a couple of minutes into the second quarter, you’d have been excused for ringing Ladbrokes to see if you could get $2 about East Brighton, as they’d have been paying $1.02 everywhere else. But the game turned on its head, and as a result Mordialloc play Dingley next week in a grand final.

Our boys spent the first ten minutes wondering which way their opponents went. East Brighton had obviously aimed to break us early, and came out switched on and playing some of the best football seen this season. Thankfully for us, their dominance only netted them a total

of 6.8 – it could have been yet worse – and after we conceded the first goal of the second term things were looking bleak. But James Morris got us on the board soon after, and that seemed to settle the fraying nerves. The rest of the quarter was played under more even terms, but we still went to oranges six goals behind.

We needed a big third term into the wind, and by heck, we got one. After a couple of early forays by the Vampires it was Mordialloc that began to tackle like demons in the midfield, be more mobile in the forward half, and find more run all over the ground. With a Josh Jewell-led backline keeping their dangerous opponents under control, we set about reducing the damage on the scoreboard. A 20-point deficit at the last change looked manageable given that we were to come home with a three-goal breeze at our backs, and three goals did indeed come quite quickly. Mordialloc were hence within striking distance seven minutes into the last term, but the goal that put us in front felt like it took a fortnight to arrive. Like the proverbial London buses, however, several more quickly followed, and by the final siren after which Chook landed our ninth of the quarter, Mordialloc emerged victorious by 33 points.

We pay tribute to East Brighton, a fine football team, beaten but not bowed. We know you’ll be back.

And so we go to the grand final; the canine derby between the Dingoes and the Bloodhounds. We have every respect for the Dingley football club, and wish them all the best leading up to the decider. For the part of our committee and supporters, we take great pride in the fact that we are there, and give great thanks to the coaching and playing staff that have got us to this point. May both sides play their best football – if so, the game will truly be a spectacle worthy of the occasion.

For one final time, the Mordialloc Football Netball Club would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to our great bunch of 2015 Sponsors listed below: Sticky Labels (Major Sponsor), Bendigo Bank, Velocity Management Group, Jim’s Mowing, Develop your Backyard, Mordy Personal Training, Boatrocker Brewery, Summit Concrete Pumping, Ray White Mordialloc, Hartley Australia, Right Choice Conveyancing, Australian Mortgage Brokers, Mordialloc Bike Shop, Metro Meats, Kingston Skip Hire, Mordialloc Pizza & Pasta, Supreme Solutions, Mark Dreyfus MP, Mordialloc Cellar Door, Melbourne Trailer & Caravan Supplies, Carmotive, Arden Homes, Information Potential, Complete Business Services, Lifecare Chiropractic, Main Street Cafe,

DINGLEY Disappointment for Matty’s U19s, as a very good Hampton outfit denied Dingley the opportunity to have all four sides represented in this weekend’s Grand Finals. Still, a remarkable achievement for all our teams to have got as far as they have. Congratulations also to our fabulous Supers, who capped their season with another flag in a thrilling win at Casey Fields last Sunday.

The big day of reckoning has arrived, and, after arguably an upset result in the Prelim, the Dingoes are facing perhaps not the foe they were expecting. Mordy’s effort in their first

year back has been outstanding, and, given that they are the only team we haven’t been able to better this season, we are in for a hell of a fight. Five years of meticulous preparation by our coaching team and an accompanying linear improvement are on the line on Sunday, and nothing short of a do-or-die commitment from every team member fortunate enough to gain selection will vindicate all the hard work. Good luck to the Thirds and Reserves, and hopefully by the time the seniors take the field on Sunday afternoon, the Dingoes will be gunning for their third premiership for the weekend, and make for memorable post-match celebrations.

Sponsors Bendigo Bank, Dingley Sports Club, The Den Men, Carlisle Homes, Tranzworks, Dingley International, Craig Allen & Associates, Monier Safety, Buxton Real Estate, Patterson Cheney Toyota, Axis of Epic, Braeside Pest Control, Goulding General Engineering, Eagle Printing, Dolphin Products, Michael Benjamin & Associates, Hinkler Motors, 13 Cabs, Ram Locksmiths, Star Ceilings, Storage King Braeside, Highway Tyres, Din San, Control Bin Hire, Unique Star Mechanical Repairs, Back In Motion, Altitude Volvo, The Natural Source, Hannafords, Adriano’s Pizza.

CHELTENHAMRoyal Oak Hotel Reserves When we ran out for our Round 1 match against St Kilda City, just TWO of last year’s Grand Final lineup remained. With so many new faces it took a while for everyone to get to know how each other played, but there were good signs in patches in the first half of the season. A mass of injuries to the Seniors saw many players get their opportunity both in the above grade, but also stepping up from the Under 19s and Thirds to help fill up numbers in the Reserves. From there, the boys have gone from strength to strength and now a return date with the Dingoes awaits. Congratulations to Mick McGettigan in his first year as coach for being able to do what seemed impossible at the start

of the season, but there is one final mountain to climb. #WhyNotUs?

Events Club Champion Dinner – Friday 25 September, Woodlands GC

In what is sure to be a spectacular finale to our 125th year, the Rosellas will honour contributors to the Club both on and off the field in 2015, and culminate in the awarding of the 2015 Club Champion medal.

Enjoy a sumptuous meal, beverages, and a night of fun as the Club Champion votes are read and awards handed out.

2015 Partners Oliver Hume Asset Management, Ace of Clubs Rubbish Removal, Bakers Delight, Bendigo

Bank Cheltenham, Brighton Toyota, Caltex Star Mart Cheltenham, Dingley Conveyancing Services, Don Kyatt Group, Drummond Golf Cheltenham, The Garden Cheltenham, Kilburn Joinery, Kingston Electrical Services, Maitland Horler Real Estate, Merkon Constructions, Murray Thompson – State Member for Sandringham, Nautilus Marine Insurance, Navarone Panels, Pentarch Group, Quest Cheltenham, Sport Strap, T.G.I. FRiDAY’S Southland, The Royal Oak Hotel, Woodlands Golf Club, Workshop Auto Service Centre. Thanks for your continued support!

To keep up to date with all the latest news from around the Cheltenham Football Netball Club, please follow us on Twitter @cheltenhamfc or on Facebook @cheltenhamrosellas.



DIVISION 2 RESULTS: WEEK 3 FINALSSENIORSTEAM P W L D F A % PTSOakleigh District 18 15 3 0 1694 899 188.43 60

Keysborough 18 15 3 0 1747 1066 163.88 60

Murrumbeena 18 13 5 0 1535 1260 121.83 52

Skye 18 11 7 0 1475 1106 133.36 44

Caulfield 18 10 8 0 1361 1236 110.11 40

Hampton 18 10 8 0 1212 1326 91.40 40

Highett 18 7 11 0 1374 1414 97.17 28

Springvale Districts 18 4 14 0 1068 1661 64.30 16

Heatherton 18 3 15 0 1062 1856 57.22 12

Doveton Eagles 18 2 16 0 1125 1829 61.51 8

RESERVESTEAM P W L D F A % PTSSkye 18 18 0 0 2045 508 402.56 72

Highett 18 13 5 0 1420 896 158.48 52

Oakleigh District 18 13 5 0 1474 1050 140.38 52

Keysborough 18 11 7 0 1816 1000 181.60 44

Murrumbeena 18 10 8 0 1261 1164 108.33 40

Springvale Districts 18 9 9 0 1234 1106 111.57 36

Hampton 18 6 12 0 1116 1505 74.15 24

Heatherton 18 6 12 0 923 1287 71.72 24

Caulfield 18 4 14 0 879 1598 55.01 16

Doveton Eagles 18 0 18 0 438 2492 17.58 0

The Southern Football Netball League Division 2 finals have been nothing short of spectacular and the Preliminary Final between Murrumbeena and Caulfield more than lived up to expectations.

Murrumbeena has overcome a 12-point half time deficit to defeat Caulfield 10.13 (73) to 9.11 (65) and secure its spot in the 2015 Grand Final. Mitch Walder produced a remarkable second half performance in a best on ground effort that also included three goals, while Jake Buggy did his best to try and get the Bears over the line.

Caulfield got off to the best possible start with five opening-quarter goals as Murrumbeena struggled to have an impact on the game, despite kicking the first goal of the match.

The Bears looked too strong and the run through the midfield from the likes of Buggy and Ash Cooper had their opponents on the backfoot while ruckman Adam Ballard was able to get his hands on the ball first in the ruck.

Murrumbeena showed slight improvement in the second term but inaccuracy hurt it, reeling off five behinds to trail Caulfield by two goals at the main break.

Again the Beena got the first goal of the quarter but were unable to capitalise on the momentum they had gained while the Bears seemingly went from strength to strength and an upset was on the cards.

Matters got worse for Murrumbeena when Walder left dazed after a contest, coming off the ground due to not knowing which ground he was playing at.

That didn’t seem to stop him in the second half as his teammates rallied behind him to step up and put the pressure back on their opponents.

Walder levelled the scores midway through the third quarter with his first goal before Chris Dove bagged his second major to give the Bears the lead going into the final break.

Although Caulfield had the lead, Murrumbeena was playing a better brand of football and looked capable of over-running the Bears as they struggled to make their way through Murrumbeena’s now famous defensive press.

Jason Twirdy gave the Bears some breathing space early in the fourth quarter with his first goal before Murrumbeena fought back as Mitch Walder stood tall, taking two strong contested marks, inside 50 and duly converting to put his side in front with little time remaining.

With the game on the line both sides fought tooth and nail to drive the ball forward but it would be the Beena who succeeded and Sam Parkes kicked the sealer to give Murrumbeena the eight-point win and a spot in the Grand Final.

DIVISION 2: THE INNER SANCTUM / JASON BARBIN @JBarbin10

DIVISION 2 SENIOR PRELIMINARY FINAL DIVISION 2 RESERVE PRELIMINARY FINALMurrumbeena 2.3 4.8 6.10 10.13-73Caulfield 5.0 7.2 8.6 9.11-65

Murrumbeena: Goal Kickers: M. Walder 3, A. Moloney 2, T. Cameron, S. Parkes, D. Spanos, R. Cahalane, R. PickeringBest Players: M. Walder, D. Turkington, D. Hargrave, T. Valenta, T. Cameron, D. CavanaghCaulfield: Goal Kickers: A. Connell 3, C. Dove 2, D. Beattie, J. Buggy, J. Backway, J. TwirdyBest Players: J. Buggy, A. Ballard, A. Connell, A. Cooper, G. Nye, S. Walton

Highett 1.2 1.2 5.2 6.3-39

Oakleigh District 3.4 5.7 8.15 8.18-66

Highett: Goal Kickers: M. Elms, N. Vawser, J. Gasio, J. Bekierz, W. Alderman , E. MarsonBest Players: T. Thoburne, S. Jones, P. Poelsma, J. Bekierz, J. Nagle, D. TaylorOakleigh District: Goal Kickers: T. McNamara 3, J. Cardamone 3, C. Jones, C. CappelleriBest Players: L. Gangemi, D. Carosella, J. Cardamone, R. Carroll, M. Jolly, N. Gisonda



2015 DIVISION 2 SENIOR FIXTURE


ROUND 111-Apr Murrumbeena 6.16.52 def by Hampton 9.10.64Doveton Eagles 13.5.83 def by Keysborough 16.14.110Heatherton 4.7.31 def by Caulfield 15.9.99Oakleigh District 11.13.79 def Skye 10.7.67Highett 9.19.73 def by Springvale Districts 11.15.81

ROUND 218-AprKeysborough 16.13.109 def Murrumbeena 5.5.35Caulfield 11.15.81 def Doveton Eagles 6.14.50Skye 17.14.116 def Heatherton 7.2.44Springvale Dist. 6.9.45 def by Oakleigh Dist. 11.15.81Hampton 18.9.117 def Highett 9.10.64

ROUND 325-AprMurrumbeena 14.14-98 def Caulfield 8.8-56Doveton Eagles 5.17-47 def by Skye 17.14-116Heatherton 14.8-92 def Springvale Districts 10.13-73Oakleigh District 8.9-57 def by Highett 11.5-71

Keysborough 7.12-54 def Hampton 6.3-39

ROUND 42-MaySkye 15.10-100 def Murrumbeena 9.12-66Springvale Dist. 17.11-113 def Doveton Eagles 14.9-93Highett 16.14-110 def Heatherton 13.2-80Hampton 8.5-53 def by Oakleigh District 24.13-157

Caulfield 9.12-66 def Keysborough 12.14-86

ROUND 59-May Murrumbeena 14.16-100 def Springvale Districts 5.7-37Doveton Eagles 6.4-40 def by Highett 15.16-106Heatherton 2.12-24 def by Oakleigh District 12.11-83Keysborough 15.12-102 def Skye 11.9-75Hampton 10.10-70 def Caulfield 8.13-61

ROUND 616-MaySkye 9.5-59 def by Caulfield 10.6-66Highett 10.14-74 def by Murrumbeena 10.19-79Oakleigh District 15.9-99 def Doveton Eagles 7.4-46Heatherton 10.10-70 def by Hampton 15.9-99Springvale Districts 10.7-67 def Keysborough 19.6-120

ROUND 723-MayMurrumbeena 11.10-76 def by Oakleigh District 14.7-91Doveton Eagles 18.12-120 def Heatherton 16.9-105Keysborough 15.14-104 def Highett 12.9-81Caulfield 19.12-126 def Springvale Districts 9.7-61

