Week 7

at Ulladulla (Reserve Grade)

The Ressies finally pulled through a win on the weekend down in Ulladulla on Sunday. After a bright start it looked like we might be our own worst enemies as ill discipline and a lack of accountability had the Dockers running all over us in the second quarter (with the help of a few 50m penalties, 3 in a row against Goof). After a stirring half time tongue lashing from Scotty and Ty, we picked ourselves up out of the hole we dug and finished strongly to get within strkiking distance by 3/4 time thanks to some good work in the middle by Wal, Finn and Larks. We stepped up again in the last quarter to dominate play, in the end running out reasonably comfortable winners. There were some good efforts all over but Wal, Finn, Larks, Phil, Halfy (despite his average delivery) and Blue's tagging in the second half stood out. Thanks to all those that helped out (Sean Bull, Crank) and for the couple of First grade players that helped make up the numbers.

Training numbers have been really down over the last two weeks and I am getting frustrated at not being able to run the drills I have prepared due to the lack of numbers. One of our key statements this year is commitment and at them moment I think it is lacking from some. I would also like to see injured people turn up to games (and training at times) to help support and also to let me know when they may be available. Bring your runners for Thursday's training.

A reminder that the games this weekend are on Sunday at Wollondilly (Reserve grade plays Uni), normal times. We are trying to arrange a bus for transport to the game and will be able to advise at training on Thursday. This is a big game for both grades, Wollondilly are a much, much tougher team at home and we know how good Uni are. We really need to get good numbers otherwise we will not be coming away with any points this weekend, which is not an acceptable outcome.

Congrats to Simon, Newy and Jace for their participation in the SCAFL Rep Side that went down to North Coast by 34 points. A further pat on the back for Simon who was judged SCAFL's best player (we might have to pay you where you're best suited now, Simon).

Let's get some good numbers to training and come out firing on Sunday.

Scores

Reserve Grade

Ulladulla 2.0 6.0 9.0 10.0 60
Demons 2.5 3.8 7.8 12.11 83

Goals: C. Godfrey4 , J. Larkins 3, S.McCurdy, C. Smith, G.Wallace, M. McDougall, P. Henshaw
Best: P. Serafin, J. Larkins, P. Henshaw, F. Walkers, G. Wallace, J. Wilson, S. McCurdy, S.Wall, C. Godfrey

Award Winners:

Coaches Cup: Scott McCurdy
Player's Player: Paul 'Finn' Serafin
Aussie Hotel: Justin Larkins
Husky Pub: Phil Henshaw
Sportscene: Greg 'Wal' Wallace