PAKENHAM junior under16 (1) team produced a strong team effort against Endeavour Hills in round 12 at the weekend, losing by 48 points.
With finals chances gone there was no pressure and the team played great football and fought the game out.
With a bench full of injuries and a great third term, Endeavour Hills succumbed to Pakenham’s constant pressure. With five goals needed in the last quarter and kicking with the wind, Pakenham put in a solid last quarter.
Scores: Endeavour Hills 12.11.83 d Pakenham 5.5.35.
Goals: M. Laszcyk, C. Johnson, P. Venville, N. Helsby, A. Blight.
Best: A. Marchant, J. Bryant, N. Helsby, J. TimothySmith, M. Symons, D. Moore.
UNDER 13 (1)
The Lions played a Friday night match under lights at the Arch Brown Reserve.
Berwick took advantage of the wind in the first quarter to gain a strong lead.
Pakenham played a defensive game in the second half and lifted its game and attack, but was outscored by a better side.
Scores: Berwick 14.8.92 d Pakenham 3.2.20.
Goals: M. Brady, J. Brady, D. Russell.
Best: M. Brady, M. Cameron, I. Drazic, T. Blackwood.
UNDER 13 (2)
Playing against top side Officer, the Lions put in a sterling game.
They ran in numbers, chased, harassed, tackled and generally played a great game of football, but unfortunately faded in the last quarter, letting Officer kick easy goals.
Scores: Officer 14.10.94 d Pakenham 3.4.22.
Goals: B. Drews, J. McLean, J. Boer.
Best: M. Wilson, H. Leo, J. McLean, S. Ager.
UNDER 12 MAROON
Excellent teamwork with strong shepherding and great running was a feature of the game played in very windy conditions under lights on Friday night.
Final score: Pakenham 19.11.125 d Endeavour Hills 1.0.6.
Goals: B. King, B. Hermann 5; C. Ruecroft 2; J. Ainsworth, J. Bates, C. Holmes, J. King, M. Voisey, D. Lowrie, R. SimpsonGoddard.
Best: B. King, C. Holmes, B. Hermann, C. Ruecroft, J. Ainsworth, M. Voisey, R. Hack.
UNDER 12 BLUE
In galeforce conditions, Narre Warren got a quick start, but Pakenham fought hard for the whole game and had a very good second half, keeping Narre down to only one goal, four behinds in the second.
Score: Narre Warren 8.11.59 d Pakenham 0.1.1.
Best: M. Lumm, L. Hogan, C. Boulton, A. Andrews, B. Miller, J. Nagel, A. Nooy, B. Fraser.
UNDER 11 BLUE
Also in galeforce winds, Pakenham played tough hard football for a close win.
Scores: Pakenham 4.10.34 d Narre South Lions 4.2.26.
Goals: J. Barclay, G. Lowrie, J. Berry, J. Mateariki.
Best: D. Davey, B. Stag, D. McLean, R. Vink, A. Alberni, J. Barclay, L. Wesolowski.
UNDER 10 (1)
Pakenham came home with a good win in extremely windy conditions.
At half time the players were asked to keep up the good work and they responded with excellent team work, great handballing and tackling.
Scores: Pakenham 5.9.39 d Berwick White 3.6.24.
Goals: S. Blackwood 4; T. Ainsworth.
Best: A. McIntosh, B. Morgan, J. Renton, L. Dunkley, C. Adams, N. Rourke, S. Blackwood, M. Nagel.
UNDER 10 (2)
All players tried hard and even though Pakenham had its fair share of the play, was unable to kick the goals needed.
Scores: Hampton Park 10.10.70 d Pakenham 2.2.14.
Goals: D. Banks, K. Van Den Berghe.
Best: M. Hudson, J. Burge, J. Hawkins, J. Salan, J. Weightman, R. Hermann, B. Kirkham, K. Van Den Berghe.
UNDER NINE BLUE
In extremely windy conditions, the team tried really hard.
Best: L. Cassar, A. Van Den Berghe, J. Pantorno, B. Pearse, J. Marson.
UNDER NINE MAROON
Pakenham played a great game.
Aaron Lowrie and Jack Melbourne played their 25th game.
Goals: C. Poole 2; L. King, R. Bromley, J. Melbourne.
Best: A. Lowrie, N. Mueller, D. McBride, J. Ryan, L. King, C. Wheeler.
