Set shot: Yarroweyah’s Dylan Langshaw lines up for goal in the reserves. Photo: Bella Benson
Photo by
Bella Benson
Strathmerton produced an impressive Picola and District Football League victory on Saturday afternoon defeating top four rival Katamatite at the Strathmerton Recreation Reserve.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
The Bulldogs were too good across four quarters for the injury depleted Tigers, with the home side running out convincing 12.14 (86) to 6.11 (47) victors.
Lining up: Yarroweyah’s Corey Percy in action in the reserves. Photo: Bella Benson
Photo by
Bella Benson
It was a day of celebration for Strathmerton, with coach Tim Bramich celebrating his 200th game in charge of the club’s senior football side and both senior netball and football teams picked up wins.
Under pressure: Yarroweyah’s Geoff Benson gets the ball way just in time in the reserves. Photo: Bella Benson
Photo by
Bella Benson
Despite a gallant performance from the injury-impacted Tigers, the Bulldogs were simply too strong with Darcy Robinson performing well for the home side and slotting three goals.
Robinson was joined in the Bulldogs’ best players by Marcus Mcmillan and Simon Russell, while Pat Riordan, Matthew Hodge and Samuel Poole all played well for the Tigers.
Good grab: Yarroweyah’s Zac Trist takes a diving mark in the fourths. Photo: Bella Benson
Photo by
Bella Benson
The win sees Strathmerton sit in third spot on the ladder, while a difficult couple of weeks for Katamatite has seen its fall to sixth.
Rising high: Yarroweyah’s Isaiah Benson looks for a mark in the fourths (Photo by Bella Benson).
Photo by
Bella Benson
For Tocumwal it was a tricky week at the office, going down to Katunga by 47 points.
The Bloods were behind on the scoreboard at every change, with the Swans showing why they are in the top four with the big win.
For Yarroweyah, its reserves side fell to Katandra by 53 points.
Tackle time: Yarroweyah’s Corey Percy tackles his opponent in the reserves (Photo by Bella Benson).
Photo by
Bella Benson
The 10.14 (74) to 3.3 (21) defeat started even, with the Hoppers holding a two-point lead at the first break.
Eyes on goal: Yarroweyah’s Harry Henderson looks to shoot in the minis (Photo by Bella Benson).
Photo by
Bella Benson
However from here the play was all Kats, with Katandra running out convincing winners.
In the a-grade netball competition, Katunga was too strong for Tocumwal, picking up a 52-26 win.
Passing time: Yarroweyah’s Hayley Benson looks for a pass in the B-grade (Photo by Bella Benson).
Photo by
Bella Benson
Meanwhile Strathmerton and Katamatite battled out an arm wrestle, with the Bulldogs taking out a nine goal win to move to second place on the ladder.
Good times: Yarroweyah’s Ladies Day (Photo by Bella Benson).
Photo by
Bella Benson
In the B-grade competition, Yarroweyah got over the line for its second win of the year, defeating Katandra 36-29.
30°C