A different start to game day was thrust upon the group with the Under 11s having to be at Boss James for 7.30am photos. (Didn’t we all love that!) It is fair to say a few concerns were present when the team arrived at Duncan street to take on our … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 4 vs East Sandy (R3)
Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
In preparation for today's game we discussed the best tactics for wet weather footy as it rained down outside at Castlefield. Well, the rain cleared, the wind died down and our amazing footy ground played like it does the first week in spring – (we … [Read more...] about Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R3)
Team Yellow started the weekend with their first ever Friday night game under lights, playing at half time at the Will Murray match. It was a great experience for the boys and they managed to get a goal on the board in the dying seconds of the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R3)
Under 16 Div 1 vs Waverley Park (R3)
Round 4 v Waverley Park. What a challenge against a team with whom we would probably be vying for a spot in the four. They pushed Chelt-Highett last week to 8 points. We knew we had 9 players out leaving us with the bare 18. We knew several of … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs Waverley Park (R3)
Under 10 White vs East Sandy (R3)
I don't think I've ever heard the team song sung with so much pride as it was Sunday! Led out by Captains for the day Harry G & Geordie who both have ties to East Sandy the boys looked sharp in the brief warm-up. From the opening bounce our … [Read more...] about Under 10 White vs East Sandy (R3)
Under 9 Purple vs Cheltenham (R3)
Before I kick off with my report, I would like to thank Angus, Kai and Nate who on a day our team were 7 players short, played an amazing team game and impressed all parents and coaches on the day - wish you boys the best for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Cheltenham (R3)
Under 16 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
A glorious day greeted the girls and their families as we hosted our first home game for the season at the ‘Home of Football” – Castlefield Reserve. Fittingly this Rd 2 encounter was a local affair as we faced off against our arch enemies (or soon … [Read more...] about Under 16 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
Under 13 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R2)
A lovely Sunday afternoon for a game of footy at good old Castlefield. We were playing East Malvern and we knew we were up against a strong outfit. It was a pretty even contest throughout the first quarter with our intensity matching theirs most … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R2)
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
Look, it'd be churlish + sore loser-like if I started off with the one about asking for birth certificates wouldn't it? Buuuuttttt, there were a couple of really, really tall kids in the Vampires side. All that blood sucking? Anyway, the first … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
Under 9 Orange vs Beaumaris (R2)
We headed down to Beaumaris this week and knew we were up against good competition. Last year we remember Beaumaris being a tough hard and well skilled opponent and they didn’t disappoint again this week displaying similar football. After last … [Read more...] about Under 9 Orange vs Beaumaris (R2)
