2010 Season – Under 15 – DIVISION 3

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Coach: - David Kelsey - 0409 390 548
Team Manager- Andrew Meikle - 0418 548 158
Age Group Manager- Chris Desmond - 0418 546 095
Training Times- Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm AK Lines and Friday 5.00pm-6.00pm Greensborough Memorial Park

Preliminary Final - 22/08/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 4 .26 .50 vs. Bundoora 8 .7 .55

Boys, I know at the moment it hurts, but lock that away for the day you win - it will help erase the feelings you have now. Unfortunately we kicked ourselves out of the game and whilst we deserved to win, you must take your chances when they present. I'm proud of all your efforts and how we've grown as a team. Good luck next year.

Goal Kickers: Kelsey, Chessari, Petrie and Wood Best Players: Whole team Encouragement:

We have 5 teams in the Grand Final next week, lets all get along to as many games as we can and support our great club. There will be a function at Greensborough War Memorial Park from 5.30pm on Sunday 29th August after the Grandfinals, this will be a huge celebration with yummy pasta, a raging DJ and all our Grandfinalists up on stage regardless of the result. Lets all get along and celebrate the end of a fantastic season.

Semi Final - 15/08/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 2 .6 .18 vs. Warrandyte 6 .11 .47

Today we played in the 2nd semi final against Warrandyte. We started well, but faded away in the second. To the boys credit we outscored them in the 2nd half. Keep your heads up and we need to play our best next week.

Goal Kickers: Taplin and Meikle Best Players: Dambrauskas, Basckos, Gilbert, Meikle, B Batchelor, Brown and Kelsey Encouragement: Whole team for 2nd half effort

Sunday 22nd August - Preliminary final supporters night celebrations AK Lines, Watsonia from 5.30pm - lets all get there!

Round 16 - 08/08/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 9 .12 .66 vs. Heidelberg 8 .11 .59

Heidelberg were 2nd and we were 3rd coming in to today - 2nd spot on the line. We played our best 4 quarter effort for the season and ran out strongly. Boys, you played a tremendous brand of footy today - but remember it all starts again now. Go Burra

Goal Kickers: Potter (3), Ryan (2), Bacskos (2), Brannelly and B Batchelor Best Players: Potter, B Batchelor, A Batchelor, Gilbert, Taplin, Miekle, Bacskos and Kelsey. Encouragement: Ryan - well done on kicking 2 goals

This Sunday 15th August - Semi final Supporters night celebrations 5.30pm onwards Watsonia Football Club, AK Lines Reserve.

Round 15 - 01/08/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 4 .10 .34 vs. St Damians 4 .6 .30

Round 15 pic links. http://picasaweb.google.com.au/Geoff.Brannelly/round15StMarySVStDamians?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrkp-OqqOzPnAE&feat=directlink In a day of atrocious conditions, we played our arch enemy St Damians. We had the breeze in the 3rd quarter and failed to use it and were behind at the start of the last. Our boys showed plenty of guts and courage to come from behind. We are proud of your efforts - well done.

Goal Kickers: Gilham, Chessari, Brannelly and Basckos Best Players: B Batchelor, J Damrauskas, A Batchelor, A Miekle, E Gilbert, Taplin, Petrie and Potter Encouragement: Gilham's goal from the boundary and everyone's last quarter effort.

End of season celebrations this Sunday at Greensborough Football Club commencing 5.30pm. We have organised one of our own St Mary's players and Carlton champion Matthew Kreuzer to come along to say g'day to everyone. Food will be provided and everyone is welcome in what will be a fun night for all to enjoy. All club jumpers for any players/teams not playing finals must be returned directly to your Team Managerthis Sunday straight after your game. The club has arranged to have them cleaned & checked on Monday.

Round 14 - 25/07/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 8 .11 .59 vs. Ashburton G 6 .10 .46

Today we got an ugly win, but at least it was 4 points. We gang tackled tremendously well, helped each other out and there was plenty of running football. We just need to work on our kicking under pressure and watch the turnovers. Well done Mitchell Lee on 100 games.

Goal Kickers: Chessari (2), Brannelly (2), Lee, Taplin, Kondos and Petrie Best Players: Kondos, Miekle, Bacskos, B Batchelor, Chessari and Brannelly Encouragement: Lee, Dambrauskas, Mancuso and A Batchelor

All raffle books that have not been returned must be handed back to your Team Manager this Sunday, sold or not sold. This must be finalised as the draw will take place at next Friday night's dinner dance. Thank you all for making the effort in selling these tickets.

Round 13 - 18/07/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 10 .5 .65 vs. Bundoora 9 .5 .59

What a fantastic effort boys. Plenty of tackling, run passes and shepherds - the 3 things we were concentrating on today. You played as a team for 4 quarters and ran the game out strongly. Well done and now we refocus on the next game.

