Match Report Vs. Box Hill
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The Tigers made it four wins in a row on Saturday against a strong Box Hill side at ABD Group Stadium. Although the scores were level at half time Coburg kicked 10 goals to 4 after the main break to run out comfortable 38 point winners.
On what was a warm winter’s day, unfortunately the centre square was still a quagmire, as the grounds heavy scheduling hasn’t allowed for the grass to regrow. That aside the ground was in good condition and allowed for a skillful fast paced game. It was great to see a lot of Coburgs sponsors attending the match.
Andrew Krakouer’s form in the VFL has been exceptional, and it continued again on Saturday. Krakouer collected 38 disposals playing in the midfield, including 23 kicks and was named best on ground. Other Richmond listed players Richard Tambling and Cleve Hughes also played solid games; Tambling collected 22 possessions across the half forward line, while Hughes pulled down 10 marks at Centre Half Forward.
With Jack Riewoldt selected for Richmond and Kent Kingsley unavailable because of a quad injury it left a hole in the Coburg side. However that was successfully filled by Patrick Bowden. Bowden has struggled through the season with a hip injury, but showed no signs of that on Saturday. He started down back in the first quarter before moving forward to take 10 marks and lead the goal kicking with 4 majors. Brent Hartigan and ruckman Angus Graham, also moved forward kicking 2 goals for the Burgers.
Fortunato Caruso was back in the seniors this week after a couple of excellent games in the reserves. Caruso’s pace and ability to get the ball at ground level was superb and he finished with 2 goals and was named in the best. Travis Ronaldson and Paul Shelton continued their great seasons and were also amongst Coburgs better players.
Coburg play the Casey Scorpions next week at Casey Fields on Sunday 29th July.
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