What a great start to the season for the Hawks with 10 out of 12 sides victorious over the Bloods.
The Under 17 netball and football sides went down but showed enough to suggest that they will improve as the season progresses and the wins will come.
Under 14
Mick Dunns Under 14s set the scene with a fabulous victory against an undermanned Toc side. The young Hawks were never challenged and ran out comfortable winners by 130 points. In a great team effort award winners were Arty Rootsey (Barooga Bakery), Jake Russell (Barooga General Store), Harry Foster (Pirate�s Treasure), Sam Gough (Outdoor Indulgence) and Brendan Jack (Healthy Foods).
Under 17
The Under 17s started brilliantly to lead at quarter time before Toc wrestled control from them in the second. A yellow card late in the term meant the Hawks were down to 17 men and despite hitting the front early in the third term, weight of numbers told and the Bloods ran out winners by 35 points. A more disciplined approach and a 4 quarter effort will see the boys in the winners circle very soon. Sam Jenkins (Menthas), Matt Connors (Andrew Jenkins Real Estate), James McNeill (Barooga Bakery), Zeke Bunge (Babcon Hire) and Hayden Atkinson (Barooga General Store) won the awards.
Reserves
Jonno would have been very happy with the Reserves effort. Down on numbers he had to call on the wily veteran �Knuckles� Noble and Josh McGaw from the Under 17s to fill the bench. Many of the players were having their first run for the season however, with Guru, Jimmy and Dougie booting 14 goals between them, they ran out 154 point victors.�� Bottom Pub awards went to Joel Kirk and Jason Stephens. Jason Brooks (Babcon Hire), Jamie Stanyer (Barooga Hotel) and Simon Douglas (Barooga Sporties) took out the remaining spoils.
Seniors
To the Seniors and we couldnt have asked for a better season opener. Eleven goal-kickers were indicative of the way the boys shared the ball around. The Hawks controlled the centre square and were able to spot up targets in the forward 50 enabling them to increase their lead at every change.
The recruits all displayed the form that makes Geoff Gaylard the best recruiting officer in the business bar none!! Tyron Hill, Zac and Dallas Gallagher, Brent Chapman and Ashley Round rated very highly and will only get better as the season progresses.
Timmy ODwyer and Sammy Ryan knocked up getting kicks and received incentive awards. Jason Bigg shut down the dangerous Logie and he and Zac also received incentive awards. Chappy and Sean Harrap were the main focal points in attack and booted six and five goals respectively.
Liam Ryan (3 goals), Micky Connors (2 goals) and Rhys Holt made debuts that suggest they will be influential players for the Hawks for years to come (we hope!!!).�Congratulations boys!
Netball
11&U: Barooga 10 to Tocumwal 9.�Great start to the season with a win 10 to 9.�There were some fantastic passages of play and spectacular intercepts all over the court. Welcome to Grace Leddin who played her first game, well done. Grace was awarded the yellow sweat band. The Bray canteen award went to Allie Sanderson.�� Training will now be at 3.30pm at the Barooga Netball courts. Thanks also to Kristen Quirk who has accepted to be the U/11 team manager for the season.�Thanks Berny and Meredith.
13&U: Barooga 14 to Tocumwal 3.�Congratulations on a fantastic start to the season, continue with your enthusiasm.�� Award winners: Dana Millsteed and Codi Allen.�Thanks Barooga Bakery and Theresa for awards.
15&U: Barooga 29 to Tocumwal 15.�Excellent start to the season, the next few games will see us settle more as a team.�Rhiannon Armfield and Taylah Hazelman were the award winners.�Thanks Cobram Rural Centre and Theresa for Awards
17&U: Barooga 15 to Tocumwal 30.�Unfortunately a rocky start, some terrific passages of play especially in defence.�Gemma McGaw, Lil Cornish and Elish McCluskey were the award winners.�Thanks Barooga General Store and Theresa for Awards.
C Reserve: Barooga 43 to Tocumwal 20.�Great to get the first game under our belt and come away with the win. First quarter saw our girls a little shaky, but by the end of the quarter�they had�set their own pace and found�a rhythm through the mid-court.�Great defence in the second shut down Tocumwals goalers, the momentum continued down the court with�Molly and Lizzy shooting strongly.�A�strong team effort overall...Lets keep up the great work!!�Barooga Bakery/Fosters Group Award:�Maddie Cornish.�
C Grade: Barooga 32 to Tocumwal 20.�Great start to the season, easily defeating Toc in our first game as playing together as a team. It was good to see such a great bond with a great bunch of girls. Fantastic work in both attack and defence, but we still have a couple of things we need to work on at trainings. Keep up the fantastic and positive work girls! Bottom Pub best on award went to Bianca Gallagher for fantastic attacking and goal work. Lets keep up the good work!
B Grade: Barooga 47to Tocumwal 16.�Well B grade got off to a roaring start, well done girls, great team effort using all 9 players, with the use of fresh legs through out the game proving very beneficial. Well done to our 2 junior players Bridget and Sharni, and our new members Lauren and Kelscha who all put in terrific efforts along with the old faithfuls. Well done girls but lets stay focused and work really hard to stay up there. Bottom Pub meal award- Bridget Rootsey.�� R Bunge
A Grade: Barooga 39 to Tocumwal 24.�Great to win first up, after a slow start we played well.� With improvement to be made were looking forward to a good year.� DVine Ideas and Barooga Bakery award- Sarah, special mention to Mackella in her first full senior game, you played a great game.
Club News
The player auction was well supported on Saturday night at the �Sporties�. Frenzied bidding for both footballers and netballers ensured that prize winners will be well rewarded. Dont forget to get your money in before the April 19th clash with Cobram or your players will be re-auctioned.
Thursday night teas have been well attended and, as I said last week, they are an economical way for the family to spend the night out so well see you there!!
This week we travel to Numurkah, lets keep the ball rolling and come away with wins in all grades.
~ �Squawk