Women
On Saturday, the Bulldogs took on the Hawks in a bruiser.
Everyone knew it was going to be a tough game and several Gosnells players took the opportunity to impose their force on the younger Kelmscott side.
The first quarter looked hopeful for the Hawks as they managed to get past the Bulldogs’ defence and get on the score board.
The Bulldogs missed several scoring opportunities and only led by three goals at the half time break.
But that’s where the Bulldogs turned it up, and the Hawks lost their earlier focus. Kelmscott’s ‘best on ground’ midfielder Britlee Eades launched the ball into the forward line where Captain Louise Knitter kicked three, alongside an outstanding six goals by team mate Summer Yarran.
Young WAFL talent Tyla Fitzgerald kicked one before coming off from a rough tackle, and one each went to Anna-Shae Michael, Mowana Mckenzie and Bianca Austin. Gosnells 2.1 (13) was left behind by Kelmscott 13.7 (85).
League
Kelmscott limped into the game with a side lacking much of its usual talent.
And Lynwood Ferndale took full opportunity to capitalise.
With only five goals for the entire game, it was nail-biting for the whole four periods. Much to the frustration of Kelmscott coach Shannon Collard, the Lynwood players found gaps in the lines and moved the ball out of their backline and relentlessly hounded the Kelmscott back six.
Corey Hansen and Liam Hansen did well to fend of the attacks as midfield jet Nixon Hamlet lifted the game around him with second and third efforts.
With just two goals separating the teams, full forward Rodney Jetta relived highlights from older days by climbing onto the shoulders of his opposition in front of an awestruck crowd.
But he only managed one for the day, as his team mate Callum Collard kicked two. Lynwood Ferndale 3.7 (25) lost to Kelmscott 4.11 (35)
Reserves
The reserves celebrated with another triumphant win, controlling the football for the majority of three quarters, only to be out done in the third.
Daniel Schloss stood out in his mid-field role, and was rewarded with his goal.
Lynwood 3.4 (22) lost to Kelmscott 6.6 (42).
This Saturday, the men’s field umpire Jason Trowbridge will celebrate his 150th Club Umpire Game to the praise of the club and players.
Integrated
Finals have arrived as the Kelmscott Bulldogs finished the season in third spot after a win against Kingsway for the ‘Keith Cornthwaite Check your Health and Heart’ Memorial Match.
Kelmscott took to the goals early with Fraser Kicket Jnr, Lee Quokka Maas and Peter Christoff kicking one each.
At the third quarter, Kelmscott had a 20-point lead on Kingsway, but the Roos gave it everything and kicked three.
Old war horse Warren Gregson got up and about and snapped one off his boot in full forward, as Josh finished his season with just two, finishing up second in the association’s goal-kicking tally.
Kingsway 5.6 (36) just points from Kelmscott’s 6.3 (39) in a brilliant finish for the season ahead of finals.
Colts
It was always going to be a tough game for the young Kelmscott Colts team to play, with Noranda’s experienced front running side.
Despite Noranda jumping early on the score board, the Bulldogs didn’t drop their heads and dug in.
The backline gave as good as they were getting and had to work hard to clear the ball out, and didn’t give in all day.
Life Member and team trainer Ryan Butcher said the inaugural side will find their form, they are young and still establishing against some of the older teams. But they are a real credit for their first year.
Noranda 21.16 (142) Beat Kelmscott 2.4 (16)
This Saturday at John Dunn, Kelmscott will celebrate their ‘Past players, officials and supporters day’ in memory of Glenn Johnston, with Women V Bayswater at 10:45am, Reserves at 12:30 and League at 2:30 against Forrestfield. Colts will head up the hill against Roleystone at 11:15am, and Kelmscott Integrated All Abilities will host the Elimination Final V Coolbinia at Gwynne Park, Armadale at 12:30pm.
Photographs – Richard Polden.
