Euroa Reserves

TONY BRODIE

WITH the Mooroopna reserves struggling for numbers, both sides took to the field playing with only 16 players each.

Opening the game in the first quarter the opposition were quickly moving the ball into their forward line placing pressure on our backline.

Our team slowly started to take control of the game, hitting the scoreboard resulting in the team breaking away from the opposition as the game progressed during the game.

The Mooroopna team were able to win and move the ball but were not able to reign in our reserve team.

Our team had good players who won the ball at the centre ball up‘s and at the stoppages around the ground.

The reserve team was well served by captain Robbie Wilson up forward, finishing with a seven–goal haul as well as sharing the ball giving other players the opportunities to score goals.

As always, Craig Bamford led the way for the midfield group, racking up many possessions and strong run for the team.

Coach Linc McKernan was a strong defender and was well supported by Mitch Penman who is growing in confidence – making good decisions a key part of his game.

Chris McKay was a good target up forward taking strong marks and helping the players across the ground.

There appears to be good improvement within the group with all players supporting each other.

Once again it was good to see all players sharing time on the ground.

To the Mooroopna reserves team, thanks for the game. Next week we play the Shepparton Bears so work hard and be prepared for a competitive game of football.

Euroa 17.12.114 defeated Mooroopna 2.10.22

Goal Kickers Euroa: Robbie Wilson (7), Chris McKay (3), Peter Cairns (2), Nick McCabe (2), Craig Bamford (1), Kyle Forge (1), Bede Redfern (1)

Best Players: Craig Bamford, Peter Cairns, Robbie Wilson, Linc McKernan, Declan Redfern

Under 18s

SCOTT WATSON

ROUND 10 GVL under 18 football kicked off with Euroa hosting Mooroopna at Memorial Oval under glorious sunshine.

Euroa began well, winning the first contest.

The first quarter was a tight contested affair with a lot of repeat stoppages.

Brodie Hamill carried the ball well to gain territory, Tynan Cummins smothered a kick with his face and the ball will carry his DNA forever.

A Mitchell Walters tackle resulted in a shot on goal for a behind, the only score from the four set shots on goal for Euroa this quarter.

Euroa continued to apply pressure and tackle strongly.

Max Miller joined his U16 teammates, Archie Wilson, Jack Walters and Cale Robertson this week and marked strongly in the second quarter, his kick found Mitchell Walters in the pocket for Euroa‘s first goal.

Will Creevey won another clearance to find Mitch Walters for the second goal of the second quarter.

Bailey Allen and Walter Jackson were contesting strongly, and Dublin Anderson was playing his usual consistent game.

In the second half the Euroa boys continued to show the improvement they are making this year, they played slow deliberate football, not allowing the opposition to pressure them into rushing and turning the ball over.

Several passages of play involved switching the play and linking with teammates with three and four kicks and marks and the growth in confidence of a lot of players is evident.

Euroa 2–3–15 defeated by Mooroopna 18–5–113

Best players Dublin Anderson, Will Creevey, Mitchell Walters, Walter Jackson, Tynan Cummins, Kusuma Wolfenden.

Goal kickers: Mitchell Walters (2)