What another exciting round of AFL Quebec footy we had at Parc Champetre yesterday, Sunday the 25th August. The glorious weather conditions brought out the biggest turnout of the season and everyone in attendance was treated to dramatic and... passionate performances from all who took to the field in AFL Quebec Round 8.
Game one saw the Dockers take to the field against the West Island Eagles and even though the Old Port men are guaranteed a top two spot, they certainly could not have been accused of taking the foot of the pedal against the West Islanders. Leading by 73 to 57 at three quarter time it had looked like the Dockers were about to claim another scalp to add to their long list. But a rousing three quarter time speech from Coach Matty Payne saw the Eagles come out fighting in the last quarter to kick four unanswered goals. Coupled with some wayward shots on goal by the Dockers, the Eagles snuck over the line by single score to move themselves into second spot in the table.
Dockers 11.12.78
Eagles 13.6.84
Having seen the Eagles win before them and move into second spot outright (at least for the time been) both the Demons and Bombers now knew victory was crucial in their quest for a top two finish. First quarter saw both teams virtually even in all aspects of the game and even in a second quarter where the Bombers failed to muster up a single goal scoring opportunity the Demons only managed to push ahead by a single score having themselves been guilty of some atrocious shooting in front of goal (5 behinds). However the third quarter saw the Demons kick five goals to the Bomber solitary goal to pull themselves over 30 points clear and set themselves up for a final quarter in which it should only have been a matter of seeing out the clock. But the Bombers aren’t reigning and three times AFL Quebec champions for nothing and a final quarter onslaught from the northerners saw them pile relentless pressure on the downtown divas but alas it wasn’t to be and the Demons ran out 14 point winners.
Demons: 8.14.62
Bombers 7.6.48
Full Match Reports, photos and ladders to follow.
Last Modified on 13/06/2014 06:22