From Code Sports written by Paul Amy. 

Werribee’s Tom Gribble out to make JJ Liston Trophy history with third VFL best and fairest win

Werribee’s Tom Gribble may become the first VFA/VFL player to win three JJ Liston Trophies, writes PAUL AMY. Here are the leading contenders for the league best and fairest gong, with expert picks.

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Werribee’s Tom Gribble (R) is a big chance of winning a third straight JJ Liston Trophy. Picture: Martin Keep/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Tom Gribble is certain of only one thing about next Monday night’s JJ Liston Trophy count for the VFL’s best and fairest player.

He hopes he walks into the venue, Palladium at Crown, holding a bottle of water rather than a glass of beer.

Saturday September 9

Box Hill Hawks v Footscray Bulldogs 11:30AM - Box Hill City Oval, VIC

Brisbane Lions v Williamstown 1:15PM -Brighton Homes Arena, QLD

A 40 Man squad has been named where the final 24 player VFL Team of the Year will be announced on VFL Awards Night on Monday September 18

All clubs are represented except Essendon

The Dolphins have just put out a media release. 

Saturday September 2

Footscray Bulldogs v Casey Demons (GMT+10) 12:00 PM Box Hill City Oval

Werribee Tigers v Box Hill Hawks (GMT+10) 2:05PM Avalon Airport Oval

Williamstown v Collingwood (GMT+10) 3:00PM DSV Stadium

Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane Lions (GMT+10) 6:05PM Heritage Bank Stadium

From Code Sports - Reported by Paul Amy

Returning president Steve Papal outlines Northern Bullants restructure vision, rules out merger
A coach and three directors departed battling VFL club Northern Bullants last week amid concerns about its future. PAUL AMY reports on an impending restructure and why merger speculation is wrong.

Former long-serving Northern Bullants president Steve Papal is poised to return to the battling VFL club after the resignation of three directors last week.

High-profile chairman Leighton Wood, Rick Aylett and Stuart Gibson resigned just a few days after the Bullants ended a rugged season with another heavy loss.

The games this week for the Wildcard round have been. Finalised with scheduling of those games to be confirmed later today. 

Matches are:

Casey (7th) v North Melbourne (10th)

Collingwood (8th) v Richmond (9th)

We wish to inform you that Brodie Holland has tendered his resignation in order to pursue other full time opportunities. This will be effective immediately. 

We wish to thank Brodie for all his hard work, persistence and passion throughout what was a very challenging season for him and the Football Club. From all at the Northern Bullants we wish him and his family the best for the future.