Match Report
Round 10
Saturday 24 June 2023
AJAX v Bulleen Templestowe - Away
In windy, but otherwise perfect winter conditions for football, we travelled out to Bundoora to face La Trobe Uni, in a game where the 4 points was vital.
Kicking against the breeze in the first, we defended strongly. Our defenders, lead by Gabriel, Brophy, Gunn and Grek were under steady pressure. However it was La Trobe who scored the first goal of the quarter, to lead by 7 points at quarter time.
The 2nd quarter saw our midfield get on top and after a slowish start, J Caplan, Boylin, A Caplan, Cobbe and Goldman started to get on top. Nankin scored our first goal from a set shot and when Goldman followed suit a few minutes later it put us 7 points up at half time.
We had to defend the 3rd quarter into the wind, but it was La Trobe who scored the only goal of the term. Mrocki was having a great game down back along with Gabriel and Brophy, while Riddle, Marget and Jacobs kept trying.
With scores level at ¾ time we had some work to do to win the game. Scores were still level half way through until Folwell swooped onto a loose ball from around 30 metres out and goaled to help seal the win.
It was great to welcome Lydia (Lids) and Amy (Smithy) as our two newest Irish recruits, which brings that number to 5 (see pic) This also brought the total to 15 debutants for the season, which is incredible for the team and club.
Next week we face Parkside at home, who have been in very good form. It also marks another milestone – 50 games for Lindi Nankin.
Goals: Nankin, Folwell, Goldman
Best: Goldman, A Caplan, Brophy, Gabriel, Boylan, J Caplan
|
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
AJAX |
0.1.1 |
2.4.16 |
2.4.16 |
3.5.23 |
La Trobe Uni |
1.2.8 |
1.3.9 |
2.4.16 |
2.4.16 |