What Was That If ever a
side could loose all there early season form we did
on Saturday against Keysborough, and it was very
dissapointing after all the good work we had done in
the previous games. After watching the game I
thought I would really go to town on that inept
performance, but I havn't enough time so I'll just
point out a couple of standouts. When you have the
ball you look to give it to a player in a better
position than you, not to a player in a worse
position than you looking for an easy possession,
especially on the backline. When an oppostion player
has the ball why do we always have two or three run
at him leaving his teammates free to recieve it from
him. There were a few highlights though, Shaun
Semmens his work in the centre and around the packs
was great, Shannon Stocco's 5 goals, a tue goal
sneak, Mossie's outstanding work on the backline,
but the highlight of the day was Chris Bryans
attempt at the mark of the century, how high did he
get up "awesome", the pictures Craig got of it
doesn't give it justice. The two's had a
Beaconsfield moment if you know what I mean. Brownie
played his first game in a year and kicked 8 would
have been a lot more if not for ...... , Ricky Kelf
starred again and Sammy Ellis's barrel "you gotta
love it". Anyway the boys won and remain in the
finals hunt. The Thirds had a BYE Next week we
have a bye with interleague against Wimmera at
Horsham, so good luck to Jock Holland and all the
boys from Casey Cardinia and of course the
netballers.
Narre to Good After a
pretty even first half Narre showed why there the
side to beat in 2013 in the second half, going away
to win comfortably in the end. The game was of a
really high standard in the first two Quarters, but
we slipped back to some old habits in the second
half to let Narre break away for an easy victory.
The boys now Know where there at and what they have
to do to be a contender and I'm sure they'll work
there butts off to improve on that performance. The
reserves were even at half time only the fade out in
the second half to go down by five goals. It was a
very good performance considering the talent of the
oppostion and we're starting to get some depth in
the club which we have missed over the last couple
of years. The under 18's came up against the best
side in the comp and were totally out gunned by a
bigger stronger side. You have to give the boys
credit they go out every week and give there all,
well done boys. The fancy Dress was a huge
success with everyone getting into costumes and
there were some great ones, so I'll do the pics from
that first and there's a lot.
Four in a Row for Seniors The seniors
have produced the perfect start to the season
winning there fourth game on end. The boys put in a
woefull first quarter and coach Shannon Henwood let
them know it at the first break and they completely
turned it around for the next three quarters to go
away with a comfortable win. Six goals to Shannon
Stocco (pictured) led the way, but it was the eveness of the
performance that stood out , every player did there
bit and that's the way to win football games, well
done. The two's improved on there poor game last
week to come out with a draw against Pakenham. the
boys led at the last break but faded in the last few
minutes to allow the opposition to grab a draw.
Young Nick Anderson done a fine job in the ruck and
Liam Cummins played well up forward. The Thirds
put in a shocker to be completely outplayed by
Pakenham, probably the less said the better on that
performance. Next week is the true test for the
club against Narre Warren, all you supporters get
along to Fox road and give the boys all your support
for the big game.
Doves Sail to Win On a day
better suited for sailing the seniors had a
excellent win over Beacy at there nice new ground.
Trailing in a low scoring game at half time the boys
put in a great third quarter kicking 5 goals to
break the game open. Matty Stapleton made a welcome
return with his long accurate kicking to position,
young Frank and Milan in the ruck again had a job
ahead of him against a very good opponent and Juzzie
Hill was unstoppable across half back, also it was
good to see Scotty Dinsdale back doing his
courageous spoils on the backline. In trying
conditions the boys fought on manfully for a very
rewarding win to stay undefeated. What can be
said about the reserves they were shocking, I have
never seen so many missed tackles and man up "what's
that" they say. A little in the boys defense, you're
right the umpiring left a bit to be desired. The
under 18's were completely outplayed by a better
side and who played the conditions with a lot more
confidence than the Doveton boys, but I can see the
improvement, it's there, so keep working hard on the
track and listen to your coach. Next week another
cutthroat game, against Pakenham at home (game
pics) (netball pics)
Four Sets of Brothers
Line up for Doves The club had to go
back in time to see if we had four sets of brothers
(Shannon & Aaron Henwood, Michael & Chris Rodriquez,
Mitch & Josh Viney, Matt & Shannon Stocco)play for
the Doves and not that anyone can recall, well done. To the game and the seniors had a convincing 42
point win over Tooradin who are a top four aspirant
for the season ahead. Six goals to Matt Stocco and
three to Jake Mullen who played a great allround
game forward and back. Great contest in the ruck
with young Frankie up against the big experienced
Hyde, Laz and Nick played blinders on the wings,
great win fella's. The two's had a strong win
also, led again by an awesome defensive game by
Scotty Dinsdale with Ricky Kelf and Stevie Henwood
playing great games, all in all it was a top team
effort. The under 18's had a hard fought game
against Tooradin and well done to Tooradin for the
hard work they have put in getting a side together
and a pretty good side at that. Our boys have got to
learn that you have to work just as hard when you
hav'nt got the footy as when you have it. Come on
boys train hard and listen to your coach and you
will see the benifit. (game pics)(netball
Pics)
