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League

Kelmscott (C1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.19 (103)
Kingsway (C1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.4 (64)

Melville (C1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.18 (156)
Ocean Ridge (C1) 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.4 (58)

Reserves

Ocean Ridge (C1R) 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.2 (56)
Wanneroo (C1R) 0.0 0.0 0.0 13.8 (86)

Gosnells (C1R) 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.7 (73)
Kingsway (C1R) 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.9 (57)

Probably no surprises in results here, although I tipped Kingsway in the reserves, so I'm quite disappointed to see that they let me down. Should be some very good games next week.

Due to a time clash of games between Wanneroo's Colts and Reserves teams Mr Mysterious had to decide which game he wanted to attend. He chose to travel down to Melville for the reserves. I arrived early to catch some colts action between Thornlie and Ocean Ridge. It was a closely contested game of football. Thornlie had the early lead in the game and at half time and were looking up and about. Onion Rodge weren't going to be denied though as they kept coming through the game. Some scrappy footy from both teams in the last quarter as Onion Ridge hit the lead after they came down from about 3 goals, however Thornlie, (much to everyone's else at the ground except Onion Ridges), delight came away with the win and they will be tough to beat. I expect a similarly tough game against Wanneroo as both teams have a few injury concerns. I look forward to it.

I wandered up to the the canteen just before the start of the reserves game and was pleased to see a few people recognised Mr Mysterious. I was also informed that upon Mr Mysterious' advice from last time I ventured down that way that Melville have got rid of the crinkle cut hot chip and that the regular straight cut was introduced. I'll give the chips 8/10 some of mine were a bit undercooked so for that 2 points were deducted, can you imagine what the score would have been if they were still crinkle cut...no good!

Wanneroo started the reserves game well except for losing a key player in the first 5 minutes. Kicking the first 4 goals. Mr Mysterious correctly predicted the first goal kicker for Wanneroo and was $10 the richer for it. It was another toughly contested game in the North of the River derby played at a South of the River ground. Onion Ridge kicked a couple towards the end of the first to bring the margin down a bit. The second quarter was much of the same, Wanneroo let slip in the quarter and let Onion Ridge back in the game with a few silly mistakes. Going in at half time Onion Ridges crowd was full of voice, however as predicted last week it good have been a bad for the Ridge.

Third quarter was exactly like the first and second so I'm sure I don't need to write about it. Wanneroo were good in the last quarter however kicking important goals at important stages just as it looked like Onion Ridges supporters regained there voices after not being heard since the colts game. But Wanneroo stormed home and could have won by 6 goals had they not given away a kick on the siren. Sets up a good match v Melville next weekend. Hopefully I can see the Panda in action and ill be checking to see if he maintains his 97% disposal efficiency against Wanneroo.

By now the large support from Onion Ridge was quite silent. Since I only watched the first 15 minutes of the league game between Melville and Onion Ridge I can't really comment but I can imagine that it would have been a long day for the Onion Ridge supporters as Melville looked on top already from only 15 minutes.

Well done to all. Hope to have a good writeup out on time this week and not let some new guy take my mantle.

Was a good day for the Roos ressies boys with the lads sticking to their structures and game plan to come up trumps. Was a tight battle for most of the day and the game was played in good spirits.

Was not really surprised to see the end result in the league game as Melville were dominating the play in the first quarter, but just couldnt capitalise.

John Dunn Games:

Should have read my own post before making my way down to John Dunn only to be reminded there was no colts game on. This made for an empty sort of feeling going into the start of the reserves game between Gosnells v Kingsway.

Gosnells V Kingsway:
As I mentioned it was a bit of mixed feeling around the ground when both teams went out to start the game, a good group of the Gossie faithful spread themselves around the ground while the Kingsway group were all together seeing as the league would follow on after.

Gossies got the jump on the roos in the first half, with again what was a pretty scrappy affair from both teams, Gosnells looked to want the ball more, and roos were going more for the player. Don't know what was said at half time in the Roos rooms but they came out firing, so much so that the guy running the scoreboard couldn't keep up and was adding points to the roos score rather than goals which gave the crowd some homework to do trying to figure out the score! The roos got within a kick ion the last quarter but with the last couple being kicked by Gossies they sealed the game up and move forward into next week against Ridge!

Kelmscott V Kingsway
A bit of a mixed feeling on the home advantage for the doggies, who were not given access to their rooms until after half time of the reserves game due to Gossies occupying them. but this wasn't a distraction from them as they jumped out of the blocks kicking the first for the game. The Roos lacked the finish and skill to go with the dogs all day, simple turnovers made it easy for the dogs to play their open running game. The dogs biggest threat was themselves in the first quarter, as a few of them deciding to fire a few shots at each either with one player even suggesting he would go home. At half time though the dogs left the Roos a sniff being quite inaccurate with the halftime score 6.9 45 to 3.2 20.
Third quarter saw a pretty even goal for goal affair and again the dogs just couldn't finish in front of the big sticks!
The last quarter continued in the same manner with the Roos not being able to string too many together without a retaliation from the dogs.

A few points to ponder on in the upcoming matches:
Will Kelmscott be able to field the same team next week having to travel up north to the Showgrounds or will lack of commitment from a few let them down and give Wanneroo an easy ride to the big day?
Can Kingsway bounce back and knock of a red hot Melville team at home and have another crack at wither the Dogs or Real Roos?

Mr Mysterious, I noticed a group of the Wanneroo boys and yourself having a sneek peak at the League game in prep for this weeks game, I would be interested to know your thoughts on the game. Also looking forward to your write up for this weeks games.

I spoke with a mate who was at the Kingsway Vs Kelmscott game and he did say that Kelmscott were very good with their spread as well as there ball use all day and really should have won by 10 plus goals. He said number 21 for Kelmscott (Long Hair?) would have had 40+ possessions as Kingsway refused to man up on him all day. He reckons that if Kelmscott turn up and play with the same imtensity this week they will certainly give Wanneroo a run for there money. As for kingsway, they will need to regroup in a hurry to face a red hot Melville who touched them up by 80+ points a few weeks ago although playing at home will be a major benefit for the roos considering their home ground is literally twice the size of Melvilles ground and Kingsway do play their ground well. Also the weather could play a part this week with wind and rain predicted all day. Should be 2 great contests.

Binger, hope you are well I cannot confirm if I was or was not in attendance however I can say that. The man from Kelmscott who looks like sunshine off 'Remember the Titans' did as he pleased all day. Also if Ninyette had kicked straight aswell then it could have been a bigger margin. As Leggo33 said I think all 6 games in C1 including Ian Dargie colts should be great games.