Thirds player Alex Harvey shows his opponent who’s boss in Saturday’s game.
It was pretty cold conditions for the Deni Rovers juniors who welcomed Katandra to Memorial Park last weekend.
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Heading into round 11 the thirds boys have been playing a very good brand of football, but Katandra proved to be too strong on the day.
The back line did everything they could, but unfortunately Katandra opened them up.
There was good ball movement through the centre of the ground, but the Roos couldn’t convert when they needed too.
As a young side the boys showed a lot of guts and determination against a much bigger side.
Better players were Cayden Hawley, Cam Wills, Connor Didcock, Baxter Cowley and Tyson Willis.
Goal Kickers: Cameron Wills, Baxter Cowley and Austin Armytage.
Awards: Deni Driver Training - Liam East; T McCully Construction - Tyson Willis; Parts Central - Connor Didcock; Barber & Threadz - Cam Wills; Design & Build Cabinets - Cayden Hawley; Rovers Canteen - Alex Harvey and Baxter Cowley.
Final score: Rovers 3.4 (22) def by Katandra 12.7 (79).
Thirds player Jack van Lieshout jumps to contest a mark.
The fourths started the day well with a convincing win over Katandra.
There are certainly some very good young players coming through the ranks, so Rovers are continuing to work on their skills and see where the season takes them.
Well done to Jerrah Caruso on her state recognition during the week.
Better players in a very even team effort were Ethan Connolly, Spencer Cowley, Isaac Behsman, Ben Hayes, Dexter Hardman and Baxter Cowley.
Goalkickers: Spencer Cowley (7), Dexter Hardman (3), Isaac Behsman (3), Coby Bysouth (2), Andrew Smith (2), Baxter Cowley (2), Logan Elphick and Brody Wills.
Awards: Parent Cash Award - Isaac Behsman; Fanmac Ag - Bentley Hardman and Baxter Cowley; Central IGA - Ethan Connolly; Rovers Canteen - Ben Hayes and Spencer Cowley; Subway - Nick Fanning and Coby Bysouth.
Final score: Rovers 21.11 (137) def Katandra 0.0 (0).
Deni Rovers fourths side go over plays at half time with coach Pete Wills.
The youngest Rovers are showing great improvement and worked together well as a team at the weekend.
Awards: That Pizza - Mannix Taylor; Rovers Canteen - Kywahn Button, Ryan Bulmer and Cormick Hardman; Maccas - Angus Knuckey, Ged O’Donnell and Darcy; Subway - Mikey Benger, Rocky Sztejman and Jaxon Beames.
A real traditional clash against the Redeyes tomorrow when Rovers compete for the Warner Tasker Cup.
This is a day that both clubs look forward to and one that the club will need to give 100 percent to win.
Fifths player Ryan Bulmer stalks his Katandra opponent.
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