2010s

A perennial contender for Mark of the Year, Brett Voss puts in another nomination, this time against Hampton Rovers in 2010. Al Johnston feels the weight at the front of the pack.

Ruckman Luke Davey in action against Hampton Rovers in the Round 2 match

David Comben tackles a Hampton Rovers opponent

Key forward Kynan breaks a tackle

Laz Siapantas gathers and handballs

Brett Voss waves the ball away

Tony Brown on that trusty left foot

Ruckman Luke Davey puts in a huge leap against Hampton Rovers at David Boss Oval, 2010

Tony Brown caught up in a tackle

Brett Voss (13) and Tony Brown (2) bystanders for once

Luke Davey on the left foot

Brett Voss and Luke Davey share tackling duties

Hamish McLauchlan (3) tries to spoil, but in the end it is brother Jarrod (mainly obscured) who takes the mark against Hampton Rovers

Tom Chisholm on the run

David Comben surrounded by Hampton Rovers

Tony Brown (2) and Al Johnston compete for a mark, Tom Chisholm (35) awaits below

David Comben on escort duty

Al Johnston (7), Chris Morrison and Luke Davey (18)

Liam Donnelly (1) and Tom Chisholm (35) await the outcome of a ruck contest

Kynan Ford about to receive a free for around the neck

More acrobatics from Brett Voss and Al Johnston while Ben White (30) awaits

Kynan Ford competes for a mark against St Kevin's in the Round 3 match at TH King Oval, Glen Iris

Al Johnston spoils; Farooq Mohammed (8) and Spencer Roberts watch Brett Voss jammed at the base of the pack

Chris Morrison in pursuit of St Kevin's midfielder Ben Dowd

James Pitcher marks in front against St Kevin's Old Boys in 2010

Joel Hanlon marks

Al Johnston stretches to spoil

Farooq “Froggy” Mohammed in the thick of the midfield action, chasing St Kevins Old Boys captain Ben Dowd early in 2010, when he commuted from Canberra to play for the Bloods

Best and Fairest winner in 2010, Spencer Roberts watches team mate Al Johnston spoil against St Kevins; Johnston gets a kick away at right

Stef Erikson in pursuit

Jarrod McLauchlan (44) kicks and marks

Vossy the Virtuoso evades another opponent and heads for goal against St Kevins in 2010, when the Bloods lost on virtually the last kick of the day

Stef Erikson spoils watched by Spencer Roberts (28) and Corey Millard (34)

David Comben breaks out of defence

Brett Voss in the middle of the pack

Corey Millard on the turn

A spoil from Joel Hanlon in defence; SPencer Roberts on the prowl

Spencer Roberts is largely obscured, Ben White in support

Tony Brown about to tackle

Action from the Reserves' Round 3 match against St Kevin's

Action from the Reserves' Round 3 match against St Kevin's

Tom Chisholm’s spectacular mark against Old Carey at McKinnon in 2010, watched by Chris Morrison (19), Jarrod McLauchlan (44) and Al Johnston (7)

David Mason is chaired off after his 200th game, played in Round 8 against Oakleigh at McKinnon in 2010. Coach David Lappage, also a 200-game player, allows himself a grin in the lower right-hand corner of the photo.

After-match scenes of David Mason's 200th game

Coach David Lappage and his brains trust overseeing proceedings and urging his team on at McKinnon in 2010, when the Bloods took on Oakleigh

More scenes from the Oakleigh game, including Mark Seccull and friends in the scoreboard

A grey day at McKinnon for the Round 8 match against Oakleigh

Chris Morrison (19) against Oakleigh

Matthew DK Lillie chases an Oakleigh opponent

You wouldn't know it from this photo, but for many years John Doyle formed half of one of the most feared barracking combinations ever seen and especially heard in the VAFA, especially here at the McKinnon Badlands

A typical post-match scene in the rooms at McKinnon in 2010, as the Bloods listen to coach David Lappage after disposing of Melbourne High School Old Boys in Round 12

Matthew Lillie in ruck against in the Round 13 match at Old Carey's Bulleen playing fields

Froggy Mohammed (left) and Corey Millard put the pressure on an Old Carey opponent at Bulleen in 2010, watched by Al Johnston

Covers of The Amateur Footballer for the 2010 Second semi-final featuring Peter Gleadhill and Grand Final featuring Tony Brown and Spencer Roberts

The Bloods line up for their unsuccessful tilt in the 2010 Grand Final against Old Carey at Elsternwick Park

Matthew Douglas marks and Chris Ferguson puts a big spoil in during the 2010 Grand Final against Old Carey; Corey Millard (34) awaits Ferguson's crumbs

Sam Langford-Jones on hands and knees in the 2010 Grand Final

Sam Langford-Jones takes a tumble in the 2010 Grand Final

Section of the crowd at the 2010 Grand Final

Spencer Roberts won the 2010 Best and Fairest

The Bloods marked their 50th birthday in style with over 350 attending the celebration dinner at the MCG hosted by Stephen Phillips

The invitation to the OHAFC 50th birthday celebrations at the MCG, March 2011 featured its first and last playing legends, Andy Home and Brett Voss. Vossy has followed Andy’s lead of having his jumper number flapping on his back

Speakers President Andrew Hicks; Haileybury Principal Derek Scott; Don Lord; compere Stephen Phillips with 1960s raconteurs Andrew Home and David Young

Compere Stephen Phillips with Don McQueen and Andrew Langford-Jones (1970s); Steve Marshall and Tony Gilchrist (1980s); Darren Seccull and David Connell (1990s); Peter Nicholson and Andrew Bonwick (2000s)

Senior Coach David Lappage addresses the crowd; Stephen Phillips interviews club icons Ken Allison and Roger Paul

Premiership coaches (rear L-R) Neville Taylor 1995, David Young 1968, Greg Meadows 1989, Andrew Bonwick 2001, (front L-R) Nick Tonkin 1980, Simon Meehan 1989-90, Peter Nicholson 2006

Presidents (rear L-R) John Warnock 1995-96, Don Lord 1977, Don McQueen 1975-76 & 1983-84, Dennis Smith 1997-2004, Andrew Bonwick 2007-09, (front L-R) Ken Allison 1978-80 & 1988-90, David Child 1973-74, Andrew Hicks 2010-13, Peter Bowring 1991-92, Roger Paul 1985-87

Senior captains (rear L-R) Adam Hilton 2000-01, Peter Mason 1975-76, Chris McKenzie 1993-96, David Connell 1997-99, Roger Gerny 1985, Matthew Armstrong 2002-04, Simon Meehan 1991, (centre L-R) Paul Corrigan 2005-06, Tony Brown 2010, Sam Langford-Jones 2007-09, John Houghton 1980, Darren Seccull 1988-92, Roger Paul 1977-83, (front L-R) Neville Schmidt 1984, Andrew Home 1961-71, Wayne Shand 1985-86, Peter Gadsden 1974

Premiership captains (rear L-R) Darren Seccull 1989-90, Phillip Kingston 1980, Peter Merrett 1989, Chris McKenzie 1995, Peter O'Donnell 2001, (front L-R) Paul Corrigan 2006, David Young 1968, Andrew Home 1969, Barry Gartner 1973

Senior Best & Fairest winners (4th row L-R) Peter Bowring 1966, Brett Voss 2009, Chris McKenzie 1989, Matthew Armstrong 2001, Nik Morey 1996 & 1998, Wayne Phillips 1992, David Connell 1994 & 1999, (3rd row L-R) Neville Schmidt 1980, Alan Ross 1965, Andrew Williams 1969, Neil Cocks 1973, Peter Mason 1971, Andrew Home 1963, Garry Phillips 1987 & 1997, (2nd row L-R) Mark Seccull -, Heath Hopwood 2006, Mark Orton 1991, David McLean 1961, Peter Gadsden 1970, Sam Langford-Jones 2002, Paul Corrigan 2003 & 2005, (front row L-R) Ash Hilton 2000, Roger Paul 1974-75, 1978, 1983 & 1985-86, Glenn Tanner 1993, Wayne Smith 1988, Tony Brown 2008, Roger Gerny 1978 & 1984, John Corrigan 1981 & 1982

Senior coaches (rear L-R) Wayne Shand 1985-86, Andrew Langford-Jones 1983-85, Roger Paul 1982, David Lappage 2010-11, Simon Meehan 1989-92 & 1997-98, Phil Stevens 1988-89, (front L-R) Peter Nicholson 2005-07, Neville Taylor 1995-96, Russell Tulloch 1961, Rod Home 1961, David Young 1973

Players from the OHAFC's inaugural 1961 season, fifty years later; (rear L-R) David Child, Don Thomson, Morris Brown, Keith MacFarlane, Robin Boag, (front L-R) Robert Gyngell, Rod Home, David Robertson, Andrew Home

OHAFC families; (rear L-R) Alan & Angus Ross; Sam, Paul & Bruce Langford-Jones; Jim, Andrew & Jon Bonwick; (centre L-R) Rob & Jason Mackay; Cameron & Andrew Home; Ben & Andrew Langford-Jones; (front L-R) Jo Fisher & grandson David Mackenzie; David & Peter Mason; David & Jeff Robertson

Round 2 v Old Scotch at McKinnon - Spencer Roberts and Ed Limon

Doing their favourite things are Travis Ridgway kicking for goal and Brett Voss flying for a mark

Tony Brown swings onto his left foot in what turned out to be his last game for the Bloods

Peter Gleadhill marks, Corey Millard kicks

Ash King on the run, David Comben with a strong mark

Matthew Lillie and Ed Limon

Defenders David Comben and Hamish McLauchlan (3) in the Round 4 match against Old Trinity at McKinnon

Best and Fairest winners Spencer Roberts (2010) and Tom Chisholm (2011)

Farooq Mohammed smothers, Peter Gleadhill with a clearing kick

Defender James Pitcher (10) takes off, Froggy Mohammed (8) on the left

Another mark for Brett Voss, another left foot kick for Corey Millard

Brett Voss marks safely on his chest

Travis Ridgway with right and left foot shots at goal

Matthew Lillie in ruck, Hamish McLaughlan in defence

Corey Millard and Chris Morrison (19)

