Epping: 25.18-168
Panton Hill: 6.4-40
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, J. Whitcher, S. Sykes, J. Lyngcoln
Best Players: B. Strongman, D. Strickland, J. Whitcher, J. Lyngcoln, B. Clark, S. Gunn
Perhaps it was the shock of playing away from the spider’s nest, maybe the players heads were in the clouds, or perhaps they just hadn’t all had their Wheat Bix on Saturday. No matter how you look at it, the less that’s said about this one, the better.
After a fairly tight first quarter the Epping team seized total control of the match, scoring 22 goals over the last three quarters while the Redbacks looked on like a struggling marathon runner losing Mona’s silhouette on the horizon. Unfortunately the overall desire and commitment to the contest just wasn’t there, and the Hills appeared beaten somewhere during the middle part of the game.
As has been the case in previous weeks, the result was no fault of Captain Strongman, Danny Strickland or Justin Whitcher, who continue to deliver consistent four quarter efforts for the Redbacks, while Nuts, Benny Clark and Gunny pushed hard all day, however could not find enough support across the ground from their team mates.
Ben Gill made the most of a bad situation, managing to kick half of Panton Hill’s goals, however finding other match highlights was tough from a forgettable day for Redback fans.
Coach Rambo was understandably disappointed with the team’s performance, and acknowledged that the players have a lot of work to do to try and understand how they were beaten so easily, and where the passion went on Saturday.
The soul-searching will have to end before the coming weekend, as the Redbacks host the Saints up at the Hill. Many players will know that they are playing for their positions this week – provided they are able to get a game. Stay true to the jumper and get up to Panton Hill this Saturday and support your club.
TWOS SIGNS MORE PROMISING
Epping: 14.15-99
Panton Hill: 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: Unknown (watch this space)
Best Players: J. Hendry, G. Carr, M. Poulton, T. Gilmore, M. Layt, D. Bee
In the corresponding reserves match last year the Epping team were supremely dominant, winning by 252 points. Panton Hill kicked one goal that day (and Daniel Belcher played like the Last Mohican to be BOG).
The fallout from a loss like that can probably be compared to the outcome of Michael Jackson challenging Mr T to an Ultimate Fighting Champion match with Eddie Murphy providing humiliating live commentary. You can bet Jacko wouldn’t be voluntarily moon-walking into any fighting arenas after that.
The Panton Hill Football Club doesn’t roll that way however. The Redbacks came to play, with a few players in their first match for the Hills looking to prove themselves. The result was an intense and at times tight tussle, in which the visitors stuck with the Epping team for the first three quarters, only down by 3 goals at three-quarter time, much to the delight of Reserves Coach Jono Manzoney.
Unfortunately for the twos, the dream result couldn’t be reached, and the familiar final term fade out again sucked the life out of the contest, and as Epping kicked 7 goals in that term, the final margin did no justice to the effort of the inexperienced Redback side.
Jason Hendry played his first game in the black and red prison bars, and proved to be quite a find, getting a lot of the ball and providing great team-lifting contests, which earned him BOG for the losing team. Grant Carr battled typically hard in the ruck, while Stumpy continued to impress in his second game of the season.
Young first year players Ty Gilmore and Noodles also put some smiles on their team mate’s faces, with solid performances that could be considered their best yet, whilst Dom Bee again pressed his claim for senior selection. Several other first year players also impressed in their first hit-out and will be pushing for selection again this week if they are fit.
The much-closer-than-last-year match should give the boys some confidence going into this week’s match against Watsonia, who are a team that were rattled by an undermanned Hills team in 2008. The Panton Hill reserves will have a strong belief that they can put the first win on the board in round 6, so be there by noon on Saturday and show your colours for the Redbacks.
Panton Hill: 6.4-40
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, J. Whitcher, S. Sykes, J. Lyngcoln
Best Players: B. Strongman, D. Strickland, J. Whitcher, J. Lyngcoln, B. Clark, S. Gunn
Perhaps it was the shock of playing away from the spider’s nest, maybe the players heads were in the clouds, or perhaps they just hadn’t all had their Wheat Bix on Saturday. No matter how you look at it, the less that’s said about this one, the better.
After a fairly tight first quarter the Epping team seized total control of the match, scoring 22 goals over the last three quarters while the Redbacks looked on like a struggling marathon runner losing Mona’s silhouette on the horizon. Unfortunately the overall desire and commitment to the contest just wasn’t there, and the Hills appeared beaten somewhere during the middle part of the game.
As has been the case in previous weeks, the result was no fault of Captain Strongman, Danny Strickland or Justin Whitcher, who continue to deliver consistent four quarter efforts for the Redbacks, while Nuts, Benny Clark and Gunny pushed hard all day, however could not find enough support across the ground from their team mates.
Ben Gill made the most of a bad situation, managing to kick half of Panton Hill’s goals, however finding other match highlights was tough from a forgettable day for Redback fans.
Coach Rambo was understandably disappointed with the team’s performance, and acknowledged that the players have a lot of work to do to try and understand how they were beaten so easily, and where the passion went on Saturday.
The soul-searching will have to end before the coming weekend, as the Redbacks host the Saints up at the Hill. Many players will know that they are playing for their positions this week – provided they are able to get a game. Stay true to the jumper and get up to Panton Hill this Saturday and support your club.
TWOS SIGNS MORE PROMISING
Epping: 14.15-99
Panton Hill: 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: Unknown (watch this space)
Best Players: J. Hendry, G. Carr, M. Poulton, T. Gilmore, M. Layt, D. Bee
In the corresponding reserves match last year the Epping team were supremely dominant, winning by 252 points. Panton Hill kicked one goal that day (and Daniel Belcher played like the Last Mohican to be BOG).
The fallout from a loss like that can probably be compared to the outcome of Michael Jackson challenging Mr T to an Ultimate Fighting Champion match with Eddie Murphy providing humiliating live commentary. You can bet Jacko wouldn’t be voluntarily moon-walking into any fighting arenas after that.
The Panton Hill Football Club doesn’t roll that way however. The Redbacks came to play, with a few players in their first match for the Hills looking to prove themselves. The result was an intense and at times tight tussle, in which the visitors stuck with the Epping team for the first three quarters, only down by 3 goals at three-quarter time, much to the delight of Reserves Coach Jono Manzoney.
Unfortunately for the twos, the dream result couldn’t be reached, and the familiar final term fade out again sucked the life out of the contest, and as Epping kicked 7 goals in that term, the final margin did no justice to the effort of the inexperienced Redback side.
Jason Hendry played his first game in the black and red prison bars, and proved to be quite a find, getting a lot of the ball and providing great team-lifting contests, which earned him BOG for the losing team. Grant Carr battled typically hard in the ruck, while Stumpy continued to impress in his second game of the season.
Young first year players Ty Gilmore and Noodles also put some smiles on their team mate’s faces, with solid performances that could be considered their best yet, whilst Dom Bee again pressed his claim for senior selection. Several other first year players also impressed in their first hit-out and will be pushing for selection again this week if they are fit.
The much-closer-than-last-year match should give the boys some confidence going into this week’s match against Watsonia, who are a team that were rattled by an undermanned Hills team in 2008. The Panton Hill reserves will have a strong belief that they can put the first win on the board in round 6, so be there by noon on Saturday and show your colours for the Redbacks.
