U14 Mixed Match Report

Round 1

Hi all,

What a great start to the season! 

We started the match against Montrose with the celebration of life, they had asked us to join in the circle in the middle of the ground to honour the life of a former coach, his last game coaching was against Bayswater. 

The game was played in great spirits from the get go, our boys were low on numbers as we started with 14 (Montrose graciously gave us 2 players each qtr) so we could play a 16 v 16 game. The boys were fired up from the start, after some nerves eased the boys settled in playing Bayswater football. 

The emphasis before the game was playing as a team, and staying true to our pyramid of success. The boys showed determination, perseverance, and persistence, which then led to building of character,  finally showing leadership, therefore we reached success, which came from all levels of our team both on and off the field. 

Our boys really busted a gut every single qtr of the game, Shaun, Ben and myself are very pleased with how these boys are tracking right now. Even though the final siren sounded and the result didn't go our way, it was a great game to watch young men! You took every free kick against us on the chin and stayed disciplined all day long, even when you all had ZERO ENERGY, credit to you boys let's keep that up. 

We welcomed a couple of new faces to the club, Darcy and Riley H, playing their first official game in the green and gold. Cooper officially played his 50th game which we'll celebrate at our next home game, along with Charley who will play his 50th game against North Ringwood. Let's get a big home crowd to that game, also being Anzac round. 

Great performances by all but these guys deserve a special mention this week: 
Darcy, Cooper, Riley H, Maison, Phoenix, and Marley

Our captain also played a great captains game onward and upward Lachy.

Thanks guys,

The coaching group

Round 2

Hi BJFC U14's,

Round 2 started wonderfully with the celebration of ANZAC day. 

The boys were introduced to Sargent Sharelle Sturgeon, current serving officer of the Australian Army, who gave the boys a rousing speech about the origins of our ANZAC traditions. Sharelle went on to explain the ANZAC spirit is all about ; Mateship, courage, sacrifice and endurance, everything our boys showed on the field. Thankyou Sharelle for being part of this special day! 

Charley and Cooper celebrated their 50th and 51st, after running through their banners we warmed up linked arms and joined in the traditional ANZAC round ceremony. The boys were really fired up in the first qtr kicking 5 goals straight. The flow of the game was headed in one direction from the get go. Our boys talked more on the field and moved the ball beautifully from the middle, and our link up play resulted in a first qtr win. 

During the second qtr North Ringwood proved that they weren't going to lie down and concede defeat, they fought back strongly. Our passion to preserve our team mates and trust in them proved true during this qtr. We knuckled down and started moving the ball in bayswater fashion. The 3 man weave was once again a delight to see. 

The third qtr had us maintaining our lead kicking 2. 2 for the qtr, and holding them only to 1.2. I moved the players around a bit in this qtr to see how we adapt and adapt . The boys are proving that they can be played in multiple positions, which is of great benefit to us as coaches. Our attack on the ball didn't waver. Marley and Maison had a great 1st half in the back line, so now it was Seth and Phoenix's turn to pick up that mantle and they did both, proving they are very capable forward and back. 

The last qtr we started with a very strong middle, Lachy, Charley, Maison and Fin burst onto the scene creating early scoring opportunities. It was so wonderful to watch every player do his bit this week! During these times we created chances for people to score, Charley got a career high ( I think) 5 GOAL haul, Jaxson contributed with 2 of his own and was very happy with his game. The newer kids to the club are doing amazing with great contributions each week so far. The final result was a Win for BJFC u14. 

Charley Dinnage was awarded the ANZAC day medal from Nth Ringwood to which Sharelle presented to him and the Nth Ringwood player of the day. 

Mentions to: Darcy, Marley, Riley H, Henry, Ben and Maison stuck to your tasks all day no matter what they were. 

Great team effort boys well done 👏,

Go BJFC u14
Cheers,
The team 

Round 3

Hi BJFC U14s,

What a glorious day it was for football. 

This week we played Wantirna south, again having only 16 players vs 24. This was not an ideal start for our boys. We had a few sore players still from the week before, and introduced the return of a past player Joel. 

We started the game very competitively and held our own for most of it. In swirling winds we only managed 1. 2  for the first qtr. Our game structure and movement of the ball was looking great, with some taller bodies against us we tired,  toward the end of that qtr. 

The second and third quarters were looking very good early on. Yet again with our backs against the wall, we still played some great football, moving the ball in our fashion, this didn't help on the scoreboard though, kicking more points than goals. Wantirna south did capitalise on most of their scoring opportunities, letting the game slip out of our control. We suffered a couple of injuries during these two quarter's which left us very short on the field. 

Going into the last quarter the game was all but gone. Our boys still stuck to our pyramid though, proving they are a very capable side when they choose to be. Their perseverance and determination stood tall and with only 13 players left on the ground they did everything they could to stay competitive. 

Folks, as you are aware, I'm trying my best to keep our kids in good health and I don't want to risk their safety. We now have 18 listed players, so moving forward at the moment, we'll play 16 v 16 with two on the bench. 

Guys all and all it was a positive game. Showing what 13 determined young men can achieve, when they put their collective minds together. Who are playing, effectively two teams each week. 

Great efforts by these players today; Tom, Riley H, Ben, Joel, Fin, Marley and Maison. 
They did not give up all day and kept putting one foot in front of the other, doing what they could to move and stay competitive. 

Last of all guys, the team wishes Cooper Leach "all the best" for his upcoming knee surgery. 

Thanks guys,

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