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BFNL Weekend Preview - Round 8, 2025

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It's a big weekend of footy coming ahead of the King's Birthday bye round next week. Round 8 provides the perfect opportunity for teams to head into the break with their tails up and wins on the board.


  • Bacchus Marsh

  • vs

  • Sebastopol

SATURDAY MAY 31ST - 2.15PM @ MADDINGLEY PARK

KEY STATS
All matches:
Bacchus Marsh 41, Sebastopol 44

At Bacchus:
Bacchus Marsh 2021, Sebastopol 2022

Last three matches:
2022 - Sebastopol 11.2.68 d Bacchus Marsh 9.12.66 @ Bacchus Marsh
2023 - Sebastopol 19.24.138 d Bacchus Marsh 2.5.17 @ Sebastopol
2024 - Bacchus Marsh 17.19.121 d Sebastopol 7.7.49 @ Sebastopol

It’s only the fourth meeting at Maddingley Park in seven seasons, but this Round 9 clash carries huge weight for both Sebastopol and Bacchus Marsh as the competition approaches the halfway mark.

Tony Lockyer’s Burra have been encouraging in the midfield numbers—matching the Cobras for disposals, clearances and contested possessions—but have converted that into just one win.

This weekend offers a prime chance to turn stats into wins.

For the Cobras, a finals berth remains close—their first since 2018—but they simply cannot afford slip-ups against fellow contenders.

Wins against teams like Sebastopol are the building blocks of a sustainable finals push.

The ruck duel looms as a telling battle.

Luke Goetz leads the league with the Cobras on an average of 81 hit-outs per game, to the Burra’s 36.

Sebastopol must scramble second-phase contests and make every clearance count to disrupt Goetz’s supply.

Inside 50s will also be critical.

Bacchus Marsh will look to target Jake Owen, while the Burra will aim to feed Cooper Littlehales.

The side that wins the early entries and capitalises on scoring opportunities will have the edge.

A win for Sebastopol could reignite their flag hopes.

For Bacchus Marsh, four points here would provide vital breathing room inside the top six. Expect intensity, stoppage pressure, and a fight for every ball.

Tip:Bacchus Marsh


  • Melton

  • vs

  • Sunbury

SATURDAY MAY 31ST - 2.15PM @ MACPHERSON PARK

KEY STATS
All matches:
Melton 15, Sunbury 42

Last win at Melton:
Melton 2024, Sunbury 2017

Last three matches:
2023 - Melton 13.11.89 d Sunbury 9.8.62 @ Melton
2024 - Melton 8.11.59 d Sunbury 8.7.55 @ Sunbury
2024 - Melton 17.14.116 d Sunbury 5.9.39 @ Melton

With just two rounds left before the midpoint of the season, the stakes are high as third-placed Melton host second-placed Sunbury in what could be a defining clash for the top end of the ladder.

Both sides sit on 24 points, but it's the Lions' mammoth percentage—almost 50% higher than the Bloods—that has them on the edge of top spot.

The last meeting between these two at Macpherson Park saw Melton dismantle the Lions by 77 points.

But with Sunbury riding a six-game winning streak and in elite form, a repeat performance from the reigning premiers won’t come easy.

A key matchup to watch will be the forward shootout between Jake Sutton and Braeden Kight.

Sutton, the league’s equal leading goalkicker in 2025, is averaging nearly four majors a game and looms large as a match-winner.

Kight, on the other hand, was dominant last time these sides met—booting five goals alongside Jordan Kight’s four in a complete forward clinic.

Troy Scoble’s men continue to find plenty of entries inside 50, but their accuracy has left room for improvement.

Against a ruthless Sunbury side who have converted their chances better than anyone in the competition, inefficiency could prove costly.

Finishing strongly will also be vital.

Sunbury leads the league for both points scored and least points conceded in final quarters, while Melton has only managed to win two last terms all season.

If the Bloods find themselves in a tight one late, they'll need to dig deep to hold off the fast-finishing Lions.

Momentum is with Sunbury, but Melton's pedigree in big games can’t be overlooked.

They’ve shown time and again their ability to lift when it matters most.

Expect a finals-like intensity and a game that could reshape the upper tier of the ladder in weeks to come.

Tip:Melton


  • North Ballarat

  • vs

  • Darley

SATURDAY MAY 31ST - 2.15PM @ MARS STADIUM

KEY STATS
All matches:
North Ballarat 15, Darley 18

Last win at North:
North Ballarat 2024, Darley 2019

Last three matches:
2024 - North Ballarat 5.11.41 d Darley 5.8.38 @ North Ballarat
2024 - Darley 9.13.67 d North Ballarat 8.7.55 @ Darley
2024 - Darley 12.15.87 d North Ballarat 6.5.41 @ Darley

The battle of the black and white is a fierce rivalry, the two meeting no fewer than seven times in just the past two years.

And with six of their last 12 encounters decided by 21 points or less, punters can expect another tight battle this weekend.

The Roosters will take confidence from their recent home form against the Devils, winning the past three at Mars Stadium.

With finals now in a much more realistic view and just two points separating them from the top six, this clash looms large for North.

The return of Cam McCallum in the ruck adds crucial experience, especially against Darley’s rising star Lucas Impey, who is averaging 55 hit outs per game.

North’s ability to win clearances should only be strengthened by McCallum’s presence, while Denver Grainger-Barras’ move forward could be a game changer, with a five-goal haul last week showcasing his influence.

Accuracy will be key—Darley have set the benchmark in front of goal this season, and the Roosters must take full advantage of their opportunities.

Statistically, both sides are even in inside 50s, but Darley have been far more effective on the scoreboard.

Dan Jordan’s Devils remain the competition's most dominant outfit across multiple categories—loose ball gets, contested possessions, and overall efficiency.

The midfield pairing of Nick Hind and Brett Bewley continues to control games with an average of over 36 disposals each per week.

North Ballarat will need to bring both intensity and composure to break through Darley’s defensive structures.

But with momentum on their side, a win here could be their biggest statement yet.

For Darley, it really is a crucial match — with East Point and Sunbury to come, banking four points here could prove pivotal in shaping the top two.

Tip: Darley


  • Redan

  • vs

  • Ballarat

SATURDAY MAY 31ST - 2.15PM @ CITY OVAL

KEY STATS
All matches:
Redan 88, Ballarat 108, drawn 3

Last ten matches:
Redan 5, Ballarat 5

Last three matches:
2023 - Ballarat 13.5.83 d Redan 9.10.64 @ Ballarat
2024 - Ballarat 13.12.90 d Redan 13.9.87 @ Ballarat
2024 - Ballarat 16.13.109 d Redan 5.10.40 @ Redan

This weekend marks the 200th time Ballarat and Redan will square off—a rivalry that dates all the way back to 1942.

Redan held the upper hand in recent history, winning 10 of 11 matchups between 2015 and 2021, but momentum has shifted since.

Ballarat have claimed five of the past six clashes, including their most recent meeting.

This one, though, feels like it could go either way—with both sides firmly in the hunt for a finals berth.

Despite sitting second last on the ladder, Redan are just a couple of wins outside the top six.

A victory here, followed by a winnable clash with Lake Wendouree next week, could see the Lions suddenly right back in contention.

Meanwhile, Ballarat are only four points clear of North Ballarat but sit behind them in percentage, making a win this weekend just as crucial to keep their finals hopes alive.

The Swans will be boosted by the return of midfielder Paddy Simpson, whose average of 20 disposals and six score involvements per game will be a huge benefit.

For Redan, the inclusion of Lachlan George in recent weeks has brought a much-needed dose of experience, helping steady a team hit hard by injury earlier in the season.

The match-up could hinge on two key areas: how the game starts, and how it ends.

Ballarat have won the opening term just once in 2025.

If Redan can replicate their fast starts from early in the year, they could put the Swans on the back foot quickly.

But the Lions have struggled to finish games off, still without a final quarter win this season.

Ballarat’s ability to run out games could prove decisive.

In a milestone clash with major ladder implications, expect a hard-fought contest in a rivalry 200 games deep.

Tip:Redan


  • East Point

  • vs

  • Lake Wendouree

SATURDAY MAY 31ST - 2.15PM @ EASTERN OVAL

KEY STATS
All matches:
East Point 23, Lake Wendouree 16

Last win at Eastern:
East Point 2024, Lake Wendouree 2017

Last three matches:
2023 - East Point 22.13.145 d Lake Wendouree 3.5.23 @ Lake Wendouree
2024 - East Point 17.17.119 d Lake Wendouree 8.6.54 @ Lake Wendouree
2024 - East Point 27.13.175 d Lake Wendouree 2.8.20 @ East Point

With the top four sides locked on 24 points, percentage is a hot topic of the finals conversation.

