Our Footy Team Defeat Kent St in a Thriller

In a fast paced and highly skilled match our Sevenoaks team won a hard fought victory over Kent Street by two points this week. The game went down to the wire and nearly ended with a Kent Street kick after the siren to win, if not for a desperate spoil from our backline in the last second of the match.

Each time we have played Kent Street it has been an absorbing contest in what is becoming the ‘public schools derby’ between the two sides. This game was no different with neither school being able to get a comfortable lead and only one goal separating the sides at half time. The backline performed strongly all game lead by Brandon Miller kicking out well from fullback and Jericho Cuttabutt, Jayden Helwig and Aaron Cooper continually stopping Kent St from scoring. Jeremiah Grese, a new-comer to the game, was also defending well.

Day Day Poe had a fabulous game on the wing and provided many of the game's highlights taking many spectacular marks in the pack including one in the last quarter where he was unlucky not to be paid. Chrisma Moya had another top game working well in the packs and kicking goals when needed. The forward line was well led by “Jumping Blake Coffin" who continually used his aerial skills to bring other players in to the game.

Our Rugby converts also performed admirably starting with TK Kakaki who recovered from a heavy fall to play a great game in the ruck, Jordan Jacobs in his first ever game of AFL played solidly at half back, as did Alex Tomuli. Preston Westlake had another top game across the centre driving the ball in to attack where Klay Nicette and Emmanual Krakouer were valuable contributors.

This week we also welcomed back Izzy Morrison who performed at a high level, along with Jarrad Websdale. Brett Woods was another top contributor and Marcello Campo used his leadership skills in the last quarter when it was needed.

Overall a fast and furious game enjoyed by a large group of spectators. Next week we play Clontarf at Queens Park and a win will put us on top of the ladder in our division. Well done to the super-coaches Anthony and Brad.