Hampton 10.7-67 def by Skye 9.19-73

ROUND 830-MayHeatherton 7.2-44 def by Murrumbeena 13.16-94Doveton Eagles 10.6-66 def by Hampton 15.10-100Oakleigh District 9.13-67 def Keysborough 9.11-65Highett 11.9-75 def by Caulfield 14.8-92

Springvale Districts 5.5-35 def by Skye 14.12-96

ROUND 913-JunMurrumbeena 10.20-80 def Doveton Eagles 11.13-79Keysborough 24.11-155 def Heatherton 7.8-50Caulfield 5.11-41 def by Oakleigh District 13.12-90Skye 10.12-72 def Highett 10.8-68Hampton 14.10-94 def Springvale Districts 9.12-66

OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 1020-JunHampton 6.12-48 def by Murrumbeena 14.13-97Keysborough 18.21-129 def Doveton Eagles 5.6-36Caulfield 11.12-78 def by Heatherton 12.9-81Skye 13.6-84 def Oakleigh District 9.7-61Springvale Districts 12.7-79 def Highett 8.9-57

ROUND 1127-JunMurrumbeena 13.11-89 def Keysborough 12.9-81Doveton Eagles 8.8-56 def by Caulfield 18.8-116Heatherton 9.8-62 def by Skye 21.13-139Oakleigh Dist. 21.14-140 def Springvale Dist. 6.6-42

Highett 16.11-107 def Hampton 8.9-57

ROUND 1211-JulCaulfield 12.8-80 def by Murrumbeena 15.13-103Skye 9.12-66 def Doveton Eagles 9.9-63Springvale Districts 11.11-77 def Heatherton 6.4-40Highett 4.3-27 def by Oakleigh District 19.10-124 Hampton 2.9-21 def by Keysborough 17.20-122

GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1318-Jul Murrumbeena 11.16-82 def Skye 11.12-78Doveton Eagles 12.13-85 def Springvale Districts 12.5-77Heatherton 8.8-56 def by Highett 14.11-95Oakleigh District 17.10-112 def Hampton 3.4-22

Keysborough 15.12-102 def Caulfield 10.8-68

ROUND 1425-Jul Springvale Dist. 7.4-46 def by Murrumbeena 10.19-79Highett 14.7-91 def Doveton Eagles 11.7-73Oakleigh District 15.17-107 def Heatherton 2.13-25Skye 4.8-32 def by Keysborough 7.3-45

Caulfield 4.10-34 def by Hampton 9.7-61

ROUND 151-AugMurrumbeena 10.16-76 def Highett 9.13-67Doveton Eagles 2.7-19 def Oakleigh District 17.19-121Hampton 16.7-103 def Heatherton 4.8-32Keysborough 20.15-135 def Springvale Districts 6.7-43Caulfield 7.7-49 def Skye 4.15-39

ROUND 168-Aug Oakleigh District 12.11-83 def Murrumbeena 8.4-52Heatherton 11.7-73 def Doveton Eagles 10.11-71Highett 8.10-58 def by Keysborough 10.2-62Springvale Districts 9.8-62 def by Caulfield 14.7-91

Skye 9.12-66 def Hampton 7.5-47

ROUND 1715-Aug Murrumbeena 18.19-127 def Heatherton 12.7-79Hampton 14.12-96 def Doveton Eagles 8.6-54Keysborough 8.8-56 def by Oakleigh District 13.4-82Caulfield 11.12-78 def Highett 7.8-50

Skye 16.14-110 def Springvale Districts 3.6-24

ROUND 1822-Aug Doveton Eagles 6.8-44 def by Murrumbeena 23.12-150

Heatherton 11.8-74 def by Keysborough 17.8-110Oakleigh District 8.12-60 def by Caulfield 12.12-84Highett 15.9-99 def Skye 13.9-87Springvale Districts 5.8-38 def by Hampton 7.12-54

*FIXTURE IS PRELIMINARY & SUBJECT TO CHANGE, IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARDS TO NIGHT MATCHES, SUNDAY MATCHES ETC. FOR FIXTURING CONFIRMATION SEE FIXTURES DISPLAYED AT WWW.Sfnl.com.au. FN - FRIDAY NIGHT, SN - SATURDAY NIGHT, S - SUNDAY



Oakleigh District vs Murrumbeena (Jack Barker Oval)

Previous matches: Round 7 (Murrumbeena Park) Oakleigh District 14.7 (91) def Murrumbeena 11.10 (76)

Round 16 (Princess Highway Reserve) Oakleigh District 12.11 (83) def Murrumbeena 8.4 (52)

Second Semi Final (Jack Barker Oval) Oakleigh District 15.15 (105) def Murrumbeena 8.12 (60)

1958. In case you’re wondering what that year means to the Oakleigh District Football Club here is the answer. It is the last time it celebrated a premiership win. In the 57 years since that glorious day Oakleigh have been runner-up on 11 occasions but will be out to try and turn the tables around with arguably the best team they have put on the park. Ironically enough, the last team the Oaks defeated in a Grand Final – you guessed it – Murrumbeena.

Murrumbeena, on the other hand, are the Cinderella story of the season. A team a lot of people thought

would be fighting off relegation but instead dug in and battled its way into the Grand Final. For the players and coaches, the Grand Final is a reward for determination and hard work

and they will go into the match with a never-say-die attitude

knowing that they have nothing to lose, that

in the eyes of their supporters they are

already winners.

It will be a day of celebration for one team and heartbreak for

another.

Let’s delve into what could make or break the Southern Football Netball League Division 2 Grand Final.

Oakleigh will undoubtedly go into the match as heavy favourites after defeating Murrumbeena three times throughout the season and comfortably winning its way into the decider.

The minor premiers will be coming off only one game in the last four weeks and the players look to be fresh, but will there be a question mark over match fitness considering the lack of football the side has played in recent years.

I am reminded of the 2010 Division 3 Grand Final between Mount Waverley and Hampton. Similar to Murrumbeena, Hampton went into the match as underdogs, but through grit and determination overcame a lacklustre Mount Waverley who faced the same situation as Oakleigh and came off second best.

There is no doubt in my mind that both sides have the ability to win this game so let’s look at some of the potential key players for Oakleigh and Murrumbeena.

Dave Velardo – Oakleigh District The power forward has been the Oaks most damaging player this season and will be the focal point inside 50. He has kicked 64 goals this season to top the League and has shown the ability to turn the game on its head and stand up for Oakleigh when required.

DIVISION 2: GRAND FINAL PREVIEW / JASON BARBIN

He is a tough matchup for any defender and could prove to be a handful for the Beena. Look for an outside the box matchup of Sam Moloney who has the athletic ability to keep up with Velardo. He is a player who is loved by the coaching staff at Murrumbeena and has had an impressive season.

Mitch Walder – Murrumbeena Captain courageous lifted his side to victory with a stunning second half performance to drag his side over the line against a gallant Caulfield. His two final-quarter goals sparked his side to victory and he has become a proven match-winner and genuine tough nut.

His size combined with his running ability makes him a difficult player to stop and could take the likes of experienced Oakleigh defender Luke Casey to try and shut him down or even Marty Gurry who is capable of

using his body to win the stoppages.

Dan Kiellerup – Oakleigh District The medium-sized

forward turned half back runner has starred in that

role for the Oaks in the last few years

and can be a game-breaker when on form. He provides Oakleigh with hard running and clean disposal off the half back line and has proven to be

a smart user of the ball.

Murrumbeena could look at

having a forward play a defensive role on Kiellerup to restrict his run and carry. Alex Moloney is a livewire forward who would force Kiellerup to be accountable going in the other direction and though he isn’t the biggest player for the Beena, he has lightning speed and good goal sense.

Dean Spanos – Murrumbeena I have been big on Spanos all year but so far he has been underwhelming in the finals. Spanos is a versatile player who can play in the midfield and then pinch hit up forward and is also a proven match-winner, having done so against Caulfield earlier in the year.

If Spanos gets off the leash he is a damaging player and could be the spark that gets Murrumbeena over the line. Look for a possible matchup against Gurry as the two big bodied players could clash in the middle, making for an entertaining midfield battle.

Overall this game has a bit of everything and Oakleigh will deservedly go into this match as favourites. But as I said earlier, Murrumbeena will go into the match with nothing to lose as the underdogs.

Oakleigh has the firepower to win the game and win reasonably comfortably but an upset on Grand Final day is always on the cards. Will the Oaks cave in again under the pressure as Murrumbeena defy the odds and claim the flag, or will they finally deliver after 57 years?

Oaks’ captain Brody Hodic

@JBarbin10

Beena skipper Mitch Walder

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DIVISION 2: SENIOR GRAND FINAL - 2.30PM SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER - JACK BARKER OVAL, CHELTENHAM

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALSam Bridges Joel Davis Dan BomfordLeigh Dawkins Mitch Lea Nick BridgesJack Thompson Julien Khoury

TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIMEOAKLEIGH DISTRICT

MURRUMBEENA

Ground: Princes Hwy Reserve, Oakleigh East

Colours: Black with White Sash

Senior Coach: Shayne Sheedy

Reserves Coach: Rick Nagliati

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS1 Grant Pitts Veteran big man with plenty left in the tank

2 Luke Walsh Solid utility runs straight

3 Lou Gangemi Onball, in and under, hard as a cat's head

4 Marty Gurry Angry man who plays with passion

5 Pat Carroll Half back plays tall with great foot skills

6 Luke Behin Lives for the contest and enjoys it physical

7 Justin Hill Class act who will have a impact where ever he plays

8 Dave Velado Great hands and even better kick

9 Ryan Carroll Defender who loves a scrap

10 Andrew Howison Classy midfielder who leads by example

11 Will LaMarca Onball, gives everything and thrives on the contest

12 Matthew Fletcher Plenty of tricks and loves a role

13 Dan Kiellerup Don't let looks decieve - can play

14 Alex McNicholl Speed to burn outside runner

15 Chris Jones Smooth moving half back with skills to burn

16 Aaron Henneman Key position player with great hands

17 Tom Tzouvelis Smart onball player who get his own ball

18 Brody Hodic Key defender and great captain

19 Brent Crawley Big man who always has a impact

20 Emad Nassrallah Key forward with good hands and rarely misses

23 Mladen Josic Strong on ball who can change a game

26 Matt Nicholas Vital part of the midfield with plenty of grunt

27 Daniel Saldanha Veteran wingman who is seldom beaten

28 Rob Mackay Tall defender with great dukes

29 Sam Geurens Career best form defender

30 Kholed Kandakji Speedy small forward

31 Matt Hackett Tall versatile wingman who can play anywhere

39 Luke Casey Reliable defender who gets the job done

40 Daniel Difede Speedy small who plays at both ends

44 John Walker Classy left foot junior who can take a grab

60 John Cardamone Nuggety small man with huge heart

OAKLEIGH DISTRICTGround: Peter Robinson Oval 69 B7 Colours: Maroon & Gold Senior Coach: Steve WrightAssistant Coach: Shane BurbidgeReserves Coach: Rohan SchreierAssistant Coach: Ray PickeringAssistant Coach: Shaun Hawking

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS1 Dean Spanos Murrumbeena's very own Dane Swan, power midfielder

2 Josh Wright Experienced midfielder with a strong set of dukes

3 Jarrod Walker Accountable, speedy and fierce in defence

4 Michael Kinsella Very slick user of the football, quality utility

6 Sam Moloney With buckets for hands, strong marking player in either defence or attack

7 Jason Cornish Experienced key defender

8 Cory Hargrave Co-Captain who inspires the entire playing group

9 Mitch Walder Co-Captain who leads by example

10 Rory Cahalane Versatile utility who loves a challenge

12 Darcy Hargrave Young up-and-coming damaging half forward

13 Ray Pickering Experienced swing man, cool under pressure

14 Shaun Hawking The General - reads the play better than most

16 Shaun Thompson Enigmatic forward whose best is still ahead of him

17 Matt Jones Experienced warhorse, ready to go into battle

18 Anthony Ekberg-Weiss Miraculous goal kicking half forward

20 Tom Cameron Exciting running player, exceptional skills

22 Kane Downing Good old-fashioned dour defender

23 Sam Parkes Gritty defender who can swing forward at a moments notice

24 Tom Valenta So versatile is the "Sauce" that he can play on a wing, down back or even in the ruck

25 Daniel Cavanagh Big-bodied onballer

26 Dylan Elkman 2015 SFNL interleague squad member, speedy mid/halfback

27 Dave Easton Nuggetty midfielder who leaves an impact on each contest

30 Alex Moloney Pound for pound, best small forward in the league

31 David Schmiedl Young midfielder with a new lease on life

34 Jack Brammer Dedicated utility who values the 1%ers

35 Pat Der Jeu Classy skilled midfielder with poise beyond his years

37 Dechlan Turkington Determined youngster willing to sacrifice for his team mates

40 James Shirley Athletic, energetic goal kicking ruckman

43 Mark Richardson Creative defender who is rarely beaten

47 Sam Stamos Good sized impact player

53 Chris Cairns Experienced versatile onballer

56 Adam Vanderneut Tall defender who can play in the mids

MURRUMBEENA




TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIMESKYE

OAKLEIGH DISTRICT

SKYEGround: Carrum Downs Recreational

Reserve (98 H10) Telephone: (02) 9782 1011 Colours: Red, Black & SilverSenior Coach: Ben Walker Reserves Coach: Chris SmithThirds Coach: Chris Rodrigues

