Reserves

AN undermanned Euroa Reserves outfit welcomed archrivals and undefeated ladder leaders Seymour, to Memorial Oval for a high stake's finals like prelude.

The game started at an even tempo, but it was the Lions who capitalised early preying on Euroa with pressure and in turn scoring from these forced turnovers.

The back six, led by Mitch Penman's intercept marking as feature, began to get Euroa's rebound game clicking with Robbie Wilson booting home Euroa's first of the day.

A flashy centre clearance from Josh Robertson resulted in repeat inside 50s for the Magpies and a crumbing goal from Matt Lawrance brought up Euroa's second goal in as many minutes.

Michael Watson did his best to ensure his presence was felt on the ground, while Lachie Cooke provided valuable run up and down the wings.

At quarter time Euroa trailed Seymour 2.0 -12 to 4.1 - 25.

In the second quarter James Ivill did all he could to ignite the home team this was well supported by keily Jager who's first, second, third, fourth and even fifth efforts strongly stood out to supporters.

The game remained an arm wrestle in general play in a real territory battle, unfortunately for Euroa this was a battle slipping away as Seymour continued their forward drive.

At the main break Euroa again trailed 3.1 - 19 to Seymour's 5.6 - 36.

As the third quarter began Euroa still held hopes of an unlikely upset win but knew this was the quarter where Seymour would come out most strong.

The latter proved correct with Seymour kicking 3 goals oppose to Euroa's 1, the scores now Euroa 4.2 -26, Seymour. 8.8 - 56.

With a five-goal final quarter deficit seeming like a bridge to far to cross, the final quarter for Euroa was all about bringing the challenge to Seymour and not letting them runaway with a soft victory.

To Euroa's credit, with the personnel missing through likes of Linc Mckernan, Craig Bamford and Zac Gleeson against undefeated opposition their endeavor could not be questioned.

Ultimately on the day, Seymour was just too strong.

Euroa 5.2 - 32

Seymour 12.10 - 82

Best: Joshua Robertson, Peter Cairns, James Ivill, Michael Watson, Mitch Penman.

Goal Kickers: Josh Robertson 2, Michael Watson, Robbie Wilson and Matt Lawrence.

Thirds

EUROA U18s welcomed Seymour to Memorial Oval Saturday morning for round 14 of GVFL football.

This was the second game for the day as the EJFNC Under 10 played their game against Eastern rangers before the U18s match.

Euroa fielded 18 players this week as numbers were buoyed by the inclusion of six U16s who have the bye in their competition this weekend, Cale Robertson, Max Miller, Baxter Fraser, Jack Walters, Archie Wilson and Harvey Bell joined the ranks and for a couple it was their first game of U18s and they all contributed significantly throughout the match.

Euroa were slow out of the blocks and allowed Seymour to score two goals early as fundamental skill errors were hurting the Pies. Euroa’s first score a behind to Tynan Cummins came off the back of two crunching Walter Jackson tackles and the resulting free kick.

The boys lifted the intensity in the second quarter and the tackled in numbers.

Baxter Fraser was sharing the ruck duties and preforming well.

Max Miller was solid across half back with his intercept marking.

Euroa moved the ball out of the centre with purpose to find Dublin Anderson who passed to a Archie Wilson contest enabling Captain Kusuma Wolfenden to swoop in and snag a goal.

Euroa matched Seymour’s intensity in the third quarter, resulting in numerous repeat stoppages.

Brodie Hamill worked hard and the back six were preforming well under pressure.

The message at three quarter time was to not give up and continue with the effort and intensity they had shown in the first three quarters, and they did, they held possession and kept the ball in and didn’t allow the opposition to run away in the final quarter.

Euroa 1.1.7 defeated by Seymour 10.18.78

Best players: Bailey Allen, Walter Jackson, Dublin Anderson, Max Miller, Baxter Fraser, Ed Tilton

Goal kicker: Kusuma Wolfenden (1)