Ram Train on Track

Mallala Football Club headed down to the salad bowl on Saturday 18 June 2011 to take on the top side Virginia.

A Grade

The first quarter was fairly even & accurate with Virginia kicking 3 straight to the Pies 2 goals.

The Rams continued to kick true in the second adding another 3 majors to Mallala 1-3 to lead by 15 points at the long break.

Virginia were not done yet, moving the ball well while inturn slowing the Pies usual running game.

The Rams extended their lead to 25 points at the final break.

Mallala supporters were expecting a big comeback in the last but were sadly disappointed as the Ram train ran away with the match, blowing the score out to a 43 point win.

Final Score

Virginia 15 – 5

Mallala 8 – 4

Reserves

Mallala started strongly but failed to capitalise on their opportunities with 6 scoring shots to 3 at the break to lead by 8 points.

The Pies again had most of the ball winning most centre clearances, but were wasteful kicking 8 straight behinds to Virginia, 3 majors.

Down by 4 points at half time Mallala were determined to improve their strike rate & managed 4-1 to the Rams 2-1 to snatch back the lead by 6 points at the final break.

The Rams came home with a wet sail kicking 3-3 to seal the match that should have been over by half time if Mallala knew where the goals were.

Virginia by 7 points.

Final Score

Virginia 9 – 9

Mallala 7 – 14

Senior Colts

In cold drizzly conditions both teams came out ready to play. The last time they met in round one, Virginia won by a couple of points and this game promised to show who had improved.

Virginia started really well and within the first 10 minutes scored three goals from Bannear, Galic and Lazenka. Mallala took time to settle and when they did players Algar, Helps, Martin and Konzag were providing plenty of forward movement. With Dylan Winning playing a terrific game against the dangerous Anton Pogas and Josh Page stopping any forward entry for Virginia, Mallala continued to push forward at every opportunity. In the end the Magpies had the better of their opponents and won by 29 points. Matthew Monticelli played a good game in his first for the Magpies. Allen Sparks missed this game for the Magpies and will be out for the season after his hand came off second best in a motorcycle mishap during the week.

Final Score

Mallala 8.8 56

Virginia 4.3 27

Juniors Colts

In overcast conditions the Mallala boys continued their unbeaten run.

With solid contributions from all players they were able to keep Virginia to just the one scoring shot. Jarred Dunstan played a terrific game in ruck and around the ground, giving Mallala first use of the ball and he also kicked four goals. Angus Clothier continued with his solid form for the season and gathered many possessions. For Virginia all tried hard to try and stop Mallala from scoring.

Final Score

Mallala 8.4 -52

Virginia 0.1- 1

For detailed results log on to www.footyweb.com.au & follow the links to the APFL site.

Next Saturday Mallala host the Two Wells Roosters.

This will be a tough one in all grades.

Hope to see you there supporting the lads.

Local Derby a Fizzer

Mallala Football Club hosted United in a one sided affair on Saturday 4 June 2011.

A Grade

The first quarter was fairly even with Mallala 9 points up at the break

The Pies came out firing in the second, controlling the stoppages & booting another 5-2 while holding the Tigers to a solitary behind.

The Tigers were expected to come back in the second half, but the Pies would not let up in the third with the on ball brigade dominating the centre clearances & finding avenue to goal. Pies kicked a further 5-5 to United 1 behind.

The Tigers managed a few in the last but the damage was well & truly done in the second & third quarters. Joel Montgomerie continued his outstanding form with Jason Earl, Christian Rimmer & Liam Whitwell contributing on ball. Kimba recruit Brent Harris had a great day out up forward kicking 5 goals & James Wildbore was dashing on the wing.

Final Score

Mallala 17 – 14

United 5 – 4

Reserves

The Pies got away to a good start to lead at the first break by 27 points.

United started to play well in the second, slowing Mallala’s run to make an even contest in the second & third quarters.

Mallala broke the shackles in the last to pull away from the tigers to win by 45 points.

RAF lad Daniel Chadwick was best in the ruck while well supported by Ryce Argent & Gawler lad Jamie Speck. Derek Tiller had a good day with a 5 goal haul from full forward & Jase Morgan & Kirk Kirvan strong in defence.

Adam Pratt was strong up forward for the Tigers ,booting 5 Goals.

Final score

Mallala 13 – 12

United 7 – 3

Senior Colts

In a game that Mallala needed to win to strengthen their position in the top four, they certainly did just that with a great display of team football. United tried hard to stop Mallala’s run but could not as the Magpies had plenty of quick ball movers. Lewis Bruggerman had a day out and finished with 6 goals. Best for the Magpies Lewis Helps, Zac Hallion, Ben Martin, Josh Page and Nick Goudie. For United all tried hard.

Final Score

Mallala 22 – 5

United 2 – 0

Juniors Colts

Mallala started the game in fine style. With Brad Wilson, Angus Clothier and Jamie Goode getting many touches Mallala were able to kick 7 goals in the first term. This continued for the remainder of the match and they scored a good win. Best for the Magpies were Angus Clothier, Josh Watson, Brad Wilson, Lachie O’Leary and Jamie Goode. William Tauchnitz, Riley Curnow, Aeden Wilson and Jared Pratt were among the better players for United.

Final Score

Mallala 14 – 12

United 1 – 3

For detailed results log on to www.footyweb.com.au & follow the links to the APFL site.

Next Saturday is the Landmark Cup Association match at Snowtown. Mallala has a number of representatives both in the A Grade & Under 17s

The following week we take on Virginia FC at the salad bowl, should be a cracker in all grades.

Hope to see you there supporting the lads.

Magpies inaccurate

Mallala Football Club was hosted by Hamley Bridge on Saturday 28 May 2011.

A Grade

Mallala dominated possession in the first quarter, but failed to capitalise on the score board kicking 1-8 to

Haley 1-1.

This trend continued in the second with the Pies kicking a further 3-6 to go in at half time with 4-14 to the

Bombers 2-2.

The Bombers had some good passages in the third, kicking 3 straight goals. But Mallala continued to score & lead at the final break by 27 point.

Haley thought they were half a chance after a flying start to the final quarter before the Pies ran over the top, triumphant by 40 points.

Reserves

Mallala started strongly & extended their lead at every change. They were winning in every position on the ground.

Although leading by 63 points at the final break, the lads were given a rocket by coach Crew son for allowing the Bombers to kick to quick goals.

The Magpies put the foot down in the last to win by 107 points.

Senior Colts

This was a good close match up until half time with both teams playing well. Mallala lead by 12 points at the second change.

The Pies clicked, holding the Bombers scoreless in the second half while banging on another 15 goals to win by 103 points.

Junior Colts

The Mallala lads have been playing well & this week was no exception.

The Haley lads were trying hard all day but were no match for the Pies.

The mercy rule was utilized at three quarter time with 5 of the better Mallala lads resting on the bench to even up the contest in the last.

Mallala in the end by 62 points.

For detailed results log on to www.footyweb.com.au & follow the links to the APFL site.

Next Saturday we are home to take on the United Football Club who are travelling fairly well at the minute.

Should be a great A Grade match.

Hope to see you there supporting the lads.

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