MATCH OF THE ROUND: ROUND ONE - under 13 BLUE VS LANGWARRIN

Player of the Match: Sam Carter

Volunteer of the Week: Jarrod Wilkin (Runner)

Coaches Report: Quiny Whitehead

It’s been a big pre-season leading up to today and while we didn’t get the result, there were plenty of good signs. Stepping up to U13’s is a new ball game and today we got a good feel for what Division 1 opposition is like.

Our exact warm-up routine for the game is still being nutted out but something the players seem to have taken the initiative with is Crocs & Socks … mis-match colours optional but seemingly recommended.

After winning the toss and electing to kick to the ‘Bostinis’ end, Langwarrin jumped us in the first quarter kicking 3.4 to no score. It was really pleasing to see the boys re-group and really turn things around in the second quarter. We kept them scoreless and got our first goal on the board, dominating play and showing our style of footy. We couldn’t quite maintain this level for the second half, eventually going down by 40 points.

Final scores:
Us: 3-2 – 20
Them: 8.12 - 60

Our new Captain Sam Carter was player of the match, leading from the front, getting plenty of the footy and laying some great tackles. Lachlan Dykes was impressive with his chasing and pressure. Jayden Harry played with desperation through the midfield and backline. Aayan Bhargava was everywhere, using his pace to win the footy. Highlight of the day came from Blake Ancilleri with a great individual effort that led to our first goal of the season. There were plenty of highlights and contributions from the rest of the team, well done to all.

Goal kickers were: Blake 1, Tom 1, Zane 1

Thanks to all of today’s volunteers, and thanks in advance to everyone that will help get our kids out on the ground each week.

Final thing … well done and thank you to all of the U13 boys who put their hand up to go straight back out on the ground and fill in for the U15’s. Super effort Cooper, Jayden, Brodie, Zane and Jamo.

*Pictured: Award winners of the game, Sam Carter and Blake Ancilleri, with Coach Quiny Whitehead and Assistant Coach Matt Butler.