Richmond’s VFL affiliate, the Coburg Tigers, produced a stunning first half display against top side Williamstown at the weekend before being eventually overwhelmed.
The Tigers led by 25 points at half time, but an 11-goal third quarter by the Seagulls took the game out of reach.
Williamstown won by 57 points, but Coburg coach David Newett saw plenty of positives in the performance.
“We were really happy with the way the boys came out. We thought it was a non-competitive performance against Casey the week before, and in the first half we played outstanding footy,” he said.
“We controlled the game, and at half time the boys were really positive.
“In the third quarter Williamstown really upped their intensity, we turned the ball over too often and they capitalised.”
Daniel Connors was outstanding across half back, collecting a team-high 32 possessions and six inside 50s.
“Dan’s in really in good form, and it’s been a real credit to him the way he’s prepared for playing in the VFL and the level he has been able to produce,” Newett said.
Newett also praised the efforts of Jake King, who picked up 23 disposals, eight inside 50s and had seven scoring shots.
Tom Hislop (15 touches and seven marks) was also lauded for his efforts in the forward half, while Andrew Browne battled hard in the ruck for 24 hitouts.
The VFL competition takes a break this weekend for state representative matches.
Coburg’s next match is against the Northern Bullants on Saturday May 29 at NAB Oval.
Final Scores
Coburg Tigers 6.4 7.11 8.11 11.15 (81)
Williamstown 1.3 3.10 14.17 20.18 (138)
GOALS:
Coburg Tigers: Lawton 2, Duhau, Hislop, Collins, McMahon, Thomson, King, Morton, Power, Jordon
Williamstown: Little 5, Moles 3, Hooper 2, Panos 2, Johnson 2, Davies, German, Daniels, Rose, Reid, Fortune
BEST:
Coburg Tigers: Connors, Power, Duhau, Hislop, Clifton, Browne
Williamstown: Grossman, Moles, Johnson, Muir, Daniels, McHarg
