April 21, 2007
From Frankston Independent
Reported by Michael Robinson
It was an overcast day at Geelong as the Dolphins were looking for their first win at Skilled Stadium. Rain started to fall about an hour before the game and continued throughout(not good for the game, but good for the farmers).
Reported by Michael Robinson
It was an overcast day at Geelong as the Dolphins were looking for their first win at Skilled Stadium. Rain started to fall about an hour before the game and continued throughout(not good for the game, but good for the farmers).
It was a arm wrestle in the first quarter as both defences got on top and both teams struggled to get the ball close to goal. Finally 15 minutes into the 1st quarter Dale Whelan kicked the first goal of the game this was followed up by a goal by Marcus Marigliani to give the Dolphins a 9 point quarter time lead.
Leigh Tudor must have given the Geelong players a rev up quarter time as the Cats came out firing kicking 6 goals in the first 10 minutes to break the game open. The Dolphins didn't have the answer against the Geelong midfield of Nathan Djerrkura, Tim Callan and Kane Tenace. By half time an 8 goal to 1 quarter gave the Cats a 33 point lead.
As the 3rd quarter got underway it went pretty similar to first quarter the ball was kicked from end to end with only 1 goal to each team with Cats looking like that had a match winning lead of 32 points at the final change.
The Dolphins tried hard to get back in the game but Geelong's defense heldup as the Cats kicked 3 goals to 2 in the final term to run out 36 point winners. Neil Winterton and Ash Roberts tried hard all day for the Dolphins. While Brendan Dunne and Sam Carpenter were also in Frankston's best. Apart from the first 10 minutes of the second quarter Frankston stayed with Geelong all day, It was a pretty good effort in the conditions.
On Saturday the Dolphins will be looking to get back on track in the Alec Campbell Cup game against Tasmania at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. This game is a night match beginning at 6:30pm.
Frankston 2-4 3-6 4-9 6-12(48)
Geelong 1-1 9-3 10-5 13-6(84)
Geelong 1-1 9-3 10-5 13-6(84)
Goals: Dale Whelan 2, Matthew Burns, Daniel Clarke, Marcus Marigliani, Brian O'Carroll
Best Players: Neil Winterton, Ash Roberts, Brendan Dunne, Sam Carpenter, Byron Barry, Justin Berry.
In the reserves at Frankston, Aaron Murray kicked 9 goals to help the Dolphins to a 4 goal win over North Ballarat their first win of the season. Christian Ongarello and Sam Reddaway also in the Dolphins best.
The reserves have a home game on Sunday against Williamstown beginning at 2pm. Come and support the team as admission is free.
Frankston 3-5 6-8 10-10 13-10(88)
North Ballarat 2-1 2-3 5-3 10-3(63)
North Ballarat 2-1 2-3 5-3 10-3(63)
Goals: Aaron Murray 9, Brett Dore, Glen Manson, David Comben, Trent Shinners
Best Players: Aaron Murray, Christian Ongarello, Sam Reddaway, Glen Manson, Mitchell Bosward, Trent Shinners
