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Round 2 - Match Reports
 Under 16A
St Bernards 10.7.67 lost Werribee Juniors 14.8.92
Goals: Sam Jones, Thomas Lynch & Jonathon Rose 2 each, Bradley
Cooper, Andrew Grosso, Harry Overman & Jack Wheeler 1 each.
Best: Andrew Grosso, Tom Sullivan, Jacob Fenech, Isaac Madden, Luke
Sullivan & Kieran Farrell.
No match report received.
Under 16D
St Bernards 11.16.82 def Werribee Juniors 7.10.52
Goals: Andrew Graham 3, Liam Jilla 7 Zaron Smith 2 each, Adrian
Dixon,Michael Hughes, Patrick O’Connell, Liam Utri 1 each.
Best: Andrew Graham, Luke Larsen, Liam Jilla, Jarrod Bye, Liam Utri,
Michael Hughes.
A more competitive game was played at the pit on Sunday against
Werribee in fine conditions.
Andrew Graham played a stirling game in the centre along with Luke
Larsen in the ruck. Liam Jilla with his silky skills also contributed
well. During the game our kicking let us down, so some more practice is
required. We should not miss set shots from 20 meters out. We should
not kick into the man on the mark in the goal square (Mr Utri)
Overall we did enough to hold off Werribee in the final stages of
the game as they were having a real crack.
Next Sunday be at ground at 1pm so we can have proper game
preparation- don’t be late or you will be benched
Mel Beyer
U14A
St Bernards 3.3.21 vs. Werribee 13.13.91
Goals: Taylor Bisognano 1, Tony Plazanic 1, Nicholas Quinn 1.
Best players: Conor Ross, Max Paoli, James Riley, Connor Morgan,
Jack Holland, Sam Payne, Alex Turner and Nicholas Madden.
Our second round match was a big improvement from last week. We began
to play better as a team as the intensity levels increased during the
game. We need to tighten up in defence and put maximum pressure on our
man, concentration is required from our forward line and mid-field
preventing opposition rebound and switching! We all tried
extremely hard but in the end they were a bigger and stronger unit.
During the week we will continue to work hard as a team on
improving our ball handling skills, decision making under
pressure, fitness and leg speed and consolidate our game
style. Our first win is not far away provided we all stick
together!!!!! A big thanks to all parents that have helped out during
training sessions and on match days, the players appreciate it.
U14D
St Bernards V Hoppers Crossing 13/04/08
Well done to all players, it was a great team effort. We probably
should be in a higher division but this will take care of itself after
Round 3. Excellent effort and good team play. Every player kicked a
goal. There is no need to single out best players or goal kickers until
we play better sides, all players played well. Thanks to everyone who
helped on the day and look forward to our next game. Training 4.30pm
Wednesday
ALWAYS RESPECT THE OPPOSITION
Peter Foster
U12A
St.Bernards 1.1.7 lost to Werribee Juniors 13.12.90
Best: Edyn Sibbald, Max Jaggard, Lachie Sullivan, Michael Caven, Josh
Wallis, Jack Rennex
Goal: Josh Wallis
Today our opponents were held to 90 points, when last week they kicked
91. You might not think that is much of an improvement, but the scores
do not always tell the true story. Werribee had kicked 5 goals by the
12 minute mark of the first quarter. We held them to 9 by half time and
they slotted another 2 very late in the game, when we just ran out of
puff. Other than in the first quarter and at the very end, we really
held our own and many boys played tough, hard footy.
A spate of injuries shortly before the game reduced us to only
one on the bench. Astonishingly, 4 players have succumbed to leg
injuries. This has led Coach Damo to demand an enquiry, just like they
are having at Essendon. It was pointed out to him that all 4
injuries happened in totally different circumstances. In a flash he
shot back “then broaden the enquiry. ”
Max Jaggard was skipper and he played skillful and courageous
footy. He took some heavy knocks, but one bump he landed on a much
bigger boy was memorable. Edyn Sibbald was a tower of strength who
showed what being really determined is all about. Lachie Sullivan was
back to his ferocious best. The umpy gave a free against him because he
tackled a Tiger too hard!
