Match Discussion 2012 VAFA Premier C Grand Final : Parkdale Vultures v Fitzroy - TBO Sat 22 Sep

[Wonaeamirri33]

Bugger of a thing that - coming at more or less the same moment as it did in the second quarter too. Hope we can keep pushing from here...

Roys 7-7-49
Parkdale 10-12-72

Nearly the end of the quarter now.

 

[Carn the Roys!]

Freakie, is your jumper number 40?

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

THREE QUARTER TIME:

Roys 7-7-49
Parkdale 10-12-72

Still in this, but we certainly need a fast start in the final term.

 

[Freakie]

1st goal to us! 3 more and we have them!

 

[Freakie]

Freakie, is your jumper number 40?

yep 6 yeps

 

[Freakie]

Poster noooo

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Yep, that's the start we needed. Set shot on goal from Ross Borland goes through and we're back within three...

Fitzroy 8-7-55
Parkdale 10-13-73

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Poster noooo

Oh God, not another one - how many times today?

Ablett with a mark and a chance to make it really close, kicks into the woodwork again.

Roys 8-8-56
Parkdale 10-13-73

 

[Freakie]

Wow ump was in the centre square and pays a free in fwd pocket

 

[Carn the Roys!]

yep 6 yeps

Yeah I figured, the jumper looks older than you.

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Wow ump was in the centre square and pays a free in fwd pocket

And from the ensuing play, a running shot on goal from Parkdale goes through. s**t.

Yeah, credit the umpire on that one, I'm thinking

Roys 8-8-56
Parkdale 11-14-80

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Then a clearance win to them and back inside 50 for another goal. Looking pretty difficult now.

Roys 8-8-56
Parkdale 12-15-87

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

And another

Roys 8-8-56
Parkdale 13-15-93

 

[Freakie]

Goal to little to late

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Yeah, couple of goals from Toby Hudson-Bevage and from Borland, but Parkdale answer on both occasions and the margin remains about the same.

At least we've been far more competitive against them than we were last time out.

Roys 10-10-70
Parkdale 15-15-105

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

Piled on three late goals from Meakin, Dalton and Caitions, but definitely too late to make any difference to the outcome.

FULL TIME

Fitzroy 13-10-88
Parkdale 15-16-106

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

But as I say, at least it's a substantial improvement on the last time we played them. Maybe we'll figure out a way to beat these guys next year.

 

[Mobbs]

Aww bugger. Watch out about those umpiring criticisms, VAFA are a bit precious about those.

Congrats Parkdale.

 

[Freakie]

Umps were overall good, let it go a lot

 

[Broken]

Bad luck fellas.

Just did a lap, I can confirm I have the oldest original fitzroy jumper on

Vintage?

 

[Freakie]

1978 original playing jumper

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

Down to Sandi again for us “Boys from Old Fitzroy” and the morning off for derrinalphil; “bugger all” sleep on Friday night. Did any Fitzroy supporter have a good night’s sleep? It was a relief to get up at six, get the paper and have a cuppa. Young master derrinalphil also hit the kitchen early. He couldn’t sleep either. Reckoned staying in bed was “as useless as bosoms on a bull”.

On the way down to the ground along Warragul Road I was surrounded by “Tradies” in their utes and four wheel drives. They were going to work, but I was going to the footy.
The Thirds were first up and “The Boys from Old Fitzroy” ran out, putting goose bumps up the arms of derrinalphil. How often would we hear this after a game today?
It only took two minutes to feel at home with the call of “Jesus, umpire, you are a jerk” ringing out across the ground. This brings up a point that I, a coach of cricket umpires, would like to make. The umpiring in, all three games, was of a very high standard. The umpires that officiate in any grand-final have won their appointment by being the best umpires during the season.
It was quite slippery early and the bounce and skid of the ball seemed to favour St Kevins. We locked the ball in our forward line for most of the quarter but kicked inaccurately. St Kevins went in at quarter time in front; two goals two to one goal six. Tim Madden, the coach, told the players to keep up our forward pressure and the match would turn.
The second quarter was a much more even affair but we went into half time eleven points up. Our goals, in this quarter, came from some exceptional individual and team efforts. Austin Ley took a “hanger” and coolly slotted a long goal. Tim Wilson, six goals and BOG, scored on a long quick break out of defence that was simply great to watch.
In the third quarter, two early goals, followed by an extended period of “kick to kick” footy, was broken apart by a hand ball by “big Jamie Wilson” (number 94) to James Pitts (cannot remember his number) the outside runner, to Brownie(number 59) who placed the perfect ball to young Dillon Temple(number 54); combined number jumpers of well over two hundred. What a magical bit of footy, of coast to coast footy, from a kick out from a St Kevins’ behind.
We ran over the top of them in the last quarter. Game highlights: six goals to Tim Wilson and a commanding performance in defence by Gary McCarthy. One down, two to go, bring it on. “The boys from Old Fitzroy” rang out.


The seconds went into their Grand Final without losing a game all season. I spoke to Bruce Edwards, the coach, before the game who emphasised that if we played our game we would win. This was the strongest team we had put on the field in “The Twos” all season. I thought that this team would have a chance of beating our first’s team that was relegated from C Grade a few years ago.

