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Grand Final - 26/8/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green- 2 .7 .19 vs. OWhitehorse Colts 4 .14 .38
Coaches' comments:
 Wednesday; last training night before the big one; found out Tappers (Curtis) is in hospital with appendicitis. Big disappointment for Curtis and for the team; I mention this not as an excuse; rather, I rate Curtis very highly he hasn't missed a game and has huge impact in every game he plays. I'm sure and I hope he plays footy well into his adulthood; if he does he'll impact many finals along the way. Match day; arrived at ground my first concern was the size of the ground, it looked like a postage stamp, but I was assured it was the size of Greensborough park and slightly wider on the wings. I was hoping for a Bulleen 1 size ground which would have suited our running style. I''ve never seen or played on a ground quite like it; nevertheless we had to adjust to what we were given. I must admit it took me a while to work out the right formula; unlike Greensborough the ground had a peculiar shape with no pockets; we should have push the forward pockets out higher a lot earlier then we did. I'll cop that one! Boys seemed a little more nervous than 2nd semi but that was to be expected as it was the first Grand final for most of the boys A difficult game to coach it was a real tough hard fought contest from start to finish. Unlike the other games played this season against Whitehorse where they would cover a line with their bigs; this time they zoned their talls right around the ground and had the rest chase and tackle relentlessly for the entire game (buggers never gave us an inch). I view it as a sign of respect for they tagged and kept close check as many of our players had an opponent glued to them throughout the game, Jay wore two for most of the game(good learning curb for the boys). The boys showed a lot of heart and as I always say our boys have football smarts; in the case of sundays final we had a lot of players not so much down but lacking their usual clean ball handling; I believe this was the main issue, at crucial points in the game we just couldn't get it clean to hand to make an impact. as a consequence we were always chasing the game. Saying that, the heart and footy smarts kept us in the game till the very end 18 points down with 6 mins to go Isaac outpoints his opponent and coolly slots the goal; 12 points down 5 to go Isaac again on the half forward flack turns is tag inside out, beautiful 40m kick, gasp around the ground (apparently it was sailing through) last second, bang ball smacks into the top of the post, still remember the big sigh from the crowd, It was that momentum moment in the game if it had snuck through anything may have happened; you had the sense that it was game over, they kicked the sealer minutes later.
Goal Kickers:
 Corey, Isaac
Best Players:
 Isaac, Dempsey, Ethan, Hamish, Billy and Zac were clean of hand and i thought were outstanding in both the semi and GF The rest of the boys can all hold their heads up high for they fought it out to the very end, and now know they are hardened tough finals players. I am very impressed with the fight they showed as a group. They were all outstanding in the 2nd semi; highlights the great character of the team and of the players as individuals.
Encouragements:
 Blake, Woody, Jacob and Jazz; these four boys were outstanding in both finals, each of them showed themselves and the crowd how good they can be, and should now possess the confidence to take the next step in their football development. keep going boys i can see great footballers emerging.
Announcements:
 Overall we've had a great season with 13 wins (including four over 100 points) kicked over 1000 points for the season. Amazing improvements from all of the boys in particular Corey, Isaac, Matty, Zac, Jayden, Macca and Billy(going from last year these boys had dramatic leaps, sorry if I missed any other big mover, I believe every player has shown gradual improvement throughout the year) What we must take out of the experience is not the attitude on the day rather the attitude at training throughout the lenght of a season. Some of the boys wasted lots of time stuffing around; they/ you know who you are; whereas if you performed our training drills with GF intensity for most of the time, it would have served you better on individual performance and I believe the team would have also benefitted on GF day. Not a criticism just some advice to point you toward future GF success. Success that I have no doubt this group of boys can deliver if they put their mind and heart to the task. Thanks for a great season
     
Semi Finals Round 1 - 12/8/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 6 .4 .40 vs. Whitehorse Colts 3 .8 .26
Coaches' comments:
 Sensational team win - One to go! Every player contributed and stood up when they had to.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (2), Bailey (2), Curtis, Robbie
Best Players:
 Andy, Bailey, Tom, Tappers, Zac, Jayden, Matty, Hamish, Dempsey, Billy, Isaac
Encouragements:
 Ethan, Corey, Jake, Blake, Jarrod, Jacob, Molloy, Davo, Woody, Robbie, Macca
Announcements:
 A few were outstanding and the rest were fantastic.
     
