Blighty’s struggle in the Picola League continued on Saturday with a crushing defeat against Strathmerton - 38.17 (245) to 1.4 (10).
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Blighty’s sole goal kicker was Jack Charlton, who delivered the Sherrin between the goal posts in the opening quarter.
Best for Blighty were Kev Maroney, Lachlan Hillier, Luke Charlton, Kevin Thompson and Isaac Suckling.
The Blighty reserves started slow against a good side.
Strathy come out the gate strong, and unfortunately for the Redeyes we struggled to keep up with their pace and structure.
Spirits lifted after half-time, having a good couple of contests.
Unfortunately it resulted in a no score game for us.
It was a fairly upsetting end, although the team is really enjoying their football.
There were a few new faces on the ground again this week, which is great to see.
The defensive six were strong and played well on an over demanding side.
Credit to Strathy, who really run over us all day. We will keep trying and continue to get better.
Best on was Reilly Webb, once again showing his passion and fire for footy.
George Reid down back had a great game, especially being up against it. He didn’t drop his head and kept at it all day.
Newcomer Sunni Manning played brilliantly and showed some good leadership and the boys really seemed to get around him and back him up.
Blake Knight kept quiet down forward, but once brought into the middle - which is out of position for him - he showed the determination we have been creating.
Tungamah next game will be a good show.
Final score: Blighty 0.0 (0) def by Strathy 22.15 (147).
The fourths hosted Strathmerton at home and unfortunately started the game off really poorly. Strathmerton took full advantage.
It was one of those games where nothing went our way.
Our lack of wanting to win the ball, bad ball handling skills and decision-making cost us badly.
Strathmerton were just a far better side on the day.
Better players for the day were Ash Hines who never stopped all day, worked hard and was just a tackling machine.
Jack Culton’s role at full back saw him under pressure all day, and he played a brilliant game.
Ollie Culton had another great game running out of the backline, racking up plenty of possessions.
Ruby Gordon had a real crack getting a lot of her own ball and did not stop applying pressure all day.
Young Andrew Frost had a red hot crack too and was not afraid to get in and win some contested ball.
Jeremy Doolan was Mr Reliable and seemed to be all over the ground, giving us 100 per cent all day.
Final score: Blighty 0.0 (0) def by Strathy 5.5 (35).
The fifths had a hard game Saturday with Strathy dropping back a few fourths players.
To their credit the Redeyes did a great job.
This little group are incredible to watch and coach, with the way they go about their game.
Best were Tom Dudley and Darcy Cleve, Nash Gordon, little Hovey, the two twins and Zane Sibraa.
Great effort boys keep up the good work.
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