One footy, one netball triumph for Towners against Dookie

Violet Town 32 defeated by Dookie 55

With the rain continuing to pour down, Dookie got off to a flying start and finished the first quarter well in front. The second quarter saw Violet Town find their feet, and it was a very even contest going goal for goal.

Despite the best efforts of every player, with Prue Holmes playing an excellent WA, Jayde Burden providing strong drive through the mid-court and Emma Warnock working hard in defence, Dookie’s goalers were just too good for us.

Awards: Prue Holmes and Emma Warnock

B-grade

Violet town 29 defeated Dookie 25

In drenching rain the Towners took to the court in what proved to be a very close and hard fought match. Whilst Towners led all the way there was never more than a few goals in it and Dookie kept fighting hard.

Karalee Mason and Sarah Jacka fed our young shooters Macey Ross and Ash Antonis brilliantly, Megan Bamford and Kat Jung did amazing work in the defensive circle, pulling in rebounds and intercepts, while Ash McDonald (Big Dog) dominated the court in a best on performance.

Awards: Ash McDonald and Megan Bamford.

C-grade

Violet Town 17 defeated by Dookie 60

A tough week for the Towners against incredibly strong opposition. The Towners mixed up their line-up a bit this week with several players out away or injured. The team adjusted well to the changes but unfortunately could not match it with Dookie despite their best efforts.

Awards: Thalia Ellis and Rachel Brown

C Reserve

Violet Town 19 defeated by Dookie 41

With a completely differently line up, the girls went into the game with no expectations except to have fun and be competitive. To the Towners credit, that is exactly what they did.

In contrast to their last game in the wet, Towners played a settled game and managed of their better scorelines for the season.

The combination of Mikayla Cole and Mikaela Dunn in the goals proved to be a winner and the Towners aim to build on that over the remaining games of the season.

As usual, Bianca Robins played a great game in the midcourt and the defensive pressure was on point from Nicole Butterworth, who moved out of her comfort zone in goals.

Awards: Nicole Butterworth, Mikayla Cole and Bianca Robins.

Under 11s

Violet Town 12 defeated by Dookie 16

The Towners had a strong start to the game, working together beautifully. There was great movement in both attack and defence. A highlight was the team really starting to understand and put into practice all the things they are being taught. It wasn’t a win, but it was a great effort by the whole team.

Awards: Sophie, Summer and Valentine.

Football

Under 15s

Violet Town 10.5 (65) def Dookie 5.0 (30)

Cold, wet and soggy conditions welcomed the Towners this week as they matched up on the second placed Dookie.

It’s the game they’d been looking forward to since they last meet and once again didn’t disappoint, with Dookie out of the blocks early kicking two goals in the first quarter and for the first time this year, keeping the Towners scoreless.

Dookie were hunting the ball more and when they weren’t hunting the ball, they were hunting the Towners. Unsure how much the wind had factored into their early lead, Towners got their chance to kick with the breeze, but to Dookie’s credit they kept the pressure up and held a five-point lead at half-time.

The half-time message was to focus on the one per cent things, especially manning up and not relying on the likes of Angus, Mason and Billy who were standouts and by three-quarter time these team actions were having effect, keeping Dookie scoreless for the quarter despite the breeze.

Towners knew they would come hard in the final term, but the boys were able to match the effort and kick away at the end, although the game was far closer than the score showed.

Goals: Nate Nicholas 3, Ryder Robertson 3, Sethan Shiels 2, Koby Ross, Jason Hokianga.

Awards: Billy Dyer, Mason Butterworth and Connor Garden

Best: Billy Dyer, Mason Butterworth, Koby Ross, Nate Nicholas, Jason Hokianga and Ryder Robertson.