September 2011
Colby Takes Out The B & F
On Friday night at the Caulfield Racecourse 330 Old Xavs came together for the club's 2011 Presentation Night. Awards were presented to those judged to be the best and fairest from each of our 7 teams.
Taking out the B. J. O'Shaughnessy Trophy for the senior Best & Fairest was Ryan Colbert, who finished clear of Andy Biddlecombe in second place and Damian Lynch in third. Lynchy also picked up the best in finals award, while club stalwart Davis Sapuppo won the Coaches Award.
Stay tuned for a rundown of all the night's winners!
Successful Season
2011 has been an extremely successful season for the Old Xavs. For the first time in the club's history 7 teams represented the club each weekend. The addition of the Thirds (Red) team who played in the Premier B Thirds competition meant an extra 40 players could play football.
Of our 7 sides, all of them made finals. An amazing performance. Of the the 7, all bar the Senior side made their respective grand finals. Of the 6 grand finals, we won 4 Premiership. Our Premiership teams for 2011 are;
- Thirds (Black) - Premier Thirds
- Thirds (Red) - Premier B Thirds
- Under 19 Premier
- Under 19 2's - Under 19 South
Our Reserves side, after a sensational season, went down to De La Salle in their grand final, and the Crocs were also beaten by De La in their grand final.
Junior Mc Joins GWS
McDonald, 35 next month, has been coaxed into reviving his AFL career with Greater Western Sydney as a playing assistant coach.
He has been talked into a hands-on role by Giants director of football, Graeme "Gubby" Allan, and coaches Kevin Sheedy and Mark Williams.
"It's a bit of a unique one," McDonald said last night. "A playing-coaching role."
McDonald has been mentoring the club's Melbourne-based players in a part-time role.
He has kept fit playing for his original club, Old Xaverians, in the Victorian amateurs. He played in the team beaten by St Bedes/Mentone in the A grade preliminary final on Sunday.
"'Gubby' asked me three or four months ago if I was keen to take it a step further with an on-field role.
Under 19's Create History
The Old Xavs Under 19's, the Premier Division team, and the South Division team, have created history by winning their respective premierships.
It has been a long time between drinks and with the recent dominance of De La Salle in the Premier Division, our boys, who have been the bridesmaids so many times over the last 5 years, turned the tables and beat De La in a disciplined and dominant performance. In windy conditions at Trevor Barker Oval in Sandringham, the team coached by Tom Maule got off to a great start and led at every break. Keeping their opponent to just the sole goal up unto 3 quarter time was a fantastic effort, and an indication of the pressure they were asserting on the dangerous De La.
Xavs Top of the Class at Sydney
Check out the below article about the 5 Xavier boys playing at the Sydney Swans;
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/xavs-top-of-the-class-at-sydney-20...
2011 Presentation Night - Tickets On Sale Now!
2011 OXFC Presentation Night
The President and Committee invite you to the club's presentation evening.
Friday September 23rd, 7pm for 8pm
Caulfield Racecourse
Main Entrance, Station Street, Caulfield VIC 3146
Pre-dinner drinks in the mounting yard, followed by dinner in the Committee Room
Cost: $120 each ($90 for Under 19 Players)
Tickets for sale online;
