Another weekend of that curious mixture of delight and disappointment. Fifteeen rounds gone and still plenty to play for.

SENIORS

SKATING ON THIN ICE

Despite good performances from two Big V representatives and a handful of youngsters, Xavs fell behind OMs in the first quarter and never recovered. With three rounds left, the Red 'n' Blacks are vulnerable. One win from three outings (v Uni Blues, @ Old Haileybury, v Old Brighton) should be enough for survival with Haileybury (@ Collegians, v Old Xavs, @ St Kevin's) and OMs (@ St Kevins, @ Uni Blues, v Caulfield) both a game plus plenty of percentage in arrears. Don't count on it, however. The closing rounds of any VAFA home and away season always produces an upset or two.

Goal Kickers:J. Boyd 3, D. Symeopoulos 2, A. Trigar, C. Whitehead, J. Hewitt

Best Players:M. Stavrou, J. Feneley, J. Hewitt, H. Woodhouse, J. Boyd, T. McRae

RESERVES

MAGOOS MINCE MELBURNIANS

A strong Rossoneri lineup jumped the Dark Blues early and cruised away to an easy victory at Elsternwick Park. The Xavs are top, and will likey where the home sorts against Old Scotch in the second semi-final.

Goal Kickers: M. Handley 4, C. Knott 3, W. Brusnahan 2, M. Lowe, E. Delany, H. Bell, E. Kennedy, E. Niall, C. Westcott

Best Players: J. Lowe, H. Bell, E. Hummerston, C. Knott, W. Brusnahan, C. Westcott

WOX

SHEAGLES HOLD ON

Despite a stronger second half from the Xavs, Marcellin held on to win a great contest at Bulleen. Veteran Amy Benifer was best for the visitors.

Goal Kickers:B. Crowe, M. Hung, C. Lacey

Best Players:A. Benifer, E. Craig, J. Stevens, T. Mant, S. Rothfield, M. Mennilli

U19 PREMIER

SUPERB SECOND HALF STRANGLES SCOTCH

Will MacIsaac booted five as the Red 'n' Blacks closed down the Caledonians after half time to seize the points. with four rounds to go, the double chance seems likely. Betwen now and then, a clash with ladder leader SKOB that might decide the minor premiership

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Goal Kickers: W. Macisaac 5, W. Exell, M. Mahommed, C. Ralph, B. Bilston-McGillen

Best Players: S. Noonan, O. Duncan, B. Bilston-McGillen, T. Bourne

U19 TWOs

HAMPTON HOLDS OFF BATTY BOYS

Fourth went down to third in an interesting contest at Boss James.

Goal Kickers:E. Nelson 2, J. Sandman 2, L. Fares, W. Beattie, W. Troy

Best Players:T. Egan, C. Crisostomos, E. Nelson, T. Regan, W. Troy, C. Harvey

U19 THREEs

BYE

U23

BYE

With one game left, against ladder lead Fitzroy, the U23s can finish anyhere between first and fourth. Should they win next week, they will meet the Roys the following week too.

MENAGES

STAYING STRONG: 'NAGES HANDLE HEDGEBURNERS

A tight first half, but then the Red 'n' Blacks rammed on ten in the second half to win comfortably. A trip to St Bernard's next week, and then finals as #1 seed.

Goal Kickers: C. Impala 3, J. Forrest 3, D. Nash 2, J. Hanger 2, T. Fantasia 2, O. Silk, M. Bell, M. Tempone, S. Knox

Best Players: O. Silk, B. Curtis, W. Mantesso, P. Petrucci, J. Samartzis, S. Knox

CROCS

DILES SURVIVE JACKER COMEBACK

Matt Perrett's six goal BOG performance steered the Reptiles to a narrow win over AJAX on Sunday at XC. The Emerald Hose looked home at the lemons, but had to fight all the way home to take the points. This week, the Diles meet Beaumaris on Friday night at Shark Park and will play them again the following week in the 2nd semi final.

Goal Kickers:M. Perrett 6, A. MacIsaac 3, H. Vanderkley 2, T. O''Brien 2, J. Lyon 2

Best Players:M. Perrett, D. O''Shannassy, A. MacIsaac, T. Lyon, N. Russ, A. Eden-Lachowicz

U23 TWOs

232s CLIP CHADDY

Goal Kickers:A. Mccormack 3, C. Carey 2, N. Ongarelo, J. Hynes, S. Clark, T. Lyons, T. Russell, C. Connors

Best Players:S. Clark, M. Robinson, N. Ongarelo, J. Hynes, A. Mccormack, T. Russell