By Brendan Donovan
In perfect conditions, round one kicked off the season for Woori Yallock Football and Netball club.
The women’s footy team had ascended the ranks and moved up a division, where they faced a tough grand finalist Pakenham team.
It was a very tight game on the ground, with both sides clashing and countering throughout the match.
The close battle was reflected on the scoreboard too.
Hitting the front in the third quarter, the Woori girls played their hearts out.
Unfortunately though, the Pakenham team were too strong, and Woori couldn’t quite hold on
Nonetheless, it was a great start for the year for the women’s footy.
The reserves started the year with a great win, full of great ball movement and attack on the footy.
It was a great effort from the young kids, it was the first win in round one for the reserves in a number of years.
In the senior game emerald came out and hunted the footy and capitalised on our turnovers.
A reset at quarter time proved helpful, and the kids started to generate energy.
Taylor Gibson had an incredible game at full forward with a best on ground display kicking 11.1
The young fellas, Spencer, Ryan, Ormsby, Smith, and Ray all played pivotal roles complementing a tough display from the midfielders.
It was a good game, and hopefully signifies a good performance for next week’s big matchup.
In the netball, there were wins to the U17’s D and B grade teams, beating Emerald, while the U15’s C and A teams lost out to Monbulk.
