The youngest player on our list, this 19-year-old is training the house down at Bonbeach and is looking towards playing an important role for the Sharks this year. After 3 seasons with Hawthorn including a JJ Liston Medal in a VFL premiership year, Hallahan moved up to the Gold Coast Suns for 2 more years where he played 20 more games and was quite impressive. Giorgio Varagiannis who is currently training with Carltons VFL side also signs with the club. Competition superstars [], Photos provided by Fiona Smith. There was also that [], The Mornington Peninsula football community is saddened by the sudden passing of Rye Football Netball Club Assistant Coach and Southern Football Netball League Hall of Famer Ian Birkett. I grew up [], A larrikin, a tough footballer, and a hard-working chippy. A physical and vocal presence from behind the ball, Millers attack on the football is what set him apart above other top defenders and earnt him the CHB spot in GameFaces team of the year. Playing interleague as well in 2018, Chewy has achieved as much as there is to do in local football and perhaps had one of his best seasons yet last year. However, Bos has also matched it with the best and at times is able to do a great job on some of the great key forwards in the competition. Last year he may have only polled 3 votes, but his impact was still great and we are sure he will be back up there again in 2019. Some great years in the VFL with the Frankston Dolphins, Potts brings experience and class to an already stacked midfield group. Local Sports Stats Rises from COVID Ashes, Stonecats Secure Highly Credentialed Junior Coach, Karingal Skipper Andy Mathers Leaves the Bulls, St Kilda Offers Online Sessions For Junior Players, PHOTOS | SkyBus Stadium Lights Project Halfway, Local Youngsters Shine at the ADELAIDE Oval, Local Cricket Big Names Put Hand Up Again For Charity Day, MPNFL 2020 Season Cancellation Football and Netball, Matthew Peynenborg: Roo through and through. A great set shot and just as talented at finding the goals at ground level. SIMON GOOSEY (MORNINGTON, DROMANA) Its not everyday that a local football club signs a former AFL premiership player, who was close to best on ground in a grand final and with more than 30 years [], As Karingal had their first meeting this week to start preparing for next year, they were stunned by the news that their inspirational captain, Andy Mathers, wont be wearing the red and white next season. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. MPNFL - Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League | AcronymAttic In the 2019 season, ex Carlton and Brisbane player Brendan Fevola will play for Hastings. MPNFL DIV 1 - TOP 35 | #35 Brett O'Hanlon (Edi-Asp) Originally from Edi-Asp, O'Hanlon spent time at AFL level with Richmond before eventually returning to the Peninsula with Mt.Eliza and then home again to The Eagles. With his size and elite endurance, he could play a variety of roles. Since moving over from Rosebud, he has been an important player for the Pines, and he will be again as they look to go back-to-back in 2019. How good was it on Sunday Afternoon to see two young footballers from the Mornington Peninsula pursuing their AFL career in Will Hamill from Adelaide and Essendons Ned Cahill and playing on each other to boot? The safety and well-being of our participants is our number one priority. This is often to supplement their income and can be accomplished by a footballer with immense ability. Still only just 28 years old, Russel Gabriel still has plenty of great footy left in him! Following the signing of Upper Ferntree Gullys Luke Tynan, the Lions have continued to make moves in the off-season with two more new signings. Having promising years in the VFL last year with Frankston, Tom Small (Mt Eliza) and Robbie Turnbull (Sorrento) are taking the challenge and currently in quarantine after flying up on Friday. Few midfielders have the star quality of James Hallahan in the MPNFL and that proved when he was named captain in the MPNFL team of the year last year. Congratulations to all award winners, and also to the participants and volunteers who received an invitation to the presentation evening. Playing a great role in some games at VFL level last year, when he took a step back to local level he was one of the Stonecats standout players. The Bombers were able to keep the Hillmen to just one goal in the first half, with Tom Slattery scoring 25m out. Since then, Foxy has dominated as both a mid and forward and considering his size, is probably pound-for-pound the best player on the peninsula. AFL South East governing body of the following leagues in the South East region: FDJFL, MPNFL, SEJ, SEWF and AFLSE Top-Age. Gone was the conservative mens hair styles of short back and sides replaced by long hair and sideburns, the ladies had the miniskirts and the hippie movement was in full swing. Here is the full list of MPNFL Best and Fairest vote-getters from right across the nine grades of netball. Coldstream also welcome back Austin White who started his junior career with the Cougars. However, we have a few rules that you must follow to keep it fun for all. Full Digital Access $4 charged for the first 4 weeks, then $28 charged every 4 weeks. For just about if you can remember, Shane McDonald has been kicking bags of goals and dominating opposition midfields. Corp does exactly that when at his best and can dominate with his great hands up forward and can also produce some quality when pinch-hitting in the ruck. The ex-Magpie makes the move from Seaford in the MPNFL after claiming the club's best and fairest honours, heading up to North Albury. 192 6 shares One of the busier clubs in the early months of the off-season, the Tigers have grabbed a couple more recruits for the 2023 season. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions.