Match Report
Round 2
9 April 2022
AJAX v Fitzroy
We welcomed Fitzroy for our first home game of the season at Elsternwick Park. The small ground meant a tight contested game was likely and it didn’t disappoint. We welcomed Brodie Mond into the team for his debut game. Many of our young players learned from the experience of playing against University Blacks in Round 1. We were all looking for improvement and we got it.
The first quarter began with Fitzroy scoring three quick goals to find themselves 19 points in front at the five minute mark of the term. We had barely touched the ball. Pleasingly, we displayed composure and were able to get the game back on our terms. Our backline held firm with Adam Caplan and Charles Hamilton repelling attacking play by the opposition. Elliot Debinski competed strongly in the ruck. By the quarter time siren the play had evened up and we were right in the game.
Kicking with the wind in the second quarter we had plenty of the play but inaccuracy and some poor decision making cost us cost us. The feeling in the rooms at half time was that we had been short changed and that our intent needed to be 100% in the third quarter in order for us to be in a winning position at the last break.
The third quarter didn’t disappoint. Our players were committed and dedicated to the cause. Our pressure was terrific all over the field. Fitzroy missed opportunities due to our pressure and effort. We supported each other with voice and body. Late goals to Brad Caplan and Corey Zielinski were wonderful rewards for the team.
Fitzroy came hard at us early in the last quarter scoring two early goals. Again, we displayed composure by controlling the ball and then hitting the scoreboard. Brad Caplan scored two important last quarter goals and Benji Krongold enjoyed his goal after the siren.
Every win is an important win in amateur footy. This was reward for the commitment and effort of our players who are striving to improve each week. We played like a real team on Saturday.
Goals: B Caplan 3, Efron 2, Krongold 2, Joel, Davis, Zielinski, Cohen
Best: Debinski, A Caplan, B Caplan, Hamilton, Cohen, Chrapot
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Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
AJAX
|
2.2.14 |
4.9.33 |
7.12.54 |
11.16.82 |
Fitzroy |
4.5.29 |
4.8.32 |
5.14.44 |
7.17.59 |