While the scoreboard didn’t swing Toc’s way, the game delivered plenty of entertainment, a few surprise cameos, and the usual mix of grit, chaos and questionable decision-making.
There is plenty to build on into the next round, hopefully with a bit more accuracy in front of goal and a few less heavy legs.
Final score: Tocumwal 1.10 (16) def by Berrigan 8.3 (51).
Goals: Seth Lawrence.
Best players: Will O’Connell, Kane Wardlaw, Jesse Colston, Toby Beavis, Luke White, Liam Colsto.
Awards: Will O’Connell, Kane Wardlaw, Toby Beavis, Luke White.
Thirds
The Bloods continued their strong form with a win over Berrigan.
In true Bloods spirit, several of the under-14s again stepped up to help fill the team, and they more than held their own.
It was a tough, hard-fought contest, and the boys dug deep and stuck together to get the job done.
Chace Brunskill was everywhere, setting the tone early with his attack on the ball, while Liam Sutton had a massive impact around the ground.
Logan White was dangerous up forward, finishing with three goals, and young Charlie Wilson turned heads with his relentless tackling pressure.
A gritty, all-round team performance to keep the momentum rolling.
Final score: Tocumwal 10.14 (74) def Berrigan 8.7 (55).
Goals: L White 3, L Sutton 2, P Valente 2, D Palmer 2, H Mansell.
Best players: C Brunskill, L Sutton, L White, S Lykissas, D Palmer, J Hicks.
Awards: Chace Brunskill, Liam Sutton, Charlie Wilson, Sean Lykissas.
Fourths
The young Bloods came up against a strong Berrigan outfit and although defeated, the scoreboard didn’t reflect their effort.
The boys never stopped trying and gave it their all from start to finish.
There’s plenty to work on, with a focus on playing more proactive footy rather than reacting to the opposition.
With continued hard work and development, the club is confident the wins will come.
Final score: Tocumwal 2.2 (14) def by Berrigan 15.11 (101).
Goals: J Harrison, R Johnston.
Best players: R Johnston, A Chellew, L Petersen, B Walsh, O East, H Wilson.
Awards: Lewis Petersen, Archie Chellew, Ben Walsh, Ryan Johnstone.