VAFA Premier Men’s live stream: Old Melburnians look to fire up for visit of University Blacks

After four defeats in a row, Old Melburnians are back in the VAFA winners’ list - but their wayward kicking at goal made this win harder than it needed to be. Relive all the action.

Old Melburnians are off the bottom of the VAFA Premier Men’s ladder after snapping a four-game losing streak in beating University Blacks by 12 points.

The 75-63 victory pushes OM above Fitzroy and gives them plenty of momentum ahead of big games against University Blues and Old Scotch.

The game was evenly matched up for the first two quarters, with OM holding a nine-pont advantage at halftime.

A four goals to one third quarter proved the difference as OM opened up a 29-point lead.

Uni Blacks finished hard on the back of their own four goals to one final term run, but the damage had been done earlier.

OId Melburnians v University Blacks (Reserves) - VAFA Round 6

The long wait for a first win of the season goes on for University Blacks after Old Melburnians piled on 14 goals in a 74-point VAFA Premier Men’s Resderves success on Saturday.

The result was effectively sealed by quarter time after OM kicked five goals to lead by 31 points.

Uni Blacks have now lost all six games so far this season. Next week they face league leaders Old Xaverians.

PREVIEW

University Blacks facing Old Melburnians at Elsternwick Park is shaping as such a critical clash early in the VAFA Premier Division men’s season.

The home side enter the game at the foot of the ladder after four straight losses. Their season has certainly hit the skids since beating Collegians by 21 points in the season opener, culminating in last weekend’s 17-point defeat to Fitzroy.

Despite sitting in sixth with just two wins, the Blacks have enjoyed a good season to date. Their three defeats have come by nine points (to both Old Scotch and Old Brighton) and 10 points to Collegians last weekend.

Catch the game LIVE as part of a double header from 11.40am on Saturday LIVE on KommunityTV.

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Ahead of the game, we’ve profiled the players who will likely be key on Saturday.

James Clark, Uni Black

An off-season recruit from Ballarat who has made a strong early impression. Finds plenty of the footy and is one of his side’s better users.

Sam Conway, Uni Blacks

The Werribee VFL listed big man has dominated his first two VAFA appearances this season. He’s recorded an average of 130.5 Premier Data ranking points per game and has also found plenty of the footy.

Uni Blacks player Ben Harding.

Ben Harding, Old Melburnians

As he did last season, Harding has continued to find plenty of the footy as his side’s leading ball winner.

Lachlan Knight, Uni Blacks

The gun midfielder has been one of his side’s leading ball winners this season averaging 23.4 disposals. Ranked as elite for clearances, his work at the coal face could be key heading into this weekend.

Sam Laube, Old Melburnians

His side’s leading goal scorer so far this season with 12 in five games.

Jack Spargo, Old Melburnians

Spargo plays a key role in the middle of the ground for OMs as one of his side’s leading clearance players.

Ayui Makieng, Uni Blacks

The young forward is his side’s leading goalkicker this season with 10 in four games. Can take a pack grab if given the chance.

Campbell Moorfield, Uni Blacks

Able to break the game open out of defence for his side. A clean ball user who is going at 72 per cent by foot so far this season.

Old Melburnians’ Ned Nichols.

Ned Nichols, Old Melburnians

If he is able to get his hands on the footy, his side is going to be a better chance of winning. Plays a key role.

Sam Wundke, Old Melburnians

Wundke has made an impressive start to his VAFA career after crossing from South Australian club Glenunga. Coming off arguably his best game of the season.

Originally published as VAFA Premier Men’s live stream: Old Melburnians look to fire up for visit of University Blacks