Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21 ST 2013 GRAND FINALS - Eastern Oval

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1 $ GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 GRAND Finals Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21 ST 2013 GRAND FINALS - Eastern Oval Senior Football: Sunbury v North Ballarat City Reserves Football: Redan v Darley Under 18.5s Football: North Ballarat City v Melton South A Grade Netball: Sunbury v North Ballarat City B Grade Netball: Sunbury v East Point C Grade Netball: Redan v Bacchus Marsh Under 18.5s Netball: Redan v Ballarat

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3 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Across the Desk Red Onion Creative Ballarat FNL Operations Manager Aaron Nunn The Biggest Day of ALL! Welcome once again to the Ballarat FNL s One day in September, and I am sure we are again in for a fantastic day of high class football & netball. Well done to all sides who have made the Grand Final in each of the respective football and netball grades, and good luck to all players & Coaches as you chase the ultimate prize. Well done also to those Umpires who have been appointed to today s fixtures, and obviously their selection is a reward for great performances throughout the year, and best wishes for a great game to all Umpires. Today promises to be a very keenly attended and anticipated Grand Final between 2 of BFNL s most professional clubs, with the Sunbury FC chasing back-to-back premierships, and extraordinarily their 6th Ballarat FL premierships since entering the competition back in The North Ballarat City FC are appearing in their 1st Grand Final since re-entry back into the Ballarat FNL. Today s Senior Football Grand Final will be played off between the two best sides in the competition so strap yourself in for another classic BFNL Grand Final. Over at the netball court, the BFNL Senior Netball competition has seen a changing of the guard with former powerhouse clubs Lake Wendouree and Redan bowing out of the finals race early making way for today s Grand Finalists Sunbury and North Ballarat City. Both clubs need to be congratulated for their efforts this season and their ability to turn their fortunes around as it was only 12 months ago that both sides finished their seasons prior to September action even beginning. Both sides have developed an excellent rivalry this season and this match is sure to be another cracker. The spread of clubs on Grand Final day this year is testament to the evenness of our competition. Today eight of our eleven clubs will be represented in at least one football and/or netball Grand Final which is great for our competition. Junior Wrap The Ballarat FNL has again seen some great finals crowds in 2013, with the remarkable growth in attendances of the 2012 Junior Finals maintained across a superb 2013 Junior Finals series and a brilliant crowd at last Sundays Ballarat FNL Junior Grand Final. It was very pleasing to see eight of our nine Junior Clubs featuring in Junior Football and Netball Grand Finals, and such a good representation of clubs just underlines how healthy our Junior competition is. The BFNL Junior competition continues to improve every year and it is a credit to all involved at all clubs that they continue to make the effort to take their club forward. The 2013 season was an historic season for the Ballarat FNL Junior competition with the introduction of our another three Junior netball competitions to add to the three introduced last season. It has been such a resounding success that the competition will continue to grow in years to come. Thanks to all Junior Coordinators, Coaches, Trainers, Volunteers in all capacities, Mums & Dads, etc for all your contributions to helping us get the champs of tomorrow onto the ground and courts every weekend. The Ballarat FL Youth Girls competition grew from 7 sides in 2012 to 10 sides in 2013 with the inclusion of Ararat JFA, Darley JFC and Gisborne JFC. Congratulations to the Redan JFC who won a high class Youth Girls Grand Final at the Eastern Oval last month in front of a big crowd. In further exciting news, the competition is expected to grow to possibly 11 or 12 sides in 2014 which is wonderful for the clubs and players involved. Another highlight was the amazing continued growth of the Robbie Allan Medal and in 2013 our Junior Football Presentation Night at the Mercure Ballarat saw a staggering crowd of 650 people attend Junior Football s night of nights! What an amazing night it was! Congratulations to all our Junior Football Premiership Sides: Under 12 Reserves: Lake Wendouree Junior FC Under 12 Seniors: Lake Wendouree Junior FC Under 14 Reserves: North Ballarat Junior FC Under 14 Seniors: East Ballarat JFC Under 16.5 Reserves: Redan Junior FC Under 16.5 Seniors: Mount Clear Junior FC Congratulations to all our Junior Netball Premiership Sides: Under 12 Reserves: North Ballarat Junior FNC Under 12 Seniors: North Ballarat Junior FNC Under 14 Reserves: North Ballarat Junior FNC Under 14 Seniors: North Ballarat Junior FNC Under 16.5 Reserves: Redan Junior FNC Under 16.5 Seniors: North Ballarat Junior FNC 2013 Wraps Up Where has the season gone? At approx 5pm today we will be signing off for the end of another season! Whilst a full report on 2013 will be provided as part of our 2013 Annual Report, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all for their assistance and support during the year. Amongst the highlights of the 2013 season have been The expansion of the Ballarat FL Youth Girls competition to 10 sides, and congratulations to the Redan JFC which claimed their 1st Youth Girls Premiership in front of a great crowd at the Eastern Oval. Well done also to Redan JFC s Amy McDonald who won the Youth Girls league Best & Fairest! The Ballarat FNL Youth Girls Interleague side defeated the Bendigo JFL Youth Girls side as part of the Goldfields Championship under the inspired leadership of Coach Tim Shearer. Unfortunately the girls were unable to repeat their victory against the Geelong JFL as part of the Bob Davis Trophy. Exhibition Match for the BFL U16 representative side V s AFL Cairns at the City Oval. For this first time this year, the BFNL in conjunction with the RDFL and MCDFL took a squad of 24 players to Cairns and Townsville to play in two exhibition matches. The success of the trip has seen all three leagues commit to the trip for a further three years. A great win by the Ballarat FL Under 18 Representative Game V s RDFL at the Eastern Oval under lights. A great win by our Senior Football Interleague side over the Bendigo FL at the Eastern Oval in May will see us elevated to the next level to play the Goulburn Valley FL in The selection of Ryan Waight and Derrick Micallef in the AFL Victoria Country state representative side that played the VAFA in July, and also to Sunbury FC s Greg Hay who was also selected in the AFL Victoria Country Under 19 side that also played the VAFA in Another great trading performance of our social club The Ballarat Leagues Club, which provided unprecedented assistance to the Ballarat FNL Clubs in 2013 in which we will covered all Club umpiring costs in addition to the fantastic support already provided, along with a dramatic increase of funds available for Club Development Grants. BFNL RECORD

4 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Across the Desk Continued... The submission of a comprehensive situation analysis report to the AFL Goldfields Commission that will provide an important snapshot of the health of country football in the Region so that important strategies can be implemented to grow the game over the coming years. Great results achieved for the Ballarat FNL who are responsible for the administration and management of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football & Netball League, the Riddell District Football Netball League and the Ballarat Football Umpires Association in The 2nd Ballarat Football & Netball League Women in Football luncheon in front of nearly 200 guests at the Ballarat Leagues Club. The Ballarat FNL made the decision to create a Ballarat FNL Women in Football Luncheon in 2011 to recognise the contribution of women to our great game. The crowd were entertained by special guest speakers Winter Olympian Jacqui Cooper, Channel 9 personality Christi Malthouse and Paralympian Hannah McDougall. I would also like to thank the incredibly generous support of all the Ballarat FNL sponsors, and in particular our Major and Naming Rights partners Red Onion Creative. The support provided by our partners does make a huge difference to the communities we represent, and it is sincerely appreciated by all connected to the Ballarat FNL. What a year it has been! Premix Henderson Medal It would be remiss of me to finish my report without thanking all for your support at last Monday s Premix King Henderson Medal, which was held at the Ballarat Mercure with a fantastic crowd of 450 attending the BFL s Night of Nights. Special Congratulations to all Award winners, and in particular to our Premix King Henderson Medallist Jake Edwards who became the Darley FNC s second ever winner with a magnificent 2013 season with Devils. Well done Jake! Well done also to our Senior Netball Best & Fairest winner Brooke Thompson from the Melton FNC who won her 2nd consecutive league best & fairest, and all other award winners with a special section in this years Grand Final Footy Record devoted to recognising all winners. Short break Over the next 4 weeks the BFNL will operate with a skeleton staff as we will operate a roster to allow all to take some much looked forward to (and needed!) time off. I hope you all also get to enjoy a break and catch your breathe after a big season for all! Finally, I must pay tribute to our BFNL Netball Manager Kara Murray, Media Marketing and Events Manager Shaun Kelly, RDFL Operations Manager Toby Boyle, MCDNFL Operations Manager Scott Carey, Administration Officer Liam Brady and also our Intern (via a University of Ballarat program) Matthew Wiltshire for their efforts throughout Your commitment, dedication and passion for advancing the Ballarat FNL and supporting the Club volunteers (not to mention your incredible work ethic!) has been much appreciated by all within league ranks. Thanks to the Board for their support in 2013 I couldn t ask for a more supportive and understanding group to work for, and the league is fortunate to have your guidance. The commitment, dedication and tireless efforts of the Board members provide an enormous amount of enjoyment to the communities of Ballarat and surrounding regional areas and are much appreciated. Thanks also to Regional General Manager Rod Ward for your support and guidance this year. Good luck to all today, may the day be a great spectacle, may it be injury free, and may the best sides win! Enjoy your day at the Ballarat FNL! Ballarat Football & Netball League Inc. P: (03) F: (03) Postal: PO Box 586, Ballarat 3353 Office: 1431 Mair Street, Ballarat 3353 visit In this Edition... Grand Final Day Running Sheet 5 Preliminary Final Reviews Henderson Medal Night 8 A Message from Worksafe 13 Footy Tipping Footy on your Radio 17 GMHBA Rookie of the Year 21 September 21, 2013 BFUA Report 27 Grand Final Team Lists Sunbury Lions Preview 34 Seniors Grand Final Team Lists North Ballarat City Preview 38 Club Notes The Courier Player of the Year Award 59 2 BFNL RECORD 2013

5 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Message from the Chairman Red Onion Creative Ballarat FNL Chairman Gary Wickham ON behalf of the board of the Ballarat Football & Netball League I would like to extend a warm welcome to all supporters, Guests and participants to the 2013 Red Onion Creative Grand Final. The year started in great fashion with our season launch at Bacchus Marsh s Maddingley Park, where we heard some fantastic words from Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell and his teammate Dale Thomas which was very exciting. The launch was well attended by sponsors and clubs, and we must thank Telstra Countrywide and the Bacchus Marsh FNC for their support of the event. The opening of our season started without any concerns with all grounds being available, not like past years when we have relied on school grounds to start the season or many changes of grounds for our seniors. Today we celebrate the end of another great season with some fantastic achievements: - Monday night we saw Jake Edwards become the second Darley player to win the Henderson Medal - Dan Jordan won the Johnnie Walker Tony Lockett leading goal kicking award for the fifth time after his 110 goal home and away season. - Melton s Brooke Thompson won her second successive A Grade netball best & fairest - Justin Davey took out the Umpire of the Year award. This year we hosted the Bendigo Football Netball League in the Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships which was a fantastic success with a great crowd and wins to both our Senior football and netball sides. This moves us back to where we belong inside the top four leagues in the state, and we ll take on the Goulburn Valley FNL next year for the chance to play off for the state title in Our Juniors also had a very big interleague campaign playing the Geelong and Bendigo Football Leagues with more junior footballers representing their league than ever before. Our footballers and netballers again did our league proud in the professional way that they responded to all that was asked of them by the league and the coaching staff. We thank them all for their commitment over the six week interleague program. Thanks goes out to all the interleague coach s, support staff and parents that assisted the league during these carnivals. The financial aspect of the year has again been successful with both the BFL and the Ballarat Leagues Club continuing to operate profitably and returning much needed sponsorship back into the community. This year we held a another very successful Women Making a Mark Tribute Luncheon at the Ballarat Leagues Club to recognise the important role women play in our football and netball community, which was again well supported by the BFNL senior and junior clubs. Our Youth Girls football competition took another huge step forward this season, with another three teams joining to take the competition to ten teams, and numerous BFNL Youth Girls players experiencing higher honours, including Golden Point star Jenna Bruton who played with the Western Bulldogs in the first ever AFL Women s match. To Rod, Aaron, Toby, Liam, Scott, Shaun, Kara and Matthew, thank you for your continued dedication to the league. A welcome to Shaun and Kara who have come on board this season to add much needed resources to our administration, which is by far and away the best in country Victorian football. To my fellow board members thank you for your hard work and long hours to help make this league the premier league that we are. To Red Onion Creative and all of the league sponsors we thank you for your continued support, we hope that you have enjoyed your journey with us this year. Good Luck to all teams competing in the finals today and we look forward to seeing everyone again in season BFNL RECORD

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7 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 Grand Final Day Running Sheet 7.30am Gates Open. 9.04am Team A run onto ground. (play club song) 9.07am Team B run onto ground. (play club song) 9.16am U/18.5 Line up for National Anthem 9.17am U/18.5 Netball Line up for National Anthem 9.20am Ballarat Toyota U/18.5 Grand Final Begins. 9.30am U/18.5 VECCI Netball Grand Final begins 10:25am VECCI U/18.5 Netball Presentations 10:28am VECCI C Grade Netball line up for national anthem 10:30am C Grade VECCI Netball Grand Final begins Red Onion Creative Ballarat FL Grand Final Brunch in East Point Social Club 10.45am Food served for official Ballarat FL Grand Final Brunch 11.00am Ballarat Toyota U/18. 5 Presentations of Premiership Shield & Medallions. Presentation to Best on Ground am Team A - 1st Reserve Team enter arena. (play club song) 11.10am Team B 2nd Reserve Team enter arena. (play club song) 11.16am Reserves Football Line up for National Anthem. Coin tossed am B & M Truck Parts Reserves Football Grand Final Begins 11:35am VECCI C Grade Netball Presentations 11.40am Reserve Netballers line up for National Anthem am Gull & Company Reserve Netball Grand Final Begins 12:15pm Half time of Reserves Ballarat Danceworks Performance 12.26pm Reserves teams re-enter the ground after ½ time 12.30pm Second half B & M Truck Parts Reserves Grand Final begins 12.50pm Gull & Company Reserve Netball presentations 12.55pm Senior Netballers line up for National Anthem. 1.00pm Gull & Company Senior Netball Grand Final begins 1.40pm B & M Truck Parts Reserves presentation of Premiership Shield & Medallions. Presentation of Best on Ground Awards. 1.50pm Mark Muldoon to provide musical entertainment to the crowd 2.05pm Umpires for Senior game enter arena. 2.08pm Gull & Company Senior Netball Grand Final presentations 2.15pm Team A - 1st Senior Team enter arena. (play club song) 2.18pm Team B - 2nd Senior Team enter arena. (play club song) 2.25pm Senior players line up for National Anthem, performed by Courtney Marsden 2.28pm Coin Toss 2.30pm Red Onion Creative Grand Final commences. ½ time seniors Ballarat Leagues Club Kick for Cash (Grand Stand End) 3.50pm Senior Players return to the field. 3.55pm Second half commences. 5.00pm (Approx) Conclusion of Senior Match Presentation of Red Onion Creative Premiership Cup and Premiership medallions. Roy Edwards Memorial Shield for Ballarat FL adjudged BOG, plus VCFL medallion for VCFL adjudged Best of Ground Medal. 19. Drawn Football Finals BFL By-Law 127. Drawn Football Finals In the event of a drawn game in any Finals match (including the Senior Football Grand Final), the following shall apply: a) The teams will change ends following a break of no more than three minutes. b) A five minute quarter will be played (including time-on) before immediately changing ends for another five minute quarter (including time-on). There is to be no break between these quarters. c) If at the end of the second five minute quarter scores are still level, no change of ends will occur, play will be restarted at the centre bounce and the first score will win. 20. Drawn Netball Finals BFLNA By-Law 16. Drawn Netball Finals In the event of a drawn game in any Finals match (including Grand Finals) the following shall apply. a) The teams will change ends following a break of no more than three minutes. Subs/changes are permitted during this break. b) A five minute quarter will be played (no time-on) before immediately changing ends for another five minute quarter (no timeon). There is to be no break between these quarters and no subs/changes will be permitted. c) If at the end of the second five minute quarter scores are still level, no change of ends will occur, play will be restarted at the centre and the first side to lead by 2 goals will be declared the winner. d) In the event of injury or illness during extra time, positional changes and/or substitution may be made. BFNL RECORD

