The Lismore Swans produced a brilliant performance in the semi elimination final against the Byron Magpies at Oaks Oval on Saturday. An inspirational performance saw the Swans demolish Byron by a massive 64 points to go through to play in the preliminary final next week.
The physical intensity from both teams was tremendous in the first quarter making it very difficult for an easy possession as Byron piled on the first 2 goals as the Swans couldn't make the most of there shots on goal. It took until the 15 minute mark before the Swans kicked there opening goal as Lismore took a 1 point lead into the first break 2.3 to 2.2.
The second term was much the same as the Magpies got away to a 2 goal lead before some brilliant performances by the Swans midfield led by Daniel Moloney as well as a brilliant defence as the Swans once again kicked the last 2 goals of the term to lead by the smallest of margins, another 1 point lead into the main break. Swans 5.6-36 to Byron 5.5-35 as the game was turning out to be a ripper.
The Swans switched it on in the third term as they dominated all around the ground using great run through the midfield driving the ball forward as they broke the game open with a 6 goal to 1 third term as the Swans capitalised on there opportunities. A blow to the Swans as Mitch Montgomery was sent to hospital with concussion but the Swans kept attacking to lead by 5 goals at the final break. Swans 11.8-74 to 6.8-44.
The Swans kicked the first couple in the final term as the Magpies dropped there heads and came to the realisation that there season was over, however the Swans were not done yet as they kicked on to put 6 goals to 1 on the scoreboard. The Swans running out 64 point winners. Lismore 17.12-114 to Byron 7.9-51.
Lismore are now through to the next stage and will take on the Ballina Bombers in the preliminary final next Saturday at round mountain.
Goal kickers were Alex Aitken 4, Daniel Moloney 3, George Massa and Jak Johnson with 2 each, and singles were kicked by Eddie Burton, Alex Power, Wesley Seewald, Matt Meadows, David Woon and Matt Jones.
Best were Daniel Moloney, Ben Hughes, Angus Legoe, Alex Aitken, Jason Bevan, Nick Harris
Last Modified on 10/12/2011 16:36
