A tough day at the office for Toc

The boys fought hard in the second half, controlling the centre bounces and Brock McCabe working hard up forward.

There was plenty to learn to take into next week’s game.

Final score: Tocumwal 5.8 (38) lost to Cobram 22.16 (148).

Best: Mitch Collins-Bye, Brock McCabe, Tom Barker, Glenn Dominick, Josh Flight, Andrew Dickins.

Goals: Andrew Dickins 2, Josh Flight, Brock McCabe.

Awards: 1st Incentive - Ray Sutton; 2nd Incentive - Leigh Morse; 3rd Incentive - Pacey Haebich.

The Tocumwal reserves faced a tough challenge against Cobram in overcast conditions.

Forced to make six changes from last week's win, the Bloods struggled to contain the Tigers midfield and half-backs, who consistently applied pressure on the Bloods’ defence.

While the Tigers’ fitness and running proved to be a major factor in their convincing 88 point victory, the Bloods showed resilience and determination to maintain their structure and game plan throughout the match.

Jack Clarke's impressive effort on the wing was notable, as he battled hard all day and never gave up.

Toc’s defence was under constant pressure and it was thanks to the great efforts of Jordan Findlay and Matt Peterson that the Tigers were prevented from running riot.

Despite the lopsided scoreline, the Bloods managed to maintain pressure around the ball for much of the game, except for the final quarter where the Tigers lifted their efforts and managed six straight goals.

Josh Taylor, playing his first game in some time, provided valuable assistance to the ruck duties and added some much needed pressure around the ground.

Final score: Tocumwal 3.1 (19) lt Cobram 16.11 (107).

Best: Jack Clarke, Jordan Findlay, Glenn Braybon, Liam Colston, Josh Tayler.

Goals: Dane Maxwell, Greg Whelan, Liam Colston.

Awards: 1st Incentive - Jack Clarke; Farmers Arms Hotel award - Jordan Findlay; Thursday night dinner award - Josh Taylor.

The thirds were up against it this week, taking on a very strong Cobram side.

It was tough all game but to the boys’ credit, they stuck in there until the final siren.

Final score: Tocumwal (0) lt Cobram 29.19 (181).

Best: Jirra Letcher, Hunter Groutsch, Logan White, Josh Mosman, Charles Locke, Declan Palmer.

Awards: Ed Thompson $20 award - Hunter Groutsch; Wingates $10 award - Declan Palmer; Tocumwal $10 Cash award - Logan White.

The fourths boys were always going to be up for a challenge against a bigger, older well drilled Cobram outfit.

Cobram moved the ball quickly, forcing our little fellas to defend and chase all day. Jake, Sean and Lewis used their size well on several occasions.

Despite impressive efforts the Bloods were not able to capitalise.

They all worked hard and didn’t give up which was great to see.

Final score: Tocumwal (0) lt Cobram 28.13 (181).

Best: Jake Hicks, Sean Lykissas, Chace Brunskill, Cooper Quick, Harrison Wilson, Lewis Petersen.

Awards: Ice Creamery award - Cooper Quick; Donny Tainton $10 Canteen voucher - Sean Lykissas; Paul Quick & Peter Absolom $10 award - Jake Hicks.