OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR FOOTBALL
UNDER 9s
OGCC Orange (19) vs Torquay Voss (38): An early trip to Torquay saw some slippery conditions, yet the Cobra boys tried hard all morning with good running and tackling and accurate kicking for goal.
OGCC White (1) vs OGCC Red (32): The team defended very well and split from the contest. The team worked hard at their team focuses for the week and their skills and knowledge for the game is improving every week. The OGCC Red side ran away with the game in the last quarter but it was a great encounter.
OGCC Blue (36) vs Drysdale Crowe (7): The boys improve each week showing excellent tackling, winning contests for the ball. Leading all game with great team effort all four quarters and dominating the fourth for the win. Awards to Thomas McGregor, Lachlan Holmes, Ryder Stewart, Johnathon Punchard and William Devine.
OGCC Red (32) vs OGCC White (1): Another strong, team effort win by the boys today against OGCC White. There were some great tackles by both teams and the game was played in great spirits. Award winners Baxter Briggs, Thomas Mitchell, Charlie Rae and Darcy Harrington.
UNDER 10s
OGCC Orange (26) vs Torquay McMahon (14): A great morning for football. The boys started fast in the 1st half, sharing the ball and playing as a team. A tough second half lead to it being a great hard fought win. Award to Captain George Every, William Croswell, Hamish McDonough, Take Napier, Xavier Wallace and Harrisyn Wingrave.
OGCC White (46) vs Torquay Coles (36): It was a very even contest this week with both sides playing some very good football. The theme for the day was for all players to be involved in the game and to the players credit they all played a part and contributed at various times. Best was Harry Morphet in his first game, Tyler Stolk contested well all day and Jack McGough chimed in with three goals. Encouragement awards went to Lachie Morrow who took some outstanding marks, Jarvis Lindsay and Axle Kerr who both won plenty of the footy.
OGCC Blue (105) vs St Albans King (3): A great display of sustained teamwork from the U10 Blues. The boys were relentless in their pursuit of contested possessions and consequently controlled the game with their ball use from start to finish. Very pleasing to see across the board involvement from all players. Award winners this week – Will Cunningham, Henry White, Ben Cirillo, Charlie Confoy, and Lenny Allen.
UNDER 12s
OGCC Orange (20) vs Torquay Watson (67): Super physical game put out there from both sides with the final score not being a true indicator of the way the game was played. Jami Hallam led well with his vice Ash Dwyer lots of heart in their efforts. Jack Hammond was outstanding as too was Will Dunston and young gun Thomas Staehr who gave their all and James Dean’s intent was inspirational.
OGCC White (2) vs Swans Blue (132): An easy win to the opposition today who got an early jump on our boys and didn’t look back.
OGCC Blue (38) vs St Albans Grinter (15): The U12 Blue boys had a great game to record our first win for the season against St Albans. On the big St Albans ground the boys ran all game, linking up well with some great field kicking, as well as starting to clunk some overhead marks. We were a tackling machine this week never allowing the St
Albans boys to get a run on. Awards this week went to Oliver Martino, Elijah Ottosen-I, Luke Doedel, Hayes Webber, Ethan Hamilton and James Stow.
UNDER 14s Round 1
OGCC 1 (7) vs Newtown and Chilwell 1 (79): Another shake up for the Cobras in their first non-grading match and being set the challenge of Division 1. Although the scoreboard found them with their second loss the boys continue to push themselves to try harder and become better players and team-mates. Awards to Jack Fox (was up against it and fought hard), Charlie Every (plays his role week in and week out). Kai Forbes (works tirelessly, toiling hard on the field), Austin Derby (gives 100 per cent on the track/ground), Saxon Copeland (classy debut) and Kirby Reilly (consistent every week running all over the ground).
OGCC 2 (37) vs Geelong Amateur 2 (20): Cobras U14 2s played an exciting game at Queens Park against Geelong Ammos on an awesome morning for football. Amongst of the best players were James Mitchell and John Lange who both performed very well. With a two point lead at three quarter time, coach Rod Donegan inspired the boys to come home strong and with two goals two behinds in the last quarter to no score from Ammos – it was a great win.
OGCC 3 (38) vs Leopold 2 (48): An improved and determined effort by the boys was not enough to get them over the line. Great to see overlap run, and strong leads all over the ground. Awards to Nathan Grasso, Bryce O’Neil, Ryan Humphries, Max Potter, Kieran Spanner and Ned Gray.
