The Reserves looked keen running onto the field but it would seem did not surface until the start of the second quarter with Uni kicking 7 goals to nil. All Aspley’s thrusts into the forward line fell short across half forward being run out of defence by a well drilled Uni team.
The beginning of the second quarter saw Aspley running with method and purpose scoring two quick goals before Uni bothered the scorer. Uni rebounded and outscored Aspley boys 4 goals to 2 goals in the second quarter, taking the overall score to 11.2 to 2.0. A much better quarter by the Aspley boys.
The third quarter began much the same as the last with the Reserves team holding their own for much of the quarter. Uni was in a commanding position with little hope for the Aspley boys at the last change.
Uni set themselves a target of scoring 20 goals for the game and met that with ease with what must have been very disheartening for coach Marc Gregory to see his side fold with little resistance. Certainly not the team that fronted up to play in the first round.
Coach Pugsley/Duchie must be wondering what needs to be done with the Senior side again being in front at half time but falling short in the last quarter.
The Aspley boys started well winning the centre contest even though Tucky was giving away about 10 cm to the Uni ruckman and for the second week in a row competed well all day.
The back Six worked hard all day with run and carry. Pugs only needing a change of mach ups in the second quarter as one of the Uni boys stood up and scored a couple quick goals in the second half and signalling his potential to dominate our back half.
The quick changed put a stop to this but sadly Wray ended up kicking a bag for Uni. He could not be held for the entire second half and popped up when needed in the crucial last quarter.
Having said that the back Six should be proud of their determination, decision making under pressure as they soaked it up in the last quarter when our centre line/half forwards allowed Uni to run and carry into their forward half; at times under little pressure.
Its hard not to be critical of our boys when Uni had 32 scoring shots to 22; a few unforced errors at crucial times allowing Uni to hurt us on the score board. Yet we had more inside 50s, more use of the ball and played better footy for most of the game.
We looked our best with our run and carry over their defensive structure and delivered the ball long into our forward half. It must have been pleasing for the coaching staff to see a much more disciplined outfit finish the game. Well done to Ben Niland-Rowe for providing a target up forward kicking 5, taking his total to 9 he presented and led hard all day.
The end score being Uni 15.17 107 def Aspley 15.7 97. We look forward to next weeks game against Yeronga/Sth Brisbane at home. In the late 80s early 90s these two Clubs had some great contests especially in the finals. So get behind the boys and turn up to support them as they seek to put their stamp on the competition. Lets send rivals Yeronga back over the river with their tails between their legs…with our first win. Up the Hornets.....
Last Modified on 04/04/2011 18:23