SEQ AFL replays: Aspley Hill v Victoria Point, West Juniors V North Lakes
The SEQ AFL junior grand finals played out with a stunning under-12 blue boys decider between Aspley and Victoria Point, while girls’ team Wests Juniors were victorious over North Lakes. SEE THE REPLAYS
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SEQ AFL junior grand final livestreaming kicked off tonight with a stunning under 12 blue boys decider between Aspley and Victoria Point, while girls’ teams Jindalee Jags and Wests Juniors were victorious.
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WESTS JUNIORS v NORTH LAKES
Wests Juniors rebounded from the disappointment of losing last year on grand final day to claim the under 13 girls premiership tonight.
Wests won 8-11-59 to 0-3-3 over a hard working North Lakes side that earned high praise from opposition coach Mark McCabe.
It was a night of double celebrations for the Bulldogs, with Eva Sartor named both Player of the Year and Best on Ground.
The Bulldogs stole a march on their rivals in the opening term to establish a 2-5-17 to 0-0-0 advantage, and by halftime were up 4-5-29 to 0-3-3.
Running with the wind, the Bulldogs scored majors through Samantha Snowden and Edie McCabe, with McCabe kicking three goals in the first half and then adding a fourth in the third term.
Snowden showed plenty of finesse to score, running out of the pack, touching the ball on the ground and then setting for home, sending a booming kick between the goals.
Wests extended the lead to 8-10-58 to 0-3-3 by three quarter time.
Coach Mark McCabe said it was a difficult season because they had to split the team into two sides across the age group, so they often ran with no subs.
“To get all the way through, winning every game with barely a team every week, it was a really good effort. They are a really tough team,’’ McCabe said.
VICTORIA POINT v ASPLEY
A fantastic under 12 blue boys grand final unfolded, with a high class encounter thrilling spectators that was eventually won 6-9-45 to 5-2-32 by Aspley.
The Hornets surged from behind to turn a three-quarter time deficit of 5-2-32 to 2-5-17 into a remarkable victory.
Dylan Patterson was front and centre in a remarkable last quarter revival.
His second goal of the term which put Aspley into the lead was a bewildering team goal which started at the other end of the field after Vic Point had threatened.
The ball was swept from beneath the goal square at one end, all the way up the field to where Patterson did his best work.
Patterson, best on the competition and best onground in the final, thanked the opposition, his coaches and his father for all the travel he has done in getting him to training and matches.
What a match it was with the highly skilled kids playing on quickly and regularly finding the mark with hand passes or short kicks.
Aspley pegged Victoria Point back through imposing key position player Tom Levi who booted two goals, but Vic Point finished the vital third term strongly with goals to Will Gracie and Robbie Swaney after Liam Carter had earlier kicked the first major of the third quarter.
It was not surprising the game was so close, with Aspley winning by just one point and three points in the two previous encounters earlier in the season.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
There was great excitement on the night for Jindalee Jags premiership winner Mia Beran and Moggill Mustangs’ player Nickkie Shaw who were joint under 13 Central Division winners of the Player of the Year award.
It was a huge night for Beran who helped Jindalee claim the title from Kenmore, 9-7-61 to 0-4-0.
But it was also a moment to remember for young Shaw who made a trip into Yeronga especially for the award ceremony after her team failed to win a match this season.
“For her to win this award was special because as a team we failed to win a match this season,’’ said Moggill coach and president Rich Pidgeon.
“So for Nickkie to poll top in the best and fairest is recognition of the tenacity, the resilience and the effort she puts in.
“She does not drop her head at all through the whole game, throughout the season.’’
LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE
SEQ FINALS
Friday:
6pm: Under 13 girls Wests Juniors v North Lakes
7.45pm: Under 12 Aspley Hill v Victoria Point
Saturday, Field 2:
8.30am: Under 12 Morningside Black v Sandgate Red
10.15am: Under 12 Yeronga Black v Mt Gravatt Blue
Noon: Under 12 Alexandra Hills v Coorparoo Navy
1.45pm: Under 12 Redcliffe v Kedron
3.30pm: Park Ridge v Jindalee
Saturday, Field 1:
9am: Under 14 Wilston Grange White v Aspley Cleveland
10.45: Under 14 Jindalee Blue v Wests Juniors Maroons
12.30pm: Under 14 Narangba v Aspley Trost
2.15pm: Under 14 Springwood v Calamvale
4pm: Under 14 Morningside v Mt Gravatt Blue
Sunday, Field 2
8.30am: Under 15 girls Morningside v Springwood
10.15am: Under 15 girls Sandgate v Jindalee
Noon: Under 17 girls Mt Gravatt v Wests Juniors
1.45pm: Under 17 girls Wilston Grange v Victoria Point Buzza
Sunday, Field 1
9am: Under 16 Mt Gravatt White v Morningside Red
10.45am: Under 16 Sandgate v Redcliffe
12.30pm: Beenleigh v Calamvale
2.15pm: Morningside v Mt Gravatt Blue
THE PREVIEW
Two of the most successful clubs this season will be Wests and Morningside, with the Bulldogs fielding three teams on grand final weekend and the Panthers five sides.
There will be grand final jitters for Wests under 13 girls which has swept into the grand final unbeaten.
But the side will hope it is a case of third time lucky, with Wests twice being to the big dance over the last two season only to lose.
