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Despite a comfortable win over bottom placed South Melbourne Districts on Saturday, Williamstown CYMS lost the race for fourth position and a coveted finals appearance when fourth placed NOBSP got home against Old Mentonians by 19 points out at the Mentone playing fields. Read the rest of this entry »

The finals aspirations of Williamstown CYMS were all but blown away in the wind out at Clayton on Saturday when they went down to Monash University Blues by 29 points. In a hard fought encounter the Students superior use of the ball, particularly in center clearances made the difference between the two sides. Williamstown’s hopes for a third straight finals campaign were further dashed when news was received that NOBSP got up with the last kick of the day against Peninsula and in doing so regained the fourth ladder position that they had relinquished the week before against the CYs. Read the rest of this entry »

Williamstown CYMS AFC moved into the top four of the VAFA Div 1 competition with a decisive 53 point home victory over previously fourth placed North Melbourne Old Boys / St Pats on Saturday. With the return of Finn Adamson, Ben Gray, Cody McCracken, Callum Richards, Josh Vanderloo and Callum Richards the CYs added some much needed fire power to the side this week and, putting last week’s disastrous display against Peninsula behind them they jumped out of the blocks to lead by 18 points at the first break. Dominating the centre square Williamstown, was able to extend their lead in a high scoring second term shoot out, when they slotted home 8 majors to the visitors 6 straight. Read the rest of this entry »

Williamstown CYMS AFC remained in the race to play Div 1 VAFA finals this year with a meritorious home victory over a determined Bulleen – Templestowe on Saturday. The game was played in near perfect football conditions and the large crowd that turned up to watch witnessed a fiercely contested face off between two teams determined to keep their seasons alive.
In a high scoring first term the CYs jumped the visitors to take a handy 4 goal lead late in the term only to see the Bullants fight back strongly with a four goal burst at the end of the term to trail the CYs by 6 points. The second quarter saw both sides tighten up defensively putting an end to the free flowing football of the opening term. The contest was no less entertaining however as players from both sides threw themselves fearlessly into a contest that had supporters of both sides roaring their support. The home team was able to squeeze out to a 20 point lead at the main break, but the game was still very much in the balance against a visiting team that had come to play.
Williamstown kicked the first of the 3rd term to skip away to a handy 26 point lead, but just as the home team supporters started to breathe a bit easier, the Bullants came storming back with 5 consecutive goals to take the lead. Controlling the centre breaks they had the home side under tremendous pressure, but a revamp of the on ball set up by CYs coach Alan ‘Oopy’ Elliott saw Williamstown wrest back control of the takeaways and against the flow the CYS were able to hit back strongly kicking the last 5 goals of the term to re-establish their half time lead.
With their tails up and ears still burning from the ¾ time address Williamstown took control of the game in the last quarter when they kicked the vital early goals before going on to seal the game with 6 goal to 2 final term. The final margin of 52 points did not really reflect the closeness of the contest over the course of the day.

The CYs had a number of strong contributors. Ben Newman, was good in defence early and then even better out of the centre in the second half. He was well supported at the takeaways by Dean Russ and Drew Olarenshaw who both provided great physical pressure to turn the game when it was in the balance. Skipper Andrew McKay was once again a pillar of strength in the key defensive positions holding the Bullants dangerous forwards well in check. James Wong once again proved to be the Bullants nemesis up forward, following up his nine goal haul earlier in the year with another 7 on Saturday. Young Darcy Weston played his best game of his short senior career with a fine 4 quarter effort off the wing standing out with his sure marking and penetrating kicking

Final Scores

Williamstown CYMS AFC 22 11 143 def Bullen – Templestowe 14 7 91

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS
Goal Kickers: J. Wong 7, S. Barlow 4, M. Lishman 3, C. Elliott 2, Z. READ 2, C. Taylor 2, D. Weston , J. Gallivan
Best Players: B. Newman, D. Olarenshaw, D. Russ, A. McKay, J. Wong, D. Weston
BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE
Goal Kickers: K. Cherbakof 2, N. Monaco 2, P. Florance 2, N. Sargent 2, A. Lucisano , D. Voglis , D. Tonelli , P. Voglis , R. Matz , D. Follacchio
Best Players: B. Tourogianis, P. Voglis, P. Florance, N. Sargent, D. Tonelli, K. Burrid

The Williamstown CYs reserve grade side also had a hard fought 22 point win against the Bullants on Saturday.
After a sluggish start which saw them trailing at the first two breaks, they were gradually able to assert their authority over the visitors. Aided by a seven goal haul from youngster Chris Curran the home team kicked 9 goals to 5 after half time to record a victory that consolidates, but does not make sure of the prospects of a fourth place and finals football come seasons end.
Abdul ‘Nat’ Yacin was best for the CYs, using his pace and skill to great advantage he was a constant problem for the opposition defenders. Fellow smalls James Farley, Fletcher Henry and Jacob Willis also made life uncomfortable for the Bullants whether on ball or up forward. Big Chris Curran showed glimpses of his potential in the ruck and up forward. Marking strongly and kicking accurately he ended the day with seven goals.

Final Scores

Williamstown CYMS AFC 14 10 94 def Bulleen – Templestowe 11 6 72

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS
Goal Kickers: C. Curran 7, F. Henry 2, D. Elias 2, J. Connors , A. Yacin , J. Farley
Best Players: A. Yacin, J. Farley, F. Henry, C. Curran, L. Forrester, J. Willis
BULLEEN TEMPLESTOWE
Goal Kickers: I. Israel 7, A. Smith , M. Daskalou , A. Parris , S. Lambropoulos
Best Players: I. Israel, A. Stavretis, D. Rogers, A. Verga, O. Schmidt, A. Parris

The Clubbies had a day to forget against Therry Penola giving up their third place on the ladder to them when they went down without a whimper by 24 points out at Therry on Saturday.
In the absence of leading goal kicker Kirk Dowsey the clubbies failed to find a way forward and if it was not for the lion hearted rucking of Baxter Long the final margin would have been much bigger.

Final Scores

Williamstown CYMS AFC 5 4 34 were defeated by Therry – Penola 8 10 58

WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS
Goal Kickers: B. Long , D. Wouda , T. Monti , D. MacLeod , B. Grant
Best Players: B. Long, D. Oldham, D. MacLeod, S. Wuchatsch, B. Hollier, J. Street

Williamstown CYMS AFC stayed in touch with the VAFA Div one top four on Saturday, with a comprehensive 113 point pounding of an injury ravaged Old Mentonians. Read the rest of this entry »