By Alexandra Woods
This weekend we were finally able to host Powelltown. Another full weekend of football, netball and our successful comedy night. Not so cold day with bits of rain in between, which made for some great wet weather sport. Overall we managed to secure 6 out of 8 wins, which made for a great day. Shoutout to Evan Hocking, The Nelson Twins and Pommy Johnson. If you’re wanting to change up your functions, book this crew, you will not stop the laughter all night. Thanks to Jacko for his organisation.
We started off the morning with the Under 17’s netball, and what a game they produced. Coming away with a big win of 21-9. The implementation of training drills and structures allowed this team to flow with better netball, which resulted with an even better outcome. This team has worked hard from November and the results are showing. Our bests for this match were Tayah Humphrey, Layla Ata and Tegan Butcher. Tayah Shot 15 goals, Lexi Cole with 5 and Ashlee Freedman with 1.
D Grade was up next and they managed to secure their first win against Powelltown. In another great match, the team came away with a strong win of 32-21. With great team work in the scoring end, Cam Partel put up 13, Brooke de Pedro with 12 and Emily Hay with 7. This team is developing each week and its great to see some wins for the reward. Best for this match were Courtney Godenzi, Cam Partel and Tamin Crunden.
Under 18’s Footy was first to take the field. This team is looking stronger and stronger as the weeks progress, and remain currently 2nd on the ladder with 1 loss. This group is full of talented young footballers, which makes it exciting for the years to come when they develop into senior football players. Not losing momentum as each quarter progressed, they came away with a 18.6- 114 to Seville 7.5-47 win. Goal kickers were Bailey Humphrey (returning after an injury) with 4 goals, Blake Muir with 3, Dylan Walker with 3, Tarkyn Nicolandos and Kobi Rostron both had 2. Tyler Bert, Aspen O’Neil, Hudson Semple and Liam Westlake all secured 1. Best for this match was Liam Westlake, Bailey Humphrey, Blake Muir, Hudson Semple, Luke Anderson and Hamish Murphy.
C Grade was up next on court and another great match from this team. Still undefeated and comfortably sitting on top, it’s exciting where this team is heading. With a total of 87 goals shot against them in 6 matches, it’s fair to say this team all round and in defence is strong. Final score was 32-15 and great games were had from Haley Toy, Leah Ashton and Melanie Hancock, with Mel putting up 11 goals, Emily Hay with 12 and Brooke de Pedro with 10.
Reserves took the field next and again produced another fine effort. 15.14-104 to Powelltown 4.2- 26 was the final score, with Andrew White kicking a massive 7 goals for this first game back. Another team effort, with Matt Sidari, Aaron Walley and Lee Weir all kicking 2 goals, and Caleb Sinniah and Aspen O’Neil both securing 1. Bests for this match were Luke Anderson, Ziggy Kneebone, David Bedggood, Joshua Plunkett and Andrew White.
B Grade couldn’t secure the 4 points but still managed to give all they had for the 4 quarters. 43-19 was the final score with improvement from the last time they met. Emerson Woods, Chelsea Barnard and Sally McIntosh all produced a solid game with Jordana Butcher putting up 7 goals, Alexandra Woods with 5 as well as Ella Meerkotter.
A Grade finished the netball with another strong win. 47-28 was the final score with Shae Gee shooting 28, Bianca Daniels with 12 and Kirralee Luiyf with 7. Again, this team remains undefeated and is sitting nicely on top of the ladder. Shae Gee, Gabrielle Woods and Morgan Wyatt were all best for this match.
Seniors finished off the round and unfortunately couldn’t get the win. A different team from the last time we met, with a few outs, the boys tried all the way to the end but Powelltown were just a bit too strong this weekend. 12.14-86 to Powelltown 20.15-135 was the final score with Trent Elliott and Jack Farrugia kicking 3 goals each and Brady Mitchell with 2. Liam Barnard, Patty Huynh, Tom Marr and Harry Rothwell all secured 1 each. Bests for this match were Patrick Huynh, Jack Farrugia, Trent Elliott, Brady Mitchell, Matthew Wright and Josh Dobson.
