Rough day on the court and oval for many of Violet Town’s sides

B Grade

Shepp East 47 defeated Violet Town 14

Violet Town were outplayed by a very strong Shepp East on Saturday, and the loss of Teagan Kubeil to a knee injury did not help the situation. The Towners tried hard across all areas of the court and made changes to try something new, but Shepp East had their measure.

Towners welcomed new player Sarah Jacka and wish Teagan Kubeil a speedy recovery.

C Grade

Shepp East 58 defeated Violet Town 17

Despite a few strong efforts at time across the four quarters, Shepp East were by far the stronger team on the day. A positive was this defeat was nowhere near as large as their loss to Shepp East last year and the Towners are starting to find their feet. They will need to pull a strong four quarters together though to secure a win this season.

Awards went to Mikaela Gilbee and Cass Greatorex who were strong in defence.

C Reserve

Shepp East 63 defeated Violet Town 17

It was a tough game, as expected against Shepp East. Erin Dawson came back strong after a week off, showing her true potential having a sensational game in the range of positions she was put into, including a ripper goal from a post rebound.

Every player tried their hardest in a very body on body game. The Towners tried a range of new positions in the game and will look to test them out more in future games.

Best on court went to Erin Dawson.

17 and Under,

Violet Town started slowly, not being able to adjust to Shepp East’s fast pace, but once they got into the game they were able to have some great passages of play down the court and were able to score some beautiful goals. Some changes were made at quarter time which helped Violet Town get back into the game, and they were able to slow down Shepp East, putting more pressure on them defensively and were able to come up with some fantastic intercepts. This continued in the third and fourth quarter, but unfortunately the damage had been done in the first quarter and Shepp East were too strong, showing why they are at the top of the ladder. A great team effort , fighting until the end of the game. Awards went to Ash Antonis and Emily Buitenhuis.

Under 18s Football

Violet Town 14.15.99 defeated Shepparton East: 2.8.20

In a highly anticipated clash between two top-tier teams, Violet Town (2nd on the ladder) faced off against Shepparton East (3rd on the ladder). Both teams arrived at Central Park Recreation Reserve with a strong motivation to secure a win that could significantly impact their standings.

First Quarter:

Shepparton East looked polished as they took to the field, but Violet Town quickly took control. Sam 'Bull' Leigh led from the centre, orchestrating plays that saw Violet Town convert their forward opportunities into goals. The Violet Town defence held firm, frustrating Shepparton East and allowing Violet Town to dominate the quarter.

Second Quarter:

Jack Reed's active shepherding and quick disposals were pivotal. Nate Nicholas showcased his quick thinking by snapping a sensational goal. Joe Dunn maintained pressure and created space, ensuring the ball stayed in Violet Town's control. Darcy Pastuszka's defensive prowess made it nearly impossible for Shepparton East to score. A swift play involving Reed and Charles 'Chizz' Thompson set up Ryder Robertson for a fantastic goal. Oscar Beaton added another, celebrating yet another successful attack on Shepparton East’s defence.

Third Quarter:

The fast pace continued with Talleigh McCabe’s strong tackling, effectively bumping aside Shepparton East players. Billy Buitenhuis received a precise pass from Beaton, snapping a sensational goal that left Shepparton East struggling to keep up.

Fourth Quarter:

McCabe remained a dominant presence, setting up plays in front of the goal square. Jack Reed's fitness and confidence shone through with significant disposals, culminating in another goal by 'Chizz' Thompson. Ryder Robertson was untouchable in the forward line, ending the match with an impressive five goals. Sam 'Bull' Leigh added three goals, with Flynn Weeks, Wil Smyth, and Nate Nicholas each contributing a goal.

Key Performances:

- Ryder Robertson: 5 goals

- Sam 'Bull' Leigh: 3 goals

- Jack Reed: Outstanding disposals and shepherding

- Darcy Pastuszka: Defensive dominance

- Talleigh McCabe: Strong tackling throughout the match

Post-Match Reflection:

Despite some questionable conduct behind the play, Violet Town's convincing victory is a testament to the fantastic team effort and solid performances across the board. Special thanks go to the coaches, umpires, and volunteers who support the Violet Town U18's team.

The match was a significant display of skill and determination, reflecting the high stakes of the competition and setting a promising tone for Violet Town’s future fixtures.

Under 15s Football

Violet Town 30.21. 201 defeated Shepp East 1.0.6

It was a disappointing turnout for Shepp east with them only having 8 players available for the game, and once again some of our boys were keen to offer their help and swap over. With 70 points to nil on the board at quarter time, the coach had the opportunity to give our team some contested play by sending certain players to help them out and then match up our players on their usual teammates. Mason and Kobi were two of the players to swap over for a half and put the pressure on certain players, making sure others stepped up to support.

Run and bounce was not an option with the ground being quite slippery, so the message was clear, bust your gut, run your 10 meters and pass it off. Don’t muck around and try and get some experience from the game.

A couple of boys enjoyed kicking a bag and a few others had their best game all year. An injury to Parker late in the game, the only downer on the day.

Goal kickers, Ryder Robertson 14, Nate Nicholas 7, Kai Dervish 3, Parker Jeffrey, Oliver McNulty, Billy Dyer, Kobi Fruend, Angus Richardson, Connor Garden all 1.

Best players: Billy Dyer, Ryder Robertson, Nate Nicholas, Jason Hokianga, Anaav Singh and Angus Richardson.

Awards: Anaav Singh, Kobi Ross and Jason Hokianga.