INGLEWOOD INKLINGS
No luck again for our footballers against Calivil Utd last weekend. The Under 17s fought hard against the second placed Demons, while our senior grades were left to rue missed opportunities.
Calivil Utd were quick out of the blocks in the Under 17s, with 8 goals to 1 in the first quarter, and it was looking like turning into an ugly day for the young Blues. To Inglewood’s credit, they tightened up in the second quarter, restricting the Demons to 3 goals and kicking 2 themselves. It was more of the same in the third, and despite Calivil Utd finishing off the game strongly, the Blues were far from disgraced.
Best Players were Zac Monaghan, Braydon Welsh, James Bailey, Brayden Sheahan, Nolan Meek and Cade Cohalan.
The Reserves came up against an experienced Calivil Utd side, and after a bit of an arm wrestle in the first quarter, the Demons were in front by 7 points. Inglewood hit their straps in the second, and managed to turn the deficit into a 7 point lead by half time. The third quarter was again tight, however Calivil’s poor kicking for goal kept Inglewood in front by a point at the last break. The Demon’s experience came to the fore in the last quarter, and with 4 goals to 2 they took the match by 9 points.
Best Players were Rhys Roberts, Benny Quick, Jack Galloway, Leigh Lamprell, Brayden Beer and Jack Smith. Players Auction went to Rhys Roberts and Leigh Lamprell.
The Seniors game saw an even first term, with Calivil Utd with their noses in front at the first change. The second quarter saw the Blues take the foot off the pedal in a repeat of the last match between the two sides, allowing the Demons to get out to a 22 point lead at half time. The rest of the match saw Inglewood seeming to win more of the ball, but being unable to hit targets up forward. The final margin stood at 26 points in Calivil Utd’s favour.
Best Players were Joel Stevenson, Brandon Worner, Isaac Douthie, Elliot Roberts, David Rose and Justin Williams. Players Auction went to David Rose and Josh Hutchinson.
This week at Hibernian Hotel Oval will be interesting with Mitiamo coming off the back of two improved performances including their first win of the year in the seniors last Saturday. Time to put our best football on the park in both grades!
Carn the Blues!
SOCIAL NEWS
Stick around after the game tonight for Trivia with a Twist, should be a great night. Starting at 6:00pm, $20 will get you tea and trivia. There is a music theme for those wanting to dress up for the occasion.
Our Annual Goods and Services Auction will be held on Sunday July 27th. Please organise an item to donate and let Wade know.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
THE TERRIFIC TWENTIES
Following the end of the Great War in 1918, the Korong District Central Association re-commenced competition and continued into the 1920’s, a decade which Inglewood would go on to make its own.
Ten years after Inglewood’s last flag in 1912, a young man by the name of Jack Brennan purchased a bakery business in the town. Brennan was an ex-VFL player with South Melbourne and had played in the Bloods’ 1918 premiership. Brennan took over the reigns as coach of the local team in 1923 with immediate success – Inglewood took out the 1923 premiership against Bridgewater. The team went back-to-back in 1924 when Bridgewater boycotted the Grand Final match after suffering a heavy defeat to Inglewood the week previous.
After going down in the Grand Final of 1925, Inglewood again claimed back-to-back flags with victories over Korong Vale in 1926 and 1927, despite the competition becoming stronger with the additions of teams from Boort and Woosang. 1928 and 1929 were again Runner-up years before another premiership in 1930, this time against Woosang.
All in all, Inglewood competed in 8 consecutive Grand Finals from 1923 to 1930, taking out 5 flags, all under the leadership of Jack Brennan. With Brennan joined by Alec Medcalf and Orm Renshaw on the ball, George Roberts in the ruck, Norm Hancock on the wing and Ted Bradley Snr (one of four Bradley brothers in the team) spearheading the forward line , it was certainly a formidable Inglewood line-up.
The team was also a truly local one, with a League Law in place that meant players had to either reside within 15 miles of their club, or return to the town every weekend to be eligible to play.
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