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DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Cooper Hynes<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>> SCROLL for the Round 8 votes & leaderboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player of the Week and mid-season draft fancy Geordie Payne<\/a> 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<\/a> and defender Max Roney<\/a> also polling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calder’s Isaac Kako<\/a> 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<\/a>, who booted five majors in a loss to the Sydney Swans Academy – Sandringham’s first of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a scrappy game played in wind and rain at Mars Stadium, votes were difficult to distribute but Western bottom-ager Thomas McGuane<\/a> (31 disposals) got the nod for his production levels. Defender Lachlan McArthur<\/a> was not far behind, while Oliver Hannaford<\/a> was GWV’s best in a losing effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s count remains tight at the top ahead of the Under 18 National Championships. Vic Metro stars Josh Smillie<\/a>, Jagga Smith<\/a>, and Zak Johnson<\/a> remain tied for first place on 10 votes each, with Smillie the only one of the trio to have turned out in Round 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>> 2024 CTL Round 8:<\/strong> Snapshot<\/a> | POTW<\/a> | TOTW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROUND 8 VOTES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandringham Dragons 11.4 (70) def. by Swans Academy 12.8 (80)<\/strong>
<\/em>3 – Sam Buck (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Max Rider (Swans Academy)
1 – Joe Harrison (Swans Academy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dandenong Stingrays 12.4 (76) drew w\/ Lions Academy 11.10 (76)
<\/em><\/strong>3 – Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays)
1 – Fergus McFadyen (Lions Academy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasmania Devils 14.10 (94) def. Eastern Ranges 8.4 (52)<\/strong>
<\/em>3 – Geordie Payne (Tasmania Devils)
2 – Jasper Hay (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Max Roney (Tasmania Devils)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calder Cannons 13.13 (91) def. Suns Academy 10.5 (65)<\/strong>
<\/em>3 – Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons)
2 – Patrick Said (Calder Cannons)
1 – Zeke Uwland (Suns Academy)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWV Rebels 4.8 (32) def. by Western Jets 8.6 (54)\u00a0<\/strong>
<\/em>3 – Thomas McGuane (Western Jets)
2 – Lachlan McArthur (Western Jets)
1 – Oliver Hannaford (GWV Rebels)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TOP 10 LEADERBOARD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LEADERS BY CLUB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLUB LEADERBOARD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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