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Junior Season – Week One

The 2013 junior season has begun and with three opening round games that were close for the majority of the day, it’s set a precedent for a fantastic competition this season.

First up: the Monash Warriors defeated the 2012 Vic Bowl Champions the Croydon Rangers 28-20, in a tight contest.

In the middle game, the Western Crusaders defeated the Geelong Buccaneers 33-18 and in the final game of the day, the Berwick Miners edged out the Northern Raiders, 38-24.

Junior players wanted NOW!

The 2013 Junior Gridiron Victoria season is about to get underway but there are still plenty of opportunities for 14-18 year olds to play American Football!

With clubs in Geelong, Bendigo, Footscray, Reservoir, Berwick, Monash University Clayton and Croydon the time to take up this exciting sport is now!

Contact us today if you would like to play Gridiron!

2013 League Awards

The 2013 senior season concluded with the annual presentation night hosted by the Northern Raiders at Watsonia RSL.

Congratulations to the following people for winning these awards and to those players who made the All Victorian Team in their respective division.

Luke Jackson: Overall and Offensive MVP 2013Division One Individual Awards

Overall MVP: Luke Jackson (Warriors)
Defensive MVP: Ben Stokes (Warriors)
Offensive MVP: Luke Jackson (Warriors)
Defensive Line MVP: Warren Benson (Buccaneers)
Offensive Line MVP: Jon Tostevin  (Warriors)
Rookie of the Year: Tommy Trimble (Miners)

Coach of the year: Mark Levin (Warriors)

Division Two Individual Awards

Overall MVP: Manny Roman (Raiders)
Defensive MVP: Marcus Spiteri (Royals)
Offensive MVP: Manny Roman (Raiders)
Defensive Line MVP: Matthew Jenkins (Raiders)
Offensive Line MVP: Corey Mifsud (Raiders)
Rookie of the Year: Tim Curtain (Dragons)

Coach of the year: Rob Hunter (Dragons)

Official of the year: Bryan Currie (VGOA)
Life Member 2013: Mel Martin (Miners)

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2013 Outback Australian Team Selected

Victorians who played for Australia

The 2013 Outback National Australia Gridiron team roster has been announced.

Congratulations to the following 12 Victorian players selected to represent their country!

  • Mark Doyle LB (Rangers)
  • Chris Tuohy WR (Royals)
  • Ben Stokes DB (Warriors)
  • Luke Jackson RB (Warriors)
  • Andrew Yeung DB (Crusaders)
  • Alex Moloney WR (Warriors)
  • Tyson Garnham WR (Crusaders)
  • Tyson Burgess DB (Rangers)
  • Don Veale OL (Gladiators)
  • Josh Vellin OL (Warriors)
  • John Tostevin OL (Warriors)
  • Rhyss Keane TE/FB (Warriors)

Also, Esira Ramasira from the Berwick Miners who has been selected to the Polynesian Warriors squad. VGOA referee Graham Wilson has been selected as part of the officiating crew.

The Outback team takes on the Polynesia All Stars on Saturday 29th June in Sydney.

Congratulations to all the Victorians selected!