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Spiteri dominates as Eagles eclipse St George

Daniel Spiteri in full flight - Photo courtesy Michael VettasThe threatened rain did not arrive at Rouse Hill on Saturday, but a switched on East Coast Eagles team certainly did. Given a great lead in by the U/18’s who had run rampant over St George, the senior side continued in the same vein winning by 90 points. Star forward Jamie Vlatko who has been in sensational form, dropped out of the selected side after straining a hamstring during the week. However his absence opened the way for Peter Dugmore to take up the running against his former team mates and he responded well with four goals under severe pressure. Scott Pierce was also brought into the side to make his First Grade debut.

 

The first quarter was a tough uncompromising 30 minutes with the Dragons throwing everything at the Eagles in a fast and highly skilful display under lights at Bruce Purser Reserve. Although East Coast went further ahead in the second quarter, the scoreboard didn’t represent their superiority around the ground. St George kept hanging in there and the home side couldn’t break clear, but it did look like it would only be a matter of time.

 

The star of the night in the first half was 18 year old Daniel Spiteri. “Boonie” was in scintillating form as he patrolled all over the ground, gaining possessions at will. His ball handling belied his age and he went into the rooms at halftime to ponder just how he could do better in the second half. And of course he did, showing enormous courage as he fought tooth and nail against bigger and older opponents. His performance won him the accolades of coaches and players to win everything by way of individual awards in the match.                

 

Led by Spiteri, East Coast blitzed the Dragons in the second half as they clinically and systematically destroyed a gallant St George. Rookie Michael Clinch enjoyed his best senior game, while former Subiaco star Ryan Silvester was all class in the midfield. Steve O’Connor warmed the hands and hearts of supporters with the mark of the year at full forward as he climbed high above his opponent to take a spectacular grab and then kick truly straight over the goal umpire’s hat.

 

The six goals to the Eagles in each of the third and fourth quarters underlined the difference between the two sides. Although the cold night air brought the dew to the grass, the Eagles were unperturbed with their skill level and ball handling actually improving as the game wore on.  At the final siren, like the moon high in the eastern sky, St George had been well and truly eclipsed.     

 

Next Saturday July 3rd, sees the Eagles at Sydney Uni for vital top of the table clashes in both Premier Division and U/18’s.   

 


East Coast Eagles   2.4     6.9     12.11  18.14 (122)
St George                  1.3     2.3       4.4     4.8 (32)

 

Goalkickers:  Peter Dugmore 4, Damien Bowles 3, Steve O’Connor 3, Dominic Killworth 2, Ryan Silvester, Trent Baker, Dean Costello, Daniel Spiteri, Ben Rogers, Michael Clinch

 

Best:   Daniel Spiteri, Michael Clinch, Ryan Silvester, Damien Bowles, Peter Dugmore, Steve O’Connor

 

 

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The Division One lads struggled against a stronger Macquarie Uni combination, going down by 75 points. James Mann took the honours as best player and Players’ Player and it was great to see that he donated both awards to the Cancer Council’s “Call to Arms” appeal which the East Coast Eagles were supporting in Round 11.  

 

East Coast Eagles   2.0       4.1     4.2      5.2 (32)
Macquarie Uni           5.3     10.6    12.14  15.17 (107)

 

Goalkickers:  Hayden Benger, Jason Duss, David Clinch, Jared Patira, Ash Moeller

 

Best:   James Mann, James Dwyer, Matt Power, Josh Shephard, Ash Moeller, Martin Karafilis.

 

Click here for the Division One ladder

 

 

Sean Streat’s Division Three side faced a key match up against Macquarie Uni who were neck and neck with the Eagles in the contest to assume 5th position. A great first and last quarter were not enough however to overcome the poor middle quarters when the Warriors ran away with the game. Sam Brotherston put in his best showing for the season, while James Ford was strong in the centre.  

