Sunday 26 October 2014

SEASON ON THE BRINK; MUST WIN GAME VS NEWCASTLE LOOMS.

Despite being up 24-15 and 30-24, the Sutherland Seahawks went down 30-34 to the Wollongong Mustangs at 5 Sports on Saturday.

A must win game shapes up against the Newcastle Cobras next week in order for the Seahawks remain in the hunt for the playoffs as the season record drops to 5-3.





Poor field position and a lack of converting PAT attempts ultimately decided the game. Wollongong kicked extremely well, 2 field goals secured the victory, the Seahawks scoring 5 touchdowns to just 4 from the Mustangs.

Offensively, several dropped balls including 2 PAT's hurt badly, but the Seahawks still out-gained the Mustangs by 108 total yards in the game; usually more than enough to win.

Next week the Seahawks will attempt to avenge last year's loss to the Newcastle Cobras. The game will be 12.20pm at Kyeemagh RSL field.

SEAHAWKS 30, MUSTANGS 34


Sunday 19 October 2014

Now 5-2 SEAHAWKS MUST STEP UP VERSUS WOLLONGONG

After an excellent start to the game, forcing turnovers on 2 of the first 3 UTS possessions and going up 6-0 in the first quarter, the Sutherland Seahawks were not able to continue and eventually succumbed 44-20.

Interceptions from Aaron Beyer who was moved over to the defense for this game and CB Corey Schultz but some missed opportunities to convert 4th down attempts gave UTS field position and points opportunities that the did not fault on.





Ned Stelzer set a new club record with receptions with 19 in the game, but inconsistency in running the ball and dropped long passes thwarted extra dimensions int he offense.

The defense was well supported by young players who have stepped up to the next level. Austen Peck co-led the tackle count with Peter Tanti who was moved to linebacker for the first time. Khaled Alfas had two key tackles for loss.

Next week the Seahawks will take on the Wollongong Mustangs in a game that is crucial for stabilizing the season after 2 losses against 2 of the top team.

SEAHAWKS 20, UTS 44.

Next game v Wollongong Mustangs 3.30pm saturday October 25th @ 5 Sports Caringbah.

SEAHAWKS DROP GAME TO LIONS IN WEEK 6.

The Seahawks rallied back from 14-0 and 28-14 down before succumbing to the Sydney University Lions 41-26 on saturday night.



Poor tackling and the failure to finish off a few drives offensively led to the first loss of the season. For the first time in a very long time against the 11 time straight champion Lions team, the Seahawks made a game of it and at 28-20 had more of a chance against the Lions than at any point since 2002.

Tristan Whiting scored his 10th TD of the season and Ned Stelzer had 11 receptions for the Seahawks whilst Zach Hughes scored his 6th receiving TD of the season.

At 5-1 for the season, the Seahawks will play UTS next week 7pm at Kyeemagh.


Friday 10 October 2014

OPENING GAME OF HISTORIC JUNIOR 5 MAN.

That over used maxim of 'Football was the winner on the day', has probably never been more aptly used than for last night's opening game of the Seahawks Junior 5 man season.


35-13 to Team White, Kaine O'Leary opened the scoring with a TD and 6-0 lead before Paiti Bartolo scored from almost the length of the field in reply, Maximus O'Shea's 1 point conversion put Blue up 7-6.



4 consecutive touchdowns from White, 2 from Cory Dean, came from 3 different quarterbacks before Liam Shiagetz went over for the final touchdown from 42 yards out after a short pass from Josh Doyle.









Seahawk Junior 5 man tackle football is an development league for young players 11-13 who are all in their first year of tackle gridiron. This is the first time that this has been run in Australia and a great initiative for the future of the club and the sport. Games are played Friday nights' 5.30pm at Waratah Athletics Track Sutherland.