TERM 2 SPORT WRAP

The St Joseph’s College 1st XVIII Football and 1st XI Soccer seasons both came to an end at Parade College Bundoora in the ACC Semi Final’s with both teams suffering close losses towards the end of Term 2.

The 1st XVIII Football team took it up to the undefeated Parade boys and were storming home in the final quarter before the siren sounded for a 7-point loss. Patrick H kicked 4-goals up forward whilst captain Matthew S continued his stellar season, leading the possession count in every game throughout the year. The team was loaded with Year 11 talent which should leave us in good stead for the 2023 season.

The 1st XI Soccer team conceded two late goals to lose 4-3 in their Semi Final against the stacked Parade team. Trailing 2-1 at half time, the Joey's boys kicked 2 goals in the second half to lead the game but it was Parade who hit back to book their place in the Final. Year 11 student Noa S was named best player whilst the goal scorers were Owen M, Chris M and Luke Z.

The Year 10 Football team lost their first game in St Joseph’s colours in the Grand Final, also to Parade College. In an intense and high-quality match, the Joey's boys conceded 6-goals to nil in the first half to make things tough. To their credit the boys dominated the second half, but failed to put their dominance on the scoreboard and lost by 21-points. Captain Angus H and Harry S along with Vic Country representatives Lachlan J and Angus M were amongst the best players on the day.

The Year 10 Soccer team missed out on a place in the finals due to goal difference but still enjoyed a solid season on the field with 2 wins and 3 losses. Zachary S, Jack M, Marcus P and Gianfranco C were the stars and we look forward to them representing the College at senior level.

This year we fielded two Year 9 Football teams such is the interest in representing the College at Westcourt with over 65 players getting the chance to don the St Joseph’s colours.

The Red team lost one game on their way to the Grand Final and met the undefeated Parade College in Bundoora in trying conditions. Down by a few goals at half time, the boys came out firing in the 3rd quarter piling on 4 goals to 1. In a tense final term, the boys hung on to take the premiership by 4-points. Joshua F, Geordie R and Josh L were outstanding in the Grand Final adding to their fine seasons.

The Yellow team took on other second’s teams from ACC member schools and had such a dominant season that their average winning margin was 139-points. The Grand Final was no different with the boys running out 87-point victors. Max C, Alessio S, Henry S and Luka G were the stand out players on the day with Max also kicking 3-goals.

The Year 9 Soccer team won its first ever premiership over the highly fancied Parade College team. After finishing third on the ladder, a home Grand Final was secured after 1st and 2nd both lost their respective semi-finals. Tobias S and Patrick W both scored 2 goals as the boys held on for a 4-3 victory. Gianluca S, Anthony D and Louis B were the other outstanding players.

Thank you for all of the coaches who led their teams and well done to the players for how they represented themselves and their College. Thanks also for the leadership of Directors of Sport Mr Bryson Milverton and Mr Lachlan Doak.