Kade Kuschert runs through the banner at John Foord Oval in front of a large crowd to mark his incredible milestone of 350 games for the club.
Corowa Rutherglen3.3.21 defeated by Wodonga Bulldogs 8.10.58
Best: Ryan Eyers, Darcy Hope, Joe Hanson, Tom Forrest, Caleb Bertram, Luke Nicholson.
Goals: Dary Hope 1, Judd Kuschert 1, Luke Nicholson 1.
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Corowa Rutherglen faced a tough battle against Wodonga Bulldogs, ultimately losing by 37 points at John Foord Oval on Saturday.
Darcy Hope pulls in this contested mark in the centre.
However, it was a game of celebration for the club, as we marked the impressive milestones of Joe Hansen's 150 senior games and Kade Kuschert's 350 games.
The Roos also had two debuts from Luke Nicholson and Jay Lavis.
The 2003 Premiership team had an enjoyable day and night at the annual club ball.
The Roos were unable to hit the scoreboard in the first term due to undisciplined football, which resulted in the Bulldogs heading to the first change with a handy three-goal lead.
Ryan Eyers leaping for a mark in front of his opponent.
In the second term the Roos were able to lift the tempo and hit the scoreboard.
The Eyers and Forrest combination proved to be a good match-up for the Wodonga Bulldogs forwards, showing their class down in the defence.
The Roos lifted with Darcy Hope and Judd Kuschert chiming in with some handy work in the forward line to engage the Corowa Rutherglen crowd. A crowd of a bit over 800 showed up including many for the reunion of the 2003 Roos’ premiership team.
The third term required a lift from the Roos with a quick reply to debutant Luke Nicholson who kicked his first major in senior football for the Roos. All the team quickly gathered around to congratulate the talented young 18 year old.
The Roos tried in vain to match the Dogs, but they couldn’t capitalise in the areas that were needed for the team to find momentum.
The Roos eventually went down to the Bulldogs by 37 points, which was a better outcome than the first time they played them in Round 4.
Jayden Lavis in front during his senior debut for the Roos.
The Roos now move their focus to the Rumble on the River against Yarrawonga at JC Lowe Oval next Saturday.
Awards: Ryan Eyers, Darcy Hope, Tom Forrest, Joe Hansen
Reserves
Corowa Rutherglen 4.2.26 defeated by Wodonga Bulldogs 21.12.138
The Roos’ reserves had reinforcements come into the side this week and needed to start well, but unfortunately the Bulldogs landed a quick start on the young Roos’ outfit.
Coach Sam Haigh slotted the first Roos’ first major for the afternoon with handy skills to read the play and kick the goal with conjuring ease.
In the second term, though, the scoreboard was not in sight of the Roos. They just wanted to play with flair and be able to use the ball, and there were plenty of good passages of play through Tommy Young, who was able to craft his way through the midfield and showed plenty of class.
After halftime, the attitude was plain and simple: don’t drop off and throw the towel in. A two-goal third term showed plenty to cheer about. Jayden Hall swung forward and kicked a handy goal, whilst David Wink showed all class by collecting another great goal.
The Roos eventually went down, but there were plenty of good plays throughout; the boys just need to stick to their processes and dig in each week.
Once again thanks to Matt Halton, Josh Pagan and co for filling in for the Ressies it really helps!
Awards: Tommy Young, Matt Halton, Kayne Quirk, David Wink.
Thirds
A depleted thirds side battled hard all game against a strong Bulldogs outfit.
Corowa Rutherglen 5 defeated by Wodonga Bulldogs 162
The thirds match was a very tough one for the boys this week, with low numbers and a few players being promoted to the seniors the team was very lucky that Wodonga were able to help out with a couple of extra numbers.
It’s never easy in these situations and the team was still able to come away with some positives.
We were able to play players in different positions and challenge players in different areas.
Regardless of the outcome, we were happy with the response of players. Whether it was a different position, different role or not giving until the final siren.
The boys can hold their heads up high, and we are stoked with the resilience.
Onto Yarra next weekend, which we are hoping for a great hit out again with them.
Awards: Lucas Tafft, Lenny Hill, Declan Thomson, Ethan Lane.
Roos News
The Roos Annual Ball and the 2003 reunion get together went off with a bang on Saturday night at Club Corowa with 150 people coming along! The club has the Ladies Day coming up on the August 3, tickets are still available online. All ladies are invited. Roo lotto winners for draw 210 and 211 were Alex Finlayson and Nicole Griffin.
