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BIG INCLUSIONS FOR PIES RESERVES

The Western Magpies Reserves have some big inclusions for their do-or-die match against the third placed Wilston Grange on Saturday.

The Magpies are teetering on the edge and another loss will put a huge dent in their finals aspirations.

However, the inclusion of five players with senior experience will bolster the Magpies. Leading the charge will be the QAFL Grogan medallist in 2015 and the Pies Peirce Medallist in 2016 in Callum Carseldine, who comes back after missing the past month with a knee injury suffered playing at Aspley. Will Fletcher returns from Queensland Academy duties but has missed recent matches with a leg injury, Rory Johnson from uni exams and Luke Mitchell and Dom Misso come into the team to recapture some of their early season form. Matt Dillon, named in the QAFL top 50 players in 2015, returns from work commitments and he joins a half back line that would not be out of place in any QAFL Senior team with Brady Allen and Fletcher flanking him. And big forward Scott Musson comes into the side after returning to Brisbane in his employment and will providea tall target in the absence of the unavailable Jeremy de Rooy. Sean McEvoy misses with back strain and youngsters Sam Hartog and Tristan Dowdy return to bolster the Colts.

Dom Beer will get more time in ruck as Josh Uebergang in also unavailableand as Beer gains match fitness he comes into reckoning for a senior recall.

Young midfielders Joshua White and Will Lloyd have been good in recent matches and young 16 year old Caleb Franks retains his place in the side. Franks, still eligible for Under 16s, is a member of the Queensland Under 16 team and last week his clean ball handling and deft touches in traffic showed he has a big future in the game and for the Pies.

Coach Craig Allen is obviously pleased with his inclusions but says the only concern is that the new players all gel with the regulars on Saturday.

In a vital match for the Pies’  finals aspirations, the big inclusions may tip the balance in the Black and Whites favour.

Note the earlier starting time of 10.30 am. 

Western Magpies Reserves v Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday, June 24th at 10.30 am

B: Rohan Smith,  Damon Allen, Jamie Page

HB: Brady Allen, Matt Dillon, Will Fletcher

C: Matt Mazarolle, Bryce Crossley (vc), Dom Morrison

HF: Kurt Vine, Gabe McKinnon (c), Dom Misso

F: Caleb Franks, Scott Musson, Rory Johnson

Rucks: Dom Beer, Luke Mitchell

Rover: Joshua White

I/C: Will Lloyd, Callum Carseldine, Tadiwa Parirenyatwa, Tom Roderick

In: Matt Dillon, Will Fletcher, Luke Mitchell, Callum Carseldine, Dom Misso, Rory Johnson, Scott Musson

Out: Sean McEvoy (back), Tristan Dowdy, Sam Hartog (both Colts), Joshua Uebergang, Jeremy DeRooy( both unavailable), Matt Cowton , Sam Taylor ( both omitted)

Anytime Fitness - Colts Preview

COLTS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK TO WINNERS LIST

The Western Magpies Colts will be kicking the dew off the ground this weekend as they face Wilston Grange on their home deck at 8:30 am on Saturday.

The young Magpies will be looking atone for a couple of poor performances recently by hitting the ground running against the Gorillas. The last hit out between these two sides was a ripper and went right down to the wire and the Colts know they will be in for a hard fought contest on Saturday.

With several players returning from injury and getting a run with the Reserves, the Colts have a full squad to choose from and look to have put a really strong 22 together for the weekend’s game. The Pies will need to be much more active around the contest this week if they are to match it with the bigger bodies of the Wilston Grange team. The Gorillas are dangerous on the outside and the Magpies wingers of Dan Edwards, Jayden Johnson and Cal Grant will need to ensure they aren't rushing the football and sticking to their structures.

The backline continues to hold up against all opponents and welcomes back Tristan Dowdy and Sam Hartog from the Reserves and Cameron Smith from work duties. The Pies will be hoping that they can get on top through the midfield and really dominate on transition. Midfield leaders Noah Resuggan, Ethan Sivijs and Max Webber will be heavily relied on to lead the charge in this area with a helping hand from the ever improving Keenan in the ruck.

This week is a must win game for the Colts and a real danger game. It's important that every young man in the 22 prepares well and comes ready for a big game against a tricky opposition team. Hopefully the 8:30 start doesn't scare off the spectators and a big crowd can come down and support and help out.

Western Magpies Colts v Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday, June 24th at 08.30 am

B: Tristan Dowdy,  Zac Stegmeyer, Will Gillespie

HB: Sam DeNys,  Whitlam Bishop, Cameron Smith   

C: Cal Grant, Harry Keenan, Dan Edwards,           

HF:  Jack Austin,  Chris Jenkins, Jacob Sheath

F: Abdullah Haddad, Finn Collison, Jordan Bonney,

Rucks:  Ethan Sivijs, Max Webber

Rover:  Noah Resuggan

Int: Hamish Campbell,  Sam Hartog,  Tristan Jackson, Jayden Johnson

Coopers Friday Footy Review

Woodsmen consolidate 2nd spot

The Woodies secured their place in the Top 2 on Friday night with a hard fought win over a plucky UQ outfit in a scrappy affair.

The Woodsmen side were dominant around the ball, and had quality passages of play at times – but also lacked polish going forward on occasion and ill-discipline resulted in 4 of the 6 opposition goals coming from 50m penalties.

