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Gippsland Power<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGippsland Power 13.14 (92) def. Oakleigh Chargers 2.14 (26)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Declan Reeve<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIPPSLAND POWER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Willem Duursma<\/a>
Midfielder | 191cm | 21\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 3 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was more of the same for Duursma as he continued his fine form at Coates Talent League level, impressing with his work through traffic and ability to release teammates by hand as the Power made a clear effort provide overlap handball options from contest. Duursma was no different from his teammates in that regard, recieving a few releasing handballs while heading forward at speed, where he looked to take on opponents and set up teammates in the forward 50. Duursma\u2019s contested work is something that\u2019s improved gradually through the year, attacking the ball with vigour throughout the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Cody Templeton<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 179cm | 01\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>21 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tough nut bottom-ager was a danger through midfield and in the forward 50, with his speed assisting well on the lead, and making him dangerous when latching onto releasing handballs further afield. Templeton\u2019s work by hand was particularly good, looking to follow up and get the ball back when he used an option in tight. One such time led to his sole major for the game, handing off to a teammate forward of the contest, running hard to get it back, and converting from 50 on the run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16 <\/strong>Jobe Scapin<\/a>
Forward | 187cm | 01\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>22 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vic Country squad member has put together an impressive couple of weeks, demonstrating his well renowned ball use and athleticism as always, but impacting the scoreboard more meaningfully. Scapin was classy all day and took every opportunity to demonstrate his leap and speed, with the Oakleigh backline struggling to keep up with him as he roamed further afield. Scapin showed some physicality and pressure work through the contest as well, laying bumps and forcing errors as Oakleigh looked to exit defensive 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Luke Cheffers<\/a>
Midfielder | 177cm | 05\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>28 disposals, 5 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An industrious performance from the small midfielder, Cheffers got all the fundamentals right against the Chargers to turn in a big performance. He covered the ground well and looked confident through congestion to get involved in possession chains by hand multiple times. He proved a valuable contributor as he found the right option more often than not, although he excelled through the contest, as he shimmied away from tackle attempts to get free and progress his side forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Brodie Atkins<\/a>
Midfielder | 181cm | 25\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>35 disposals, 7 clearances, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atkins simply dominated on the inside all game, with his crash and bash style at stoppages leading to him owning the ball from the rucks’ hands. Winning as much ball as he did on the inside, it\u2019s only natural that Atkins was disposing of it by hand more often than not, looking to release teammates forward of the ball and following up if he used an option in tight. Atkins was good at staying involved in chains of play, with his hard running and position around contests allowing him to accumulate more as the Power headed forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#26 <\/strong>Mitchell Stevens<\/a>
Defender | 185cm | 15\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>28 disposals, 6 marks, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crows father-son prospect found more of the footy than he has in any other game this season, pushing into the front half to intercept rushed exit kicks from the Chargers and providing plenty of overlapping run when a teammate was stationary with the ball. Stevens’ ball use was inconsistent throughout the game, lacking some penetration that would\u2019ve made his disposals more damaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#42 <\/strong>Jonah Walker<\/a>
Tall Defender | 191cm | 16\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 18 kicks, 12 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prime interceptor for the game, Walker dominated his defensive half aerially, holding plenty of contested marks from opposition kicks, and getting a fist in to a few others. Walker\u2019s disposal could do with some tidying up heading forward, but he looked confident when kicking to a safer option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15 <\/strong>Noah Yze<\/a>
Midfielder | 191cm | 12\/04\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>22 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The over-ager once again played a crucial role through his side’s midfield, ensuring there were no easy clearances for the Power whilst he was at stoppage, and also using his size to win a few himself. Yze pushed down to aid his defensive regularly, applying pressure and locking the ball up for stoppages when doing so. Despite handballing more than three times as much as he kicked, Yze got involved around the ground plenty, looking to release his teammates with handballs forward of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#36 <\/strong>Hunter Holmes<\/a>
Midfielder | 187cm | 19\/02\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>21 disposals, 3 marks, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently included in the Vic Metro squad for the upcoming National Championships, Holmes was once again exciting with ball in hand. He found himself winning the ball in congestion a bit more than usual, allowing him to demonstrate his quality by hand. Holmes executed quickly before being wrapped up, but as usual looked at his best when winning it in space, looking to use his speed to advance the ball as far as possible before launching long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#64 <\/strong>Josh Shepherd<\/a>
