Round 10 Match Report

There were mixed results for OCGAFC on the sunny but chilly Saturday just past.  The day got off to a great start at GBO with a number of Wellsmen, namely Boyd Elliott, Andrew Gibbs, Tez Walker and Matti Whitehead firing up the barbie and cooking a lovely array of gourmet sausages.  It was a big hit, with some good money raised for the club, and no reported cases of food poisoning.  Thanks for all your help fellas.
 
On field, the Under 19’s found themselves involved in a tight tussle with Parkside, eventually getting home by 10-points.  While it is always nice to win by a comfortable margin, winning a tight game is actually not a bad thing with finals approaching.
 
At the same time our Third XVIII were battling Marcellin.  It turned out to be a pretty dirty day, with a 53-point loss ensuing.  Another big challenge awaits this week as we take on second placed Old Carey.  Time to get back on the winner’s list!
 
The Women travelled to Mazenod, and after a tight first half, Mazenod kicked away with two goals in the third quarter, finally winning by 24 points.  It has been a tough season so far, but to their credit our ladies have kept their chins up and fought out every game.
 
The Reserves were up against Old Ivanhoe, who have “pantsed” us in our most recent couple of meetings.  But this time was different with our boys holding on for a thrilling one-point victory.  After hitting the front midway through the last quarter we closed the game down to the extent neither side scored in the last ten minutes.  A great win that keeps our finals hopes alive.
 
Unfortunately the Seniors could not repeat that result, falling short by 30 points.  We trailed for most of the day and never really threatened.  Repeated turnovers cost us dearly, and whilst our effort couldn’t be faulted, we will be looking for an improvement in our skills this week. 
 
The loss was all the more disappointing in that it was Robbie West’s 100^th gamefor the club.  A 2017 Under 19 premiership player, Robbie has been a very solid contributor since joining Old Camberwell – understated, but always getting the job done.  Well done Westy.
 
This week the men’s Seniors and Reserves travel to Williamstown, the Women play Oakleigh at 9.20 at the Ajax home ground, the Under 19’s are down at Parkdale, whilst the Thirds host Old Carey at 11.40. 
 
Off the field, we are preparing for the Wellsmen lunch on Saturday 17 August.  As always, this will be a big event, with Dancey already on the case with the publicity machine starting to role.  Reserve that date in your diary now!
 
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Good luck to all teams this weekend.
  
Go Wellers.
 
Gavin Powell
President