One key issue for the Woodies in particular was an inability to establish control at the centre bounce.  Despite clear ruck dominance throughout the match, the Woodsmen repeatedly lost the centre clearances and were often on the back foot as a result and unable to get flow into their game as they constantly had to work the ball back from defence.  Strangely, it was a different story around the ground at stoppages as many clearances into space were won with quality tap work and superb voice from the on-ballers at ground level.

In his 2nd game for the year, Matt Hockley worked his way into the game nicely on the ball and also spent time forward providing a solid target – while Matt Garland had his best outing this year with a quality display across half forward.  With Gerard Moore out of the side and Matt Garland into the on-ball rotations, the Woodies did have issues straightening themselves up when Garland went on the ball and there was no tall target around the arc.

Jay Baker worked hard both in the air, and with some quality pressure at ground level for a big man – and with 3 games now under his belt for the year after 2 years out the game – is ready to explode into the 2nd half of the year as the teams spearhead.  Chris Mihalopoulos wasn’t prolific, but provided a great leading target, taking plenty of grabs up and around the 50 before regularly finding teammates deep with pinpoint passes and being the source of 4 or 5 goals as a result.

Paul Eaton was again experimented with on the wing, and he provided some highlights with his big ‘don’t argue’ fends and his long kicks into the forward-line, while on the other wing – Elliott Heath in his 2nd game for the club really put his body on the line in plenty of contests to impress his new teammates.

Kiran Verma again switched to half back and provided plenty of run, while the ever reliable combination of Tim Green and Sammy Long were masters of the air and provided quality rebound with their willingness to switch play.

Down back, Matty Prior was his usual reliable self – while Blake Barkley just continues his rich vein of form in 2017 with another quality display.  Special mention must also go to Andrew Bell who at full-back attacked the footy hard, and has really overcome some previous deficiencies in his game to regularly beat his opponent and provide drive out of deep in defence with his bullocking runs.

The Woodies were at times struggling to put their opponents away, but stuck to the task and eventually got their ball movement working.  UQ reduced the margin to just 15 points early in the last quarter, before a 5 goal burst from the Woodies put the game to bed to secure a 12.12 – 84 to 6.3 – 39 victory.

McDonald also had one of his best games in 2017, putting his long kicking to good use and backing him kicking skills around the ground.  Slotting one from the 50m line on the run early in the game was bettered late in the last, when Davis took a mark on the edge of the centre square – handballed off to McDonald who hit the top of the net with a booming shot from well outside 50 to put the opposition away.  The goal umpire barely moved!

Best: Garland, Curtis, McDonald, Davis, Bell, Hockley

Goals: Curtis, Banim, McDonald, Baker 2, Mihapolous, Fuentes, Hockley, Garland 1

Mack Truck Match Review - Dark Day for Pies on the Coast

DARK DAY FOR PIES ON COAST

It was a dark day for the Western Magpies when they were defeated in all three grades by Palm Beach- Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday.

The Seniors suffered the Pies largest defeat since the darker days of 2009-10, going down by93 points

The Pies Reserves went down by 73 points and the Colts were defeated by 9 points.

MAGPIES SUFFER BIG DEFEAT

The Western Magpies had a tough day at the office when they were comprehensively outplayed by a well drilled and slick Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday. 

The Pies booted the first 2 goals of the match in an even opening 15 minutes but itwas all PBC from then on as they controlled all facets of the game to run out 23.19 -157 to 9.10-64 victors.

One thing can be said for the young Magpies--they never gave up and worked hard all game but had no answer for a Lions team who had several strong-marking key position players, some impressive run and spread and other than in front of goal were efficient in their ball use. The Pies were also hampered with a first quarter injury to midfielder Joe Murphy and illness just prior to the match to young half forward Dom Misso so the Pies were effectively two players short for 3.5 quarters.

The ground was damp and the centre wicket area heavy and the Pies were guilty too often of over use of the ball and short kicks to a contest only for an error to result in a turnover. The home side would often quickly transfer the ball to a loose man who would link up with teammates and kick long to the forward line putting the Pies back six under constant pressure. The Lions were outstanding in their transition of the football into their forward line. 

PBC employed an extra man in defence and with the Pies often under pressure when kicking, the loose man proved a defensive barrie, but also a source of the Lions attacking thrusts. 

Val Pope was good on his return from a work trip overseas and worked hard up forward and in the middle. Gareth Crawford relished the heavier going and won plenty of the ball in his best game for some time and captain Drew Mitchell was in and under all match trying to lift his side. Logan Murray used his burly frame to good effect in the clinches and laid a number of good tackles. 

Aaron Highlands was not afraid to mix it up in ruck and just keeps going all match and Harry Marshall at fullback kept his opponent to three goals in a strong display in the face of a rampant Lions barrage. 

Coach Brydan Morgan was philosophical after the match noting his side was outplayed but he washappy with the endeavour of the team and that they fought the match out for the entire 120 minutes. The coaching group felt the Lions were by far the best side the Pies have played this year.

The Magpies need to regroup for a crucial re match with Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday. 

It is a logjam from fourth to seventh on the QAFL ladder and this is another big match and a test of the Pies resolve and resilience after a big defeat.

