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Round 5 Review

Scoop' Reviews Round 5

While an undefeated Melton goes from strength to strength at the top of the McDonald's Ballarat Senior Men's ladder, only percentage separates 2nd from 6th. Bacchus Marsh (6th), East Point (7th), Redan (8th), Lake Wendouree (9th) and Sunbury (11th) all have a game in hand having had the bye.

  • Ballarat

    3.11.29

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  • Melton

    18.16.124

Round 5's highly anticipated top of the table clash between Melton and Ballarat ended in a fizzer as the Swans became the Bloods’ fifth victim - and Covid's first of the 2022 season - going down by 95 points.

Without taking anything away from Melton, the Swans' chances were reduced to slim at best after they were decimated at the selection table, losing up to 12 players due to health protocols (predominately), injury and unavailability. Just to name some of the missing Swans, consider getting the job done without Josh Gibson, Bailey Van Der Heuvel, Angus Bade, Daniel Kennedy, Andrew Hooper, Keegan Mellington, Will Garner and Marcus Powling.

According to Swans coach Joe Carmody, up to 10 of the absentees will be available for selection in next week's important trip to Eastern Oval.

In positive news, Melton continued on their merry way, undefeated on top of the McDonald’s Ballarat Senior Men’s ladder. Liam Carter (2 goals) was clearly best on ground, while Jack Walker, Braeden Kight (3 goals) and a returning Brett McIntyre were significant in what Bloods coach Aaron Tymms described as "a very professional effort with 22 contributors”. Leading goalkicker Ryan Carter finished with 4.4. Whilst undermanned, Carmody conceded, "Melton were very good and would be hard to beat anyway." Full respect.

Melton are at home this Saturday for a meeting with North Ballarat who will be on the rebound. Should be a cracker!

  • Darley

    10.12.72

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  • Sunbury

    9.14.68

The Devils booted six unanswered goals midway through the second half to reel in a 20-point Lions lead and hang on in a thriller. The result was considered an eight-point game for these two sides, eyeing off a slim chance of creeping into the final six at the business end of the season.

While Darley pinched their third win under new Coach Dan Jordan, it's back to the drawing board for Travis Hodgson's Sunbury, who are languishing at 0-4 at the bottom of the table.

Devils’ midfielder Brett Bewley was in a class of his own and undeniably the most influential player on the ground. Chatting to Hodgson in the aftermath, he went on the record saying, "Bewley was the difference."

Sunbury had every reason to be confident heading in, buoyed by the inclusions of three VFL affiliated players in Cooper Anderson (Essendon), Jake Sutton (Essendon) and Mitch Lewis (Port Melbourne). Anderson (2 goals) threatened to take the game away from Darley with his vertical leap forward, but could only cling to a handful of marks from double-figure attempts. Sutton was the most dangerous forward on the ground but his high natured accumulation saw him too far from goal to impact the scoreboard. Lewis was handy on a wing first-up off a four-week hamstring.

For the winners, Shane Page was terrific and youngsters Mitch Ward and Ayden Tanner were important. Nick Rodda's task was made difficult with errant supply for the most part before finishing with two goals, including five shots on goal in the last quarter. Dylan Landt (Essendon VFL affiliate) had his first hit-out in Darley colours against his old club and was instrumental with 30-odd disposals, 95 per cent of them by foot.

  • Redan

    8.9.57

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  • Bacchus Marsh

    9.13.67

The Cobras set up a crucial 10-point win on the road against the Lions with a seven goals to two opening half. The 32-point advantage proved a bridge too far for Jarret Giampaolo's men who fell short for the second week in a row on their home deck.

Harry King was named best for the winners along with former Henderson Medalist Daniel Burton. Off-season arrivals Michael Culliver, Jack Williams and Rex Hickman are stringing together an important stretch of good form with each having an impact in all three of the Cobras’ wins in  2022. Jake Owen (2 goals) remains the number one assignment for opposition clubs to contain. The popular leader's contribution was significant in yet another tight finish. Cobras forward Aaron Willetts did not play.

While Redan midfield gun Lachie George (3 goals) was important, they clearly missed the drive and distribution of Cooper Craig-Peters. The Lions are clearly a different proposition with him in. The club, while wanting only the best for him, will sweat on the Footscray VFL affiliate's availability ahead of their clash with Darley, a Lions' third home game in a row.

Redan sharpshooter Isaac Grant was named among the better players despite a goalless return, while Cooper Atchison’s and Declan Phillips’ run of good form continues.

While the scoreboard tells a story of a Lions charge in the second half, the Cobras did themselves little favours with an inaccurate 2.8, but they had done enough when it counted to secure the Premiership points.

  • Melton South

    15.14.104

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  • East Point

    22.11.143

X-factor outfit East Point won the shoot-out at Melton Rec Reserve, downing Heath Pritchard's spirited Panthers by 39 points. The entertaining 37-goal game surpassed the rest of the round five matches (21, 19, 17, 10) comfortably, reminiscent of their 2021 clash that yielded 39 goals. But this edition did not resemble East Point’s one-sided 84 point win in ‘21  by any stretch, in fact, the underdog Panthers were in this game up to their necks but they just couldn't contain Kangas star forward Jordy Johnston, who finished with 8 match-winning goals.

According to Pritchard, the Panthers had their chances but their inability to generate scoreboard pressure despite ample opportunity deserted them. Costly turnovers would play a role too but that is to be expected with such a young group. To put the scoreboard pressure into perspective, the Panthers’ 6.11 to the Kangas' 9.5 first half validates Pritchard’s frustrations.

The Panthers kicked the opening two goals of the third term to draw level but missed a chance to ahead with a third opportunity. The talented Kangas were always going to have their fair share of momentum, their accurate 22 goal return and 33 scoring shots will attest to that.

Pritchard said Matty Johnston, Liam Canny and Thomas Brown provided his boys with the greatest headaches. In form Panthers’ quartet Shaun Wyatt, Dylan Jones, Cody Chapman and Jake Thornton-Gielen featured among the best once again while Pritchard praised the efforts of John Kovarik for his negating role on dangerous left foot midfielder Joe Dodd.

Kangas coach Jake Bridges will be happy banking the points that see them sitting at 2-2 with a game in hand on Melton (1st), North Ballarat (2nd), Ballarat (4th) and Darley (5th) above them.

  • Sebastopol

    8.13.61

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  • North Ballarat

    2.14.26

The emphatic nature of the 'Burras 35-point upset win over the Roosters would have surprised a few, including some of their own at the weekend. Still missing arguably 6 or 7 of their best 12, the backs to the wall 'Burra kept the '21 Minor Premiers goalless for three quarters (0.9) to stun those who were watching what transpired. It was 36 to no score at quarter time - unbelievable!

Tony Lockyer was 'outstanding' for the winners while James Keeble's four goals in a game that yielded just 10, on the whole, were priceless. Chase Dummett and Ben Trew were important while 17-year old Tommy Mitchell 'showed plenty'.

According to Roosters coach Brendan McCartney, "Sebastopol were very good in all areas of the game," conceding that his boys "didn't play their best". According to Macca, with more work, "we will keep getting better."   

'Burras coach Michael Searl was obviously up and about on the back of his club’s first home win of the season. "It was a terrific performance from our entire group," he said. Searl was especially impressed with the nature of the win, the way his boys denied his more fancied rivals the game on their terms.

"We completely strangled their movement and forced them down the line," he said. "Our pressure was relentless."

Nobody could deny the 'Burra a reason to celebrate after an indifferent start to a year soured by injuries to key players. North Ballarat had a couple of outs their own. Two of the 'North Four' Thomas Hotchin and Jamie Quick missed, while VFL affiliates Sam Glover and Josh Chatfield were unavailable.

Sebastopol will savour the bye this week, while North Ballarat get another timely footy audit' against Melton ahead of their bye in round seven.     

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Round 6 Review

Scoop' Reviews Round 6

The Bloods firm as flag favourites, Darley jumped into second on the ladder, the Panthers just hung on, East Point's season continues to build, and Sunbury claimed their first win for season 2022.

  • Melton

    19.7.121

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  • North Ballarat

    7.11.53

The Bloods (if they weren't already) will carry the 'flag favourites’ tag for the remainder of the 2022 season following their 68-point demolition job over North Ballarat. Dynamic forward duo Ryan Carter (5 goals) and Braedyn Kight (4 goals) proved an afternoon nightmare for the Roosters who were outscored sixteen goals to five after quarter time. In-form support crew Brett McIntyre and Blake Souter were again at the forefront in a game Bloods coach Aaron Tymms labelled a "great game to watch”. Both coaches agreed the relentless Bloods pressure was the difference.

Despite losing their third game in four weeks it wasn't all bad for the Roosters according to Coach Brendan McCartney. "We aren't playing our best footy, but we showed some glimpses today," he said.

The Roosters - recently considered a 'soldier out, soldier in' outfit - appear shaky, and look far from the daunting prospect of 2021 without Josh Chatfield (Footscray VFL), Thomas Hotchin (ACL), Elliott Lamb (foot) and Jack Riding (general soreness). While Maccas boys are perceived to be an even bunch that bat deep, clearly the absence of a select few has been significant.