Noted running machines Liam Donnelly and Dan Brown

Brett Voss and David Mackenzie in the midfield at McKinnon

Captain David Mackenzie and Farooq Mackenzie lead the Bloods off after their win over Old Trinity

Peter Gleadhill, Dan Brown, Hamish McLauchlan and coach David Lappage sing the song after the game

Andy Mathers and Luke Pinot (5) in the Reserves' Round 5 match against University Blues at Elsternwick Park

Paul Silberer and Julian Bayard in action for the Reserves

Jon Spanos kicks, Tom Tyrell marks

Reserves coach Craig Brockley and ruckman Mark Seccull

Hamish McLauchlan in defence, Ash Salter takes a mark in the Seniors' Round 5 match against University Blues

Assistant Greg Anderson and coach David Lappage at a break

Peter Gleadhill with another left foot kick

David Mackenzie and Brett Voss boot the ball forward

Spencer Roberts surrounded, Luke Davey in ruck

Adam Weekes and Tom Chisholm defend from the goal square

David Lappage and Brett Voss providing instruction at the break

Tom Chisholm and Travis Ridgway in action in the Round 6 match against Old Xaverians at McKinnon

Chris Morrison and Mark Seccull

Travis Ridgway celebrates a goal, Ed Limon runs onto his left foot

Brett Voss (13) and Travis Ridgway celebrate a goal, Hamish McLauchlan dashes out of defence

Tom Chisholm (35) sells candy

Liam Donnelly handballs, Tom Chisholm tackles

Ben White on the bend

Mark Seccull celebrated his 300th game against Old Xaverians; he warms up before the game, walks off after the game, and chats with team mate David Mackenzie

Round 7 at Collegians' Harry Trott Oval saw the Bloods don yellow clash jumpers, in which Matthew Lillie rucks and Farooq Mohammed tackles

Matthew Lillie in the pack, Brett Voss handballs

Tom Chisholm and Peter Gleadhill on the run

Mark Seccull in ruck, Spencer Roberts on the turn

Farooq Mohammed and Tom Chisholm get their kicks away

James Pitcher and Liam Donnelly clear from the midfield

The Reserves wore a white clash jumper, the bearded Ben Langford-Jones in the middle of the pack

Luke Davey and Jarrod McLauchlan leaping high

Jarrod McLachlan stretches again, David Comben makes a rare appearance in the Reserves

Reserves players Ben Langford-Jones and Ash King

Jarrod McLachlan rising high again, Ash King on the ground

Tall timber Matthew Lillie and Mark Seccull get their handballs away in the Round 8 match against De La Salle at Elsternwick Park

Peter Gleadhill tackles, Adam Weekes looks forward

Tom Chisholm breaks clear from defence

Matthew Ditchfield and Chris Ferguson

Adam Weekes marks, Al Johnston kicks

Brett Voss and Chris Morrison

Mark Seccull backs up James Pitcher while Adam Weekes and Chris Ferguson combine to spoil

Peter Gleadhill evades, Mark Seccull marks

Spencer Roberts and Liam Donnelly sprint away

Adam Weekes (31) awaits crumbs from Tm Chisholm, Matthew Ditchfield (11) puts in a big tackle

Spencer Roberts (28) celebrates a Travis Ridgway goal, Matthew Lillie contests a tap

in the Reserves Rich Mathers and Jon Spanos show their tackling skills

Future senior stars James Paul Will McTaggart playing for the Under-19s against Hampton Rovers

Dan Harrison and Daniel Newby in the Under-19s

Ruckman Scott Fitzgerald in action for the Reserves in their Round 12 match against University Blues at McKinnon, Dan Brown (37) awaiting the crumbs

Michael Stowe and Sam Casey in action for the Reserves

Michael Stowe and Sam Casey kick out of defence

The Seniors run out for their Round 12 match against University Blues, led by Rhys McMurray and Peter Gleadhill

Chris Ferguson marks over Corey Millard (34), Lachie Nash clears with a handball

Mark Seccull and Adam Weekes

Corey Millard takes a strong contested mark

Forward Travis Ridgway and mid-fielder Liam Donnelly

Adam Weekes (31) marks; David Comben and James Pitcher both have eyes for the ball

Hamish McLachlan kicks, Peter Gleadhill clears a path for Chris Morrison

Travis Ridgway (14) and Chris Ferguson with clearing kicks

Travis Ridgway and Tom Chisholm

James Pitcher (10) unhappy with his treatment; Chris Morrison marks

Hamish McLauchlan, Liam Donnelly (1) and Mark Weekes (48)

The Bloods secured a much-needed third win for the season in Round 13 against Old Scotch at their Camberwell ground; Adam Weeks and Peter Gleadhill both kick clear

Ash King watches Spencer Roberts pick the ball out of the mud, Matthew Lillie takes a mark

Tom Chisholm tackles, Chris Morrison boots forward

Hamish McLauchlan at work in the backline

Al Johnston dashing down the wing

Corey Millard and Mark Seccull in possession

James Pitcher and Brett Voss

Chris Morrison tries to break a tackle, Peter Gleadhill (9) takes a neat mark

High fives for Brett Voss and Ash King, a disposal for Peter Gleadhill

Rookie forward Jackson Coleman takes a mark, a muddied Tom Chisholm on the break

Jackson Coleman (60) with another mark, Ash King swings forward

Brett Voss and James Pitcher (10) celebrate, a wary Travis Ridgway

Peter Gleadhill handballs, Tom Chisholm marks

Travis Ridgway and Chris Morrison (19) in attacking moves

Brett Voss clears while Al Johnston (7) and Hamish McLauchlan (3) are in danger of spoiling each other

Spencer Roberts shows fingertip control, Brett Voss marks

Hamish McLauchlan marks, relief for Mark Seccull

Ready to celebrate a welcome victory

Corey Millard watches Tom Chisholm handball, and Brett Voss supports Mark Seccull in the Bloods' Round 14 clash against Old Carey

Dan Harrison (18) and Ed Limon (32)

Chris Morrison marks, Brett Voss with another spectacular fly

Ed Limon and Chris Ferguson with clearing kicks

Spencer Roberts and Will McTaggart

Hamish McLachlan clears, Matthew Lillie and Brett Voss (13) in the pack

In the Reserves Jarrod McLachlan takes his kick, Adam Vitolins (45) competes in the ruck and Toby Gill (5) awaits the crumbs

Tristan Coles and Adam Vitolins in the Reserves

Chris Ferguson, Hamish McLauchlan, Ash King, Toby Gill and Spencer Roberts on the run in the Round 15 match at Old Trinity's Bulleen playing fields

Ruckmen Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Seccull in action

Adam Weekes and Spencer Roberts head forward

Mark Seccull and Ed Limon

Chris Venton prepares to mark, Brett Voss under the pack

Toby Gill Hamish and McLauchlan

Adam Venton in the dry, James Pitcher in the late match rain

Michael Stowe in the Reserves and Chris Ferguson in the Seniors in the Round 16 matches against Old Melburnians

Scott Fitzgerald (17) and Brett Voss combine to spoil with Spencer Roberts (28) in support, Lachie Nash (42) wraps up an OMs opponent in a tackle

Lachie Nash and Toby Gill ready to dispose of the ball

Matthew Lillie and Spencer Roberts

Legends of the canteen and the kitchen, the long serving Felicity Wigg and Sue Connell

Mark Seccull in ruck, Ben White delivers by foot

Handballs from Toby Gill and Ed Limon

Adam Weekes and Al Johnston

Chris Morrison and Mark Seccull

Coach David Lappage watches Ben White lay a tackle in the Bloods' Round 17 fixture against De La Salle at Waverley Oval

Coach David Lappage at the break

David Mackenzie (15) awaits Matthew Lillie's tap, Adam Weekes (31) out of defence

Hamish McLauchlan and Chris Ferguson in marking contests

Ben White and Tom Chisholm in possession

Hamish McLauchlan on the bend, Toby Gill (5) marks

Chris Morrison and Andrew Kight

Ben White marks, Travis Ridgway (14) kicks for goal

Tom Chisholm, Chris Morrison

Hamish McLauchlan marks in front of the De La Salle crowd, Chris Ferguson (23) attempts to mark from behind

Matthew Lillie and Brett Voss under pressure

Brett Voss (13) in action and at the break

Brett Voss at work and at rest

In the final match of the season against visitors Collegians, Spencer Roberts spears out a handball and Toby Gill takes a screamer

Peter Gleadhill and Hamish McLauchlan

Tom Chisholm lays on a coat-hanger, Brett Voss (13) and James Pitcher (10) celebrate a goal

Corey Millard and Brett Voss shoot out handballs

Defensive actions from Chris Ferguson

David Comben fends off; the brains trust of Wayne Shand, Greg Anderson and David Lappage watch on

Ben White pivots, Chris Morrison with a flying tackle

Al Johnston fends, Toby Gill tackles

David Mackenzie and Matthew Lillie

The remarkable Brett Voss at the end of his last game for the club ... until his 2015 comeback; President Andrew Hicks addresses the players in the rooms after the final game of the season

2011 Best and Fairest Tom Chisholm

Brede Seccull enjoyed a stellar debut season and shared the Best and Fairest with Hamish McLauchlan

Corey Millard (34) spoils in the Round 5 match against Beaumaris at the Banksia Reserve while a team mate dodges a tackle

Brede Seccull handballs

Hamish McLauchlan tackles, Corey Millard in the background

Mick Meehan and Peter Shakallis celebrate a goal

Mick Meehan (33) marks, Peter Shakallis (48) sharks

Peter Gleadhill (9) about to take his kick

Ben White handballs out; Joint Best & Fairest winner Hamish McLachlan marks in front of Spencer Roberts (28)

McKinnon clubrooms 2012

McKinnon clubrooms 2012

Captain Peter Gleadhill leads the Bloods out for their first game at their new home at Princes Park for Round 2 in 2013, followed by Josh Alkemade

Darren Seccull and Andrew Hicks inspecting the Princes Park facilities just prior to the Bloods' move to the ground

