A beautiful day for footy saw an under manned Tocumwal side take on one of the ladder leaders of the Murray League.
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It was a tough day against Congupna, but the boys showed good spirit and fought hard all day.
We look forward to a big ANZAC game this week with old Murray League rivals Deniliquin.
Final score: Tocumwal 3.7 (25) lt Congupna 24.12 (156).
Best: Mitch Collins Bye, Kade Rowe, Andrew Dickins, Jordan Lavis, Peter Lankester, Tom Barker
Goals: Mitch Collins Bye, Kade Rowe, Charles McKenna.
Awards: First Incentive - Pete Lankaster; Second Incentive - Harvey White; Third Incentive - Leigh Morse.
In a game played in warm conditions, the Tocumwal Bloods reserves suffered a comprehensive loss against Congupna.
The undermanned Bloods team struggled to match the strength and fitness of their opponents, with Congupna running forward of the ball and capitalising on the scoreboard.
Despite the loss, there were some encouraging performances from the Bloods' players.
Chris Stott was impressive across half-back and through the midfield, using his skills and determination to stem the tide of Congupna's attacking play.
Jordan Findlay also had another strong performance, playing deep in the backline and showing great courage under pressure.
Jack Ardle, Michael Roberts and Boothy also put in a solid effort in the ruck against tough opposition.
Congupna proved too strong on the day, dominating the game with their superior fitness and skill.
They ran hard and pushed the ball forward at every opportunity, racking up an impressive score.
The final scores reflected Congupna's dominance.
Final score: Tocumwal 1.0 (6) lt Congupna 24.18 (162).
Despite the loss, the Bloods can take some positives from the game including a positive approach to the game, and the fighting spirit they displayed throughout the match.
Overall it was a tough day for the boys but they will no doubt re-group and come back stronger in their next game.
Awards: The Incentive award - Chris Stott; Jordan Findlay - Farmers Arms Dinner; Jack Ardle - Baldwin Thursday night dinner.
Best: Chris Stott, Dennis Sutton, Andrew Arthur, Josh Booth, Glyn Matters, Michael Roberts.
Goals: Andrew Arthur.
The thirds boys have found their feet in the Murray League.
They played well all over the ground with some good strong running from half-back from Charlie Locke and Jirra Letcher.
The forwards did their job with Nate Grieves booting three to keep the boys in it.
They battled hard all day and were rewarded with a great win.
Final score: Tocumwal 5.9 (39) def Congupna 4.7 (31).
Goals: Nate Grieves 3, Chace Brunskill, Liam Sutton.
Best: Nate Grieves, Logan White, Charles Locke, Jirra Letcher, Lachlan Davis-Wills, Josh Mosman.
Awards: Ed Thompson $20 award - Nate Grieves; Wingates $10 award - Lachlan Davis-Wills; Palmer award - Chace Brunskill; Foreshore Takeaway award - Liam Sutton.
Tocumwal 5.9 (39) def Congupna 4.7 (31).
The fourths did not get the result we were looking for against Congupna.
The backline stood tall all day, led by Josh Herezo and Archie Chellew, while the on-ball brigade all worked hard.
It’s great to see our youngsters being brought into the game and getting their hands on the ball.
We had some great passages of play, and the contest was hard fought and intense at times.
We need to bring it for a solid four quarters, and our reaction time needs some work too.
Final score: Tocumwal 0.1 (1) lt Congupna 4.13 (37).
Best: Cooper Quick, Chace Brunskill, Josh Herezo, Harrison Wilson, Jake Hicks, Archie Chellew.
Awards: Ice Creamery award - Lewis Petersen; Donny Tainton $10 Canteen voucher - Lucas Grieves; Paul Quick and Peter Absolom $10 award - Josh Herezo.
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