The efforts of Brock Leonard and Tom Bromley-Lynch were recognised in defeat, but this day simply belonged to the Bloods. The frightening reality for the rest of the competition is the Bloods are expected to improve in the second half of the season. Hard to beat.        

  • Bacchus Marsh

    15.7.97

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  • Melton South

    15.8.98

Melton South hung on to beat a fast-finishing Bacchus Marsh in a thriller at Maddingley Park. The Panthers led by 29 points at the final change before the Cobras kicked the last five goals of the game. Scoreboard aside, given the nature of what transpired, a Cobras win would have been daylight robbery.

The Panthers by and large deserved the points and exposed the Cobras with their dare, spread and leg speed to lead at every change, despite the absence of star forward Dylan Conway (illness). Will Thornton-Gielen (5 goals) assumed the responsibility hitting the scoreboard in the absence of Conway and was the beneficiary of impressive contributions from Shaun Wyatt, Jake Thornton-Gielen, Cody Chapman, Mitch Fino and Billy Lloyd. Brody Sullivan's two first-half goals were quality amid periods of an old-fashioned scrap.

The Panthers are to be commended for taking on the game, denying the Cobras the game on their own terms despite the ongoing presence of dangerous trio Jake Owen (3 goals), Rex Hickman (4 goals) and Daniel Burton.

It's ironic, that four of the last five Panthers wins (over the last two seasons) have been against Sunbury (twice) and Bacchus Marsh (twice). Getting it done further west remains the Panthers' Achilles heel (0-15) since 2018. The Cobras face back-to-back highway trips to East Point and North Ballarat. Interesting...

  • East Point

    17.10.112

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  • Ballarat

    11.14.80

Jake Bridges' East Point are warming into their season nicely with a 32-point win over Ballarat at the weekend. The Kangas won 3.5 quarters and were never really threatened following a 10-goals to six first half and handy 22-point lead. Jordy Johnston (6 goals) and Bryce MacDougall (4 goals) did the offensive damage and proved the difference in the end. Coalface Kangas Matty Johnston and Mickitja Rotumah-Onus won the midfield field battle providing weight of supply forward, aiding the Kangas to a third score over 100 points in their last four games. For the record, JJ has booted 16 goals for the period.

Coach Jake Bridges was fully aware of his cliche response in the aftermath but thought they were the right words to best sum up the performance. "It was a great team effort," he said.

For Joe Carmody's Swans, buoyed by the return of livewire forward Andrew Hooper (4 goals) conceded they were, "outplayed in the contest, especially at the stoppage.” According to Carmody, "East's midfielders were totally dominant.”

Improving Swans youngster Will Liston and newcomer Aiden Domic along with Hooper gave their all but the Kangas were simply too strong. Expect the Swans to rally next week, second up after illness and injury that decimated the side ahead of their 95-point round five loss to Melton. Will be better for the run.

  • Redan

    10.18.78

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  • Darley

    20.13.133

Surprise packets Darley won their third 'away' game in four attempts under new Coach Dan Jordan to move into second place on the BFNL ladder. The Devils humbled a disappointing Lions outfit who proved their own worst enemy yet again with poor shooting for goal and turnovers in general play.

Despite a 19-point advantage at the half, Jordan conceded his young Devils could easily have been three or four goals down if not for inaccuracy on the part of the Lions.

Jordan said the Lions were pretty good for the most part and was proud of the overall effort of his boys.

"I could easily have found room for 13 or 14 players in our best," he said. "But we still have a lot to learn and face another tough game against Ballarat this week."

While marquee Devils forward Nick Rodda (5 goals) was prominent, the light shone more on the progress of a few youngsters, namely Brady Wright (4 goals), Andy Azzopardi (best) and 16-year-old debutant Mitch Gardiner (2 goals) who might just have kicked the club’s goal of the year. Luther Baker was the Devils’ best mid, while captain Brett Bewley was selfless under a heavy tag.

Redan coach Jarrett Giampaolo's disappointment was palpable in the aftermath. "Another frustrating game - we're unable to maintain consistency in games at the moment," he said.  

Isaac Grant, Jacob Short and Declan Phillips headed the Lions list of best players. 

  • Sunbury

    14.16.100

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  • Lake Wendouree

    8.11.59

There were contrasting emotions in both camps following Sunbury's 41-point win over Lake Wendouree at Clarke Oval. A relieved Lions coach Travis Hodgson complimented the efforts of his midfield group and his rebounding defence, denying key Lakers forward, Box Hill affiliate and leading VFL goalkicker Fergus Greene (3 goals) maximum impact.

"It was good to build on last week’s solid performance," Hodgson said. "Our focus is to continue to improve from week to week."

On the flipside, Lakers coach Jack Fitzpatrick didn't hold back with his damningly honest appraisal of his club’s performance.

"If we continue to not compete for four quarters we will continue to get beaten by bigger margins," he said. According to Fitzpatrick, the Lakers did not take advantage of the inclusion of Greene who is a star at VFL level.

"Fergus was good off limited supply," he said. "Clearly a class above and it's a shame we couldn't utilise him more."

Sunbury surpassed their previous high score of 2022 (68) comfortably with 30 shots on goal to bring up the tonne.

Harry Minton-Connell, Corey Mobilio (3 goals), Tom Werner and Haydn Ross were named best for the winners while Bayley Thompson, Thomas Hunt and Rory O'Keefe could keep their heads up for their contribution in loss. The game was all over at quarter-time - Sunbury led 50-15. Night, night.

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Round 7 East Point vs Ballarat

  • Match Time and Date: 2024-05-25 14:15
  • Home Team Primary Colour: #0000ff
  • Away Team Primary Colour: #ff0000
  • Combined Player Stats:
    • Player Name: Jackson Merrett, Player Number: 1, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 5, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Mickitja Rotumah-Onus, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 17, Player Disposals: 28, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 13, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 9, Player Score Involvements: 13, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Liam Canny, Player Number: 3, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 13, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Jacob Brown, Player Number: 4, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 30, Player Kicks: 22, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Geordy Slater, Player Number: 5, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Joe Dodd, Player Number: 6, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 11, Player Disposals: 23, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 8, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 8, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Matt Johnston, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 3, Player Contested Possessions: 24, Player Disposals: 45, Player Kicks: 23, Player Handballs: 22, Player Marks: 7, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 15, Player Score Involvements: 19, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Liam Howard , Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Hamish Thompson, Player Number: 9, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Alex Molan, Player Number: 10, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 13, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Jordan Johnston, Player Number: 11, Player Goals: 6, Player Contested Possessions: 15, Player Disposals: 27, Player Kicks: 20, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 9, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 2, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 13, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Bryson McDougall, Player Number: 12, Player Goals: 5, Player Contested Possessions: 13, Player Disposals: 22, Player Kicks: 18, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 10, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 15, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Deng Lual, Player Number: 15, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Jack Jeffrey, Player Number: 19, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 13, Player Kicks: 9, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Jesse Cairns, Player Number: 21, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 13, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 14, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 7, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Bryn Thompson, Player Number: 22, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Billy Jones, Player Number: 23, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 24, Player Kicks: 16, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 4, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Sam Cue, Player Number: 26, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Tom Conlan, Player Number: 28, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Strahan Robinson, Player Number: 30, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Joel Van Meel, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 48, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 9, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: Jordan Taylor, Player Number: 37, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 13, Player Disposals: 22, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 11, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 4, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: East Point, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #0000ff
    • Player Name: William Liston, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 9, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Angus Bade, Player Number: 3, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 13, Player Kicks: 12, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 7, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Andrew Hooper, Player Number: 4, Player Goals: 3, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Paddy Simpson, Player Number: 5, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 5, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Marcus Powling, Player Number: 6, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 4, Player Kicks: 1, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 55, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Tristan Maple, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 9, Player Disposals: 19, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Ben Wardley, Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Luke Gray, Player Number: 9, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Keegan Mellington, Player Number: 10, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 17, Player Kicks: 14, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 10, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Wyatt Squires, Player Number: 12, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 4, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Callan Wellings, Player Number: 13, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 25, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 9, Player Tackles: 10, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 7, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Lauchlan Dalgleish, Player Number: 14, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 37, Player Kicks: 32, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Zak Rinaldi, Player Number: 15, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 7, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 4, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Noah Drever, Player Number: 19, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Riley Constable, Player Number: 20, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 2, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 0, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Zack Maple, Player Number: 22, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Jack OBrien, Player Number: 26, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 4, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Blake Quinlan, Player Number: 27, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Bailey Fraser, Player Number: 34, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 23, Player Kicks: 17, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Fraser Perkins, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 20, Player Kicks: 9, Player Handballs: 11, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Jack Harwood, Player Number: 37, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 5, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 4, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Rhys Perry, Player Number: 53, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
  • Home Team Name: East Point
  • Home Team Score: 17.19.121
  • Away Team Name: Ballarat
  • Away Team Score: 8.5.53
  • Match Replay Embed Code:
  • Match Location: Eastern Oval 1
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 4.6.30
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 2.2.14
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 6.4.40
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 5.7.37
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 2.0.12
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 2.3.15
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 1.0.6
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 3.2.20
  • Team Stats:
    • Team Stat Name: clearances, Team Stat Home Value: 57, Team Stat Away Value: 35, Team Stat Combined Value: 92
    • Team Stat Name: contested possessions, Team Stat Home Value: 189, Team Stat Away Value: 113, Team Stat Combined Value: 302
    • Team Stat Name: contested marks, Team Stat Home Value: 17, Team Stat Away Value: 8, Team Stat Combined Value: 25
    • Team Stat Name: disposals, Team Stat Home Value: 371, Team Stat Away Value: 316, Team Stat Combined Value: 687
    • Team Stat Name: frees against, Team Stat Home Value: 17, Team Stat Away Value: 15, Team Stat Combined Value: 32
    • Team Stat Name: frees for, Team Stat Home Value: 16, Team Stat Away Value: 18, Team Stat Combined Value: 34
    • Team Stat Name: goals, Team Stat Home Value: 17, Team Stat Away Value: 8, Team Stat Combined Value: 25
    • Team Stat Name: handballs, Team Stat Home Value: 152, Team Stat Away Value: 99, Team Stat Combined Value: 251
    • Team Stat Name: hitouts, Team Stat Home Value: 52, Team Stat Away Value: 59, Team Stat Combined Value: 111
    • Team Stat Name: inside fifty, Team Stat Home Value: 61, Team Stat Away Value: 36, Team Stat Combined Value: 97
    • Team Stat Name: kicks, Team Stat Home Value: 219, Team Stat Away Value: 217, Team Stat Combined Value: 436
    • Team Stat Name: marks, Team Stat Home Value: 85, Team Stat Away Value: 100, Team Stat Combined Value: 185
    • Team Stat Name: ranking points, Team Stat Home Value: 1981, Team Stat Away Value: 1627, Team Stat Combined Value: 3608
    • Team Stat Name: score involvements, Team Stat Home Value: 137, Team Stat Away Value: 60, Team Stat Combined Value: 197
    • Team Stat Name: tackles, Team Stat Home Value: 62, Team Stat Away Value: 81, Team Stat Combined Value: 143

