Roos Wrap

A week off last week as the comp had a general bye, our last game against Mounties on their dung hill, luckily it was a fine day on a ground still muddy from the mid-week rain.
Several changes from the previous game, Tank, Crash, Fingers, Musto, Beavo and Rhys, making way for Austin, Callum, Jesse, Jarrad and Stewie in for his first game of the year.
Mounties were quick out of the blocks kicking the first of the quarter and it snapped the Roos into gear as we quickly piled on the next four through Jake, Tyson, Jarrad and Mikey. Luke and Marty across half back were in everything linking up well with the boys in the middle, before both came of late in the quarter after heavy knocks.
A repeat of the same in the second as Mounties kicked the first of the quarter, again the Roos reacted quickly and started to really pile on the pressure. Goals to Mikey, Tyson, Kizza, Aussie, Callum and TBag had us big leaders, 11goals to 2 at the half.
Mounties continued to push and their efforts paid off again kicking the first of the quarter. Again, a quick reply as Kizza, Jakey and Dev in the middle, started to show their desperation and hunger for the contest. Chook, Greggo and LG put up the wall in the backline, Jesse and DJ found their mojo on the wings and the boys were back on track, 15 goals to 4 at the last break.
We were down to 2 on the bench as Stew tightened up in the third it was time to finish strongly. Kizza continued where he left off rucking well and kicking a cracking running goal on the left, Mikey was showing TBag how to mark and kick goals with a couple for the quarter, not to be out done Tyson chimed in with another 2 and we had registered a big win over an undermanned Mounties outfit.
Mikey 5, Kizza and Tyson 4, Aussie and TBag 2 apiece, with Jake, Callum, Jarrad Gaz and Myles a long-range bomb, all kicking 1.
Kizza our best on the day, Devin next, Chook third for his hard work down back, Tyson and Jesse rounding out the top 5.
Some quick mentions on the day, Micko outstanding on the boundary, Bill great in goals until you mimicked TBags effort to take a chest mark, Myles well done on finally kicking straight and Callum it’s a pity you couldn’t kick as well at training as you did in the game.
A big task today for the Roos as we look to make amends for our loss to Pickers in the first round, a must win game if we are to hold on to second spot. Work hard for each other boys, take our chances and good things will come.
Don’t forget our Quiz night next week in what is always a great event, 6.30pm Saturday the 21st at the Hub, make sure you book your table and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Carn the Roos!

It was Saturday afternoon football as we took on the Bulldogs at home, the boys from 2008 there in full voice ready to watch a great game.
Several changes to the team that beat Parky, Nick, Jesse, Micko and Andy out through injury with Austin enjoying Melbourne. Big Mikey, Crash, Elf, Lachlan, Jarrad, Greggo and LG all back in.
The game started with both teams keen to gain the early ascendency, some early wins in the middle-had Tyson shooting on goal only to narrowly miss. Mikey was playing deep forward looking to take a mark when he turned crumber kicking two classy goals. Gidgey weren’t to be out done answering with three of their own and when Tyson finally kicked straight we were a goal up at the first change.
The start of the second and the Roos forgot to turn up as Gidgey quickly kicked the first two, they were dominating in the middle and we were struggling to get our hands on it. Gidgey kept on coming and two goals became five and they were out by four. Musto missing everything from the goal square summed up our quarter, only a third goal from Mikey cut the margin, we were three goals down at the main break.
Choice words were required and safe to say there were plenty on offer in the changerooms as we looked to turn it around. It was time for the leaders to stand up, first Tank then Tyson and when Jake hit the scoreboard, we were on our way back. Gaz kicked a cracker form outside fifty and when Tyson snapped a classic on the stroke of three quarter time we were back to within a goal at the last change.
Gidgey wouldn’t lie down and kicked the first of the last to pile the pressure back on. The young Roos fired right back with Mikey kicking another classy crumbing goal. Gidgey kicked the next, we were trading goals and when Tank marked strongly and kicked truly it was back to a goal the difference.
It was Gidgies turn to kick the next and then it was back to the Roos, first Mikey, then Tyson stood up too get us back in front, we were five points up with a couple of minutes to go.
Both teams were scrambling as we tried to keep our noses in front and when Tyson kicked the last of the game, we were home an 11-point win. Tyson and Mikey stand outs down forward with five goals each, Tank and Gaz two and Jake one for the day.
Tyson best on ground on the day, Jakey next for his four-quarter effort, Chook with a standout second half third, Dylan continuing his good work next best with Lindsay rounding out the top five.
After a big day came a big night with many in top form, Tamps, Wiz and Mandla standouts until Firey joined the game renewing his love of wheelie bins! Well done to all on the day a great one for the club, thanks to all who helped.
Another big test today boys Mounties on their own dung hill, no lapses, plenty of effort and we will continue to improve.

