It's a crisp Sunday Morning at Waverley's Central Reserve and in the rooms the Juniors prepared to take on the Northern Blues. The players looked happy and relaxed enjoying each others company and maintaining the normal preparation for a game of footy. But from the moment Coach Jez Freeman addressed the players there was to be nothing normal about the way the lads approached this Preliminary Final. Jez called on all his experience and his knowledge of each and every player in his squad to leave them in no doubt they could meet his and more importantly their own expectations.
Central Reserve in recent years has not been a venue for Friars Success but from the 5 minute mark of the 1st quarter this group of players played a a brand of footy which had to be seen to be believed. Put simply, it was FINALS FOOTBALL INTENSITY! Whilst the team won comfortably the opposition was resolute and skillful and certainly made the Friars play to the best of their ability.
Congratulations to Northern Blues on a great game played in great spirit.
AJAX will be a formidable opponent and they will be very confident they have the Friars measure following a last round victory at AJAX. The Friars will need to not only maintain their form but also find that extra 1 or 2 % of effort Grand Finals demand.
The squad will train as normal at Friar Park this week and on Thursday Senior Captain Mira and his players will host a Thursday Night BBQ so get down and show the squad your support.
And so it's onward to a Grand Final against AJAX this Sunday the 15th of September from 9:15am at Trevor Barker Oval Beach Rd, Sandringham (76 F8).
To all the Members of the 2013 Juniors Squad, Coaches, Parents , Senior Team Mates, Committee, Supporters and Friends enjoy the day FRIARS!
Grand Final Prices
Adults - $12
Concession - $6
Children U12 and Pensioners – Free
Car Parking (if available) - $5
And after the game everyone is welcome back to Friar Park and the Mark Bateman Room.
AND NEXT SUNDAY THE 21ST IS THE ANNUAL VOTE COUNT DAY FROM MIDDAY. more details will follow by personal invitation.
Last Modified on 10/09/2013 20:15