Team spirit builds up

A GLORIOUS day greeted the Healesville teams this weekend for their Round 6 games.
The Under 9s, 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s travelled to Woori Yallock; the Under 11s to Upwey and Under 12s Girls to Bayswater.
It was a great game by the Under 9 boys. They once again kept to the game plan well, with long straight kicks; defenders keeping on their man and lots of backing up. Those straight kicks resulted in goals. It is great to see the team spirit grow week to week.
The Under 10s found themselves in a genuine contest against very good opposition.
Their effort was terrific and they controlled most of the play in the second half, but weren’t able to convert their opportunities.
The game was a good learning experience for the boys to be in a tight game after a few easy wins.
The Under 11s came ready to play, and the first half was closely contested. Only four points in it at half-time.
Upwey scored a few quick goals in third quarter, but to the Under 11s’ credit they fought it out to the end.
It was great to see the team bringing to the game things that have been worked on at training.
The Under 12s Girls took on the experienced Bayswater side. Bayswater’s class showed through and they were leading by 11 goals at half-time. A switch of players, with Bayswater lending a couple of the best players in the second half, made the contest more even in the second half and provided good inspiration for the Healesville girls who continue to improve each week.
The Under 12s had a solid team effort against a determined Woori Yallock. Plenty of run off the backline, some creative work through the midfield and an efficient forward line made for a comprehensive win. Plenty of big challenges in the weeks ahead for the Under 12s, but so far, very good.
Under 16s
Woori Yallock 10.11 (71) d Healesville 8.6 (54)
Goals: D. Senior 5, M. Walker 2, S. Gommers
Under 14s
Woori Yallock 17.4 (106) d Healesville 2.4(16)
Goals: C. Oude-Meilink 2
Under 12s
Healesville 17.8 (110) d Woori Yallock 3.0 (18)
Goals: H. O’Brien 8, S. Gebert 6, F. Lever, J. Garvey, W. deZylva
Under 12s Girls
Bayswater 13.13 (91) d Healesville 4.7 (31)
Goals: G Bateman 2
Awards: S. Ebbels, G. Bateman, T. Innes-Mason
Under 11s
Upwey Tecoma 4.2 (26) d Healesville 0.3 (3)
Goals: no goal-scorers
Awards: E. Fitridge, M. Moreton, J. Whitelaw, P. Houlihan, M Hirst
Under 10s
Goals C. Anderson
Awards: C. Anderson, R. Smith, J. D’Alterio
Under 9s
Goals: R. Brendish 2, A. Druitt, K. Barclay, R. Cameron, F. O’Brien, B. Rutley
Awards: F. Long, T. Barclay, R. Lever, R. Cameron