Game 5 Ballajura Black vs. Mount Hawthorn - Parent Comment

A loss - we move on now that it has happened. We had a good run.

The team that beat us applied pressure, ran and had lots of voice.

The backs came under a lot of pressure on the weekend, something that they might not have been used to. They handed the pressure manfully.

The lesson to learn was:

Fitness - maybe we had relaxed a bit with our fitness over the past couple of weeks. We need to be able to run out the match. We need to attend training and concentrate at training for the whole time.

Voice - From the other side, there was a continual torrent of voice

Shepherding - need to provide backup.

1% - go hard at the ball

Game 5 Ballajura Black vs. Mount Hawthorn

The Cardies came into the game feeling very confident, which we needed to be to defeat the unbeaten team of Ballajura Black. Cardies were looking forward to this challenge and to prove how we can play under some pressure.

We were switched on in the first quarter, winning it and smashing it forward but usually went to a Ballajura player. We repeated this a lot throughout the quarter. The ball was at Ballajura’s goal for most of the quarter, but still we managed to kick a goal in the final minutes from Tom.

The second quarter wasn’t much of a change, with them dominating us on the wing where they used it a lot better than us and kick lots of goals. We didn’t kick any points that quarter and it was very disappointing.

The Cardies were not going to give up after the break and came out with terrific momentum but lost it very fast. Ballajura took the opportunity to put goals on the board. As much as we tried we could not keep up with the pace and the intensity of Ballajura. They were shepherding and tackling which enabled them to run and causing us to make mistakes. Their forward line was switched on, and our back weren’t. We didn’t score a point in that quarter.

The last quarter was a goal slog fest for the Ballajura kicking a lot of goals while leaving us with only one goal for the quarter. Everybody was trying their best to run with the very fast opponents and trying to man up. We will play next week against Mount Lawley and will make up for this loss.

Game 4 - Bayswater Morley vs. Cardinals

Location Bayswater Morley - Early 09:15 Weather Cold

After a week’s break everybody from the Cardies was looking forward to playing again. The Cardies came into the game thinking that it would be a tough game after Bayswater defeated the Bulldogs by only one point.

Bayswater showed us how they played against Bulldogs in the first ten minutes, kicking the first goal and killing us in the centre clearances.  Adro helped them on the scoreboard while saving us from two goals by his rushed behinds. Chris was our only goal scorer scoring from a hard angle, leaving the scores very tight at quarter time.

In the second term, we found our form dominating everywhere on the field. In that quarter Chris, Tom and Aden combined and could not be stopped. The poor skills from the opposition like SOCCERING really annoyed everyone even the Cardies, it was like being on a soccer field and was disgraceful to watch; but they usually went to our players and converted them into goals. We kicked 5 goal and 2 points in the term with Bayswater kicking zero points.

The next quarter of footy wasn’t much difference, but we used their mistakes like SOCCERING and either ran or kicked our way into the forward line. Ryan kicked a cracker from an impossible angle to make us even further ahead. By then, we knew by then it was all over and we needed to play for percentage. Louis had the best quarter he had ever played and cleared the ball out from the back to the forward. Bayswater didn’t score a point that quarter.

In the four term a lot changed, the ball wasn’t going down our end and they kept pressuring forward, but they still couldn’t score. We didn’t let them score heavily, but 2 goals to them and 3 goal to us kept us over 60 point to raise the percentage on the ladder to keep us first.

Best: Chris, Aden, Louis, Skenda and Ryan

Baywater Morley Fixture May 24 2010

Game this week is against Bayswater Morley  at 09:15 at Houghton Reserve as per  Fixture May 23 2010

Lights ...... Action ..... From The Prez.

I take this opportunity to invite you all to attend our club “Lights-On” evening after training on Wed 19^th May.

The program is as follows:

• 4.30 – 5.45  Training for Yr5’s and 11’s (but a shortened session)

• 5.30      Adam Selwood from the Eagles arrives to observe training, assist as required and sign autographs

• 6.00 – 7.00  Official ceremony – Short intro and welcome from Pres, short speech from Nick Catania (Mayor ToV) and Ron Alexander (Dir Gen DSR).

