Rd 10 vs Coldstream - Home

Doncaster defeated Coldstream in all three matches on the weekend, however the opposition are struggling for numbers throughout the club. The true test will take place on Saturday when the Sharks travel to Boronia, which has all sides in the four.

Seniors

Doncaster 24.21-165 def Coldstream 11.9-75


Goal Kickers: Annakis 6, Gallace 5, Coghlan 3, Martin 2, Watson 2
Best Players: Gallace, Annakis, Jarvis, Hislop

Reserves

Doncaster 28.20-188 def Coldstream 1.3-9


Goal Kickers: Rossoukas 10, Radford 8, Mcnamara 4
Best Players: Byrne, Paolini, Rossoukas, Rock, Radford, Angeli

Under 18's

Doncaster 26.24-180 def Coldstream 2.2-14

Goal Kickers: Snibson 6, Pianta 4, Liebelt 3, Taun Henderson 3
Best Players: Snibson, Celle, Clark, Brown, Ross

Rd 9 vs Templestowe - Home

At mid season Doncaster is placed second on the ladder and well placed for September action. Importantly, the reserves are performing far better than in recent seasons, having won seven games. The under 18's have won four from 9 games. Four of the boys will join the senior training squad in coming weeks

Seniors

Doncaster 12.13-85 def Templestowe 8.2-50

played local rival Templestowe and led all day. A scrappy affair saw the inaccurate Sharks win infront of the largest crowd seen at the club since the Donvale / Blackburn days

Goal Kickers: A. Gallace 4, M. Battista 2, C. Annakis 2, M. Peduto, B. Schaeche, N. Komen, P. Considine
Best Players: G. Jarvis, T. Wright, M. Schimmelbusch, B. Schaeche, A. Gallace, L. Parker

Reserves

Doncaster 16.6-102 def Templestowe 4.6-30

The reserves continue to play good football and this week defeated third placed Tempy. The team is now 10 points clear of 5th position and look likely to participate in September action. With fourteen players on the injury list, and many set to return after the break, it will be a coaches nightmare and a committee persons dream !!

Goal Kickers: J. Rossoukas 8, J. Lumicisi 3, N. Goodwin 2, M. Howse, A. Watson, J. Phillips
Best Players: H. Ruggeri, J. Rossoukas, A. Watson, S. Byrne, J. Lumicisi, C. Valkenburg

Under 18's

Doncaster 3.2-20 def by Templestowe 13.14-92

The boys tried hard all day, but again lack of numbers makes it difficult to be competitive with the better teams. Templestowe ran out comfortable winners

Goal Kickers: A. Taun-Henderson 2, M. Contreras
Best Players: J. Ellis, A. Snibson, N. Thornbury, A. Taun-Henderson, C. Williamson, M. Free

Rd 8 vs Warrandyte - Away

Seniors

Doncaster 10.13-73 def by Warrandyte 16.7-103

suffered defeat to a well drilled Warrandyte. They led all day and no matter how hard coach Bester tried to rally the boys, it was to no avail.A very disappointing performance

Goal Kickers: Radford 2, rest singles
Best Players: Tempany, Polak, Hislop, Parker, Hill, Martin

Reserves

Doncaster 14.12-96 def Warrandyte 2.7-19

A good performance from the team which is littered with senior experience. The Sharks were far too strong and won comfortably. It's positive from a club perspective to see the depth of our list, which should allow the coaching staff to ponder over team selection this week


Goal Kickers: Rossoukas 4, Lumicisi 3, Coad 2, Paolini 2
Best Players: Valkenburg, Lumicisi, Gibbs, Watson, Angeli, Batista

Under 18's

Doncaster 14.11-95 def Warrandyte 9.9-63

Well done boys. Showed we have the nucleas of a good team. Each week we are struggling to make up the numbers but the commitment shown by those representing the DFC guernsey is fantastic


Goal Kickers: Contreras 5, Snibson 2, Taun-Henderson 2, Tseros, Brown, Ellis, Pianta
Best Players: Wilson, Snibson, Taun Henderson, Contreras, Celle, Liebelt

Rd 7 vs Ringwood - Away

Seniors

Doncaster 17.13-115 def Ringwood 6.6-42

With a strong breeze Ringwood (3 goals) held the Sharks goalless in the first term and kicked the first goal in the second quarter. Trailing by four goals the boys clicked and kicked five goals to lead 5.7 to 4.4 at the break. The second half belonged to Doncaster, displaying a brand of football which, moving forward, is required for four quarters

Goal Kickers: Gallace 4, Annakis 4, Radford 2
Best Players: Hislop, Schimmelbusch, Collins, Jarvis, Annakis

Reserves

Doncaster 13.7-85 def Ringwood 3.6-24

In blustery conditions it was a scrappy affair for the first half: Doncaster 4.4 to Ringwood 1.3. The Sharks took control in the second half to record a good victory. The reserves are 4th on the ladder, which clearly indicates the depth of the club has improved this season

