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Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.
For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.
Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room
), Morgan (five goals on one leg), Connellan, Nettlebeck (brilliant) and Dawson. But the Redbacks couldn't put it together for long enough to hold on. A ten-goal second term should win you most games of football, but they couldn't put Woodend-Hesket away.
In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.
By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.
For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.
Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room
), Morgan (five goals on one leg), Connellan, Nettlebeck (brilliant) and Dawson. But the Redbacks couldn't put it together for long enough to hold on. A ten-goal second term should win you most games of football, but they couldn't put Woodend-Hesket away. In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.
By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.
frogworth
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Romsey u/18s have done this all year, and only now does it come to everyones attention. The way SOME of them play and go about their football is unsportsman-like and very arrogent. Could maybe the reason the fight started last week be because they didnt like the fact they were losing?
i think they need to be spoken too when they start talking about
"smashing the stupid c**ts teeth out"
just because he kicked a goal on them.
Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.
For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.
Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room
In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.
By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.
Lets face it, Romsey were never going to challenge for the premiership, they did well to get that close today, they have alot of blokes that shirk a contest and when the game was there to be won, we stood up when they didnt. I agree we may have given burlak to much room, but nettlebeck brilliant??? He doesnt hurt you with any of his posessions, so brilliant is a over statement!! Congrats to Romsey for getting so close. Pick up a few players and they may challenge next year.
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Gee, Humble does'nt readily spring to mind here then ?
Romsey were ok but take out the 2nd quarter and Woodend were all over them, should have closed off the game a lot earlier. Next the Kangarooos on Macedon's ground woodend run will get them through to the granny. i had a look at the kangaroos on Saturday and while they can play good football in patches,will be hard to see them do itfor 4 quarters.
Go Hawkers!!!!!
Go Hawkers!!!!!
Great work by the hawks today. I disagree that the kangaroos will beat the hawks, just some real hard bodies to mactch the kangas onballer's and it call be a real match. kudos' to romsey who clearly lacked 2 runners/onballers to seal an improbable premlim. Bring on next near!!!
It's impossible to say. Should the list stay the same and they pick up one or two they'll be a chance, but its probably more likely to fade away IMO.
Matt McLellan is set to hang them up. Word on the grapevine is Burlak going bush to chase coin, Dave Keenan is heading overseas for 12 months.
Leaves some big holes in already ageing list. Maybe some of these 18's can take the step up perhaps.
Leaves some big holes in already ageing list. Maybe some of these 18's can take the step up perhaps.
From yesterday's game this is how I see Romsey's line-up in 2008.
LIKELY TO STAY
Brydan Morgan
Steve Burlak
Cam Dawson
Mick McCarthy (last year).
Luke Baker
Ryan Connellan
Paul Brady
Brad Cuthbert
Ben Nettlebeck
Tim Cox
James Moore (if Carrolls play in Melb he might follow)
Warren Kairns (is getting weary though)
Chris Wilson
Ben Jonn
Daniel Hartley
LIKELY TO LEAVE
Dave Keenan (overseas)
Matt McLellan (retirement)
QUESTION MARK
Justin Binney
Anthony Higgins
Paul Evans
UNLIKELY TO GET A GAME
Jason Dipietro
Shannon Dremel
LIKELY TO PLAY SENIORS
SHOULD THEY STAY
Danny Harrison
John Baker
Justin McGregor
Phil Romeril
Tyron Staley
Ben Sullivan
Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.
For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.
Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room
In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.
By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.
Pickles where did you get Clint Dawson from...he didn't play
Sorry it was supposed to be Shannon Dremel
harrison, mcgregor, smith, sullivan, romeril and most of the other romsey 18s all sat on the boundary and watched their team get run over.
they definitely could have had a better input.
BrownDog2
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I hope the Romsey 18's get done on Saturday - there all a bunch of &^%^%$&#($&$%$&@#(@))!!&*
I agree completely. Although McGregor was cramping up. Richmond was picked to play both games but had to rush away after the 18s game for family reasons.
get on the burra bandwagon.
storming home in season 07
we could use all the support available
Redbacks eliminated
by Matt Nicholls
DESPITE kicking 10 goals in the second quarter and playing some brilliant football in patches, Romsey was unable to overcome a spirited charge from Woodend-Hesket on Sunday.
