
Cobras win again as OMs and Westbourne flex
With finals fast approaching, every week in Premier B Women’s proves more and more important. Round 11 saw Old Brighton defend their spot at the top of the ladder, while
Hampton Rovers proved too strong for Oakleigh in their preliminary final, running out 33-point winners and booking a spot in next week’s decider against Ormond.
Leading by three points at three quarter time, the Rovers ignited with four unanswered goals in the final term. Daniel Corp, Campbell Hetherington and Christian Carnovale each booted three goals for the Rovers, while Anthony Folino kicked two and was named best afield for his outstanding performance. Aaron Cloke and Tim Scott kicked three of their own for the Krushers and Harry Boontjes was a standout.
It was a fantastic effort from the Krushers to make a preliminary final after entering the four in Round 18 and edging past Therry Penola by one-point last weekend.
The Rovers will reignite rivalries with the Monders next weekend after going down to them in Round 18 and again in last week’s second semi-final. The win means the Rovers will return to Premier C in 2019 after suffering relegation last season.
With finals fast approaching, every week in Premier B Women’s proves more and more important. Round 11 saw Old Brighton defend their spot at the top of the ladder, while
Box Hill North has managed its second win against a top four side this season, defeating North Brunswick by 23 points. Having suffered a one-point loss against the Bulls in
The VAFA Community is sad to hear of the recent passing of former President and Life Member James (Jim) Hawkins. Jim was a respected and strong leader on the VAFA