Round 7 Review

Scoop' Reviews Round 7

The trend of winning away from home continued at the weekend, with another four wins for the away teams. Of the 35 games completed so far 20 have been won by the away team.

For the three seasons prior to 2022, hitting the highway to play came with an average of one win from every four games. In 2022, that ratio has switched dramatically to 10 wins from 14 highway matches for the away teams.

  • Sunbury

    8.15.63

  • Def by

  • Redan

    10.16.76

Projected to be improvers this year, Sunbury’s season is on a knife's edge after a 13-point home loss to Redan on Saturday.

Despite leading at every change, Sunbury was unable to hold off the visitors who overcame a 14-point deficit at three-quarter time by adding five goals to one in a barnstorming finish.

The Atchison boys shared ground honours, while underrated wingman Pat Fitzgibbon thrived on the big ground that is Clarke Oval.

Sunbury coach Travis Hodgson conceded it was a game of missed opportunity from his group.

"We played reasonably well and mostly controlled it for two and a half quarters, had numerous chances to kick away halfway through the third and didn't take them," he said.

Harry Power, Haydn Ross and Jayden Eales were acknowledged for their efforts in a losing side that simply came up short.

"Redan clearly outplayed us in the last quarter," Hodgson said.

The nature of the come from behind win for the visitors will be a major confidence booster for the group, according to Redan coach Jarrett Giampaolo 

"I'm absolutely stoked for the boys after a great fightback in the second half," he said.

"(We) showed plenty of character, never gave in and deserved the win for the effort they put in."

Two road trip challenges await these clubs in round eight and neither will be easy by any stretch. Sunbury head to Sebastopol to take on the Burras who have won three in a row, while Redan meets an improving Melton South. 

  • Darley

    9.19.73

  • Def by

  • Ballarat

    14.7.91

The Swans got it done on the road, bringing their best when it mattered most to hold off an inaccurate Devils by 18 points. The win was thoroughly deserved and a just reward for the Swans’ superior work rate and ability to outnumber the Devils at the contest, especially in defence. Devils key forward Nick Rodda (3.7) often had two or three to beat in the air yet somehow the Swans were able to win the ball at ground level.

Swans mid Aiden Domic was damaging with his outside run, Nick Weightman was influential with his drive off half-back and captain Sam James was important with his work around stoppage. Coach Joe Carmody praised his boys post-match and welcomed the return to the winners’ list.

"Our ball movement was very good, and our pressure and tackling were at a high standard," he said. 

For the Devils, Duncan Cadman and Shane Page battled like warriors, while Brett Bewley, despite much attention, is clearly a class above. Coach Dan Jordan is not one to explore the could’ve, would’ve, should’ve despite a run of eight consecutive behinds from midway through the second quarter until late in the third.

"Sure, we didn't take our chances, but there's plenty more we'll learn from the game," he said.

"We're a young group, seven rounds in and tracking in the right direction."

While the round eight bye is timely for the Devils, their next hit out isn't until June 18, when they embark on a road trip to East Point. The challenge for the returning young list will be to hit the ground running given the club has won just one first quarter in 2022.      

  • East Point

    17.13.115

  • Def

  • Bacchus Marsh

    10.8.68

The Kangas stormed back into second place on the BFNL ladder with a convincing 47-point win over the Cobras at Eastern Oval. The (still) reigning back-to-back Premiers put the game to bed early, opening up a 27-point lead at the first change.

Jordy Johnston (5 goals) was the star of the show yet again, taking his tally to 21 goals from his last five games, while marquee recruit Jackson Merrett was named best afield. Midfielders Mickitja Rotumah-Onus and Joe Dodd won more than their fair share of the ball through the midfield to aid the supply to Johnston, Bryce McDougall (2 goals) and impressive young talent Jack Jeffrey (2 goals).

Kangas coach Jake Bridges said it was, “a four-quarter effort with plenty of evidence around our trademarks and opportunities for growth."

Cobras forward Aaron Willetts (4 goals) returned from a hip complaint, confirming his importance to the lineup to be named among the best with newcomer Sam Crea and defender Simon LaFranchi. Dangerous forward Jake Owen finished with two goals and continued with his terrific run of consistency.

Coach Tom German conceded his boys were made to work hard for their goals while a skilful East Point took their opportunities. The Cobras sit just outside the top six on percentage and face North Ballarat at Mars Stadium on Saturday. Good luck.

  • Melton South

    14.6.90

  • Def by

  • Sebastopol

    18.11.119

Sebastopol kicked the last five goals of the game to secure the points against a spirited Melton South at the weekend.

Star utility and Burra captain Tony Lockyer (3 goals) were the catalysts behind the tough win after the visitors were ahead in the last quarter.

Panthers coach Heath Pritchard was full of praise for Lockyer in the aftermath.

"Tony was the best on ground by the length of the straight, simply outstanding," he said.

Pritchard went on to express the pride in his own group who again were crippled with illness to key players including their general and captain, Shaun Wyatt. While the Panthers struggled to get their best 22 on the park, Pritchard made no excuses, remaining positive on the trajectory of the club’s improvement over the last month.

"We are getting better every week and believe in what we're doing," he said. "More wins are around the corner."

Burras’ coach Michael Searle was clearly relieved with the win after an almighty scare.

"We knew it was a danger game for us," he said. "They applied good pressure and took risks that we struggled to defend against."

While Michael Powell (5 goals), Jed Hill (4 goals) and Bailey Veale (2 goals) featured prominently for the winners there was no disputing the most influential player on the ground.

"Thank goodness for Tony Lockyer," Searle said.

The Panthers showed plenty of dash to reel in a 34-point halftime deficit before their run ended. Dylan Jones, Cody Chapman, Jacob Thornton-Gielen maintained their recent good form while Dylan Conway booted four goals in his return. 

  • Lake Wendouree

    8.6.54

  • Def by

  • Melton

    20.15.135

Undefeated Melton showed no signs of mercy at the weekend cruising in a systematic fashion to an 81-point win over Lake Wendouree.

The Bloods booted five goals in every quarter, refusing to take their foot off the gas.

Progressive half-forward Luke Heaney (5 goals), along with Liam Carter (4 goals) took the honours on the scoreboard while regular duo Ryan Carter and Braeden Kight took a back seat settling three goals each of their own.

Bloods midfielder Jaycob Hickey is starting to give teammate Jack Walker a run for club Best and Fairest with another best on ground performance ahead of those who did the damage in front of goal. Kyle Borg, Lachie Watkins and Lachlan Walker shared good numbers of their own to feature in yet another four-quarter Bloods blitz.

Lakers coach Jack Fitzpatrick found some positives in his young group’s performance but was under no illusions about the difference between the two sides.

"The scoreboard might not reflect it, but the competitiveness was far better than last week," he said.

"That said, we got a lesson in using the footy - schoolboy errors hurt us, but to Melton's credit their ball use was exceptional."

Another tough assignment awaits the Lakers this week when they face Ballarat at Alfredton Oval. Melton's week culminates with a top of the table clash at home with East Point. We look forward to that one!

