Round 14

Juniors:

Leopards defeated bombers in a 5 nil match. First half both teams were even but Leopards managed to convert a quick goal. Second half saw Bombers teamwork prevented many Leopards scoring attempts and Leopards individual play was picked off by the Bombers defence. Leopards were able to convert 4 goals in the second half. Goal scorers were Jacob Kingwell (2), Duncan Koop, Brady Newcombe and Vicki Janetski (1 goal each). Votes went to Jacob Kingwell, Emma Janetzki and Chloe Newcombe from Leopards and Bombers votes went to Ange McTaggert, Claire Barnett and Lucy O’Connor.

Revengers defeated Kookaburras in a 7 nil win. Revengers controlled the first half with Kookaburras having made a few shots at goals but were unable to convert. Second half Kookaburras tried hard, but were unable to penetrate and utilize their few opportunities. Goal scorers were Darius Cosgrave (3), Brodie Denes (2) and Mick Clark and Hamish Wagenknecht (1 goal each). Votes went to Mick Clark, Hamish Wagenknecht and Darius Cosgrave of Revengers, votes for Kookaburras went to Georgina Moore, Nick Crowhurst and Jayrell Guzarem.

Warriors defeated Kangaroos in a 6 – 2 match. Warriors with 2 quick goals early in first half made Kangaroos pick up their game. Kangaroos converted from a stroke by Jamie Guerin. Warriors hit back with a goal straight away. Second half saw both teams pick up with a lot more play in the middle of the field. Warriors scored 3 goals in the second half before Kangaroos soon finding a path to the goals to score a goal by Lachlan Lehmann. Goal scorers for Warriors were Louise Bone (2), Sam Bone, Josh Magrath, Todd Alexander and Alex Pipkorn (1 goal each). Votes went to Sam Bone, Josh Magrath and Todd Alexander of Warriors and for Kangaroos votes went to Madison Albrecht, Caleb Halsall, Gordon Lehmann and Jamie Guerin.

Women’s:

Thunderbirds defeated Warracknabeal by 1 in a close match. Thunderbirds had a lot of the attack during the half but a turn in play saw Warrack score from a long run by Donna Robinson. Warrack defence were continually under pressure from the Thunderbird forwards. Second half saw Thunderbirds dominated most of the play and were awarded 2 penalty strokes, but these were well saved by the goalie. Thunderbirds scored in the last ten minutes of the half to secure the win. Goal scorers were Pam Cramer and Lauren Bendall. Votes went to Pam Cramer, Mollie Webb and Lauren Bendall of Thunderbirds and for Warrack votes went to Kate Perkins, Nikita Langman and Donna Robinson.

Yanac defeated Highlanders by 1 goal. Yanac opened their account with 1 goal through Jill Kube in the first 15 Minutes. Highlanders equalised 10 minutes later by Claire Barnett. Sharon Croot put Yanac in front about 10 minutes into the second half, after Yanac took control of the game. Votes went to Erin Blackwood, Carmel Beattie and Sheree Shurdington of Yanac and for Highlanders votes went to Ally Salter, Emily Williams, Elly O’Connor and Carmel McFarlane.

Dimboola defeated Kaniva in a 8 nil match. Dimboola took control forcing lots of short corners making Kaniva’s defence work overtime. Second half saw Dimboola continued on with their attacking game. Dimboola scored off serval passages of play. Elizabeth Klinge was very strong at half back, making it impossible for Kaniva to enter the D in the second half. Goal scorers were Judith Albrecht (3), Michelle Searle and Kelly Smithyman (2) and Vicki Smithyman (1). Votes went to Elizabeth Klinge, Michelle Searle and Judith Albrecht of Dimboola and for Kaniva votes went to Rachel Clark, Symone Mitchell and Haley Williams.

Men’s:

Tigers defeated Hurricanes in an 6 nil game. Faily one sided with Tigers with most of the play. Hurricanes did look dangerous when passing, but unable to penetrate their scoring D. Although the Hurricanes began to sominate, this was not reflected on their score board. Adam Clohsey was the recipient of a penalty stroke. He gave the goalie no schance of stopping the ball. Goal scorers were Adam Clohsey, Brad Alexander, Michael Dart, Alex Wheaton, Murray Miller and Kim Croot. Votes went to Adam Clohsey, Michale Dart and Kim Croot of Tigers and for Hurricanes votes went to Joel Wilcosz, Reece Slater and Stuart Hoffman.

Dimboola drew with Cobras 3 all. Dimboola dominated the first 15 minutes, plenty of short corners but only coverting once. Cobras created a chance late in the half but had no luck, with Dimboola converting another. Cobras bounced back in the second half scoring 3 late goals, although Dimboola had coverted early in the second half through a short corner, but the defenders were under attack during this half. Goal scorers were James Klinge (2) and Jamie Guerin (1) of Dimboola and for Cobras Braden Clark (2) and Malcolm Eastwood (1). Votes went to James Klinge, Jamie Guerin and Caleb Halsall of Dimboola and for Cobras votes went to Clint Beattie, Josh Bedford, Jordan Clark and Adam Willis.

Hoops drew with Rangers nil all. Good open play. Hoops have had bulk of the play with great passing and teamwork with little success. Rangers had very few penetrating plays. Second half saw Hoops having numerous scoring chances through several penalty corners, but were unable to find the back of the net. Votes went to Graeme Janetzki, Jack Janetzki, Talor Dent and Grady Janetzki of Rangers and for Hoops Votes went to Steven Lavity, Shane Langman, Mark Furey and Simon Bardell.

Next week is a spilt round with games being played in Kaniva and Dimboola.

Kaniva:

9:30am Minkey
11:00am Bombers V Raiders

12:30pm Highlanders V Warracknabeal W

2:00pm Kaniva W V Yanac W

3:30pm Cobras V Tigers

Dimboola:

9:30am Revengers V Kangaroos

11:00am Leopards V Kookaburras

12:30pm Thunderbirds V Dimboola W

2:00pm Rangers V Dimboola M

3:30pm Hurricanes V Hoops