MATCH OF THE ROUND: ROUND two - under 9 BLUE VS berwick white

Player of the Match: kyden ellery

Volunteer of the Week: craig cumming

Coaches Report: David Steinberg

Was a tough day at the office for the Under 9s Titans down at Arch Brown Reserve on Sunday up against a talented and well-drilled Berwick side. All of our boys played to their best abilities and tried their hearts out but the opposition managed to mark the ball more consistently and displayed better control of the ground-balls which made a big difference on the scoreboard by the final siren. The Under 9s have displayed their willingness for the contest in both games this season and are definitely relishing the opportunity to apply modified tackles during the game. No backwards steps from the Under 9s Titans so far this season.

Standing out were Ethan Edwards and Jordan Fraser, both displaying their leadership qualities throughout the game by both leading by example as well as communicating tactics clearly with their teammates. Ethan racked up the possessions at will across the midfield while Jordan always found a way to be first-at-the-ball when he was up in the forward line.

Goals:
Jordan Fraser 2
Ethan Edwards 1
Kyden Ellery 1

The entire Under 9s team have adjusted well to the addition of Modified Tackling over the off-season and never take a backward step when confronting an opposition player with the ball. A very tenacious side with a hunger to take on the ball-carrier.

Special mention to Nathaniel Madzingira who is a welcome new addition to our Under 9s side this season injured his hand early in the second-quarter but was willing to return to the field to assist our depleted side. Quiet and unassuming...Nathaniel continued to gather possessions for the remainder of the game.

Player of the Match: Kyden Ellery

Kyden was the well-deserved winner of the ANZAC Medal awarded by the opposition team to the player who best exemplified the ANZAC Spirit on the day. Kyden is a very smart footballer who uses his natural Footy IQ to pick off intercept marks at will across the backline and midfield. Ky is always full of second efforts and chase down tackles harassing the opposition throughout the entire game. A player who never gives up a contest and has a tenacious appetite for the footy when it's in his area. 

Volunteer of the Week: Craig Cumming

Although Craig does not have an official title in our Team he has been such a consistent presence at our Training sessions and on Game Days over Seasons 2023 and 2024. Craig has been found to be always willing to lend a hand with helping the coaches run drills, collect witches hats and help run mini-games during Friday Night Training sessions and always helps rally the boys in the warm-ups leading up to the siren on Sundays. You have become an integral part of the squad now Craig.