The President's Report - Round 3

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ROUND THREE
A GRADE GO DOWN TO SEATON
B’S WIN TWO IN A ROW

A GRADE – Pembroke 5.7 (37) lost to Seaton Ramblers 10.11 (71)

Playing in the wet for the first time this season, Seaton Ramblers were strong early and played the conditions better than us in the early stages. Henry Read presented well for the Kings in the first term, to keep us in the game with two first quarter goals. Seaton did have the better of the play and led by nine points at the first change.

In the second term, the rain continued to fall, the visitors much better in the conditions. The Kings backline was battling hard under constant pressure, as the visitors kicked away to add 3.3 to just two behinds to have a 28-point lead at the long break.

The third quarter saw Seaton goal early but then the Kings led by Tully Kennett started to get back into the game as Iannunzio goaled from a free and then at the 20-minute mark McRostie also won a free to goal to get the margin back to 22 points. Sadly for the Kings, Seaton got one just before the siren to move the margin out to just under five goals with a quarter to go.

Pembroke needed to get on the board early but a free kick to Seaton saw them goal at the four-minute mark to effectively ended our chances. Iannunzio kicked the Kings only goal for the last term, the final margin 32 points, a decisive one in the conditions. Best players – Tully Kennett, Seb Wilckens, Kane Pearson, Ollie Ormsby, Jamieson Rankine.

Injury update – Max Read and Dylan Hopkins were both not quite fit enough to play on Saturday, hopefully both will be back this week. Levi Johnston requires a knee operation and sadly will be out for the season. It was good to he and see Seb Wauer at the footy on Saturday – but he is also out for 2026, having had a blood clot which requires him to be on blood thinners for quite some time.

Ned Carruthers has a leg injury which will see him out for some time. We wish all those lads well and look forward to seeing them around supporting throughout the season. This week, Harry Willis is back from overseas and available for selection.

B GRADE – Pembroke 11.12 (78) def Seaton Ramblers 6.6 (42)

The first quarter was an even affair, the second saw the Kings start to ease away to lead by 10 points at half time, Lucas Saunders having three goals to half time. An excellent second half saw the lads ease away to win comfortably, Saunders best on ground and finished with six goals, next best Ollie Borda, Finn Burns, Archie Williams (two goals), Jonty Jamieson. Skipper Sam Carruthers and Tom Reid also played well.

C GRADE – Pembroke 8.8 (56) lost to Seaton Ramblers 9.7 (61)

The Kings had first use of the breeze to add 3.0 to 1.1 to lead at quarter time. Seaton made better use of it in the second, adding 4.4 to 0.2 to have a handy lead of 15 points at half time. The third term saw the Kings fightback and with a quarter to go were right in it to trail by two points. The last quarter saw some good footy played by the Kings as they trailed by just five points with just a minute left on the clock. Some confusion over the 6-6-6 rule saw the Kings initially given a free, but that was changed to a bounce which wasted valuable seconds, in the end the lads just fell short of their first win of the season. Best: Stewart Watts, Charlie Bowen, Harrison Prosser, Bill Newman, Darren Nguyen. Riley Wake kicked three goals.

D GRADE – Pembroke 7.5 (47) lost at Modbury 19.16 (130)

A tough day at Modbury for the lads, but they stuck at it against some experienced opposition. Best - Alexander Favretto, Hugo Sutton, Jake Elias, Ash Rawlinson and Lachy Gurner in his first game this season.

QUEENS – Pembroke 2.5 (17) lost at Flinders Park 4.4 (28)

Like last week the Queens led early, kicking a couple of goals in the first quarter. After that though they struggled score but at the last change trailed by only three points. The home side added a goal, the Queens sadly couldn’t score to go down by 11 points. Best - Indira Panelli, Ella Manning, Daisy Snell, Roszi Bentley, Amara Black

FUNCTIONS/BIG DAYS COMING UP

LADIES DAY – MAY 16, $55 PER HEAD

Round five is Ladies Day, looking forward to seeing all the Mums, wives, girlfriends on what has been a ripper of a day in recent years. The Queen’s play the night before at Lockleys, the perfect lead in to one of the bigger days on the home game calendar. Lucy Hammond at lucy@sunrisebay.com.au is the best go to if you are looking for tickets.

MID SEASON LUNCH – SUNDAY JUNE 21 AT THE KENSI, 12.30pm

Guest chat Sheffield Shield winning coach RYAN HARRIS, also THE ACTUAL SHIELD will be there, if you want a photo with the famous trophy!! $110 PER HEAD, 3 HOURS PACKAGE INC LUNCH AND PREMIUM BEVERAGES.

To book ring (08) 8332 1300 or book online at kensingtonhotel.com.au

PAST PLAYERS – JUNE 27 v UNI AT HASLAM (ROUND 1

Traditionally a big day, where we welcome our past Kings and where we will also celebrate the 2016 A grade Premiership reunion. We also extend an invite to members of the 1986 and 1996 C grade Premiership teams as well

NEW VICE PATRONS – welcome aboard PHIL INGERSON

Sincere thanks to those named on the right that have already got on board.

If you want to join, it’s a minimum $300 (plus GST) and you will get

- Choice of merchandise for 2026 (Polo, cap or scarf)

- First beer/wine/soft drink for free at a Kings or Queens home game

- Recognition in Club Newsletters and Website

- An invitation to the Vice Patron and Sponsors Day later in the season at Haslam Oval including lunch and beverages

VOLUNTEERS – WE ALWAYS NEED HELP!

MATCH DAY OFFICIAL (MDO)

The MDO is a straightforward role where you assist the umpires, help time keeping (no time on in Bs, Cs and Ds which makes it easier!), and ensure the general operation of the game. However, it is a role the League requires is done properly.

Thanks to those who have put their hands up, but we are still looking for more!

THIS WEEK – MAY 9

A, B & C GRADE at KILBURN, Cs kick off at 10.15 looking for their first win. B grade just after 12 and the A grade at 2.15pm

D GRADE – host SCOTCH at HASLAM (10.15)

QUEENS – host ADELAIDE UNI at HASLAM (3.15)

SEEYA BACK AT POST-MATCH

FORMER KING STUART HORLIN-SMITH HAS BEEN BACK FROM OVERSEAS AND TOOK IN THE KING’S OPENING WIN AT UNI

To encourage engagement with past players please see the attached flyer regarding MOTHERS DAY CUP CAKE BANQUETS

For more info email – eallsop19@gmail.com

CLUB MERCHANDISE

NEW GEAR AVAILABLE at SPORTSCENTRE, ORDER ONLINE AT

https://www.sportscentre.com.au