Attending also will be John Georgio (CEO ToV), Jo Davies Chair of the East Perth District Development Commission, Vince and Brendan from East Perth together with our major Club sponsors

• 6.30 – 7.00    Refreshments

This will be a major event for the Club and a chance for us to thank our kind partners – The Town of Vincent and the Dept Sport and Recreation for contributing 2/3 of the cost for the lights and to our Club sponsors without which we would not have been able to fund our 1/3. I look forward to seeing you there.

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Thanks to Ron D

Current Fixtures

 

Current Fixtures

Game 3 - Cardinals vs. Morley Bulldogs

(posted by Callum Radecki with a few edits by sub)


Menzies Oval Mount Hawthorn - Sunday May 9 2010 Weather: Fine Warm

Everybody on the Cardinals side was looking forward to today’s challenge against the equal 1^st placed Bulldogs. After a bye, the Bulldog would be prepared to play us.  We all knew it wouldn’t be a walkover.

At the first match-up, everybody on the Cardinals was bigger than their opponent, including Jackson!  At the first bounce, we had the first clearance.  We smashed it into our forward line, where we locked it in and kept control of the ball and set up the first goal of the game.  We were off to a dream start!  We kept it up throughout the quarter with Lochie leading from full forward to give us a big option every time the ball was at our goal.  In that quarter we had kicked 5 goals to their 2. The Cardies were very happy with each other and how well we thought we went in the quarter.

In the second quarter, we were kicking with the wind, and were prepared to use it. Chris, Aden and Brandon dominated the centre that quarter, with rare possessions going to the Morley speed demons. Everybody was switched on in the 2^nd quarter, and we all played well.  We kept them down to only 2 goals in that quarter and we were all happy. Adros defence on the goal square was outstanding, and didn’t let a goal sneak through. At the half time break, everybody was pumped and ready to finish the last half off and we were looking forward to a good win. 

The 3^rd quarter was a shocker.  No one was on their man, and the forwards weren’t leading or marking.  The centre had trouble to clear it out of defence, and the signs looked worrying. The Bulldogs smashed us in the backline running, tackling and marking the ball to kick 3 unanswered goals. The Cardies were really scared, and were fighting with each other.  They had moved the margin to 18 point at three quarter time.

In the break, all of the coaches were telling us what to do and what not to do. Simon inspired us and told us that we will win, and will be the best team of the day.

The fourth quarter was the best quarter that everyone has played and seen from the group of the Cardie boys. The first bounce was a great clearance from Chris and Aden, which Louis applied the shepherd to help.  Aden’s kick sailed into Nick’s hands and kicked a point, but from that point on, lots of goals and lot and lots of points were scored. The boys in the backline were amazing, and didn’t let the Bulldogs score at all in the last quarter.

When the siren went all the boys were tired because they put their heart into that quarter and got away with well fought 43 point win.

 Cardinals 80 def Morley37

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Game 3 - View from a Goal - Parent Comment

Forget about the midfield!

The action is at the goals. The goals are where the game is won (and lost).  The midfield is just a whole lot of ants scurrying around,  transporting the ball from the backs to the forwards - the powerhouses of the team.

In the forwards,  "Fev"  White was demanding the ball in long leading runs up the centre,  ably supported by forward flankers/goalsneaks BJ Matera  and Libber Powell in crumbing role.    Needless to say the midfield only occasionally honoured the long searching runs by Fev,  preferring to do the team thing and chip around waiting for the correct space.  But when it did come into the forward line,  the forwards capitalised as expected.

The backs  ..... it was a blur of action and pressure Rock Adro and Muscles Oliver spring to mind.  Man on man action - pushing,  shoving,  giving their opposition forwards no space to run.

All in all a good hard game to watch at the goal

A good game - good pressure.  Left space for  Lochie to run into - a couple of times the CHF run into the space - maybe better to leave it open and run towards the flank

Forwards worked well together - crumbed well.  used their bodies and supported each other well.

