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U7 Teal v Western Suburbs

Round 10

Though the sun was out, it was a very cold day when Drummoyne took on the Western Suburbs Mapgies at Five Dock Park. The Power showed their professionalism by warming up as a team. Circle work, handpassing drills, the kids looked focused, and you could tell they were there to win.

It was a tough start to the game, with the Magpies coming out fast. Koji was strong in defence, clearing the ball out on numerous occasions. Hayden played as a roaming centre, and provided a constant link to the forwards. Our forward line was on fire. Ned kicking three goals for the term, and Fletcher showing why second efforts are so important. After having a shot for goal smothered, he showed poise to gather his own ball, and convert with a booming left foot on his second attempt. Highlight of the term started from the backline, where it flowed from Dylan to Hayden to Ned for a goal, showing the fans a passage of play we could be seeing for years to come.

The Magpies came out aggressive in the second term, and if not for Isaac, our rock in defence, they could of run away with the game. Stopping the ball, and feeding to Ned and Fletcher to run out of defence. Charlotte, playing in the centre, may have found her ideal position, as she did not lose a hit out for the entire term. Highlights of the term were Hayden stepping between two Magpie players to kick the early breakthrough goal, and Sophia’s long run from the back line. Tucking the ball under her arm and daring the Magpie players to try and stop her.

The third term got under way with a nice early passage of play, with Dylan getting the ball to Koji, resulting in an early goal. Along with Charlotte, the three provided a powerful three pronged attack for the entire term. Isaac was strong in the middle, and Haydens long run from defence near the siren capped off a great game.

It was a fantastic team performance, with a number of players playing really well. The hard training everyone is doing is really starting to pay off. Best on ground could of gone to any number of players, but for her tireless work all day, and her constant pressure on the opposition, the award was given to Sophia.

Great game Sophia, and great game Drummoyne Power!

Drummoyne Power U7 White v Wests

Round 10, Five Dock Park

It was a home game with a different view, as Drummoyne took on Wests from a sunny Five Dock Park this week. Coach Eric warmed up the team with some handball drills before embracing the opposition. Liam volunteered to help out the Wests in a tightly contested first quarter. Baxter and Phoenix provided plenty of passes from the midfield, with Isaac O opening the goal scoring for the game. Benjamin followed up converting a goal from some hotly contested ball. The teams were closely matched and players were staying on their feet, creating a lot of ball ups.

The break provided coach Eric an opportunity to instruct the team to be hungry for the ball. They took this literally with the quarter time oranges but also fought hard for any loose ball in the rest of the match. Wests stepped up the intensity but it was Isaac who rebounded the ball out of defence with a long kick to Baxter who ran and kicked a long shot at goal, narrowly missing. Oscar M was helping out the Wests this quarter and locked the ball up in the midfield. Fortunately, Phoenix did some fantastic ruck work to tap the ball straight into the waiting arms of Jeremy to drive the ball into our forward line. In a really tight quarter, Benjamin withstood the pressure to convert to give back the lead to Drummoyne. Phoenix and Baxter combined to give Baxter back to back goals. Wests wouldn’t give up though and their number 22 was starting to get into the game.

#22 started the 3rd term with a goal and followed it up with a cracking sidestep to score from long range in the goal of the day. Briefly sidelined after an infield clash, Lachlan bravely returned to take a mark and pass down to Jeremy, who ran out of room. Bryce and Oscar worked hard to try and stop Isaac O, who was playing the final term for Wests. He passed the ball into their forward line from several stoppages. The handball practice paid off with Lachlan, Benjamin and Jeremy all passing well by hand. Oscar M received a hand pass from Lachlan to take us forward again before the final siren ended a great game. The team’s shook hands and the song was sung, though the last verse may need some practice. Lachlan’s bravery to come back and fight hard for any loose ball was rewarded with the player of the match by coach Eric.

U7 Black v Newtown Swans

Round 8, Drummoyne Oval

The second official day of winter and there certainly was a chill in the air, carried by that breeze. Our team was really keen to get the game underway with this weather and plus they had just finished standing still for their photo session.

Coach Nathan was leading U7 Black. A few runs around the field to get everyone warmed-up, our opposition arrived and it’s time to get to game underway.

The Swans were quick to get some points on the board. But this was quickly followed up by a great mark and goal by Archie. He and Oscar M took a few marks and got more goals away. Oscar H kicked one from the midfield. Some great marks and kick outs were seen from Oscar and Isaac. Ethan, Zoe, & Jack were doing a fine job defending in the backs.

Second quarter Oscar H and Isaac were amazing, more goals and a few decent marks too. Oscar M and Archie were busy protecting our goals preventing the Swans getting too many goals on us. The mid-field was busy all quarter, Jack, Ethan and Zoe were taking a mark, getting the ball up to the forwards. It was an action-packed quarter.

