Hound Sharks U10: Tough Round 6 game v East Malvern

First Quarter

Brrr what a frosty start to the match for all. Captains Will Roworth and Daniel Hutton lead the team out onto the ground with great gusto! We had a good clearance from the centre from Ace Brodie and good kick out to Max Heath and on to Lachlan Morrison. A great mark was taken by Captain Will Roworth. East Malvern were strong from the start with 4 goals, 3 points kicked by the opposition in this first quarter.

At quarter time Coach Darin said to Max Heath, "It’s the best ¼ I have seen you play" and commended Will for "awesome playing on". He encouraged the team to "keep running until you hear the whistle, run and fight for the footy....we have to be more competitive on the ground."

Second Quarter

Matthew Edwards had a good kick out to Nate and the boys were working hard to defend when they were in the forward pocket. Thomas Bray and Lachlan Morison fought hard for the ball. Sam Gough chased hard. Beautiful mark taken by Max Heath and strong kick towards centre, however again the ball headed towards the opposition’s goal.

At half time the boys were told to “Look, Listen and Concentrate. We need to commit to the ball!” Special mention to Max, Nate, Matty, Lachy and Mitch for their commitment. Lollies used as half time incentive, maybe a bit of sugar could be just what the boys needed!!!!!!!!

Eyes on me

Third Quarter

Angus Moller made a great attempt to move the ball out of the centre. Callum kicked to Thomas B and on to Mitchell who was tackled to the ground. Good effort by Max, on the ball and fighting for it all game. Nate’s job at this stage was to stand front on to block and defend.

Lochie Leason and Nate despite being so focused on the ball that they ran into each other, moved it forward. A big kick by Fitzy in the direction of our goal but to no avail!

Pep talk

“Henry and Callum stay on the footy, Fitzy follow the ball you are in the ruck, Nate big long kicks in. Try to get the footy and run, run, run, run the quarter out and come off puffed! Fitzy, Ace chase that footy. Be Competitive for the ball everyone.”

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter begins with Beauy Hound Sharks ready to go. All boys in position. Ace, Fitzy and Callum ready for the bounce. Meanwhile Coach Darin and Assistant Coach Fitzy had a lolly fix (I think we all needed one!)

Fitzy gets the ball and survived the tackle. Huge kick by Callum into the pack, the boys are showing more commitment and passion for the ball.

During this quarter there was a

Tactical Team Meeting held at the other end of the ground with several members of both teams!! (makes you wonder what they were discussing??)

Will and Daniel pursue the ball and chase it towards Lachlan and Mitchell who try hard to run it down with Ace, but to no avail.

Morison boys on the run....looking out for one another

Siren sounds, it’s a clear win to East Malvern however determination and commitment to the ball and each other saw our boys have a more competitive last half.

GO SHARKS

Matt continued to demonstrate great skills

Brave in defence

Thomas..... under pressure

Sharks getting more desperate for the ball

Daniel Sutton took a great grab but unfortunately it wasn't captured by camera or video!

Singing the song again...a win cant be too far away

Coach's Awards to Max Heath & Will Roworth who played a Captain's game - trying all day against well drilled opposition. Got plenty of action himself or wasn't far away from it.

Max continued to have his best game yet after Darin's comments at Quarter time that it was the best quarter he'd seen Max play. He took some great marks and continued to be competitive all day.