Currently sitting fourth with the lowest percentage of the bunch, the Roos will be eyeing both four points and a significant boost when they host winless Lake Wendouree this weekend.

Last time these two met at Eastern Oval, East Point put on a clinic.

Replicating that performance could be essential, especially with a heavyweight clash against ladder-leaders Darley after the break.

Anything less than a big win here could see them lose grip on a top-three spot by the halfway point of the season.

For the Lakers, while the wins column remains empty, it’s all about development and setting measurable goals.

These matchups against elite opposition offer valuable benchmarks—and a chance for some of their consistent contributors to test themselves at the highest level.

Joel O’Connell will likely draw the challenge of limiting Micka Rotumah-Onus, who has been near unstoppable through the midfield.

Angus Gove, a standout in defence, faces a different but equally tough assignment: keeping Jordan Johnston and other key Roos forwards from dominating the scoreboard.

In the ruck, Tom Zampatti has proven he can win the hit outs.

The next step for the Lakers is turning those into meaningful clearances and momentum—something East Point’s Joel Van Meel and Ryder Lavery have made a habit of doing with composure and consistency.

With dry conditions forecast, the Lakers must lift their tackling pressure and find a way to slow down East Point’s ball movement.

If the Roos are allowed to transition freely from contest to attack, it could be a long day for the visitors.

For East Point, it’s clear: get the points, boost the percentage, and keep their top-three hopes on track.

Tip:East Point



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BFNL Weekend Preview - Round 9, 2023

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After the bye weekend the action is back this Saturday with a number of tantalising contests set to be on display across the competition.

Scoop looks ahead to the Round 9 schedule.



  • Bacchus Marsh

  • vs

  • Melton South

SATURDAY JUNE 17TH - 2.15PM @ MADDINGLEY PARK

Last time they met – Melton South 35 def. by Bacchus Marsh 67 (Melton Recreation Reserve, Round 13 2022)

Expect the Cobras to make it back-to-back wins when they host the struggling Panthers.

The club is hopeful Cobra fans will turn out in large numbers to witness their second win of the season coinciding with their annual "Fight the Beast" MND Fundraiser where a selected group of Cobra faithful take the plunge down the slide into the icy waters below for the worthy cause.

Despite the Cobras one win season to date, new coach Jason Williams has been relatively pleased with the effort of his under manned group for the most part, giving every indication a big win against the Panthers is on the cards.

If the Cobras midfield can get on top of the visitors early, former Captain Jake Owen can look forward to a big day in front of the sticks.

Any returns for the home side from the AFL's Under 18 pathway competition will only make the Panthers task more difficult as they strive for a first loss of the season under 100 points.

Scoop’s tip: Bacchus Marsh


  • East Point

  • vs

  • Lake Wendouree

SATURDAY JUNE 17TH - 2.15PM @ EASTERN OVAL

Last time they met – Lake Wendouree 90 def. by East Point 117
(CE Brown Reserve, Round 16 2022)

Seventh placed East Point must win and win well when they host the Lakers.

While Jackson Merrett's boys are knocking on the door of the top six, they sit two games and another 34% behind the fifth placed side in Sunbury. East Point will be hopeful a win will be enough to replace sixth placed Redan who face a testing meet with Sebastopol.

Given the departure of Lakers’ coach Jack Fitzpatrick last week, history says a spike in effort more often follows from the playing group, eager to impress off a fresh start.

Merrett will be hoping to put this game to bed early and deny the one-win Lakers any momentum. For the longer the Lakers remain in the game, the less percentage gain the dangerous Kangas will accumulate.

While the likely match result will not surprise, it will be the nature of the projected Kangas win that will attract the greatest attention.

Scoop’s tip: East Point


  • North Ballarat

  • vs

  • Darley

SATURDAY JUNE 17TH - 2.15PM @ MARS STADIUM

Last time they met - Darley 100 def. North Ballarat 82
(Darley Park, Round 18 2022)

Despite the Devils’ impressive 7-0 run on the road, this match-up looms just as much a danger game for the ladder leaders as it does the hosts.

The Roosters win/loss record under Brendan McCartney at Mars Stadium sits at 14-3, giving every indication a 15th win would not surprise, with their chances set to be buoyed by the likely return of marquee signing Stewart Crameri from injury.

And, when you consider the potential influence of Werribee VFL listed Jack Riding and current BFNL leading goalkicker Jamie Quick (25 goals) forward of centre, the Roosters pose a real handful.

Furthermore, Dan Jordan's boys will have to be at their best around the coal face denying in-form midfield duo Cam McCullum and Riley Polkinghorne first use out of stoppage. The visitors will be without heart and soul inside mid, Luther Baker (hamstring), and will count on an impact contribution from their promoted soldier.

The contest between two of the more astute operators off field with the magnets could also play a role in the outcome. McCartney and Jordan similarly prefer process over match ups - just who gets it done, a game on their terms for longer will surely earn the four points.

The Devils, led by Brett Bewley, Billy Myers, Matthew Brett and Shane Page, have done everything right thus far but something tells me, this game in particular, they're cherry ripe for the taking.

Scoop’s tip: North Ballarat


  • Ballarat

  • vs

  • Sunbury

SATURDAY JUNE 17TH - 2.15PM @ ALFREDTON OVAL

Last time they met - Ballarat 112 def. Sunbury 76
(Alfredton Oval, Round 17 2022)

League improvers Sunbury will be looking to consolidate their place in the top six with a win on the road over Ballarat.

Sure, they'll have to do it without their Captain Tyson Lever and midfielder Mitch Lewis but you're likely to find nearly all sides are shy of their best 22 with the season eight rounds in.

While experienced Swans forward Andrew Hooper (22 goals) poses the Lions greatest threat causing an upset on the goal front, the visitors seemingly hold the aces covering the former Western Bulldog.

Lions’ trio Jake Sutton (17 goals), Cody Brand (14 goals) and ageless go-to-man Leigh Brennan (10 goals) provide enough spread in the front half getting it done on the scoreboard even if Hooper has his way.

Lions’ newcomers Josiah Garisto, RIvva Karpany and Brand are beginning to gel with their team mates and will continue to build on that synergy into the second half of the season. 

An all important sixth win beckons for the Lions who will look to start well having trailed at the half in their previous three games (Redan, Bacchus Marsh, Darley).

Sunbury aside, Saturday provides a young Ballarat outfit with another opportunity to ply their trade under coach Chris Maple with an eye on staying in games for longer.

Sunbury will be stiff opposition and are set to start warm favorites to make it a hattrick of wins ahead of another road trip and tougher assignment against Sebastopol in Round 10.

Scoop’s tip: Sunbury


  • Redan

  • vs

  • Sebastopol

SATURDAY JUNE 17TH - 2.15PM @ CITY OVAL

Last time they met - Redan 35 def. by Sebastopol 87
(City Oval, Round 12 2022)

Redan host Sebastopol in an all-important game as both sides aim to keep the wolves from the door. The Lions cling to sixth place on the BFNL table ahead of East Point, who are knocking, while the Burra aim to stay in touch with the top two.

If Sebastopol are fair dinkum and play to their strengths, they should be too good for Redan despite some genuine resistance in Jarrett Giampaolo's milestone 250th game (Congratulations!).

Again, the Lions will have to sweat on the VFL selections of Cooper Craig Peters (Footscray) and Will Madden (Essendon) and have their fingers crossed on whether crucial mid Lachie George is ready to make a return.

Veteran Liam Hoy will miss again. In a nutshell, the Lions fall shy on experience and polish in the absence of the aforementioned to sway an upset result. 

For the Burra, they’ll be seeking to broaden their avenues to goal. Hugo Papst (14 goals) has been a real find hitting the scoreboard in a support role for Toby Hutt (20 goals). Too often, Tony Lockyer (8 goals) is the Burras saving grace at either end. What a player. You wouldn't think eight rounds in only Papst and Hutt have kicked more goals. 

Despite having played all bottom four sides (4 wins between them), the Burra rank 5th for shots on goal and the same for points scored despite their #1 ranking for goal accuracy.

Clearly, they remain a work in progress, which is a dangerous thought for the remainder of the competition.    

Scoop’s tip: Sebastopol


  • Melton

  • Bye




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BFNL Weekend Preview - Round 9, 2024

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  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

After a weekend off, coaches, players and fans alike will all be hungry to get stuck back into the action this Saturday.


