Round 18 Match ReportBy Glenn Robertson
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WERRIBEE TIGERS v COBURG TIGERS
CHIRNSIDE PARK
SUNDAY 16th AUGUST
The Burger players and supporters headed down the highway to Chirnside Park in Werribee on Sunday to take on eleventh place Werribee Tigers. It was a must win game for the Coburg with a loss all but ending their hopes of making the finals. It was hard to pick a favourite heading into the game with a very tight battle predicted.
Coburg were strengthened by the return of full back Jarrod Silvester, but lost star Joel Bowden to play his farewell match for Richmond.
In blustery wet conditions it was clear a highly skilful game was out of the question and the harder team at the ball would come away with the four points. The first quarter was low scoring with only three goals kicked for the term; two of those to the Burgers giving them a slight seven point lead at the first break. Troy Simmons was again a dominant player in the ruck giving the Burger on ballers first use of the footy. His marking around the ground was also a standout
Coburg Tigers 2.3 (15) Werribee 1.2 (
Both sides traded goals in the second term, although both were inaccurate wasting easy goaling opportunities. It was a delight for Coburg to have Silvester back in the side as he dominated across the backline and single handily put a stop to numerous Werribee forward surges. He was also well supported across the backline by Kelvin Moore who held multiple contested marks. The scores at the main break were level with just four goals apiece.
Coburg Tigers 4.7 (31) Werribee 4.7 (31)
The third quarter continued on similar to the first half with neither side able to open up any type of sizeable margin. It was a hard scrappy type of game that seemed to suit both sides. Jay Schultz was Coburg’s key target up forward taking numerous contested marks and providing a great lead up all day. He finished with a match high four majors and was one of Coburg’s better players. Alroy Gilligan was Coburg’s only other multiple goals kicker chiming in with two goals. Werribee took a three point lead into the final change with the game still well and truly up for grabs.
Coburg Tigers 7.8 (50) Werribee 7.11 (53)
In a do or die last term for the Burgers the boys gave it everything kicking three hard running goals for the term. Andrew Raines and Adam Thompson both lifted and provided great drive out of defence, but unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough. Werribee kicked four straight goals for the quarter and ended eight points ahead as the final siren sounded. Burger coach Craig McRae would have to be proud of his teams efforts, but disappointed that they couldn’t come away with the four points.
It is still mathematically possible for Coburg to make the finals but results will have to go their way. This Sunday see the boys take on the Northern Bullants at NAB Oval starting at 2pm and the reserves at 11.10am.
Coburg Tigers 2.3 4.7 7.8 10.9 (69)
Werribee Tigers 1.2 4.7 7.11 11.11 (77)
Goal Kickers: J. Schulz 4, A. Gilligan 2, A. Thomson, A. Pattison, N. Caruso, A. Horne
Best Players: J. Silvester, T. Simmonds, K. Moore, A. Thomson, A. Raines, J. Schulz
RESERVESThe Burger reserves continued on their winning streak defeating the Werribee Tigers by twenty seven points. The Burgers were in control for most of the game but had to fight off a fast finishing Werribee who got within a couple of goals late in the third term. Ryan Allan snagged three majors for the winners while Ben Considine played his best game for the season. He was well supported by Jason Morgan, Lachlan McQuilken and Jason Morgan.
Coburg Tigers 3.2 6.4 8.6 11.10 (76)
Werribee Tigers 1.2 2.5 6.6 7.7 (49)
Goal Kickers: R. Allan 3, A. Meroli, J. Bassi, T. Abdallah, C. Smith, D. Bramich, M. Ambrose, J. Horne, J. Morris
Best Players: B. Considine, A. Browne, J. Morgan, L. McQuilken, M. Ambrose, J. Keogh
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