Rockets and Pies fly high at annual training session

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Straight through the middle: Rockets player Jade Rourke (left) and Moama’s Darcy Mislicki (right) celebrate a goal. Photos: Josh Huntly Photo by Josh Huntly

Echuca Moama Rockets continue to mix it with partner clubs in the region, this time out at Moama Recreation Reserve.

After taking training with Echuca United earlier this season, the Rockets continued a nearly 10-year association with the Moama Junior Football Club on Wednesday night.

The two clubs came together for an annual training session and pie night as the Magpies’ under-14 team buddied up with their junior Rockets counterparts for a kick of the football.

“Once again it was a great night over there with the Moama crew,” Junior Rockets coach Mark McGann said.

“They always welcome us and it’s great to be involved with another club.”

Roughly 35 players from the two clubs carried out drills and took the opportunity to familiarise themselves with their buddies.

The night provides a chance for players from the all-abilities junior Rockets and the Moama youngsters to mingle and “educate” according to McGann.

“We’ve probably been involved for nearly 10 years off and on,” he said.

“Obviously as the age groups move through we get a different crew.

“It’s an education for both teams and it works out really well.”

“This year’s been a pretty good year with our crew, our parents and carers have really got involved. The feedback for Wednesday night was good.”

The Rockets junior season draws to a conclusion next Wednesday, with their final training session and presentation night bringing the curtain down on the 2023 season.

Giving the hands: Moama's Cody Cook (background) watches on as Shamika Johnston (right) and Archie Walker (left) pass the footy. Photo by Josh Huntly
Getting involed: Moama's Liam Hearn and Rockets player Ewan Rosser get into the thick of the action. Photo by Josh Huntly
On the run: Moama’s Ryan McRae points buddy Shamika Johnson in the right direction. Photo by Josh Huntly
Getting to know each other: Moama's Ben Billing (right) and Rockets player Bohdi Kohn (left) pass the ball. Photo by Josh Huntly