James Reilly contests a ruck contest in the bears 46 point loss
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Tungamah: 3.0:18, 3.0:18, 4.2:26, 6.7:43
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Katamatite: 4.1:25, 7.6:48, 10.6:66, 13.11:89
Goals: Tungamah: N. McKeown 3, L. Thompson, C. Powell, D. Haebich
Katamatite: M. Ward 4, M. Coleman 4, B. Connolly 2, J. Beilby, M. Mills, J. Smith
Best: Tungamah: S. Ferguson, J. Holcombe, G. Montgomery, D. Haebich, B. Hayes, N. McKeown
Katamatite: J. Beilby, T. Clurey, M. Ward, L. Williams, J. Smith, M. Ward
A consistent four quarter effort from Katamatite was the reason for its 46-point victory over Tungamah at the Bear Pit last Saturday.
Chris Powell pictured with the footy, looking to hand pass it on towards a teammate.
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After an even first quarter, Tungamah was held to just one goal in the next two quarters to trail by 40 points at the last break.
It wasn’t the best start to season 2025 for the Bears but the players fought out the last quarter.
Damon Thomas launching the Sherrin long.
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Ned McKeown booted three goals for the Bears whilst co coach Sam Ferguson played a strong game.
Awards: Jye Holcombe - Tungamah Hotel, Drew Haebich - Hick Butchery and Brady Hayes - Ricky D’s Pizza.
Reserves
Tungamah 8.6.54 def Katamatite 2.10.22
After promising themselves that they wouldn’t go round again, the boys kitted up for Round 1. Whatever the decisions, the lunchtime legends were back to doing what they do best, “drinking heavies and playing ressies.”
The coaches were undoubtedly pretty impressed packing the team out with more ex-superstars than a Fox footy commentary box, but sadly this was short lived as ambition was confused with their current ability and the injury got as long as a long neck.
‘Beats’ would have been a happy man to see some new blood coming through the ruck, no doubt eyeing up a rotation deep forward.
Brett Smith was reliable as always but probably won’t be left in charge of the kick outs next week though.
The scribe would presume Luke Wallace must sleep in an oak barrel because like a well-aged whiskey, that’s the only way you can be that smooth in all his vintage.
Good to get the first-round win.
Goals - A. Connell 2, L. Wallace 2, O. Connell, P. Haebich, T. Greene, J. Connell.
Best: T. Greene, B. Smith, O. Connell, M. O''Kane, L. Wallace, M. Bramich
Thirds
Tungamah 18.14.122 def Katamatite 2.4.16
Tungamah had a great start to the first game of the season, scoring within the first five minutes of play.
The team displayed some clean and controlled passages of play down the field and the forwards offered strong leads. The Katamatite defence worked hard, creating some good contests, but were not strong enough.
The first half ended with Tungamah 8.8-56 and Katamatite 0.0-0. The second half saw some action by the Katamatite forwards resulting in successful conversions.
Tungamah continued to dominate with consistent effort across the board.
Katamatite maintained their defensive attempts but were unable to turn the game around.
Scores at the full-time siren were Tungamah 18.14 – 122, Katamatite 2.4 - 16
Goals: Jake Walker 6, Lenny Lonergan 5, Billy Doyle 4, Sam Williams 1, Jett Bamford 1, Dean Meyers 1
Awards: Doyle socks - Sam Williams, Tungamah Pizza - Archie Doyle, Yarrawonga Auto - Jett Bamford, Central Murray Bank - Xavier Chessells, Bamford Building - Brody Kyrwyn.
4ths
Tungamah 8.21.69 def Katamatite 1.2.8
A fantastic start to the season for the newly revamped Tungamah Fourths side against Katty.
Couldn’t have asked for a better morning for footy, and the ground looked amazing after all the offseason work.
Katamatite won the first tap and quickly put the first score on the board, but the Tunga boys responded powerfully from the second bounce.
The teamwork displayed was outstanding, each player contributing when it mattered most.
Shoutout to debutant Chase Jarjoura, who showcased his skills by snagging three goals.
Appointed captains Pax, Tague and Jacob, led the team with impressive football.
Tommy Lawrence also demonstrated that he’s been putting in the hard work during his time at boarding school.
The coaches couldn’t be prouder of the boys in their first hit-out
Here’s to a promising season ahead.
Goals - C. Jarjoura 3, P. Poll, R. Kelly, R. Johnson, T. Lawrence, N. Lawless
The season got underway with 30 young players on each side all excited about football being back.
The youngsters came up against some tall opposition but that didn’t stop their endeavour, fearless they gave it their all in a game that was a great battle.
Awards: Crusty Loaf Bakery - Dom Thomson, Tungamah Shop - Koopah Ayton, Club canteen - Xavier Whiting
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