Key Defender | 195cm | 14\/12\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 9 marks, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The over-aged tall defender kept the scoreline modest with his repeated defensive efforts on the last line, fighting tooth and nail to clear the ball or force a stoppage when outnumbered in the back 50. Shepherd was an intercepting threat too when the ball wasn\u2019t coming in multiple times, able to hold strongly overhead even with oncoming pressure.<\/p>\n
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Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Bendigo Pioneers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDandenong Stingrays 13.11 (89) def. Bendigo Pioneers 8.8 (56)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Michael Alvaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DANDENONG STINGRAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19 <\/strong>JayDe Varlet<\/a>
Wing\/Forward | 181cm | 26\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A raw yet powerful prospect, Varlet provided constant drive for Dandenong. He helped connect the lines by working up the ground and carrying the ball forward in explosive bursts between the arcs. Varlet’s third quarter was his best, booting 1.2 as he began to get on the end of the Stingrays’ forward movement. That end product, especially on the run, remains an area for improvement, but Varlet has the strong frame and athletic traits to make up a promising profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#28 <\/strong>Fraser Marino<\/a>
Ruck | 197cm | 23\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 13 hitouts, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marino had a terrific first half in the ruck before Josh Granger <\/strong>began to take over, posting 10 of his 13 total disposals before the main break. He found success both at and away from the contest, showcasing clean fundamental skills and good vision to flick out handballs. Marino’s movement and spread from the stoppage were impressive, as was a flukey goal from outside 50 which he threw on the boot and cleared the final contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#37 <\/strong>Thomas Hose<\/a>
Tall Forward | 192cm | 30\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 7 marks, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hose popped up with a breakout performance up forward, booting four majors and showing plenty of promise as a dynamic tall. His speed off the mark allowed for several successful short leads inside 50, making the most of his opportunities with sound set shot conversion. Hose booted three of his goals in the first half and proved a tough matchup throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#51 <\/strong>Adrian Cole<\/a>
Key Defender | 197cm | 05\/01\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 8 marks, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cole is the type of player who goes under the radar but earns glowing reviews from his coaches, and that notion has continued into 2025. The over-age role player displayed his lockdown ability but blended it with a season-high eight marks this time out, several of which were intercepts. He was typically strong in the contest and got more involved in higher positions, returning one of his most well-rounded performances yet on the eve of the Mid-Season Draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1 <\/strong>Cody Walker<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 184cm | 26\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 9 clearances, 8 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walker is in sensational form and was once again best afield for the Pioneers. He attacked stoppages with vigour, collecting a game-high 15 contested possessions and nine clearances in a never-say-die performance. The bottom-ager scrapped hard and did his best to power out of congestion, using his explosiveness and penetrative kicking to advance Bendigo up the field. While a few kicks didn\u2019t quite come off under pressure, Walker could hardly be faulted for effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Jaidi Jackson-Leahy<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 183cm | 31\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making his first Coates Talent League appearance since Round 3, Jackson-Leahy showcased his clean handling with plenty of time up forward. He scooped up ground balls with ease and brushed off would-be tacklers with his strong frame to create scoring chances, using sound evasive technique despite a lack of genuine speed. The left-footer snapped a goal in the second quarter and snared another at the same end after some time in the midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#44 <\/strong>Zaydyn Lockwood<\/a>
Ruck\/Key Forward | 198cm | 25\/01\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>9 disposals, 4 marks, 15 hitouts, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Cole proved a tough matchup at times, Lockwood gave his fellow over-ager plenty of headaches with competitive work up forward. He started in the ruck, impacting with a strong leap and equally robust contested marks. Lockwood impacted in that department both around the ground and inside 50, where he bagged goals in the first and third quarters. His second major hinted at great athletic potential as the 198cm prospect snapped the ball home over his shoulder.<\/p>\n
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Tasmania Devils<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Murray Bushrangers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nTasmania Devils 6.9 (45) def. by Murray Bushrangers 8.6 (54)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Michael Alvaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TASMANIA DEVILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Toby Callow<\/a>
