GETTING back to basic structure and processes, North Ballarat shook off a Box Hill threat for an 11-point win on the Hawks’ territory Sunday.
A power seven-goal third term put the Selkirk Roosters back in control of the Victorian Football League clash.
It was the combined team effort the Roosters needed to lift energy after a lacklustre opening half.
The Hawthorn-aligned Box Hill held a nine-point lead at half-time for being in front at the contest and capitalising on turnovers earned. Leaked goals kept the Hawks confidence high to the main break.
The Roosters reinstated their authority with the opening two goals of the third term to claim the lead.
While the Hawks bit back with an unexpected Sam Grimley high kick in the goal square, a big Lachie George kick put the Roosters back in front and with momentum midway through the term.
From there, the Roosters kicked away to take a 20-point lead into the final quarter. North Ballarat coach Gerard FitzGerald said this match was always going to be a tough encounter.
Box Hill, on four wins and seven losses, was chasing a spot inside the eight. The Roosters were coming off a bye and a prime top-four target for the Hawks on their home ground.
“Wins are not going to be handed to us – we have to earn the right to stay in the top four,” FitzGerald said. “I think now, given our chance to be in the top four, we have a responsibility to keep improving.”
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Last Modified on 19/07/2011 08:14