Michael Caven had the job at CHB and showed his old dash and
confidence. Coach Damo was rapt and put him in the ruck where he
continued the good work. Josh Wallis played strong footy, repelling
attacks and dashing down the ground. Jack Rennex again got plenty of
it. He reads the play very well. Lukas Steel plays well when he
runs straight at it, as he did today.
Will Isaacs and Fergal Utri had a crack all day, both laying plenty of
tackles and getting to the bottom of packs. Jack Gilmore went like a
little terrier and had many touches. Chris O’Bree played another good
game.
This was a much improved effort. We looked quicker and more
committed today. Keep trying boys. A grade footy is not easy.
U12 B
St Bernards 1.1-7 def by Point Cook 18.15 - 123
Round 2 and Point Cook burst our bubble and delivered a very strong
“welcome to the U/12’s” message. The boys came up against a side
on Sunday that was a bigger, stronger side who were well prepared and
played good footy.
The southerly was blowing straight down the ground and Point Cook had
first use of it. It was apparent early that our on-ball
combination had their hands full and the backmen were in for a busy
day. Some stout defence limited the scoring and we went into the
second quarter hoping to make use of the wind. However, Point
Cook continued to pour the pressure on and again outscored us. We
were having a good experience in having to play accountable football
and how to play against good taller opposition who use the ball well.
Coach Vague invited the players at half time to concentrate on the
things that we want to get better at. Running, shepherding,
winning contested balls and feeding it out to players. In a
concession to the wind we played an extra man in defence in the third
quarter which stemmed the tide somewhat but still Point Cook outscored
us.
The final quarter was testament to the character of the boys.
This team could have gone either way. Not used to losing and
being behind the boys could have gone into their shell or they could
continue to compete hard and see what happens.
They continued to work very hard, run hard, support each other and
compete all over the ground. Their persistence was rewarded with us
managing to kick a goal and held Point Cook to three goals for the
quarter. As coach Vague pointed out after the game “we weren’t
beaten, we just didn’t win the game”.
We want every player to think about how they want to improve, practice
at home and school and let’s get to training work together and keep
getting better.
Goals: Charlie V
Best: David P, Nic C, Tom D, Will B, Quade B
Round-up by Kelpie Dogg
U12D
St Bernard’s 5.5.35 lost Werribee Juniors 6.10.46
The boys started well in the first quarter against a slight breeze, we
had the majority of the play but we didn’t covert our score into goals.
The opposition took advantage and loaded up their forward line with
their tall players with the breeze. Our game plan was to create space
and run with the ball at all times. We played in front and attacked the
ball, we dropped a couple of simple marks deep in our forward line
which could have been the difference of winning today. In the last
quarter we kept on attacking the ball which resulted in a couple of
great goals to the opposition nil. We as a team play some exiting
football at times, we just need to work on our deposals. The endeavor
of all players was tremendous, it is remarkable to see how much the
standard of our football has improved from under 10s.
Daniel Morabito, Bailey Packham, Matthew Bell, Liam Grech and
James Kenny continue to improve each week and taken their football
skills to another level. Well-done boys keep up the good work!
Captains: Joseph Taylor and James Kenny
Goals: Lachlan Perryman 3, Michael Diamandis 2
Best: Lachlan Perryman, Christopher Williams, Ambroise Attard, Tom
Monaghan, Michael Diamandis, Ben McNarmara, Liam Grech, Bailey Packham,
Daniel Morabito, Matthew Bell, Joseph Prencipe, Liam Collins, Luke
Attard
Welcome to Luke Conway-Wood, great game
Special thanks to Emily Collins for her great work as boundary umpire!
