ROUND 2 REVIEW: DIVISION 1-4

As the cobwebs were dusted off last week across all division sections, it was time for clubs to make amends on things that perhaps didn’t go so well and as they had planned in round 1, with the focus now on getting the four points in round 2. For the victors last week it was an opportunity to continue on with their winning streak and make their mark in the sections. 
The Bannister brothers backed up their last weekend’s efforts in front of the big sticks as Corey kicked 8, whilst Jarrod kicked four in Therry’s big 115 point win against MHSOB away from home. Old Geelong’s five goal opening quarter set them up nicely for the remainder of their match against NOB/St Pats. A good first win for the year for the OG’s.
Williamstown CYMS made the most of their home ground advantage at a windy Fearon Reserve, outplaying Whitefriars by 64 points as Jack Gray kicked 3 for the victors.Everyone loves a good football rivalery. Prahran Assumption and Bulleen Templestowe is one of them. As these sides did battle at VAFA HQ’s Sportscover Arena it was the two blues who came away with a 43 point win as Tom Keaney for named best afield for the victors.
Yarra Valley got their first four points for the season with a three goal victory over Old Mentonians.  Ben Robertson was a standout with five goals despite the loss as Ryan Amos was back to his best for the Bushrangers. 
Division 2 saw St Mary’s Salesian go 2 and 0 with a 64 point win over Elsternwick. A great result for coach Jess Sinclair and his team.Kew unfurled their three 2013 premiership flags earlier in the day and that must have brought the motivation to defeat South Melbourne Districts by four straight kicks as Max Waters kicked four for the victors.
It was a very close encounter down in Dandenong between St Johns and Old Eltham Collegians with the final 3 point margin favouring the visitors as Sabastian Ciavola kicked six to ensure the victory was for the turtles taking.
Ivanhoe were stunned at home by Old Paradians by 32 points. David Boundy was unstoppable down forward kicking 7 in the win, whilst Tom O’Donnell was outstanding in the defeat for Ivanhoe. 
Minimal points and numerous lead changes occurred between Monash Gryphons and Glen Eira in a great display of football as Ben Rose put in a stellar performance for the Gry’s, as he was judged best afield. 
In Division 3, Russell Barnes’ Aquinas boys led at every change but struck trouble in the last quarter as UHS VU fought back to claim the 13 point win on the road. South Mornington found a hurdle against Albert Park which saw them defeated by 84 points. The Tigers struggled to hit the scoreboard, only being able to score 3 goals for the match.
It seemed Woody Bucci brought his own football to the Richmond Central match against La Trobe University away from home as he kicked a lazy 11 and claimed best afield honours to help his side claim victory by 18 points.
St Francis Xavier notched up their first win for 2014 with a 56 point win over a low scoring Powerhouse. Ben Spencer kicked four in the win.
Swinburne started their match with six first quarter goals against Emmaus St Leos, going on to earn a five goal victory at home as Tom Kennedy and Chris Beluszar kicked 5 each for both sides. 
In the match of the round of this section, it was always going to be a close encounter between Northern Blues and Eley Park. The Blues unfurled their premiership flag before the Division 4 Grand Final rematch commences. The Sharks fought back from a shaky start before Northern Blues were able to hold on for a 9 point win.
In Division 4, Chadstone showed improvement essentially on the scoreboard, but were defeated by North Brunswick who claimed their first victory for 2014.It was a high scoring affair down at Elgar Park between Box Hill North and Canterbury with a total of 277 points being scored for the match. New side Canterbury went back to back wins by 25 points. Mr Reliable Dan Penny was outstanding for the Demons kicking 8.
Hawthorn outclassed the Dragons quite easily by 20 goals as Jason Ince kicked five for the Hawks.
Westbourne Grammarians achieved their first win in as a new club in the VAFA against Manningham Cobras in a impressive victory. Despite inaccurate kicking at goal, West Brunswick had a large victory over Point Cook at home by 105 points. Dylan Muscat kicked four for the victors.
A week off to refresh and gear up for a big round three in two weeks time.