Panton Hill: 10.8-68
Fitzroy Stars: 26.18-174
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, J. Whitcher 2, J. Lyngcoln 2, R. Fry, B. Strongman, T. Power
Fitzroy Stars: 26.18-174
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, J. Whitcher 2, J. Lyngcoln 2, R. Fry, B. Strongman, T. Power
Best Players: J. Whitcher, S. Sykes, B. Strongman, W. Box, J. Lyngcoln, D. Strickland
Round 9 was a crunch round for many sides, especially for Panton Hill, as the ‘drop-zone’ for Division 3 starts to take shape at the bottom of the Division 2 ladder. Proceedings started well enough up at the Hill for the home team, as the first quarter was very even, however after quarter time the Stars stepped up the tempo and dominated the Redbacks, who just couldn’t keep up.
Justin Whitcher was typically reliable throughout the match, and other familiar faces in Skyesy, Strongy, Boxy, Nuts and Stricko tried hard to get the team up and about, however there were too many below average performances from the next tier of players that saw the senior side overwhelmed by a classier and more committed team.
The result will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows after the previous fortnight’s performances against two lesser-lights of the competition. What this means for Panton Hill is that relegation mid-season is very possible if things don’t change. The side is currently 11th on the ladder, two wins and percentage behind Parkside, who are 10th.
The next month of football is all that the Redbacks have to prove themselves if they believe they are up to it. After the Lower Plenty game in less than a month’s time the division will split. The ladder below (click image to enlarge) illustrates the task ahead – the thick purple line represents the cut-off, with teams below it after round 13 forming division 3. It is vital that the players and supporters acknowledge the road ahead, and get together to have a real crack at taking 8th spot in the next month.
Round 9 was a crunch round for many sides, especially for Panton Hill, as the ‘drop-zone’ for Division 3 starts to take shape at the bottom of the Division 2 ladder. Proceedings started well enough up at the Hill for the home team, as the first quarter was very even, however after quarter time the Stars stepped up the tempo and dominated the Redbacks, who just couldn’t keep up.
Justin Whitcher was typically reliable throughout the match, and other familiar faces in Skyesy, Strongy, Boxy, Nuts and Stricko tried hard to get the team up and about, however there were too many below average performances from the next tier of players that saw the senior side overwhelmed by a classier and more committed team.
The result will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows after the previous fortnight’s performances against two lesser-lights of the competition. What this means for Panton Hill is that relegation mid-season is very possible if things don’t change. The side is currently 11th on the ladder, two wins and percentage behind Parkside, who are 10th.
The next month of football is all that the Redbacks have to prove themselves if they believe they are up to it. After the Lower Plenty game in less than a month’s time the division will split. The ladder below (click image to enlarge) illustrates the task ahead – the thick purple line represents the cut-off, with teams below it after round 13 forming division 3. It is vital that the players and supporters acknowledge the road ahead, and get together to have a real crack at taking 8th spot in the next month.
TWOS MAKE IT BACK TO BACK WINS
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Panton Hill: 14.11-95Fitzroy Stars: 9.9-63
Goal Kickers: T. Gilmore 6, R. Woods 3, D. Bee 2, M. Poulton, D. Walton, J. Poyser
Best Players: J. Ballock, D. Bee, R. Woods, M. Lawn, M. Layt, S. Northrop
The news was better for the reserves on the weekend, with some great team-orientated football spelling another victory for Jono’s troops. There was a new sense of self belief about the side that was particularly encouraging, and the result was one to savour. The reserves have not won back to back games for a few years at the very least.
Several players put their hand up for a possible senior recall this week after dominant performances. Most notably, it was JB (aka Hi-Fi, Brawshaw, J-Balls) in the middle of the ground, who got plenty of the ball and directed traffic very well, often instigating forward surges that resulted in goals.
Dom and Ricky were also great contributors, chipping in wherever they could and sharing 5 goals in the process, which was very handy. Lawny, Noodles and Steve were also very committed to the contest, and provided attacking moves that rattled the Stars to the point that they couldn’t stay in the game.
It’s worth mentioning that Ty Gilmore was on track to equalling his 10 goal haul from the previous week, however he came off the field midway through the match on 6 goals, after being felled by a rogue Fitzroy shirt-front that was as questionable as 7-Eleven hot dogs at 3am.
It was a very even contribution from all players, and the team should be proud of their efforts, and be raring to go at home again this week to Whittlesea, who were soundly beaten last week by Diamond Creek in their reserves match. Be there by noon on Saturday to support our boys!
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The news was better for the reserves on the weekend, with some great team-orientated football spelling another victory for Jono’s troops. There was a new sense of self belief about the side that was particularly encouraging, and the result was one to savour. The reserves have not won back to back games for a few years at the very least.
Several players put their hand up for a possible senior recall this week after dominant performances. Most notably, it was JB (aka Hi-Fi, Brawshaw, J-Balls) in the middle of the ground, who got plenty of the ball and directed traffic very well, often instigating forward surges that resulted in goals.
Dom and Ricky were also great contributors, chipping in wherever they could and sharing 5 goals in the process, which was very handy. Lawny, Noodles and Steve were also very committed to the contest, and provided attacking moves that rattled the Stars to the point that they couldn’t stay in the game.
It’s worth mentioning that Ty Gilmore was on track to equalling his 10 goal haul from the previous week, however he came off the field midway through the match on 6 goals, after being felled by a rogue Fitzroy shirt-front that was as questionable as 7-Eleven hot dogs at 3am.
It was a very even contribution from all players, and the team should be proud of their efforts, and be raring to go at home again this week to Whittlesea, who were soundly beaten last week by Diamond Creek in their reserves match. Be there by noon on Saturday to support our boys!
