Sport

Year 7 Dockers Cup AFL Carnival

On Tuesday 19 June, 40 Year 7 boys and girls participated in the South Metro Freo Dockers Cup Carnival at Ferndale Reserve. The day was organised so that each team played each other once in short 30-minute game of AFL football with the overall winning team going onto a Grand Final the following week. Along with St Norbert College, there were teams representing Seton College, Mazenod College, Emmanuel College, Serpentine-Jarrahdale Grammar, Irene McCormack College, Tranby College and Corpus Christi College.

The boys were enthusiastic and had some hard-fought games against much more skilful opposition. At all times the boys tried their hardest and came away from the day with their heads held high. It was great to meet some parents who came down to support the students who were all fantastic ambassadors for the College. Special mentions to Ben Retallack, Tanaka Machiri and Cooper Notley who were excellent all day and demonstrated excellent football and leadership skills.

The Year 7 girls team had a tremendous day, winning all six of their games convincingly. All 20 girls who represented the College played exceptionally well and with great enthusiasm. The day provided many standout players, special mention to Paige Craven-Bower, Bianca Halton, Summer Pollard and Kyra Daltyn.

With the girls coming away as the champions of the South Metro Freo Dockers Cup regional carnival, they played a Grand Final carnival on Tuesday 26 June at Inglewood Oval against La Salle and Bunbury Catholic College. With Miss Isard on camp, Mr Price was excited to take the group of talented girls to the grand final and their performance did not disappoint! Our first game was against La Salle where the girls took the first half to warm up and at half time there was only a few points in it. The girls hit their straps in the second half and won the game by 28 points. We had an hour break to watch Bunbury defeat La Salle in another close game, which meant the final game against Bunbury Catholic College was the decider. The game was close with St Norbert leading by a few goals at half time. We knew Bunbury wouldn’t lay down and they came out ready to play in the second half clawing their way back. With only seconds remaining and St Norbert leading by 5 points, Bunbury had a late shot on goal which (fortunately for us) missed and the siren blew moments later. For the first time in the 23-year history of the Freo Dockers Cup, St Norbert College had won! The team played sensationally well all day and everyone contributed which was fantastic to see. Everyone played a part and it was a genuine team effort!

Overall it was a very enjoyable carnival series for all involved and some special thanks is also extended to Year 9 students Alex DeSilva and Oscar Butler who helped on the day with set up, training and goal umpiring and also to Mr Price for his organisation and giving Year 7s the opportunity to participate in the carnival.

Ms K Isard and Mr  A McGoorty (Year 7 AFL Coaches)

Mr M Price (Head of Sport)

Year 8/9 Eagles Cup

This year’s Eagles Cup campaign was enthusiastically supported by the Year 8/9 boys and it produced some excellent results and entertaining football. The final results of the season don’t do justice to the consistent and courageous efforts of the team, missing out on the finals by half a game on the ladder.

The team was suitably led by a bunch of experienced midfielders including Francesco Tilli, Ethan Glassborow, Oscar Butler and Ace Tinlin who took care of the midfield week after week. This group was supported by Theo Steed, Taj Hewitt and Connor Chehab who had limited seasons due to injury. In our backline and at times under immense pressure, Blaine Bingham, Dillon Bingham, Oliver Kang, Joshua Ferguson, Benjamin Park, Jaxon Mikaere, Jordan-Blaze Lightbourn and Joshua Bransby made sure that their opponents earned every kick and rebounded the ball efficiently. The forwards had some dominant displays and were especially fond of kicking goals at our Queens Park home ground. The forwards included Flynn Beckwith, Samuel Berhane, Alex DeSilva, Ethan George, Liam Isles, Trent McKay, Mathieu Meetoo, Suglo Morna, Ayden Ratnasekera, Jacob Roberts and Alex Valentino.

Thank you to all the players for ensuring games were played with great sportsmanship and energy. Thanks also goes to Lennon Butler who stepped in numerous times to assist with umpiring, Mr Price for managing the team and the supportive parents who offered their help with scoring and equipment.

Mr S Hodgen (Head Learning Area - Health and Physical Education)