DIVISION 2: RESERVE GRAND FINAL - 12.00PM

OAKLEIGH DISTRICTGround: Princes Hwy Reserve Oakleigh East

Colours: Black with White Sash

Senior Coach: Shayne Sheedy

Reserves Coach: Rick Nagliati

# PLAYER # PLAYER

1 Trent Mc Namara 33 Jason Thexton

3 Lou Gangemi 34 David Barbaro

4 Dom Carosella 36 Yaz Malcom

5 Chris Domingo 40 Michael Papargiras

9 Ryan Carroll 41 Rocco Cappelleri

10 Paul Gurr 42 Nicholas Gisonda

11 Michael Turvey 47 Jason Scarlett

12 Daniel Turvey 50 Ash Peterson

14 Mark Jacotine 51 Kyle Guiney

15 Chris Jones 54 Joerel Goujon

16 Nathan Warren 56 George Litras

18 Tom Tziouvelis 57 Mark Tesoriero

22 Joseph Castello 58 Tyson Von Duve

24 Matthew Jolly 58 Brad Prior

25 David Slater 60 John Cardamone

26 Chris Cappelleri 61 Shannon Dubois

27 Matthew Dobson

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALNathan Guy Dan Keating Andrew GillespieAlan Manning Johnny Huang William RobinsonTane Abbott Sam Thiele

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER - JACK BARKER OVAL, CHELTENHAM

# PLAYER # PLAYER

2 Chris Smith 36 Ben Williams

6 Ryan McConville 37 Mick Lindley

14 Micky McGreal 40 Travis Scott

15 Cam Petrie 43 Faisal Payenda

16 Chris McCann 45 Brent Nanopoulos

17 Brad Nicol 49 John Lalor

21 Matt Poore 50 Blake Bormann

23 Luke Scott 53 Sean Murnane

27 Paul Martin 62 Mick Kalviskis

30 Tim McEachern 63 Micky Kane

34 Jarryd Karadeas 64 Sot Solomonidis

35Nick Papachristofilou 67 Dom Spinucci




SKYE ITS GRAND FINAL WEEK for our Reserves! Come on down and cheer them into victory - Saturday 12:00pm at Jack Barker Oval, Weatherall Road, Cheltenham. We will play Oakleigh for the cup! Oakleigh played their qualifying final last week against Highett. Best of luck guys, we hope you can complete the undefeated season with a fantastic premiership win. We’ll be there cheering you on. The Thirds brought home the cup last weekend in their closest match for the season. Keysborough were no easy feat. Scores were level at the 3rds quarter break but the boys managed to hold a lead in the last 5 minutes of the game resulting in a 17 point win. This Saturday will be the end

of season celebrations for the entire club. We will be enjoying reminiscing on the season that was 2015. We would love to see all of our valued supporters, members, volunteers and players at the clubrooms for a celebration not to forget. GO BOMBERS.

Social Coming Up: Presentation Night, Saturday 17th October. Start reserving your seats now at the bar, $65 per person and drinks at bar prices. We look forward to seeing you all to celebrate the success of the 2015 season. This week the club will be open Saturday afternoon and evening following the Reserves Grand Final.

Fundraiser 2016 Calendars will be available to purchase in the next month, they’ve been extremely popular already so please contact Jodie 0433 879 404 or [email protected] to place your pre-order to avoid missing out. Calendars will sell at $20 each, or purchase 4 for $70 - a great stocking filler Christmas!

Sponsors Thanks to our 2015 sponsors for their support, Harcourts Carrum Downs, D & D Heating and Cooling, Icon Sports, The Bottle-O Carrum Downs, Lawrence & Hanson, The Albion Hotel – Dandenong, The Sands Hotel, The Seaford Hotel, Lime Health & Fitness, Flinders Community Christian College.

OAKLEIGH DISTRICTFrom The Pres I would like to take this opportunity to recognise and thank all the support staff this year.

Off the Ground. Committee: Bernadette, Spike, Scott, Ash, Bee, Mick, Rick, Adam and Ross

Ground Manager: Ron, Game Day Raffle Seller: Steven, Canteen Manager: Robin

Canteen Staff: Pat, Rex, Lisa, Paul, Makayla, Jack, Regan, Nathan, Mel,

Thursday Night Meals: Spike, Adam, Chris, Scott and special guest chefs.

Sponsorship Manager: Tony Pascuzzi

On the Ground Coaches:Shayne, Dom, Darren, Rick, Adam, Scott, Stu, Libby

Team Managers: Pat, Ross, Adrian Runners: Scott, Rocka, Don, Water Babies: Karen, Ash, Rhys

Helpers Trainers: Belle, Georgia, Jess, Ryan, Serg, Attila and Mr Russell

Special mention to Scott, Adrian and the boys themselves for the hard yards put in to start the under 19’s up again and every player who put on a O D jumper and represented the club so well.

To the every player on the Senior list, your dedication and commitment to the cause has not swayed and we hope you are rewarded for your efforts.

Whatever happens today the club has had a great year on and off the field

We dedicate the year to the memory of our late and great mate,mate,mate Phil Wilson

Sponsors We couldn’t operate if we didn’t have these wonderful people behind us.

Dandy Floor Centre,Green Power,Urban Body Corporate Management, G & C Motors, ABP Consultants, Global Plumbing, Bendigo Bank Murrumbeena, Chadstone Toyota, East Oakleigh IGA, Garden Gear, Ausreo, Trevillian Signs, Big Hen Building Supplies, Ray White Oakleigh, IL Duca Restaurant, Ideal Garden Supplies, Gold Members, Photo Sponsors and our tremendous group of dedicated supporters.

Go Oaks

DIVISION 2: CLUB NOTES

MURRUMBEENA Murrumbeena and Caulfield met in a local derby last Saturday, except it was played at Cheltenham and was the second division Preliminary final. Caulfield seemed to be in control of the game in the first half. The Beena boys were trying hard, but the Bears were more accurate and appeared to be stronger. In the second half the game started to turn. Murrumbeena chipped away at Caulfield’s lead with a never say die attitude. Beena went into the final change only a couple of goals down. With a grand final spot up for grabs, the Beena boys did what they have done so many times this year. They just

kept fighting and bit by bit took the game back. Murrumbeena hit the front with about ten minutes to go and then made sure the game was not going to slip. Murrumbeena ended up with an 8 point win which was gutsy if not pretty; against a Caulfield side that fought it out to the end. Well done Beena. Some of our best players in an all-round effort were Mitch Walder, Dechlan Turkington, Sam Moloney and Darcy Hargrave.

Now let’s see what we can do today. This is the ultimate challenge against Oakleigh Districts. Go get ém Beena.

Off The Field CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE. The MFNC is

having a Christmas Tree drive this year. Trees at great prices can be picked up from the club rooms on 29th November and 6th December. Prices between $60 and $80 dollars. Stands available for $40. More details to come.

Sponsors The ‘Beena is indebted to the following 2015 loyal sponsors: Thomson Real Estate, Sheen Panels, Oakleigh Lions, Chadstone Toyota, Attwood Newsagency, Brew Café, Bowen Automotive, NAB, Bakers Delight Carnegie, the Rosstown Hotel, Morgans Finance Advisors Brighton, Bendigo Bank, Flight Centre Carnegie, Gianna Molinaro of South Melbourne, Ace of Clubs Rubbish Removals and all our player sponsors.

HAMPTON Under 19s Near perfect conditions confronted the boys on Sunday in what was their biggest challenge so far this season. Dingley jumped us at the start and then unfortunately we lost Harvey Little to a knee injury early in the game which upset our rotations and forced Gassy to play on ball. Finally after 19 minutes of footy we were able to get on the board through Zac Allen who marked strongly and converted. Deep into time on we kicked another to only go in at ¼ time 7 points down.

Our pressure in the second ¼ was outstanding lead by Gassy and Liam in the middle, Josh and Bunna up forward and The

Smiths down back. We went into the break at ½ time with a slender 2 point lead.

To the boys credit they played outstanding footy in the second half to completely dominate against a more fancied opponent. We beat them in every area, even when challenged we keep our heads and responded by going harder at the footy and completely out tackled, out ran and outscored the Dingeos. The boys believe and trust in each other is outstanding and they thoroughly deserve the result and the opportunity to play in a Grand Final.

Good luck this week, enjoy the week and you never know.

Go Hammers !!

Social Presentation night - hurry up if you haven’t paid, you can’t pay in the night and we may be able to squeeze you in, it’s nearly a sell out. Four piece band playing, going to be huge.

Xmas Trees Hampton football netball club will be once again holding Melbourne’s best XMAS tree sale. Over 15 years of service and experience, bringing you the best trees and stands for your Christmas. Selling starts late November and goes right thru December. We will be selling from Hampton club rooms and our second site at Gerry green res. Parkdale. We offer delivery of tree and removal of tree once Christmas is over.



SFNL MEDIA DESK

Division 3 Seniors, Reserves & Thirds RedSat August 22 Qualifying Final: 2 v 3 Meade Reserve, ClaytonSun August 23 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Meade Reserve, ClaytonSat August 29 Second Semi Final: 1 v Winner of Qualifying Final Ross St Reserve, HeathertonSun August 30 First Semi Final: Loser of Qualifying Final v Winner of Elimination Final Ross St Reserve, HeathertonSat September 5 Preliminary Final: Loser of Second Semi Final v Winner of First Semi Final Meade Reserve, ClaytonSat September 12 Grand Final: Winner of Second Semi Final v Winner of Preliminary Final Ross St Reserve, Heatherton

Division 2 Seniors, Reserves & Thirds BlueSat August 29 Qualifying Final: 2 v 3 Jack Barker Oval, CheltenhamSun August 30 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Jack Barker Oval, CheltenhamSat September 5 Second Semi Final: 1 v Winner of Qualifying Final Jack Barker Oval, CheltenhamSun September 6 First Semi Final: Loser of Qualifying Final v Winner of Elimination Final Jack Barker Oval, CheltenhamSat September 12 Preliminary Final: Loser of Second Semi Final v Winner of First Semi Final Jack Barker Oval, CheltenhamSat September 19 Grand Final: Winner of Second Semi Final v Winner of Preliminary Final Jack Barker Oval, Cheltenham

Division 1 Seniors, Reserves & Under 19'sSat August 29 Qualifying Final: 2 v 3 Springvale Reserve, SpringvaleSun August 30 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Springvale Reserve, SpringvaleSat September 5 Second Semi Final: 1 v Winner of Qualifying Final Springvale Reserve, SpringvaleSun September 6 First Semi Final: Loser of Qualifying Final v Winner of Elimination Final Springvale Reserve, SpringvaleSun September 13 Preliminary Final: Loser of Second Semi Final v Winner of First Semi Final Springvale Reserve, SpringvaleSun September 20 Grand Final: Winner of Second Semi Final v Winner of Preliminary Final Springvale Reserve, Springvale

FINAL MATCH TIMES : Thirds: 9:30am Under 19's: 9:30am Reserves: 12:00pm Seniors: 2:15pm

GRAND FINAL MATCH TIMES: Thirds: 9:30am Under 19's: 9:30am Reserves: 12:00pm Seniors: 2:30pm

ADMISSION: Adults: $12 (Grand Finals: $15) Pensioner/Concession: $5 (Grand Finals: $7) Under 15: Free

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2015 SFNL SAS SECURITY FINALS SERIES

RULES AND CONDITIONSFor the safety and enjoyment of all SFNL supporters, you are asked to abide by the following Rules and Conditions:

1. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought into any Finals venue.

2. SFNL security personnel will inspect vehicles and bags to ensure that no alcohol is being brought into the venue.

3. Any alcohol found, will be stored until the end of the match and returned to the owner. The SFNL will not be held responsible for the alcohol.

4. Alcohol can be purchased from the appropriate booth inside the venue.

5. Patrons will be limited to two cans of alcohol per purchase. Cans will be opened by booth staff.

6. Alcohol not permitted to be consumed in the designated “Dry Areas”.

7. ALCOHOL is not permitted to be taken ONTO THE PLAYING ARENA.

8. Persons not abiding by these rules and conditions may be asked to leave the venue.

9. Dogs must be on a leash inside all venues.

10. Videotaping or filming any SFNL finals match is not permitted without prior permission of SFNL management.

NO DRAWN MATCHES DURING FINALS SERIES There will be no drawn matches during the Final Series. Should the scores be tied at the end of normal time then the following procedure will follow:

a) ALL PLAYERS will remain on the playing field;

b) COACHES are to remain OFF the playing field;

a. Unless one of the coaches involved is a playing coach, in which case the opposition coach will be permitted to enter the ground.

c) The CLUB RUNNER is permitted to relay messages from the coach;

d) The Field Umpires will confer with the Goal Umpires and when they verify that the scores are tied, the players of the two teams will change ends;

e) FIVE MINUTES plus TIME-ON to be played – after such time, players to change ends without leaving the playing field – COACHES to remain OFF the playing field. FIVE MINUTES plus TIME-ON to be played. The Official League Timekeeper will keep this time;

f) At the end of this time, the team with the highest score will be deemed the winner;

g) In the event the scores are still tied, the same procedure will apply until a result is reached.

