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Yarra Glen veterans’ break through for season’s first win

The Yarra Glen Vets team travelled to Officer on Friday night for their second game for the season with both teams looking for their first win.

The River Pigs started well, with their rucks on top and plenty of drive coming from their skipper in Ricky Bateman.

It proved difficult to score as the kicks into the forward 50 missed their targets.

A good goal from Liam Bull opened the account and at quarter time Yarra Glen held a slender lead.

The second quarter was a good one for Yarra Glen as they increased their lead.

Tommy Matthews was dominating in the midfield and with the defence on top Yarra Glen seemed in control.

Officer lifted their intensity in the third and kicked a couple of goals to be within a kick at the last change.

With a big effort needed in the last to reverse the momentum, the River Pigs worked hard to take control.

Brenda James up forward was providing plenty of spark as the Yarra Glen boys went on to notch their first win of the season, beating Officer, 6.10 to 3.7.

It was a great team effort with best players being Tom Matthews, Ricky Bateman, Brendan James, Beau Hawkins, Jamie Derksen and Matt McKenzie.

This Saturday Yarra Glen takes on the undefeated Pakenham Lions at Yarra Glen in the 11th Pride Cup match.

With four games of netball starting at 10.15 and four games of Footy, with the U18’s kicking off the day at 10.50am, it will be a great day of sport.

Make sure you all get along to support diversity and inclusion.

Yarra Glen is proud to have founded the Pride Cup and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday at Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve.

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