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Round 8 Ballarat vs Melton South

  • Match Time and Date: 2024-06-01 14:15
  • Home Team Primary Colour: #ff0000
  • Away Team Primary Colour: #011a31
  • Combined Player Stats:
    • Player Name: William Liston, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 11, Player Disposals: 27, Player Kicks: 19, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 7, Player Tackles: 10, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 9, Player Score Involvements: 10, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Angus Bade, Player Number: 3, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 9, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 7, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 5, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Andrew Hooper, Player Number: 4, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 16, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Paddy Simpson, Player Number: 5, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 29, Player Kicks: 20, Player Handballs: 9, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 6, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Marcus Powling, Player Number: 6, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 37, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 8, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Tristan Maple, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 14, Player Disposals: 42, Player Kicks: 26, Player Handballs: 16, Player Marks: 10, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 4, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Ben Wardley, Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Luke Gray, Player Number: 9, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 9, Player Disposals: 26, Player Kicks: 12, Player Handballs: 14, Player Marks: 12, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Keegan Mellington, Player Number: 10, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 14, Player Disposals: 29, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 14, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 8, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 5, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Jesse Nicholls, Player Number: 11, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Wyatt Squires, Player Number: 12, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 21, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 11, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Callan Wellings, Player Number: 13, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 28, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 13, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 13, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 11, Player Score Involvements: 10, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Zak Rinaldi, Player Number: 15, Player Goals: 4, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 29, Player Kicks: 19, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 11, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Riley Constable, Player Number: 20, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Zack Maple, Player Number: 22, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 11, Player Disposals: 16, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 9, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 12, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Paddy OBrien, Player Number: 29, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Samuel Battistella, Player Number: 30, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Tom Mooney, Player Number: 32, Player Goals: 3, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 14, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 11, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Bailey Fraser, Player Number: 34, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 27, Player Kicks: 19, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Fraser Perkins, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 31, Player Kicks: 14, Player Handballs: 17, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 10, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 14, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Chevy Smart, Player Number: 41, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 14, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 12, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Rhys Perry, Player Number: 53, Player Goals: 3, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 8, Player Hitouts: 6, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 16, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Cody Chapman, Player Number: 1, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 16, Player Disposals: 28, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 13, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 12, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Lachlan Pritchard, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 11, Player Disposals: 17, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Jesse Geddes, Player Number: 5, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 9, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 9, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: John Kovarik, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Riley Theo, Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Ryder Rousch, Player Number: 11, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 3, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 0, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 50, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Stuart Hobijn-Allen, Player Number: 12, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Mitch Fino, Player Number: 13, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 9, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 5, Player Score Involvements: 5, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Nathan Johns, Player Number: 16, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Melton South 17, Player Number: 17, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Melton South 18, Player Number: 18, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Broden Collins , Player Number: 20, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 23, Player Clearances: 6, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Brodie Ryan, Player Number: 21, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Ryan Holzer, Player Number: 22, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 1, Player Disposals: 4, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 0, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Hudson Wilde, Player Number: 23, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Daniel Donaldson, Player Number: 24, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 21, Player Kicks: 16, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Jai Absolom, Player Number: 25, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 0, Player Disposals: 0, Player Kicks: 0, Player Handballs: 0, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Daniel Zajac, Player Number: 30, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Tom Phillips, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 19, Player Disposals: 29, Player Kicks: 16, Player Handballs: 13, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 10, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Melton South 44, Player Number: 44, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Jesse Muse, Player Number: 45, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
    • Player Name: Mellton South 56, Player Number: 56, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 5, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Melton South, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #011a31
  • Home Team Name: Ballarat
  • Home Team Score: 22.17.149
  • Away Team Name: Melton South
  • Away Team Score: 2.8.20
  • Match Replay Embed Code:
  • Match Location: Alfredton Recreation Reserve 1
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 3.3.21
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 5.6.36
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 6.6.42
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 8.2.50
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 1.1.7
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.2.2
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.2.2
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 1.3.9
  • Team Stats:
    • Team Stat Name: clearances, Team Stat Home Value: 51, Team Stat Away Value: 45, Team Stat Combined Value: 96
    • Team Stat Name: contested possessions, Team Stat Home Value: 171, Team Stat Away Value: 114, Team Stat Combined Value: 285
    • Team Stat Name: contested marks, Team Stat Home Value: 17, Team Stat Away Value: 12, Team Stat Combined Value: 29
    • Team Stat Name: disposals, Team Stat Home Value: 442, Team Stat Away Value: 241, Team Stat Combined Value: 683
    • Team Stat Name: frees against, Team Stat Home Value: 12, Team Stat Away Value: 13, Team Stat Combined Value: 25
    • Team Stat Name: frees for, Team Stat Home Value: 13, Team Stat Away Value: 12, Team Stat Combined Value: 25
    • Team Stat Name: goals, Team Stat Home Value: 22, Team Stat Away Value: 2, Team Stat Combined Value: 24
    • Team Stat Name: handballs, Team Stat Home Value: 192, Team Stat Away Value: 93, Team Stat Combined Value: 285
    • Team Stat Name: hitouts, Team Stat Home Value: 44, Team Stat Away Value: 74, Team Stat Combined Value: 118
    • Team Stat Name: inside fifty, Team Stat Home Value: 53, Team Stat Away Value: 28, Team Stat Combined Value: 81
    • Team Stat Name: kicks, Team Stat Home Value: 250, Team Stat Away Value: 148, Team Stat Combined Value: 398
    • Team Stat Name: marks, Team Stat Home Value: 110, Team Stat Away Value: 47, Team Stat Combined Value: 157
    • Team Stat Name: ranking points, Team Stat Home Value: 2237, Team Stat Away Value: 1168, Team Stat Combined Value: 3405
    • Team Stat Name: score involvements, Team Stat Home Value: 185, Team Stat Away Value: 30, Team Stat Combined Value: 215
    • Team Stat Name: tackles, Team Stat Home Value: 93, Team Stat Away Value: 58, Team Stat Combined Value: 151

Round 8 Review

Scoop' Reviews Round 8

The first Saturday in June '22 will be remembered for two things across the McDonald's Ballarat Senior Men's comp - the emphatic arrival of winter and the day Melton firmed as red hot flag favourites.

  • North Ballarat

    8.11.59

  • Def

  • Bacchus Marsh

    4.8.32

With both sides missing key personnel, it was North Ballarat who returned to the winners' list with a comfortable 27-point win at Mars Stadium. After scores were level at quarter time, Brendan McCartney's men booted the next six goals of the game to put the contest beyond doubt in trying conditions, moving ahead on the win/loss ledger and back into fourth place on the McDonald’s Ballarat Senior Men’s ladder.

Trying conditions may be the understatement of the year given all of nature's elements were in evidence as winter announced its arrival in Ballarat. The lights of Mars Stadium had little effect on improving the spectacle, but without them, it would have been near impossible to watch. 

Cobras coach Tom German, while disappointed the in loss, commended his players for their effort. "We had quite a few out but the guys battled hard all day," he said. "We just didn't get the reward for our effort in the first quarter especially."

McCartney endorsed the sentiments of German in the post-match. "An undermanned Bacchus Marsh did a mighty job as a club," he said. "[On our own performance] we worked harder this week and resembled much more of how we want to be."

For the winners, Jack Riding (1 goal), Ned Nash and Jamie Quick (2 goals) were the cleanest ball users in the conditions, while Jake Owen (defence), Alex Porter and Ryley Stuhldreier never gave up the fight for the Cobras.       

  • Ballarat

    7.12.54

  • Def

  • Lake Wendouree

    6.5.41

Ballarat survived a spirited challenge from a young Lakers outfit to win by 13 points at Alfredton Oval. The degree of difficulty to execute amid the elements, let alone determined opposition, was not missed by either coach in the aftermath.

Victorious Swans coach Joe Carmody was just happy to walk away with the points after trailing at three-quarter time.

"We didn't really adjust to the wet, windy, cold conditions," he said. "[We were] lucky to get the win in the end."

The Swans kicked the only three goals in the last quarter to arrest an eight-point deficit to avoid the upset of the round.

Lakers coach Jack Fitzpatrick - clearly a character of the game - continues to deliver his matter-of-fact match summations.

"You couldn't even call it footy on what was a truly atrocious day," he said. "Both teams deserve credit for slugging it out in simply awful conditions."     

Nick Swain, Carter Prendergast and Sam James were named best afield for the winners while Lachlan O'Connell, Lachlan Fitzgerald and youngster Cooper James tried their hearts out for Fitzpatrick.

  • Melton

    17.8.110

  • Def

  • East Point

    10.9.69

Undefeated Melton confirmed their flag favourites tag with a 41-point win over (then) second-placed East Point at Macpherson Park.

Aaron Tymms' Bloods made it tough for the visitors from the outset with the aid of the breeze to lead 30-0 at the first change. The Kangas responded (as we all thought they would) to be within seven points at the half, but a nine-goal to two third term from the ladder leaders quickly dispelled any thoughts of an upset.

Coach Tymms was proud of his boys in what was clearly a danger for the club.

"It was a very well-rounded performance from the entire group," he said. "We will enjoy a few weeks off now." The Bloods' next game is not until June 25, an away meeting with Redan.

