Under 13's Match Report
Round 14 Blackburn 15 - 15 105 defeated Heathmont Jets 5 - 3 33
Goalkickers: Darcy Mangan 4, Jordan Lisle 3, Reuban Meade 2, Luke Mason 2, Nick Edwards 1, Jarrod Sandells 1, Lewis Hogan 1, Tom Neuendorf 1
Best Players: Fraser Blythe, Reuban Meade, Luke Mason, Tom Neuendorf, Marc DeAizpurua, Nick Edwards, Matt Nash, Jordan Lisle, Alex Geilings
Awards: Nick Edwards (Brumbies), Nick Lovett, Luke Mason, Tom Neuendorf, Lewis Hogan
Having won our way into the finals the previous week, the boys didn't have a lot to gain by extending themselves for this game. Heathmont on the other hand, had nothing to lose and they took the game right up to us in the 1st quarter. We played poor, undisciplined and unaccountable football and only goals to Tom Neuendorf, Luke and Reuban kept us in the game. At least the guys realised at the break what they were doing wrong and were determined to correct it.
Our defensive work in the 2nd quarter was a lot better as we started to play in front and play a more aggressive brand of football. Fraser and Reuban set the example and Luke and the two Nicks started winning the ball at the bottom of the packs. Tom Neuendorf and Marc found lots of space out wide and we started to run the ball and use it effectively.
The 3rd quarter was simply brilliant with Darcy again on fire with 3 goals. Our tackling, shepherding and work for each other was terrific setting up further goal scoring opportunities for Jordan, Nick Edwards, Reuban and Jarrod. In defence Alex and Dan were impassable and set up others with intelligent use of the ball.
Highlights for the last quarter were Darcy's 4th goal and Lewis's move forward for his first goal of the season. A 12 goal win in the final game was a fitting end to the season and a good tune up for the finals against a team which played hard football despite their position on the ladder. We are playing our best football at the right end of the season and we go into the finals confident that we can match it with the other three contenders.
Last Modified on 12/08/2003 11:11