
Lions & Blacks on the board – William Buck Premier Men’s Round 3 in Review
As predicted, anyone can beat anyone on any given day in Premier Men’s, as a couple of 0-2 teams dug in to post their maiden wins in Round 3. Collegians
Collegians broke a drought that began in 1994, defeating St Bede’s/ Mentone Tigers by 36 points at Sportscover Arena today to take their record 16th Premier title.
The Tigers began brightly in the first, leading by 3 goals at quarter time, but the Purples hit back in the second, piling on the goals while the Brindisians could not answer.
Late in the third, the Tiges hit back, but collegians had too much run in the last and went on to their 16th flag.
Collegians defender Stuart Inglis won the JF Nelson Medal for best afield, while Shura taft booted five for the victors.
In the early clashes, Old Xaverians beat Uni Blues in Premier Thirds, while De La Salle trounced Old Xavs to win the Premier Reserves flag.
At Sandringham, Prahran Assumption completed a 20-0 perfect season by beating Monash Gryphons to take the Div 3 title. Ash Parsons kicked six for the Four Blues in their win.
UHS-VU beat Prahran Assumption to take the title in Premier 3 Reserves.
As predicted, anyone can beat anyone on any given day in Premier Men’s, as a couple of 0-2 teams dug in to post their maiden wins in Round 3. Collegians
The resumption of footy after the Easter break saw Therry Penola cause after-the-siren heartbreak for the Monash Blues’ faithful, in a moment that Daniel Cullian will remember with a goal
Following the Easter weekend break, football teams across the VAFA returned to action on a weekend inspired by ANZAC heritage. The Last Post rung out across numerous grassroots grounds, but