Round 13 Match Review, 2024
Senior Men's Match Report
Williamstown CYMS 2.1 4.5 7.7 9.8 (62)
Old Haileyburians 3.2 3.3 5.8 9.8 (62)
Goals: H.Jones 2, H.Nosiara 2, B.Seccull 2, P.Gleadhill, C.Riley, L.Vaughan
Best: B.Seccull, L.Bailey, W.Paul, B.Steele, C.Sinclair, J.Gasparini
Milestone: Max Sievers (50 games)
How the VAFA saw the match:
Zac Provest’s clutch run-down tackle and set shot goal mere moments before the final siren gave rise to Premier B’s first draw of the season between ninth-placed Williamstown CYMS and first-placed Old Haileyburians. With the Bloods leading by a goal as time ticked down, having turned around an 11-point three quarter time deficit into a lead, half forward Hugo Nosiara found the football and tore away from a muddy pack of players at centre half back. However, Provest, who has enjoyed a stellar first season of regular senior football, dragged down the fleeing Nosiara, winning himself a free kick and an opportunity to tie the game. Cooly, Provest saluted, booting his third goal of the day and second of the final term, the siren sounding out at Fearon Reserve as the CYs celebrated Provest’s goal.
The 9.8 (62) apiece draw keeps the Bloods (42 points) narrowly ahead of the chasing pair of De La Salle and Old Geelong (36 points apiece) – while the two point gap effectively rules out percentage as the deciding factor should things get tight down the stretch. “It was probably a just result, to tell you the truth,” said Old Haileybury coach Daniel Ward. “I was proud of our group for not giving it up.”
Brede Seccull and Brodie Steele continued their excellent seasons, while Nosiara and Harrison Jones booted two goals each in the first non-winning result for the Bloods since Round 2. The result is a far cry from the 126-point margin the Bloods thumped Williamstown by in Round 3, and a testament to the growth and development of the CYs, said Ward. “I was really impressed with how strong they were around the contest. They showed that on the weekend that they’re playing for (coach Con Terzoglou).”
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Hearts Match Report
Old Brighton 5.2 9.3 12.9 13.11 (89)
Old Haileyburians 0.0 2.0 2.0 2.1 (13)
Goals: B.Hanrahan, S.Vudiniabola
Best: B.Hanrahan, R.Hartney, I.Compton, N.Nowlan, L.Pang, S.Vudiniabola
Debut: Abby McLachlan
How the VAFA saw the match:
Old Brighton defeated Old Haileyburians at Brighton Beach Oval by 76 points. It looked like Old Brighton were going to have a massive outing once again, going into the main break with 9.3. Inaccuracy crept up on them in the second half, kicking 4.8, an area they will no doubt be focusing on heading into the finals. Co-captains India Tait and Caterina O’Brien were yet again best on ground, in a season where both girls have led from the front to get the team into first on the ladder and two games ahead of reigning premiers Marcellin.
Old Haileyburians managed just two goals for the game via Serene Vudiniabola and Alizza Hetherington. It leaves them sitting bottom of the ladder with just the three wins for the season so far. Next round, we will be treated to a potential grand final preview with Marcellin hosting Old Brighton on Saturday morning. The match up looms as a massive one for both teams to further build on their impressive seasons. Meanwhile Old Haileyburians will host Collegians who will be hoping to salvage their season.
Men's Reserves Match Report
Williamstown CYMS 2.4 5.7 8.9 11.11 (77)
Old Haileyburians 1.1 1.1 4.1 4.2 (26)
Goals: A.Bonwick 2, B.O’Leary, S.Stefanakis
Best: S.Hall-Kahan, S.Stefanakis, L.Kirkwood-Scott, B.O’Leary, J.Vaughan, A.Bonwick
Debut: Patrick O’Brien
Under 19's Match Report
Old Haileyburians 3.5 8.7 13.12 16.15 (111)
Old Melburnians 1.2 1.4 1.7 3.9 (27)
Goals: Riedel 6, Kennedy 3, Lynch 3, Whitaker 2, Fuleky, Yates
Best: Riedel, Kokoros, Gathercole, Whitaker, Fuleky, Cassidy