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Seniors vs St Bedes
Our boys ventured down the Nepean Hwy to Mentone Reserve for the first time since 2006 when the Tigers were dominating Premier C at that time under current AFL Western Bulldogs Coach, Luke Beveridge. With the opposition sitting at the foot of the ladder, yet to register a win this season, we knew they would be up for the challenge on their home deck and they would come out ready to strike!
With no new player injuries from the previous week, we went in with only one change, bringing in year 11 Sam Grlj from the School 1st XV111, who had an APS bye weekend. An Oakleigh Chargers bottom aged list player, he brings speed, quality finishing and a competitive approach to the contest that compliments the team’s engine room and forward line scoring capability. Liam Thomas received a release from Richmond, so we were able to go into the contest with a very stable well performing team.
It was soon apparent that the Tigers were up for a contest. Fortunately, our boys were ripe for the challenge as well and despite a low scoring 1 goal apiece start, there was no panic in the camp. The game started to open up as it progressed, and we scored 3 goals in the second quarter and another 5 in the third to take 41 point lead at the final break. No one player was dominating the scoresheet, but there was a 10 minute patch in the third where the team played fast, furious, direct footy to great effect, creating some highly effective “slingshot” actions coming out of defence.
Our defensive unit were performing to the highest level, with key defender Kel Percy leading the way with a number of intercept marking opportunities. He was being ably supported by Lachie Powell, Will Dalrymple & Benny Hart with U19s Lachie O’Neill & Jack Spalding providing strong support as well. To keep our opponents down to a 5 goal afternoon is a massive credit to the defensive unit.
Whilst we were able to register a hard fought 33 point win, it came at a considerable cost to the team and to the Club. We lost in form Mid, Jack Kerr to a serious knee injury, Jay Kennedy-Harris to a hamstring injury and Jack Spalding who sustained a shoulder injury in a crunching contest with one of the oppo forwards. We wish all the boys the very best in their recovery and hope to see them back at the club and on the track as soon as possible.
This week we move across a couple of suburbs to Malvern to meet De La Salle Old Collegians, a club that has spent over 70 seasons in the VAFA featuring in either Premier A or Premier B. They are in great form coming off a massive victory against Old Ivanhoe last week. The boys will be very keen to see a strong supporter turn out to cheer the team home to their 5th win of the season.
Best Players: Kellan Percy, Ben Hart, Lachie Powell, Jimmy Allen, Will Dalrymple, Harrison Veitch
Goal Kickers: Harry Laukens 2, Garnet Brennan, Jimmy Allen, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Sam Grlj, Caleb Finlayson, Harry McColl, Liam Thomas, Josh Gale
Tim Killworth
Senior Assistant Coach
Reserves vs St Bedes
Best Players: Lachlan Purcell, Patrick Boakes, Mathew Vogel, Tyson Beechey, Alex Taverner, Flynn Chable
Goal Kickers: Mathew Vogel 4, Alex Taverner 3, Tyson Beechey 2, Patrick Boakes 2, Jasper Fodor 1, Timothy Heavey 1, Lachlan Purcell 1, Fraser Wells 1
Steve Warr
Reserves Coach
Thirds vs Parkside
The Thirds travelled to Pitcher Park for our second rematch of the season, this time against Parkside. Having played them in a twilight fixture only a few weeks prior, we know that this was a side that we could not take lightly. We got off to a strong start through fast football and superior skills.
Caine Hillier graced the field for the first time in 2024 and did so with a lazy 6-goal performance. Michael Jenkin is in supreme form and was once again one of the more influential players on the ground, whilst Lachlan Peake was a brick wall in defence who gave us multiple goal-saving efforts.
It was a great day out and the boys ran the game out to ultimately win the game by 7 goals. A very well rounded performance and we will be riding this form into Richmond this weekend.
Best Players: Caine Hillier, Michael Jenkin, Zac Johnson, Lachlan Peake, Nicholas Russell, Dante Sciessere
Goal Kickers: Caine Hillier 6, Matt Cottrell 1, Mitchell Horn 1, Michael Jenkin 1, Zac Johnson 1, Lucas Noack 1, Oliver Purcell 1, Lachie Weinlich 1
Harley Beechey
3rds Coach
U19 vs Old Trinity
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Best Players: Joshua Blew, Luke Davidson, Samuel Woods, William Allsop, Ryder Smith, Aden Shinnick
Goal Kickers: Joshua Blew 5, Luke Davidson 5, Ben Carlisle 2, Lachie Ross 2, Ryder Smith 2, Samuel Woods 2, Billy Booth 1, Hayden Bourke 1, Brodie Carswell 1, Joshua Davidson 1, Matthieu Gibert 1, Josh Hu 1, Ben Joy 1, Simon Lewison 1
Women vs Oakleigh
The Wackettes travelled to Oakleigh for our Round 6 clash which was played in brilliant sunshine. The start, however, wasn’t brilliant as we conceded two early goals before we got our act into gear.
For the remainder of the game the team played very well on the wide open expanses of Scammell Reserve. At times we moved the ball very well, linking up by hand and foot, putting into practise some things the team had worked hard on at training. Despite the loss, it was clear to the team that we are on the right track and that a win is not far away if we continue to improve as a group.
Izzy Burke was her usual tenacious self, whilst Emma Hooper did her best impersonation of Nick Vlastuin in taking 8 intercept marks. Romy’s left leg continued to drive us forward and it was good to have Gypsy Folwell across half back. Steph Pride continues to impress with her development, as does Alix Cain. BK looked dangerous up forward and was unlucky not to snag a couple.
Best Players: Emma Hooper, Isabella Burke, Maclyn Matheson, Justine Gabriel, Alannah Frampton, Isabel Dedoncker
Goal Kickers:
Nick Hooper
Women's Coach
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