Round 6 Match Reports

U16A
St Bernards 4.15.39 lost Williamstown Juniors 7.9.51
Goals: Simon Caven 2, Luke Madden, Jordan Schroder.
Best: Simon Caven, Andrew Grosso, Matthew Borzillo, Luke Madden, Tom Sullivan, Kieran Farrell.
No match report received.
U16D
St Bernards
After last weeks crushing win against the undefeated Spotswood we were brought back to reality against
a very strong Williamstown. To the boys credit they did fight the game out well. To be only 5 points down at half time and in
with a real show, we let the opposition just take total control of the game in the first part of the 3rd quarter. Thomas Mason played his best game for the year & Michael Hughes showed true grit by running all day. Jarrod Bye also played a blinder down back. Good to see improvement in Mad dog Smiths game (1%ters) Jake Van Meel also contributed well along with Alex Horton &James Weir.
This week lets re-group on Thursday night and have a real crack against Hoppers Crossing & cement our spot in the top 4.
Be at Hoppers by 1-15 for 2-05 kick-off.
Mel.
U14A 
St Bernard’s 10.11.71 def Flemington 6.4.40
Our first and second quarters were a solid battle against a talented Flemington outfit that tested us in every contest. We went into the half time break with a 1 goal lead. It was during the second half that we built up a strong lead, based on everyone focusing on their tasks and the desire to play for each other that was difference between the two teams. Every St Bernard’s player was disciplined and prepared to do all the team things (no matter how small) required over four quarters. Every St Bernard’s player finished the game off strongly for a well deserved win.
It is great to secure another win as we all have been working extremely hard at both training and on match days, 2 wins in a row is our reward.
Our game style and structure is continuing to develop and we are playing some good consistent A grade football.  Well done guys, a great game and a well deserved win. We look forward to continuing working hard and prepare for our round 7 game this week. A great team effort by all players!!!!
Best: John Iannello, Connor Morgan, Max Paoli, Alex Turner, Taylor Bisognano, Jack Holland, Nicholas Madden, Liam Whelan, Sam Payne and Michael Iacobaccio.
Goals: Alex Turner & Seamus Whelan 2, Adam Bevanda, James Lynch, Connor Morgan, Max Paoli, Tony Plazanic Thomas Riley.

U14C
St Bernards 14.7.91 def Hoppers Crossing 6.4.40
Goals: Jayden Foster 6 Conor Utri 4 Jack Evans Tom Madden Daniel O’Connell Sam Woods
Best: Tom Madden Conor Utri Tom Saundry Lachlan Appleby Adrian Smith Jayden Foster
A great team win yesterday on Mothers Day for all of our Mum's who were there to watch.
We were up against tough opposition all day and the scores were very close up until half time, but to the credit of our team we came out with a good attitude after the main break and put a great third quarter on the field which was reflected on the score board. Our back line really stuck together as a tight defence team and the mid field gave our forwards plenty of inside 50m opportunities. We also started to put pressure on the opposition ball carriers with our great tackling skills and ball movement. There were so many good individual team efforts, that everybody contributed on the day, and that is all that any Coach could ask for. Coaching is easy when you have a team that plays to their strengths.
Its harder to stay on top of the ladder, then to get there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

U12A
St Bernards 2.5.17 lost to Williamstown Jrs. 12.9.81
Best: Wallis, Utri, Deleur, Gilmore, Tormey, Rennex, Caven, Isaacs, Sibbald, Sullivan, Steel
Goals: Sauro (2)
 It is difficult for the boys to understand that they played better football this week than they have in the past two weeks when we have won. Today we were up against a very good team. In U11’s Williamstown flogged us each time we played. Today the score at halftime was 3 goals to 1. The boys did everything that Coach Damo asked of them and we shocked our opponents. We tired after halftime on the big ground, especially because we only had one on the bench.
 Now I know that you are immediately thinking that L I has struck us savagely once more. Yes, poor old Ciaran Ross is yet to play a game due to L T L I. Marcus Disipio had a recurrence of his leg injury (R L I). Coach Damo has promised that the findings of the Great L I Inquiry of ’08 will be released shortly. Today however we were decimated by M D F. (Mother’s Day Functions)
 
