Big wins for Alexandra senior and reserve footballers

SATURDAY, May 24 the Rebels travelled to Yarra Junction to play against them in four grades of netball and two games of football. The Under 18s were taking on Seville at Seville.

Reserves

Yarra Junction 1.0 – 6 were defeated by Alexandra 24.15 – 159

THE Rebels’ Reserves welcomed fresh faces to their lineup on the weekend, with Nathan Dundas, Cooper Phillips, and Ryan Lucas making their mark in style. The team came out firing and proved far too strong for an under-manned Junction outfit.
From the first bounce, the Rebels took control of the game, piling on the pressure and dominating…

Seniors

Yarra Junction 9.8 – 62 were defeated by Alexandra 16.12 – 108

AFTER a disappointing loss to Warburton-Millgrove the previous week, the Alexandra Rebels were eager to bounce back, and they did just that with a determined 46-point win over Yarra Junction to retain the George Steiner Cup.

The Rebels welcomed back Tom Massey and Josh Edwards from a week off, and the inclusions of Michael Coombs, Scott Heveren, and Sam Kidd added strength and depth to the lineup. Despite a somewhat unconvincing start, the Rebels edged ahead early, leading by 13 points at the first break.

The second quarter began with a sense of urgency from the home side, but the match was temporarily halted due to an injury to a Yarra Junction player. Play was paused while the injured player received medical attention and the umpires sought clarification on the stoppage protocol from the league.

Once the game resumed, it turned into a low-scoring contest, with Alexandra adding just one goal to lead….

Under 18

Seville 22.18 – 150 defeated Alexandra 1.0 – 6

THE Alexandra Under 18s made the trip to Seville this week with a determined squad of just 17 players. Up against a strong and well-drilled Seville side, the boys entered the match as clear underdog, but their effort and attitude were once again a highlight.

Although Seville took control early, the Rebels refused to back down. They continued to chase, tackle, and contest every ball, making Seville earn every possession. The team’s work rate and….