Carrying one injured and two reserves players into the game, it was little wonder the Redbacks run out of legs, kicking just two second half goals in the Riddell District Football League first semi-final.
In excellent but windy conditions at Kilmore’s J.J. Clancy Reserve, the Redbacks were eliminated from the premiership race, with Woodend-Hesket advancing to play Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday in a preliminary final.
The winner will face Riddell in the grand final at Lancefield the following Sunday.
Looking at both the Hawks and Roos on the weekend, the form suggests that the Kangaroos will enter the battle as favourites.
Woodend-Hesket fought back brilliantly against Romsey, but lacked a ruckman and a key defender.
With Matt Stacey expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season with an injured hamstring, the Hawks will be under pressure to find a suitable replacement.
As he did in the elimination final the previous weekend, Romsey ruckman Ryan Connellan dominated the hit-outs on Sunday.
Had the Redbacks been able to field injured onballer Matt McLellan, the game would have been theirs - an obvious deficiency in the middle appeared early in the game.
In the first quarter, Woodend-Hesket had much more of the ball, but failed to use the strong breeze to their advantage, leading by just 11 points at the first break.
In one of the most open and attacking quarters seen this season at any level, the Redbacks marched into half time with a lead of 25 points, after a 10-goal term.
Brydan Morgan and Anthony Higgins were simply superb up forward for Romsey, with Connellan, Steve Burlak and Ben Nettlebeck finding plenty of the football.
Whoever was supposed to be playing on Burlak should drop their heads, as the tall utility was able to run riot through the midfield in the first half.
The amount of space he was in at times embarrassed some of the most passionate Hawk fans on the sidelines.
With a handy buffer at the main break, all the talk was about Romsey, only for the side to come out and play one of the most insipid quarters seen in a finals match.
While kicking against the wind, there can be no excuses for Romsey’s performance, which saw them go through the third term scoreless, holding a four-point lead at the final change.
After their second term brilliance, no one wanted to dismiss the Redbacks chances, but you couldn’t help but feel their race had been run and won, with the Hawks hunting a revenge match against the Kangaroos.
HEROES
There were two final quarter heroes for Woodend-Hesket, and both have had indifferent seasons at Gilbert Gordon Reserve this year.
The first was Dale Ciunik, who has struggled with injury after starting the season in reasonably good form.
The former Kyneton player showed his silky skills and footy nous to use the ball brilliantly late in the game, his composure second to none.
Daniel Salpietro, a spritely young goal sneak, was the second. A player who comes under a lot of scrutiny for his decision making at times, Salpietro stood tall late in the game to take two excellent contested marks and set up a handful of goals.
When he kicked his fifth goal of the match from directly in front after a 50-metre penalty, he gave Woodend-Hesket a seven-point lead with the siren sounding moments later.
While Ciunik and Salpietro will get much of the accolades for the victory, there were three others who performed soundly and deserve much of the kudos.
Floating between the wings, Kar Weng Ng showed RDFL fans some of his finest work, producing a workman-like but magical four-quarter effort.
Forward flanker Sam Bowen was sensational early, particularly in the first and third quarters, providing much of the delivery to his forwards.
With a shortage of big men, Daniel Sipthorp produced another stellar effort in the midfield and around the ground to suggest that he is Woodend-Hesket’s trump card in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
For Romsey, Morgan was again brilliant, having to play virtually on one leg with a hamstring strain, while Burlak, Connellan, Nettlebeck, Paul Brady and Cam Dawson were also in good touch.
The Redbacks virtually played with 19 men for the day, with Chris Wilson selected despite being unable to contribute with an ankle injury, and reserves’ fill-ins Jason Dipietro and Shannon Dremel not up to senior football standard.
Had they played three Under 18s instead, some of whom have performed exceptionally all season in the seniors, I consider there is no doubt the result would have been reversed.
As they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing, especially once you’ve been knocked out of the finals.
SENIORS
Woodend-Hesket 4.1, 8.2, 11.5, 15.6 (96) d
Romsey 2.2, 12.3, 12.3, 14.5 (89).
Goals (W): D. Salpietro, D. Ciunik 5; A. Johnstone, K. Ng 2; D. Dabrovsak.
Best: Ng, Ciunik, S. Bowen, Salpietro, M. Stevens, D. Sipthorp.
Goals (R): B. Morgan 5; A. Higgins 4; P. Evans 2; R. Connellan, P. Brady, T. Cox.
