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Veterans Challenge
Cup stays at ‘The Pit’
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St
Bernards 17. 17. 119
defeated Marcellin 9. 10. 64
Captain
Damien McLaughlin and coach Simon Madden receive the coveted Veterans
Challenge Cup from Vietnam veteran Geoff
Underwood. Geoff played over 150 games with St Bernards and was Clubman
of the year in 1975.
Seniors: The mood in the rooms was
determined. Marcellins form was solid and with a few outs this was
going to be a test. “We don’t lose at the Pit was the catchcry from
supporters“… and we don’t lose the Veterans Cup as Uni Blues, Old
Ivanhoe and others before them have found the Bernards boys want that
cup to stay in the trophy cabinet.
In difficult blustery conditions the boys stuck to the game plan and
with Maddens match ups going to plan Bernards running game and fitness
was too much for the Eagles. The 55 point victory leaves Bernards top
of
the table after round three. Danny Roach starred and was awarded
the H and C Lambert medal for BOG (see pic below) Roachy, Alex Jolley,
Andrew Stapleton and Tom Overman were clearly our best and Cal Potter
booted five goals.
A terrific day all
round, many thanks to organisor John Raffle, Johnno Johnson and the Keilor East RSL for
their great support and a wonderful Anzac tribute ceremony.
Roachy
receives the H&C Lambert medal
from World War 11 veteran Harold Lambert
A look
of grim determination as the Bernards boys link arms in the Anzac
tribute
Reserves: On paper the Ressies looked super but even though the
boys won comfortably, coaches Rocky Ianello and Shane Keogh were
slightly disappointed that we couldn’t get the run and flow going.
Lossa O’Sullivan gave us a focal point and chimed in with four majors
and along with a few others will
benefit from the run. Like the Seniors, the Ressies remain undefeated.
Our best Lossa, Tommy Godsell, Gary McIntyre,
Jesse Creasey, Bryce Miziewicz and Chris Davis.
Viddo’s Warriors:
travelled to the outer reaches of town to conquer a solid Box Hill line
up by 16 points. Mick Malone racked up another strong performance and
won’t be far off promotion. Our best: Mick Malone, John Hellard and
Luke
van Meel.
The Warrior hordes
return to 'the Pit' next Saturday to face the
Fitzroy Reds. With only a couple wounded in their last assault we're
tipping the hordes to remain unconqured.
Under 19 Premier:
Matty Mulkearns boys went in with a very young side against a strong St
Bedes line up without Capt Daniel Igoe, Danny Forde and Fouldsy all
injured. New recruit Johnny from the Kimberlys WA showed he has some
real talent. Our best: Steve Forcone, Josh Kassis, Gerry Christie, Luke
Sweeney, Alex Singleton and Ben Jones
We don’t like losing but playing this level a little early is great
experience … keep at it boys and with a few young guns back in the line
up things will turn.
Under 19 (2):
Pete van Meels pups are yet to shave or record a win but they battled
hard against a bigger opposition and aren’t far away from a win. This
scribe tips the pups to cause a boilover next week against St Leos at
‘the Pit’. Our best: Matt Soccio, Tim Peart, Pat Ganwell, Liam Neal,
Stephen O''Connell, Justin Monaghan
More pictures
from Veterans Challenge Cup day at 'the Pit'
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