On Saturday, the rain held off to allow a great jam-packed day of football at the Bombala Showground, starting early in morning with juniors and following through to seniors finishing up under lights in the evening.
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The High Heelers had the tough task of playing two games back to back, starting with Candelo/Bemboka United and then Pambula/Merimbula Hot-doggies, but with a keen squad and plenty of subs the home team would be victorious on both occasions.
The first game saw plenty of flare, with successful set plays and plenty of pace out wide, the score would end up a convincing 54-4 in the Heelers favour.
Player’s player for this game went to Lucy Sellers (sponsored by Bendoc Park Poll Herefords) who would bag herself a hat trick of tries and showed unreal commitment to tagging in defence. 3 points went to Amy Stone (sponsored by Bibbenluke Stock Horse Stud) who also bagged her own try and whose work rate was admirable both in defence and support play. 2 points went to Annie McGrath (sponsored by Hands On Bitz & Pizzas Bombala) who showed great skill and pace out wide. Annie not only scored her own try but was instrumental in converting most tries for the day. One point went to Kayley Keavey (sponsored by Dommos Shearing) whose running game has become an extreme asset to this High Heelers team, Keavey also scored her own try and converted it.
With slightly wearier legs the second game was always going to be a tougher task of the Heeler girls.
However the discipline and fitness of these girls is to be commended and they never looked like losing to the Hot Doggies team. The final score ended 22-0 to the High Heelers with Lucy Sellers yet again nominated for her efforts for player’s player. Lucy bagged another four pointer in this game and her never-say-die attitude in defence was outstanding. Joint players player with Lucy for the second game was Abbey Kimber (sponsored by J & J Exterior & Interior Designs) whose classy ball work and ability to duck and weave through defenders saw her breaking the line on numerous occasions. Three points went to Chloe Murphy (sponsored by Final Touches) always showing she is a force to be reckoned with both in attack and defence. Two points went again to Annie McGrath showing great consistency and running game and one point was shared between Makayla Standen (sponsored by Hair on Main Street) who really stepped up running the ball with great determination as well as performing outstanding support play. Makayla bagged her own try for her efforts also, and Tash Stewart (sponsored by Raw Strength & Fitness) who is consistently displaying why she is a real strike force for this Heeler outfit, showing tenacity in defence and lightening pace running in attack.
Reserve Grade
The Bombala boys took on the Candelo-Bemboka Reserve grade team with great passion and determination. Senior players Clay Stewart (sponsored by DF & D Stewart), Mick Sullivan and Clay Clear provided great leadership and direction to the relatively new team, each bagging their own tries on the day.
With the half time score 18-0 in the home team's favour the boys went into the sheds with great spring in their step. However it with the opposing team that would score first points after the break proving to the Bombala lads they needed to keep working hard and not lose focus to take victory. And focus they did, young Alex Rosten would score three of his own tries for the day and Chris Halligan’s (sponsored by Village Ford) brute strength up the middle saw him gain points under the black dot. Enormous defensive efforts from Nat Jennings and Sam Sten could be heard and almost felt by the crowd. The final score would end in Bombala’s favour 36-6.
Players player and three points went to the lightning fast, point scoring machine Alex Rosten (sponsored by MK Walcott & Associates). Two points were awarded to workhorse Clay Clear (sponsored by Clear Cut Electrical & Rural Services) and one point went to Kitt Bryce (sponsored by Southern Stockyards & Fencing) who while relatively new to the game is proving to be a great asset to this Reserve Grade team, always giving 100 per cent commitment both in attack and defence.
First Grade
As the Blue Heelers First Grade team took the field against the Pambula/Merimbula Bulldogs the cold air began to settle in. The anticipation of this game was high as Bombala would finally see consistency across the park of returned injured players such as Brett Hodak, Paul Perkins and Joe Bobbin.
After a tough first 10 minutes of football it would be the Bulldogs who would capitalise on good field possession to score first points. With early pressure again put on their line, Bombala would show great defence to hold the away team up over the line and deny further points.
Andrew Anderson (sponsored by Dane Cottrell Transport) was instrumental in leading the Bombala team forward but also showing solid and gutsy defensive efforts. A classy play between Paul Perkins and Andrew Anderson saw them take the ball short side on right side of field doing well to keep the ball in play, Andrew’s quick thinking to kick the ball down field earnt the home team another set of 6 in front of their try line. The injection of Luke Platts saw him score on his first touch of the ball, muscling his way over not far from the sticks. The scores were locked at 6-6 in the 21st minute, but it was the away side who would run in two more unanswered tries before half time taking the score to 16-6. After half time the home team came out firing as if they knew exactly what they needed to do to win this game.
The left hand combination of Fijian duo Wame Belolevu and Samoni Biaukula as well as winger Charlie Lomas proved to be a real strike force for the Bombala team, often breaking the line and finding support out wide, both Wame and Charlie ended up running in points to level up the score 16-16 and momentum seemed to be heading back the home team way. However a barrage of injuries to key players including work horse Malcolm Stone, Joe Bobbin and Brett Hodak would leave the home side depleted and the Merimbula/Pambula team would only capitalise on this with runaway tries from intercepted balls and soft defence as the home team would struggle to keep up. The Bombala boys came close to scoring again on numerous occasions but it would be small unforced errors that would deny them the win.
Mitch Lynch was able to gain points for the home team in the dying minutes of the game but it was all too little too late and the coastal team would take the win 32-20.
Players player went to the gutsy efforts from Charlie Lomas (sponsored by D & L High Country Earthworks) out wide; 3 points went to the classy attacker and dominating defender Wame Belolevu (sponsored by Tim Stewart); 2 points went to Paul Perkins (sponsored by MCH Welding) whose noticeable direction and attack up the middle is a welcomed return and 1 point went to Chris Anderson (sponsored by Clear Cut Electrical & Rural Services) who showed relentless defence and a gutsy effort in attack charging the ball back up the field for the home team.
Heritage Round
The Bombala & District Football Club would like to thank all the supporters who came out on Saturday and welcome you all back for another exciting lot of home games this coming Saturday, June 25 against the Bega Roosters and Chicks.
Saturday is also an exciting round to attend as it is the ‘Heritage Round’ celebrating past Bombala football teams in particular the premiership winning team of 1991.
Past players are invited back to these games as the first grade team will be presented their jerseys from the former players and then play in the 1991 style jersey.
This round will also see the club supporting Women in League and they encourage everyone to wear something pink with $5 donations going towards the Bombala Community Fund.
The football club then welcomes everyone back to the Bombala RSL club where the prestigious heritage jerseys will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.
Presentations and entertainment will continue on at the club and the theme for the night will be ‘Tight, Bright & Pink’.
So come along for a great day of footy and entertainment next weekend.