The AFL Victoria Young Guns match was played last weekend, with a number of young talented players reveling in the spotlight.
Over 160 VFL players, top age TAC Cup players, U23 VFL players and representatives from community football competitions from around the state were nominated to participate in the match, with the two final teams selected based on the interest from AFL clubs.
There was plenty to play for, with these young, emerging players having the chance to exhibit their skills and enhance their careers in the perfect conditions at North Port Oval.
The Green team ran out winners over Black in a highly skilled and up tempo game, final score 17.14 (116) to 6.6 (42).
After a tight first quarter the Green team held a slight advantage over Black at the first break. But it didn’t take long for Green to take control of the game with the likes of Adam Saad (20 disposals), Ben Cavarra (19 disposals), Nick Rippon and Ozgur Uysal (23 Disposals, 8 clearances, 11 inside 50’s) providing plenty of run.
A six goal to nil second term set up the win for Green, they slotted through another eight goals to Black’s four in the second half to win by 74-points.
Michael Powell (4 goals) and Declan Keilty (2 goals) provided solid targets up forward for Green, while Duom Dawam (2 goals, 4 marks, 20 hitouts) was strong overhead and in the ruck around the ground.
Tom Stewart was a stand out for Black, showing a fierce determination to win every contest. Sam Heavyside (2 goals) and Jake Arts (8 tackles) were also among the best.
BLACK 2.2 2.2 5.4 6.6 (42)
GREEN 3.3 9.6 14.10 17.14 (116)
BLACK
Best: Tom Stewart (South Barwon), Sam Heavyside (Bendigo Gold), Nick Prowse (Port Melbourne), James Darke (Torquay), Daniel Willis (Shepparton), Jake Aarts (Bendigo Gold)
Goals: Sam Heavyside (Bendigo Gold) 2, Chris Jones (Eastern Ranges), Zach Ballard (Northern Knights), James Darke (Torquay), Connor Brown (Murray Bushrangers) 1
GREEN
Best: Ozgur Uysal (Coburg), Adam Saad (Coburg), Nick Rippon (North Ballarat), Jake Sharp (Werribee), Duom Dawam (Western Jets), Michael Powell (North Ballarat)
Goals: Michael Powell (North Ballarat) 4, Duom Dawam 2 (Western Jets), Declan Keilty (Gippsland Power) 2, Bryce Curnow (North Ballarat), Nick Rippon (North Ballarat), Adam Saad (Coburg), Ozgur Uysal (Coburg), Aaron Cotte (Eastern Ranges), Tyrone Armitage (Manly Warrweah), Thomas Gribble (Werribee), Jesse Palmer (North Ballarat Rebels), Sam Bennett (North Ballarat Rebels) 1
Last Modified on 17/09/2014 16:39