Matt Balmer’s scouting notes:

Oakleigh Chargers 23.10 (148) defeated Calder 5.12 (42)

 Oakleigh Chargers:

 #2 Ed Phillips– A lively performer right throughout the day booting two goals and collecting 19 disposals. Phillips provided plenty of spark and was left largely unopposed throughout the contest able to run at will for the Chargers. Played mostly inside 50.

 #6 Campbell Lane– The best 19-year-old on the ground. Linked up well with his teammates and was able to propel the ball forward with his best work coming in the first half.

 #8 Toby Wooller– Bottom-ager who showed good signs inside 50. Took 10 marks for the match, finishing with 2.2. Is strongly built from the waist down and has a good vertical leap. One to watch throughout the finals and will have a spot in the Vic Metro Under 18 squad next season.

 #15 Jordan Ridley– Arguably his best game of the season, collecting 28 disposals and 12 marks. His composure in the back half of the ground was outstanding and he set the Chargers up coming out of defence. Could be the big bolter if he continues to show form throughout the finals.

 #21 Lachlan Walker– Walker just knows how to win the football. Had 25 disposals (16 contested) and propel the ball inside 50 at will for the Chargers. He worked hard at the clearances and in the past the knock has been him just bombing it forward on his left boot- but he was much better today.

 #33 Nick Larkey– A lack of talls in defence for Calder saw Larkey collect the ball at will. He finished with five goals and nine marks in a strong showing. Has the height and size, but is built like a stick. Looks better suited forward and through the ruck than in defence.

 #42 Louis Cunningham– A really nice left footer across half back for the Chargers. Was strong in their win against highly rated Sandringham a few weeks back and looked to continue on from that effort. 18 disposals and 10 marks for his afternoon as the Cannons let him run free at will across their forward line.

Calder Cannons:

 #14 Zach Guthrie– Played a role early in defence for the Cannons but largely struggled like most of his teammates. Was very quiet in the second half, finishing with 14 disposals for the day.

#28 Ben Ronke– Arguably Calder’s best player for the day. Showed off his speed with a big 30m sprint in an attempt to chase down an opponent on the wing. Ronke won the ball at the clearances in the centre and was able to get the ball inside 50 for Calder. One of the few Cannons who can hold their head up high.

 #47 Jackson McDonald– Flashed in and out of the contest. When he had the ball in hand he was good, but struggled to get to the right areas and find the football. Has shown some good form throughout this year.