EVERYONE OFF THE MARK

Today's game could be described as the "new signings" game as two of our closed season newcomers bagged a hat-trick in each half.
In the first half Jack D opened the scoring in virtually the first move of the match, on his way to a first half hat-trick.
The second goal came from a quick break following an excellent save by Josh, as the Light Blues looked to get back into the game and was finished by Spencer, with what is becoming a trademark low drive off the outside of his left foot. 
The two remaining first half goals came from Jack D. The first after another smart stop by Josh and the second after a pinpoint through ball by Jack B, who was a rock at the back alongside Riley.
Dorrell continued to provide excellent service into the box from the wing.
At half time Riley, despite two and a half fine performances, remained the only Maroon not to have found the net, but in the second half he made amends- and how!?!
He scored early on and his celebration left the spectators in no doubt how pleased he was to get on the score sheet. Kole then chipped in with a customary strike, putting him on eight for the season so far, before Riley scored two more. One was from a mazey dribble and the second, sweetly hit on the volley. The scrappy final goal was nearly put down as Riley's forth but (almost) everbody was sure that Josh got the final touch.
This left the difficult decision as to who would be named man of the match. On another day Jack D's hat-trick or Jack B's first half or Spencer's second half defensive displays would have won the day but the manner of Riley's second half hat-trick could not be ignored.

Thanks to Light Blues whose contribution to the game is belied by the score and who could have got back into it a couple of times, but for Josh's keeping. Thanks to the ref who had a great game and to Marcel who was ready to jump in when we thought we'd be one short. Also thanks to Spencer's mum for getting the fantastic MOTM medals.