IN the final home and away games for the season, the Healesville juniors were spread out across the Valley.
Under 9s, 10s and 12s travelled to Belgrave, the Under 11s to Monbulk, Under 14s to Seville and the Under 12s Girls to Ferntree Gully.
The Under 10s finished the season well, with another outstanding performance, showcasing how much the players have learnt over the season.
The Under 11s took on Emerald at Monbulk and finished off the game with a three-goal final quarter, but, unfortunately, their opposition had a winning lead going into the final quarter.
The players have showed great improvement over the season and should be proud of their efforts.
Yarra Glen hosted Healesville Under 12s at Belgrave, and it was a genuine contest from the outset.
Very blustery conditions made for hard work, and the intent was desperate and strong from both teams.
The Healesville team had periods of play that put the score on the board against a determined opposition, but it didn’t come easily.
A great team effort to be undefeated during the home and away season … now for the finals.
The Under 12s Girls played the top team, Ferntree Gully; the girls struggled to contain the taller and stronger opposition, but it was pleasing to see the effort and improvement from the girls over the season.
The Under 14s got out to a quick start with the five goals to none in the first quarter.
Yarra Glen held the Healesville team in the second quarter to one goal while kicking three of their own.
The Healesville team came out firing after the half-time break to score a match-winning lead in the third quarter.
Next week, the finals commence, with the Healesville juniors having four teams competing – Under 11s, 12s, 16s and Under 12s Girls.
U16s
Bye
U14s
Healesville 11.7 (73) d Yarra Glen 4.7 (31)
Goals: M. Donegan 4, J. Simnett 3, N. Hellary, M. Jones, C. Oude-Meilink, J. Brookes
U12s
Healesville 9.6 (60) d Yarra Glen 0.2 (2)
Goals: H. O’Brien, R. Oude-Meilink 2, J. Garvey, F. Lever, A. Hyde-Thomas, A. Amarant, W. Cooney
Awards: R. Oude-Meilink, S. Gebert, H. O’Brien
Under 12s Girls
Ferntree Gully 17.9 (111) d Healesville 2.0(12)
Goals: C. Bateman-Hirst, S. Ebbels
Awards: A. Darrington, C. Bateman-Hirst, Than Innes-Mason
Under 11s Emerald 11.7 (73) d Healesville 3.0(18)
Goals: D. Ebbels, C. Long, S. McDonald
Awards: C. Long, L. Hyde, O. Miller, D. Ebbels, C. Frazzetto
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