For Bridges' boys, it's not doom and gloom by any stretch, but rather a timely footy audit nearing halfway against the benchmark of the competition. Kangas’ star forward Jordy Johnston booted five goals, extending his tally to 26 from his last six games. Midfielder Matty Johnston won his fair share of the footy, while Dallas Martin and Aden Nestor's seasons continue to gain momentum. 

For the winners, league-leading forward Ryan Carter (5 goals) and brother Liam (3 goals) proved a formidable combination once again in the Bloods’ front half, while running machine/ball magnet Jack Walker was named best on ground for a third time this season. Youngsters Adrian Monitto and Kyle Borg were lively contributors for the Bloods to feature amongst the best players, along with inside mid Lachie Watkins.

  • Melton South

    8.13.61

  • Def by

  • Redan

    16.9.105

League improvers Melton South were unable to sustain their brand of pressure over the last month, succumbing to a more desperate Redan on the road to the tune of 44 points. The Lions led at every change, leaving a degree of inevitability about the result from a long way out. The visitors certainly came to play, riding high on the back of their away win over Sunbury last week, essentially banking the premiership points to stay within touch of the final six calculations.

Panthers coach Heath Pritchard conceded his boys were down and paid full credit to Redan in what was billed as a very winnable game for both sides heading in.

"Redan played well and brought a high intensity and work rate," he said.

"Losing Dylan Conway (concussion) in the first quarter, Jake Thornton-Gielen (shoulder) in the third and Billy Lloyd (ankle) at the start of the last didn't help, but the damage was already done."

"Full credit to Redan," Pritchard said.

The Panthers sit in ninth place with two wins and are nil from five at home this year.

The mood was in complete contrast to an upbeat Redan camp who sit just one game outside of the top six following their third away win of the season.

According to Lions coach Jarrett Giampaolo, the win was just reward for their superior work rate.

"It was a good win, we controlled the game for the most part," he said.

"Our boys applied relentless pressure and tackled really well and our young players stood up in the contest."

The Lions veterans did most of the damage on the scoreboard as Lachie George (4 goals), Grant Bell (3 goals) and Liam Hoy (3 goals) combined for 10 goals. George was named best along with Isaac Grant, while Panthers trio Rhys Lee, Cody Chapman and Matthew Notman earned the plaudits, albeit in defeat, from their coach. 

  • Sebastopol

    5.11.41

  • Def

  • Sunbury

    3.7.25

Sebastopol has finally put an end to arguably the longest run of outs amongst any of the McDonald’s Ballarat FNL clubs to hold off a desperate Sunbury at Marty Busch Reserve on Saturday.

The horrible conditions witnessed across the Ballarat region over the weekend were reflected in the low rate of scoring. The visiting Lions found themselves in the game yet again winning their customary two quarters to lead at half-time by 7 points. But their inability to hit the scoreboard in the second half proved their undoing, managing just three behinds for the half as opposed to the 'Burras 3.8.

It's well known that Sunbury has struggled to field their best 22 this year but could not use it as an excuse given the casualty list the 'Burra have had to endure in their opening seven games.

Sebastopol coach Michael Searl confirmed his boys were made to work extremely hard for the win.

"Sunbury outworked us and were winning plenty of the football in the first half," he said.

"We were able to turn it around in the second (half) with some one-on-one football.

"Our effort, tackling pressure and competitiveness was huge."

Despite the misfortunes for the 'Burra on the injury front, the club has managed four wins on the trot to sit second on the McDonald’s Ballarat Senior Men’s ladder with a clear advantage over cross-town rival and next opponent Ballarat.

Sunbury coach Travis Hodgson kept a glass half full attitude despite the club's sixth loss of the season.

"Considering our large number of outs, I was proud of our boys’ effort," he said.

"It was a fiercely contested and even game for the most part and we're disappointed we couldn't turn it into four Premiership points.

According to Hodgson the Lions, "need to keep presenting and being in games until we break through again."

The 'Burras Grady Snowden, Tony Lockyer and Bailey Veale featured significantly while the Lions' Tyson Lever, Matthew Medcraft and Leigh Brennan were acknowledged for their efforts in defeat.

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Round 9 North Ballarat vs Ballarat

  • Match Time and Date: 2024-06-15 14:15
  • Home Team Primary Colour: #3b3b3b
  • Away Team Primary Colour: #ff0000
  • Combined Player Stats:
    • Player Name: Joshua Sparkman, Player Number: 1, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 14, Player Disposals: 31, Player Kicks: 24, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Sam Artz, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 9, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Ned Nash, Player Number: 3, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 9, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Nelson Troon, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 14, Player Kicks: 12, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Harry Loader, Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 11, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Ryan Hobbs, Player Number: 11, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Malachi White, Player Number: 15, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 12, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 5, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 5, Player Score Involvements: 8, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Cam McCallum, Player Number: 17, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 10, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 46, Player Clearances: 8, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Hugh Trigg, Player Number: 20, Player Goals: 3, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Liam Deering, Player Number: 21, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 13, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 7, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Reggie Palmer, Player Number: 23, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 19, Player Kicks: 13, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Ryan Polkinghorne, Player Number: 24, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Fletcher Loader, Player Number: 25, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 20, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 9, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 8, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 5, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Riley Polkinghorne, Player Number: 27, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 19, Player Disposals: 36, Player Kicks: 21, Player Handballs: 15, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 11, Player Score Involvements: 8, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Noah Cockerell, Player Number: 31, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 10, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Brock Leonard, Player Number: 33, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 14, Player Disposals: 25, Player Kicks: 12, Player Handballs: 13, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 6, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 13, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Elliott Lamb, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 11, Player Disposals: 25, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 14, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 7, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Harvey Driscoll, Player Number: 37, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 2, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: North Ballarat 39, Player Number: 39, Player Goals: 2, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 6, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Will Quinlan, Player Number: 43, Player Goals: 4, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 5, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 7, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Isaac Carey, Player Number: 44, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 23, Player Kicks: 12, Player Handballs: 11, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: Brayden Purchase, Player Number: 63, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: North Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #3b3b3b
    • Player Name: William Liston, Player Number: 2, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 4, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 7, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Angus Bade, Player Number: 3, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Andrew Hooper, Player Number: 4, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 9, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 11, Player Handballs: 1, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Paddy Simpson, Player Number: 5, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 8, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 4, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Marcus Powling, Player Number: 6, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 14, Player Disposals: 16, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 10, Player Marks: 5, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 51, Player Clearances: 6, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Tristan Maple, Player Number: 7, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 27, Player Kicks: 18, Player Handballs: 9, Player Marks: 7, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Ben Wardley, Player Number: 8, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 8, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Luke Gray, Player Number: 9, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 6, Player Disposals: 18, Player Kicks: 9, Player Handballs: 9, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 2, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Keegan Mellington, Player Number: 10, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 3, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Jesse Nicholls, Player Number: 11, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 3, Player Disposals: 6, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 1, Player Hitouts: 6, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Wyatt Squires, Player Number: 12, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 14, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 8, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Lauchlan Dalgleish, Player Number: 14, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 7, Player Disposals: 22, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 4, Player Tackles: 4, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Zak Rinaldi, Player Number: 15, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 10, Player Kicks: 7, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 6, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Will Garner, Player Number: 18, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 15, Player Kicks: 8, Player Handballs: 7, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 6, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Riley Constable, Player Number: 20, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 4, Player Kicks: 1, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Lewis Rinaldi, Player Number: 24, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 13, Player Disposals: 20, Player Kicks: 15, Player Handballs: 5, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 12, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 6, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Samuel Battistella, Player Number: 30, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 7, Player Kicks: 4, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 2, Player Tackles: 0, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Nicholas Robinson, Player Number: 31, Player Goals: 1, Player Contested Possessions: 2, Player Disposals: 4, Player Kicks: 1, Player Handballs: 3, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 2, Player Hitouts: 1, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 2, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Tom Mooney, Player Number: 32, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 4, Player Disposals: 5, Player Kicks: 3, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Fraser Perkins, Player Number: 35, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 10, Player Disposals: 16, Player Kicks: 10, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 3, Player Tackles: 7, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 5, Player Score Involvements: 3, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Chevy Smart, Player Number: 41, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 9, Player Disposals: 12, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 6, Player Marks: 0, Player Tackles: 8, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 1, Player Score Involvements: 1, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
    • Player Name: Rhys Perry, Player Number: 53, Player Goals: 0, Player Contested Possessions: 5, Player Disposals: 8, Player Kicks: 6, Player Handballs: 2, Player Marks: 1, Player Tackles: 3, Player Hitouts: 0, Player Clearances: 0, Player Score Involvements: 0, Player Team Name: Ballarat, Player Image: , Player Team Colour: #ff0000
  • Home Team Name: North Ballarat
  • Home Team Score: 16.11.107
  • Away Team Name: Ballarat
  • Away Team Score: 3.7.25
  • Match Replay Embed Code:
  • Match Location: MARS Stadium 1
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 2.2.14
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 4.4.28
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 4.2.26
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 6.3.39
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 1.1.7
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 1.3.9
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 1.3.9
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0.0
  • Team Stats:
    • Team Stat Name: clearances, Team Stat Home Value: 61, Team Stat Away Value: 39, Team Stat Combined Value: 100
    • Team Stat Name: contested possessions, Team Stat Home Value: 169, Team Stat Away Value: 146, Team Stat Combined Value: 315
    • Team Stat Name: contested marks, Team Stat Home Value: 24, Team Stat Away Value: 17, Team Stat Combined Value: 41
    • Team Stat Name: disposals, Team Stat Home Value: 340, Team Stat Away Value: 279, Team Stat Combined Value: 619
    • Team Stat Name: frees against, Team Stat Home Value: 28, Team Stat Away Value: 27, Team Stat Combined Value: 55
    • Team Stat Name: frees for, Team Stat Home Value: 27, Team Stat Away Value: 28, Team Stat Combined Value: 55
    • Team Stat Name: goals, Team Stat Home Value: 16, Team Stat Away Value: 3, Team Stat Combined Value: 19
    • Team Stat Name: handballs, Team Stat Home Value: 144, Team Stat Away Value: 107, Team Stat Combined Value: 251
    • Team Stat Name: hitouts, Team Stat Home Value: 54, Team Stat Away Value: 58, Team Stat Combined Value: 112
    • Team Stat Name: inside fifty, Team Stat Home Value: 55, Team Stat Away Value: 24, Team Stat Combined Value: 79
    • Team Stat Name: kicks, Team Stat Home Value: 196, Team Stat Away Value: 172, Team Stat Combined Value: 368
    • Team Stat Name: marks, Team Stat Home Value: 77, Team Stat Away Value: 65, Team Stat Combined Value: 142
    • Team Stat Name: ranking points, Team Stat Home Value: 1722, Team Stat Away Value: 1262, Team Stat Combined Value: 2984
    • Team Stat Name: score involvements, Team Stat Home Value: 99, Team Stat Away Value: 34, Team Stat Combined Value: 133
    • Team Stat Name: tackles, Team Stat Home Value: 50, Team Stat Away Value: 69, Team Stat Combined Value: 119