Carn the Roos!

Roos Wrap

A big game against the Bushrangers last week as the Roos looked to gain some momentum. Della, Myles, Callum, Maitland and Beavo, made way for Austin, Lachlan, Tom Greig and Tank back from a lengthy spell with injury.
After a forfeit, early in the year it was an opportunity for both sides to test each other out and problems from the start as Andy hobbled to the bench before either side had scored.
The Roos quickly settled to register the first goal of the game through Aussie, Jake chimed in with back to back to back long range goals to jump the Bushrangers. Lindsay joined the party with a couple of his own, Lachlan found space to kick our sixth and when Aussie got on the end of some great work further up the field to kick the last two for the quarter it was 8 goals to 2 at the first change.
It was the Bushrangers chance to take advantage of the breeze in the second as they looked to get their way back into the game and they kicked the first a couple as they began to find their range. We continued to have opportunities to kick on goal but our accuracy left us as Aus, Tyson and Jake all missed shots they should have kicked. Tank finally got us back on track and when Lindsay and Dylan followed suit we had steadied a 6-goal margin at the main break.
Luke must have forgotten to shower as no one wanted to go near him, he and Marty had the ball on a string as they continued thwart the Bushrangers attack on goal.
More of the same in the third as Tyson and Aus shared the ball well to kick the first three between them, Gaz kicked a long bomb and Kizza hit the scoreboard for his first of the game, we were 10 goals up at the last change.
We didn’t let up in the last as the Bushrangers lack of numbers began to show, another 6 for the quarter had us big winners on the day. Aussie 6, Tyson, Gaz and Lindsay 3, Tank and Jake 2 a piece, Lachie, Dylan and Jesse one each.
Luke our best on the day with a dominant performance across half back, Jakey next best for his hard running, Dylan third best for his hustle and bustle in the middle and Marty rounding out the top four on what was our best team performance of the year.
An opportunity for redemption today as the boys look to atone for a narrow loss in the first round against Gidgegannup. Back on our own ground we take the opportunity to welcome back our successful 2008 team as they celebrate 10 years since our last premiership.
Lots of tall stories as Zac’s bombs from the wing get longer, Tanks hit gets bigger and Dave’s fend offs and candy across half back become the stuff of legend. It was a great year for the club, going through undefeated but it was a close finish as we came from behind at the last change to beat Gidgey by 5 goals.
Welcome back boys and enjoy as the young Roos join Tank, Tyson, Maitland and TBag from that day in taking on Gidgegannup in a must win game for our season.

Carn the Roos!

Travelling to Bullsbrook is always an complicated task. The score may say otherwise, but the saints never place themselves out of the fight. With lachie “KYLIE” nicol unable to play last week we were pleased to see Maitland make his way back into the side after an ankle injury during our pre season opener against Balga (during the warm up might I add). In addition to Maitland, Tbag also came back into the side this week and lead the way In the ruck.
Upon arrival at their ground, though dry conditions, the ground itself was similar to a wet sponge so a wet and slippery ball was inevitable.
From the outset the Roos displayed dominance keeping the ball in their attacking half for a majority of the 1st quarter. The backline was secured well with the saints only able to score 2 points in the first half under some great guidance and synergy by all Backmen involved. The lead was stretched out by over 12 goals at half time after some special work from our midfield and some handy soccer skills by Ronaldo I mean Tyson in the goal square.
The saints put up a good fight in the second half kicking a few goals but the Roos continued mount pressure all around the ground and extended the lead by over 20 goals by the final siren. A great effort by all players on the day including the large volume of disposals by Davo including 3 goals. Other big contributors on the day included Tyson with a whopping 13 goal haul. Other best players on the day included Gaz, Devin, Larso and Lindsey. The Peep Show award went to Backmen Marty.
This week the Roos take on Parkerville at their ground and looking at the weather, it looks like another wet game so it should be an interesting game.
Good luck Roos

