EZYAIR 2025 Season Review | Heathmont

By Josh Ward.

An inconsistent year for the Jets Senior Men’s whilst its Women’s and Netball programs went from strength to strength.

Senior Mens

Ladder Position: 5th (9-9, 105.75%)

Leading Goalkicker: Blair Hudson (30 goals in 15 matches)

Summary

Plenty of hype surrounded the Jets heading into the 2025 season, but they failed to reach their true potential despite returning to finals.

Things didn’t start off all too well for Heathmont who lost five of their opening six games before winning three of their four games between rounds seven and 10.

The rollercoaster continued for the jets from Round 11 onwards, winning five of eight games from that round to the final round of the season, which was enough to book their tickets for the Division 2 finals series.

They didn’t survive all too long though, going down to Mulgrave in the Elimination Final to end a season that promised so much for the Jets.

Best Win: Round 10 - Heathmont 14.6 (90) defeated Templestowe 9.9 (63) @ Templestowe Reserve

Hard to go past the Jets triumph over eventual minor premiers and runners up Templestowe on the road.

Heathmont slowly built their advantage in the opening half, taking an 11-point lead into quarter time before extending that buffer to 17 points at the main break.

It was a similar story in the second half, taking a four goal lead into three quarter time before a three goal to two final term saw them victorious by 27 points.

Josh Buceto and Lachlan Sverns were both key to the Jets victory while Ayhan Bajramov and Blair Hudson led the charge in attack with four goals each.

Key Players

Heathmont’s skipper Jordan Haynes was excellent all season alongside defender Harry Isaacs, with both named on a half back flank in the Division 2 Team of the Year.

Blair Hudson was also a star in the Jets attacking half, finishing as their leading goalkicker with 30 goals.

Ayhan Bajramov provided solid support with 29 goals in a near full season for him while the returning Lachlan Sverns plus star recruit James Appleby also had excellent seasons.

What’s Next?

More change continues to occur for the Jets who will be without some star names as well as their coach Scott Hamill, who has departed after three up and down years at the helm.

Haynes is among their departures, leaving for Goulbourn Valley club Shepparton United, while Isaacs and Bajramov have joined Premier Division club Vermont.

Replacing 2023 Grand Final coach Hamill is former Norwood captain and premiership player Stuart Hill, who’s spent the past five years with Outer East club Upwey Tecoma.

Hill is joined by another former Heathmont junior in Callum Norris who returns after five successful seasons with Premier Division powerhouse East Ringwood.

Some key names have also re-signed, including James Appleby. If they can keep the remainder of its core as well as add a bit more experience then they could be one to watch in 2025.

Senior Women’s (Division 3)

Ladder Position: 1st (14-0, 493.71%)

Leading Goalkicker: Hailey Ferris (21 goals in 15 games)

Summary -

The perfect season for the Jets in Division 3, resulting in their first premiership in the EFNL senior women’s competition.

Signs of a strong season were there in the opening half of the season where they won all their games by 13 points or more.

After some tight victories against Ferntree Gully and Mitcham they took it up a notch from Round 9 onwards, winning their final five games by five goals or more.

Meeting Coldstream in the Qualifying Final, they convincingly defeated them at Quambee Reserve before a 30-point triumph in the Division 3 decider against the same opposition completed a flawless season.

Best Win: Grand Final - Heathmont 10.9 (69) defeated Coldstream 6.3 (39)

Plenty of wins to choose from but can’t go past their Grand Final triumph over a Coldstream side competing in its second consecutive decider.

They set the tempo from the word go, kicking five goals to one in the opening term, before a one goal to two second quarter saw their lead reduced from 27 points to 19 at the main break.

Adam Sullivan’s team then increased their buffer at three quarter time to 28 points after a three goal to two third quarter before a goal apiece in the last saw the Jets triumphant by five goals.

Bronte Arnott starred in the premiership triumph alongside Miranda Marshall and Alannah Browne while Hailey Ferris kicked three goals.

Key Players -

Marshall was one of the more consistent performers in 2025 for the Jets alongside Brooke Mullenger and Kyla Morrow, with all three named in the Division 3 Team of the Year.

Joining them in the TOTY was leading goalkicker Hailey Ferris and Rachel McPherson who kicked 21 goals and 20 goals respectively.

Bronte Arnott was named at Rover in the Team of the Year after another excellent campaign while Olivia Heinen showed some promise in her first season of senior footy.

What’s Next?

A return to Division 2 awaits the Jets, who are more than ready with the talent and the depth they’ve got in their women’s program.

Adam Sullivan is set for a third season at the helm after guiding the Jets to a preliminary final and a premiership in his first two seasons as head coach.

Retention will be key as they embark on a new challenge, with no re-signings announced as of yet for the women’s program.

There’s plenty of depth and talent coming through, with the Jets reserves side making a Grand Final in Division 5 while its Under 18s played finals in the top grade.

With Mooroolbark claiming the Division 3 & 2 flags in consecutive years, who’s to say the Jets won’t repeat the dose in 2026, particularly if they keep their current list and add to it.

