Round 146 August 2009 |
Redcliffe 9.8.62 def Ferny Grove 4.2.26
Best Players: Rowlands, Pittle, Chucky, Dickfos, Villot, Dawson
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For the first time in a long time we had to wait until 1.30pm to play our game and that can always be of concern because you can drain yourself thinking about the game for too long especially if you are unable to focus on the right things and when you finally get to play you’re drained and have no energy or focus.
We had yet another game against a side above us on the ladder that still had a chance to play finals. It was the first time this year we had played them so we were unable to underestimate them or take it for granted that our recent good form would get us through.
The initial 5 minutes gave each side a chance to see what they were up against and fortunately for us we finished the quarter very strong and managed to put some very good goals on the score board thanks to the good work of the onballers in Liam, Driffo, Jacko and Jake Villot to move the ball forward quickly and through weight of numbers our small brigade finished it off with Chucky kicking a couple and Dickfos and Driftman one each. Quarter time lead was 4 3 27 to nil. A great start considering I didn’t think we were as switched on as I would have liked.
The middle two quarters were some of the toughest we have faced this year and both sides created and arm wrestle that was full of tough, hard aggressive contests which both coaches should have been pleased with. I certainly was. Physical clashes were plentiful to some of our mozzie squad in the Cantlin boys and Jacko but to their credit the boys got up dusted off and pushed forward looking at the next contest they needed to be in. Certainly courageous team lifting stuff from these boys. In amongst all of it was another 3 goals to us but more importantly 4 goals to them to still give them a sniff of victory if we decided to ease off the pedal.
The last quarter saw us consolidate with a couple of quick goals and keep them scoreless to take the game away from a very gallant Ferny Grove. Our aim was to win at least one of the next 4 games against the top sides of which we played 4 and then try to finish with two wins against two teams below us at the end. We have in fact won 3 of our last 4 games against sides above us on the ladder and that has been a fantastic effort for all involved.
Once again we had plenty of players who did their part in stages but only a few can say they played well for 4 quarters. Sammy was a stone wall in defense and deserves a lot of credit for the low score of the opposition. Pittle and Chucky were both dangerous up forward each time they went near the ball and Pittle then moved on ball and his mobility was once again dangerous for us. Jacko made the most of his time up forward to finish with 3 goals and could have had more but for some poor kicking at goal. Liam and Jake Villot delivered yet another workman like performance.
I will once again make mention of a couple of players who have experienced some highs and lows this year but are finishing the year with nothing but glowing praise from me for making the very most of their opportunities. Zac O’Hea, JD and Jedda once again utilized their playing ability and followed instructions and made the most their chances showing persistence and determination to do their bit and created scoring opportunities for their team mates by competing when it was their turn to do so. Very well done boys and I hope you realized how happy your teammates were for you.
Congratulations team but remember we still have two hurdles left before we can put our feet up to rest. Starting with training and Everton this week at Everton on Sunday at 9.30pm.This is a very early start and your preparation will need to be different and that is something we will talk about this week.
Thanks once again to Geoff, Storm and Jodie for your support and to all the volunteers who come forward to help Jodie and the team in the roles that need to be filled without being asked. Without you we can’t play. See you next week.
Rob Dickfos
U14's Coach.
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