Week 14

vs Port Kembla (Both Grades)

A very successful weekend with both grades recording wins at Kully Bay Oval and a great trip to see a fantastic match between Sydney and the Saints on Sat night.

Ressies started off strong and it was evident from the start that a few fresh and younger legs made a real difference to the team. Brendan Robinson was outstanding in the centre, Jeremy Wild was good in the ruck and the backline was working well to put pressure on any scoring opportunites, especially evident during the second quarter as we held Port goalless despite a decent breeze in their favour. We kicked away in the third quarter with Tim Green, Scott McCurdy and Jace Southwell finishing off the good work in centre and from the hlaf back line. In the last quarter we finished full of running and outsored Port despite the conditions. A great team effort highlighted by those mentioned above and also Steve Wall, Ray Drysdale and Luke Penglow.

First Grade started very slowly into the wind and it looked like we could be in trouble but there were some good signs especially kicking 2 golas into what was now a stiff breeze. We dominated the second quarter with the breeze and held Port to 1 point taking a 5 point lead into the long break. Simon Levy and Jace Southwell were performing well in the centre with Chris Weller and Dale Richardson providing great avenues to goal. The third quarter was a real test and we restricted Port to 3 goals and kicked 1 ourselves thanks to great pressure from the backline and a fantastic effort from Simon Levy and Justin Larkins on the ball. In the last quarter we used the breeze well and dominated the quarter including a goal from about 80m out by Damo (OK maybe 60) and a lazy 8 from Chris Weller, running out comfortable winners in the end.

Scores:

Reserve Grade

Port 1.2 1.8 2.9 6.10 46
Demons 3.2 4.4 8.4 12.7 79

Goals: T. Green 4, S. McCurdy 3, J. Southwell 3, B. Robinson 2
Best: L. Penglow, J. Southwell, S. Wall, S. McCurdy, R. Drysdale, B. Robinson

Awards:

Coach's Cup: Ray 'Big Blue' Drysdale
Player's Player: James 'Pommy' Inglish
Aussie Hotel: Brendan Robinson
Sportscene: Scott McCurdy

First Grade:

Port 7.0 7.1 10.6 10.6 66
Demons 2.1 8.2 9.3 14.9 93

Goals: C. Weller 8 , C. Cullen 2, D. Richardson 2, J. Bayley, D. Wallace
Best: J. Larkins, C. Weller, S. Levy, J. Southwell, L. Penglow, G. Wallace

Awards:

Coach's Cup: Justin Larkins
Player's Player: Damien Wallace
Aussie Hotel: Chris Weller
Husky Pub: Jace Southwell
Trevi Fountain: Greg Wallace