Entrance to the DC Bricker social rooms at Princes Park

DC Bricker social rooms at Princes Park

Darren Seccull and Andrew Hicks inspecting the Princes Park change rooms

Assistant coach Stewart Loewe points the way ahead of Senior coach Darren Seccull, Round 2 v Parkdale Vultures

Wingman Mark Collins (11) in his debut season

Forward Alex Woltering gathers, Rich Mathers (16) in support

Forward Travis Ridgway on the boundary

Travis Ridgway (2) joins Mick Meehan celebrating a goal with John Nicolopoulos (6)

Mick Meehan (20) goals with a kick off the ground

A first win at the new home ground and a sing song

Action from the Round 3 match against St Kevin's Old Boys at Elsternwick Park with (clockwise from top left) Mitch Rafferty (1), Mark Seccull, Travis Ridgway (2) and Mick Meehan (20)

Reserves coach Craig Brockley and defender Adam Schofield at Fitzroy's famous old Brunswick Street ground for Round 6

Jarred McLauchlan spoils above Scott Ellis; David Mackenzie with the ball

The chase is on at Fitzroy

Chris Smith and Mick Meehan make their way onto the ground; brains trust Stewart Loewe, Matt O'Sullivan and coach Darren Seccull

Joe Fisscher rucks, Darren Seccull checks the score board

Three quarter-time huddle; Hamish McLauchlan

David Mackenzie's 200th game

David Mackenzie clears in his 200th game against OMs in Round 7

Handball from David Mackenzie to Tom Tyrell

Fellow 200-gamer and long-time team mate Hamish McLauchlan congratulates David Mackenzie on his milestone

The Bloods played their first ever match for points under lights against Old Trinity at Elstermwick Park in Round 8, with Mark Seccull's (52) broad back in view

In Round 9 the Bloods took on Old Caulfield Grammarians; Jarrod Rafferty (14) smothers while the ageless Mark Seccull fronts up in the ruck again

Best and Fairest winner Peter Gleadhill tackles strongly

Josh Alkemade on the stretch; Peter Gleadhill bloodied

Josh Alkemade clears from defence

Michael Stowe competes in front of Mark Seccull; Seccull in the ruck with Hamish McLaughlan (3) below

Mick Meehan swivels, Jarrod Rafferty in support

Tackles from Jarrod Rafferty and Hamish McLaughlan

Joe Fisscher (50) takes the ruck, Mark Collins (11) and fellow ruckman Mark Seccull await the crumbs

Michael Stowe and Mark Seccull handballing

Mick Meehan and Will McTaggart swing on to their right foot

Mick Meehan marks, James Paul gathers

Michael Stowe and Mark Collins in the thick of the action, James Paul not far away

Veteran Brett Carson reached the 250 game milestone with an appearance in the 3rd XVIII against St Kevins in Round 10 on the Fisher Oval at Keysborough. Good mates and fellow 200-gamers Luke Pitcher and David Mackenzie applaud.

The Bloods' Round 11 visit to Parkdale Vultures saw them in the VAFA's non-descript grey clash jumpers, here modelled by Josh Alkemade and James Paul

Brains trust Matt O'Sullivan, Darren Seccull and Stewart Loewe on the bench

John Nicolopoulos pressures his Parkdale opponent

Mick Meehan and Lachie Nash taking flying marks

Peter Gleadhill leads a large pack

Michael Stowe spoils, Mitch Rafferty observes

James Paul clears, shepherded by Lachie Nash

Tim Witherow about to gather the result of Hamish McLauchlan's tackle, Joe Fisscher and James Paul watch on

Mark Seccull in ruck

A miserable winter's day for the Blood's Round 13 match against Fitzroy at Princes Park; defender Hamish McLauchlan spoils

Defender Chris Ferguson competes in front of Peter Gleadhill (9) and Jordan Toy (47)

Travis Ridgway can't prevent the Fitzroy mark; Alex Woltering and Luke Pinot argue the point with a Fitzroy opponent

Peter Gleadhill completes the tackle, surrounded by team mates

Mark Collins and Hamish McLauchlan (3) off the ground, Tristan Coles and Nick Gooda on it

Joe Fisscher punches in front of Travis Ridgway; James Paul and a team mate spoil with Nick Gooda in support

Hamish McLauchlan, Sean Corrigan, Mark Collins and Joe Fisscher all chase the ball

Tristan Coles lays a tackle

Luncheon reunion for the 1963 Senior and 1973 Reserves premiership teams

Compere Steve Marshall listens to one-time goal umpire Peter Collins explain some of his momentous decisions in the Reserves 1973 premiership; Dean Lovig and John Cracknell, both members of that team, put their spin on it

Luke Pitcher played his 200th game against Old Trinity in Round 14

Luke Pitcher's 200th game; red head Ben Traeger-Haig prominent in the centre of the group

Luke Pitcher well clear and with plenty of options

Great mates Luke Pitcher and David Mackenzie both played their 200th game in 2013

Mark Collins (11) scrambles a kick, Luke Pinot to the side

Adam Weekes

Mark Seccull juggles, Lachie Nash (7) closest

Joe Fisscher spoils; Mark Seccull marks in front of Tristan Coles

Jarrod Rafferty and Tristan Coles

Travis Ridgway has a lot to beat to mark, Mick Meehan and Tristan Coles (48) nearby

Mitch Rafferty kicks, Tristan Coles competes

Luke Pinot (5) under-sized in the marking contest, Adam Weekes below

Animated discussion between coach Darren Seccull and Tristan Coles

John Nicolopoulos (6) and Luke Pinot (5) both beautifully poised to mark

Arial skills from James Paul (17) and Joe Fisscher

Lachie Nash surrounded with options, including team mates Will McTaggart (28) and Mark Collins (11)

Mark Seccull with fellow VAFA legend and 300-gamer Andrew Ramsden from Old Trinity on the day the Seccull-Ramsden trophy was first presented

John Nicolopoulos edged to the front of the pack by his OM opponent while Scott Ellis awaits on the ground at the Junction Oval, Round 15

Alex "Alfie" Woltering in possession against OMs, Travis Ridgway and Jordan Toy nearby

Current, future and past captains Peter Gleadhill, James Paul and Mark Seccull in the OMs rooms

Tristan Coles gathers in the Princes Park slosh; Lachie Nash and Peter Gleadhill in support in the Round 16 fixture against Werribee Districts

Adam Weekes (31) and James Paul ensure there is no Werribee mark, Mick Meehan (20) watches on

Adam Weekes under pressure in the goal square

Luke Pinot (5) and Tim Witherow watch Jarrod Rafferty emerge with the clearance

Tim Witherow handballs; Mark Collins (11) and Nick Gooda block their Werribee opponent

Scott Ellis marks, Tim Witherow (22) and Tristan Coles scout

Lachie Nash (7) marks over Hamish McLauchlan, Josh Alkemade concentrates on his kick

Josh Alkemade attempts to spoil

Alex Woltering of on a run; the ball eludes Michael Stowe and Hamish McLauchlan

Defenders Josh Alkemade (35) and Hamish McLauchlan

Jarrod Rafferty, Scott Ellis and Joe Fisscher walk off Caulfield Grammarian's ground after the penultimate game of the season

A spectacular attempt from Mick Meehan and slightly less from Joe Fisscher in the final game of the season against Old Brighton. After a promising seven wins in their first eleven games, the Bloods limped home with only one win in their last seven.

Mick Meehan flies in the goal square; Lachie Nash takes a mark on the forward line

Mark Seccull wrapped up, John Nicolopoulos struggles for the ball

Mick Meehan (20) marks in front of Scott Ellis (25) and Josh Alkemade (35)

Scott Ellis (25) and Josh Alkemade (35) grapple with their Old Brighton opponents

Adam Weekes stretches, Mark Seccull (52) competes for a tap in front of Alex Woltering (4)

Luke Pinot in possession

Mick Meehan (20) and Jordan Toy (47) in the contest

Michael Stowe marks, Alex Woltering spoiled by an Old Brighton opponent

Coach Darren Seccull addresses the team after the last game, under the watchful eye of team manager Darren Fisher

Long term runner Alex Shepherd relaxes after the last game of the season

Travis Ridgway capped a fine amateur career with selection in the VAFA team that toured Ireland at the end of the 2013 season where they played at venues such as Croke Park where this photo was taken

The 2013 senior squad. (Rear) Jarrod Rafferty, Michael Stowe, John Nicolopoulos, Travis Ridgway, Tristan Coles, Toby Gill, Bryce Kellerman, Jordan Toy, Luke Pitcher, Lachie Nash, Brendon Gillon, Nick Leonidas, Reserves coach Craig Brockley. (Centre) Assistant Matt Sullivan, Mitch Rafferty, Adam Weekes, John Roberts, Will McTaggart, Jarrod McLaughlan, Mark Seccull, Mick Meehan, Joe Fisscher, Scott Ellis, Rich Mathers, Craig Ferguson, Daniel Newby, Carl Krechman. (Seated) Physiotherapist Audrey Day, Brent Rafferty, Alex Woltering, Jon Spanos, Captain Peter Gleadhill, Coach Darren Seccull, Assistant Stewart Loewe, Hamish McLauchlan, Tim Witherow, Matthew Mitchell, Hamish McWilliam, President Andrew Hicks, Physiotherapist. (On ground) Mark Collins, James Paul, Adam Schofield, Luke Pinot, Chris Smith, Nick Gooda, Tim Hunter.

