EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Knights News 2010 Weekly Newsletter Issue No 9 Platinum Sponsor !
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President’s Message This is the last round before we have our first break for the 2010 season with the long weekend seeing no matches played on the 13th of June. I want to congratulate Corey Bruinstroop (U14) and Lachie Sullivan (U13) on their inter league selection. For our Under 9 and Under 10 teams it is past the halfway point of the season with only 4 rounds for Under 9’s and 5 rounds for Under10’s until the Lightening Premiership games. Once again East Malvern has put its hand up to host one of the divisions of the Lightening Premiership and when we establish which division that is I will be looking for some volunteers to assist on the day.
As we approach the halfway mark in the season it is important to reflect on what the club has achieved in 2010. Whilst the club has clearly grown from 2009 to 2010 there are certain areas that we can still improve and learn from. As such after the school holiday break I will be looking to host the second coaches and team managers review meeting so we can seek input from 2 of the hardest working volunteers we have in our club. In addition it will be the perfect time to begin to see who wishes to continue to coach in 2011. It is one of the aims of the committee to again have as many coaches and
! East Malvern Junior Football Club Inc. ABN No. 29 120 299 745 Lucas Reserve, East Malvern VIC 3145 Postal Address: P O Box 185, Central Park VIC 3145 www.eastmalvernknights.com.au! ! ! 1 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB team managers in place for the 2011 season before we end Final Scores from Round 7 the 2010 season. This makes planning and coordination significantly easier. Knights Won / Lost Opposing Team In addition to the coaches meeting I will be organizing a forum to discuss team selection process to see how the U9 Red - 17 lost to St Pauls - 44 club can improve this area for the 2011 season. The club remains committed to grading from U13 and above, but we U9 Blue - 28 def Ajax - 23 should always be looking to improve our process. I will let people know dates and the agenda for discussion after the U9 White - 55 def East Brighton - 15 term break. U9 Black - 34 def Beaumaris - 10
I also hope by now that all teams have had or are soon to U10 Red - 16 lost to Beaumaris - 80 have a social function. It is an important part of the football year that parents are able to get together in a U10 White - 36 lost to Ormond - 40 relaxed environment during the season. The best format for this is a bring a plate night at someone’s home. If your U10 Blue - 47 def Hampton - 13 team has not done this yet I encourage you to organize a U11 Red - 29 function before the season is completed. lost to Beaumaris - 48
U11 Blue - 11 lost to South Melbourne - This is the final reminder for the Annual EMJFC 20 Presidents dinner. The dinner will be held at club sponsor Italo Italian Restaurant on Tuesday night June 8th. U11 White - No Match Thanks to Paul Connors we have been able to secure Jason Report McCartney AIS/AFL Academy High Performance Coach as guest speaker. This function can only accommodate 50 or U12 White - 35 def Beaumaris - 14 so people and is filling fast so if you wish to attend please contact Kate Gilbert ASAP. U12 Red - 29 lost to St Kilda - 56
U12 Blue - 64 def Oakleigh - 15 To all players and parents please ensure that the reputation of the club is one of competitiveness and U13 Gold - 72 def Ajax - 20 fairness both on and off the ground. Parent behavior is the cornerstone of a successful club. Unfortunately in the U13 Blue - No Match last few weeks we have seen some of our standards fall. Report Please remember at all times ensure we respect our opposition and the umpires, keep unsociable views and U13 White - No Match comments to yourself especially if your are in a match day Report role. U14 Blue - 40 lost to Waverley Park - 84 Please remember to keep up the good work on and off the U14 Gold - No Match ground and enjoy your participation in the EMJFC. Report
Go Knights U15 Gold - No Match Report Lewis Bearman U16 Blue - 78 def Highett - 44 President U16 Gold - 65 lost to St Bedes - 72
Youth Girls - 47 def Chirnside Park - 8 EASTEAST MALVERNMALVERN JUNIORJUNIOR FOOTBALLFOOTBALL CLUBCLUB
Vice President / Club Secretary Report Contact Marc Gauci e [email protected] m 0409 413 289
UMPIRE APPRECIATION ZAIDEE'S WEEK FOLLOW UP RAINBOW
It’s great to see ROUND - UMPIRING the follow up to JUNE 5 & IS EVERYONE’S Umpire Apreciation week has received 6, 2010 B U S I N E S S some well deserved recognition in last The round of matches week's Stonnington on the weekend of June 5 & 6 will be known as the Leader. "Zaidee's Rainbow Round" throughout the Southern Football League and the Moorabbin Saints Junior Special thanks go Football League. All players, officials and to Brad Beitzel for supporters are encouraged to show their support of assisting with this the Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation by purchasing and acknowledgment. wearing Zaidee's Rainbow Shoelaces. Laces can be purchased through your club. The northern let’s all have a positive impact on the game umpire academy is The EMJFC have agreed to support this off to a great initiative with our younger teams start with over 10 turning up in week #1 and 13 or so wearing the laces including U9, U10, U11, turning up in week #2 U12 & Youth Girls with the Club having New sign ons are in excess of 10 with more coming since ordered sets through the MSJFL. every week.
Next step is to market this to the major schools in the area. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Football Report Contact Mick Ahern Schedule of this weekends games e [email protected] m 0408 877 016
STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 09 South 6/06/10 8:45 2010) East Malvern Red Vs Mordialloc Braeside Red HURLINGHAM PARK - OVAL 1 (Under 09 West East Brighton 6/06/10 8:45 2010) White Vs East Malvern White
6/06/10 8:45 WELLINGTON RESERVE (Under 09 Blue 2010) Northvale Vs East Malvern Black
STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 09 East 6/06/10 10:00 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs East Brighton
HURLINGHAM PARK - OVAL 1 (Under 14 Div 1 6/06/10 10:00 2010) East Brighton Vs East Malvern Gold
6/06/10 10:00 TOORAK PARK (Under 10 South 2010) Prahran Red Vs East Malvern Red
DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 14 6/06/10 10:00 Div 3 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs Hampton East Malvern 6/06/10 11:15 GARDINER PARK (Under 11 West 2010) White Vs Prahran STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 10 West 6/06/10 11:15 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs East Brighton Red DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 15 6/06/10 12:00 Div 1 2010) East Malvern Gold Vs Oakleigh
6/06/10 12:30 CENTENARY PARK - Oval 1 (Under 16 Div 1 2010)St Peters Red Vs East Malvern Gold
6/06/10 12:45 CASTLEFIELD RESERVE (Under 11 West 2010) Hampton Vs East Malvern Red
STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 10 South East Malvern 6/06/10 12:45 2010) White Vs East Brighton White DARLING PARK - BASIL RESERVE (Under 12 6/06/10 12:45 West 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs East Brighton White MC KINNON RESERVE - Oval 2 (Under 12 West 6/06/10 12:45 2010) St Pauls Vs East Malvern White
6/06/10 12:45 GARDINER PARK (Under 12 South 2010) East Malvern Red Vs East Brighton Red
DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 13 6/06/10 14:00 South 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs Murrumbeena Maroon HURLINGHAM PARK - OVAL 1 (Under 11 East 6/06/10 14:00 2010) East Brighton Red Vs East Malvern Blue
6/06/10 14:15 CENTENARY PARK - Oval 2 (Under 13 East 2010)St Peters Vs East Malvern Gold
DARLING PARK - BASIL RESERVE (Under 13 East Malvern 6/06/10 14:15 North 2010) White Vs Dingley Black
MURRUMBEENA PARK - OVAL 1 (Under 16 Div 2 6/06/10 14:30 2010) Murrumbeena Vs East Malvern Blue EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Social Update Contact Kate Gilbert e [email protected] | m 0430 179 096
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Presidents Dinner Tuesday 8 June 2010
Your are invited to the 2010 Presidents Dinner on
Tuesday June 8th 2010 from 7:30pm
This year’s guest speaker is Jason McCartney
AIS/AFL Academy High Performance Coach. Once again the dinner is being held at club sponsor ITALO RESTAURANT
151 Waverley Rd, Malvern East 3145.
The cost is $50 per head and is BYO wine only. This dinner is open to all mums, dads and
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This weeks special mentions...
