Mallala Football Club hosted Virginia on Saturday.
A Grade-
With Mallala starting the grand final rematch with a number of first choice players missing due to other commitments, Virginia were expected to control the game. Mallala started as they had finished 2010 with slick ball movement from the centre and went to a couple goals up early on . The Virginia players then seemed to settle and as a result started to win the ball around the ground. With straight kicking at goal it wasn’t long before they hit the front and created a comfortable lead. Mallala lads tried hard all day however could not bridge the gap. Virginia won the rematch, but we can all look forward to the next encounter between these clubs especially if they are both at full strength.
Reserves
With a young inexperience side Mallala struggled all day. Virginia led from the start, increasing their lead throughout the match.
The Mallala lads didn’t have any trouble getting the ball, but wasted their efforts by turning the ball over with poor delivery especially when penetrating into the forward 50.
The return of several key players to the A Grade side next match should bring valuable experience & ball skills back down to the Reserves.
Senior Colts-
The first quarter saw Mallala missing a few opportunities in front of goal, whilst Virginia made the most of their attempts to lead at the first siren. The game then became a real struggle as Mallala would catch up only to see Virginia reply. In the last Quarter Mallala hit the front and then goaled again to go 7 points up with little time left to play. Virginia to their credit refused to concede and goaled to be within a point. They then moved the ball quickly out of the centre straight down the ground and finished with a goal to put them 5 points up. With only 20 seconds left they held on to win.
Junior Colts-
Due to Virginia being short of a few players, a couple of Mallala boys had to play for Virginia to even up the numbers. Mallala started the game well kicking enough goals in the first half whilst restricting Virginia to enforce the mercy rule at half time. The game continued the same way in the second half with Mallala finishing far too strong for Virginia.
For detailed results log on to www.footyweb.com.au & find you way to the APFL home page.
The Club has a bye this week but will be back refreshed & hopefully at full strength at home against the Hummocks-Watchman Eagles on Saturday 16 April.
Hope to see you there.
Report courtesy of Rooster.
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