Under 9s Reports

The Sharp Direct U9’s
Round 10 – 24/7/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers traveled to Mawson to play Eastlake.

Having just returned from school holidays, the boys started sluggishly, being second to the ball. This resulted is early goals to the Eastlake team. However, it did not take the players long to get into their stride and demonstrate the skills that have gradually improved as the season has gone on.

The Under 9s were well led by Jack Nisbett and Jack Heslop who both attacked the ball strongly and found team-mates with accurate passing of the ball. Team-mates Alessandro Sergi and Nelson Tothill were ball magnets in all positions and with Davis Bellacanta, Aidan Lang, Cara Frost and Arian Hoshino found open space easily. This resulted in many Tigers goals with all players contributing.

The second efforts and running ability in defense of Daniel Bogue, Samuel Sergi and Spencer Hoadley were a highlight as they turned back many attacks from Eastlake.

Next Saturday, the Under 9s will play at Stirling Oval from 1.30pm. Training continues at Dairy Farmers Park on Wednesday from 4.30pm.

Award Winners:
Tigers Canteen Award: Jack Nisbett & Cara Frost
Karabar Network Video: Daniel Bogue &Nelson Tothill
Sportsman’s Warehouse: Davis Bellicanta & Brett Murray
Donut King Award: Alessandro Sergi & Spencer Hoadley

Round 9 – 3/7/2010

This Saturday the two Under 9 Tigers teams played each other at Halloran Drive Oval. With the chance to play against each other for the first time this year, the young Tigers played with great enthusiasm and cohesion. Utilizing their developing skills to terrific effect, the young Tigers moved the ball from end to end at a quick pace.

Through running into space, using their voice and applying their skills to a high standard, the players produced a very entertaining game. Sean Michalak, Hugh Clark and Jack Nisbet combined well in each zone but particularly well in defense, utilizing the huge spaces to move the ball safely. Samuel Sergi and Jack Heslop were outstanding in driving the ball forward, whilst Aiden Lang, Spencer Hoadley and Cara Frost gave solid support through their accurate kicking to position.

The tackling of both teams was also well performed, putting pressure on the opposition at all times. Davis Bellacanta and Kurt Flannigan continue to develop as strong defenders along with Brett Murray, Alexander Salmond and Nelson Tothill.

The next game for the Under 9s will be on Saturday 24 July 2010 at the Mawson playing fields. Training will re-commence on Wednesday 14 July 2010 at Dairy Farmers Park from 4.30pm.

Award Winners:
Donut King Award: Kurt Flannigan, Alexander Salmond
Sportsman’s Warehouse: Hugh Clark, Jack Heslop
Karabar Network Video: Sean Michalak, Dean Shea
Tigers Canteen Award: Charlie Duncan, Bradley Pender

Round 8 – 26/6/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers traveled to Mawson Oval for games against Weston Creek and Tuggeranong Bulldogs.

The boys and girls have been training well over the past few weeks with running to space, use of voice and general skill improvement being concentrated on. These skills were very well demonstrated on Saturday with all players showing accurate skills by hand and foot. The kicking of Jack Nisbett and Hugh Clark was much improved while the handball to a moving target by Jack Heslop and Alessandro Sergi was well performed.

The marking of Bradley Pender and Makayla Pavese was carried out with great confidence, while the overhead marking of Arian Hoshino and Cara Frost has developed strongly. The constant running to open space and use of voice was a highlight from each player. Aiden Lang and Daniel Bogue showed great leadership in both areas while Alexander Salmond and Jesse Hill were much improved across all three zones.

Next Saturday, the Under 9s will play at Halloran Drive Oval 1.30pm. Training will continue at Dairy Farmers Park on Wednesday from 4.30pm.

Award Winners:
Tigers Canteen Award:
Karabar Network Video:
Sportsman’s Warehouse:
Donut King Award:

Round 7 – 19/6/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers traveled to Stirling Oval to play Weston Creek and Eastlake.

Players from both teams are playing an open brand of football with accurate kicking and quick movement of the ball. All boys and girls are starting to move around their zones more looking to find space to receive the ball from team-mates. This was well done by Alessandro and Samuel Sergi against Eastlake, while Nelson Tothill, Cara Frost and Bradley Pender carried this out well against Weston Creek.

When in possession of the ball, each player is now showing patience to wait for the right opening and then delivering an accurate pass by hand or foot. The leading of Charlie Duncan and Daniel Bogue was well performed resulting in many goals while Jack Heslop and Byron Flannigan were very elusive and solid in their use of the ball.

