OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR FOOTBALL
ROUND 9
UNDER 9
OGCC Orange (78) v Torquay Boak (15)
Byron Hansford was captain and led from the front. Axle Kerr applied great pressure around the contest, he also contributed a goal for the team. Beau Maguire-Smith tackled well and got the ball forward with long kicking. Henry White played his first game today after an injury and kicked a goal for his team.
OGCC White (20) v Barwon Heads Gulls (33)
OGCC Blue (23) v OGCC Red (20)
The closest game to date with both teams showing a fierce determination for the ball. The tackling was particularly impressive. Many tackles were laid by both teams over the course of the day and the boys seemed to get the technique more or less right every time which is pleasing from a coach and parent’s perspective. It really is a testament to the committee’s team selection policy that all four Under 9 teams are so competitive and our toughest opponent is ourselves! Awards this week to Alexander Morgan, Bohdi Hateley, Max Foley, Lachlan Morrow.
OGCC Red (20) v OGCC Blue (23)
Both sides were fantastic and the game was played in great spirit. The tackling was a highlight of the game. Goal kickers Gus McCartney, Sam Eales and Darcy Harrington. Coaches awards to Gus McCartney, Oliver Terhorst, Max Connell and Thomas Snowden.
UNDER 10
OGCC Orange (57) v Grovedale Delaney (7)
Looking to back up their win from the previous week, the boys got off to a slow start with the first half being a real arm wrestle and a low scoring affair. But after half-time, and with a quarter of an orange under their belt, the team lifted to another level and the coach’s game plan kicked into gear. The Cobras piled on five goals to nothing in a blistering third quarter, with the forwards peppering the goals on the back of some excellent defensive work from Jarrah Hay and Lukey Devlin and gut-running mid-field effort from the likes of Billy Hayward, Oscar Stephenson and Jami Hallam leaving the opposition shell-shocked. The last quarter saw Josh Davitt taking a great mark and goaling to put the result beyond doubt with the Ocean Grove boys running out 50 point winners.
OGCC Blue (37) v Modewarre (28)
The Cobra blue boys ran out victors in a hard-fought match against Modewarre. In damp conditions the ball was on the deck a fair bit, as a result rover Jack Bennet was in his element collecting plenty of disposals and hitting his targets. Other award recipients for the day were Jackson Stephenson, Elijah Ottonsen-I and Matt Brennan.
UNDER 12
OGCC White (23) v Lara Batman (35)
This week White took on Lara Batman and got off to a great start kicking the first two goals, but they pegged it back and ran out winners. Goals: James Devine, Luke Ewart and Oliver Moran. Awards: James Barry, Ayden Dunell, Luke Doedel and Daniel Lamprecht.
OGCC Blue (6) v Torquay Coleman (11)
UNDER 12
Blues had a great game against Torquay Coleman. It was very low scoring, but we managed to match them in all positions around the ground. Best: Darcy Freeman, Remi Reilly, Tom Greer and Charlie Mahoney.
OGCC Red (34) vs Lara Flinders (48)
The Cobras played the much anticipated Lara Flinders team that consists mainly of top aged players. The Cobras started the game with extreme intensity and the attack the ball was terrific. Saxon Copeland kicked the first goal of the game, the second quarter was tough the Cobras held Lara scoreless. The third quarter was Lara’s and the fourth quarter was won by the Cobras. Blake Hodgson and Max McLachlan kicked great goals.
ROUND 5
UNDER 14
OGCC 1 (59) v St Albans Allthorpe (14)
An almost complete performance saw another good win against a determined St Albans side. Luke Kapitelli and Tom Fairbrother showed courage and poise across half forward, Jules Bond and Nathan Down were good through the middle and Jolian Simpson was impressive in the back half.