 

East Coast Eagles   3.2     3.3      4.8      8.9 (57)
Macquarie Uni           1.6     7.7     11.8    13.11 (89)

 

Goalkickers:  Brendan Doyle 2, Phil Ragno 2, Tim Coakley, Alex Wynne, Sam Brotherston, James Ford

 

Best:   Sam Brotherston, Liam Madden, Chris Wynne, James Ford, Damian Gatte, Josh Lawrence

 

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Taking the prime spot of curtain raiser to the main game, the Under 18 Premier Colts were magnificent with a 58 point victory over a confident St George, thus reversing the result of the earlier R2 match. The boys led all game, going further ahead each quarter as Campbell Ford and Daniel Lim gave their forward line an arm chair ride. Ethan Barclay made the most of the opportunities with five goals.     

 

East Coast Eagles   5.3     9.4     14.8    18.9 (117)
St George                  2.1     2.3       5.5     9.5 (59)

 

Goalkickers:   Ethan Barclay 5, Jackson Le Pecqueux 3, Jake Pianta 3, Daniel Lim 2, Campbell Ford 2, Chris Polkinghorne, Matt Lyons, Nathan Campbell

 

Best:   Campbell Ford, Daniel Lim, Trent Monaghan, Ethan Barclay, Jesse Clark

 

Click here for the U/18 Premier Cup ladder

 


In an entertaining U/18 Challenge Cup game, the Eagles were not quite good enough to stay with Macquarie Uni, eventually taking a loss by 37 points. Blake Russell and Angus Baird were amongst the best for East Coast.

 

East Coast Eagles   1.1     2.4     3.5      5.8 (38)
Macquarie Uni           2.4     6.4     9.6     11.9 (75)

 

Goalkickers:  Steve Acland, Kieran Lyons, Jye Hines, Corey Dimech, Matthew Robinson

 

Best:   Blake Russell, Angus Baird, Allan Leabeater, Kieran Lyons, Adam Hutt, Jye Hines

 

Click here for the U/18 Challenge Cup ladder

 


EXTRAVAGANZA

 

Premier Division
Best:               Daniel Spiteri owned by Peter Physick                 $210.00

First free:     Shane Ryan owned by Greg Bell                          $45.00

 

Division One
Best:            James Mann owned by Maree Gawley                  $105.00

First free:      Nathan Peters owned by Maree Gawley                $45.00

 

Division Three

Best:               James Ford owned by Hangan / Ure syndicate      $45.00

 

 

NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES

 

The Eagles meet Sydney Uni in crucial top of the table clashes at both Premier Division and U/18 level on Saturday July 3rd at Sydney Uni’s #1 oval.  

 

Saturday July 3rd …

 

Bruce Purser Reserve

10.00am        Division Three v Moorebank Sports

 

Sydney Uni #1

2.00pm        Division One v Sydney Uni

4.10pm        Premier Division v Sydney Uni

7.00pm          U/18 Premier Cup v Sydney Uni     

 

Under 18 Challenge Cup have the bye.

 

Sunday, 27 June 2010 18:21

Jamie Vlatko kicks 9.0 as Eagles retain top spot

Jamie Vlatko - Picture courtesy of Michael VettasThe East Coast Eagles arrived at the Village Green within the Uni of NSW complex on Saturday, most wary of last year’s Grand Final opponents. Although 2010 wasn’t looking good for the Bulldogs, any side playing at their own home ground can’t be underestimated. Injuries had again struck hard at the Hills based Eagles, however they did welcome back skipper Jon Vlatko following his recovery from a hamstring strain.

 

And although Jon made a great return, it was his brother Jamie who stole the limelight with a devastating performance kicking nine goals without a miss. Vlatko was dominant in the first quarter, kicking four in a 10 minute purple patch and it took former Swans star Troy Luff to be moved onto him in an attempt to stem the flow.