Jordan Toy and David Mackenzie in the thick of the pack in the Reserves' season opener against Old Caulfield Grammarians

Country recruit Corey Barter and Scott Ellis in the Reserves

Sam Hall rises high in the ruck with Jordan Toy (47) and David Mackenzie (15) below

Jordan Toy breaks clear with Sam Hall, James Paul (2), David Mackenzie and Nick Leonidas in support

Recruit Ollie Armstrong marks

Tim Witherow

Joe Fisscher marks

Tim Witherow (2) on the run in the Round 2 match against Fitzroy at the Brunswick Street Oval

Hamish McLauchlan

Jarrod Rafferty just shoots his handball out before being tackled

Rhys Johnson leads the pack

John Nicolopoulos with the ball, Peter Gleadhill behind

Mark Seccull in ruck, Hamish McLauchlan and Tim Witherow (22) at ground level

Adam Weekes in front position

Hamish McLauchlan (3) kicks in front of Jarrod Rafferty (14)

James Paul and Michael Stowe

Rhys Johnson juggles, James Paul awaits

Lachie Nash kicks, Luke Pinot (5) in the foreground

Adam Schofield (37) marks ahead of Josh Alkemade (35)

James Paul (2) marks, Tim Witherow (22) kicks

Ed Limon leads the pack

Veterans Mark Seccull and Hamish McLauchlan in action; the match against Fitzroy finished in a draw

Matt Taylor, Ollie Armstrong (21) and Rhys Johnson take no nonsense from their AJAX opponents in Round 3 at Princes Park

Wingman Nick Gooda makes a break

John Nicolopoulos sprints clear of his AJAX opponent

Rhys Johnson gathers the ball as Luke Pinot shepherds

Mick Meehan (20) contests a mark

Luke Pinot (5) gives Mark Seccull a hand in the veteran's 300th game

Nick Gooda (8) bursts down the wing

Peter Gleadhill (9) and Tim Witherow (22) pile on the pressure

A mark and a kick from defender Chris Povey

Matt Taylor tries to mark from behind

Ed Limon wrapped up in a tackle

Mark Seccull chaired off after his 300th game, capped by a win over fierce rivals AJAX

Mark Seccull presented with a commemorative ball by coach and former team mate Stewart Loewe

Mitch Rafferty on the run in the Round 4 match against St Kevin's Old Boys at their Glen Iris ground

Mark Seccull (52) and James Paul (2) in pursuit of their St Kevin's opponent

Mark Collins (11) runs down his St Kevin's opponent

Utility Mitch Rafferty on the right foot

Chris Povey (28) marks, James Paul (2) clears

Congested pack

Veteran watcher John Doyle and former coach Wayne Shand watch the action at the TH King Oval

Oscar winner Adam Elliott was a great attraction for the first club luncheon; here he is interviewed by compere Steve Marshall

An enthralled crowd listens to Adam Elliott

Tom Chisholm the tackled, James Paul the tackler in the Round 7 match against Mazenod at their Waverley ground

Josh Dawson kicks, Adam Schofield tackles

James Paul (2) attempts to mark in front of Michael Stowe

Josh Dawson shoots a handball out ahead of Hamish McLauchlan (3)

Forwards Mick Meehan and John Nicolopoulos fly for marks

Club legend Andrew Home in the midst of another successful home game luncheon run by convenor Peter Bowring

Guest speaker Jack Gunston (second from left) along with former VFL/AFL and OHAFC players Brett O'Farrell (Sydney & Hawthorn), Russell Tullock (South Melbourne), Wayne Shand (Richmond) and Carl Steinfort (Geelong and Collingwood)

Russell "Moon" Tulloch played for South Melbourne and coached the OHAFC for a number of games in their first season, but his main claim to fame was being the first player to successfully cross codes from senior Australian Rules football to become a Wallaby.

The Bloods were hosted by University Blues in Round 13. Mark Collins (11), Nick Gooda (8) and Ollie Armstrong (21) contest a centre clearance.

Luke Pinot at the contest with Hamish McLauchlan and James Paul behind

Josh Alkemade tackles in front of Matt Taylor and the crowd

Hamish McLauchlan (3) tackles, Mick Meehan (20) marks

Half-time in the match against Uni Blues

Matt Taylor and Chris Povey mark

Nick Gooda pivots, James Paul and Cam Vincent in support

Tom Chisholm's ungainly marking attempt

Rhys Johnson runs out of the backline

Matt Taylor heads forward in the Round 15 match against Old Melburnians

Chris Povey and Josh Alkemade create a defensive wall

Hamish McLauchlan juggles the ball with Adam Weekes close nearby

Josh Dawson and Tim Witherow deliver clearing kicks

Josh Dawson in the lead, John Nicolopoulos, Josh Alkemade and Jordan Toy backing up

A muddied Adam Schofield; the bench with Tim Witherow (22) awaiting a return to the field

Rhys Johnson

Butter would not melt in the mouths of schoolboys Corey Connelly and Corey Rich, pictured here on a day they starred in the Bloods win over Mazenod at Princes Park. Connelly kicked three goals on debut and Rich another in just his second game. Both later played together in the 2017 premiership.

Cam Vincent trapped in a tackle, Mitch Rafferty (17) unable to assist in the Bloods' Round 16 match hosting Mazenod

School captain of football Corey Rich flies for a mark in front of Nick Gooda and Cam Vincent

Mick Meehan (20) and Matt Taylor (10) prepare for an aerial duel

Josh Alkemade grins after kicking a rare goal while Matt Taylor (10) and Hamish McLauchlan (3) head back to the centre

Jordan Toy handballs out to Hamish McLauchlan (3)

John Nicolopoulos shoots for goal while Mick Meehan marks despite team mate Matt Taylor's efforts

Peter Gleadhill won his second successive Best and Fairest in 2014

Corey Connelly, still at school, leads the Bloods off after kicking three goals against Mazenod in a welcome win, just their fourth for the season

The ball just eludes the fingertips of Lachie Nash (7) in the Round 17 match at Old Carey's Bulleen playing fields

Cam Vincent tackled, Michael Stowe (41) awaits

Tim Witherow tackles in front of Cam Vincent and an interested bench

Hamish McLauchlan under pressure, backed up by Adam Schofield and Josh Dawson (38)

Rhys Johnson in action against Old Carey

Josh Alkemade wins the tap, but not in the direction of team mate Josh Dawson

Josh Dawson makes a break to handball

A twist and a turn from captain Peter Gleadhill

Corey Barter (24) tackled in front of Peter Gleadhill (9)

Lachie Nash clears from the centre

James Paul makes his escape, assisted by Nick Gooda's shepherd

Sam Langford-Jones reached his 200th game in the Reserves' final match of the season against Old Ivanhoe, enlivened by a guest appearance from best mate Brett O'Farrell

A spoil from Josh Alkemade (35) and a tackle from Josh Dawson (38)

Lachie Nash drops a mark in front of Adam Weekes (31) and Michael Stowe

Jordan Toy (47) watches two team mates compete for a mark

Gail Gale and Felicity Wigg were delighted to host former Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton at the club's highly successful Fox Footy night

Adam Weekes, Mick Meehan and Hamish McLauchlan represented the VAF together in 2014

Chris Ferguson played his 150th game in 2014

The Bloods bounced back from their first year in C Grade since 1989 with a resounding premiership win against Monash Blues at Sandringham's Trevor Barker Oval. Nathan Waite (26) was a towering presence on the forward line, here supported by Corey Connelly at the base of the pack.

Ken Phillips Day - former OHAFC player Jeremy Bourke turns out for the school team with a watchful eye over one of his charges

Jill Phillips about to present James Paul, captain of the OHAFC side for the day, with the Ken Phillips trophy; Treasurer Phil Witherow in the background

The OHAFC and school teams line up after their match on Ken Phillips Day

The Bloods visited Penisula for their second game of the season; here Nick Gooda feeds out a handball to (2) James Paul while rookie ruckman Lachie Treverton watches on in the background

Star recruit Tyler Faulkner about to clear watched by Lachie Treverton (23) and Tim Witherow (2)

Nathan Waite wrapped up in a tackle, Lachie Nash and Chris Povey behind

A rushed handball from Mitch Rafferty (17) to Lachie Nash with James Paul (2) backing up

Alex Woltering (4) stretches to mark over Jack Hayes

Dan Harrison makes a break for it, backed up by James Paul

In the Reserves, Mark Seccull is congratulated by his nephew Durras along with Brett Voss in the second game of his comeback after retiring in 2011; Dan Newby spoils with team mate Hamish McWilliam (30) on the ground

Nick Gooda (centre) along with other members of the senior team watch the Reserves take on Penleigh and Essendon Grammar (PEGS) on a wet day out at Keilor for Round 3

Durras and Rayner Seccull, future OHAFC players but still at school when these photos were taken, filling in for the Reserves

The Bloods line up for an Anzac Day commemorative ceremony prior to their Round 3 match against PEGS

Hamish Brayshaw, still at school but eventually to be drafted by the West Coast Eagles, in his senior debut for the OHAFC

Nick Gooda (8) clear and on the run

Nick Gooda (8) juggles a mark with Jack Hayes awaiting the outcome

Nick Gooda gets and goes as Alex Woltering holds back the pack

Coach Daniel Hughes addresses the players at quarter time, future President Leigh Boughton acts as his board man

Hamish Brayshaw shoots for goal

Hamish McLauchlan (mostly obscured) in the middle of the pack with Lachie Nash awaiting alongside

Tim Witherow and Matthew McIntyre clear from their PEGS opponents

Hamish McLauchlan stoops to collect, Tim Witherow peeping out around the corner

The finish to the PEGS game was a close one; Adam Weekes collects in front of a huge pack

Adam Schofield tackles his Old Ivanhoe opponent at Chelsworth Park in Round 4l Jack Hayes (18) in support and Hamish McLauchlan in the background

Hamish McLauchlan sports a pair of Keith Greig style socks, Nick Gooda in a contest

The ball eludes ruckman Lachie Treverton while team mates Adam Schofield, Nick Harrison and Ned Sturrock look on

Nick Gooda cops one on the jaw, Scott Ellis and Matthew McIntyre in support

Lachie Treverton flies for the ball with Dan Harrison, Hamish McLauchlan (3) and Jack Hayes (18) down below

Dan Harrison breaks clear

Peter Gleadhill (9) on his familiar left foot

Matthew McIntyre (29) handballs, Lachie Nash on hands and knees

Happy campers after the win against Old Ivanhoe

Williamstown CYMS hosted the Bloods at the Fearon Reserve for Round 6; Nick Harrison watch Jordan Toy handball

Campbell Faulkner

Jordan Toy and Peter Gleadhill combine to keep the ball away from their Williamstown opponent

Lachie Treverton and Adam Weekes on the stretch against Oakleigh in the Round 7 match at WA Scammell Reserve

James Paul on the break, Hamish McLauchlan keeping those hamstrings loose

Lachie Treverton with a tap, Hamish McLauchlan falls back to mark

Alex Woltering looking for the ball that is hiding Peter Gleadhill's face, Lachie Nash (7) in the foreground

Nick Harrison and Tyler Faulkner

Ben O'Leary (25) tries to slow Lachie Treverton down; Jordan Toy (19) and Peter Gleadhill in a two-on-one on the wing

Jordan Toy leads the pack

Alex Woltering marks and dodges

Michael Stowe and a muddied Alex Woltering

Nick Gooda lays a tackle in the pack as players mill around

Nick Harrison looks out for Tim Witherow (22); Adam Weekes on the run

Nick Harrison attempts a mark in the goal square

A clearing kick from Lachie Nash (7)

Will Rule made a brief comeback to the OHAFC Senior team

James Paul tackles ahead of Nick Gooda (8), Will Rule turns his gaze forward

AFter only two home games in their first seven, the Bloods finally returned to Princes Park for Round 8 against Old Camberwell. Nick Harrison taps out to Peter Gleadhill (9).