  • Lake Wendouree

  • vs

  • Melton South

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH - 2.15PM @ CE BROWN RESERVE

- BFNL MATCH OF THE ROUND LIVE WITH FULL COMMENTARY 2PM VIA BFNL MATCH CENTRE -

Last time they met - Melton South 60 def. by Lake Wendouree 162 (Melton Recreation Reserve, Round 5 2023)

To suggest both sides need a win is an understatement.

For the Lakers, Saturday will mark 400 days since their las win, albeit a 102-point routing of the Panthers who will hit 100 weeks since their last on field success, a six-point win over the Lakers in their corresponding Round 9 fixture way back in 2022.

For one relieved outfit, the run of outs ends this weekend.

With all respect to Travis Hodgson and the Panthers, they're not in the same conversation as the Lakers despite sharing the same 'zero win' season to date.

The Lakers can boast mini wins, equating to four winning quarters from their 32, the Panthers are 0/28.

While scoring and defending has been a struggle for both sides, it's the Lakers who hold the advantage averaging 21 points MORE per game.

There's a similar pattern on the defensive front with Lakers conceding 33 points on average LESS than the Panthers.

Here's hoping the BFNL's Match of the Round is full of goals and game defining moments - enough for one team at least to savour in celebration and song.

It's all about making the most of an opportunity that beckons for these two sides in front of a keen viewing audience. Given the current landscape, who knows when the next victory salute will come.

For The Record
Despite ranking 3rd (Lakers) and 4th (Panthers) for average hitouts per game, it does not correlate to other aerial gains with the clubs ranking 10th and #11th in the competition for contested marks and intercept marks.

Lakers’ utility Bailey Thompson has 16 (comp rank #10) of the Lakers’ 54 season goals (30 %).

Scoop’s tip
Lake Wendouree


  • Redan

  • vs

  • East Point

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH - 2.15PM @ CITY OVAL

Last time they met - Redan 78 def. by East Point 115 (City Oval, Round 12 2023)

It felt all clubs welcomed the Kings Birthday break, but if there was one I had to nominate as a possible exception, it would most certainly be East Point.

Since the Kangas’ bye in Round 2 they've won six games on the trot inflicting Melton and Sunbury with their only losses on the way.

Over the period Joe Carmody's Kangas have averaged near 114 points per game, conceding just 50.5 (avg per game) in the process.

If Gary Learmonth's Redan were looking for flaws in the Kangas camp, maybe something as simple as a break in continuity for the Kangas could provide an edge, especially early.

If the Lions could in fact get the jump, momentum can do wonderous things, especially for a young group that has double figure representation from their Under 19 and Under 17 stocks.   

On the flipside I fear for a young Lions group the break has invigorated the Kangas even further.

Their best is very good.

We've known that at the coal face and forward of the ball for a while, but the assurance found now behind the ball in the name of Jacob Brown and Jackson Merrett gives a new look for the Kangas despite their familiarity and experience.

Bryson McDougall, Strahan Robinson and Jack Jeffrey make up just part of the problems that lie ahead for the Lions given the Johnston brothers, Mickitja Rottumah-Onus and Joe Dodd's form through the midfield.

Needless to add, all are goalkicking mids (27 goals combined).

Learmonth will look for further progress from his young group as another timely footy audit presents in the name of East Point.

Excited for the potential debut of star recruit Lachie Bond (foot) who has not been seen since his four goal highlights reel against Drysdale in a pre-season practice match.

Lachie McLean (knee) who hasn't played all season is also in the mix for a return in a possible double boost for the Lions. 

For The Record
While East Point rank #1 for average clearances per game (Redan #8) and #2 for contested ball (Redan #10), Lions midfielder Khy Jess is currently the #1 ranked player in the BFNL for (avg) contested possessions (22 per game).  

Scoop’s tip
East Point


  • North Ballarat

  • vs

  • Ballarat

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH - 2.15PM @ MARS STADIUM

Last time they met - North Ballarat 79 def. Ballarat 40 (Mars Stadium, Round 12 2023)

If Chris Maple's young Swans have any aspirations toppling North Ballarat at Mars Stadium, a good start hitting the scoreboard will be paramount.

The hosts have won 21/25 games at the venue since Brendan McCartney took over in 2021.

Ironically Ballarat (2022) was one of those four sides over the journey to upset the narrative, but it will be a much younger Swans outfit endeavouring to upset the winning trend of the Roosters (at home) and the pattern of conviction that comes with it.

Just scoring against the miserly North Ballarat defence has been a struggle for all opponents at Mars Stadium.

Since the start of 2023 the Roosters are 10 wins, two losses, conceding an average just shy of 48 points per game.

Given the cooler conditions forecasted, expect goals, especially for the visitors to come at a premium.

Clearly an improvement on the Swans effort here last year will earmark the bare minimum of expectation, no doubt the experienced Maple won't be beaten on what he already learnt here last year.

The Swans did lead at quarter time on that occasion and were within four points at the half.

The old 'better for longer' adage could not have been more fitting in the aftermath as McCartney's army extended after the break booting seven goals to two.

In the here and now, can the Swans marking game unsettle North Ballarat who are so accountable behind the ball?

The Swans will want to ensure their link up by foot is in order to find a way through especially in the absence of Rhett Montgomery (SANFL).

The Swans are not without a prizefighter’s chance, but I expect the pressure from the hosts at the coalface to prove the overwhelming difference.

The Roosters still have a few important cogs to return - namely Jamie Quick and Simon McCartin. Their presence only enhances the Roosters 'warm favorites' tag.

For The Record
Ballarat rank #1 for average marks per game (103), North Ballarat 10th (67). On the flipside North Ballarat rank #2 for clearances (48.3), Ballarat 7th (42.9)

Scoop’s tip
North Ballarat


  • Sunbury

  • vs

  • Sebastopol

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH - 2.15PM @ CLARKE OVAL

Last time they met - Sebastopol 87 def. Sunbury 60 (Marty Busch Reserve, Round 10 2023)

The King’s Birthday break was timely for these two sides amid a climbing injury toll ahead of their Round 9 clash at the Clarke Oval.

While the Burras’ on field woes, largely beyond their control, has attracted varying degrees of scrutiny, Sunbury copped some misfortune of their own with injuries to Mitch Lewis, Jake Egan, Nathan Doyle and earlier, season ending ACL tear for Tom Scanlon.

Ben Cameron (Coburg) and Harry Minton-Connell (Williamstown) remain in the VFL.

The loss of personnel surely played a role in the Lions’ first loss of the season on the road against the Kangas in Round 8.

Needless to add, Matty White's group was gallant in defeat despite trailing at every change.

Conceding periods of four and five goals in succession really was the difference.

Just what resemblance of each side’s best 22 we see on Saturday will surely play its own part but given the depth of the Lions and season returns of the Burra to date on the win/loss front, it's hard to entertain a conversation in the 'upset' camp.

But that notion will account for very little to Burra leader Tony Lockyer who is fully aware of where his team is at.

You have to admire the popular veteran having made little reference to the changes in personnel, that has clearly impacted the recent perennial finalists.

Sebastopol will arrive in Sunbury with every intention of winning, despite its unlikelihood.

Darley coach Dan Jordan gave the Burra some encouragement after the Devils’ 19-point win in Round 8 suggesting Lockyer's group will test, if not upset a few sides on the way home.

For Matthew White's Sunbury, it will be all about maintaining their good habits that led them to a promising 6-1 start to the season ahead of a Round 10 blockbuster against Melton.

Special mention to Lions’ forward Mitch McLean who is having a breakout season. His 24 goals to date (comp rank #4) has been complemented with 20 forward 50 tackles (Comp rank #1).

For The Record
Sunbury rank 1st for Handballs (152.7 avg per game), Sebastopol 6th (128.6). Sebastopol rank 3rd (13.4) for Back 50 tackles, Sunbury 10th (8)

Scoop’s tip
Sunbury


  • Melton

  • vs

  • Bacchus Marsh

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH - 2.15PM @ MACPHERSON PARK

Last time they met - Bacchus Marsh 54 def. by Melton 93 (Maddingley Park, Round 12 2023)

Flag favorites Melton will look to consolidate their recent run of good form with a win over Bacchus Marsh at MacPhersons Park.

Call this bout an entree for the Bloods ahead of their top of the table clash on the road to Sunbury in Round 10 - a chance to regroup and fine tune after the week off.

Dennis Armfield's touring Cobras will have had a fortnight to identify and plan for their toughest assignment to date. So where do you start?

Sure, Braedan Kight's 41 goals (7 games) fits the 'concern' criteria.

