The Goannas played the Norwest Jets away on Saturday and came away with a comfortable win. The first quater was tight with both teams registering 5 scoring shots, but it was the Goannas who were in front at the break 3.2.20 to 0.5.5. The second quarter the Goannas dominated possession and with the whole team playing well we put on 7 goals 3 whilst keeping the opposition scoreless. In the third quarter the Jets put more pressure on the Goannas but we managed to extend our lead slightly going into the final term. Score at the break was the Goannas 14.7.91 to 2.5.17. The final quarter had the Goannas register 4 goals out of their 9 scoring shots and the Jets playing their best quater to kick 4 goals.
Final score Goannas 18.12.120 to 6.6.42
Best players were Des Worrell, Brett Harland, Ben Dyhrberg, Jesse Haurua, Brett Rizzo and Brad Byrnes.
Goal kickers were Des Worrell 11, Brett Harland 6 and Shaun Costello
Reserve grade got off to a good start and held a 2-3 goal buffer over the Jets until the last quarter when the Jets hit the lead for the first time, with about 2 minutes remaining. The experienced Brendan Connelly then calmly snapped a goal from 50 to put the Goannas back in front, where they held on in a nail biter.
Final score Goannas 9.10.64 to 10.3.63.
Best players were Tim Barton, Brendan Connelly, Adam Townsend, Daniel Bryant, Jack Southurst and Greg Wellington.
The Second Division traveled out to Pennant Hills today to play the Demons. The boys played well but were no match for the undefeated Demons who should be in the first division comp.
Final score Goannas 4.1.25 to 21.16.142
Best players were Lee Nolan, Ethan Dean, Garth Le Roux, Robbie Morrison, Trevor Goddard and Arthur Hywell
Last Modified on 14/02/2009 16:41