Peter Gleadhill about to lay a tackle ahead of Lachie Nash; Lachie Treverton and Joe Fisscher spoil their Old Camberwell opponent

Joe Fisscher marks in front of the Princes Park pavilion

Jordan Toy on the run, tackled, and doing a fair imitation of Doug Loney's 1974 photo

Tim Witherow gathers and kicks

Under-19 player Brodie Steele played a number of games in the Seniors; Peter Gleadhill braces for an Old Camberwell opponent

James Paul and Lachie Nash (7) apply a joint tackle

Jack Hayes in the process of handballing out to Alexander Thomson in the Round 9 match against Peninsula

Nick Gooda breaks clear again

Chris Povey (28), Campbell Faulkner (21) and John Nicolopoulos compete

John Nicolopoulos takes a look over his shoulder before kicking for goal

Lachie Nash in Round 12 against Old Ivanhoe

Josh Dawson tip toes through the Princes Park centre square; Lachie Nash rises high above Jordan Toy (19) and Nick Harrison

Nathan Waite lines up the goals against Old Ivanhoe

Old habits die hard - in his first game back in the Seniors since 2011, Brett Voss (13) flies over team mate Nathan Waite (26); captain Peter Gleadhill kicks forward

Tyler Faulkner flied above the pack; brothers-in-arms Nick and Dan Harrison

Hamish McLauchlan and Lachie Treverton in action against Williamstown CYMS in Round 13

Jordan Toy (19) gains possession and clears ahead of Brett Voss (13)

Peter Gleadhill (9) marks ahead of Josh Dawson; Campbell Faulkner on the fly

Defender Adam Schofield swings onto the left

A President's work is never done - Mark Seccull collects the goal post pads

The Bloods give Blood to support a community initiative; captain Peter Gleadhill attended by "nurses" Adam Schofield and coach Daniel Hughes

A quagmire greeted the Bloods when they visited Therry Penola at their Oak Park Reserve for Round 15

Players are still recognisable despite the unfamiliar jumpers; Ben O'Leary marks ahead of Alex Woltering (13)

Mitch Rafferty marks and sits on his Therry opponent with Ben O'Leary also seated

Brett Voss in the Oak Park mud

Nick Harrison and Chris Povey compete

Ugly packs became more frequent as the game went on

Josh Dawson awaits a handball from the mud-stained Brett Voss

James Paul in a wrestle

By the end of the game the mud was really starting to stick to James Paul, tackler Lachie Nash and Jordan Toy

Hammer Time - all ready for Hamish McLauchlan's 250th game

Hamish McLauchlan leads the team out for his 250th game

Ladies' last stand; luncheon convener Peter Bowring thanks the marvellous team of Felicity and Geoff Wigg and Sue Connell for many years of great service

Tristan Coles tackles in the Reserves' Round 17 encounter with Monash Blues

Ned Sturrock on the run against Monash Blues

Peter Gleadhill at the front of the pack; Michael Stowe and Hamish McLauchlan battle it out with their Monash opponents

Forwards Brett Voss and Alex Woltering against Monash

Brett Voss (13), Josh Dawson (12), Corey Connelly (14), Ed Limon, James Paul, Adam Weekes, Lachie Treverton and Nick Gooda

Nick Gooda, Josh Dawson and Jack Hayes all behind the eight ball

Josh Dawson collects and kicks

By the end of the season the Bloods' forward line boasted the likes of Corey Connelly (14), Brett Voss (13) and Nathan Waite (26); in defence Hamish McLauchlan held firm

The season's final home and away match was held at Old Camberwell's Gordon Barnard Reserve; Jordan Toy and Alex Woltering in the action

Ed Limon kicks, Aaron Toy attempts to mark

Veterans Hamish McLauchlan and Peter Gleadhill at Old Camberwell

Lachie Treverton and Peter Gleadhill (9) leap in the ruck

Wingman Jordan Donnelly kicks on the run

Burly forward Nathan Waite strong in the pack

Centre square confusion with no ball to be seen amongst Brett Voss (13), Josh Dawson, Lachie Treverton and Mitch Rafferty (17)

Nick Harrison and Josh Dawson punch the ball away

Alex Woltering in possession, Lachie Treverton (23) and Jordan Toy (19) in support

Peter Gleadhill escapes from a Camberwell opponent

Elephant Man Brett Voss backs up Alex Woltering (4) and Nick Gooda (8)

Jordan Donnelly in pursuit, as are Corey Connelly (14) and Ed Limon (32)

Brett Voss kicks in the First semi-final against Old Ivanhoe played at Casey Fields

Alex Woltering, First semi-final

Jordan Donnelly kicks, Alex Woltering leaps

Alex Woltering about to handball towards Lachie Treverton

Lachie Treverton (23), Alex Woltering (4) and Jack Hayes (18)

The scoreboard shows the Bloods well in control; Peter Gleadhill, James Paul, Corey Connelly, Ed LImon and Jordan Donnelly

Corey Connelly marks ahead of Ed Limon (32) while Michael Stowe tackles

Jack Hayes (18) flies high, James Paul on the run

A run and a kick from Jordan Donnelly

Tyler Faulkner on a break

Brett Voss on the boundary

Nathan Waite takes a mark in the goal square

Alex Woltering (4) reaches for a tap; Nick Harrison above and Corey Connelly below; Preliminary Final v Marcellin at Casey Fields

Michael Stowe and Mitch Rafferty close in on a Marcellin opponent

Jordan Toy battles a heavily tattooed Marcellin opponent watched by Lachie Treverton, Adam Weekes and Brett Voss

Adam Weekes sandwiched ahead of Nathan Waite (29); Tim Witherow gathers

Jack Hayes and Tyler Faulkner put the clamps on as players mill around

Hamish McLauchlan tackles and effects a spill

Jack Hayes rises above the pack and team mates Nick Harrison and Mitch Rafferty (17)

James Paul on the stretch

Tim Witherow in control, as are the Bloods as can be seen from the scoreboard, bearded team mate Michael Stowe to the right

John Nicolopoulos kicks forward supported by Ed Limon, Brett Voss and Corey Connelly

Hamish McLauchlan poised to spoil with Tim Witherow (16) and Chris Povey in support

The strong right arm of Brett Voss

Cover of the 2015 Grand Final edition of The Amateur Footballer

Grand Final Day 2015 at the Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham; breaking the banner are James Paul (2), Jordan Donnelly (11), Nick Harrison (16) and Josh Dawson (12)

The final 22 on game day. (Rear) Michael Stowe, Tyler Faulkner, Nick Gooda, Alex Woltering, Josh Dawson, Nick Harrison, Nathan Waite, Jack Hayes, Jordan Toy, Lachie Treverton, Ed Limon, Chris Povey, Tim Witherow, Hamish McLauchlan, Adam Weekes. (Front) Chris Connelly, Mitch Rafferty, John Nicolopoulos, captain Peter Gleadhill, coach David Hughes, Brett Voss, Jordan Donnelly, James Paul

Grabd Final pre-match formalities

Nick Harrison and Michael Stowe in a tight spot on the wing

Nick Harrison handballs out watched by Mitch Rafferty (17) and Chris Povey

Tim Witherow evades his Monash opponent and breaks clear

Adam Weekes marks, Jordan Donnelly runs

Corey Connelly juggles on the forward line with captain Peter Gleadhill in support

Lachie Treverton (23) in ruck with John Nicolopoulos (6) below; Chris Povey handballs

Ed Limon prepares to kick

Jordan Toy about to kick with Alex Woltering and James Paul in support

Jack Hayes marks over team mate Nick Harrison; Nathan Waite buffeted by Monash opponents

Coach Daniel Hughes at the break

The Bloods finished with plenty of run, as exemplified by James Paul Jordan Donnelly

Nick Gooda (8) tackles as Hamish McLauchlan (3) and Adam Weekes (31) close in

Peter Gleadhill sorts things out at ground level in a year that he won his third successive Best and Fairest and captained his team to a premiership with a best on ground performance

Jordan Toy kicks ahead of Tim Witherow

James Paul on the run with Tyler Faulkner in the background

Brett Voss (13) awaits Nathan Waite's tap then lines up for goal

Josh Dawson kicks a goal to give the Bloods an unassailable lead and celebrates with Nathan Waite

Alex Woltering brought to ground

Club legend Roger Paul presents captain Peter Gleadhill and coach Daniel Hughes with their premiership medals

Daniel Hughes and Peter Gleadhill raise the premiership cup

The team celebrates with coach and cup

Jim Bonwick's timekeeper's scorecard and the VAFA's digital media report

The new and (mainly) the old; Corey Connelly, Nathan Waite, former player and coach David Lappage and Brett Voss

A first ever premiership for Brett Voss, pictured with team mates Peter Gleadhill and James Paul

Jordan Donnelly, Josh Donnelly, Nick Gooda and a battered Ed Limon show off their premiership medals in the rooms after the game

Nathan Waite in bad company in the form of Ben, Sam and Paul Langford-Jones

Hamish McLauchlan was the sole link between the 2006 and 2015 premiership teams, here with 2006 team mate Brett Carson at Princes Park for the post Grand Final celebrations

