The 19’s kicked the day off in a must win game which saw the first half in a bit of an arm wrestle. Skipper Tadan VITACCA lead by example all day with his physicality at the footy which helped the boys break open the game in the third quarter kicking 5 goals to 2 goals. Charlie CLIFFORD returned to the 19’s after playing his first game in the senior side last week, he snagged two majors and had it at least 30 times for the day. Xavier FRY had a stand out game, kicking two goals and getting plenty of ball, earning himself best of field honours. Playing his first game for the pioneers, Dana DIPOALA was unstoppable at Centre Half forward snagging three majors. Ritchie KEANE and Samuel VASSILIOUS were also very dangerous in the forward line kicking 3 majors each. The boy’s big winners by 53 points and a great team effort.
The reserves continued to their great start this year defeating Kilsyth. Coach Joel DALEY inspired the reserves before the game and they came out firing! The boys led from start to finish and were never challenged running out 44 point winners. The return of veteran and new father Chris JOB boosted the forward line, booting three majors for the day and a memorable non preferred left foot snap in front of the club rooms which got the pioneer faithful in full voice. Chris Job also has not stopped mentioning it since kicking the goal. Other great efforts saw the return of Michael FERGUSON kicking two goals with Dan BONNET also chiming in with two goals. New recruit Alex TOWNSEND had another great game getting plenty of footy. Whilst Nick BERTACCO, Harry “the wizard” THORN and the Dorking Road Specialist Shaun NOLAN all had great games. The boys now go 3-1, a great start to the season with another big challenge next week against Fair Park.
The seniors came up against an impressive undefeated Kilsyth line-up. Kilsyth shot out of the blocks kicking the first two goals in what was wet a slippery conditions. The boys rallied and hit back with two majors but went into the first break down by 12 points. The second quarter was a real arm wrestle, however Whitehorse regained some ascendency through the midfield led by Mitch WARD, Jacob DALEY and skipper Maverick GLEED getting plenty of ball and driving it forward causing it to be all tied up at half time. The third quarter was set alight by speedster Matt BERTACCO and goal kicking magician Marcus TIPPETT, both causing havoc for Kilsyth defenders, each booting multiple goals for the quarter and both ending up with four majors for the match. The back six were super, led by Chris RYAN, Adam BLYTHMAN and Ricky BEVAN. Michael MCDOUGALL continued his great start to the year and was never beaten and racked up plenty of disposals. Damien BERTACCO hit back with some good form, while Brad FARLEY and Matt MCCORMACK had it on a string. Whitehorse kicked away and at three quarter time led by 26 points. The last quarter started much like the third, kicking the first two goals and putting the game to bed. A few late goals to Kilsyth but it wasn’t enough, the pioneers running away to a hard fought 19 point win, making it four on the trot and a terrific start to the season 4-0.
Other News
The Netball team had another great win still undefeated for the year and sitting equal first on the ladder.
Next week’s challenge is Fair Park away. A big congratulation to Lachie BACON being nominated for the young gun award. BACON has had a terrific start to the season and is in sizzling form.
Ladies Night is on Saturday 21st of May after the home Donvale match, tickets are now being sold for $30 and is anticipated to be the biggest amount of women ever to be seen at a suburban football function.
Get around the Pioneers in Season 2017, feed the horse.
Last Modified on 10/05/2017 15:33