Durnan kicks eight

“Last week against Barooga things just clicked and we played some of our best football of the year.

“We know we have been very consistent with what we wanted to achieve and this week it was evident the hard work is paying off,” he said.

The Rams jumped out of the box with Angus Durnan kicking the first three goals of the game, and it was evident the entire team was switched on.

“It was a close first quarter. But we kept the momentum up and maintained the pressure resulting in a comfortable win,” Morris said.

Durnan was supplied with silver service all day and eventually finished with eight goals.

The back line was controlled by Lachie MacDonald, Tom Dowling, and Cable Fitzpatrick.

The youngsters once again stood up and continue to impress.

“Let’s enjoy the bye this weekend lads and aim to finish the year with a couple more wins,” Morris concluded.

Final score: Deni Rams 113 def Barooga 43.

Awards: Club Award - Lachlan MacDonald; Club Award - Angus Durnan; White Lion Hotel - Cable Fitzpatrick; White Lion Hotel - Bailey Townsend; Globe Hotel - Thomas Dowling; Rob Gittens Award - Todd Gallagher.

The reserves has a diminant win against Barooga, 19.17 (131) to 1.1 (7).

Goals: Brett Macdonald 4, Jack Sides, Brock Redden 3, Ben Nisbet 2, Darcy McManus, Logan Ives, Luke White 1.

Awards: Farley Plumbing - Darcy Cullenward; Echuca Kia - Jack Sides; Ritchies IGA - Lachlan Osborne; White Lion Hotel - Josh Westcott; Globe Hotel -Thomas Nevinson.

In a foggy match against Barooga, the Deni Rams thirds showcased their determination and resilience.

Heeding the coaches’ calls for intent at the contest, the team engaged in a high-tackle game, with Jack Sander leading the charge.

He secured an impressive five tackles in the opening three minutes.

Up front, Ollie Fagan’s electrifying performance kept the opposition on their toes, while Jarrod Bashford’s consistent excellence continued to shine.

Brodie Park’s battle and Andrew Crocker’s solid defensive skills added to the team’s commendable effort.

Final score: Deni Rams 3.4 (22) def by Barooga 14.9 (93).

Goals: Dustin Lawson 1, Oliver Fagan, Toby Grimwood.

Awards: Decentralised Demountables - Jack Sander; Murray Constructions - Ollie Fagan; Club Shirt - Jarrod Bashford; Globe Hotel - Brodie Park; Intersport Deniliquin - Will Dudley; Player’s Player - Andrew Crocker.

With only three games left before finals and pressure on for spots, the fourths’ focus was on teamwork, pressure and ball movement.

The first quarter was a bit of a reality check for the higher ranked Rams, with the smaller Hawks relishing the wet conditions, getting in first at the footy making it a very scrappy game.

The game opened up more in the second quarter with better ball movement and improved effort helping the side kick five goals for the quarter and an eight goal lead at half-time.

The team were asked for more improvement in the second half and they did that, getting better as the match went on and kicking another 10 goals for half in a good win.

Final score: Deni Rams 18.9 (117) def Barooga 0.0 (0).

Goals: Oscar Wren 4, Oliver Ives 3, Chase Bartlett, Matthew Pitt, Jai Park 2, Max Burge 1, Thomas Ives, Henry Robinson.

Awards: Infrabuild - Ted Wren; Club Beanie - Matt Pitt; That Pizza - Max Burge; Intersport Deniliquin - Chase Bartlett; Canteen - Jobe Free.

Under-12s had the bye.

The under-10s took on Echuca United Gold at Echuca South Recreation Reserve on Sunday morning.

They wasted no time in the first quarter with Jed Fitzmaurice booting three and enjoyed a run up a third of the pint size oval for one of them.

Echuca, with the wind, outscored Rams in the second quarter.

Our boys weren’t quite able to get their spread, voice, run and handballing down pat.

The second half was solid. Our boys managed to kick some goals from a few of the regular forwards.

Under-10s: Not scored.

Awards: Rams Beanie - Henry Pisasale; McDonald’s - Jed Fitzmaurice and Nate Fitzpatrick; Canteen - Ned Wettenhall and Hugo McGrillen.