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Seymour 22.18.150 v Tatura 1.1.7
In wet conditions the Under 18s got off to a rapid start with nine goals in the first quarter.
Tom Wardley and Josh Porter showed great burst speed around the stoppages and silky skills in the wet.
Hugh Murphy played a great game, dominating the ruck contest with Cooper Holdsworth-Rose presenting strongly as a key link between the midfield and the forward line.
Taiten Thomas set the standard with his tenacious attack on the footy.
A big thank you to all the boys who helped Tatura out, with three players a quarter trading the Lions jumper for a Bulldogs one. A selfless effort to help get a full game going
Go Dynamic Group Award: Tom Wardley
CWM Award: Josh Porter
Canteen Award: Hugh Murphy
Dinner Award: Cooper Holdsworth-Rose
O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves
Seymour 11.13.79 v Tatura 4.5.29
The Reserves side had a few new faces on the weekend, including some players making the jump up from the 18s last year which was pleasing to see.
After a tight first quarter the Lions kicked away in the second and didn’t let Tatura back in the game.
The midfield trio of Max McLean, Tayte Lewis and Liam Hockley ensured Seymour forwards had plenty of opportunities to put a score on the board while denying Tatura deep forward entries.
Sam Fuhrmeister played a superb game across half back, providing run and repelling Tatura’s forward advances.
Up forward Julian Morgan took full advantage kicking four goals to lead the scoring charts.
A great way to kick off 2024.
Seymour Club Seniors
Seymour 10.12.72 v Tatura 11.9.75
With a few senior regulars unavailable to open the season, there were some fantastic opportunities for new faces to stake their claim for a regular spot, including a massive six debutants.
The Lions got off to a bit of a wayward start in front of the goals before putting together some great footy in the second and third quarters.
Tom Maloney showed why he’s going to be a player to watch this season, combing well with the midfield group. Jack Murphy and Ben Rigoni picked up where they left off in 2023, alongside Ricky Schraven.
Riley Mason provided a great target up forward, incredibly well supported by Lewis Lubeck and Will Le Deux. Curtis Powell also stepped up from the thirds with none of them looking out of place
Momentum proved hard to hold onto in the last quarter against a hard working Tatura outfit. In a nail biting finish, Tatura managed to snatch the points with a goal after the siren.
Some huge positives to come out of the game with a young group and lots to work on when we return to the field against the Swans away in a fortnight.