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In a very even match where both sides had their chances the Central West Australian Football league went down by thirteen points to the Northern Riverina Football League last Saturday.
The CWAFL started the better of the two sides and were in control for the first half. Missed opportunities in front of goal early in the match ultimately proved costly to the boys from the Central West.
The Northern Riverina side, who have dominated contests against their rivals from the Central West, seemed surprised by the CWAFL determination and commitment to the hard ball.
The match turned around in the third quarter when the NRFL kicked eight goals to three - including three in the last five minutes of the quarter - to take a twenty point lead into the last change.
The CWAFL started the last quarter well, coming back strongly and with eight minutes to go trailed by just two points.
In the end the experience and run from the NRFL on-ballers was too strong and they finished the better running out winners by 13 points - leaving the CWAFL rue missed opportunities and inability to convert opportunities in the last quarter.
CSU's ruckman Scott Ridley was outstanding and was voted CWAFL?s best player. Matt Shephard had a big bearing on the game, particularly in the second half. CSU?s Ben Crowley was a focal point up forward. Other contributors were Parkes' Glenn Ford, Dubbo's Greg Richter and Bathurst Eagles? Brogue Rheinburger.
All in all it was a great effort by CWAFL who controlled the ball in the air but were unable to stop the run of the NRFL midfield.
The future and development of junior Australian football is alive and well in the central west if Saturdays under 17s performance against neighboring league Northern Riverina is anything to go by.
Despite losing, the Central West were very competitive against their more experienced opponents, and only mistakes caused through inexperience cost the magpies a chance of victory. In their clash last year the Central West side were defeated by over one hundred points and failed to kick a goal. This year, the match was a different story, with the Central West side losing by only 24 points in an open and even contest.
The CWAFL started the better and controlled the football for most of the first quarter. Orange's Mick Delaney lead the way with a dynamic first half performance. He was well supported by Jaise Delany from Bathurst and Mark Rainger form Parkes who provided options across the midfield. Despite having most of the play the CWAFL side did not make the most of their opportunities, failing to convert chances. The second quarter was where Northern Riverina gained the ascendancy, kicking five unanswered goals before Central west responded close to half time through Mick Delaney.
The second half was a much tighter affair, as the Central West came out after half time full of enthusiasm and determination. Their intensity lifted, as did their run from defence. Backmen Cameron Earl (Mudgee), Clinton Haley (Dubbo) and Andrew Dale (Bathurst) repelled many Northern Riverina attacking moves, whilst ruckmen John Nolan from Parkes and Paul Hepworth (Orange) provided the ball for midfielders Joe Sibly (Bathurst), Mick Delaney and Peter Reed (Orange) to get the Central West side back in the game.
In the end the Northern Riverina side was a bit too good and too experienced, despite a great effort from the Central West side
In the under 14?s the Central West went down by 25 points.
This weekend CWAFL action resumes with Cowra Blues taking on Orange Tigers at Cowra; Bathurst Eagles playing the derby against CSU Bulldogs at Bathurst; Dubbo Demons up against the Mudgee Black Swans at Dubbo; and the Parkes Panthers taking on CWAFL newcomers the Katoomba-Lithgow Mountain Lions at Parkes
Umpires at Cowra are: 1st Grade - Darrell O'Brien, Peter Delaney; Reserve Grade - Jeremy Ryan, Peter Delaney; Under 17's - Geoff Day, Craig Donaldson. Umpires at Bathurst are:1st Grade - David Vosnakes, Brian Matheson. Umpires at Dubbo are:1st Grade - Wade Smith, Sarah Menzies; Reserve Grade - Wade Smith, Chris Koy; Under 17's - Mick Haley, Ian Keans. Umpires for the Parkes game are: 1st Grade - Rob Jay, Pat Clowry; Under 17's - Rob Jay, Pierce Field
Umpire Sarah Menzies takes charge of her first First Grade game this week while Pierce Field will be umpiring his first CWAFL senior game.
Details:
Central West v Northern Riverina at West Wyalong. 17 May 2003
Seniors:
NRFL 17-11-113 d CWAFL 14-16-100
Goals: NRFL: W. Kendall 6, D. Noll 5, N Sanson 2, C. Daniher, M Schultz, Browne, R. Mclintock, CWAFL: B. Crowley 5, S. Massey 3, B. Howard , M. Cantrill, G. Richter, G. Hair, C. Kennedy. Best: NRFL: W. Fulham, C. Daniher, M. Tapp, D. Noll. CWAFL: S. Ridley, Shephard, G. Ford, G. Richter, B. Crowley
Summary:
Under 17s:
NRFL 12-15-87 d CWAFL 9-9-63 Goals: NRFL: G. Worner 3, S. Davis 3, M. Quade, D. Hague, M. Wendt, D. Bendall, A Barnes, R. Childs, CWAFL: E. Wilosn, J. Delaney 2, J. Sibly, R. Neels, M. Grainger, M. Delany, S. Hampton. Best: NRFL: J. Ward, R. Childs, D, Bennett, G. Warner. CWAFL: J. Sibley, M. Delany, J. Delaney, A. Dale, C. Haley
Summary:
Under 14s:
NRFL 13-8-86 d CWAFL 4-3-27 Goals: NRFL: N. Cahill 4, M. Clarke 3, W. Overs 3, M. Archibald 2, R. Daniher, CWAFL: S. Burley 2, P. Delaney, A. Sparks Best: NRFL: S. Davis, J. Ward, R. Childs, D. Bendall, G. Worner CWAFL: S. Grundy, P. Delaney, M. Rawson, M. Reichelt, S,. Burley, J. Kennedy
The CWAFL started the better of the two sides and were in control for the first half. Missed opportunities in front of goal early in the match ultimately proved costly to the boys from the Central West.