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2015 SFNL PREMIERS/ PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOGENIX DIVISION 3 SENIOR GRAND FINAL / PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOGENIX

BLACK ROCK VS MOUNT WAVERLEYPhotos can be purchased from www.photogenix.com.au Photos can be purchased from www.photogenix.com.au

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST SATURDAY’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS:

Black Rock (Division 3 Senior)

Endeavour Hills (Division 3 Reserve)

Skye (Thirds-Red)



Name: Brody Hodic

Nickname: Brodes

Age: 24

Height: 189

Position: Centre Half Back

Junior club: Northvale JFC

Occupation: Sales Specialist

AFL Team Supported: Essendon

Favourite player to watch as a kid: Matthew Lloyd

Career highlight: Selected to 2007 Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup team

What music gets you up and about pre-game: ABBA

Superstitions: Can’t step on the white lines game day

Best piece of advice you’ve been given: “Choose to be here”

Favourite holiday destination: Thailand

If you owned a racehorse, you would call it: Nankervus

Best subject at school: Maths

Signature dish: Spaghetti Bolognese

Your last meal would be: Seafood Risotto

Favourite movie: Beaches

The actor that would play you in a movie of your life is: Dwayne Johnson

Describe yourself in three words: Driven, organised, fun

Your coach’s favourite saying: “Nanga”

You would spend your last $20 on: Food

Your most prized possession is: Watch

Give us your best dad joke: “Whenever the cashier asks my dad if he would like the milk in a bag he replies, ‘No, just leave it in the carton!”

Name: Josh Keyt

Nickname: Keytie, Fuzz

Age: 28

Height: 187cm

Position: Full Forward

Junior club: Bentleigh

Occupation: Landscaper

AFL Team Supported: St Kilda

Favourite player to watch as a kid: Rob Harvey

Career highlight: Winning our first Flag. Although winning back to back wasn’t bad either!

What music gets you up and about pre-game: Britney Spears

Superstitions: Wear the same jocks every game (un-washed)

Best piece of advice you’ve been given: Don’t stop drinking until it’s all gone.

Favourite holiday destination: America

If you owned a racehorse, you would call it: She’s The Fastest

Best subject at school: Lunch

Signature dish: Schnitzel

Your last meal would be: KFC

Favourite movie: Inglorious Basterds

The actor that would play you in a movie of your life is: Ryan Gosling

Most useless thing you’ve ever purchased: The clothes in my wardrobe

Describe yourself in three words: Dual Premiership Co-Captain

Your coach’s favourite saying: “What time’s the quaddie?”

You would spend your last $20 on: Beer

Give us your best dad joke: I had a dream last night I was a muffler. I woke up exhausted…

SFNL MEDIA DESK / POCKET PROFILES

OAKLEIGH DISTRICTBRODY HODIC

DINGLEYJOSH KEYT

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SFNL MEDIA DESKEX-PLAYERS NOW STARS WITH THE WHISTLE

Ilya Fridman, Kai Allison and Leigh Dawkins are three of the most distinguished and respected umpires in the Southern Football Netball League, but their proficiency belies their limited experience in the caper.

The trio entered the 2015 season with a combined five years of involvement with the umpiring fraternity, yet are still among the League’s top whistle-blowers.

Part of the reason behind the rapid ascension of these three men to the top echelons of SFNL Umpiring is their thorough

understanding of the game through their vast experience as players at different levels.

And their stories are remarkable similar. All three boys speak of their football careers cut short by injury before taking up umpiring as a way to maintain an involvement in the game they love.

Fridman spoke to the SFNL Record in the lead-up to Community Umpiring Round back in May about his playing career with SFNL clubs Bentleigh (then in the VAFA), Dingley and VFL side Casey Scorpions.

After showing plenty of talent as a footballer, he was later crippled by a horrid run of injury and illness, including glandular fever, a dislocated knee, broken patella and lower back/spinal injuries.

A mate of his then suggested he consider taking up umpiring as a way to regain fitness and aid his injury rehabilitation.

Allison, too, showed enough promise during his brief football career to suggest he had what it took to play at a high level.

A tall goal-kicking midfielder/winger with the Gippsland Power in the juniors, Allison looked set to play against their elite TAC Cup Under 18s squad before stress fractures in his lower back and a chronic hip injury, similar to Osteitis Pubis, took over.

Dawkins, a Tassie native, started his career aged seven in the little league and progressed all the way up to senior level with the East Devonport Football Club before living in London for five years.

Although he had the occasional social kick over in the old dart, he yearned to play competitively. He moved back to Melbourne in 2011, and although he wanted to join a local SFNL club, his shoulder had other ideas.

There is little doubt with these three that their success with the whistle can be attributed to their careers as players.

“I think it’s good just to have a bit of a feel for what the players going through. I mean, I’ve been out of the game for a while so I’ve probably lost a little bit of touch with it, but I think just having a good kind of idea of

what it’s like to play at a good level and that I reckon it’s definitely helped,” Allison said.

Dawkins agrees. “I think we (ex-players) have a bit more game-sense about us (compared to umpires who have never played the game competitively), we can sort of read the play a little bit better and understand what (the players are) trying to do and not be so technical on every little free kick because you know how hard a game it is to play,” he said.

Fridman said he remembered the qualities he appreciated in a whistle-blower from his perspective as a player, and has since tried to incorporate those same qualities into his own umpiring. This is part of what make him one of the League’s most respected officiators.

“I really appreciated the umpires that had the time to talk to you as a player on the field when the decision’s been made, umpires that really took that extra step and explained their decision and would be really approachable... and that’s something I try to do with my umpiring,” Fridman explained.

And there are many aspects to umpiring at community level that the boys enjoy, not least of all they get the best seat in the house to greatest game of all.

Allison and Dawkins also love maintaining their affiliation with the sport and see similarities between the umpiring fraternity and their football clubs in terms of culture, building friendships and enjoying social activities off the field.

“It’s a really good way to get involved in the sport. It’s a really good culture down at the SFNL Umpires Association… there’s some really good people down there and we always have a good time training,” Allison said.

“We train Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is similar to a football club, we have social functions and get-togethers and stuff like that as well, similar to football clubs. At the end of the day, we’re all similar in that we’re trying to improve our performances and get better,” Dawkins added.

But Fridman also sees several other benefits that far surpass simply having fun.

“It teaches you a lot of life skills in terms of building your confidence, your ability to communicate… you’re always keeping fit. And then there’s a bit of the monetary side of things as well. You actually get paid to do it!” Fridman said.

Umpiring has quickly developed from a hobby to a passion for Fridman, Allison and Dawkins, and all three boys encourage people of all ages to give it a go.

“If you enjoy football and enjoy being around the game, then I’d definitely recommend former players and even officials, anyone that enjoys the football environment, they should get involved,” Dawkins said

Interested in becoming involved as a Field, Boundary or Goal Umpire in 2016? Get in the Game. Become an Umpire. If you love footy, you’ll love being an umpire.

Go the League website sfnl.com.au and head to the UMPIRING tab.For further information contact Peter Mair - Director of Umpiring: 0418 313 359

Kai Allison and Leigh Dawkins

Ilya Fridman




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DIVISION 3 RESULTS: WEEK 4 FINALS

Black Rock 9.5 9.5 9.7 11.10-76

Mount Waverley 5.5 5.5 5.5 9.9-63

Black Rock: Goal Kickers: S. Taylor 3, J. Williams 2, T. Dalton 2, L. Quirk 2, N. Hellyer, B. StephensonBest Players: J. Krieger, J. Williams, D. Kick, B. Henry, B. Rafferty, L. QuirkMount Waverley: Not supplied

Endeavour Hills 3.1 5.4 5.4 11.6-72

Black Rock 2.3 2.5 6.10 7.16-58

Endeavour Hills: Goal Kickers: N. Crutchley 3, J. Volkoff 3, J. Krieg 2, R. Cooper, A. Walters, M. CookBest Players: R. Cooper, N. Crutchley, J. Graham, J. Krieg, J. Volkoff, T. Carr-LehneBlack Rock: Goal Kickers: K. Lawrence 3, M. Johnson, B. Fairhurst, C. Knight, W. SanchezBest Players: B. Whiting, K. Lawrence, T. Fitzgerald, D. Brostek, P. Irons, R. Scott

SENIORSTEAM P W L D F A % PTSBlack Rock 17 14 3 0 1872 1010 185.35 60

Mount Waverley 17 13 4 0 1728 1098 157.38 56

Moorabbin 17 13 4 0 1746 1340 130.30 56

C.P.L 17 12 5 0 1805 1156 156.14 52

Ashwood 18 12 6 0 1615 1127 143.30 48

Endeavour Hills 18 11 7 0 1622 1355 119.70 44

South Yarra 17 8 9 0 1306 1300 100.46 36

Lyndale 17 6 11 0 1305 1567 83.28 28

Sandown 17 5 12 0 1189 1450 82.00 24

Hallam 17 3 14 0 1036 1517 68.29 16

Dandenong 17 2 15 0 995 1702 58.46 12

Southern Dragons 9 0 9 0 732 2329 31.43 0

RESERVESTEAM P W L D F A % PTSSouth Yarra 17 16 1 0 1879 643 292.22 68

Endeavour Hills 17 15 2 0 1821 791 230.21 64

Black Rock 17 12 5 0 1675 920 182.07 52

C.P.L 17 12 5 0 1626 1103 147.42 52

Ashwood 18 11 7 0 1600 1027 155.79 44

Moorabbin 17 10 7 0 1595 1097 145.40 44

Dandenong 17 6 11 0 1099 1309 83.96 28

Sandown 17 5 12 0 1060 1187 89.30 24

Mount Waverley 17 5 12 0 968 1413 68.51 24

Lyndale 17 4 13 0 947 1649 57.43 20

Hallam 17 2 15 0 808 1901 42.50 12

Southern Dragons 8 0 8 0 375 2413 15.54 0

DIVISION 3 SENIOR GRAND FINAL

DIVISION 3 RESERVE GRAND FINAL

DIVISION 3: MAN ON THE MARK / ANDREW PALOCZI @Apaloczi

Grand Final

Black Rock vs Mount Waverley Joe Kriegar was involved in the Grand Final action from the first ruck contest and starred throughout the day, helping Black Rock record a 13-point victory against Mount Waverley. Kriegar was a worthy recipient of the Meneilly Medal for best on ground.

The Jets led for almost the entire contest, although it was the Mountain Lions’ Michael Kinsella who had the first goal on the board, despite kicking into a strong breeze.

It was an entertaining match and although Black Rock was on top, the Mountain Lions were still in with a chance in the final term.

When Chris Jeffries booted a goal on the run to cut the margin to 20 points a couple of minutes into the fourth quarter, the game was alive.

However, Brendan Stephenson bobbed up shortly after, marking in the Jets’ forward line and kicking accurately.

To the Mountain Lions’ credit, they quickly responded with Cameron Kirkup snapping a goal.

Lachlan Quirk kicked the Jets’ last major for the day at the seven-minute mark. Black Rock then had to withstand pressure from Mount Waverley.

The Mountain Lions goaled through Patrick Kinsella and, when Ben Beecroft marked shortly after, there was still hope. However, he kicked a behind.

Mount Waverley was 21-points behind and time on was imminent. Still the Mountain Lions strived to bring about a dramatic comeback, but squandered their chances. By the time Patrick Kinsella goaled again, it was too late.

Black Rock put down a good foundation for its win, skipping out to a 27-point advantage by quarter time. But with the aid of a strong breeze, it was hard to know whether or not Mount Waverley would be able to achieve a similar level of dominance in the second term.

Unfortunately for the Mountain Lions, backman Simon Jacobson was hurt during the opening quarter and was unable to take any meaningful part in the remainder of the game.

When the Mountain Lions gathered at the quarter time huddle, coach Jarrod Wilkin stressed the need for them to apply more pressure at stoppages. He also urged them to use what he considered was a four-goal breeze to establish a half time lead.

Mount Waverley was able to close the gap in the second term, but still trailed by 11 points at the long break.

The division’s second-top goal scorer, Mount Waverley’s

Luke Galle, made an early impact in the second half.

He drilled a goal, cutting the Jets’ lead to five points.

Galle surprisingly played at fullback early in the game, where he was matched against the dangerous Adrian Lane.

Galle’s goal proved to be the only score of the third term for Mount Waverley, as the Mountain Lions struggled to deal with the wind and the Jets’ backline.

Black Rock managed three goals for the quarter, with a couple of those coming from the boot of Simon Taylor. This pushed the Jets’ advantage to 26 points with a term to go and they ensured that this was enough, applying fierce pressure in the final term.

Taylor was the leading goal scorer for the premier with three. Jay Williams was named the Jets’ second best player, and kicked a couple of crucial goals early in the game.

Brenton Henry was another excellent contributor for Black Rock, clearing the ball from dangerous positions and totally blanketing Kirkup. His coach, John Burke described Henry’s game as “an absolute blinder”.

For the defeated Mountain Lions, skipper Rich Mathers was their best contributor. Patrick Kinsella was the only multiple goal scorer for the side with two.

Cliff Aikman provided some drive for Mount Waverley after proving his fitness and returning from injury.

Wilkin worked his way into the game after moving into the backline, but was starved of opportunities early in the forward line.

He praised the efforts of his team. “We gave it everything. Everyone played their heart out, we were just not good enough on the day,” said Wilkin.

The Mountain Lions’ coach acknowledged the quality of the opposition. “Black Rock were the best team all year and deserved the win,” he said.

