CLUB NEWS, ROUND 5, 19th May 2001
"Red and White Ramblings"
The Challenge Shield introduced last year for games between Skipton and Lexton was won by our Club for the first time last Saturday. The Shield has created great interest with each of the seven games played deciding the eventual winner.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
After a slow start to the game which saw Lexton kick four quick goals, the Seniors worked hard to be only 2 goals behind at half time. After the break the whole team lifted, with a number of senior players led by Tony Boyer and the Coach Wayne Grace leading the way. They were supported by the efforts of the younger players like Adam Slater and Joseph Kavanagh who continue to improve each game.
Kiernan Molloy with 7 goals and Josh Milenkovic 4 goals, were focal points in the forward line.
Moved to full back after half time, John Gardner played a strong game. A very strong team effort resulted in a 67 point win.
SENIORS: Skipton 21 - 17 - 143 def Lexton 12 - 14 - 76
Best players: T. Boyer, W. Grace, A. Slater, P. Grinstead, A. Klutke, J. Gardner
Goalkickers: K. Molloy 7, J. Milenkovic 4, T. Boyer 3, P. Grinstead 2, Klutke 2, S. McKerrow 1,
W. Grace 1, R. O'Brien 1
RESERVES FOOTBALL
The Reserves team continues to improve each week with every player contributing. Led by Jason Gibson, playing his 50th game, kicking 7 goals and his brother Daryl, Michael Browning, Cory Cassar and the Milenkovic brothers, Daniel and Luke they defeated the opposition by 90 points.
RESERVES: Skipton 16 - 15 - 111 def Lexton 3 - 3 - 21
Best Players: D. Gibson, M. Browning, J. Gibson, C. Cassar, L. Milenkovic, D. Milenkovic
Goalkickers: J. Gibson 7, L. MIlenkovic 2, S. Tinkham 2, D. Milenkovic 2, M. Marshall 1, J. Weightman 1.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
In a very entertaining game our Junior team went down by 12 points. With a full list of players for the first time, the boys never stopped trying and continued to show improvement throughout the game. Coach Dean Sheridan was full of praise at the end of the game for their endeavour. Better players from the team were Daniel Grist, Ben Slater and Andrew Dowling.
UNDER 16's: Skipton 6 - 8 - 44 def by Lexton 8 - 8 - 56
Best Players: D. Grist, B. Slater, A. Dowling, S. Davis, C. Heywood
Goalkickers: S. Davis 2, C. McLean 2, J. Thornton 1, A. Dowling 1
SENIOR NETBALL
In a very aggressive game our Senior Netballers overcame a competitive opposition to remain undefeated. Maree Hutt and Julie Boyer led the way and were well supported by the rest of the team.
RESERVES NETBALL
After having led for most of the game our Reserves Netballers fought back to finally draw the game. Entertaining throughout the game was a very high standard and the result always in doubt. Angela Hand and Lydia McKerrow were amongst the better players.
JUNIOR NETBALL
Led by Koby Sturgeon the Under 17's defeated the opposition by 7 goals, and in the Under 14's, Jessica Grist helped the team to a big win.
NETBALL RESULTS
Seniors: Skipton 49 def Lexton 41
Reserves: Skipton 29 drew with Lexton 29
Under 17's: Skipton 21 def Lexton 14
Under 14's: Skipton 36 def Lexton 0
The 'Roving Rambler'.
