The 2017 Gridiron Victoria season came to an end on Saturday as the Western Crusaders won their 4th VIC BOWL title over the Melbourne University Royals 30-9. The Crusaders were not challenged by any other team all season, completely dominating on offense and defense as they completed the perfect season.

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• VIC BOWL XXXIII – Game Day Photos (By Barend van den Hoek)
• VIC BOWL XXXIII – LIVE STREAM Replay (First Half)
• VIC BOWL XXXIII – LIVE STREAM Replay (Second Half)

In Division 2 the Northern Raiders won their 2nd division 2 Championship by defeating the Melton Wolves 10-0 earlier in the day. The Raiders had finished the season on top with a 10 win and 2 loss season it was their first championship since the Raiders won the inaugural Division 2 Championship in 2005.

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• Championship VII – Game Day Photos (By Barend van den Hoek)
• Championship VII – LIVE STREAM Replay (First Half)
• Championship VII – LIVE STREAM Replay (Second Half)

2017 Award Winners

Division One Awards

Overall MVP
Tyson Garnham (Western Crusaders)

Defensive MVP
Jnala Saluni (Western Crusaders)

Offensive MVP
Demontrez Simington (Melbourne Uni Royals)

Defensive Line MVP
Jnala Saluni (Western Crusaders)

Offensive Line MVP
Jon Tostevin (Monash Warriors)

Rookie of the Year
Kieran Turner (Melbourne Uni Royals)

Coach of the Year
Craig Wilson (Western Crusaders)

Official of the Year
Brian Curry

Division Two Awards

Overall MVP
Matthew Krul #7 (Melton Wolves)

Defensive MVP
Victor Utumapu #7 (Northern Raiders)

Offensive MVP
Matthew Krul #7 (Melton Wolves)

Defensive Line MVP
Zach Parker-Caldwell #93 (Bendigo Dragons)

Offensive Line MVP
Ben Taylor #70 (Monash Barbarians)

Rookie of the Year
Christian Cinel #31 (Western Crusaders II)

Coach of the Year (Tie)
Tiff Lykke (Melton Wolves) &
Daniel Sanderson (Monash Barbarians)

2017 All-Victorian Team

OFFENSE

Quarterback: # 8 Andrew Healy (Crusaders)
Wide Receiver: # 37 Trevor Osbourne (Rangers)
Wide Receiver: # 84 Denzel Legrand (Warriors)
Tight End/Slot: # 6 Demontrez Simington (Royals)
Right Tackle: # 51 Sam Martin (Buccaneers)
Left Tackle: # 60 Mark Clampett (Crusaders)
Right Guard: # 55 Andy Taula (Crusaders)
Left Guard: # 53 Patrick Mottram (Warriors)
Centre: # 71 Jon Tostevin (Warriors)
Tailback: # 26 Luke Jackson (Warriors)
Fullback: # 40 Felipe Sanchez (Crusaders)
Utility: # 4 Chris Beynon (Buccaneers)

DEFENSE

Defensive Tackle: # 99 Jnala Saluni (Crusaders)
Defensive Tackle: # 90 Sonny Taito (Warriors)
Defensive End: # 56 Lui Toliseli (Crusaders)
Defensive End: # 93 Divine Schwenke (Royals)
Linebacker: # 96 Maloski Tuala (Crusaders)
Linebacker # 7 Kenneth Bennett (Crusaders)
Linebacker # 54 Eli Curry II (Crusaders)
Linebacker: # 4 Mark Doyle (Rangers)
Cornerback: # 22 Wiktor Hudyka (Warriors)
Cornerback: # 43 Simeon Tuilagi (Crusaders)
Free Safety: # 24 Ben Clark (Predators)
Strong Safety: # 28 Andrew Yeung (Crusaders)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Returner: # 36 Tyson Garnham (Crusaders)
Punter: # 75 Aaron McNaughton (Royals)
Kicker: # 1 Dylan Letoga (Royals)

2017 All-Victorian Team Division 2

OFFENSE
Quarterback: #7 Matt Krul (Wolves)
Wide Receiver: #4 Anton Maksoutov (Barbarians)
Wide Receiver: #81 Eddie Carey (Falcons)
Tight End/Slot: #24 Ben Norton (Raiders)
Right Tackle: # Richie Howlett (United)
Left Tackle: #70 Ben Taylor(Barbarians)
Right Guard: #60 Kudakwashe Kagonda (Dragons)
Left Guard: #78 David Plathe (Dragons)
Centre: #59 Anthony Caminiti (Crusaders II)
Tailback: #21 Peter Mckay (Falcons)
Fullback: #23 Daniel Strangis (Raiders)
Utility: #10 Jesse Spiropoulos (Raiders)

DEFENSE

Defensive Tackle: #52 Ofa Finau  (Crusaders II)
Defensive Tackle: #49 Trevor Tutaka(Wolves)
Defensive End: #77 AJ Nonoa (Raiders)
Defensive End: #93 Zachary Parker-Caldwell (Dragons)
Linebacker: #44 Nathan Conquo (Barbarians)
Linebacker #7 Víctor Utumapu (Raiders)
Linebacker #6 Dmitri Maksoutov (Barbarians)
Linebacker: #6 Max Chapman (Crusaders II)
Cornerback: #13 Will McGann (Raiders)
Cornerback: #18 Duncan McIntosh (Falcons)
Free Safety: #31 Mark Padula (Raiders)
Strong Safety: #31 Christian Cinel (Crusaders II)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Returner: #42 Montell Wickremasinghe (Barbarians)
Punter: #4 Anton Maksoutov (Barbarians)
Kicker: #20 Damon Acquaviva (Raiders)