BFL Wash Up Round 11
Barwon Heads vs Anglesea
The Seagulls are still flying high with Nathan Brown proving to be unstoppable kicking seven goals for Barwon Heads. The Seagulls hit Anglesea hard early, and the Kangaroos couldn’t find their way back into the match.
Anglesea has had some tough opposition in recent weeks, coming off losses to some serious contenders for the flag. Ocean Grove is their next stop, and the Kangaroos will be eager to regain some momentum for the rest of the season. The Seagulls on the other hand, will have a test against Torquay.
Best
Barwon Heads: C. Walter, N. Brown, O. Wiltshire, S. Baker, L. Mitchell, J. Mclauchlan
Anglesea: S. Umbers, M. Simpson, S. Leeds, J. Moverley, L. Beers, M. Connell
Goals
Barwon Heads: 7 N. Brown, 5 S. Baker, 4 S. Lyle, 4 C. Walter, 3 M. Phelps, 2 C. Hurst, 2 O. Wiltshire, J. Mclauchlan, A. Walsgott
Anglesea: 3 R. Williams, 2 B. Jaska, 2 M. Mauderer, D. Elliott, E. Floyd, T. Leeds, D. Midolo, D. Pettingill
Final Score
Barwon Heads: 29.6 (180)
Anglesea: 12.6 (78)
Drysdale vs Queenscliff
The contribution around the ground from Drysdale is the reason they are playing so dominantly. They come out from the opening bounce with pace, and their opposition struggles to play the game of ‘catch me if you can’.
Queenscliff lies just outside the top five, with finals approaching they will need to tackle some contenders if they are to make it to the big dance. Defeating Modewarre this weekend would be the perfect start. It would be even more perfect for them if Drysdale defeats Geelong Amateur.
Best
Drysdale: B. Fennell, M. Clark, J. Preece, J. Breust, T. Ruggles, N. Egan
Queenscliff: A. Davie, B. Anwyl, J. Maher, I. McCabe, R. Martin, Z. Henderson
Goals
Drysdale: 3 J. Breust, 3 M. Gunn, 2 J. Garth, 2 B. Fennell, 2 M. Hebbard, 2 T. Ruggles, 2 B. Sykes, M. Clark, N. Egan
Queenscliff: 2 W. Baker, 2 C. Durran, B. Dawson, T. Dickinson, J. Hedley
Final Score
Drysdale: 18.21 (129)
Queenscliff: 7.10 (52)
Modewarre vs Geelong Amateur
Modewarre are starting to click at the right time. Tom Hornsey proved to be the difference last week with five goals to finish his day. Geelong Amateur takes a back step, and are now in danger of being knocked out of the top five.
It will take a determination, hard work, and sheer will, for the Ammos if they are a chance against Drysdale. The Warriors will face another contender for the top five in Queenscliff. The next seven rounds have turned into a race.
Best
Modewarre: M. Fenton, Z. May, M. Kasparian, J. Finch, T. Hornsey, C. Joseph
Geelong Amateur: M. Thacker, N. Kelly, S. Darley, E. Farley, S. Hosking, M. Hungerford
Goals
Modewarre: 5 T. Hornsey, 5 C. Joseph, 4 T. Worpel, 2 M. Kasparian, D. Beames, C. Farrell, M. McKim, M. Overman
Geelong Amateur: 3 M. Hungerford, 2 E. Farley, 2 M. Thacker, B. Barnett, K. Bucovaz, J. Edwards, N. Kelly
Final Score
Modewarre: 20.8 (128)
Geelong Amateur: 11.6 (72)
Torquay vs Portarlington
Torquay have responded to every question that critics ask of a real finalist team save one loss. Now it’s time for Barwon Heads to answer the question this weekend. Can the Seagulls knock off one of the BFL titans before finals and prove they are a chance for the flag?
The Tigers are only ahead by one win on the ladder from the Seagulls, and if the Tigers were to lose, it wouldn’t affect their second spot. This is all about early bragging rights. The Tigers were the Seagulls better in their last encounter. Let’s see if Barwon Heads has learned something from that defeat.
Portarlington will face Newcomb at PlasterCom Oval.
Best
Torquay: Mackenzie Burns, Sam Caruso, Callum Currie, Sheldon Ham, Charlie Johnson, Max Hurley
Portarlington: M. Farrell, T. Benham, N. Woodhams, I. Holroyd, J. Cummins, N. Cini
Goals
Torquay: 9 C. Currie, 5 C. Johnson, 4 S. Ham, 3 C. Heard, 3 C. Page, 3 Private Player, 2 C. Loftus, 2 J. Cooper, 2 T. Burke, M. Croxford, T. Diamond, M. Hurley
Portarlington: Lachlan Hart
Final Score
Torquay: 36.24 (240)
Portarlington: 1.3 (9)
Newcomb vs Ocean Grove
As to be expected, a very tight contest. Newcomb got the better of Ocean Grove in the third term but failed to hold off the Grubbers in the fourth. Power is definitely showing more effort in the past few weeks despite their current streak of losses.
That streak is likely to end when they face the Demons this weekend. The Grubbers will meet Anglesea at Ray Menzies Oval. The Kangaroos are in a bit of a rut lately with Ocean Grove looking like the early favourites this weekend.
Best
Newcomb: J. Duke, M. Andrews, R. Hollins, J. Scott, T. Courtney
Ocean Grove: K. Annand, R. Hobbs, T. Chalkley, F. Keck, H. Pearce, J. McHenr
Goals
Newcomb: 6 J. Duke, A. Steele, E. Taylor
Ocean Grove: 3 T. Chalkley, 2 F. Long, 2 J. Paterson, E. Dayman
Final Score
Newcomb: 8.7 (55)
Ocean Grove: 8.14 (62)
