Hills Cruise To 5 In A Row
Even a late ground change could not unsettle the rampaging Hill's Supertigers.
Playing on a well prepared Henley Sharks FC oval the highly fancied Tigers swept aside the previously unbeaten Portland Football Club.
The season's continued dominance in the centre and at clearances gave the Hill's forwards many opportunities, finishing with a scoreboard reading 18 goals 8 behinds.
Overwhelming the opposition with speed and endurance, Dick Kleemann tore apart the Portland on-ballers and frustrated their defence...they had no answer and were continually left in his wake but it was not only Kleemann. Simon Kemp and Mark Jaensch worked through the lines continually delivering to the forward targets. It was only a full face grapple by Portland's frustrated stalwart Marty Martinovic, that stopped Jaensch in his tracks with the resultant free kick registering another goal.
The old 'play in front son and you'll get the ball' was certainly the case with Damon Wilson, kicking 3 valuable goals from tough contested marks while playing at full forward. Chris Hill out of the pocket created opportunities and was rewarded with a goal while strong marking half forward 'Snappy' Tom Hancock proved that there is life with 2 dodgy hamstrings.
Again the defence showed why it is regarded as one of the toughest to crack in the AFL Masters League...strong spoiling by Rob McGregor and Andrew Frohling together with the hard chasing and tackling of Chris Geraghty were features of a backline in form. Ron 'Chuck' Berry and Dale Wylie were also found to be running off the half backline where possible.
Dave 'Runt' Wundtke continues to amaze on lookers. His ability to be at the fall of the ball is uncanny as is his kicking style...UNCANNY!
Supercoach Dave Piro swung the changes off the bench, again creating confusion for the Portland players. Neil 'Thommo' Thomson ran without an opponent for the majority of the game and relative newcomer Damian 'Dom' Ryde carried well across the ground. Piro also created havoc amongst the playing group with an emotion charged address at quarter time that included blondes, the moon & Melbourne. It certainly had the desired effect...'The Piro Effect'.
Also in the uncanny basket is the ability of legendary winger Kim Pearce to not only front but to dominate following major celebrations. Strong rumours abound with the standing down of Richmond coach Terry Wallace that Pearce may be in the coach's bunker of his beloved Richmond Tigers for the remainder of 2009.
Again big ruckman Aleks Bojanic managed to break 2 ruckmen...both physically and mentally by somehow getting 'under their skin'...managing not to get sent off this week for 'smart arse' remarks to the umpires, Bojanic gave the runners a number of first looks at the ball which in turn brought the forwards into play.
Dodging and weaving his way in and out of trouble, Ross Wall had his opponents bamboozled while Sean Watt did his chances of starring in the next Rocky movie no harm with a tough display of team mate support. Watt also has put his hand up to star as David Beckham in the forthcoming movie 'I Can Kick Them From Anywhere!'.
Joining the ranks of the 'first game, first kick, first goal' club was Richard 'Richie' Slater. Slater, recruited by the ever elusive Dave McGill, was given a number of jobs by coach Piro.
The Hill's Supertigers next travel to the beautiful wine producing Clare area with a tough game against the Mid North side at Mintaro Oval on Sunday 14th of June at 1pm.
Even a late ground change could not unsettle the rampaging Hill's Supertigers.
Playing on a well prepared Henley Sharks FC oval the highly fancied Tigers swept aside the previously unbeaten Portland Football Club.
The season's continued dominance in the centre and at clearances gave the Hill's forwards many opportunities, finishing with a scoreboard reading 18 goals 8 behinds.
Overwhelming the opposition with speed and endurance, Dick Kleemann tore apart the Portland on-ballers and frustrated their defence...they had no answer and were continually left in his wake but it was not only Kleemann. Simon Kemp and Mark Jaensch worked through the lines continually delivering to the forward targets. It was only a full face grapple by Portland's frustrated stalwart Marty Martinovic, that stopped Jaensch in his tracks with the resultant free kick registering another goal.
The old 'play in front son and you'll get the ball' was certainly the case with Damon Wilson, kicking 3 valuable goals from tough contested marks while playing at full forward. Chris Hill out of the pocket created opportunities and was rewarded with a goal while strong marking half forward 'Snappy' Tom Hancock proved that there is life with 2 dodgy hamstrings.
Again the defence showed why it is regarded as one of the toughest to crack in the AFL Masters League...strong spoiling by Rob McGregor and Andrew Frohling together with the hard chasing and tackling of Chris Geraghty were features of a backline in form. Ron 'Chuck' Berry and Dale Wylie were also found to be running off the half backline where possible.
Dave 'Runt' Wundtke continues to amaze on lookers. His ability to be at the fall of the ball is uncanny as is his kicking style...UNCANNY!
Supercoach Dave Piro swung the changes off the bench, again creating confusion for the Portland players. Neil 'Thommo' Thomson ran without an opponent for the majority of the game and relative newcomer Damian 'Dom' Ryde carried well across the ground. Piro also created havoc amongst the playing group with an emotion charged address at quarter time that included blondes, the moon & Melbourne. It certainly had the desired effect...'The Piro Effect'.
Also in the uncanny basket is the ability of legendary winger Kim Pearce to not only front but to dominate following major celebrations. Strong rumours abound with the standing down of Richmond coach Terry Wallace that Pearce may be in the coach's bunker of his beloved Richmond Tigers for the remainder of 2009.
Again big ruckman Aleks Bojanic managed to break 2 ruckmen...both physically and mentally by somehow getting 'under their skin'...managing not to get sent off this week for 'smart arse' remarks to the umpires, Bojanic gave the runners a number of first looks at the ball which in turn brought the forwards into play.
Dodging and weaving his way in and out of trouble, Ross Wall had his opponents bamboozled while Sean Watt did his chances of starring in the next Rocky movie no harm with a tough display of team mate support. Watt also has put his hand up to star as David Beckham in the forthcoming movie 'I Can Kick Them From Anywhere!'.
Joining the ranks of the 'first game, first kick, first goal' club was Richard 'Richie' Slater. Slater, recruited by the ever elusive Dave McGill, was given a number of jobs by coach Piro.
The Hill's Supertigers next travel to the beautiful wine producing Clare area with a tough game against the Mid North side at Mintaro Oval on Sunday 14th of June at 1pm.
Will it be 6 from 6 or will the Shiraz be the undoing of this highly tuned outfit.
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