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The Casey Scorpions beat top side by one point in a thriller at Casey Fields on Sunday. The young Scorpions were jumped early by the top team, and by quarter time were down by six goals however, with a strong commitment by all players and lead by an outstanding defence, the Scorpions clawed there way back into the game.
Matthew Ferguson, James Gwilt and Jarryn Geary were setting up the game for our midfield, and Nigel Carmody & Troy Makepeace ensured the forwards were getting into the game. An exciting last quarter saw the Casey Scorpions hold out a determined Geelong by one point. The Scorpions are now looking forward to there next game against Coburg July 29th, and to further cementing a finals spot. Sunday 2:00PM 15 July - Casey Fields Casey Scorpions: 12.12 (84) Geelong: 13.5 (83) CASEY SCORPIONS Goal Kickers: F. Watts 3, N. Carmody 2, B. Voss 2, T. Makepeace, B. Brooks, R. Eddy, D. Armitage, J. Sweeney Best Players: N. Carmody, M. Ferguson, B. Voss, S. Harrison, F. Watts, J. Gwilt GEELONG Goal Kickers: T. Lonergan 3, T. Grima 3, J. Davenport 2, L. Forbes, T. West, J. Walker, N. Djerrkura, M. Firman Best Players: J. Davenport, M. Firman, S. Byrnes, S. King, D. Johnson, S. Owen RESERVES Box Hill: 15.13 (103) Casey Scorpions: 12.9 (81) Saturday 11:10AM 14 July - Box Hill City Oval Box Hill Goal Kickers: J. Cook 4, D. King 2, C. Pedersen 2, K. Batt 2, A. Marguccio, D. Bull, S. Hill, L. Barker, L. Daniher Best Players: E. Johnson, B. Neil, S. Daniher, L. Markovic, R. O''Sullivan, D. Seehusen Casey Scorpions Goal Kickers: J. Taylor 2, A. Silvagni 2, W. Lees 2, P. Mercoulia, C. Dunne, B. Carmody, J. Galvin, L. Van Rheenen, B. McDonald Best Players: J. Attenborough, B. Howard, P. Mercoulia, C. Dunne, P. McGrath, J. Youle |