Under 13
Cobras Walter 6.2 (38) def Leopold A 5.1 (31)
It was a drought breaker as the boys broke through for a win this week. They got off to a good start and overcame a second-quarter challenge from Leopold to fight back in the second half. Jackson Stephenson patrolled the half back line, repelling a number of Leopold’s forward thrusts, while Rory Phillips rose to the challenge of quelling one of opposition’s prime movers.
Division 7
Cobras Every 2.6 (18) def by Newcomb 3.3 (21)
Division 8
Cobras Dean 0.3 (3) def by Ammos Hickey 14.9 (93)
Dean came up against a tough opponent, Ammos Hickey, who played a good brand of team football that the Cobras couldn’t match in the first half. We were more committed and determined in the second half but were beaten by a better team. George Every, Gus McCartney and Henry White battled hard all day, assisted by Max Connell, who had his best game this year. Slater Hatfield and Ryan Merriman played some very good team football.
Under 11
Cobras Moroeny 5.12 (42) def Drysdale Randone 0.1 (1)
The standouts this week were captain Finbar Crapp, Oscar Kerr, Fletcher Ward and Harrison Wilde, who was rewarded for with an early goal for strong leading up forward. Awards: Harrison Wilde, Henry Belsar – LeBel. Golden Fist Award: Fletcher Ward
Cobras Farrell 3.7 (25) def by St Joseph’s Jumping 7.3 (45)
We had first use of the strong breeze and, despite having the ball in our forward 50 for most of the quarter, only managed one goal. Joeys used the wind well in the second and opened up a match-winning break. Toby Duckett, Lucian Joyce
and Tai Sendeckyj all acquitted themselves well. Awards: Kai Dickson, Darcy Harrington, Keegan Johnson, Toby Duckett, Bohdi Hately
Cobras McManus 11.6 (72) def Ammos Cogan 4.6 (30)
Under 10
Cobras O’Keefe 6.3 (39) def Ammos Adams 4.4 (28)
The Ammos had the jump on us in the first quarter but during the break the coaches reminded the boys of our game plan and what is required in wet conditions. We started the second quarter with fours goals and won the ball at every opportunity, putting pressure on every contest. Awards: Will Anderson, Reuben Cook, Mason McKnight, Neo Tucker
Cobras Jones 5.6 (36) def Leopold Dahlhaus 4.3 (27)
It’s been a while between wins but the Jones kids stepped up for their first Friday night game under lights. The teamwork across the ground was a highlight. All players had a crack and capitalised when kicking with the wind and then defended strongly against it. Awards: Xavier Monahan, Duke Veenstra, JJ Bowring, Harry Farrell.Cobras Cordy 4.4 (28) def by Barwon Heads Gulls 9.2 (56)
Under 9
Cobras Allan 1.4 (10) def by Lara Kol 6.6 (42)
Team Allan continued to show improved skills and great listening to its coaches this week. All players made a strong contribution, with some of our younger player showing great progress Awards: Arie Strode, Reed Wardley, Charlie Kopec-Teague.
Cobras Norquay 4.5 (29) def by Torquay Grossman 11.4 (70)
The Norquay team played well together, handballing to teammates and hitting targets with their kicks. Jaz Turner made a brave effort to come back on after a blood nose from a ball to the face. The attack on the ball from all players was great to watch. Awards: Baxter Hodgson, River Wright, Ashton Dawkins, Blake Harris
Cobras Dalton 2.2 (14) def by Torquay Boak 6.8 (44)
The first two quarters were very even under the leadership of Leonard Cole and Willem Van Uijtert. Henry Jankowski was strong in the centre during the first term, with Josh Grant scoring a goal. Max Kempton scored in the second, with Max Robinson and Louis Belsar-LeBel very good in the second half.
Awards: Louis Belsar-LeBel, Xavier Hanson, Leonard Makowski, Willem Van Uijtert, Max Robinson
Cobras Stow 2.2 (14) def by South Barwon Armistead 9.5 (59)
Playing with two less players on the ground, a gallant Cobras Stow were outstanding in the way they worked as a team to move the ball around the ground. Many players had their best game of the year and our tackling against the bigger team was ferocious. Unfortunately, after a strong start and quarter-
time lead, we were overrun. Awards: Chad Cook, Dylan Atkins, Finn Sheahan, Archie Smith.
Cobras Durran 15.11 (101) def Lara Christensen 0.0 (0)
