Award winners for this week were Alida and Mila, both with great games through the midfield, showing great attack on the ball and tackling hard. Our One Percenter Award for this week went to Ruby for her continued efforts all night.
Rochy 2.2 14 lost to White Hills 4.2 26
Under 12 Mixed
The Rochester players took on Leitchville Gunbower at Windridge oval. Rochester started strong from the first bounce, holding the ball in their forward line for the majority of the first quarter. Walt James was at every contest getting lots of the ball and scoring the first goal of the game. Rochester players were moving the ball well and attacking hard at every contest, with Cooper Rasmussen getting plenty of possessions. Although the forward line was crowded, the Rochester forwards continued to move for the ball. Rochester’s backline was working hard and playing in front, with the ever-reliable Jack Martin and Maddox Parker continuing to get possessions in the middle and propel the ball forward.
Leitchville Gunbower came out strong in the second quarter, putting a lot of pressure on the Rochester players. The Rochester backline was under pressure, with the ball being held in the Leitchville Gunbower forward line for the majority of the quarter. The Rochester backline was able to keep Leitchville Gunbower from scoring a goal. Jack Martin and Harrison Wilkins were getting plenty of possessions, trying to push the ball forward for Rochester. Ryder Murray was getting lots of touches in the middle.
Leitchville Gunbower were able to score their first goal for the game with Rochester replying quickly through Henry Williams. Henry Williams, kicking in front, running onto the ball for a great goal. Cooper Rasmussen scored the next goal, with Rochester starting to get more of the ball into their forward line. Rochester players were attacking every contest, with Noah Broucek marking well and the backline players holding strong. Max Seabrook shepherding beautifully for Jaxson Wolfe to run on to the ball as the siren sounded.
Rochester came out attacking every ball in this quarter. Seth Hunter worked hard in the ruck all game on very tall opponents and getting many possessions around the ground. Rochester had great run through the middle from their younger players in Lucas Mangan, River Powles and Nash Riordan. Jack Howe and Jaxson Wolfe were taking great marks in the forward line, with goals coming from Cooper Rasmussen and Jack Martin, to top off a great game for Jack Martin. Harrison Wilkins was in every contest, tackling hard and holding strong at centre half back to stop the ball entering Leitchville Gunbower’s forward line. It was a great team effort from the Rochester players, with many players who could have gotten the awards for the day.
Ampol Award: Harrison Wilkins
Rochester Spreading Services One Percenter Award: Henry Williams
Canteen awards: Lucas Mangan, Nash Riordan, River Powles
Under 14 Mixed
The Under 14 Tigers headed south to Castlemaine on Sunday afternoon. Castlemaine were away first, kicking the first goal of the game, but Rochy were quick to respond with a goal of their own. Castlemaine were then 13 points up through kicking the next two goals, but Rochy finished the first quarter only 4 points down.
In the second, Castlemaine again put the first goal on the board, pushing the lead out to 10 points. Jag Tarrant was having a solid game in defence, as was Reno Mountjoy in the centre. Even though there was great running by Nate Macfarlane and Asher Rasmussen, the half-time score was not in Rochy’s favour - Castlemaine 51 to Rochester 31.
Despite Castlemaine being on top in the first half, Rochy played well as a team in the third quarter. A couple of quick goals by Declan Carmichael and Hugh Acocks put them on the comeback trail, holding Castlemaine goal less for the quarter and going into the final term with Rochy only down by 9 points.
In the final quarter, Rochy steamed home only conceding 2 points for the whole quarter. This was thanks to some great ball movement through the middle and strong marks taken by Mac Dickinson and Mason Mundie. Rochy got over the line for a great win!
And in a fantastic demonstration of sportsmanship, Jordan Peters donned the Magpies jumper to help the opposition, and managed to kick two goals against the Tigers!
Rochester 10.11. 71 defeated Castlemaine 8.6 54
Best Players: Asher Rasmussen, Mason Mundie, Zac Morgan, Mac Dickinson, Hugh Acocks, Reno Mountjoy
Mayreef Pty Ltd One Percenter Award: Jordan Peters
Canteen Awards: Declan Carmichael, Nate Macfarlane, Lex Hearn
Under 16 Boys
This week would prove to be the biggest test yet for the under 16s, travelling to Harry Trott to take on South Bendigo. An open forward line saw Rochy take advantage in the first quarter, moving the ball quickly through the middle of the ground to key forwards Morgan Boyack and Kade Pearse, who were able to get on the scoreboard early. This also played into the hands of small forward Jimmy Otto, also hitting the scoreboard early in the game.
Despite the strong start, the backline was under pressure in the second quarter, with fantastic efforts from Lachie Smith and Kaelan Connor, who at times were outnumbered but still managed to beat their opponents. The entire backline group were able to stop multiple scoring opportunities from South, allowing Rochy to maintain a lead into the main break.
Rotating ruckman Darcey Pump, Curtis Howard and Jack Brennan all got their hands to the ball at stoppages, again giving gun midfielders Darby Martin, Sam Seabrook, Tom Drust and Cale James first use to regularly apply scoreboard pressure. In a tight congested game, Rochy took their opportunities in front of goal, with the crafty Amon Riordan setting up multiple opportunities for his teammates. Rochy were able to open the game up late in quarters throughout the whole game, with run from Jackson Morgan and Mitch Munro regularly sending the ball inside forward 50. Rochy continually stood up when challenged throughout the whole game, putting another great team performance together.
Rochy 15.6 96 defeated South Bendigo 8.9 57
Goalkickers: Morgan Boyack (5), Jimmy Otto (4), Darby Martin and Kade Pearse (3)
Best Players: Darby Martin, Kade Pearse, Sam Seabrook, Morgan Boyack, Lachie Smith, Kaelan Connor
Rochester Football Netball Club One Percenter Award: Brodie Murphy
Canteen Awards: Lachie Smith, Kade Pearse, Darby Martin
