The Demons got off the good start getting the ball into their forward line where Hayden Walters goaled. The 'Roos hit back quickly after a great 2nd effort from Bobby Sears earned him a free kick and he goaled from the angle about 25 metres out. The Demons hit back with another to Hayden Walters with the 'Roos again earning a free kick to Jason Robinson who kicked straight from right in front. More poor defense from the Demons as they gave up another free kick this time to Justin Harris who goaled with 3 minutes left in the quarter from right in front and the 'Roos had a 6 point lead at the 1st break.
The 2nd term was dire struggle for the 1st 12 minutes with both the midfield and defences working hard to get on top. The 'Roos backline of Long, Boyce, Connell, Chambers, Bridson and Jacobs were up to the challenge as the repelled every opportunity that was presented to the Demons forwards holding them to 2 points for the 20 minutes of effort the Demons exerted. At the other end Jack Morwood was on the end of another free and he kicked straight after 12 minutes and when Justin Harris found the big sticks on the run for his 2nd at 17 minutes the run of 4 goals from free kicks had been broken. The 'Roos going into the long break with handy 19 point lead.
The 'Roos retreated to the shade of the trees for the long break where the clubs suspended Captian Adam Paterson and injured Center Half Forward Travis McKenzie could join their teammates. Coach Chris Miall re-enforced the disclipines practised over 16 weeks so that the 'Roos would not become complacent going into the 3rd quarter.
The first 10 minutes were again an arm wrestle with the ball flipping from backlines to forwardlines with sides looking for the break. The 'Roos were looking to break the Demons spirits with the 1st goal of the term and the Demons looking to break the goal drought that stretched back to the 10 minute mark of the 1st quarter.
The break came the way of the 'Roos at the 11 minute mark when what can only be described as a cowardly hit from Team Canada/Demons Captain Dale Simnett on veteren Dave Tumber resulted in a yellow card send off for Simnett. As Tumber finally got to his feet to compose himself the resulting 50 metre relayed free kick down the ground went to Oliver Tummel who with his trusty right foot kicked from the 50 metre arch and found the back of the trees to send the 'Roos pro crowd into delerious rapture. Boy, did the 'Roos crowd let the Demons Captain know that his cheap shot had basically left the Demons on the floor and Runners up for the 2011 season. Sneaky forward Jason Robinson was found on his own from a pass from Dusty Allen and he goaled from tight angle to give the 'Roos a 31 point lead at 3/4 time.
A 6 goal lead going into any Grand Final should be enough but the 'Roos thru Chet Long who was stand in Captain asked his players for another 20 minutes of effort which was nothing after 16 weeks. Everyone knew that if the 'Roos kicked the 1st goal the Demons were done. In what can only be described as the "Andrew Hogan Show" or "Hogan the Hero" was just that, as he goaled on the run and from 2 marks. Each time from the 50 metre line sending long bombs thru the middle each time. The 'Roos running out comfortable winners by 50 points.
Looking back on the game the job done by the 'Roos backline which allowed only 4 points from the 10 minute mark of the game was heroic. Each time they set up attack's, fought hard to give their midfield a rest allowing the midfield to get on top and drive the ball into the forward line where they took every opportunity that came their way. All in all it was a very well balanced effort from player #1 thru to player #24 that bought home the club's 2nd premiership in style.
We hope to see many of you for the club awards night on Saturday October 15th at the Cool Beer Brewery Function Room.
Quarter By Quarter
Etobicoke High Park
1st: 3.1.19 2.1.13
2nd: 5.4.34 2.3.15
3rd: 7.5.47 2.4.16
Final: 10.7.67 2.5.17
Best Players: Justin Harris, Andrew Hogan, Chet Long, Brett Connell, Jason Robinson,
Jack Morwood, Mike Langner
Goalkickers: Andrew Hogan 3, Jason Robinson 2, Justin Harris 2, Oliver Tummel 1,
Robert Sears 1, Jack Morwood 1.
Weekly Award Winners:
Wolf Blass - Gift Pack: Justin Harris
Jack Astors Bar & Grill - Gift Voucher: Andrew Hoagn & Chet Long
Cool Beer - 2 x 6 Gift Pack: Mike Langner & Jason Robinson
Pizza Pizza - 1%er Free Large Pizza: Brett Connell
Last Modified on 15/10/2011 12:50