50 Games 50 Games Player Profile Player Profile
Name: Henry Byers-Armstrong
Team: Under 12 ! Name: Jack Blues Kudelka
How long have you Team: Under 12 Blue been at the ! Knights? 3rd year How long have you been at the Knights: 3 years Favourite AFL Team: Fremantle Favourite AFL Team: Melbourne Where will they finish: I think Where will they finish: rd ! that we will finish 3 6th or 4th Favourite Player: Brad Green Favourite Player: Matthew Pavlich ! What do you love about the Knights? You can make What do you love about the Knights? G e t t i n g t o good mates meet new people and play with my friends in a team If I was Prime Minister what would you do? Make If I was Prime Minister what would you do? I giving homework against the law don’t want to be Prime Minister! What did you want to do when you were a kid? Write Most famous person I have met: Aaron Davey a bestselling book
Who do you most admire? I admire my Grandfather because he played in the AFL for Essendon and participated in the 1962 premiership game.
What did you want to do when you were a kid? Play basketball or football professionally.
Most embarrassing moment? When I dressed up as Batman for 2 weeks non stop when I was 3. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
This weeks Club Profiles...
Harry Smith | U16 Gold
Name: Dale Smith Name: Lewis Bearman Roles at the Knights: Team: U 16 Blues Committee How long have you Member 2004-2008 been at the Knights: 9 Years Team Manager U14 Golds 2010 Favourite AFL Team: Carlton How long have you been at the Knights: Eight years Where will they finish: 7th What's been your child's most memorable moment Favourite Player: Chris Judd while playing for the Knights: Their many friendships formed with team mates and What do you love about the Knights? Premiership wins The friends I have made through club footy & contributing to the community. Favourite AFL Team: Essendon
If I was Prime Minister what would you do? A Where will they finish: Higher than Richmond better job Favourite Player: Simon Madden and Terry Daniher from yesteryear. Most famous person I have met: Alan Greenspan Paddy Ryder from current players. (Who remembers him?) What do you love most about the Knights: Who do you most admire? David Parkin Friendships made with other parents and the joy of watching my three boys Harry, Charlie and Gus play What did you want to do when you were a kid? Play football (hence the photos of the boys in lieu of guitar in a band me).
Most embarrassing moment? If you could be Prime Minister for a day, what Being tricked by my wife’s twin sister on the would you do: phone. There are others but I am happy to share Make sure Kevin Rudd wasn't any longer. this EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
This weeks Club Profiles...
Most famous persons you've ever met: John Howard, Christina Onasis, Tony O'Reilly, Jack Stewart
Who do you most Name: Matthew admire: Peterson My wife Mandy (should earn me big Role at the Knights: points at home). Coach of the Under 16's Most embarrassing moment: How long have you When I just started been at the as an articled clerk Knights: 10 Years and asked a senior Fergus Smith | U11 Reds partner if he had What's been your child's most memorable moment twisted his ankle on while playing for the Knights: Winning the Under the weekend only to be told 15's Grand Final as Coach in 2009 and My First that he had polio. Only took about 5 years for the Game for the knights other articles clerks to stop reminding me. Favourite AFL Team: Brisbane Lions
Where will they finish: 5th Charlie Smith | U14 Gold Favourite Player: Simon Black
What do you love most about the Knights: Colours
If you could be Prime Minister for a day, what would you do: Take a day off
Most famous person you've ever met: Mick Gatto's son ( I played football against him and Mick was there watching)
Who do you most admire: My Mum
Most embarrassing moment: Asking the taxi driver does it take of money when he reverses? EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
ROUND 7 MATCH REPORTS
Goals Styles Best for Styles, Ralph, Ross, Turner the quarter
U11 Reds vs Beaumaris Gold 3 rd Kicking into the wind, Super Coach Close Quarter tactically outplayed Beaumaris flooding the Team Captain for the day: Lachie Fish & Sebastian Grima back line, calling for numbers behind the ball and the famous Knights Wall. The team took East Malvern Knights lost to Beaumaris their game to another level. Landale led the way Scores G P T G P T in the ruck, Fish back from injury found his rhythm in the backline, Stephenson stepped up Q1 0 0 0 4 2 26 the tackle pressure, Harvey and Beasley drove Q2 1 4 10 5 3 33 hard of the back flank and McCabe timed in Q3 2 4 16 7 6 48 with a magnificent mark at centre half back to Q4 4 5 29 7 6 48 limit the Beaumaris haul with the wind to only 2 goals. Against the flow of play a heavy tackle by 1 st A tough game characterised by difficult windy Walters fed the ball to Morley then to Styles Quarter conditions favouring one end of the ground and the who scored a critical goal into the wind. similarities in jumpers between the two teams raising the clash jumper issue once again. It was a Goals Styles difficult coin toss to lose, Beaumaris kicked with a Best for Fish, Beasley, Styles, Walters, Height howling gale in the first quarter and it would prove the to be the difference between the two teams. The quarter backline held well under continuous pressure from the opposition who managed to somehow force 4 4 th The Knights set themselves to push hard with goals through the posts. Height and Turner were Quarter the wind, dominate the quarter and win the applying strong pressure in the midfield. Fish and game. Close started gathering possessions Stephenson fought hard in the backline. across half forward, Walters continued his relentless pressure laying a huge tackle in the Goals midfield, Height worked tirelessly, Ralph Best for Turner, Height, Fish, Close maintained his hard running form and the the backline led by Fish and Beasley refused to give quarter an inch. Super Coach Close moved Larke into the midfield with immediate results, scoring his 2 nd Super coach Close called for relentless pressure first goal for the day. Then Styles who had Quarter on the opposition ball carrier and issued the team dominated most of the game stepped up for the mars bars pressure challenge. The team responded play of the day. Surrounded by 4 Beaumaris strongly winning the next three quarters. In the players on the wing, he drew deep on the second quarter the Knights started linking up Knights spirit, applying three consecutive through the midfield. Adaway and Stephenson tackles, eventually winning possession of the were strong in defence, Ralph was running hard in ball and driving it deep into the forward line. the midfield, Turner and Walters continued to The game finished with Beaumaris scoreless in apply strong tackle pressure in the packs and the final term, perhaps only time prevented Styles was starting to find much needed space. another famous Knight’s victory. Finally after a series of determined efforts Styles broke the drought and kicked the Knights Goals Larke, Styles first goal. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Best for Styles, Close, Beasley, Larke the quarter Sponsor Awards: Cold Rock – Beasley, Intencity – Fish, La Porchetta – Landale, Mars Bar - Styles
