Round 9 Match ReportCoburg Tigers websiteSeniorsWe were greeted with a cold winters day on Saturday when we met the Gold Coast at Highgate.
Once again we were jumped with the Coasters kicking the first 2 goals but we steadied to kick 5 goals in the first term and have a lead by the end of the first break.
The 2nd quarter was a tight scrap with neither side able to get on top and at half time we had a lead of 11 points.
In the 3rd quarter we dominated but if it was not for some inaccurate kicking the lead should have been greater and in the final quarter we seemed to switch off to a small degree letting G.C outscore us but still registered a solid win.
Best players:Nahas with 30 possessions and 4 goals and was dominant both up forward and on ball.
Power controlled the half back line and on ball and kicked the ball into our 50m line 5 times and set up numerous goals.
Polo,Rayson and Kahlefedlt were all controlled the back line and were ablely supported by Rance and Gourdis after a slow start.
Polak again was a focal target up forward and his strong marking was a highlight.
All over it really was a team effort
Goal kickers: Nahas 4, Webberley 2, Polak 2, Lawton 2, Hicks 2, Duhau, Carnell, Power, Polo, Roberts
Coburg: 5.5 7.11 15.17 17.21-123
Gold Coast: 4.1 6.4 6.7 11.10-76
ReservesWe met Box Hill at their home ground and we were keen for revenge after they humiliated us on Anzac Day by over 100 points.
We led at every change and while not having the game in our control it was a magnificent turn around and very similar to the Sandringham game where we could have such a massive transformation after only 6 weeks.
Nick Westhoff kicked his 2nd successive bag of 5 goals and will be pushing for a senior spot if he continues this form.
Alroy Gilligan was a dangerous player playing on a wing and in the past year or so has only played as a half forward,is now maturing into a great midfielder.
Nic Cattapan again got plenty of the ball and with 9 I50’s once again set up goals.
Tom Groves did another great shutdown job on Kitchener.
Chrsitian McErlain has not played 3 games after having a rough trot with hamstring injuries and he also will be putting his hand up for a Senior spot soon.
Goal Kickers: Westhoff 5, Dennis 3, Jordon , Bisetto, Fewster
Coburg: 3.5 6.7 9.9 11.13-79
Gold Coast: 1.3 4.7 7.10 9.13-67
The split round means we have a break this weekend and then we head down to Werribee on June 26th and it is an ABC game.
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