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9 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES BFNL Preliminary Final Review - Football Pat Nolan - reprinted with thanks to The Courier NORTH Ballarat City is through to its first ever Ballarat Football League grand final after a systematic preliminary final dismantling of Redan on Saturday. In a ruthless display at Eastern Oval, North saw off an initial Redan barrage before launching an unrelenting attack on the side that it lost to by 41 points just two weeks ago, winning (133) to 9.9 (63). Superior contested football, supreme ball movement and sheer intensity were highlights of the black and white machine that the Lions simply had no answer to. Shaun Lyle was simply unstoppable in the forward arc with nine goals and four behinds, while fellow key forward Michael Williams also chipped in with five majors. Coach Rob Waters said the 111-point turnaround from the qualifying final came down to one key thing contested footy. Two weeks ago, North players were run off their feet, dominated in the clinches by a more ferocious maroon and gold outfit. On Saturday the tables were completely turned. That s where they smashed us last time and that s where we needed to beat them to turn it around, Waters said. Last time we got poleaxed and they beat us by 41 points. We had four blokes off and two carrying injuries then. We think we re a pretty good team and we proved it today and came out and won against a quality footy team. The two first goals of the match went the way of Redan, the second of which was a contender for goal of the year by Dean Matthews after blind turning his way out of a pack and taking on about five North players to somehow find himself in space. The maroon and gold were on top across the ground, North entering its forward 50 just three times in the first 18 minutes. But then something changed. A Jayden Orr goal spurred North to life and from that point onwards it as all one-way traffic. Fourteen of the next 15 goals went the way of the Northies, with Redan barely in the contest. Everything was going the way of North Ballarat City. Big man Williams was snapping goals on the run at one end while Ryan Hobbs was impassable down back. Josh McDermott justified his call-up to replace Tristan Cartledge in the ruck in a sensational performance, while the ground troops of Tyler and Ayden George and Jason McNamara were dominant as usual. Redan s Matt Caris had the chance to give his side a much-needed lift with a shot after the half-time siren, but when it landed short from 45 metres, it was difficult to see the Lions working their way back into it. And when Williams goaled 20 seconds into the third term, any hopes of a Redan comeback faded quickly. Lyle kicked three goals in the third term to take his tally to seven at the last break, slotting a further two in the last quarter. Redan coach Eammon Gill was left somewhat speechless after the game. They completely dominated us on the ball, they dismantled our backline and we had no answer, he said. It just proves that two weeks is a very long time in footy. It just shows that if you re not on your game, then you re going to get blown away. BFNL Preliminary Final Review - Netball Pat Nolan - reprinted with thanks to The Courier THE North Ballarat City fairytale continues on the netball court, with the A-grade side pulling off a nailbiting one-goal victory over East Point to advance through to the grand final. In an extremely physical preliminary final at Eastern Oval on Saturday, North recovered from a nasty looking knee injury to goal shooter Jordyn Bibby in the opening quarter to grind out a victory. The full extent of the damage to Bibby s knee will not be known until she undergoes scans during the week. In one of the most memorable Ballarat Football Netball League matches of 2013, it was East Point that appeared in the box seat at the last change, leading by four goals. But a coaching masterstroke from North City s Annie McCartin saw Krystal Whitty come onto the court and slot perfectly into centre, while Stacey McCartin moved into wing attack and Louise McCartin took a seat on the bench. The moved reaped immediate rewards, with the four-goal margin eradicated almost instantly and in fact being completely reversed. The black and white led by four goals in the dying minutes but the Kangaroos were not done yet. However the final whistle blew and it was North that advanced into next week s grand final against Sunbury. McCartin said the win was the biggest moment she has witnessed in her many years of netball. This is the highlight of my career, she said. I was just so proud of the girls to come out and recover from Jordyn s injury and fight like they did. It was amazing. Like the senior footballers, North Ballarat City will now go up against Sunbury in the BFNL grand final next Saturday. BFNL RECORD

10 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 2013 Henderson Medal Night Review LAST night, the Red Onion Creative Ballarat Football Netball League held the 2013 Premix King Henderson Medal night at Melton s Tabcorp Park, with over 420 people in attendance. Along with some inspiring oratory from guest speaker Jason McCartney, who told his story about recovering from horrific burns sustained in the 2012 Bali bombings to play football at the highest level one more time with North Melbourne, the following awards were presented: 2013 Premix King Henderson Medal: BFNL League Best and Fairest Equal 3rd Nathan Jackel (Darley FNC) - 18 Votes Dan Jordan (East Point FNC) - 18 votes 2nd Tom Lamb (Redan FNC) - 20 Votes Winner Jake Edwards (Darley FNC) - 21 votes Congratulations to Jake Edwards from the Darley FNC for being named the Premix King Henderson Medalist. This is Jake s first Henderson Medal, although he has been regarded by many as one of the BFNL s best players for many years. Jake played with the Carlton Football Club between 2006 and 2009, playing four AFL games during this time. Jake has had another outstanding season in 2013, as evidenced by his selection at centre half-forward in the PFD Food Services Team of the Year - his third Team of the Year selection (2010 and 2012). Jake polled votes in eight of the first nine rounds of the 2013 season, setting himself up to become just the second Darley player to win the Henderson Medal, joining Shayne Ward (1999) in that exclusive category. Jake also received a 12 month membership to the Eynesbury Golf Club worth over $2,000 thanks to the support of the Eynesbury Golf Club Johnnie Walker Tony Lockett Medal: BFNL Senior League Leading Goal Kicker 3rd Derrick Micallef (North Ballarat City FNC) - 55 goals 2nd Mathew Sutton (Melton South FNC) - 68 goals Winner Dan Jordan (East Point FNC) goals Dan has kicked over 100 goals for the third time in his BFNL career, and the first time since After notching the magic milestone in Round 16 against Darley, Jordan went on to kick ten goals in East Point s Round 18 game against Bacchus Marsh to give him 110 goals at an average of over 6.5 goals per game for the 2013 season. This is Dan s fifth Johnnie Walker Tony Lockett Medal, putting him amongst the greatest goalkickers ever in the BFNL. Dan s season-high was a fifteen-goal performance in Round 14 against Sebastopol, and he also booted 13 goals against Melton in Round 9. PFD Team of the Year: The Red Onion Creative Ballarat Football Netball League is delighted that through the support of PFD Food Services that in 2013 we can continue with a very prestigious award - the PFD Food Services Team of the Year. This also incorporates the Coach of the Year Award. This award recognises the achievements of the stand out performers for the year, recognizing the on field achievements of players, but also the stand out Coach (as selected by the Clubs), Umpire (as chosen by the Coach s) and the stand out Club Administrator as nominated by their Club and chosen by the league Michael Malthouse Coach of the Year: Dan Jordan (East Point FNC) Dan Jordan has had an outstanding year as Senior Coach of the East Point FNC in 2013, taking them into the finals where unfortunately they were eliminated by Darley in the first round. Seeing potential in his young list, Dan has shown faith in his side all year by asking his players to stand up and be accountable in various positions on the ground. Dan is well respected throughout the football community, not only for his exceptional coaching skills but also his football ability Umpire of the Year: Justin Davey - Ballarat Football Umpires Association Justin has successfully established himself as one of the most consistent umpires in the BFUA s ranks. Recognised by a majority of the BFNL senior coaches as the best in the business, he is also well respected within the BFUA. Justin is a regular BFNL Senior Grand Final umpire, always going about his business without any fuss, and won this same award in Harry Harris Club Administrator of the Year: Colin Duffy - Ballarat FNC This award is named in memory of the late Henry Harry Harris who passed away in early Harry was a legendary BFL administrator & identity, Life member and passionate volunteer who gave over 60 years service to the BFL and we are delighted to name this award in his honour. Colin is one of the most efficient, dedicated and longest serving volunteer administrators in the Ballarat Football Netball League. He has held the position of Senior Club Administrator of the BFNC for the past 6 years. However, he has been actively involved in the Club for over 25 years, having fulfilled a wide variety of volunteer roles including Committee Member, Senior Runner, Property Steward, Team Manager and Football Director. He is extremely popular with all members of the Ballarat Swans, including Coaches, Players, support staff and volunteers. As one club member recently stated - everyone loves Duff Colin s value as an efficient and diligent administrator is something that this award will help to recognize. He is also well respected by members of the BFL and opposition clubs. He manages all administrative duties involved with the BFNC, which includes all Board Meeting Agenda s, Minutes, all inward and outward correspondence, all ongoing management of communications with the BFL, preparation of all requested reports/surveys and responses to requests. On Game Day he also manages the Live Scores on the League/Club ipad. On Game Day he will also often fill in when needed, whether that be: Team Manager or Interchange Steward. It is very, very rare that Colin Duffy ever makes a mistake! 8 BFNL RECORD 2013

11 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 Netball Coordinator(s) of the Year: Kate Williams (Melton FNC) Kate has an extensive knowledge of the game of netball both as a player and as a coordinator. She combines her excellent organisation skills, interpersonal skills and love for the club and netball in her role. Kate has been the Netball Coordinator at Melton Football and Netball Club (MFNC) for the past two years. In her role she works closely with the committee, coaches and players to help the club run smoothly. Most of Kate s work is done behind the scenes in preparation for game day to run smoothly without any hiccups. She works tirelessly on: making sure all players are registered Club fees and VNAs are paid, Checking availability each week of players Organising uniforms, umpires and scorers each week Organising Club functions Obtaining sponsors for the club Dealing promptly with issues as they arise Kate maintains a professional approach to everything she does. Kate is not just MFNC s Netball coordinator but she is also a player, committee member and a full time nurse working shift work and she managers to find time to do all of role whilst volunteering for extra work around the club just because that s the type of person she is. Well done Kate PFD Food Services Football Team of the Year: BACKS: Ryan Waight (Redan) Brett Chambers (Sunbury) Tim Malone (Lake Wendouree) HALF BACKS: Tom Lamb (Redan) Ryan Luke (North Ballarat City) Shane Page (Darley) CENTRES: Brendon Peace (Redan) Hayden Walters (East Point) Nathan Jackel (Darley) HALF FORWARDS: Grant Bell (Redan) Jake Edwards (Darley) Luke Brennan (Ballarat) FORWARDS: Matthew Medcraft (Sunbury) Dan Jordan (East Point) - Captain Derrick Micallef (North Ballarat City) RUCKS: Paul Koderenko (East Point) Jason McNamara (North Ballarat City) Jay Cheep (Sunbury) INTERCHANGE: Michael Powel (Sebastopol) Tristan Cartledge (North Ballarat City) Ayden George (North Ballarat City) Jason Delaney (East Point) BFNL RECORD

12 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 2013 GMHBA Rookie of the Year: Third: Jack Romeril (East Point FNC) Second: Angus Kirby (Lake Wendouree FNC) Winner: Matt Caris - Redan FNC Matt has forced his way into a regular spot in the Redan FC starting line up where he has become an integral part of their team. With his extremely fast pace and silky smooth skills, Matt looks to be a future star of the BFNL. The Redan senior side has been difficult to break into over the past few years with all the success the club has had and Matt has been able to force his way into the side through playing consistent football. Well done Matt Senior Merv & Mary Howard Memorial Trophy: The Red Onion Creative Ballarat Football Netball League award the Merv & Mary Howard Memorial Club Championship award to the stand out senior club, recognizing their on field and on court success. Points are awarded as follows; 3 points for a Senior football win 3 points for a Senior Netball win 2 points for a Reserve football win 2 points for a Reserve Netball win 1 points for a C Grade Netball win 1 point for a Thirds football win 1 point for a U/18 Netball win The Ballarat Football Netball League can announce the following place getters: 3rd place North Ballarat City FNC pts 2nd place East Point FNC pts Winner: Redan FNC pts 2013 Gull & Company Real Estate Senior Netball Best & Fairest: 3rd : Cass Hobbs (Redan FNC) - 21 votes 2nd: Stacey McCartin (North Ballarat FNC) - 23 votes Joint Winner: Brooke Thompson (Melton FNC) - 32 Votes In her second year at the Melton FNC, Brooke Thompson has made the ultimate impact on the competition taking out her second successive league best & fairest award after sharing the award with Darley s Talei Bari in Known for her ability to cut off the attack of some of the most influential players in the competition, Brooke s defensive skills make her stand out on the court above everyone else. With 8 best on court performances throughout the year, Brooke well and truly deserves this award Gull & Company Real Estate Senior Netball Leading Goal Shooter: 3rd : Melanie Allen (Lake Wendouree FNC) goals 2nd: Jordyn Bibby (North Ballarat City FNC) goals Winner: Melissa McCauley (Melton FNC) goals Melissa uses her height to advantage in goals, making it easy for her teammates to feed her the ball. Melissa rarely misses around goals, helping her achieve a great feat of scoring 450 goals in the home-and-away season at an average of 28 goals per game. Melissa s ability to read the play and be in the right spot at the right time helps make her very dangerous in front of goals and a huge threat to opposition teams Courier Player of the Year Award: 4th place: 25 votes - Daniel Velden (Bacchus Marsh), Jake Edwards (Darley) & Derrick Micallef (North Ballarat City) 3rd place: 33 votes - Tristan Cartledge (North Ballarat City) & Nathan Jackel (Darley) 2nd place: 37 votes - Jason McNamara (North Ballarat City) 1st place: 40 votes - Dan Jordan (East Point) 2013 Gull & Company Real Estate B Grade Netball Best & Fairest: 3rd: Bianca Woods (Redan FNC) - 21 votes 2nd: Zandria Malone (East Point FNC) - 24 votes Winner: Ebony Piera (East Point FNC) - 25 Votes Ebony has had an outstanding year not only dominating around the court but having great success in goals as well. Ebony finished the home and away season with 340 goals, averaging 20 goals per game. Ebony is a nightmare for all B Grade defenders, always finding ways to score 2013 Jim Gull Medal (Reserve Football Leading Goal Kicker): 3rd Glen Robertson (Redan FNC) - 28 goals 2nd Matthew Cullinan (Redan FNC) - 32 goals Winner: Ash Webber (Melton FNC) - 46 goals A former Senior premiership player with the Bloods, Ash loves nothing more than a high contested mark and a chance to put his team in front and add to his tally of goals. Ending the season with 46 goals, Ash provided Melton with a tall forward target in their premiership quest, which stopped in last week s Preliminary Final B&M Truck Parts George King Medal: Reserve Football League Best & Fairest 3rd: Benn Matthews (Darley FNC) - 15 votes 2nd: Andrew Gill (Sunbury FNC) - 17 votes Winner: Travis Stephenson (Darley FNC) - 19 votes Travis has had a long and decorated career at the Darley FNC, and now he has another achievement to add to his record at the ripe old age of 39. Travis consistently feeds the ball to his rovers on game days, making it almost impossible for opposition teams to get their hands on the ball. Travis polled votes in 11 games throughout the season, showing consistent performances throughout the year VECCI C Grade Netball Best & Fairest: 3rd: Emily Hickey (Redan FNC) - 22 votes 2nd: Lauren Prout (Bacchus Marsh FNC) - 25 votes Winner: Emma Quayle (Ballarat FNC) - 29 votes Emma has dominated the C Grade competition in defence this season, always giving her all on and off the court. Emma polled a total of seven best-on-court performances, helping Ballarat finish on top of the ladder in C Grade. With sister Maddi winning the 2012 Under 18.5 netball best & fairest and brother James playing senior football at Ballarat, talent certainly runs in the family!! 10 BFNL RECORD 2013