U12 Whites vs Beaumaris Gold
Team Captain for the day: Michael Batten
East Malvern Knights defeated Beaumaris Scores G P T G P T Q1 0 1 1 0 0 0 Q2 2 2 14 0 0 0 Q3 4 3 27 2 2 14 Q4 5 5 35 2 2 14
1 st Captain Batts encouraged the boys for an upset Quarter against the top side. We were going to miss Papas (arm) and Xander and Goller (ill) so we had our work cut out for us. ‘Beaui’ started with a slight breeze advantage but Liam, Elam and Robbie were tough and strong across our back line. Ben Ahearn’s ability to grab it in the last line of defence and steer us out of trouble was awesome. Fantastic spoils were given by Batts, Crowey and Cuddles which really stopped them in their tracks. Strong play around the ground from Chalker, Jacko, Gauch and Jamo kept us in it. Strong marks were taken by Max, Ando and Lachie and we went in for the first break with a point to us and the opposition scoreless! Goals Zip Best for Jacko, Batts, Crowey, Elam, Jamo, Ahearn the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
2 nd We started fast – Great Tap from Jacko to Elam 4 th The whole team were united to hang in there and Quarter to Batts to Max to Robbie to Ando to Lachie = Quarter do the hard things together to notch up the win. GOAL! (19 Secs.) Liam & Robbie were strong in Crowey, Jamo, Batsy, Max & Gauci were all defence and Crowey & Jamo were also defending putting their bodies on the line. Jacko was well. Cuddles was tapping truly and using his body tireless and Tag missed a tight one before well – Gauci grabbed a great pick up & had a snagging the next GOAL! Robbie was great in the bounce. Frank was doing the hard things & Jacko middle and Frank took a strong mark but couldn’t was jumping well in the ruck.. Rory was everywhere convert from a difficult angle. Ando passed it to & took 3 great grabs! Tag took a great grab & Jamo who got it off to Rory then Crowey & back Harrison was applying great pressure. Then to Jamo. Ned was working well and Harrison was Ahearn gave a fantastic defensive tackle before making a difference. Elam, Liam, Ahearn, Ando passing it off to Fitz who got it off to Jamo. Then and Robbie were not letting it get passed them.& Batts grabbed one of their guys right in front of Max, Tag, Ned, Fitzy & Lachie were giving their our goal and didn’t let go – result free kick for all out of the centre and up forward for a well- GOAL! earned win! Goals Tag Goals Lachie, Batts Best for The whole team Best for Jamo, Rory, Frank, Lachie, Jacko, the the quarter quarter
3 rd Crowey out of the centre from another great Quarter Jacko tap – to Fitz for an early GOAL. ‘Beaui’ fired a quick return goal. Jamo was working well in defence & got it out to Jacko for a great passage forward that included Crowey to Rory to Ando to Batsy to Jacko & back to Crowey. Max & Gauci were on the bottom of many packs as “Beaui” pressured but Liam, Frank, Elam, Cuddles & Robbie never stopped. Crowey grabbed it & got it off to Ned who was trying his heart out. Batts had another great pick-up for his 2nd GOAL. Harrison was left fighting 2 of them & never giving up. Frank was using his body well. Ned grabbed it again, got it over to Tag but the small post beckoned.
Goals Fitzy, Batts Best for Crowey, Ned, Max, Tag, Rory, Frank the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
U9 Red’s 2.5.17 defeated by St Pauls 6.8.44
After a magnificent victory last weekend, the Mighty Reds fronted up for a big match against the undefeated St Pauls on the wide open spaces of McKinnon Reserve. Although we went down by 27 points, this was due to our 2nd quarter when our opponents managed to score four goals to nil with the aid of a very strong breeze.
First quarter Reds 0 Goals 1 Behind 1 St Pauls 0 Goals 2 Behinds 2 Captain Eddie started the game brilliantly, with multiple centre clearances and hard running down the wing. Kya almost demolished three St Pauls players by running straight through them, whilst Jack Cameron was magnificent laying bumps left right and centre. It was clear the boys learnt well from their focussed training on Friday night (which 23 of the 24 players attended!!!) and carried this intensity through to the game. With a solid bump to the head, the Mighty Wange was taken from the field against his will providing Lachie with the opportunity to run like the wind with his fresh legs. Fortunately Wange recovered and was ready to return to the field to commence the 2nd quarter.
Second quarter Reds 0 Goals 1 Behind 1 St Pauls 4 Goals 6 Behinds 30 Unfortunately the second quarter was our downfall for this match. Whilst Georgo was working his butt off in the centre, our forwards were unable to get on the end of his nice ruck work. This allowed St Pauls to clear repeatedly, resulting in four successive goals and all our hard work in the first quarter coming unstuck. This placed enormous pressure on our backline and they were simply too loose to repel their more determined opponents. Along with Georgo, Harry was the only other player that could hold his head high at the end of the quarter for his hard efforts around the ground.
Third quarter Reds 2 Goals 5 Behinds 17 St Pauls 5 Goals 6 Behinds 36 After a rousing three quarter time address, the boys returned to the ground to start the second half showing some real grit and determination. Instead of giving up, the boys piled on the pressure with terrific goals scored by Stoney and Jesse along with a further four behinds – all that could easily have been goals! Stoney and Jesse were bumping and crashing their opponents throughout the 3rd quarter although it is fair to say the entire team had lifted. Harry cleared the ball from our forward line, Slav was dangerous at Centre Half Forward but only managed two behinds. Oscar ran through the centre like a fit Daniel Kerr and Ollie dived almost 30 metres to prevent St Pauls from beating him to the ball. Mitch beat 3 opponents in a contest, although clearly the play of the day was Screamer attacking the ball at full speed and weaving through three players to save a certain goal. With dad Greg tearing up with pride and the rest of the playing group (and coaches) in awe! This feat in itself earned Screamer the yellow jersey for such bravery, skill and polish! Well done super star! Nick Polous chased the ball, bounced neatly and kicked perfectly – twice! What a star!
Fourth quarter Reds 2 Goals 5 Behinds 17 St Pauls 6 Goals 8 Behind 44 Our backline were awesome in the last quarter not letting St Pauls get any easy touches. Jimmy Slav continued his great running and kicking, whilst Jack Cameron won the ball, bounced, kicked long, followed up his miss-kick and bumped his opponent only to win the ball again – it was awesome to watch! Juz bumped hard and controlled all around him and along with Captain Eddie lead by example.
