2nd Division
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 3.3 7.8 8.11 16.14: 110
HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 3.2 3.3 5.4 6.6: 42
Goal Kickers: G. Webb 2, G. Kennedy 2, S. Fifita, T. Waters
Best Players: B. Dyhrberg, J. Haurua, A. Munns, A. Bishop, B. Rizzo, G. Kennedy
3rd Division
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 3.1 6.4 9.6 14.11: 95
HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 2.4 3.4 6.5 6.5: 41
The Goannas started the game with an undermanned bench and despite losing Trent Whalan in the first 5 minutes with a jaw injury, were well in the hunt until the fourth quarter when our reduced bench took its toll.
Craig Watson dominated the ruck all game and our defence put in a huge effort well led by Dane Ramsay.
Unfortunately in the latter stages of the game we simply could not break through the studentsâ midfield defences and get the ball into our forward line.
On the positive side the spirit of the Goannas shone through today with a fantastic team effort. This is an excellent foundation to begin the season.
A big thanks to Tim deRidder who played out the entire game backing up from his excellent performance in 4th division.
Goal Kickers: L. Mansbridge 2, G. Wellington, P. Zuvela, D. Marsh
Best Players: J. Wilson, C. Watson, D. Ramsay, B. Byrnes, L. Nolan
4th Division
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2.10 4.11 8.17 13.24: 102
HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 0.3 1.11 2.11 2.12: 24
Despite fielding a lot of first gamers the Goannas put up a great team effort with the scoreboard not really a reflection of the teamâÂÂs performance.
Tim deRidder played a career best game running and tackling hard all game. Damien Vassallo was almost untouchable in the ruck and Nathan McLean and Al Fennell showed great leadership with a relatively green squad.
Goal Kickers: N. Peters, D. Stevens
Best Players: T. De Ridder, N. McLean, D. Stevens, D. Vassallo, C. Alexander, N. Peters
Under 18s
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 1.8 3.9 5.12 7.17: 59
HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 0.1 6.4 9.8 11.9: 75
Although slow to start the Goannas Under 18s soon rose to the challenge and found their feet in the 2nd quarter from where they never looked like being beaten.
Goal Kickers: J. Brennan 3, B. Jenison 3, B. Green 2, J. McCumisky 2, R. Johnston
Best Players: J. Brennan, E. Dean, B. Jenison, R. Johnston, D. Kaushik, M. Martland
Last Modified on 20/10/2009 08:26