Palm Beach Currumbin   5-7-37   9-11-65   17.14-116   23-19-157

Western Magpies           2-3-15   3-4-22      4-5-29          9-10-64

WESTERN MAGPIES

Goal Kickers: L. Dwyer 2, D. Mitchell, A. Maricic, W. Johnson, V. Pope, G. Crawford, C. Pershouse
Best Players: D. Mitchell, L. Murray, H. Marshall, G. Crawford, V. Pope, A. Highland

Anytime Fitness - Reserves Match Review

PIES RESERVES NO MATCH FOR PBC

The Western Magpies Reserves were no match for a strong and tall Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday.

The Pies were again slow to start and the home side had five goals on the board before the Magpies had switched on.

The Lionshad several tall forwards who tested the magpie defence which felt the loss of tall defender Sean McEvoy who injured his back early in the match.

PBC went on to win the match  17-15-117 to 5-14-44.

Coach Craig Allen was pleased with his sides’ never-say-die attitude although outclassed by a team that were strong all over the field.

Young midfielders Joshua White and Will Lloyd  worked hard in the heavy going and put their bodies on the line all match, while ruckman Josh Uebergang in his first season of Aussie Rules continues to get better and capped his day with 2 goals and set up another goal.

Back pocket Jamie Page and young half backs Damon Allen and Kurt Vine  were busy in an under siege backline and repelled many Lions attacks and the consistent Bryce Crossley kept at it all game in the midfield. A positive notewas the successful return of Brady Allen, who gained plenty of the ball and came though the match unscathed.

It doesn’t get any easier for the Magpies as they take on the third placed Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday. It is getting close to crunch time for the Pies and a win in this match is a must if they are to keep their finals hopes alive.

PBC          6-4-40   10-7-67 12-12-84 17-15-117

WM           2-1-13  4-7-31     5-11-41      5-14-44

WESTERN MAGPIES

Goal Kickers: J. DeRooy 2, J. Uebergang 2, R. Smith
Best Players: J. White, W. Lloyd, B. Crossley, J. Uebergang, J. Page, D. Allen

Metis Wealth Match Review - Colts

COLTS GO DOWN IN TIGHT ONE

The Western Magpies Colts suffered their second loss of the season this week to a well drilled and committed Palm Beach-Currumbin outfit. The Colts were behind from the outset and whilst the game was always within reach they weren't quite able to get their noses in front. Unfortunately, a couple of weeks of indifferent form had finally caught up with them.

Quick out of the blocks, PBC raced out to a 3 goal lead by the end of the first quarter. The young Magpies had plenty of the football but were unable to capitalise on their good work allowing the Lions too much space around the contest and too much width in defence. The young Colts fought back hard in the second and third quarters pegging the lead back through a much more focussed defensive effort.

Unfortunately for the Pies, PBC started the final quarter on fire, and with some quick movement out of the midfield they raced away to a handy lead. The Maggies pegged this back through some exciting ball movement but some silly errors at crucial times kept the win just out of reach. In another lesson in concentration and commitment, it was pleasing to see the boys play the game for the full 80 minutes.

This week Tristan Jackson and Sam deNys had cracking games across the half back line, keeping their opponents locked down and providing some real bounce out of defence. Young winger Daniel Edwards had his best game for the year, coming in off the wing and using his skills to set up in attack. Jack Austin continued to provide numerous highlights up forward, kicking goals and taking the game on at every opportunity. These boys will need some support though this week up against a handy Wilston Grange team that took it up to the young Pies earlier in the season.

The team will knuckle down this week and work hard hoping to put this patch of bad form behind them. Defensive efforts and ball movement will be a focus this week, as the boys look to the second half of the season still holding down second place on the ladder.

PBC    3-2-20    5-5-357-8-50   10-11-71

WM     1-2-8     5-3-33   7-5-47    9-8-62

WESTERN MAGPIES

Goal Kickers: J. Austin 3, F. Collison 3, J. Bonney, J. Sheath, A. Haddad
Best Players: D. Edwards, Z. Stegmeyer, T. Jackson , J. Austin, E. Sivijs, J. Enever

Community Footy Camp - July 3 & 4 - Western Magpies

Community Footy Camp – Western Magpies

41 Chelmer St East, Chelmer 4068

3rd & 4th July, 2017//  9am-3pm

$140 per child, and $125 for each additional sibling.

Book Online: http://www.communitycamps.com.au/registration

* Morning & afternoon tea provided / giveaways & prizes to all participants

- Learn the latest skills, drills and activities

- Program caters for both boys and girls aged 4-12 years

- Qualified and expert coaches and venue co-ordinator's

- Grand Final matches to finish both days

Great way to have fun, make new friends and improve skills

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PIES FACE TOUGH TEST AGAINST PBC

The second placed Western Magpies Colts face another big challenge this week against an inform fifth-placed PBC coming off the competition bye last week. The young Magpies will be keen to atone after a poor showing against Surfers Paradise in their Round 6 catch up game. The task will be made even more difficult with gun on baller Caleb Franks and running defenders Tristan Dowdy and Sam Hartog all receiving well deserved call ups for the Reserves.

The Magpies will need to bring a much higher level of energy and intensity around the contest this week after being soundly beaten in this area against the Demons. Contested ball and pressure on the opposition have been paramount to the Pies success this year and this will be a key focus on the weekend.