Goals: Stoney, Jesse (1 each)
Better Players: Eddie, Jack C, Georgo, Harry, Jesse, Stoney, Mitch, Screamer. Injuries: Wange – almost died after a mighty knock to the head but managed to be revived! EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
3rd quarter
The team were keen to make amends and the coach urged U12 East Malvern Red vs St Kilda Red the boys to “get to the ball first” and to deploy the “long kicks” strategy. From the first bounce Allen and Halse East Malvern Knights lost to St Kilda Red combined to get the boys into the square. This allowed Scores G P T G P T Malvern to trap the play in the forward line for the next 5 minutes. Lowe was exceptional with a number of marks Q1 2 3 15 2 0 12 while Richardson; Meysztowicz and Blake McLeod formed Q2 2 4 16 4 5 29 a quality wall. This allowed Charlie Glasser to score two great goals (one after being at the end of an Anderson Q3 4 5 29 5 5 30 kick from the wing) and the second after being rewarded with a push in the back. Q4 4 5 29 8 8 56 Saints: 5 5 Malvern: 4 5
4th Quarter A much improved performance with some healthy signs from many across the ground. With the coach again reminding the boys that “whoever wants the ball more wins the footy” the boys steeled 1st Quarter: themselves against a tough breeze. Again magnificent centre clearances from Allen allowed Anderson and Halse The coach asked for 3 things: a) First to the ball; b) Create to combine with Ollie McNabb who joined in the ruck. Space and Run c ) Look for each other They fed Jake Hamilton and Stokes who kept the ball moving forward in an increasingly scrappy affair. Despite Malvern began with a strong breeze and went immediately great attempts to get up the ground, Saint Kilda made into attack. Nick Allen (in the ruck) got into his stride with the most of their chances and kicked 3 goals on the trot. excellent tap work to an army of busy rovers. Despite this Despite 3 very competitive quarters the final one got and some strong defence work by Daniel Wigney, Saints away from the team. The coach was pleased with the made the most of their few opportunities to quickly score strong marking; the excellent linking play and the their 2 goals for the quarter. Malvern’s goals were as a improved shepparding. result of the inevitable linking work with Anderson; Glasser and Melrose. This allowed Alex Lowe to set James Cowie up Intensity Award: Charlie Glasser for a solid goal. Jasper Bruten came into the game late in Rising Star: Louis Stokes the quarter to support the attacking play of Liam for our Cold Rock: Liam Melrose second goal. We were in the lead! B and F : Alex Lowe
Saints: 2 0 Malvern: 2 3 Final Score:
2nd quarter St Kida Red: 8 8 56 Malvern 4 5 29 With the coach urging for an increase in the contested possessions (especially against a stiffening breeze) Anderson’s workload went through the roof. His tackling; second efforts and linking work kept the opposition at bay for the first half. A particularly good string of moves resulted in Sam Anderson touching the ball 4 – 5 times before being unlucky with a point reward only. Despite this, some excellent defensive efforts from James Cowie and Alex Lowe failed to stop a flood of one points and 3 quick goals from the Saints.
Saints: 4 5 Malvern: 2 4 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Best for Cohen, Manton, Sullivan, Langton the quarter
3 rd A true arm wrestle of a quarter where the U13 Gold Knights vs Ajax Comets Quarter defensive lines were tested and neither gave way. Oliver was one of the defensive leaders and time and again got the ball and kicked long. East Malvern Knights defeated Ajax Comets Harry was tireless across the half back line and Scores G P T G P T Ed R was providing a lot of options whenever the Q1 3 3 21 0 1 1 ball made it to the wing. Liam was tough at the Q2 5 5 35 2 2 14 ball and showed his never give up attitude by winning every contested possession that came Q3 5 5 35 3 2 20 his way – great effort. Max was making sure he Q4 11 6 72 3 2 20 gave the coach everything and won it on the wing through sheer determination and delivered it to Darcy who then passed perfectly to Josh for a 1 st Coach Jaensch called for his players to work hard rare attacking opportunity. Jimmy ran the ball Quarter and put in an effort – “wins in Div 1 don’t come down the wing well and delivered into a contest easily, you have to earn them”. The boys took it on for Jackson who worked hard to try to convert. board and opened hard. A gutsy mark by Dass that Ned continued to pick up hard ball gets and was lead to Jake L running hard and passing to Ed R showing good leadership. who delivered it laces up to Myles for a strong Goals mark and conversion – first points matter! Minutes later Jake L took a great intercept mark on the Best for Cormack, Allis, Olynyk, Sullivan, Langton, Baxter wing, passed it beautifully to Johnny, onto to Jake the V and then another perfect pass to Myles for goal quarter #2. Wunschy was taking on the Ajax forward line and winning – immovable in the goal square and set 4 th The boys heard some tough messages at ¾ time. up a counter attack that ended up with Sullie Quarter Dave was far from happy with a few boys and getting a Jake L pass and converting with a snap challenged them to show him that they really Goals Spielvogel (2), Sullivan wanted to be out there. Sullie started us off Best for Sullivan, Spielvogel, Cohen, Langton, Dassie, well by taking a great mark and kicking into the the Manton, Victor square for a contest that Paddy D cleaned up quarter and kicked a left foot snap. Dass came down the wing and passed to Ed R who passed nicely on to Myles in the pocket. Myles quickly centred the 2 nd We were kicking with the wind and had high ball and Paddy G snapped a nice goal. George Quarter expectations of a good quarter. Ajax challenged continued to win and with Ned taking the ball that with two quick goals to show that they had well and finding a running Jake V and then onto plenty of fight in them, but so do we! George Dass for another major. Darcy was hunting continued to dominate and work hard in the ruck across the half forward line and marked (against a taller opponent). Sullie and Jake were strongly 40 meters out – no challenge as he cleaning up all over the ground and collected 10+ converted with the biggest kick of the day. A possessions each for the quarter. Johnny showed late throw in saw Paddy D tap to Ned who ran courage by smothering and then following up with a and kicked a final goal – great way to finish hard tackle to win the ball. Our first goal came boys! from George collecting the ball off the ground and Goals Deighton, Gheller, Dassie (2), Levin, Baxter handballing to the lightening fast Dassie who converted with ease. Our second started with Best for Dassie, Sullivan, Langton Johnny contesting hard to win the mark and then the passing well to Myles who marked and was very quarter definite in his conversion. Award Winners: Cold Rock – Sullivan, La Porchetta – Goals Dassie, Spielvogel Langton, Intensity – Spielvogel, Yellow 1 – Victor, Yellow 2 - Cohen Mark of the Day: Cohen EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
No doubt, Dico, Andy, Jack, Hayes and Lammy will have a considerable role to play here.
Our backs yesterday in the form of Quinlan,Paino, Garth, Chinny, Zac, Jordy, Kerin and Dom were magnificent- the St Bedes team is used to kicking cricket scores but not yesterday.
Jonno, Quinny, Sully and Jordy were very strong in the ruck. We know if we can get the ball in quickly to Barry, Jonno D, Quinny, Heggen, they will kick plenty of goals.
It was great to see the markologist Harry Smith back on song, and we hope that his hand is all right.
Next week we play at St Peter's with the sole intent of U16 Gold 10.5.65 lost to St Bedes reversing the round one result.
10.12.72 Don't study too hard for your mid year exams,
Well done for your efforts yesterday. Matt was thrilled Best: Dayne, Jules, Dom, Quinn, Sully, Paine, Zac, Jonno with your commitment and you should be all proud for the McKay, Luke and Sid way you went about the game. Goals: Barry 2, Smith 2, Quinn, Sullivan, McKay, Kerin, Kanakis, Hocking. I was impressed with your discipline in the face of several late tackles and some bewildering decisions.We were playing on a very small ground with patchy grass, an unpredictable bounce, and a wind that favoured the northern end.
Our attack on the footy in the first half surprised the St Bedes players,many of whom have the luxury of not playing on Saturdays. This advantage will be lost once the APS season concludes, and we will have fresh legs for the finals that we will reach.
Matt was extremely pleased with the boys who played in new roles and adjusted with poise and concentration. Boys, don't ever forget how Hampton lost the grand final last year.
If our focus is for the footy, the team, and not the opposition or the decision makers, the results will look after themselves.
We were ably led by Dayne and Sully yesterday, whose collective courage and leadership was inspirational.
Jules keeps getting kicks and driving the ball forward- we need to protect the ball carriers like Jules, Billy, Sid, Quinny,TJ, Max,Rauri, Ed, Heggen and Jonno. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
From half-time we were down to 16 men after Jack Anderson injured his calf and Taylor Quirk was unable to run due to knee problems. But the boys kept fighting it out with Harry Bennetts doing well when put on the ball in the last quarter. Josh Abbey was another Blue who could hold his head high, particularly after a brilliant second quarter. Alex Stefanac didn’t have his best game in what has been a very good year but still kept working and putting his head over the ball. Ciaran Shaw and Liam U14 Blues vs Waverley Park Fitzpatrick enjoyed the fact they got four quarters and were still trying at the end.
