Firstly thank you to all the Past Players who came along to Civilex Oval and enjoyed the day and as the coach said you are the history of this great club and should be proud not only on what we have achieved but in the new young group who are carrying on that work. Being the first game of the second round it was always going to be to ensure the team had improved on the first round result and of course played well in front of past playing groups.
As in the first round East started well and seemed to control the game but were unable to place any scoreboard pressure due to Centrals tight defense. From this point forward Centrals game plan was in evidence as they squeezed the life out of East limiting their scoring opportunities whilst bouncing out of defense quickly to score at the other end. The return of Nic Bauld and for limited time Brendan Wilson to attack put enormous pressure on the East defense and goals seemed to come far easier than in past games. Special mention to the young defensive group who worked well together and are growing in confidence each week. Next week the big challenge and I am sure we will be up to the challenge against Inverleigh.
Final Scores:- Werribee Centrals 19.9 – 123 to East Geelong 4.5 - 29
Goal Kickers:- N Bauld 6, L Cachia 3, B Wilson 3, D Boyd 2, J Smith, R Quarrier, N Johnson, D Chesterman & B Taylor 1 each.
Best Players:- B Wilson, A Sleep-Dalton, B Wilson, Z Anthony, J Fletcher & J Smith.
The Reserves after a hiding in the first round against Easts worked hard all day and except for the first quarter outscored them for the last three quarters but giving up a 5 goal lead in the first was too big for the boys to overcome and just could not get it back. There were plenty of good signs with two of the more experienced brigade in Rick Alagona and Shane Weatherley prominent across the half back line turning many attacks around and also when moved forward provided a focal point. Jonny Despott as always a speedster and Robel Ukabamarian in his first game showing he will fit in well to the club.
Final Scores:- Werribee Centrals 7.8 – 50 to East Geelong 10.9 – 69
Goal Kickers:- S Weatherley, R Alagona, D Dromorecki, J Despott, L O’Malley, C Wilson & J Zoppi 1 each.
Best Players:- R Alagona, J Despott, L O’Malley, S Weatherley, R Ukubamarian & M Camilleri..
A reminder all games next weekend are at Inverleigh in what will some big challenges against the ladder leaders. A big day assured.
Last Modified on 01/07/2018 15:36