The Bloods’ captain is averaging a goal every 3.5 disposals in 2024 which is truly remarkable for a 16 disposal player. The damage is not limited there either from the x-factor talent.

While Kight is shy of six feet in height, he leads the competition for marks inside 50 (5.1 avg per game), goal involvements (7.9) and ranks 6th for score involvements (9.9).

At the other end you have a dominant Bloods’ back six led by Jordy Cotter who ranks #1 at the club for kicks, efficiency by foot, marks, intercept marks and intercept possessions.

Only Sunbury's Tyson Lever has taken more intercept marks than Cotter. Keeping the ball away from him despite a clear message will be easier said than done.

The Cobras will need a 'spike' in most areas to compete against the relentless Bloods.

Jake Owen's importance is not capped by his contested marking ability alone (Comp rank #2). The star forward ranks #7 in the comp for both goal involvements (6.3 per game) and score involvements (9.6) - worthy of a bona fide match up from the Scoble camp.

Ruckman Luke Goetz leads the Cobras clearly for intercept marks ahead of defenders Jack Parente, Simon La Franchi and Collingwood VFL listed recruit Rye Penny.

Expect the Cobras, like all other BFNL sides to be stretched in the air and at ground level against the competition yardstick and be made to pay on the scoreboard for their inefficiencies.

For The Record
Melton rank #1 for tackles (69.7 avg per game) and Forward 50 tackles (16.3), Bacchus Marsh 9th (59.7) and 8th (10) respectively. The Cobras rank #2 (16.6 avg per game) for contested marks with a slender advantage over the Bloods 5th (13.4).

Scoop’s tip
Melton


  • Darley

  • Bye



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BFNL Weekend Preview - Round 9, 2025

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

As we approach the offical halfway mark of the home and away season, each club will have faced one another once to complete the league circuit.

With plenty of valuable wins on the board in Round 9, there will be eyeballs everywhere across the league awaiting results.


  • Darley

  • vs

  • East Point

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH - 2.15PM @ DARLEY PARK

KEY STATS
All matches:
Darley 24, East Point 23

Last win at Darley:
Darley 2024, Est Point 2014

Last three matches:
2024 - Darley 21.14.140 d East Point 6.8.44 @ Darley
2024 - East Point 9.20.74 d Darley 4.0.24 @ East Point
2024 Preliminary Final - East Point 11.14.80 d Darley 10.13.73 @ Sebastopol

It was nothing short of an epic battle the last time these two sides met.

With a grand final berth on the line, East Point and Darley went toe-to-toe into overtime at Marty Busch Reserve.

It was the Kangaroos who emerged victorious, advancing to their third grand final in five full seasons.

But as we approach the halfway mark of 2025, it’s the Devils who come in as favourites for this cracking Round 9 clash.

While the overall head-to-head between the two is relatively even, a strong trend has emerged — home ground dominance.

Since 2018, these clubs have played ten home-and-away fixtures against each other.

Only one of those games has been won by the away team, with Darley boasting a perfect 4-0 record at home and East Point 5-1 on their turf.

Statistically, the two sides are well matched, though Darley edge ahead slightly in most key areas.

Accuracy in front of goal has been a major weapon for the Devils, while East Point trail — coming off an 18.23 scoreline in Round 8.

That conversion rate must tighten if they want to get a win on the road.

The Roos will be boosted by the return of Matt Johnston and Joe Dodd — two crafty ball users through the midfield — while Darley welcome back the Adam Azzopardi.

Roos defenders Liam Howard and Sam Cue will need to rise to the occasion to stem the Devils’ forward 50 entries.

At the other end, Darley’s Billy Myers has been the general down back all season, a key part of the league’s stingiest defence.

Forwards Bryson McDougall and Jordan Johnston will need to make the most of every chance that comes their way.

With top-two spots on the line, this shapes as a defining moment in the 2025 season.

It’s been more than a decade since East Point last claimed a win on Darley’s home deck — will history be re-written this weekend?

Tip:Darley


  • Ballarat

  • vs

  • Melton

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH - 2.15PM @ ALFREDTON RESERVE

KEY STATS
All matches:
Ballarat 12, Melton 28

Last win at Ballarat:
Ballarat 2019, Melton 2022

Last three matches:
2022 Qualifying Final - Melton 13.9.87 d Ballarat 9.10.64 @ Melton
2023 - Melton 22.15.147 d Ballarat 3.8.26 @ Melton
2024 - Melton 15.6.96 d Ballarat 3.8.26 @ Melton

As with all clashes in Round 9, the Ballarat and Melton matchup highlights just how vital four points are at this point in the season.

For the Bloods, a win secures a top-two position at the halfway mark.

A loss, however, could see them slip as low as fourth in what’s shaping up to be one of the tightest ladders in recent memory.

The Swans currently sit six points clear of sixth-placed Redan, but with injuries piling up and the lowest percentage among the top eight, a loss here could make their second half of the season a serious uphill battle.

Melton has certainly had the upper hand in this rivalry in recent years, winning nine of the past ten encounters.

That said, these sides have only met twice at Alfredton Recreation Reserve since 2019 — with Ballarat winning in 2019 and Melton returning the favour in 2022.

If Ballarat wants to challenge the Bloods, they’ll need to capitalise on their inside 50 entries.

On average, Melton are +10 in that area — a stat that has helped them control games and build scoreboard pressure.

But if there's one area Troy Scoble’s group can target, it’s Melton’s conversion: the Bloods have recorded more points than goals this season, leaving the door ajar for opposition.

Ballarat will unveil an exciting debutant in 16-year-old Emerton Hooper.

His selection is a testament to the strength of the club’s development pathways and the trust they’re placing in their next generation.

Melton, meanwhile, remains largely unchanged, with the only notable omission being Ryan Carter, unavailable due to interstate commitments.

With opportunity knocking for both sides, it’s a massive test for Ballarat’s young and injury-hit outfit — and a chance for Melton to cement their premiership credentials on the road.

Tip:Melton


  • Sunbury

  • vs

  • Bacchus Marsh

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH - 2.15PM @ CLARKE OVAL

KEY STATS
All matches:
Sunbury 37, Bacchus Marsh 11

Last 5 at Sunbury:
Sunbury 4, Bacchus Marsh 1

Last three matches:
2023 - Bacchus Marsh 12.9.81 d Sunbury 11.13.79 @ Sunbury
2024 - Sunbury 17.12.114 d Bacchus Marsh 8.13.61 @ Bacchus Marsh
2024 - Sunbury 15.10.100 d Bacchus Marsh 13.9.87 @ Sunbury

There’s plenty on the line in this clash — and not just the four points.

Sunbury sit fourth on the ladder heading into the halfway mark of the season. A win could see them jump into the top two, while a loss wouldn’t knock them out of the four, but it would make a top-three finish much tougher to lock in.

For Bacchus Marsh, a win keeps their finals hopes well and truly alive.

But depending on other Round 9 results, a loss could see them slip out of the six — and suddenly in need of a few upsets in the back half of the year.

Clarke Oval has long been a tough hunting ground for the Cobras, with just three wins there — 2015, 2018, and 2023.

History suggests they’ll need to be at their best to break through once again.

For that to happen, a strong first half is essential.

Sunbury have been the most damaging side offensively this season, leading the league in total scores — thanks largely to the forward trio of Jake Sutton, Daniel Johnston, and Jake Egan.

Slowing their influence will be critical, with Tarkyn Findlay likely handed a key shutdown role.

While Bacchus Marsh have consistently finished games strong, their third quarters have been their Achilles heel.

With the Lions’ ability to score quickly and in bursts, Dennis Armfield’s group will need a complete four-quarter performance to challenge them.

If the Cobras can bring their trademark tackling pressure and disrupt Sunbury’s quick ball movement, they’ll be in with a shot.

But if the Lions bring the same consistent brand they’ve shown so far in 2025, they’ll be hard to stop on home turf.

Tip: Sunbury


  • Sebastopol

  • vs

  • North Ballarat

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH - 2.15PM @ MARTY BUSCH RESERVE

KEY STATS
All matches:
Sebastopol 9, North Ballarat 59

Last win at Sebastopol:
Sebastopol 2023, North Ballarat 2018

Last three matches:
2023 - North Ballarat 14.9.93 d Sebastopol 10.3.63 @ North Ballarat
2023 - Sebastopol 12.13.85 d North Ballarat 9.9.63 @ Sebastopol
2024 - North Ballarat 20.14.134 d Sebastopol 4.4.28 @ North Ballarat

It’s essentially a must-win for both teams at Marty Busch this weekend.