East Malvern Knights lost to Waverley Park This week we meet Hampton who are one game ahead of Scores G P T G P T us on the ladder. We welcome back some players Q1 4 2 26 0 3 3 including Hugh Griffiths and Nick Stavris which will give Q2 5 3 33 4 5 29 us the chance to rest some of our runners. Just on Q3 5 4 34 5 11 41 injured players, it was really good to see Carl Burnett Q4 6 4 40 11 18 84 turn up and run water on the day. He and Alex Grima are still a few weeks off but will obviously make a huge It has been a lean year thus far for the East Malvern U14 difference. Blues but maybe, just maybe, a win is around the corner. And anyone who watched an under-manned Blues team take on The game against Hampton Rovers is at Lucas which third-placed Waverley Park Hawks at Lucas Reserve would suits us in that there is plenty of space for our on- have left believing that the boys are on the right track. ballers and it limits the amount of contests opposition giants can get to. So it will be more of the same, move The first quarter was a brilliant display of fast-running play- the ball as quickly as possible and let’s hear that theme on football that stunned the Hawks and had the Blues four song shouted with gusto!!!!. goals up at quarter time. It started in the middle where Lachlan Berry produced his best quarter for the season and the Bevan twins, Luke and Mitchell, continued the form that could easily see them playing well in Division 1. Up forward Tom Nelson provided a lively target across half forward with Taylor Quirk doing the same at full forward. Lachy Christie was typically clever, and brave, across half forward, Jack Anderson clean and precise on a wing, Luca Skoufos dangerous near goals.
When the ball did cross our half way mark there was a running defence ready to meet it led by Ben Wilson, who played well all day, Robert Pugliese, Alistair Shannon and Ollie Doswell. In the last line Andy Cowan was back to his best, leaving his opponent when the time was right in his best game of the year. And once Andy finds his form he keeps playing well.
We knew Waverley would hit back and they did after quarter time when their bigger bodies started to come into play. At three quarter time we were still in the game being just seven points down but the Hawks added six goals with the wind in the last quarter to make the final margin 44 points. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Best for Ethan,Fraser,Alexander.Finn,Spencer,Tom L the quarter
3 rd The game changed somewhat in the third Quarter quarter with Beaumaris peppering the goals U10 Reds vs Beaumaris which put our defence under great pressure.Matty A and Matty V were kept busy and saved many goals.Cam McCallum undoubtedly Team Captain for the day: Thomas Kenyon played his best game for the knights down back, repelling many forward entries by East Malvern Knights lost to Beaumaris Beaumaris.Down the other end Robbie W was Scores G P T G P T everywhere and Fraser and Bailey tried hard for the knights. Q1 - 1 1 - 1 1 Beaumaris had skipped away to a handy lead at Q2 2 2 14 1 1 7 the 3rd qtr break. Q3 2 3 15 6 5 41 Q4 2 4 16 12 8 80 Goals 1 st Right from the opening bounce Fraser and Josh Best for Cam, Matty A, Matty V, Fraser, Bailey Quarter sent the knights forward which proved a recurring the theme for the quarter.we had a greater quarter percentage of the play but could not convert.Stefano from the wing sent the ball forward on many occasions to Cam,McC. James 4 th More of the same in the last term.We tried McC and Matty V who all prowled the forward line Quarter hard but were outclassed by Beaumaris. Our with great effect.The backline formed the wall defence was again under siege and Cam McC wonderfully well led by Ethan at centre half back continued his fine game.Stefano tried very hard and ably assisted by Bailey and Tommy L gaining many kicks around the wing and James Scores even at quarter time. McC did some nice things up forward especially a Goals great overhead mark. Best for Josh, Fraser, James, Stefano Today wasn’t our day but if we train hard during the the week we can definitely play better next quarter week.
2 nd The knights came out and played some great Players of the day: Cam,Stefano Quarter running footy in the 2nd quarter.Ethan resembled a Goals (very) young Dermott Brereton up forward kicking Best for Cam, Stefano, James McC, Robbie W a great snapped goal and nearly kicking a the second.Spencer was great across half forward quarter ably assisted by Lachy S, Finn and Tom K. Tom L and Max repelled every forward move by Beaumaris.All this great teamwork resulted in a great running goal by Bailey. Tom M kicked forward on many occasions but the highlight of the quarter was Alexander Natoli showing great courage and putting his body on the line for the team.Insiprational!!!!! Goals Ethan, Bailey EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
3 rd Great efforts from Gerber saw the ball into the Quarter forward attacking zone. Salmon provided great offensive pressure. Hogan bustled in defence while Nolsh and Morgan kept forcing the ball forward. Wainwright won the ball and goaled on the run. Great defence form the Knights backline kept the opposition scoreless for the quarter. U10 Blues vs Hampton
Team Captains for the day: Salmon & Wainright Goals Wainwright Best for Richards, Morgan, Wainwright, Nolsh East Malvern Knights defeated Hampton the Scores G P T G P T quarter Q1 2 1 13 1 1 7 th Q2 4 3 27 2 1 13 4 Cohen and Richards forced the ball forward Q3 5 5 35 2 1 13 Quarter while Nolsh stood up in defence. Cohen kicked a goal on the run with another great goal on the Q4 7 5 47 2 1 13 run by Jones. Good pressure all over the ground saw the opposition scoreless and a sound win for st 1 Kicking with the wind the Knights were straight the Knights. Quarter into attack. Wainwright marked and spun to boot a goal on the run. Potter was very active in the midfield. Nolsh assisted Ward to a goal. Good defence saw the opposition scoring opportunities restricted. Not a pretty quarter of football, but Goals Cohen, Jones effective. Best for Richards, Cohen, Hocking, Giles the quarter
Goals Wainwright, Ward Best for Wainwright, Bryce, Rebechi, Potter the quarter
2 nd Good running out of defence and heavy bumping Quarter from both sides made for some real hard ball gets. Wainwright marked and goaled. Olynyk was strong in defence marking well. Riley took a great mark on the run. Richards worked very hard moving the ball forward. Great handball from Cohen to Potter for a goal.
