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Round 1
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Round 1 v St Virgils at New Town Oval 07/04/2018
ST VIRGILS v.
UNIVERSITY
Seniors
University
4.5, 13.9,
24.14, 30.24
(204)
St Virgils
0.2, 2.2,
2.3,
7.5 (47)
Reserves
University
0.0, 0.0,
0.0, 13.16
(94)
Match Reports
Round 1 has been a long time coming after a solid preseason but our
boy's were ready and started the year with two terrific wins at the Bike Track.
Our two leaders Grant King and Rhys Douglas stamped themselves on the game at
the first centre bounce with crunching team tackle that let the Saints know we
meant business. Marcus Gardner was one of 9 players to play their first game for
the club and was outstanding with his tap work in the ruck, he consistently gave
our mids first use and they took full toll by continually giving our forwards
quick delivery. Our forward line worked well together and looked to lower their
eyes and find a better option if it was there which was pleasing to see. Chris
Howard kicked 7 Goals and was well supported by Woodhead, Alberry and Tammens
with 4 a piece and youngster Ethan Brock 3. With 10 individual goal kickers it
shows in 2018 we wont be relient on one or two guys to kick a bag. Backline
Playing Coach Nathan Hardy was brilliant in his first game, by not only marking
the ball at will but organising our defensive set up which stopped many
StVirgils forward thrusts, during the preseason our backline has been very
settled and all of the guy's showed that with their composure and constant
counter attack. All in all we did what we needed to do and know that this week
will be much tougher against an exciting OHA outfit that dealt with reigning
premiers Richmond by a comfortable 26 points. With players like ex Adelaide
player Ian Callinan, Josh Hall, Mick Thompson and the exciting Salpietro we will
need to come with our A game if we want the 4 points.
This Saturday will
be our first home game so we would love to see all of our supporters come out
and support the boys, selection will be tough this week with several players
away and unavailable against St Virgils and looking to break into a winning
side. Our 2016 Premiership Hero and ex Melbourne 254 gamer Brad Green will be
playing his first game also which will be a great boost for the side, Brads
experience in coaching at AFL level is a wonderful asset for our club and
younger players and it's terrific he still gives up his time to pull on the
Bow's gurnsey when he can.
Reserves
We were expecting a tough game against St Virgils and it was exactly what we got
Our first half was a close physical game with both sides not giving an inch. The
saints went in at half time with a slight lead . After half time our runners
took over Higgybottom,
Charlton and Rippon, we were also starting to get on
top in the middle of the ground where big Foster, Kinch, Alexander,Grubb and
Liam Kendell were starting to dominate, and in the end had a good 50 pt win
With 10 new players coming into the side it was very pleasing how quickly we
started to gel as a team, our next mission is a rematch of last year semi final
against the Ships this Saturday.
Saturday 14th April v
OHA at University Oval
Seniors 2pm
Reserves 11.30pm
Get along and support the Bows and the OSFA...