Media Release by "The Chair"
The Penrith Rams U/18’s moved into second spot on the Sydney AFL ladder with a massive 97 point win over Moorebank Sports last Saturday at Gwawley Park.
In a match that was postponed from Round 1 due to wet weather, a quirk of the fixture meant that Penrith were taking on the fifth placed Magpies for a second consecutive week. Despite coming off the back of a good win against the same opponents, the Rams were expecting a far more difficult game away from home.
Penrith started the match well but were wayward in front of goal, with two majors from John Spicer helping them to a 25 point lead at the first change. The second term saw Penrith ram home their dominance, two soccer type goals from Reece Johnson being the highlight whilst the defence continued to hold strong as they took a 67 point lead into half time.
The Rams continued the momentum in the second half, the Magpies having no answer to Penrith’s pressure and run all over the ground as they recorded their fourth successive victory. Only profligate finishing kept the margin from being even greater.
Final scores were Penrith 15-19-109 to Moorebank Sports 2-0-12.
Coach Kevin Tate was again pleased with his side’s performance. “It was a game that couldn’t be taken lightly” he said. “After last week the boys could be forgiven if they expected an easy win, but they focussed on the importance of the match. With a few key players not available, everyone including the U/16’s boys that we brought in had to stand up and again they did.”
First Grade were looking to turn around a last start defeat to the Magpies, and up until half time they looked like doing just that, going into the long break holding a 2 point lead. Unfortunately, they ran out of steam in the second half, with a number of injuries proving problematic as they were unable to keep up with the fresher legs of the opposition.
Finals scores were Moorebank Sports 14-6-90 to Penrith 8-9-57.
Kris Wozniak made a great debut for the club to be Penrith’s best, whilst John Murtagh, Bryce Roney and Justin Brock were others who played well.
The seniors now travel to Trumper Park tomorrow as they take on UTS, whilst the U/18’s look to make it five straight wins when they tackle Pennant Hills.
The Rams are still looking for new players, please call Jason Bradley on 0417 243 009 for further details.
Match Results
First Grade (Div 3)
Penrith Rams 8.9-57 def by Moorebank Sports 14.6.90
PENRITH
Goal Kickers: M. Jackson 3, L. Smith 2, T. Corless 2, D. Cummings
Best Players: K. Wozniak, J. Murtagh, B. Roney, J. Brock, J. Anasis, D. Cummings
Reserve Grade (Div 4)
Penrith Rams 6.3-39 def by Moorebank Sports 20.4-124
PENRITH
Goal Kickers: J. Ware 2, S. Turner 2, J. Makin, J. Weller
Best Players: J. Murtagh, A. Savanah, S. Turner, D. Barnes, J. Barry, J. Makin
Last Modified on 21/04/2010 23:17