Match Report Vs. Casey Scorpions
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Coburg continued their winning streak to five wins on Sunday with a gallant 18 point victory over the improving Scorpions. Both sides went into the game having won their past 4 matches. Casey had an ordinary start to the season, but have really improved in the past month and are now looking to push for a finals position. It was a fantastic win for the Burgers and now puts them 4 points clear in second position on the ladder.
In what was a fairly even first quarter the Burgers took an eleven point lead into the first break. Angus Graham continued his excellent from that has twice seen him as an emergency for Richmond, with a dominant display in the ruck and around the ground. The second quarter saw the Scorpions have more scoring shots, but inaccurate kicking allowed Coburg to extend their lead to thirteen points at half time.
Saint Kilda listed player; Brett Voss was the standout player for Casey and ended the match kicking six goals and getting best for the Scorpions. Neither team could clearly get on top of the other with the game still up for grabs after half time.
The third quarter was played more tightly, with only five goals kicked. Jarrod Sylvester took charge in the backline and helped keep the Scorpions to only two goals for the term. The Burgers were happy to take a three goal advantage into the last quarter. In the past Coburg have really run away with games after leading at ¾ time, but Casey managed to stay with the Burgers till the final siren, with both teams kicking five goals in the final quarter.
Jay Schultz kicked four goals for the Burgers, and marked extremely well around the ground. Al Neville won a lot of ball in his usual classy way and also chipped in with two important goals, while Greg Tivendale won a lot of clearances out of the middle and his piercing left boot set up many opportunities for the Burger forwards.
Congratulations should also go to Daniel Connors who made his debut for Richmond on Saturday night, after a solid month of football for Coburg.
The Burgers play Geelong on Saturday this week at Skilled Stadium in what will be a ripping match, as it is 2nd v 3rd.
Coburg Tigers
4.4 9.6 12.9 17.11 (113)
Casey Scorpions
2.5 6.11 8.15 13.17 (95)
Goal Kickers
J. Schulz 4, A. Neville 2, F. Caruso 2, B. Hartigan 2, C. Peterson, D. Jackson, M. White, P. Bowden, C. Hyde, J. Gazzo, G. Tivendale
Best Players
A. Graham, J. Schulz, G. Tivendale, A. Neville, D. Jackson, J. Silvester
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