Goals Wainwright, Potter Best for Giles, Bryce, Richards, Morgan the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Youth Girls vs Chirnside Park U9 Blacks 4.10.34 defeated Beaumaris
Sharks 1.4.10 East Malvern Knights defeated Chirnside Park Scores G P T G P T 1st Quarter Q1 1 6 12 0 0 0 The Mighty Knights were coming off a great win and were Q2 2 6 18 1 1 7 desperate to make it 2 in a row. After great work from Max and Lachie T on the wing, Bill kicked a huge ball to Campbell Q3 5 9 39 1 1 7 who kicked a great captain’s goal to get the Knights started. Q4 6 11 47 1 2 8 Max got it out of the middle, Cooney stole and kicked long, and Lachie T had a great snap for goal but just missed. 1 st Our rematch against our rivals Chirnside Park. Great start Knights! Quarter Good attacking play saw most of the first quarter played in our attacking zone. However, nd 2 Quarter inaccurate goal shooting resulted in a return of With the wind behind them, the knights bombarded the 6 behinds and one goal to Ella M. Good work goals with shots just missing from Lachie T, Jack M, Nick H, throughout the quarter by Kristen, Kate McQ and Fab. Wes and Charlie McKay contested every play and Mikaela, trapping the ball in our forward desperately, Fab smothered, and finally Bill Sharp got a line, and Kathleen, Elyce and Amelia, who formed rebound and slammed through a long goal. The Knights were the wall, ensuring that the Chirnside Park clearly in front at half time. forwards were denied the ball. Good shepherding by Bianca, Amber and Kate Q. rd 3 Quarter Hard running quarter with a number of players Max ran through the middle and Fab took a great mark for a rotating through the bench to refresh point. Highlights included great run from Charlie, Beggsy themselves. and Xander, and steals from Tom L and Charlie M. Highlight Goals Ella of the day was an end-to-end goal including running play from Hamish B, Charlie M, Anthony B and Will, finished off 2 nd A quick goal to Chirnside Park brought the score superbly by Hocking - Goal of the day to end the quarter, Quarter difference to 5 points. However we were able Knights on fire! to move the ball quickly from the centre bounce and score a quick reply by “Got to Play in Front” 4th Quarter Gleeson who marked strongly and kicked Highlights included more run from Hamish B, including a accurately. It was a see-sawing quarter, with massive goal after 2 bounces and Stuckey’s roving in the play at both ends of the ground. Strong goalsquare and shot that just got touched, great forward defensive work by Bec, Josie, Naomi, Katie O play from Tank and Charlie McKay’s speccy at Centre Half and Bianca saw us prevent Chirnside from Forward. further scoring attempts. There were few scoring opportunities for East Malvern as the Coaches awards this week to Bill Sharp, Will Vesely and Panthers defence marked strongly on the goal Charlie McKay. line. Opportunities for Kate Q crumbing Two songs to finish this week – go you Mighty Knights and presented themselves, however the bounce of Happy Birthday Ben Erez our other skipper today!! the oval ball is fickle!!! Goals Margaret EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
3 rd Although increasing our first quarter lead, the Quarter Coach asked the team for more passion and pride for the East Malvern jumper, knowing that Chirnside Park would start the second half working hard. Alicia asked for an increase in the talking, moving the ball quickly to our leading forwards and shepherding to our team players advantage. Good quick goal to Amelia, and then the speedster Kathleen received the ball from the centre, and U16 Blues 10.18 78 dft Highett 6.8 with 2 bounces was in the clear to score a goal. The tempo of the game had lifted, with East 44 Malvern running freely into open space. Mikaela with the left handed over head handpass – a gem th to her sister Liana, great spoil and tackle by It was a clash between 9th & 10 as the Blues (1 & 5) Amelia, and Brianna almost doing a Rioli!!! took on the Highett (0 & 6) at home. The Prez was full of Despite jarring her fingers, Kate McQ took on the encouragement telling Coach Teale that he had the full panthers to bustle her way forward for the final support of the Committee (knives were being sharpened) goal of the quarter. Good second effort by Mia to during pre match. With a full team of 25 players, Burkey trap the ball and then knock it clear to set up was the unlucky player to miss out (blame the Old Man Kates goal. Burkey). The boys had trained well during the week and were keen to celebrate Ollie Baxter’s 100th game with a Goals Kate McQ, Kathleen and Amelia big win. The coach put it to the leadership group to stand up and show absolute commitment to the ball and for everyone to make a contest and contribute. With a full th 4 Naomi into the ruck, Margaret to full forward, Bec bench the coaches had decided on 16 set rotations in the Quarter and Kate McQ rotating in the middle. Good first quarter. movement from Kate to Kathleen for another goal. Great team quarter with all players contributing. Good to see Sarah B hard at the ball, with Holly looking composed whenever receiving the ball.
Great effort by the team, however special mention to Elyce for running with her player all game, but also having an impact herself. Good to see Hannah L at the game and hopefully playing with us again in the future.
Thanks also to the parents for their support and calming influence at the end of the game.. Goals Kathleen
Q1 and the Blues dominate the first 10 minutes of play kicking into a 3 goal wind. Jamie Allen, Sam Cohen, Josh Starr & David Cumming shared the clearances with Highett. The tackling is fierce as both teams look to the ascendancy. Darcy taps a Kobe Bryant style ball to Hugh who snaps a goal, Aaron takes a solid contested mark and converts and Ben slots a goal. Loose defence sees the Bulldogs kick 4 goals to take a 6 point lead.
Q1: 3.2 20 to 4.2 26 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Q2 and the game becomes a tight battle as Highett defends hard. Ben slots another smooth goal on the run with Hughie Goals: Rogers 3; Hocking 2; McMahon 2; Bearman 1; kicking a banana tight in the pocket. Alex Fejer takes a Shearman 1; Starr 1. great mark but fails to convert and is sent off for swearing leaving the team with 17 players for 10 minutes to go. Best: Starr, Cumming, Baxter, Koren, Teale, Rogers, Denton, Hocking, Bate, Shearman. Half Time: 5.7 37 to 5.3 33 Next week: U16 Blues (8th) vs Murrumbeena (1st) at In the rooms the coach reminds the boys to remain focussed Murrumbeena at 2.30 pm and play in front and to go on and set up game for the last quarter. Both teams kick a goal each as the Knights struggle to defend with 17 players. The Bulldogs are going in hard and sniff an upset. Tim, David, Guy, Darcy, Ed, Josh, Sam, Hugo, Sam and James T are all getting plenty of the ball as both defences bottle up the game. At the break both teams have a verbal stoush, each desperate for the win.
Q3: 6.8 44 to 6.6 42
Q4 - The Blues kick with the wind and immediately have Highett under pressure. Darcy & Ed rotate through the ruck winning all the clearances. The Knights have 14 shots at goal slamming on 4 goals 10 behinds whilst the backline lead by Ollie, Sam, Luke, Hugo, Ollie, Sam, Lach H, Alex C, keeps Highett to just 2 points. Tealey & Tim K control their wings providing plenty of run & carry into the fwd line. Jamie, Guy, Aaron, Ben, Hugh, Bater and Alex F all look dangerous. The drought of goals is finally broken with a great running goal by Ben that puts the Blues 13 points up and effectively ices the match. Ass Coach Bearman wants Alex R to go to FF with immediate impact marking hard on a lead and passing to Guy. Another mark and a tight kick at goal hits the post. Captain Hocking is moved to CHF and slams on 2 goals in 5 minutes to break the match apart, and celebrates like his father at midnight.
