For the second successive time against Cheltenham, Sam Hobley was in the thick of it for the Bloods in their nailbiting E/F win on Sunday.  Just as he did in round 16 (and much of 2009), Sam provided much run through the middle part of the ground, this time at Newcomen Road oval.  Just when it seemed the Rosellas were making inroads in the final term, coming home with a wet sail and Mordialloc looking spent, up bobbed Sam Hobley to run the ball, send it forward, resulting in a stoppage, followed by the sealer to keep the Bloods alive in 2009. 

Congratulations Sam!!

Stephen O'Connell might well have been the smallest player, physically, in Saturdays Q/F win over Oakleigh District, but his contribution was head and shoulders above the rest. On a blustery day, not designed for the BIG forwards, Stephen made sure he was all over eveything at ground level, chiming in with 3 important goals for the Yarras. Good things clearly come in small packages. 

Congratulations Stephen!!

Round 18's Player of The Week is Heatherton FC's Scott Regnier. Scott ignited the momentum back into Heathertons game during the second half with great presence and a target up forward by kicking 3 goals. Scott displayed strength of mind and body to steer Heatherton back into the contest and eventually take out the four points.

Congratulations Scott!

Scott wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

Mark Tasiyan is without doubt "the quiet achiever" of the Saints line-up. In Round 17 Mark played off the back-line,  with class and grace he provided much of the run for the Saints, breaking the Demons lines on numerous occasions. Mark contributed 1 goal to the total, although "Taz" feels he has played better games, there would be few matches where his contribution has been so valuable.

Congratulations Mark!

Grant wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

Round 16 saw young Sam Hobley fight well above his weight division against a desperate Rosellas outfit, but Sam took out the honours on the final bell. At times, looking like a rag doll, Sam put his body on the line when it counted and his team mates were the benefeciaries of his gut busting hard work. Mordialloc are heading for the finals for the first time in 10 years - with young players like Sam - its no wonder!!! Congratulations Sam!

Sam wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

Jesse has been a powerhouse this season for the Beena and put in a best on ground performance against Black Rock last week. Jesse contributed in fine-style across the half-back line holting numerous attempts by the Rockers to penerate the forward line. His height and strength in marking contests, his pace at ground level, and his calmness of mind makes Jesse the complete package fro the Beena. Congratulations Jesse!

Jesse wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Married life has certainly agreed with Grant Pitts and has gone from strength to strength since his return to the Districts line-up. Last Saturday against Highett Pitts controlled the centre stoppages and won plenty of contested possession. He was solid in defence with his towering mark and run out of the backline. With Pitts & Co. on song, finals are definitely on the agenda at Princes Highway Reserve.

Congratulations Grant!

Grant wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

Matt Barr -Wright was the running man last Saturday in blustery conditions against the Beena. The "Spaghetti Man" kept a cool head under pressure and his dominance on the wing provided many scoring opportunities, particularly when kicking into a gale force wind. Congratulations Matt!

Matt wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

The" Districts" didn't get across the line last week against Heatherton but the efforts of Daniel Saldanha are to be commended and Daniel has been named the "Player of the Week". Daniel contributed all day in heavy conditions especially when the Districts were kicking into a strong wind. Congratulations Daniel!

Daniel wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Peter played an outstanding game last week against Springvale Districts. "The General" provided leadership and direction within the St Pauls engine room. Peters ability to hit the target notched up numerous forward 50 entries resulting in goals. Peter a SFL Interleague representative player is this weeks "Player of the Week". Congratulations Peter!

Peter wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Travis Ridgeway has stepped up to be the main focal point in the forward line for St Pauls in season 2009.. Travis booted 9 goals last week against Cheltenham to take his tally for the year to 62. Travis is on target for 100 goals this season if his outstanding form continues. Congratulations Travis

Travis wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Tom is an explosive midfielder who has an incredible turn of speed. After a couple of years away from the game he has returned to join his brother Matthew, in the Hammers engine room. Small in stature with a big heart Tom dominated the centre last week against Sandown and contributed a handy 2 goals.

Congratulations Tom

Tom wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

Jay Bruno has come off an outstanding interleague performance to be voted best on ground against Chelsea Heights. He is a dynamo around the packs and his work ethic is outstanding. Jay is quick to find the goals and has booted 17 goals for the season.

Congratulations Jay!

Jay wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office

A handy ruckman,capable of finding the big sticks, Sefa Mackinnon has been a valuable player to the Rosellas in '09. Last week against Chelsea Heights Sefa dominated the ruck contests in the second half to give the on-ballers first use of the ball to control the play. Congratulations Sefa!

Sefa wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers. Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Recruited from Ormond Matt is an opposition ruckmans nightmare - agile,  athletic and dangerous in front of goal. Matt a former National Representative in volleyball has attracted votes on a number of occasions and is proving a great asset to the Murrumbeena line up. Congratulations Matt!

The exciting youngster has just come off a great cricket season and carried his form into the footy season. Dan has been named in the best players each week for the District and was dynamic on Saturday against Lyndale.

Dan wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

The tenacious South Yarra on-baller showed great flair kicking 2 goals to be named as "Player of the Week". Rob's style  of play flashed glimpses of the great Wayne Harmes - only in a Yarra jumper!

Rob wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Put in a "Best on Ground" performance last week against Springvale Districts. Damen with an outstanding 3rd quarter was a ball magnet with 11 kicks.

Damen wins a copy of the Encyclopedia of VFL/AFL Players courtesy of Leader Community Newspapers Prize to be collected at the SFL Office.

Round 1 - Heatherton's Glen Krepp

Round 2 - St Kilda City's Danny Cassett

Round 3 - South Yarra's Matt Callery

Round 4 - Oakleigh District's Will LaMarca

Round 5 - St Paul's Adam McIntyre

Round 6 - Clayton's Richard Szerszyn

Round 7 - Dandenong's Darin Joyce 

Round 8 - Dingley's Brett Gniel

Round 9 - Mordialloc's Adrian Matthews

Round 10 - Black Rock's Steve Baranski

Round 11 - Doveton Eagles' Steven Ognjenovic

Round 12 - Oakleigh District's Grant Pitts

Round 13 - St Paul's Daniel O'Reilly

Round 14 - Clayton's Victor Currie

Round 15 - Ashwood's Brett Figas

Round 16 - Mordialloc's Ben Kelly

Round 17 - Heatherton's Matt Jamieson

Round 18 - Springvale Districts' Nigel Scott

1st Semi Final - Cheltenham's Adam Cole

2nd Semi Final - St Kilda City's Jay Bruno

Preliminary Final - St Paul's Jarrod Rafferty