Wellington Warriors 10s: The Warriors were defeated 2-1 against SDW Pumas with an early 9am start in Dubbo for the Wellington team. They started with only 10 players, then 10 minutes into the game ended up with 12 players. The team played well with Aiden Bestwick and Sam Campbell working tirelessly. Jordon Berryman excelled in goal, putting his body on the line on numerous occasions on a very cold winter morning.

With the score two-nil at half-time the Warriors fought back in an outstanding second half, with Simon Slacksmith kicking a beautiful left foot corner that saw Bradley Reardon find the back of the net. Well done Warriors as not too many under 10 teams can claim to score from corners. The second half saw a number of shots on goal but unfortunately our Warriors were unlucky not to find it.

The Warriors were defeated against the undefeated, well-drilled Westside team 6-1. Bradley Reardon, Bradon Madden and Emily Campbell were exceptional in the midfield, while Tom Swainston worked hard as usual. The team started tiring after playing two other games that day but never gave up, with Rhianna Sutherland breaking the line to score our only goal showing her strength and determination as always. Nicholas Trappett and Mathew Purcell both worked well in goals with Tom Swainston having to go in there for an injured Matt, who badly sprained his two fingers in an attempt to save a goal. Get well soon Mathew.

Wellington Warriors 11s

Wellington turned up to find only seven players for the Orana Spurs, so in a kind gesture and good sportsmanship Wellington only played seven of their players. The final score was a convincing 15-nil, with most of the team scoring including the goalie Tom Redfern. Some players scored their first goals for the season, including Jordon Evison, with Gary Sarsfield and Rowan Gersbach having near misses, but fun was had by all players.

Wellington Warriors 14s

The under 14s defeated SDW Hawkes 10-nil in another convincing win for Wellington Warriors. Tyrone Evans scored a handful of goals, along with a number of the team.

Under 6s

The Colts (A) 1 were defeated by the Green Machine (D) 4.

A good game with all Colts players dribbling and kicking the ball well, with Nick Redfern and David Jones great in goals. Green Machine’s Jake Stewart and Liam Russell were unlucky not to score, while Kimberly Trappett scored her first goal right on the half-time bell and was then so excited that she forgot to change direction and scored for the Colts. Sean O’Brien played his usual strong offensive game scoring three goals.

The Volcanoes (B) 0 were defeated by the Socceroos (F) 3

The Volcanoes shared the ball but could not defeat the Socceroos. Bradley O’Brien, Sam O’Brien, Tyler Crowfoot saw plenty of action and even Georgie Poole had a shot at goal today, with Will Eather defending strong. Tyreek was on fire this week scoring all three of the Socceroos goals. While Rhys Conn excelled this week, playing the whole game on his own and making two huge kicks at the ball. Well done Rhys. George Parkes took a few big hits but soldiered on with Jack Playford making a few attacking moves having an outstanding second half.

Red Rockets (C) 8 defeated the Bulldogs (E) 0, with Rockets’ Craig Wheatley (3) and Lucas Jones (2) having a magnificent game. Jack Jones (2) scored his first goal for the season, while Grace Bennett and Nathan Burgess (1) worked hard. The Bulldogs players tried hard, with Mackenzie Whiteley trying his best to be everywhere on the field for his team.

Under 8s

Deadlies (A) 4 defeated the Blue Tongue Lizards (D) 0, in a very smart strategic game. The Deadlies played as a team, thinking about their positions and trying hard. Well done to Kelsey Gibson (1) Brianna Trappett (2) Hamish Poole (1) and Felicity Langlands. A tough game played by the Blue Tongues this week. Tatum Roberts, Hollie Stewart and Aaron Kitch all had strong games, while the rest of the team tried hard.

Storm (B) 2 defeated the Racing Stripes (F) 0. The Storm played a good team game this week with everyone passing the ball well. Duncan McMillan and Sam Frankham played really well, while Barton Redfern and Sam McCarroll both scored a goal each. It was a very busy game for the Racing Stripes with all players showing improved soccer skills. A fun match with lots of laughter and teamwork displayed. Great work guys and gals.

