U14 Boys Rd3 Match Report…

Round 3 vs Ferntree Gully A much more even look to this game, with both sides playing with the same numbers – a welcome relief to our boys. We moved a few boys into different positions to start the game and they all responded very well. We had a distinct height advantage pretty much all over the ground, but the ... More

U14 Boys Rd2 Match Report…

Round 2 vs Upper FTG Playing with 15 or 16 against a full team of 18 (and six on the bench) was always going to be a really tough assignment for our boys. At no point did we look like winning the game, but the four quarter effort of all our boys was extremely honourable and brave. We’ve constantly talked bout ... More

U14 Boys Rd1 Match Report…

Round 1 v Boronia Our opening game of the season saw this group of plucky boys come together for the first time. With 6 new players, 2 new to football, it was going to be a tough day against a very good and experienced Boronia team. Being short on numbers meant we were up against it, but we’ve spoken about this at ... More

U11s Mixed Rd1 Match Report…

Round 1 vs Chirnside Park After 18 months of no football the kids were excited to get the season underway against Chirnside Park. As soon as the siren rang, they flew out of the blocks in the first quarter to take a lead into the break. In the second quarter, Chirnside worked back into the game. At half time we ... More

U9s Mixed Rd3 Match Report…

Round 3 vs South Belgrave Anzac day morning up at South Belgrave, with all the players in the change rooms before the game, we asked why today was special.  A roomful of hands up in the air, eager to discuss why the day is so.  We officially welcomed our 19th player to the team, Indi.  Rob and I went through our ... More

U9s Mixed Rd2 Match Report…

Round 2 vs Upper FTG Coming off the back of a great first match for the season, we were up against Upper Ferntree Gully at Dobson Park.  Friday’s training session focused on attacking the ball, teaching the players possession and support as principles of attack. Upper Ferntree Gully were a player or two short and we ... More

U9s Mixed Rd1 Match Report…

Round 1 v Rowville Today marked the first junior football match all players have played, even for those that joined the under 8’s side last year, which was cancelled due to Covid-19.  All players were super excited to represent the club and we managed to have our first game at home.  The weather gods were not so ... More

U11s Mixed Rd3 Match Report…

Round 3 vs Upper FTG This game we played against Upper FTG and all players were keen to make amends for the previous week. We are still finding it hard to stay in position but all kids just want to get the ball. As the game went on there was some good shepherding and link up handballs to team mates in better ... More

U11s Mixed Rd2 Match Report…

Round 2 vs South Croydon This game we played against Sth Croydon. Myself and Ash were directing the team to think more about helping the team by shepherding and talking to team mates on the run. It didn't always go our way but positive signs where shown. This year is also about positional playing and still moving ... More

U18 Girls Rd3 Match Report…

Round 3 vs Wantirna South. Templeton Reserve was the venue for our Round 3 clash with Wantirna South. We had much of the play for the first quarter, but couldn't capitalise, with Wantirna South entering the quarter time break with a lead. For the remainder of the game, we were able to get reward for effort, scoring ... More