Young Pups earning full barks

A JUNIOR football resurgence that started three months ago with a dozen players has matured into a match-winning side for Pyramid Hill.

The Bryden Morrison-coached under 18 side on Saturday won its first AFL Central Victoria league match.

The Bulldogs took honours by 54 points over Bridgewater with spirit and committed dash out of the backline.

Co-skipper Harrison Goodes was named best player and kicked three goals for the morning while Lewis Stubbs was again ranked among major contributors for the young Pups and booted four goals.

The rebirth of Pyramid Hill’s junior side came after an absence from under age football for three seasons following the club’s premiership in 2019.

Many of the youngsters are pulling on a football jumper for the first time this season.

Pyramid Hill kicked clear of Bridgewater after quarter time and the win lifts its to fourth place in the five-team competition.

The success has marked Pyramid Hill as the most improved side at the midway mark of the fledgling competition.

President Bruce Moon said: “It was significant win for our exceptional young people but also the resilience and determination it took to reform our junior team.”