Even though the scoreboard didn't show it on Sunday - going down by over 100 points against a very good side, Macquarie University - the boys put in a very good effort. Macquarie University dominated the first quarter kicking 9 goals to our 1 however the boys didn't drop their heads and came back in the 2nd to be more competitive. They lifted again and out scoring them 3 goals to 1 in the 3rd quarter, then Macquarie University were too good in the last quarter running away with the game.

Once again our side changed dramatically with four players up forward playing their first games for the season. Under 18's coach Glenn Fowler playing half forward and centre gave us plenty of run and drive. Big Adam "Hopper" Coles and Elliott Styles gave us the targets we've been missing all year and I'm sure they'll get better with each game. Also 1st game for the club for Jason King, the coach from the woman's AFL Newtown side, doing a very good tagging role with Neale Merrick in the second half. Also back in the side after a four week holiday was Eden Bennell taking a lot of strong marks across half forward, it's good to have him back in the side.

Best players on the day were Glenn Fowler, Jason Fretwell, Paul Di Vito, Eden Bennell, and Elliott Styles.

Next Saturday we play UTS at Trumper Park. With a full strength side and 3-4 key players coming back this week we will be a much more competitive side then the last time we met UTS and, I'm confident we can beat them this time round, I know the boys are hungry for a win.

Mark Reid

Over the last seven rounds all our games have been very close in First grade with 2 wins and 5 losses to show for it. If only it was the other way around, which it could have been! This has been both disappointing and frustrating but shows that we are now a competitive team who can’t be taken lightly. The team needs to re-group this week and give it all against the St George Dragons, who are always a tough opposition to crack. It was good to see the continued good form of James Miller and Janis Blums on the weekend and we congratulate them on their Representative Squad selection. Nick O’Brien is also hitting his straps together with Daniel Napper.

The Ressies had a tough time against Macquarie Uni but never gave up and it was only in the last quarter that the scoreboard really got away from them. This was a much improved effort with a high turnover of players making the team bonding even more difficult. Stick at it guys and enjoy your footy!

The U18’s had a real turn around from their previous encounter with Wollongong when they were smashed by over 120 points some weeks ago. The boys lead at half time on the weekend and just couldn’t sustain the pressure and run against the talented Lions. A very good performance from our boys, they should be proud of their efforts – we were!!

Some wins would be nice; let’s stick to the task and stay positive – go Dockers!!