Maintaining set structures around the contest and more effective ball movement forward of centre have been a training staple this week. Young Ethan Sivijs has been moved up the ground in the hope that he can provide some real drive in this area with his silky skills. Dalby Swans product Will Gillespie returns this week and should provide fierce tackling pressure and run out of the back half. Whitlam Bishop, Tom Slatter and Chris Jenkins all return to the team in what appears to be another strong line up for the Colts.

Whilst the constant movement of players is sometimes difficult to manage, it provides opportunities for players to experience Senior footy, play in other positions and develop their skill set which will hold the club in good stead going forward.

The Colts are required to be at PBC by 8:15 am on Saturday for a 9:30 am game so get down and support the boys in what should be another cracking game of Colts football.  

Western Magpies Colts v Surfers Paradise at Chelmer on Saturday, June 10th at  11.00 am

B: Saxon Pobjoy,  Zac Stegmeyer, Will Gillespie

HB: Sam DeNys,  Whitlam Bishop, Tristan Jackson

C: Cal Grant, Noah Resuggan, Dan Edwards,           

HF:  Jack Austin,  Chris Jenkins, Jacob Sheath

F: Abdullah Haddad, Finn Collison, Jordan Bonney,

Rucks:  Ethan Sivijs, Max Webber

Rover:  Harry Keenan

Int: Josh Commons, Hamish Campbell,  Jye Enever, Tom Slatter

MACK TRUCK MATCH PREVIEW - TOP 5 CLASH vs PBC

TOP FIVE CLASH WITH PBC ANOTHER BIG GAME FOR PIES

The Western Magpies have another big game in an intriguing QAFL season when they travel to the coast to take on fierce rivals Palm Beach-Currumbin on Saturday. 

The Pies are fourth on the ladder but two of their losses could have gone either way while PBC sit second on the ladder and have been impressive in most outings so far. 

The Pies have been hot and cold in a number of matches this year and narrow losses to Wilston Grange and Broadbeach have been the result of one bad quarter. 

Pies Coach Brydan Morgan has spent the past two weeks stressing the importance of playing the full four quarters and working on the mental aspects of football.

The Pies welcome back Val Pope and Joe Murphy to add to the midfield mix as well as being able to get on the goal kicking list . 

On the debit side young gun Sam Copland has an ankle sprain and will miss a large chunk of the season and on-baller Brodie Easton has a university exam ( would have been a riot if this occurred in my uni days when long hair and sidies were the go!!)

From all reports the Lions are a slick outfit who move the ball qiuickly so the Pies will have to bring their defensive A game if they are to prevail.

The Pies have always prided themselves on the pressure they bring to the contest and their tackle pressure and this will need to be to the fore on Saturday.

Unlike a lot of QAFL teams, the Pies have no fear of the Salk Oval and have recorded some of their most memorable victories at the ground in recent seasons.

Inform Tom Ielasi and David Lewis will be buoyed after being part of Queensland’s tough victory over the WAAFL last week  and will form part of a strong defensive unit.

Jake de Winter, Charlie Pershouse and Jack Goodall provide the Pies forward targets with Pope, Murphy and Riley Easton all dangerous ground level pilferers up forward.

The midfield battles as always will be crucial and the consistent Drew Mitchell, Ben Jaenke-Cain, Gareth Crawford and Logan Murray will need tobe strong at the contest to ensure the Pies get a fair share of the stoppage football. The Pies will need quick movementinto attack to counter the Lions much vaunted leg speed.

Once again a crucial match for the Magpies in a season where there are few easy matches and if the Pies are to win then it will be a four quarter effort with no lapses in concentration permitted. 

Western Magpies v Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday, June 13th at 2 pm

B: Matt Davis (vc), Chris Hunt, Tom Ielasi

HB: Dom Misso, Harry Marshall,  David Lewis

C: Lachie Dennis, Drew Mitchell ©, Luke Mitchell

HF: Jake de Winter, Charlie Pershouse , Billy Johnson

F: Joe Murphy, Jack Goodall, Val Pope

Rucks: Aaron Highlands, Gareth Crawford

Rover: Ben Jaenke-Cain

I/C: Logan Murray , Riley Easton, Aaron Maricic, Liam Dwyer

Anytime Fitness Rocklea - Ressies Preview

ANOTHER CHALLENGE FOR PIES RESERVES

The Western Magpies Reserves face another challenging match when they play fourth placed PBC at Palm Beach on Saturday.

The Pies are currently sixth on the ladder with a 2-4 record while PBC have a 4-2 record. So this match is crucial for the Pies if they want to push toward a finals berth.

On the selection front it is good news and bad news with the inclusion of Brady Allen into a forward pocket 9 months after rupturing his ACL in last year’s Senior Preliminary Final and Sean McEvoy returns after missing last game with a virus.  Also included is impressive young Colts midfielder Caleb Franks for his Reserves debut.

Outs include veteran Sean Mewing with an ACJ dislocation, Jake Farrell unavailable and Rory Johnson has a uni exam!!!

McEvoy’s inclusion will strengthen the backline which struggled last match against a taller Broadbeach team and Franks and Dom Morrison also add some height to the team.

Dom Beer gets better each week in ruck and young full forward Jeremy DeRooy is also learning the forward craft and provides a tall forward option.

