Round 10, Kalamunda V’s North Fremantle @ Harmony Field.
In round one at Gil Fraser Reserve this season the Cougars were defeated by 36 points. Pete Harty reported that it wasn’t a great day for the Cougars! However the move up to B grade this season and with many changes to personnel, it would take time for the players to settle into their new roles.
North who are currently sitting in 2nd position on the B grade ladder may have thought they were in for an easy game against the Cougars, after viewing the results of last week’s game against Whitford.
North’s height advantage appeared in the first quarter when they started to dominate play by kicking 4.2 against the Cougars 2.2 putting immense pressure on our backs. Josh Touchell led the backs, taking several strong marks and with support from Brett Groningen, Mitch Della Franca and Cristiano Paduano managed to keep them at bay.
The second quarter, arguably the worst quarter for the Cougars, saw them come out and blitz Norths, kicking 5.3 to 2.1. Tyler Mouritz who had kicked 2 goals in the first kicked another and Ben de Guzman, Ash McGowan and Michael De Gasperis with Ben Holman, scored.
The quarter saw some desperate team play and caught North’s off guard.
Coach Bolton would have been well pleased with his team’s determination at half time and urged them to keep the pressure up on North’s big men.
We on the far boundary, were concerned that North’s would come out after the long break and throw everything at the Cougars, However, our Mid field stuck to their guns, with Daniel Griffin winning in the ruck and Steve Caccetta playing his 50th supported by Trent Pottinger and Tiger Morris.
They were instrumental in moving the ball forward to Jack Jago, Ben de Guzman, Tyler Mouritz, Ash McGowan and Ben Holman to score and lead by 28 points at the end of the quarter.
North’s ‘Magpies’ thought they could swoop in and make up the deficit in this term by kicking two quick goals. The Cougars steadied and with fierce tackling and spoiling kept North’s out while blazing away in their forward line to kick 1.4, the goal courtesy of Tyler Mouritz who finished a fine game with 5 goals.
This was a fine team effort and there many players I have not mentioned here, however everyone who wore the Cougars strip this day are to be congratulated.
Final scores: Kalamunda, 13.13 – 91, North Fremantle 10.6 – 66
Best players: Daniel Griffin, Tyler Mouritz, Ashton McGowan, Chase Mansfield, Steven Caccetta.
Goals: Tyler Mouritz 5, Ben DeGuzman 2, Ash McGowan 2, Ben Holman 2, One each to Jack Jago and Michael DeGasperis.
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Next Game: Round 11, Swan Athletic V’s Kalamunda 03.05PM Saturday 27 June, 2026 at Swan Athletic Sporting Club.
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Alex Haight, Reporting
Congratulations to Steven Caccetta who played his 50th game for the Kalamunda Cougars in this round at Harmony Fields.
Commonly known as ‘Chets’ or ‘Cetta’, he is an absolute workhorse in the engine room who leads the way when it comes to effort, willpower and determination.
Steve is a well-respected player amongst his peers and someone who never gives up. He does all the tough stuff, in and under, digging the ball out to the runners on the outside or locking the ball in with tackle pressure.
It is his first year back at the Cougars after a long absence and he hasn’t missed a beat.
Well done, Chets, great to have you back up the mountain this year.
Your work ethic and attitude you set is of the highest standard and has a great impression on the younger players to learn and follow.
‘Chets’ was one of the leading players in the defeat of North Fremantle in this round. Ed.
This post is dedicated to the Yaksich Health Centre, proud sponsors of the Kalamunda ‘Cougars’ Football Club
Yaksich Health Centre is a family owned and operated business that has been helping the people of Perth deal with day to day problems affecting the muscles, joints and nerves for over 60 years