Creating options for team-mates was also a highlight for the coaches with Brett Murray and Aidan Land becoming great leaders for their respective teams while Hugh Clark, Sean Michalak and Jack Nisbett are developing strong overhead marks. The confidence for all the Under 9s players is very high and many different combinations are being established in all areas of the field.

A very big thank you is also given to our Under 8 player who backed up to help the Under 9s out. Each player performed very well and showed that their skills are also improving greatly.

This week the Under 9s travel to Mawson Oval for their matches which will commence from 1.30pm. Training will continue from 4.30pm on Wednesday at Dairy Farmers Park.

Award Winners:

Karabar Network Video: Jack Heslop and Samuel Sergi
Sportsmans Warehouse: Daniel Bogue and Sean Michalak
Tigers Canteen: Byron Flanagan and Hugh Clark
Donut King: Brett Murray and Bradley Pender
Tiger’s Canteen: Nathan Corbett & Spencer Hoadley

Round 6 – 5/6/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers played Calwell and Tuggeranong Bulldogs respectively at Gordon.

Both Under 9 teams played a fast open brand of football. The quick movement of the ball had their opponents on the back foot from the start. With the use of accurate skills the boys and girls piled on many goals with each forward scoring at least one major. All players are kicking the ball longer to players in space and are choosing better options more often. Jack Nisbett’s kicking to position has improved greatly and his combination with Sean Michalak and Aidan Lang has steadily developed. The defensive work of Cara Frost, Bradley Pender and Nelson Tothill was desperate with all boys taking many marks and smothering kicks.

The manning up of the entire team has improved greatly, with Samual Sergi, Brett Murray and Daniel Bogue keeping their opponents under pressure with close marking. All players were continually first to the ball, resulting in many forward movements and scoring opportunities. Goals were contributed by many players with Charlie Duncan, Kurt Flanagan and Byron Flanagan combining in some terrific passages of play. Sharing the ball through handballing and accurate kicking to team-mates was a highlight of the game along with many successful attempts at overhead marking.

The next match for the Under 9s will be at Stirling Oval on Saturday 19 June from 1.30pm. Training continues on Wednesday from 4.30pm at Dairy Farmers Park.

Award Winners:

Donut King Awards: Dean Shea & Jack Nisbett
Karabar Network Video: Makayla Pavese & Alexander Salmond
Sportsmans Warehouse: Alessandro Sergi & Charlie Duncan
Tiger’s Canteen: Nathan Corbett & Spencer Hoadley

Round 5 – 29/5/2010

WASHED OUT

Round 4 – 22/5/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers hosted teams from Tuggeranong Lions and Eastlake at Dairy Farmers Park.

The Under 9s Gold team performed well as a unit with quick movement of the ball and accurate skills. All players are kicking the ball longer to leading players and choosing better options more often. Samuel Sergi’s kicking to position has improved greatly and his combination with Jack Nisbett and Sean Michalak is blossoming. The defensive work of Cara Frost, Daniel Bogue and Jack Heslop was desperate with all three boys taking many marks and smothering kicks. Alessandro Sergi and Bradley Pender were busy in front of goal with solid support from Brett Murray. Davis Bellacanta contested strongly, playing his best game for the year.

The Under 9s Black team also played well showing more cohesion the more they play. Manning up has improved greatly, keeping their opponents under pressure. Alex Salmond caused many turnovers while Aiden Lang, Hugh Clark and Charlie Duncan all competed well and marked the ball strongly. Sharing the ball through handballing to a team-mate was practiced throughout the match with pleasing results. This resulted in many goals, with Kurt and Byron Flanagan kicking goals.

Next Saturday the Under 9s will play at Mawson Oval from 1.30pm. Training continues on Wednesday from 4.30pm at Dairy Farmers Park.

Award Winners:
Tigers Canteen Award: Kurt Flanigan and Jesse Hill
Karabar Network Video: Byron Flanigan and Aiden Lang
Sportsman’s Warehouse: Hugh Clark and Arian Hoshino
Donut King: Daniel Bogue and Sean Michalak

Round 3 – 16/5/2010

On Sunday the Sharp Direct Under 9s played in a Gala Day at the Holt playing fields. Playing against teams from Gungahlin, Eastlake and Calwell, the young Tigers played with great cohesion, utilizing their developing skills to terrific effect. Through the use of accurate kicking and strong overhead marking, the young boys and girls created many opportunities in front of goal. Goals were converted by Charlie Duncan, Bradley Pender, Sean Mikalak and Aiden Laing.