A post Grand Final very Mad Monday at Hotel Brighton

The 2015 premiership squad. (Rear) Tyler Faulkner, Hamish Brayshaw, Tom Nicol, Nick Harrison, Mark Seccull, Lachie Treverton, Jack Hayes, Scott Ellis, Jordan Toy, Cam Faulkner; (Standing) Kymberly Seccull (trainer), Joe Salvatore, Jarrod Rafferty (coaching assistant), Alex Woltering, Tim Witherow, Damian Fletcher, Ed Limon, Hamish McLauchlan, Michael Stowe, Dan Newby, John Nicolopoulos, Nick Salvatore (Reserves coaach), Carl Krechman (team support), Lachlan Hall (boundary umpire); (Seated) Jordan Donnelly, Adam Schofield, James Paul, Adam Weekes (Vice-Captain), Daniel Hughes (Senior Coach), Peter Gleadhill (Captain), Nathan Waite (Vice-captain), Josh Dawson, Damian Gauci; (Front) Tristan Coles, Brodie Steele, Lachie Nash, Nick Gooda, Corey Connelly, Tom Tyrell, Chris Smith, Shannon Mulholland, Ben O'Leary

The Under-19 team in 2015. (Rear) Aaron Toy, Chris Grigoriadis, Chris White, Shea O'Rielly, Mitch Sturgess, Nathan Hunter, Max Fisher, Hamish Bignell, Joel Constable; (Standing) Scott Hunter (Team Manager), Tom Trivett, Brodie Steele, Billy Meehan, Tom Edmunds, Matt McIntyre, Jamie Cain, Ben Oakes, Lawson Thomas, Dylan Korbman, Christian Schnieder, James Serpell (Runner); (Seated) Hamish Brayshaw, Ned Sturrock, Jack Munro (Vice-captain), Jarrod Mantell (Captain), Pat O'Leary (Coach), Ben O'Leary (Vice-captain), Lachie Treverton, Nathan Tabe, Sean MacPherson, Rev Mantatikar (trainer); (Front) Ben Scammell, Jordan Hansen, Josh Elston, Kevin Lee Corey Connelly; (Absent) Zac Tsinanis, James McWilliam, Cam Watson, Krishan Maheepala, Nick Carey, Fabian Strangers, Connor Riley

Peter Gleadhill represented the VAFA in 2015

Nick Gooda represented the VAFA in 2015

Grand Final Breakfast 2015 entertainers Dave Hughes and Anthony Lehmann

President Mark Seccull presents great mates Geoff Sincock and Steve Marshall with Life Membership at the 2015 Grand Final breakfast. Sadly Sincock passed away within a few months.

A packed audience at Princes Park listens intently to Footscray coach Luke Beveridge being interviewed by MC Steve Marshall. Months later Beveridge steered the Bulldogs to their first flag since 1954.

The 2016 season looked promising with the arrival of a number of prominent recruits Jarrod Plymin, Peter Shakallis, Jackson Arthur and dual Liston Trophy winner Shane Valenti, pictured here with captain Peter Gleadhill, coach Daniel Hughes and Reserves coach Adam Schofield. Triple Best and Fairest winner Gleadhill's season was over after only two matches while Valtenti's much anticipated return was limited to just seven games.

Captain Peter Gleadhill unfurls his team's 2015 premiership flag at Princes Park along with three generations of Bonwicks in Angus, Andrew Bonwick and Jim

Jackson Arthur in the ruck on debut against Old Brighton in the season opener with John Nicolopoulos (6) and Lachie Nash (7) in support

Jarrod Plymin trapped with the ball in his first game with the Bloods since 2009 with Jackson Arthur (28) watching on

Jackson Arthur about to win the tap with Lachie Nash (7) and Jarrod Plymin awaiting the outcome

Lachie Treverton in ruck, Ed Limon (32) roving

Dan Harrison at full stretch

Nathan Waite brought down over the boundary line in front of team mates Connor Riley and Josh Dawson

Skipper Peter Gleadhill boots a goal in his team's impressive first up win over Old Brighton

The backs of Tim Witherow (22) and Lachie Nash (7)

Felicity Wigg enjoying being the luncheon guest instead of feeding the masses

Jackson Arthur leaps for a mark in the Round 2 match at Fitzroy's Brunswick Street Oval; Lachie Nash (7) and Connor Riley (74) in support

More ruck action from Jackson Arthur, helped by Dan Harrison (14) with Peter Shakallis (5) and Tim Witherow (22) at ground level

Corey Connelly (10) dodges and goals

James Paul runs through a vacant centre square

Tim Witherow kicks from the boundary as Joe Fisscher competes for the ball

Hamish McLauchlan in action at Fitzroy in his final season

Corey Connelly on the turn, Nick Gooda in the background

Corey Connelly and Joe Fisscher in the pack; Ed Limon looks over his shoulder

James Paul (2) and Hamish McLaughlan (3) survey the scene at the Brunswick Street Oval

Veterans Hamish McLauchlan and Jarrod Plymin

Mitch Rafferty and Corey Connelly combine

Connor Riley in a mutual jumper hug, Tim Witherow in the front position

Peter Shakallis looks to clear from the pocket

Lachie Treverton high in the ruck, surrounded by team mates

Adam Weekes having a busy day at Fitzroy

Mitch Rafferty handballs out to Will McTaggart (68) as the Bloods wear their white away strip for the first time in the Round 3 match against Beaumaris, where they were narrowly defeated on almost the last kick of the day in a high standard match

Will McTaggart (68) is protected by team mate Josh Dawson while Aaron Toy (43) looks on

In the bottom left-hand corner Corey Rich collects the ball while team mates James Paul, Peter Shakallis and Lachie Treverton move in

Dynamic forward Corey Rich (70) kicks while guarded by Peter Shakallis (5)

James Paul won the Best and Fairest in 2016 with a series of dashing midfield performances

Ed Limon swings onto that familiar left foot against Beaumaris

Dan Harrison (14) marks in front of his Beaumaris opponent and team mate Jarrod Plymin

The athletic Will McTaggart kicks across goal with a large crowd behind the goals in the background

Jordan Toy collects, Connor Riley delivers

A strong tackle from Peter Shakallis ahead of Jarrod Plymin and Aaron Toy

Jackson Arthur appeals to the umpire while there's no escaping Lachie Treverton's tackle while Brodie Steele (70) supervises in the Round 4 match against Parkdale Vultures

Sam Hall holds the ball clear of fellow ruckman Lachie Treverton, watched by Brodie Steele (70); Alex Woltering takes a falling mark

Lachie Treverton wins the tap and Lachie Nash and Aaron Toy chase the crumbs

A Lachie Nash (7) tackle

Another Lachie Treverton tap, Connor Riley (74) gather and Peter Shakallis support

Sean MacPherson handballs out to Lachie Nash on the run

A mark and kick to Peter Shakallis against Parkdale Vultures

The Bloods entered the Round 5 match against the previous year's Grand Final opponents Monash, unbeaten but for the narrow loss to competition leaders Beaumaris. It all unraveled from here, however, as this match marked the start of a run of 13 losses in the remaining 14 games. Jackson Arthur (20) tackles while Connor Riley (74) and Jarrod Plymin prepare to pounce.

James Paul looks like he's about to throw his Monash opponent into the fence as Connor Riley watches on

The kicking action of defender Adam Weekes against Monash

Dan Harrison out-positions his Monash opponent to mark in the forward line

Coach Daniel Hughes and runner Sam Langford-Jones not looking happy despite Dan Harrison's mark

Round 6 v Old Scotch at Camberwell - Will McTaggart marks, Adam Weekes tackles

Tim Witherow finds a path through his Old Scotch opponents

Connor Riley and Nathan Waite boot forward

Sam Hall tangles with his Old Scotch opponent in front of Peter Shakallis (5); Hamish McLauchlan stretches to tackle

Lachie Nash passes as Mitch Rafferty looks away

In the centre of each photograph at the final change are (clockwise from top left) Hamish Brayshaw, Sam Hall, Hamish McLauchlan and James Paul

Hamish McLauchlan (3) on his game in the Round 7 fixture, the first of two disastrous losses by the Bloods in 2016 to fellow cellar dwellers Hampton Rovers

Jackson Arthur (2) and Aaron Toy win taps out to Jordan Toy (19) and James Paul (2)

Lachie Treverton in the hands of the trainers, Josh Dawson chases the bouncing ball

Sean MacPherson applies pressure, Alex Woltering receives

Ed Limon evades to his left side again

Hamish McLauchlan (3) and Jackson Arthur (20) in the middle of a large pack; Corey Connelly in possession with Sean MacPherson (36) and Jarrod Plymin nearby

AJAX hosted the Bloods at Albert Park's Smorgan Oval for Round 8; Ed Limon (32), Alex Woltering (4) and Jackson Arthur (20) all leap for the ball

Lachie Nash burst clear ahead of team mates Jarrod Plymin, James Paul and Alex Woltering against AJAX

Aaron Toy and the recently returned Adam Budge reach for the ball

Jordan Moncrieff, son of former Hawthorn forward of the 1970's Michael Moncrieff, made the first of two guest appearances for the Bloods in 2016; Jordan Toy looks further afield

Lachie Nash kicks in the clear

The Round 9 match against St Bede's Mentone Tigers was marred by wet weather, as were the next five or six games to make the Bloods' season even more miserable. Here Nathan Waite flies for an ambitious mark over team mate Aaron Toy, and Alex Woltering battles two St Bede's opponents

James Paul leads the race for the ball ahead of Jarrod Plymin, Jackson Arthur and Josh Dawson

Shane Valenti made his much-anticipated return to the team in Round 10 against Parkdale Vultures and here handballs away from team mate Connor Riley (74); at right his great mate Jarrod Plymin lays a tackle

Lachie Treverton and Nathan Waite in the midst of, and disrupting, packs

Ed Limon wears a beard of mud while Lachie Treverton has eyes only for the ball

More centre square slush at Princes Park for Round 12 against Fitzroy, with Jackson Arthur rucking and Jordan Toy (19) and Jordan Moncrieff (67) doing the roving

The OHAFC players in the aerial contest are unrecognisable while Jordan Toy (19) and Hamish McLauchlan await at the sides