 

The 37 point margin at ¼ time conjured up memories of last year’s rout at the same ground when the Eagles won by 100 points, but it was not to be. The Bulldogs scratched their way back into the game in the second quarter to kick seven goals with the breeze whilst the Eagles kept them honest with just three.

 

After halftime, with the wind at their backs, East Coast supporters expected something similar to the first quarter but the Dogs played a brilliant tactical game to totally restrict any attacking moves the Eagles attempted. At ¾ time the home side had put themselves in a terrific position to go on and take a well earned victory.

 

But spectators underestimated the Eagles’ determination which, along with a surprising drop in the breeze, allowed East Coast to totally dominate the last quarter.  Glenn Garner made some key positional changes which clicked, Mark Goodey kicked the first goal inside 20 seconds, Vlatko kicked his ninth and suddenly it was all over. East Coast had run away with a win that was expected, but was hard fought across the day.   

 

 

UNSW–ES               0.4     7.6       8.8      9.8 (62)

East Coast Eagles   6.5     9.7     11.10  17.15 (117)   

 

Goalkickers:  Jamie Vlatko 9, Peter Dugmore 3, Mark Goodey 2, Steve O’Connor, Ben Physick, Ryan Silvester.

 

Best:   Jamie Vlatko, Jon Vlatko, Ryan Silvester, Eugene Kruger, Kristian Pearson, Mark Goodey.

 

 

Click here for the Premier Division ladder

 

 

At Division One level, the Eagles returned to the wining list in a thriller at the Village Green. Scott Pierce and James Mann were amongst the best.

 

UNSW–ES               1.1     3.3     6.5     8.6 (54)

East Coast Eagles   2.2     6.3     8.3     9.6 (60)

 

Goalkickers:  Josh Shephard 2, James Mann, Blake Jones, Jason Duss, Sean Albert, Josh Patira, James Dwyer, Jared Patira.

 

 

Best:   Scott Pierce, Matty Power, James Mann, Jason Duss, Luke McLeod, Josh Patira

 

Click here for the Division One ladder

 

U/18 Premier Cup welcomed back their coach Peter Steer from the USA with an emphatic 55 point victory over the Bulldogs which kick-started the day of three consecutive losses for the home side.

 

UNSW – ES             1.3     3.4     4.7    5.10 (40)

East Coast Eagles   5.3     8.6     12.8    14.11 (95)

 

Goalkickers:  Ethan Barclay 4, Jonathon Spencer 3, Ciaran Fitzsimons, Tate Dimech, Aaron Savage, Michael Nance, Matt Lyons, Nathan Campbell, Alex Foxall.

 

Best:   Dean Costello, Louis Butler, Ethan Barclay, Michael Nance, Aaron Savage, Jack Hemmings.

 

Click here for the U/18 Premier Cup ladder

 

 

Over at Bruce Purser Reserve, Sean Streat’s Division Three side came up against Penrith’s First Grade outfit, but went down by 43 points. Ash Moeller and James Ford were both amongst the goals and the best players.

 

East Coast Eagles   2.1     3.3     4.3     5.4 (34)

Penrith                       4.0     7.3       9.6     12.7 (77)      

 

Goalkickers:  Ash Moeller 2, James Ford 2, Nathan Peters

 

Best:   Ash Moeller, James Ford, Steven Marks, Hayden Benger, Liam Patira, Tim Coakley

 

Click here for the Division Three ladder

 

In the early game at BPR, Ryan Madden’s Challenge Cup started strongly to hold the lead at ½ time, but faded in the second half to be over run by a stronger Magpie outfit.  Blake Russell kicked two and was named best in the beaten side.

 

East Coast Eagles   2.0     6.0     7.2     9.2 (56)

Southern Power       3.5     3.9     9.11    12.20 (92)

 

Goalkickers:  Blake Russell 2, Matthew Goldsworthy 2, Jackson Pecqueux 2, Jack Nugent, Adam Hutt, Stephen Tumminello.