Goal Kickers: Lumicisi 3, Coad 2, Mooney 2, Lui 2
Best Players: Lumicisi, Rock, Johnson, Komen, Mooney, Batista

Under 18's

Doncaster 8.5-53 def by Ringwood 27.17-179

We cannot under estimate the importance of the u18's.
Two weeks ago a 200p loss, last week 100p win. This week another bid loss. A lack of numbers makes it extremely difficult to compete with the better teams. The club is working diligently to field a team, which includes a number of boys who are capable of representing the seniors in coming years

Goal Kickers: Contreras 2, Thornbury 2, Tseros, Liebelt, Snibson, Pianta
Best Players: Ellis, Snibson, Taun Henderson, Contreras, Ross, Liebelt

Rd 6 vs Chirnside Park - Home

Seniors

Doncaster 11.12-78 def Chirnside 6.5-42

In a lacklustre performance, not helped by the conditions, the Sharks defeated Chirnside by 5 goals. Doncaster led all day and an 8 goal buffer at 3 quarter time guaranteed victory. With the aid of a strong breeze, Chirnside kicked late goals to reduce the margin

Goal Kickers: Annakis 4, Hislop 2, Martin 2
Best Players: Hislop, Schimmelbusch, Parker, Peduto, Polak, Jarvis

Reserves

Doncaster 10.9-69 def Chirnside 5.5-35

bounced back after the previous weeks disapointment to record a win. The job was made easier by the return of key players in Magdis and Lumicisi for their first game of the year for the club

Goal Kickers: Radford 4, Lumicisi 2, Komen 2
Best Players: Lumicisi, Tempany, Ghasperidis, Johnson, Byrne, Valkenburg

Under 18's

Doncaster 16.22-118 def Chirnside 2.3-15

Who ever said a week is a long time in football !! After being kept goaless and defeated by over 200 points last week, the boys turned it all around and were victorious by 103 points. Although short on numbers we have some quality players who will add depth to the senior ranks in coming years

Goal Kickers: Liebelt 5, Contreras 4, Snibson 3
Best Players: Snibson, Taun Henderson, Contreras, Ross, Liebelt

Rd 5 vs Nth Ringwood - Away

Seniors

Doncaster 16.9-105 def by Nth Ringwood 16.15-111

Suffered their first defeat of the season to the undefeated Nth Ringwood by 6 points. A high standard game saw NR take a two goal lead at quarter time. The Sharks fought back well to trail by 4 points at the main break and following an impressive third term took a slender lead into the final quarter. NR forged two goals clear until the Sharks goaled with 90 seconds left but eventually ran out of time.

Goal Kickers: Considine 4, Tempany 2, Gallace 2, Martin 2
Best Players: Collins, Coghlan, Dipierdomenico, Hill, Martin, Considine

Reserves

Doncaster 13.5-83 def by nth Ringwood 13.10-83

How did we lose !! After leading by 28 points with 5 minutes remaining a never say die Nth Ringwood flew home to snatch the lead with 3 seconds left

Goal Kickers: Geary 3, Phillips 2, Radcliffe 2
Best Players: Polak, Watson, Johnson, Byrne, Sheehan, Geary

Under 18's

Doncaster 0.2-2 def by Nth Ringwood 30.33-213

Up against it against the best side and starting with 16 then down to 13 by the finish doesn't help

Rd 4 vs Mitcham - Home

Seniors

Doncaster 17.18-120 def Mitcham 9.3-57

were able to control the game after holding the Tigers scoreless in the first quarter and increase the margin at each change. A solid effort all match with all players contributing. Mick Paolini stepped in for his first game for the absent Considine and booted 4 as did Dippa

Goal Kickers: M. Paolini 4, D. Dipierdomenico 4, J. Hislop 2, A. Gallace 2, M. Battista 2, M. Fry , M. Peduto , J. Martin
Best Players: M. Schimmelbusch, A. Coghlan, D. Dipierdomenico, B. Marganis, B. Schaeche, G. Jarvis

Reserves

Doncaster14.5-89 def Mitcham 8.8-56

had a good win controlling the game most of the day against a side just above us. Good to see some regular seniors from last year finding form along with new faces

Goal Kickers: A. Radford 3, M. Howse 2, S. Maguire 2, J. Phillips 2, D. Geary 2, N. Goodwin 2, A. Polak
Best Players: T. Wright, J. Phillips, A. Groves, A. Polak, A. Watson, C. Ratcliffe

Under 18's

Doncaster 14.18-102 def Mitcham 6.3-39

had their second win after facing a team who also is struggling with numbers - though was good to have 18 vs 18. Tough gig for quite a few Div 3 Colts teams this year but both sides put on a good show after half time - with the young Sharks running out convincing winners

Goal Kickers: M. Galluzzo 5, M. Contreras 2, A. Taun-Henderson 2, M. Free 2, J. Liebelt , A. Celle , A. Snibson
Best Players: H. Wilson, M. Contreras, M. Galluzzo, M. ROSS, J. Liebelt, A. Taun-Henderson

Rd 3 vs Whitehorse - Away

Seniors

Doncaster 18.31-139 def Whitehorse Pioneers 8.8-56

The Sharks started well kicking against a strong breeze and led at quarter time. Kicking 5.10 for the second term we led by eight goals at the main break. Although inaccurate in front of goals, Doncaster ran out convincing winners.