13 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2012 VECCI U/18.5 Netball Best & Fairest: 3rd: Abbey Wiltshire (Ballarat FNC) - 22 votes 2nd: Telia Coverdale (Melton FNC) - 24 votes Winner: Tarni Lopes (Darley FNC) - 27 votes Tarni polled votes in 12 games in 2013, leaving it until receiving three votes against Sebastopol in Round 18 to secure her Under 18.5 Best & Fairest award. Tarni is a fast paced youngster who streams up and down the court, and will be looking to continue her great career with the Darley Devils in the open-age grades in Ballarat Toyota Dick Rees Memorial Trophy: U/18.5 League Best & Fairest 3rd: Sam Willian (North Ballarat City FNC) - 16 votes 2nd: Scott Whiting (Redan FNC) - 22 votes Winner: Josh Benfield (Ballarat FNC) - 27 votes Josh has been described as a highly skillful ruckman/key forward who isn t afraid to run with the ball. Not only did Josh have success in the Under 18.5 competition, but he also played a number of games with Ballarat s reserves throughout the season. Josh polled six best on ground performances early in the season, then had a strong finish to the year to secure the Dick Rees Memorial Trophy Ballarat Toyota U/18.5 Leading Goal Kicker: 3rd Corey Golding (Bacchus Marsh FNC) - 32 goals 2nd Ryan Holzer (Melton South FNC) - 37 goals Winner: Caleb McGrath (North Ballarat) - 52 goals Caleb s goalkicking ability has helped secure North Ballarat City a Grand Final position this coming weekend, where he will be looking to continue his good form on the biggest day of the season. Caleb averaged over three goals per game throughout the home and away season thanks in large part to his inate goal sense McDonald s Goal & Mark of the Year: Again this year, the crowd were entertained with nominations for the best goal and mark of the year. These awards are proudly supported by McDonald s McDonald s Goal of the Year: Winner: Mitch Rodd (Ballarat FNC) - Round 1 v Lake Wendouree 2013 McDonald s Mark of the Year: Winner: Dan Jordan (East Point FNC) - Round 9 v Melton 2013 PFD Food Services Netball Team of the Year: Goal Keeper: Emma Burton (Lake Wendouree) Goal Shooter: Sophie Gunn (Sunbury) Goal Defence: Brooke Thompson (Melton) Subs: Cass Hobbs (Redan) Wing Defence: Kara Hart (Lake Wendouree) Talei Bari (Darley) Centre: Stacey McCartin (North Ballarat City) Olivia Aughton (Darley) Wing Attack: Gina McCartin (North Ballarat City) Katie Williams (Bacchus Marsh) Goal Attack: Georgia Cann (Sebastopol) Lauren Atkinson (East Point) Coach of the Year: Georgia Cann (Sebastopol FNC) BFNL RECORD

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15 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 Henderson Medal Results Club by Club Best & Fairest Votes SUNBURY Jay Cheep* Sunbury 12 Jamie Lobb Sunbury 9 Pat Cariss Sunbury 6 Matthew Medcraft Sunbury 5 Ross Sleight Sunbury 4 Simon Clarke Sunbury 3 Brett Chambers Sunbury 3 Jack Landt Sunbury 3 Joshua Styles* Sunbury 3 Cameron McCabe Sunbury 3 Xavier Linton Sunbury 2 James Fedoruk Sunbury 2 Andrew Duhau Sunbury 2 Timothy Hill Sunbury 1 Jack Sheahan Sunbury 1 Dale Ciunik Sunbury 1 Ryan Monzell Sunbury 1 SEBASTOPOL Sam Jenkins Sebastopol 5 Michael Powell Sebastopol 2 Cain Edwards Sebastopol 1 Brett Van Gils Sebastopol 1 REDAN Tom Lamb Redan 20 Brenton Riordan Redan 10 Grant Bell Redan 8 Matthew Hyden Redan 6 Mitchell Phelps Redan 6 Brett Dickinson Redan 4 Ashley Barker Redan 3 Jarrett Giampaolo Redan 3 Dean Matthews Redan 3 Hayden Riley Redan 2 Ben Schiltz Redan 2 Brett Dickinson Redan 1 Brendan Peace Redan 1 Ryan Waight Redan 1 Jack Jess Redan 1 NORTH BALLARAT CITY Jason McNamara North Ballarat 17 Tristan Cartledge North Ballarat 12 Tyler George North Ballarat 10 Derrick Micallef North Ballarat 10 NORT H BALLARAT CITY Shaun Lyle North Ballarat 6 Ayden George North Ballarat 6 Jake Hicks North Ballarat 4 Simon McCartin North Ballarat 4 Brendan Howard North Ballarat 2 Daniel Kilpatrick North Ballarat 2 Michael Todd North Ballarat 2 Ryan Luke North Ballarat 1 Mitch Gilbert North Ballarat 1 MELTON SOUTH Dion Lawson Melton South 5 Douglas Thomas* Melton South 5 Mathew Sutton Melton South 5 Craig Searle Melton South 4 Rex Hickman* Melton South 3 Corey Lawson Melton South 3 Anthony Cristofaro* Melton South 3 Marc Dransman Melton South 2 Michael Callus Melton South 1 Leigh Burke Melton South 1 Joshua Ryan Melton South 1 Adam Leggett Melton South 1 MELTON Jake Gleeson Melton 4 Darren Haby* Melton 3 Reece Duffield Melton 2 Ryan Davis Melton 2 Matthew Notman Melton 2 Allan Hill Melton 1 LAKE WENDOUREE Tim Malone Lake Wendouree 10 Matthew Tuminello Lake Wendouree 9 Ben Hayes Lake Wendouree 6 Andrew Ciavarella Lake Wendouree 3 Lincoln Barnes Lake Wendouree 3 Ashley Simpson Lake Wendouree 2 Brent Olszewski Lake Wendouree 2 Gavin Webb Lake Wendouree 1 Angus Kirby Lake Wendouree 1 SUNBURY Daniel Jordan East Point 18 Hayden Walters East Point 14 Jason Delaney East Point 11 EAST POINT Paul Koderenko East Point 9 Daniel Tung East Point 8 Jayden Hind East Point 4 Sam Webb East Point 2 Nicholas Hind East Point 2 Jack Romeril East Point 1 DARLEY Jake Edwards Darley 21 Nathan Jackel Darley 18 Harley Inglis Darley 8 Shane Page Darley 7 Brad Inglis Darley 3 Tate Stone Darley 3 Jake Ancrum Darley 3 Scott McAllister Darley 2 Drew Edwards Darley 2 Rhys Ellis Darley 2 Benn Matthews Darley 1 Shaun Deckert Darley 1 BALLARAT Mitchell Rodd Ballarat 9 Nicholas Garner Ballarat 6 Ash Baker Ballarat 5 Alex Stepnell Ballarat 5 Damien Larkin Ballarat 5 James Quayle Ballarat 3 Nicholas O Farrell Ballarat 3 Chris Prockter Ballarat 3 Joshua Crawford Ballarat 2 Nigel Otto Ballarat 2 Braedon Deary Ballarat 1 Luke Brennan Ballarat 1 BACCHUS MARSH Tyson Shea Bacchus Marsh 15 Daniel Velden Bacchus Marsh 6 Matthew Denham Bacchus Marsh 6 Michael Suban* Bacchus Marsh 4 Leigh Wilson Bacchus Marsh 3 Rhys McNay Bacchus Marsh 3 Mitchell Wilson Bacchus Marsh 2 Declan Phyland Bacchus Marsh 1 BFNL RECORD

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17 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Message from Worksafe AFL Victoria Country WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country, Country Football Manager, Brett Connell THERE is always something pretty magical about Grand Final day. After a long and arduous winter, spring has arrived and with it comes the most important match on the football calendar. Regardless of whether you re a player, coach, umpire or supporter with your hopes hinging on the premiership decider, or just an interested onlooker, Grand Final day is always an occasion to savour. I would like to wish all teams who are competing today the best of luck and I hope win, lose or draw, you continue to be involved in country football in 2014 and beyond. While I m certain there have been many highlights on the field this season, off it, much has been achieved. The restructure of country football administration is close to being complete, 18 months ahead of schedule. Nine Region Commissions are already in place, with all 13 expected to be in place by November 1. Advertising for commissioners in Sunraysia, Wimmera/ Mallee, Yarra Valley and Central Murray has already begun with appointments expected in the coming months. Of the eight larger regions, six Region General Managers (RGMs) have been appointed with the interview process having also begun in the AFL South East and advertising for the AFL Gippsland RGMs under way. The state-wide appointment of 28 Football Development Manager (FDM) positions is also close to being complete with just two final appointments in AFL Gippsland to come. This group, which includes many new faces as well as former Area Managers and Regional Development Managers who have transitioned into the new FDM role, represents a significant investment in country football. The additional resources will be a significant asset to local football communities and provide on-ground support which is vital to help grow and develop the game in regional and rural Victoria. The restructure has placed greater emphasis on ensuring administration decisions are made by local people with the benefit of local knowledge and experience, and for the long term benefit of their specific region. Arguably the biggest highlight on the country football calendar this season was the WorkSafe Country Championships in May. Thirty six leagues took part with the Geelong FL edging out the Goulburn Valley FL to be crowned Victoria s No.1 country competition. Plans are already being made for an even bigger carnival in 2014 with more leagues indicating their intentions to compete. Next year will also see a representative side from WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country compete against a combined side of Metropolitan Melbourne s six senior competitions for the first time since The WorkSafe Games of the Month were again highly successful this season. Champion footballers Peter Knights, Terry Daniher, and for the first time, Gary Ayres, all entertained crowds at seven destinations across the state. The events, which will be back in 2014, helps to spread the important message of country football s biggest supporter, WorkSafe, to communities across Victoria and ensure workplace safety is something we all make a priority in our daily lives. Finally, I would like to thank the countless club and league volunteers that are the backbone of country football. Without your support our great game just wouldn t be possible. I hope you have a safe and happy off-season and return just as passionate in BFNL RECORD

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20 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE CONTACT US Michael Sheedy Justin Graham Heath Pyke TAILS NEVER FAILS 18 BFNL RECORD 2013

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23 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2013 PLAYER OF THE WEEK WINNERS BFNL RECORD

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25 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES GMHBA Rookie of the Year Matt Caris - Redan Lions Matt, who narrowly defeated Lake Wendouree s Angus Kirby and East Point s Jack Romeril for the 2013 GMHBA Rookie of the Year award, has quickly become an integral part of a Redan midfield that has proven hard to break into in recent years. With his pace and silky skills, Matt s consistent performances throughout 2013 has seen him as a deserving winner of the Rookie of the Year award as adjudged by the eleven BFNL senior coaches. GMHBA Rookie of the Year - Matt Caris, Redan. BFNL RECORD

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27 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 BFNL Football Ladders 2013 TOOHEYS SENIOR LADDER TEAM P W L D B F A % PTS North Ballarat City Redan Sunbury East Point Darley Ballarat Bacchus Marsh Melton South Lake Wendouree Melton Sebastopol B&M TRUCK PARTS RESERVES LADDER TEAM P W L D B F A % PTS Redan Darley Bacchus Marsh Melton North Ballarat City East Point Sunbury Ballarat Sebastopol Lake Wendouree Melton South BALLARAT TOYOTA UNDER 18.5 LADDER TEAM P W L D B F A % PTS North Ballarat City Redan Melton South Ballarat Bacchus Marsh Sunbury East Point Melton Sebastopol Lake Wendouree Darley BFNL RECORD