 

Best:   Blake Russell, Allan Leabeater, Matthew Goldsworthy, Adam Hutt, Paul Mildwater, Stephen Tumminello.

 

Click here for the U/18 Challenge Cup ladder

 

 

EXTRAVAGANZA

 

Premier Division

Best:                      Jamie Vlatko owned by the BGP synd.                 $210.00

First Free kick:         Ryan Silvester owned by the Hangan & Ure synd.  $45.00

 

Division One

Best:                      Scott Pierce and James Mann jointly.

Owned by Laima Physick and Maree Gawley          $52.50 each

First Free kick:         Blake Jones owned by the Oakes synd.                $45.00

 

Division Three

Best:                      Ash Moeller owned by Laima Physick                   $45.00

 

 

NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES

 

Next week sees East Coast back at Bruce Purser Reserve for five matches across a huge day on Saturday June 26th with the Premier Division game against St George starting under lights at 6.10pm.

 

10.00am      U/18 Challenge Cup v Macquarie Uni

Midday         Division Three v Macquarie Uni

2.00pm        Division One v Macquarie Uni

4.00pm        U/18 Premier Cup v St George

6.10pm          Premier Division v St George.     

 

Monday, 21 June 2010 10:20

State matches & washed out games round up.

Matty Power - Pic courtesy Mark SpiteriThe June long weekend saw the Eagles’ Premier Division have a week’s break to allow for Representative games to be played in Melbourne and Wagga Wagga. However the Round 9 washed out games in all other Divisions went ahead on a delightful Sydney weekend.

Down in Wollongong, Division One took an unexpected hit when they went down to the Lions by 32 points. Ash Moeller showed his class with six goals and a best on ground effort, while Etiosa Okunbor took the Players’ Player honours.  

Wollongong     2.0     6.3     12.3    16.6 (102)
East Coast      3.5     6.7     7.9      10.10 (70)
Goal Kickers: Ash Moeller 6, Alex Foxall 2, Sean Albert 2
Best Players: Ash Moeller, Matty Power, Etiosa Okunbor, Dean Eggleton, Sean Albert, Alex Foxall

The early game in the Gong saw the Under 18 Premier Cup side avenge last year’s finals defeat with a comprehensive 90 point victory over Wollongong. The scale of the win has vastly improved the side’s percentage, which had been lacking, and although they have only played six matches for the season, Peter Steer’s lads sit comfortably in 3rd position on the ladder. Dean Costello showed the benefit of his First Grade experience with a fabulous around the ground effort.

Wollongong    2.1     2.1     3.2      5.3 (33)
East Coast      4.1     8.8    13.12  17.21 (123)

Goal Kickers: Damon Steer 6, Daniel Lim 3, Ethan Barclay 2, Matt Lyons 2, Michael Clinch, Chris Polkinghorne, Jonathon Spencer, Dean Costello
Best Players: Dean Costello, Damon Steer, Dominic Killworth, Jonathon Spencer, Daniel Lim, Louis Butler
 
East Coast’s Division Three side fronted up at Gipps Road on a chilly Saturday morning to take on Holroyd-Parramatta. Eager to get the warmth in their bones, the Eagles confronted the Goannas with a superb running game and by half time the 62 point margin suggested that the game was all but over. Tim Coakley kicked six goals from centre half forward and was the star of the day, but he only just tipped out the burly Phil Ragno who slotted through five from full forward.
Still with one postponed game in hand against 9th placed Sydney Uni, the Eagles are just outside the five, but a good win there could see them jump to second possie, such is the congested nature at the top of the ladder.     