Best: Morgan, Higgins, S. Burlak, Connellan, Brady, Cox.
by Matt Nicholls
DESPITE kicking 10 goals in the second quarter and playing some brilliant football in patches, Romsey was unable to overcome a spirited charge from Woodend-Hesket on Sunday.
Carrying one injured and two reserves players into the game, it was little wonder the Redbacks run out of legs, kicking just two second half goals in the Riddell District Football League first semi-final.
In excellent but windy conditions at Kilmore’s J.J. Clancy Reserve, the Redbacks were eliminated from the premiership race, with Woodend-Hesket advancing to play Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday in a preliminary final.
The winner will face Riddell in the grand final at Lancefield the following Sunday.
Looking at both the Hawks and Roos on the weekend, the form suggests that the Kangaroos will enter the battle as favourites.
Woodend-Hesket fought back brilliantly against Romsey, but lacked a ruckman and a key defender.
With Matt Stacey expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season with an injured hamstring, the Hawks will be under pressure to find a suitable replacement.
As he did in the elimination final the previous weekend, Romsey ruckman Ryan Connellan dominated the hit-outs on Sunday.
Had the Redbacks been able to field injured onballer Matt McLellan, the game would have been theirs - an obvious deficiency in the middle appeared early in the game.
In the first quarter, Woodend-Hesket had much more of the ball, but failed to use the strong breeze to their advantage, leading by just 11 points at the first break.
In one of the most open and attacking quarters seen this season at any level, the Redbacks marched into half time with a lead of 25 points, after a 10-goal term.
Brydan Morgan and Anthony Higgins were simply superb up forward for Romsey, with Connellan, Steve Burlak and Ben Nettlebeck finding plenty of the football.
Whoever was supposed to be playing on Burlak should drop their heads, as the tall utility was able to run riot through the midfield in the first half.
The amount of space he was in at times embarrassed some of the most passionate Hawk fans on the sidelines.
With a handy buffer at the main break, all the talk was about Romsey, only for the side to come out and play one of the most insipid quarters seen in a finals match.
While kicking against the wind, there can be no excuses for Romsey’s performance, which saw them go through the third term scoreless, holding a four-point lead at the final change.
After their second term brilliance, no one wanted to dismiss the Redbacks chances, but you couldn’t help but feel their race had been run and won, with the Hawks hunting a revenge match against the Kangaroos.
HEROES
There were two final quarter heroes for Woodend-Hesket, and both have had indifferent seasons at Gilbert Gordon Reserve this year.
The first was Dale Ciunik, who has struggled with injury after starting the season in reasonably good form.
The former Kyneton player showed his silky skills and footy nous to use the ball brilliantly late in the game, his composure second to none.
Daniel Salpietro, a spritely young goal sneak, was the second. A player who comes under a lot of scrutiny for his decision making at times, Salpietro stood tall late in the game to take two excellent contested marks and set up a handful of goals.
When he kicked his fifth goal of the match from directly in front after a 50-metre penalty, he gave Woodend-Hesket a seven-point lead with the siren sounding moments later.
While Ciunik and Salpietro will get much of the accolades for the victory, there were three others who performed soundly and deserve much of the kudos.
Floating between the wings, Kar Weng Ng showed RDFL fans some of his finest work, producing a workman-like but magical four-quarter effort.
Forward flanker Sam Bowen was sensational early, particularly in the first and third quarters, providing much of the delivery to his forwards.
With a shortage of big men, Daniel Sipthorp produced another stellar effort in the midfield and around the ground to suggest that he is Woodend-Hesket’s trump card in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
For Romsey, Morgan was again brilliant, having to play virtually on one leg with a hamstring strain, while Burlak, Connellan, Nettlebeck, Paul Brady and Cam Dawson were also in good touch.
The Redbacks virtually played with 19 men for the day, with Chris Wilson selected despite being unable to contribute with an ankle injury, and reserves’ fill-ins Jason Dipietro and Shannon Dremel not up to senior football standard.
Had they played three Under 18s instead, some of whom have performed exceptionally all season in the seniors, I consider there is no doubt the result would have been reversed.
As they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing, especially once you’ve been knocked out of the finals.
SENIORS
Woodend-Hesket 4.1, 8.2, 11.5, 15.6 (96) d
Romsey 2.2, 12.3, 12.3, 14.5 (89).
