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Round 7 Match Report
Premier League
Northern Storm V Orara Valley Dingoes
After a
disappointing loss in round 6 the Storm found themselves mid table in 6th
position, a position unvisited after two very successful seasons and with a
relatively unchanged squad. There would be an obvious out come to this result,
WIN or challenge new depths. With another hot day and a home ground advantage,
the heat was on in more ways than one.
I can definitely say it was an improvement on
previous weeks, but still off the mark. I say week in and week out and I’ll say
it again, bring a positive attitude, respect your fellow players and do not
question the “Referee”! Matt Bennett
was gracious in letting teams say their piece but the next one wont.
Reminder-Yellow card for decent towards the
ref = Reserve grade the following week.
It’s always
bias from a coach’s point of view but I try to keep it real. We all know we
should have hit the sheds at half time leading by 3 and that’s still allowing
there 1, but too many squandered chances in front of goal let us down, a goal
against play caught a flat footed backline and Mitch of his line and 1-0 Orara was the half time score.
This Week
the half time break seemed favourable by reflecting on the importance of the
game, slowing things down, breaking down their weaknesses and being clinical in
both defence and attack.
Although not
to our potential it was still enough to hold 70% of the possession and dominate
the second half. On the 63rd minute it was a “stirred by the crowd” Brendon
Myers who took on the backline beating 3-4 lunging defenders finding his right
foot and belting it home from just inside the 18 yard box. The post goal
celebration was mellow but effective, an open hand circling his ear jogging
towards the silenced away crowd, and they really were silenced. Well done mate!
This lifted the Lads and you could feel the belief from the sideline. I
mentioned at half time Matty’s wing was the one to attack and with the
substitution of “Froggy” whom Matty contained beautifully in a match up that
was enjoying to watch, there was no time like the present. On the 73rd
minute Matty received a pin point ball, charged into the corner of the 18 yard
box and touch line hammering a perfect drive to Gum who made a difficult finish
look effortless, jumping at the ball like a gazelle and placing with the inside
of his left boot, unsaveable! An example of the clinical finishing we need.
Spot on Gum! And another cracker of a game for you Matty!!! There was no change
in the score line from this point leaving the score at 2-1 to the “STORM”.
I have to
mention the improvement of the back line. Our aim was to not concede a goal but
unfortunately that happened on the 38th minute. Other than that
Mitch had nothing to really cause a sweat. Leaving the goal behind Mitch had a
great day on the boot, all kicks had value and were well controlled, well done
mate except for coming off your line way to early allowing a simple volley to
near cost us the match! I was lying when I said leaving the goal alone! Why did
we concede a goal, the aim was not to concede a goal, but we conceded one…but
why. I hate conceding goals…….but we did.
Shot tally –
Orara had 8 shots 1 goal and I reckon 6 of them were stupid free kicks?? Northern Storm had 22 shots 2
goals and I believe only 3 of those were free kicks. Hmmm
OK –this
week we again work on holding possession and being CLINICAL. We can do all the
drills in the world but I firmly believe you Guys have the ingredients which
I’m looking for, the will to succeed, the desire to be the benchmark in every
area of the game ,personal and team belief and a positive attitude to make
every training session and game enjoyable from here on in! “Please” bring those
ingredients this week because we all know Sawtell just beat Coffs 3-0. What
perfect timing for a BIG game.
DO YA WANT
IT????
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Current Ladder
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POS
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TEAM
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P
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W
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L
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D
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F
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A
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GD
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PTS
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1
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7
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6
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1
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0
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38
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4
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34
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18
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2
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7
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6
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1
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0
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29
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8
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21
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18
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3
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7
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6
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1
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0
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23
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8
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15
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18
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4
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7
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4
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2
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1
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19
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16
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3
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13
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5
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7
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4
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3
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0
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23
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17
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6
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12
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6
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7
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4
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3
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0
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16
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16
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0
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12
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7
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7
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2
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5
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0
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14
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22
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-8
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6
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8
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7
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1
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5
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1
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15
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18
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-3
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4
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9
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7
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1
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6
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0
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7
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25
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-18
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3
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10
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Were in the
breakaway pack, let’s find the top. We must lift that goal tally and contain
the against tally, it could prove crucial come finals.
Man of the
Match went to Jamie Kennedy after a
tireless performance well done JK. Again thanks to Daniel A, Marual, Salvador
(the African love muscle) who also got man of the match in reserve grade and
Jordan.
A huge
thankyou to Trevor & Wendy for the tireless work over the last couple of
weeks while Colin’s been in Hawaii swirling red wine topless in a flowered
reef…bit like Kizza at Goldie but doesn’t need any coconuts. Please acknowledge
what these guys do for us to make sure you boys turn up and enjoy your footy
with no stress. Washing strips-bibs, pumping balls, cleaning sheds toilets
canteens, filling match cards- bottles, collecting bibs, text messages,
supplying strapping tape, extra shirts –shorts –socks, opening, locking, star-jumping
you name it. It goes on and on!! Thank you Wendy, and Trevor you’re a legend
mate! Also thanks to Craig who gave up his Sunday to help with the field set up
and pull down, endlessly offering assistance to help our day run smoothly,
cheers mate. Not to mention “WIDDOW” the Snagologist. Without the help of these
guys there is no club.
Report by
Jade Porter