Senior Women’s (Division 5)

Ladder Position: 2nd (6-4, 152.29%)

Leading Goalkicker: Emma Simpson (20 goals in 6 matches)

Summary - 

A first for the Jets women’s program who introduced a development side that had an impressive first season.

Things started off slowly with three losses in their opening four games before they started to pick up form where they won five games on the trot.

After their Round 12 bye they lost their last two regular season games, resulting in a second place finish, before going down convincingly to Norwood in the Qualifying Final.

They’d then pick up the pieces and convincingly defeat Templestowe in the Preliminary Final to make it two Grand Finals for the Jets at Quambee Reserve. Unlike their Division 3 counterparts though, this side would just fall short of claiming the ultimate prize.

Best Win: Round 9 - Heathmont Blue 6.4 (40) defeated Norwood 1.7 (13) @ Mullum Mullum Reserve

As spectacular as their finals win was against Templestowe, this win against the eventual premiers on the road was even more impressive.

Starting the game off scoreless but keeping the Norsemen to three behinds, the Jets put their foot on the gas in the second quarter with a four goal to two behind term.

After Norwood kicked the only two behinds of the third quarter Heathmont then kicked two goals to one in the final term to seal an superb 27-point triumph and inflict Norwood’s first and only loss of 2025.

Emma Simpson kicked four of the Jets six goals while Chloe Jones kicked the other two. Madeline Ferris and Chloe Rollins also had excellent performances on the day.

Key Players

Under 18 player Simpson had an excellent season when she played for the Jets, kicking 20 goals in her six appearances for the side.

Another U18 eligible player in Hayden Neil was a consistent performer alongside Georgia Hargreaves, with Neil named in the best in all 10 games she played in the side while Hargreaves was named in the best on nine of 11 occasions.

Chloe Jones provided solid support for Simpson in attack, finishing her first season of footy with 10 goals while another U18 Amelie Watson was also a consistent performer when available.

What’s Next?

Similar story to the Division 3 side, there’s plenty of talent to build on for the Jets reserves women’s side.

Tony Box will coach the side for a second season while no re-signings have been announced for the side and the program.

Netball

Team by Team

Heathmont White (Premier Division)

Ladder: 5th (6-7)

There was plenty of promise shown from Heathmont’s top side as it entered the Premier Division following a Division 1 Grand Final appearance last year.

It was an up and down opening half of the season for the Jets, winning two of their opening three games before dropping three consecutive games.

After wins against Donvale Green and Coldstream Grey (the latter a forfeit), the Jets would lose three of their final five games of the season which saw them finish a game outside of a finals spot.

Paige Hunter was excellent all season for the Jets, scoring 292 goals and claiming her side’s B&F award. Jessica Ashton-Smith provided solid support when available, scoring 102 goals in only eight matches.

Heathmont Gold (Division 4)

Ladder: 7th (5-9)

Some promise shown for the Jets Division 4 side, but ultimately falling four games short of a finals berth.

Starting the season off in Division 3 where they lost their only three games in the division, they then won three of their first four games in the Division.

However they started to cool off with only two wins in their final seven games of the season, resulting in a fifth-placed finish.

Zoe Jenkins had a terrific season in attack, scoring 131 goals and also claiming her side’s B&F. Lucy Woolard provided solid support with 105 goals across the season.

Heathmont Jets (Division 5)

Ladder: 4th (7-7)

It was a strong season for the Jets who made the Division 5 finals series in the Ringwood Mazda netball competition.

There were some promising signs in the opening half of the season, however they registered less wins than losses in that period.

They then won three of their four games between rounds eight and 11. Despite only winning one game in the final three games of the season, they still had gained enough separation from fifth-placed Kilsyth Red to book their finals ticket.

Defeating the Mitcham Jets in their first final, they then fell short to Glen Waverley Hawks Yellow in the Preliminary Final, a result which ended their season.

Jessica Zajc was stellar in attack, finishing on 218 goals for the season. Kaitlin O’Connor provided solid support with 174 goals while Leah Stremski won the side’s B&F.

Heathmont Yellow (Division 10)

Ladder: 1st (12-1-1)

The most successful of Heathmont’s netball sides, it was a supreme season for Heathmont Yellow in Division 10.

Starting the season off with two wins, a draw and a loss in the opening month of the season, they then won their remaining 10 games of the regular season to finish a game and a half clear of second-placed Warrandyte White.

Defeating the Bloods in the opening week of finals to book their Grand Final ticket, they’d then defeat them again two weeks later in the decider to add another premiership trophy to the Jets cabinet.

Jessica Hall was stellar all season long, claiming the Division 10 Best and Fairest after scoring a division-high 325 goals. Samathan Crowe scored 209 goals while Jorja Cram took home the Jets Division 10 B&F.

Heathmont Blue (Division 11)

Ladder: 6th (4-10)

A tough season for Heathmont’s Division 11 side who fell well short of a finals appearance.

After winning their opening game against Wantirna South, Heathmont Blue then lost seven of their next eight games.

After winning two of three games between Rounds 10 and 12, the Jets Blue then lost their final two games of the season to finish with just four wins for season 2025.

Laura De La Pierre was excellent all season long for the Jets, leading their goalshooting with 176 goals while also claiming the side’s B&F award.