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211 POINTS - NOTHING MORE TO SAY
Sometimes words cannot describe the sheer decimation of an object. Picture Hiroshima if you like and that could give you some idea of the absolute annihilation the Fitzroy Reds delivered UHSOB on SAturday at Brens Oval. A modest crowd saw what must rank as an awesome performance for Reds players, coaching staff and supporters, and something UHSOB will be keep quiet for a long time. Defeating a side by 211 points is certainly something the Reds players will savour for a while yet, not to mention us on the other side of the fence. To be fair to the UHSOB players, it wasn't through lack of trying. The Reds were just that strong in every position, from the sweeping defenders to the talented midfield to the Bill Collins-esque forward line.
14 goalkickers demonstrates just how strong this side is across the board.
The first quarter was reminiscent of the Nazi's Blitzkrieg of Poland in World War 2 (apologies to any Poles reading this). The Reds were getting the ball out of the centre as easily as they liked and supplying our forward line with numerous chances to score. Kicking to the MacArthur Road end, the Reds kicked 10 goals to 0, with numerous chances missing, not that I'm being picky. Shane "The Lip" Popito was busy up forward kicking 3 goals for the term, however the credit must go the blokes in the midfield who made it happen. Banna was killing them in the ruck, and Kiwi Underwood, Krusty Addicott and Spanky Lee were using Banna's great rucking to advantage, getting plenty of the ball and feeding our forwards, as well as kicking goals themselves. Whenever the ball did go back, Hot Dog Mitchell was providing back up through the centre and half back. A belting was in the air at ¼ time as the Reds led by 65 points.
The second term bought on a severe dose of deja vu for the UHSOB players, as the Reds showed a total lack of kindness by banging on another 10 goals for the term. The UHSOB did manage one goal for the term, but the Reds simply did it too easily. Witness the silky skills of Jezza picking the ball up from the ground, the dummying, the baulking of numerous players. Not since Mick Conlan have we seen players in a Fitzroy jumper display this much arrogance. It was great to watch. It's hard to pick stand out players when every player is doing so well, yet it seemed every single player was giving their all.
Mystery Man 76 with the shock of blonde hair (Friz, could you help me here?) was getting leather poisoning through the midfield and on the wings, Mush Jackson did the same thing he does every week (gets the ball, uses it effectively, uses his body, does it all), and Dacca took a lot of strong marks upforward. However, it was again Banna who set up the quarter. Whether it be his hit outs or his tall presence around the ground, Banna was sensational. Half time (Mobbenführer and I agree that half time was officially ¼ time of the home and way season) and the Reds were up by a
comfortable 111 points.
If the Fitzroy Reds have a weak point, it must be their starting of the third quarter, Traditionally, the first ten minutes of a quarter is when a match can be decided. Now, the Reds haven't been in any trouble after half-time in any matches this far, but when they are in a close game at some stage this season, the re-start after half-time may be their Achilles Heel. Again this was the case today as the Reds came out much slower than in the first half. A couple of skill errors, UHSOB being allowed more of the ball,
our guys getting sucked in by the opposition. Maybe I'm being pedantic, perhaps us Reds supporters are being spoilt.
Despite the slow start, Fitzroy were still able to add five goals for the quarter, including two goals to crowd favourite Hot Dog Mitchell, continuing his tradition of moving forward in the second half. Again, Dacca was using his strong build to advantage in the forward line and Mush was strong around the packs. Steve Drury and Crowey were standouts in defence, repelling any UHSOB forays into their forward line. A 145-point lead at ¾ time signalled
what may be a relaxed last quarter. How wrong we were! Graham Burgin urged the boys to come out and score 200
points for the match. Being on 160 points, this looked a chance.
Well, the last quarter was an absolute goal feast. 11 goals kicked for the quarter, including four to Hot Dog and three to Jezza. An ambulance screamed past and I quietly considered that the Ambo may have been carrying 21 hearts for the UHSOB boys because their's were ripped out early in the match. By the last quarter, I don't think they would've had any major organs left.
Kicking towards the Zoo, the Reds were able to do as they pleased. "Garry Wilson" Bridges was playing fantastic on ball footy, Hot Dog and Jezza did as they pleased in the forward line and Krusty kept running and running and running. A match chock-o-block full of great moments, however we were saved the best for last. As he had done at will, Hot Dog Mitchell had lead up
towards half forward for a mark. Lining up from 40, um, 45, ok 60 metres out, the siren sounded. Calls from the bench of "torp, torp" were heeded by Hot Dog. Placing his hand to his ear, Hot Dog casually went back, lined up and kicked a torpedo post height for the last goal of the match. When you see the bench clearing like a side has won a grand final, you know this is a
club playing with great spirit. When you see the coach leading the charge, you know the spirit is real.
