Hard footy for juniors

Healesville Junior Football Club
Under 10: Healesville’s failure to man-up in the first half saw them trail at half time; after a passionate plea from the coach, they came out and scored their first goal in the third quarter and finished strongly to just go down in a tight finish. To claw their way back, was a credit to each and every one of them.
Goals: L. Voges 2.
Best: W. Hague, N. Aldridge, A. Boyle, H. O’Brien, J. Clark.
Under 11: It was a slow start to the game and Healesville had to play catch up football. Third quarter saw the team rally with some excellent attempts being made to get a score on the board.
Best: R. Hyde, N. Chater, S. Higgs. B. Clark. R. Johnson.
Under 12: Following a good first quarter, Healesville’s concentration lapsed and they played catch-up football from then on. Congratulations to Alex Turner and Ryan Veitch on their 50th games.
Wesburn 9.13.67 d Healesville 3.3.21.
Best: R. Voges, M. Baker, H. Pottage, C. Wilde, C. McIneeney.
Under 13: The Bloods started slowly and let Emerald jump them in the first quarter and take a one-goal lead into the first change. The second quarter saw the boys start to play as a team and take control of the rest of the game. A great win under pressure playing 16 aside due to injuries.
Healesville 7.10.52 d Emerald 2.1.13.
Goals: A. Mullins 2
Best: S. Docherty, S. Donkin, M. Davern, M. Lindorff, J. White.
Under 14: As always Healesville started well out of the blocks and never looked back all day. The whole team put in, with 14 individual goal kickers. A special mention to Jarrod Hoffmann who has only played 3 games of football but looked a real pro in the ruck. Well done to Peter Krikas who took over the coach’s role while Alan is away.
Healesville 21.15.141 d Wesburn 3.2.20.
Goals: B. Bateman 3, T. Krikas, S. Thomas, B. Tilley, M. Warren, A. Wilkes 2.
Under 16: With a few injuries and several players suffering with the flu, Healesville put in a solid performance against strong opposition from Wesburn. The highlight was the performance of some of their bottom age players Eggy, Joe, Brenton and Beau Ryan. These boys stood up and played well. Josh recovered from his clash with the goal post to kick five goals.
Healesville 12.11.83 d Wesburn 5.8.38.
Goals: J. Mende 5, A. Moore, C. Tones Erickson 2.
Best: J. Mende, J. Shambrook, B. Eggington, B. Ryan, J. Kay.
Wesburn Junior Football Club
Under 10: It was tight in the first half with Wessie struggling to convert. However, a magnificent second half saw Wesburn show how much they have improved.
Best: J. Lee, J. Broek, Jordy.
Under 11: Another fantastic team effort with Wesburn winning their positions through hard work. They played determined persistent footy. The most pleasing part of the game was the team spirit they displayed.
Wesburn 6.5.41 d Belgrave South 2.0.12.
Goals: J. Witnish, C. Shalevski 2
Best: B. Jones, J. Witnish, M. Longhurst, M. Robinson.
Under 12: Wesburn’s teamwork and desire for the ball was evident. Rock solid defence combined with midfield drive gave their forwards every opportunity to record a wonderful victory.
Wesburn 9.13.67 d Healesville 3.3.21.
Best: R. Boxell, T. Nightingale, J. Walker, J. Coghlan, A. Finch.
Under 14: Wesburn were hard at it from the start against a bigger and older Healesville side.
Healesville 21.15.141 d Wesburn 3.2.20.
Goals: R. Bedggood 2
Best: M. Kelso, R. Bedggood, M. Shallcross, J. Dodd.
Under 16: Wesburn just couldn’t rise to the occasion. Their disposal of the ball was very disappointing again with several turnovers letting them down all over the field.
Healesville 12.11.83 d Wesburn 6.8.44.
Goals: D. Coghlan 2.
Best: J. Dillon, J. Walker, A. Corrie, C. Ladewig, D. Coghlan.