Backs held up well - the other side attacked hard in Q3 - we gave a goal away when Cal attempted a poor kick in- into man on mark  - rushed it after running into one of our players - we must clear the goals on a kick out like that, or maybe give away a point?

A good hard hot win.  They will be a much better side next time - we must work on our fitness and start to work on plays.  Lots more voice.

Enjoy the break.

Thanks to Simon for the inspiring end of 3rd quarter speech,  and to the coaching team for maintaining a coherent coaching strategy over 4 quarters.  The lads really lifted in the last quarter.

 Would recommend a view from a goal to all parents !

Photos - Friday Training Session April 30 2010

Sprint training

Push-ups ( BJ, Tom )

 

Connor, Loch, Aden, Brandon, Ryan

 

The boots

 

Aden, Maksim, Chris

Coaches and Tackle Bag - Simon and Daniel

Ian andAndrew

Aden and Sam (flash boots!)

 Jake leading(TC lads guiding)

Game 2 - Parent Comment

Good tight game.

Hard game - Beechboro will be a good side in the future.

Their No. 25 showed good attack at the ball with their Blond centre half showing touches of good form.


From out point of view, it was a well fought win.

Good teaming to protect the ball carrier. Good running to give an option to players. Heads over the ball in the contest.

We ran out the game - our early fitness work is paying off. We should not rest on our efforts so far - the other sides will realise the work that they have to do and will be much better next round.

We must always look to improve.

Mention to the injured players, especially Lochlan and Aden.

Also a special mention to Jordan for coming down each week through his convalescence - we are looking forward to having him back.

A big game (especially for the mums) this week, with a rest the week after.

Doggies have a fierce reputation.

Thanks to

• Jen for her medical help  ......
• Nic's dad for strapping
• our runners (Luke/Ian)
• water carriers (Michael)
• boundary (Ron)
• Timekeeper (Vic) 
• Dom Everall for helping in the canteen.

Special thanks to the coaches (Ian/Ron/Dan/Simon) for the effort that they are putting in with the lads.

Game 2 - Cardinals vs. Beechboro

(posted by Callum Radecki)

Menzies Oval Mount Hawthorn - Sunday May 2 2010 Weather: Fine Warm


After a firing finish last week against Ellenbrook, the Cardinals were expecting another big game against the Beechboro Bears. Cardies were top of the ladder and the Bears were 12th, and were trying to keep that position locked by beating the Bears over 60 points.

Right from the centre bounce, the Cardies had already started applying pressure on the Bears defence, who could clear the ball out and ended with a goal from Oscar in the box. The clearances from the team were outstanding with the team work of Brandon in the ruck and Aden roving we could not be beaten, and we weren’t. We ended kicking 5 goals to 0 in the first quarter.

The second quarter wasn’t much different with the Cardies starting strong maintaining a consistent flow from the back line to the forward line. Jackson had a huge impact in the quarter, booting numerous goals. In the second half of the quarter, the Bears packed on the goals kicking two in the last 3 minutes. Going into half time, we were well ahead and weren’t too worried about their two goals.

In the third quarter, Louis applied some crunching tackles which would have scared the opponents and set up Chris with lots of clearances which usually ended up being goals. The shepherding was ineffable with the bigger boys putting their bodies on the line for the smaller, faster boys. The scoreboard pressure was killing the Bears; with them on 2 goals and the Cardies on 13 goals, we had the win locked away.
In the fourth quarter, we were playing for the points and to trial tram positions. We were also playing to get over our goal difference of 100 points. In the quarter, the Bears were shattered with no more energy, but we still had a nice fresh bench which were eager to play. The Cardies started off well taking big contested marks and the Cardies making leads with the Bears jogging behind us. We were getting our hands on the ball and using it wisely. In the dying 30 second, all you could hear in the forward 50 was from Oscar in the box shouting out GET TO 100 POINTS!!!!!!!!!

And Chris provided a perfect snap to get us to 105 and Oscar was happy.

Next week is the Doggies, coming off a two week break. We will need to be on our best game.

Cardinals 105 def Beechboro 25