By Mark Thornber

Round 22, Perth v Swan Districts

Steel Blue Oval

Saturday, 21 August 2010

Perth 2.2          5.4       11.6            16.8            104

Swan Districts        8.5          15.9      20.11          25.16          166

Swan Districts continued their push towards this years finals series with a comfortable 62 point win over Perth at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

Kicking with the advantage of the breeze in the first term the Black and Whites were on the board early through the dangerous Tim Geappen. Swans were full of run early on and had 4 goals on the board before Perth had even scored.

Finally the Phoenix Demons brought up their first major through Simon Horner, who converted from a set shot. The home side led well by the tough Josh Roberts were on top all over the ground and scoring goals at will.

Perth did manage a late goal from the crumbing Dene White, who led his side out in his 50^th game. At quarter time Swans after a great first term led 8 goals 5 to 2 goals 2.

The second term was much of the same for Perth as they simply had no match in defence for Geappen and the size and bulk of Ashley Hansen. Some good team football saw Horner bring up another goal for the visitors and this was soon followed by youngster Matthew Rogers

Well done to Jaegar and Chris on being selected in the AIS Squad for 2010. This continues Perth Football Club’s  progress from last year when Gerald Ugle and Max Duffy  represented Australia in 2009.

It is  well deserved achievement for both and gives credit to their hard work and development as a footballer and individual.

State 16’s Coach Jon Sharp gave glowing reports on both players following the State 16’s Program-

“Jaeger has a very mature and professional approach to his football. He has responded well to advice given by coaching staff and was an important member of the WA Academy. Jaeger’s performance throughout the program has been excellent and he has continued to develop as a player. Even when injured at the National carnival he continued to contribute to the team performance. His quiet manner, work ethic and ability to learn will place him in good position to take his football to a higher level.”

“Chris is a very talented athlete and footballer.. He is a valued member of the Academy and will continue to improve. His impact at the National carnival was excellent and is a credit to his development as a player and individual.”

Steven Armstrong

Robert Wiley Foundation

The Robert Wiley Foundation 14’s and 15’s Development Programs are well underway preparing for the WAFL Carnival in September/October holidays. Coaches for each squad are:

• Robert Wiley Foundation 14’s YOUNG- Stuart Bartels (Coach) & Dave Everitt (Assistant Coach)
• Robert Wiley Foundation 14’s OLD- David Parker
• Robert Wiley Foundation 15’s YOUNG- Andrew Mulcahy
• Robert Wiley Foundation 15’s OLD- Darryl Sinclair (Coach) & Beau Wardman (Assistant Coach)

With the main focuses Kicking, Core and Sprint Work being drummed right from the start of this program we look forward to seeing the improvement throughout the next couple of months. All participants will receive Specialist Coaching and will  undergo our NEW DARTFISH KICKING SOFTWARE PROGRAM. Specialist Coaches are:

• Maryanne Stan-Bishop- Strength & Conditioning/Physio/Trainer
• Murray Couper-Kicking
• Grant- Tackling
• Matt Barber- Sprint Work

Each squad will  consist of 33 players who will wear the Perth Football Club jumper with pride and strive to be the next Troy Cook, Buddy Franklin, Leon Davis, Ross Young, Tendai Mzungu, Darren Glass and the next 100 game Perth footballer.

If you are interested in joining The Robert Wiley Foundation 14’s or 15’s program or are born in 1995 or 1996  please call me on 9362 4499

Regards

Steven Armtrong

Quality assured for Perth District football clubs