Goals (W): D. Salpietro, D. Ciunik 5; A. Johnstone, K. Ng 2; D. Dabrovsak.
Best: Ng, Ciunik, S. Bowen, Salpietro, M. Stevens, D. Sipthorp.
Goals (R): B. Morgan 5; A. Higgins 4; P. Evans 2; R. Connellan, P. Brady, T. Cox.
Best: Morgan, Higgins, S. Burlak, Connellan, Brady, Cox.
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Treble in their sights
by Matt Nicholls
IF YOU happened to be at Romsey on Saturday to witness the RDFL second semi-final between Riddell and Sunbury Kangaroos, you can be excused if you thought the game was virtually over before it started.
The Bombers kicked the first five goals, led by 32-points at quarter-time, and the Roos hadn’t given a yelp in one of their biggest matches in club history.
At the first break, I had all but written off Sunbury, jumped on the Riddell bandwagon and was foolishly predicting how much the Bombers would win the flag by in a fortnight.
By half time I had already eaten my words and was now geared up for one of the most intriguing and thrilling battles of the season, after the Kangaroos had fought back to hold a two-point lead at the main break.
When the Roos kicked the first two goals of the third quarter to open up a 16-point lead, all the doubters, including me, realised that perhaps Riddell’s tilt for a premiership hat-trick wasn’t signed, sealed and delivered after all.
Had the Roos been able to kick one more goal and stretch the margin to 22 points, they may have broken the Riddell.
But one of the reasons the Bombers have won the last two senior flags in the RDFL is they have a never-say-die attitude, back themselves, and have the playing group to implement most game plans.
With a forward line packed with goal scoring options, it only needed one or two players to stand tall to upset the Kangaroos.
Terrible in the first half, which saw him dragged to the bench, Leigh Harrison was the spark up forward to kick-start the Bombers back into action.
In a highly entertaining third term which saw 10 goals scored, the reigning premiers regained control of the contest and looked to have shrugged off their rivals.
An inspirational speech by Roos coach Jarrod Dixon at the final break appeared to ignite his troops for one last effort, knowing that a win comes with the guarantee of a week off.
Riddell however, were not going to let their rivals get back into the contest so easily.
With the margin still under three goals with about eight minutes to play, Sunbury had its best chance to make a late charge when Damien Niki grabbed the ball on the half-forward flank, baulked around two opponents and ran into an open goal.
Feeling weary in his legs, he fluffed the kick both short of his goal and full-forward Leigh Sporle, allowing Riddell skipper Jason Allen to rebound the ball out of the danger zone.
Had Niki kicked that goal, you can bet the team would have lifted an extra notch and given Riddell a real run for their money.
He didn’t, and the Bombers were able to hold on to a 22-point victory and secure a spot in the grand final.
Key players for Riddell’s victory had to be midfielders Aaron Blade, Leigh Coles and Justin Belleville, along with Nathan Allen and Harrison.
For the Roos, Daniel Bonnici was instrumental in their second quarter revival, along with Leigh McInerney, Garth Ploog and Sporle.
MISSED CHANCES
Over the full duration, it was remarkable to watch how many times both sides suffered from missed chances.
Normally straight shooters, Riddell’s Heath Wadden and Mick Allen kicked around six or seven behinds between them, most of them relatively simple shots at goal.
In the second term, Sunbury Kangaroos kicked 6.6 to hold a narrow half time lead.
From set shots, half a dozen kicks at goal were either touched or marked right on the goal line.
Had half those kicks carried, the Roos might have won.
While Riddell enjoy a week off with some light training sessions this week, the Kangaroos will have to overcome Woodend-Hesket in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
Should the Roos play similarly in this match as they did against Riddell, they will be too good for the Hawks.
Ruckmen Jamie Cuffe and Steve James should dominate the hit-outs. If they can tap the ball to their onballers’ advantage, Woodend-Hesket won’t stand a chance.
SENIORS
Riddell 6.4, 7.6, 13.11, 17.16 (118) d
Sunbury Kangaroos 1.2, 7.8, 11.9, 14.12 (96).
Goals (R): J. Petran, H. Wadden 4; L. Harrison 3; M. Allen, N. Allen 2; A. Blade, D. Besanko.
Best: J. Allen, Wadden, M. McDougall, L. Coles, J. Belleville, N. Allen.
