For the Love of the Game’s Week 18, 2026 in Review
Jason Bennett, Matthew Donald & Brayden May unpack another crazy weekend of VAFA action as teams strive to make finals and avoid relegation, with desperate races all over the competition
OLD MENTONIANS COACHING APPOINTMENTS
Andrew brings to the Panthers a great footballing history, having played with Perth (W.A.F.L), Mordialloc (S.F.L.) and more recently as a highly decorated, premiership player with St Bedes / Mentone. Andrew takes control of an exciting young playing list, and replaces Ben McGee who guided the Club to finals appearances in the past two seasons.
David Cafarella has been re-appointed as coach of the Reserves. Russell Macquire, former Club captain and Chairman of Selectors, has assumed the role of Under 19 coach.
The panthers look forward to an exciting time in 2009 and beyond under the leadership of Andrew, David and Russell.
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