Official Match Report
Today the SMD U12 Whites showed up ready to play. Plenty of encouragement pre game lead by Chaz, a sharp warm up and then a flying start to the first quarter where the boys applied our team principles to attack the ball, run and beat their direct opponent. This had us trailing by just 5 points at quarter time. In the second quarter, in what was a physical game, our boys continued to pile on the pressure around the ground. The efforts of Will B who lead his team all day with hard running, attack on the ball and outstanding second and third efforts supported by his team mates including Joe, Sam, Monty, Robbie, Euan & Will H had us heading into the main break just 2 points down although we had not applied the scoreboard pressure that we could have. In the second half the opposition outplayed us and delivered on the scoreboard leaving us to reflect on today as game of two halves. The first half we demonstrated that we can match it with the best sides when we are switched on and prepared to attack the ball and work hard to help each other and and in the second half we learnt that we do not get the results we want unless we can apply this pressure for all four quarters.
Despite the result, full credit to the boys. You continue to show that they are evolving and learning each week.
Congratulation to Mason on 50 games and Sam for 51 games!