Match Report Vs. Williamstown
coburgtigers.com.au
By Glenn Robertson
Coburg were heavy underdogs heading into Sundays match as they had lost their previous couple of games and were up against ladder leaders Williamstown. After a very tight first three quarters that saw the score seesaw either way on many occasions it was the Burgers who pulled of a blinder of a last quarter to run away with a brilliant eighteen point victory.
The boys got off to a healthy start and could have had the lead at the first change had they not missed a couple of relatively easy shots on goal.
Daniel Jackson was fantastic all day and used his big body to hit the packs and take multiple contested marks. Daniel really stepped up to the plate this week, and was a key ingredient to the Burgers win.
¼ Time: Coburg 3.6 (24) Williamstown 4.3 (27)Neither side could get a break on the other in second term, as both teams defensive units stood tall. Only two goals apiece were scored for the term. Jade Rawlings was proud of his men who had put up a great battle in the first half, but everyone knew there was still plenty of football left to be played.
Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls stood up in the big game and played his best match of the season, his speed and creativity excited supporters from both sides.
½ Time: Coburg 5.8 (38) Williamstown 6.6 (42)Both sides came out fired up after the main break and the level of exciting football increased. Each side kicked four majors for the term, which left the game in balance for a great finish. Tristan Cartlidge was brilliant in the ruck and gave his on baller’s first use of the footy out of the middle and around the stoppages; he was well supported from Dean Putt who also contributed on the scoreboard with two goals.
Greg Tivendale was again simply superb for the Tigers. His left foot has to be one of the most lethal weapons in the VFL, and on Sunday it was on fire as he kicked another four goals in a near best on performance. Come finals time his personal performances will help determine how far the Burgers go.
¾ Time: Coburg 9.11 (65) Williamstown 10.11 (71)It was neck and neck all day, and the boys came in at three quarter time knowing they had they chance to pull of a big upset against the top team. And that they did! A fantastic last quarter effort saw the Burgers have their best last term for the year. The boys kicked seven goals, and kept the Seagulls to only three. Celebrations were had by all Coburg supporters post game, after a fantastic result for both sides.
The Burgers eighth win of the season sees them one game clear in sixth spot, while a win next week could see them overtake Werribee in fifth position. The Burgers have a well deserved week off this weekend as it is a split round.
Coburg Tigers 3.6 5.8 9.11 16.14 (110)
Williamstown 4.3 6.6 10.11 13.14 (92)
Goal Kickers: G. Tivendale 4, T. Cartledge 2, N. Carnell 2, P. Shelton 2, D. Putt 2, C. Hyde, A. Graham, J. Gazzo, A. Collins
Best Players: D. Jackson, J. Oakley-Nicholls, T. Cartledge, G. Tivendale, C. Howat, D. Meyer
RESERVESIt was the biggest match of the season in the reserves and a large crowd turned up early to witness it. Both teams were undefeated going into the game with twelve wins apiece. However it was the ferocious Burgers who showed their class and came away with a great victory and created a great vibe and atmosphere to start of the day. In the first quarter the boys kicked eight straight goals, to the Seagulls two.
From there on it was a more even contest with the Burgers coming away with a fifty-one point victory. It was simply a brilliant team effort with all players contributing and playing their part for the team.
Coburg Tigers 8.0 11.2 15.11 19.14 (128)
Williamstown 2.0 5.6 6.8 11.11 (77)
Goal Kickers: C. Collard 3, N. Caruso 2, N. Lynch 2, P. Currie 2, T. Dulic 2, J. Jones 2, N. Liddle, C. Corr, T. Simpson, D. Rayson, G. Carrick, M. Davis
Best Players: G. Carrick, J. Riddle, N. Caruso, C. Corr, N. Liddle, S. Foster
http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-118-10471-0-0&sID=56260&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=6008179§ionID=56260
