U14 Mixed (1) Grand Final Preview | Brunswick vs Kew Comets

U14 MIXED – BRUNSWICK v KEW COMETS

Grand Final Day at Ford Park starts with the Division 1 Under 14 Mixed Grand Final between

Brunswick and Kew Comets. Both teams have had outstanding seasons, each winning 10

matches, with Brunswick finishing slightly ahead on the ladder with the aid of a drawn game

as well.

The teams have met four times during the season, and this will be the third meeting between

the two sides in the last month. Brunswick hold a 3-1 record this year, including a 47 point

win in their most recent Qualifying Final win. Kew Comets failed to score a goal on that day,

but bounced back strongly with a 41 point win over Camberwell in last Sunday’s Preliminary

Final.

Kew Comets Zachariya Kassaby has had an outstanding season, as has versatile tall Henry

Hitchen who can play at both ends of the ground. Brunswick will be hoping Luke Thomas

can give them first use of the footy in the middle, while Ben Alridge is capable of hitting the

scoreboard as he’s done in 13 out of 15 matches this season. Other players with strong

scoring power include Kew Comets Owen Trainor who has kicked 25 goals for the season,

while Lewis Imberger at the other end has kicked 24 goals for Brunswick.

Kew Comets had six representatives in this year’s YJFL Under 14 Interleague Team, and

Brunswick had five representatives, and talent spotters will be watching this game closely in

preparation for next year’s Under 15s Interleague Squad.

2025 Head to Head Record

Played 4 times - Brunswick 3 Wins & Kew Comets 1 Win

Round 3 - Brunswick by 30 points

Round 7 - Brunswick by 19 points

Round 14 - Kew Comets by 2 points

Qualifying final - Brunswick by 47 points

Kew Comets – Players to Watch

Zac Kassaby - Zac has a huge work rate and never stops running. He slices through

opponents with his ball use, creates scoring opportunities, and regularly hits the scoreboard

himself.

Owen Trainor - Owen is strong and powerful, able to burst through packs and break the

game open. He’s especially dangerous in the forward half and knows how to finish with

goals.

Henry Hitchen - Henry is a versatile player who can impact in all three areas of the ground.

He combines power and speed with a strong presence around the ball, making him a real

weapon wherever he’s placed.

Brunswick – Players to Watch

Luke Thomas - Luke is an imposing and aggressive ruckman who covers a lot of ground

and competes hard all day. He also provides a strong target in the forward line.

Ahmad Allouche - Ahmad is a highly athletic and competitive footballer who can play at

both ends of the field, attacking the ball in the air and on the ground.

Ben Aldridge - Ben is a talented player who hunts the football, is super strong in the

contest, and wins clean clearance at stoppages. He can be particularly damaging by foot.

Arlo Styant-Browne - Arlo is a strong, skilful and dynamic footballer who can play anywhere

on the ground. He likes to take the game on, often driving the ball deep inside 50