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<\/a>On the back of this, word had spread around the School that big Thomas Fuzes<\/strong> was going to be up against Sergeant Major Tesoriero\u2019s nephew from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview (Riverview). This was creating much hype, and by kick-off, Riverview had 50 supporters, and we had around 70 strong Shore supporters standing on the hill cheering our boys on. It created a great atmosphere, and it was a great scene to have them do the traditional tunnel for our First XVIII to run out to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shore\u2019s First XVIII confronted Riverview under challenging conditions. Riverview, past premiers, were favoured, but Shore’s evident improvements since last season fuelled their excitement to gauge their progress. Riverview started strong, but Shore, led by Ben Hocking<\/strong> and Felix H<\/strong>, levelled the scores by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Riverview intensified its attacks, although Shore’s defence, notably from Michael Hocking <\/strong>and Jeremy McKindley<\/strong>, resisted admirably. Despite being down by five goals at halftime, Shore showed resilience, led by Tom Hamilton<\/strong> and Logan Crookshanks<\/strong>. Ultimately, Riverview’s strength prevailed, but Shore\u2019s improved performance and valuable insights gained were significant takeaways from the challenging match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Shore Junior A’s secured their first win of the season on a Friday night game. Despite an early setback, they dominated the match with all players contributing significantly, including standout performances from Jackson Harris<\/strong> and Drew Rennie<\/strong>, leading to a well-earned victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shore’s Second XVIII faced Redlands, a known formidable team, and displayed commendable grit and determination. Despite their efforts, Shore could not capitalise on scoring opportunities and fell behind as Redlands took control. A notable moment was Harry Edmunds\u2019<\/strong> goal, reflecting Shore’s persistence. Although Redlands emerged victorious with a 55-11 score, Shore’s effort and resilience were evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a Division 3 debut, Shore’s Intermediate A enjoyed excellent weather at Blackman Park, showing impressive teamwork and pressure. After a cancelled game the previous week, they unleashed their potential by controlling the match from the start. A powerful second quarter gave them a significant lead, although they faced a challenge from Waverley post-halftime. Nonetheless, Shore managed to maintain their strategy, concluding with a 95-13 victory, a remarkable start to their campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>