Girls kick off weekend
Warranor v Drouin Gold
The smiles and enthusiasm from all participants and officials as well as an energetic crowd, had organisers feeling chuffed knowing the new girls’ competition was growing quicker than anyone would have imagined.
The season will officially start in the next few weeks with the finer details to be finalised.
After the under 13 girls’ team, it was the under 10s turn to entertain a healthy crowd as the sun set. Players from both teams ran through a smoke machine which was a hit with the kids and added to the incredible atmosphere Warranor had created on the night. Warranor ending up the winner on the night.
In the under 12s, it was a dominant Warranor that accounted for Drouin Gold with Jack Dawson, Declan Ormerod and Oliver Adlington amongst the goals and the awards for Warranor, whilst Reid Collins was a standout controlling the backline.
For Drouin Gold, Dean Bordonaro was outstanding, Jordan Courts played well and Jett Proctor was heavily involved in most plays.
The under 14s reversed the earlier two results, with Drouin Maroon defeating Warranor in a strong performance. They were led by Regan Awty, Riley Senini, Ben Smith and Kaiden Walmsley who all kicked two goals and were strong contributors.
For Warranor, Jarrod West and Ewan Croucher were the standouts, both showing determination and willingness to compete and work hard for four quarters despite the result. Results:
Under 10s: Warranor 10.15-75 def Drouin Gold 0.0-0
Under 12s: Warranor 7.13-55 def Drouin Gold 1.3-9
Under 14s: Warranor 2.2-14 lost to Drouin Gold 10.7-67
Drouin Maroon v Koo Wee Rup
The weather continued to be amazing on Saturday morning at Bellbird Park where Drouin Maroon welcomed Koo Wee Rup for the first time.
Both teams played terrific football in great spirit across all three age groups, with some outstanding teamwork and skills on display.
The Koo Wee Rup under 10s were beaten out of the blocks early by Drouin Maroon but improved significantly through the second half to fall only one point short.
Drouin Maroon won the match in the under 12s after a strong start. However, Koo Wee Rup certainly finished stronger, closing the gap to just 20 points at the final siren. For Koo Wee Rup, this was the first match of the season after the bye last week, and it was terrific to see all the boys and girls having a great first game.
Standouts on the day for Koo Wee Rup were Jett Evans, Decklen Jeremiejczyk, Shannon Filarski and Zac Hainess-Moss, whilst for Drouin Maroon, Cooper Leighton was the dominant player of the match kicking two goals. Cooper was joined by Bailey Sheen (two), Josh Taranto and Rory Van Riet as goal kickers for Drouin Maroon.
In the under 14s, it was a very strong performance from a dominant Drouin Maroon. Brodie Atkins had his own footy all game, popping up everywhere. Lachie McDonald and Adam Pickthall controlled the wings (Adam kicked four goals), whilst Tyler Harkin featured in the best in his first game for the club.
The Koo Wee Rup team was brave and showed resilience despite the result not going their way. Luke Briganti looked a class above and was joined by Aiden Dalton, Liam Pirotta, Max Monckton and Jayda Tannahill to feature in the best. Results:
Under 10s: Drouin Maroon 2.1-13 def Koo Wee Rup 1.6-12
Under 12s: Drouin Maroon 6.7-43 def Koo Wee Rup 3.2-20
Under 14s: Drouin Maroon 17.17-119 def Koo Wee Rup 2.1-13
Warragul Blues v Colts
In the first of the make-up games for the season, it was a strong teamfocused Warragul Blues taking on the young Colts who never shied away from the contest in the under 14s.
The Blues played a terrific team first game as they welcomed their coach Heath Logan back to the helm who would have been proud of the display shown by all players.
It was a best on field performance from Noah McDonald who willed himself from contest to contest. Xavier Olsson for the Blues was terrific again, backing up his round one performance. For the Colts, it was Tom Vickery who stood out for his side. Result:
Under 14s: Warragul Blues 12.14-86 def Colts 0.1-1
Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Blues
The Warragul Blues travelled for the first time in the under 10s and under 12s to play two very skilful and well drilled Nar Nar Goon outfits on their beautiful playing surface just down the highway.
Results:
Under 10s: Nar Nar Goon 4.1-25 def Warragul Blues 3.1-19
Under 12s: Nar Nar Goon 9.9-63 def Warragul Blues 2.4-16
Nyora v Colts
It was a magnificent morning in Nyora for the first home match in the juniors.
Aden Gilbert not only kicked his first ever goal - but managed to kick two. Aden was joined by both Xavier Fielden and Noah Galliot in the first goal club with other goal kickers for the game Kiera Ingham and Codie Bailey.
Despite not managing to hit the scoreboard, there’s some exciting progress down at Nyora and the prospects of fielding an under 12s team in the next week or so.
Result:
Under 10s: Nyora 0.0-0 def by Colts 6.6-42