U10 Red
St Bernards 7.7.49 def Werribee Juniors 3.5.23
Goal Kickers Charles B 2, Henry 1, Jordy Mc 1, Lachlan M 1, Jordy F Luke
H 1
The Under 10 Red's travelled down the Western Ring road to take on
Werribee Juniors football club, a short history between these 2 teams
reads from last years Under 9 Reds that we had 2 memorable games
with
Werribee with a one point decision going to each team funnily enough the
home side prevailed each time.
With this in mind we knew we would be in for a challenge, the match
lived up to all expectations with Werribee getting the early jump on the
Bernard's boys who were a bit stiff with there best chance to goal in
the first quarter going just as the bell sounded.
The second and third quarters the Bernard's boys started hit their
straps and used their speed to advantage over their bigger
opponents by
kicking the ball into space or over the pack where we were able to set
up many scoring opportunities, with Great leadership and drive from
Aiden B, Luke B, Jordan F, Ryan S, and with Lachlan B holding down
fullback with some terrific goal saving tackles, the boy's began to get
on top.
The last quarter was all one way traffic with the team going on for a
character building come from behind victory, special mention to Dylan G,
Aisling U, Lachlan M, Luke H, Henry J, Charles B, James G and Jordy Mc
who all played really well.
Next week starts our rotation schedule, and another tuff one against
Spotswood
Matt Beddoe
U9 Red
The U 9 Reds lost this match by 10 points but no match report has been
received.
U9 White
Goals: Too many to mention.
Best: The entire team.
The boys trained exceptionally hard on Friday night in anticipation of
meeting our Round 2 opponents, Hoppers Crossing. The boys worked
on their hand and foot skills sharpening up on the quick hand ball and
quick kick to clear the ball out of packs. It was pleasing to see
an hour before Sundays game all the boys out on oval 1 having a kick
and enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, Hoppers Crossing were a
'No Show', so a 'scratch match' was organised between the boys.
If the boys endeavour to get to the ball was anything to go by then I'm
sure Hopper's Crossing were glad they didn't turn up. The
tackling was hard and has improved 100%. The standout of the
'Scratch Match' was the boys ability to get the quick kick / handball,
have a run and a bounce and if the goals were in sight, there was no
stopping them having a shot. Confidence in each other is growing
and with the growth in confidence comes an improvement in our
skills. Keep practicing the team song, and please don't skip your
homework to learn them. (Thanks Viddo) Well done boys and thanks
to the parents who helped out, a totally enjoyable morning.
Peter Holland
Round 2 Fixture
| Team
|
Opponent
|
H\A
|
Location
|
Time
|
Shorts
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| U16A
|
Werribee
Juniors |
Away
|
Soldiers
Reserve, Corner College And Duncan Roads, Werribee, (206 A9) |
2.05Pm
|
White
|
| U16D |
Werribee
Juniors |
Home
|
St
Bernards Oval 1 |
2.05Pm
|
Blue
|
| U14A
|
Werribee
Juniors |
Away
|
Soldiers
Reserve, Corner College And Duncan Roads, Werribee, (206 A9) |
10.20Am
|
White
|
| U14D |
Hoppers
Crossing |
Home
|
St
Bernards Oval 1 |
10.20Am
|
Blue
|
| U12A
|
Werribee
Juniors |
Away
|
Soldiers
Reserve, Corner College And Duncan Roads, Werribee, (206 A9) |
12.20Pm
|
White
|
| U12B |
Point
Cook |
Away
|
Boardwalk
Reserve, Dunnings Road, Point Cook (207 G3) |
12.20Pm
|
White
|
| U12D |
Werribee
Juniors |
Home
|
St
Bernards Oval 1 |
12.20Pm
|
Blue
|
| U10
Red |
Werribee
Juniors |
Away
|
Soldiers
Reserve, Corner College And Duncan Roads, Werribee, (206 A9) |
8.50Am
|
Blue
|
| U9 Red |
Werribee
Juniors |
Away
|
Price
Reserve, Beach Road, Werribee South (209 G11) |
8.50Am
|
Blue
|
| U9 White |
Hoppers
Crossing |
Home
|
St
Bernards Oval 1 |
8.50Am
|
Blue
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