Under-12 Girls

In wet challenging conditions, Rochester under-12 girls kicked off their season with an inspiring display of effort and determination against Golden Square

Although the final score of 27 to 15 saw Rochester falling short, the team's tenacity and spirit left a lasting impression on both spectators and coaches.

For many of the players, this was their debut match, making their performance all the more commendable.

The girls worked tirelessly throughout the game, showing resilience and a willingness to learn, despite facing a tough opponent in Golden Square.

Standout performances came from Frankie Hay and Ella Forde, whose skill and hard work shone brightly on the field.

Special mention goes to Ava Rasmussen, who received the team's One Percenter Award for her outstanding effort throughout the game.

Coach Trent Riordan praised the team after the match.

"This game was about more than the scoreline,” he said.

“It was about coming together as a team, gaining experience, and giving it our all.

“The girls should be incredibly proud of their efforts today.”

With this first match under their belts, the Rochester girls are looking forward to growing as a team and building on their potential in the coming weeks.

There's no doubt that this season holds exciting opportunities for these young players.

Rochester 2.3 (15) lost to Golden Square 4.3 (27)

A. & L. Holmberg One Percenter Award: Ava Rasmussen.

The Café Rochester Award: Frankie Hay.

Milkshake Lane Award: Ella Forde.

Under-12 Mixed

In what was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for football, a few delays throughout the day saw the under-12 mixed team require the light towers at Moama Recreation Reserve.

A great game was had in what turned into windy, dark and cold conditions.

Rochester started the game off well with great ball movement through the midfield, fantastic pressure and two early goals from Cooper Rasmussen and Charlie Pascoe.

Moama did fight back in the second quarter with the breeze, but some great contests from Heath Wilkins, Riley Nichol and River Powles in the backline kept the Tigers ahead at the main break.

The second half was much more of a scrappy contest.

Our little fellas Brax Ryan, Orly Cuttriss, Jed Cox and Henry Williams were crucial at ground level and the Rochester Tigers held on to win in a great first-round hit-out.

Rochester Tigers 3.5 (23) defeated Moama Magpies Black 2.7 (19)

A. & L. Holmberg One Percenter Award: Heath Wilkins.

Canteen Awards: Brax Ryan, Riley Nichol and Charlie Pascoe.

Under-14 Mixed

It was a sunny, warm Sunday afternoon to start the season for the Rochester under-14s to take on Maiden Gully YCW A Team at their home ground, Marist College.

Maiden Gully had all the play for the first quarter.

Rochy started off stronger in the second, scoring for the first time and the ball entering their forward 50 on a number of occasions.

Maiden Gully continued to extend the margin as the game went on, taking out a convincing win against Rochester.

Rochester 3.1 (19) lost to Maiden Gully 24.9 (153)

Best players: Asher Rasmussen, Mason Mundie, Mac Dickinson, Hugh Acocks, Harry Rasmussen, Max Lea.

Goal kickers: A. Betts, M. Mundie, M. Dickinson.

Rochester Spreading Services One Percenter Award: Max Lea.

Canteen Awards: Asher Rasmussen, Mason Mundie, Mac Dickinson.

Under-15 Girls

Rochester’s under-15 girls team put on a great show for the club’s initial match of the season, and came out strong from the first bounce against Marong.

The girls led all game and dominated the ball throughout the day.

It was a great win and a brilliant start for Rochy’s first female team in the under-15 age group.

Rochester 9.10 (64) defeated Marong B 1.1 (7)

Best players: Maya Riordan, Alida Beer, Ella Treacy, Evie Riordan, Macey Ryan, Jordi Howe.

Goal kickers: A. Beer (4), O. Mundie (2), E. Treacy, A. Pump, A. Duckworth.

Mayreef Pty Ltd One Percenter Award: Maya Riordan.

Canteen Awards: Ella Treacy, Alida Beer, Evie Riordan.

Under-16 Boys

Rochy under-16s played off against Maryborough in the first grading game of the season, an opponent they haven’t matched up against for some time.

Maryborough were two players short of a full side, so in a great display of sportsmanship, eight Rochy players rotated into the Maryborough team throughout the game to help them out.

Maryborough was on the board quickly with some early scoring, catching the Rochy boys off guard.

The backline defended well, led by Jag Tarrant and ably supported by Cal Giffin and Kaelan Connor.

However, Maryborough applied consistent pressure for the majority of the game, making it hard for Rochy to play catch-up, with the boys going into half-time 20 points down.

In the second half, Rochy stepped up their game with Tom Drust and Cale James linking up some positive passages of play through the centre.

Charlie Watson provided a consistent target in the forward line, well-supported by Jake Munro.

Although Rochy were outsized in the forward line, they matched Maryborough’s scoring shots for the quarter and continued to sit 20 points behind at the third break.

The boys showed great improvement in the final quarter, with ruckman Preston Kath dominating the tap outs, giving Rochy more centre clearances to open up more scoring shots.

The Rochy boys played hard all game, never gave up and outscored Maryborough in the final quarter to bring the margin back to eleven points.

If only there was one more quarter in the game.

Rochy 7.10. (52) lost to Maryborough 9.9. (63)

Best Players: Cale James, Tom Drust, Jag Tarrant, Mitch Munro, Darcey Pump, Tom Reynolds.

Goal kickers: C. James (2), T. McFadzean, J. Munro, E. McDonald, T. Reynolds, A. Harbour.

Canteen Awards: N. Macfarlane, D. Carmichael, E. McDonald, H. Kyne, O. Danswan, A. Harbour, A. Lehmann, A. Riordan.

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