Round 2, a perfect autumn day saw us heading over to compete against long term rivals in Yarra Glen for our first away game.
Our under 19 boys though, headed up to Olinda for their first game of the year. As a club we are so impressed with this young group. With low numbers the young Bloods took on the challenge. An even first half of footy we took the lead into the main break. A huge second half saw multiple goal kickers and great endurance to take out a convincing win. The best players on the day were B.Athanasopoulos, M.Sissins, J.Draper, B.Rutley, J.Grace and J.Stoppa with the final score 14.8.92 to 6.5.41
The reserves headed over with the memo to win at all costs. We started the first quarter hard and first at the ball taking a handy 20-point lead. The second quarter saw us relax a little allowing Yarra Glen with a sniff going into half time. We challenged the boys at the break and they responded with a 4 goal third quarter. At the last turn our tails were up, coaches asked the group to not let up but have some fun, running away with a dominant 8 goal final term. The final score – 16.14.110 to 3.5.23
The resilient young Healesville Senior team ventured over to Yarra Glen with another fine debutant in Blair Sheldrick welcomed to the team. It was a very even first half with the Bloods dominant in the third quarter. Yarra Glen ran out the last quarter kicking 4 goals leaving the margin only 5 points at the final siren. It was a very even contest overall with Connor Ballingall continuing his great form and Jesse Bates making an impact in pack situations and on the scoreboard. Jack Methven was also a welcome addition to the side. The final score – 11.15.81 to 10.16.76
The women’s side went in after some late outs and low on normal numbers we got a side together. Special mention to Sarah Frazzetto and Shannon Maile for helping us out. We came up against Yarra Glen who we knew nothing about, so it set for an interesting game. We started extremely well and really set the tone early. At each break coach Mitch Hay challenged the girls to continually work on all areas across the ground and they defiantly responded. The final score 16.12.108 to 0.1.1 – Best: S.Potter, P.Byron 6 goals, E. Cianci, K. Laidlaw and A. Frazzetto.
The netballers battled hard against Yarra Glen with a number of the young girls stepping up on the day. An exciting young group of players we are excited to see develop across season 2022.
After Easter on 23 April back at Don Road for the Anzac round clash against Belgrave, 5 football games and 3 games of netball. Gates open from 9am.
