Strategic changes agreeing with Saints

A NEW brand of football and some key position changes have catapulted the Carrara Saints to their second win of the season.

The Saints added more pace to the midfield, sent forward Joseph Lopez down back and changed how they moved the ball in their 24.13 (157) to 3.1 (19) QFA Division 2 South win over Robina on Saturday.

Saints coach Wayne Petterd said it was still a work in progress but felt the club nearly had the right formula.

“It was a good result,” Petterd said.

“We have tried to change our footy style up a bit.

“We have structured up a bit better and everyone is starting to get to know one another.

“We are trying to control the ball more. In the past we could use it well in passages but we couldn’t sustain it.

“We want to maintain possession and move it quicker.”

The only downfall for Carrara was the loss of Danyan Evans who suffered a knee injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season.

A one-point final quarter has sealed a crucial win for the Coolangatta Blues who have continued their ascension in the QFA Division 2 South competition.

Coolangatta beat Victoria Point 15.10 (100) to 13.13 (91) at Ormeau Sports Park on Saturday to take its season record to 4-1.

“It was a solid win and a good game,” Coolangatta coach Tim Deacon said.

“It was a similar performance to the week before.

“We weren’t as tidy but we managed to win against a quality opposition team.

“Our boys had some jobs to do and they did them.

“We have a reasonably young but good list and we are combining really well.

“We have some really good leadership at the club which is fantastic for those young players.”

The Burleigh Bombers beat Bond University 17.18 (120) to 12.6 (78) at Bond University on Sunday.