Division
1 – JETS vs Juggernauts
A number of late changes to the side
saw a different line up to recent weeks take the ground for
the JETS at Stirling oval to take on a Murrumbidgee side that
was looking to stay in touch with the top four. The changes
didn’t unsettle the JETS however, who started the game
in strong fashion, moving the ball quickly out of the centre
against the wind to kick 5 first quarter gaols, skipping to
a 24 point lead at quarter time.
The second quarter saw the JETS continue
to dominate, with the half back line continually rebound the
footy whenever the Juggers took it forward. The JETS midfield
were also dominant, and good use of the footy across the ground
combined well with a solid game plan to produce 7 goals to
1 for the quarter and give the JETS an impressive 63 point
advantage at the long break.
Unfortunately the JETS took the foot
off the pedal in the third quarter which allowed the Jugs
into the contest, and to their credit threw everything at
the JETS despite the score board. Continued hard work from
the JETS backline kept the Juggers to two goals for the quarter
and the JETS went into the last change with a 61-point advantage..
In his ¾ time address, Coach
Kouvaras asked his side to use the final quarter to get back
to the game plan and team play they had displayed in the first
half, emphasising the importance of the coming month of football
to the sides double chance. With the coach leading from the
front, the JETS responded with a much improved quarter of
football, putting on 6 unanswered goals to run out 101 point
winners. In a game where all players contributed, the midfield
and back line again lead the way for the JETS.
FINAL SCORE: JETS
20-13-133 def Juggernauts 4-8-32
GOALS: Porter
6, Martin 4, Schlesinger 2, Bryce 2, Clayton 2, Truesdale
2, Mace 1, Munday 1
BEST: Kouvaras, J Burgess, Martin, Clayton,
Truesdale
Despite another week with
a number of changes due to injuries and unavailability, the
JETS produced three very good quarters of footy. It will be
important for the JETS to build on the win and make sure that
all players are ready for four quarters of footy to get back
into the top two, with their last quarter effort from this
game sure to provide plenty of encouragement for the coaches
next week. This Saturday the JETS take on Eastlake at Ken
Zimmer Oval at 2.15pm.
Division 2 – JETS vs Juggernauts
The
JETS arrived at Stirling Oval to take on Murrumbidgee hoping
to continue their good form in a bid to maintain their spot
on the ladder. A number of changes were made to the side on
Thursday night due to injuries in both grades which saw a
very different line up, and when further changes were made
late Friday the coaching staff had to make a number of “calls”
to ensure a full compliment for both grades.
The
first quarter started with the JETS kicking with the wind
and using the ball well out of the centre thanks to dominance
in the ruck by Morgan and first hands on the footy by the
midfield of Wheatley, Mant and Morse. Frankel was providing
a good target up forward, and at the end of a hard fought
quarter the JETS had a 9 point lead.
Murrumbidgee
stepped up a gear with the wind in the second quarter, but
the JETS backline responded well to the Jugs’ challenge,
making their direct opponent earn every kick. The JETS struggled
to get the ball forward into the wind and as a result went
into the main break 17 points down; however they were confident
they could wipe the deficit with the wind advantage in the
third quarter.
Despite
continued dominance in the ruck, and a magnificent quarter
by Wheatley who seemed to be at every contest, the JETS again
struggled to make an impact on the scoreboard. Frankel continued
to cause headaches for the Juggers defence while Gregory and
Brasnett played an important link role through the middle
of the ground, and May was magnificent across the half back
line. The JETS went into three quarter time 2 goals down and
confident they could fight out the game.
All
talk of fighting out the game seemed to stay in the three
quarter time huddle however, as the Juggers dominated the
last quarter both in terms of possession and on the scoreboard.
The backline continued to battle it out bravely, but were
given little support from up the ground as far as accountability.
Wheatley continued make every contest and provide some resistance
to the Juggers, but had little support. In a disappointing
finish to the game, the Juggers kicked 6 unanswered goals
to run out convincing 56 point winners.
FINAL
SCORE: JETS 9-6-60 def by Juggernauts 17-14-116
GOALS:
Frankle 2, Brasnett 1, George 1, King 1, Mant 1, Morse 1,
Holland 1, Parkin 1
BEST: Wheatley, Gregory, Frankle, Morgan, Mant
As
evident by the last quarter fade out, it is crucial that players
get to training in the second half of the year if the JETS
are to be competitive come finals time. A big thanks to those
players who made themselves available at short notice to help
out the club, it is that sort of willingness to get in and
“do your bit” that we will need to ensure success.
Next Saturday the JETS line up against Eastlake in a double-header
at Ken Zimmer Oval. Kick-off is at 12pm.
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