We got on the board early with a magical snap from Dom ( who was unlucky to be dropped) but in the first quarter we missed several easy shots and went in just in front, two goals four to three goals two.
During the second quarter general play evened up and it took a goal after the siren by Beachie to put us nine points up at the main break. It was during this quarter the umpiring, took, for me at least, centre stage. A Fitzroy shot at goal apparently just touched the post as it sailed through. The goal umpire did not hear “the nick” (I was behind the goals and I did not hear it) but the Marcellin players were complaining loudly. It looked like we were going to get a cheap one, but the young boundary umpire, James, ran in and stated that he was certain that the ball hit the post and a point should be called. The goal umpire reversed his decision, called a point, the right decision was made and we got on with the game. If young James, who plays cricket, wants a gig umpiring cricket during the summer, I have a spot open for him.
We motored away in the second half highlighted by a snap by Stolzie. The “Twos” during the year have won several games by playing “pretty” using the ball creatively with lots of run, spread, play switching, and “carry”. They won this game by playing “ugly”, wanting the ball more and scrambling a win. The coup de gras was provided by Nathan J, when the ample behind of The Eastern Distributor held his man at bay, allowing Nathan J to run onto the ball and bang it through.

Two down and one to go and once again the strains of “The Boys From Old Fitzroy” rang out across the ground.

Looking back on it, the senior game was an epic encounter which only had one down side; we didn’t win. We started poorly, being murdered around the packs. Our onballers could not generate run, carry and spread all day. While most Fitzroy supporters bemoaned the size of the Parkdale players I thought their disciplined game plan was at least as impressive. Luke Ablett was kept on a very tight lease all day. The score at quarter time, five goals four to one straight; we were looking at a replay of the second semi.
We came at them in the second quarter and when Speckie kicked a long goal we were only two goals down. Then we lost the game. Parkdale responded, as good sides do, and they dominated the rest of the quarter, kicking two answered goals, and missing several easy shots that could have put the game out of our reach. Twenty three points down at the long break.

Rory moved forward for the resumption and Roscoe “muscled” a free kick in the square. His Parkdale opponent finally had an opponent that was his size and strength and it showed. He did not have eyes for the ball so infringing and handing Roscoe a certain goal. It made me wonder what would have happened if Racovalis, our man mountain full forward in the Twos, had have played
At the fifteen minute mark we were five goals down. Toby missed a shot but Luke Ablett decided to put his stamp on the game, kicking a goal himself and setting up another one.
With the roar of a pack of Harley Davidson’s ringing out across the ground, we started the last quarter four goals down and with the breeze. At the start of the last quarter win was possible but as I looked up at our forward line, every Parkdale player was considerably bigger than his Fitzroy opponent. We must requite a few “Talls” for next year. It was possible when Luke Ablett lined up to put the margin back to two goals; hit the post, bugger it.
Once again Parkdale answered our challenge, scoring the next few goals. They were noble opponents who we could not crack.
Let’s get them next season in B Grade.
Go the Roy Boys.

 

[Noobz0r]

Hi guys, been following you guys fairly closely this season after learning more about your history. Being in WA I'm not sure how the amateur system works over there, but is it the same as ours in that the two grand finalists get promoted?

 

[roygee]

2 flags and a runner up....up a division etc. etc.etc..i can live with that........
Go Royyyssss.......LOUD and proud here.....
In lieu of a nifty banner as there isn't one to steal from http://www.fitzroyfc.com.au/ yet, here's a thread.
Edit: Stole it.

The opportunity arises for Fitzroy to win it's first senior flag since 1944, and it's first flag of any open-age grade since 1989.

At Trevor Barker Oval on Saturday September 22, minor premiers Parkdale Vultures will receive us for a rematch of the Second Semi. It will not be Fitzroy's intent to repeat that result.

All three open-age grades are in their respective Grand Finals at this ground, on this day, with the F-Troop and the FFFUUU-Troop both having won through to the sizeable rug-cut with 2nd Semi wins. The Seniors had to go back and get their hats, and slice Mazelol open for their opportunity. So this could be a triple, to add to the Brissy Lions no-ads continuous music of 2001-03 and the staggered 01, 03, 05 feasts of the mighty Redders upon Bentoverleigh, Penultimatia and Boremond respectively.

Official Fitzroy media channels http://www.fitzroyfc.com.au/ - https://twitter.com/Fitzroy_FC - http://www.facebook.com/fitzroyfc will be firing up with media everywhere but it's you guys and gals that can help, by getting the word out everywhere you can. PLaces like Bigfooty, as well as your own social media feeds (Facebook etc) are awesome places to spam every bastard you've ever bought a carton milk from 30 years ago. It would be beaut to get a big crowd of zealous roys down at Sandy for the match.

DETAILS:
2012 VAFA PREMIER C GRAND FINAL
Saturday 22 September Trevor Barker Oval, Beach Road, Sandringham
9.20am - Fitzroy Thirds v St Kevins
11.40am - Fitzroy Reserves v Marcellin
2.10pm - Fitzroy Seniors v Parkdale Vultures
Gates Open: 9am
Parking: Limited car parking around the ground
Public Transport: Train - Sandringham Line, both Hampton and Sandringham Stations are a 10 minute walk to Trevor Barker Oval.

VAFA FINALS ADMISSION PRICES Adult $15 Concession $10 Pensioner/Child U15 FREE Tickets are at the gate.

 

[roygee]

Hi guys, been following you guys fairly closely this season after learning more about your history. Being in WA I'm not sure how the amateur system works over there, but is it the same as ours in that the two grand finalists get promoted?

YES....