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29 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Preliminary Final Results - Football Seniors Prelimiary Final North Ballarat City Redan North Ballarat City: Goal Kickers: Shaun Lyle 9, Michael Williams 5, Sam Bromley-Lynch 2, Daniel Jones 1, Simon Mc Cartin 1, Jordan Harrison 1, Jayden Orr 1 Best: Shaun Lyle, Josh McDermott, Tyler George, Ayden George, Jason McNamara, Daniel Jones Redan: Goal Kickers: Daniel Colbert 2, Mitchell Phelps 2, Dean Mathews 1, Ben Schiltz 1, Leigh Ryall 1, Damien Horbury 1, Grant Bell 1 Best: Brendan Peace, Leigh Ryall, Matthew Hyden, Dean Mathews, Grant Bell, Daniel Colbert Reserves Prelimiary Final Darley Melton Darley: Goal Kickers: Jackson Lesko 5, Jacob Zeestraten 3, Dylan Prozzo 1, Bradley Barnes 1, Sam Holt 1, Matthew Harrington 1, Ross Gundry 1 Best: Ashlie Mayfosh, Jackson Lesko, Shannon Mc Donald, Benn Matthews, Luther Baker, Brett O Bree Melton: Goal Kickers: Ash Webber 3, Troy Manolis 2, Brody Richie 1 Best: Ash Webber, Troy Manolis, David Clark, Andrew Bartlett, Matthew Gunn, Brett McIntyre Under 18.5s Prelimiary Final Melton South Ballarat Melton South: Goal Kickers: Jai Carlin 3, Ryan Holzer 3, Daniel Hillier 2, Daniel Vasjuta 1, Jake Charge 1, Bradley Cottam 1, Nathan Reardon 1, Sean Humphries 1 Best: Sean Humphries, Jai Carlin, Matthew Smith-Bye, Jack Morrissey, Daniel Hillier, Daniel Leggett Ballarat: Goal Kickers: Mitchell Martin 2, Tyler Constable 2, Sam Frawley 1, Geordie Lukich 1, Matthew Tunbridge 1, Hayden Hughes 1, Brandon Schmidt 1, Lane Sharrock 1 Best: Phillip Vivan, Gary Brimblecombe, Joshua Benfield, Elliot Gepp, Tyler Constable, Hayden Hughes 2013 Leading Goal Kickers - Football Johnnie Walker Tony Lockett Medal Senior Leading Goal Kicker Award PLAYER CLUB GOALS Jim Gull Medal Reserves Leading Goal Kicker Award PLAYER CLUB GOALS Under 18.5s Goal Kicker Award PLAYER CLUB GOALS Daniel Jordan East Point 110 Ash Webber Melton 46 Caleb McGrath North Ballarat City 52 Mathew Sutton Melton South 68 Matthew Cullinan Sunbury 32 Ryan Holzer Melton South 37 Derick Micallef North Ballarat City 55 Glen Robertson Sunbury 28 Corey Golding Bacchus Marsh 32 Michael Powell Sebastopol 44 Chris Edwards Sunbury 23 Jarryd Walters East Point 25 Jake Edwards Darley 43 Todd Delahey Bacchus Marsh 22 Jess Palmer North Ballarat City 24 Mitchell Phelps Sunbury 41 Bradley Barnes Darley 21 Lachlan Isbister Lake Wendouree 24 Chris Prockter Ballarat 37 Rhys Brown North Ballarat City 21 Brenton Payne Bacchus Marsh 23 Mathew Medcraft Sunbury 37 Matthew Muscat Bacchus Marsh 20 Harrison Murphy North Ballarat City 21 Shaun Lyle North Ballarat City 36 Ethan Tibbles Bacchus Marsh 19 Marshall Lee Redan 21 Darren Haby Melton 33 Jarrod King North Ballarat City 19 Beau James Redan 20 BFNL RECORD

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31 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES BFUA Report Liam Brady Season 2013 has seen the BFUA appoint umpires to the Ballarat Football League Senior and Junior competitions, Central Highlands Football League and the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League. The BFUA averages 190 to 200 appointments to matches across most weekends. The BFUA would like to congratulate all teams, coaches, clubs, players and club officials on their seasons. An enormous amount of work goes in each year from all involved so well done! Today and tomorrow sees the following clubs finishing their respective seasons in grand finals in the following competitions. Congratulations to all teams that have made it through to the Grand Final and all the very best for the weekend ahead! Ballarat Football League Seniors, Reserves and 18.5 s North Ballarat City (Seniors and 18 s) Sunbury (Seniors) Darley (Reserves) Redan (Reserves) Melton South (18 s) Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League Seniors, Reserves, 17 s, 15 s and 12 s Navarre (Seniors) Lexton (Seniors) Newstead (Reserves and 17s) Carisbrook (Reserves and 15s) Dunolly (17s) Trentham (15s) Campbells Creek (12s) Avoca (12s) Congratulations to all the umpires that have been appointed this weekend. Enjoy the experience and you should all be very proud of your efforts throughout season The BFUA held their 2013 Presentation night on Wednesday night. Congratulations to all award winners, especially Dan Phyland who won the Golden Whistle Award for season Congratulations Dan on a terrific achievement! Some other awards given out on the evening were as follows: Best Club Person Ken & Phyllis Greenbank Best & Most Consistent Field Umpire Adrian Tinetti Best & Most Consistent Boundary Umpire Dan Phyland Best & Most Consistent Goal Umpire Robert Kinna To the BFUA coaches this season in Simon Harrison (Senior Coach), Rick McCluskey (Training Coordinator), Brian Ryan (Boundary), Phil McGrath (Junior Development) and Rhys Brehaut (Goal) thankyou for your efforts throughout the year and the tireless hours you have put into your respective positions has been outstanding. Good luck to everyone today! Senior Football Grand Final Sunbury v North Ballarat City Central Central Central Emergency Boundary Boundary Boundary Boundary Goal Goal Anthony Justin Davey David Pinder Adrian Tinetti Sam Burns Dan Phyland Trent Bowes Schuurs Reserve Football Grand Final Redan v Darley Brian Edwards Kellie McLeod Peter Every Andrew Graham Les Vearing Julian Pinder Graham Polson Natasha David Laurence Cashin Luke Kinnersley U/18.5 Football Grand Final North Ballarat City v Melton South Stan Montgomery Brenton Shalders Terrence Kirwin-King Matt Boucher Delaney Armstrong Symeon Kynosh Lachlan Tunbridge Brandon Kenny Ken Mitchell Brodie Bennett Robert Kinna Ben Swanson John Seeary BFNL RECORD

32 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Ballarat Toyota U/18.5s Grand Final North Ballarat City COACH COACH: Carl Symons # PLAYER G B 1 Aaron Sedgwick 2 Joe Symons 3 Alex Hynes 4 Geoff Lovett 5 Tom Herbert 6 Matt Coon 7 Joe Mason 8 Harry Murphy 9 Harry Seery Joe Mason Captain Mitch Gilbert Midfield Inspirational leader and a fierce competitor with enormous courage. Hard running and aggressive at the contest, is a standout. Midfield A very strong, hard running midfielder with great handand foot skills. Always brings others into the game. 10 Ryan Green 11 Jessie Palmer 12 Jack Gluyas 13 Mitch Gilbert 14 Sam Willian Sam Willian Wing, Midfield Very fast, elusive wing man with fantastic foot skills. Tireless runner with exceptional endurance. 15 Jacob Hyslop 16 Liam Cullinan 17 Mitchell Johns 18 Jonty Wall 19 Matt Davidson 20 Oscar McDonald 21 Jimmy Vanderkley 22 Matt Johns 23 Taylor Hall 24 Tom Classen 25 Caleb McGrath James Vanderkley Matthew Johns Back Ever reliable back man. Great football sense, able to read the play under pressure. Rarely beaten in one on one contests. Ruck Has a fantastic leap and strong mark. Very mobile ruckmanwith uncanny football sense who gives small players first use of the ball. 26 Sam Glover TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME NORTH BALLARAT 30 BFNL RECORD 2013

33 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 Melton South COACH COACH: Scott Carlin # PLAYER G B 1 Lachlan Watkins 2 Bradley Cottam 3 Daniel Vasjuta 4 Rhys Souter 5 Josh Mangion 6 Anthony Reardon 7 Jayden Vincent 8 Jacob Thornton Gielen 9 Ryan Holzer 10 Nathan Reardon 11 Jack Morrissey 12 Jai Carlin 13 Alan Greenwood 14 Jake Charge 15 Joel Rattya 16 Thomas Greenwood 17 Hayden Castle 18 Daniel Leggett 19 Matthew Smith-Bye 20 Jackson Reale 21 Daniel Hillier Oscar Hall Lachlan Watkins Daniel Vasjuta Daniel Leggett 2013 B&F winner. Very courageous utility and a good decision maker. Equally adept back, mid or forward. Silky smooth on-baller who can push forward and kick a goal. Hard running defender. Reads the play well which enables him to quickly turn defence into attack. Bullocking key position player who provides a contest. Will also provide relief ruck duties. 22 Brendan Binek 23 Oscar Hall 24 Cody Ogston 25 Shaun Lord 27 Sean Humphries 28 Matthew Voight Shaun Lord Runner Up 2013 B&F. Very versatile big man who puts his body on the line every contest. Will play key back or key forward, and can also go into the midfield. 29 Will Thornton Gielen TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME MELTON SOUTH BFNL RECORD

34 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE B&M Truck Parts Reserves Grand Final COACH # PLAYER G B 2 Chris Matthews 5 Glen Robertson 9 Liam Hunter 20 Samuel Beavis 24 Matthew Cullinan 26 Matt Miller 27 Kane Quinlan 28 Aaron Hepworth 30 Austin Murphy 31 Tim Haase 32 Thomas Sarah 34 Chris Edwards 37 Jacob Short 38 Broadie Leishman 40 Paul McMahon 41 Jason Leonard 43 Matthew McKenzie 44 Jack Wilson 45 Tyler O'Sullivan-Kirchner 46 Matthew Agnello 47 Liam Gill 48 Aaron Gercovich 49 Matthew Ward 50 Jonathon Everard 51 Jordan Baker 52 Zachary Dunne 54 Jeff Hardy 55 Broadie Fishwick 57 Oliver Ross 53 Wayne Bruty Chris Matthews Liam Hunter Captained the 2012 premiership side and skipper again this year. Versatile player can play at both ends of the ground as well as through the midfield. Juggles football commitments with outside interests which include pizza making and light entertainment duties. Hard working ball winner who has moved into the midfield this year and earned himself a senior debut. Great team mate who backs himself and enjoys both the social aspect of football and blue cheese. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME REDAN 32 BFNL RECORD 2013

35 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 # PLAYER G B 2 Zane Dix 10 Billy Myers 14 Dwayne Edwards 18 Brendan Porter 19 Shaun Deckert 22 Michael Clancy 26 Jacob Whitney 27 Dale Clarke 29 Matthew Harrington 31 Ben Longden 32 Josh Coy 33 Luther Baker 34 Jackson Lesko 35 Travis Stephenson 36 Bryan McGrath 37 Sam Holt 38 Brad Barnes 40 Benn Matthews 41 Ross Gundry 42 Jake Zeestraaten 43 Conor Hatfield 44 Scott McKay 45 Nick Thacker / Tyler Maher 46 James Whitney 47 Shannon McDonald 48 Travis Edwards / Mitch Gillespie 49 Ben Holt 50 Jason Clarke 51 Brett O'Bree 52 Dylan Prozzo 53 Darcy Gallop 55 Kevin O'Rafferty 56 Steve Turner 57 Jackons Wells 59 Jake Dohnt 60 Brett Bewley Zane Dix Brad Barnes Travis Stephenson Scotty McKay Benn Matthews Played over 150 club games for the devils and is a prolific on baller. Clean by disposal, Ben is a very consistent performer. His actions always speak louder than his words as he always leads by example. Ben can t speak a word of English, but we still love him. Skinny Mac is the spiritual leader of the magoo s. Skinny injects passion and the never die spirit that Darley prides itself on. He hates being beaten at any contest and rarely loose twice in a row. Skinny has a bachelor degree in interior decorating, but doesn t like to boast. A champion on and off the field, Travis resilience and persistence is unparallelled and he is a true ornament to our game. Trav once ate 3 chicken schnitzels and afterwards politely asked what was for mains. A strong reliable forward who loves the contest. Brad has a good pair of hands and always presents - a keen listener and pleasure to coach. Brad loves a piano player from South Barwon, but sadly he lost her phone number. Zane s asset is to run and carry the football. When he is at his best he is a joy to watch. Takes on the game and breaks lines like not many can. Zane has an IQ of 174, but makes out he is a simple tradie. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME DARLEY BFNL RECORD

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38 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Senior Football Grand Final Preview Sunbury Lions COACH: Rick Horwood HBF: Scott Lobb W: Cameron McCabe BP: Niall McGovern HFF:Gregory Hay FB:Jack Sheahan FP: Timothy Hill CHB: Adam Short CHF: Joshua Burgess C: Andrew Duhau BP: Michael Coleman FF: Simon Clarke HBF: Brett Chambers FP: Ross Sleight HFF: Dale Ciunik W: Xavier Linton Ruck: Pat Cariss, RR: Mathew Medcraft, Rov: Jay Cheep Int: Joshua Styles, James Rizk, David Kovacevic, Matthew Parker, Ryan Monzell, Jack Sullivan Backline: The Lions backline has been solid without playing a starring role throughout season Losing premiership defender Alan O Connor at the start of the season has hurt the Lions, but Adam Short and Niall McGovern have stood up as the team s tall defenders this season. They match up well against the North City forwards, thanks in large part to the versatility of Brett Chambers and Michael Coleman, who are just as adept at zoning off and setting up Sunbury s attacking thrusts as they are at shutting down their opponents - don t be surprised to see Chambers float in front of the pack to take cut-off marks throughout the course of the afternoon, which is his specialty! Midfields: With Andrew Duhau set to come back into the side this week, the Lions midfield options are as good as it gets. Duhau and Jay Cheep are amongst the top ball-winners in the league, as well as having the ability to hurt sides on the scoreboard, and Matthew Medcraft has lifted his game this year to border on moving into the elite category. The versatility and toughness of Xavier Linton complements this trio. In the ruck, we know Pat Cariss is amongst the competition s elite, but David Kovacevic has the ability to be a game-breaker as the back-up ruckman in a match where North City s number one ruckman, Tristan Cartledge, will be missing. Forwards: One of Sunbury s main strenghts, as shown in last year s Grand Final when Simon Clarke took the game apart. The height of their forward line troubled Redan greatly in the Second Semi Final with Clarke, Dale Ciunik and Ross Sleight excelling as marking targets, and when you consider that Jack Sullivan is likely to come into the side and Josh Burgess sits at centre half-forward as well, it s going to take some height to beat them. At ground level, Linton can play tall or small and Medcraft is as good as anyone below his knees - crucial given the height in the Sunbury forward line. X Factor: Matthew Medcraft. The kid they called Crafty has matured into one of the key matchups in the Sunbury side, going from a forward pocket type to one of the main members of their on-ball rotations. With his pace and acute goal sense, he s the type of player that can kick three quick goals and take a game away from a side, and could be the difference this season. Overview: Much to like about Sunbury, especially on a dry track. They ve been here before and know exactly what needs to be done, and have managed their list throughout 2013 to ensure that they re at the peak of their powers now. If North City aren t on their game today, the Sunbury boys are going to have a shiny set of medals to match those they won last year. 36 BFNL RECORD 2013

39 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Sunbury Lions Player Profiles 2. Ross Sleight Hard running midfielder who loves to go forward and kick goals can also play the tagging role if needed. 3. Jay Cheep Captain, very experienced midfielder who who leads by example thrives on the big stage. 5. Scott Lobb Played his 200th senior game this year, backman who can also play on the wing. 6. Jack Sheahan Bendigo Gold listed player, 1st year at the club who has made a huge impact whether it be forward or back. 7. Simon Clarke Big game player as evidence in last year s grand final who is very hard to stop when he gets going,the barometer. 10. Xavier Linton Wingman/fwd. who is very classy and loves to take a huge mark. 11. Niall McGovern Experienced reliable defender who gives his all for the team. 12. Adam Short Tall athletic backman who can have spells in the ruck if needed. 13. Brett Chambers Key defender, regular in the BFL interleague who can play on a tall or small rarely beaten. 14. Andrew Duhau 1st year at club after success at Calder cannons and Coburg, midfielder with silky skills. 15. Greg Hay VCFL under 19 representative again this year, hard at it midfielder who runs all day. 16. Ryan Monzell Hard in and under midfielder who loves a contest. 17. Michael Coleman Skillful backman who gives the fwds ample opportunities with his drive from the backline. 18. David Kovacevic Ruckman who came back to the club this year who gives midfielders 1st use of the ball. 19. Matthew Baird Defender who gives his all very consistent. 21. Tim Hill Young midfielder with great character who has had a huge second half of the year. 23. Josh Styles Hard utility player who does everything asked of him. 26. Jordan Baumgartner 1st year out of the under 18`s developing backman. 27. Matthew Medcraft Leading goalkicker for the club who is speedy and loves to kick goals. 28. Dale Cuinik Injury interrupted year strong marking fwd. with a booming accurate kick. 32. Dwain Sanderson Young speedy backman who can play on any type of player. 36. Pat Cariss Premier Ruckman who gives his all, can go fwd. and kick goals hard to match up on. 37. Josh Burgess Northern Blues listed player with talent to burn, can play either fwd. or wing. 39. Cameron McCabe Would love to go out on a high, classy winger/fwd. 44. James Rizk Small backman who is hitting form at the right time of the year. 45. Jack Sullivan Strong key fwd. who never gives up always gives crumbing fwds opportunities. 46. Matthew Parker Strong backman who provides a hard body at time in the midfield. BFNL RECORD