Round 16 - 5/8/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 9.2.56 vs. St Damians 2.8 .20
Coaches' comments:
 After a very flat start to the game we did what we had to do to win. Overall we've had a wonderful season, 12 wins is a great acheivment; the boys deserve the second chance. Let's stay focused and enjoy the final series.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (3), Hamish (2), Robbie, Andy, Corey, Bailey.
Best Players:
 Isaac, Corey, Billy, Demps, Andy, Jay, Robbie, Bailey, Lynda, Zac.
Encouragements:
 Lynda for being "funny" as in HA Ha! Offered to do a 3/4 time BBQ at next weeks final.
Announcements:
 Highlights - Corey 4 -5 Bounce goal. Bailey - Soccer world cup volley special goal.
     
Round 15 - 29/7/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 4.11.35 vs. St Damians 1.6.12
Coaches' comments:
 A good hard muddy slog. Hard game to analyse so I'm not going to. Well done Mud Larks!
Goal Kickers:
 Robbie, Andy, Chris M, Ethan.
Best Players:
 Bailey, Isaac, Zac, Curtis, Andy, Ethan, Billy, Dempsey, Jay. Corey, Robbie.
Encouragements:
 Blake, James, Woody Lynda
Announcements:
 Sunday Night at the Club, Last home and away celebrations. Free sausages in rolls for everyone, Joker Jackpot to go off. Major raffle Drawn, Make sure tickets are returned to you Team Manager.
     
Round 14 - 22/7/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 6.3.39 vs. Whitehorse Colts 7.6.48
Coaches' comments:
 Best game of junior football I have been involved with as a coach. The boys are super footballers and showed that they have the heart to match their ability. Very proud of the boys. Stood up to a very tough team.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (3), Robby, Hamish, Bailey.
Best Players:
 Digs, Robbie, Andy, Curtis, Zac, Hamish, Jay, Isaac, Tom, Chris M, Matty, Bailey.
Encouragements:
 Jarryd, Blake, David, Jacob, Woody, Demps. Corey. Lynda the Muffin Lady.
Announcements:
 The new Aquatic centre in Greensborough, 'WaterMarc' is offering our members a FREE Family All Access Pass with any enrollment in swimming lessons. Call 9432 0399 and mention St Marys.
     
Round 13 - 15/7/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 14.28.112 vs. Park Orchards 0 .0 .0
Coaches' comments:
 Forty two scoring shots should tell the story, not be the focus. The boys played a very disciplined game for four quarters which lead to setting up some fantastic team play and super team goals. The boys really are starting to know the pressure and running team game. Stay focused for next weeks big game.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (4), Billy (2), Bailey (2), Chris A, Hamish, Davo, Matty, Ethan, Isaac.
Best Players:
 Ethan, Billy, Corey, Zac, Bailey. Andy, Jayden, Demps, Curtin, Matty, Issac, John, Hamish, Molloy and rest didn't put a foot wrong.
Encouragements:
Announcements:
 GALA DINNER DANCE. 27th July. Last chance to get tickets or organise a table. See your Team Manager Now!!
     
