Shore AFL – 13 May
ISC AFL Round 3 – Saturday 13 May 2023
| Team | Round | Date | Opposition | Venue | Result | Shore | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Opens 1 | ISC Round: 3 | Saturday, 13 May 2023 | Barker College | Barker Oval | Shore Lost by 72 | Shore 22 (3.4) def. by BC 94 (14.10) | |
| Shore Intermediate 1 | ISC Round: 3 | Saturday, 13 May 2023 | Barker College | Barker Oval | Shore Lost by 71 | Shore 20 (3.2) def. by BC 91 (13.13) | |
| Shore Juniors 2 | ISC Round: 3 | Saturday, 13 May 2023 | Waverley College | North Narrabeen Reserve AFL Field | Shore Lost by 2 | Shore 29 (4.5) def. by WC 31 (3.13) | |
| Shore Juniors 3 | ISC Round: 3 | Saturday, 13 May 2023 | Barker College | North Narrabeen Reserve AFL Field | Washed Out | Washed Out |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Byes/Internal | 0 |
| Match Abandoned | 1 |
Playing away for the first time this season, our Intermediates and First XVIII were fortunate enough to play their games on Barker College Main Oval. The Intermediates played first and were up against another strong and competitive team. The boys fought hard and were competitive around the ruck. Similar to previous weeks, we lacked the speed of the play the other Division 1 teams play at and allowed the opposition to many uncontested marks. Credit to the team as they managed to win the final quarter 13-2, which gave them a huge lift for the game.
The First XVIII was coming off a solid final-quarter performance last week. With seven out injured, sick or unavailable, we had 18 on the paddock with zero subs. However, they came out strong and took an early lead, surprising the Barker boys. Then our run of injuries continued with skipper Archer Hall going down the first quarter with an ankle injury, leaving us a man short, which allowed Barker to overpower us and take a good lead after the first quarter. Later in the match, another injury to Henry Malin forced him off the field, leaving us with 16 players. I never saw a team with so many injuries, but the team continued to march on and show what the Shore spirit is about, equalling the final quarter and kicking two goals. The boys were exhausted, but the hard work they had put into training and Strength and Conditioning helped them compete to the end. Next week they have Redlands, who are sitting on the bottom, so hopefully, we can have some returning players and get our first win for the season.
The Junior Division 2 team played early in the morning at North Narrabeen against Waverley. Waverley has huge numbers registered for AFL at the Junior level, so we knew they would have plenty of depth in Division 2. The game went back and forth, with the Shore boys leading at halftime. It came down to the final quarter, and with the wind picking up, it was hard to control. Waverley ended up winning a thrilling match by just 2 points.
Junior Division 3 team were scheduled to play late in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the rain settled in with lighting causing the game to be cancelled.
Well done to all the boys for their attendance, punctuality and sportsmanship. Keep up the good work, and the results will look after themselves.
“Success is not for the chosen, but for those who choose.”
Mr G Tesoriero
MIC of AFL