A heavy injury toll and a determined opponent weren’t enough to stop the Nor-West Jets recording an important win over Southern Power at Taren Point on the weekend.
The Jets started the game running into a stiff coastal breeze and encountered strong resistance from the Power early, as they threw extra numbers in defence to thwart the Jets forward moves. Young gun Brent Johnston made a solid return to the team after a 3 month layoff, picking up numerous possessions around the ground, while Daniel Guthridge led the back six with a Best On Ground performance. The Jets took a 2 goal lead into the first break, and had use of the strong wind in the second, but disaster struck, as key players Ethon Coombs, Captain Aaron Bayne and Ben Jennison all suffered match ending injuries in the second quarter, in part due to the poor state of Gwawley Park. With only 1 player left on the bench, Nor-West stepped up to the challenge and put of 4 goals, while holding the Power to a single behind, to take a 38 point lead to half time.
The home side used the breeze well in the third term, adding 2 goals through some smart ball movement, while the Jets managed 3 of their own, with Kyle Clarke enjoying some freedom across half forward, and midfielders Ryan Johnston and Zack Coombs dominating their opponents. 3 more goals to 1 in the last quarter saw the Jets finish 59 point winners, but they were left to count the cost, with injuries looking to affect selection for this weeks vig game against Sydney Uni.
Goal Kickers: P. Kyle 5, K. Clarke 2, R. Boucher , J. Charlton Brennan , E. Coombs , M. Gray , D. Cruz
Best Players: D. Guthridge, B. Johnston, J. Charlton Brennan, R. Johnston, P. Kyle, Z. Coombs
| # | Player | G | BST |
|---|
| 2 |
Peter Kyle
|
5 |
5 |
| 44 |
Kyle Clarke
|
2 |
0 |
| 62 |
Jye Charlton Brennan
|
1 |
3 |
| 8 |
Ethon Coombs
|
1 |
0 |
| 17 |
Michael Gray
|
1 |
0 |
| 76 |
Richard Boucher
|
1 |
0 |
| 42 |
Dylan Cruz
|
1 |
0 |
| 56 |
Zackary Coombs
|
0 |
6 |
| 5 |
Ryan Johnston
|
0 |
4 |
| 10 |
Daniel Guthridge
|
0 |
2 |
| 7 |
Brent Johnston
|
0 |
1 |
| 77 |
Matthew Brophy
|
0 |
0 |
| 15 |
David Clinch
|
0 |
0 |
| 55 |
Benjamin Jennison
|
0 |
0 |
| 14 |
Aaron Bayne
|
0 |
0 |
| 20 |
Leigh Sharpe
|
0 |
0 |
| 23 |
Louis Butler
|
0 |
0 |
| 26 |
Joshua Patterson
|
0 |
0 |
| 18 |
Troy Clent
|
0 |
0 |
| 74 |
Zane Priest
|
0 |
0 |
| 16 |
Seb Goldrick
|
0 |
0 |
| 66 |
Alex Lorenzelli
|
0 |
0 |
In Reserve Grade, the Jets hosted Moorebank at Bensons Lane, and an outstanding first quarter saw the Jets pile on 6 unanswered goals to shellshock the Magpies. The Jets welcomed back 2013 leading goalkicker Paul Webster and big man Dale Wellington to the team, with Wellington proving hard to contain, while Club Captain Owen Butcher made a rare appearance in Reserve Grade, racking up possessions at will.
Moorebank tightened their backline after quarter time and did well in restricting the Jets influence, however Michael Guthridge helped himself to 3 goals, while the midfield combination of Liam Veigel and Josh Edwards, both under 18 years of age, more than held their own against much bigger bodies. Pete Martinoli and Harry Stever ensured the ball would rarely travel past the centre, and 55 points was the margin at the main break, and in typically windy conditions, it was a grind in the second half as the Jets could only manage 2 more goals to Moorebank’s 1, to run out 65 point winners.
Goal Kickers: M. Guthridge 3, L. Veigel 2, D. Soderman , L. Judd , P. Richardson , H. Stever , D. Wellington
Best Players: O. Butcher, D. Wellington, L. Veigel, P. Martinoli, J. Edwards, M. Guthridge
| # | Player | G | BST |
|---|
| 65 |
|
3 |
6 |
| 34 |
Liam Veigel
|
2 |
3 |
| 78 |
Dale Wellington
|
1 |
2 |
| 3 |
Peter Richardson
|
1 |
0 |
| 59 |
Daniel Soderman
|
1 |
0 |
| 30 |
Luke Judd
|
1 |
0 |
| 4 |
Harry Stever
|
1 |
0 |
| 39 |
Joshua Edwards
|
0 |
5 |
| 28 |
Peter Martinoli
|
0 |
4 |
| 70 |
Owen Butcher
|
0 |
1 |
| 24 |
Paul Webster
|
0 |
0 |
| 36 |
Jason Woodward
|
0 |
0 |
| 73 |
Ajang Duot
|
0 |
0 |
| 64 |
Bradley Burn
|
0 |
0 |
| 35 |
Connor Moore
|
0 |
0 |
| 32 |
James Moynihan
|
0 |
0 |
| 50 |
James Mccumiskey
|
0 |
0 |
| 72 |
Jermey Dilger
|
0 |
0 |
| 49 |
Blake Heggie
|
0 |
0 |
| 47 |
Matthew Schwager
|
0 |
0 |
| 51 |
Owen Hickman
|
0 |
0 |
| 57 |
Joshua Miller
|
0 |
0 |
Both grades are at home this weekend for Ladies Day, with Reserves starting the action as they host North Shore at midday, followed by the Seniors facing Sydney Uni at 2pm.
Last Modified on 15/07/2014 07:43
