Panton Hill: 14.4-88
Reservoir: 16.8-104
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, D. Pratt 3, B. Strongman 2, J. Braunton 2, K. Jones 2, J. Whitcher, T. Power
Reservoir: 16.8-104
Goal Kickers: B. Gill 3, D. Pratt 3, B. Strongman 2, J. Braunton 2, K. Jones 2, J. Whitcher, T. Power
Best Players: S. Huf, R. Parkinson, D. Strickland, B. Strongman, B. Dummett, D. Pratt
In a bitterly disappointing result, the visitors overcame a 17-point three-quarter time deficit to roll Panton Hill by 16 points in front of a shocked Redback crowd. Reservoir kicked 9.5 to Panton Hill’s 4.2 in the final quarter to post the upset. The result means that the Spiders are now even with South Morang and Reservoir on points and are in danger of slipping out of the top 4 if they drop any of the upcoming matches at the pointy end of the season.
In an often fiery encounter it was the recently returned Huffy who led the way for the home side, putting his body on the line at every opportunity and getting plenty of reward through the middle of the ground. Parko also had a good game, and appears to be coming into some form at the right time of the year.
Stricko and Strongy provided their typical leadership and hardness at the contest, and could be looking at a 1&2 finish in the best and fairest stakes for 2009, although not necessarily in that order.
Big Brendo Dummett is going from strength to strength after coming into the side mid-July and is able to play key roles either as a target or nullifier, his strength, size and smarts being valuable assets to the side. Pratty also had a good day, although like the others would possibly trade a spot in the best for a chance to replay that final quarter again.
Each of the last three matches have now become vitally important, and the beginning of the final chapter will take place in the local showdown with Hurstbridge this Saturday (@ Hurstbridge). The match will hold more significance than other recent encounters for both sides, so you don’t want to miss it.
HARD-WORKING TWOS LET THEMSELVES DOWN
Panton Hill: 12.10-82
Reservoir: 14.13-97
Goal Kickers: A. Anderson 2, J. Callaghan 2, D. Collins, M. Cameron, P. Strongman, T. Gilmore, M. Layt, R. Agnew, J. Poyser, J. Ball
In a bitterly disappointing result, the visitors overcame a 17-point three-quarter time deficit to roll Panton Hill by 16 points in front of a shocked Redback crowd. Reservoir kicked 9.5 to Panton Hill’s 4.2 in the final quarter to post the upset. The result means that the Spiders are now even with South Morang and Reservoir on points and are in danger of slipping out of the top 4 if they drop any of the upcoming matches at the pointy end of the season.
In an often fiery encounter it was the recently returned Huffy who led the way for the home side, putting his body on the line at every opportunity and getting plenty of reward through the middle of the ground. Parko also had a good game, and appears to be coming into some form at the right time of the year.
Stricko and Strongy provided their typical leadership and hardness at the contest, and could be looking at a 1&2 finish in the best and fairest stakes for 2009, although not necessarily in that order.
Big Brendo Dummett is going from strength to strength after coming into the side mid-July and is able to play key roles either as a target or nullifier, his strength, size and smarts being valuable assets to the side. Pratty also had a good day, although like the others would possibly trade a spot in the best for a chance to replay that final quarter again.
Each of the last three matches have now become vitally important, and the beginning of the final chapter will take place in the local showdown with Hurstbridge this Saturday (@ Hurstbridge). The match will hold more significance than other recent encounters for both sides, so you don’t want to miss it.
HARD-WORKING TWOS LET THEMSELVES DOWN
Panton Hill: 12.10-82
Reservoir: 14.13-97
Goal Kickers: A. Anderson 2, J. Callaghan 2, D. Collins, M. Cameron, P. Strongman, T. Gilmore, M. Layt, R. Agnew, J. Poyser, J. Ball
Best Players: P. Strongman, J. Ball, A. Anderson, R. Agnew, T. Coleman, L. Walsh
This was a good game from the two’s, however they let themselves down with a few undisciplined acts over the course of the match that resulted directly in Reservoir goals. The Hills ultimately ran out of time before the final siren to peg back the difference, and were visibly gutted by the result.
Strongy played his final match of 2009 like a man with nothing to lose, and as a result was the most damaging on-baller in the red and black. Strongy is heading overseas prior to the Hurstbridge match, and for this reason the boys had wanted to send him away in style.
Josh Ball had another great match to follow up a watershed performance against Heidelberg West, playing smart attacking footy and sharing the ball around with his mates, while Adam Anderson played one of his best matches in two seasons for the Hills, providing an important focal point up forward after an early injury to Ty Gilmore.
Ryan Agnew continues to improve and again played a key role for the Redbacks, in a strong and confident performance, with Trenta and Walshy providing typical reliability out of defence and through the middle of the ground.
It was a shame that the fast-finishing Hills couldn’t get over the line late in the game, as they had dominated the play for much of the day, but lapses in concentration and discipline pushed the four points out of reach. As a result the Hills find themselves a game out of the final four, and simply cannot afford to throw away any more matches. There will be some players looking to redeem themselves against Hurstbridge, while others will simply want to keep the finals within reach.
This was a good game from the two’s, however they let themselves down with a few undisciplined acts over the course of the match that resulted directly in Reservoir goals. The Hills ultimately ran out of time before the final siren to peg back the difference, and were visibly gutted by the result.
Strongy played his final match of 2009 like a man with nothing to lose, and as a result was the most damaging on-baller in the red and black. Strongy is heading overseas prior to the Hurstbridge match, and for this reason the boys had wanted to send him away in style.
Josh Ball had another great match to follow up a watershed performance against Heidelberg West, playing smart attacking footy and sharing the ball around with his mates, while Adam Anderson played one of his best matches in two seasons for the Hills, providing an important focal point up forward after an early injury to Ty Gilmore.
Ryan Agnew continues to improve and again played a key role for the Redbacks, in a strong and confident performance, with Trenta and Walshy providing typical reliability out of defence and through the middle of the ground.
It was a shame that the fast-finishing Hills couldn’t get over the line late in the game, as they had dominated the play for much of the day, but lapses in concentration and discipline pushed the four points out of reach. As a result the Hills find themselves a game out of the final four, and simply cannot afford to throw away any more matches. There will be some players looking to redeem themselves against Hurstbridge, while others will simply want to keep the finals within reach.
