ROUND  14 Versus Woorinen 

SOCIAL EVENTS-
Goods and Service Auction-our major fundraiser is on tonight after we play Kerang. Please have tea and stay around to raise funds for the future success of the Mallee Eagles.

FOOTBALL:
Our seniors lost by 11 goals. Coach Harry said that the boys fought hard but ultimately we just didn’t have the depth to run with them. Our young guys continue to show good signs and our backs did a great job. Best players were: Harry Allen-Grant’s Cleaning $50, Tom McGregor-Power Roof Restoration $25, Duck McDonald-Mallee Physio, Darcy McGregor-Scarsy’s $50, Logan Nalder and Sam Dunstan.

Our Reserves had a big loss but ran out the game and tried their best. Coach Ben said the scoreboard didn’t reflect how well we played while being so undermanned. Award winners were: Ryan Fordham Grant’s Cleaning $50, Mardy McDonald- Col Shepherd $30, Brayden Duffin Power Roof Restoration $25, Caleb Nalder, Aaron Gaut, Cayden O’Meara.

Our Colts played well winning 73-40. Coach Shotsy said it was good to get back on the winners list. The boys showed their intent from the first bounce and it was a good team performance. We spoke about bringing maximum effort and how that plays them to play well and enjoy their footy Top performers were Charlie Kingwill, Thomas Dunn, Cj Mack, Liam Drummond, Brooklyn Whitla, Blair Grant Our Colts are currently in 4th position on the ladder.

In the Under 14.5’s we had a big win. Coach Ryan says they displayed great team work and effort all over the ground. We are continuing to build and improve every week.  Best Players were Hunter Wells, Louis Scott, Max Parsons, Grace Ayars, Jack Hansen, Harper, Jobe Roberts. We are currently one game out of the 5 with a good percentage.

Under 12’s . Coach Craige said our younger players stepped up their pressure and tackles to provide a well rounded team effort  holding off the fast finishing Tigers to secure a win. Best Players: Patrick Kennedy, Hamish Credlin, Ruben Croft, Oscar Kingwill, Tony Fishwick, Jimmy Kingwill, Mason Day Henry, Knox Roberts.

NETBALL
A Grade won 59-50. With Vicki away sick Coach Meg said it was a high intensity game across the 4 quarters. We had great transitions of play with the girls gelling so well and the talk on the court was positive and loud. BOC Emelia Shannahan for her drive and determination and Tayla Anderson for her excellent defensive pressure.
A Res won 40-69 by playing 4 consistent and great quarters. They are able to adjust to any combination of players and continue to play as a well drilled team. BOC Jess Jobling for her great leads and many intercepts and Laura Fay who continues to work so well in defence and her drive through the mid court.

B Grade won 58-41. Coach Deb said she was extremely proud of her girls who withstood some tough opposition during the first half and really set themselves up for the last half with great fight and determination to win the ball. We played more freely in the 2nd half and capatilised on opportunities. BOC Jess Gaut, Demi Nolan.

B Res tried hard all day but were beaten by a big margin. Coach Anna said we had too many missed opportunities as we couldn’t make the most of the turn overs. However in the last quarter there were plenty of smiles with mixing around positions and who knows we may have a new goal shooter-Emma! BOC Anita McDonald and Sophie Hird.

U 18’s lost 39-32. Coach Emelia said it was a tough game but she was super happy with their effort. We missed our tall target Mikayla O’Meara. The girls are adjusting well to playing different positions each week which is good for their development. Best Players: Neveah Roberts, Danica Meehan

Under 16’s had another great win 37-15. Coach Jess said that all the girls put in a stellar performance. Best Players: Madi Johnson for her defensive efforts and Alix O’Meara for her voice and leadership on the court.

Under 14’s had a tough game in the wet going down 33-16. Coach Deb said they fought hard and saved their best to the last quarter where they had some great passages of play. BOC Clancy Devlin and Ryley Fogarty.

Under 12’s had another tough game in the wet. This made it hard for us to get a good run on as the ball and courts were slippery. Our defensive end was strong and played well for 4 quarters but we just couldn’t combat the accuracy of the Woorinen shooters. BOC-Ava Bissett, Jazmine Suton, Georgia Martin

GO EAGLES