Bring on next weeks top of the table clash against Bentleigh.
SCORES:
Fitzroy Reds 10.7 20.9 25.10 36.11.227
UHSOB 0.2 1.2 2.3 2.4.16
BEST PLAYERS:
Banna Urbancic, Dacca, Willy Ronke, Hot Dog Mitchell, Krusty Addicott, Shane "The Lip" Popito, Kiwi Greenwood, Mystery Man 76, Jezza Rawlins, Captain Steve Drury, Mush Jackson.
GOAL KICKERS:
Shane Popito 6, Hot Dog Mitchell 6, Jezza Rawlins 5, Dacca 5, Joey Vernali 3, Willy Ronke 2, A. Marcon 2, Kiwi Greenwood 1, Garry Wilson Bridges 1, Spanky Lee 1, Krusty Addicott 1, P. Gunn 1, "Tenille" Drury 1, RJ 1.
RESERVES SCORE:
Fitzroy Reds 8.10.58
UHSOB 2.6.18
OTHER RESULTS
Elsternwick 10.13.73 v Monash Gryphons 17.13.115
Hawthorn Amateurs 16.15.111 v St Johns OC 21.17.143
South Melb. Districts 21.9.135 v Richmond Central 10.17.77
Albert Park 16.15.111 v Bentleigh AFC 21.16.142
CURRENT LADDER
Team Played Won Lost Drawn For Against % Points
Fitzroy Reds 5 5 0 0 718 156 460.2 20
Bentleigh 5 5 0 0 666 347 191.6 20
St Johns OC 5 5 0 0 771 424 181.8 20
Monash Gryphons 5 2 3 0 502 486 103.3 8
Hawthorn Amateurs 5 2 3 0 496 596 83.2 8
Elsternwick 5 2 3 0 364 480 75.8 8
South Melbourne 5 2 3 0 407 546 74.5 8
Albert Park 5 1 4 0 439 639 68.7 4
UHSOB 5 1 4 0 314 670 46.8 4
Richmond Centrals 5 0 5 0 328 661 49.6 0
NEXT WEEK
Bentleigh Amateurs (HOME)
Venue: Brunswick Street Oval, Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy (Melways ref. 2C, C2)
Nominated Pub: Lord Newry Hotel, cnr. Brunswick & Newry Streets, North Fitzroy (Melways ref. 2C, B3)
For those interested, we are meeting at the pub at 12.30 before the match. All welcome!
211 POINTS - NOTHING MORE TO SAY
Sometimes words cannot describe the sheer decimation of an object. Picture Hiroshima if you like and that could give you some idea of the absolute annihilation the Fitzroy Reds delivered UHSOB on SAturday at Brens Oval. A modest crowd saw what must rank as an awesome performance for Reds players, coaching staff and supporters, and something UHSOB will be keep quiet for a long time. Defeating a side by 211 points is certainly something the Reds players will savour for a while yet, not to mention us on the other side of the fence. To be fair to the UHSOB players, it wasn't through lack of trying. The Reds were just that strong in every position, from the sweeping defenders to the talented midfield to the Bill Collins-esque forward line.
14 goalkickers demonstrates just how strong this side is across the board.
The first quarter was reminiscent of the Nazi's Blitzkrieg of Poland in World War 2 (apologies to any Poles reading this). The Reds were getting the ball out of the centre as easily as they liked and supplying our forward line with numerous chances to score. Kicking to the MacArthur Road end, the Reds kicked 10 goals to 0, with numerous chances missing, not that I'm being picky. Shane "The Lip" Popito was busy up forward kicking 3 goals for the term, however the credit must go the blokes in the midfield who made it happen. Banna was killing them in the ruck, and Kiwi Underwood, Krusty Addicott and Spanky Lee were using Banna's great rucking to advantage, getting plenty of the ball and feeding our forwards, as well as kicking goals themselves. Whenever the ball did go back, Hot Dog Mitchell was providing back up through the centre and half back. A belting was in the air at ¼ time as the Reds led by 65 points.
The second term bought on a severe dose of deja vu for the UHSOB players, as the Reds showed a total lack of kindness by banging on another 10 goals for the term. The UHSOB did manage one goal for the term, but the Reds simply did it too easily. Witness the silky skills of Jezza picking the ball up from the ground, the dummying, the baulking of numerous players. Not since Mick Conlan have we seen players in a Fitzroy jumper display this much arrogance. It was great to watch. It's hard to pick stand out players when every player is doing so well, yet it seemed every single player was giving their all.
Mystery Man 76 with the shock of blonde hair (Friz, could you help me here?) was getting leather poisoning through the midfield and on the wings, Mush Jackson did the same thing he does every week (gets the ball, uses it effectively, uses his body, does it all), and Dacca took a lot of strong marks upforward. However, it was again Banna who set up the quarter. Whether it be his hit outs or his tall presence around the ground, Banna was sensational. Half time (Mobbenführer and I agree that half time was officially ¼ time of the home and way season) and the Reds were up by a
comfortable 111 points.
