The Swans came into Saturdays match as huge underdogs and travelled with a very big support base. The Swans were right in the match from the start however inaccuracy in front of goal cost the Swans a 20 point deficit with 7 scoring shots each. Against the breeze in the second quarter made it hard to stay in touch with Byron finding themselves 55 points down at half time.
The players were urged to put up a big performance in the third quarter with the wind and they delivered putting up a brilliant quarter to rattle Byron getting the entire crowd onto their feet and kicking 7 goals 4 to 1 goal 1 getting within 16 points at half time and should have been closer. Daniel Flint dominated the ruck while Lincoln Shinners, Eddie Burton and Nathan Jones continuously forced the ball forward. The backline stood strong led by Angus Legoe and Nathan Box while Nick Malone, Josh Mapstone and George Massa proved dangerous around the ground. The forward line proved lethal with Mitch Grivins leading from full forward while the onballers and forward flankers crumbed to set up goals.
The final quarter the Swans had to fight against a very strong breeze and held Byron goalless for the first 15 minutes however a free kick and a 50 metre penalty gave the Magpies a goal and made it very difficult for the Swans to get back. In the end the Swans putting up a courageous performance to unfortunately go down in an all important preliminary final. Lismore 10.16-76 to Byron 18.9-117.
All in all the boys made there club and supporters proud as they stood up after a rocky season with many season ending injuries to key players.
Best players on the day were Lincoln Shinners, Daniel Flint, Eddie Burton, Josh Mapstone, Nathan Jones and Mitch Grivins.
Goal came from Mitch Grivins with 3, 2 each to Nathan Jones and Eddie Burton, while singles were kicked by Daniel Bruce, Adam Rhodes and Lincoln Shinners.
Last Modified on 05/12/2008 10:18
