U11 - Mt Martha Green

The weather held for a great game against some rather large opponents. Some I believe just finished the night shift, had a quick shower and shave before coming down to the game. The boys started straight out the block....... and what a difference. Halftime came and we were 0-0. Our illustrious, and handsome I might add, coaches (as can be seen in the video below) gave it their all and made sure the boys knew what was required...... Along came the HAZman with one of the most powerful strikes this season to open our account..... followed shortly by a clever goal from Thomas Lang..... Both goalies today had a clean sheet and the game was played in good spirits.

Apologies for the quality of the pictures as I was just not on song.

The outstanding achievement award went to Charlie for his tireless and skilled performance at last weeks game.

Coaches' Corner : We learned from last week and came out strong from the start and kept it going, we had a lot of long through balls which opened up the Mt Martha defense and this eventually led us to getting goals.. Everybody is starting to get more power in there shots and following through on the ball to keep the pressure up. No goals were concede which shows the defense and goalkeepers are working better, although we still need to get our goal kicks under control. We also need to be more aware of the opposition players and marking  them up at corners , throw ins, goal kicks.  As long as we keep working as a team we will go well. 

The score ended up 2-0

Scorers: Harry (1), Thomas L (1)

The way we turned it around

U11 - Mount Eliza Red

A game we could have won:

While the boys were still thinking about their breakfast and reminiscing about that first spin of their new fidget devices Mount Eliza were rolling in like the 51st airborne and quickly knocked up 3 goals. More were to come....  Halftime came, with Braveheart and Montgomery marshalling the troops no more goals were conceded. A great goal from Jackson rounded off a pleasant morning. Charlie and Jackson could have scored again but luck was not on our side today. Roll on next week.

Outstanding achievement award went to Martin for his outstanding defence in last weeks game.

Coaches' Corner : A game of 2 halves, we played well and stood up and won the second half but in the first half we were still sleeping and could not cope with the pressure and lost a few goals. So next game we need to be alert from the start. Good attacking play in the second half got us the goal.

The score ended up 1-6

Scorers: Jackson (1)

U11 - Sandringham Wolves

What a great start to the season. We've some great new recruits and it showed today. The boys were not selfish and passed which saw us net 3 great goals. Tony had his new board and marshalled the troops with Braveheart like enthusiasm. Our Scottish legend even managed a three-fruit half-time sensation together with some well deserved snakes at the end of the game. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

PS I'd just like to thank our coaches for their tireless work in the week which is really paying off on the field.

Outstanding achievement award starts next week

Coaches' Corner : Everybody had fun today against a good friendly opposition in Sandy and that's why we are all playing, we need to practise some things at training but everybody worked as team and played well with all our pre season training paying off.

GO STINGRAYS

The score ended up 3-1
Scorers: Charlie (1), Kyle (1) & Arun (1)

Skills are coming through

2016 Prize Giving

It's the end of the season

Thank you all again for the effort throughout the year. I hope to see you all in 2017

Participation awards

U10 - Beaumaris Kings

The last game; and there's one thing we know.... Most of our kids just don't run. Saying that they played well and were up against a VERY improved and changed side. I want to thank everyone for volunteering their time and money to make this a very enjoyable season.

Congratulations to Orlando for receiving the outstanding achievement award for his overall performance this year

Coaches' Corner : The first half we were still asleep the second half we started jogging and things were a bit better but overall not our best game of the season. Hopefully everybody will want come back next year and do it all again. Thanks to Jason and Karl and all the parents for helping. One thing we did improve on was the half time fruit which was of a high standard every week, some weeks had 3 or 4 selections.

We need to get all the stingray playing tops back so they can be recycled for next season.

GO STINGRAYS

The score ended up 1-4
Scorers: Karl (1)

U10 - Sandringham (Hurricanes)

The best we've played all year and we lost. We were ahead then some poor defense let in 3 easy goals. We came back but the clock, and Harry's hat trick, was denied. It's been a tough year but the boys have improved 10 fold. Looking forward to the last game and perhaps we can go out with a win.

****THE BETTER TEAM LOST****

Thinking of ideas for the end of season: Location? (email me)

Congratulations to Jackson Curtis for receiving the outstanding achievement award for his previous game.

Coaches' Corner : Another tough game where we played well but in the end lost the game. We have one last game to get our defense working and that's it for the year.

Also training on Wed night for last time - we will do some stuff and then get the parents into a game.

GO STINGRAYS

The score ended up 3-4
Scorers: Charlie (1); Harry (2)

U10 East Bentleigh (Stingers)

Another game the boys should have won. This was however the game where they all ran like the wind and gave it their all....... If only they could clear the damn ball. POWER boys POWER. As can be seen in the pictures they did have a 25 year old playing for them (refer to photo) and a few boys with mustaches but the game was played in good spirits and they all had fun. Jackson's goal was a cracker and we need more POWER behind each shot.

Thinking of ideas for the end of season: Location? (email me)

Congratulations to James Loffel for receiving the outstanding achievement award for his previous game.

Coaches' Corner : It was a good effort with 2 players away. We need to work on clearing from defense which cost us in the end. We managed a record with 4 keepers today which seemed to work ok. We will train on Wednesday night as usual with no games next weekend.

GO STINGRAYS

The score ended up 2-3
Scorers: Charlie (1); Jackson (1)