UNDER 11 BLUE

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Coach: Chris Bain
Telephone: 0410 301 221
Email: chris.bain@computershare.com.au

Assistant Coach: Justin Healey
Telephone: 0439 334 922
Email: jheals@optusnet.com.au

Manager: Steve Turnbull
Telephone: 0425 729 591
Email: geordiesteve@optusnet.com.au

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NEXT MATCH:
Date: Sunday 27th July
Vs: Warrandyte
When: 11.30am (arrive by 10.45)
Where: Alfred Crescent
Melways ref: 2C D2
Shorts: Blue

TRAINING
Alfred Crescent, Wednesdays, 4.00 pm.

An improving season
U11 Blue vs Kew, Round 13 Match Report
With a month of the season to go, the under 11 Blues set themselves a goal – to win their last four games of the season. The previous three games had been agonisingly close, losing to the second placed team, Heidelberg, by 3 points, then to ladder leaders North Brunswick by five points with a last gasp shot at goal touched on the goal line, and then to Doncaster by 7 points. All these games could have been victories, and the team showed its determination when it ran out against Kew at Alfred Crescent on Sunday.

A strong wind blew towards the city end and what had been a very close game was tied three quarter time, but the Fitzroy captain, Alexei, had won the toss and we came home with the breeze at our backs. Enormous efforts by the boys saw us run out victors by 7 points, 5.5 to 4.4. The winning goal was scored by Little Nik, the smallest player on the field, and the other small player, Lucas took a magnificent pack mark to stop an opposition run-on.

It was, as always, a strong and united team effort. The boys play for each other and are executing the basics of shepherding, getting into space in attack, good use of the handball and manning up so well. Ollie H rucked magnificently, giving first use of the ball at the stoppages, and our attacking options were sharp. In defence Sean was magnificent and Jamie’s tactical play from centre half back was outstanding and special mentions needs to go to Marcus who attacked the ball with vigour, and Aife, who has ability to get the ball belies her size. Aidan and Ollie D provided drive as they do week after week, but every single player made strong contributions. The big challenge comes this week against Warrandyte. Bring it on!

U11 Blue v Heidelberg - Round 10 Match Report

"Guts, determination and respect"

The FJFC Under 11 Blues sit third last on the ladder but you wouldn’t know it from the way they played against the number 2 team, Heidelberg on Sunday morning. The Heidelberg ground is a big one and the conditions were not ideal as there had been heavy rain for three days prior, and a match before ours.

But by the end of the first quarter, Fitzroy had virtually camped in the Heidelberg half and led 1.2 to zero. The half back line formed a wall across the centre square and the midfield constantly fed ball inside fifty. The combination of muddy conditions and enormous effort by almost the entire Heidelberg team kept the scoreline fairly tight at quarter time. The Heidelberg coach must have given his boys a rocket at quarter time because they came out full of purpose and scores were level at half time.

The Fitzroy tactics of fast handball and backing up continued to pay dividends but the shots on goal were inaccurate and in the end, we lost the game 2,7 to 3.4 The Heidelberg coach came into the Fitzroy rooms after the game to pay his respects, and commented that the Fitzroy boys had improved enormously since round 1 when the two teams first met.

The Fitzroy coaches Chris and Justin praised the effort of the boys and their endeavour. They are showing enormous character, are learning skills and are a constant threat to sides above them on the ladder. They are earning the respect of their opponents and show continual determination in their play.

U11 Blue v Richmond – Round 7 Match Report          
(25 May 2008)

“The one that got away”

The U11 Blues lost a thriller by 8 points at Richmond on Sunday. Mysterious gaps appeared in the half forward and half back lines; the lessons about holding position and being accountable for your man need to be learned over and over again!

The loss, though, was not from want of trying - the team has talent and played enthusiastically and purposefully until the final siren. A number of players had their best games of the year: Oliver, Jay, James B, James R-S and Lucas. Sean and Aidan played their usual fantastic game; Marcus, Frank, Alexei, Jack, Hunter and Rory all got right into the action; Hamish, Big Nick, Hugo, Marty and Aife showed real skill and resolve.

Ollie, Daniel, Poseidon, Litte Nik and James A weren’t able to make it this week and we missed them all.

At 2 wins and 5 losses after 7 rounds, the team has yet to book its place in the finals, but it has consistently shown flair, commitment and, most importantly, good team-work. Members of the team play for each other and enjoy themselves. Parents, coaches, the manager and officials are all excited about the team’s style of play and are optimistic about the future.
“We’re a mighty bunch of fellas and everyone’s a star, and if we’re not at football, we won’t be very far. So if you care to join us, you’ll find that we’ll be true. And then you’ll be a member of the yellow, red and blue