Round 11 Match Review, 2025

 

Senior Men's Match Report

Old Scotch                 3.1     8.3     13.5     16.9 (105)

Old Haileyburians     1.2     5.5       6.6     10.6   (66)

Goals: C.Harrop 3, A.Stefanakis 2, J.Docking, Cody Goonewardene, F.Gregor, B.Seccull, C.Sinclair

Best: C.Riley, D.Seccull, M.Rose, B.Seccull, O.Hotton, C.Harrop

Milestone: Mattias Rose (50 games)

Debuts in 1sts: James Blight, Flynn Gregor

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

Old Scotch continued their resurgence with an impressive victory over Old Haileyburians at Scotch College.  The Cardinals looked on from the outset, with an aggressive defence feeding an efficient attack that booted the first three goals to lead by 11 points at quarter-time, despite having fewer disposals and Inside 50s.  Scoring opened up from midway through the second term, with a combined seven goals in 14 minutes as the game transformed into a shootout – the Cards delivering five of those seven majors to lead by 16 points at the half.

Their start to the third term provided a timely reminder that, with the right personnel playing at their best, they are more than capable of troubling any team in the competition. They put the Bloods, who had won six of their last seven, to the sword, kicking three goals in five minutes (and the first four of the term) to effectively put the game to bed.  Some 41 points down at the last break, the Bloods battled on but never looked like mounting a comeback. A couple of late goals made the final score a little more respectable for Old Haileyburians, but it was Old Scotch’s day – four wins from five starts moving the reigning champs to within percentage of the Top Four.

Tyler Sellers booted 6 goals, while ruck Sam Grant was magnificent with 29 disposals (24 contested), 8 marks, 10 clearances, 7 Rebound 50s and a goal, while Olli Hotton was superb for the Bloods, racking up 40 touches (28 contested), 8 tackles, 12 clearances and 5 Inside 50s.

Daniel Ward (Old Haileyburians): “Disappointing day from our group. We never really got our game going, and credit goes to Gnatty and his group for not allowing us to.  We turned the ball over at crucial times, and our disposal was very poor. It’s the first time out of the 11 games this year that I could question our effort and application to the task.  I’m looking forward to the response versus Blacks next week.”

For full pictorial coverage of the Seniors' match against Old Scotch go to the Gallery

 

Hearts Match Report

Monash Blues            2.2     3.10     4.13     9.19 (73)

Old Haileyburians     0.0       0.0        0.1       0.2   (2)

Best: C.Ratcliffe, P.Gardiyawasam, G.Vanderwaal, G.Folwell, S.Turudia, N.Nowlan

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

Monash Blues recorded another demolition win as we have seen so many times this season, this time defeating Old Haileyburians by 71 points. Old Haileyburians recorded just two behinds for the game, proving how hard the Blues are to stop when they are on a roll.  Accuracy proved to be a difficulty for the Blues and is something they can improve on as they head toward the pointy end of the competition, as they registered 19 behinds and could have piled on a much bigger margin. An impressive fourth quarter was the highlight of the game, as they kicked 5.6.

Hannah Konstanty recorded her biggest goal haul for the year, with a four-goal bag to take her tally to 15. It is also the fourth consecutive week she has been listed amongst the best players. Emily Conroy was best on, having now been in the best players for eight consecutive weeks as she pieces together a highly impressive season.  Zahra Clavarino was important on a tough day for Old Haileyburians.

 

Men's Reserves Match Report 

Old Scotch                 1.1     6.5     10.7     14.9 (93)

Old Haileyburians     2.1     4.4       7.6     11.7 (73)

Goals: B.Hood 3, J.Black 2, S.Hall-Kahan, E.Hardeman, J.Paul, M.Walstab, A.Williamson, L.Wood

Best: E.Hardeman, J.Black, J.Paul, M.Cowell, J.Hewitt, B.Hood

Debut: Maks Nosiara

Milestone: Ethan Hardman (50 games)

 

Under 19's Match Report

St Bernard’s OC        1.1     3.1        5.3         8.6 (54)

Old Haileyburians     4.2     5.8     8.11     12.12 (84)

Goals: B.Challis 5, L.Giliam 2, W.Hardeman 2, T.Antonis, J.Lasscock, A.Propkupets

Best: L.Giliam, T.Antonis, Z.Nosiara, W.Hardeman, E.Jones, B.Challis

Debuts: Ben Challis, Lucas Hornblower