With just two wins apiece so far, both Clint Proctor and Tony Lockyer would have hoped for more from the opening half of the season.

But despite slow starts, both sides remain in the hunt for finals — and this clash will go a long way to deciding who stays in the race.

Thanks to a stronger percentage, North Ballarat sits just two points outside the six.

A win here could see them leapfrog into a finals position by weekend’s end.

For the Burra, their Round 8 win over Bacchus Marsh has breathed new life into their campaign, and with the gap to sixth spot only four points, it’s games like these that become critical in the chase.

Since the beginning of 2019, Sebastopol has had the edge in this match-up, winning five of their last eight encounters.

They’ve only hosted the Roosters twice at Marty Busch Reserve in that period — both ending in wins for the home side.

The Roosters will be forced to shuffle the magnets with Cam McCallum sidelined through injury.

Expect Ryan Luke to rotate through the middle more frequently, with his support ruck work sure to test Burra big man Liam Stow.

With Lockyer back in the line-up for Sebastopol, centre bounce contests and stoppage clearances should tighten right up.

While neither side boasts a dominant goalkicker, both have benefitted from a healthy spread of contributors up forward.

That makes defensive organisation all the more important, both back six units will need to be switched on, covering all avenues to goal.

Expect intercept marking and team defence structures — like pressing high and zoning back — to be key for both outfits in what could be a low-scoring grind.

With finals on the line and momentum up for grabs, this one looms as a classic scrap between two sides with plenty to prove.

Tip:Sebastopol


  • Lake Wendouree

  • vs

  • Redan

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH - 2.15PM @ C.E BROWN RESERVE

KEY STATS
All matches:
Lake Wendouree 30, Redan 23, drawn 1

Last ten matches:
Lake Wendouree 4, Redan 6

Last three matches:
2023 - Redan 10.23.83 d Lake Wendouree 4.4.28 @ Lake Wendouree
2024 - Redan 12.13.85 d Lake Wendouree 12.10.82 @ Redan
2024 - Lake Wendouree 17.8.110 d Redan 13.15.93 @ Lake Wendouree

Wins have been hard to come by for both teams this season — both showing glimpses of well-executed, finals-worthy football, but neither able to convert consistently.

Redan has had the edge in recent history, winning four of their last five and six of their past nine encounters with the Lakers.

However, last season told a different story — each side claimed a narrow win on their home turf, proving there's not much separating them when they bring their best.

Injury has continued to plague the Lions, with coach Gary Learmonth digging deep into the club's youth stocks to fill key roles.

It's created opportunity but has also tested Redan’s depth week in and week out.

For Rohan Brown and the Lakers, success this season isn’t solely defined by wins — but on paper, this is one of their best chances to bank four points.

At close to full strength, and facing a depleted Redan outfit sitting just one rung above them on the ladder, Lake Wendouree will need to leave nothing in the tank.

Winning the clearances is step one, but for the Lakers, they simply need to generate more forward entries.

Angus Gove has done plenty of work rebounding out of the backline, but it’ll be the likes of Will Clark and Kynan Raven that need to impact the other end by delivering the ball inside 50 with purpose.

For the Lions, winning the contested footy will be crucial — an area where Jake Connolly and Brody Pope have led the charge this year.

Redan have managed to get the ball inside 50 consistently enough, but it’s conversion that’s let them down.

Accuracy in front of goal will be a major focus if they’re to take control of this one.

With both clubs desperate for a win, expect a spirited clash between two proud sides.

Tip:Redan



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Carlton Draught Senior Grand Final Event Information

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Please find below important information for supporters and attendees to be aware of for this Saturdays Carlton Draught Grand Final Day at MARS Stadium.


General Information

  • Mars Stadium, Creswick Rd, Ballarat

  • Saturday 17th September 2022

Match Schedule

Admission prices:

  • Adults $15.00
  • Family (2A / 2C) $35.00
  • Pensioners $8.00
  • 8 - 16 y/o $6.00
  • Under 8y/o Free
  • Football Record $5.00

EFTPOS is available at all gates

NO DOGS

Gates:

  • Main entry - Gate 1 on Creswick Rd
  • Beech Ave, Wendouree (Best entry point for netball and carparking)
  • North Ballarat Sports Club from 10am

Catering

Full catering is available throughout the day with bar facilities from 12pm.

Live scores

Live scores of all football and netball games are available throughout the day at:

Live Streaming

Can't get to the game? Catch the live stream of the Senior Football and A-Grade Netball. The Senior Men's Grand Final will be live on BallaratFNL Facebook and Cluch.tv. The A-Grade Netball will be live on Cluch.tv - links below.

General Parking:

  • Creswick Road. No parking within concrete barriers stationed outside Gate 1.
  • Around Northern Oval 2. MUST enter via Beech Avenue – Cars will NOT be able to move between the North Ballarat Sports Club Car Park & Northern Oval 2.
  • STRICTLY NO PARKING IN NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB.

Disabled Parking:

  • Designated disabled parking can be accessed through North Ballarat Sports Club Entry. Patrons must be always a disabled parking permit holder and display permit.



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D-Grade Netball GF - Sunbury vs Lake Wendouree

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  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
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  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0


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Decade at a Glance - Lake Wendouree

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  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Decade at a glance.

  • Games

    174

  • Wins

    101

  • Losses

    71

  • Finals Wins

    6

  • GF Appearances

    1

  • Premierships

    1

They kicked off the decade in style by winning the 2010 premiership and continued to be a strong force through the early & middle parts of the decade.

After winning 5 games in 2019, can they rise up the ladder and kick start the new decade just like the last?


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Federation BFLW Grand Finals – Event Information

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The 2022 Federation BFLW Grand Finals will take over Mars Stadium tomorrow. Find all the Grand Final details below, including match times, parking information, entry details and match vision.

Watch the 2022 Federation BFLW Senior Grand Final LIVE from 1:20pm here: https://bit.ly/3KEBMY2


Federation BFLW Grand Finals – Event Information

Ahead of the first Federation BFLW Grand Final Day at Mars Stadium, please see some important information for supporters and attendees to be aware of:

General Information

  • MARS Stadium – Creswick Road, Wendouree VIC
  • Saturday 3rd September 2022
  • The Federation BFLW Grand Finals will be an Alcohol-Free event.

Match Schedule

Admission Fees

BFLW Grand Final 2022

  • Adults - $12
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $26
  • Age Pensioner - $7
  • 8 - 16yo - $5
  • U/8 – Free
  • Footy Record – $2

Note: Eftpos is available and encouraged as the preferred payment method.

Gates & Parking

  • Gates open at 7:00am
  • Entry into MARS Stadium via Gate 1 (only) located on Creswick Road.

Parking is available at the following locations:

  • General Parking:
    • Creswick Road. No parking within concrete barriers stationed outside Gate 1.
    • Around Northern Oval 2. Entry via Beech Avenue ONLY – Cars will NOT be able to move between the North Ballarat Sports Club Carp Park & Northern Oval 2.
    • STRICTLY NO PARKING IN NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB.
  • Disabled Parking:
    • Designated disabled parking can be accessed through North Ballarat Sports Club Entry.
    • PARKING MUST ONLY OCCUR IN DESIGNATED AREA AND IS FOR DISABLED PARKING ONLY.

Grand Final Filming

  • All matches will be filmed with the Senior Women’s match being live streamed - link via Facebook and this website on the day.
  • Matches will be available for purchase following the Grand Finals and further information will be provided around this in the coming weeks.

Live Scores

  • All matches will be live scored on the day for those that are unable to attend the match. Scores can be accessed through specific competitions on the BFNL public results pages here - https://bit.ly/3Q4H8gg


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Good Friday Review

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Redan started it's 2023 campaign under new coach Gary Learmonth with an emphatic 92 point win over a disappointing Lakers outfit in Good Friday's stand alone fixture at City Oval.


  • Redan

    16.14-110 

  • def

  • Lake Wendouree

    1.12-18


IN A NUTSHELL

Experienced Lions’ big guns stole the show with midfielder Lachie George named best afield and Grant Bell finishing with a game high five goals.

Reigning Club best and fairest and rising star Isaac Grant joined in bagging four majors while Jack Fitzpatrick's Lakers could manage just one of their own for the entire afternoon coming via the boot of Nathan Pring.

Learmonth and Lions fans would have been all smiles over the Easter weekend before a birds-eye view opportunity, scoping future opponents presents at the conclusion of round one matches this coming Saturday.

