Above: Catani senior players were focussed on the job at hand before Saturday’s game against Warragul Industrials.CATANI Football Club will be well represented in this year’s finals series by four of its five teams.
After the homeandaway season, the senior side finished in second place and gained a week off. The underage sides will all play in elimination finals this week after finishing sixth, fourth and third respectively.
The seniors had a solid hitout against Warragul Industrials and, at times, showed some of the brilliant form needed to go all the way. Overall the Blues were never threatened by a side desperate to win for a chance at the top six.
The return of Josh Tymensen from injury and Nathan Ruskin’s efforts in defence made a difference and the Blues recorded a 43point win.
Scores: Catani 17.14.116 d Warragul Industrials 10.13.73.
Best: Nathan Ruskin, Josh Tymensen, Aaron Alger, Luke McFarlane, Chris MacLean, Nathan McMillan.
RESERVES
With their season over the Blues still finished on a high, scoring an 18point win over the Dusties. The road to victory was opened by a strong mark and goal from 47 metres out by Geoff Lindorff, who Catani has not been able to do without this season.
Scores: Catani 8.9.57 d Warragul Industrials 5.9.39.
Best: Craig Fitzpatrick, Luke McMillan, Peter Knaap, Graeme Dyall, Matt Burns, Michael Epstein.
UNDER 17
Catani needed to win get into the finals and from the first bounce the players were at their best, going on to a resounding victory. There was great work all day by Drew Campbell, aided by Tom Grant, Joe Camilleri, Jarrod Milner, Jace Lucas and Leigh Jose.
Scores: Catani 14.10.94 d Warragul Industrials 0.5.5.
UNDER 15
The Blues confirmed their place in the finals with a solid victory over Industrials. They led all day, increased their advantage at every change and showed form that could take them further in the finals series. Nine different goalkickers for the game.
Scores: Catani 14.10.94 d Warragul Industrials 3.1.19.
Best: Vaughan Campbell, Michael Williams, Blake Matthews, Michael Pendlebury, Michael Ralph, Dylan Langhans.
UNDER 13
The Blues suffered a disappointing loss after another slow start, but played better and better as the game progressed.
Scores: Warragul Industrials 4.2.26 d Catani 2.5.17.
Best: Kryton Knaap, Lachlan Grant, Taylor Stafford, Jamie Evans, Ryan LewisFitzgerald, Dylan McLaren.