The usual suspects in vice captain Bryce Crossley and skipper Gabe McKinnon will work hard all game but it will be the young developing players in the team which includes  Damon Allen, Kurt Vine, Matt Mazarolle, Sam Hartog and Tristan Dowdy who will need to play well for the pies to gain the four points

Zimbabwean Tadiwa Parirenyatwa is due to fly home soon and this is one of his last matches. “Hot Sauce” has been a fantastic addition to the Magpie family and his interviewing skills on the trip to Toowoomba indicate he has a big future in the media! All at the Pies wish him good luck in this match and in the future when he returns to Zimbabwe. 

Western Magpies Reserves v Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday, June 17th at 11.30 am

B: Rohan Smith, Sean McEvoy (vc) Jamie Page

HB: Tristan Dowdy, Damon Allen, Kurt Vine

C: Sam Hartog, Bryce Crossley (vc) Matt Mazarolle

HF: Caleb Franks, Gabe McKinnon (C), Tom Roderick

F:  Brady Allen, Jeremy DeRooy, Dom Beer

Rucks: Joshua Uebergang, Joshua White

Rover: Dom Morrison

I/C: Matt Cowton, Tadiwa Parirenyatwa, Will Lloyd, Sam Taylor

Coopers Friday Night Footy Preview

Woodsmen look to consolidate 2nd spot

The Woodies take on 5th placed UQ tonight at the Nest and will be looking to consolidate 2nd spot on the ladder.

Coming off a well earnt bye, with plenty of sore old bodies the team should be fit and firing and will need to be on their game against the Red Lions.  The competition is fierce this year and while UQ have suffered a couple of heavy defeats, they were beaten grand finalists in 2016 and have plenty of firepower and also plenty of legspeed!

Selection and availability continues to be a revolving door in 2017, and the Woodies again see 6-8 changes (depending on final selection) this week to the side that defeated Morningside by 2 points before the bye.

Out of the side go Lachlan Woods, Gerard Moore, Scotty Matthews, Sean Toohey and Rick Masterson while the team also welcome back 50 Gamer Chris Davis, Jakey Fuentes, Irish Sam Banim, Tim Green and West Australian debutant via Byron Bay – Shayne Baldwin.

This week will see reliable full-back Pauly Eaton given another chance up the game on one wing, with young speedster Elliott Heath patrolling the other wing, while veteran Kiran Verma returns to half back.  Completing a strong half back line are the super consistent Sam Long and the super star, Tim Green – creating a formidable wall for the renowned Woodies defence.

Matty Prior and Blake Barkley fill the defensive pockets, offering both creativity and hardness at ground level and in the air – and the bullocking Andrew Bell will be patrolling the defensive goalsquare and busting a few packs open.

The onball division is again having their fitness tested this week, with a strong starting lineup – but all will be looking for a regular change this week!  Andrew Thomson in the ruck will be looking to give his teammates first use, while Matt Hockley in the centre will be building nicely after his first game in 2017 saw him play unchanged on the ball, giving his fitness a solid test!  Chris Davis returns to the side at the coalface, and Sammy Curtis has recently hit peak form and will look to break the lines and deliver the ball inside 50 with regularity.

The forwardline for this match looks as though it has the best balance of the year so far, with a strong mix of experience, speed, size and agility throughout the front six.  Irish Sammy Banim and the relentless Jakey Fuentes will be tackling harassing and crumbing like the youngsters they are, while Jay ‘ The butcher’ Baker and Matt ‘Horse’ Garland will provide quality targets in the air.  Balancing this mix nicely will be Lochie McDonald and Chris Mihalopoulous who can both play tall or small, and will be looking to get on the end of a few and provide a target, but will also clean up plenty of crumbs when available.

The Woodies will be looking to keep it in tight against their younger/quicker opponents and dominate around the stoppages before locking the ball forward in a contest likely to be decided in the centre.   Having the luxury of naming an extended bench for this game, the Woodies will have the likes of the experienced Brett McEvoy & Greg Matthews available, as well as potential debutant Shayne Baldwin, youngster Ryan Christopher or 2016 Rising Woody winner Nick Masters.

Get down to the game tonight, enjoy a Coopers and a meal and cheer the Woodies home!

Let the Feathers Fly - Super Sportsperson Lunch

Come on down to the club for the 'Feathers Fly' Sportsperson Lunch featuring Simon Black and other sporting personalities on Saturday July 1 as the Western Magpies take on traditional rivals, Mt Gravatt in the QAFL Senior game at the conclusion of the lunch from the special guest chef.

Details in the flyer, should be a great day!

Metis Wealth - Rep Footy Update

LEWIS AND IELASI REPRESENT QUEENSLAND

Western Magpies in form duo David Lewis and Tom Ielasi were rewarded for their outstanding early season form with selection in the QAFL team to play WA Amateurs at Broadbeach on Sunday. 

Young gun Charlie Pershouse was named as an emergency but it still a great achievement to be in the QAFL squad at 19 years of age. 

Lewis has been the Pies most consistent player this year with his reading of the play and intercept marking across half back a highlight. 

Ielasi has also been in the Pies best each week on a wing and at half forward and his clean ball handling, accurate disposal and ability to win the one-on-one contests obviously caught Queensland selectors eye. 

It is a wonderful achievement to represent your state and all players and supporters at the Western Magpies congratulate them on playing their parts in the 2 point win on Sunday vs WA.

Senior Coach Brydan Morgan and former 2 time Premiership Coach and current Football Manager Paul Grentell were also involved as assistant coaches for the victorious QLD side.