For the Lakers, a 15-day break ahead of their round two meeting with Ballarat provides some valuable time to work on the fundamentals and improve connection.


Redan (Goals); G.Bell 5, I.Grant 4, L.McLean 2, H.Lawson, D.Phillips, L.Hoy, D.Bond, L.George.

Lakers (Goals); N.Pring.

Redan (Best); L.George, G.Bell, W.Madden, I.Grant, L.Phillips, J.Werts.

Lakers (Best); P.James, E.Preston, L.O'Connell.

COACHES VERDICT

Gary Learmonth (Redan); "I was really happy with our commitment. Our pressure around the ball was excellent and our willingness to share the ball gave us plenty of forward entries to kick a winning score."

Jack Fitzpatrick (Lake Wendouree); "The fact we went from 5 goals down at the 21-minute mark of the third quarter to losing by just under 100 is incredibly disappointing. Redan played very well, credit to them. “They belted us up around the ball and used it better than we did."



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It's the Federation BFLWomens Finals

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The BFLW is proud to announce Federation University as the inaugural BFLW Finals Series naming rights partner.


Federation has today been announced as the naming partner of the upcoming BFLWomens finals series and grand finals, commencing this Sunday the 14th of August 2022. 

The partnership will see Federation not only as naming partner of the now Federation BFLW Finals Series and Federation BFLW Grand Finals but will provide valued support to grow female football in Ballarat and regional Victoria. 

Since its inception in 2021, BFLWomens has continued to grow and be the home of female football participation across regional Victoria from Melton, Maryborough and across the wider Ballarat district. 

Support from Federation will ensure the McDonald's Ballarat FNL, as custodians of female football in the region, can continue to build on the current competition with the stated aim of maximising female sports participation. 

Ballarat FNL General Manager, Shane Anwyl 

“The partnership with Federation is an exciting step in the growth of female football, and more broadly participation across Ballarat. The Ballarat FNL is committed to the growth of female sport and an 'access for all' priority”. 

Federation is Victoria’s leading regional university focused on transforming lives and enhancing communities. They have a 152-year history of partnering with community, industry and government to meet the needs of the regions they serve. 

Federation University Vice-Chancellor, Liam Sloan 

“We are proud to be partnering with BFLW in the inaugural finals series for the League and look forward to enjoying the competition during the Federation Finals Series and supporting the growth of women in sport in Ballarat and surrounding areas. This collaboration between Federation and BFLW is driven by our shared value of inclusion and common goal of equality in sport."



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Junior Finals Week 1 Schedule Announced

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  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The McDonald's Ballarat FNL is pleased to announce the Week 1 match schedule for the McDonald’s BFNL Ballarat Toyota Junior Finals Series.


Matches will kick off with the Qualifying Finals at Northern Oval 2 on Saturday 20th August, followed by Elimination Finals at Wendouree Reserve and the Northern Oval on Sunday 21st August.

Once again, the league thanks the City of Ballarat for their support in hosting finals at the premier football and netball venues across the region and country Victoria.

View or download the scheduled football and netball matches for this weekend below.


2022 Junior Finals Week 1 Schedule


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Junior Grand Finals Downloads & Digital Record

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

Every match from last weekend's Ballarat Toyota Junior Grand Final Day is now available for purchase on BFNL.com.au. And you can find all the match information, teams lists and more in the Digital Record.


All the matches from Sunday's Ballarat Toyota Junior Grand Final Day are available for purchase. 

You can find the links to each match by clicking the button below or go to the BFNL Media tab and select 2022 BFNLJ Grand Finals.

Each match is available for purchase for $15.

To download the match to keep or to watch online when you want, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the match you wish to purchase
  2. Click on the video screen
  3. Create an account, or log in if you already have an account
  4. Follow the payment prompts (credit card and PayPal payments available)
  5. Watch the video online 
  6. To download, refresh the page or log back in and select the download arrow to keep the match forever!
  7. Please note: online viewing is available for 24 months

You can also find the Digital Record under the Football tab and select Junior 2022 Grand Final Record or simply click on the cover below.

Purchase Junior Grand Finals



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Lake Wendouree - Season Draw

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

The Lakers will be looking to get some wins in early as their 2021 draw sees them play the first seven rounds in Ballarat. Scoop will keep serving up the pros and cons of the fixture for every BFNL club over the next few weeks.


Lake Wendouree

Draw rating points: 104
2021 draw ranking: #7

Play TWICE:North Ballarat City, Ballarat, Sebastopol, Redan, Bacchus Marsh, Melton

Travel EAST:THREE times - Bacchus Marsh (Rd8), Sunbury (Rd10), Melton (Rd18)

EAST 'highway travel' record (2018 & 2019 home and away seasons):Played 8 Won 2 Lost 6 @25% win rate

 

Play TWICE:North Ballarat City, Ballarat, Sebastopol, Redan, Bacchus Marsh, Melton

Travel EAST:THREE times - Bacchus Marsh (Rd8), Sunbury (Rd10), Melton (Rd18)

EAST 'highway travel' record (2018 & 2019 home and away seasons):Played 8 Won 2 Lost 6 @25% win rate

 

PROS:Do not leave Ballarat until Round EIGHT (v. Bacchus Marsh)

- Only THREE highway trips EAST for the season facing Bacchus Marsh in Round 8, Sunbury in Round 10 and Melton in Round 18

- Meet only THREE finalists from 2019 TWICE (Sebastopol, Redan, Melton)

 

CONS: FOUR away games in SIX rounds between Round 7 and Round 12, with Redan in Round 7, Bacchus Marsh in Round 8, Sunbury in Round 10 and North Ballarat in Round 12

 

Comment:Lake Wendouree will be hoping to upset a few teams who don't turn up to play. The Lakers will need to start well and be near square on the ledger before they leave Ballarat for the first time in Round 9 for Bacchus Marsh. Just the three highway trips and avoiding playing East Point twice is also a plus to draw on.

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Lake Wendouree 2023 Season Preview

  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

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: Lake Wendouree

COACH: Jack Fitzpatrick (2nd Season)

2022 Home & Away Record: 11th (1-15, 57.63%)


Scoop: Well Jack, clean slate, year two, here we go! While it wasn't the best season for the club in 2022 what were your impressions of the wider competition (on-field) in your first year?

Jack Fitzpatrick: Standard was good. I think we're starting to regain momentum out of the covid period. The Ballarat Football Netball League would be more than competitive against most other country leagues if not all.

S: It's encouraging to see the club has attracted a handful of new talent over the off-season - tell us about them....

JF: Well they all come from different areas with different ideas which is exciting. We've added a blend of youth and experience we're confident will add to our ball use depth.

S: Nearly all of your progressive young talent has remained at the club - how do you, given your experience, ensure they continue to get better?

JF: It doesn't happen automatically; it really is up to them. I can only guide them. They will get their rewards as a player more often, from what they put in.

S: There's a wrap around on new 200cm ruckman Tom Zampatti (St Josephs, GFL) - do you plan on spending considerable time with him on the teaching front given your skillset or will you just let him do his thing?

JF: While he's moving well, I won't be overburdening him - he's come off a couple of serious knee injuries. We just want to see him enjoying his footy and see what he can do first - let him find his feet. We'll go from there.

S: One-win seasons are tough. What did you learn in your first year at the Lakers - about coaching for one and secondly the club?

JF: As a coach - finding ways to stay in games for longer - we really took it up to Sebastopol (2nd) and Ballarat (3rd) but could not sustain it for the entire four quarters.

On the club front - you wouldn't have known at training we were a one-win team - the feeling around the group was always positive. We're not defined by wins and losses, rather identifying something out of each game to improve on the following week.

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

JF: We’re solid around the ball and on the inside

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

JF: Minimising errors that impact scores against. Better ball use. Being in games for longer.

S: How has pre-season training looked?

JF: Cold, wet nights in the middle of Summer was a strange experience! That aside, it was pleasing to see the boys had done the work over the break. That can only improve our progress.

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

JF: Sunbury.

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

JF: Melton - defending champs, impressive outfit.

KEY INS:

Michael Foster (Donald), Tom Zampatti (St Josephs), Flynn Loader (GWV Rebels), Liam Holmes (South Barwon), Matthew Mcculloch (Taylors Lakes), Aiden Laffy (Horsham Demons), Tyler Davis (North Ballarat)

PLAYER OUTS:

F.Greene (Hawthorn), R.Emerson-Jones (Bungaree), C.Brennan (Overseas), M.Phillips (Moved to Melbourne)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

Nil


Scoop's Lake Wendouree prediction: 9th - 11th



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Lake Wendouree 2025 Season Preview

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  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q4 Score: 0.0

With the 2025 season on the horizon, Scoop has caught up with all our senior footy coaches as we build towards an epic Round 1!

