{"id":114623,"date":"2022-08-18T19:38:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T09:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=114623"},"modified":"2022-08-18T20:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T10:04:36","slug":"recap-aps-football-season-goes-down-to-the-wire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2022\/08\/18\/recap-aps-football-season-goes-down-to-the-wire\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap | APS Football season goes down to the wire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>THE 2022 Associated Public Schools (APS) First XVIII Football title was decided on the competition&#8217;s final day, with two sides crowned premiers. Coming into Round 11, traditional rivals Brighton Grammar and Caulfield Grammar were level on points with 8-1 records, hardly a surprise given the strength of their respective squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happened next, though, no one would have predicted. The two teams locked horns to earn standalone premier status, and after Caulfield skipped away to a seven-goal half time lead, Brighton rallied on the road to clinch a dramatic draw at 96 points apiece. As per the APS rules, both sides shared the honour of top spot, separated by a single point to the third placed Xavier College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pure <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/APS_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@APS_Sport<\/a> footy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ton<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oOPBX1i2vc\">pic.twitter.com\/oOPBX1i2vc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt Balmer (@MattBalmer7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattBalmer7\/status\/1558289789232631808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 13, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xavs inadvertently helped set up the grand final of sorts, handing Brighton its first loss of the season back in Round 9. Wesley College, who finished fourth (7-3), sealed the deal by downing Caulfield in the penultimate round, spearheaded by star draft prospect <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"92503\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/matthew-jefferson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew Jefferson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tall forward booted five goals on that day, supported well by returning midfielder <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84489\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/elijah-tsatas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elijah Tsatas<\/a> (three). Pegged as Wesley&#8217;s top talents, the two close mates were well supported by Gippsland Power talent <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85422\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/coby-burgiel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coby Burgiel<\/a> throughout the season, and fellow Oakleigh Charger, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84044\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/angus-curry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angus Curry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-128x96.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022-32x24.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wesley-College-APS-Football-2022.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Wesley College&#8217;s First XVIII | Image Credit: via Wesley College Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of talent, there is no denying the sheer depth of Caulfield&#8217;s resources. Considered the benchmark for much of the year, there were stars on each line for the eventual premier. Top-agers <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85481\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/blake-drury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blake Drury<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85479\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jaxon-binns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaxon Binns<\/a>, and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"103850\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mitch-szybkowski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitch Szybkowski<\/a> dominated between the arcs while hitting the scoreboard, and potential 2023 top pick <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84563\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/nick-watson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Watson<\/a> added serious star power to the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a team which tipped the 100-point mark in each of its first five games, there was plenty more forward firepower. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"25706\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tom-warner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Warner<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84598\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zachary-greeves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zac Greeves<\/a> were others to have kicked bags throughout the year, with Chargers <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"103753\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/max-gruzewski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max Gruzewski<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85485\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/nick-mclarty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick McLarty<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"103741\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/riley-voulanas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley Voulanas<\/a> among other players of note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lot of them could not quite get over the line against Brighton though. The Tonners&#8217; top player, and one who maintained a remarkable level of consistency, was <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85432\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/cameron-mckenzie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cameron Mackenzie<\/a> &#8211; a classy midfielder with terrific kicking skills and a handy turn of speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brighton&#8217;s youth is also promising, with five students selected in this year&#8217;s Vic Metro Under 16 side. Among them was <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"113421\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/levi-ashcroft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Levi Ashcroft<\/a>, the brother of pick one fancy <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"92500\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/will-ashcroft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Ashcroft<\/a>. Though the latter graduated in 2021, they have managed to take the field together at both school and NAB League level over the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bunch more talent was littered among the remaining sides. Though twin brother <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"107695\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jayden-davey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayden<\/a> was ruled out for the year, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"103743\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alwyn-davey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alwyn Davey<\/a> proved a match winner for Xavier College, who also boast the O&#8217;Sullivans &#8211; <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85486\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jack-osullivan-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"113431\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/finn-osullivan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finn<\/a>. The latter took out this year&#8217;s Kevin Sheehan Medal as Division 1 MVP at the Under 16 National Championships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carey Grammar and Haileybury College shared the spoils for fifth spot, each finishing with 6-4 records. Lead by coach <strong><em>Matthew Lloyd<\/em><\/strong>, Haileybury trashed Carey by 101 points in Round 9, turning around a 1-3 start to the season. