It was a strong run out by the Jerilderie boys against Blighty on Saturday, putting their best foot forward and capitalising on every opportunity.
With a strong win and great percentage boost, the Dees look forward to continuing this run into the back end of the season.
The Blighty senior boys suffered some early injury setbacks after an excellent start to a hard-fought game on Saturday.
They battled all day in response to a slick Jerilderie.
Blighty responded to adversity with some daring football.
Redeyes Zac Chapman and Josh Goldies took the game on with their run and carry, while skipper Jack Charlton hit the contest hard and booted two majors along the way.
Isaac Suckling stood out in defence for the visitors, reading the aerial ball well, and Daniel Smits applied tackling pressure all day.
Blighty could not overcome a one-sided second term, losing by 90 points, although they never stopped battling.
Final score: Jerilderie 20.14 (134) def Blighty 7.2 (44).
Jerilderie awards: Eagle I - Brad Aylett; Colony Inn - Max Bruton; Jerilderie Sports Club - Bohdi Beasley; North Deni Steel - Ben Neessen.
Reserves:
The Jerilderie team were fortunate to have lots of players return home for a win.
Final score: Jerilderie 14.15 (99) def Blighty 1.3 (9).
Jerilderie awards: Jerilderie Vet Clinic - Kev Moran; Colony Inn - Bradi Chandler; Lawton Ag - Marcus Robinson; Yanco Delta Wind Farm - Riley Webb; JFNC Award - GP Smith.
Fourths
Jerilderie hosted a great day for footy and the fourths kids came out with high spirits.
It was a great win by the young Jerilderie fourths after a great team performance with 10 different goal scorers.
Darby Parsons led from the front with five goals.
A number of our younger Dees boys got their first goals of the season, including Tyson Hercus, Dev Knight, Dom Gurcuillo and Zav Rorato.
The Demons were impressed to see a number of girls in the Blighty fourths team, showcasing that the sport is accessible to everyone.
For Blighty, Mitch Bain played well in full back and kept up his good form when he was moved into the ruck.
Billie Ralph was able to use his body to get the ball, which is something he should continue to do.
Jake Wharton played another great game. His job was a tagging role, which he did well.
Jack Brown had a big impact on the game. For a fifths player coming up into the fourths, he shows no sign of being scared to get the hard ball.
Best on ground for Blighty was William Frost who had a very tough game in the centre.
Seth Fuess is starting to show some great ability and Pip Bain once again worked very hard for the Redeyes and showed good leadership.
The best part of the game was in the last five minutes, when Blighty started pushing the ball forward, working as a team, and showing some absolute determination to get the ball and keep control of it.
As a result, Cassady Sibraa scored a goal, which was a great effort for the Redeyes.
Final score: Jerilderie 21.12 (138) def Blighty 1.1 (7).
Jerilderie’s best players: Charlie Rorato, Darby Parsons, James Wynn, Zavier Rorato, Jobe Marshall, Dev Knight.