CDHBU chances of a top two finish are slim now after going down to Murray Magpies by 21 points in their clash at Urana Road Oval.
The Power started well in the first quarter with Jeremy Stevenson kicking two goals as the Power kicked 5 goals for the quarter to take a 12 point lead into the break leading 5.4.34 to 3.4.22.
The second quarter saw the defences tighten up with Tim Cooper and Mick Collins playing well for the Power as they held Magpies to 2 goals but again it was kicking at goal that cost the Power as they could only manage 1 goal and 5 behinds for the quarter as the Power lead 6.9.45 to 5.4.34 at the long break.
The Power kicked the first goal straight after half time to take a 17 point advantage. But the Magpies hit back kicking three goals in a 10 minute patch to regain the lead. It was a stalemate for the next 15 minutes before the Magpies got 2 goals just before the last break to take a 14 point lead, 10.5.65 to 7.9.51.
Magpies got the first goal of the last quarter to have the margin at 19 points but with on ballers Matthew Ross, Brad Talbot and Damien Wilson giving their all and goals to Andrew Ollington and Nathan Rhodes got the Power within 9 points with 10 minutes to play. But the Magpies were too strong kicking the next three goals to seal the victory before a late one by the Power reduced the margin to 21 points as the Magpies won 14.8.92 to 10.11.71
Awards – Sam’s Mug – Tim Cooper, Newmarket Hotel – Michael Collins, Club 6 pack – Matthew Ross, Club Meal – Brad Talbot, Ricky D’s Pizza – Damien Wilson Club Awards – Matthew Ross.
In the Reserves the Murray Magpies needed a win against the inform Power to keep their place in the six, jumped the Power in the first quarter kicking 3 goals to the Power’s 1 goal. The Power started to get their hands on the ball in the second with Ben Wilson, Sam Haigh and Geoff Harvie giving the forwards plenty of opportunities with a 6 goal quarter to give the Power a 28 point lead at half time. Murray Magpies came out after half time kicking 4 quick goals to put the Power boys under pressure coming into the last quarter. The Power respond well with a best on ground performance from Ben Wilson, and the forward line well lead by Doug Lavis 4, Brad Lewis 3, Hayden Fischer 3,and Ryan Rhodes 2, Tom Renshaw 2 saw the Power kick way for the Magpies to win by 38 points, 14.8.92 to 8.6.54.
Awards – Newmarket Hotel Mug – Ben Wilson, Corowa Hotel – Doug Lavis, Hotel Australia – Finn Reeves, Club Awards – Ben Wilson, Sam Haigh, Ryan Rhodes & Nathan Allan.
The Under 17’s Power got off the a flying start in the first quarter with 5 goals to the Magpies zero, with Cam Wilson Jim Hanrahan and Wil Johnston giving the power plenty of drive through the mid field. A great defensive effort by the Power not allowing the Magpies any opportunity up forward keeping them to only 1 point at half time to the Power 8.7.55
With Jesse O’Donoghue, Steve Cordwell and Josh Tidd all playing great footy helped the Power build a good lead over the Magpies. A good game from Wil Johnston up forward with 4 goals saw the boys run out easy winners by 63 points, 10.12.72 to 1.3.9.
Awards – Kinross Hotel Meal & Guy Street Store – Wil Johnston, Club Meal – Deaken Clancy, Ricky D’s Pizza – Jack Bartlett, McFarland Weed Spraying – Liam Larkin, Coaches Award – Cam Wilson.
The Under 14’s Power were greeted to a ground that was heavy under foot but this didn’t stop the boys scoring 3 goals to no score in the first quarter. We controlled not only the ruck but also the centre contests with just about all clearances going our way with Bailey Minogue dominating with a best on ground performance. Angas McFarland, Caleb Kuschert, Ethan Hanrahan, Nathan McDonald and Paddy Lavis were also on top of their games.We continued in the second quarter to share the ball around which resulted in some fantastic team play including handballing, chipping, tackling and talking. Well done to the goal kickers on a difficult scoring day with Jayden Collier, Bailey Minogue and Jake Coats each kicking 3 goals for the day. Both Jayden and Jake continue to improve their football and this is showing on the ground. The Power came away with a confident win 9.12.66 to Murray Magpies 1.6.12.
Well done to everyone.
Awards – Club Mulwala – Bailey Minogue, Coaches Award – Angas McFarland, Buzz award – Jai Kilpatrick, Corowa Sportspower – Jake Coates, McFarland Weed Spraying – Patrick Lavis, Kinross Hotel Kid’s Meal – Tom Colliver, Meat on the Murray – Ethan Hanrahan.
Last Modified on 04/07/2016 12:44