A tussle ensued during the 1st term for the first 15 minutes even though the 'Roos dominated possession and inside the 50 metre arch. They got on the board when Big Bad Bobby Sears marked strongly in the goal square after a centering kick from Jack Morwood. A quick goal after another 2 min from Dustin Allen who snapped across his body from deep in the pocket put the 'Roos up by 15 points.
The 'Roos were dominating the half back line with Brett Connell, Mike Langner and Kyle Bridson all winning 1 on 1 contests and the midfield of Jason Robinson, Chris Haesler and Dustin Allen also winning across the middle. The onball department of club Captain Adam Paterson, Andrew Boyce and ruckman Andrew Hogan continued to clear the ball from ruck contests giving the forward amble opportunity to score. The forwards were working hard maintaining the ball inside the 50 metre zone but some errant kicking let them down. Goals fro Dustin Allen, Travis McKenzie and Jack Morwood had the 'roos entering the long break 37 points up.
The 'Roos over the last few weeks had dominated the 3rd quarter of games and were asked by coach Chris Miall to again up their play to a new level. They responded by kicking 4 goals for the term from Andrew Hogan, Chris Haesler, Dustin Allen and Bobby Sears. The backling of Chet Long, Logan Chambers and Adam Jacobs were relentless in their pressure and 1st to the ball play keeping the Gargoyles goaless for 60 minutes. The stretching their lead to 62 points.
With the game all but won Coach Miall decided to make some changes to give the team a new feel for the last quarter. Although all the play was positive the scoring chances dried up a bit as players adjusted to their new positons. The only goal coming from Travis McKenzie late in the term and the 'Roos ran out winners by 60 points.
Quarter By Quarter
Etobicoke Guelph
1st: 2.3.15 0.0.0
2nd: 5.8.38 0.1.1
3rd: 9.11.65 0.3.3
Final: 10.15.75 2.3.15
Best Players: Dustin Allen, Brett Connell, Jason Robinson, Adam Jacobs, Adam Patterson, Chet Long.
Goalkickers: Dustin Allen 3, Travis McKenzie 2, Robert Sears 2, , Jack Morwood 1,
Andrew Hogan 1, Chris Haesler 1.
Weekly Award Winners:
Wolf Blass - Gift Pack: Jason Robinson
Jack Astors Bar & Grill - Gift Voucher: Dustin Allen
Coach's Award - Beer Mug: Marcus Sargent
Pizza Pizza - 1%er Free Large Pizza: Colin Bigley
Next Game; Div 1
Friday July 22nd, 6.30pm Vs Tor. Eagles
Humber College South Campus
Last Modified on 27/07/2011 02:17