Match Report

Round 14

Sunday 27 July 2025

AJAX v Old Scotch

In a grudge rematch against Old Scotch, the Jackas looked to continue their winning streak against the last team that they lost to, and in dramatic fashion. Back in round 7 when the sides met for the first time it was Scotch who left the game with the 4 points, as they reeled in a near 30 point deficit to win by just 3 points. The loss was a painful one for AJAX, who since that game looked to play their brand of footy with a newfound purpose and determination, this brand proved successful, as the Jackas went on a 5 game winning streak since that loss. 

Come round 14, and the stage was set for a test of whether or not AJAX could show that they had truly elevated a level as a team, and beat their last rivals in Scotch. Playing away from home, the Jackas were determined to bring the heat on a cold day and did so in an arm wrestle of a first half, walking into the main break up by 3 goals. The standout of the first half was Amir Meyerowitz, with a blitz of three first quarter goals in a strong showing on his 50th game (Amir finished with 7 goals). 
coming out for the second half, AJAX knew that they had to pile on the pressure, and they did exactly that, outscoring Scotch 5 goals to 2 in a dominant team quarter, featuring multiple goalscorers and a robust backline, this took them into 3 quarter time up by 34 points.

However, as AJAX knows well, Scotch don't roll over without a fight and looked to steal the game in the 4th quarter. In an initially shaky final term, there were concerns that a come from behind victory for Scotch could be on the cards, in similar fashion to their first showdown. However, displaying a new level of maturity as a team, the Jackas were able to rally, and stem the momentum with a goal of their own -  consequentially shutting the game down with controlled ball movement and elite tackle pressure. 

The final scores read 86-68 with the Jackas outlasting a persistent Scotch in a tough grubber match. AJAX now get to walk away with a satisfying 'revenge' win over Scotch, and are now poised nicely heading into the last two rounds of the regular season, with games against Xavs 2s and St Bernards in hand.

Goals: A Meyerowitz 6, Ja Jones 2 , J Epstein 2, A Katz 1, E Potash 1, 
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