Goal Kickers: Potter (3), Dambrauskas (2), Taplin (2), Basckos, Harty and Shaw Best Players: Potter, Basckos, Dambrauskas, B Batchelor, Taplin and A Batchelor Encouragement: Chessari, Brown, Hale and many others

Round 12 - 11/07/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 2 .10 .22 vs. Warrandyte 16 .6 .102

Unfortunately we switched off in the 2nd quarter and we got blown out of the water. We left it to too few and let them run over the top of us. To the boy's credit, we played better in the 2nd half and outscored them in the last quarter. Keep your heads up and there's always next week.

Goal Kickers: B Batchelor and K Lester Best Players: Coliero, Miekle, A Batchelor, Potter, B Batchelor, Brown and Kelsey Encouragement: Jones, Mancuso and Girolami

Round 11 - 27/06/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 11 .11 .77 vs. St Damians 11 .11 .77

2 draws in one season - possibly a game that got away from us. We need to keep positive, keep attacking and out our bodies on the line when needed - as Damien Bryant showed us today. Have a break and we come back to finish off the season strong.

Goal Kickers: Kelsey (2), Brannelly (2), Potter (2), B Batchelor, Dambrauskas, Hale, Lee and Mancuso Best Players: A Batchelor, B Batchelor, Dambrauskas, Lee, Kelsey, Girolami and Brannelly Encouragement: Bryant - for body on the line. Shaw - great defensive work.

The clubrooms will be closed this weekend due to the bye. We hope you all enjoy your break.

Round 10 - 20/06/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 2 .11 .23 vs. Heidelberg 6 .9 .45

Friday night under lights - 1 vs 2 - the game the boys had been waiting for. Whilst we got closer to Heidelberg this time and our intensity was better, we must learn to take our chances. No point having lots of possessio if its not reflected on the scoreboard. Boys, stay positive as I know if we work on a few things we can beat them next time.

Goal Kickers: Taplin and Kelsey Best Players: Potter, B Batchelor, A Batchelor, Dambrauskas, Chessari, Kelsey and Girolami Encouragement: Girolami - great defensive play. Bryant - laying 4 tackles. This Sundays Supporters Night 27th June, is being hosted by the Colts and the Under 10s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 9 - 06/06/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 7 .10 .52 vs. Ashburton G 4 .7 .31

Today we asked the boys for 4 quarters of team football and to the boys credit, they delivered. The backline played in front all day and were supported by the midfielders and forwards. Boys, you showed today what happens when you play as a team. Good win but now we prepar for Heidelberg under lights.

Goal Kickers: Kelsey (3), Brannelly, Chessari, Ryan and Taplin Best Players: Potter, Wood, Kelsey, A Batchelor, Girolami, Coliero and Brannelly Encouragement: Iacona, Kondos - fantastic defensive efforts

The club rooms will be closed this Sunday 13th June due to the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Round 8 - 30/05/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 3 .7 .25 vs. Bundoora 12 .8 .80

We played Bundoora today who showed our boys the benefits of chasing, tackling and running. We were in the game right up until half time and unfortunately our second half efforts weren't good enough. Congratulations to Lachlan Potter on 100 games. Boys we get to correct today's mistakes next week.

Goal Kickers: Kelsey, Meikle and Ryan Best Players: B Batchelor, M Lee, A Batchelor, L Potter and J Girolami Encouragement: Lucas Ryan - 2nd quarter effort

This Sundays Supporters Night 6th June, is being hosted by the Tackers with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 7 - 23/05/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 4 .6 .30 vs. Warrandyte 3 .12 .30

After last week, we asked for 4 quarters and got a better effort today. It was a classic battle all day. We were 8 points down and 3 quarter time and needed the boys to lift, which they did. Unfortunately the siren went as the ball was in our forward line, with scores level. A repeat of today's effort next week is required. Go Burra.

Goal Kickers: Kelsey (2), Petrie and Basckos Best Players: Basckos, Kelsey, Miekle, Gilbert, B Batchelor and Mancuso Encouragement: Adrian Jones - Defensive play. Daniel Cartisano - body on the line in his 50th game.

This Sundays Supporters Night 30th May, is being hosted by the Under 12s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 6 - 16/05/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 4 .10 .34 vs. Heidelberg 14 .10 .94

It was 1 v 2. We started the 1st quarter well but didn't make use of the momentum. The 2nd and 3rd qusrters belonged to Heidelberg and that's where the damage was done. We asked for a lift in the last quarter - which our boys provided. Boys, we need to stay positive and look to improve next week.

