The APS Boys Firsts Football competition continued to thrill fans with a series of intense matches, shaking up the ladder standings. Here’s a detailed wrap-up of the latest games and current ladder positions.
Caulfield (CAUL) 16.13.109 Defeats Xavier College (XAV) 10.3.63
In a commanding display, Caulfield (CAUL) emerged victorious over Xavier College (XAV) with a final score of 16.13.109 to 10.3.63. CAUL’s top performers included Warburton, Neocleous, and Retschko. Neocleous led the goal-kicking with 4 goals, supported by Waters with 2, and singles from Alger, Greeves, Cafiso, Gunn, Sulzberger, Retschko, Warburton, and Yze.
Xavier College’s best players were N. Hanegraaf, Kennedy, Welford, Poustie, Evans, and Wyer. Kennedy was impressive, scoring 5 goals, with additional goals from Postie, Watt, W Hanegraaf, Hayter, and Vroljiks.
Haileybury (HY) 22.18.150 Defeats Melbourne Grammar School (MGS) 1.6.12
Haileybury (HY) dominated Melbourne Grammar School (MGS) with an overwhelming 22.18.150 to 1.6.12 victory, although specific player details were not entered for this match.
St Kevins College (SKC) 14.10.94 Defeats Geelong Grammar (GGS) 7.5.47
St Kevins College (SKC) secured a solid win against Geelong Grammar (GGS) with a scoreline of 14.10.94 to 7.5.47. Key players for SKC were Phillips, O’Farrell and Dreaver. Phillips and Baker each kicked 3 goals, with Dollman, Carni, Hepburn, MacGowen, Mikhael, and Fogarty also contributing to the scoreboard.
For GGS, Lalor, Lindsay, Robinson, and Penry were the standout performers. Trompff and Lalor each scored 2 goals, with additional goals from Richardson, Ward, and Desteiger.
Scotch College (SC) 15.14.104 Defeats Wesley College (WC) 5.11.41
In another match, Scotch College (SC) triumphed over Wesley College (WC) with a decisive 15.14.104 to 5.11.41 victory. Specific player details for this match were not provided.
Brighton Grammar (BGS) 12.15.87 Defeats Carey Grammar (CY) 9.4.58
Brighton Grammar (BGS) maintained their DOMINANT winning streak by defeating Carey Grammar (CY) 12.15.87 to 9.4.58. BGS’s best included McKenzie, Hofmann, Oliver and Ashcroft, with McKenzie leading the goal tally with 6 goals. Richardson and Dolan each scored 2 goals, with additional goals from Butler, Fanning, and Ludowyke.
CY’s top performers were 15 year old star Levi West, Cochrane,and Dattoli. Kondogiannis and Cochrane each kicked 2 goals, with singles from La Motte, Verwoert, Dattoli, McNeil, and Hart.
APS Boys Firsts Football Ladder - 2024
| School | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Bye | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| HY | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| CAUL | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| SC | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| GC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| SKC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| WC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| XC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| CY | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| GGS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MGS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