40 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Red Onion Creative Seniors Grand Final Sunbury Lions COACH: Rick Horwood Assistant Coach: Chris MacDonough Sunbury s Xavier Linton. # PLAYER G B 2 Ross Sleight 3 Jay Cheep (Captain) 5 Scott Lobb 6 Jack Sheahan 7 Simon Clarke 10 Xavier Linton 11 Niall McGovern 12 Adam Short 13 Brett Chambers 14 Andrew Duhau 15 Greg Hay 16 Ryan Monzell 17 Michael Coleman 18 David Kovacevic 19 Matthew Baird 21 Tim Hill 23 Josh Styles 24 James Fedoruk 26 Jordan Baumgartner 27 Matthew Medcraft 28 Dale Cuinik 32 Dwain Sanderson 36 Pat Cariss 37 Josh Burgess 39 Cameron McCabe 42 Andrew Gill 43 Luke Neville 44 James Rizk 45 Jack Sullivan 46 Matthew Parker TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME SUNBURY Head Trainer: Bill Acton Runner: Steve Codd/Scott Millard COACH 38 BFNL RECORD 2013

41 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 North Ballarat City COACH: Rob Waters Assistant Coach: Shane McCarty # PLAYER G B 1 Tyler George 3 Jayden Orr 5 Ayden George 6 Jason McNamara (Captain) 7 Mitch Jenkins 8 Tristan Cartledge 9 Sam Howard 10 Joe Mason 11 Ryan Hobbs 12 Michael Todd 13 Ryan Luke 14 Simon McCartin 15 Shaune Lyle 16 Derek Micaleff 17 Michael Williams 18 Jake Hicks 19 Daniel Jones 21 Josh McDermott 22 Daniel Ross Smith 23 Marc Greig 24 Jordan Harrison 25 Brendan Howard 27 Sam Bromley Lynch 28 Keenan George 31 Daniel Kilpatrick 32 Clay Jenkins 34 Sam Willian 36 Josh Bromley Lynch 37 Jarrod King 40 Mitch Gilbert 47 Mitch Johns TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME NORTH BALLARAT Head Trainer: Peter Dwyer Runner: Dyson George COACH North Ballarat City s Daniel Jones. BFNL RECORD

42 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Senior Football Grand Final Preview North Ballarat City COACH: Rob Waters HBF: Daniel Jones W: Joshua Bromley-Lynch BP: Samuel Howard HFF: Marc Greig FB: Ryan Hobbs FP: Josh McDermott CHB: Brendan Howard CHF: Michael Williams C: Jason McNamara BP: Clay Jenkins FF: Jake Hicks HBF: Ryan Luke FP: Ayden George HFF: Daniel Ross-Smith W: Simon McCartin Int: Sam Bromley-Lynch, Daniel Kilpatrick, Jordan Harrison, Michael Todd, Mitchell Johns, Jess Palmer, Mitchell Jenkins, Jayden Orr, Mitchell Gilbert, Derrick Micallef Backline: Even with Daniel Ross-Smith under an injury cloud, North City s backline remains strong. Statistically the stingiest defence in the BFNL this season, they have a good mix of key backs (Ryan Hobbs, Brendan Howard), rebounding players (Clay Jenkins, Daniel Jones) and an out-and-out star in Ryan Luke who is equally adept at standing a tall centre half-forward as he is providing run and carry off half back. Whether they can match it with Sunbury s tall forwards remains to be seen, but they ve showed they can match it with the best all season Midfield: Their strong point, make no mistake about it. North City s midfield oozes class with the likes of two-time Henderson Medallist Jason McNamara, hard nuts Ayden George and Daniel Kilpatrick and the fleet of foot Simon McCartin. Jake Hicks adds some polish and the Bromley-Lynch twins add some excitement. They ll miss Team of the Year ruckman Tristan Cartledge, but Josh McDermott has stood up in the past two weeks - if he can draw even with Pat Cariss today, it s job done. Forwards: Versatile and dangerous. The addition of Michael Williams back into the side for the Preliminary Final gave them another tall target and adds another element to the North City forward line, as he s adept at bringing the ball to ground at marking contests and bringing his small men such as Keenan and Tyler George into the game. Shaun Lyle has been arguably the player of the finals series, booting nine goals against Redan in a virtuouso performance, and Marc Greig adds a stabilizing influence as the on-field forward coach. X-Factor: Shaun Lyle. As mentioned above, he s been the player of the finals series with 16 goals so far, if he gets going early, it could be a long day for the Sunbury backline. A tough match-up as he s a tall lad, but can play like a small forward at times. Adam Short looms as his starting opponent, but a change will need to be made. Overview: Injury has robbed North City of their best side, but they re still more than capable. They ll be hoping for a dry day, as they ll try and run Sunbury off their feet. Having said that, a wet day would also suit as it will bring Sunbury s tall forwards back to the pack and allow their defenders to run off them. There s no doubt they ve been the best side of the home-and-away season, and whilst it took a week to do so, they ve found their finals mojo...so look out Sunbury!! 40 BFNL RECORD 2013

43 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES North Ballarat City Player Profiles 1. Tyler George Graduate of NBJFC. Lightening fast player, who is tough in and under dangerous around goals. Plays above his height. 3. Jayden Orr Graduate of NBJFC. Pacy small forward who is a great crumber and dealy around goals 5. Ayden George Graduate of NBJFC. Assistant Coach. Main onballer who is tough as nails. Great skills either side of body - can go forward and kick goals. 6. Jason McNamarra Captain. Two time Henderson Medalist (2011 & 2012) - Main onballer who is hard as a cats head. Great skills and shows the way by example. 7. Mitch Jenkins Graduate NBJFC. Plays on half back flank and wing. Excellent user of the ball with terrific skills. 8. Tristan Cartledge Graduate NBJFC. Former Essendon, Richmond and North Ballarat VFL Ruckman. Dominant ruckman at centre bounces and makes self available around ground. Cruelled by serious injury in finals. 9. Sam Howard Graduate NBJFC. Resolute and hard backman who bleeds for the Club. Will take players on and charge up forward. 10. Joe Mason Graduate NBJFC. Current Under 18.5 player who has stepped up to the challenge. Another in and under onballer who gives as good as he gets. 11. Ryan Hobbs Forward who has found his niche as a backman this year. Had a stellar year and repels attack after attack. Tall player who usually gets one of the oppostions best forwards. 12. Michael Todd Strong bullocking onballer who loves it in close. Superior tackler and great kick. 13. Ryan Luke Graduate NBJFC. Outstanding backman who takes one the better opposition forwards. Loves to fly for specky and run up the ground for a sneaky goal. 14. Simon McCartin Graduate NBJFC. Silky skills. Great user of the ball and brings team mates into the game by creative play. 15. Shaune Lyle Graduate NBJFC. Had a great year as a forward - kicking 9 goals in the preliminary final. Has terrific evasive skills and strong mark overhead. 16. Derek Micaleff Another terrific forward with great marking and kicking skills. Very hard for opposition to match up, given his quick movement and evasive skills. 17. Mick Williams Big marking forward and part-time ruckman. Gives a great contest and if he does not mark it, brings it the ground for the small forwards. 18. Jake Hicks Another main player in the midfield group. Great skills either side of his body, who goes all day. 19. Daniel Jones Dashing tall defender who likes to get forward and expose his opponents. Long kick with pin point accuracy. 21. Josh McDermott Tall lean ruckman who gives every contest his very best. Strong overhead mark and creative player. 22. Daniel Ross-Smith Graduate NBJFC. 23. Marc Grieg Former North Ballarat VFL Captain. General up forward who is an exceptional mark for his height. Organises forwards and very strong in the body contests. 24. Jordan Harrsion Graduate NBJFC. Known as the Glove. Tall defender who can go forward. Great competitor who is never out of the contest. 25. Brendan Howard Graduate NBJFC. Key backman - holds back line together. Strong mark and long accurate kick. 27. Sam Bromley-Lynch Graduate NBJFC. Another hard in and under onballer. Great play maker and brings team mates into the game. Holds opposition players accountable. 28. Keenan George Graduate NBJFC. Extremely quick small forward and a beautiful long kick. Loves to take a big grab when the opportunity arises. Hard in an under. 31. Daniel Kilpatrick Great onballer who is hard as they come. Loves to take opposition on and create play. 32. Clay Jenkins Graduate NBJFC. Resolute backman who follows instructions to the letter. Agile player who creates play for the forwards. 34. Sam Willian Graduate NBJFC. Current Under 18.5 player. Small onballer/forward who has stepped up. 36. Josh Bromley-Lynch Graduate NBJFC. Twin to Sam and has (not suprprisingly) the same attributes as his brother. Hard in and under onballer. Great play maker and brings team mates into the game. 37. Jarrod King Graduate NBJFC. Good backman who keeps on giving. Gets to every contest. 40. Mitch Gilbert Graduate NBJFC. Current Under 18.5 player. Strong onballer with great foot skills. 47. Mitch Johns Current Under 18.5 player. Forward who is a great overhead mark. Leads and moves exceptionally well. Very long accurate kick. 50. Joey Symons Graduate NBJFC. Current Under 18.5 player. Onballer who is extremely quick and hard at it. BFNL RECORD

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45 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Roy Edward Memorial Trophy Awarded to player judged best on ground in the Senior Grand Final by the BFL. Year Name Club 2012 Simon Clarke Sunbury 2011 Ben Jordan Sunbury 2010 Daniel Weymouth Lake Wendouree 2009 Jarrod Edwards Redan 2008 Ash Baker Ballarat 2007 Derek Micallif Redan 2006 Brendan Peace Redan 2005 Matthew McLean Melton 2004 Wes Hehir Sunbury 2003 Not awarded 2002 Not awarded 2001 Craig Berger Melton 2000 Rohan Murphy Melton 1999 Hammi Williams Sunbury 1998 David Nolte Sunbury 1997 Darren Willems Lake Wendouree 1996 Andrew Jones North Ballarat 1995 Brett Quinlan North Ballarat 1994 Kyle Jensen North Ballarat 1993 Alister Ford East Ballarat 1992 John Polkinghorne North Ballarat 1991 Robert Elphingstone North Ballarat 1990 Gary Odgers East Ballarat 1989 Peter O Connell East Ballarat 1988 Graeme Watson Ballarat 1987 Carl Symons Golden Point 1986 Jim Ford North Ballarat 1985 David Pearson North Ballarat 1984 Steven Howard North Ballarat 1983 Colin Hunt North Ballarat AFL Victoria Country Medal Awarded to player judged best on ground in the Senior Grand Final by the Umpires. Year Name Club 2012 Jay Cheep Sunbury 2011 Ryan Waight Redan 2010 Paul McMahon Lake Wendouree 2009 Matthew Hyden Redan 2008 Aaron Brennan Ballarat 2007 Matt Dwyer Redan 2006 Julian Field Redan 2005 Darren Searle Melton 2004 Daryl Griffin Sunbury 2003 Mark Kennedy Redan 2002 Mark Kennedy Redan 2001 Craig Berger Melton 2000 Simon Payne Melton 1999 Haami Williams Sunbury 1998 Justin Lewis Sunbury 1997 Darren Goodgiles Sunbury 1996 Stuart Browne North Ballarat 1995 Grant Polkinghorne North Ballarat 1994 Jason Berry North Ballarat 1993 Alister Ford East Ballarat 1992 Travis Polkinghorne North Ballarat 1991 John Polkinghorne North Ballarat 1990 Rod McPherson East Ballarat BFNL RECORD

