Captain’s Blog 16/5/12

Sorry about last week lads been busy like everybody these day’s!!

Any way Ellenbrook travelled to Wyong reserve this weekend to take on a very confident Saints.Matty Craig and his colts soon put a stop to that confidents with a great team win.The colts played well from what I hear and never looked like taking a step back,so we can only imagine what they could offer if a few more of them trained.In any case it’s there first win for the year and I’m sure with the same performance they get a few more on the board.

12.30 it was the Reserves turn.I’m not sure what happen in the reserves game as I got there later than I normally would but you could tell something wasn’t right and that it was going to be a hard day at the office.Although the boy’s tried to rally around each other they just couldn’t get that spark they needed to get against the young saints who I think didn’t play better.Although the Eels didn’t get the points on the weekend I’m positive they will bounce back harder this weekend especaily with a few of the new guy’s ready to go this weekend.

Well it was time for the League side to get amongst the mud and fight for four points.This game was a strange game as well with niether side being able to kick away from the other.I thought we controlled the game a bit better but didn’t capitalise on our oppurtunities when we should of which resulted in turn overs.Although it was a good,sluggish game to win I reckon we can improve so much, and it’s only small things which will bring us together even more and in turn make us an even stronger,better side than what we are at the moment.

Keep the pressure on each other lads and DO NOT let any body just walk in and take your spot cause I know there are a few player’s ready to pounce on a oppertunitiy if given one in either side.

Go Eels!!!

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Captain’s blog 30/4/12

What a wet weekend of footy for the Eels,you’d think being Eels we would love the wet NOT!!!

Any our colts got a side together which is great but could get the win,but I’m sure the wins will come.We may just have to go through some pain which will make you guy’s stronger.

Another win for Steve and his reserves although tough.Steve asked his boy’s for a big effort against Dianella on the weekend because for many years the Raiders reserve side have been the bench mark of  the competition, but not this weekend thanks to a solid effort from the Eels and even bigger effort from Hiley who led the way with a best on ground performance.Well done boy’s!!!!

The league game was not a pretty game by far and for much of the day it was just scrappy and at times Dianella looked liked they wanted the win more than the Eels.I know we have a few players out at the moment but that’s no excuse and if we are going to be real contenders this year we need start being a little more protective of each other around the ball not just physically but much more vocal.All teams have off weeks and I’d like to think that’s what this game was for us  rather than people getting to comfortable in the League side,  I know there will be changes this weekend against Ballajura so train your guts out lads and be prepared for a physical game this weekend.

Thanks to Luke Hurley for stepping up into the League side straight after leading the reserves to a win.

Unlucky to the Masters on Sunday but like the colt’s the win will come!!!!

Sayl’s #3

Captains Blog 24/4/2012

The 21st of April was a big day for the Ellenbrook football club firstly it was the traditional Anzac day game then later on the announcement of the Ellenbrook Team of the Decade.

Steve and his reserves started the day off with a big win over Brentwood.Great win lads.

After the RSL Anzac ceremony had finished it was time for the league to battle for 4 points against Brentwood.With three or four players out from the previous week the Ellenbrook boy’s knew they had to start well and keep the pressure on all day, Brentwood had come down to C3 from C2 so we knew they would be a good side and if given a sniff would challenge us for the points, but in true Anzac spirit the Eels stuck to the team plan and work for each other and came away with a good win.

Congratulations to Big Redon winning the Anzac Day Trophy for the most courageous player and number 19 from Brentwood.

Later  in the evening the Ellenbrook Team of the decade was named and a big Congratulations to all the players selected in the team. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of all the player’s when I say what a great honour it is to be selected in the team of the Decade out of all the other great players that have worn the ellebrook jumper. To have been on the committee who had to select the side would of been so difficult I’m sure.And congratulations to Matt Hatch for being elected Coach of  the Ellenbrook team of the decade.

Big thanks and Congratulations to every body who work so hard to make Saturday such a special day for the ellenbrook football club.

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Captains Blog 19/4/2012

Firstly I’d like to welcome all the players,families and past players to the Ellenbrook Senior football club.I would also like to congratulate the committee and the coaches for a successful preseason which I’m sure the players enjoyed even though at times the numbers were a bit low.

Ok it’s a few days late but better than not at all, Thanks to Matt Hatch and the club for voting me in to captain the Ellenbrook League team this is a position I’m honoured to have, so again thank you and Congratulations to Jessie and Burgo.

The eels started the year with 2 wins out of a possible 4 if you include Masters and altough the colts and masters lost I’m sure with a few players coming both teams will bounce back twice as hard.

Well down to all teams but now it’s time to refocus for this weeks ANZAC Day game, as we know games at times win or lose come at a cost and after the league it looks like we’ve been hit with a few injuries, so this is a good time for all players to put there hand up and be picked for the league side not only for the Anzac Day clash but to stay in the side for the whole season or at least make it hard for some one to come back in.Every club gets to test there depth and after round one it’s us so like I said boy’s put your hand and let’s go to war again this Saturday  21/4/2012.

Congrates to all the guy’s selected to lead there teams in 2012 and a big thanks to the Ladie’s for dinner Saturday night.

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