Round 13 Match Review: Doncaster East vs Mitcham

Round 14 Results 🦁

Seniors: 

• Goal Kickers: 
  • J.Schache - 6
  • R.Nangreave - 2 
  • T. Bell - 2
  • H.Johnson
  • J.Papa
  • L.Loverso
• Best Players:
  • J.Schache
  • L.Waddell
  • J.Rankin
  • J.Deluca
  • J. Sholakis
  • A. Ceravolo

Reserves:

• Goal Kickers:
  • M. Guarnaccia - 2
  • R. Ayoubi
  • J.Keogh
  • D. Olley 
  • S. Anderson
• Best Players:
  • M. Stoneham 
  • C. Allison
  • M . Duncan 
  • S. Nitschinsk
  • L. Guiney
  • R. Ayoubi 

Under 19s:

• Goal Kickers: 
  • G. Sardelis - 3
  • R. Houwen - 2
  • J. Middleton 
  • R. O'Neill
  • S. Dobroff
• Best Players:
  • J. Middleton 
  • A. Scarda
  • T. Smith 
  • R. Houwen
  • D. Keogh
  • G. Sardellis

Seniors - Ryan

We travelled to take on Mitcham knowing it was a danger game, with a wild weather forecast and unpredictability in the air. Fortunately, we welcomed back some key players – complete with fresh European tans – giving the team a much-needed boost.

 

We started strongly, kicking two quick goals into the breeze. Mitcham responded well, evening up most of the key stats, but we went into quarter-time with a 1-goal lead.

 

The second quarter was all ours. Larry and Hugh J combined to dominate the ruck, winning hit outs 23–9, while the midfield took control of the clearances 18–10. Up forward, Schache was on fire with three majors, and Taylin anchored the backline with composure. We went into the main break five goals up and full of momentum.

 

In the third quarter, Mitcham made the most of the wind and a lapse in our intensity, clawing their way back into the contest by kicking three goals to our one.

 

The final term was a more even battle, but our first-half dominance proved decisive. We held firm and secured a solid two-goal win. Schache finished with an impressive six goals, while both captains – Taylin and Jack – led from the front. Tay was solid in defence, collecting 26 touches, and it was fantastic to have Josh Deluca back in the side, finishing with a game-high 29 disposals.

 

Development Team - Justin

A fighting win by the development team that builds a solid foundation for the coming weeks …

In front all day after a solid first half, with all players locked in to a defensive team oriented work ethic.

Inspired by the 3 strong ins of Mitch Duncan, Mitch Stoneham and Chris Allison, others followed and played strong .

To the oppositions credit they came at us strongly in the 3rd qtr with us only scoring the solitary point with a 3 goal breeze!!!

We were up by 1 goal….

I challenged the boys to simply be better for longer and respond in the last through outnumbered ball movement and run into the wind, as this was the only way we were winning. We had to find something and did!!!

It was a great final qtr as we lifted and showed we are more than capable of winning more games this season….

Well done lads and well done by all 3 teams,happy days

U19’s - Dylan

After being beaten by Mitcham in our previous encounter, the boys came out with a point to prove. We started well and were able to take some of the ascendency developed in the first quarter, into the second - with the boys putting together a powerful quarter which was up there with our best of the year. This came on the back of great energy, and pressure. The second half was a good test of character, as a few injuries left us with no players remaining on the bench. Despite this, the boys showed great grit and resilience to run the game out convincing winners.