CLUB NEWS, ROUND 18, 25th August 2001
Skipton versus Carngham Linton @ Skipton
"Red and White Ramblings"BEST AND FAIREST VOTE COUNT: With a large crowd in attendance, the votes for the best and fairest players in the Seniors and Reserves football and netball teams were counted last Saturday night.
In the Senior football Wayne Grace won from Tony Boyer with Nick Watson in third place. Jason Gibson was the Reserves winner from Luke Milenkovic with Chris Shelton third. Trudy Boyer won the Senior netball count from Kristy Fletcher and in Reserves the winner was Tori Wilson with Emma Poulton second.
The Junior football and netball count and presentation of awards will be held at the Social Rooms on Thursday the 30th of August commencing at 6:00 pm. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend and will be made welcome. Guest Tom Hafey will present the Awards.
NIGHT WITH TOM HAFEY: Former A.F.L.premiership coach, Tom Hafey, will take training on Thursday the 30th August 2001. He will then address players from both the football and netball teams in our Social Rooms. Supporters are most welcome to attend this night.
PRESENTATION NIGHT: Presentation Night for the Senior football and netball teams will be held on Friday, 5th October. More details will be announced shortly.
SENIOR FOOTBALL: Skipton 16 - 11 - 107 defeated Carngham Linton 14 - 8 - 92
With a very large crowd in attendance at Skipton last Saturday all was set for a close hard game and the supporters were not disappointed. Considering the amount of rain during the week the oval was in very good condition and the northerly wind had little effect on the ability of the teams to score at either end. Even though Skipton led at the end of the first three quarters the lead was never big enough to feel that they had the game in hand.
The first quarter saw both back lines on top with the ball being continually rebounded by the opposition defenders. Mark Kennedy was causing the opposition concern with his ability to make position and take strong overhead marks. An injury to Stephen McKerrow forced him to leave the oval and he was replaced in the ruck by John Gardner who continued on from where he left off last week. At quarter time Skipton held a narrow eight point lead.
With both teams going in hard for the ball at the start of the second quarter the umpires were forced to take control and free kicks were being handed out freely. Tempers flared on a number of occasions and the crowd were becoming very vocal in support of their teams. An incident midway through the quarter saw Joseph Kavanagh kick a goal and then be awarded another kick before the ball was bounced that resulted in another goal. This opened up the biggest lead of the game and Skipton appeared to be gaining control. However were not to be denied and goals late in the second quarter saw the lead back to fifteen points. Scott Paulke was showing great leadership and was continually seen at the bottom of the pack competing for the ball. Graeme Lench showed his ability to read the play and carried the ball out of defence on a number of occasions.
At half time Wayne Grace urged the players to remain calm, and focussed on the game. The players carried out his instructions and the third quarter was similar to the first with neither side able to gain total control. With two Carngham players sent from the field by the umpires, they were forced to crowd Skipton's forward line and this made scoring very difficult. Poor kicking into the forward line did not help. At three quarter time Skipton's lead was seventeen points and an exciting last quarter was expected.
The beginning of the last quarter saw Skipton going on attack on a number of occasions with an opportunity to open up a bigger lead. Poor kicking again saw the ball rebounded by the defenders. With a four goal break midway through the quarter Skipton appeared to have the game in their control but late goals to Carngham reduced the final winning margin to fifteen points.
With only one loss in the home and away games the Senior team has finished clear on top of the ladder and has earned the week's rest. The Match Committee did not risk playing Tony Boyer, Nick Watson or Troy Janssens and the extra week should ensure that they will be available for the Second Semi-Final to be played at Rokewood on Saturday week. This makes their task difficult considering the performance of the team particularly over the last four weeks but the depth of players available for selection has been a plus for the Club all Season.
Best players: G. Lench, K. Kennedy, S. Paulke, J. Gardner, P. Grinstead, S. Fletcher, M. Hutt
Goalkickers: : T. McKay 4, W. Grace 4, M. Kennedy 3, K. Molloy 2, Joseph Kavanagh 2, S. Paulke 1.
RESERVES FOOTBALL: Skipton 8 - 8 - 56 were defeated by Carngham Linton 9 - 11 - 65
In a game where neither side could gain control Skipton were finally defeated but far from disgraced. The first quarter saw neither side able to gain control and both back lines were under pressure. Carngham Linton played the more direct football in the second quarter which resulted in them opening up a fourteen point lead at half time.
The second half was similar to the first with neither side able to gain a break and the scores remained close. Skipton were able to get within one goal of the opposition on a couple of occasions but could not gain the lead and were finally defeated by eleven points.
Gavan Corbett was strong in defence and Robert Draffin gave plenty of drive in the forward line. Josh Cahill and Daniel Milenkovic were two of a number of other players who tried hard throughout the game.
The Reserves have finished second on the ladder and can look forward to the finals series with some confidence. They will play Carngham Linton again next Saturday in the Qualifying Final at Avoca.
Best players: G. Corbett, R. Draffin, D. Milenkovic, J. Cahill, R. O'Brien
Goalkickers: R. Draffin 2, R. O'Brien 2, J. Peeters 2, J. Milenkovic 1, J. Gibson 1
JUNIOR FOOTBALL, UNDER 16's: Skipton 2 - 3 - 15 were defeated by Carngham Linton 9 - 15 - 69
The Season has come to an end for the Juniors and even though disappointed the Club is very pleased and proud of the commitment they have shown. Apart from the first quarter the boys were very competitive against the top team last Saturday and fought the game out. Daniel Grist playing his 50th game received the Pinky's Pizza Encouragement Award.
Best Players: M. Kavanagh, B. Slater, D. Grist, A. Dowling, C. Irving
Goalkickers: C. McLean 1, J. Sharrock 1
SENIOR NETBALL Skipton 35 lost to Carngham Linton 41
Overall a disappointing day for our Netball teams with them all losing to Carngham Linton. The Seniors suffered their first loss for the Season but were able to finish clear top on the ladder.
Seniors: After an even first half, Carngham gained a narrow lead that Skipton was not able to make up. Although disappointing to lose at this time of the Season the players can look forward to the rest next week and prepare for the Second Semi-Final at Rokewood the following Saturday.
Best Players: T. Boyer & C. Odlum
RESERVES NETBALL Skipton 24 lost to Carngham Linton 27
Reserves: The Reserves game was similar to the Seniors with the lead changing on a number of occasions. Midway through the last quarter Carngham were on top but Skipton were able to fight back to be in front by two goals only then to see the opposition regain control and win by three goals.
Next week the Reserves will play Ararat Eagles at Avoca on Saturday in the Qualifying Final.
Best Players: E. Poulton & T. Wilson
JUNIOR NETBALL
The Junior teams tried very hard but were outplayed by stronger opposition. Next Saturday: Under 17's will play against Carngham Linton again at Avoca in the Qualifying Final, and Under 14's will play in the Elimination Final on Sunday against Illabarook.
Under 17's: Skipton 19 lost to Carngham Linton 9
Under 14's: Skipton 18 lost to Carngham Linton 12
"The Roving Rambler'
