RESERVE MEN WINDY HILL BOUND
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Our Reserve Men are Grand Final bound after a strong 31-point win over Coburg Districts secured their place in the EDFL Division Two Reserves decider.
Jackson Iulianella led the way for Westmeadows, with Harley Gleeson and Mason Mineo also producing strong performances. Ryan Blair was dangerous in front of goal with three, while Jesse Kempen added two. A composed finals performance and a well-earned opportunity on the biggest stage. Next stop, Windy Hill.
For this week's special edition, we hand the wrap over to Simon Tennant, who reflects on the group's big win that sent them straight into the 2026 EDFL Division Two Men's Reserve Grand Final.
"From the first bounce, the boys were ready to hunt and controlled the game, playing the way we wanted to play. Despite a strong third-quarter push from Coburg, the boys stood firm defensively and held the lead heading into the final break. Led by our midfield brigade, we lifted the intensity in the last quarter and were able to pull away, finishing the game strongly and securing a well-earned win. It was a complete team performance, with everyone playing their role and contributing when it mattered most. A great result from the boys, who showed plenty of fight, composure and determination throughout the game." - Simon Tennant
Full match reports and key performers below.
EDFL Men's Reserves Division Two, Finals, Round 1
Coburg Districts (RM) - 7.9-51
Westmeadows (RM) - 12.10-82
Westmeadows (RM) won by 31 points
Burnside Recreation Reserve, Burnside.
BEST - Jackson Iulianella, Harley Gleeson, Mason Mineo, Benjamin Drummond, Jesse Kempen, Jake Sweerts
GOALS - Ryan Blair 3, Jesse Kempen 2, Brodie Camilleri 1, Jedd Gibson 1, Harley Gleeson 1, Zachary Hutchison 1, Jackson Iulianella 1, Blake Jarram 1, Kane Jarram 1.
Our Senior Men kept their season alive with a dominant 60-point win over Hadfield in Sunday’s Elimination Final at Joe Brown Reserve. Our boys piled on 17 goals in a strong team performance, with Shaun O’Grady leading the way in front of goal with three.
Jordan Hollow was outstanding across the ground and chipped in with two, while Nathan Sparks and Rhys Gleisner were among our best. A big finals performance when it mattered most, with the boys now turning their attention to another huge challenge this weekend.
"After some poor conversion early, our boys took complete control after quarter time. Relentless pressure all day set the tone in what was our best team performance of the year." - Markus Welsh
Full match reports and key performers below.
Strathmore Community Bank Men's Division Two, Elimination Final
Hadfield (SM) - 9.4-58
Westmeadows (SM) - 17.16.118
Westmeadows (SM) won by 60 points
Joe Brown Reserve, Keilor
BEST - Jordan Hollow, Nathan Sparks, Rhys Gleisner, Brayden Sudaro, Daniel Spencer
GOALS - Shaun O'Grady 3, Will Adams 2, Jake Hatton 2, Jordan Hollow 2, Nick Mathewes 2, Adrian Alfonsi 1, Lawson Johnson-Schollick 1, Nathan Sparks 1, Daniel Spencer 1, Ryan Stingel 1.
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