INJURY PLAGUED BUT STILL SHINING!
Having been beaten at home by the East Demons last season, the Hill's Supertigers were very keen to turn the tables...and that they did, to the tune of 63 points.
A trip to Reynella is always fraught with danger...not just because the ground is usually 'rock hard' but the loss of players in transit. This was not the case this week as the oval was presented in exceptional condition and the Tigers managed a strong line up of 20 although managing to lose Dick Kleeman in transit (maybe he picked up a job along the way?).
Having been hit hard by injuries the Tigers were without key forwards, Gary 'Specky' Magee, 'Snappy' Tom Hancock & Sean Watt. Coach Dave Piro worked hard for his money this week conjuring a forward set up that could score enough goals. The return of Troy 'Snooksy' Snooks (unimaginative nickname that one!) with 3 goals and the super move forward of strong defender Andy Frohling (4 goals) proved to compensate for the injuries.
Resting the 'big fellas' Damon Wilson & Aleks Bojanic in the front 3 also paid dividends with Bojanic snaring a couple of strong contested pack marks converting one and missing an easy shot from 25 metres. Wilson continued his strong work dropping back into defence to repel numerous East attacks. Both ruckmen worked hard against the Demon's talented 7 footer, Kerry 'Spider' Jay setting up several clearances and resulting goals.
Changing off the bench in the 3rd quarter, Wilson was heard to say to Bojanic "Let me know when it's time to change cause I wont pull myself off"...they have only played 2 games together but appear to have a good understanding!
Matty Ormsby was a welcome target at centre half forward setting up several attacks and was rewarded by snaring a 6 pointer.
Simon Kemp continued his fantastic early season form strongly marking and creating great drive through the middle. Mark Jaensch & Wayne Seymour ran out the game very strongly figuring in many centre clearances.
The defence was 'rock like' again...marshalled by the strong marking & spoiling Paul Zoontjens. Rob 'Maxy' McGregor, Dale Wylie & debutant Damian 'Dom' Ryde, who does have a strong resemblance to Port skipper Dominic Casissi, were all unshakable.
The Tigers were also very well served by the run created by Dave ' Runt' Wundtke (How does he keep running without any muscles?) & Chris 'Fritz' Geraghty. The boys from the East had no answer to the hard working defenders.
It was also muttered early on a number of times by the Demons, 'Who is on bloody Pearcey?'...well for the first time this season we saw a 'tag'...this did not faze the 1,000 plus game
superstar...Kim Pearce continued to bamboozle the Demons defenders finding himself in space and kicking 2 valuable goals.
Chris Hill, although feeling the effects of chopping timber for the wood fire at home prior to the game again presented, chipping in with an early goal and Dave McGill out ran his opponent on a number of occasions pushing the ball deep into attack.
Ross Wall retired at half time after further consultation with his Chiropractor but it was a hot shower that he was really after. Ron 'Chuck' Berry played at both ends of the ground and Neil Thomson was strong across the centre of the ground coming off the wing.
Again thanks must go to coach Dave Piro for his words of wisdom and half time 'rev up' and to the professional goal umpiring of Mr 'Friar' Tucker.
Final Score
Hills 14-8
East 4-5
Missing in action this week;
Specky Magee (Hamsting), Dick Kleeman (Lost), Snappy Tom Hancock (Double Hamstring), Sean Watt (Ankle), Alex Tucker (Family Function), Tony Oates (Knee), Damian Dolman (Calf).
Next Game:
'The Battle of the Hills'
Hills Supertigers v Blackwood
Saturday 9th May...5pm kick off
Under lights at Subway Stadium, Heathfield
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