CLUB NEWS, ROUND 14, 28th July 2001
Skipton versus Lexton @ Lexton
"Red and White Ramblings"SENIOR FOOTBALL: Skipton 20 - 14 - 134 defeated Lexton 6 - 4 - 40
With the aid of a strong wind Lexton gave notice early in the first quarter that our Seniors could be in for a hard game! Using the wide open spaces of their oval Lexton created the loose man with their play-on style of football, and continually ran the ball into their forward line.
However, as has happened throughout the season our backline were able to withstand the pressure and held them to two goals, while we were able to kick two against the wind. From quarter time our players gradually gained control, kicking a further 18 goals against Lexton's 4.
Rod Kennedy was our best player, enjoying the wide open spaces and showing that he is regaining form after returning from an injury. The inclusion of his brother Mark in the team has added depth to our list. Mark decided early in the week to return from North Ballarat for the remainder of the season to join Rod and Craig in the opportunity of playing in the finals series.
Tony Boyer and Wayne Grace were two other players who continued their good form, along with Nick Watson in the ruck. Andrew Clark and Graeme Lench were strong in defence and over all it was another strong team effort.
The loss to Illabarook has given the team a two game break at the top of the ladder. However, we play the other four teams in the five over the next few weeks, which will be a big test as to where we are at.
Best players: R. Kennedy, T.Boyer, W. Grace, N. Watson, A. Clark, G. Lench.
Goalkickers: T. McKay 4, A. Klutke 3, S. Tinkham 3, A. Slater 3, J. Gardiner 2, P. Grinstead 1, R. Kennedy 1,
M. Kennedy 1, T. Oldaker 1, G. Lench 1.
RESERVES FOOTBALL: Skipton 10 - 15 - 75 defeated Lexton 6 - 5 - 41
In a scrambly game our Reserves were able to overcome a determined opposition to win by 34 points. Three goals early in the first quarter gave us the break we needed. Although the opposition continued to apply pressure for the remainder of the game the player's efforts were rewarded with a good win.
Josh Cahill led the way on the wing and he was well supported by Cory Cassar in defence and Bill Molloy around the ground. The real test will come this Saturday when we play the top team Rokewood Corindhap at home!
Best players: J. Cahill, C. Cassar, W. Molloy, J. Gibson, R. Draffin, M. Browning.
Goalkickers: J. Gibson 5, R. O'Brien 3, D. Quinton 1, M. Smith 1.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL, UNDER 16's: Skipton 13 - 12 - 90 defeated Lexton 2 - 1 - 13
Confidence is a great thing in sport and over the last couple of weeks our Junior footballers have grown from strength to strength in that area and their football has improved with it!
Their season has been up and down depending on the strength of the opposition but the main thing is that they have shown commitment and their football has benefited as a result.
Last Saturday they had a very good win against Lexton and throughout the game there were periods of great team play, which was rewarding for all of the players.
Best Players: M. Kavanagh, A. Dowling, D. Grist, S. Davis, D. Martin, D. Tayler.
Goalkickers: M. Kavanagh 4, S. Bradshaw 3, S. Davis 3, D. Grist 1, C. McLean 1, B. Slater 1.
SENIOR NETBALL Skipton 49 defeated Lexton 44
Our Senior netballers remain undefeated after a hard game against Lexton. Although they led all day they were unable to gain a big break on the opposition. Led by Kristy Fletcher playing Centre and Julie Boyer on Wing Defence it was another strong performance with accurate goal shooting by Trudy Boyer and Faye Shelton.
Best Players: K. Fletcher, J. Boyer.
RESERVES NETBALL
In the Reserves the netballers were not able to overcome Lexton who are currently on top of the ladder. The girls couldn't make up the difference in the score despite a very good team effort led by Emma Poulton as Goalkeeper and Angela Hand as Goal Attack.
Reserves: Lexton 28 defeated Skipton 22.
Best Players: E. Poulton, A. Hand.
JUNIOR NETBALL
Under 17's: Lexton 14 defeated Skipton 12.
The Under 17 girls were defeated by two goals in a very close game in which they were not able to make up the difference. Joanna McKerrow played a good game as Goal Keeper.
Best Player: J. McKerrow
Under 14's: Skipton 30 defeated Lexton 19.
The Under 14 girls played an excellent game, winning by 19 goals and were led by Jessica Grist playing Centre.
Best Player: J. Grist
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