ROOS WRAP

A tough assignment against Chidlow was the task for a young Roos outfit ready to test themselves.
Andy, Luke, Callum, Greggo and Della made way for Lindsay, Marshall, and Lachie, Beavo and Kizza both back after hand injuries.
Crappy weather to start the game meant it was wet weather football and the Roos were determined to meet the Cougars head on.
Both sides went hard at it from the outset and it was Chidlow who settled quickest to kick the first of the game. Dylan Gaz and Jake in the middle started to get some of the ball as we began to find our feet.
Tyson was on the end of some good work further up the ground kicking a cracker from the pocket to get us underway and when he kicked his second just before quarter time it was Chidlow a goal up at the first change.
The boys had belief as they went into the second quarter and it was quick ball out the middle that had us going.
DJ in his second game, was tackling everyone who had the ball and was combining well with the boys further up the ground.
Austin marked well to kick his first of the game and it was that man Tyson who took control. Three goals in as many minutes had him on five for the game before the boys relaxed to let Chidlow back into it, all square at the half.
It was a different team who came out after half time as we couldn’t get the ball past the half forward line.
Our backs who had withstood all the pressure in the first half through Marty, Nick, Chook and Crash, were starting to struggle under weight of numbers and Chidlow were really stretching us, three goals up at the last change.
More of the same in the last as the young Roos ran out of steam with Chidlow kicking away to win by six goals.
It wasn’t all doom and gloom as we had some great contributors with Dylan, Gaz and Jake all having great games to be our top three. Marty next best for his great work down back.
Tyson rounded out the top five for his outstanding first half and five goals, Austin two, Dylan and Kizza one each the other goal kickers on the day. DJ won the Peep Show award for his efforts before cramping early in the second half with Nick and Dev playing well across half back.
Some quick mentions, firstly to Lachie for his luscious lips, Della for running the boundary in the brightest hat you’ll see, Graeme for doing the water in the rain and Larso outstanding on the scoreboard.
This week boys a trip up the highway to take on Bullsbrook, more changes as we try to settle on a regular team. Let’s work on playing four quarters of footy, pushing to the end and improving at every opportunity.

Go Roos

Roos Wrap

A big challenge taking on The Pickering Brook Hawks away on a lovely sunny Mother’s Day.

More changes as Myles, Marshall, Lachlan, Jonesy and Harry, made way for Musto, Crash and Rhys coming in for their first games of the year and young Daniel Thomas following in his dad’s footsteps to debut for the club.

With one of the least experienced teams to play for the year the decision was made to bring in Della and our average age went from 20 to 30 with his invaluable inclusion.

The game started with both teams working hard to create opportunities and it was the Hawks who settled first to kick the opening goal. The Hawks were sweating on our mistakes, turning them into shots on goal and were stretching the young Roos. Jakey began to find the ball in the middle and Musto across half forward, creating late goals to Tyson and Rhys, two goals down at the first change.

Some positional changes for the start of the second and the Roos started to find their feet. Braeden found his hunger for the ball in the middle and was linking well with Jesse to drive the ball forward. We started to reduce our mistakes and it showed on the scoreboard, two goals to Austin with Rhys and Mick one a piece and we were right back in the game. Our backline had gotten the match ups right and with the hard-running Nick taking the game on from half back we were two points up at the half.

Mikey was doing a massive job for us in the ruck and giving Jakey, Tyson and Gaz first use of the ball and we had begun to stretch the Hawks. Mistakes continued to hurt us and the Hawks were able to match our hard work with goals all coming from turnovers. When combined with several posters for the Roos during the quarter we were only eleven points up at the last change.

A tough and tight last quarter and it was the Hawks who struck first to tighten things up, before a nasty head knock to Greggo down back had the game stopped with eighteen minutes left on the clock. Greggo was in safe hands as Shelley looked after him on field as we waited for the ambulance to take him to the hospital. Ever the team player he was keen to let Bill know that he still owed ten bucks for the game.

The Hawks kicked the goal from the restart to hit the front and it was up to the young Roos to respond. Goals to Austin and DJ got us close however the Hawks quickly answered and despite some last gasp efforts to snatch the game it was the Hawks by two points. Braeden, Jesse, Jake and Nick our best on the day Austin our leading goal kicker with four.

Some mentions on the day with Dev showing some inspirational dash only to figure out he was going the wrong way and Maitland with two of the fastest sprints that we have seen at the club, what dodgy ankle and to Rhys’s girlfriend for flattening the battery listening to the radio during the game. At least we won something on the day as we took home the chocolates the raffle!

A massive challenge for the boys this week as we take on Chidlow on our home deck, desperation and hard work the key as we continue to learn and improve.  

Carn the Roos!