Blighty hosted Picola on Saturday and started out a little slow against a strong breeze.
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The Redeyes were able to fight back with strong performances from Jack Charlton, Mason Coote and Ari Glover as a collective.
Unfortunately, despite peppering the goals in the last quarter, we couldn’t quite get over the line and had another heartbreaking loss - this time by one point.
We feel as though we were improving each week but would love to have some reward for effort.
Final score: Blighty 8.12 (60) def by Picola United 9.7 (61).
Ari Glover gets a kick away for Blighty.
Elijah Swiggs with the ball for Blighty.
Dane Leyden kicks forward for Blighty.
Matthew Macansh is tackled getting the ball out.
Luke Charlton reaches to get a hand on the ball.
Brodie Park fights to get the ball out.
Jack Sander kicks for Blighty.
Reserves
The Reserves produced a strong opening on Saturday, taking early control through the midfield with Rusty Milward and Billy Lawes leading the way.
Their work at the stoppages gave the side first use, allowing Alex O’Brien and Jack Jennings to hit the scoreboard and get the team off to a promising start.
Nash Suckling and Josh Wawrzycki were consistent contributors around the ground, applying pressure and helping lock the ball inside the forward 50 with repeat efforts.
On the wing, Ben Crossley provided important run and carry, taking the game on to create scoring opportunities while also working hard defensively to impact during quick turnovers.
In defence, Danyon Williams, Nick Taylor and Jason Wawrzycki worked tirelessly to hold up the Picola attack, ensuring their forwards had to earn every possession and limiting scoring opportunities across the first three quarters.
Despite the solid effort, the final quarter proved challenging.
With the advantage of the breeze, Picola were able to shift momentum and capitalise on their opportunities, running out winners by 47 points.
Final score: Blighty 2.4 (16) def by Picola United 9.9 (63).
• Reports from other grades will appear in Friday’s Pastoral Times.
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