Seniors
What a lovely day for football. Catch the Under 18’s bus at 7.45 am for the trip to Rochester. Nice climate control for 1 and1/4 hrs and we hit our destination to be greeted by a vicious northerly wind and a temperature of 8 degrees and it just got worse for the rest of the day. The ‘white fellas” were in trouble so spare a thought from our mates from the Top End.
What a wonderful start to this game. Rochester kicked with the northerly in the first quarter and kicked 11 goals to our 2, so the pressure was on. Shane Clayton was out injured and as expected it left a hole bigger then an iron ore mine. Roberts was not a 100% fit but to the boys credit we did fight back in the second quarter to kick 8 goals to 5. Lamaro, Jansz, Ruane, Marshall, Grainger and Cunningham did there best but the avalanche of the first quarter was just to much to get back.
Not all is lost as we are still only one game out of the top six given the results of the other games and we have a superior % to the two teams we have above us. So we are still in it and play Tatura at home this Saturday who have yet to win a game.
Goals: Jansz 5 Grainger 5 Bamford 2 Jaques 1 Marshall 1 Roberts 1 and Raune 1
Score Euroa 16/8/104 Rochester 24/9/153
Reserves
After 5 terrific performances over the past month the boys just dropped their bundle in this game. Rochester kicked 4 goals to 1 in the first quarter, 2 goals to 5 in the second because of the wind, 3 goals to 1 in the third and 3 goals to 2 in the last. Not a bad performance by our blokes gut given the past few weeks efforts we should have done a lot better.
We are still in fourth position and right in the hunt for the last few games of the year.
Better players: H. Saville, Meehan, Shiner, Burls, Putamorsi, Kemp.
Score: Euroa 8/5/53 Rochester 12/10/82
Thirds:
For the first time this year Euroa went into a game as favourites, and they didnt let their supporters down. Euroa started well, having all the play in the first quarter, but probably should have been further that 14pts in front at the break.
The back line was well on top, rebounding the ball well. Euroa increased their lead in the second to 21 pts with Cale controlling the ruck giving the on ballers Smith, Ivill and Varley plenty of opportunities. Gleeson, Hobbs and O’Neill continued to present well, with Saville and Hill dangerous around the goals.
The back line kept Rochester scoreless in the third, Morrison, Wright, Berry and Parkinson holding their opponenets out well. Moloney and Ford continued the good work in the ruck while giving Cale a well earned rest.
Euroa had a match winning 61 point lead at the last break, giving the chance for a few positional changes. Usher went forward but couldnt find the big opening, kicking 3 behinds for the quarter. The boys let Rochester win the last quarter but Euroa still ran out 52pt winners in a great team effort.
They now look forward to Tatura next week with 3 wins in a row not out of the question.
Final scores: Euroa 11,12-78, Rochester 4,2-26
Better players: Morrison, Smith, Varley, Wright, Gleeson, Hobbs.
Goal kickers: Hobbs 3, Gleeson 3, Ivill 2, Saville, Hill and O’neill 1 each.
NETBALL
A Grade
First quarter: Great play down the court rom theattackersk, saw a great goal by Gemma. Bec and Pip working hard in defence getting some rebounds. Emily and Pip giving good options through the centre.
First quarter scores: Euroa 12, Rochester 10.
Second quarter: Good moving in the ring allowed Sophie and Pip with great options to pass in the ring, vollowed by some great goals by Hicksy. Great intercepts from Emily created some good passages of play.
Half time scores: Euroa 17, Rochester 17.
Third quarter scores: some changes saw Jax come into C with sophie into GA. Defence working overtime with Rochester upping the pace early in the quarter. Great pressure over the ball by Emma. Euroa finishing the quarter stronger than they started, with great team work.
Third quarter scores: Euroa 24, Rochester 32.
Fourth quarter: To start off the quarer icksy shot a great goal, then 3 followed by Gem. Great play in tyhemid court, and great pressure. Euroa worked really well as a team. Great efort by all.