There is no doubt that the Mountain Lions will do everything in their power to go one better next season.

Winning coach, Burke expressed pride in his team and felt the game was played in the right spirit. “It was a really good game of football and to their credit they kept coming back,” he said, emphasising Black Rock’s respect for Mount Waverley.

Burke will not continue as coach next season, and believes it is time for someone else to take charge as the club continues its journey.

Congratulations to the Jets and good luck in Division 2 in 2016.



2015 DIVISION 3 SENIOR FIXTURE


ROUND 111-Apr Black Rock 11.17.83 def South Yarra 5.5.35Lyndale 13.6.84 def Dandenong 5.11.41Moorabbin 19.13.127 def Southern Dragons 10.8.68Ashwood 11.8.74 def by Mount Waverley 14.8.92C.P.L 22.15.147 def Hallam 6.7.43Endeavour Hills 13.12.90 def Sandown 10.10.70

ROUND 218-AprDandenong 5.4.34 def by Black Rock 10.14.74Southern Dragons 8.12.60 def by Lyndale 10.20.80Mount Waverley 10.17.77 def by Moorabbin 11.12.78Hallam 8.3.51 def by Ashwood 10.8.68C.P.L 12.10.82 def Sandown 9.12.66South Yarra 9.14.68 def by Endeavour Hills 10.14.74

ROUND 325-AprBlack Rock 28.26-194 def Southern Dragons 1.4-10Lyndale 7.11-53 def by Mount Waverley 15.5-95Moorabbin 16.12-108 def Hallam 13.12-90Ashwood 14.10-94 def Sandown 4.9-33Endeavour Hills 11.15-81 def by C.P.L 18.11-119Dandenong 6.9-45 def by South Yarra 14.10-94

ROUND 42-MayBlack Rock 17.14-116 def Hallam 8.7-55Sandown 14.10-94 def Lyndale 13.12-90Moorabbin 23.12-150 def Endeavour Hills 16.8-104C.P.L 22.17-149 def Ashwood 8.3-51Dandenong 5.5-35 def by Mount Waverley 17.19-121Southern Dragons 3.7-25 def by South Yarra 11.11-77

ROUND 59-MayMount Waverley 11.8-74 def by Black Rock 12.12-84Hallam 4.9-33 def by Lyndale 10.6-66Sandown 8.10-58 def by Moorabbin 9.9-63Endeavour Hills 7.20-62 def by Ashwood 10.8-68South Yarra 11.10-76 def C.P.L 9.7-61Southern Dragons 5.10-40 def by Dandenong 14.8-92

ROUND 616-MaySandown 8.7-55 def by Black Rock 15.23-113Endeavour Hills 20.17-137 def Lyndale 16.10-106C.P.L 7.8-50 def by Moorabbin 12.15-87Ashwood 9.14-68 def South Yarra 9.8-62Mt Waverley 17.12-114 def Southern Dragons 10.8-68Hallam 8.9-57 def by Dandenong 3.7-25

ROUND 7 23-May Black Rock 21.19-145 def Endeavour Hills 7.7-49Lyndale 9.8-62 def by C.P.L 18.10-118Moorabbin 9.8-62 def by Ashwood 14.9-93Dandenong 9.4-58 def by Sandown 15.12-102Southern Dragons 7.11-53 def by Hallam 8.12-60South Yarra 5.16-46 def by Mount Waverley 12.5-77

ROUND 8 30-May Black Rock 16.21-117 def Lyndale 11.11-77Dandenong 5.9-39 def by Moorabbin 19.16-130Ashwood 28.14-182 def Southern Dragons 6.7-43Mount Waverley 10.14-74 def C.P.L 8.13-61Sandown 7.14-56 def by South Yarra 10.9-69Hallam 11.4-70 def by Endeavour Hills 16.14-110

ROUND 9 13-Jun Black Rock 11.9-75 def by Ashwood 14.10-94Moorabbin 10.14-74 def by Lyndale 14.14-98Dandenong 7.10-52 def by C.P.L 17.15-117Southern Dragons 4.1-25 def by Endeavour Hills 29.16-190Mount Waverley 18.16-124 def Sandown 12.10-82South Yarra 13.17-95 def Hallam 3.4-22

OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 10 20-Jun Moorabbin 14.11-95 def Black Rock 12.16-88Lyndale 5.5-35 def by South Yarra 22.11-143Ashwood 21.15-141 def Dandenong 6.8-44C.P.L 22.14-144 def Southern Dragons 5.5-35Endeavour Hills 12.13-85 def Mount Waverley 8.9-57Sandown 9.9-63 def Hallam 5.13-43

ROUND 11 27-Jun C.P.L 12.11-83 def by Black Rock 14.11-95Lyndale 7.7-49 def by Ashwood 11.14-80South Yarra 13.8-86 def by Moorabbin 15.13-103Endeavour Hills 14.12-96 def Dandenong 10.9-69Southern Dragons 5.13-43 def by Sandown 15.13-103Hallam 5.13-43 def by Mount Waverley 9.11-65

ROUND 12 4-Jul South Yarra 12.5-77 def Black Rock 8.12-60Dandenong 7.8-50 def by Lyndale 8.13-61Southern Dragons 5.3-33 def by Moorabbin 19.13-127Mount Waverley 10.18-78 def Ashwood 8.9-57Hallam 5.3-33 def by C.P.L 19.13-127Sandown 5.9-39 def by Endeavour Hills 9.9-63

ROUND 1311-JulBlack Rock 19.11-125 def Dandenong 4.8-32Lyndale 19.11-125 def Southern Dragons 2.12-24Moorabbin 10.12-72 def by Mount Waverley 12.8-80Ashwood 18.13-121 def Hallam 5.11-41Sandown 2.11-23 def by C.P.L 12.12-84Endeavour Hills 10.16-76 def South Yarra 6.5-41

GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1418-JulSouthern Dragons 7.8-50 def by Black Rock 17.12-114Mount Waverley 17.9-111 def Lyndale 12.11-83Hallam 9.4-58 def by Moorabbin 17.12-114Sandown 10.14-74 def Ashwood 10.8-68C.P.L 11.10-76 def Endeavour Hills 11.9-75South Yarra 6.18-54 def Dandenong 7.8-50

ROUND 1525-JulBlack Rock 5.7-37 def Mount Waverley 4.12-36Lyndale 5.11-41 def by Hallam 7.4-46Moorabbin 22.15-147 def Sandown 10.8-68Ashwood 5.10-40 def by Endeavour Hills 7.11-53C.P.L 14.15-99 def South Yarra 11.7-73Dandenong 22.15-147 def Southern Dragons 4.12-36

ROUND 161-AugHallam 7.2-44 def by Black Rock 12.18-90Endeavour Hills 10.15-75 def by Moorabbin 12.10-82Ashwood 11.9-75 def by C.P.L 12.12-84Mount Waverley 17.23-125 def Dandenong 8.8-56South Yarra 17.23-125 def Southern Dragons 7.2-44Lyndale 12.7-79 def Sandown 9.13-67

ROUND 178-AugBlack Rock 11.15-81 def Sandown 6.6-42Lyndale 6.11-47 def by Endeavour Hills 19.20- 134Moorabbin 12.14-86 def C.P.L 9.8-62South Yarra 4.10-34 def by Ashwood 20.8-128Dandenong 9.13-67 def Hallam 7.11-53Southern Dragons 4.10-34 def by Mt. Waverley 19.20-134

ROUND 1815-AugEndeavour Hills 10.8 def by Black Rock 13.5 -83C.P.L 22.10-142 def Lyndale 10.9-69Ashwood 16.17-113 def Moorabbin 5.11-41Hallam 29.20-194 def Southern Dragons 5.11-41Mount Waverley 29.20-194 def South Yarra 6.14-50Sandown 14.10-94 def Dandenong 8.11-59

*FIXTURE IS PRELIMINARY & SUBJECT TO CHANGE, IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARDS TO NIGHT MATCHES, SUNDAY MATCHES ETC. FOR FIXTURING CONFIRMATION SEE FIXTURES DISPLAYED AT WWW.SFNL.COM.AU. FN - FRIDAY NIGHT, SN - SATURDAY NIGHT, S - SUNDAY

DIVISION 3: CLUB NOTESSOUTH YARRA On behalf of the Committee, the South Yarra FC thanks all players, support staff, Sponsors, supporters and past players who were part of the Club during Season 2015.

Thanks in particular to all of our Football Coaching staff headed by Brett Devlin (Seniors), Daniel Mahoney (Reserves), Dallas Saxby (Thirds), Bernard Brady (Supers), Darren Joyce (Masters), Owen Pearse (Auskick) and all of their assistants during the Season as well as the Trainers in Caroline, Katie, Sarah and Peter. The time put in by these individuals is always underestimated and greatly appreciated.

The Club was represented in the finals by the Ressies and Thirds who both got to their Preliminary Finals but unfortunately, could not get over the line. Congrats to the eventual winners in both those grades, Endeavour

Hills and Skye on their premiership wins. These disappointments will only give us more determination in all of our teams to come back better than ever in 2016 – especially the Reserves with their second Prelim.Final loss in 2 years

A special thanks to Jess and girls who put in so much work to get our initial Netball team up and running – they enjoyed a great first year in the SFNL competition and look forward to expanding their squad in 2016.

Finally, thanks to all the Sponsors who have supported the Club in 2015. These include The Tower Hotel, Boags Draught, Kingston Trophies, All 4 Pets, Camberwell Toyota, Rounds Real Estate, Bendigo Bank (Surrey Hills/ Canterbury/ Ashburton/ Balwyn), Avenue Press, The Swan Street Auctions, Juventinos Restaurant, Yo Get It, CSG Print Group, Croydon

Travel, APT, Brady Tiling, Ace of Clubs Bin Hire, Simply Health (Chiropractic), Bunnings (Hawthorn), Masters (East Hawthorn), Q Dental, Melbourne Periodontal, The Hidden Café, Estyla, Avon Tyrepower (Canterbury), Hunter Chemicals, Signs Here, Nicholson Plumbing and all the 250 Club members, Player sponsors and Supporters of the Annual Auction night.

Social

• Friday September 25 – Supers/ Masters Presentation Night (Camberwell Sports Ground from 7pm);

• Saturday October 10 – Seniors/ Reserves/ Thirds/Netball Presentation Night at The Tower Hotel.

Go Lions.

SFNL RADIO TEAM – THANK YOU!It’s been a big year for the guys in the broadcast van in 2015.

At the end of last year we said goodbye to the Blue ‘Caravan of Coverage’ after we won the AFL Victoria Media Award for ‘Best Match Day Coverage’ in it.

Over the off season while the players and coaches put together their plans for the 2015 season, we worked hard on the state of the art broadcast van, which has not been officially named as yet but it will be next year.

I thank Dan the Van Man for his great work with this great place to work in.

I also thank Thomas Grundy and, while Thomas was away, Kevin Mitchell for towing the beast from ground to ground during the season.

I thank David (Hammers) Hampton for being a great caller and an asset to the team, Johnny Takemura for his work calling the game and Ian (the Wiz) Dougherty for his expert comments throughout the season.

We successfully introduced two new members to the Saturday team. Karl Bianco has done a stellar job as our panel operator and has done all I have asked of him and more. The other new member of the team is Will Hunter as our Boundary Rider. Will has fitted into the role well and made it his own.

I thank Kevin Cummins (KC) for coming off the interchange bench when I asked him to.

Thanks also to Glen McDonald, Mark Seymour, Garry Cranny and Marc Gauci for being around the ground reporters.

On the Sunday Football Netball Show, I thank Wayne Fuller (Bug) for his great work, not only in the studio, but getting great information for us to broadcast. It is a pleasure to watch you work.

It was a sad day when John Bennett said he was leaving

us, for very good reasons, so we had to take find a suitable replacement, we searched high and low and ended up with David Coutts (Coutta) and as a first year recruit just fell short of receiving a Rising Star Award. Thanks for turning up, mate.

Our anchor man Ian (the Wiz) Dougherty has done it again as that is what he does. Well done mate on another great year.

Thanks to Alicia Wise for agreeing to represent the Netball Competition every fortnight. You are a real delight to work with and a champion.

Thanks Karl for your work on this as well; your commitment is outstanding.

For the SFNL TV show a big thanks goes to Ornell Amaratunga for filming the matches and to Tim Harris for your expertise to make the show look great.

I thank all the Coaches, Presidents and Players that have given up their time to be a guest in the broadcast van and studio for the programs to represent their clubs and help make the shows what they are.

I thank 88.3 Southern FM for the belief in us and we know that we are a great fit together and we look forward to your support in 2016.

I thank my family for ALL your patience and understanding while I work to put all the products together and the space you allow me.

Good luck to the teams fighting it out in the Grand Finals.

It is a pleasure and delight to bring you what we do and we hope that you enjoy it and make you feel that you are part of the game.

Cheers,

Robert Sharpe Executive Producer SFNL Radio and TV




Congratulations to all of the 2015 nominees who are now in contention for the prestigious

Leader Shooting Star of the Year Award.

The winner will be announced at the SFNL Awards Dinner on Friday 9th October.