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47 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES BFNL Netball Report Red Onion Creative Ballarat FNL Netball Manager Kara Murray I would like to welcome everyone here to this year s BFNL Netball grand final, my first BFNL grand final as Netball Manager of the AFL Vic Goldfield Region. I certainly have had an interesting journey since accepting the position and have enjoyed the year immensely. Early November last year the BFNL entered into the inaugural Central Highlands regional State league netball competition. Thanks to Frank Pawlowicz, Katie Williams and Bernie Walsh who took on the coaching and management roles of the 17 and under team. And to Kate McMahon and Kirsty Walsh and Emma Jess, who coached and ran the open team. Our Open team had a wonderful first year by finishing Runner Up in the State and the 17&Unders missed out by only 3 goals to making the Regional Grand Final. We are pleased to announce that we will be entering an Open and 17&Under team into the 2014 Central Highlands Regional State League competition and are happy to confirm that we have secured Kate McMahon and Frank Pawlowicz as our 2014 RSL Coaches. Following the grand final, a thank you and best and fairest vote count was held at the Ballarat Leagues club in conjunction with the MCDFNL teams, congratulations to open best and fairest dual winners Erin Riley (Redan) and Emma Burton (Lake Wendouree) Fisher and 17&Under dual winners Monique Clark (Melton South) and Nina Cowie (Lake Wendouree). Thank you again to all Coaches, Bernie Walsh, Emma Jess and Mick Simpkins without your help the RSL teams would not have been able to take the court. The start of the season saw the BFNL included into the early adopter trial group of the new Netball Australia database system, My Netball this has proved to be a successful transition to the new system with clearances and scoring going straight onto the my netball website direct from the clubs which enables results and stats to be available soon after the completion of the games. Club coordinators have spent many hours throughout the season learning the new system, training their coaches and team managers to use the system and providing feedback, all factors creating additional workload to an already enormous job. Thank you to all Coordinators for your support and patience with My Netball it s greatly appreciated. This year we have had 1034 players / officials junior and senior registered within the BFNL on the My Netball System and after today they will have played / officiated / coached in 806 senior or junior games of netball throughout the 2013 season. We have had a successful 2013 Senior Interleague campaign, held this year in Ballarat against a strong Bendigo Football Netball League. Our senior team coming away with a well deserved hard fought win for the first time in 7 years. The 17&Under team fought hard against a highly experienced Bendigo side loosing by 18 goals. Congratulations to Open player Stacey McCartin (North Ballarat) and 17&Under player Monique Clark (Melton South) on receiving the AFL Victoria Country BFNL Best on Court Medals. This year also saw us introduce three junior Interleague teams in the 11&Under, 13&Under and 15&Under age groups. Our appointed coaches were Kelly Amoore, 11&Under, Prue Douglass, 13&Under and Natalie Stryker, 15&Under. These coaches and our support staff of Marika Barnes, Junior Netball Director and Courtney Barnes, coaching assistant and team manager worked tirelessly throughout the 8 week campaign which attributed to a wonderful first Junior Interleague campaign. Our teams played the Gisborne Netball Association on the 15th June with the 11&Under and 15&Unders finishing the day with a win. 11&Under,Rylee Love (Bacchus Marsh), 13&Under Kaylee Smith (Darley) and 15&Unders Sarah McCabe (Lake Wendouree) were awarded the best on court trophies for the day. The teams then travelled to Torquay during the second weekend of the school holidays to compete against the Junior Football Netball Geelong league s sides. Everyone involved had a great day and the girls played their hardest against three extremely tall and strong Geelong teams. 11&Unders won their game by 1 goal with the 13 s going down to experienced opposition by 8 goals and the 15 s surrendering to a much stronger well practised side by 33 goals. 11&Unders Ruby Cheesman (Lake Wendouree), 13&Unders, Grade Todd (Lake Wendouree) and 15&Unders Matilda White (North Ballart City) were awarded the best on court medals on the day. We had two great best and fairest vote count nights, congratulations to this year s best and fairest winners: Under 12 s-madison Selmon (North Ballarat City) - 26 Votes Under 14 s- Eva Gillett (Lake Wendouree) - 27 Votes Under 16.5 s - Ellen Mason (North Ballarat City) - 18 Votes Crockers Menswear and Schoolwear Most Valuable Junior Netballer was awarded to Tahlia Kirby (Sebastopol) Under 12 s player. Congratulations Tahlia. Under 18.5 s - Tarni Lopes (Darley) - 27 Votes C Grade- Emma Quayle (Ballarat) - 29 Votes B Grade- Ebony Piera (East Point) - 25 Votes A Grade- Brooke Thompson (Melton) - 32 Votes Our current structure will see some changes over the upcoming couple of years as our facilities develop which is exciting for the BFNL as we can see the opportunity for our competition to go from strength to strength. In 2014 the Junior BFNL structure will include a senior and reserve grade of 13&Under,15&Under and 17&Under age groups along with Clubs running a Tier 2: NetSetGo! Program for 8-10year olds inline with the new Netball Victoria junior membership development. These NetSetGo! programs will run across the week season. The BFNL will also run three Round Robin NetSetGo! tournaments throughout the year. Our Senior structure will remain at four sides with our under 18.5 competition changing to a 19&Under age group. With the improvement of our local recreation facilities over the upcoming 18 months we will have the opportunity for the 2015 season to grow by adding two 11&Under grades in the Junior competition and one more grade in the senior structure. I would like to thank Aaron Nunn for all of his support and encouragement throughout my first season in this role. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to many more action packed seasons to come. Thank you to Mick Simpkins and Marika Barnes our Netball Directors for your endless help and hard work throughout the season and to Deb Morrish our Umpiring Coordinator for your many hours of assistance in organising our wonderful umpires for this years finals series. Also, thank you to Shaun Kelly for your endless efforts in promoting and pushing for greater exposure of the netball contingent within our BFNL competition. Lastly thank you to all of the Junior and Senior Netball Coordinators this year for your support, patience and advice when I ve looked for experienced local knowledge during the season. You all do an amazing job and it s exciting that we have the opportunity to strengthen our competition together. Good luck to all teams competing in today s grand finals, enjoy your day, win or lose, remember you have made it into the grand final and that in itself is a great achievement. BFNL RECORD

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49 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 BFNL Gull & Co Netball Ladders SENIORS P W L D B F A % PTS North Ballarat City East Point Sunbury Melton Lake Wendouree Redan Darley Sebastopol Bacchus Marsh Melton South Ballarat RESERVES P W L D B F A % PTS East Point Redan Sunbury Lake Wendouree North Ballarat City Bacchus Marsh Melton Darley Ballarat Sebastopol Melton South C GRADE P W L D B F A % PTS Ballarat Redan East Point Bacchus Marsh Lake Wendouree Darley Melton Sunbury North Ballarat City Melton South Sebastopol U/18.5s P W L D B F A % PTS Ballarat Redan East Point Darley Lake Wendouree North Ballarat City Melton Bacchus Marsh Sebastopol Sunbury Melton South BFNL RECORD

50 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Call John Gay or Robert Allan BFNL RECORD 2013

51 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Preliminary Final Results - Netball A Grade Prelimiary Final North Ballarat City East Point B Grade Prelimiary Final Redan East Point C Grade Prelimiary Final East Point Bacchus Marsh Under 18.5s Prelimiary Final Lake Wendouree Ballarat Sebastopol Football Netball Club Playing in the Ballarat Football League are currently seeking the services of a Senior Football Coach Reserves Football Coach Under 18 Football Coach B Grade Netball Coach C Grade Netball Coach U18 Netball Coach For the 2014 Season and beyond Please contact Ken Norman Football Operations Manager on or by knor0204@yahoo.com Georgia Cann Netball Director by georgia.cann@hotmail.com BFNL RECORD

52 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Phone: Address: 632 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350 Web: BFNL RECORD 2013

53 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES A Grade Netball Grand Final Preview Sunbury v North Ballarat City The 2013 Red Onion Creative Ballarat FNL season reaches it s climax today with the Gull & Company A Grade Netball Grand Final between Sunbury and North Ballarat City, and what a game it promises to be. Whilst North Ballarat City have been the dominant side of the 2013 home-and-away season dropping just two games during the homeand-away season, both of those games were to Sunbury in Round 9, when the Lions monstered them at Clarke Oval and in Round 18, which was a much closer affair at Eureka Stadium. Much focus on this game will be centred on both teams goal arcs. In the Sunbury arc stands Sophie Gunn, the Team of the Year shooter who has had a remarkable 2013 season. Gunn s height and dead-eye accuracy has been one of the main reasons Sunbury are in the Grand Final - she shot 51 of Sunbury s 57 goals in the Second Semi Final against East Point at over 80% accuracy, and she looms as one of the key players North Ballarat City will need to stop should they wish to hoist the premiership cup this week. At the other end of the court, all eyes will be on the shooter position, and if Jordyn Bibby takes to the court after wrenching her knee in the opening quarter of last Saturday s Preliminary Final. Bibby has also had a phenomenal season, coming second to Melton s Melissa McCauley in the A Grade Sharpshooter award and having a similar impact for North City as what Gunn has had for Sunbury. The advantage for North City may be in the goal attack position, where they start Gina McCartin, a 2013 Team of the Year rep and the best player on the court in the 2012 A Grade Grand Final as a member of Lake Wendouree. Who starts on Gunn will be a debate that North Ballarat City coach Annie McCartin would have thrown around all week, and will largely depend on the availability of Bibby, as Emma Reus has the height and physicality to more than match it with Gunn, however if Bibby doesn t take to the court, Reus will likely have to start in the shooter s arc, which worked with fantastic effect late in the Preliminary Final. If Reus starts in attack, expect veteran Tania McKenny to take Gunn. At the other end, the matchup between Gina McCartin and Sunbury captain Rebecca Anstey could be the game s key matchup. McCartin works hard throughout the middle third to become almost another mid-courter, but with the pace and ability to quickly double back into the arc and make her shots. Anstey is pivotal in Sunbury s transition of the ball in defence and through the mid-court, and plays the game with great intensity. Whoever gets the upper hand in this game could very well decide the fate of the premiership. Sunbury vice-captain Bec Moffat will stand either Bibby or Reus closer to goal, and her physicality and positioning will make for a tough day for the North City shooter. The midcourt battle will likely decide the fate of this match. Prue Stanley and Hayley Mackie have been fantastic for Sunbury this season, and link up beautifully through the middle of the court to provide good ball for Gunn. Stacey McCartin has been equally as good for North City though - the runner up in the A Grade Best & Fairest this season and very much the barometer for North City s performance. Krystal Whitty, Tahni Nestor and Louise McCartin will all float through the other two mid-court positions for North City. My feel is that this game will be decided on how well North City can shut down Sunbury s supply through the midcourt, and on whether Bibby takes her place. If she does, it frees up Reus to take Gunn, but you would have to expect that if Bibby does take to the court, the Sunbury defenders will try and put her through a rigorous physical examination. This is going to be a game that goes one of two ways - it will be a nail-biter as North City s finals games have been so far this season, or it will be a blow-our, as Sunbury s finals games have been this season. In a close game I give North City the edge due to the rigours of their finals campaign to date, but if Sunbury can get on top early, then it could be a long day for the North City defenders. Prediction: In a close game, North City to just sneak over the line. BFNL RECORD

54 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Redan VECCI U/18.5 Netball Grand Final COACH: Hayley Munro CAPTAIN: Charlotte Nicholls GA Kate Titheridge WD Jess Quinlivan GK: Jaz Griffiths C Lauren Elder GS Meg Hope GD Remi Grant INTERCHANGE Ginger Wollermann, Freya Dickson, Chelsea Bryans, Alice Gercovich WA Charlotte Nicholls Jaz Griffiths Strong, physical player who works hard in the goal circle to rebound. Ginger Wollermann Consistently strong in defence, Ginger reads the play extremely well and gathers important intercepts for her team. Remy Grant Excellent ability to hold and rebound in the defensive goal third. Remy also provides her team with strong drive and support throughout the centre court. Jess Quinlivan Excellent at picking off intercepts throughout the mid court and defensive goal third, Jess also provides strong drive down the court. Lauren Elder Creates space and drive down the court and provides excellent defensive pressure around the goal circle. Charlotte Nicholls Creates space throughout our attacking third and provides strong and accurate passes into our goal circle. Alice Gercovich Accurate goaler who holds, drives and presents well within the circle. Kate Titheridge Tall, strong shooter who works around the ring well and pulls in important offensive rebounds. Meg Hope Excellent mover in the ring who holds and provides her team with a great target in the circle. Her shooting accuracy has been an asset to the team throughout the year. Chelsea Bryans Quick, strong defender who provides excellent pressure over the ball to force turnovers. Freya Dickson Freya is a versatile team player who provides plenty of drive and speed in the centre court. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME REDAN 52 BFNL RECORD 2013

55 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Ballarat Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 COACH: Katie Lindkvist/Abby Roberts CAPTAIN: Maddie Quayle GA Ellen Werts WD Nadia Domaschenz GK Abby Wiltshire C Jaimee Mathieson GS Bethany Van Rossum INTERCHANGE Sophie Thomas, Leah Ilsley, WA Sami Lindkvist GD Maddi Quayle Jamiee Mathieson Jamiee is an experienced mid courter who is also capable playing both defence and goals, she shows a great deal of leadership throughout the match. She has a wonderful ability of using her speed to make it very difficult on her opponents to defend. Nadia Domaschenz Nadia is a versatile player who is open minded in regards to the position we play her in. She is a hard working WD and C player but is also able to play in GD & GK at a high standard. Nadia is a reliable player who uses her speed to intercept passes. Maddi Quayle 2012 BFL 18.5 Best and Fairest Winner. Maddi is one of the most experienced 18.5 players; Maddi displays a high level of leadership to her team mates. She is an outstanding netballer who plays at a very high intensity. Sami Lindkvist Sami is a hard working WA and C player who is able to attack the ball and position the ball in the circle with great accuracy. She is a verbal player, who has confidence in herself and her team mates around her. Leah Ilsley Leah is a dedicated netballer who works hard in WD, making it difficult on her opponents to attack and release the ball. Leah is good at implementing pressure on the ring and driving the ball out of defence. Ellen Werts Ellen is a skilled goalie, who is able to run mid court when needed. Her team mates are confident when she is going for goals and there is no ball that is thrown to her that she can t get. Ellen has a great attitude and works at a very high standard. Abbey Wiltshire Abbey is an exceptional circle defender who plays at a very high standard. She is able to create turnovers, and drive the ball out of defence. She makes it very hard on her opponents when she applies hands over. Sophie Thomas Soph is a young netballer who is first year out of U/16, she has a lot of potential as a mid-court player, who drives through mid-court with great intensity. Her fitness and agility is an asset to the team. Bethany Van Rossum Beth is an accurate goalie, who makes great position in the ring. She is a fast player, who applies great defensive pressure with commitment and hands over. She is a vocal player on the court with a great attitude. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME BALLARAT BFNL RECORD

56 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Redan VECCI C Grade Netball Grand Final COACH: Emma Blomely CAPTAIN: Emily Hickey GA Emma Jess WD Krissey Sharkey GK Abbey Frew C Talia Holloway-Roden GS Emily Hickey GD Jess Rea INTERCHANGE Sammy Prowse, Ange Palanca, Nicole Chammings WA Sam Couch Emily Hickey Number 1 shooter in c grade comp. Her height and accuracy is unmatchable. Emma Jess Fast moving goaler who also creates great turnovers defensively. Sam Couch Speedy WA who drives well and passes accurately into the goalers. Talia Holloway-Roden Play making C who is a strong leader. Has the ability to turn games. Krissie Sharkey Agile WD who takes great intercepts and drives the ball well out of defence. Jess Rea Strong, physical defender who creates important turnovers. Abbey Frew Great leader, who rebounds well. Works hard in the circle and provides a lot of voice. Sammy Prowse An integral part of the defensive end. Sammy provides the team with numerous rebounds and intercepts. Ange Palanca Fast learning player who takes her role on the court very seriously. Nicole Chammings Strong rebounding defender. Works well with any teammate in the ring. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME REDAN 54 BFNL RECORD 2013

57 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 Bacchus Marsh COACH: Frank Pawlowicz CAPTAIN: Sarah McGuigan GA Karen Pawlowicz WD Tricinda Lonie GK Mariah Deacon C Lauren Prout GS Bernie Walsh INTERCHANGE Samantha Reissman, Dail Geisler, Rachelle Barnard, Leonie Earl, Sarah McGuigan WA Kim Morris GD Karissa Buttigieg Bernie Walsh Goal Shooter who has been in good touch lately. She has done a great job for us this year. Looking forward to seeing her play today. Forms one part of dynamic duo in the goal circle. Listen for the booming voice from above. Karen Pawlowicz Is the second part and the younger one of dynamic duo in the goal circle. Has been workman like this year and moving better at the right end of the season. Will always put in a solid performance. One of the coaches favourites. Kim Morris Great wing with speed to burn. Playing in her second grand final. Kimbo has had a good year and look for her hard work up and down the court. This year she doesn t have to worry about any weddings. Lauren Prout Has had a wonderful season and is long serving cobra playing her 250th game recently. She bleeds red, yellow and black and will push herself to limits today in the centre court to bring a cup home to the Cobras. Tricinda Lonie New to the club this year and has a great impact late in the season after having time overseas. This is her first BFNL Grand Final. Karissa Buttigieg The wild child as she is affectionately known. Has had a great season and played well in defense all year long. Mariah Deacon On the comeback after having twins - Koby is playing in her second BFNL grand final - 13 yrs apart. After having a few set backs during the season she has come good at the right time of the year. Samantha Reissmann First year in the senior grades and has proven her versatility playing as a goaler and has also been thrown into defense. Sammie injects enthusiastic youth into the team. Dail Geisler New to the club this year she has had an impact this season. She is hard at the contest and is able play in anywhere in the centre court. Another coming back to netball after starting a family. Rachelle Barnard Had a great start to the season however unfortunately an ankle injury made her miss the next 10 weeks. On the way back to building up her fitness and has been great when she has been put into the game. Leonie Earl New to the club and has just started to feel comfortable as she shows her other side. Her ability to get her hand on the ball in defense has been fantastic. Sarah McGuigan The spiritual leader of the team and our captain. She has had a shocking run with injury this year. She has lead the team even when she has been off the court. In her own words play hard, play strong. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME BACCHUS MARSH BFNL RECORD