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"32877\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/harrison-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrison Jones<\/a> was the squad&#8217;s spearhead, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"106179\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/olli-hotton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olli Hotton<\/a> has quickly come on as a draft bolter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Carey, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"103755\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/josh-weddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Weddle<\/a> looks like following a similar path given his school and representative exploits. The likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84588\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jonathan-tomasiello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Tomasiello<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"107714\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sam-neme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Nehme<\/a> also contributed strongly and have translated their form to NAB League level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ladder rung below, it was the 4-6 St Kevin&#8217;s and Scotch College who shared seventh spot. Skevs missed the brilliance of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"85484\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/george-wardlaw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Wardlaw<\/a> for much of the year, while Scotch can look to the future with potential top talents <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"113433\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jagga-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jagga Smith<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"113419\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/caleb-nancarrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Nancarrow<\/a> looking like real prospects for the 2024 draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-128x96.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football-32x24.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geelong-Grammar-Year-12-2022-APS-Football.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Geelong Grammar&#8217;s Year 12 footballers | Image Credit: Troy Selwood via Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While two teams were tied at the top, three were handed the unfortunate title of last place with 1-9 records &#8211; Geelong College, Geelong Grammar, and Melbourne Grammar. Geelong College picked up its lone win against Melbourne, but was beaten by its local rival, while Melbourne defeated Geelong Grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the results, there are a good number of budding draftees between the schools. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84341\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/oliver-hollands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver Hollands<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"84345\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/noah-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noah Long<\/a>, who both battled injury at times, are Geelong Grammar&#8217;s top hopes this year, while Melbourne Grammar lays claim to Under 18 representatives like <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"107744\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/toby-mcmullin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toby McMullin<\/a> (Vic Country) and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81047\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ryley-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryley Sanders<\/a> (Allies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is tradition, the APS is set to collate a side to take on the best of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) in a clash which is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Many of the competition&#8217;s top players will also go on to feature in the upcoming NAB League finals series, and the Vic Metro-Vic Country National Championship decider in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022.png 848w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022-128x70.png 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/APS-Football-Ladder-2022-32x17.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><figcaption>The final 2022 APS Football ladder | via: APS Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/matthew-jefferson\/\">Matthew Jefferson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/elijah-tsatas\/\">Elijah Tsatas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/coby-burgiel\/\">Coby Burgiel<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/angus-curry\/\">Angus Curry<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/blake-drury\/\">Blake Drury<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jaxon-binns\/\">Jaxon Binns<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mitch-szybkowski\/\">Mitch Szybkowski<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nick-watson\/\">Nick Watson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tom-warner\/\">Tom Warner<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zachary-greeves\/\">Zachary Greeves<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/max-gruzewski\/\">Max Gruzewski<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nick-mclarty\/\">Nick McLarty<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/riley-voulanas\/\">Riley Voulanas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/cameron-mackenzie\/\">Cameron Mackenzie<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/levi-ashcroft\/\">Levi Ashcroft<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/will-ashcroft\/\">Will Ashcroft<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jayden-davey\/\">Jayden Davey<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alwyn-davey\/\">Alwyn Davey Jr<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jack-osullivan-2\/\">Jack O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/finn-osullivan\/\">Finn O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/harrison-jones\/\">Harrison Jones<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/olli-hotton\/\">Olli Hotton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/josh-weddle\/\">Josh Weddle<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jonathan-tomasiello\/\">Jonathan Tomasiello<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sam-nehme\/\">Sam Nehme<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/george-wardlaw\/\">George 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Coming into Round 11, traditional rivals Brighton Grammar and Caulfield Grammar were level on points with 8-1 records, hardly a surprise given the strength of their respective squads. 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