Round 9 Match Review, 2025

 

Senior Men's Match Report

Collegians                  4.3     4.5     5.6         5.7 (37)

Old Haileyburians     0.1     2.5     4.8     10.11 (71)

Goals: A.Stefanakis 4, C.Harrop 2, H.Jones 2, H.Nosiara, L.Vaughan

Best: B.Seccull, M.Sievers, O.Hotton, D.Seccull, H.Nosiara, R.Seccull

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

For the second time this season, Old Haileyburians put the foot down late to power away from Collegians at Harry Trott Oval.  The Lions made good use of the breeze and dominated the early going, booting 4.3 to 0.1 in the opening term, and despite being held goalless into the wind in the second term, still held a two goal lead at the half.  The Bloods narrowed that gap to four points at the last change in a low-scoring slog before shifting gears to put the Lions to the sword late, as they did back in Round 1.  That day, they slammed on ten goals to two in the final term. This time around, it was six unanswered goals to convert their four point deficit into a handy 34-point win that sees them close within a game of top spot.

Josh Gasparini, Brede Seccull and Olli Hotton all racked up plenty of the ball for the Bloods, while Andreas Stefanakis continued his sizzling season with another four goals.  Max Pinchbeck collected another 19 tackles for the Lions to go with his 22 touches and 10 clearances. Will Pewtress and Campbell Walker also amongst their best.

Daniel Ward (Old Haileyburians): “A pleasing and tough win against a committed Collegians team. We knew they would look to get going early, but they jumped us at the start with the wind.  We lifted our intensity around the footy in the second term, but they set up well to keep the margin at two goals at half time.  The win was set up in the third, when we managed to hold up and score into the wind. Then a pleasing last quarter to kick six and pull away. Great maturity from the group to hang in there when things weren’t going our way.  Big test this week vs Old Brighton, and we look forward to the challenge.”

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

 

Hearts Match Report

Hampton Rovers       2.3     6.6     8.11     9.16 (70)

Old Haileyburians     2.1     3.2       3.3        3.4 (22)

Goals: J.Bettess, P.Murdoch, S.Vudiniabola

Best: E.Gown, P.Murdoch, K.Langford-Jones, N.Nowlan, F.O’Brien, Z.Clavarino

 

How the VAFA saw the match:

The Hampton Rovers continued their strong run of form, defeating Old Haileyburians by 48 points on the weekend. It was an evenly matched first quarter, the Rovers taking just a two-point lead into quarter time. However, a four goal second quarter set them up for victory. An inaccurate game in front of goals, with the Rovers kicking 16 behinds, the wind playing a role.

Grace Bonanno had three goals, whilst Bree Daniels was also strong with two goals of her own. Maegan Miller was influential, whilst Hollie Brodribb continued her impressive season. It was a tough day out for Old Haileyburians, but Ella Gown, Poppy Murdoch and Kate Langford-Jones were their stand out performers.

 

Men's Reserves Match Report 

Collegians                  6.2     6.8     8.11     9.12 (66)

Old Haileyburians     1.2     3.4       6.4     10.5 (65)

Goals: S.Stefanakis 3, J.Kennedy 2, J.Gown, P.Gleadhill, E.Hardeman, J.Hewitt, J.Morgan

Best: J.Hewitt, H.Grenda, E.Hardeman, S.Connolly, M.Walstab, J.Morgan

 

Under 19's Match Report

Parkdale Vultures     2.3     7.8     10.11     14.13 (97)

Old Haileyburians     1.4     1.5         2.8        4.10 (34)

Goals: T.Antonis, L.Burfurd, F.Gregor, N.Law

Best: J.Waring, L.Burfurd, T.Antonis, F.Gregor, E.Jones, N.Law

Debut: Stefan Houston