VERY QUICK PRACTICE MATCH REPORT
The Chelsea practice matches saw all of our teams have solid wins and thankfully there were no more injuries. The Seniors had 10 top 25 players missing and in the first quarter, it looked like it with Chelsea running riot. We trailed by about 3 goals at the first break and the Senior Coach was not impressed.
A better second quarter got us back about even at half time and then we took over in second half to record a pretty easy 10 goal win.
With only 8 players from the grand final playing it certainly was a new look Vermont team. Of the new faces Luke Cotchett was the standout. He played on the ball and up forward. Booted four goals and looked a class act. Mick "Turner" Stewart was very good, got plenty of the footy and he is aggressive. Other good players were Ryan Mullet, Dan Mendes, Jamie Rushton, James McClure, Steve Daniher, Kris Burdon. Two youngsters who impressed were Cameron Dore and Ryan Henderson. Cameron has had a terrific pre season and is going to be very close to a round 1 senior selection. Big "Hendo" surprised with his attack on the footy and ability to keep running whether at CHF or in the ruck.
The Reserves were always in control, but could not kick a goal to save themselves. Jono Dressing had a shocker in front of the sticks - a good one to get out of the way. Other best (not from Coach and not in order). Clinton Jones, Luke Davis, Alex Bull, Michael Rogneda. Sorry if I left anyone out.
Colts also were far too good for the opposition and with the two big boys from Ranges in the side, Josh Woolard and Mark Vastbinder, they looked a very good unit indeed. It was also great to see that Aaron Mullett was named BOG for Eastern Ranges in their first trip to the Gold Coast
The Leadership Groups were announced yesterday
Seniors/ Reserves- Ryan Mullet, Kris Bardon, Nathan Henley, Grant McCarthy, Leigh Morse and Luke Ilott
Colts. Lachlan McKernan (Capt) with Vice Captains Matt Geraghty and Ryan Humphrey
ROUND 1 NOBLE PARK LUNCH
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Last Modified on 06/04/2009 15:23