21/06/2026
💚🤍Development Match Report🤍💚
The Development Group continued their strong run of form on Saturday with an outstanding 57-point victory over a quality Eltham outfit, running out winners 15.13 (103) to 7.4 (46).
In what was arguably their most complete performance of the season, the boys won every quarter and executed the game plan exceptionally well. From the outset, the focus was on denying Eltham their preferred handball chains and corridor movement, and the team’s commitment to working hard for each other both offensively and defensively was a standout.
Our attack on the contest was first class, while our directional talk, ball movement by foot and ability to lower the eyes going inside 50 created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the afternoon.
The midfield laid the foundation for the win, with Corey Potter providing a strong presence in the ruck. He was well supported by Adam Felton, who embraced a team-first role, while Lachlan Hill continued his impressive season with another influential performance around the contest.
Behind the ball, the defensive unit controlled the aerial battle and pressed up the ground with confidence. Manners, Johnsy and Jake Lambert were outstanding in leading a backline that continually repelled Eltham’s forward entries and set up attack from defence.
The forward group worked tirelessly, competing strongly in the air, sharing the football and applying excellent defensive pressure when not in possession. Jacob Pickett was a constant threat, finishing with four goals and bringing the small forwards into the game, while Mackinley Miller produced his best game of the season, linking up countless passages of play between the arcs and providing great drive for the side.
With depth continuing to build and the connection between the group growing each week, the Development Team is playing some terrific football and will look to carry that momentum into another important challenge next week.
Best Players: Josh Manuell, Mackinley Miller, Lachlan Hill, Corey Potter, Zak McCubbin
Goals: Jesse McKinnon 4, Jacob Pickett 4, Tyler Dixon 2, Zak McCubbin 2, Mackinley Miller 2, Zac Gigliotti 1.