The Buffalos (C) 0 were defeated by the Flames (E) 2, in a very close game. There were very few goal opportunities for either team with both teams excelling in defence. Sam Birbiles and Kieran Baker worked extremely hard for the Buffalos, with Sean Behsam doing a great job in goal. Nicholas Campbell continues to make big improvements each week and thanks to Henry Ponder for helping out with the Buffalos numbers this week. The Flames players Noah Cox, Shania Sarsfield and Jo McClure had stand out games, while Alex Brien and Charlie Wilson both scored for the Flames.

Under 10s

Ollyroos (A) had a two-all draw with the Redbacks (B) A great game had by all Ollyroos players. Heath Irwin and Brad King were great in attack, while Isaac Michelmore and Mackenzie Jones were great in defence. Noah almost had a great goal, with Jack Whiteley and Bradley Reardon scoring. Redbacks had an excellent game, with Darcy Tierney being unstoppable and Nick Trappett playing his best game as goal keeper all year. Tom Williams also stood out in defence while Bradon Madden scored two goals. Liecha McGeorge and Brittney Wheatley also played well. Thank you to Ollyroos players Yamirra Talbot and Samantha Gregory for helping out the Redbacks this week.

Blue Tornados (C) 1 were defeated by the Blues (D) 4, Blue Tornados tried their best with Emily Campbell coming back on to play after being injured. Lincoln Blackhall saved a number of shots on goal, while Anthony Glawson, Thomas Bell, Niamh O’Brien, Mathew Duttfield and Aiden Bestwick all had great games. Ashleigh Giddings, Sam Campbell (1), Gabrielle Eather and Emily Campbell played well up front, while Katherine Kitch and Tom Swainston played strong in goals. The Blues put in a great team effort with Tina Curry, Simon Slacksmith (1) and Malina Skelly (1) having a great game in attack, while Brad McCarroll and Tim Wighton displayed great goal keeping skills. Rhianna Sutherland and Jack Baker also scored a goal each for the Blues.

Under 12s

Purple People Eaters (A) 1 were defeated by the Wests Tigers (D) 2. Purple People Eaters worked well in defence with some good passing amongst each other. Harry Wighton and David Hyde were fantastic in goals while Bradley Bowman scored the goal. The Wests Tigers played exceptional this week with Matt Burgess having a sensational defensive game, being the key to the Wests Tigers success this week. Matt was well supported by Ryan Goninan and Jack Conn. Ngahla Talbot (1) Brittany Naden and Spencer May played well in the midfield while Lachlan Brown (1) Josh Bennett and Harry May worked hard up front. Lindsay Stanley worked hard in goals while Rowan Gersbach was on fire in the goalie role, having his hottest game of the season.

Cheaters (B) 3 defeated Pumas (C) 2. Cheaters put in a great team effort with great defence by Kayla Skelly, Emma Wykes, Ben Whiteley and Sam Hunt, with Lachlan Conn (1), Emma Cenzato, Brad Kitch Zeke Griffith (2) and Brad Reid. Pumas put up a good fight despite going down. They spent a lot of time in defence but some great attacking runs by Tim Johnston and Jack Thompson helped the cause. Once again Tye Byrne put his life on the line on numerous occasions and Carolyn Morley was outstanding in defence.

Opens

Green Demons (A) 2, being defeated by Football Fury (D) 3, with the Green Demons having a good game. Jake Ginty and Tyrone Evans both scored good goals, but the Football Fury played too well on the day with great team work.

Thomas Simpson scored a double, while Brandon Carter scored a goal.

Jolly Bops (B) 4 defeated Australian Made (F) 1, with Sam Coon (2) Jess Dawson and Mitchell Pateman (2) leading the way with Patricia Wright, Samantha Dawson, Jess Frost and Tjanara Talbot all gaining confidence and lending a hand up front during the game.

Rowel Bishop continues to gain strength week to week in his defence, while Ken Frost, Tom Coon and Daniel Gersbach were strong in the mids.

Australian Made players tried hard all game with Hayden Butler scoring a great goal. Andrew Hockey and Josh Slaven worked hard.

Red Kitty’s FC (C) 4 defeated the Titans (E) 2 with some good defending and inspirational breaks on goal from the Red Kitty’s FC.

With only nine players the Titans were having fun.

A good goal scored by Nick James with Jacob Harvey also finding the net.

Damien Wykes and Bradey Clarke worked hard all game for the Titans.