St. Bernard's OC Football Club - VAFA - Melbourne

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Round 9 Match Reports:

ATTENTION PARENTS OF U16 PLAYERS

IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND PEOPLE TO ASSIST WITH JOBS ON MATCH DAY AND IT IS UNFAIR TO KEEP RELYING ON THE SAME PEOPLE WEEK IN WEEK OUT.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS WITH PARENTS HAVE INDICATED THEY ARE SUPPORTIVE OF A ROSTER SYSTEM SO COMMENCING THIS WEEK WE WILL BE ROSTERING FAMILIES TO DO THE MATCH DAYJOBS-GOAL UMPIRING, TIME KEEPING, UMPIRES ESCORT, RUNNING WATER AND CLEANING THE CHANGE ROOMS. THE CHANGE ROOMS NEED TO BE GIVEN A “SURFACE” CLEAN AT BOTH HOME AND AWAY GAMES. ALL RUBBISH IS TO BE PUT INTO BINS AND THE FLOORS GIVEN A QUICK RAKE OR SWEEP. AT HOME MATCHES THE SEATING IS TO BE CLEARED OF ALL RUBBISH, AS IS THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFIL A ROLE ON YOUR FAMILY’S ROSTERED DAY FOR ANY REASON IT IS THEN YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO COVER YOUR ROLE.
WE EXPECT THE BOYS TO PLAY AS A TEAM AND THIS IS ALSO TRUE FOR FILLING THESE ROLES WHICH ALLOW THE GAME TO BE PLAYED IN A SAFE AND FAIR MANNER.
THE ROSTER WILL BE DONE IN ALPHABETICAL WITH THE FIRST FAMILIES BEING BORZILLO, CAVEN, COOPER, FENECH AND GROSSO AT HOME FOR THE A’S AND BYE, CONNELLY, CORSO, DELEUR, AND DELZOPPO AT SPOTSWOOD FOR THE D’S.
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR TEAM MANAGER FOR YOUR ALLOCATED ROLE FOR THE DAY.
THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL FAMILIES FOR SUPPORTING THE ROSTER.

ALL OTHER AGE GROUPS PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAN THE ROOMS AFTER EVERY GAME-DO NOT LEAVE IT ALL TO THE LAST TEAM PLAYING ON THE DAY.

U16A St Bernard’s 6.16.52 lost Werribee Juniors 11.12.78
Goals: Jordan Schroder 2, Simon Cave, Andrew Grosso, Sam Jones, David Wall.
Best: Jordan Schroder, Kieran Farrell, Tom Sullivan, Nick Schultze, Anthony Kirwan & Matthew Stapleton
No match report received.

U16D St Bernard’s 13.16.94 def Werribee Juniors 5.4 34
Goals: Andrew Graham 3, Charlie Connelly & James Weir 2, Adrian Dixon, Marcus Giansiracusa, Patrick Grech, Luke Larsen, Michael Smith & Zaron Smith.
Best: Luke Larsen, James Weir, Jarrod Bye, Liam Utri, Andrew Graham & Tom Mason
It was a real creepy, foggy & cool day at Werribee last week when the boys outplayed their rivals at Soldiers reserve.
Cool Hand Luke Larsen was supreme in the ruck and around the ground, as was the person he was changing with in the ruck
Rollicking James Weir. Bye, Bye Jarrod Bye displayed his skills at centre half back, giving his opponent not a sniff.
Liam one is a lonely number Utri also played a blinder down back giving us plenty of run all day. Andrew the punisher Graham in the centre dominated his position with many disposals. Thomas the tank Mason was steady & the Boral Bricks goal of the day went to Patrick The Great Grech. Charlie the mouse Connelly also contributed with 2 good goals. Mighty Michael Hughes just keeps on keeping on.   Great stuff guys
If we keep training hard and try to demonstrate all the positives of the year we are in with a big show come late August.
Mel beyer

U14A St Bernard’s 7.5.47 vs. Werribee 14.10.94
Our effort against Werribee was what we have been striving for all season and apart from a few errors it was a fantastic performance. Well done to our strong backline which repelled many attacks and created lots of rebound. Our disciplined wingers, on-ballers and forwards stuck to the plan all day to prevent the opposition from playing their style of game and to also get the our share of the play. Overall it was our best 4 quarter effort for the season so far.
Even though we did not win the game a lot of positives have come from Sunday. As each week goes by every player is improving through genuine hard work and the desire to be part of a team. It is great to see players excited with the challenge of playing in new positions and taking on new roles within the team structure. The coaching staff do look forward to the second half of the season.
Best: All 21 players that pulled on the St Bernard's jumper.
Goals: John Iannello 3, Killian Cashin 2, Nicholas Madden & Thomas Riley 1.

