The Benchwarmer Report

Round 8 vs. SKOB 2022 31.05.2022 6:10 ↓

The Benchwarmer is back and in a big way as he breaks down a mammoth weekend of footy. Tune in as the Tonners overpowered a rampant SKOB side in a top of the table clash for the ages.

Round 7 vs. St Bernards 2022 23.05.2022 5:29 ↓

The boys made the trip west to St Bernards this week and ofcourse the Benchwarmer wasn't going to miss it.

Round 6 vs. Collegians 2022 19.05.2022 6:06 ↓

Hello Douglas! better late than never. Back to winning ways this week for the boys in blue and red and as always the Benchwarmer had plenty to say.

Round 5 vs. Caulfield Grammarians 2022 10.05.2022 5:03 ↓

Back to winning ways this week for the boys in Red and Blue, the Benchwarmer had plenty to say about it.

Round 4 vs. Old Scotch 2022 03.05.2022 6:15 ↓

This week the Benchwarmer reflects on the first loss of the season as the boys went toe to toe with a fiery Old Scotch outfit. 

Round 3 vs. Uni Blues 2022 27.04.2022 7:07 ↓

What a round of footy it was as the Tonners recorded a gutsy come from behind win against a red hot Uni Blues. Have a listen to what the Benchwarmer had to say about it.

Round 2 vs. Old Xaverians 2022 13.04.2022 6:31 ↓

The Benchwarmer is back again as the season gets well and truly under way, and this week proved to be an absolute nail biter as the boys came out on top against a fiery Old Xavs side. 

Round 1 vs. Old Trinity 2022 07.04.2022 5:58 ↓

The Benchwarmer is back in a big way in 2022! Back watching the game with 'the fools on the hill', he reflects on some of the fresh faces in this year's lineup as the club secured 6/7 wins in a magnificent Round 1.

Round 14 vs. St. Kevin's 2021 02.08.2021 5:48 ↓

Despite not being able to attend the game, The Benchwarmer has still managed to report on our Round 14 clash with 'The Kevin', courtesy of live phone updates by 'The Big Fella'. The Tonners hung on for a tense 3-point win at TH King Oval, further solidifying their position in the top 4. 

Round 12 vs Caulfield 2021 05.07.2021 6:21 ↓

On a frosty day at Glenhuntly Oval, Caulfield regained the Greg Tootel Cup with a 14-point win over the Tonners.

Round 11 vs Old Melburnians 2021 27.06.2021 5:50 ↓

6/6 Tonner wins for the first time in our history, Douglas! The Benchwarmer reports on a magnificent weekend for the club, for them.

Round 10 vs. Uni Blues 2021 24.06.2021 7:10 ↓

Not even the Victorian State Government could not stop The Benchwarmer from delivering a long-awaited report. Although he was "denied his basic right to watch the Tonner" and could not attend the game in person, regular updates from "the big fella" allowed him to piece the picture together. And what a magnificent picture it was for them Douglas, as the Tonners ran amok in the first and last quarte...

Round 7 vs. Old Xaverians 2021 24.05.2021 5:53 ↓

The Benchwarmer reflects on a disappointing 41-point loss to an impressive Old Xavs. Despite the loss, he was pleased with the performance of new boys Andy Doyle, Joel Crocker & Cal Wellings.

Round 5 vs. Old Melburnians 2021 10.05.2021 6:18 ↓

The Benchwarmer was in fine form in Round 5 as the Tonners secured a 12-point win over 'the privileged'. As usual, no target was off limits as he wound back the clock to rip into no less than the umpires, the opposition, the kit providers, the AFL, and his own fading eye-sight. The Tonners now sit top of the Premier ladder, with the Benchwarmer rightly pointing out that the boys look to be more 'c...