The Rovers’ Reserves dominated their game against Blighty, and kept the Redeyes scoreless while kicking 19.10 themselves.
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Deni therefore retains third spot on the ladder with a consistent four-quarter effort.
Better players for Deni included Kaiden Joss, Tristan Fitzsimmons (four goals), Aden Bermingham, James Kirby, Matthew Wade and Ben Littmann.
The Redeyes rallied and once again ended up with good numbers in the reserves after two weeks off the park.
Apart from the first quarter, the Redeyes played one of their best games of the year.
Regardless of the final scoreline, it was pleasing for the Blighty faithful to see the team picked things up where they left off with continued improvement and confidence.
Tyson Maltmans, Ash Bain, Craig Woolston and Dion Winter played good games for the Redeyes, especially after half-time when six of their teammates left the field to prepare for the seniors game.
Final score: Blighty 0.0.(0) def by Rovers 19.10.(124).
Rovers goals: Tristan Fitzsimmons 4, Matthew Horne 2, Cooper King 2, Aden Bermingham 2, Matthew Wade 2, James Kirby, Hayden Gardiner, Brodie Elphick, Ben Littmann, Shannon Sampson, Jack Pekin, John Glowrey.
Rovers’ best players: Kaiden Joss, Tristan Fitzsimmons, Aden Bermingham, James Kirby, Matthew Wade, Ben Littmann.
Rovers’ awards: Cin’s Remedial Massage – Tristan Fitzsimmons; Deni RSL – Kaiden Joss; Frank n Beans – Aden Bermingham and James Kirby; Intersport Deniliquin – Darby Watson; Deniliquin Jewellers – Matthew Wade; Smoko Shak – Ben Littmann.
Thirds
No game due to no opposition.
Fourths:
Both sides played in very tough conditions at Blighty.
There was overcast skies with rain showers, gale force winds and freezing temperatures, but despite these conditions they came to play.
From the first bounce, Deni controlled the play with three first quarter goals.
They kicked it up another notch in the second term scoring five majors.
This was a huge effort considering the wind factor.
Short kicks and sharing the ball between teammates was the key to the young Roos’ success.
The third term was no different with the play being carried out in the Rovers’ forward 50.
Bentley Hardman and Sam Conallin roved the tap from Dannon Leetham with skill and as the conditions seemed to get worse as the day played on, the determination of the young Roos intensified.
Dannon lead the way with a contention for goal of the year, tapping it to himself in the ruck, two bounces and finishing it off straight through the middle.
Rovers young gun Cormick Hardman pounced on the loose ground ball and slotted two for the term. It was a gallant effort from all players in terrible playing conditions.
While the Redeyes were undersized, they didn’t stop trying all game.
Ruby Gordon was moved into the Redeyes’ centre and was able to put some good tackles in.
Tommy Bain was running all game and getting many possessions of the ball for Blighty.
Pip Bain wasn’t letting her brother out do her and was putting 100 per cent in all game.
Seth Feuss is really starting to show some great talent.
This week saw a new best on ground performance from Blighty’s Hudson Kelly. He has been working hard all season and this week it all came together for him.
William Frost had another strong game for the Redeyes, rucking for three quarters. He ran all day which was one of the team main goals of the day.
Logan Andrews really started to find his spot in the Blighty team and really looks like he is having fun.
Cassidy Sibraa didn’t stop, she was always trying to win the hard contested ball.
Final score: Blighty 0.0.(0) def by Rovers 17.19.(121).
Rovers goals: Dannon Leetham 5, Bentley Hardman 2, Jacob Holton 2, Cormick Hardman 2, Jake Harvey, Stuart Benger, Michael Benger, Xander Strong, Tom Way, Mark Godfrey
Rovers’ best players: Dannon Leetham, Bentley Hardman, Jacob Holton, Sam Conallin, Tom Way, Lincoln Meharry
Rovers’ awards: Riverside Bookkeeping Services – Sam Conallin; That Pizza – Bentley Hardman; Barber n Threadz – Tom Way; BLT Fabrication – Dannon Leetham; Nourish – Jacob Holton; McDonald’s – Ryan Bulmer and Reece King; Subway – Mark Godfrey and Lincoln Meharry.
Fifths:
Saturday brought the wind, rain and the freezing cold temperatures, but the fifths brought their determination.
With lots of chattering teeth and shivering knees, the boys and girls went out and tried their hardest.
Rovers started with about 10 kids on the bench as Blighty fielded a side of 20 children.
At the first break, Rovers shared a few players allowing everyone on the field to have a run.
Rovers’ awards: BLT Fabrication – Mannix Taylor and Charlie Druitt; Cruizin* Diner – Jack Priest; McDonald’s – Leo Herberte, Ollie Walker and Callan Leiper.
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