The 'Roos had their full complement of 23 players available for the big game and with some big "ins" for the Grand Final were looking to flip the result from 3 weeks ago. The match up in the middle was what was going to swing the game the 'Roos way with Barras, Matata, Hill and Lanctin given some tough assignments but expected to get it done. A tight 1st quarter as both teams looked to find a receipe for victory with the only goal for the 'Roos coming from Phil Russo as they eked out a 2 point lead.
The 'Roos coach Greg Everett implored his players to keep moving and run, run, run as the fitness of his players would tire out the Hawks. The backline lead by veteren Nick McKinley, Emile Studham, Al Jones and the youngster Riyad Karacic got on top holding the Hawks to a solitary goal. Mean while when the ball went into the forwardline they didn't disspoint as Everett, Russo x 2 and Adam Curtis all kicked goals to get the 'Roos out to a lead of 20 points at the long break.
The 3rd quarter is known as the "Premiership Quarter" where teams can set up the victory and break the spirit of the chasing team. The 'Roos did just that and went about it in great fashion with the midfield now on top and getting many possessions and providing the forward line great chances. More goals came from Russo, Everett, Hooey, Hill and Lanctin as they jumped out to a 47 pont lead.
The last quarter started with coach Everett imploring his charges to maintain the intensity and the boys did just that for first 5 minutes, then with the game sealed the bench coaches made it possible for all players to get a feel for playing in a Premiership. The 'Roos finishing the victor by 28 points claiming their 1st Div 2 Premiership.
Thanks to all the players who over the season either reignited their careers or stepped up to try out a new sport and ended up all playing in a premiership. We hope to see many of you for the awards night on October 15th.
Quarter By Quarter Scores
Etobicoke Broadview
1st: 1.3.9 1.1.7
2nd: 5.4.34 2.2.14
3rd: 10.7.67 3.2.20
Final: 10.8.68 6.4.40
Best Players: Phil Russo, Adam Curtis, Ian Hill, Dylan Lanctin, Manny Matata, Al Jones.
Goalkickers: Phil Russo 4, Greg Everett 2, Adam Curtis 1, Ian Hill 1, Dylan Lanctin 1, Graham Hooey 1.
Weekly Award Winners:
Jack Astors: Phil Russo
VB Player of the Week - 6 Pack VB: Ian Hill
Southbrook Wines - Gift Pack: Adam Curtis
BigGrab Sports - Movie Tickets: Dylan Lanctin
Frito Lay - Gift Pack: Matt Barras
Last Modified on 15/10/2011 12:53