If the Fitzroy Reds have a weak point, it must be their starting of the third quarter, Traditionally, the first ten minutes of a quarter is when a match can be decided. Now, the Reds haven't been in any trouble after half-time in any matches this far, but when they are in a close game at some stage this season, the re-start after half-time may be their Achilles Heel. Again this was the case today as the Reds came out much slower than in the first half. A couple of skill errors, UHSOB being allowed more of the ball,
our guys getting sucked in by the opposition. Maybe I'm being pedantic, perhaps us Reds supporters are being spoilt.
Despite the slow start, Fitzroy were still able to add five goals for the quarter, including two goals to crowd favourite Hot Dog Mitchell, continuing his tradition of moving forward in the second half. Again, Dacca was using his strong build to advantage in the forward line and Mush was strong around the packs. Steve Drury and Crowey were standouts in defence, repelling any UHSOB forays into their forward line. A 145-point lead at ¾ time signalled
what may be a relaxed last quarter. How wrong we were! Graham Burgin urged the boys to come out and score 200
points for the match. Being on 160 points, this looked a chance.
Well, the last quarter was an absolute goal feast. 11 goals kicked for the quarter, including four to Hot Dog and three to Jezza. An ambulance screamed past and I quietly considered that the Ambo may have been carrying 21 hearts for the UHSOB boys because their's were ripped out early in the match. By the last quarter, I don't think they would've had any major organs left.
Kicking towards the Zoo, the Reds were able to do as they pleased. "Garry Wilson" Bridges was playing fantastic on ball footy, Hot Dog and Jezza did as they pleased in the forward line and Krusty kept running and running and running. A match chock-o-block full of great moments, however we were saved the best for last. As he had done at will, Hot Dog Mitchell had lead up
towards half forward for a mark. Lining up from 40, um, 45, ok 60 metres out, the siren sounded. Calls from the bench of "torp, torp" were heeded by Hot Dog. Placing his hand to his ear, Hot Dog casually went back, lined up and kicked a torpedo post height for the last goal of the match. When you see the bench clearing like a side has won a grand final, you know this is a
club playing with great spirit. When you see the coach leading the charge, you know the spirit is real.
Bring on next weeks top of the table clash against Bentleigh.
SCORES:
Fitzroy Reds 10.7 20.9 25.10 36.11.227
UHSOB 0.2 1.2 2.3 2.4.16
BEST PLAYERS:
Banna Urbancic, Dacca, Willy Ronke, Hot Dog Mitchell, Krusty Addicott, Shane "The Lip" Popito, Kiwi Greenwood, Mystery Man 76, Jezza Rawlins, Captain Steve Drury, Mush Jackson.
GOAL KICKERS:
Shane Popito 6, Hot Dog Mitchell 6, Jezza Rawlins 5, Dacca 5, Joey Vernali 3, Willy Ronke 2, A. Marcon 2, Kiwi Greenwood 1, Garry Wilson Bridges 1, Spanky Lee 1, Krusty Addicott 1, P. Gunn 1, "Tenille" Drury 1, RJ 1.
RESERVES SCORE:
Fitzroy Reds 8.10.58
UHSOB 2.6.18
OTHER RESULTS
Elsternwick 10.13.73 v Monash Gryphons 17.13.115
Hawthorn Amateurs 16.15.111 v St Johns OC 21.17.143
South Melb. Districts 21.9.135 v Richmond Central 10.17.77
Albert Park 16.15.111 v Bentleigh AFC 21.16.142
CURRENT LADDER
Team Played Won Lost Drawn For Against % Points
Fitzroy Reds 5 5 0 0 718 156 460.2 20
Bentleigh 5 5 0 0 666 347 191.6 20
St Johns OC 5 5 0 0 771 424 181.8 20
Monash Gryphons 5 2 3 0 502 486 103.3 8
Hawthorn Amateurs 5 2 3 0 496 596 83.2 8
Elsternwick 5 2 3 0 364 480 75.8 8
South Melbourne 5 2 3 0 407 546 74.5 8
Albert Park 5 1 4 0 439 639 68.7 4
UHSOB 5 1 4 0 314 670 46.8 4
Richmond Centrals 5 0 5 0 328 661 49.6 0
NEXT WEEK
Bentleigh Amateurs (HOME)
Venue: Brunswick Street Oval, Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy (Melways ref. 2C, C2)
Nominated Pub: Lord Newry Hotel, cnr. Brunswick & Newry Streets, North Fitzroy (Melways ref. 2C, B3)
For those interested, we are meeting at the pub at 12.30 before the match. All welcome!
