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Victory for football

Volume 10 Number 10 October 13 - November 9 2014

Pictured above is the Blues Premier B side celebrating their victory. Image courtesy of VAFA.
Pictured above is the Blues Premier B side celebrating their victory. Image courtesy of VAFA.

 

The Melbourne University Football Club had an historic year in 2014, claiming Premierships in both the VAFA Premier A and Premier B sections. In the top league, the University Blacks easily accounted for Collegians with a 13.12.90 to 7.4.46 victory on September 20, making it the first VAFA flag for the club in 40 years.

Captain Bede Mahon received the Jock Nelson Medal for Best on Ground in the final. The Blacks Reserves and Under 19 teams also claimed premierships, with the Reserves battling to a ten point win after extra time. The University Blues were crowned Premier B champions with a 20.22.142 to 10.7.67 victory over Old Carey, with forward Tom McKenzie leading the way with six goals. The Reserves squad also won their grand final, accounting for St Kevins by 35 points. 

 

More information available at http://www.melbunifootball.com/ or http://www.vafa.com.au.