Under 11s Reports

The Arquero Family U11’s
Round 10 – 24/07/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers traveled to Majura Oval to play Ainslie Black.

Returning from the school holiday break, the young tigers began with a lot of energy kicking five first quarter goals. The boys cleared the ball from the centre with ease with Reed Stevens, Nicholas Wagland, Enrique Arquero and Dominic Hawksworth teaming well and giving the forwards many opportunities.

The work of the midfield was well converted by key forwards Matthew McKenzie and Lachlan Squire who were well supported by Noah Wright, Josh Dunn and goal sneak Harrison Straker. The run from defense became a greater weapon as the game went on with Christian Palombi and Trent Haagensen attacking at every opportunity. The shepherding of Josiah Hall, Connor Hogan and Aiden McShane gave their team-mates extra time to set up play while Will Taylor marked everything in reach.

All boys continued to be first to the ball and used quick accurate handball and foot skills. Jarrod Patterson and James Kretschmer lead their team-mates with excellent displays of manning up and both worked hard in defense and attack.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s host the Magpies at Halloran Drive Oval from 10.45am. Training continues on Tuesday at DFP and at Halloran Drive Oval on Thursday from 4.30pm.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Lachlan Squire and Josh Dunn
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Dominic Hawksworth and Christian Palombi
Tigers Canteen Award: Nick Dowling and Jayson Corbett
Donut King Queanbeyan Award: Will Taylor and Noah Wright

Round 9 – 3/07/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers hosted Gungahlin at Halloran Drive Oval.

The young tigers jumped out of the blocks registering three first quarter goals. Given first use of the ball by the ever improving Nicholas Wagland, the Tiger midfielders led by Hayden Thompson, Conner Hogan and Reed Stevens moved the ball into the hungry forward line which was superbly led by the leading and marking of Noah Wright and Jarod Patterson.

The boys continued to be first to the ball after quarter time stringing together some solid passages of play. The running abilities of backman Christian Palombi, Enrique Arquero and Harrison Straker were exciting to watch while the tackling and defensive pressure of Josiah Hall and captain Trent Haagensen were pleasing.

All of the young Tigers continued to press hard against the opposition after half time kicking another six goals. James Kretschmer and Jayson Corbett combined as a dangerous forward pairing each kicking a goal while Lachlan Squire and Jordy Perkins continue to show their improving individual talents. The confidence of Josh Dunn, Nicholas Dowling and Matthew Haagensen continues to grow, while the outstanding last quarter of Aiden McShane showed his value to his team. With great combinations amongst the players all over the ground continues to develop with winger Dominic Hawksworth and forward Matthew McKenzie forming a solid partnership.

Due to school holidays the next game for the Under 11s will be on 24 July 2010 against Ainslie Black at Majura Oval. Training will be on Tuesday and Thursday at Dairy Farmers Park from 4.30pm.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Josiah Hall and Trent Haagensen
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Aiden McShane and James Kretschmer
Tigers Canteen Award: Jarod Patterson and Reed Stevens
Donut King Queanbeyan Award: Conner Hogan and Harrison Straker

Round 8 – 26/06/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11s traveled to Mawson Oval to play Eastlake.

In a messy game, the Tigers conceded the first goal of the game before responding with a goal of their own through Jayson Corbett. The lead up work for this goal started in the backline with Christian Palombi and Will Taylor combining to clear the ball to the dangerous Dominic Hawksworth, whose long kick found Jason for the goal.

From there the game became a tough slog with many numbers around the ball at all times. This style of play is somewhat foreign to the boys but their determination in winning the hardball and clearing it to a team-mate continued to be strong. The boys worked hard to move the ball forward, with Conner Hogan, Lachlan Squire and Reed Stevens outstanding.

The tackling pressure of Josiah Hall, Enrique Arquero and Aiden McShane stopped the Eastlake forwards from scoring while James Kretschmer and Trent Haagensen again showed their value by clearing the ball at every opportunity. Hayden Thompson and Nicholas Wagland were strong marking options throughout the day and used the ball well.

All boys continued to press hard against their opposition and showed plenty of skill and enthusiasm. The forward play of Noah Wright, Matthew McKenzie and Josh Dunn eventually allowed the young Tigers to come out on top in a physical encounter. Great individual contributions were also made by Matthew Haagensen, Nicholas Dowling and Jarod Patterson with their manning up and long kicking decisive at important times. Further improvement was also shown by Jordy Perkins whose confidence increases with each match.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s host Gungahlin at Halloran Drive Oval. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30pm.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Jayson Corbett and Enrique Arquero
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Matthew Haagensen and Will Taylor
Tigers Canteen Award: Hayden Thompson and Nicholas Wagland
Donut King Queanbeyan Award: Josh Dunn and Matthew McKenzie

Round 7 – 19/06/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers hosted Marist College at Halloran Drive Oval.