Round 9 Review

Scoop' Reviews Round 9

Two of the four winners from Saturday's Senior Men's matches were able to overcome half-time deficits, while the other two fell agonisingly short. The expectation of a tight billing across the board did not disappoint with three of the four games decided by a goal or less. The even nature of the competition continues behind the competition's one exception, Melton.

  • Redan

    11.17.83

  • Def

  • North Ballarat

    12.8.80

Redan held off a barnstorming finish from North Ballarat to win by three points at City Oval. The result makes it a hat trick of wins for the Lions who are now just percentage outside of the top six.

The Lions won the opening three-quarters of the game to set up a 26-point lead at the final change before Brendan McCartney's men went to work, booting five goals to one in the last only to fall three points shy. While honours remain deservedly with the winners, North Ballarat's belated efforts were to be commended after losing Jarrod Curran (collarbone) and John O'Brien (heavy knock) for the second half.

Lions goal shark Isaac Grant finished with five goals to feature prominently while underrated wingman Pat Fitzgibbon provided some much-needed drive in a position where you can easily be exposed by North Ballarat. Lachie George was among the better players for the winners, buoyed by the return of Cooper Craig Peters from VFL duties.

For North Ballarat, the usual suspects nearly willed them over the line with significant contributions from Jack Riding (4 goals), Riley Polkinghorne, Cam McCallum, Simon McCartin, Brock Leonard and Ryan Hobbs.

Redan most certainly needed the points with Melton, East Point and Sebastopol to come over the next three weeks. North Ballarat will aim to bounce back over the coming fortnight against Melton South and Darley.

What the coaches said...

Jarrett Giampaolo (Redan): "Stressful win! We dominated play in the first half but were very wasteful and should have been up by a lot more and potentially had the game won. But North Ballarat were persistent and took the game on in the last quarter.  A few of their good players got off the leash but our boys were able to grind out the last five minutes and hang on."   

Brendan McCartney (North Ballarat): "We were outworked in the first half. Redan were very good in the contest which consistently gave them first use of the ball. We responded well in the second half, down two important players. Our endeavour, competitiveness and desire were fantastic. Great game of footy, the better team won on the day."

  • Melton South

    12.4.76

  • Def

  • Lake Wendouree

    10.10.70

Heath Pritchard's Melton South ended a 14-game losing streak in Ballarat dating back nearly five years when they hung on to defeat Lake Wendouree by six points. The Panthers, although ninth on the McDonald's Ballarat Senior Men's table are just one game and percentage outside the top six in what is shaping up to be an incredibly even competition.

When a 16-point half-time lead to the visitors became 24 points at the final change it was looking more like 'how far' for the Panthers, but Jack Fitzpatrick's Lakers dug in for the fight, drawing level in the latter stages before a Daniel Vasjuta late goal sealed the game.

What was more encouraging for the Panthers in their third away win of the season was the make-up of the best players, with a few of the lesser-knowns standing up when it counted most. Sam Hurst, Daniel Vasjuta (3 goals), Jarrod Bibby and John Kovarik were influential in the win, while Will Thornton-Gielen's three-goal return also helped the cause.

The Panthers had seven goalkickers on the day, the Lakers just five as young Laker Rory O'Keefe (3 goals) led Geelong VFL-listed Scott Carlin and Nathan Pring who finished with two. Harrison Robertson and Brayden Helyar were considered the best players out of the losing camp along with O'Keefe. 

The Panthers will hope to improve on their 0-5 record at home this week when they face North Ballarat, who have lost three of their last four games.

The Lakers will prepare for a trip down the highway for a meeting with Darley who have lost their last two against finals contenders Ballarat and East Point.

What the coaches said...

Jack Fitzpatrick (Lake Wendouree): "Football is a hard game at the best of times, made harder when you give the opposition a head start. Credit to Melton South, they came to play and we took a quarter to get going, which was the difference in the end."

Heath Pritchard (Melton South): "Pleasing result at the end of the day following a number of changes. We were dominant in the first quarter and hit the scoreboard. A stalemate prevailed through the middle stages before the Lakers, to their credit, took the game on and started to score. Pleasing from our boys when Lakers drew level we found a way to get the ball forward and score late."

  • Ballarat

    12.12.84

  • Def

  • Sebastopol

    12.11.83

Ballarat arrested a 16-point half-time deficit to steal a one-point win at Alfredton Oval and move into outright second on the ladder ahead of their bye in Round 10.

Dangerous Swans forward Andrew Hooper (5 goals) capitalised on his side's momentum swing as their midfield and half-back lines hit their straps in the second half, creating enough opportunities to finish ahead of the ledger on the final siren. Rebound defender Nick Weightman continued his impressive season to be named best along with Hooper and youngsters Rhys Perry and Will Liston.

For the 'Burra Jed Hill finished with four goals and fearless leader Tony Lockyer three. Hill took the honours in a losing side, while Liam Stow and Dean Robertson battled manfully in the absence of first-choice ruckman Jack Richards. Bailey Veale and James Keeble continued their rich vein of form but it wasn't enough to deny the Swans in a nailbiter.

The Swans will savour the bye with a smile while it's back to the drawing board for the 'Burra as their four-game winning streak came to a dramatic end. Sebastopol is at home to Bacchus Marsh this Saturday.  

What the coaches said...

Joe Carmody (Ballarat): "Sebastopol's pressure was excellent throughout the game, restricting our ball movement. We were able to get on top at stoppages and rebound off half-back a bit better in the second half creating scoring opportunities for Andrew Hooper and Josh Gibson."

Michael Searl (Sebastopol): "Disappointing result when you've led for 95% of the day. We started really well but weren't as efficient as we would have liked. The inside 50 count was 18-4 at quarter time. Some crucial turnovers by foot in the last (quarter) also hurt us. We regroup and we go again, no point dwelling on it."

  • East Point

    15.9.99

  • Def

  • Darley

    9.12.66

Kangas star forward Jordan Johnston proved the difference - booting nine goals to be clearly best on ground in their come-from-behind win over the Devils at Eastern Oval.

The visitors led by as much as 17 points midway thru the third term before the reigning Premiers booted 10 of the last 12 goals of the game to win going away.

'JJ' kept the Kangas in it with six of their first seven goals. Even the Darley faithful were left contemplating, what can you do? Jordy has 35 goals from his last seven games, firming well and truly into Henderson Medal calculations.

Kangas midfielders Mickijta Rotumah-Onus and Matty Johnston won the midfield battle on the back of some tireless work from Joel Van Meel in the ruck, giving 'JJ' and youngster Jack Jeffrey (3 goals) the supply needed to post a winning score.

Devils forward Nick Rodda (5 goals) looked threatening all afternoon while  Mace Cousins' rebound out of defence was pivotal in setting the league improvers up with an early advantage.

What the coaches said...

Jake Bridges (East Point): "Plenty of evidence of living our trademarks today! Great team effort and response from the group."

Dan Jordan (Darley): "Spirited effort against a quality side. Great learnings on playing four-quarter football for our young side. We were in it for a long way, full credit to East Point."       

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Sebastopol 2023 Season Preview

With preseason preparations well under way and Round 1 fast approaching, Scoop goes one-on-one with all 11 senior coaches ahead of the 2023 McDonalds BFNL season.