Finally, It's Rohan Brown back at the helm for the Lakers as they look for vast improvement across the board with a strong group coming through together.


SCOOP: Last year Angus Gove made a comment on 'The Presser' the group was done being referred to as 'young and developing'. Do you echo those sentiments ahead of your second season in the job?

ROHAN BROWN: Absolutely, we all do. What's young these days anyway? Everyone is young to a degree. There'll be no excuses from our group as most prepare for their third and fourth season of senior footy. Time for these boys to stand up at the BFNL level.

S: Jaydo Wright is a versatile, interesting work in progress at the BFNL level, capable of breaking open a game. In what role do you see him as most beneficial to the side? 

RB: Down back as an intercept defender this year and a fifth mid option depending on how we're travelling. Jaydo has had an injury free pre-season, and we're excited about what he can deliver.

S: Bailey Thompson is a freakish talent. How does he manage to get off the chain and continue hitting the scoreboard regardless of the opposition?

RB: Well, he's underestimated for a start and has what every player wants - SPEED. Bailey finished third in our club B&F last year and deserved a train-on invitation with Essendon VFL over the Summer. He's now at Port Melbourne VFL with Brendan McCartney gaining more experience.

S: How do you go about coaching a side to 'stay in games for longer'? Has there been a focus on team defence over the Summer or have you explored building on other avenues to score? 

RB: It's been a balanced approach. I think it's more about maturity and leadership 'in game' that can identify shifts in momentum. Capitalise when in favour but minimise damage when against - ie back-to-back goals which we were victims of far too often last season.

S: Have you managed to find an extra experienced quality mid to aid ruckman Tom Zampatti and your depth stocks at ground level and around the ball?

RB: Jake Lohmann - while we hope he gets his chance at Werribee we'll welcome him into our side with open arms. Jake is nearing his prime now in his mid 20s.

S: In a nutshell tell us about the players you have added over the Summer and their projected roles...

RB: Liam Hepworth (key forward target), Lincoln Koliba (exciting 17 yo mid-forward), Jake Lohmann (classy mid), Jed Knight (defensive role), Jake Millen (inside mid) and Nathan Haliburton looks a progressive type up from our Under 19 premiership team.

S: What player type(s) were sort after in the marketplace you were unable to fill?

RB: Doesn't every club want another key forward and classy mid?

S: Which player(s) can we expect to rise a level and impact games against quality opposition?

RB: Will Clark (mid) and Timmy Collins (mid) have had super pre-seasons and should be ready to go to the next level.

S: What would validate a successful year on field for the footy club?

RB: Winning as many games as we can.

S: Ahead of your second year in charge - what was to like most of the group in your first season?

RB: Very united and close group willing to compete and crack in despite recent struggles on win/loss front. Essentially, they're a good bunch of mates!

 

PLAYER INS

L. Hepworth (Cairns), L. Koliba (Rebels), J. Lohmann (Morningside QAFL), J. Knight (Waubra), J. Millen (SA)

PLAYER OUTS

M. Foster (retired), B. Hayes (retired)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS

Jake Lohmann (Werribee)

PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE

March 15 vs Port Fairy @ Derrinallum

IMPROVERS TIP (OUTSIDE OF LAKERS)

RB: Sunbury

FLAG TIP (OUTSIDE OF LAKERS)

RB: Melton



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  • Player Stats - Teams:
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 15, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 12, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Brayden Helyar, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Bayley Thompson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 168, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 163, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 141, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 106, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 105, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 102, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 80, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 68, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 66, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 63, Player Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 321, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 295, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 281, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 276, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 237, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 236, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 149, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 145, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 140, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 130, Player Stat Title - Teams: Disposals
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 25, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 23, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 16, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 12, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Ethan Preston, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees For
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    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 114, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 76, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 76, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 66, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 66, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 63, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 61, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 51, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 43, Player Stat Title - Teams: Handballs
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 55, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 44, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 43, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 39, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 36, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 32, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 30, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Patty Corbett, Player Stat Num - Teams: 24, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 22, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 17, Player Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 245, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 229, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 218, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 162, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 161, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 121, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 103, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 95, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 87, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 86, Player Stat Title - Teams: Kicks
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 78, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 63, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 52, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 43, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 42, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 42, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 37, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jackson Leech, Player Stat Num - Teams: 37, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 36, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1412, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1402, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1345, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1246, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1074, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1059, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1022, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 703, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 679, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 665, Player Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 25, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 25, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 24, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 21, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Bayley Thompson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 20, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 20, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 18, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Joseph Dowling, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 26, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 19, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 16, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 15, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 12, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 12, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Patty Corbett, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 65, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 60, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 53, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 44, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 44, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 38, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 37, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 36, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 34, Player Stat Title - Teams: Tackles
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Bayley Thompson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Jackson O'Brien, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Behinds
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 91, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 89, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 61, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 45, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 41, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 31, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 27, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 22, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 22, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: Clearances
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 8, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Lincoln Koliba, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Patty Corbett, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Bayley Thompson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Joseph Dowling, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Noah Shearer, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Goals
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 195, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hit Outs
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 19, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hit Outs
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hit Outs
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 27, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus O'Keefe, Player Stat Num - Teams: 24, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 21, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 21, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 19, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Ethan Preston, Player Stat Num - Teams: 18, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Otto Conlan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 15, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Patty Corbett, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Josh Canny, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 63, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 51, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 30, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 26, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Will Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 24, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Ethan Preston, Player Stat Num - Teams: 12, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Flynn Loader, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Josh Canny, Player Stat Num - Teams: 11, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s
    • Player Name - Teams: Joel O'Connell, Player Stat Num - Teams: 4, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 4, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Ash Cutts, Player Stat Num - Teams: 2, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 2, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 2, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 2, Player Stat Title - Teams: Smothers
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus O'Keefe, Player Stat Num - Teams: 18, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Ethan Preston, Player Stat Num - Teams: 14, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 13, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Otto Conlan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 10, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 8, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Josh Canny, Player Stat Num - Teams: 4, Player Stat Title - Teams: Spoils
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 17, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 9, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus O'Keefe, Player Stat Num - Teams: 8, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kyle Anderson, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Bailey Ryan, Player Stat Num - Teams: 4, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Ethan Preston, Player Stat Num - Teams: 4, Player Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 6, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Kynan Raven, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Hamish Birkett, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Sam Canny, Player Stat Num - Teams: 3, Player Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50
    • Player Name - Teams: Tom Zampatti, Player Stat Num - Teams: 531, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Jaydo Wright, Player Stat Num - Teams: 110, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Jackson O'Brien, Player Stat Num - Teams: 61, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Logan Clark, Player Stat Num - Teams: 7, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: LakeWendouree 33, Player Stat Num - Teams: 5, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Flynn Loader, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Cooper James, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Tim Collins, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
    • Player Name - Teams: Angus Gove, Player Stat Num - Teams: 1, Player Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts
  • Team Stats Avg - Teams:
    • Stat Title - Teams: Behinds, Team Value - Teams: 6.57, League Value - Teams: 8.61, Combined Value - Teams: 15.18
    • Stat Title - Teams: Clearances, Team Value - Teams: 41.5, League Value - Teams: 43.39, Combined Value - Teams: 84.89
    • Stat Title - Teams: Contested Marks, Team Value - Teams: 10.86, League Value - Teams: 14.92, Combined Value - Teams: 25.78
    • Stat Title - Teams: Contested Possesions, Team Value - Teams: 127.43, League Value - Teams: 139.22, Combined Value - Teams: 266.65
    • Stat Title - Teams: Disposals, Team Value - Teams: 261.79, League Value - Teams: 324.44, Combined Value - Teams: 586.23
    • Stat Title - Teams: Frees Against, Team Value - Teams: 16.86, League Value - Teams: 17.32, Combined Value - Teams: 34.18
    • Stat Title - Teams: Frees For, Team Value - Teams: 17.43, League Value - Teams: 17.97, Combined Value - Teams: 35.4
    • Stat Title - Teams: Goals, Team Value - Teams: 6.43, League Value - Teams: 11.2, Combined Value - Teams: 17.63
    • Stat Title - Teams: Handballs, Team Value - Teams: 87.93, League Value - Teams: 121.56, Combined Value - Teams: 209.49
    • Stat Title - Teams: Hit Outs, Team Value - Teams: 72.33, League Value - Teams: 54.63, Combined Value - Teams: 126.96
    • Stat Title - Teams: Inside 50s, Team Value - Teams: 37.29, League Value - Teams: 45.53, Combined Value - Teams: 82.82
    • Stat Title - Teams: Kicks, Team Value - Teams: 173.86, League Value - Teams: 202.88, Combined Value - Teams: 376.74
    • Stat Title - Teams: Marks, Team Value - Teams: 60.79, League Value - Teams: 82.04, Combined Value - Teams: 142.83
    • Stat Title - Teams: Ranking Points, Team Value - Teams: 1265.64, League Value - Teams: 1554.97, Combined Value - Teams: 2820.61
    • Stat Title - Teams: Score Involvements, Team Value - Teams: 53.17, League Value - Teams: 82.32, Combined Value - Teams: 135.49
    • Stat Title - Teams: Tackles, Team Value - Teams: 59.5, League Value - Teams: 60.96, Combined Value - Teams: 120.46
    • Stat Title - Teams: 1%ers, Team Value - Teams: 39, League Value - Teams: 39.02, Combined Value - Teams: 78.02
    • Stat Title - Teams: Hitouts, Team Value - Teams: 65.27, League Value - Teams: 52.08, Combined Value - Teams: 117.35
    • Stat Title - Teams: Intercept Marks, Team Value - Teams: 10.63, League Value - Teams: 14.97, Combined Value - Teams: 25.6
    • Stat Title - Teams: Marks Inside 50, Team Value - Teams: 6, League Value - Teams: 12.53, Combined Value - Teams: 18.53
    • Stat Title - Teams: Rebound 50s, Team Value - Teams: 39, League Value - Teams: 33.28, Combined Value - Teams: 72.28
    • Stat Title - Teams: Smothers, Team Value - Teams: 4.5, League Value - Teams: 4.38, Combined Value - Teams: 8.88
    • Stat Title - Teams: Spoils, Team Value - Teams: 15, League Value - Teams: 13.74, Combined Value - Teams: 28.74
  • Ladder Position: 10
  • Ladder Points - Teams: 0
  • Ladder Percentage - Teams: 36.4
  • Ladder Won - Teams: 0
  • Ladder Lost - Teams: 14
  • Ladder Drawn - Teams: 0
  • Home Team Q1 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q2 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q3 Score: 0.0
  • Home Team Q4 Score: 0.0
  • Away Team Q1 Score: 0.0
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Lakers look to score

