Photos by Naomi Beattie
Another two debutants brought the season tally to twelve after three games.
Congratulations to Josh Pagan-Saunders and Brad Andison- Brad being the third of the Andison lads to play this year, with Jack returning from a stint at Berrigan and Caleb playing in the first game but missing since with a badly injured finger, injury permitting.
The Cats will hopefully see the three in action together in the coming weeks.
While there were some positives to come out of the game against a highly skilled unit the result was disappointing for the young group as they did control parts of the game with no reward for their effort.
With the return of Scott Meyer, the injury hit Rutherglen backline was always going to be under sized and this proved the case with plenty of run off half back the defenders were always under pressure throughout the day.
Pleasing signs with Jake Goddard playing his best game for Rutherglen and hard nut Tommy Allison finding his feet at senior level, Mitch Huggins also showed glimpses of what the future will be with more exposure at senior level.
Jack Andison was once again very good for the third straight week.
Awards
Complete Body Craft – Thomas Kilpatrick
Rutherglen Star Hotel – Jack Andison
Rutherglen Butchery – Jake Goddard
Reserves
A tough day with plenty of outs in both seniors and reserves meant the side had a lot of changes from the successful side of the previous week, a credit to the coaches for lining up with a full compliment of players. Fitness was always going to be the main issue against a strong Chiltern side, and this proved the case with many goals being conceded in the latter half of each quarter. The additions of Jack Keys, Judd Kuschert and Charlie Beattie added spark to assist Aaron Field and Luke Knight in the middle, with Matt Peacock and Eli Knight strong in defence.
Awards
Winslow Civil – Matt Peacock
Silver Key Café – Judd Kuschert
Rutherglen Pizza – Charlie Beattie
Under 17s
With a few lads back from seniors and illness a strong side lined up for an always important game vs Chiltern, with first use of the ball out of the centre Rutherglen had the first major with less than thirty seconds into the game, the first quarter was a dominate display with quick ball use the highlight. Chiltern tightened the game up in the second and early stages of the third to get the score back to five goals midway into the third however Rutherglen found another gear to kick away quite comfortably in the end. Dominate performances by Luke Nicholson and Judd Kuschert in the midfield and Tom Ford, Fred Jackson and surprise packet Lenny Hill in defence have the side primed for challenging performance vs Thurgoona next week.
Awards
EDC Cash – Lenny Hill
Rutherglen Pizza – Luke Nicholson
Ford Family – Fred Jackson
Flashes Five – Eli Keys
Under 14s
The 14s continued their strong start to the year with a dominate performance against lasts years premiers. With only conceded three points in their first three games the side now finds itself atop of the ladder. Jack Torney continued his strong showing around goal with seven to his name while another seven players chimed in to assist.
More strong performances from the usual suspects in Logan Poole, Bill Linden, Flynn Verhulst and Aaron Lewis-Carmichael had the ball deep in the Rutherglen half for the majority of the game. The second half was particularly strong with a disciplined display from the on-ball brigade with not becoming overzealous with goal kicking.
Awards
Corowa Sports Power – Bill Linden
Rutherglen Pizza – Logan Poole
Silver Key Café – Jack Torney
Coaches Awards – Flynn Verhulst, Aaron Lewis-Carmichael, and Jai Nicholson.
Under 12s
Another strong performance from the lads against a young Chiltern side, the ball movement from end to end was excellent which resulted in plenty of opportunities for the forwards.
Awards
Slope’s Cash – Braydon McInnes
Silver Key Café – Hudson
Rutherglen Lolly Shop – Cody
Coaches Awards – Kasey Rhodes and Nicholas
Netball
A Grade
After a disappointing loss the previous week the A graders set individual goals for the days game for both players and team, a strong first half with girls delivering on the set goals however the ability to maintain the level for the entire game proved the difference. With improved fitness and accountability success is imminent.
Awards: Baker Seed – Ava Cofield, Silver Key Café – Grace Watson-Long
B Grade
While the girls may have had a loss the progression was evident for all to see, the girls started strongly however the ability to maintain the level for four quarters was the only issue, with more fitness a game time together the results will come.
Awards: Star Hotel – Charli Williams, Yeti Cooler – Matilda Poupa
C Grade
A tough day for the young C grade unit however with a lot of first-time players the improvement is evident with goals being set and achieved.
Awards: Emma Morris, Emma Hughes, Coaches Award – Maddy Hocking
Under 15s
Despite the loss it was a great game to watch with strong defensive efforts from Steph and Maiya all game with the goal shooters showing good set game plays.
Awards: Slopes Cash – Alexandria Gniel, Stupid Socks – Stephanie Shaw
Under 13s
A fantastic game between to very even sides resulting in a draw, a complete performance across all four quarters.
Awards: EDC Cash – Kaity Ford, Tupperware Drinker – Acacia Rhodes
Midgets
The youngest Cats showed great versatility learning new positions. The defence was brilliant, great hunger for the ball.
Awards: , Daisy Cow - Clementine Colwell, Rutherglen Lolly Shop – Taylor Francis