Final scores: Euroa 36, Rochester 46.
B & A Earthmoving Award to Gemma Maxwell.
Special thanks to Walters Passenger Service for providing the netballers bus!
B Grade
First quarter: Great defence by Bessie and Kim in the ring. Kayla working well in centre with the whole team attacking hard down the court. ood hands in the ring by Megan allowed Euroa to put a goal on the board. Despie tall defence from Rochester, Pony and Megan were working strong and hard.
First quarter scores: Euroa 8, Rochester 16.
Second quarter: Started well with the whole team still working hard at the ball, but the Rochester defence was too good, placing extra pessure on Megan and Pony in the ring. However strong defence from Kim and Bessie allowed for some great turnovers and a chance to put some goals on he board. Bee played a great game in WD!
Half time scores: Euora 14, Rochester 30.
Third quarter: Fresh legs from Wal in centre and changes in goals and mid court produced some great play by the girls, with good defence and accurate shooting from Pony. all girls were working well as a team and produced a great quarter of netball throughout the court despie an unfavourable scoreboard.
Third quarter scores: Euroa 25, Rochester 44.
Fourt quarter: The last quarter started strongly, however Rochester's shooting was accurate despite hard work from Bessie and Kim in defence. Good passing through the mid court with Wal, LJ and Kayla working well over a good team effort. Well done girls.
Final scores: Euroa 27, Rochester 59.
Euroa Cafe award to Lauren Mackrell.
B Reserve
First quarter: Good defence, rebound and brought the ball down to score a great goal. Nice passing around the ring ended up as a goal.
First quarter scores: Euroa 5, Rochester 16.
Second quarter: Working hard down court, breaking through their press ended in a well deserved goal. Good defensive pressure in the ring making Rochester work for their goals. Leah defending beautifully and very tight with the help from Lozzy.
Half time scores: Euroa 7, Rochester 26.
Third quarter: Good play from he cnetre resulte din a quick goal to Euroa. Good defence from Alana and Leah and good rebounds by both defenders. Mid courters Donna, Bec and Barb working hard to get the ball down the court. Rowe and Jenny working well around ring but Rochy were still too strong in this quarter.
Third quarter scores: Euroa 12, Rochester 49.
Fourth quarter: Fresh legs Megan coming on into WD putting a lot of pressure down the court. Defence still strong by Leah and Alana in the ring and keeping the shooters working hard and keeping the ball down Euroa's end. Shooters Rowe and Jen still working hard around the ring.
Final scores: Euroa 13, Rochester 66.
Rambling Rose award to Leah Wynd.
Under 17s
The game began in a very tight contest with both sides putting pressure on each other. Alana and Lauren working hard in defence and Teagan and Kelsey providing many options in the goal ring. The Rochester girls pulled away in the later half of this quarter to have a small lead after the first quarter.
Euroa 7, Rochester 11.
Second quarter: Megan came into GK and Sarah into WD. Again the defenders worked hard to get intercepts. amanda and Jas worked well at bringing the ball down into attack. The Rochy girls pulled away in the second quarter to have a nice lead at half time.
Half time scores: Euroa 12, Rochester 24.
Third quarter scores: A few more changes to start and third quarter wiht Jas and Lauren having a well earned rest. Alana Morrison pulled in a couple of great intercepts to give Euroa the ball. all the girls tried hard in this quarter, but were unfortunately outplayed by their opponens.
Third quarter scores: Euroa 14, Rochester 34.
Fourth quarter: Again the last quarter started with a few more changes with Alana O'Farrell and Megan Clarke coming off for a rest. The girls seemed to move the ball down the court better in this quarter. However a few errors by the girls esulted in Rochy pulling away even further. alana Morrison went down in the last few minutes of the game. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Final scores: Euroa 16, Rochester 50.
Euroa Cafe award to Alana Morrison.