Another very disappointing fade-out. I must sounds like a broken record! 

Coburg just finished stronger and kicked the last three goals if the game in front of a very good Sunday crowd in superb conditions. 

I'm not sure what I can say about Port. We aren't a bad side... But we don't use the ball enough and aren't winning enough of the footy in the middle I feel.. Our attacks are really set up out of the back line. 

IThe off season should be very interesting to see who is rerained, who is let go and what kinds of players we are targeting for next year. 

https://williamstownfc.com.au/vale-johnny-martin/

I doubt any of our members would be aware of him. I saw him play during the golden years of Williamstown.  He was my farther's cousin

Great day down at Port under glorious sunshine. It's a bit of a shame that there weren't more people there to watch an entertaining game of footy. Crowds have dropped off recently, maybe due to poor results, too many night games and not enough traditional 2pm Sunday games... 

Full credit to the club, who put on a free kids entertainment day with a DJ, Band, Facepainting and snacks. 

Port again looked good setting up play from the back line and see able to move the ball well, but again struck a few problems with delivery into the forward line. However, some of the link up play through the midfield was outstanding. 

The Borough aren't too far off the pace of finals football and 2026 if retention of players is good, and recruiting is well targeted... We could be far better placed than the 5 wins we have had this season.

I'm looking forward to watching the replay to mame a comments on individual players. 

Hi people. I've done a bit of a ladder predictor......there are so many games that could alter the table in the next few weeks, but I think most of my predictions here are reasonable.....

Box Hill – currently 52/143.5 – Southport (A) L, Footscray (H) W, Casey (A) W – Predicted Finish 60/145 – 1st

Losses to both Footscray and Southport could see them drop to 2nd or even 3rd. Still likely to finish top.

Footscray – currently 48/134.5 – GWS Giants (H) W, Box Hill (A) L, Carlton (H) W – Predicted Finish 56/137 – 3rd

Should comfortably win two of their three, but a loss to Box Hill could see them lose second and play an away final at Southport.

Southport – currently 46/140.0 – Box Hill (H) W, Werribee (A) W, North Melbourne (H) W – Predicted Finish 58/145 – 2nd

A win over Box Hill could see them pinch a home final finishing 2nd. Should win their other two comfortably to finish at least 3rd.

GWS Giants – currently 40/121.1 – Footscray (A) L, Bye, Gold Coast (A) W – Predicted Finish 44/118 – 6th

Given their bye in round 21, they must beat Footscray away or rely on Frankston or Brisbane slipping to have any chance of top 4.

Frankston – currently 40/110.5 – Carlton (H) W, North Melbourne (A) W, Brisbane (H) L – Predicted Finish 48/112 – 5th

Should be able to account for stuttering Carlton and North. Likely face a mini-final against Brisbane in last game to pinch a top 4 spot.

Brisbane – currently 40/109.0 – Coburg (A) W, Casey (H) W, Frankston (A) W – Predicted Finish 52/114 – 4th

Face a tricky run with 3 finals contenders. A slip in any of the three would likely see them miss top 4.

Collingwood – currently 40/101.3 – Williamstown (A) L, Bye, Port Melbourne (A) W – Predicted Finish 44/101 – 8th

In trouble with a bye in round 21. Must beat Williamstown to avoid a wildcard final.

Richmond – currently 40/99.7 – Gold Coast (A) L, Sandringham (H) W, Williamstown (A) L – Predicted Finish 44/98 9th

Fate in their hands. A win at Gold Coast would see them back in the hunt for top 4. A loss would see them in danger of a wildcard. Williamstown looms as a huge last round game.

Casey – currently 38/137.7 – Bye, Brisbane (A) L, Box Hill (H) L – Predicted Finish 38/132 – 10th

With a bye and two tough games to finish, could be lucky to sneak into the last wildcard spot. Upset wins over Brisbane or Box Hill could see them move up significantly.

Williamstown – currently 36/104.5 – Collingwood (H) W, Bye, Richmond (H) W – Predicted Finish 44/108 – 7th

Tricky draw with a bye sandwiched between contenders Collingwood and Richmond. Two wins should see them 6th or 7th. Two losses and they could miss altogether.

Coburg – currently 32/106.4 – Brisbane (H) L, Port Melbourne (H) W, Bye – Predicted Finish 36/105 – 11th

Last round bye tells against them. Really must upset Brisbane this week to have any real chance to sneak in.

North Melbourne – currently 30/102.4 – Sandringham (A) W, Frankston (H) L, Southport (A) L – Predicted Finish 34/100 – 13th

Should beat Sandy but will struggle with the last two. Must cause at least one upset to sneak into wildcard spot.

Geelong – currently 28/96.0 – Bye, Essendon (H) W, Sydney (A) W – Predicted Finish 36/99 – 12th

With the bye, realistically can’t make it.

Carlton – currently 28/93.4 – Frankston (A) L, Gold Coast (H) W, Footscray (A) L – Predicted Finish 32/91 – 14th

Would have to upset Frankston and Footscray and rely on other results.

The Dolphins look bloody good. Watched a bit of tonight's game against Collingwood and Frankston look sharp. Move the ball quickly and structure up quite well too. 

And how good is that crowd too! 

That's right... with the Borough's season both at VFL and VFLW all but over, I've begun looking forward to next season.

The addition of St Kilda to the competition adds yet another side.

My understanding is that the Tasmania Devils are playing games against VFL clubs in 2026, but will not be part of the season itself, playing just 10 games throughout the season.

As much as I like the idea of the competition being one division, I'm beginning to wonder if it should be a case of playing every team once, and having no byes during the season.

More disappointment for the Borough faithful. 

The Dolphins ran out comfortable winners 16.12.108 to 11.7.73

Again Port Melbourne moved the ball well in patches. 

Again winning centre clearances (and hit outs)

Again winning inside 50s although narrowly

Again free kicks significantly in favour of the opposition

I wasn't able to concentrate on the game due to kids at home, but what I did see was that we are a capable side that really hasn't played consistent football and that we need both better delivery into the forward line and stronger forward targets. 

One bright note was that Roy George made a solid debut and looked to be a live wire that without 'Red' has been missing this year.

I'm hoping to watch the game during the week to make a better assessment. 

It was great to watch the final minutes to watch the Northern Bullants hold on to win their first game, breaking a losing steak of 21 games.

Hopefully the club really gets to enjoy the win and can build on their firm for the renaming games this year. 

It's a funny old comp.. The Swans knock off Southport last week and then get beaten by the Bullants a week later!