Round 1: Michael Riddle (Hampton)

Round 2: Madison Talarico (Dingley)

Round 3: Brody Ledder (Oakleigh District)

Round 4: Jordan Grubb (Skye)

Round 5: Xavier Pauli (St Kilda City)

Round 6: Miles Harding (East Brighton)

Round 7: Brandon Black (Skye)

Round 8: Cameron Beaumont (Cheltenham)

Round 9: Kade Heaphy-Wemyss (Bentleigh)

Round 10: James Sziller (St Pauls)

Round 11: James Burns (Highett)

Round 12: Andrew McCormack (C.P.L)

Round 13: Dylan Grayson (Hallam)

Round 14: Bunareth Kheng (Hampton)

Round 15: Josiah Laakulu (St Kilda City)

Round 16: Andy Din (Dingley)

Round 17: Daniel Spence (Oakleigh District)

Round 18: Spencer Daly (Bentleigh)

SHOOTING STAR OF THE YEAR

UNDER 19S RESULTS: WEEK 3 FINALS

Dingley 3.1 4.6 4.7 5.14-44

Hampton 2.0 5.2 9.6 10.9-69Dingley: Goal Kickers: C. Brooker, C. Scimia, Rusan, M. Talarico, C. BaumBest Players: J. Jolly, D. Trease, N. Lloyd, M. Crouch, S. Zammit, C. HorseyHampton: Goal Kickers: Z. Allen 3, J. Vitiritti 2, M. Lee 2, C. Beer, R. Gorringe-Dennis, C. LeeBest Players: L. Timms, C. Smith, J. Gascard, B. Griffin, J. Hickey, Z. Allen

The Grand Final has been decided and it will be a fixture between St Kilda City and Hampton at Springvale Reserve on Sunday September 20, 2015. The Saints last week sealed their position in the final with a solid performance over Dingley and would have watched this match with anticipation.

The result? Hampton 10.9 (69) defeated Dingley 5.14 (44).

Dingley had no room for error as there would be no second chances in the do-or-die game. Unfortunately for them, top spot on the ladder failed to guarantee a Grand Final appearance as the Rosellas went down by 25 points.

Wayward kicking was a key feature of the contest – something that was handled much better by the Hammers. Dingley started the better of the two sides with an early seven-point advantage at the first break. Hampton, who’ve had a difficult second half to the season and finals period, managed to earn a half time advantage. The Hammers kept Dingley scoreless and led by two at the main break.

In typical finals pressure, many players were failing to have an impact. After a stellar season, Dingley’s Madison Talarico was finding the contest to be a challenge with most of Hampton’s defensive efforts revolving around limiting his influence. Talarico managed one first-half goal – well below his normal output – but nevertheless understandable given the attention he was receiving. For Hampton, their second quarter run would bode well for the second half of action.

The Hammers took charge during the third term as multiple goals from Michael Lee, and goals from Beer and Gorringe-Dennis ensured a 29-point lead at the end of the quarter. Whilst the goals were crucial in building the lead, Hampton’s team-defense proved to be just as important.

Despite an early goal during the last to reduce the margin, Hampton’s goal after eight minutes restored the lead to the 30 points. Dingley’s desperate surge ultimately failed to change the result as neither side managed to register a goal for the final 14 minutes of the quarter. The Dingoes mustered six behinds during the last portion of the game and would rue not only that period of the match, but their five consecutive behinds prior to half time. It was Hampton’s day and they now shift focus to next week’s showdown with the Saints while Dingley will look to regroup for season 2016.

Under 19 Grand Final – Sunday 20th September, 9:30am

St Kilda City vs Hampton (Springvale Reserve) St Kilda have been the form side of the competition and in their debut season have set some incredible standards. Their opponents in Hampton have had a contrasting campaign, sitting on top of the ladder for the opening 10 rounds before struggling to find form over the last half of the regular season. The Hammers were fortunate that while in a struggle for form, they were able to hold onto a place in the top five. Their steady improvements have led to a shot at the premiership and we will find out whether the week off has aided their preparation. However, if there’s a team that can maintain form despite the week off, it’s St Kilda City.

Prediction: St Kilda by 25

Key Players: Oliver Gabelich (St Kilda City) – Gabelich has always played his role throughout the season, and if St Kilda are to beat the Hammers, he’ll need to perform once more. He stepped up with 3 goals against Dingley in the absence of Xavier Pauli, and I expect him to be just as influential this time around.

Michael Lee (Hampton) – Lee has had an exceptional finals series managing multiple goals in all games. He continues to kick goals in regularly quantity, but the timing of them has also been crucial to ensuring Hampton’s ongoing success during this campaign. If they win, expect him to have an influence.

Ayang Nyanjok (St Kilda City) – At 200cm, AJ is near unstoppable in the ruck. He is very athletic, and leaps high over his opponents to give his midfielders first use of the pill from the centre. He also provides a conspicuous target in attack where he is a nightmare match-up for defenders.

Bunareth Kheng (Hampton) – Kheng has been one of the in-form players

throughout the finals series and has had a super-consitent year. A pacy onballer with great footy smarts, he has

also shown an ability to impact the scoreboard, booting 24 goals so far

in 2015.

Overall, it’s been a stunning season and tense finals campaign. Although regular finals contenders –Bentleigh and Dingley – are missing from the grand final – it should be a cracking finale to a spectacular season. Personally, I can’t wait to be there!

UNDER 19STEAM P W L D F A % PTS

Dingley 18 16 1 1 1621 588 275.68 66

St Kilda City 17 15 2 0 2110 643 328.15 64

Bentleigh 17 14 2 1 1582 800 197.75 62

Hampton 18 11 7 0 1372 1059 129.56 44

Oakleigh District 18 10 8 0 1364 1200 113.67 40

St Pauls 18 9 9 0 1286 1083 118.74 36

Cheltenham 18 8 10 0 1277 1247 102.41 32

Hallam 18 7 10 1 1020 1146 89.01 30

C.P.L 17 4 13 0 1061 1523 69.67 20

East Brighton 17 5 12 0 844 1595 52.92 20

Skye 18 3 14 1 883 1651 53.48 14

Highett 16 1 15 0 387 2272 17.03 4

UNDER 19S: ON THE UP / ALEX CHARLES @charlesy93

UNDER 19S PRELIMINARY FINAL

Hampton skipper Liam TimmsSt Kilda City co-captain Jackson O’Hehir-Vargas



2015 UNDER 19S FIXTUREROUND 111-AprSt Kilda City 14.11.95 def Cheltenham 8.15.63East Brighton 3.5.23 def by Dingley 13.16.94Oakleigh District 23.23.161 def Skye 4.5.29C.P.L 10.10.70 def Hallam 5.9.39Highett 2.2.14 def by Bentleigh 28.17.185St Pauls 8.14.62 def by Hampton 11.11.77

ROUND 218-AprDingley 13.9.87 def St Kilda City 7.3.45Bentleigh 23.18-156 def East Brighton 1.6-12Hampton 23.18.156 def Highett 1.6.12Hallam 9.16.70 def Cheltenham 4.4.28St Pauls 14.18.102 def Oakleigh District 4.3.27Skye 6.9.45 def by C.P.L 11.10.76

ROUND 325-AprSt Kilda City 6.9-45 def by Bentleigh 10.14-74East Brighton 11.4-70 def St Pauls 8.8-56Oakleigh District 12.11-83 def Highett 1.4-10Cheltenham 3.7-25 def Hampton 10.12-72Hallam 2.3-15 def by Dingley 19.12-126C.P.L 7.9-51 def by Skye 10.17-77

ROUND 42-MaySt Pauls 7.6-48 def by St Kilda City 16.16-112Dingley 13.17-95 def Cheltenham 3.10-28Hampton 19.15-129 def Oakleigh District 4.10-34C.P.L 4.6-30 def by Bentleigh 14.23-107Skye 10.11-71 def East Brighton 7.14-56Highett 2.8-20 def Hallam 16.22-118

ROUND 59-MayCheltenham 4.10-34 def by Bentleigh 15.11-101Hallam 12.16-88 def St Pauls 2.10-22Hampton 16.16-112 def C.P.L 8.5-53St Kilda City 20.15-135 def Skye 5.3-33East Brighton 21.19-145 def Highett 2.0-12Dingley 15.9-99 def by Oakleigh District 4.7-31

ROUND 616-MaySt Pauls 22.21-153 def Highett 2.3-15Bentleigh 9.6-60 tied Dingley 8.12-60C.P.L 8.3-51 def by East Brighton 11.18-84Hallam 4.7-31 def by Hampton 14.4-88Cheltenham 15.15-105 def Skye 9.10-64Oakleigh District 6.2-38 def by St Kilda City 26.19-175

ROUND 723-MaySt Kilda City 12.6-78 def East Brighton 4.11-35Dingley 12.12-84 def St Pauls 5.5-35Hampton 15.10-100 def Skye 9.10-64Cheltenham 18.19-127 def Highett 7.6-48Bentleigh 16.11-107 def Hallam 7.6-48C.P.L 11.4-70 def by Oakleigh District 13.9-87

ROUND 830-MaySt Pauls 7.7-49 def by Bentleigh 8.9-57Hallam 9.21-75 def Skye 7.12-54Oakleigh District 9.14-68 def Cheltenham 9.13-67Highett 0.1-1 def by Dingley 15.30-120East Brighton 2.12-24 def by Hampton 12.9-81St Kilda City 17.14-116 def by C.P.L 4.5-29

ROUND 913-JunCheltenham 16.14-110 def East Brighton 8.5-53Skye 12.13-85 def Highett 2.3-15Hampton 7.1-43 def by St Kilda City 13.10-88Dingley 19.10-124 def C.P.L 4.4-28Bentleigh 15.10-100 def Oakleigh District 9.7-61St Pauls 16.9-105 def Hallam 4.15-39

OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 1020-JunCheltenham 4.3-27 def by St Kilda City 24.14-158Dingley 19.18-132 def by East Brighton 2.1-13Skye 4.6-30 def by Oakleigh District 8.16-64St Pauls 9.8-62 def C.P.L 8.9-57Bentleigh 11.12-78 def Hampton 3.3-21Hallam 16.15-111 def Highett 1.1-7

ROUND 1127-JunSt Kilda City 10.10-70 def Dingley 3.5-23East Brighton 2.5-17 def by Bentleigh 14.7-91Highett 5.3-33 def by Hampton 14.12-96C.P.L 10.8-68 def by Cheltenham 12.8-80Skye 9.6-60 tied Hallam 8.12-60Oakleigh District 10.10-70 def by St Pauls 11.8-74

ROUND 1211-JulHallam 4.15-39 def by C.P.L 10.6-66Bentleigh 4.1-25 def by St Kilda City 23.20-158St Pauls 17.16-118 def East Brighton 5.5-35Highett 2.4-16 def by Oakleigh District 24.22-166Skye 7.5-47 def by Cheltenham 16.3-99Hampton 4.9-33 def by Dingley 10.8-68

GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1318-JulSt Kilda City 18.12-120 def St Pauls 7.2-44Cheltenham 8.11-59 def by Dingley 10.15-75Oakleigh District 12.12-84 def Hampton 2.9-21Hallam 4.6-30 def by Bentleigh 5.6-36C.P.L 18.12-120 def Highett 2.9-21East Brighton 10.13-73 def Skye 8.8-56

ROUND 1425-JulBentleigh 9.15-69 def Cheltenham 9.4-58C.P.L 8.5-53 def by Hampton 15.19-109Oakleigh Dist. 13.23-101 def East Brighton 5.6-36Skye 5.6-36 def by St Pauls 13.5-83Dingley 12.16-88 def Hallam 4.6-30Highett 0.0-0 def by St Kilda City 21.23-149

ROUND 151-AugEast Brighton 0.0-0 def by St Kilda City 26.18-174St Pauls 2.9-21 def by Dingley 8.9-57Hallam 7.14-56 def Oakleigh District 6.7-43Hampton 6.9-45 def by Cheltenham 12.19-91Bentleigh 25.19-169 def Skye 3.2-20Highett 6.6-42 def by C.P.L 20.16-136

ROUND 168-AugCheltenham 7.6-48 def by St Pauls 7.11-53Dingley 6.12-48 def Bentleigh 5.5-35Skye 4.2-26 def by Hampton 15.16-106Oakleigh District 11.29-95 def C.P.L 4.2-26Highett 2.3-15 def by East Brighton 14.13-97St Kilda City 12.10-82 def Hallam 4.2-26

ROUND 1715-AugEast Brighton 3.13-31 def by Cheltenham 14.15-99C.P.L 6.7-43 def by St Pauls 24.11-155Oakleigh District 16.10-106 def Hallam 8.3-51Hampton 7.9-51 def Bentleigh12.12-84Skye 2.4-16 def Dingley 20.12-132St Kilda City 24.11-155 def Highett 2.4-16

ROUND 1822-AugBentleigh 6.12-48 def St Pauls 6.8-44Highett 13.11-89 def Skye 10.10-70Cheltenham 19.15-129 def C.P.L 5.4-34Dingley 16.13-109 def Oakleigh District 6.9-45East Brighton 5.8-38 def by Hallam 14.10-94Hampton 5.2-32 def by St Kilda City 21.23-149




UNDER 19S: GRAND FINAL - 9:30AM SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER - SPRINGVALE RESERVE, SPRINGVALE

Ground: Peterson Street Reserve (Melway Ref 77 B8)