The Northern Riverina side, who have dominated contests against their rivals from the Central West, seemed surprised by the CWAFL determination and commitment to the hard ball.
The match turned around in the third quarter when the NRFL kicked eight goals to three - including three in the last five minutes of the quarter - to take a twenty point lead into the last change.
The CWAFL started the last quarter well, coming back strongly and with eight minutes to go trailed by just two points.
In the end the experience and run from the NRFL on-ballers was too strong and they finished the better running out winners by 13 points - leaving the CWAFL rue missed opportunities and inability to convert opportunities in the last quarter.
CSU's ruckman Scott Ridley was outstanding and was voted CWAFL?s best player. Matt Shephard had a big bearing on the game, particularly in the second half. CSU?s Ben Crowley was a focal point up forward. Other contributors were Parkes' Glenn Ford, Dubbo's Greg Richter and Bathurst Eagles? Brogue Rheinburger.
All in all it was a great effort by CWAFL who controlled the ball in the air but were unable to stop the run of the NRFL midfield.
The future and development of junior Australian football is alive and well in the central west if Saturdays under 17s performance against neighboring league Northern Riverina is anything to go by.
Despite losing, the Central West were very competitive against their more experienced opponents, and only mistakes caused through inexperience cost the magpies a chance of victory. In their clash last year the Central West side were defeated by over one hundred points and failed to kick a goal. This year, the match was a different story, with the Central West side losing by only 24 points in an open and even contest.
The CWAFL started the better and controlled the football for most of the first quarter. Orange's Mick Delaney lead the way with a dynamic first half performance. He was well supported by Jaise Delany from Bathurst and Mark Rainger form Parkes who provided options across the midfield. Despite having most of the play the CWAFL side did not make the most of their opportunities, failing to convert chances. The second quarter was where Northern Riverina gained the ascendancy, kicking five unanswered goals before Central west responded close to half time through Mick Delaney.
The second half was a much tighter affair, as the Central West came out after half time full of enthusiasm and determination. Their intensity lifted, as did their run from defence. Backmen Cameron Earl (Mudgee), Clinton Haley (Dubbo) and Andrew Dale (Bathurst) repelled many Northern Riverina attacking moves, whilst ruckmen John Nolan from Parkes and Paul Hepworth (Orange) provided the ball for midfielders Joe Sibly (Bathurst), Mick Delaney and Peter Reed (Orange) to get the Central West side back in the game.
In the end the Northern Riverina side was a bit too good and too experienced, despite a great effort from the Central West side
In the under 14?s the Central West went down by 25 points.
This weekend CWAFL action resumes with Cowra Blues taking on Orange Tigers at Cowra; Bathurst Eagles playing the derby against CSU Bulldogs at Bathurst; Dubbo Demons up against the Mudgee Black Swans at Dubbo; and the Parkes Panthers taking on CWAFL newcomers the Katoomba-Lithgow Mountain Lions at Parkes
Umpires at Cowra are: 1st Grade - Darrell O'Brien, Peter Delaney; Reserve Grade - Jeremy Ryan, Peter Delaney; Under 17's - Geoff Day, Craig Donaldson. Umpires at Bathurst are:1st Grade - David Vosnakes, Brian Matheson. Umpires at Dubbo are:1st Grade - Wade Smith, Sarah Menzies; Reserve Grade - Wade Smith, Chris Koy; Under 17's - Mick Haley, Ian Keans. Umpires for the Parkes game are: 1st Grade - Rob Jay, Pat Clowry; Under 17's - Rob Jay, Pierce Field
Umpire Sarah Menzies takes charge of her first First Grade game this week while Pierce Field will be umpiring his first CWAFL senior game.
Details:
Central West v Northern Riverina at West Wyalong. 17 May 2003
Seniors:
NRFL 17-11-113 d CWAFL 14-16-100
Goals: NRFL: W. Kendall 6, D. Noll 5, N Sanson 2, C. Daniher, M Schultz, Browne, R. Mclintock, CWAFL: B. Crowley 5, S. Massey 3, B. Howard , M. Cantrill, G. Richter, G. Hair, C. Kennedy. Best: NRFL: W. Fulham, C. Daniher, M. Tapp, D. Noll. CWAFL: S. Ridley, Shephard, G. Ford, G. Richter, B. Crowley
Summary:
Under 17s:
NRFL 12-15-87 d CWAFL 9-9-63 Goals: NRFL: G. Worner 3, S. Davis 3, M. Quade, D. Hague, M. Wendt, D. Bendall, A Barnes, R. Childs, CWAFL: E. Wilosn, J. Delaney 2, J. Sibly, R. Neels, M. Grainger, M. Delany, S. Hampton. Best: NRFL: J. Ward, R. Childs, D, Bennett, G. Warner. CWAFL: J. Sibley, M. Delany, J. Delaney, A. Dale, C. Haley
Summary:
Under 14s:
NRFL 13-8-86 d CWAFL 4-3-27 Goals: NRFL: N. Cahill 4, M. Clarke 3, W. Overs 3, M. Archibald 2, R. Daniher, CWAFL: S. Burley 2, P. Delaney, A. Sparks Best: NRFL: S. Davis, J. Ward, R. Childs, D. Bendall, G. Worner CWAFL: S. Grundy, P. Delaney, M. Rawson, M. Reichelt, S,. Burley, J. Kennedy
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