A Grade post game report

SMOSH West Lakes       6.9-45

PHOS Camden               7.18-60

SMOSH WEST LAKES

Goal Kickers: Z. Beecken 4, G. White, N. Brown
Best Players: L. Pink, D. Ginever, Z. Beecken, G. White, L. Zille

PHOS CAMDEN

Goal Kickers: J. Whitford 2, H. Papatolis, M. Jacquier, S. Williams, A. Bergsma, H. Gordon
Best Players: M. Jacquier, J. Whitford, G. Soper, J. Scharenberg, T. Finn

to come

Although Saturday wasn't what you call a great spectacle it was a good gusted out win that we are hoping now kick starts stringing wins together. Windy conditions and clearly two sides trying to work themselves out made for some mistakes but overall we played some really good footy, it was our finishing that lacked the polish required to put a tenacious side away.

Our backline was it's normal solid reliable self. They are such a good unit and have covered the retirements of Shawy and Evo well.

We unearthed two young talents in the club in Justin Whitford who's attack on the footy was consistent and impressive and Henry Papatolis who showed composure and excellent decision making beyond his years.

So these two have announced themselves as A grade footballers, the players know what they'l get and that is what we talk about in "football trust". Well done, now to back it up.

We welcomed in Liam Jacka as well from North Adelaide who showed really good signs despite some heavy knocks.

Our goal kickers were Whitty with 2, Hank Pap, Smythy, Bergs, Sammy W, Gordo and Matty Jac with 1. Lot's of players contributed points to our score of 7.18.60?

Best were Matty Jac in a great rounded performance, Whitty a real  good start to A grade, Glen Soper who returned to A grade footy and Shaz and Tom Finn in defence.

We welcome back some good players this week and with confidence building we will welcome Scotch to us.

In reality we had 11 of our 22 premiership team out from last year on Saturday. We are learning about each other and trying to design and tighten our structures and game style as individuals search for form. Our expectations are high and that wont change but perhaps tolerance is a major principal we all need to adopt. From the players we just need honesty of effort. We are getting there.

Ta Quinny.

B Grade post game report as follows;

SMOSH West Lakes     3.2-20     3.2-20    4.5-29    4.5-29

PHOS Camden             1.1-7       4.3-27    5.4-34    8.13-61

SMOSH WEST LAKES

Goal Kickers: P. Dorian 2, J. Shepherd, K. Thomas
Best Players: C. Masson, S. Morris, B. Finney, K. Davidson, R. Holloway, J. Hemmings

PHOS CAMDEN

Goal Kickers: J. Resnais 3, M. Molnar, S. McGill, C. Harms, B. Toohey, N. Iordanou
Best Players: B. Eddy, A. Flett, J. Koutsikas, H. Young, H. Flentje

Last Saturday was a test of character for our B Grade side after coming off a heavy loss. The focus before the game was to tick certain boxes we had talked about during the week including preparation, attitude and intensity at the ball and body, things that were questioned after the Modbury game.

The boys had a tough task in the first quarter kicking against a strong breeze, working the ball around for most of it and attacking when we could and for most of quarter it was pretty even until a lapse in concentration gave them two late goals giving them a lead of 13 points at quarter time.

Once some adjustments were made our runners came into the game creating scoring opportunities while our backline worked hard to keep them scoreless in the 2nd quarter giving us a 7 point lead at the main break.

The message at half time was to focus on our disposal into the wind, controlling the ball and deny them use which paid off with the boys only allowing them to kick 1 goal with the wind while we snatched one through hard work into it.

The last quarter was dominated by our boys, working hard for each other and linking up well with our run and carry which allowed us to have 10 scoring shots for 3 goals and again keeping SMOSH to a scoreless quarter.

Jake Resnais had a productive game getting to the right spots and kicking 3 goals from half forward while our backline was solid all game, only allowing SMOSH to score 1 goal after quarter time. Brent Eddy had a best on ground performance from his back flank, creating opportunities through his run and great skill execution while Anthony Flett played a very smart game at Full Back on a bloke who was a pretty cagey customer and was their main spearhead. Jono Koutsikas had his best game for the year getting plenty of ball around the packs and playing hard, accountable footy while Harry Young was solid off the other back flank and Hamish Flentje ran his defender off his feet at Centre Half Forward, giving us a solid target and also creating a couple of goals through his hard work.

Well done to the Simon’s A’s and Popey’s C’s this week getting off the mark for the season and to Darren and the Under 18’s who remain undefeated, a great weekend for the club!

