2023 | ISSUE 13 | SJC Newsletter

Waterford Football Friendlies - Game 3

A fantastic day of football unfolded on Tuesday as both the Year 7 and Year 8 teams clashed with Iona Geelong in two captivating friendly matches. These matches not only spotlighted the skills of the young athletes but also underscored the essence of sportsmanship and camaraderie on the field.

The Main Oval at Iona College set the stage for a riveting showdown in the Year 8 Football Friendly. With players drawn from 8H, 8I, and 8J homerooms, the contest promised a display of exceptional teamwork and athletic prowess. With scores level at ¾ time, St Joseph's seized their chances in the last quarter to emerge triumphant in the very blustery conditions with a final score of 6.16 (52) against Iona's 4.6 (30).

Toby Duckett, Riley McLure and Will Morrison all kicked goals and were amongst the best players whilst Tighe Morrissy, Tai Moorfort, Billy Smith, Leonard Ireland and Luca Raju were also solid contributors.

Meanwhile, Carey Oval at St Joseph's was the arena for an intense battle in the Year 7 Football Friendly. Featuring players from 7G, 7H, and 7I homerooms, the match showcased the diverse talents within the Year 7 cohort. Iona emerged victorious in an absolute shootout with a final score of 19.15 (129) against St Joseph's 11.15 (81).

With goal-scoring the highlight, Sonny Rutley nailed three whilst Tate Smith kicked two along with 6 other goal kickers on the day. Hamish Isbister, Hamish Uebergang, Angus Knight and Austin Fuller were outstanding contributors whilst Charles Harriott, Sonny Rutley, Tate Smith and Giorgio Grivas were also in the best players.

Central to these matches was the football program's ethos of providing an enjoyable sporting experience and fostering connections among student athletes. The focus was on creating a fun and engaging atmosphere through sport, enhancing the sense of camaraderie among players from different homerooms.

As the sun set on a great day of school football, the enduring memories of the matches will stand as a testament to the promising talent of our Waterford cohorts. The rematch against Emmanuel College Warrnambool in Geelong in week 10 will give our final set of students the chance to represent the College.

We would like to wish the best for all students at St Joseph's College representing their local clubs in the AFL Barwon Grand Final's this weekend.