The Scarecrow
2 Jun 2003, 21:48
Roos' 10-goal blitz finishes Demons
By: DAVID STOCKDALE
WITH one swift, bloodless stroke, Clarence killed off any chance of
yesterday's SFL Premier League clash with North Hobart being a contest.
The desperate Demons provided a sniff of an upset when they led by
nine points at the end of the first quarter.
That margin could have been greater had the home side not frittered
away opportunities by kicking 2.6 to 1.3.
But it was then the Roos went into overdrive, rattling on 10 goals
straight to 0.2 to bound 47 points clear by half-time.
After that they took the foot off the pedal, scoring a comparatively
modest 7.8 to to 5.8 in the second half.
Even though Clarence's 61-point win of 18.11 (119) to 7.16 (58) was
very comprehensive, Clarence coach Darren Winter wasn't getting carried away
with it.
``We must learn to maintain our intensity and make the most of our
opportunities,'' he said.
``Two goals in the last quarter was a pretty ordinary return for 16
times into our forward 50.
``Overall though, it was a good win and the boys worked hard.''
None worked harder than young Roo Jaymes Baker, who racked up 40
possessions on a wing and across half-back.
Stuart Whitelaw put North coach Brendan Bolton out of business with
his tough, close-checking play and veterans Gavin Cooney and Scott McCallum
fuelled much of Clarence's midfield drive.
This provided the forwards with a constant stream of opportunities,
Nick Leitch leading the way with four goals -- all in the second-quarter
onslaught -- followed by Jarrod Garth and Andrew Kelly with three each.
Nick Davey repeatedly turned defence into attack across half-back
and Stuart Whitelaw celebrated his first senior game of the season with
30-plus possessions.
Bolton rued how North Hobart had let Clarence take control after being so committed early.
``I was disappointed how slow we were to react every time there was
a turnover,'' he said.
``We've got to learn to run quickly to man-up or make space when
we've got the ball.''
Positives were the strong game of Simon Taylor in the ruck, the form
of Rhys Long with 30 possessions, the rebound defence of Robbie Devine and
the work rate of Brent Williams around the packs.
At Boyer, a great 6.4 to 0.1 first quarter set up New Norfolk's 12.9
(81) to 7.9 (51) win over Hobart, while Glenorchy thrashed Kingston by 66
points.
By: DAVID STOCKDALE
WITH one swift, bloodless stroke, Clarence killed off any chance of
yesterday's SFL Premier League clash with North Hobart being a contest.
The desperate Demons provided a sniff of an upset when they led by
nine points at the end of the first quarter.
That margin could have been greater had the home side not frittered
away opportunities by kicking 2.6 to 1.3.
But it was then the Roos went into overdrive, rattling on 10 goals
straight to 0.2 to bound 47 points clear by half-time.
After that they took the foot off the pedal, scoring a comparatively
modest 7.8 to to 5.8 in the second half.
Even though Clarence's 61-point win of 18.11 (119) to 7.16 (58) was
very comprehensive, Clarence coach Darren Winter wasn't getting carried away
with it.
``We must learn to maintain our intensity and make the most of our
opportunities,'' he said.
``Two goals in the last quarter was a pretty ordinary return for 16
times into our forward 50.
``Overall though, it was a good win and the boys worked hard.''
None worked harder than young Roo Jaymes Baker, who racked up 40
possessions on a wing and across half-back.
Stuart Whitelaw put North coach Brendan Bolton out of business with
his tough, close-checking play and veterans Gavin Cooney and Scott McCallum
fuelled much of Clarence's midfield drive.
This provided the forwards with a constant stream of opportunities,
Nick Leitch leading the way with four goals -- all in the second-quarter
onslaught -- followed by Jarrod Garth and Andrew Kelly with three each.
Nick Davey repeatedly turned defence into attack across half-back
and Stuart Whitelaw celebrated his first senior game of the season with
30-plus possessions.
Bolton rued how North Hobart had let Clarence take control after being so committed early.
``I was disappointed how slow we were to react every time there was
a turnover,'' he said.
``We've got to learn to run quickly to man-up or make space when
we've got the ball.''
Positives were the strong game of Simon Taylor in the ruck, the form
of Rhys Long with 30 possessions, the rebound defence of Robbie Devine and
the work rate of Brent Williams around the packs.
At Boyer, a great 6.4 to 0.1 first quarter set up New Norfolk's 12.9
(81) to 7.9 (51) win over Hobart, while Glenorchy thrashed Kingston by 66
points.