MATCH OF THE ROUND: ROUND ten - U10 blue vs Clyde Cougars Green

Player of the Match: Chase Massa
Volunteer of the Week: Hayden Russell

match Report: Coaches Ryan and Daniel and TM’s Lauren and Bec.

We started with something new for the season in having our first solo captain; Josh “The Flash” Ryan. The Flash gave us the best pep talk we have had the past 3 years… here’s how the conversation went.
Coach: Josh, what would you like to say the team to inspire them?
Captain: Not sure what to say.
End of speech.
It was really uplifting! 😉

That set the tone for one of the most exciting games of season! A brilliant contested game in the wintery conditions saw the Titans take more strides with their football. We played some modified rules with almost a full ground and use of the proper goal posts. The kids loved the experience again. We trialled some kids in some consistent positions and really saw them thrive.

The wall down back led by 'The General' Chase Massa was fierce. Antonio and Laydo kept the tackle pressure up and got the clearances our way. Chase was reading the play and setting up position a kick in front of the ball and saved several goals from being kicked.

Our mids faced a really tough contest against the Cougars and were made to win every ball. Loges and Josh worked the ball forward and Heath swept on every ball driving it forward. Zoe learnt to read the play in a new experience playing a kick behind the ball in zone and thrived.

Our forwards worked hard against a super defense. Ethan was zippy as usual fighting to keep the ball alive and Dallas had a few chances to kick that elusive first goal. It’s definitely coming! Logan kicked a ripper goal to get us on the board.

We had super plays across the game, switching Antonio to forward saw us get a magnificent goal, it was a bit Charlie Cameron like! That move put us back in front and didn’t Antonio love it…. His dance celebration a real highlight. Heath went back with the flight of the ball against two oncoming opposition players. COURAGE!

Talking of courage, one of the Clyde Cougars attempted to bump our little rising superstar Zoe on the way to ball, it didn’t end up well for him as he bounced off her while Zoe just kept on running to collect the ball!

To work hard, fall behind and come back and (unofficially) win by a solitary point was so awesome to see. After singing the Titans song with gusto we celebrated Angus's birthday with some delicious cupcakes (thanks Lisa). Too bad Tommy tried eating his with his mouth guard still in 😂

Our Players of the Day were:
Heath - Great game for the little champ, he fought a hard game, his attempted mark with the flight was outstanding courage.
Laydo - Leighton had another great game. Ball would not go past him in defense and when switched to the mid gave us lots of momentum forward.
Our standout for the match however goes to Chase Massa- 'The General' had another blinder. More importantly saving goals for the team and using the ball with precision.

A very special shout out to our Volunteer of the week Hayden Russell – A very welcome addition to the club this year, helping out each week as goal umpire and offering to do any additional work where possible. Well appreciated!

We absolutely love being part of this little team of legends and can’t wait to watch their footy careers grow.