Football
After a fantastic win the week before, the boys knew that they could knock off Rochy if they played a similar style of footy – unfortunately it was not the case. It was an even first quarter that saw the Lions match it with the higher placed Tigers creating pressure around the ball. However, it was short lived and the stronger Tigers got on top to head into the main break five goals up. The third and final quarters were a more even contest, but only due to the oppositions inaccurate kicking in front of goal – Weeks finished the day with 7.8 goals. We wish Rhys Clarke a quick recovery from a shoulder injury. Brett Meredith and Trent Fisher came out on top of their opponents for the day.
It was a shortened first half due to an injury in the previous game and the Lions knew they needed to get on top of the home side early, and that they did. In a great first half the boys ran rampant and put a six goal difference between the sides going into the main break. The trend continued in the second half with the backline holding strong, creating run from behind the footy and the midfield getting on top allowing the forwards to see plenty of the ball and hit the scoreboard. Jordy was best for the Lions playing on the wing with strong support from Haz Mclean and Zig McMahon.
Every game from here on in for the young Lions is vital with a finals spot up for grabs. The boys answered the call of coach Matt O’Sullivan to improve on the last few weeks performance and got on top of the Tigers early with only inaccurate kicking keeping the opposition in it at quarter time. The second half saw it all come together and kick four goals to one for the quarter. Unfortunately the game was called off in the third quarter due to two Rochy players having a nasty clash and needing the ambulance to leave the ground – it is great to hear both boys are ok. Best players for the Lions included Julian Morgan, Paddy Binion and Max Jones.
Netball
A Grade. Seymour 65 defeated Rochester 32. The A grade had a slow start against the 10th placed Tigers going into the first break with only a seven goal lead. But the second quarter saw a change of pace and the Lions start to run away with the game. Kath Knott was in fine form shooting 28 goals and leading from the front. The percentage boosting win sees the girls back on top of the ladder with a big game today against the second placed Swans. Awards: $50 AJBaines Pty Ltd award -Kath Knott. McDonalds award – Sarah Douglas. Leading Edge Jewellers – Milly Brock
B Grade. Sey 87 defeated Rochester 14. The B Grade Lions came out firing and took charge of the game cementing a 23 to 6 first quarter. The team continued to pile on the goals with excellent attacking play by Tegan Hansen and Abby Misiti to set up Shooter Renee Sari who shot a massive 66 goals. The defensive pressure across the whole court was relentless allowing Rochester to only four second half goals. The percentage boosting win will be of importance with the B grade ladder looking so tight. Awards: $50 AJBaines Pty Ltd award – Tegan Hansen. Josie’s Hair and Beauty – Renee Sari
B Reserve. Seymour 68 defeated Rochester 30. After a draw against Rochy in Rd 10, the B Reserve girls turned their Rd 14 clash into a 38 goal win. Sarah Brown stood up for the Lions shooting 41 goals. Lyndel O’Sullivan took home the O’Sullivan Builders award and Rachael Mundy and Issy Morgan were among the team’s best. The Lions now sit 5th and face a tough battle against the Swans today.
Under 17s. The Little Lions are back on the winners list after an excellent team performance at Rochester. The girls put in a solid four quarter performance, putting their foot down in the last to win the quarter 12 to 7. Geogia Velt and Emily McInerney had their eye in shooting some lovely long range goals, while Georgia Engel worked tirelessly in defence and took home the JC footwear award.