Round 12 - 1/7/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 11.10 .76 vs. Richmond 2.4.16
Coaches' comments:
 Scrappy but solid win. That's 6 or 7 wins on the trot. Richmond played a hard at the ball game, we had to work really hard to break the game open. The boys lifted after half time when asked to which was pleasing.
Goal Kickers:
 Bailey (3), Lachlan (2), Isaac, Chris M, Billy, Jayden, Ethan, Jake.
Best Players:
 Zac, Bailey, Macca, Curtis, Chris A, Lachy Wood.
Encouragements:
 Lynda for her Muffins.
Announcements:
     
Round 11 - 24/6/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 11.6.72 vs. Fitzroy 4.8.32
Coaches' comments:
 Superb team football. Toughest four quarter effort. Our work rate in the midfield was sensational. Forward pressure fantastic and smothers, tackles, blocks, highlight of the year. When we work as a team we get the job done, scoreboard takes care of itself.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (4), Robbie (3), Zac, Chris A, Matty, Isaac.
Best Players:
 Bailey, Jay, Isaac, Robbie, Hamish, Andy, Ethan, Zac, Jake, Molloy, Macca, Curtis, Matty, Corey, Tom, Demps, Blake, Jacob, Jarryd.
Encouragements:
Announcements:

Gala Night. Friday 27th July at The Grande Reception & Function Centre Epping. $85.00 per head.

Bookings must be finalised by Sunday 15th of July. See your Team Manager
     
Round 10 - 17/6/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 6.10 .46 vs. St Damians 3.2.20
Coaches' comments:
 Flat game. Played to oppositions game style. After 3 fantastic weeks of football we got away with the points. At least it was easy picking the best for a change.
Goal Kickers:
 Bailey, Macca, Matty, Robbie, Curtis, Jayden.
Best Players:
 Curtis, Issac, Matty, Ethan, Robbie, Macca, Jayden, Jake.
Encouragements:
 Team still should take confidence winning the game with so many gun players down.
Announcements:
 Ladies Night this Saturday Night If you haven't already gather your friends and book with your Team manager.
     
Round 9 - 3/6/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 11.3.69 vs. Whitehorse Colts 5.9.39
Coaches' comments:
 Boys you have raised the bar, lets keep playing to improve from here. Great to finish the game after we were challenged in the 3rd. Best 3 quarter team effort to date.
Goal Kickers:
 Hamish (3), Jayden (3), Curtis (2), Bailey (2), David.
Best Players:
 Hard to split the team.
Encouragements:
 Lynda again !
Announcements:
 Ladies Night Saturday 23 June. Look out for Ladies Night information shortly $50.00 per head. Bookings essential. All bookings must be finalized by Friday 15th June with your team manager.
     
Round 8 - 27/5/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 16.11.107 vs. Park Orchards 0 .0 .0
Coaches' comments:
 Score suggests an easy win, this leads to taking it easy attitude by some players. We have a smart football team that has huge potential. We need to work on our attitude to take it up a level. The harder we work the better we get, that goes for the training track.
Goal Kickers:
 Bailey (3), Isaac (2), Billy (2), Dempsey (2), Jayden (2), Robbie, Ethan, Macca, Chris A, Zac.
Best Players:
 Bailey, Isaac, Jake, Demp, Robbie, Ethan, Jayden, Chris M, Billy, Zac, Tommy ++++
Encouragements:
 One word - Lynda
Announcements:
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Round 7 - 20/5/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 18.7.115 vs. Richmond 1.1.7
Coaches' comments:
 Fantastic team effort. We played three quarters of superb team football. Even contribution by every player on the park. Every player deserves a vote. We followed instruction perfectly. Concentration dropped a little in the last quarter. We are improving, good signs moving forward.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (6), Matty (3), Robbie (2), Ethan (2), Tommy, Isaac, Curtis, Zac, Macca
Best Players:
 Jay, Curtis, Demps, Ethan, Zac, Robbie, Jake, Matt, Jacob, Davo, Bailey, Jarrod,
Encouragements:
 Corey, Jarrod, Jacob, Isaac, Macca, Tommy, Hamish, Chris A, Blake. You all deserve votes.
Announcements:
     