Final Score 10.18 78 to 6.8 44
In the rooms Lach H leads the club song with Ollie in the middle as the boys celebrate a well earned win with everyone contributing. Coach Teale is wrapped with the endeavour, the willingness to come off the ground for interchange rotations and their attack on the ball. The Knights had 14 more scoring shoots at goal and dominated play in the second half. The last quarter was very special. The Intensity Award went to David Cumming for a best on ground Captains performance, the Cold Rock Award went to Ollie Baxter for his 100th game and the Rising Star La Porchetta Award went to birthday boy Ed Fuller. Next week we take on top of the ladder and the undefeated Murrumbeena at Murrumbeena as we look to cause the upset of the season in the U16 Division for 2010. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
2 nd The orders were clear - “attack the football”. Quarter And that they did. Ingham produced a superb solo effort to win the ball in a 3 on 1 contest. Dorevitch, from a difficult angle, scored the first Blues’ goal for the quarter. Glaspole, after a second effort, won the ball, drove it into the forward line and found the ball again before scoring a goal. Gilbert was in everything. Wainwright was another goal scorer for the Blues. Soust drilled a “grass cutter” of a pass U12 Blues vs Oakleigh Dragons onto the chest of Byers Armstrong that nearly knocked him into next week but in true 50th game-style he was up for it and went on to Team Captain for the day: Ed Sinclair score a major. The Blues were well on top of the Dragons and playing great football. U 12 Blues defeated U12 Dragons Goals Dorevitch (2), Glaspole, Wainwright, Byers Scores G P T G P T Armstrong. Q1 1 5 11 0 0 0 Best for Dorevitch, Glaspole, Gilbert, Wainwright, Byers Q2 6 5 41 0 0 0 the Armstrong, Ralph, Ingham, Davidson, Hess, Q3 6 12 48 1 0 6 quarter Baxter, Kudelka, Hayne, Waring, Herschell, Tan. Q4 8 16 64 2 3 15 3 rd The Blues started the quarter with quick, 1 st A blustery wind greeted the Blues when they Quarter direct football and were using the attacking, or Quarter arrived at Scammell Reserve to face up to the Guest Rd, side of the ground well. Hayne was Oakleigh Dragons. Henry Byers Armstrong and absolutely rock solid at half back and combined Jack Kudelka were playing their 50th games so a well with Baxter and Fawell to get the ball to win held even greater importance. As soon as it the forwards on multiple occasions. The was known that the Blues were kicking into a stiff opposition’s “number 13” was playing a great breeze, the question on the minds of the Blues game causing Coach Wazza to ask for supporters was “what chance do you give them of something to be done. “Tackle him!” was how getting off to a flying start?” The question was Wazza framed it. Sinclair, Waring and Davidson answered quickly as for most of the quarter the were pressuring the opposition’s defence to the game was played across the Blues half forward point where it buckled. The Blues, however, line. Several pieces of crisp football led to behinds were unable to convert their shots on goal into (excusable, given the blustery wind) then finally a majors. Finally, a Dragons goal brought cheers Dorevitch handball to Herschell resulted in the from the supporters of both sides. Blues first goal. Goals Goals Herschell Best for Wainwright, Herschell, Fawell, Arnold, Baxter, Best for Byers Armstrong, Baxter, Gilbert, Ralph, the Davidson, Ingham, Powell, Glaspole, Tan, the Wainwright, Kudelka, Hayne, Soust, Sinclair, quarter Sinclair, Wheatley, Hess, Bennett quarter Powell, Davidson. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
4 th The Dragons were a much better side in the last Quarter quarter. Nonetheless, The Blues kept using the Guest Rd side of the ground. From each kick-in all the way up to the forward line the Blues stuck to the plan and soon enough Kudelka, at half forward, passed to Powell who goaled. Not to be outdone Hess took a strong mark in the goal square and, from a set shot, sent it straight through the middle of the big sticks. The Dragons, to their credit, kept battling and through their “number 13” were able to score their second goal of the game. Fawell was having a great day, as was Glaspole. Bennett was hard at the ball. When the siren sounded the 50th gamers were chaired from the ground. Goals Hess, Powell Best for Sinclair, Powell, Soust, Ioannou, Glaspole, the Herschell, Dorevitch, Hess, Arnold, Ingham, quarter Gilbert, Wheatley, Ralph, Wainwright, Bennett. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
2 nd The first part of the quarter was tough and Quarter scrappy with our backs doing an excellent job of bottling it up in the back pocket. Skeg made several big kicks to get it out of there. DC and Lowey showed real determination with strong U10 Whites vs Ormond running straight through the pack. A highlight was Hoppo making a good run then kicking to Team Captain for the day: Tegan ‘TV’ Vun Blazer who marked and then had a long shot for Burger Ring backman: A n d r e w ‘ B l a z e r ’ goal. It fell just short but TV was there to clean Blaher up and have a snap only to hit the post. Malvern Mars Midfielder of the day: Dylan ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins kept the pressure up with Hoppo making another Fruit Tingles forward of the day: Daniel ‘DC’ Condon run and kick to the hot spot, where it was Player’s of the Week: Oscar ‘Razor’ Wyer, marked by Lewie … GOAL. At half time Coach rd Will ‘Lewie’ Lewis said he wanted big score in the 3 qtr so that they could hold them out in the last. Goals Lewie East Malvern Knights lost to East Brighton Best for Skegg, Hoppo, Lowey, Lewie, Buck Scores G P T G P T the quarter Q1 3 2 20 1 0 6 Q2 4 4 28 2 1 13 3 rd It was Ormond who put the pressure on in the Q3 4 5 29 3 5 23 Quarter 3rd quarter. But our defence was ferocious and Q4 5 6 36 5 10 40 kept Ormond to minor score after minor score. Highlights were Lowey taking a great mark in 1 st Whilst it wasn’t quite officially winter yet, it defence, and a great run along the wing by MnM Quarter certainly felt that way with an icy southerly culminating with a kick to the hot sport. Razor breeze that would certainly play a factor in the was as courageous and committed as ever. game plan. TV won the toss and so the Knights Hoppo, DC and Bull had strong runs and kicks. would be running with the breeze in the first More impressive teamwork with Blazer quarter. Any early goal to DC put the Knights in handballing to DC who kicked to Loco who drilled front and they kept the pressure up with a couple it into the forward line. of behinds and then a goal to Crowey. Highlights Malvern with a 6 point lead at 3/4 time but will were some nice work from MnM with a handpass to it be enough to hold off Ormond in the last DC followed up with some great shepparding to quarter? give DC a clear run up the sideline. A good mark by Goals none Loco and Blazer was working hard from the Best for MnM, Loco, Bull, Silky, Snowy, Macca, TV midfield with long kicks forward. the Goals DC x 2, Crowey quarter Best for DC, MnM, Skeeter, Blazer, Lowey, Razor, Loco, the Beefy, Crowey quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
4 th An early point and then a goal to Ormond meant Quarter they hit the lead by a point. But Malvern showed their true spirit by fighting back straight away. A great goal to Razor from a long shot that bounced and bounced and bounced ... and then went through the posts under the careful and watchful eyes of his team mates. Malvern was back into the lead. But then Ormond piled on the pressure. The Malvern defence was valiant but in the end Ormond got through for a goal to get back into the lead. Malvern kept fighting but suddenly the Ormond brass bell rang and it was all over for another week. U9 Whites 8.7.55 defeated East Goals Razor Best for Spider, Blazer, Lewie, Hoppo, DC, Silky Brighton Red 2.3.15 the quarter Following on from a narrow defeat at the hands of Brighton Beach, the coaching panel of the mighty whites felt some pressure. Was the assistant coach looking longingly at the coaches lofty position?, Was the runner delivering messages as instructed? The boys seemed to be under more pressure than Acker at a media training session. Things went from bad to worse as late omissions, due to illness, took there toll, with Chaffa out with severe cold, and Ryno with “general soreness” as the load of the season started to wear on the eight year old legs. However following a stirring speech from the coach, assisted by some smart white board moves from Mahns the boys took the field against the East Brighton Reds, who previous six games had seem them solute. Quarter 1: EMJFC: 3.3 East Brighton: 0.1 EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Andriske 2, Holmes 1 The first quarter started with a bang with Ando, Pretzel and late inclusion, Stevo all having an early influence, with Ando drifting forward to kick some early goals. The backline lead by Burtie and Padlock assisted by Term and “hard ball” Apple kept the opposition at bay. Pre game planning to block the influence of a young Andrew Gaze proved fruitful with his influence restricted. Quarter 2: EMJFC: 7.4 East Brighton: 1.2 EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Andriske 2, Mahony, S. Hume The second quarter saw more of the same as the red headed Italian (Caratz) took a lead from his more famous EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB uncle and got kicks at will. His ability to hit targets was of the highest order, as it appears some skills skip a generation!. The Humes boys, Bomber and Humey also came to the fore and comparisons with the Krakeor brothers was understandable. Once again the back line held up the opposition with OJ, Roo, and Red turning defense into attack time and again, in a manner that would please even Bomber Thompson. Quarter 3: EMJFC: 8.6 East Brighton: 1.3 EMJFC Goals (Qtr): S.Hume The second half started with a handy lead, seven goals to nil and the coach called for a greater desperation (is he ever happy?). Jack Mahons continued his great first half form and after taking Pretzel out with an unintended head clash rebounded to have a huge influence. His sharing of the ball with the Eveready bunny that is Huggy Steedman and Snapper was a delight. Millsy and Jake continued to pressurize the opposition who were at their wits end of how to penetrate our back half. Quarter 4: EMJFC: 8.7 East Brighton: 2.3 EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Nil The last quarter started with more pressure from the knights, who went about getting their stats up. Although a goal or two was leaked the coach seems pleased with the performance of all the team. Team Awards: Players of Week: Tom Burt James Carrazzo Crunchie Award: Hugo Steedman Mars Award: Travis Shannon Smarties Award: Oliver Tyrrell Coaches Star: Nick Bufalo Captain Award: Jack Mahony Intencity Award: Sam Hume Better Players: Humie, Hearny, Scary, Red, Burtie, Millsy, Sharpa, Padlock, Huggie, Macca, Buddy, Bomber, Razza EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
2 nd The breeze dropped just as the second quarter Quarter commenced. The forward line of Zac Kourambas, Alex Chambers and Luke Kemelfield worked tirelessly. Ben Rozen marked strongly in the forward pocket but his shot just missed. This was the story of the day. The Knights just could not find the goals. Harry Baxter, given the task U11 Blues vs South Melbourne of tagging the opposition’s best player, worked superbly to reduce his influence.
