Dan Ellis gets this kick away to a teammate during the Bears 5 goal reserves win.
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Tungamah 7.1, 10.2, 12.4, 15.9.99
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Katunga 3.1, 7.4, 9.7, 10.11.71
Goals: Tungamah: L. Thompson 5, W. Thomson 3, A. Saunders 2, T. Lidgerwood 2, J. Irvine, T. Green, S. Johns.
Katunga: S. Arho 5, B. Crowther 2, C. Bishop 2, D. O''Loughlin.
Best: Tungamah: J. Saunders, S. Ferguson, W. Thomson, J. Irvine, L. Thompson, O. Willis.
Katunga: C. Bishop, Z. Laffy, S. Arho, V. Russo, B. Thomas, B. Crowther.
The Bears emerged to take on fifth placed Katunga at home, demonstrating their determination to engage in a spirited game of football which saw the Bears come away with the 4 points.
This week's match carried significant importance, as a victory was essential to regain stability and nurture hopes for qualifying in the finals.
In the first quarter, the team witnessed a remarkable display of skill from Lach Thompson, who showcased the long-awaited potential.
The return of Coach Johnsey to the field provided invaluable on-field guidance to Ferg, enlightening him about areas that required improvement.
The collective effort was evident throughout the field, creating an enthralling spectacle for the spectators.
It was truly inspiring to witness the team's unwavering determination, as they persevered until the very end, securing a well-deserved victory.
Awards: O Connell – Ricky D Pizza, J Saunders – Hick Butchery, T Irvine – Tungamah Hotel.
Reserves
Tungamah 9.9.63 def Katunga 5.3.33
Josh Williams claims this mark in front of a Swans opponent in the reserves.
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With the Ressie’s reviewer sent to steady the seniors sinking ship the scribe can only go on what they have been told.
“Jezza Kelly played the omitted skippers roll to an absolute T, with 32 intercept marks.
“Allegedly Donald Trump has been in touch with the bloke to discuss how he has been paid to establish such an impenetrable wall” - Mathew Bourke.
“Hughes blistering speed off the half back flank” – T Hayes. Reckon this bloke might need to visit spec savers. Mick Hughes good? Absolutely. Quick? Questionable. But that’s the story that was told.
In a far more believable story “Matt Bourke demonstrated his best Dusty Martin impersonations, with the stiff arm fend off sitting a few swans down.
“Pretty rich for a bloke that tells me to handball it straight away” - N.Gamble (fill in skip).
“The hybrid athlete had it on a string, his skills where absolutely elite, with a Max Gawn resemblance in his tap work but rapidly swinging to more or a Patrick Cripps-esque style when the ball hit the ground” - The hybrid athlete.
Hendos premature issues appear to have reared their head again, as Tom Coffey, eyewitness recalls.
“The big fella (Henderson) has let one fly off the right boot, then turned to give the Katunga coaching box a bit of an ear massage as part of his celebration.
Tom Ford looks to line up a teammate in the forward line.
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Then turned around to watch the goal umpire signal to hop down off that high horse mate, with the one finger salute (behind gesture)” in defence of the big fella players did state it looked good of the boot though” -D.Ellis, and “stiff” J.Henderson.
“Gambie was back to his best taking on the big blokes in his preferred David vs Goliath battles. The bloke loves trying to move more kilos than a Colombian cartel” - H. Thomson.
Goals: J Henderson 4, J Walker 2, X Smith, C Bozzola, M Bourke.
In the first quarter, Katunga started strong with an early goal, showing the Bears that they were serious contenders.
The Bears struggled to get momentum. By quarter's end, Tunga had 7 points to Katunga's 25. Moving into the second quarter, the team implemented the coach's advice to reduce handballs and focus more on kicks.
This adjustment paid off, creating more scoring opportunities for Tunga. Half-time scores were Tunga 19, Katunga 51.
In the third quarter, the Bears focused on stoppages as advised by the coach. Despite their efforts, Katunga maintained their lead, ending with Tunga 33, Katunga 71.
In the last quarter, there were some good plays, however, Tunga couldn't overcome Katunga's strong performance.
Goals: B Grand, J Walker, B Bramich, J Arnold, M Beer, L Walls.
Awards: S Bainikoro - Doyles Sock Award, D Thomas - Coaches Award, A Doyle - Credit Union, L Walls - Yarrawonga Automotive, D Meyers - Hemphill Award, L Lonergan - Home Game Football Award.
Fourths
Tungamah 5.4.24 def Katunga 3.4.22
With a few top age kids absent this week, the fourths were aware that they would need to exert extra effort. Katunga certainly made Tungamah strive for every goal, constantly applying pressure whenever they had the opportunity.
The younger players displayed great resilience and gave their all in every instance. In the final quarter, Tungamah successfully defended their lead, securing a two-goal victory by the end of the match.
Goals: B Doyle 3, TJ Ussher, C Payne.
Awards: C Payne - Tungamah Shop, T Saunders - Bamford Builders, N Lawless - Intents Fishing, Ty Dickins - Rich Glen.
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