Goal Kickers: Bacskos (2), Potter and Harty Best Players: B Batchelor, L Potter, E Gilbert, J Dambrauskas and J Chessari Encouragement: This Sundays Supporters Night 23rd May, is being hosted by us Under 14s and Under 15s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 5 - 09/05/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 11 .7 .73 vs. St Damians 7 .7 .49

Today we played against our arch rivals St Damians. It was a hard fought battle which we eventually won! Our use of the football wasn't great but our attitude was excellent. It took us 3 quarters to break the opposition, but we did this in style! We attacked the grandstand side of the ground and corridor and kicked 4 majors in the last quarter. Like to thank everyone for their support they have given me over the past 5 weeks. David Kelsey will be back to "Maintain the Rage". Go Mighty Burra and "Taste the Honey".

Goal Kickers: J Chessari (3), Gilbert (2), Gilham (2), Wood (2), Brannelly and Dambrauskas Best Players: Lee, Potter, B Batchelor, A Batchelor, Dambrauskas, Chessari, Wood, Brannelly, Kondos, Meikle and Taplin Encouragement: Gilham, Jones and Hale

This Sundays Supporters Night 9th May, is being hosted by the Under 13s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 4 - 02/05/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 20 .15 .135 vs. Ashburton G 3 .4 .22

What a great team effort, we really have developed a "mateship" culture. The boys ran and worked hard for each other today. We had plenty around the ball and plenty of runners. Our captain today - Jake Dambrauskas, was excellent, his leadership qualities stood out. I am very pleased with the boys because they are listening to instruction, therefore making Coach:ing that little bit easier! Well done today, you have made St Marys proud. Remember this, "taste the honey" and "Go the Mighty Burra!".

Goal Kickers: Dambrauskas (4), Brannelly (3), Bacskos (2), Cartisano (2), Girolami (2), Iacona (2), Petrie (2), Chessari, Taplin and Wood Best Players: Brannelly, Potter, Norden, A Batchelor, B Batchelor, Norden, Taplin, Gilbert, Coliero, Dambrauskas, Girolami, Shessari and Cartisano Encouragement: Lucas Ryan and Joel Mancuso for their competitive instincts.

The club rooms will be closed this Sunday night due to Mothers Day. We hope all Mum's have a fantastic day.

Round 3 - 25/04/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 13 .11 .89 vs. Bundoora 6 .10 .46

Great game of football the boys teamed up very well today. We ran and carried the ball well, especially against the wind. It was the best 4 quarter effort this seaon. Aaron Batchelor led his side today with great passion and damage, which was a great example fo all. Boys keep working hard, listen to instructions and we will have a good year. Remember That it's great to taste the honey and go the Mighty Burra.

Goal Kickers: Bacskos (3), Girolami (3), Chessari (2), Brannelly (1), Dambrauskas (1), Gilbert (1), Lucas (1), Wood (1). Best Players: Meikle, Potter, Cartisano, Dambrauskas, B.Batchelor, A.Batchelor, Taolin, Girolami, Brannelly, Gilbert, Lee Encouragement: Great competitive games Sapiano, Rule, Ryan, Chessari, Lacoha, Bacskos, Wood

This Sundays Supporters Night 2nd May, is being hosted by the Colts and Under 10s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 2 - 18/04/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 5 .9 .39 vs. Boorondara Hawks 10 .8 .68

What a terrific effort from the St Marys boys today. We went down fighting all the way til the final siren! We actually out scored the Hawks in the last quarter. Today great leadership was shown across the team, especially our captain - Lachlan "Harry" Potter - otherwise known as The Wizard! Unfortunately we didn't 'taste the honey' but I know if we keep showing intensity and desire = effort, we will turn the corner again next week. Well done, I'm very proud of your efforts.

Goal Kickers: Wood (2), Chessari, Taplin, Dambrauskas Best Players: Potter, Damrauskas, Gilbert, Lee, A Batchelor, B Batchelor, Taplin, Wood, Matthews, McMahon and Cartisano Encouragement: Meikle, Girolami and Iacona. Special thanks to the boys who came from Blue to help us out this week - Ben Rule, Julian Sapiano and Bodie Harty.

This Sundays Supporters Night 25th April, is being hosted by the Under 11s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!

Round 1 - 11/04/2010 St Mary's Under 15's - 3 10 .9 .69 vs. Richmond 4 .11 .35

Overall, the players did a very good job. They listened to instructions well. We aim for intensity and desire=effort and it showed in a four quarter effort. Strong wind today made football hard to handle but we finished off better than the opposition. Well done, it was a fantastic team effort and the most pleasing thing was we, "Tasted the Honey!". Go the Mighty Burra!!

Goal Kickers: Chessari (4), Girolami, Matthews, Petrie, Wood, Lucas and Dambrauskas Best Players: B Batchelor, Dambrauskas, Potter, Saykan, Lee, Meikle, A Batchelor, McMahon, Chessari and Matthews Encouragement: R Brown - putting his body on the line and paying the ultimate prive 'injury'.

This Sundays Supporters Night 18th April, is being hosted by us Tackers with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!