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Northern Blues VFL Developement squad Match report vs Frankston

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Development: Fast-start Blues down Dolphins


The Northern Blues defeated Frankston by 38 points in the AFL Victoria Development League ensured their perfect start to the season.

An irresistible Blues outfit ran riot in the first quarter with six goals to one, seeing them take a 34-point lead at the first change, which ultimately set the tone for the day.

The second half saw a tighter affair in comparison to the first, but still saw an extension of Northern’s lead - particularly due to the efficacy up through three goals from Wodonga recruit, Steve Murray.

Frankston got the first goal of the second half but the third quarter was again all about the Blues, who proceeded to slam through four on the trot for a 54-point lead at three quarter time.

Even Development captain Paul Dirago got amongst the scorers, an event which doesn’t occur all too frequently.

The last quarter saw the Dolphins add some respectability to the scoreboard with the Blues only mustering the one point. By that stage, the Blues’ minds were on the Good Friday clash with Coburg.

The mindset of the Blues was evident early, with a fast start being the primary aim. The victory would be put down to good pressure applied all over the park, with Northern players more often than not coming up trumps in the one on ones.

Frankston meanwhile, would be lamenting their inaccuracy, kickuing just five goals from 20 scoring shots. Had they taken their chances earlier on in the match, the finish could’ve been much more similar to the seniors match proceeding it.

Nonetheless, it was a win largely set up by the brilliance of Jesse Tardio

In just his second game for the club, Tardio’s exemplary performance saw him finish with 38 touches and 11 inside 50s.

Tardio’s supply - along with the prolific likes of Kyle Emley (33 possessions) - more than capably honoured the demand of the Blues forwards, who spread the load and worked as a cohesive unit.

Along with Murray, Michael Dufficy finished with three majors each for the afternoon, and combined for nine tackles in impressive afternoons for both men.

Kyle McDonald’s (11 tackles) desire at the contest was unparalleled: no mean feat considering he was part of a collective who harassed and hurried their opposition at every opportunity in unrelenting display.

Captain Paul Dirago post-match said he was pleased with the overall performance for the Blues.

“Frankston really came out strong in the second half especially,” Dirago said.

“They’re a great contested footy side so we had to make sure we stuck to our structures and beat them in the clinches.”

 

Dirago stressed the importance of getting the victory, especially after the huge upset win against Williamstown last week.

“We can’t ask for a better start to the season: we were intent on not merely being a one hit wonder.”

“We beat the reigning premier last week, but we came up against another quality opponent so getting the four points was vital.”

The attention now turns to the next game, the Development side doing battle on Good Friday against Coburg at Mantello Holden Oval.


NORTHERN BLUES                 6.5       8.7       12.10               12.11 (83)
FRANKSTON                           1.1       2.8       3.10                5.15  (45)


GOALS: Murray 3, Dufficy 3, Dirago, Taglieri, Bolger, J. Gleeson, McDonald, Haynes
 

BEST: Tardio, Emley, Dufficy, McDonald, Murray, Haynes


http://northernbluesfc.com.au/news/350-nbfc-report-development-fast-start-blues-down-dolphins.html
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Re: Northern Blues VFL Developement squad Match report vs Frankston

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2 good wins over rated foes. Now we need to see that from Carlton.....
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