Two from two for Tigers

LAST year’s semi-finalists Merrivale enjoyed a huge 183-point win over Old Collegians last week.

By Staff Writer

The Good Friday clash at Davidson Oval saw the Tigers storm home, 29.17.191 to 1.2.8.

The Tigers, who went down by 24-points to Kolora Noorat in last season’s first semi-final, have gotten season 2023 off to a flying start, beating the Power in round one before making it two from two last Friday.

The Tigers were quick out of the blocks on Friday, kicking nine majors in the first-half while keeping the Warriors to just one behind.

The Warriors’ struggles continued in the final two quarters, managing to add just seven points to the board while the Tigers went on a kicking spree, adding three majors in the third and finishing strong in the final to add another 13.

Best players for the Warriors were Declan Gleeson, Matthew Lenehan, Jacob Brooks, Jarryd Cust, Harry Hall and Connor Barby while Brooks was the side’s only goal scorer.

Merrivale’s Dylan Weird had a day out booting 12 majors for the Saints.

He was well supported by team-mates Billy Hancocks and Jaxon Johnstone (with three each), Bradley Bell (2), Sam Gleeson (2), Tate Porter (2), Colby Rix (2), Matt Hausler, Jalen Porter and Manny Sandow.

Among the best, in what was a great team-effort, were Dylan Weir, Jalen Porter, Oliver Doukas, Billy Hancocks, Bradley Bell and Jaxon Johnsone.

In the reserves match, Merrivale also took the win – defeating Old Collegians 16.11.107 to 1.1.7.

Brad Kelly booted seven for the Tigers, supported by team-mates Jayden Brooks with two and singles to Emanuel Andrawos, Justin Carroll, Riley McConnell, Ben Mulcahy, Trent Murphy, Jordan Musico and Lachlan Swayn.

Best for the side were Jayden Brooks, Matt Webster, Jaxon Madden, Riley McConnell, Emanuel Andrawos and Trent Murphy.

Toby Fisher was the sole goal scorer for Old Collegians while best players were William Owen, Liam Dwyer, Peter Lawler, Jordan Wallace, Harrison Rantall and Xavier Rea.

In the under 18s, Old Collegians took the points, winning 12.7.79 to 3.3.21.

Goal scorers for the victors were Cooper Ferris (3), Jayden Cleaver (2), Noah Dawson (2), Luke Lane (2), Izsak Dean, Jye Sumner and Isaac Williams.

Best players were Benjamin Lyons, Noah Dawson, Sam Wakely, Jayden Cleaver, Cooper Ferris and Izsak Dean.

Edward Peake booted three goals for Merrivale and was named among the best alongside team-mates Jesse Mahony-Gilchrist, Joel Collins, Noah McConnell, Joseph Dowling and Myles Nutting.

Netball results: A grade – Merrivale defeated Old Collegians 67-29. A reserve – Merrivale defeated Old Collegians 45-23.

B grade – Merrivale defeated Old Collegians 44-18.

17 and under – Merrivale defeated Old Collegians 43-31.

15 and under – Old Collegians defeated Merrivale 28-15.

13 and under – Old Collegians defeated Merrivale 12-6.