Bodykey Chiropractic - Colts Review

COLTS CONSOLIDATE SECOND PLACE ON LADDER WITH GRINDING WIN

The Colts continued to bank some critical premiership points on the weekend picking up a four goal win against a plucky Surfers Paradise Demons on Saturday. Whilst the young Magpies were in control for the majority of the game they didn't get things all their own way coming up against a physical and determined Demons outfit who were much better than their ninth position on the ladder would indicate. The four goal win consolidates the Pies in second place on the ladder a game clear of the third placed team.

Beaten around the contest and struggling to put their set structures into place in the first half, the Colts came out after the long break and improved their attack on the ball to start winning the contested football.

The midfield picked up its work rate and tackling pressure around the contest providing some much needed spark. This allowed the game to open up for the young Pies; however, the boys need to be more consistent in their application of the game plan and movement of the football. Work rate to set up in attack and defence is sure to be a focus this week at training as the team was caught out of position far too often.

Whilst unsatisfying, a win is a win and the Magpies are happy to take the points. Finn Collison continued his goal kicking form again this week bagging another 4 and Jack Austin was exciting across the half forward line presenting well all day and looking dangerous in the air. Harry Keenan and Jye Enever worked hard in the ruck and midfielders, Noah Resuggan, , Max Webber and Caleb Franks worked their way into the game in the second half. Once again the Colts back line lead the way with Sam Hartog and Tristan Dowdy winning critical one-on-ones and then rebounding on transition. Jacob Sheath moved into CHB and didn't miss a beat and was ably supported by Zac Stegmeyer who worked tirelessly at full back.

The Colts now travel to PBC to take on the fifth placed Lions on Saturday, which should be another terrific match up.

Western Magpies   10.6-66  def  Surfers Paradise 6.6-42.

ONE2ONE Plumbing - Colts Preview

COLTS LOOK TO CONSOLIDATE SECOND PLACE

This week the Western Magpies Colts play their Round 6 catch up match vs Surfers Paradise at 11 am on Saturday at Chelmer. A home game for the young Pies, the match was rescheduled due to the Seniors trip to Toowoomba a fortnight ago and will be the only game of non youth football at Chelmer this Saturday.

The Colts are looking to consolidate on last week's pleasing win against the Broadbeach Cats by putting in a good showing against the Demons. The Pies will be boosted by the return of Tristan Dowdy and Sam Hartog from a 2 week stint in the Reserves where they acquitted themselves well and Hamish Campbell, all to the backline, and are looking forward to having the pacy Abdullah Haddad running amok in the forward line.

The midfield has been in good form lately and it's hoped that they can continue to build on this solid start to the season. By working hard and getting their starting points right, the group will give themselves every opportunity to spread from the contest and move forward. Forwards Jacob Sheath, Jordan Bonney and Jack Austin have been in fine form of late and the addition of Finn Collison down forward has added an extra avenue to goal for the young Pies team.

Maintaining concentration and intensity around the ball will continue to be a focus for the Magpies as they look to consolidate a top two spot this week. Ensuring that they remain in the game and stick to structures regardless of the circumstance has been a major focus at training over the last few weeks.

With no Senior football this week and a short break for some of our representative players, the Colts have close to a full list of players to choose from for the weekend. An enviable position to be in, the importance of training well and performing on game day is starting to set in as competition for spots starts to heat up.

The Magpies will be confident of victory against the last placed Demons and a win will consolidate second place on the ladder, 4 points clear of the third placed team.

This is the only Western Magpies match for the weekend so the Colts are hoping for a good crowd at home at Chelmer as they look to continue their good run of form.

Western Magpies Colts v Surfers Paradise at Chelmer on Saturday, June 10th at  11.00 am

B: Sam Hartog, Zac Stegmeyer, Tristan Dowdy

HB: Ethan Sivijs,  Hamish Campbell, Tristan Jackson

C: Cal Grant, Sam DeNys, Dan Edwards,           

HF:  Jack Austin,  Jayden Johnson, Jacob Sheath

F: Abdullah Haddad, Finn Collison, Jordan Bonney,

Rucks:  Caleb Franks, Max Webber

Rover:  Harry Keenan

Int: Josh Commons, Noah Resuggan,  Jye Enever, Tom Cooper

Anytime Fitness - Magpie Road Trip

AFLQ footy writer joined the Magpies side on the bus to Toowoomba for the 'Battle of the Bush' a few weeks back for interesting results...

CFMG Capital - Colts Review

COLTS REPLACE BROADBEACH IN SECOND PLACE ON LADDER AFTER IMPRESSIVE WIN

The Western Magpies Colts bounced back from their loss to Labrador in fine style this weekend defeating the previously second placed Broadbeach Cats 10-4- 64 to 3-3-21. The young Magpies lead from start to finish holding the Cats goalless in the first half.

A much more physical and committed side came out to play on Saturday morning putting the young Cats team under immense pressure around the ball. This allowed the Maggies half backs countless opportunities to intercept and run, setting up some really impressive transitions forward. Zac Stegmeyer turned back the clock with a fantastic display in the back line. His ability to win vital one on ones and then attack from the last line of defence was a highlight of the day.

The Colts have been working really hard on their ball movement from half back and into the forward line over the last few weeks and it seemed to pay dividends on the weekend. Key forwards Jacob Sheath, Jordan Bonney, Jack Austin and Finn Collison were in fine form setting up well in front of the ball and providing a contest all day. They were ably supported by Chris Jenkins who showcased his lightning speed and footy smarts across the half forward line winning possession and using it really well.

