Round 13 Match Review, 2025

 

Senior Men's Match Report

Old Haileyburians     0.0        3.1       4.2         7.4   (46)

Old Xaverians            8.5     11.6     16.8     20.12 (132)

Goals: J.Gasparini, Cody Goonewardene, F.Gregor, H.Lynch, J.Morgan, D.Seccull, L.Vaughan

Best: H.Lynch, B.Seccull, M.Rose, W.Paul, J.Connell, R.Seccull

Debut in 1sts: Ziggy Nosiara

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

Old Xaverians returned from the double bye and made a statement with a dominant all-the-way win over Old Haileyburians at Princes Park.  Xavs overpowered the Bloods from the outset, booting the first nine goals of the game, including a jaw-dropping 8.5 to 0.0 opening term. They took complete control around the stoppages, and were ruthlessly efficient up forward, kicking eight goals from their 17 Inside 50s.

Old Haileyburians' first goal came from the boot of Josh Gasparini six minutes into the second term as they started to even up the contest in general play, swinging the territory battle their way to register 15 Inside 50s to seven in the second term and boot 3.1 apiece.  In fact, the Bloods generated more Inside 50s than Xavs in the final three quarters (38-31), but the visitors’ high-powered offence meant they didn’t need as many opportunities to put the score on the board.

Old Xavs surged again with five goals to one in the third term, before finishing with 4.4 to 3.2 in the final term to register a stunning 86-point win that strengthened their grip on top spot, while the Bloods took a decent hit to their percentage, which could prove critical in the race for third and fourth spot.

Daniel Ward (Old Haileyburians): “Old Xavs took control right from the first bounce, beating us at contested footy and making us pay for our errors. Full credit to them – they were very slick, and the game was basically over by quarter-time.  We managed to play how we wanted to at times, but they were very good at shutting us down again.  We’ll lick our wounds and look to get back to our best footy next week.”

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

 

Hearts Match Report

Old Haileyburians     0.1     1.2        2.2         5.3 (33)

Oakleigh                     3.3     7.5     12.8     12.11 (83)

Goals: J.Abraham, Z.Clavarino, E.Gown, R.Hartney, S.Vudiniabola

Best: S.Vudiniabola, S.Butler, Z.Clavarino, R.Hartley, C.Schafter-Jacoby, F.Vanin

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

Oakleigh locked in their finals credentials with a dominant 12.11 (83) to 5.3 (33) win over Old Haileyburians, notching their ninth victory and solidifying third spot on the ladder.  With a blistering first half that saw them pile on 7.5 to 1.2, Oakleigh put the game to bed early. Kaitlyn Sidopoulos and Emily Heverin shared eight goals in a powerful forward duo performance, while Ruby Ford and Sienna Bernardo controlled the midfield and delivered inside 50 with precision.  Old Haileyburians rallied late, booting three final-quarter goals to close the gap, with Serene Vudiniabola again among their most threatening forwards. Zahra Clavarino and Sophie Butler were solid for the Bloods, but the class and spread of Oakleigh proved too much to contain.

 

Men's Reserves Match Report 

Old Haileyburians     0.1        0.1         0.2           0.2   (2)

Old Xaverians            6.4     14.9     21.13     31.17 (203)

Best: C.Sinclair, J.Black, S.Stefanakis, S.Connolly, A.Bonwick, J.Gown

 

Under 19's Match Report

Old Haileyburians     0.3     4.7     7.10     10.12 (72)

Old Carey                   3.4     7.6     10.7       11.7 (73)

Goals: J.Blight 3, A.Russell 2, T.Antonis, L.Burfurd, L.Giliam, S.Houston, N.Law

Best: J.Blight, W.Hardeman, A.Russell, T.Antonis, L.Giliam, L.Burfurd