U14C St Bernard’s 13.15.93 – def – Port Colts 4.3.27
Goals: Sullivan 3, Moloney 2, Saundry 2, Foster 1, Madden 1, O’Connell 1, Berezdecky 1, Connelly 1, Bergin 1
Best: Utri, Saundry, Madden, Woods, Sullivan, Appleby, O’Halloran
We had a good solid win on the weekend lads, well done and great play. Mid field started off strongly and had plenty of the ball and faded in the second and third quarter but to their credit fought their way back when they were challenged by the Coach. Our opposition was second bottom on the ladder, but that proves to me and the team that you have to be on your game from the time we turn up until the final siren.
Players that deserve a special mention were Zac in the ruck on the day and his improvement in the last 3 - 4 weeks in giving us first possession of the ball. Also Josh's improvement in the backline and Jezza in the forward pocket to do what he does best-kick goals.
A WINNER NEVER QUITS, AND A QUITTER NEVER WINS
Peter

U12A St Bernard’s 2.3.15 lost Werribee Juniors 9.10.64
Goals: The Jacks- Gilmore & Rennex
Best: Marcus De Leur Edyn Sibbald Locky Sullivan Jack Gilmore Max Jaggard Jack Rennex
No match report received as team manager Isaacs has been struck down by LI. Medical reports suggest he will be fit enough to report for next weeks newsletter.

U12 B St Bernard’s 2.5 – 17 lost Yarraville/Seddon 8.5 - 53
Sunday we were at home for an early foggy start and greasy conditions. Y/S have some good tall athletes, some big bodies and a couple of good ball winners. Our boys were in for another good test.
We conceded an early goal or two and missed a couple of opportunities. The boys were having trouble handling the greasy ball cleanly and it was hard to get our running game going. It was great to see the boys giving a contest all over the ground. Our newer boys continue to grow in confidence and win more of the footy. Keep it up boys. Our defenders were playing a pretty good game constantly repelling attacks. The first three quarters was a real arm wrestle with only 14 points in it at three quarter time.
We had a couple of chances for early goals in the last quarter and didn’t make the most of them which could have given us a real sniff. However our boys tired a little and in the last quarter we conceded four goals which made the result look a little more lop-sided than it really was. Lets keep working hard at training-hope you all enjoyed the week off.
Goals: Cody B, Charlie V
Best:     Campbell Mck, Cody B, Tom D, Jack G, Joel C, Michael P
Round-up by Kelpie Dogg

U12D St Bernard’s 4.19.43 def Hoppers Crossing 5.1.31
Goals: Ambroise Attard 1, Michael Diamandis 1, Lachlan Perryman 1, Tom Monaghan 1,
Best: Lachlan Perryman, Ambroise Attard, Chris Williams, Liam Collins, Michael Diamandis, Matthew Bell, Alex Tsmbardas, Hugh McLaughlin,
It was very early start we travelled to a very cold foggy Hoppers Crossing and struggled to see the goal posts at either end it was that bad, not to mention no coffee cart at the ground!
Again we met a team that was much taller, physically stronger and somewhat intimidating, but to the boys credit they fought it out for the full four quarters. Going to the last quarter the scores were 31 all, more moves were made to the team but our kicking was not the best in the greasy conditions and it continued in the last quarter. We slotted six behinds before Michael Diamandis kicked the final goal to seal the game.
A special mention to a number of players that at times we take for granted each week, these boys really stepped up to the occasion especially in the last quarter against the opposition, Ambroise Attard, Lachlan Perryman, Christopher Williams, Michael Diamandis, Hugh McLaughlin, Tom Monaghan, Liam Collins, Matthew Caterall and Matthew Bell. Well-done boys!
It was pleasing to see the second and third efforts by Jordan Spinazzola, (unlucky not to kick a goal-he kicked 4 behinds) Daniel Morabito, (tried hard all day) our tall players Michael Smith, Tom Noonan,( unlucky not to kick a goal- he kicked 4 behinds). Joseph Taylor and Joseph Prencipe looked like midgets against the opposition but gave everything they had against a much taller side, Jack Stephens, James Kenny, Daniel Vella, Bailey Packham, Thomas Grech, Liam Grech, Kristian Guarino, Luke Attard and Alex Tsmbardas-their endeavour and determination was fantastic. We need to be mindful that a few of our players are not eleven years old, yet and we are playing teams that are nearly twelve years of age and much taller and stronger.
Captains: Liam Collins and Matthew Caterall another great captain’s game, well done!