Young Harry Keenan played his first game for the Pies and was excellent in the ruck, providing the likes of Caleb Franks, Sam deNys and Max Webber the opportunity to get first hands on the ball and push it forward into attack.

Overall it was pleasing to see the boys bounce back from a disappointing loss the round before. The Colts now set themselves for their catch up match against Surfers Paradise on the weekend. A win here will put the young Magpies a furthergame clear in second spot and in a really strong position leading into the second half of the season. 

Western Magpies

3.0-18

6.2-38

8.2-50

10.4-64

Broadbeach

0.0-0

3.0-18

3.1-19

3.3-21

Western Magpies

Goal Kickers: F. Collison 4, J. Austin 2, C. Franks, J. Sheath, J. Bonney, C. Jenkins
Best Players: Z. Stegmeyer, C. Franks, W. Bishop, S. de Nys, C. Jenkins, J. Bonney

Coopers - Friday Footy Review

WOODSMEN HOLD ON FOR 2 POINT THRILLER IN THE DARK!

The Woodies again followed their script this season on many fronts.  On Thursday evening a strong looking squad of 25, including 3 emergencies was named - but by the time the ball was bounced, there had been 4 changes and only 21 Woodsmen were present at the ground!

Taking the field under what could politely be described as bedside lamps, the Woodsmen were pleased with the dark conditions given they were in the Senior clash strip and many of the 'older gents' were in a guernsey conservatively 2 or 3 sizes too small!

Once the game started (and eyes adjusted) the Woodies settled into their routine of again dominating through the midfield and maintaining field position, but failing to capitalise on the scoreboard.  Hockley in his first game in 2017 was getting plenty of footy through the middle, Thomson was dominating the ruck battle and Curtis continued his purple patch of form with a 3rd straight dominant display.  Sean Toohey was showingthe benefits of a week off, and was up and about early - with only his finishing costing him an opening term featuring multiple goals.  Some trademark sidesteps and tackle busts certainly had the skipper turning back the clock.

Despite controlling the ball for long periods and very limited inside 50's from Morningside, the Woodies held only a 15 point lead at quarter time, and with Jake Fuentes unavailable and Irish Sammy Banim unable to get to the game, perhaps looked a little big and slow up front when the ball hit the ground.

The Woodies opened the 2nd term with more of the same, Gerard Moore presenting well across half forward along with Matt Garland and Jay Baker starting winning plenty of ball deep - but living up to his nickname 'The Butcher' missing a couple of opportunities close to goal.  Though he was very unfortunate moments before the siren when he maroked on the goal line, turned around and kicked the goal only for the umpire inexplicably to decide he isn't permitted to play on?!  When resetting the mark, he was then forced next to the behind post and the siren sounded - resulting in a checkside slamming into the goalpost and another goal gone begging for the Woodies!

As with the earlier encounter with a young Morningside outfit, the Woodies began to tire in the 3rd quarter and needed to maintain clear air at 3/4 time to hold on.  Baker kicked his 2nd, and the Woodies maintained a 20+ point lead midway through the 3rd.  Sam Long was again dominant across half back, Matty Prior was superb at ground level and Andrew Bell's 2nd and 3rd efforts were fantastic to see.  Scott 'Burnsy' Matthews was also finding his feet in the Woodsmen defence after previously playing up front, and his clean ball use and composure was a feature.

The Panthers managed to snag a couple of late goals and their younger side was certainly running on top of the ground when the 3/4 time siren sounded.

Holding a 15 point buffer, the Woodies needed to work hard and maintain their ability to win possession at stoppages to lock the footy up and not get caught in a running battle.  The Panthers managed the first goal of the quarter and it was game on.  The Woodies won the next centre clearance and then managed to lock the ball forward for a long period before Garland snapped a beauty off his left to push the margin back beyond 2 goals.

Morningside hit back after a questionable 50m penalty and with Thomson suffering cramps, Garland moved into the ruck with Thomson dropped loose in defence.  It proved a coaching masterstroke as Garland was able to lift the running intensity, while Morningsides previously quick ball movement was stunted as they looked up only to see a large man in a small white jumper blocking their forward entries (and perhaps the moon as well!)

The margin remained at 9 points, then 8 points for sometime before the Panthers scrubbed another one home after a free kick at the top of the goalsquare.  Morningside won perhaps their only centre clearance of the game and again pumped the ball deep.  In a repeat of the encounter earlier in the year, the Woodies were able to lock the ball down for repeat stoppages via strong discipline and committed tackling pressure.  Eventually Long won the footy and Garland took a relieving mark and the siren sounded as Lachy Woods took what he considered to be a 'Leo Barry Mark' (only 100m from goal!) as the siren sounded.

Best: Curtis, Thomson, Moore, Garland, S.Matthews, Prior

Westpoint Autos - Ressies Review

SECOND QUARTER FADE OUT COSTLY FOR PIES RESERVES

The Western Magpies Reserves have missed a golden opportunity to push into thefive when they were defeated by a resurgent Broadbeach at Chelmer on Saturday.

Like their Senior counterparts, the Reserves went to sleep in the second quarter to allow the Cats to run riot and slam on 9 goals to take a stranglehold on the match by half time.

