A Century of the Red & Black

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R13: VILLAGE NEWS

All's well in the garden

R13: VILLAGE NEWS

All's well in the garden

July 25, 2026

The Ménages received a forfeit, but all other Village teams won their contests.

X-MEN CLOBBER SKOBBERS

Old Xaverians had a huge win over sixth-placed St Kevin's. Charlie Christopher and Rory Calvert kicked six apiece as the Red 'n' Blacks went berserk after half-time, scoring thirteen goals to two.

OUTLOOK: With three to play, the Thirds meet fourth-placed Blues and the two bottom teams. In the top two now and should meet the Crocs in the second-semi.


A strong win for the Reptiles over the third-placed Jackers sends them back into top spot, one game clear of their stablemate. Jon Merlo booted three goals and Charlie Whitehead was best as the 'Diles cleared out after a competitive first term.

OUTLOOK: It's looking very much like an Old Xavs derby in the second semi.


XAVS LARRUP LIONS

Fitzroy was no match for the powerful Red 'n' Blacks, particularly after quarter time when the X-Men added 18.9 to 3.4. The mercurial Frankie O'Callaghan booted six in the triumph and Tom Davine nailed four.

OUTLOOK: Top of the ladder, clear by a game and big percentage, but play second and third-placed teams in the next fortnight


HONAN'S HEROES FOOTY-STARVED AS CAREY FORFEITS

With last week's game abandoned, the Ménages were looking forward to running themselves back into form. Alas, the player-poor Panthers pulled the pin. Finals are still a good shot, but the 'Nages must run the table.

OUTLOOK: Three games remain, and maybe their U23 stablemates can help them.


AVIANS FLY AGAIN

Another great effort from the T-Birds, who pulled away after half-time. Ed Nelson booted three and Chis Christomos was best afield.

OUTLOOK: Sitting second. Three to play. Final round v Fitzroy will likely decide the double chance.


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