Cheers,

Craig B.

U/18's Match report vs Mitcham

Phantoms 11.11.77
Mitcham 8.10. 58

Goals: Grant 7, Martin 2, Mensforth Unger 1
Best: Grant Dunkin Brown Gulliford Brini Buchanan Unger Martin Harvey Price

Another great win boys pulling away in a great tussle with a good side..

Big game by Grant kicking 7 from the Centre in a great aground game. Dunkin continues to be unstoppable across the half back getting leather poisoning backed up by Buchanan Resnais Webster McPhee and new comer Crouch... The defense was very solid in the last Quarter and a credit to you all for standing up under extreme pressure.

Pricey and Aussie continue to grow in confidence and producing good football each week. Great to have Aiden (Eddy Betts) Martin weaving his magic in the forward line and could of kicked a bag full. What a difference having two talls back in the side and what games they played well done Tom G and Tom U you guys smashed the centre hit outs which set up many attacks in the forward line.

The midfield benefitted from Tom Squared and Brown Harvey and Brini took advantage and all had great games...

The forward line worked extremely had to keep the ball in the forward 50 and apply pressure on the Backman when they had the ball ... While creating opportunities for Phantoms streaming down the corridor
So keep up the good work Porter Mensforth and Laver...

Bad luck Lachie I was looking forward to a big game Hope the hammy is ok and thanks for making an effort to play... Let me know how it goes..

Thanks again ZaK, Jimmy and Chris for joining up and hope you had some fun with the boys....

Bring on GAZA next week

Granty

SCHWEPPES C1

PHOS Camden       3.2-20    5.2-32      10.6-66     16.6-102

Athelstone              1.3-9      2.10-22     3.11-29     7.13-55

PHOS CAMDEN

Goal Kickers: N. Watts 5, S. Meyers 3, J. Biagi 2, B. Pollard 2, L. Harvey, S. Taylor, D. Marriott, J. Unger
Best Players: N. Watts, J. Grosser, J. Unger, S. Leatch, S. Taylor

ATHELSTONE

Goal Kickers: A. Waldon 2, B. Norsworthy, T. McPeake, J. Lonsdale, L. Davis, B. Traeger
Best Players: M. Christiansen, T. Skinner, J. Guidera, D. Iles, B. Norsworthy

C grade report  - to come

A grade pregame report

It's with genuine excitement we name this weeks side and a fair bit of sadness to lose a player who sums up the spirit of our club. 

I'll go with the negatives first. We lose Orry Cross, Adam Scholz and Ritchie Mcnamara to minor injuries and the sadness part of this pre game is the loss of Tommy Clarke for the season after ripping his hamstring from the bone. TC has had surgery and will repair.  He leaves a gap as he was terrific last satdy but more importantly he is a true footballer. Always gives his best. 

This by no means a negative but we have put Brent Eddy and Josh Green back to the two's to improve a couple of things. 

Coming in are Matty Jacquier and Sam Inglis from missing last game re injury and exams. Two big ins. 

Coming back to the side is Glen Soper through great intensity. 

Three new players in are Justin Whitford and Henry Papatolis for their first A grade games. A big big positive for our club and we wish them all the best and a brand new player to our club, Liam Jacka from North Adelaide. Sight unseen by the coaches but heavily recommended by a few of our players and in a week where PLAYERS RESPECT is the priority we invite him in based on those recommendations. 

So big game against SMOSH, a team we respect and we need a win. 

All the best to Craig and Popey and B's and C's respectively and Granty's U/18's Sunday who are 2/0 which is great. 

See you Satdy. 

Quinny
 

B Grade as follows;

This week we have a chance to bounce back against SMOSH who have always been a side that gives us a spirited contest.
Every person involved has to make sure they have prepared properly and have the right attitude on the day, once these boxes are ticked then the result we want will come. An ability to work for each other and play as a team will put us on the right path but all 21 players must be prepared to play a team game and go out of their way to provide support for their mates by doing the little things, the one percenters!

We get Josh Green and Brent Eddy back from the A Grade, both very handy players who I know will want to make an impact on the game to get their spots back.

SMOSH have always been tough and Saturday will be no different, this will be a character test for the B Grade after a heavy loss, a test I know we have the ability to pass providing everyone plays their role.

Good luck to the C Grade and to the A Grade this week with two debutants, Justin Whitford and Henry Papatolis who are playing their first game for the club in the A’s, congratulations and well deserved boys.

Let’s have a big day!

Cheers,

Craig B.