Hynes climbs up RMC Medal leaderboard
DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Cooper Hynes continues his ascent up the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard after another massive outing in Round 8. The 190cm midfielder-forward sits behind a trio of leaders on nine votes after adding two to his tally in Dandenong’s draw with the Lions Academy.
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Hynes was instrumental in the opening half and finished with 27 disposals, nine inside 50s, and four goals but was still beaten to best afield honours by Harvey Langford. The latter led all comers with 33 touches, nine inside 50s and a goal to help bring his side back to parity in a massive final quarter.
Player of the Week and mid-season draft fancy Geordie Payne earned three votes for his 29 disposals, nine inside 50s and four goals in Tasmania’s win over Eastern Ranges. The Devils were awarded a full allotment this week, with ruck Jasper Hay and defender Max Roney also polling.
Calder’s Isaac Kako was a lock for best on ground recognition after snaring three goals from 29 touches and 12 inside 50s. Similar can be said for Sandringham Dragons spearhead Sam Buck, who booted five majors in a loss to the Sydney Swans Academy – Sandringham’s first of the season.
In a scrappy game played in wind and rain at Mars Stadium, votes were difficult to distribute but Western bottom-ager Thomas McGuane (31 disposals) got the nod for his production levels. Defender Lachlan McArthur was not far behind, while Oliver Hannaford was GWV’s best in a losing effort.
This year’s count remains tight at the top ahead of the Under 18 National Championships. Vic Metro stars Josh Smillie, Jagga Smith, and Zak Johnson remain tied for first place on 10 votes each, with Smillie the only one of the trio to have turned out in Round 8.
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ROUND 8 VOTES
Sandringham Dragons 11.4 (70) def. by Swans Academy 12.8 (80)
3 – Sam Buck (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Max Rider (Swans Academy)
1 – Joe Harrison (Swans Academy)
Dandenong Stingrays 12.4 (76) drew w/ Lions Academy 11.10 (76)
3 – Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays)
1 – Fergus McFadyen (Lions Academy)
Tasmania Devils 14.10 (94) def. Eastern Ranges 8.4 (52)
3 – Geordie Payne (Tasmania Devils)
2 – Jasper Hay (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Max Roney (Tasmania Devils)
Calder Cannons 13.13 (91) def. Suns Academy 10.5 (65)
3 – Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons)
2 – Patrick Said (Calder Cannons)
1 – Zeke Uwland (Suns Academy)
GWV Rebels 4.8 (32) def. by Western Jets 8.6 (54)
3 – Thomas McGuane (Western Jets)
2 – Lachlan McArthur (Western Jets)
1 – Oliver Hannaford (GWV Rebels)
TOP 10 LEADERBOARD
Eq. 1st. Zak Johnson (Northern Knights) – 10 [3, 2, 3, 1, 1]
Eq. 1st. Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges) – 10 [3, 1, 3, 3]
Eq. 1st. Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 10 [2, 3, 2, 3]
4th. Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays) – 9 [1, 3, 3, 2]
Eq. 5th. Joe Berry (Murray Bushrangers) – 8 [2, 3, 1, 2]
Eq. 5th. Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) – 8 [2, 3, 3]
Eq. 5th. Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power) – 8 [2, 3, 3]
Eq. 5th. Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) – 8 [3, 1, 2, 2]
Eq. 9th. Lenny Douglas (Tasmania Devils) – 7 [2, 3, 2]
Eq. 9th. Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays) – 7 [3, 1, 3]
Eq. 9th. Geordie Payne (Tasmania Devils) – 7 [1, 3, 3]
LEADERS BY CLUB
Bendigo Pioneers – Tobie Travaglia (8)
Calder Cannons – Damon Hollow (8)
Dandenong Stingrays – Cooper Hynes (9)
Eastern Ranges – Josh Smillie (10)
Geelong Falcons – Will McLachlan (6)
Giants Academy – Logan Smith (4)
Gippsland Power – Xavier Lindsay (8)
GWV Rebels – Oliver Hannaford (3)
Lions Academy – Daniel Annable (6)
Murray Bushrangers – Joe Berry (8)
Northern Knights – Zak Johnson (10)
Northern Territory – Taj Murray (1)
Oakleigh Chargers – Jagga Smith (10)
Sandringham Dragons – Levi Ashcroft (5)
Suns Academy – Zeke Uwland (5)
Swans Academy – Ned Hawkins (6)
Tasmania Devils – Lenny Douglas & Geordie Payne (7)
Western Jets – Thomas McGuane (6)
CLUB LEADERBOARD
Calder Cannons – 23
Tasmania Devils – 23
Dandenong Stingrays – 21
Sandringham Dragons – 21
Eastern Ranges – 20
Murray Bushrangers – 20
Gippsland Power – 19
Northern Knights – 19
Bendigo Pioneers – 18
Geelong Falcons – 16
Western Jets – 14
Swans Academy – 13
Oakleigh Chargers – 12
Lions Academy – 11
Suns Academy – 11
Giants Academy – 7
GWV Rebels – 6
Northern Territory – 1
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