U15 – 3

button Contacts

Coaches:-

  • Howard Scheid,  mobile: 0415 382 201
  • Richard Grummett,  Bus Ph:98543600; or 9813 4928

Team Manager:- Peter Robert, mobile:  0432 318 449

Assistants:– TBA via email prior to matchdays

THE U15-Blue team

Training

  • Wednesday, 5pm-6.30pm, W T Petersen Oval, Fitzroy
  • Friday, 5pm – 6.30pm, W T Petersen Oval, Fitzroy

Next Match

  • Round 7 – Sunday May 29, 1.00pm vs St Damians –at W T Peterson Oval North Fitzroy  (HOME)

Fixture and Ladder

YJFL U15 BLUE (or U15-4)

Key Dates

  • PLEASE BE AT GROUND at 12.0pm of SUNDAY 29th May - TEAM PHOTO and MICK POWER plays his 100th game

MATCH REPORTS

ASHBURTON VS. FITZROY -Sunday 22nd May 2011

A windy, overcast Sunday afternoon with a sprinkling of rain and we are ready for the match of the day; Ashburton versus Fitzroy Blues.

The game started with some very scrambly play, then Ashburton kicked the ball towards their goal and hit the post; a point. Then Hudson got his hand to a certain goal and kept Ashburton from scoring their first goal. The scores kept on being added to Ashburton’s score, but the Roys were working hard Steph and Lucas marking, chasing and tackling fearlessly. Then suddenly Elia got the ball to our ‘goal sneak’ Alek and a goal for the Roys. Unfortunately, Ashburton quickly replied with a goal and then another, and then a point. Michael T took a strong mark, but then the ball was back to the wind assisted Ashburton goal, for another 2 goals and 2 points. Steph was again in the play with a beautiful mark, but the Roys were only going to put a single goal on the board for the first quarter of the game. “We need to man-up” was Richard the Coach’s quarter time message.

Second quarter and Fitzroy were kicking with the wind. The Roy’s started strong with the ball in their goal square, a point was added to the score. With a lot hard work and determination by the Roys, Michael T kicked the second goal of the game. The Roys were now on fire and then another goal this time to Jesse. Ashburton then add a goal and point to their score and then out of nowhere our 190cm tall Elia kicked a goal, the Roys were making good use of the wind. Aleks found the center big sticks and Roys were catching up. Another goal and a point to Ashburton, then a great tap down by Connor to Floyd… only a point. “If only we could get a goal before the siren,” murmured Richard the Coach, and there it was a free kick to Michael T and a goal, just seconds before the siren. Only 14 points the difference.

The playing conditions where much better after the half-time break, the wind had dropped, hopefully this would help the Roys. Ashburton continued added to their score, Floyd took a great mark in defence and stopped another certain goal. Elia kicked the ball to Hudson who took a fantastic mark and kicked a goal. Elia and Steph continued to tackle hard, Lucas finding the ball and moving it on down the ground. Then Floyd stopped another certain goal from going through Ashburton’s goal. The siren sounded the Roy’s were now 39 points down,

Fourth quarter, the Roys should have had the wind, but it had all but died down. Ashburton started added to their score. A free kick to Elia and a booming kick to Michael T. but unfortunately didn’t get a score on board. A fantastic punt kick down the ground by Carter got the ball moving down to the Roy’s goal square. Only a point, but the Roy’s were not giving up. Lucas took a super mark and then a goal to Steph.

The siren sounded, the Roys had been defeated but could hold their heads high, were had played well against the ladder leader’s Ashburton.

Go Roys!

Ashburton 5-6-36 7-11-53 11-18-84 15-21-111

Fitzroy 1-0-6 6-3-39 7 -3-45 8-4- 52

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Round Five –  15th May 2011

Fitzroy Blues versus Kew Rovers W

The young Lions began well against a Kew Rovers side bolstered with recruits from several other YJFL eastern suburbs’ clubs, Xavier College and at least 1 gun player supplied by Gold.

Steph stormed out of the centre early but unfortunately bounced at the wrong moment and our initial forward foray was foiled. However , soon Josh Dixon marked strongly near FF but his surprisingly hurried kick hit the post. 2 goals followed including a great reverse torpedo from Huddo a long way out on the far Harp Rd. flank.

Floyddy and Timmo led their team-mates in doing their bravest and best to lead a counter-attack against a seriously tall, talented and face-lifted fwd-line and held K.R. to 3 goals.

