The Greater Western Victoria Rebels have suffered their first loss of the NAB League season, falling by 47 points to premiership fancy Geelong Falcons.
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Charlie Molan was the Rebels best on his return from VFL duty, while fellow top-ager Flynn Loader bagged three goals in the 7.8 (50) to 15.7 (97) defeat on Thursday night.
The Rebels held their own in the first quarter, but a perfect 5.0 return in front of goal gave the visitors a nine-point lead at the first break.
The lead only extended at half-time, with the hosts held to three lonely behinds.
From there, the Falcons ran away with the game, kicking nine second-half goals to celebrate their second win and temporarily move to the top of the table.
It was a similarly tough day for the Rebels' futures side, losing to the Geelong Falcons 4.3 (27) to 13.7 (85).
Oliver Hannaford was the named the Rebels' player of the day.
"The speed of the game is through the roof at this sort of level and you need to adapt to the pressure and dispose of the ball better," he said after the game.
"I've learned running is key, getting to where you need to be and presenting in the right position is essential at this level."
UNDER-16
GEELONG FALCONS 13.7 (85) DEF GWV REBELS 4.3 (27)
GOALS: FALCONS - William Montebello 4, Zac McInnes 2, Jett Modola 2, Thomas Gorell, Brady Hall, Tyler Monahan, Oliver Peak, Noah Tullio; REBELS - Nedd Bennett, Harry Charleson, Reggie Mast, Mac Scoullar
BEST: FALCONS - Xavier Ivisic, Jett Modola, Oliver Peake, William Montebello, Angus Hanley, Joshua Sanders; REBELS - Oliver Hannaford, Jacob Britt, Mitchell Lloyd, Benjamin McGlade, Myles Sinnott
UNDER-18
GEELONG FALCONS 15.7 (97) DEF GWV REBELS 7.8 (50)
GOALS: FALCONS - Tadhg Evans 4, Euriah Hollard 3, Tobyn Murray 2, Oliver Northan , Angus Codd, Osca Riccardi, Michael Rudd; REBELS - Flynn Loader 3, Brady Wright 2, Hugh Bond, Beau Tedcastle
BEST: FALCONS - Olivier Northam, Tadhg Evans, Jet Kneebone, Chase Loftus, Euriah Hollard, Charlie Nelson; REBELS - Charlie Molan, James Van Es, Flynn Loader, Tristan Maple, Jamieson Ballantyne
Matt Currill
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