As we have said in past weeks it is terrific to watch the improvement in the group. Some of the boys who were, as Jack Dyer would say, good ordinary footballers, have come on in leaps and bounds. Others who were already good footballers have improved further. Josh Wallis is a good example of this. His game on Sunday was outstanding. He was always one of our most creative players and now he is winning more of the hard ball. Fergal Utri is another who was always a solid backman, but today was unpassable and he attacked when he got the ball. Marcus Deleur always plays fantastic footy for us. Coach Damo chose wisely in appointing him captain. Jack Gilmore seems to never run out of puff. His running and creativity all over the ground is an inspiration.
 Our back line was under pressure all day. They were well led by Chris Tormey, Michael Caven and Lukas Steel. These boys where prepared to back their judgement to win possession. One mark that Michael Caven took against the full forward was an absolute screamer. Jack Rennex is enjoying playing on the forward line and both he and Edyn Sibbald played great games. Lachie Sullivan, rover and Will Isaacs, ruck both tried their guts out as usual.
 Remember boys and parents, it is not it score that matters but whether we do our best, continue to improve and enjoy ourselves.
U12 B
The boy’s opened the game with a terrific first quarter of running football and were in front at the quarter time break. Somehow after the quarter time break the boy’s forgot about some of the basic things we practice and we continually encourage them to do ,like shepherding, and talking when around the contest. We also have to be more disciplined by playing in our positions and being in front of our man. The boy’s are encouraged to deliver the ball and run to the next contest to receive or support your team mates , if you don’t receive the footy you recover to resume your position. To the boy’s credit they keep contesting to the end, as the opposition were physically bigger and a very good footy team .We welcomed Ben R back from his holiday and welcomed a new player to the group Jake Campana and his family.
Best: Nick Cameron, Charlie Vague, Alec Binns, Tom Dore, Anthony Eid, Jack Gleeson, Lewis R. Will B. Jordan G.
St.Bernard’s 4.4.28 lost Deer Park 10.9.68
Goal’s: Alec 2, Quade 1, Ben 1.
The Dog Father.
If players are not able to play could they please notify our Team Manager Sarah or Mick Vague

U12D
St Bernard’s 10.10.70 def   Parkside 1.0.6
Goals: Michael Diamandis 3, Ambroise Attard, Tom Monaghan, Daniel Vella, Joseph Taylor, Lachlan Perryman, Ben McNamara.
Best: Ben McNamara, Ambroise Attard, Michael Diamandis, James Kenny, Bailey Packham, Lachlan Perryman, Hugh McLaughlin, Matthew Bell, Chris Williams, Tom Monaghan, Liam Collins.
This week the boys trained at the Lexus Centre by invitation of Collingwood Captain Scott Burns. Scott took the boys on a tour at the Lexus Center, training, showed them video highlights, talked about a number of plays, but what we focused about and worked on was our “1 per centers” (tackle, chase, spoil, shepherd’s - second efforts) which we took it into our game against the opposition and what a difference it made, especially from our smaller brigade. A special mention needs to go to a number of these players, James Kenny, Bailey Packham, Daniel Vella, Thomas Grech, Jack Stephens, Luke Attard and Daniel Morabito, these boys did the “1 per centers” (second efforts) and contributed enormously towards our win today. Well done boys keep up the good work!
We tried out a number of players in the centre of the ground and as expected did not let the team down, well done Matthew Bell, Hugh McLaughlin, Liam Grech, our wingers also contributed to the “1 per centers” Michael Smith, Jack Stephens, Alex Tsambardas (his second game and improving).
Going into the last quarter, the boys continued to work hard and our end result was 10 out of 10!
Captains: Ben McNamara & Tom Noonan
Next week is a challenge for our boys against Altona Juniors, let’s continue to do the “1 per centers”.
Remember what Scott Burns said, every team is hard!
U10 Red
St Bernard's 4-4-28 def Williamstown 2-11-23
 Goals: Lachlan M 2, Henry J 1, Jordan Mc 1
 The Under 10 Red's ran into a very determined Williamstown team this week, yet were able to keep our winning run in tact. The Williamstown boys opened up very impressively in the first 5 minutes and put considerable pressure on our defence which to the lad's credit held out there opposition well, Jyle F was a rock in defence as was Lachy B, and after soaking up quite a bit of pressure the boys started to run, kick the ball out into space and this started to pay dividends. Henry J was everywhere, an exciting player and his work rate is phenomenal, Jordy F once again got a lot of hard ball gets and some may say was hard done with a few umpire decisions, Lachy M dominated up forward especially in the first quarter with 2 fine goals.