Starting slowly, the boys conceded the only two goals of the first quarter and although behind on the scoreboard the team continued to use their skills with confidence. All players used accurate kicking and handball to great effect. Players all over the ground began to get on top of their opponents, working hard together in moving the ball forward quickly and putting the Marist team under heavy pressure. This was well demonstrated Dominic Hawksworth and Will Taylor who combined well to move the ball from defense into attack.

The boys hit back after quarter time with six goals and were never headed from there. The increased confidence and combinations of Nicholas Wagland, Jordy Perkins and Connor Hogan continues to improve while the backline play of Enrique Arquero, Christian Polombi and James Kretschmer is becoming more solid. All players continue to contest hard for the football and look to be first to the ball. Josh Dunn, Jarrod Pattison and Nicholas Dowling are becoming leading targets up forward while the determination of Matthew McKenzie and Noah Wright to maintain possession is decisive.

Overhead marking was the theme for the day with many confident marks taken by players all over the ground. Reed Stevens and Lachlan Squire were unstoppable when the ball came into their area while Harrison Straker, Trent Haagensen and Hayden Thompson were also dominant in the air in defense and across the centre. The passing of the ball to team-mates by Matthew Haagensen and Josiah Hall was another example of the boy’s improvement and vision, while Aiden McShane tackling each week wins the ball for his team.

Also congratulations to Connor Hogan on playing his 50th game for the Tigers.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s travel to Mawson Oval to play Eastlake from 10.45am. Training will continue on Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30pm at Halloran Drive Oval.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Nicholas Dowling and Dominic Hawksworth
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Noah Wright and Lachlan Squire
Tigers Canteen Award: Jordy Perkins and Aiden McShane
Donut King Award: Trent Haagensen and Christian Polombi

Round 6 – 5/06/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers traveled to Giralang Oval to play Belconnen.

The boys attacked from the outset combining well together to move the ball into a scoring position on many occasions. Ruckman Nicholas Wagland gave the Tigers first use of the ball all day and allowed midfielders Jordy Perkins, Connor Hogan and Reed Stevens to form a dominant combination. Each player’s use of accurate handball and well placed kicks gave the Tiger forwards many opportunities. Wingers Dominic Hawksworth and Hayden Thompson were also busy in driving the ball long to team-mates further a field.

The forwards converted their scoring opportunities well but also worked hard to retain the ball in attack. Key forwards, Matthew McKenzie and Lachlan Squire led by example in tackling, chasing and shepherding and were directly responsible for goals to team-mates. Josh Dunn, Jarrod Paterson and Noah Wright were outstanding in their forward roles, while Jayson Corbett and Aiden McShane were dangerous.

The defense was superbly led by Christian Palombi, Trent Haagensen and Enrique Arquero with their run from defense and close checking of their opponents keeping Belconnen goal-less for two quarters. James Kretschmer, Harrison Straker and Josiah Hall won plenty of possession through being first to the ball and used the ball well. All- round games were again provided by Matthew Haagensen and a quickly improving Will Taylor whose understanding of the game gets better each week. All players continue to be first to the ball and look to share the ball at every opportunity.

The Under 11s will host Marist in their next game at Halloran Drive Oval on 19 June at 10.45am. There is no game this weekend due to the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Training however will continue on each Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30pm.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Jarrod Paterson and James Kretschmer
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Reed Stevens and Connor Hogan
Donut King Award: Josiah Hall and Jayson Corbett
Tigers Canteen Award: Harrison Straker and Enrique Arquero

Round 5 – 29/05/2010

WASHED OUT

Round 4 – 22/05/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers traveled to Stirling Oval to play Weston Creek.

The Tigers began slowly and as a result conceded four goals to one in the first quarter. The boys worked hard to move the ball forward, with Christian Palombi and Hayden Thompson battling manfully. Jordy Perkins was very impressive on his attack of the ball early and this continued to get better as the game went on.

After quarter time the boys picked up their performance but still struggled to man up on their opponents. Tireless efforts were put in by the defensive players with Matthew McKenzie, Connor Hogan and James Kretschmer never giving in. The boys did out score Weston Creek after half-time which shows that there is a lot of pride in the team. The boys began to deliver the ball into the forward line with accurate passing with Josiah Hall, Enrique Arquero and Aiden McShane leading the way. Nicholas Wagland continues to perform well in his role as ruckman and is also developing into a handy forward target. Will Taylor also showed marked improvement while Lachlan Squire dominated each position he played and finished with three goals.

Although not achieving their goal the boys have learnt a lot from the game and will be better prepared for their next meeting with the Wildcats.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s will host Ainslie Red at Halloran Drive Oval from 10.45am. Training will continue each Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4.30pm at Halloran Drive Oval.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Hayden Thompson
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Nicholas Wagland
Tigers Canteen Award: Matthew McKenzie
Donut King Queanbeyan Award: Matthew Haagensen

Round 3 – 16/05/2010

On Sunday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers hosted Tuggeranong Bulldogs at Halloran Drive Oval.

