Clawing...

A great match played by The Awesome after their shocking loss to the bottom team (which wasn't reported on due to immense depression). Their opposition fought hard but to no avail. I don't know if it was just me but the match wasn't really "rough" but more fought hard. I had two parents discuss with me the game afterwards who both thought it was a "dirty" and "rough" game but we deserved to win it. Personally i don't think it was overerly rough as both teams wanted that spot in the Grand Final.

Having been a bit late today i missed the first 2 minutes but the play didn't seem to have resulted in much as the teams were tied at 0-0. Alot of plays through the sides were attempted by both teams but to no avail. This soon changed however when the game began to deteriorate for The Awesome as I came onto the field. Going straight into goal, the opposition managed to score their first goal against The Awesome with a shot being made at an open goal after a strategic cross being made across the face of goal leaving the keeper useless. The game again came harder as both teams pushed for the lead with a close score at half time with a tie or one goal in it (couldn't remember).
The second half is when the tackles began to fire up. Strong tackles were made by both teams as they pushed for the lead. The Awesome's luck began to turn as goals began to fly in. Highlights of these goals include a crackling power shot, a mistake in defense leading to a tap in by Jay as well as an interesting shot by myself resulting in a goal that left me to just shrug at my team mates in both shock and surprise because the connection on the ball and the placement has got to be one of my best. The scores were tied at 4-4 with about 1-2 minutes left. Both teams began to fire up for that final golden goal that could win the game. Who other than Conor could come up with this goal? A well placed and timed shot resluted in a shout of pure joy from both The Awesome and their many fans. After great defending in the last 30 seconds, the final whistle was blown and the game was over much to the swearing and utter disgust of the opposition.

End Score: 4-5 to the Awesome!

Dispite what people said, i don't think it was overly rough, though I think I'm starting to get into the style of play now. I have but one question about this game and that is Why did Tom get sent off??? I have no idea what happened but he didn't seem to complain when he walked off the field. I felt really sorry for Jay because he seems to get battered quite a bit on the field but he managed some great plays that resulted in goals. I think that by not playing/practicing out on the oval at lunch times as we did at school, i think our fitness and our play as a team has begun to deteriorate. Hopefully we keep fit over the holidays... Great play tonight and hope the best for the next game on the 29th of January!

Moore River Tomorow! Time to get the partay started!!!