Euroa gets the job done by 26 points

AS the game opened there was a feeling that Euroa could be chasing their opponents as they were moving the ball well. Through this movement Shepparton were first to hit the scoreboard. Euroa's midfield group, led by Brad Gleeson and JD Hayes, were taking the game up to their opponents which gave confidence to the players. With goals through JD Hayes, Jake Penman and two goals through Brad Gleeson, Euroa were able to put four goals on the scoreboard, giving the Pies a two-goal lead. It was becoming a good, even contest with both teams up for the challenge. The team was also helped by Jack Broughton – it was great to see him playing for the black and white - he was giving good run, working hard at the contest to win the ball and helping the players to push the ball into the forward-line. At the start of the second quarter Euroa were able to move the ball into the forward-line with some accuracy, which resulted in a goal through Jack Broughton. Both sides were going hard for the ball, making strong contests to win possession. Late in the quarter Euroa were able to hit the scoreboard again through a goal from Lachie Cook. Linc McKernan was taking timely marks in defence to hold the opposition out and with Brad Gleeson and JD Hayes through the midfield and up forward Euroa were able to hold the lead at the half-time break. The 'Pies players were giving their all and the supporters were hoping that they could keep their run and effort at the contest. The start of the third quarter was going to be very important as Euroa needed to keep up the intensity at the contest and match the run of the Shepparton Bears over the ground. The third quarter turned out to be a very even one with Euroa scoring only one point to Shepparton’s one goal and five points. Although there was not much scoring being done, there was many hard contests during the quarter which kept the game very even. It was going to be important that Euroa kept up their run and work rate at the stoppages. Euroa were able to hold a 15-point lead at the break. Euroa supporters were all hoping that the team could hang on to the lead and they were able to do this by booting three goals - two from JD Hayes and one from Marcello Mercuri. Euroa were able to hold on and come away with a 26-point victory. This was a good game of reserves football with scoring shots showing it was a very even game. This was a good win for the team with the experienced players leading the way, giving confidence to the younger group with a number of players putting the jumper on helping the team out. We hope that Jack Broughton will keep on playing as his grandparents Nick and Louise Palmer were very happy to be at the footy to see Jack running around and enjoying having a kick. Final scores Euroa 9-5-59 def Bears 4.9.33 Goal kickers: JD Hayes (3), Brad Gleeson (2), Marcello Mercuri (1), Jack Broughton (1), Lachie Cooke (1), Jake Penman (1) Best Players: Linc McKernan, JD Hayes, Brad Gleeson, Jake Penman, Caden Robinson, Jack Broughton