The Cats won by 8 goals so the Pies matched their opponents for the other three quarters.

Broadbeach won 16.12-108 to 9.6-60.

The Pies were missing Sean McEvoy, a late withdrawal due to illness, and his height was missed as the Cats took several marks deep forward during the match. Experienced midfielder Sean Mewing injured his right shoulder in the first minute and did not return.

Despite this disruption the Pies settled early and there was not much in it at the first change.

Broadbeach dominated all aspects of the game in the second quarter as the Magpies dropped their intensity and just did not man up and run with their opponents.

Down by 10 goals at half time, coach Craig Allen asked his players to go back to basics and play man-on-man football and to try to beat their opponent.

The Pies did tighten up after half time and dominated for extended periods and looked the better side for a greater part of the second half.

Rohan Smith worked hard to stem the tide across half back to be the Pies best player. Youngsters Will Lloyd, Joshua White and Rory Johnson also battled hard all match in the midfield and can hold their heads high. Another youngster in Damon Allen also continues his good form at centre half back and Bryce Crossley again tried to marshall the troops from the centre.

Jake Farrell with three goals was the Pies best forward and he will get better with improved fitness.
 

Western Magpies

1.1-7     2-1-13   5-5-35      9-6-60

Broadbeach

2.4-16   11-8-7414-9-93   16-12-108

Western Magpies

Goal Kickers: J. Farrell 3, K. Vine 2, R. Johnson, T. Roderick, B. Crossley, J. Gainford
Best Players: R. Smith, J. White, W. Lloyd, D. Allen, R. Johnson, B. Crossley

MACK TRUCK MATCH REVIEW - 2ND QUARTER BLUES COST THE PIES

SECOND QUARTER BLUES COST PIES IN BOTH GRADES

The Western Magpies had a case of second quarter blues in both Seniors and Reserves as Broadbeach kicked 8 goals in in the Seniors and 9 goals in Reserves to establish match winning leads in both matches

ONE BAD QUARTER AND POOR GOALKICKING COSTLY FOR PIES

The Western Magpies squandered a golden opportunity to establish themselves in the top echelon of the QAFL when they allowed Broadbeach to run riot in the second quarter and then were wasteful when dominating the game themselves in the third quarter.

The Pies eventually went down by 15 points, 14.11-95 to 11.16-82.

The Magpies were up and about in a frenetic opening term and had most of the play but could not score the goals their pressure and dominance deserved. The Pies kicked to the northern end which was the scoring end all day in the three matches played as it was favoured by a slight breeze. In the first quarter despite the Pies having most of the play in their forward line, the Cats were able to get out the back and transition into an open forward line to keep in touch at quarter time.

The Magpies lost Sam Copland midway through the first quarter as he hurt his lower leg when tackled as he booted his second goal and his presence was missed up forward by the Magpies. He had two early goals and was proving a handful for the Broadbeach defenders.

The trend for the day had been established early as the Pies intensity at the contest and tackle pressure was first classbut not rewarded by the umpires all match, who paid only 1 or 2 freekicks for incorrect disposal the entire afternoon. This cost the Pies at least 2 goals which was significant in the final result.

Broadbeach lifted their effort in the second quarter and the Cats run and carry was impressive as they cut the Pies to ribbons with slick transition football into an open forward line. A goal after a 50 metre penalty followed by a 2 quick goals from a free kick then a Magpies player's indiscretion before the ball was bounced resulted in another goal from 30 metres set the Pies back and the impetus shifted to the Cats.

The Pies responded to Coach Brydan Morgan's half time message that they deserved to be closer and a five goal deficit was gettable if they emulated their first quarter efforts.

The home team responded with strong attacking football but a return of 2.7 for the quarter still left them with a bit of work to do in the last quarter. The Magpies peppered the goals in the third quarter but paid the price of not having a big power forward to capitalise on the forward dominance.

Jake De Winter was busy and looked dangerous when given space up forward and skipper Drew Mitchell and Tom Ielasi won plenty of contested football in this quarter to try to drag the Pies back into the contest.

The Pies again did most of the attacking in the last quarter but just could not find the big sticks often enough to haul the Cats in.

So the Pies paid the penalty for one bad quarterafter they escaped last week when they switched off for a half.

David Lewis continues his fine season with some great defensive marking and rebound football with his anticipation a highlight, Aaron Maricic was busy across half forward and Jack Goodall was strong at centre half back. Gareth Crawford, Ben Jaenke-Cain and Brodie Easton all won plenty of the football in the middle of the ground to help keep the Pies in the contest.

The QAFL have a general bye next weekend before the Pies venture to the Gold Coast to take on their old enemy in the second placed Palm Beach-Currumbin in another crucial contest.

For the Magpies' faithful who need their footy fix, they can venture down to Chelmer to see the Magpies Colts, currently second on the ladder, play bottom placed Surfers Paradise in a deferred round 6 match.

The match is on Saturday, June 10th at 11 am.
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Western Magpies

4.3-27    6-6-42    8-13-61    11-16-82

Broadbeach

3.1-19    11-5-7112-6-78    14-11-95   

Western Magpies

Goal Kickers: J. De Winter 3, L. Dwyer 2, S. Copland 2, D. Mitchell, C. Pershouse, T. Ielasi, A. Maricic
Best Players: D. Mitchell, D. Lewis, A. Maricic, J. De Winter, J. Goodall, T. Ielasi