Goals Nil Team Captains for the day: Josh Murray, Sam McVean
East Malvern Knights lost to South Melbourne Best for Ben Rozen, Harry Baxter the Scores G P T G P T quarter Q1 0 0 0 1 1 7 3 rd The game started to get away from the Knights Q2 0 2 2 1 1 7 Quarter in the third quarter as the hard running South Q3 0 2 2 3 2 20 team broke it open with their trademark Q4 1 5 11 3 2 20 centre-corridor footy. Spencer Spielvogel and Marcus Lobley were good contributors in the 1 st Chasing their fourth win, the boys travelled to forward line along with Charlie Ingham and Sam Quarter Albert Park. McVean. Despite their best efforts, Isaac Morrisby has been a tower of strength in the scorers were untroubled so far as the this team since its inception and there was real visitors were concerned. Coach Phillips reminded feeling among parents and boys as we cheered him the group at three-quarter time of the through the banner for his 50th game. Younger occasions when they have successfully come sister Ruby grabbed a piece of the banner back from similar positions and implored them declaring it would one day sell for serious moolah to haul back the three-goal deficit. on ebay. Only time will tell but Isaac has a great future playing footy. Goals Nil
South kicked with a strong breeze in the first Best for Charlie Ingham, Sam McVean quarter. The game was played largely in South’s the attacking area and if not for the valiant efforts in quarter defence of Finn Tobin, Jack Robertson, Finn Healy and Josh Murray, the game could have been out of reach by quarter time. Tom Conron, Isaac Morrisby and Ethan Phillips provided drive out of the centre.
Goals Nil
Best for Finn Tobin, Tom Conron the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
4 th The players responded magnificently. Isaac Quarter Morrisby went to centre-half forward and, with Paddy Schroeder and Angus Cameron, gave the Knights a real focus in attack. Jake Wilson battled hard in defence and Tom Conron dug deep. The real story of the last quarter was the effort of Will Sutherland who tore the game apart kicking one goal and narrowly missing another, showing all who were there that he will U9 Blues vs Ajax Comets be a key player in the drive to the finals. Unfortunately the Knights had left themselves Team Captain for the day: Morls, Little Macca too much to do and, despite holding the Bloods goal-less for the second quarter in a row, were East Malvern Knights defeated Ajax Comets unable to bridge the gap. Scores G P T G P T Q1 1 1 7 0 2 2 - - - Q2 2 2 14 2 1 13 Hearty Congratulations to those who have Q3 2 2 14 3 4 22 recently notched up Q4 4 4 28 3 5 23 Fifty Games for the Knights : 1 st Brycey was on fire early as the Blues kicked Tom Conron, Charlie Ingham, Isaac Morrisby, Quarter with the breeze, picking up possessions at will and Will Sutherland and taking a great mark from a pass from Goals Will Sutherland 1 captain Morls. Meyster started to get leather poisoning and in the Knights best passage of Best for Will Sutherland, Angus Cameron play, passed to Roza who passed to Brycey and the on to Eddie. Style stole the ball from the quarter Comets to save a certain goal and followed up with a great bump. Meyster, Arnie and Hallsy had the wall going beautifully across half back, while Belsy almost reeled in a one hander before forcing a turnover. A clearance from Rusty resulted in the Blues moving forward where Kizzle snapped the only major of the quarter. Goals Kizzle Best for Brycey, Style, Meyster, Rusty, Hallsy, Belsy the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
2 nd Against the wind in the second quarter, the 4 th Early clearance work by Dynamite was followed Quarter message from coach Yogi was to ‘use our pace and Quarter by clearances off half-back by Milzy and run the ball’. Arnie clearly took the message to Hallsy. Meyster kicked a long running goal from heart, bursting off the backline with great speed. half forward which went through thanks to Tedstar passed off to Wheels in a great piece of some great shepherding by Seany and Little team play, before Roza passed to Sco. Pressure Macca. Still three points down, everyone was from Collo forced a turnover before Eddie starting to get involved. Dynamite, Roza, bounced through the middle and passed to Big Arrow, Tedstar, Wacko and Style were all Macca who put it through for a great team goal. involved in great play but only two points Hallsy and Kizzle were working well down back and resulted. With time running out, Belsy took a Brycey displayed great discipline in guarding the towering pack mark 25 metres out. The shot square to hold out the Comets. Maxie copped a ball dropped just short and Kizzle marked the in the face late in the quarter before Roza and scrambled clearance 10 metres out just before Arnie combined to pass to Stolzy. One point in it the bell went. As cool as a cucumber, Kizzle at half time. slotted the goal after the bell to give the Blues Goals Big Macca a miraculous five point win! Best for Eddie, Roza, Arnie, Brycey Goals Meyster, Kizzle the Best for Meyster, Belsy, Kizzle, Tedster, Roza, Style quarter the quarter 3 rd Wacko worked his way into the game, exerting Quarter some great pressure on the opposition as did Arrow. Following a point to the Comets, Eddie passed straight to Arnie from the kick-in. Sco started winning possession across half back and Collo began to pick up possessions at will, displaying some fine passing and defensive skills. The Blues were working hard as a team to keep the Comets at bay, as Roza passed off to Slackie. Morls won a free kick before great clearances from Milzy and Rusty. Co-captain Little Macca marked late in the quarter. Great running play between Collo and Rusty took the ball from defence into attack late in the quarter. Blues down by 8 at the final change. Goals Best for Collo, Rusty, Wacko, Sco, Arnie the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB SEQUOIA CLUB EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
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