Each player demonstrated great tenacity in going for the ball and supporting their team-mates. This was well done by Makayla Pavese, Spencer Hoadley and Kurt Flanagan. Each placed constant pressure on their opponents which resulted in many turnovers. Through the use of handball to team-mates the ball was consistently in the Tigers attacking zone. Daniel Bogue was a consistent contributor, while Alessandro and Samuel Sergi were outstanding in driving the ball forward.

The tackling of the Tigers also put pressure on the opposition and prevented many goals from being conceded. Jack Nisbett and Davis Bellicanta worked hard all day in this area, while Brett Murray and Jack Heslop were busy around the ground.

Arian Hoshino and Nelson Tothill continue to give good performance and were well supported by Dean Shea, Jesse Hill and Alexander Salmond.

Overall, the players enjoyed the day and continue to improve.

This Saturday the Under 9s host teams from Tuggeranong, Eastlake and Weston Creek at Dairy Farmers Park. Games commence at 1.30pm. Training continues at DFP on Wednesday at 4.30pm.

Award Winners:
Donut King: Jack Heslop and Jack Nesbitt
Sportsman’s Warehouse: Aiden Laing and Samuel Sergi
Karabar Network Video: Arian Hoshino and Alessandro Sergi
Tigers Award: Brett Murray and Alexander Salmond

Round 2 – 8/5/2010

On Saturday the Sharp Direct Under 9 Tigers played at Mawson Oval against teams from Eastlake. Playing with improved cohesion the young Tigers utilized their developing skills to terrific effect. Through the use of accurate kicking and strong marking, the boys and girls had many opportunities in front of goal. Goals were converted in both teams through strong marks by Charlie Duncan, Daniel Bogue, Alessandro Sergi, Cara Frost, Nelson Tothill and Dean Shea.

The young Tigers placed constant pressure on their opponents which resulted in many turnovers. Through the use of handball to team-mates the ball was consistently in the Tigers attacking zones. Newcomer Mitchell Ambler was prominent in his first game while veterans Alexander Salmond and Bradley Pender were steady performers.

Although a new skill, the tackling of the Tigers was also encouraging with Nathan Corbett, Jack Nisbett and Hugh Clark enjoying the challenge. Both Makayla Pavese and Spencer Hoadley were in everything and supported their team-mates in all zones.

Overall it was another good performance by the players with both teams very competitive.

This week sees the Under 9s compete in their first Gala Day of the year. It will be held at the Holt playing fields. All players are requested at the grounds by 1.45pm for a 2.15 pm start. Training will continue on Wednesday from 4.30pm at Dairy Farmers Park.

Award Winners:
Donut King: Makayla Pavese
Sportsman’s Warehouse: Cara Frost
Karabar Network Video: Davis Bellicanta

Round 1 – 1/5/2010

On Saturday the Under 9 Tigers traveled to Stirling for their first game of the season.

The players, playing in two teams, began the game with great enthusiasm and displayed all the skills that they have been practicing at training. In particular, the players’ kicking to each other was long and accurate. This resulted in many scoring opportunities. Jack Nesbit, Alessandro Sergi and Harry Lewis performed well for Tigers Gold, while Daniel Bogue, Hugh Clark and Nathan Corbett were terrific for Tigers Black.

The use of handball was also well demonstrated with Jessie Hill, Cara Frost and Brett Murray sharing the ball with their team-mates consistently. Strong marking of the ball was also a feature of the young Tigers’ game with Nelson Tothill, Spencer Hoadley and Arian Hoshino making many successful attempts.

In addition to their attack, the defense of the Tigers was also solid with each player being first to the ball at every opportunity and placing pressure on their opponents. The ball was often cleared from danger by the long kicking of both Makayla Pavese and Jack Heslop.

All players had loads of fun and are looking forward to their next game. Next Saturday, the Under 9s will play at Mawson Oval from 1.00pm. Training will continue on Wednesday from 4.30pm at Dairy Farmers Park.

Award Winners for this week are:

Karabar Network Video Award: Cara Frost
Sportsman’s Warehouse Award: Dean Shea
Tigers Canteen Award: Harry Lewis
Donut King Award: Jessie Hill