The Etobicoke Kangaroos over came a sluggish start and a case of stage fright Friday night to over run the Toronto Rebels in the round 10 clash of the Ontario Australian Football League. A lightning start by the Rebels saw them out to a 21 point lead at the 1st break. The Kangaroos were caught off guard by the attacking Rebels which saw the Roos only register 4 points in the 1st quarter.
With the Rebels setting the pace it was up to the new faced lineup to knuckle down and start playing Kangaroos football.
1st Q Etobicoke 0.4.4 Tor. Rebels 4.1.25
And knuckle down the did. The 2nd quarter saw a different Roos outfit. After a solid talking to from Coach Emile Studham, the Roos kicked into gear. Some changes in the midfield with Chippa Harris coming on had some imediate impact with the Kangaroos banging on 5 goals and evening thing up with the Rebels. Some inaccurate kicking at goal hampered the Roos from extending their lead.
With a number of players being rested it was up to some of the 1st & 2nd year players to step up. Roos such Andrew Ford, Peter McLitterick and Riyad Karacic proved themselves by running the ball and penetrating int to the forward line where Wil MulQuenney, Travis MCKenzie and Chiuppa Harris started to put some goals on the board. David Tumber was leading hard and getting to the fall of the ball at every opportunity which was causing the rebels match ups some headaches.
2nd Q Etobicoke 5.11.41 Tor. Rebels 5.1.31
The 3rd quarter proved to be avery back and forth game of football with both teams stuggling to find the goals. Some dubious umpiring decisions went against both teams. The Roos backline restructered with Colin Bigley taking over at Center Half Back. This would prove to be a great coaching move as Bigley consistently pushed the ball into our forward line, giving opportunities for our forwards to put some points on the scoreboard. The rebels forward line had no chance with guys like Sam Bates, Logan Chambers, Brad Muller and Adam Jacobs replelling their persistent attacks. The fitness of the Roos started to shine thru with plenty of of run theu the middle from more experienced players such as Adam Paterson, Luke Lombardini and Kyle Bridson. It was definately a battle of the midfields. Both teams working tirelessly.
3rd Q Etobicoke 8.13.54 Tor. Rebels 6.5.41
The last quarter was an arm wrestle to kick goals. The rebels pushed the Kangaroos all day but in the end it was an ever improving Roos side surviving a scare from a much improved Rebels outfit. Best players for the Kangaroos were Dave Tumber, Peter McKitterick, JUstin (Chippa) Harris, Riyad Karacic, Adam Paterson and Logan Chambers. The Etobicoke Kangaroos now move to Saturday morning next week for atough match against the underestimated Guelph Gargoyles at Humber South
Quarter By Quarter Scores
Etobicoke Tor. Rebels
1st: 0.4.4 4.1.25
2nd: 5.11.41 5.1.31
3rd: 8.13.54 6.5.41
Final: 12.17.89 9.8.62
Best Players: Dave Tumber, Peter McKitterick, Justin Harris, Riyad Karacic, Adam Paterson, Logan Chambers.
Goalkickers: Justin Harris 4, Will Mulqueeney 2, Luke Lombardini 2, Manny Matata 2, Riayd Karacic 1, Travis McKenzie 1.
Weekly Award Winners
Wolf Blass B.O.G Gift Pack: Peter McKitterick
Squire & Firkin Best Australian $20 Gift Voucher: Justin Harris
BigGrab Sports Best Canadian 2 Movie Tickets: Dave Tumber
Pizza Pizza 1 %er Free Large Pizza: Riyad Karacic
Etobicoke Kangaroos Next Game Round 11:
Saturday August 15th @ Humber College South
Div 1 Vs Guelph Gargoyles 9.45am
Last Modified on 27/01/2010 10:16