Holroyd-Parramatta           1.0      1.2      4.3      7.5 (47)
East Coast                          5.2     11.4    13.6    16.7 (103)
Goal Kickers: Tim Coakley 6, Phil Ragno 5, Hayden Benger, Chris Wynne, Lewis Whales, James Ford, Jared Madden
Best Players: Tim Coakley, Hayden Benger, Andrew Tumminello, Phil Ragno, Lewis Whales
 
Up at Bensons Lane, where it was no doubt colder than anywhere else, East Coast’s U/18 Challenge Cup side gamefully battled the Southern Power lads. After a slow start, the Eagles turned the second half into a contest, but the final score still showed a 63 point win to the visitors. Blake Russell and Nathan Lee were the best for the home side.   

East Coast                  0.1       0.1       3.2       4.5 (29)         
Southern Power         3.2       8.6     10.6      14.8 (92)

Goal Kickers: Matthew Goldsworthy, Adam Wylie, Adam Hutt, Matthew Robinson
Best Players: Blake Russell, Nathan Lee, Dean Wilson, Jackson Pecqueux, Jesse Clark, David Berger
 
NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES
The second half of the minor round commences next week when Round 10 gets underway.
Saturday June 19th at the Village Green.
2.10pm          Premier Division       Eagles v UNSW-ES
Midday          Division One             Eagles v UNSW-ES
10.00am        U/18 Premier Cup     Eagles v UNSW-ES

Saturday June 19th at Bruce Purser Reserve.

2.10pm         Division Three            Eagles v Penrith
Midday         U/18 Challenge Cup    Eagles v Moorebank Sports
 
EXTRAVAGANZA
Division One
Best:            Ash Moeller owned by Laima Physick                             $105.00
First Free:    Matty Power owned by the Michael Sankey syndicate      $45.00
Division Three

Best:            Tim Coakley owned by Mick Bowles $45.00
 
AFL Sydney v the VAFA
The AFL Sydney travelled to Elsternwick Park in south-east Melbourne to take on the Victorian Amateurs. The Big V had defeated Sydney by less than a kick in 2008 and the Two-Blues of Sydney were keen for revenge. East Coast was well represented with six Eagles making the trip, more than any other Sydney club.
The match, played in greasy conditions and under leaden skies, started well with Alex Lee from Sydney University and Damien Bowles kicking early goals. However the Victorians managed to take a 10 point lead into the first break. This was extended to 17 at halftime, although the Sydney team were confident that their younger legs could carry them through the match better than those of the Victorians.
This was not to be the case however, with the hosts proving far too slick in the second half. Impressive ball movement by hand and foot through the middle of the ground by the Vics was finished off with some exceptional contested marking in the forward line. In contrast the Sydney team won a lot of ball across half back but constant turnovers and imprecise kicking into the forward line hampered their efforts to maintain scoreboard pressure.
For the Eagles, all six players contributed, with Daniel Spiteri, Shane Ryan and Damien Bowles doing a lot of the grunt work in the middle while Ryan Silvester used his polished finish to set up a number of plays. Jamie Vlatko had a tough day against quality opposition and poor delivery, but showed that he is very comfortable at that level. Rowan Bilkey played his usual role, sweeping across half back and was one of the few that consistently found their targets with his disposal.
Congratulations to all six players for their efforts over the weekend.
Victorian Amateurs           4.1   7.4   14.10   20.11 (131)
AFL Sydney                    2.3   4.5     6.7      7.9 (51)

Goals: Alex Lee 2, Daniel Spiteri, Ben Absolum, Sam Crichton, Matt Edwins, Damien Bowles
Best: Earl Shaw, Damien Bowles, Chris Jordan, Daniel Spiteri, Ryan Silvester, Shane Ryan
 
 
NSW REGIONAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AFL Sydney are the State Champions after the Development squad defeated the Black Diamond AFL in the final of the NSW Regional State Championships at Wagga Wagga on Sunday.
The early “round robin” results from Saturday show that after a sluggish start against Farrer, the Sydney boys really hit their straps when they knocked over the strong Riverina League in a thriller. An easy victory over the Black Diamond League (from Newcastle & the Central Coast) saw them through to the final on Sunday where they would again meet the BDL.

