Kyneton senior footballers gained an important confidence boost by defeating lowly Maryborough by 156 points at the Showgrounds on Saturday.
The visitors lacked the depth to apply sustained pressure, and the Tigers revelled in the freedom to display their collective skills.
Kyneton’s Mitty John incurred an injury in the warm-up but Francis Randall was a very adequate replacement.
After scoring a combined 13 goals in three losing matches, the Tigers rebounded strongly and are looking forward to their clash at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve this Saturday.
Coach Paul Chapman was very happy his side has finally clicked into gear. Tiger supporters were also pleased to welcome the first victory for 2023.
The elusive ‘Magic’ Manuel was back to his best kicking three goals, with plenty more to come.
There were winners all over the ground, and youngster Jye Chambers kicked his first senior goal, as did 150-gamer Harry Huntley.
In a real team effort that led to the 28.18 to 4.6 scoreline, better players for the Tigers included Manuel, Brady Muir, Chambers, Ethan Foreman, Jake Summers and Dom Bennington.
It’s essential the Tigers bring the same killer instinct when tackling Gisborne.
MASSIVE 40 GOALS
What a win for the Reserves Legends! They put 40 goals on the board against the hapless visitors.
Coach Ryan Pretty was very happy with the endeavour and skills in a strong effort all over the ground.
This team is really building, and creating some real internal competition for selection spots each week.
The test will be to bring the same effort against Gisborne, one of several teams with an eye on finals.
Best players were ‘young gun’ Luke Beattie, Jonah Harris, Francis Randall, Jacob Plowmanm Brody Thrum and Darcy Harris.
In the Under 18s, a hungry and talented Maryborough lineup was out of the blocks quickly, and the young Tigers simply could not make up the early deficit.
No lack of enthusiasm from the Tigers, but the visitors hunted the ball strongly and won by 41 points.
Sam Pyers, Thomas Ford, Gabriel Yow Yeh, Lachlan Thompson, Cody Young and Joshua Johnston were among the best.
