It was a good day for football and the annual Picola League Warner Tasker Cup Clash with the Deniliquin Rovers was played in good spirits.
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Blighty got off to a good start, but unfortunately could not keep up the momentum, losing a few players with injuries as they ultimately ran out of legs.
They let the scoreboard get away from them, which was disappointing.
Some things to work on as we take on Berrigan the next week.
Final score: Blighty 8.11 (59) def by Deni Rovers 18.6 (114).
Reserves
At home for the first time against Deni Rovers, the boys were up and about early with another good start.
Deni Rovers’ class and cohesion with their link-up play proved to be the difference, not from a lack of effort from Danyon Williams and crew down the back.
There was great hard head over the ball footy from Jack Sander and the midfield crew of Nash Suckling and Giuseppe McMillan.
Final score: Blighty 1.1 (7) def by Deni Rovers 11.21 (87).
Thirds
Coming up against the Rovers this week, we knew it was going to be a very hard game.
The way the boys started off the first quarter we really took it up to them.
But unfortunately, we just couldn’t sustain that through to the end of the game. We will let that loss hurt, but we will learn from it.
I was very pleased with the effort that the boys put in.
We will start to work on some of the things we know we need to get better at.
Better players for the day were Mark Godfrey, Harry Nolan, Will Frost, and Xander Strong.
Seth Fuess and Hudson Kelly got the good sports awards.
Final score: Blighty 3.9 (27) def by Deni Rovers 18.12 (120).
Fourths
The fourths came up against a well-oiled Deni Rovers outfit in what is always one of the highlights of the season.
Blighty came out with grit and determination, ready to take it up to a strong opposition.
We welcomed Maddy Hunter and Jordy Brain for their first games this season, along with Ollie Bull who stepped in for the weekend.
It was also great to see Jack Napier have his first run with the fourths after stepping up from the fifths.
While the scoreboard didn’t reflect the quality of football Blighty produced, the effort and intensity were there all day.
A strong first quarter from Rovers made it difficult to claw our way back, but the team never stopped working.
Best on ground honours went to Daniel Burns, who delivered another standout performance.
Degan Morgan was solid as ever at full back, while Andrew Frost continued his consistent form with plenty of touches across the ground.
Ben Macdonald had a huge final quarter, really stepping up when it counted and earning himself an award.
Langa Fevaleaki put in a terrific effort in the ruck, winning the majority of the hit-outs and showing great determination around the contest.
Jordy Brain was a deserving recipient of the Good Sportsman Award, recognised for his encouragement, teamwork, and positive attitude throughout the game.
Tommy also impressed with his versatility and hunger for the ball, always exciting to watch.
A great team effort overall with plenty to build on heading into training this week.
Final score: Blighty 2.1 (13) def by Deni Rovers 16.14 (110).
Fifths
Our junior Redeyes took to the field for the first time this year after a long build-up.
We took on a skilful Deni Rovers outfit.
After a slow start in the first quarter, we worked our way into the game once we all settled, providing great pressure around the contest and linking up well, moving the ball forward.
Onwards and upwards going forward for our little stars.
Awards went to Jack M, Clancy, Gideon, Jack N and Olivia.
Final score: Not scored.