The boys started well kicking the first goal of the game. Each player was winning the ball and moving it quickly up field. Through the use of hard running, accurate handball and long kicking the young tigers piled on a further five goals for the half. Matthew McKenzie and Lachlan Squire continue to develop as a dangerous forward combination while Josh Dunn and Noah Wright are great support. Each of the forwards taking strong marks to cause the Bulldog defense headaches.

The combination of Nicholas Wagland, Jordy Perkins and Connor Hogan were solid in the midfield with their combination of handball and short passing sparking many other scoring opportunities. Each player was well supported by 50th game player Reed Stevens, Enrique Arquero and Hayden Thompson.

The defense played in front of their opponents at every contest and shared the ball well. Christian Palombi ran the ball well out of defense and hit a target each time. Both Will Taylor and Dominic Hawksworth were first to the ball on many occasions and gave many passes to team-mates in support. The tackling and teamwork of James Kretschmer, Josiah Hall and Aiden McShane was one of the highlights of the game. All three players fought hard against four opponents to win the ball and give their team-mates further a field a scoring chance. A great effort by all three players.

Manning up has improved further and this had their Eastlake opponents under constant pressure. Harrison Straker and Jarrod Patterson lead from the front causing many turn-overs.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s travel to Stirling Oval to play Weston Creek from 10.45am. Training will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm at Halloran Drive Oval.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Christian Palombi
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Will Taylor
Tigers Canteen Award: Noah Wright
Donut King Award: Reed Stevens

Round 2 – 8/05/2010

On Saturday the Arquero Family Under 11 Tigers traveled to Holt to play Magpies.

The Tigers began well using quick handballing and long kicking to leading forwards. This resulted in three early goals being kicked by Lachlan Squire. The boys worked hard to move the ball forward, with Dominic Hawksworth and Christian Polombi outstanding.

After quarter time the boys continued to be first to the ball with Josh Dunn, Hayden Thompson and Noah Wright not giving an inch in any contest. Reed Stevens and Harrison Straker combined well in the midfield and gave many scoring chances to all forwards who included goals to Josiah Hall, Nicholas Wagland and Trent Haagensen.

Another feature of the boys play was their tackling, which was well demonstrated by Nicholas Dowling, Enrique Arquero and Matthew Haagensen. First gamer Will Taylor was strong in defence and was well supported by Connor Hogan and Jordy Perkins.

All boys continued to press hard against their opposition and showed plenty of skill and enthusiasm. Great finishing in front of goal was the theme for the last quarter with Matthew McKenzie kicking two goals and Jayson Corbett and James Kretschmer providing the last passes for others. Combinations amongst the players are starting to develop and the manning up of the Magpie players also deserves mention.

The Under 11s host Tuggeranong Bulldogs at Halloran Drive Oval on Sunday at 10.45am. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursdays afternoons from 4.30pm.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Jordy Perkins
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Trent Haagensen
Tigers Canteen Award: James Kretschmer
Donut King Queanbeyan Award: Josh Dunn

Round 1 – 1/05/2010

On Saturday Under 11s Tigers met Ainslie Black in their season opener at Halloran Drive Oval.

The boys started full of enthusiasm using pinpoint handball and long kicking to great effect finding team-mates consistently. All over the ground players worked together, moving the ball quickly, putting the Ainslie team under heavy pressure. As a result some strong marks were taken by key forwards, Lachlan Squire (playing his 50th game) and Matthew McKenzie who each kicked goals.

The players consistently put their training into action by kicking the ball into space, using hard running and support play. This was well demonstrated by all players with Reed Stevens, Dominic Hawksworth and Harrison Straker leading the way. These boys were well supported by Jordy Perkins and Connor Hogan who showed great confidence in their skills. The combination of Nicholas Wagland, Enrique Arquero and Christian Polombi was also encouraging.

Although moved around the ground, each player was first to the ball at every contest and gave their team-mates further a field great service. The tackling of Noah Wright, Aiden McShane and Jason Corbett was solid. While the play of Nicholas Dowling and James Kretschmer and the marking of Hayden Thompson was greatly improved.

The defense played in front of their opponents at every contest and shared the ball well. New players Trent and Matthew Haagensen and Jarod Patterson were strong leaders in the back half while Josiah Hall and Josh Dunn cleared the ball from any Ainslie attack.

Next Saturday, the Under 11s travel to Holt to play Magpies from 10.45am. Training will continue on Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30pm at Halloran Drive Oval.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Connor Hogan
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Nicholas Dowling
Tigers Canteen Award: Dominic Hawksworth
Donut King Award: Lachlan Squire