Lets move on Big Ump and neon leon, we all know the umps are gunna make mistakes but players have 100 odd minutes a week to live or die by the sword as my boys did yesty. Every action or decision we make has a consequence, some good, some bad, the better sides keep their bad ones to a minimum thats all.
White Hills 21.18 (144) defeated North Bendigo 12.13 (85)
Broadford 13.16 (94) lost to Colbinabbin 17.11 (113)
Heathcote 15.12 (102) defeated Lockington Bamawm United 9.7 (61)
Huntly 3.4 (22) lost to Mount Pleasant 29.24 (198)
Some questionable decisions either way IMO, but also a lot of poor execution of the pill going forward and a very unaccountable 2nd term proved far too costly. The game coulda blown out but as I believed and expected the Roos rolled the dice took some risks and got back to within 3 goals by the final siren.
Thought we had enough of the pill to win the contest but butchered it when it counted. We had plenty of gas in the tank but Colbo to their credit were very polished at finishing off. Young Weppner (#23?) I think it was kicked two nice goals from tight spots as did Doak and Sam Hill on occasions.
Lock was my best, dunno what stats HJ32's mob take but I reckon close to 35- 40 touches, mostly handballs which just sets the Hoppers up well doesn't waste it. #6 Johnston, #8 Jacobs also very good, Pinniger spent time off with I think a bit if a knee but came on and had some very important touches as we mounted our challenge in the 2nd half.
Thought the S. Hill/Moran contest was good to watch, as was the Duggan and Tilakeratne Dishon little man showdown. For us young Wearney was again our most consistent over 4 terms I thought, Fletch and Billy next with defenders Taylor, Edwards, Duggan and Eddie Neilson having a real go all day. Had 10 goalkickers but no one really stepped up to threaten when it mattered. Tayls 2.5, Duggan 2.3, Redenbach, Billy and Mick Edwards 1 each - a lot of wasted shots might mean some old fashioned goal kicking this week at training.
Our two's were fantastic against the unbeaten Colbo I thought. A couple of points in it at the main break before our boys went bang with a 13 goal to 2 second half. With 10 guys with real senior experience and a group of kids prepared to listen and learn with the understanding of not getting ahead of themselves but using their 17-18 year old bodies in a smart way, run run run.
Thirds were good again, Jimmy Ingham baggin his 2nd double figure haul of the season. With another two years left in junior ranks, can I make an early prediction that this kid might actually have a future and should get an invite somewhere in the next year or so.