Opening Round v Oakleigh - April 15th

Coach - Darin Edwards talking to the boys about what it means to play for the Sharks

After the jumper presentation in the changerooms, and much excitement, our team was led out by our captains for the game, Lochlan Archer & David Pain. After a slow start in first half, we were yet to register on the scoreboard, not through lack of trying. Our opposition, Oakleigh, got the runs on the board early and we were 34 points behind at half time.

Whatever was said at half time made a difference when the boys came out for the second half.

The turning point was a point kicked by #11, Mitchell Morison in the 3rd quarter, and then we were on the scoreboard. The ball was in our half for the majority of the 3rd quarter, with the boys spirits lifted 3 goals and 7 behinds were kicked for the remainder of the game.

Max Heath (#5) scored our first goal for the morning in the 3rd quarter, followed by Nate Dear (#25) scoring 2 goals.

It was great to sing the song even though we didn't win.

Nate, Jacob & Max

All boys played well. Special mentions go to Nate Dear, Matthew Edwards, Tom Fitzgerald, Max Heath & Mitchell Morison.

Coach's Awards: Nate Dear & Matthew Edwards

GO SHARKS!

Match Report - Melissa Edwards
Photography - Cherie Dear