The 2nd qtr was a real arm-wrestle with Floyddy pulling in a medley of heroic-saving marks. Although we didn’t score a single goal, the defiant 6 pack (down back) held on grimly to limit Kew Rovers to just 6 behinds. At half-time we were still in with a chance.  Tommy T. arrived from soccer but couldn’t strengthen our Fwdline due to an injury sustained just an hour earlier.

With K.R. worried enough to bring in Gary Lyon as ring -in coach and then have about 6 parents stationed around the ground barking out instructions to their players in earshot, Kew Rovers had to play a decent qtr sooner or later.

Despite our best efforts, they finally did in the 3rd qtr, kicking about 6 goals this time and putting the game effectively out of reach. In the last qtr, we were more composed and competitive,  as the on-ballers , including the lion-hearted Elia, the keen as mustard Power boys (one of whom sat in semi-conscious frustration on the bench) and wily Alex Hammo drove us forward quickly on several occasions, assisted by Finn and Connor linking up well with their team-mates at vital moments on the wing.

Footy is a great game but it is about much more than just winning so we shouldn’t be too down-hearted by our loss. Even though the passionate coaches weren’t exactly on top of the world after the game , a few important and colourful home truths were revealed to the boys which is all part of their development towards manhood and a dramatic but essential part of being in a team of teenagers sitting in temporarily dejected silence after a big game doesn’t go our way.

If we continue to recruit as well as fast-track (within reason) the development of this promising bunch of boys – many of whom are enthusiastic novices – we will continue to have a very memorable season.

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Round Four –  8th May 2011

Fitzroy Blues versus Parkside

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Round Four –  1st May 2011

Fitzroy Blues versus Richmond

Back to Sunday Footy after a two week break. The boys have been training hard, but have we got what it takes to beat Richmond. Richmond is always a strong opponent, but Assistant Coach Richard thinks the Roys can do it… “We can do this, we can do this.”

Richmond came out running, kicking the first goal and two points, the ball seemed to be stuck down Richmond’s end. Hudson took a great mark in the last line of defence to stop another score to Richmond, and then the ball was down the Church Street end of the ground, and Pep broke through and kicked the first goal for the Roys. By the quarter time siren the Roys were 20 points down, the scoreboard not reflecting what had been an even game fought quarter.

Richard informed us that the Roys were now kicking to the scoring end of the ground. Unfortunately, Richmond opened the second quarter with 2 goals, despite Connor fighting very hard in defence. A valiant effort by Steph and Nick resulted in only a point being added to the Roys score. Again Richmond attacked with another 3 goals and 2 points to their score, before Steph kicked a point for the Roys. Then the break through the Roys needed, a beautiful goal to Thinh. Richmond hit back quickly with another goal, the Roys kept throwing themselves on the ball smothering anything near the Richmond goal. By the half time siren the Roys had added 1 goal 2 points to their score, with a 53-point deficit, the Roys had a big job ahead of them.

The Roys came out after the half-time break fighting with a super goal to Johnny D. Michael T and Sam B great in defence, and suddenly Steph kicked a goal for the Roys. The Roys still had to kick some goals, they were working hard to keep the ball away from Richmond’s goals. Elia worked hard clearing and running the ball down towards the Roys goal, but it was extremely difficult to get scores on the board for either team. The Roys had outscored Richmond in the third quarter; 2 goals 1 point, to Richmond’s 4 points, keeping Richmond goalless. A BIG effort.

Fourth quarter, the Roys continued to play hard, but could only manage to add one more point to their score. The Roys played a great game, and the final score 93 to 29 points did not reflect what a tough game was fought by the Roys. Congratulations boys, it was a learning experience. It was also a learning experience for the coaches and coaching staff, who learnt a new rule, not once but twice, that our runner should not be in Richmond’s forward 50 zone during the game!