Colours: Black and Yellow Stripes

Under 19’s Coach: Lachlan Batt

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS

1 Carl-Oskar Beer Hard-working on baller who gets plenty of stoppage clearences

2 Zach Allen Good marking forward who knows where the goals are

3 Thomas Burley Injury-plagued season but hopeful to play a part in the finals series

4 Josh Vitiritti Quick, elusive onballer

5 Bunareth Kheng Wingman who loves to run all day and a good mark for a small player

6 Corey Smith Backman, great decision-maker and cool under pressure

7 Carl Nichols Missed plenty of the season due to injury but can hopefully play a huge part now, plays back and forward

8 Will Mason Ever-dependable backman who does all the team things

9 Liam Timms Onballer who gets plenty of the footy and plenty of clearences

11 Troy Smith Back or winger, terrific use of the footy and picks the right option

13 Michael Riddle Forward who makes the most of his opportunities around goals

14 Bailey Griffin Has played both ends of the field, settled down back now and gives some good run out of defence

15 James Gascard Forward who hits the packs and footy hard at all times, goalkicker but can also move to defence if required

16 Josh Lees Tall forward, good mark and gets across the ground well, will play as ruckman at times

17 Cameron Lee Interupted season but ready to make an impact from a wing, likes to carry the footy and gives the forwards every chance

18 Pierce Trainor Big, strong and aggressive, could have impact if we can locate his wherabouts

19 Nathan Heap Backman who has played a stopping role at times, plays his role to good effect

20 James Hickey Composed backman who gives us plenty of run, versatile player who will also play on ball at times

21 Riley Gorringe-Dennis Elusive forward who loves to be around goal

22 Alisdair Curr Solid back/midfielder who brings his rugby tackling skills each week

23 Mark Digby Versatile and plays anywhere, gives his all and pops up for a goal occasionally

24 Guy Timms Ruckman who gets around the ground well, strength is his marking

26 Noah Wynen Very consistent all season, midfielder who can also take on a run with role if required

28 Harvey Little Defender who gets the best out of himself, will make his opponent earn the possessions

29 Matthew Hanson Ever-reliable defender who rarely gets beaten on the day, good in the air and also on the ground

30 Micky Lee Solid forward, leads well and can take a good grab, good, straight kick at goal

48 Jayk Gunton Limited games this season, always plays his role for the team

51 Josh Clark-Henry Forward, good mark and good kick, will make the most of his opportunities

HAMPTON

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALRyan Gordon James Aitken Matthew VorbachJoel Lewis Michael Baragwanath Tom McKinleyRiley Webster Jarrod Van Wees

TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIMEST KILDA CITY

HAMPTON

Ground: Peanut Farm Reserve (Melway Ref 58 A11)

Coach: Nathan JohnsAssistant Coaches: Mathew Hoy & Ryan HoyTeam Manager: Nigel Capp

# PLAYER DESCRIPTION GOALS BEHINDS

1 Leon Mateariki Neon Leon, skillful, electric running midfielder

3 Paul Pekja Young, skillful goal sneak

4 Denzel Cooper Mercurial, gifted forward/utility

6 Shai Wood Nuggety in and under forward

7 Jackson O'Hehir-Vargas Co-Captain, slick midfielder/half forward

8 Will Patterson Strong, attacking, skillful midfielder

9 Ayang Nyanjok (AJ) 200cm tall, athletic forward/ruck, good kick

10 Ron Llorico Strong, inside midfielder who never stops running

11 Michael Puts Very tough, hard inside midfielder with good skills

12 Mitch Oman Skilled defender on both sides who makes good decisions

14 Perry O'Hehir-Vargas Strong, talented, hard-running, long-kicking midfielder

15 Daniel Georgio Co-Captain, strong, reliable defender

18 Hamish Johnstone Tall, skilled forward/ruck

19 “Steve” Bika Ula Strong, attacking defender, tackling machine

20 Joey Laakulu Tall, strong, talented tap ruckman

21 Jake Phelan Quick and talented running midfielder

24 Febricko Addi Hard-running, tackling halfback

25 Ollie Gabelich Strong, attacking key forward, great kick for goal

27 Kelsey Davies Talented, tough midfielder, makes good decisions

28 Damon Moody The ever-reliable fullback that gives plenty of run

30 Jarrad Dousa Young, skillful goal sneak

34 Ruben Jamieson Tall, running twin halfback, great mark and long kick

42 Guy Choul Athletic, tall, running ruckman with freakish skills

61 Elijah Salesui Explosive, strong-marking half forward

77 Felix Brown Tank-like, small crumbing forward

88 Keiran Jamieson Tall, strong twin key defender, great spoiler

ST KILDA CITY



THIRDS RESULTS: WEEK 3/4 FINALS

ROUND 111-AprMordialloc 2.2-14 def by Chelsea Heights 15.6-96St Kilda City 16.14-110 def Cheltenham 8.6-54Clayton 7.5-47 def by Cerberus 17.16-118BYE: DingleyROUND 218-AprCheltenham 12.17-89 def Mordialloc 7.10-52Dingley 13.18-96 def St Kilda City 3.4-22Chelsea Heights 0.1-1 def by Cerberus 28.23-191BYE: ClaytonROUND 325-AprMordialloc 4.4-28 def by Dingley 24.23-167Cheltenham 6.6-42 def Chelsea Heights 12.17-89St Kilda City 4.7-31 def by Clayton 4.8-32BYE: CerberusROUND 42-MayChelsea Heights 2.3-15 def by Clayton 34.24-228Dingley 33.22-220 def Cheltenham 0.1-1Cerberus 34.24-228 def Mordialloc 0.1-1BYE: St Kilda CityROUND 59-MayChelsea Heights 3.1-19 forfeit to Dingley 16.21-117Mordialloc 7.2-44 def by Clayton 10.17-77Cerberus 16.21-117 def St Kilda City 3.1-19Endeavour Hills 8.15-63 def Cheltenham 3.3-21

ROUND 616-MayClayton 8.11-59 def St Kilda City 7.8-50Cerberus 10.11-71 def Dingley 6.13-49Cheltenham 11.10-76 def by Mordialloc 14.12-96Chelsea Heights 11.6-72 def by Endeavour Hills 11.8-74

ROUND 723-MayMordialloc 5.6-36 def by Clayton 17.10-112St Kilda City 17.10-112 def Cheltenham 1.3-9Chelsea Heights 2.1-13 def by Cerberus 23.17-155Dingley 26.9-165 def Endeavour Hills 0.0-0ROUND 830-MaySt Kilda City 18.15-123 def Chelsea Heights 2.2-14Clayton 24.25-169 def Cheltenham 3.3-21Mordialloc 1.0-6 def by Dingley 24.25-169Cerberus 23.13-151 def Endeavour Hills 1.0-6ROUND 913-JunMordialloc 3.4-22 def by St Kilda City 5.12-42Dingley 15.9-99 def Clayton 4.5-39Cheltenham 0.4-4 def by Cerberus 23.12-150Chelsea Heights 2.1-13 def by Endeavour Hills 16.21-117OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 10 20-JUNChelsea Heights 9.4-58 def by Mordialloc 11.9-75Cheltenham 5.9-39 def by St Kilda City 12.7-79Dingley 4.1-25 def by Cerberus 15.8-98Endeavour Hills 10.8-68 def Clayton 8.11-59ROUND 1127-JunMordialloc 14.10-94 def Cheltenham 4.3-27St Kilda City 10.2-62 def by Dingley 10.8-68Clayton 14.10-94 def Chelsea Heights 0.1-1Endeavour Hills 0.1-1 def by Cerberus 14.6-90ROUND 1211-JulChelsea Heights 7.6-48 def Cheltenham 6.7-43 Dingley 21.14-140 def Mordialloc 1.1-7Cerberus 25.11-161 def Clayton 1.4-10Endeavour Hills 4.3-27 def by St Kilda City 20.19-139

GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1318-JulClayton 20.16-136 def Chelsea Heights 0.5-5Cheltenham 0.1-1 def by Dingley 31.16-202St Kilda City 1.4-10 def by Cerberus 20.17-137Mordialloc 10.4-64 def Endeavour Hills 8.8-56ROUND 1425-JulDingley 36.18-234 def Chelsea Heights 0.0-0Clayton 24.20-164 def Cheltenham 7.1-43Cerberus 36.18-234 v Mordialloc 0.0-0St Kilda City 0.16-106 def Endeavour Hills 0.3-39ROUND 151-AugClayton 15.17-107 def Mordialloc 2.3-15Cerberus v CheltenhamDingley 16.12-108 def St Kilda City 2.2-14Endeavour Hills 0.0-0 def by Chelsea Heights 10.3-63ROUND 168-AugSt Kilda City 15.9-99 def Clayton 5.3-33Mordialloc v CerberusCheltenham 4.9-33 def by Chelsea Heights 12.8-80Dingley 24.13-157 def Endeavour Hills 3.1-19ROUND 1715-AugSt Kilda City 16.13-109 def Mordialloc 10.3-63Clayton 2.0-12 def by Dingley 23.16-154Cerberus 26.14-170 def Chelsea Heights 2.0-12Endeavour Hills 26.14-170 def Cheltenham 4.6-30ROUND 1822-AugChelsea Heights 7.5-47 def by St Kilda City 18.5-113Cheltenham 9.11-65 def Clayton 9.10-64Cerberus 5.12-42 def by Dingley 10.6-66Endeavour Hills 11.4-70 def Mordialloc 6.9-45

2015 THIRDS FIXTUREBLUE DIVISION

RED DIVISIONROUND 111-AprDoveton Eagles 5.5-35 def by Keysborough 20.13-133Black Rock 5.9-39 def by South Yarra 9.8-62Skye 19.22-136 def Sandown 1.8-14Hallam 19.22-136 def Dandenong 1.8-14ROUND 218-AprDandenong 5.8-38 def by Black Rock 12.18-90Skye 22.16-148 def Hallam 0.2-2South Yarra 148 def Doveton Eagles 0.2-2Keysborough 5.8-38 def by Sandown 13.12-90ROUND 325-AprDoveton Eagles 0.1-1 def by Skye 29.22-196Dandenong 1.1-7 def by South Yarra 15.24-114Black Rock 7.6-48 def by Sandown 10.11-71Keysborough 29.22-196 won by forfeit Hallam 0.1-1ROUND 42-MayBlack Rock 19.18-132 def Hallam 2.4-16Sandown 19.18-132 def Doveton Eagles 2.4-16Dandenong 3.8-26 def by Keysborough 14.19-103Skye 19.18-132 def South Yarra 2.4-16ROUND 59-MayKeysborough 1.1-7 def by Skye 27.14-176Hallam 7.5-47 def by Black Rock 8.9-57South Yarra 5.10-40 def by Sandown 7.9-51Doveton Eagles 3.6-24 def by Dandenong 14.6-90ROUND 616-MaySandown 12.11-83 def Black Rock 5.9-39Hallam 36.18-234 def Dandenong 0.0-0Skye 36.18-234 def Doveton Eagles 0.0-0Keysborough 6.7-43 def by South Yarra 13.10-88

ROUND 723-MayDandenong 4.5-29 def by Sandown 14.13-97Black Rock 8.8-56 def by Keysborough 9.12-66South Yarra 4.28-28 def by Skye 7.55-55Doveton Eagles 6.36-36 def Hallam 3.27-27ROUND 830-MaySandown 3.6-24 def by South Yarra 7.10-52Hallam 4.5-29 def by Keysborough 15.12-102Dandenong 2.1-13 def by Skye 29.13-187Doveton Eagles 1.7-13 def by Black Rock 12.8-80ROUND 913-JunSouth Yarra 17.14-116 def Hallam 3.6-24Sandown 18.14-122 def Doveton Eagles 4.4-28Keysborough 10.7-67 def Black Rock 6.9-45Skye 18.14-122 def Dandenong 3.6-24OPTIMUS CONCUSSION AWARENESS ROUND 10 20-JunKeysborough 20.18-138 def Doveton Eagles 0.0-0Sandown 17.11-113 def Hallam 2.13-25Skye 20.18-138 def Black Rock 0.0-0Dandenong 2.9-21 def by South Yarra 14.12-96ROUND 1127-JunDoveton Eagles 11.5-71 def Dandenong 6.17-53Hallam 3.6-24 def by Sandown 17.10-112South Yarra 10.6-66 def by Keysborough 9.14-68Black Rock 3.6-24 def by Skye 17.10-112ROUND 124-JulSouth Yarra 11.8-74 def Black Rock 4.7-31Keysborough 3.4-22 def by Dandenong 17.15-117Hallam 3.1-19 def by Doveton Eagles 13.14-92Sandown 3.4-22 def by Skye 9.8-62

ROUND 1311-JulSkye 12.18-90 def Doveton Eagles 4.2-26Black Rock 12.8-80 def Dandenong 8.12-60Sandown 9.8-62 def Keysborough 4.2-26Hallam 6.4-40 def by South Yarra 12.18-90GAMBLING’S NOT A GAME ROUND 1418-JulSouth Yarra 13.14-92 def Dandenong 5.9-39Doveton Eagles 5.9-39 def by Sandown 13.14-92Black Rock 12.5-77 def Keysborough 7.10-52Hallam 5.9-39 def by Skye 13.14-92ROUND 15 25-JulBlack Rock 9.16-70 def Keysborough 3.3-21Skye 9.16-70 def Doveton Eagles3.3-21Dandenong 6.11-47 def Sandown 6.3-39South Yarra 9.16-70 def Hallam 3.3-21ROUND 161-AugHallam v Doveton EaglesDandenong 14.11-95 def Black Rock 4.7-31Sandown 11.5-71 def Keysborough 6.12-48South Yarra 6.40-40 def by Skye 16.10-106ROUND 178-AugBlack Rock 5.1-31 def by Sandown 7.2-44Dandenong 9.10-64 def South Yarra 2.7-19Keysborough 3.2-20 def by Skye 19.21-135ROUND 1815-AugSandown 12.10-82 def Dandenong 9.6-60Keysborough 9.11-65 def by South Yarra 13.6-84Skye 21.16-142 def Black Rock 0.1-1

