Under 13's and Under 16's - 2007 Premiers!

On Sunday September 9 the Under 13's headed to Gaza for play for premiership glory against Pooraka. Despite having lost to Pooraka twice this season the boys were very relaxed and calm before the match. Gepps Cross started brilliantly, scoring the first couple of goals, one an absolute gem by Ollie Markov from the Under 11's. Pooraka fought back in the second term and at half-time the scores were level, 5 goals 1 each. The second half was dominated by Gepps Cross, scoring 4 goals to two behinds to run out comfortable winners. Despite the absence of two regular Under 13's, Graeme and Jacob, the Under 11's and 12's who 'filled in' were superb under pressure. The boys showed over the last three weeks, with wins over Eastern Park, Athelstone and Pooraka in the finals, that when they play at their best they are simply superb! All credit to 'rookie' coach Greg Richardson too!

The Under 16's were expected to win easily in their premiership decider against Broadview. After dominating the first quarter the boys relaxed too much in the second and Broadies fought back. A quiet word fron the coach, Neil Rawlings, at half-time saw the boys do what they had to do in the second half to claim a comfortable win. Most of the 16's have toiled for four years for their success. Some much longer.
As Under 13's in 2004 they just missed the finals. As 14's in 2005 they were beaten by Payneham in the semi-final. Last year they finished 6th.