Under 15 Boys (1) Grand Final Preview - Ivanhoe vs St Mary's

2025’s U15 Boys (1) Grand Final will be one of, if not, the YJFL’s most hotly

anticipated Grand Finals with a massive battle between two northern rivals - minor

premiers and the undefeated Ivanhoe playing against third placed and deserved

challengers St Mary’s.

In what can only be described as a faultless season to date, the Ivanhoe boys will be

out to create history and become premiers by going through their whole campaign

without experiencing a loss. Such a feat will feel like it is in the palms of their hands

after having already beaten the Burra’s twice this season by 2 points and 23 points in

games respectively.

However, if any team is best poised to take it right up to Ivanhoe its St Mary’s.

Boasting an 11-2 win loss record in the home and away season, the Burra’s have no

doubt been playing some irresistible football at times this year and their best is more

than good enough to find themselves holding the flag on Sunday afternoon.

The last match up between these two teams a fortnight ago was a high quality final,

with Lukas Koutoufides kicking 5 goals in a best afield performance. A tightly

contested matchup with stars all over the field will make this Sunday’s match another

must watch game.

2025 Head to Head Record:

Ivanhoe (2) & St Mary’s (0)

Round 7 – Ivanhoe by 2 points

Qualifying Final – Ivanhoe by 23 points

Ivanhoe Players to Watch:

Lukas Koutoufides – Ruck, Watch for his marking ability, his penetrating kicks and

his strong body use to be able to break tackles.

Jesse Ingleton – Midfielder, Reads the play very well. Great skills and side step to

open up space for himself

Sam Palmer - Midfielder/Forward, Covers the ground really well. Endurance and

speed are elite. Skills are good and the ability to kick goals as a forward will be

important for Ivanhoe

Marcus Rocca – Defender, Reads the ball well. Can play tall or small. Is a power

runner with a penetrating long kick.

St Marys Players to Watch:

Ricky Panzarino – A versatile, athletic utility who’s aerial prowess can be seen at

both ends of the ground. Ricky can run like a midfielder and mark like a key position

player.

James Di Antonio – A speedy, powerful midfielder with pace to burn. James as vice

captain always leads from the front with his actions.

Mitch Tomic – This powerfully built mid thrives on the contest and his kick

penetration opens up the game for his teammates and the fans.