CLUB: Sebastopol

COACH: Luke Kiel & Michael Columbrio (1st season)

2022 Home & Away Record: 3rd (10-6, 115.80%)

Scoop: Congrats on your appointment at Sebastopol, Luke. When did you think coaching was an avenue you would like to pursue?

Luke Kiel: To be honest, I never really thought about coaching until I had a stint 'in the box' last year nursing an injury. I guess that sparked the motivation and genuine interest. I'm looking forward to the challenge with my Co-Coach Michael Columbrio.

S: Runners-up in 2019 and 2022 suggests you're not far away from securing a first flag since 1974. You've been busy in the marketplace - what player type was deemed a priority to add to an already solid group?

LK: Keeping the current group together first and foremost. Players who have the ability to cover the ground and not turn the ball over have been on our radar.

S: Your inspirational leader, Tony Locker, has had two surgeries to mend a syndesmosis injury sustained in last year’s finals series – how is he tracking along?

LK: Ankle movement for Tony has finally freed up which is positive. He's already back in the gym and not far off running at full capacity.

S: You lose ruck James Richards and shutdown defender Ben Trew but appear to have added some quality personnel over the break. Given the small sample size, are you better placed at this time than your previous runners-up years?

LK: It's hard to tell. I'd like to think we've done everything right so far to give us every chance of success.

S: Can you tell us what will Burras footy look like under Luke Kiel and Michael Columbrio?

LK: We want to be more attacking with our ball movement and hit the scoreboard more.

S: What are some of the identified strengths of the club?

LK: Disciplined and hard working.

S: Where do you expect to see your projected improvement come from?

LK: To start well. Our opening five games are a real focus for us.

S: How has pre-season training looked?

LK: We've never trained harder in my time at the club.

S: Who do you expect to be the biggest improvers this year? (Outside of your club)

LK: Sunbury

S: Who is your flag tip? (Outside of your club)

LK: Melton are still the team to beat, Darley next.

KEY INS:

Jesse Clark (Werribee VFL), Jay Dahlhaus (Werribee VFL), Liam Latch (Maryborough), Nicholas Sanders (St Josephs), Ryan Birthesel (St Josephs), Cameron Jackson (Bungaree)

PLAYER OUTS:

J.Richards (Overseas), B.Trew (Injury)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

J.Clark (Werribee), J.Dahlhaus (Werribee)

Scoop's Sebastopol prediction: 1st - 2nd

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Sunbury FNC 2023 Season Preview

With preseason preparations well under way and Round 1 fast approaching, Scoop goes one-on-one with all 11 senior coaches ahead of the 2023 McDonalds BFNL season.

CLUB: Sunbury

COACH: Travis Hodgson (5th Season)

2022 Home & Away Record: 9th (5-11, 100.78%)

Scoop: Trav, after 1-4 starts your previous two seasons at the Lions, what gives you the confidence we won't see a repeat?

Travis Hodgson: When you only play 16 games and start slowly it’s very

hard to catch up. We've made a conscious effort to adjust our preparation to get better results early. Time will if we get the desired outcome.

S: Tell us about the newbies and their roles – Josiah Garisto, Rivva Karpany and Cody Brand. What can they add to the group?

TH: Josiah and Rivva are both 27 years old and we felt we needed to add some experience to the age profile of our group. Josiah is a strong bodied, rebounding defender with standout leadership qualities while Rivva is a versatile, extremely talented X-factor small forward. Cody can play at either end at 6'5", and straight off an AFL list - his type is rare in this competition. His competitive nature at training has been a feature.

S: Despite being only one of two sides to beat reigning Premiers Melton throughout last year’s home and away season, you lost more than your fair share of close ones. Have you put the line through looking back or is it something you have worked on at training with match simulation for example?

TH: Yep, that was extremely frustrating and shaped our season. The short answer is we have focused on it (arresting the close losses) and I didn't see it as bad luck, rather an inability to convert strong positions in games into wins. Lack of experience I thought played a role.

S: Having Josh Guthrie, Mitch Lewis and Jack Newitt full-time gives you some security at the selection table - with the twos winning the flag last year and thirds winning a final can we expect a return to finals for your proud club?

TH: Having Mitch, Josh and Jack full-time is a great starting point when it comes to selection. We played 44 players last year - 30 odd would be more conducive to the continuity we believe is required to succeed.

S: While you're an experienced coach at this level, after a 21 win and 22 loss record at Sunbury since 2019, what have you learned during this time in charge?

TH: It's a good reminder it takes time with kids. I had a side in the Ovens and Murray a while ago who went at a 50 per cent win rate for two seasons before becoming a real force in the third. There's a big difference between 0-10 game players and 30-40 game players. We have a large number entering the latter phase so I’m expecting measurable improvement from our younger brigade.

S: What are some of the identified strengths of the club?

TH: Solid back six, good behind the ball. Tyson Lever and Harry Minton-Connell ran first and second in our Best and Fairest off half back. That speaks for itself.

S: Where do you expect to see your projected improvement come from?

TH: Better balanced up forward with Cody Brand as a tall option and Rivva Karpany as a dangerous goalkicking small forward. Also having Josh Guthrie and Mitch Lewis full time should see progressive improvement in the group.

S: How has pre-season training looked?

TH: Been solid. We're more advanced and fitter, having brought everything forward with an aim to start well.

S: Who do you expect to be the biggest improvers this year? (Outside of your club)

TH: North Ballarat to resemble more of 2021.

S: Who is your flag tip? (Outside of your club)

Sebastopol.

KEY INS:

J. Garisto (Aberfeldie), R. Karpany (Coburg), C. Brand (Essendon)

PLAYER OUTS:

J. Eales (Kyneton), D. Toman (Woodend), H. Ross (Riddell)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

J. Sutton (Essendon), H. Minton-Connell (Essendon), C. Bramble (Box Hill).

Scoop's Sunbury prediction: 4th - 6th

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Superstar new Swan sets example

We continue the countdown to the senior season with Scoop's club-by-club predictions for Ballarat. The Swans have a superstar new signing in three-time Hawthorn Premiership player Josh Gibson who, along with 2019 league leading goalkicker Andrew Hooper, will cause plenty of headaches for opposition teams. But coach Joe Carmody insists there's more to the Swans than Hoops and Gibbo.

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2021 Coach: Joe Carmody

2019 Performance:Finished 10th (home & away) Played 16, Won 3, Draw 1, Lost 12

2019 BFNL Rankings: Attack - 9th, Defence - 10th

Scoop's 2021 prediction: 8th - 10th

EXPECT Ballarat to play their part in the overall improvement of BFNL action in 2021 given the club’s marquee signing of former Hawthorn champion Josh Gibson.

According to coach Joe Carmody, Gibson could not have been more impressive in the lead up to round one.

"Gibbo hasn't missed a session," he said.

"He's been excellent."

While the equation for opposition sides to overcome Ballarat this year appears problematic enough in its simplest form (stop Hooper, avoid Gibson = win), Carmody is adamant there are more strings to the Swans bow.

Despite a lowly 2019 performance that yielded just three wins and a draw, the Swans are confident they can turn the tables on some results that didn't go their way. The Swans lost five and a half games by 18 points or less and were in the hunt despite the final score against Sebastopol (Rd 1 - 21 points) and Darley (Rd 18 - 51 points). But outside a few near misses and three wins, the Swans were belted for the most part of the last season played, struggling with a growing injury list to key players.

Mitch Martin, Sam James, Nick Weightman, Lachie Dawson and Keenan Mellington missed 52 games between them, exposing the Swans youth and (lack of) experience. Even Andrew Hooper, who was the BFNL leading goalkicker in 2019 (41 goals) played with debilitating injuries (ribs, calf) but somehow managed to play every game deep in the forward line.

Swans coach Joe Carmody's philosophy in 2021 is simple.

"We just want to be able to turn up and compete for longer, regardless of the opposition," he said.

"Last season (2019) we were good for 15 minutes a quarter, but leaked goals too easily thereafter.

"Thankfully, all of our boys are over their injuries and haven't missed a beat over the summer.

"And Hoops (Andrew) is going around again for us, which is terrific, and we're hopeful he can thrive with an injury-free run and more support (forward)."

The Swans welcome key forward Jake Dunne (Buninyong) to bolster their options in the air inside 50, while Mitch Bishop (key back) returns from a lay off and is likely to play an important role in aiding Gibson and Bailey Van de Heuvel who was the 'go to' man in defence last season. Nathan Patrikeos (Waubra) will add some body strength through the midfield in the absence of Keegan Mellington (who remains doubtful) and Lachie Dawson (likely to be call up for Footscray VFL duties). Former Ballarat Rebel and (then) TAC Cup leading tap ruckman Pat Glandford (6’2 - solid build) will play the relief role for 2019 Club Best and Fairest winner Marcus Powling.

"It's pretty exciting for us," Carmody said.

"Our group has plenty in the 21- to 22-year-old range, and with 40 to 50 games under their belts and four or five pre-seasons, they look like men now and are ready to have a significant impact."

Keegan Mellington (doubtful), Jesse Nicholls and Jed Hill are the notable absentees for 2021.