Leading the charge for Wests’ girls will be:
Eva Sartor - smart and tough midfielder, regularly wins clearances and sends the ball inside 50
Edie McCabe - goalkicking key forward who can also push through the midfield
Emma Stringer - versatile ruck/ key defender, strong in the air and on the ground
Maddie Pfitzner - tall, athletic long kicking ruck/ key forward
Sammy Snowden - tough and fast rebounding defender/ midfielder
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Wests under 17 girls will play their grand final on Sunday, with a number of key players in the side.
They include:
Ava Seton - A midfielder who dominates at stoppages and contested possessions
Madi Roos - A natural athlete who provides speed and outside run
Jade Somerville - A close checking defender who never loses a one-on-one contest
Abby Lennon - A creative small forward who knows where the goals are
On Saturday, the Magpies under 14 boys will sweep into action spearheaded by:
Rudy Dempsey - Clever midfielder with the ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard
Charlie Mills - Superb overhead, a poised midfielder with silky skills
Rudy Coulam - a hard at it defender who is an excellent reader of play with a raking left foot
Callum Vidler - a super competitive left-footer who loves a goal or two
The powerhouse Morningside club will have the under 12 Central Red Panthers going around on grand final day, with a number of players leading the side strong finish to the season.
Ben Famelli - powerfully built full forward with a prodigious long kick and uncanny goal sense
Zoe Petrides - lightning fast half forward, highly skilled and always keeps her feet at the contest
Jacob McInerney - aggressive centre half forward with strong hands and the ability to hurt the opposition by hand and foot on both sides of his body.
Luca Rochford - skilful ruckman who prides himself on his second and third efforts. Will get first hands on the ball in the ruck contest.
Harry Hudghton - dynamic midfielder, ferocious at the ball and a disciplined two way runner, regularly wins the ball at the clearance
Jack Fidler - dashing defender with the ability to break the lines with his run, carry and penetrating kick
On Sunday at 4pm, the Morningside Central Blue under 14s will play a Mt Gravatt outfit who have pushed the Panthers to the brink during the previous two clashes this season.
Key players for Morningside will be Sam Cormack, a versatile ruckman with a huge leap, onballer Tom Tasker, Baxter Ellis, Levi Ashcroft who drifts between being an onballer and key forward and power forward Kyah Moncur, Ethan Albury, Toby Hunt, Matt Robson, left footer Julian Cruice and backman Hugo Crawford.
The Panthers also have the under 15 girls Central Maroon Morningside team playing on grand final weekend.
Players to watch include Emily Maguire and Charlotte Blacker, team captains who both were able to read the game extremely well and clear the football with strong penetrating kicks, rookie Maya Strutton, Jenee Dunlop, ruck Mikayala James, Sienna McAlister, Molly Wilson who delivers the longest kick of the football in the team, the versatile Ellen McDonald, Jorja Osmond, midfielder Taylah Lee, Coco Garton and tall forward Abi Rogan- Benfer.
When the Morningside under 16 Central Maroon Morningside team hit the ground for Sunday’s decider against unbeaten Mt Gravatt, they will look to the following players.
Tom Southon - a midfielder who is capable of running forward and impacting the scoreboard.
Monty Doorey - strong ruckman who has worked on his game all year and become one of the teams focal points.
Jamie Linnell - quick and creative with the ball in hand.
Nick Fraser - centre half back with a long ranging kick
Brock Rollason - tough onballer who gives everything at the contest.
Other key players include captain Hunter Mulder who has a beautiful penetrating left foot kick, Jasper Gricks, Nick Gulisano, first year player Mitch Lambert, full forward Jarred Mackenzie, wingman Cooper Westerhuis, Matt Forsyth, Elliot Bohl, Cooper McNamara and
Connor Lambert.
When Mt Gravatt will look to spoil Morningside’s grand final party on Sunday afternoon in the under 16 boys clash, the Panthers will look to captain Ben McCarthy, Tanner Griffiths, Damien Martin, Liam Hude, Conan Trewin and Bryce Longland.
There was also some exciting news for Morningside ahead of the finals, with Ben McCarthy (under 16s) and Baxter Ellis (under 14s) winning League Medal in their age groups.
The Kenmore Bears girls will be represented on grand final day, with Megan Bradshaw leading the way by winning hard ball, centre half back Sienna Mc Donald marking strongly and Emily Hamilton tackling strongly.
The Wilston Grange Gorillas will have both the under 14 white boys and the under 17 girls on show.
The 14s will have speedy Bailey Nicholas, support ruckman Liam Nicholas, fearless wingman Max Brock, the cool and calm Thomas Cassell and the creative Aidan Taylor as prominent players. Taylor is reliable whether delivering to the forwards or rebounding from the backline.
In the women’s grand final, watch for these key Wilston Grange players
+ Kadie Fletcher, a hard two way running midfielder who reads the play well.
+ Daisy Carter, strong inside midfielder that links up well, embraces the contest.
+ Charlie Mullins, can play anywhere on the park, knows how to kick a goal.
+ Grace O’Donnell, key defensive pillar, leads the oppositions best forward to the football.
+ Holly O’Flaherty, links well with midfielders, great user of the football.
+ Chloe Mulloy, extreme pace and toughness, never backs out of a contest.
+ Brooke Sheridan, knows how to use the forward line, sets up teammates well.
Beenleigh AFC president Mick Jordan said the club was delighted to see the under 16s qualify for the South West Division decider against Calamvale.
“The team has played well all year and looks like it’s hitting form at the right time of the year. Fantastic effort by the team.
“They struggled for numbers early in the season after COVID but now look solid.
If they play their best footy they should be up for the challenge.’’