East Coast were nowhere near the coordinated outfit they will need to be to progress all the way in September. Whilst they are already guaranteed a finals berth, a huge improvement is required if they want to make an impact like they did in 2009. In round 14 at
Although the first and last quarters were reasonably tight, the second and third were lamentable. The usually dominant midfield seemed flat and disorganised with the Magpies too quick for them, leaving the Eagles second to the ball on far too many occasions. Up forward, Jamie Vlatko and Peter Dugmore were well held and the usual avenues to goal had suddenly dried up. The all important pin point delivery of the football to a player further afield was missing, handballs were misdirected and accountability had gone out the window.
One who stood tall however was Damien Bowles (pictured) who, following a nasty cut to his chin, re emerged after half time bandaged up like an Egyptian mummy. It seemed to spur him on however as besides taking the selectors’ vote as best player, he took the mark of the day right in front of the grandstand. Others to do well included Steve Merkel and Jack Dimery.
All clubs have a scheduled bye next week, with East Coast returning to action at Bruce Purser Reserve on Saturday July 31st when they meet
Western Suburbs 3.1 7.5 12.8 15.13 (103)
East Coast Eagles 3.2 3.4 4.6 8.11 (59)
Goalkickers: Jamie Vlatko 2, Damien Bowles 2, Ben Physick, Peter Dugmore, Trent Baker, Daniel Spiteri
Best: Steve Merkel, Damien Bowles, Jack Dimery, Mike Beardsley, Eugene Kruger, Rowan Bilkey
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An undermanned Div One side fought gallantly, but despite holding Wests to just one goal in the second half, paid the price for a poor first two quarters. Darren Chapman, for the second successive week took the honours as East Coast’s best player.
Western Suburbs 4.1 9.2 9.2 10.7 (67)
East Coast Eagles 1.2 2.4 3.4 4.7 (31)
Goalkickers: Rodney Frost, Daniel O’Connor, Darren Chapman, Alex Foxall
Best: Darren Chapman, Damian Gatte, Alex Foxall, Matt Power, David Clinch, Tate Dimech
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The only game at Bruce Purser Reserve this weekend was in Third Division with the Cronulla based Southern Power arriving at the ground fully expecting a tough game. And they certainly got one. The Eagles took it right up to the second placed Power and but for a poor third quarter, may well have taken the honours. Brent Trewin and Ben Hynes were up there in the best.
East Coast Eagles 3.2 5.4 6.5 11.10 (76)
Southern Power 3.1 6.6 11.11 12.11 (83)
Goalkickers: James Ford 3, Ash Moeller 2, Jared Patira, Nathan Prain, Sam Brotherston, Tim Coakley, Michael White, Brent Trewin
Best: Brent Trewin, Ben Hynes, Tim Coakley, Matt Bailey, Liam Madden, Jared Madden
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After a tight first half, the Premier Cup Colts drew away from a persistent Magpie outfit to eventually win by 54 points. Tasmanian recruit, Dominic Killworth demonstrated the benefit of a few First Grade games to show his best form of the season.
Western Suburbs 1.3 4.4 5.4 7.5 (47)
East Coast Eagles 3.2 4.6 8.11 15.11 (101)
Goalkickers: Dominic Killworth 3, Jake Pianta 2, Jonathon Spencer 2, Ethan Barclay 2, Jackson Pecqueux, Campbell Ford, Matt Lyons, Tate Dimech, Nathan Campbell, Alex Foxall
Best: Dominic Killworth, Dean Costello, Anthony Baddock, Martin Karafilis, Alex Foxall, Louis Butler
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The U/18 Challenge Cup boys ventured to
Moorebank Sports 0.1 2.4 3.7 3.9 (27)
East Coast Eagles 5.2 8.6 8.9 10.15 (75)
Goalkickers: Jesse Clark 3, Matthew Goldsworthy 2, Thomas Streat 2, Adam Hutt, Nathan Lee, Ciaran Fitzsimons
Best: Nathan Lee, Matthew Goldsworthy, Joshua Bancroft, Jesse Clark, Ciaran Fitzsimons, David Berger
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EXTRAVAGANZA
Premier Division
Best: Damien Bowles owned by Mick Bowles $210.00
First free: Trent Baker owned by Maree Gawley $45.00
Division One
Best: Darren Chapman owned by Laima Physick $105.00
First free: Damian Gatte owned by Michael Sankey $45.00
Division Three
Best: James Ford owned by Hangan / Ure syndicate $45.00
NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES
A general bye was originally scheduled into the fixture for all grades, however rain outs and the withdrawal of the Balmain U/18’s from Premier Cup have created two catch up games for the Eagles.
Saturday July 24th
Bruce Purser Reserve
Midday Division Three v Sydney Uni
5.00pm Under 18 Premier Cup v Sydney Uni
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East Coast returned to the winning list on Saturday when it comfortably accounted for the Balmain Dockers at Bruce Purser Reserve. The selection of debutantes Damon Steer and Tate Dimech for their first Premier Division game, gave the Eagles a line up which included no less than eight players aged 19 or under. A testimony to the recruiting talents of U/18 coach Peter Steer. 
A commanding third quarter by the Magpies sees them take control of the game - Wests 14.10.94 Eagles 7.4.46