*Affiliated players: Lachie Dawson (Footscray VFL)

Carmody's Tips

Flag tip (outside Ballarat): East Point

Improvers tip: Melton South

Swans pass mark:To win the close games we couldn't win in 2019

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The Coach's View of 2022 with Joe Carmody

Ballarat takes on Bacchus Marsh on Saturday at 2.15pm at Maddingley Park

 CLUB: BALLARAT

COACH: Joe Carmody

FOR THE RECORD

(Scoop):There's a bit of hype around Ballarat's chances in 2022 - how do you think you're shaping up?

(Joe): Our midfield depth is as good as it's ever been - Domic, Kennedy, James, Powling. Our back six are also strong. The focus is on developing more avenues to goal (other than Hooper). Achieve this and it would be fair to say we'll be dangerous.

(Scoop):I have to ask how Josh Gibson, Andrew Hooper, and exciting newcomer Aiden Domic are travelling?

(Joe): Gibson has had a considered build-up and is moving well. We'll start to ramp up his work over the coming weeks - he'll be right to go Round One against the Cobras. Hooper is the fittest I’ve seen this time of year. He’s injury-free (from) post wrist surgery (last year). Domic’s looking good; an aerobic beast strong both inside and out and extremely versatile.

(Scoop):Since 2018 the Swans have won just once (1-8) on the road outside of Ballarat. You have Bacchus Marsh (Rd1), Darley (Rd7) and Sunbury (Rd11) down the highway this year. How do you go about changing the narrative? These games could make or break you, given your tough rated draw....

(Joe): The players have more experience on the road now so we're hopeful a growing belief, confidence level and developed mindset will hold us in good stead. There'll be no excuses.

IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS

(Joe): Leg speed, ball movement and our ability to change angles. Also, our team defence held up really well last year and we're expecting more of the same again in 2022.

IMPROVEMENTS

(Joe): Depth. Our younger guys have just scratched the surface with 20-plus games under their belts. We're confident there's plenty of upside with this group.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING

(Joe): Good. We've done a lot, especially over the last five weeks with match simulation. Jack Dunne (calf) and Inji Fyfe (hamstring) are our only injury concerns ahead of Round One.

DRAW COMMENTS

(Joe): Tough one first up on the road as we tend to struggle down there (Bacchus Marsh). Otherwise, it's pretty even across the board for us.

PLAYER INS:

Aiden Domic (Werribee) - gun mid, has the bulk of Lachie George, runs like Alik Magin. James Clark (GWV Rebels) - half forward/wing, will play mostly Rebels. Nick Swain (Anglesea) - half back, Mitch Martin like-for-like replacement. Tom Mooney (Glenroy EDFL) - third tall forward option, good competitor. Jesse Nicholls (SMW Rovers) - relief ruck, key back. Angus Bade (GWV Rebels) - key back/mid at 194cm, will play mostly Rebels. Inji Fyfe (Bendigo Pioneers/Old Scotch VAFA) - wing/flanker, pacy two-way runner.

PLAYER OUTS:

Mitch Martin (work-WA), Pat Glandford (Springbank)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

Bailey Van de Heuvel (Footscray), Angus Bade (Footscray)

BALLARAT PASS MARK

(Joe): Finals

IMPROVERS (OUTSIDE OF BALLARAT):

(Joe): Darley

FLAG TIP (OUTSIDE OF BALLARAT):

(Joe): Melton

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The Scoop on BFNL 2021 Draw

BFNL media writer 'Scoop' has crunched the numbers on the proposed 2021 season draw, revealing who are the winners and who has drawn the wrath of the footy gods. Over the next few weeks, Scoop will deliver a deep dive into the season ahead for your club.

Redan can savour a second successive #1 rated draw, while Bacchus Marsh (#2) and Darley (#3) can breathe a sigh of relief having fared well according to the formulated study.

Melton (#11) appear to have copped the wrath of the footy gods with five 'away' highway trips to Ballarat, not to mention double-up meetings with four finalists from 2019, including Grand Final duo East Point and Sebastopol.

 

2019 Grand Final
2019 Grand Final

 

While Melton South's (#6) Ballarat travel diary mirrors the Bloods, the draw around that looks far more favourable for a team expected to rise. As for the reigning dual Premiers East Point (#8), they copped a draw worthy of a team aiming for a three-peat. Sebastopol (#4) will enjoy a dream run in the final third of their season, while North Ballarat (#5) fared next best out of brick city. With scope for improvement both on and off field, the Rooster’s draw sees them in the mix for a sneaky finals berth.

Lake Wendouree (#7) and more-so Ballarat (#10) appear to have the job ahead of them according to the formula, despite their marquee signings. Flag challengers, Sunbury (#9), finished mid-to-low table with the draw after a difficult rating in 2019. Tough luck for the Lions who’s 2020 draw (#4) was looking bright but, alas, COVID...

Analytics aside for a brief moment, how good is it - footy's back (well nearly)!

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EASIEST TO HARDEST 2021 DRAW

1. Redan - 94

2. Bacchus Marsh - 97

3. Darley - 98

4. Sebastopol- 100

5. North Ballarat - 101

6. Melton South - 103

7. Lake Wendouree - 104

8. East Point - 105

9. Sunbury - 107

10. Ballarat - 109

11. Melton - 110

 

SEASON 2019 Ladder

1. East Point

2. Sebastopol

3. Melton

4. Redan

5. Darley

6. Sunbury

7. North Ballarat

8. Bacchus Marsh

9. Lake Wendouree

10. Ballarat

11. Melton South

(Draw ranking points are determined by 2018 & 2019 numbers, projected improvement, this year's travel and who your team plays twice.)

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Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is Back!

The McDonalds Ballarat FNL, in partnership with Ballarat Toyota is proud to promote the Toyota Good for Footy program to support community clubs in our league.

Toyota Good for Footy is Toyota's grassroots footy program. Toyota has helped clubs raise over $7 million since 2008 through the program and helped over 500 local clubs from every state and territory.

To buy tickets and support your local community club, follow this link here.

toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au

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Transfer Watch - Easter Round Edition

There has been plenty of movement around the league ahead of a blockbuster 2023 season. Find all the additions to your club below thanks to Quest Ballarat.

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Venue Update - BFNL Junior Qualifying Finals

The League in conjunction with the City of Ballarat has made a venue change for this Saturday’s Junior Football & Netball Qualifying Finals.

As a result of the current condition of Wendouree Reserve, the decision has been made to move Saturday’s games to Northern Oval 2, ensuring the ground does not deteriorate further ahead of Sunday’s Elimination Finals. The venue change includes all netball matches which will now be played on the North Ballarat netball courts.

The schedule for matches on Sunday will remain as originally fixtured. Please see below this weekend’s match schedules.

Entry Details

Saturday 20th August

  • North Ballarat Sports Club Gate
    • Note: STRICTLY NO PARKING IN NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB CAR PARKS
  • Wendouree Reserve / Northern Oval 2 Gate
    • The double gate between the Wendouree Reserve and Northern Oval 2 will be open to allow attendees the ability to utilise parking around Wendouree Reserve and for those that may enter off Dowling Street.

 

Sunday 21st August

  • North Ballarat Sports Club Gate
    • Note: STRICTLY NO PARKING IN NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB CAR PARKS
  • Wendouree Reserve – Enter via Dowling Street.

 

Admission Fees

Admission fees now come into effect for all BFNL Junior Finals matches. Fees are as follows:

BFNL Junior Finals 2022

  • Adults - $10
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $25
  • Age Pensioner - $5
  • 8 - 16yo - $5
  • U/8 – Free

Admission fees provide entry to ALL BFLW and JUNIOR games on the same day. Please ensure you obtain a passout when leaving to obtain entry at another venue.

Venue Update - Junior Finals Week 1 Schedule

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Week Two Venues - 2022 Carlton Draught Finals Series

Following a successful return to senior finals after a three-year wait, the McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce details of Week Two of the Carlton Draught Senior Finals series. 

In football, Semi Final Two, and the chance to progress directly to the 2022 Carlton Draught Grand Final will be held at Macpherson Park, Melton on Saturday 3rdSeptember 2022 following the success of the debut at this venue. Semi Final One will be held at City Oval, Ballarat on Sunday 4thSeptember 2022. 

Netball will see a slight variation with Semi Final One to be held at Macpherson Park, Melton Saturday 3rdSeptember and Semi Final Two, and the chance for Grand Final progression to be held Sunday 4thSeptember. 

Melton will have the chance to grab a Grand Final berth should they win Saturday; however, Sebastopol will be a formidable opponent standing in their way. In the other semi-final, Darley will travel to Ballarat and take on the Swans at City Oval, the scene of their nail-biting one-point win over the reigning premiers last week. 

With a full card of netball across both days and record crowds in Week One, the excitement continues to build as we head towards the 2022 Carlton Draught Grand Final on Saturday 17thSeptember. 

You can see the path to the Grand Final below and find the full schedule for Week Two of the 2022 Carlton Draught Finals Series below. Want to download the schedule? Hit the button at the end of the article or do what we do and make an easy link on our phone by selecting Add to Home Screen under the web address.

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