It was a big day at home for the Yarras with plenty on the line for all three football teams and the netballers with a chance to knock off a team above them on the ladder.
The Auskickers backed up after Friday night under lights to again display their silky skills at half time of the Senior’s game with thanks to Yo-Get-It. Patrick Devlin kicked a bag in yet another self-proclaimed BOG performance.
Well done to the Lionesses who knocked off CPL in a complete team performance. Special thanks to 2016 Captain Julsie Woiwod for playing and dominating!
Bendigo Bank Thirds Report
The Thirds took on Keysborough whom they sat ahead of on the ladder by percentage only. With Phil Powning being a late out, the Yarras were behind the 8-ball from the first bounce, despite having a 10 man bench. Some questionable umpiring decisions left the Yarras reeling, though there was no excusing their third quarter effort. The Burra kicked 2.9 to one solitary behind to take control of the match and cause an upset. 2 points the final margin after a typical South Yarra comeback, it wasn’t enough to send Frenchy home in style.
All 4 Pets Reserves Report
The Reserves and Seniors took on Moorabbin with wins needed to protect their ladder positions. The two games were exact opposites with the South Yarra Reserves never being troubled by the Kangaroos at home. Pizza, Mahn-Dog, The Mignon and Clubber Lange each scored a brace. There were another five single goal kickers including the Batt-Man in his return. Baxter was solid all day, regularly punting the ball in to our forward half from the 10 yard square. Strelec was tireless in the ruck again with Danny Wyatt and Higgo showing class through the guts and up forward. The Ressies ran out 58 point victors and remain in 2nd position.
Tower Hotel Seniors Report
Yet another slow start in the Senior match had the Lions playing catch up footy against a bigger bodied Moorabbin side. Despite kicking an accurate 6 goals straight for the first half, the Yarras still trailed by 26 points at the long break. Turnovers were punished by the Kangaroos forwards early and we had our work cut out for us. Cory Brady kept the Lions in the contest with some trademark inspiring goals but our third-quarter proved detrimental, scoring only 4 behinds to the ‘Roos 3 goals. Being 7 goals down at the final change wasn’t enough to make us believe it was all over. We piled on 7 goals to 3 in another late comeback, Pipes being especially inspiring taking contested marks and kicking 2 with Taz and Tucky sitting out the last stanza with injuries. Kizza ran hard all day and was our stand out best. Eamon’s battle with the best ruckman in Div 3 was intriguing to say the least. Jordy tried his little heart out again, leading from the front with his countless 1% actions. Ish led the stingiest back 6 in the Division, not giving an inch despite a pre-game finger injury. Stiles stood up in Buckets’ absence with the Big V and Oh-Smooth kicking singles to go along with two each from Patty and Taz. The Yarras got the margin back to a respectable 17 points at full time, but can’t be at all pleased with their efforts, wins are needed to make the five, they now sit 7th.
The Yarras look forward to a great Auction/Trivia night on the 4th of July at home after taking on Black Rock. Auction items can be bid on at www.clubbid.com.au. Don’t forget the 1920s Cocktail Ball at the Tower on the 25th!
Special thanks to all of our sponsors including All for Pets, The Tower Hotel, Boag’s Draught, Brady Tiling, Hidden Café, Avon Tyrepower, Kingston Trophies, Camberwell Toyota, Rounds Real Estate, Reclink, Bendigo Bank, Avenue Press and all 250 Club Members.
Last Modified on 19/04/2023 15:58