Under 16 Boys (1) Grand Final Preview | Hawthorn Citz vs Balwyn
- YJFL
- Aug 29
- 2 min read
UNDER 16 BOYS – DIVISION 1 GRAND FINAL
The teams who finished the Home and Away season in first and second place on the ladder
will meet again in this Sunday’s Under 16 Boys Grand Final at Ford Park. After an
undefeated home and away season, the Hawthorn Citizens team experienced their first loss
for the year against Balwyn in the Qualifying Final. Hawthorn Citizens were missing a
handful of players on that day, and will be bolstered by a group of handy inclusions for the
repeat match up this week. Balwyn have had the advantage of a week’s break and with
talent across all lines on the ground this promises to be a high quality match. Jack Condello
(Balwyn) kicked three goals in the Qualifying Final, while Thomas Tritton (Hawthorn Citizens)
was named best afield for Hawthorn Citz on that day.
2025 Head to Head Record
Played 3 times - Hawthorn Citizens 2 Wins & Balwyn 1 Win
Round 4 - Hawthorn Citizens by 1 point
Round 12 - Hawthorn Citizens by 5 points
Qualifying Finals - Balwyn by 25 points
Balwyn – Players to watch
Jack Condello - U16 Vic Metro representative, powerful inside midfielder who kicks goals.
Strong leader who plays his best football in big games.
Zain Nayef - tough and dynamic midfielder with silky skills. Creative ball winner who sets up
team play out of stoppages with his elite hands and kicking skills on both sides.
Koby McDonald - utility star who spends time across half back and in the midfield.
Powerful athlete who bursts from stoppages with speed and also defends strongly with his
elite marking capability - supreme competitor
Hawthorn Citizens – Players to watch
Harry Hose – A marking defender who intercepts and nullifies the oppositions forward
entries by taking contested marks. Launches counter attacks with precise kicks and safe
handballs.
Lachy Healy – A key forward who always poses an aerial threat. Very reliable kick for goal
and mobile for his size.
Lucas Green – the barometer for the team, holds down a key defensive position and uses
the ball by foot well. Has gone to a new level this season.