Goals (S): G. Ploog, L. Sporle 3; J. Baddeley, S. James, D. Bonnici 2; M. Welsh, J. Cuffe.
Best: Bonnici, A. Powell, D. Yarwood, J. House, Cuffe, Sporle.
by Matt Nicholls
IF YOU happened to be at Romsey on Saturday to witness the RDFL second semi-final between Riddell and Sunbury Kangaroos, you can be excused if you thought the game was virtually over before it started.
The Bombers kicked the first five goals, led by 32-points at quarter-time, and the Roos hadn’t given a yelp in one of their biggest matches in club history.
At the first break, I had all but written off Sunbury, jumped on the Riddell bandwagon and was foolishly predicting how much the Bombers would win the flag by in a fortnight.
By half time I had already eaten my words and was now geared up for one of the most intriguing and thrilling battles of the season, after the Kangaroos had fought back to hold a two-point lead at the main break.
When the Roos kicked the first two goals of the third quarter to open up a 16-point lead, all the doubters, including me, realised that perhaps Riddell’s tilt for a premiership hat-trick wasn’t signed, sealed and delivered after all.
Had the Roos been able to kick one more goal and stretch the margin to 22 points, they may have broken the Riddell.
But one of the reasons the Bombers have won the last two senior flags in the RDFL is they have a never-say-die attitude, back themselves, and have the playing group to implement most game plans.
With a forward line packed with goal scoring options, it only needed one or two players to stand tall to upset the Kangaroos.
Terrible in the first half, which saw him dragged to the bench, Leigh Harrison was the spark up forward to kick-start the Bombers back into action.
In a highly entertaining third term which saw 10 goals scored, the reigning premiers regained control of the contest and looked to have shrugged off their rivals.
An inspirational speech by Roos coach Jarrod Dixon at the final break appeared to ignite his troops for one last effort, knowing that a win comes with the guarantee of a week off.
Riddell however, were not going to let their rivals get back into the contest so easily.
With the margin still under three goals with about eight minutes to play, Sunbury had its best chance to make a late charge when Damien Niki grabbed the ball on the half-forward flank, baulked around two opponents and ran into an open goal.
Feeling weary in his legs, he fluffed the kick both short of his goal and full-forward Leigh Sporle, allowing Riddell skipper Jason Allen to rebound the ball out of the danger zone.
Had Niki kicked that goal, you can bet the team would have lifted an extra notch and given Riddell a real run for their money.
He didn’t, and the Bombers were able to hold on to a 22-point victory and secure a spot in the grand final.
Key players for Riddell’s victory had to be midfielders Aaron Blade, Leigh Coles and Justin Belleville, along with Nathan Allen and Harrison.
For the Roos, Daniel Bonnici was instrumental in their second quarter revival, along with Leigh McInerney, Garth Ploog and Sporle.
MISSED CHANCES
Over the full duration, it was remarkable to watch how many times both sides suffered from missed chances.
Normally straight shooters, Riddell’s Heath Wadden and Mick Allen kicked around six or seven behinds between them, most of them relatively simple shots at goal.
In the second term, Sunbury Kangaroos kicked 6.6 to hold a narrow half time lead.
From set shots, half a dozen kicks at goal were either touched or marked right on the goal line.
Had half those kicks carried, the Roos might have won.
While Riddell enjoy a week off with some light training sessions this week, the Kangaroos will have to overcome Woodend-Hesket in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
Should the Roos play similarly in this match as they did against Riddell, they will be too good for the Hawks.
Ruckmen Jamie Cuffe and Steve James should dominate the hit-outs. If they can tap the ball to their onballers’ advantage, Woodend-Hesket won’t stand a chance.
SENIORS
Riddell 6.4, 7.6, 13.11, 17.16 (118) d
Sunbury Kangaroos 1.2, 7.8, 11.9, 14.12 (96).
Goals (R): J. Petran, H. Wadden 4; L. Harrison 3; M. Allen, N. Allen 2; A. Blade, D. Besanko.
Best: J. Allen, Wadden, M. McDougall, L. Coles, J. Belleville, N. Allen.
Goals (S): G. Ploog, L. Sporle 3; J. Baddeley, S. James, D. Bonnici 2; M. Welsh, J. Cuffe.
Best: Bonnici, A. Powell, D. Yarwood, J. House, Cuffe, Sporle.
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