The Scarecrow
2 Jun 2003, 21:50
By: BRETT STUBBS
Source: The Mercury Hobart
IT was supposed to be the day Dodges Ferry football come of age in
the SFL Regional League.
Instead it was the professional hard-nuts from Cygnet who stole the
home team's thunder with a 32-point win, 16.19 (115) to 12.11 (83).
``Shark Park'' was packed to the hilt to see the anticipated
match-up between the third-placed locals and ladder leader Cygnet.
But Port flew from the blocks, opening up a 23-point break at
quarter-time and a match-winning 43-point lead by half-time.
Port centreman Damien Dillon dominated the game with his slick
disposal by hand and foot.
The stocky on-baller continually found Cygnet spearhead Michael
Darcy and was acknowledged by Dodges Ferry coach David Lewis as the
difference between the teams.
``He killed us, he was terrific and we had no one to go with him,''
Lewis said.
``They were dominant early through the midfield and just kept
pumping the ball in.
``We really thought we were a chance today. We just played pretty
ordinary, but after half-time I was really pleased with the way we stuck at
it.
``It was 43 points at half-time and then 32 at the end so we have
taken the last half off the reigning premiers so that is something positive
but we are all disappointed.''
Darcy finished with six goals, five coming in the first half, and
his strong pack marking was a highlight.
Cygnet coach Gary Williamson said it was obvious why Darcy was
selected from the Regional League to represent the SFL in its clash against
the NTFL next Sunday.
``The boys delivered the ball to him well but he is a quality player
and we are lucky to have a player of his ability at the club,'' Williamson
said.
He said he was also pleased by the performance of Jules Direen, who
had the unenviable task of running with former Brisbane Bear Danny Noonan.
While Noonan was clearly the Sharks' best and covered enough
territory to qualify for an ultra-marathon, Williamson said Direen stuck to
his task.
``Noonan is a class player,'' he said.
``He is always going to get his 30 touches a game and you have to
try to limit his effectiveness and I was pretty happy with the job he did.''
The loss resulted in the Sharks dropping to fourth, with Kermandie
moving into the top three after its 20-point win over Claremont.
In other games, Lauderdale extended its winning streak to five with
a 59-point victory over Huonville, while Channel won its third game of the
season at the expense of Lindisfarne.
Source: The Mercury Hobart
IT was supposed to be the day Dodges Ferry football come of age in
the SFL Regional League.
Instead it was the professional hard-nuts from Cygnet who stole the
home team's thunder with a 32-point win, 16.19 (115) to 12.11 (83).
``Shark Park'' was packed to the hilt to see the anticipated
match-up between the third-placed locals and ladder leader Cygnet.
But Port flew from the blocks, opening up a 23-point break at
quarter-time and a match-winning 43-point lead by half-time.
Port centreman Damien Dillon dominated the game with his slick
disposal by hand and foot.
The stocky on-baller continually found Cygnet spearhead Michael
Darcy and was acknowledged by Dodges Ferry coach David Lewis as the
difference between the teams.
``He killed us, he was terrific and we had no one to go with him,''
Lewis said.
``They were dominant early through the midfield and just kept
pumping the ball in.
``We really thought we were a chance today. We just played pretty
ordinary, but after half-time I was really pleased with the way we stuck at
it.
``It was 43 points at half-time and then 32 at the end so we have
taken the last half off the reigning premiers so that is something positive
but we are all disappointed.''
Darcy finished with six goals, five coming in the first half, and
his strong pack marking was a highlight.
Cygnet coach Gary Williamson said it was obvious why Darcy was
selected from the Regional League to represent the SFL in its clash against
the NTFL next Sunday.
``The boys delivered the ball to him well but he is a quality player
and we are lucky to have a player of his ability at the club,'' Williamson
said.
He said he was also pleased by the performance of Jules Direen, who
had the unenviable task of running with former Brisbane Bear Danny Noonan.
While Noonan was clearly the Sharks' best and covered enough
territory to qualify for an ultra-marathon, Williamson said Direen stuck to
his task.
``Noonan is a class player,'' he said.
``He is always going to get his 30 touches a game and you have to
try to limit his effectiveness and I was pretty happy with the job he did.''
The loss resulted in the Sharks dropping to fourth, with Kermandie
moving into the top three after its 20-point win over Claremont.
In other games, Lauderdale extended its winning streak to five with
a 59-point victory over Huonville, while Channel won its third game of the
season at the expense of Lindisfarne.