Round 12 Match Review, 2025

 

Senior Men's Match Report

University Blacks      1.2        4.4       6.5     10.5 (65)

Old Haileyburians     4.0     10.1     12.4     15.8 (98)

Goals: A.Stefanakis 7, D.Seccull 3, Cody Goonewardene 2, M.Kirkwood-Scott, C.Riley, L.Riley

Best: W.Paul, A.Stefanakis, L.Riley, M.Kirkwood-Scott, H.Lynch, M.Rose

Milestone: Andreas Stefanakis (50 games)

Four sets of brothers played – Liam and Mitch Kirkwood-Scott, James and Will Paul, Connor and Lachie Riley, and Brede, Durras and Rayner Seccull

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

The final game of the weekend was University Blacks’ annual Sunday fixture, but it was Old Haileyburians enjoying a pleasant Sunday afternoon at Melbourne Uni Oval.  Blacks booted the opening goal via Thomas St Clair, before the Bloods kicked the next four to be 16 points up at the first break.

They added another six majors in a powerful second term, heading to the half-time break with an impressive 10.1 to 4.4 scoreline and 33-point lead.  Blacks rallied with two quick goals to open the second half, but six-pointers became difficult to find as the game tightened up – Durras Seccull booting two in a minute approaching time-on to extend the lead to a comfortable 35 points at the last break.

Again the Blacks would come up with the first two goals to close within 25 points at the 11-minute mark of the final term, but any thoughts of another spirited comeback were dashed by three goals in five minutes to the Bloods, who would return to the winners’ list with a handy 33-point victory that keeps them in third spot, a game clear of SKOB and with four of their final six games at home, where they are 4-1 this season.  Livewire small forward Andreas Stefanakis was at his brilliant best with seven goals.

Daniel Ward (Old Haileyburians): “Pleasing response from our group after last week. Blacks are a group we have a lot of respect for, so we needed to be at our best.  I thought we were really strong against a group who are fantastic at the contest. We got our ball movement going, and it enabled our forwards to score, with Dre leading the way with seven.  With two-thirds of the season done, we take stock, and enjoy a rest and look forward to the remaining six games and what is achievable.”

For full pictorial coverage of the Seniors' match against University Blacks go to the Gallery

 

Hearts Match Report

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon     5.2     7.10     9.13     15.18 (108)

Old Haileyburians               0.3       1.3       2.4          2.4   (16)

Goals: J.Abraham, S.Vudiniabola

Best: S.Turudia, E.Bannon, G.Folwell, C.Schafter-Jacoby, L.Guastella, P.Gardiyawasam

Debut: Sophie Butler

Milestone: Gracie Vanderwaal (50 games)

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

At Packer Park, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon produced their most emphatic performance of the season, defeating Old Haileyburians to the tune of 15.18 (108) to 2.4 (16). The scoreboard tells the story of Glen Eira’s offensive depth and structured play, as seven individual goal kickers contributed to the avalanche of scoring.  Maddison Zielinski and Lucy Fitzpatrick each bagged four goals in a dazzling display up forward, while Eliza Morrison was electric around the ball, finishing with three goals and a best-on-ground performance. Grace Strangio, Jade Hosking and Abby Wolfenden also made their presence felt, rounding out a well-oiled unit that never let up.

Old Haileyburian managed two goals courtesy of Serene Vudiniabola and Jess Abraham, but were outclassed across the ground. Still, the likes of Sienna Turudia and Emily Bannon worked tirelessly to stem the tide and earn spots in the best.

 

Men's Reserves Match Report 

University Blacks      2.4     4.5     8.6     11.7 (73)

Old Haileyburians     1.2     4.4     5.5       7.6 (48)

Goals: B.Oakes 2, S.Hall-Kahan, S.Stefanakis, M.Walstab, A.Williamson, L.Wood

Best: L.Wood, J.Gown, A.Bonwick, M.Cowell, J.Hewitt, S.Hall-Kahan

Debut: Harry Mahon

Milestone: Seve Stefanakis (50 games)

 

Under 19's Match Report

Fitzroy                        4.2     4.3          6.3         6.3   (39)

Old Haileyburians     3.0     8.7     10.10     16.17 (113)

Goals: J.Paitaridis 3, A.Prokupets 3, T.Antonis, J.Blight, G.Brayshaw, L.Burfurd, W.Hardeman, J.Lasscock, W.McPhee, Z.Nosiara, S.Sacrison, M.Wigney

Debuts: Josh Hardeman, Archer Harrop, Spenser Sacrison, Charlie Wigney, Max Wigney