Richmond 4-3-27 10-8-68 10-12-72 13-15-93

Fitzroy 1-1-7 2-3-15 4-4-28 4-5-29

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Round Two –  10th April 2011

Fitzroy Blues versus Doncaster

“After being clearly beaten by a bigger, stronger Bull-Temp. side in Round 1 we bounced back with avengeance in round 2 on our “holy” home ground. Doncaster came out all guns blazing obviously intent on erasing the memories of last year’s Grand Final defeat.
In the 1st qtr. they looked the goods leading by 3 goals to one at one stage but dour defense led by Floyd and the Powers and a couple of posters on their part plus 2 more great goals by us late in the qtr against the wind saw Doncaster clinging to only a 1 point lead at qtr. time.
At the break, the Roys were challenged to make a decision. Were we satisfied that we’d done enough or did we really want to turn it on ? We wisely chose the latter and some of our desperate desire and quick ball movement to moving targets  was electrifying in our 5 goal 2nd qtr.
Without underhand tactics, we won more than 50% of the contested ball and Floyddy,  Nass and Huddo kicked multiple goals. Steph was hard at it , tackling well and breaking away fast from the centre as was Jesse W. Elia too set things up often with well-directed taps from ball-ups (a.k.a. stoppages) and fired up the team around the ground. Johnny Diffey played a ripper of a qtr. One of his efforts involved a run of nearly 100 metres during which he trapped the ball on the HB-line, evaded an opponent or two and then raced into the forward -line. As with a few other members of the team, only his kicking skills need to improve.
With Atticus and Steph loose but disciplined in defence and reading the play well in the crucial 3rd qtr, Donny were struggling to find avenues to goal. However newboy Tinh settled quickly in attack for us at the other end and marked strongly to kick his 1st goal for Fitzroy just as Sam had in the 1st qtr. Our only big problem was an unwillingness to clear to the boundary often enough when the ball was close to Donny’s goals and the pressure was really on. But we’ll get better at that.
In the last qtr we went back on the attack as Doncaster continued to lose touch. Michael Timlin led by example and took some well-judged marks in defence as well as playing on the wing and in attack at times. Johnny Hijak impressed at both ends of the ground while Connor S, showed real pace at times and used his increasingly powerful body well to clear a path for team-mates to get to the ball in heavy traffic. Sam Hodder chipped in was some classy play and a goal or two while Carter and Tom are settling in well. Joey was a bit late for the start but really put his body on the line at a vital moment.
The result was a score over 100 and a good turnaround from Rd. 1 but it’s too early to tell how good we’ll be this year. Working hard at training which will now be on twice a week from 5pm sharp on Wednesdays and Fridays at Brunswick St,  will soon allow us to tell – as will this week’s game against Richmond who are in the top 4.

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Round One – 3rd April 2011

Fitzroy v. Bulleen/Templestowe at Bulleen

The AFL season started last weekend, but the real footy started today, with the Roys Under 15 Blues playing their first game of the season under the watchful eyes co-coaches of Howard and Richard.

The game started with the ball in the hands of Tom, to Stefan, both new players to the team and the first score of the year went to Stef, a point. Both the Roys and the Bullants fought competitively to get possession of the ball with the Bullants scoring the first goal, then another goal. The Roys followed with a further two points the first to Atticus and then another to Stef. Before the quarter time siren the Bullants added another 2 goals and 2 points to the score. The Roys although fighting hard were 23 points down at the first change.

The first score of the quarter was a point to the Bullants, then a point to the Roys by Tom. Then the Bullants added another two goals to the score. A very hard game was being played, but it was all the Bullants way. Then, a point to the Roys, and a goal and a point to the Bullants. The Roys were working hard, Atticus taking a great mark in defence to stop another score. Elia marking strongly, but the Roys still could not get the illusive goal on the scoreboard. Another three points went onto the Roys score before Floyd took a magnificent mark and goaled for the Roys. The Roys had added 10 points to the Bullants 21 points, we needed those coloured snakes at the half time break.

Third quarter started with the Roys, 34 points behind. The Bullants quickly kicked the first goal of the second half, but the Roys were not deterred, with a rushed point, then the ball to Mick to Darcy to Mick and the Roy’s second goal for the game. Another point to the Bullants, then a tough tussle in the Roy’s goal square and a point to Floyd. Another goal to the Bullants, followed by a rushed point to the Roys. The third quarter ended with the Roys facing a big job in the final quarter, 45 points down …… could the Roys catch up?

A strong Bullants’ team started the final quarter strongly, adding the first two points and goal to the board. The Roys kept trying, with a great long kick in by Floyd to Tom and a great mark. The Bullants were just too fast in the final quarter. Then Michael T had a break through… a goal to the Roys, but it wasn’t to be the Roys day. The Bullants added another three points and a goal to their score before the final siren.


A great first effort boys and coaches, better luck next week. GO ROYS.

Final score:

Fitzroy Blue 00 03 03 01 07 13 02 12 24 03 12 30
Bulleen Templestowe 04 02 26 07 05 47 10 08 68 12 14 86

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