2024 – A Golden Vintage for Old Scotch (Part 1: The Stars)
Old Scotch fans will fondly remember 2024 as they experienced the view from the top of the mountain in both the Premier Men’s and Premier Women’s competitions for the first
Lead by Latrobe University’s premiership coach Ricky Nolan, the 2022 Division 4 Men’s Team of the Year features five players each from La Trobe and Masala, and four from St John’s and Swinburne University.
The captain of the side is leading goal kicker Riley Alexander who recorded 77 goals for Latrobe Uni this season. Alongside him is Vice Captain Zachary Lassey, who appeared in the best 11 times for Swinburne Uni this year.
Coach | Ricky Nolan (La Trobe) | ||
FB | Brendan Ash (St Johns) | Andy Castles (La Trobe) | Matthew Decarne (Masala) |
HB | Ben Vicary (La Trobe) | Jake Dunkley (Masala) | Zachary Cooke (Swinburne) |
C | Ben Field (Eley Park) | Corey Ely (St Johns) | Tom Williamson (Masala) |
HF | Jack Lee (Albert Park) | Riley Alexander (Captain) (La Trobe) | Tate Spiteri (La Trobe) |
FF | Bryce Dowler (La Trobe) | Declan Fowler (Masala) | Aidan Vesty (Swinburne) |
RUCK | Dale Gibb (Masala) | Zachary Lassey (vice-captain) (Swinburne) | Sam Lee (Albert Park) |
I/C | Nicholas Terrill (St Johns) | Trent Ryan (Swinburne) | Beau Parthenides (Box Hill North) |
Rohan Scott (St Johns) |
The VAFA Team of the Year’s are based on feedback and analysis from coaches, VAFA Media and umpires. The Division 4 Men’s team is the first to be released, with other teams to follow over the next month.
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