Issue 11 SJC News 2020

GAME 1 - Tuesday 21 July

BROPHY 4.6.30 defeated JORDAN 3.1.19

Brophy Goals: Anthony Leban 2, Xavier Huxtable 2

Brophy Best: Anthony Leban, Xavier Huxtable, James Hughes, Cam Fleeton, CJ Holt, Oscar Morrison

Jordan Goals: Lachlan Kidd 1, Lachlan Neate 1, Dylan Walsh 1

Jordan Best: Lachlan Kidd, Charlie Ham, Aryton Bloink, Mitch Keane, Lachlan Neate, Rory Diamond

School footy returned this week although in a different form as ACC football was replaced with the house football competition and game one took place between Brophy and Jordan in a high intensity contest. Jordan's Lachie Kidd started off with what could be goal of the season, taking the ball coast to coast setting the tone for what would be an exciting contest. Brophy were in quick reply with Xav Huxtable putting through a goal to tie the scores back up and class rising to the top with a absolute hanger taken by Cam Fleeton at the defensive end as well as goal sneak Anthony Leban bauking his way through the Jordan backline as he put through a goal to end the 1st half.

The 2nd half began with the Bees hitting scoreboard with another goal from Anthony Leban and Xav Huxtable. A change in defensive structure for the Bees saw Colin Holt line up on Jordan big man Lachie Neate who took control hitting the scoreboard as well as setting up another goal down forward tightening the gap back to 2 goals. A mark on the siren by Brophy full forward Blake Spiller marked the end of the game and failed to capitalize leaving the Bees with a 2 goal victory and the crowd are reason to both laugh and cheer.

By Blake Spiller - Brophy Year 12

GAME 2 - Thursday 23 July

BUTLER 8.8.56 defeated FOLEY 5.1.31

Butler Goals: Tyler Murphy 4, Oliver Henry 1, Willem Sanders 1, Quinn Taylor 1

Butler Best: Oliver Henry, Willem Sanders, Quinn Taylor, Ethan Durante, Tyler Murphy, Gus Fraatz

Foley Goals: Nick Routley 2, Hamish Dawson 1, Tom Scott 1, Tom Connolly 1

Foley Best: Tom Thiele, Alex Dunn, Tom De Grandi, Hamish Dawson, Bryce Dunnell, Jack Simpson

In the second match of the house football competition, the star-studded Butler Sharks took on the confident but skill lacking Foley Falcons. Year 10 star Willem Sanders kicked a goal on the run to get the game rolling for Butler, which was followed by AFL prospect Ollie Henry's two goals to show the crowd why he is considered one of the more highly talented footballers in this year's draft. Later on in the first half, Foley showed real motivation to stay in the contest with Year 11 Hamish Dawson opening the Falcons account with a set shot conversion and a questionable celebration.

As the match progressed, the score board was hit hard on both ends. Tyler Murphy finished off his bag of 4 cheap goals by avoiding any and all contact as well as demanding the footy in ridiculous situations to the amusement his Year 12 peers. The game was finished off as free kick was awarded to Gus Fraatz whose goal attempt went into overhanging trees even while showing true courage continuing on the game after an earlier collision in the match, which resulted with him receiving 5-stitches in his head. Butler ran out 25-point victors.

By Jesse Sorgiovanni - Butler House Captain

GAME 3 - Tuesday 28 July

JORDAN 6.3.39 defeated FOLEY 5.1.31

Foley Goals: Alex Dunn 2, Ben Huby 1, Hugh Menzies 1, Jack Simpson 1

Foley Best: Hugh Menzies, Will Fitzgerald, Callum O'Leary, Jolyon Simpson, Ryan Connolly, Oscar McDonald

Jordan Goals: Ben Conlan 2, Ted Clohesy 1, Rhys Devlin 1, Rory Diamond 1, Lachlan Neate 1

Jordan Best: Ted Clohesy, Jonty Rush, Jai McGough, Mitch Keane, Cade Knight, Hamish Bourke

Game three of the house football competition started off with Jordan kicking a goal inside the first 30 seconds via Year 10 student Ted Clohesy. Jordan continued to put goals on the board in the first half highlighted by a 60m Rory Diamond bomb whilst Foley only managed one. The first half ended with Jordan -- 3.1.19 and Foley 1.1.7.

As the intensity increased in the second half, Foley gained some momentum. Foley forward Hugh Menzies was taking some strong grabs whilst Mitch Keane and Cade Knight dominated the midfield for Jordan. Some good umpiring and a ripping goal from Ben Huby allowed Foley to mount an unlikely comeback, but time ran out and Jordan remained in front and got the win.

Jordan will need to win next week to be a chance to make the Grand Final whilst Foley have cemented their place in the Minor Final with their second consecutive loss.

By Tom De Grandi -- Foley Year 12

GAME 4 - Thursday 30 July

BUTLER 6.2.38 defeated BROPHY 5.4.34

Butler Goals: Tyler Murphy 2, Nat Stephens 1, Jesse Sorgiovanni 1, Jacob Assemani 1, Ethan Mayhew 1

Butler Best: Ben Clark, Gus Fraatz, Oscar Fraatz, Ethan Mayhew, Tyler Murphy, Ethan Durante

Brophy Goals: Mark Gudasic 1, Hugo Clatworthy 1, Blake Spiller 1, Anthony Leban 1, Flynn Kinsey 1

Brophy Best: Matt Sorgiovanni, Anthony Leban, Noah Jewell, Xavier Huxtable, Hugo Clatworthy, Luke Bartolo

Game 4 of the St Joseph's house football competition was heavily anticipated by all. The power house of Brophy Bees coming up against the smooth moving Butler Sharks was set to be one of the games of the tournament as the excitement could be heard from all around the ground. Starting as a very tight contests as midfielders from both sides battle to exit the ball from the middle, it was the Butler boys who were able to strike first with goals from an in form Tyler Murphy. Courageous efforts from Gus Fraatz along with his bull of a brother Oscar aimed to open the game up, however the Brophy boys were able to hold their ground as Year 10 young gun Matt Sorgiovanni was finding his feet, becoming more influential as time went on. A quick goal from Mark Gudasic saw Brophy close the gap, yet the Butler boys kicked a few late goals seeing them take a narrow lead at the half.

The second half started the same as the first, a tough battle in the middle saw all players puffing as momentum started to swing in the way of the bees. Xavier Huxtable and young Sorgiovanni were solid along the center, not letting the ball creep past half way. The crowd was electric every time a chance came for cult figure Blake Spiller to kick a snag, and boy did he give the crowd a show. Repeat efforts finally earned him a well-deserved goal, as the Butler boys only held a slender 2-goal lead. With the Butler boys under pressure, brilliant goals from Anthony Leban and Flynn Kinsey inched them closer to the lead as year 11 star Luke Bartolo started to create a big impact on the game with his winning of the contested ball. As the final whistle blew it was the Butler boys 6.2.38 who took home the victory with a 4 point win over Brophy 5.4.34.

By Quinn Taylor - Butler House Captain Year 12