Seniors – KO’ed By A Slicker Outfit

In the Preliminary Final in 2009, the University Blues took on De La Salle in a match that proved to be epic. The Sallians were the victors then, but could only overcome the Blues in extra time. During the 2010 season, De La Salle won at the Main Oval but in their most recent encounter the Blues were the victors on Elsternwick Park. Due to these exciting and varied results, supporters were understandably excited as to what might unfold during the 2010 1^st Semi Final between these two sides.

Catch the Mighty Blues in Finals Action

After 18 rounds of exciting football, this weekend heralds the beginning of a knuckle-biting finals series involving three University Blues’ football sides.

First up, the Tertiary team take on Old Melburnians in Premier Thirds 1^st Semi Final action on Sunday at Elsternwick Park with the game beginning at 9:30am

The main game at 2:00 that afternoon sees the flagship Senior team take on De La Salle in VAFA Premier football’s 1^st Semi Final also at Elsternwick Park.

Supporters are invited to dine at the Elsternwick Hotel between the two games. Grab a pass out and avoid the wind with a delicious meal and relaxing drink.

The following Sunday, the 5^th of September, is when the 2^nd Semi Final occurs. The Mighty Uni Blues Twos will begin their campaign to win their third flag in a row in Premier Reserve and will play against De La Salle at 11:45am.

Go Blues.

Seniors – Salute against Scotch

The University Blues senior team tuned up for their finals assault with a match at Camberwell Sports ground against a mid-table Old Scotch. The Cardinals were in a tricky situation with relegation successfully avoided yet no hope of reaching the finals. Despite this, they took it up to a fancied Blues and were looking likely to repeat the round 1 result. Uni Blues had some big ‘ins’ including Pat Hayes, Dan Nicholson, Jack Watts and Mark McLeod and were looking to continue their winning momentum into late August and September.

The first quarter was a tight affair, with both sides making forward forays that ended in goals. Sam Chadwick was looking dangerous up forward as he found himself with ball in hand and lined up at the big sticks. Charles Slattery was again displaying poise when he ran and carried the ball, benefiting his forwards. At the oranges, both side were locked together on 26 points apiece.

Seniors – Slip, slide and wrestle to win

The Main Oval resembled a quagmire as players ran onto the ground for the penultimate round of home and away football. Despite not training on the ground during the week, and despite the groundsman’s best efforts, the Main Oval was in its worst condition for over a decade. Retired Blues, gathering after the Blue Bloods Luncheon were overheard commenting that this was the most trying conditions seen since the remodeling of the ground in the mid 90s. Most players took to the field with trepidation, but one man saw the state of the turf and was seen licking his lips and salivating at the thought of doing battle in the mud. That man was Ben McConnell. And McConnell did not disappoint.