Nothing Funny Here…Supertigers Breaking All Known Records!

In the absence of regular Hill’s Supertiger’s news breaker Ross Wall, who is holidaying and celebrating a birthday in Vietnam, this week’s match report does not contain references or views on politics, employment, historical events or things of a ‘non politically correct’ nature. It is purely about football, maybe not quite as entertaining but a tribute to all that is the Hill’s Supertigers.

Again without playmakers Richard Kleemann and Simon Kemp together with the absence of 13 other strong contributors, the all conquering Hill’s team were able to slog out a hard fought 16 point win at the parklike home ground of the ultra competitive East Demons on Sunday.

Welcoming back former South Adelaide league player David Threadgold after a period of absence, the Tigers enjoyed great drive from stoppages with Threadgold, who collected match high statistics and ruckman Aleks Bojanic, coming into the game with bruised ribs and a knee only held together with Elastoplast, combining on numerous occasions to give the mobile forward line opportunities on the tight foothill’s ground.

With very narrow pockets, much like the Supertiger’s match payments, the Athelstone Oval proved to be difficult to navigate for stalwart defender David Wuttke. Running back with the flight of the ball Wuttke collided mid air with back pocket Michael Hill who also only had eyes for the ball. Crashing heavily to the ground, both were left shaking their heads, reminiscent of a scene from a Scooby Doo cartoon.

The hard working, straight running defensive skills of bustling fullback Scott Molloy caused great concern to the opposition with few prepared to stand in his way. Molloy, together with Damian Dolman and Hill were able to repel early attacks from the motivated team from the Eastern Suburbs giving the Tigers a slender lead at the long break.

Numerous options in the Hill’s forward line seemed to confuse the East defence with Kersbrook identity Kim Pearce and goal sneak Troy Snooks often finding themselves in the clear with open passage to goal. Foreman Legal 2010 Leading Goalkicker Gary Magee led and marked strongly all day whilst nursing a sore shoulder from the previous match. Magee finished the day with 3 goals taking him to 24 for the season well in front of the pack in the much sought after award.

With a long list of unavailables due to injury, school holidays and a distinct lack of motivation, the Hill’s Supertigers’ power brokers were able to negotiate terms with 3 new players. Rick Bennett (ex Mt Lofty and current Macclesfield Junior Colts Coach), Greg Herbert and Matthew Mayes (both ex Adelaide University in the SA Amateur League) all made strong claims for future selection. Bennett rebounded strongly from centre half back whilst Mayes showed speed and guile around the packs. Herbert was gratefully welcomed to the fold by well worn ruckmen Bojanic as further back up.

Ultimately it was the hard running, skilful aspect of the Hill’s team game that brought about its 28th consecutive win. Mark Jaensch and David McGill ran out the game strongly leaving opposition in their wake. Neil Thomson, Damian Ryde and Michael Toubia were all resolute in providing frontal defensive pressure while Chris Hill & Paul Wood provided targets in the forward line continually bringing the running players into the game.

With 4 games remaining in the 2010 season the Hills Supertigers are looking forward to the challenges ahead with the next match on Sunday August 1 at Blackwood FC against the travelling Mid North Clare team.

With only one question left…Will the mighty Hill’s Supertigers go unbeaten for the 2nd year in a row?

Hills 11 – 5 East 8 - 7
Best: Threadgold, Snooks, Pearce, Bojanic, Bennett, McGill, Magee
Goalkickers: Magee 3, Pearce, Threadgold, McGill 2, Toubia, Snooks 1