The third quarter was just as exciting Zoe goal kicking was brilliant, Jack also put a few goals away and Ethan got an awesome goal just before the end of play. The centres had some great teamwork happening, Oscar M ad Archie were everywhere. Our backline was awesome too. Isaac and Oscar H made sure the Swans found it difficult to score.

This was another great game to watch there were many proud parents cheering on from the sideline. Coach Nathan said he was super impressed with the game today everyone had a great game. It was a tough decision for him, but Ethan took the man of the match this week. Excellent game Drummoyne Power! Thank you Coach!

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U7 Black v Glebe

Jubilee Oval, Round 7

On a beautiful day for footy, it was standing room only to watch the mighty Drummoyne Power U7 Black take on the Glebe Greyhounds at Jubilee Oval. The opening bounce saw Koji, with the first of many booming clearing kicks out of midfield, kickstart proceedings as he and the Drummoyne Power dominated early. Starting the game up front, Hayden was leading well and finding the ball but just couldn’t get the radar working. Archie was the first to register a major with a clever snap from the pocket. Sophia was keeping things tight down back with some great defence and worked incredibly hard as the Greyhounds finished the term strongly.

Coach Camille was pleased with the enthusiasm and effort in the first term and encouraged the players to let the ball do the work in the second. Oscar H took it upon himself to implement the coach’s instructions with an accomplished display in the midfield as he racked up a number of marks and disposals. Bryce worked tirelessly upfront as he tried hard to finish off the work of his midfielders. At the back, Will showed his speed as he pushed high up the ground in support of his midfielders and was quick to retreat to limit the opportunities for the Greyhound forwards. As the siren sounded for the end of the second term, the match was evenly poised as the team enthusiastically huddled around Coach Camille.

The third term went from end-to-end as each team struggled to assert their ascendancy. Charlotte was reliable in defence as she relentlessly pressured the Greyhound forward line into error. Archie continued where he left off in the first and second terms as he terrorized the opposition midfield by dominating the contested possession and providing great support to his defence and crisp service to his forward line. In the end, the might of Drummoyne snuck home in what was an exciting display of Auskick and a great demonstration of teamwork.

While there were a number of strong performances today, Archie J proved to be the difference and was rewarded with Best on Ground. Congratulations Archie and well played Drummoyne U7 Black.

U9 Black vs Moore Park Tigers Black

Round 6, Saturday 19 May, 2018

Bat & Ball Oval

The Power made the cross-town trip to Bat and Ball Oval for the highly anticipated match up against the Moore Park Tigers on a beautiful Saturday morning to play the beautiful game.

For an age group that doesn’t score, the Tigers supporters have in the past seemed very focused on the invisible scoreboard. If they were looking at it on Saturday the only word they would have been able to make out would have been “WOW”.

While scores aren’t part of the equation in U9s, the Power dominated on the non-existent scoreboard, in the tackling contest, under the high ball – well, they dominated everywhere!

Austen P (this is his Dad writing) was awesome from start to finish – so good in fact that I’m working on a novella-sized matched report that documents all his feats on the day (you can now pre-order an advance copy for only $49.95).

After a great pass from Akira, Austen put the writing on the wall with an excellent mark and goal only seconds after first bounce. Talan, who was also very good for the entire game, put an excellent tackle on a soon-to-be-tamed Tiger; and when Alex followed up with the tackle of the day that stopped what looks to be an inevitable goal, it was all over bar the shouting.

After a first quarter pep-talk from Mark “the greatest junior AFL coach in 100 years” Gunning, the floodgates open with Akira, Alexander G and Talan all finding the space between the big sticks. Dimitri and Hamish found more space than you’d see on an African safari and the now tamed Tigers had no answers.

As the second half rolled on Sam B was really good in the ruck and Lachlan showed the pace of a gazelle (in fact, he wouldn’t look out of place on safari!). When Tommy “I should be playing for the Cats” showed how to kick truly after taking another great mark, it seemed like more of the same – but it wasn’t, this was special!

Everyone was awesome (though I’ll state once again for the record that the Austen P was the best – to order an advanced copy click here)!

Rohan got right into in, Austin D shrugged off injury, Nathen shrugged off high contact, Arnaud stuck to his opposite number like glue and Luke N proved really strong when the ball did make its way into the Tigers’ forward line.

Congratulations to all the boys and a massive thank you not only to our SuperCoach but also to all the parents that bring such a lovely energy to the game every Saturday morning – we truly are a lovely tribe (and while we don’t score, it is great to tame a Tiger!)

P.S. Don’t forget to order your advanced copy of Austen was Absolutely Awesome here. Naturally, Austen P was the MoM but a special mention too for Alex V and Alexander G!