Defender | 187cm | 28\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 8 marks, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having recently earned Allies squad selection, Callow continued to showcase his strengths as a strong-marking defender. He clunked eight grabs throughout the day, looking most comfortable when able to cut off Murray\u2019s long forward 50 entries. Callow backed into contests bravely to do so and while his ball use strayed at times, he generally got good purchase on his long clearing kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12 <\/strong>Rylee McHenry<\/a>
Midfielder | 179cm | 17\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>36 disposals, 6 tackles, 9 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHenry led all comers in a typically combative performance, winning 18 contested possessions and nine clearances. On top of his stoppage work, the Tasmanian captain dropped back to support the defence and provided productive run in transition. With 24 handballs, McHenry waxed well with his teammates and used his explosiveness to power out of tight spots, even if scrappy at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19 <\/strong>Lucas Wootton<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 179cm | 11\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 11 tackles, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While two teammates chalked up over 30 touches, Wootton was arguably Tasmania’s best and most effective player. Everything he seemed to do was neat and compact, displaying a clean set of hands and sharp foot skills. Even his stoppage exits were slick, spinning out of trouble or using little bursts of speed to exit forward. Wootton spent time down back where he took the kick-ins and showed good anticipation to steal a couple of Murray handballs in a well-rounded outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#3 <\/strong>Zac Harding<\/a>
Ruck | 199cm | 01\/01\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 55 hitouts, 6 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harding made a statement on the eve of the Mid-Season Draft, winning an imposing 55 hitouts. He also posted six clearances and eight inside 50s among his 18 possessions, 15 of which were contested. The over-ager was too big and strong in the ruck jostles and his physicality allowed him to direct his taps deliberately. The thing lacking from Harding\u2019s game was marking influence around the ground, with his contributions largely confined to the stoppages and rolling scrums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 <\/strong>Ryan Ash<\/a>
Midfielder | 177cm | 20\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 10 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Showcasing some of the dash and dare his brother Lachie was lauded for, Ash contributed going both ways. The top-ager laid fierce lock-up tackles \u2013 10 in total \u2013 but looked most impactful when carrying the ball forward at speed. He took the game on when possible and finished off with a classy goal in the fourth quarter, side-stepping an opponent before steadying on the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15 <\/strong>Harry Dean<\/a>
Tall Defender | 193cm | 13\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>22 disposals, 10 marks, 6 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean was rock solid in defence, racking up 10 marks with his superior reading of the play and steadfast set of hands. The Carlton father-son candidate pulled off several intercepts both high up the ground and on the last line, with that part of his game a clear strength. On the flipside, he struggled to get his kicking game going with some errant passes across the backline which invited repeat pressure. Still, he dealt with it all superbly well.<\/p>\n
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GWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Western Jets<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGWV Rebels 14.13 (97) def. Western Jets 10.6 (66)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Michael Alvaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#5 <\/strong>Floyd Burmeister<\/a>
Key Defender | 199cm | 04\/05\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>9 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A highly touted over-age prospect, Burmeister showed a different side to his game in anticipation of the Mid-Season Draft. The usual key forward was utilised in defence where he got into good spots to intercept and matched up on 209cm Jet Ayden McCarroll<\/strong>. At his best, he was clunking marks overhead or stepping around opponents with rare agility for a player his size \u2013 the next step is doing so consistently throughout four quarters. Burmeister couldn\u2019t resist sneaking forward for a goal in the second quarter, blasting a hand-off home from the centre square with the wind at his back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Talor Byrne<\/a>
Midfielder | 174cm | 14\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>22 disposals, 7 clearances, 8 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Byrne was predictably full of energy in another productive midfield outing, darting his way out of congestion on repeat. He generated forward drive with evasive work at the contest and punchy left-foot kicking. Byrne roved the packs well and also hit hard when he didn\u2019t win first possession, providing constant two-way effort for the victors. He has been rewarded with Vic Country selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#22 <\/strong>Charlie McKinnon<\/a>
Tall Forward | 190cm | 25\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 8 marks, 8 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McKinnon won our Player of the Week nomination having climbed atop the league\u2019s goalkicking charts with a bag of eight. His first touch ironically came outside attacking 50, with just about all of the remaining 18 won much closer to goal. Western simply couldn\u2019t find a matchup for McKinnon, who threw opponents aside in one-on-ones, read the ball better, and was sharp on the lead. He was generally reliable with his conversion over the mark and created additional chances with his pressure inside 50, pouncing on mistakes from the Jets\u2019 defenders. A tough matchup at full forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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