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Next up in Scoop's club-by-club predictions for the season ahead is Lake Wendouree. The marquee signing of VFL star Nick Rippon is a big boost to a transitioning list and coach Dale Power will be looking to his Lakers to hit the scoreboard with greater frequency in 2021.


Lake Wendouree

2021 Coach: Dale Power

2019 Performance: Finished 9th (home & away) – Played 16, Won 5, Draw 1, Lost 10

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

Scoop's 2021 prediction: 9th - 11th

EXPECT 2015 JJ Liston Trophy winner Nick Rippon to headline up to six new faces for Lake Wendouree in 2021. The 26-year-old ball magnet boasts an award-winning VFL career with North Ballarat and more recently North Melbourne.

Remarkably, Rippon appeared in the best players in 47 of his 75 VFL games dating back to 2014.

Lakers Coach Dale Power who enters his fourth season in charge, was stoked with the clubs’ marquee signing.

"Nick's a former Ballarat junior, he's a great get for us," he said.

"For a player as decorated as him to join the club is pretty significant."

At 176cm Rippon, who won the inaugural John Laws Medal in 2018 in North Melbourne's first standalone year in the VFL competition, will play the entire 2021 season with the Lakers having passed on a likely VFL return due to uncertainty around the second-tier competition at present.

Led by Rippon and 2019 Club Best and Fairest Jake Coxall, the Lakers midfield will be eyeing first use out of the middle.

Newcomers Lachlan Pfeifer (Beaufort - inside mid), Angus Gove (St Michaels - mid/forward), Tom LeLievre (Beaufort - forward/mid), Zane Thompson (QLD, ex-Beaufort - small forward) and Timothy Collins (Dunnstown - forward-mid) are hopeful of bridging the gap left by outgoing talent Bailey Edwards and former Henderson Medallist and multiple club Best and Fairest Ben Taylor.

"They're huge shoes to fill," Power said.

"It's unfortunate, but we understand their reasons for leaving," he said of losing Edwards and Taylor.

"Ben has travelled for 10 years and has had enough, while Bailey has work commitments."

While Taylor's reliability and footy smarts will be sorely missed, it's Bailey's speed and line breaking you can't replace according to Power.

"He's a 70-metre player," he said.

Werribee VFL listed player Scott Carlin (Warrnambool DFNL) and Kyran Raven (CHFL) have also left the club.

Brayden Helyar (Horsham, Geelong VFL) returns to Ballarat for University and joins the Lakers after being delisted at Geelong. The 21-year-old has pace to burn with his 6’2 frame, opening the door for Power to explore his options.

"He (Helyar) could easily play on a wing," he said.

The club was also thrilled to announce that former Western Bulldog (now Box Hill) *Fergus Greene has chosen the Lakers as his feeder club for the coming season. The 23-year-old, who played five AFL games in 2018 with the Doggies still has aspirations to play at the highest level. Coach Power told members on the club’s Facebook page that having a player of Fergus' ability join the ranks doesn't happen very often and he can't wait to see him Lakers colours. Given the 187cm talent is hopeful of luring the attention of AFL clubs with Box Hill in the VFL, any sighting of Greene would be a massive bonus. 

Meanwhile, the Lakers focus for the impending 2021 season will turn to hitting the scoreboard, after disappointing returns in 2019. Nathan Pring (18) and Jacob Coxall (15) were the clubs leading goalkickers.

*Affiliated players: Jacob Loman (North Melbourne), Fergus Greene (Box Hill)

Power's Tips

Flag tip (outside Lakers): Melton

Improvers tip: North Ballarat City

Lake Wendouree pass mark: Win more games and hit scoreboard (more than 2019)



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Melton 2023 Season Preview

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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: Melton

COACH: Aaron Tymms (6th Season)

2022 Home & Away Record: 1st (14-2, 195.80%)


Scoop: Tymmsy, with the monkey of expectation off your back after winning last year - how have you gone about restoring the motivation of the group for a new season?

Aaron Tymms: The boys are very keen on the opportunity to go back-to-back. I expect we'll look a little different this year so those who weren't a part of it are hungry for a taste of it. So, there's plenty to be excited about.

S: You get key big man Benny Archard back which is a major boost but as many as four premiership players from last year are gone. How did you weigh up your off-season on the player movement front?

AT: It's a bit of a shame we lost a few, it's the biggest turnover of the list I’ve had since joining the club in 2018. It will be a good test for us.

S: Can we expect you to introduce some more youngsters this season? From the outside looking in there seems to be a fair queue wanting a crack, namely the twos given they lost just three games last year in a runner-up season.

AT: Definitely. I'm tipping we'll see a bit more of our emerging talent. Max Scoble, Nathan Dowdy, Conrad Farrugia and Zac Russell are a few of our boys on the up.

S: You’re now a premiership coach with the Bloods - what are you better at now than you were when you joined the club in 2018? What have you learned?

AT: I'm more relaxed, patient and better organised. I used to be all about ‘win, win, win’ and prone to make more changes than I needed to when chasing the result.

S: You're such an even team, who in your opinion brings the x-factor?

AT: We don't have outright matchwinners if that's what you're alluding to. We're an honest, even bunch. Full team buy-in.

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

AT: Hard working. We're a defence first group across all lines - to be #1 in this area is a real focus.

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

AT: Defensive 50 stoppages - we're leaking too many goals. Also, our midfield connection, again around stoppage - needs work.

S: How has pre-season training looked?

AT: Really good. The boys completed the 90km running program asked of them over the break. We didn't do much before Christmas given we went so deep last year but have returned to three nights a week from Jan 30.

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

AT: Darley into a second year under Dan Jordan and North Ballarat.

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

AT: Sebastopol will go very close.

KEY INS:

Ben Archard (Returning), Johnathan O'Brien (North Ballarat), Brody Sullivan (Melton South), Jack Watkins (North Melbourne VFL)

PLAYER OUTS:

J.Hickey (Diggers Rest), L.Hickey (Diggers Rest), M.Orr (Diggers Rest), B.Crofts (Caroline Springs)

VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS:

B.Archard (Essendon), J.Watkins (North Melbourne), K.Borg (Port Melbourne), B.Payne (Port Melbourne).


Scoop's Melton prediction: 1st - 2nd



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