Week 11

vs Bomaderry (Both Grades)

Disappointing results for the weekend with both First and Reserve Grade succumbing to traditional rivals Bomaderry. We wore yellow armbands in a 'call to arms' in support of the Cancer Council into research and information regarding Men's cancer.

The day started with glorious conditions for the Reserve Grade match with two sides fairly evenly matched on the ladder with our boys showing some good form of late and hoping to be able to put one over the Tigers. From the start it was evident that the Tigers had some young, quick players that were going to make it difficult for our more experienced players to keep up and the Tigers took a two goal lead into the first change. Some determined play from our boys saw a better performance in the second quarter and the lead was whittled down in the first half of the quarter thanks to some enterprising play from Francis Walkers, Chris Weller and Ray Drysdale. But some costly lapses in the latter part of the half saw the Tigers extend their lead slightly. The third quarter was a tight affair with both sides kicking two goals leaving us within striking distance at the start of the last quarter. Similar to last week we came out of the blocks quickly in the last kicking the first goal and putting the Tigers under pressure. But by losing a couple of key players to injury and running out of legs,we couldn't sustain the effort like last week and Bomaderry held firm and put the match beyond doubt with a couple of quick goals. Strong performers were Sean Quinn in the ruck, Michael Hutchesson, who was everywhere, Luke Penglow in the back (and forward) line, Francis Walkers who tried hard all day and Chris Weller again helped out.

The wind started to pick up for the First grade game with the outer side of Tom Smith oval seeing a lot of action. Starting with the slight aid of the breeze we were hoping to put some scoreboard pressure on the Tigers at the start, but a couple of missed opportunities and strong forward play from the Tigers lead to a 2 goal lead for the boys from Bomaderry at the first change. The winds picked up and so did the Tigers in the second quarter kicking seven goals to three in what would turn out to be the decisive term. The Tigers were efficient and we were missing a couple of key backmen and could not match up with the strong forward line of Andrew Lee and Steven Klein. Jace Southwell was playing strongly in the centre with Phil Henshaw and Jonathon Wilson was outstanding in the ruck. Michael Hutchesson was involved a lot with Troy Nicoll and Scott Clarke strong in the backline. We really needed a big third quarter to get back in the game, but could not get the ball on the boot due to great pressure from the Tigers and despite holding Bomaderry to one goal due to hard work in the backline could only kick one for the quarter ourselves. In the last quarter the wind really picked up making the conditions difficult for both sides but the Tigers showed more poise and again we ran out of legs in the end as we had eight guys doubling up and couple out to injury. Good performances from Cameron Cullen, Jace Southwell, Jonathon Wilson, Phil Henshaw, Sean Suridge and Simon Levy were the highlight of a slightly below par performance that will have to improve over the next few weeks. We travel to Kiama next week and know that we have our work cut out for us. Hopefully we will see a few more available for the game if not for the following game at home vs Wollondilly after the bye.

Lastly, a successful event was held on Sat night with the Trivia Night raising over $570 and congratulations to the Dummy Spitters by finishing with 2 near perfect rounds to take first place from Team Bails and The All Seasons. Thanks for all those that contributed and participated in a really good event.

Attached are the answers for the ongoing quesions on the night. If you put Bill or Steam Shovel for the Bill the Steam Shovel you got half a point (he was from Mr Scribble and Friends). Myanmar is the official name of Burma.


I will be at training Tue but will be on leave from Thursday (taking the family to the Gold Coast) leaving Ty in charge this week for the games against Kiama.

The week after (Jul 18th) is a bye with Thursday night's (Jul 16th) training, a meal at the Trevi Fountain.

Scores:

Reserve Grade:

Demons 1.1 4.3 6.6. 9.7 61
Bommo 3.3. 7.5 9.9 12.11 83

Goals: C.Weller3, S.McCurdy 2, L. Wright, L. Penglow, F. Walkers, M. Hutchesson.
Best: C. Weller, R. Drysdale, T. Nicoll, M. Kinnear, L. Penglow, M. Hutchesson.

Awards:

Coaches Cup: Lee 'Shiner' Wright
Player's Player: Jeremy Wild
Aussie Hotel: Scott McCurdy
Sportscene: James 'Pommy' Inglish

First Grade:

Demons 0.3 3.4 4.5 5.5 35
Bommo 2.3 9.5 10.10 13.15 93

Goals: C. Weller 3, S. Levy, S. Quinn
Best: P. Henshaw, J. Wilson, J. Southwell, S. Suridge, C. Weller, T. Green

Awards:

Coaches Cup: Bob Pritchard
Player's Player: Cameron Cullen
Aussie Hotel: Sean 'Rhubarb' Suridge
Husky Pub: Liam 'Emu' Carruthers
Sportscene: Jace Southwell

Paper Story:

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/tigers-claw-into-second-spot/1559860.aspx