Round 12 Match Review, 2024

 

Senior Men's Match Report

Old Haileyburians                  0.2     4.9     5.14     5.18 (48)

St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers     0.2     1.5       2.8     5.11 (41)

Goals: J.Magner 3, H.Jones, S.Stefanakis

Best: W.Paul, L.Treverton, B.Seccull, N.Higgins, J.Gasparini, J.Munro

Debut in 1sts: Seve Stefanakis

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

Old Haileyburians didn’t have things all their own way over a spirited St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers, which continued its competitive run but ultimately fell short for a third loss of seven points or less in its last five games.  In a heavily contested game, the ball lived in tight, favouring the returning Brede Seccull, excellent with 33 disposals (17 contested) and 10 clearances.  “He’s up there in the top two or three (best players in the competition),” said St Bede’s / Mentone coach Brad Berry of Seccull, praising the 2024 Big V nominee in his battle with Tigers midfield duo Matt Lehpahmer (22 disposals) and Jake Ryder (17 tackles).

The Bloods led by 22 points at half time and were able to hold that margin for much of the second half, but two late goals to St Bede’s Mentone brought back the margin to seven points at full time – the Bloods victorious 5.18 (48) to 5.11 (41).  “They’ve obviously improved, and they’ve been in good form in the last month,” said Old Haileybury coach Daniel Ward.  Ward was forced into nine changes for the game, with prolific goalkickers Andreas Stefanakis (who recently tore apart the VAFA Under 19s Showcase) and Durras Seccull absent.

“Happy to come away with the four points after coming up against a desperate St Bedes / Mentone team.”

For full pictorial coverage of the Seniors' match against St Bede's/Mentone Tigers go to the Gallery

 

Hearts Match Report

Old Haileyburians lost on forfeit to

Parkdale Vultures

 

Men's Reserves Match Report 

Old Haileyburians lost on forfeit to

St Bede's/Mentone Tigers

 

Under 19's Match Report

Old Haileyburians     1.1     5.3     11.3     11.3 (69)

Old Carey                   3.5     4.8       4.9     7.11 (53)

Goals: J.Connell 2, J.Kennedy 2, A.Russell 2, L.Burfurd, Z.Fuleky, E.Hardeman, S.Lynch, L.Riedel

Best: S.Keenan, E.Hardeman, Z.Fuleky, J.Connell, S.Lynch, J.Kennedy