Mick Constable's Under-19s were enjoying a successful year and ventured out to University High to record a 95-point win; future AFL player Andrew Brayshaw takes his kick under the watchful eye of his coach

Dan Harrison takes his kick ahead of Jordan Toy before conditions became completely atrocious in the Round 12 match at Monash, a belated and solitary victory for the Bloods in their last 14 games

Shane Valenti (15) and Ed Limon (32) face an enormous puddle at Monash

Ed Limon swings clear

A hard (and wet) day at the office for Shane Valenti

Ed Limon and Alex Woltering wisely leave it for Aaron Toy to retrieve the ball from the Monash slush

Arms outstretched from John Nicolopoulos as Alex Woltering tries to break clear, aided by Jordan Toy (19)

Hamish McLauchlan spoils, Peter Shakallis tackles

Connor Riley clears, John Nicolopoulos blocks two Monash opponents

Tempers were about the only thing to warm up at Monash, as exemplified by Aaron Toy (43) and Alex Woltering while Ben O'Leary (40) tries to calm the situation; Tim Witherow on the bend

Under-19s Will Paul and Brodie Steele also endured the conditions at Monash in their match

Beaumaris visited Princes Park for Round 13 for more muddy pack football and a rare clearing kick from Lachie Treverton

Dan Harrison in a marking contest with no winner

Sean MacPherson, Jordan Toy and Jarrod Plymin all bogged in the centre square

Tim Witherow clears, Peter Shakallis tries to shrug off a tackle

Adam Budge watches Dan Harrison handball at Hampton Rovers' James Boss Reserve in Round 14, a match that set the seal on the Bloods' miserable season

Ruckman Lachie Treverton never gave up trying

Josh Dawson takes a strong mark

Dan Harrison outreaches Hamish McLachlan and their Hampton Rovers opponent

Tim Witherow unhappy with Hamish McLauchlan's treatment

James Paul watches over the prone Nathan Waite, Hamish McLauchlan spoils from behind

Shane Valenti (15) and Jarrod Plymin in late game action

Lachie Treverton in the ruck and on the ground at St Bede's Mentone Tiger's Brindisi St Oval for Round 15

Nathan Waite shouts out instructions to Peter Shakallis

Dan Harrison's kicking action

Alex Woltering breaks clear

Josh Dawson kicks, Jarrod Plymin handballs

Ben O'Leary considers his options while Adam Budge shoots out a pass watched by Jackson Arthur

Centre of frame, clockwise from top left are Adam Budge, Ben O'Leary, Alex Woltering and Lachie Treverton

John Nicolopoulos shoots for goal against AJAX in Round 17, watched by his father, also John

Lachie Nash looks for a leg up against his AJAX opponent

Dan Harrison (14) twists and turns

Team mates Peter Shakallis (5) and Lachie Nash collide; the ball spills from Tim Witherow's grasp as Ed Limon approaches behind

Adam Budge (27) has his name all over the mark despite the efforts of Ed Limon (32); Aaron Toy in control

Alex Woltering flies to mark over Nathan Waite and an AJAX opponent; the ball eludes Jarrod Plymin, Josh Dawson and Jackson Arthur

Nathan Waite lines up the goals

Hamish McLauchlan awaits Josh Dawson; Peter Shakallis with a clearing kick

Jarrod Plymin clears in the season's final match against Old Brighton at the Beach Oval

Jarrod Plymin (18) and Lachie Treverton (23) juggle the ball, Shane Valenti (15) ready to pounce on the crumbs

Peter Shakallis kicks as Lachie Nash runs around behind

Lachie Treverton taps out to Lachie Nash (7) and Josh Dawson (12) with James Paul behind

Jackson Arthur (20) rises high, Shane Valenti (15) at ground level

Nick Gooda marks; Shane Valenti (15) flies ahead of Alex Woltering (4)

Nathan Waite crashes the pack

Josh Alkemade minds his man at the end of an injury-plagued season; John Nicolopoulos marks on the forward line

Josh Dawson and Alex Woltering (4) celebrate a goal

Lachie Nash

Nick Gooda kicks with Jackson Arthur, Jordan Toy, Phil Witherow and Port Phillip in the background

Hamish McLauchlan and Nick Gooda surround their Old Brighton opponent

Josh Dawson contests a ruck duel surrounded by players of both teams

John Nicolopoulos kicks in front of Nick Gooda and Jarrod Plymin (18)

Adam Budge and Nick Gooda

Peter Shakallis was selected in the VAFA representative team in 2016

Under-19s captain Jack Munro in action in their Second semi-final against AJAX at Princes Park; Munro also won the Section Best and Fairest

Vice-captain Brodie Steele completed a quinella for the Bloods by finishing runner-up in the Section Best and Fairest to Munro; these photos also from the Second semi-final

The ball escapes forward Durras Seccull and his AJAX opponents

The Durras Seccull show

Jordan Hurley breaks clear; coach Mick Constable watches as Rayner Seccull warms the bench

Brodie Steele and Ben Oakes merge from the run through before the Under-19s' Grand Final against AJAX at Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham

Coach Mick Constable and his team line up before their 2016 Grand Final

The kicking style of Under-19 captain Joel Constable (12)

Durras Seccull trapped in the pocket

Durras Seccull kicks on the run

Jamie Cain flies for the mark with Charlie Constable and Charlie Schneider (35) awaiting

Jamie Cain turns in front of the Constable brothers Charlie and Joel (12)

Charlie Schneider marks and runs

Charlie Constable (18) kicks on the run, Jack Moncrieff in a marking contest with Joel Constable (12) awaiting the crumbs

Torsten Williamson holds front position to mark

Ollie Sharpe contests in the ruck with Charlie Constable (18) in support

Full-forward Ben Oakes had a prolific season kicking 69 goals, the most in the Section

Will Paul, 2016 Grand Final

Defender Declan Forster with a clearing kick

Durras Seccull lines up another goal

Marking contest in the Under-19s 2016 Grand Final

Ari Ventouras (23) lines up the goals

Future Geelong and Gold Coast AFL player Charlie Constable collects in front of a close checking AJAX opponent

Shea O'Reilly in ruck, Charlie Constable and Jack Moncrieff (38) below

The final scoreboard after the Under-19s Grand Final win

Players and supporters gather for the presentations

The spoils of victory displayed by Durras Seccull, coach Mick Constable and captain Jack Munro

Happy campers - the Under-19s celebrate their premiership

Premiership coach Mick Constable with sons Joel and Charlie

The 2016 1st XVIII squad. (Rear) Tim Witherow, Aaron Toy, Adam Budge, Jackson Arthur, Lachie Treverton, Nick Harrison, Nathan Hunter, Ed Limon, Jordan Toy; (Standing) Peter ODonnell (Coaching assistant), Alex Woltering, Ned Sturrock, Nick Gooda, John Nicolopoulos, Corey Connelly, Mark Quiambo, Ben OLeary, Travis Sawers (Assistant Coach), Sam Langford-Jones (Runner);
Seated) Peter Shakallis, James Paul, Josh Dawson, Adam Weekes (Vice-captain), Daniel Hughes (Senior Coach), Nathan Waite (Vice-captain), Jarrod Plymin, Mitch Rafferty, Sean MacPherson.

The 2016 1st XVIII squad. (Rear) Tim Witherow, Aaron Toy, Adam Budge, Jackson Arthur, Lachie Treverton, Nick Harrison, Nathan Hunter, Ed Limon, Jordan Toy; (Standing) Peter ODonnell (Coaching assistant), Alex Woltering, Ned Sturrock, Nick Gooda, John Nicolopoulos, Corey Connelly, Mark Quiambo, Ben OLeary, Travis Sawers (Assistant Coach), Sam Langford-Jones (Runner);
Seated) Peter Shakallis, James Paul, Josh Dawson, Adam Weekes (Vice-captain), Daniel Hughes (Senior Coach), Nathan Waite (Vice-captain), Jarrod Plymin, Mitch Rafferty, Sean MacPherson.

Under-19 XVIII, premiers 2016. (Rear) Ned Doranm Torsten Williamson, Matt SMith, Durras Seccull, Oliver Sharpe, Shea OReilly, Jordan Hurley, Declan Forster, Tim Cleary; (Standing) Wayne Smith (Assistant Coach), Matthew Kirkwood, Lyndon Montgomery, Connor Seccull, Eden Facey-Smith, Xavier Subotsch, Joel Constable, Hamish Bignell, Max Fisher, Jamie Cain, Darren Seccull (Assistant Coach); (Seated) Kevin Lee, Will Paul, Will Stock, Jack Munro (Captain), Michael Constable (Coach), Brodie Steele (Vice-captain), Ben Oakes (Deputy vice-captain), Josh Elston, Kaiden Dummett; (Front) Ari Ventouras, Liam Heilberg, Abdullah Al-azzawi, Charlie Schneider, Rayner Seccull, Tim Richardson; Absent: Kieran Baker, Taz Bartels, Andrew Brayshaw, Matt Charlesworth, Charlie Constable, Tom Edmunds, Jack Moncrieff, Brandon Roode

Daniel Ward's 2017 premiership squad. Rear: Ed Limon, Aaron Toy, Adam Budge, Jackson Arthur, Lachie Treverton, Nathan Waite, Scott Ellis, Tim Witherow. Centre: Jack Munro, John Nicolopoulos, Nick Garrett, Alex Woltering, Jordan Toy, Nick Gooda, Lachie Nash, Jordan Donnelly, Corey Connelly, Brodie Steele. Front: Corey Rich, James Paul (captain), Daniel Ward (coach), Peter Shakallis, Jarrod Plymin. On floor: Ben Oakes, Ben White, Shane Valenti, Ben O’Leary, Tristan Coles.