58 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GulI & Co B Grade Netball Grand Final Sunbury COACH: Rebecca Anstey CAPTAIN: Ash Dackert GA Kelly Wood WD Ashleigh Danckert GK Katie Harris C Christy Reid GS Samantha Niki GD Tami Hardwick INTERCHANGE Michelle Robertson, Lauren Gilchrist, Danah Burrows WA Natasha Cox Michelle Robertson A tall target with a great hold and an accurate shot. Can cause havoc for smaller defenders. Kelly Wood A player who is at home in either WA or GA, Kelly s speed and agility, coupled with her experience makes her one of the leaders of the Sunbury team. Sam Niki Sam s cool head and netball smarts is what keeps her opposition guessing what she is going to do next. Tarsh Cox Tarsh is a creative and agile player, who will give 110% everytime she steps out onto the court. Christy Reid The ultimate team player, Christy is a dynamic player whose speed through the mid court is always a threat to her opposition. Danah Burrows The baby of the Sunbury team, playing in her first final series. Danah s versatility to swing between the two positions at such a young age is her strength. Lauren Gilchrist Lauren in a complete athlete in the true sense of the word and combined with her determination for the ball, she is definitely one to watch out for. Ash Dackert The captain of the team. Ash is a fearless leader who does what is required to get the job done. An extremely versatile player who can turn a game off her own bat. Katie Harris One of Sunbury s dynamic duo in defence. Katie is a beautiful reader of the ball who can take the ungettable intercept. Tami Hardwick The ultimate warrior who has a never say die attitude. Tami s clean, effortless defensive approach should not be underestimated as she has the capability to intercept the unthinkable. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME SUNBURY 56 BFNL RECORD 2013

59 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES East Point COACH: Katrina Griffiths CAPTAIN: Zandria Malone Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 GA Eboney Piera WD Meredith Coburn GK Sophie Wathen C Zandria Malone GS Alice McKenna GD Breanna Whittkar INTERCHANGE Tara Woods, Sarah Connor WA Madie Thompson Madeline Thomson Quietly determined mid court player who creates space when bringing the ball down the court. Breanna Whittaker Versatile young player who is a great asset in goals and defence. Alice Mckenna Tall accurate goal shooter, who uses her height to her advantage in the goal circle. Ebony Piera Hard working and accurate goaler who always gives 110%. Sophie Wathen Agile defender with a great leap who gains many vital intercepts and touches as the last line of defence. Meredith Coburn Speedy wing defence with the ability to gain may tips and intercepts in defence Tara Woods Quick and agile midcourter who provides strong drives down the court and onto the goal circle Zandria Malone Reliable, hard working mid courter who feeds well into the ring. Sarah Connor 1st year player at the club who has made a seamless transition from goaler to defender. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME EAST POINT BFNL RECORD

60 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GulI & Co A Grade Netball Grand Final Sunbury COACH: Kim Bailey CAPTAIN: Rebecca Anstey GA Sophie O Kane WD Lee Chicas GK Rebecca Moffatt C Prue Stanley GS Sophie Gunn GD Rebecca Anstey INTERCHANGE Michelle Robertson, Lauren Gilchrist WA Hayley Mackie Sophie Gunn The young gun of the team, the towering Gunn has had an amazing season averaging over 40 goals per game with a shooting percentage around 86%. Sophie s has a strong hold and shot and makes it difficult for defenders to stop. Sophie O Kane Little Soph has had a great finals series. Her speed and ability to slice open the ring has been a strength all season and the combination with Gunn has been a delight to watch. Hayley Mackie Mackie s amazing athleticism and elevation has allowed her to control the attacking in and control the pace of the game. Has the ability to pull off the ungettable intercept that can turn a game. Prue Stanley The ultra fit Stanley is a pocket rocket with a take no prisioners attitude. An one court leader Prue is a true inspiration to her team makes with her incredible work rate. Lee Chicas The enforcer of the Sunbury team. Lemons loves a challenge, and will take on any challenge that is put to her. Has the ability to swing from defence to attack with ease if required. Rebecca Anstey The club captain and known as the smiling assassin, Anstey has had an outstanding season. Her amazing elevation makes any high ball on opportunity. A natural leader and hunter allows her to be a threat all over the court. Rebecca Moffatt Moffatt in combination with Anstey has formed a ominous combination. Bec is a strong tough player who can match it in the air with most players. A highly competitive player she expects nothing but the best from herself. Michelle Robertson A tall, strong goaler who is extremely accurate and has the ability to turn a game. Has a strong hold which allows for the midcourt to effectively feed to her. Lauren Gilchrist The heart and soul of the team, Lauren is an inspiration to all her team and can turn a game with her fantastic closing speed and ability to intercept the low ball. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME SUNBURY 58 BFNL RECORD 2013

61 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Saturday, 21 st September, 2013 North Ballarat City COACH: Anne McCartin CAPTAIN: Stacey McCartin GA Gina McCartin WD Tahni Nestor GK Emma Reus C Stacey McCartin GS Jordyn Bibby GD Tania McKenny INTERCHANGE Krystal Whitty, Emily Pellegrino WA Louise McCartin Jordyn Bibby Has played a pivotal role towards the success of North this year with her outstanding shooting and rebounding ability in the goal circle. A real target for her team mates to look for. Gina McCartin An outstanding clever experienced finals player who despite her size, takes on and relishes the role as Goal Attack. Her capability to stand up and encounter what the defenders have to offer is motivational to her team. Louise McCartin First season in playing A Grade and has taken the challenge head on to become a speedy clever Wing Attack. Her finding of the space and exact choice of pass to our goalers has been a stand out. Stacey McCartin Our Captain who mainly plays Centre brings a wealth of finals experience and who leads by example. An inspirational player with dynamic drives, intercepts and precise feeding to her goalers who can change the outcome of a game. Krystal Whitty A very versatile, steadyplayer who has played mainly in WD but can fill a defensive or centre role if needed. Her experience and knowledge in covering the space and reading the play has been a real asset to the team. Emily Pellegrino An adaptable and hardworking player who has been rotated through the centre court positions because of her ability to apply continuous pressure through her contesting of the ball. Tahni Nestor Exciting player in her first season playing A Grade netball and given a role in the defence circle as well as WD. Has done an outstanding job and her aerial ability and quick hands has seen her develop her skills as the season has progressed. Tania McKenny A respected and dependable team player who brings years of netball experience especially to the defence circle. Her knowledge and expertise in this area has assisted our other defenders enormously. Emma Reus A very instrumental, unassuming and important team member who has developed in her role as GK as the season has progressed. Her height advantage has been a bonus and one of her main strengths is the cool composure she shows under pressure. TEAM 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FULL TIME NORTH BALLARAT BFNL RECORD

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63 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Bacchus Marsh Cobra Chatter Bacchus Marsh Football Netball Club would like to thank all its sponsors and volunteers. Without these people supporting the club we wouldn t function or put football and netball teams out to play each week. This year for the netballers it has been a year things didn t go our way, however we have come out the other side with C Grade making the Grand Final. With the season near its end C Grade is still playing after a wonderful win against East last week and today we will hopefully complete a very successful year. This year we have used 17 players in C grade and they have all contributed to the success we are having. This is the second year in a row we have made the Grand Final and we will take the court with six new players in the team. Hopefully, this time we have a different result. A Grade had a very inconsistent year however our biggest blow came when we lost the league s leading goal shooter in Round 5. This was a body blow we didn t get back from. With other girls being unavailable at times and consist changes in team structure we couldn t match with the Easts and North City teams this year. On the other side of the coin we were able to have some younger players gain some valuable experience in A Grade and to realise what standard they need to get too. B Grade played finals again this year and went down in a tight finals match to Sunbury who went on to play in the Grand Final. This team suffered a little with A Grade losing players and therefore losing players themselves. This year the B Grade competition was the strongest we have seen and we matched with the best on our day. In the last game of the year we got within a couple of goals of Easts who were undefeated throughout which showed what a good team we had when at full strength. Our under 18.5 s had a very slow start to the season however the progress they made in the last 7 weeks was outstanding and they were able to match it with the best teams going around. The growth in the girls ability to play together and understand each other was fantastic. With most of them staying together next year we look forward to next season. The netballers would especially like to thank Bernie and Craig for their outstanding work throughout the season and I would like to thank all the girls who stepped on the court for the cobras this year. Go Cobras! BFNL RECORD

64 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Ballarat Swans Chatter Congratulations to the Simonds Swans U/18.5 Netballers in making the 2013 Netball Grand Final. They have had a successful home & away season finishing Minor premiers. A slight hiccup in the 1st qualifying Final saw them enter into an elimination situation but held their nerve to qualify for today s Grand Final. Good luck girls and bring home the flag. The Simonds Swans U/18.5 boys went into last week s preliminary Final confident that they could overcome a strong Melton South side. Unfortunately inaccurate kicking prevented any scoreboard pressure at the main break. The second half provided finals pressure football but at the end of the day the Swans could not turn around the main break deficient and ended their season at the Preliminary Final. Congratulations to the Players, match day support staff and Coach Jamie Gepp on reaching the finals. Last Monday night s Henderson Medal Count featured a number of Swannies: Josh Benfield - U/18.5 Best & Fairest Emma Quayle - C Grade Netball Best & Fairest Luke Brennan - Member of Team of the Year Colin Duffy - Administrator of the Year Mitch Rodd - Goal of the Year Congratulations to all award winners on the night. Social News: Simonds Swans Football and Netball Presentation will be held at the Club Rooms, Friday 11 October 2013 commencing at 6.30pm. The cost will be $20/Person which includes a meal. Simonds Swans, We re in it together 62 BFNL RECORD 2013

65 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Darley Devils Diary The final day has arrived for the BFNL 2013 season. Could we take this opportunity to wish all competing teams today the very best of luck, especially our Reserve footballers, who have deservedly earned their place to play off in the big one. The mighty Darley support will be in full force, so to the 22 guys that take the field, take the opportunity that presents itself, play with no regret and leave nothing behind. How you respond to the challenge will determine what you become after the game. We as a club wish Michael Parrot Delahay and his coaching staff all the best. The Henderson Medal count was held Monday night at Tabcorp Park and we would like to congratulate the respective winners on the night. Football success is measured by premierships, but we have to acknowledge our very own individual club winners. Tarni Lopes took out the U18.5 netball League Best & Fairest award. Tarni works hard on and off the track and it s a great reward for her efforts. Her mum Angela (Crossy) was a great netballer in her day for the DFNC so it s great to see second gen Darley girls coming through. It must be said that her athletic ability might come from her Dad s side. Big Travis Stephenson won the George King Medal for the Reserves grade Best & Fairest. Travis really is an ornament to the game. A champion on and off the field he truly has earned the respect from many over the years. Arguably the fittest he has been and at age 50 will probably play until he retires in fifteen years from now to go straight on the pension. Well done big fella - we love ya! Last but not least we congratulate Jake Edwards for taking out the BFNC most prestigious award The Henderson Medal. For those who were not there Jake showed his class in his acceptance speech and we are very lucky to have someone with such caliber as Jake. Jake played 4 senior games at Carlton and won a premiership with Port Melbourne before joining the Devils to play with his two brothers. He is a credit to himself and his family and we are so proud to have him at Darley. GO DEVILS! BFNL RECORD

66 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE East Point Kanga s Corner Welcome to Grand Final Day at High Mountain Water Eastern Oval. Today it s all about the B s that s right our B Grade Roogirls made it through to the Grand Final to meet Sunbury in what should be a great game. We wish the Roogirls all the best and expect a large group of East Point Kangaroos along at 11.45am to support the B s in their Quest for premiership glory. As well as chanting EAST POINT BABY Don t forget Vote Count tomorrow Sunday 22nd at the East Point Social Rooms starting at 12.00pm, All Welcome. Presentation Night the following Friday 27th, more information to follow. A big thankyou to all the East Point volunteers in Football, Netball, Committee as well as the East Point Supporter for this Magnificent Club year we ve had and keep an eye on the East Point Kangaroo s Web Site for more exciting news on what should be another great Club Year : Not forgetting our Corporate Partners, the Red Lion Hotel, High Mountain Water, The Ballarat Leagues Club, Karova lounge, Irish Murphy s Ballarat, Hammonds Paints, R&G Wilson Electrical. Davis Meats, the Athlete s Foot, Allfreight Insurance Brokers. As well as all our other sponsors we thank you for your support. Please support these great businesses that support the Red Lion kangaroo s. EVERY HEART BEATS TRUE 64 BFNL RECORD 2013

67 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Lake Wendouree Lakers Notes Welcome to the last Lakers news for the year, unfortunately there are no teams in any of the senior grand finals. The club would like to acknowledge the wonderful effort of our 2 under 12 teams in the juniors who both won the premiership a few weeks ago, congrats to Steggles and Reidy and all the young fella s. Also special mention to the 3 netball teams who competed in grand finals as well. A great effort by Nat, Dangles and Neil with the juniors, they have turned around a few lean seasons with a great group of volunteers and parents and a lot of hard work. Last week our under 18 girls were clearly beaten by a stronger Swans outfit but congrats to them for going so deep in the finals. A great effort by all our netballers as they all played finals, another great year with Sally and Ellen steering the ship. Also the club would like to acknowledge our football coaches with Webby, Bird and Gav doing a great job. The club still has its final night coming up on the 27th of September for presentation night see the Facebook page for details and we will get to acknowledge a few more people. Good luck to all sides competing today and may the best team win the day. Go Lakers! BFNL RECORD

