Tough round for Redeyes

Unfortunately, with late changes to the side due to illness and work commitments, the Redeyes were under the pump and finished with a 29 goal loss.

Coach Kyel Bain gave credit to the players who came up and did a fantastic job against a well-drilled side.

“The two thirds boys who stood up, Henry Michaels and Ethan McLeish, fit into the side comfortably and played well,” Bain said.

“Rhys Holden was giving us a good target at centre half forward and Luke Hay was once again outstanding.”

Bain said at times the side’s ball movement was good, but there are a few simple skills they still need to work on.

The work of the midfield lifted form last week and fought after half time, never giving up until the final siren.

Final score: Blighty 2.0 (12) to Tungamah 31.21 (207).

Reserves - no report provided.

Final score: Blighty 0.0. (0) to Tungamah 17.17 (119).

Coming up against Tungamah, the Blighty thirds knew it was going to be a hard match.

With six players out, Tungamah rotated four of their players to play for the Redeyes.

Blighty also had some of the fourths boys step up and play another game.

The first half saw Blighty match with Tungamah all around the ground.

Going into the major break we were only 17 points down and still in the game.

In the third quarter Blighty had the majority of play, but couldn’t cover it on the scoreboard.

In the last quarter the side just ran out of legs, with the boys playing on the ball who were not able to rotate out this week.

Coach Matt Dudley said he was very proud of how the boys played and held their heads high right up to the final siren.

Best on was Bede Orr playing at fullback all day.

Will Dudley ran hard all day in the middle as did Angus Bain in the backline. Riley Webb, Bryce Lea and Ethan Mcleish also received awards.

Final score: Blighty 0.2 (2) to Tungamah 5.11 (41).

It was another tough game against Tungamah in the fourths.

Coach Tim Brown said he was proud of the young Redeyes as they battled their hearts out all game and gave it 100 percent.

“They should hold their heads high,” he said.

Better players include Xander Strong, who played another cracking game with his run and carry out of the backline.

Lara Strong played another awesome game and is starting to be a force to be reckoned with in the backline.

Cobi Johnson played another great game, racking up possessions at will.

Jarrod Hislop played a brilliant game from fullback reading the ball well.

Ollie Culton had a red hot dip and got in amongst it.

Final score: Blighty 0.0 (0) to Tungamah 13.19 (97).