The second half was a bit of an arm wrestle with no goals scored by either team, yet there was some fantastic and desperate play form the Bernard's boys and the parents there witnessed a really hard fought match.
The team continues to develop, and there is a lot to like about Jordan Mc he has great balance and poise  kicked a much needed goal in the second quarter, Charles B is doing the tuff work in a number of roles and his versatility is great for the team, Luke H is another who get's his head over the ball and works really hard to get us going forward, The G Train James B, is a real impact player breaks packs and creates space for our running brigade. Nicky D, Tom L run and carry the ball very well, Marcus B, Nathan B, are all starting to get more footy and are using the ball really well. James W shows heaps of enthusiasm and contested and tackled hard all day.
Next week boys let's work on the first option keep up the good work-there is a lot to like about this team.
Once again from a coaching prospective we need to be already to go 20 minutes before the first bounce, as it's quite difficult to have 18 boys at 8.45 then 24 at first bounce 8.50. Also with a squad of 31 players I know it can be frustrating to be interchanged or rotated and there is room for flexibility. We as the coaching staff who give 2 hours of our time on Friday's and Sunday's DO NOT need negativity re players who have been on or off, as a coach you have roughly 3 minutes to make changes at breaks, and we are trying to accommodate each player.

U9 Red
Being mother’s day, the boys were under strict instructions to hold their positions to clear the ball from the packs and kick the ball long, it worked a treat!
Every single boy had a pearler, from the tackling, shepherding, smothering, chasing, running in numbers, handballing and run-on play.
Some real guts were shown also- Luke Creightion kept playing with a near broken ankle, Patty Willach heavily corked thigh.
The little blokes were in under the packs again- Domenic Mete, Matty D, Mitch Runting, Hunter Thorpe, Joey Agresta, Ryan Comitto and Will Biffin were showing good improvement in their confidence.
Kyle Schroder kicked two great goals and Matty Sauro kicked a beauty.
Thomas Dervan held his position well.
The (GENERAL) Will Riley with Ben Huggard created the wall in defence and made it work beautifully.
Things must be going well- the opposition coach said he had heard about this side from Spotswood. Apparently we gave them a toweling.
A special Mother’s Day mention to Grace Diamandis (Mother of Matthew captain for the  day) for being such a good tosser!! Of the coin.

U9 White
St Bernard’s
Captain:    Nick De Leur.
Goal:        Lachlan S.
Great team effort in front of a home crowd on Mother's Day.  It was good to see the 'swarm' of players chasing the ball has all but gone from our game.  In its place boys are staying in position and when the quick kick comes out we have boys ready to pounce.  Great tackling from James, Oliver, Nick D, Myles and Daniel.  The kicking and strong marking from Anthony, Marcus, Dominic, and Joshua shows that if you try hard at training you get the rewards on game day.  Lewis and Fabian tried hard all day with plenty of running and keeping the ball in front of them at all times, and most importantly getting both hands on the footy.  The 'Newton Twins' Stephen and Grant were strong when playing forward along with Liam.  The 4th quarter was possibly our best quarter of footy all year with Lachlan S, Joshua and Nick V keeping the ball forward giving us more opportunity to score.  Jordan, Connor and Ryan ran all day getting plenty of the footy.  Well done to Darcy for his 'David and Goliath effort against a much bigger opponent.  Well done boys, I'm sure every mum went home proud of her sons’ effort.  Once again thanks to the many parents who helped out with this weeks game, with special mention to Luke Gollant for umpiring.  Training this week will be back to basics with no fancy stuff from certain Essendon footballers.

Round 6 Fixtures: 'Go Bernards'