Round 6 - 13/5/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 6 .7 .43 vs. Fitzroy 11 .4 .70
Coaches' comments:
 Disappointed. We shirked at the contest. I thought we had our chance to make some ground on team above us. Gained momentum a few times and let it go to waste withloose defending. Concentration to play out whole game is a concern, needs to be addressed.
Goal Kickers:
 Tappers (3), Dempsey, Corey, Zac
Best Players:
 Curtis, Zac, Ethan, Matt, Macca, Demps, Bailey, Corey
Encouragements:
 We have to learn from games like this.
Announcements:
 Golf Day Saturday 19th May
     
Round 5 - 6/5/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 11.11.77 vs. St Damiens 3.3.21
Coaches' comments:
 Again after a slow start a very pleasing finish. three quarters of fantastic football, As I mentioned at half time, it is a case of self belief, the boys need to know how good they actually aer. they started the game very timid so when the switch flicked we have a very good, hard running, talented football team. Hard to pick the best is a good team sign
Goal Kickers:
 Chris A (2), Hamish (2), Billy (2), Macca (2), Jayden, Robbie, Curtis
Best Players:
 Robbie, Zac, Issac, Corey, Jake, Macca, Chris A, Billy, Jacob V +++ Curtis
Encouragements:
 A great even team effort
Announcements:
 Family Day at Whatmough Saturday 12th, 1-5 pm. Come down and dunk the coach plus lots of fun. Clubrooms open that night with meals and music.
     
Round 4 - 29/4/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green 7 .9 .61 vs. Richmond 3 .4 .22
Coaches' comments:
 Good win. Highlighted by great tackling, 26 scoring shots to 7 suggests a blowout, but it was a tough game from start to finish. Boys confidence should grow. 2 & 2 is a good start.
Goal Kickers:
 Jayden (3), Hamish (2), Billy, Bailey
Best Players:
 Bailey, Isaac, Matt, Corey, Robbie, Tom, Zac, Chris A, Jay, Jake
Encouragements:
 Lachie Wood, Ethan, Jacob, Luke, Jarryd, Chris M & rest
Announcements:
 Get to game on time please, Interupts preparation of team structure. Family Day Saturday 12th May
     
Round 3- 22/4/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 20.12.132 vs. Kew 1.2.8
Coaches' comments:
 The boys need to come to play from the first bounce. The scoreboard shows that we know how to move the ball around the park as good as any team. Most pleasing to have the whole team contributing.
Goal Kickers:
 Curtis T (6), Jayden (3), Hamish (3), Chris A (2), Billy (2), Cory, Robbie, Matty, Macca.
Best Players:
 Curtis T, Chris A, Robbie, Jake, Davo, Isaac. Ethan, Chris M, Bailey, Billy, Zac, Hamish.
Encouragements:
 Corey, Jarred, Matty, Macca, Jacob, Luke, Jayded.
Announcements:
 Watch Silic and Lee show CH31. Wednesday 25th 8.00pm Family Day 12th May 2012
     
Round 2- 15/4/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 1.3.9 vs. Surrey Hills 9.8.62
Coaches' comments:
 The intensity and tackling was a feature. We just have to sustain the pressure for a full game and we will be really competitive. I am proud of the way we fought the game out. Against a much bigger team we only conceded two goals in the second half. Great effort boys, Lets keep improving.
Goal Kickers:
 Curtis Taplin
Best Players:
 Zac, Demps, Curtis, Chris A, Jake, Ethan, Bailey, Tom, Corey
Encouragements:
 The Whole Team.
     
Round 1- 1/4/2012
St Marys Under 13 Green - 2.2.14 vs. Fitzroy 5.6.36
Coaches' comments:
 I can't fault the effort of every player. We had a slow start with the wind, but fought hard for the remaining 3 quarters. We were only 8 points down halfway through the last quarter. I was very impressed and proud of this group, lots of good signs. Keep up that intensity and we can match it with anyone. Well done Boys!
Goal Kickers:
 Jay (2)
Best Players:
 Jay, Tom, Zac, Robbie, Davo, Chris A, Ethan, Curtis T, Bailey
Encouragements:
 Blake, Billy, Jarrod, Luke, Jake.
Announcements: