Picola United walk away with four points despite slow start

Picola began warming up in the second term, kicking a pair and three behinds to Berrigan’s sole goal to lead by three at the half.

It was still a tight affair after half-time, with both teams bagging a pair of goals each, only the Blues’ four behinds separating the two sides heading into the fourth quarter.

The final frame is where Picola United really turned it on, completely shutting down Berrigan’s attack and piling on three goals and two behinds to secure a 15-point win, 9.11 (65) to 6.4 (40).

Picola United coach Rhys Woodland was happy that the Blues came away with the victory despite struggling to start, pointing to their week’s rest as the culprit.

“It was a pretty scrappy affair coming off the bye we were a bit slow to start, but after half-time we came out with more purpose and got on top of them,” he said.

“Sometimes you have to win ugly, which is what it was like yesterday, it was a bit of an arm wrestle, but it was good to come away with the four points.”

Woodland highlighted two key players who stood out in the clash against Berrigan and looked ahead to their upcoming skirmish against arch-rival Mathoura in round 12.

“Zac Cockayne was great in half-back, he intercepted everything and Cody Haub played another awesome game again kicking six, so he was really dangerous up front,” he said.

“It’s always good coming up against the old arch-rivals Mathoura, they are always a tough opponent and it’ll be a contested game, so we are looking forward to the challenge next week.”

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Picola United came out on top against 10th-placed Berrigan in their clash in round 11.

From the first whistle, the Blues set the tone of the game and were too much for Berrigan, defeating the Saints 43-20.

Picola United dominated in the first quarter scoring 11 goals to Berrigan’s five before piling on another 11 in the second to lead the Saints by 14 at half-time.

There was no looking back for the Blues in the second half, piling on nine and 12 in the third and fourth terms respectively to Berrigan’s six in each, cruising to a 23-point victory.

Coach Annie Jorgensen highlighted Georgia Barnett, Megan Hansen and Alyx Jorgensen as the Blues’ best players.

“Georgia Barnett and Megan Hansen were in sync with good strong leads in our goal ring,” she said.

“Alyx Jorgensen fed the ring beautifully all day with some terrific intercepts and drive through the court.

“The whole side played an open flowing team game which saw them take a much-needed win leading into the back half of the season.”

Picola United will face arch-rival Mathoura in round 12.