Tocumwal led at every change, before recording a comfortable 44-point win over Rennie on Saturday.
It was the Bloods’ third win of the season, with a highlight being a nine-goal haul by Flynn Tonks.
Final score: Tocumwal 14.8 (92) def Rennie 7.6 (48).
Goals: Flynn Tonks 9, Xavier Walker 2, Drew Haebich, Dylan Maxwell.
Best players: Connor Phibbs, Flynn Tonks, Cory Parish, Kyle Keenan, Adam Kent, Xavier Walker.
Reserves:
The reserves recorded their sixth win of the season and kept their finals hopes alive.
Final score: Tocumwal 6.14 (50) def Rennie 0.2 (2).
Goals: Dane Maxwell 3, Tim Arklay, Kenny Chellew, Glyn Matters.
Best players: Seth Haebich, Liam Colston, Jesse Colston, Dane Maxwell, Tim Arklay and Nick Noonan.
Awards: Cash Incentive - Seth Haebich; Baldwin’s Buses Thursday Night Dinner - Dane Maxwell; Wingates Voucher - Connor Crowley; Tocumwal IGA voucher - Nick Noonan.
Thirds:
The Tocumwal thirds have secured the minor premiership having remained undefeated for the season so far, including a massive 161 points win over Rennie on Saturday.
The players were congratulated on a job well done, but reminded the job is not finished and they need to train hard and remain focused in the lead-up to finals.
Final score: Tocumwal 25.17 (167) def Rennie 1.0 (6).
Best players: Seth Lawerence, Josh Herezo, Cooper Mangion, Ryan Huang, Declan Cameron and Sean Lykissas.
Goals: Seth Lawerence 5, Charles Locke 3, Nate Grieves 2, Liam Sutton 2, Pacey Haebich 2, Will O’Connell 2, Logan White 2, Sean Lykissas 2, Jay Dickins, Jirra Letcher, Declan Cameron, Declan Palmer, Cody Palmer.
Awards: P&L Palmer Excavations canteen voucher - Cooper Mangion; Rivergarden Chinese $15 voucher - Declan Cameron; Baldwin’s Buses Thursday Dinner - Ryan Huang; Wilson Farming Socks - Jackson Houston.
Fourths:
In a hard-fought contest, Tocumwal fell to Rennie by three goals.
Despite dominating possession, the young Bloods struggled to convert opportunities.
Lucas Baron stood out with an exceptional performance, showcasing his skill and determination.
While the loss was disappointing, the team's control of the game and Baron's standout play provide hope for a strong rebound in the next match.
Final score: Tocumwal 2.2 (14) def by Rennie 5.2 (32).
Best players: Lucas Baron, Charlie Wilson, Cooper Quick, Harrison Wilson, Ollie East and Archie Chellew.
Goals: Chase Dickins, Pheonix Valente.
Awards: Coach’s Lure - Lucas Baron; Peter Absolom & Paul Quick $10 - Charlie Wilson; Clark’s News & Lotto canteen voucher - Ollie East; Donovan Tainton Refrigeration canteen voucher - Harrison Wilson; Wilson Farming Socks - Cooper Quick; Ice creamery - Joel Harrison.
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