It was to be no contest in the end as Sydney ran away to win by 50 points. Good to see East Coast’s Ben Rogers kick goals (total six) in every game and be named in the best on three of four occasions.  Trent Baker bagged a couple in the final as well and contributed strongly in every game. 

Farrer FL                   3.2    4.2 (26)
AFL Sydney                0.3    3.6 (24)

Goals: Ben Rogers, Ben Woods, Kieran Emery
Best: Jackson Potter, Ben Woods, Michael Holmes, Tom Elkington, Ben Rogers and Shanan Kershaw

AFL Sydney               3.3   5.4 (34)
Riverina AFL              2.1   5.3 (33)

Goals: Kieran Emery 2, Jackson Potter, Ben Rogers, Lachlan Pryor
Best: Dale Chivas, Lachlan Pryor, Matt Keys, Jackson Potter, Ben Woods and Ben Rogers

AFL Sydney                4.3   7.5 (47)
BDAFL                        1.2   3.3 (21)

Goals: Ben Rogers 2, Kieran Emery 2, Jackson Potter 2, Bryce Addison 1
Best: Ben Woods, Ben Rogers, Damian Dell A'quila, Kieran Emery, Michael Holmes and Jackson Potter

Final

AFL Sydney    2.3    3.5   7.8   10.8 (68)
BDAFL            0.1    0.4   1.4    2.6 (18)

Goals: Kieran Emery 3, Ben Rogers 2, Trent Baker 2, Jackson Potter 2. Tim Barton
Best: Lachlan Pryor, Jackson Potter, Michael Holmes, Brendan Fitzgerald, Lynn Roehrig, Ben Woods
 
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 13:18

Eagles Represent Sydney

Damien Bowles and Ben Rogers

The East Coast Eagles are well represented in the two sides picked to represent AFL Sydney in this weekend's fixtures in Melbourne and Wagga. The senior side will travel to Melbourne to take on the Victorian Amateurs while the Development Squad will head to Wagga to take part in the Country Championships.

Of the 8 Eagles selected, 6 are in the senior side, more than any other club, while Ben Rogers and Trent Baker will play in the development squad. Ben Rogers was named as vice-captain while North Shore's Lachlan Prior will captain the young side.

In the senior side, Shane Ryan, Jamie Vlatko, Ryan Silvester, Rowan Bilkey, Damien Bowles and Daniel Spiteri will make the trip to Melbourne with Damien Bowles also receiving the honour of being named vice captain to St George's Declan Donohue.

The AFL Sydney team is a mixture of youth and experience and coach Leigh Forsyth is excited about the challenge ahead "I can't wait for Sunday, the side has now been picked and I believe we have a very good side capable of a good result" Forsyth said.

The match will be played at Elsternwick Park on Sunday commencing at 1.15pm.

 

 

AFL Sydney side:

B: Declan Donohue (St George); Chris Murphy (North Shore); Chris Jordan (Campbelltown)

HB: Jeremy Kiel (UNSW/ES); Ryan Bottin-Noonan (Campbelltown); Kieran Wright (Pennant Hills)

C: Teddy Strudwick (North Shore); David Linsen (Western Suburbs); Matt Edwins (Campbelltown)

HF: Ben Absolum (Western Suburbs); Matt Withers (Western Suburbs); Mark Egan (Sydney University)

F: Alex Lee (Sydney University); Jamie Vlatko (East Coast Eagles); Sam Crichton (Sydney University)

R: Earl Shaw (UNSW/ES); Damien Bowles (East Coast Eagles); Shane Ryan (East Coast Eagles)

Int: Rohan Lilly (Western Suburbs); Ryan Silvester (East Coast Eagles); Daniel Spiteri (East Coast Eagles); Rowan Bilkey (East Coast Eagles)
 

The Eagles would like to congratulate all the players for their selection and wish them the best of luck over the weekend.

Thursday, 10 June 2010 12:34

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