Kyneton Tigers do it tough

Kyneton's Under 14 Seniors battled hard in their loss to Golden Square at home. (above)The Kyneton Under 16s chased most of the day during their loss to Golden Square.

UNDER 16 SENIORS
Golden Square 4.5, 8.9, 12.12, 16.15 (111) defeated Kyneton 0.0, 0.3, 1.8, 1.11 (17) 
Goal: (Kyneton) A Myles 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) M O'Sullivan, D Harris, H Ingleton, A Tunzi, L Chalkley-Rhoden, C Jamieson.
Kyneton tackled one of the top sides in the competition and unfortunately reminded us all of the work that has to be done to be competitive. The Tigers was out classed from the first bounce by a bigger and stronger opposition. The usual six or seven guys tried their best but were let down by others who were reluctant to do the hard work, to man up and chase. A couple of their younger guys in Hayden and Dylan showed some really intelligent play, taking some strong marks and finding space to provide our ball carriers some options. The Tigers look forward to this week when they take on the second-placed Kangaroo Flat where they will make a better account of themselves.
UNDER 14 SENIORS
Golden Square 2.1, 3.2, 7.4, 10.5 (65) defeated Kyneton 2.4, 4.6, 4.10, 5.14 (44) 
Goals: (Kyneton) C Webber-Mirkin 2, N Fisher, M Colverd, D Holden 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) J Harris, T Hill, N Willaton, A Rintala, L Chisholm, M Hourigan.
Kyneton was at home to Golden Square on the weekend. As usual, the boys got off to a good start with Michael Hourigan winning several ruck duals to allow the Kyneton boys first use. Kyneton had most of the football and plenty of scoring opportunities and managed to hold onto the lead for the first half, be it only by a couple of goals. The relentless pressure from the opposition, however, finally took its toll on the boys who were eventually overrun in the last quarter.
UNDER 14 RESERVE GOLD
Kangaroo Flat White 3.1, 4.1, 5.7, 7.7 (49) defeated Kyneton 1.1, 1.3, 1.7, 5.9 (39) 
Goals: (Kyneton) M Daly, C Harris-Marshall, C Miller, E Clark, N. Elms 1.
Best: (Kyneton) O Power, B Davie, T Sonneman, M Jensen, L Bell, L Dodgshun.
Kyneton played at Kangaroo Flat on Saturday in what was a great game to watch. The Tigers started slowly in the first quarter, allowing Flat's players to do as they pleased. In the second quarter, the Kyneton side played the footy with some strong defence and good teamwork, moving the ball around the ground. The third quarter was much the same as the second with the Tigers playing the better football but not able to score. They were 24 points down at three-quarter-time. The last quarter was the best quarter of the match for the Tigers as they finally began to kick goals. And kick goals they did, with four straight to be three points behind with four minutes left. The boys were unable to get that next goal and eventually lost by 10 points. It was a fantastic effort from the Tigers and a big thanks to the helpers and supporters who travelled to watch their kids.
UNDER 12A
Castlemaine 2.0, 4.2, 5.5, 5.7 (37) defeated Kyneton 0.4, 2.5, 3.7, 4.9 (33) 
Goals: (Kyneton) C Fisher 2, B Xiriha, J Dyer 1.
Best: (Kyneton) E Turner, E Davie, B Xiriha, M Power, N O'Sullivan, C Fisher.
The 12As played one of their best games of the year, playing well as a team. The pressure was on all game and although the Tigers had one more shot at goal, Castlemaine managed to come away with a four-point win.
UNDER 12C
Kyneton 4.0, 7.2, 10.7, 13.11 (89) defeated Castlemaine 1.0, 1.0, 2.2, 2.3 (15) 
Goals: (Kyneton) B Colverd, L Crean, H Law, L Muir 2, J O'Sullivan, B Ganim, A Dettmann, O Boyer, M. Rutledge 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) H Law, A Campbell, P Nyberg, A Dettmann, L Crean, J Dowling.
Kyneton had that winning feeling at Tiger Park at the weekend with a convincing 74-point win over Castlemaine. In the best display of the year, teamwork was shown by all players. From the backs to the forwards a team-building win was great. They are now focused on Strathfieldsaye to continue the success of 12C in 2013.
UNDER 10
Our Kyneton Gold side took on White Hills at the Kyneton Showgrounds on Saturday with great weather once again. This side has come along in leaps and bounds in the past weeks. With the strength of delivering the ball to our players with accuracy helped the side to come home with the chocolates. The best players were Cooper Cameron, Audrey Crean, Frankie Ellis, and Francis Randall.
Kyneton Black took on St Francis of the Field at the Kyneton Showgrounds on Saturday. The young Tigers didn't get off to a good start in the first quarter but managed to get their play happening again and hold the opposition. Unfortunately they lost it in the first quarter. The best players were Henry Taylor, Thor Vosper, Charlie May, Kane Butler.
Once again a big thank you to all the parents who helped out on the day and made it such a success. Kyneton Black team will take on Kennington Sandhurst at Allingham Street Golden Square from 10am on Saturday. Kyneton Gold takes on North Bendigo at Allingham St Golden Square 11am on Saturday.
YOUTH GIRLS
Kyneton 1.3, 2.8, 4.11, 5.11 (41) defeated Eaglehawk 1.1, 1.1, 2.3, 4.3 (27) 
The Kyneton girls had their first win, 40 to 27. The girls put in an astounding effort. From the first bounce Kyneton took control of the game with executing practiced centre game play. A couple of stand outs where Ashlee Knight in her first time as full forward, and boy, she took to that position like a duck to water. Jess Hartfiel (debut for Kyneton) had precision kicking as full back. Alicia Rooth took the ruck on and gave it her all and worked well with Ainslie Kemp as ruck rover who gave it the boot towards goals. It was a great home game win for the girls, with great family, friends and community support.