Montrose U/15s B-Grade Elimination Final 27.7.08

Final Score
Montrose: 12.6.78
Donvale: 10.12.72

Commentary
Played the elimination final at Scoresby, which was in fabulous condition. A fairly even 1st quarter, we started well, moving the ball quickly by hand and using it well, they got a couple late and we were 3pts in front. 2nd quarter we really hit our straps, with Don and Jack capitilising on some good work by our midfield, we kicked 5 goals to 2, giving us a handy 21pt lead at 1/2 time.
We knew they would come out fighting, and with some undiciplined efforts by us they edged their way back to be 15 pts down at 3/4 time. If not for some great work by our backline they could have been a lot closer. Last quarter was a real stuggle, with their midfield on top, we had to fight tooth and nail to hold on for a 6 pt win.

A gutsy effort Guys, to fight it out right to the end and hold on for your FIRST finals win as a group. WELL DONE. To win a final is great, but to win a game, when I don't think we played that well and were still be able to come away with a win, shows what a FIGHTING SPIRIT you guys have as a group. We will get on the track this week and improve our attack on the footy and our work at the centre bounces and some of our decision making in our use of the footy. Remember Guys, this is our 1st, of 4 Steps in this finals series. Now we go on take our 2nd Step.


Best Players:
Cam Churchill, Jack Garthwaite, Brandon Stevens, Sam Nix, Nick Holloway, Josh Patterson, Aston Blake, Dylan Hornsby.

Goal Kickers:

Brandon Stevens. 5

Jack Garthwaite. 4

Nick Holloway. 2

Josh Patterson. 1 ( 1st goal for the year)