Yarra Junction netball and men’s football headed up the spur to Alexandra at the weekend – in what was sure to be a tight tussle across the board
With many players unavailable for selection, it was going to be tough across both codes.
Alexandra were to strong on the court, having wins in all three grades.
A very slow start in the A grade game saw Alex get the jump with the eagles playing catch up all game.
Four goals down at half time turned into a 18 goal loss.
Jessica Ellwood shot 30 of our goals and was best on with Steph Ratcliff also named in the best, playing a great game in defence.
Yarra Junction reserves football team went into their game severely undermanned – having only 14 players available on the day.
They managed to stay with Alex only trailing by 3 goals at the last break. Unfortunately The Rebels with a full bench and fresh legs were able to run out the game, running out eventual winners by 29 points.
Ben Payne, Paul Young, and Andre Dos Santos (two goals) were best for The Eagles.
The senior football game was always going to be a great game – Alex having won the previous encounter by 26 points.
At half time Alexandra were up by 13 points and The Eagles had some work to do to catch up. High work rates all over the ground saw the margin reduced to 10 points at the last change.
Junction managed to keep Alexandra to a single point for the last quarter while kicking two goals of our own, to be up by three points when the final siren went.
Ewan Wadsworth (two goals) Cooper Holmes and Luke Spaulding were among the best.
The win sees The Eagles take second spot on the ladder ahead of a bye next weekend.
