Mernda: 22.16-148
Panton Hill: 6.7-43
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, N. Grimshaw, J. Whitcher, B. Strongman
Panton Hill: 6.7-43
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, N. Grimshaw, J. Whitcher, B. Strongman
Best Players: B. Strongman, J. Whitcher, W. Box, N. Duffell, D. Pratt, S. Gunn
It was another disappointing day for the spiders, who couldn’t match the skill of the Mernda side, in a loss that was compounded by injuries, both during the game and those that occurred the week prior.
It was a bit of a new-look Redbacks side that took the field as a result of previous injuries and the swinging of the axe at the selection table. One great positive was the form of Nama, who doesn’t appear to have lost any polish during his season-and-a-half away from the Hill. Nama was picked by the coaching staff as fourth-best on ground for the away side, which will no doubt be a confidence boost.
For the remainder of the best, it was familiar faces, with Strongy, Whitcher and Boxy flying the flag with some assistance from Pratty and Gunny throughout the match.
The result means that it is almost impossible (still a mathematical chance) for the Hills to avoid relegation to Division 3 by jumping that purple line, Biggest Loser style (click the graphic below - and I know, it's a yellow line in that show).
It was another disappointing day for the spiders, who couldn’t match the skill of the Mernda side, in a loss that was compounded by injuries, both during the game and those that occurred the week prior.
It was a bit of a new-look Redbacks side that took the field as a result of previous injuries and the swinging of the axe at the selection table. One great positive was the form of Nama, who doesn’t appear to have lost any polish during his season-and-a-half away from the Hill. Nama was picked by the coaching staff as fourth-best on ground for the away side, which will no doubt be a confidence boost.
For the remainder of the best, it was familiar faces, with Strongy, Whitcher and Boxy flying the flag with some assistance from Pratty and Gunny throughout the match.
The result means that it is almost impossible (still a mathematical chance) for the Hills to avoid relegation to Division 3 by jumping that purple line, Biggest Loser style (click the graphic below - and I know, it's a yellow line in that show).
Unfortunately it would appear that both points and percentage are against the boys, however all is not lost, as the side will be in a great position to have a crack at their first September in many years.TERRIBLE TWOS
Mernda: 22.10-142
Panton Hill: 0.4-4
Best Players: S. Northrop, A. Anderson, G. Carr, J. Braunton, K. Jones, L. Walsh
Terrible is a bit harsh, the title does have a fair ring to it though – and the match did bring back some painful memories of seasons past. The reserves team were depleted in numbers and out-classed considerably, to the point that they couldn’t score a goal all day.
The task was always going to be hard against a good side in Mernda, when many of the regular players gained senior call-ups and key injuries occurred throughout the match, limiting rotation options to the point that tired players simply couldn’t get a rest.
As with the seniors, it was not all doom and gloom. The ever-dominant presence of Steve Northrop was again on display, while Adam Anderson played possibly his best game of the year, which is handy going into the business end of the season.
Grant Carr was a monster in the middle, doing some great tap ruck work and following up his efforts, while Josh Braunton and Kalev Jones showed a bit of class and determination that indicated that they are still hungry to play senior footy.
Lucas Walsh had a few stints on the ball and looked very comfortable with a bit more room to move and be creative, seeming to enjoy the freedom away from the last line.
Let’s get behind both teams on Saturday when they take on Macleod at the grand opening of the new ground in Rosanna. It’d be great to be able to spoil the party.
Mernda: 22.10-142
Panton Hill: 0.4-4
Best Players: S. Northrop, A. Anderson, G. Carr, J. Braunton, K. Jones, L. Walsh
Terrible is a bit harsh, the title does have a fair ring to it though – and the match did bring back some painful memories of seasons past. The reserves team were depleted in numbers and out-classed considerably, to the point that they couldn’t score a goal all day.
The task was always going to be hard against a good side in Mernda, when many of the regular players gained senior call-ups and key injuries occurred throughout the match, limiting rotation options to the point that tired players simply couldn’t get a rest.
As with the seniors, it was not all doom and gloom. The ever-dominant presence of Steve Northrop was again on display, while Adam Anderson played possibly his best game of the year, which is handy going into the business end of the season.
Grant Carr was a monster in the middle, doing some great tap ruck work and following up his efforts, while Josh Braunton and Kalev Jones showed a bit of class and determination that indicated that they are still hungry to play senior footy.
Lucas Walsh had a few stints on the ball and looked very comfortable with a bit more room to move and be creative, seeming to enjoy the freedom away from the last line.
Let’s get behind both teams on Saturday when they take on Macleod at the grand opening of the new ground in Rosanna. It’d be great to be able to spoil the party.
