The Goannas played host to the Camden Cats on Saturday in what was to be a close match. The Goannas got out of the blocks early with the first 3 goals and were thinking we were going to have a day out until the Cats hit back with a few majors of their own. From there we traded 2 more goals each for the remainder of the quarter to go into the first break leading 5.2.32 to 4.1.25. The second term was much the same as the first with the Goannas piling on the goals early only to be pegged back by the Cats towards the end of the quarter. Half time Goannas 11.4.70 to 8.5.53. In the 3rd quarter the Cats clawed back the Goannas 3 goal lead to be just 2 points behind and full of confidence going into the final term. The Goannas got the first 3 goals of the final quarter before the Cats hit back with 1 of their own. From there we managed to contain Camden's attack whilst being able to score the final goal of the match.
Final score Goannas 17.9.111 to 14.11.94
Best players were Hayden Goodman, Ben Dyhrberg, Des Worrell, Gerrad Kennedy, David Hook and Brett Rizzo
Goal kickers Des Worrell 9, Luke Mansbridge 3, Shaun Costello 2, Brett Harland 2 and Hayden Goodman
The Reserve grade bounced back to form with a convincing 100 point win against the under strength Cats. The Goannas who were desperate to get their season back on track played some great passages of football before the game was called off early in the last quarter before a score was registered with an injury to one of the Cats players.
Final score Goannas 17.12. 114 to 2.0.12
Best players were Dean Murray, Jonathon Stott, Liam O'Rourke, Michael Congrene, Josh Thomas and Grant Nicholson.
Goal kickers Mathew MacDonald 5, Michael Congrene 4, Tim Johns 4, Jonathon Stott 2 and Grant Nicholson 2.
The second division played UNSW Whales and started the game with just 16 players. A couple of injured guys turned up to watch but ended up lacing on their boots to help their mates. The guys tried hard all day and can hold their heads high for a good performance.
Final score Goannas 3.5.23 to 10.18.78
Last Modified on 14/02/2009 16:41