Panton Hill: 13.9-87
Watsonia: 16.17-113
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 4, J. Lyngcoln 3, T. Coleman, B. Strongman, D. Pratt, K. Gilmore, J. Braunton, K. Jones
Best Players: R. Parkinson, W. Box, B. Clark, G. Mc Auliffe, J. Lyngcoln, S. Sykes
Last Saturday’s match had plenty of build up, and was to be a tightly fought contest – which it was for most of the afternoon. However, Panton Hill couldn’t get that 4th quarter monkey of its back again, in a loss that was all too familiar for the local crowd.
The Redbacks took a six point lead into the last change, and with the home crowd were well fancied to take the match by the scruff of the neck. Unfortunately for the Hills it was Watsonia that responded to the crowd’s noises, and kicked six goals to one in another forgettable final term.
Continuing his scintillating form of the last few weeks, Parko was adjudged best on ground for his tireless work around the ground, creating play and carrying the ball well for the Redbacks, quite possibly taking influence from his Vice Captain, Will Box, who was also highly effective and appears to be not far off his best form.
Benny Clark and Stringer were doing their best to keep the opposition honest, and fought hard to nullify Watsonia’s efforts, while it was a couple of experienced campaigners in Nuts and Sykesy who offered Parko and Boxy great support around the ground, with Nuts also finding the time to slot three majors.
In a team full of Bens some praise should also be given to Mr Gill who punted four goals for the home side, to continue his run of efficient forward-line activity.
In 13th position on the ladder, and three wins and percentage off 8th place it will be a tough ask from here to avoid relegation into Division 3 after round 13, however that is certainly going to be the ongoing goal for the remainder of the season. That quest begins this coming Saturday at Reservoir, with the home side only registering the one win themselves for the season. Put in the effort and support our boys.
WAYWARD SHOOTING COSTS RESERVES THE POINTS
Panton Hill: 7.17-59
Watsonia: 10.8-68
Goal Kickers: R. Woods 2, J. Hendry 2, D. Collins, T. Power, S. Jones
Best Players: G. Carr, T. Gilmore, T. Dunn, L. Walsh, D. Bee, T. Power
The twos would be pretty filthy with themselves this week after they squandered early attacking plays and at one stage in the second quarter had 1.10 posted on the scoreboard. It ended up costing them the match as they went down by nine points to a Watsonia team that by contrast made the most of their forward line attacks.
On a positive note, this was the first time in many weeks that the twos did not fade away and get overrun in the final term, outscoring the visitors three goals to one in that quarter. Unfortunately it was not enough for the Redbacks, who, like the senior team, are without a win after six matches.
The result was no fault of Grant Carr, who was superb in ruck all match, winning the majority of the tap-outs, and providing an excellent marking option and link throughout the middle of the ground. Ty Gilmore was another to have a good game, in what was possibly his best match from the first six rounds.
New face at the Club Tim Dunn has stepped up quickly after his first couple of matches and provided some good run through the middle, while Walshy was typically solid for the Hills in defence.
Dom Bee and Max Power were also handy players, and will be pushing for senior selection this week, along with crowd favourite Ricky Woods who played a good cameo in the twos and kicked two goals.
Much like the firsts, the reserves will go into Saturday’s match against Reservoir with some confidence of chalking up win number 1 for 2009.
Watsonia: 16.17-113
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 4, J. Lyngcoln 3, T. Coleman, B. Strongman, D. Pratt, K. Gilmore, J. Braunton, K. Jones
Best Players: R. Parkinson, W. Box, B. Clark, G. Mc Auliffe, J. Lyngcoln, S. Sykes
Last Saturday’s match had plenty of build up, and was to be a tightly fought contest – which it was for most of the afternoon. However, Panton Hill couldn’t get that 4th quarter monkey of its back again, in a loss that was all too familiar for the local crowd.
The Redbacks took a six point lead into the last change, and with the home crowd were well fancied to take the match by the scruff of the neck. Unfortunately for the Hills it was Watsonia that responded to the crowd’s noises, and kicked six goals to one in another forgettable final term.
Continuing his scintillating form of the last few weeks, Parko was adjudged best on ground for his tireless work around the ground, creating play and carrying the ball well for the Redbacks, quite possibly taking influence from his Vice Captain, Will Box, who was also highly effective and appears to be not far off his best form.
Benny Clark and Stringer were doing their best to keep the opposition honest, and fought hard to nullify Watsonia’s efforts, while it was a couple of experienced campaigners in Nuts and Sykesy who offered Parko and Boxy great support around the ground, with Nuts also finding the time to slot three majors.
In a team full of Bens some praise should also be given to Mr Gill who punted four goals for the home side, to continue his run of efficient forward-line activity.
In 13th position on the ladder, and three wins and percentage off 8th place it will be a tough ask from here to avoid relegation into Division 3 after round 13, however that is certainly going to be the ongoing goal for the remainder of the season. That quest begins this coming Saturday at Reservoir, with the home side only registering the one win themselves for the season. Put in the effort and support our boys.
WAYWARD SHOOTING COSTS RESERVES THE POINTS
Panton Hill: 7.17-59
Watsonia: 10.8-68
Goal Kickers: R. Woods 2, J. Hendry 2, D. Collins, T. Power, S. Jones
Best Players: G. Carr, T. Gilmore, T. Dunn, L. Walsh, D. Bee, T. Power
The twos would be pretty filthy with themselves this week after they squandered early attacking plays and at one stage in the second quarter had 1.10 posted on the scoreboard. It ended up costing them the match as they went down by nine points to a Watsonia team that by contrast made the most of their forward line attacks.
On a positive note, this was the first time in many weeks that the twos did not fade away and get overrun in the final term, outscoring the visitors three goals to one in that quarter. Unfortunately it was not enough for the Redbacks, who, like the senior team, are without a win after six matches.
The result was no fault of Grant Carr, who was superb in ruck all match, winning the majority of the tap-outs, and providing an excellent marking option and link throughout the middle of the ground. Ty Gilmore was another to have a good game, in what was possibly his best match from the first six rounds.
New face at the Club Tim Dunn has stepped up quickly after his first couple of matches and provided some good run through the middle, while Walshy was typically solid for the Hills in defence.
Dom Bee and Max Power were also handy players, and will be pushing for senior selection this week, along with crowd favourite Ricky Woods who played a good cameo in the twos and kicked two goals.
Much like the firsts, the reserves will go into Saturday’s match against Reservoir with some confidence of chalking up win number 1 for 2009.