The Hearts featured on the front cover of The Amateur Footballer for the opening round of 2017

Nick Gooda looks on as Corey Rich runs to take possession in the season's opening round match against Williamstown CYMS

Tim Witherow (22) spoils, Corey Rich delivers

Happy Hearts in their inaugural match against Old Caulfield Grammarians at Glenhuntly Reserve

Chelsea Frawley and Georgie Janssen with eyes on the ball against Old Caulfield

Chelsea Frawley and Mietta McDonald combine against Old Caulfield

Nick Gooda gets his kick away while Jarrod Plymin and John Nicolopoulos wrestle their Old Caulfield opponent in Round 2 at Princes Park

John Nicolopoulos shows off his soccer skills withced by recruit Nick Garrett

Nathan Waite in possession with team mates Lachie Treverton (23) and Corey Connelly on hand to help; Waite started his season with a career best 8-goal haul

Tim Witherow leads team mate Adam Budge and his Old Caulfield opponent in a race for the ball

Alex Woltering's options include Corey Connelly and Peter Shakallis in the background

After playing only two games in 2016, Peter Gleadhill returned, but only for the first four matches of 2017 before injury intervened again; James Paul (2) provides a passing option

Jarrod Plymin and Aaron Toy (13) get a grip on the ball; James Paul (2) in the foreground

Adam Budge and Aaron Toy (13) hunt the ball

Corey Connolly marks, Brodie Steele turns and goes

The Under-19s took on Ormond in Round 2; a spectacular fly at left and captain Joel Constable at right

Forward Jordan Hurley and defender Declan Forster in action for the Under-19s

Rayner Seccull and Will Paul against Ormond

Mietta McDonald collects the ball and heads forward in the Hearts' Round 2 match against Mazenod

Jordan Shanks and Georgie Janssen

Stern looking coach Danny Frawley with his team at the main break

In the Round 3 match at Old Ivanhoe's Chelsworth Park ground, Jarrod Plymin (18) creates havic on the boundary line while Jordan Toy kicks downfield

Peter Shakallis and Jack Munro kick clear

Peter Gleadhill looks for options, Corey Connelly flies for a mark, Nick Gooda in the background of both photos

Jarrod Plymin and Corey Connelly both with the ball

Tim Witherow and Jordan Donnelly (11) raffle the ball, Round 4 against Old Mentonians

Corey Connelly in the middle of the action, Matt McIntyre and Scott Ellis behind

Adam Budge poised, Ned Sturrock kicks watched by Aaron Toy

The ball passes Corey Connelly with Scott Ellis backing up; Nick Garrett juggles while Jackson Arthur tackles

The consistent Nick Gooda with another gather and disposal

Peter Shakallis and Adam Budge taking marks under pressure

James Paul (2) falls back to mark, Nathan Waite crashes the pack with Ben O'Leary (47) in support

Jon Spanos breaks clear while a determined looking Adam Budge takes his kick

Aaron Toy (13) and Scott Ellis prepare to mark, Nick Gooda (8), Ned Sturrock and Tim Witherow on the ground

Corey Connolly kicks for goal, Jarrod Plymin kicks downfield

Joel Constable and Connor Seccull in control in the Under-19s match against Hampton Rovers

Pulli Gardiyawasam takes her kick against Old Brighton in Round 4, Mim Waterman (21) to her side

Mietta McDonald (3) and Mim Waterman were two of the Hearts' stars

Keeley Frawley and Sarah Brighthope battle for the ball against Old Brighton

Sarah Casey breaks away, backed up by Mim Waterman and Amy Fletcher

Amy Fletcher (27) closest to the ball

Lachie Treverton shows his kicking style in the Round 5 match against Old Camberwell at the Gordon Barnard Reserve

Corey Connolly brings down a mark

Ben O'Leary on the run, as is Nick Garrett backed up by Lachie Treverton

Lachie Treverton pulls down a hotly contested mark

A mark and kick for goal by Nathan Waite

Midfielder Jack Munro

Alex Woltering with the aftermatch of a tackle

James Paul runs out of defence

Adam Budge struggles to handball ahead of Nathan Waite

Hearts battle for the ball in their Round 5 match against West Brunswick

Sarah Casey reaches for the ball with Maddy Leyden (19) and Claire Stark (15) behind

Danielle Frawley (12) contests a mark, Claire Stark looks to take her kick

Sarah Casey (18) on the left foot, Hannah Pastore (17) in the foreground

Jessica Casey (14) kicking, Hannah Pastore (17), Amy Fletcher (27) and Ruth McLeod (10) alongside

Sarah Casey marks before Danielle Frawley (12); Hannah Pastore takes her kick in front of Jessica Casey

Candice Sheldon-Collins swings onto her left foot

Daniel Ward watches his team along with injured captain Peter Gleadhill and Director of Football Jarrod Rafferty, Round 6 v Marcellin

Brodie Steele flies above Tim Witherow, Ben O'Leary leaps over Jack Munro

Jackson Arthur (20) high in ruck, Ned Sturrock (49) and Jack Munro (3) on the ground; Nick Garrett on the run as usual

Jordan Toy (19) collects the ball ahead of Peter Shakallis and Adam Schofield (1)

James Paul running free, Jackson Arthur tackling

Peter Shakallis

Tim Witherow completes his tackle, Peter Shakallis and James Paul await the spillage

Nick Garrett handballs away from Jordan Toy, Jordan Donnelly ready to pounce

Jackson Arthur (20) in ruck, Jack Munro (3) roving, Jordan Toy breaks clear

Lachie Treverton rises high above Nick Gooda (8) and Peter Shakallis (5); gang tackle from Ned Sturrock, Jack Munro and John Nicolopoulos

John Nicolopoulos marks; a smile from long-serving Secretary Brett Carson

Alex Woltering (4) flies first but Nathan Waite (26) times his leap better to take the mark

Nick Gooda (8) marks for Seniors while Ollie Sharpe (10) rucks for the Under-19s

Pack contest for the Under-19s in their match against Marcellin

Zara Merlo (11) in a wrestle for the ball in the Hearts' Round 6 match against Monash Blues

Kate Scott in the ruck, Danielle Frawley on the run

Mietta McDonald over the ball, Danielle Frawley a clearing kick

Kate Scott and Charlotte Russo compete

Maddy Leyden supported by Sarah Casey

Nick Gooda watches Aaron Toy try to escape the pack of Hampton Rovers closing in during the Round 7 clash

Corey Connolly and Lachie Nash head forward

Nick Gooda kicks, Jackson Arthur rucks

A kick forward from Jarrod Plymin

Another tackle from Alex Woltering, another kick for goal from Nathan Waite

Corey Rich tries to mark, Corey Connelly behind

Nathan Waite in front, Alex Woltering leaping from behind

John Nicolopoulos and Ed Limon

John Nicolopoulos and Lachie Nash in contested action

Zach Tsinanis clears for the Reserves watched by ruckman Sam Hall; Mark Quiambo about to be tackled

Tristan Coles kicks on the run for the Reserves, team mate Campbell Swoop Faulkner behind

Josh Alkemade and Zach Tsinanis put the clamps on their Hampton Rovers opponent; also in picture are Jamie Cain, Damian Fletcher, Sam Hall, Jared Klein (64) and Mark Quiambo

Wingman Jamie Cain in action for the Reserves

Ollie Sharp (10) and Joel Constable in action for the Under-19s against Old Trinity, Round 6

Hannah Pastore (17) in action, back and front; Hearts v St Mary's, Round 6

Mim Waterman clears the pack with a kick

A smother from Maddy Leyden (19)

The Hearts warm up for the match against Ormond at the EE Gunn Reserve, Round 7

Candice Sheldon-Collins in action against Ormond

Alex Woltering breaks a tackle against Marcellin in Round 12; nearby are the recently-returned Ben White (10), Jordan Toy, James Paul and Sam Hall

James Paul receives the Nick Gooda handball

Zach Tsinanis made a welcome return to the Seniors, putting his running abilities to good use; Ben O'Leary in the background

The kicking styles of Durras Seccull (in only his second Senior game) and John Nicolopoulos as they shoot for goal against Marcellin

Forward John Nicolopoulos with the ball on a string

Another midfield possession coming up for Peter Shakallis, with Lachie Nash not far behind

Fading winter sunlight for Brodie Steele (31) marking and Ben O'Leary

Corey Connelly misses the mark, Sam Hall (54) and James Paul (2) ready to back up

Jordan Toy waiting for the ball to spill from his team mate's tackle, Zach Tsinanis and Sam Hall in attendance behind, Round 13 v Old Ivanhoe at Princes Park

Adam Budge shrugs off a tackle; Alex Woltering marks to applause from Corey Connelly

Jack Munro (3) braces for a collision then helps out team mate Jarrod Plymin (18) as he tackles

John Nicolopoulos has the pack covered, including team mate Nathan Waite (26); Lachie Treverton also takes a mark in front of Nick Gooda

Lachie Nash (7) kicking in the direction of the distant leading Nick Garrett with Ben White and Lachie Treverton watching on

A typically strong Nathan Waite mark and a finger-tipper from James Paul (2); Corey Connolly and Aaron Toy are the crumbers

Corey Connolly poised to kick, Jordan Donnelly poised for possession

Tim Witherow (22) spoils with Brodie Steele in support while John Nicolopoulos kicks for goal in the late afternoon sunshine

Midfielders Jack Munro and Nick Gooda (8) battle their Kew opponents in Round 14

Peter Shakallis (5) battles for possession with Sam Hall and Lachie Nash close observers

High flyers Brodie Steele and Aaron Toy compete while Nick Garrett (40) stays down; it's all magenta and black with Lachie Treverton in control and Peter Shakallis, Ben Oakes (44) and others ready to assist

Ben Oakes runs the ball through the centre ahead of supporting runners Nathan Waite and Corey Connelly

Ruckman Sam Hall (54) taps towards Ben White (41); Nick Garrett marks out in front

Two faces of Tim WItherow (22)

Nick Gooda soccers off the ground watched by Jon Spanos and Ben White

Adam Budge spoils Ed Limon (32) while Tim Witherow waits below; Sam Hall takes a fine contested mark

Sam Hall wins a centre clearance as Jordan Donnelly (11) awaits a handball

A determined looking Adam Budge streams forward

Bloods everywhere around Corey Connelly include Adam Budge, Jordan Donnelly, Jon Spanos, Ben White and Ed Limon

Lachie Treverton juggles but Ed Limon marks safely before Sam Hall

Nowhere for Kew to escape Lachie Nash (7) and Jack Munro (3)