Match Results
First Grade
Penrith 14.5-89 def Pennant Hills 8.6-54
Goal Kickers: J. Bradley 7, J. Anasis 2, R. Low 2, A. Prowse, G. Berry, B. Cooke
Best Players: J. Bradley, M. Payne, B. Pathuis, T. Corless, B. Roney, D. Bradley
Reserve Grade
Penrith 11.6-72 def by Manly 12.12-84
Goal Kickers: J. Ware 4, K. McDonagh 3, J. Makin 2, S. Ayres, D. Perry
Best Players: J. Barry, D. Perry, K. McDonagh, J. Ware, S. Robson, D. Barnes
Under 18's
Penrith 14.0-84 def Manly 0.0-0 (Forfeit Rule)
Match Report - Seniors
Next week sees a big day for the Penrith Rams in the Sydney AFL competition, with the club transferring its home game against Holroyd-Parramatta to the new Blacktown Olympic Park facility at Rooty Hill. More significantly though, the day will see club stalwarts Jason Bradley and Jason Makin both play their 200th games for the Rams.
Last weekend saw the seniors complete the double over Pennant Hills with an excellent 35 point victory at Greygums Oval. With the aforementioned Jason Bradley leading the way up forward with 7 goals, and under 18’s skipper Matty Payne in fine form after his recent foray with the Sydney Swans reserves, the win never looked in doubt.
Six goals to one in the second term proved to be the catalyst in what was an excellent all round performance.
Final scores were Penrith 14-5-89 to Pennant Hills 8-6-54. Both have been wonderful players over many years, with Bradley kicking over 250 goals in his career, whilst Makin was a member of Penrith’s 1991 premiership winning side.
The reserves provided a scare for another finals aspirant for the second consecutive week, however, this time they were unable repeat the upset victory over UTS, going down to Manly by just 12 points. With a number of U/18’s players providing some younger legs, the Rams were able to pull within 5 points at three quarter time but just could not get across the line.
Final scores were Manly 12-12-84 to Penrith 11-6-72.
Jason Ware led the way with 4 goals, whilst Kyle McDonagh chimed in with 3. Jon Barry and Dale Perry continued their consistently fine seasons to be amongst the best.
Match Report - Reserves
Reserve grade had another tough game on the weekend up against Manly who
are pushing for the finals. Manly jumped staight out of the blocks and
kicked the first two goals of the games before the Rams could even get
into the game. From there on in though, the Rams stepped up their
pressure and the game was even all day, with the final margin being only
the two goals. The Rams again had a number of the under 18's playing
again with Kyle McDonagh kicking three goals and Justin Weller showing
his class around the ground. The coaches award this week went to Dale
Perry who again had another great game playing out of the centre and up
forward. Others to have great games were Jon Barry playing in the ruck
and again causing plenty of worries for the opposition with his
aggression and attack on the ball. Craig Saad again had a great game on
the wing and Shane Robson who has only played a couple of games had a
great game in the back line and had the opposition worried. Daniel
Barnes also had a strong game at full back, stopping plenty of goals and
setting up alot of the play out of the backline.
Next Saturday's action at Blacktown Olympic Park kicks off at 10am, with the U/18’s looking to consolidate their finals berth against the Goannas. The seniors start at 2.10pm.
Last Modified on 21/04/2010 22:42