In an extraordinary day of triumph underdog Olinda-Ferny Creek has upset Woori Yallock to win the 2017 YVMDFNL Division One footy premiership.
In a stunning performance the Bloods competely outclassed Woori to win by a YVMDFNL record margin of 101 points.
Final scores-
18-17- 125 to 3-6-24
Playing out of a forward pocket Nick Broomhall snagged six goals and was named Man of the Match. Coincidently Broomie was also "best on" during the 2005 Premiership in Division Two. He was still Under 18.
Broomie's father, Dr Geoff, let slip that the 204 games veteran told him before the match he was "going to kick six". Geoff later regretted his skepticism.
Luke Hill, Declan Fitzgerald, Blake Walter, Marcus Hottes and League B and F winner James Charge were also among the best but in such a lop sided contest Brendan Donovan's team didn't have a single player who was beaten on the day.
While this is OFC's first flag in the top division we need to note that the Club played in the Eastern Football League from 1965 to 1985 where it won four Third Division premierships in two decades and twice played in Division Two finals.
However this is without doubt the biggest football win in the history of OFC and also the Olinda and Ferny Creek clubs. That history stretches back over 100 years.
Bookending an extraordinary day the A Grade netballers also enjoyed a runaway win over Woori taking their second flag in three years. Scoreline-
69-53
YVMDFNL Div 1 leading goal scorer Peri Stewart was named "player of the match " while "Jodi Chandler Medal" winner Krista Tomlinson provided us with amazing court coverage in oppressive 30 degree heat. Ash Howard displayed her customary poise and grace on court to ice some long distance goals which kept Woori at arms length. We love you Ash !!
Our "One Day in September" got off to the perfect start early on Saturday moring when Michelle Tomlinson's D Grade girls upset favourite Wandin -
31-24
Leah Cody was named best player after shutting down the Wandin offence. At the other end of the court captain Nic Millwood was unstoppable with a match winning 23 goals in blustery and difficult conditions. Casey Seymour was also in the best players.
Later in the day, when celebrations were well underway, Nic pointed out that husband Owen " Spider" Millwood has now gone back-to-back losing the 2017 Reserves Grand Final and the 2016 Seniors Grand Final. However Spider, and the whole Reserves team, have every reason to be proud after going down in an absolute nail biter to Wandin-
7-10-52 to 8-6-54
Benny Telford was "best on" for the Bloods but Spider, Symon Hill, Ryan Davis, Brodie Currie , Glen Stevens and Rhys Cottam-Starkey were also prominent. OFC's Reservers have shown extraordinary resilience to win the Flag in 2016 and just get pipped for the 2017 Premiership while continuing to provide a pool of players to the Seniors. Huge effort from Coach Ange and the crew !!
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OFC Dominates League Awards
"Simply Amazing"- there's no other way to describe the avalanche of accolades which were won by our players, and OFC Club, at the YVMDFNL Awards.
Here's the Honour Role-
Senior Football- Ramage Medal- JAMES CHARGE
A Grade Netball- Jodi Chandler Medal- KRISTA TOMLINSON (Georgia came second and Alice third !!!!!)
Team of the Year- James Charge, Marcus Hottes, Blake Walter and Luke Hill.
Team of the Year- Krista Tomlinson, Georgia Martin, Peri Stewart, Madi Taylor.
YVMDFNL- Most Disciplined Club- OFC
A Grade Leading Scorer- Peri Stewart
D Grade leading Scorer- Nic Millwood
Last Modified on 02/01/2018 18:58