Goal Kickers: P. Considine 5, C. Annakis 3, B. Schaeche 2, A. Gallace 2, J. Hislop 2, G. Jarvis , J. Martin , N. Komen , M. Fry
Best Players: T. Hill, M. Schimmelbusch, L. Parker, B. Schaeche, A. Coghlan, C. Annakis

Reserves

Doncaster 24.19-163 def W.P. 5.3-33

An improved effort saw the reserves record a big win versus WP. With players now realising a consistent effort will be required to gain senior selction, we can expect good team performances in coming weeks. With two wins the team is placed 5th on the ladder, with the next match versus 4th placed Mitcham.

Goal Kickers: M. Paolini 5, J. Gibbs 4, D. Geary 3, A. Radford 3, S. Maguire 3, N. Goodwin 2, E. Ghasperidis , J. Mooney , D. Scalise , A. Gibbs
Best Players: S. Mutimer, A. Polak, J. Didier, J. Rock, S. Sheehan, M. Paolini

Under 18's

Doncaster 14.14-98 def W.P 6.6-42

Congratulations to the boys who recordered their first win for the season.

Goals Kickers: Galluzo 6
Best Players: Snibson, Liebelt, Galluzo, Williamson, Taun Henderson

Rd 2 vs Boronia - Home

Seniors

Doncaster 18.11.119 def Boronia 4.8.32

confirmed their form by defeating the spruik team Boronia on the weekend.

Kicking into a five goal breeze, the backline completely dominated the quarter holding the opposition to one goal, while the Sharks managed three majors. With the wind at their back the Sharks continually surged forward booting 7.6 for the term, and a half time lead 10.7 to 2.6. A dominant second half saw a comprehensive victory for

Goal Kickers: C. Annakis 4, P. Considine 3, A. Bester 2, M. Peduto 2, N. Komen 2, M. Collins , A. Gallace , J. Martin , B. Schaeche , M. Battista
Best Players: M. Collins, C. Annakis, J. Carter, L. Parker, A. Bester, M. Schimmelbusch

Doncaster 12.9-81 def by Boronia 19.12-126

Against a committed Boronia team, the reserves put in a lack lustre performance in the first quarter not using the wind as Boronia kicked away in the last with the wind

Goal Kickers: N. Allen 2, S. Maguire 2, S. Sheehan , A. Radford , N. Goodwin , C. Ratcliffe , A. Polak , D. Geary , J. Mooney , E. Ghasperidis
Best Players: J. Gibbs, D. Scalise, N. Allen, A. Polak, C. Ratcliffe, E. Ghasperidis

Colts

Doncaster 6.7-43 def by Boronia 19.15-129

The boys battled hard against a team which last week won 36 goals to no score. At half time we trailed 4.2 to 6.4, but with several players joining the team in the last fortnight, lack of fitness proved a telling factor. There are some talented players in the team, and provided they are committed to training, a win is around the corner

Goal Kickers: T. Clark 2, M. Galluzzo 2, A. Celle , J. Liebelt
Best Players: J. Ellis, C. Williamson, M. Contreras, A. Celle, A. Snibson, K. Pianta

Rd 1 vs Coldstream Away

Seniors

Doncaster 16.9-105 def Coldstream 8.9-57

got off to a slow start to our nemesis side of 2010 being down by 5 goals at one point in the first quarter, after reeling in the deficit in the second, the side drew away to run out 8 goal winners. Best - Battista, Disco, Jarvis, Schimma, Annakis & Hill

Reserves

Doncaster 25.17-167 def Coldstream 4.2-26

depth at the club is at its strongest in several years and it showed in the Reserves as they controlled the match all day to run out comfortable winners with Mcguire leading the way with 9 (or was it 10) goals. Best - Geary, Paolini & Goodwin

Colts

Doncaster 8.7-55 def by Coldstream 15.10-100

fantastic effort to get a side on the field (even if it was 17) with clearances being chased up the night before, well done to Darren Antrim- you've only aged 10 years n the last 2 weeks !! At 1 goal to 9 at halftime with no bench and playing with one less, things should have got ugly but to outscore the opposition in the second half is a credit to the boys and shows there's plenty to work with if we get a few more - on that, anyone interested in playing Colts still, please contact the club. Best - Aaron T-H, Liebelt & Pianta