68 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Melton Bloods Banter Well our Reserves did not make the Grand Final being soundly trumped by Darley in the last quarter at the Eastern Oval in the Prelim. Our boys did a fantastic job to get as far as they did and all credit must go to their coach Shayne Simpson. Simmo put his heart and soul into the job and will strive to get the boys into the big one next season. The Henderson Medal is now done and dusted and the Bloods congratulate all winners and vote getters. Special mention to Melton s Brooke Thompson A Grade Netball B&F, Kate Williams PFD Netball Coordinator of the Year Ash Webber Jim Gull Medal Reserves Top Goals Scorer, Melissa McCauley Senior Netball Sharpshooter. Our own Presentation Night is coming up fast, if you have not already secured your seat you have better see Kate or Lisa fast. Now is the time to give thanks all helpers on game day for the hard work they put in all season. Too many to mention by name but the thanks of all the players and supporters should go to all the Coaches, Coaches Assistants, Team Managers, Netball Coordinators, Netball Umpires, Club Umpires, Interchange Stewards, Scorers, Time Keepers, Jumper Washers, Ground Managers, Runners, Water Boys, Scoreboard Attendants, Gate Keepers, Club Vote Givers, Raffle Tickets Sellers, Bar Staff, Beer Booth Staff, Canteen Staff, Thursday Night Meals Crew, Trainers, the Meltonians at Half Time and the many more people who are there every Saturday or Sunday Morning or Tuesday or Thursday evening. Without them the games cannot proceed. Then there is the Committee who work behind the scenes to keep this great club alive. Further up the tree are the umpires, the Ballarat Football League and their officials. We may not always agree but they have a hard job to do and are working in the best interests of the League and football as a whole. Speaking of Committee, please keep an eye out for the AGM Notices that will be published on our website and in the local paper in the near future. Like all committees it is a process of continual renewal and new faces and new ideas are always welcome. Another group, without whom we would not survive, is our sponsors. These generous supporters put a lot of money into the club year after year. Sure they may get a sign on the fence and an invitation to our Sponsors day or other functions but they are really doing it to keep local football netball clubs and local sport in general alive. Their support is much appreciated. Thank you all GO BLOODS IN 2014! 66 BFNL RECORD 2013

69 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Melton South Panther Proffering Well I must say that it is nice to be writing for the record on the last Saturday of the BFNL season. It has been a while since our club has been an active member on the day, so it is great for us to join with all the other BFNL clubs who have sides representing. We wish you all well. Our Under 18 s have been the Pride of the Den this season and have gone from strength to strength. They play as a team and it is due to this fact that they have made it so far this season. A 19 point victory over Ballarat and a spot in the Grand Final was just reward for this group. Holzer and Carlin with 3 goals each led the way, while Humphries, Smith Bye, Morrissey, Hillier and Leggett all played well. All from the club wish the boys all the best today as they take on North Ballarat in which should be a ripper game of Under 18 s footy. In other news around the club, it is nice to see that Adam Hall and Peter Earl are back. After the fiasco that will be forever known as Pizza gate on Thursday night, it seems a Sunday morning rendezvous was all that was need for this fetching couple. Good to hear boys!! Finally, to all of our major sponsors, once again we thank you for your support throughout the year. Also, to all of the volunteers that have put in time and effort over the finals series to man the beer booths at all BFNL finals, we thank you as this revenue stream is a much needed source for the club and without your help, we would not be able to do this job effectively. As is the case for a lot of clubs, too few are doing too much, but the club thanks you for your effort. For the last time this year, remember the best team on the ground is ours.. Go South!!! BFNL RECORD

70 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE North Ballarat City 10 years ago, a handful of loyal North Ballarat people embarked upon a difficult journey. Their aim was to return our club back to senior football in Ballarat after a 10 year hiatus. The reason for this was to give our junior players the opportunity to continue their football and netball at North Ballarat rather than have to go off to other clubs. During this journey, the loyal Northies encountered much opposition, some from within the club but a fair bit more outside of it. Despite this opposition, they would not be deterred. After being rejected on their first application to re-join the Ballarat Football League, we were eventually accepted by the Bendigo Football League. To this day, we still thank the Bendigo league for allowing us to play football and netball. Our first year was one of great trial and tribulation, losing every football game for the season including a heavy defeat of around 246 points in our final game. The following year brought limited success winning just four games for the season. In our third year, we were accepted back into our home town Ballarat Football League. Again we are appreciative of being accepted back in. During the next few years, success was limited and we only averaged around 4 wins a year. Now that we have our juniors coming through, we are starting to get some success and this culminates today in our first appearance in senior football and netball grand finals since re-joining the Ballarat League. Along with our under 18.5 football, today is an historic day for the club. All those people who helped get the club off running 10 years ago will be remembered and talked about over the next few days however two people must be mentioned publicly for without them, we wouldn t be here today. We speak of Paul Leahy and Terry Hay. When you see Paul and Terry today, just walk up and say thanks. Before we get into today s matches, we also like to thank Mark Petrie of Peach s Fruit Markets who has been a great supporter of this club for many years. Mark s support, along with his father Alec as treasurer, is another reason why we are here today. Please ensure that you support Mark and his stores when buying fruit and vegetables. Their new store is at 12 Coronet Street, Wendouree Vic. To today s games, the under 18.5 football qualified two weeks ago defeating today s opponent Melton South. In that game we really only put one good quarter together. The Melton South boys will not let us get away with that again so four quarters of our best possible football is a must. In netball last weekend, we gained the right to play today with a one goal win over East Point. This was despite an early injury to goal shooter, Jordan Bibby. Congratulations to Annie McCartin who has done an outstanding job delivering our netball program from the wilderness to a grand final appearance. Good luck to Annie and all of the players today. In the senior football, another outstanding performance from Robbie and the players has taken us into the grand final. Today s opponent will be harder than the previous two opponents but we have beaten them twice this year and are capable of winning his week. Sunbury will come out hard. Our players have shown that they can absorb that and apply pressure of our own. To all players competing today, the club has done all it can and it s now up to you. After the game we invite all club members and supporters to come back to the North Ballarat Sports Club to celebrate what will hopefully be a triple premiership winning day. Finger food and entertainment will be provided. A $10.00 entry fee is being charged to cover our overheads. As well, the North Ballarat Sports Club will also provide a gourmet B-B-Q also at a cost of $ The B-B-Q is being run by Sports Club and is in addition to the entry fee. 68 BFNL RECORD 2013

71 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Redan Lion s Den Here we are at the end of the 2013 season, (where has the season gone), and we have Sunbury & North Ballarat City playing for the main prize in the Football today. Good luck to both of them and may the best team on the day take home the spoils. It is good to see that we have 5 different football clubs and we have 6 different Netball clubs involved in Grand Final Day and it gives a wide variety of clubs a chance to be involved in the day and a reward for all the hard work that has been put in by everyone throughout the season. We will be represented throughout the day by the Reserves Football team and the C Grade and U/18.5 Netball teams and we hope we can take home the spoils in these 3 games. This is the culmination of all the hard work put in by the players and the coaches as well as all the support people involved with the teams. Well done to Tom Lamb on being Runner Up in the Henderson Medal last Monday Night. Also well done to Scott Whiting who was also Runner Up in the U/18.5 s Football vote count last Monday Night. Last week saw the Seniors bow out of the race for the Premiership when they were defeated by North Ballarat City. Although they battled hard all game they were unable to get the job done. Overall a fairly good season but we hope we can go a step further next year. The B Grade Netballers season also came to end last weekend at the hands of East Point. After an even 1st quarter, East got a minor break in the 2nd quarter to open a handy lead at ½ time. Although the girls tried hard in the 2nd half they were unable to make up difference to see their season come to an end. Also a big Thank You to Darryl and all on the board for all their hard work throughout the season and also to everyone who has played a role in making sure all teams can make it out onto the grounds and courts each week. Without you we could have the success we have had throughout the season. There will be Dinner and drinks at The Den after the Grand Final. Vote Count Day will be held in The Den on Sunday 22nd September commencing at about 12pm. This year s Club presentation night is on Friday October 11th at Hollioake Park. Formal Dress attire, and cost is $40pp with a 6:30 start. We would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support this season and we hope they will be part of the club again next season; Lawrence and Hanson, GJ Gardner homes, Liberty Financial, Western Hotel, Lake View Hotel, Prime TV, Bunch of Grapes Hotel, FW Barnes & Son Funeral Directors, Ballarat and District Trotting Club, City Oval Restaurant Bar Cafe, Sportsbiz, Forty Winks, Ballarat Holden, Bakers Delight Bakery Hill, Porter Plant, Oscars Hotel, Bunnings Warehouse, Remingtons Insurance Brokers, M Q Tilers, J C Cutbrush & Co & Stewarts Bakery. BFNL RECORD

72 RED ONION CREATIVE BALLARAT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Sebastopol Burras Bulletin Good Luck to all the teams competing today! The club are very proud of Georgia Cann who was made Coach of the year for 2013 and also in the team of the year as GA and Michael Powell who made team of the year for football this is a great achievement for you both. Congratulations to all our Trophy winners last night in what was a great night to finish off the season. We thank all our Volunteers, Coaches, Players, Sponsors & Supporters who have stuck by us this year. All the hard work that you all contribute to helping run the club does not go unnoticed. We urge you all to stay Loyal and stick by the club as we build our relationship with the St Kilda Football Club where there will be some great opportunities for you next season! Have a great summer and stay fit and we will see you all back for 2014 Pre- Season. #Uptheburra IT S THE CLUB YOU FIGHT FOR IT S THE CLUB YOU DIE FOR LOOK PEOPLE IN THE EYE AND TELL THEM YOU HAVE A HOME, THAT IS THE SEBASTOPOL FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB 70 BFNL RECORD 2013

73 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES Sunbury Lions Den Today we journey to Eastern Oval with the goal to take home three premiership flags- Senior Football and A & B Grade Netball. All sides face very tough challenges against very capable opponents in their effort to be the premier team for the season but hopefully at the end of the day we will have achieved our goal. Second Semi Final Results Football: Sunbury advanced to their third grand final in as many years with a hard fought win over arch rivals Redan. Sunbury looked to be heading for a big win early on and lead by 4 goals early in second quarter however Redan fought back to trail by only two points at half time. The third quarter was seesawing affair with Sunbury leading by 9 points at three quarter however the Lions kicked four goals in the last quarter to run out winners by 30 points Best players: Timothy Hill, Jack Sheahan, Brett Chambers, Xavier Linton, Niall McGovern and Jay Cheep Netball: A Grade advanced to its first Grand Final in many years with a resounding 21 goal win over East Point. Goal scorers Sophie Gunn 51 and Sophie O Kane 6. B Grade also booked a place in the Grand final with a win over Redan despite trailing at ½ time 14 to 12. Goals scores Michelle Robertson 21, Samantha Niki 4 and Kelly Wood 4. Best Lauren Gilchrist, Michelle Robertson and Ashleigh Danckert, Upcoming Social Events Best & Fairest Vote Counting Afternoon: The Best & Fairest Vote counting will be held on this Sunday after Grand Final at the Social Club from midday Meals available from The Oval Bistro Spring Carnival Launch: The second last social function for the year is coming up on Friday October 11th. We are having a SPRING CARNIVAL LAUNCH, with a Calcutta for the Caulfield Guineas, novelty races on the night, fashions on the field winners and more. Tickets are $20 a head which is entry plus finger food on the night and drinks on arrival. Sure to be a good night so make sure we all get down and have a laugh! Night commences at 6.30 pm Presentation Night: Don t forget Presentation night - Money into Jamie ASAP ( or ) and organise your tables. Tickets are $130 and $95 for under U/18 s. Tell your parents and make sure they all come along. It s going to be a great night. Also, anyone who comes along receives free entry to the COX PLATE, and if you don t want to go to that you can sell your ticket to someone else. Thank You: As this is our last Lions Den News for 2013 we would like to take the opportunity to extend a special thank you to all our 2013 sponsors for your support throughout the year. Without your support we would not have made it to this final day. Major Sponsors: Sunbury Football Social Club, IKON Cleaning Services, Charter Security, Ballarat Leagues Club, Harris HMC and Snap Fitness and our other 2013 Sponsors All Phase Electrical, Bakers Delight, B & S Equipment Hire, Bendigo Bank, Crown Cabs, Del Re Foods, Fastrack Racing, Ferrari Group, K Tech Electrical & Control Design, Kickback Cottages, McDonalds Sunbury, McMahons Sungold Milk, McMahon Osborne Group, Melba Avenue Laundrette, Melbourne Airport, Metro Trains, Mystic Pizza, NuTrans, Raine & Horne, Skin, Ski & Surf, Specialised Collision Centre, Storage King Sunbury, Sunbury Bus Service, Sunbury Denture Clinic, Sunbury Holden, Sunbury Trophy Centre, Telstra, Vic s Cucina & Bar and Whitethorn s Butchers We encourage all our supporters to support these sponsors. Club Website Keep in touch with all that is happening on the Club website BFNL RECORD

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75 2013 GRAND FINAL SERIES 2013 Courier Player of the Year Award OUTGOING East Point coach Dan Jordan s stellar year in front of the goals has seen him named as The Courier s Ballarat Football League player of the year. A 10-goal haul in the final round of the year against Bacchus Marsh was enough to get Jordan just over the line, polling a total of 40 votes to finish just three votes ahead of 2011 and 2012 Henderson Medallist Jason McNamara (37), who did not poll in the final round. Jordan polled in nine of the 18 rounds, awarded the maximum five votes on six occasions, as adjudged by The Courier s football writers. The reporters allocated votes after each match on a basis. McNamara polled in 10 rounds, but unlike Jordan, was only awarded the maximum votes four times. Darley s Nathan Jackel and North Ballarat City s Tristan Cartledge (both 33) rounded out the top four. Jordan, who previously won The Courier player of the year award in 2006, the same year he won the Henderson Medal, said it was a thrill to win the award. I m actually still wearing the same watch as when I won last time, so it s probably time for an upgrade, he said. I sort of kept a bit of a look on the votes all year but not that often. It s a pretty prestigious award and I m honoured to win it. Although he fell just short in the Henderson Medal, Jordan scooped an armful of awards. He also collected the Tony Lockett Medal, named in the team of the year, named coach of the year and received the mark of the year award. And it would be amiss to not mention his fiancé Ebony Piera, who claimed the B-grade netball best and fairest award. It was a good night out and great to enjoy it with everyone from the club, he said. CLUB LEADERS BACCHUS MARSH: Daniel Velden, 25 BALLARAT: Luke Brennan, 20 DARLEY: Nathan Jackel, 33 EAST POINT: Dan Jordan, 40 LAKE WENDOUREE: Matthew Tumminello, 21 MELTON: Darren Haby, 14 MELTON SOUTH: Doug Thomas, 20 NORTH BALLARAT CITY: Tristan Cartledge, 33 REDAN: Mitch Phelps, 23 SEBASTOPOL: Michael Powell, 6 SUNBURY: Jay Cheep, 18 Courier Player of the Year Dan Jordan (East Point) 40 Jason McNamara (North Ballarat City) 37 Nathan Jackel (Darley) 33 Tristan Cartledge (North Ballarat City) 33 Daniel Velden (Bacchus Marsh) 25 Jake Edwards (Darley) 25 Derick Micallef (North Ballarat City) 25 Hayden Walters (East Point) 23 Mitch Phelps (Redan) 23 Matthew Tuminello (Lake Wendouree) 21 BFNL RECORD

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