Coburg Tigers Lose To A Strong Werribee Side
Coburg Tigers v Werribee
16 May 2004
Match Report
It was a disappointing day out for the Coburg Tigers in their clash against Werribee at Chirnside Park on Sunday. In blustery wet conditions crowds in excess of 1000 saw two physical Werribee sides give the Coburg Tigers a reality check after 7 rounds of the 2004 VFL season.
Reserves:
Welcoming back Richmond veteran Duncan Kellaway who has returned from injury, the Reserves put in a strong performance giving 5th place Werribee a scare with a solid first 3 quarters, levelling the game at three quarter time.
Despite their promising start to the gam,e their good work came undone in the final term with momentum swinging Werribee’s way, Coburg finally being beaten by 23 points. Nat Caruso was impressive all over the ground, as too were midfielders Leigh Owen and Justin Crotty. Shannon Downey was a welcome return in defence with Sylvester and Maggiore showing their strength over the ball.
With 8 50-metre penalties against Coburg the lack of discipline was a major influence on the result of the game.
It was a physical encounter with the Burgers playing their best football for the first three quarters, despite being outplayed by Werribee in the final term. The Burgers are placed 7h on the ladder heading into their clash with Williamstown at the Punt Road Oval on Sunday the 23rd of May.
Seniors:
Senior coach David Flood was disappointed with the performance of his Senior team on Sunday with an 8 goal to nothing first term by Werribee. Although the work rate of the Burgers was up, the bombardment of goals in the first term was too much to recover . Werribee’s speed and strength was unstoppable although Coburg stayed within touch for the majority of the game.
The loss has left the side placed 6th on the ladder with four wins and two losses.
Speed and size were necessary in Sunday’s match with the conditions favouring Werribee. Coburg’s young brigade was the shining light of the day with youngster Eric Kuret’s ball winning ability becoming instrumental in Coburg’s fight back.
Young Tigers Nathan Foley and Andrew Raines made their presence felt giving the side plenty of drive through the midfield. Mark Dragicevic was also good with 23 possessions as to was the versatile Kane Pettifer moving into defence late in the second half. Travis Jorgenson continued his great form with another solid performance in defence featuring in the side’s best players.
Despite the loss, Coburg expects the return of several key players in Matt Rogers and Adam Houlihan from injury throughout the coming weeks, which will be welcome inclusions.
Our next home game is Sunday May 23rd at Punt Rd celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the infamous 1974 Windy Hill Brawl.
Seniors: 2:00pm
Reserves: 11:10am
Come down and reminisce the old days with a discussion panel including Mal Brown and Brian ‘Whale’ Roberts.
Lunch $35.00 per/head and drinks at bar prices.
Luncheon Bookings can be made by calling Sacha Koltun on 9426 4489.
Go the Burgers!
Shane Purss
Football Manager
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In the reserves nice to see Justin Crotty and Nat Caruso do well. Justin went to my school and Nat's dad coached my cousins under 16's team last year.
Now they're playing Pettifer in the backline? I wish they'd give him a position and leave him there. Foward, back, middle make your mind up. Great to see Foley and Raines played well and that Dragga continues to be in Coburgs best.