U10 Red St Bernard's 7-16-58 defeated Werribee 2-7-19
Goals: Aiden B 2, Henry J 2, Jordan F 1, Luke B 1, Nick D 1
Today was always going to be a Big test for our team against a far bigger opponent in Werribee who have been the only team to lead us at half time this year. After 2 explosives starts in the last 2 weeks, the team, had a fair bit of the play early with quite a few opportunities to score yet could only manage 5 straight points, goal kicking practice coming up!! Never the less the signs were looking good. As the game progressed our team really started to dominate the clearances and ran out quite comfortable winners. Our mosquito fleet led by Captain for the day Henry J, and well supported by Jordan F, Luke B, Nick D, and Ash U, just goes to show that it does not matter how big you are it's what's inside that counts.
Zach C crunched possibly Werribee's best player in the first quarter with a terrific bump that sent shudders through the Werribee camp and sending him from the ground. As stated previously terrific running is the key to our team. Luke B can run all day sets us up with his dash, Ash U is sooo hard at it and very skilful, likewise Jordan F is someone who you would go to war with his efforts at ground level and courage is fearless and his long goal in the second quarter was fantastic.

Aiden B in the ruck works tirelessly, his long left foot kicks and clearances are paramount to our teams success, Aiden is contender for goal of the year, his intercept mark from the kick in, and left foot banana to split the middle was our opening goal and well needed after so many points, this effort lifted the whole team. Luke D shows fabulous improvement, a first year player, who showed courage to pack into packs and hold marks, Dylan G ran the ball out of defence for us in the first half then showed good work in the ruck. Jyle F is ultra consistent in defence, Lachlan C put his body in earned a free kick and passed onto a team mate for a shot on goal well done Lachy. Jackie M owns his wing and chases opponents down, James B the G-Train always makes an impact either up forward all down back another ripper bump on the opposition this week. Charles B gives us drive and attack, Ryan S is a real good mover, looks like taking mark of the year at some stage this year, James Happy Gilmour is a player who won't let the ball get past him, Julian V had a huge task up forward and at fullback in the last quarter with 6 kick outs that hit the mark, Henry J, is just Henza like Bono or Prince is known by one name-that's the superstar status he is held in-love watching Henry play, he is an exciting team player.
All boys deserved and received chocolates this week for a fine team effort. You can see the improvement in all players each week, they play for each other and are setting the bar high each week. Let's come back from the break refreshed and ready for Spotswood at home on the 15th.
Cheers
Matt Beddoe

U9 Red St Bernard’s –no match report recieved

U9 White St Bernard’s 5. 2. 32 def Albion 1. 3. 9
Captain: Nathan Birch.
Goals: Marcus (2), Anthony, Dominic, Lewis.
Best: Marcus, Anthony, Dominic, Myles, Nick V, Nick D, Lachlan G, Lachlan S.
A 10.20am start on a Sunday morning and the parent's looked refreshed, awake and suitably caffeinated. The boys were eager to take to the field in the shadows of the wheat silos and show Albion what they were about. The two teams matched up pretty evenly across the ground so we knew we were in for an enjoyable game. The boys came out of the gates at a blistering pace with Nick V straight into a fierce tackle and the ball driven into the forward line. The ball seemed to go to and fro between our forward and half forward lines. Marcus booted our first goal from deep in the pocket after working hard to get to the footy. The second quarter was just as fast and tough as the first and the boys started to 'link up' play with good long kicks and strong marking. Myles showed everyone how to take a 'hanger', and Liam showed that if you put your hands up in a pack you can walk out with the mark. Great teamwork from everyone led to Anthony kicking a goal and boy do these boys know how to celebrate. The third quarter was no different and the boys worked hard to get the ball forward. A great goal to Dominic lifted the whole team and Myles dug deep into his bag of tricks and showed us how to take a one handed juggling mark on the run, spectacular. An early goal to Albion showed the boys that if you are prepared to get your hands in on the footy you come away with the footy. Marcus again proved potent up forwarded and snagged his second goal for the game. Not to be outdone Lewis burst through the pack and snapped a goal on the run with only seconds left in the game. Every boy should be proud of his game today. As a team we are playing better and better every week showing confidence in each other.
Well done boys. Enjoy your footy.
Peter H