Reserves and Seniors take the win

Reserves

Powelltown 6.5-41 were defeated by Alexandra 6.7-43

ON Saturday, May 3 there were five teams of netball and two teams of football travel to Powelltown.
There were a few changes to the Rebels’ reserves side last week, with Will Goonan and Brendan Musgrove joining the team. Both brought strong energy to a tightly contested match.

The first half was a defensive battle, with limited scoring opportunities for either side. By halftime, the Rebels led with two goals, three behinds (15 points) to Powelltown’s one goal, three behind (nine points).

After the break, both teams lifted their intensity. Powelltown came out strong, booting three straight goals, while Alexandra replied with two majors for the Rebels. As the siren sounded for three-quarter time, the Rebels held a narrow….

Seniors

Powelltown 10.9-69 defeated Alexandra 6.7-43

THE Seniors had a late change ahead of the clash with Powelltown, with Ryan Lucas ruled out and Luke Wal stepping in. The Rebels were slow out of the blocks, and Powelltown took full advantage in the opening term, booting five goals, four behinds to Alexandra’s three goals four.

After some stern words from the coach at quarter time, the Rebels responded with renewed intensity. They dominated the second quarter, slotting four goals while holding the Towners to just one, turning the deficit into a 12-point lead by halftime.

The third quarter saw the Rebels hit top gear. With clean ball movement and relentless pressure, they piled on another five goals to Powelltown’s single major, taking firm control of the match.

Despite suffering injuries to Harry Prendergast and Charlie Boots, which limited rotations, the Rebels pushed through fatigue in the final term. They added another five goals to…

by Michelle Jack