THIRDS - REDTEAM P W L D F A % PTS

Skye 15 15 0 0 2372 342 693.57 72

Sandown 16 12 4 0 1321 788 167.64 56

South Yarra 15 9 6 0 1255 806 155.71 44

Keysborough 15 7 8 0 1245 1049 118.68 36

Black Rock 16 6 10 0 931 1201 77.52 28

Dandenong 17 4 13 0 702 1734 40.48 16

Hallam 11 2 9 0 722 1390 51.94 12

Doveton Eagles 9 2 7 0 424 1662 25.51 8

THIRDS - BLUETEAM P W L D F A % PTS

Cerberus 14 13 1 0 2378 297 800.67 60

Dingley 15 13 2 0 2236 431 518.79 60

Clayton 16 9 7 0 1432 1025 139.71 40

St Kilda City 17 10 7 0 1213 964 125.83 40

Endeavour Hills 13 7 6 0 805 1175 68.51 28

Mordialloc 17 4 13 0 681 2014 33.81 16

Chelsea Heights 15 4 11 0 646 2054 31.45 16

Cheltenham 17 2 15 0 612 2043 29.96 12

Cerberus 1.2 2.9 2.10 6.15-51

St Kilda City 2.1 2.2 4.7 4.9-33

Cerberus: Goal Kickers: B. Fisher 2, D. Kempster 2, A. Batrich, B. LeeBest Players: B. Humphrey, B. Lee, D. Mckeown, C. Payne, O. Thomas, T. Louwen-SkovdamSt Kilda City: Goal Kickers: B. Lee, N. Laffy, M. Hoy, J. HerbathBest Players: G. Krepp, B. Zosens, N. Laffy, C. Lalotoa, B. Lee, G. Joachim

THIRDS-BLUE PRELIMINARY FINAL

THIRDS-RED GRAND FINAL

Skye 2.2 4.7 9.8 12.14-86

Keysborough 2.4 2.5 8.8 10.10-70

Skye: Not suppliedKeysborough: Goal Kickers: J. Whiteoak 2, D. Whiteoak 2, G. Clayton, J. Cuffe, J. Caisley, A. McKeever, N. Torcasio, D. CullenBest Players: C. Letcher, D. McLaughlin, D. Whiteoak, J. Pi, J. Whiteoak, J. Caisley




THIRDS-BLUE: GRAND FINAL - 9:30AM


CERBERUS

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER -JACK BARKER OVAL, CHELTENHAM

FIELD BOUNDARY GOALRoss McNeill Alex Baragwanath Bill KeilarRodd Johnson Kobe Davies Michael HarderTroy Brooks Nathan Jane

# PLAYER # PLAYER

1 Justin English 19 Padraic Edwards

2 Scott Morris 20 Mark Wonnacott

3 Andrew Ross 21 Dave Vanderheiden

4 Andrew Rizzi 22 Joel Billing

5 Kyle Murdoch 25 Shane Frost

6 Drew McLean 26 Andrew Puleio

7 James Piltz 27 Josh Keyt

8 Luke Sherry 30 Clinton Brooks

10 Peter Rizzi 31 Jackson O'Brien

12 Michael Jeddou 32 Matt Butts

15 Richard Constantino 33 Andrew Comino

16 Harrison Whelan 50 Adam Sikora

17 Jordan Potts 57 Peter Merkus






DINGLEY

# PLAYER # PLAYER

1 Jaydn Norris 20 Luke Ettridge

2 Blake Lee 21 David McKeown

3 Peter Bakker 22 Daniel Kempster

4 Samuel Hornby 23 Dylan Thompson

5 Lucas Menenti 24 Cody Payne

6 Louis Tanner 25 Daniel Mercer

7 Joel Blashki 26 Ben Humprey

8 Dale Kepnser 28 James Falkenberg

9 Aaron Rampling 29 Ethan Hamlet

10 Tom Bingham 30 Torben Louwen-Skovdam

12 Bradley Stevens 31 Andrew Rae

13 Benjamin Macaulay 32 Anthony Batrich

15 Aidan Wright 33 Craig Hollway

16 Dane Carter 38 Oscar Thomas

18 Jacob Machen 39 Bailey Fisher

19 Matthew White

Coach: Adam Beakley

Assistant Coach: Rohan Jennings

Team Manager:Lynton Price

Team Trainer: Kathleen Price

CERBERUS


UMPIRE’S CORNER / THE WHITE KNIGHTBest of luck to umpires officiating in Grand Finals today. For those umpires who didn’t get to the “big dance” this year, your turn may come next year. There have been many highlights this season, with Annie Mirabile’s appointment to the first ever live telecast of a women’s football match being a major one.

Our profile in the SFNL has continued to grow and was exemplified by last week’s article in the Record describing our former footballers Kai Allison, Leigh Dawkins and Ilya Fridman who have made the transition from playing football at a high standard to umpiring at a high standard. Umpiring certainly prolongs a person’s on-field involvement in football, as evidenced earlier this year when Neville Gardner became the first SFNL field umpire to achieve the 800 game mark. Neville had been a premiership player with Box Hill Adelphians almost fifty years ago! Younger umpires have also made their mark with Matt Mahoney umpiring Div 1 while still completing VCE, and boundary umpires such as Riley Webster progression to the field with great success.

Your SFLUA Committee has continued to support the Association, with Alan Manning and Rodd Johnson providing strong leadership on and off the field. John Borg has looked after the accounts while Kevin Mitchell has again managed the uniform shop. They have been assisted on the committee by Kaye Johnson, Thomas Grundy and Tayla Manning.

Thanks to Nigel and Carmel Thompson who have once again ably managed our canteen/bar after training each Thursday.

The White Knight thanks the Umpiring Department: Peter Mair, Brad Lowe, EJ, Fraggle, Brett, Garry, JA, Smithie, Troy, Robin, and Scott for their coaching efforts during the year, while EJ, Mark and Ryan have kept us very busy on the track. We also thank our dedicated trainers, Natalie and Rocky, for looking after us so well this year. Thanks must also go to the SFNL Administration. The SFNL CEO, David Cannizzo is a great supporter of the Association, Adam Sparrow, who replaced Matt Duck mid-season as Football Operations Manager has looked after umpiring affairs diligently, and Matt Grimwood, who replaced Toby Jedwab mid-season, has handled all the paperwork and Schedula.

At the Appointments Night on Wednesday, a number of umpires received awards:

The Graeme Bertram award for excellence in umpiring and a strong off-field commitment to the Association went to Kevin Mitchell, who has umpired many double headers in recent years, as well as running our uniform shop, and being heavily involved organising our social functions (he cooks a mean sausage!). The Best Clubman trophy went to Kaye Johnson, who has been vitally involved in organising our social functions this year, while the Most Dedicated Umpire Award went to Mitch Lea who has barely missed a training session.

Other awards were: Golden Whistle award – Matt Mahoney

Best 1st Year Field Umpire – Riley Webster

Best 1st Year Boundary Umpire – Kobe Davies

Best 1st Year Goal Umpire – Sam Rogers

Most Improved Field Umpire – Scott Learmonth

Most Improved Boundary Umpire – Simon O’Loughlin

Most Improved Goal Umpire – Patrick Aurish

Thanks to all umpires who have assisted with doubling up throughout the season, and to those umpires who help out on Saturdays despite being unable to train due to work or family commitments. Thanks also to our club umpires who also play an important role.

There will be nibblies and refreshments at our AGM at 7pm on Wednesday next at Bricker Reserve and we urge all umpires to attend.

Are you interested in becoming an umpire? Come and join us in 2016. If you love footy, you’ll love being an umpire!

The White Knight wishes all umpires a restful off season and hopes to see you all on the training track next February.

Remember that:

“We Bounce, We Blow, The Rules We Know”



SFNL MARK OF THE YEARSFNL FUN ZONE2015 GRAND FINALIST WORDSEARCH!

SPOT SHARPIE!

As season 2015 nears its end, let’s look back at some of the best marks taken throughout the year.

The Executive Producer of the SFNL Radio Team, Robert

Sharpe, always manages to get amongst the clubs’ inner sanctum so we can bring you the very best match day radio

coverage. Whether it’s the theme song or interviews with the coaches, Sharpie delivers

it all.

On Saturday, Sharpie managed to gate-crash the Black Rock party as they celebrated their Grand Final win. Can you spot

him in this photo of the Jets’ change room?

(Hint: It’s our version of Where’s Wally? so we’ve given him

Wally’s famous hat!)

Have you photographed a Mark of the Year contender?

Send your best shots to [email protected]

BLACK ROCK

CERBERUS

CHELTENHAM

DINGLEY

ENDEAVOUR HILLS

HAMPTON

KEYSBOROUGH

MORDIALLOC

MOUNT WAVERLEY

MURRUMBEENA

OAKLEIGH DISTRICT

SKYE



DIVISION 1 RESERVEPLAYER/CLUB TOTAL AVERAGE

Leigh Moore Dingley 61 3.8

Mitchell Stevens Cheltenham 61 3.4

Stefan Feehan Dingley 49 4.5

Corey Pearce Clayton 46 3.5

Sam Williams Dingley 41 2.4

Kristen Feehan Dingley 40 2.4

Ben Padula East Malvern 38 2.1

Bradley Lockhart Chelsea Heights 32 2.9

Kane Davidson Dingley 29 2.9

Cameron Roughead East Malvern 28 2.5

DIVISION 1 SENIORPLAYER/CLUB TOTAL AVERAGE

Mark Ryan East Malvern 65 3.6

James Morris Mordialloc 61 3.4

Philip Smith East Brighton 60 4

Stewart Scanlon Clayton 54 3.2

Travis Ridgway St Pauls 44 2.8

Daniel Farmer Dingley 43 2.4

Patrick Nicholls Cheltenham 41 2.4

Nick Scanlon Clayton 37 2.1

Michael Cooke East Malvern 35 1.9

Calhan McQueen Dingley 34 2.4


Mathew Poore Skye 93 6.6

Christopher Lacey Springvale District 55 3.1

Michael Kalviskis Skye 46 4.6

Bradley Scott Keysborough 33 2.1

Jamie Gasio Highett 29 2.2

Christofer Cappelleri Oakleigh District 28 2

Jaiden Peters Hampton 28 1.8

Davor Rajic Keysborough 25 5

Sean Geaney Murrumbeena 25 2.1

Warrick Hanks Keysborough 23 2.3


David Velardo Oakleigh District 61 3.8

Tyson King Keysborough 56 4.3

Adam Connell Caulfield 48 3

Scott Fiora Hampton 45 2.7

Khaled Kandakji Oakleigh District 39 2.3

Benjamin Evans Skye 37 2.1

Lachlan Morrey Springvale District 37 2.2

Matthew Jamieson Heatherton 37 2.2

Joel Hanlon Hampton 36 3.3

Mathew Collett Keysborough 33 1.9


William Kruss Moorabbin 46 2.7

James Morrey Ashwood 41 2.7

Clinton Jarrett Endeavour Hills 39 2.3

Clinton Gottinger Lyndale 38 2.5

Tarquin Booth Ashwood 37 2.7

Troy Lange South Yarra 37 2.1

Michael Lobb Moorabbin 33 2.8

Cameron Neale C.P.L 29 2.9

Kaine Bundy Dandenong 29 2.2

Mark Frenken Sandown 29 2.4


Trevor March C.P.L 86 4.8

Luke Galle Mt Waverley 61 3.8

Shane Peake Endeavour Hills 59 3.3

Paul Wineberg Ashwood 44 2.4

Matthew Johansson Moorabbin 41 2.6

Frank Martinicchio Ashwood 40 2.4

Christopher Meyers Ashwood 39 2.6

Thomas Dewar Black Rock 39 4.9

Trent Davey Moorabbin 39 2.3

Daniel Morrison Endeavour Hills 38 2.5

THIRDS - RED

PLAYER/CLUB TOTAL AVERAGE

Matthew Mccormick Sandown 51 3.2Bradley Dyer Skye 45 3Troy Docherty Skye 42 3.2Jayden Cameron South Yarra 39 2.6Trevor Milne South Yarra 24 2.4

THIRDS - BLUE

Joshua Keyt Dingley 63 3.9Bailey Fisher Cerberus 44 4.4Nicholas Fallace Clayton 31 1.9Peter Rizzi Dingley 29 2.4Jackson O'Brien Dingley 28 1.8

UNDER 19sPLAYER/CLUB TOTAL AVERAGE

Madison Talarico Dingley 101 5.6

Xavier Pauli St Kilda City 83 4.9

Tyson Ross Skye 38 2.1

Shaun Cusack Cheltenham 37 2.1

Christian Gabbert Oakleigh District 34 2.1

Zach Allen Hampton 33 2.5

Shane Thomas Hallam 30 2.1

Carmine Scimia Dingley 24 1.3

Jake Winn Oakleigh District 24 1.3

Bunarith Kheng Hampton 22 1.2

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