ROUND
FOUR - FITZROY v. CAMBERWELL
Sunday
20 May (Camberwell)
After
a disappointing loss last week, Fitzroy headed off to an unhappy
hunting ground in Camberwell-the scene of two horrible shellackings
last season.
Our
Richo look-alike, Paddy, had regained the sight in his blackened
eye and returned to join Harry as co-captain for the day.
The
team was aware of the importance of getting off to a good start
and this week we made a quicker getaway than Ben ousins fleeing
from a Booze Bus!
The
Roys' midfield and forwards attacked ferociously early in the match
and before we knew it we were six goals up by the end of the first
quarter. Harry was everywhere, kicking early goals and, as usual,
Christian was in on the act as well. Paddy was on the end of a great
team goal, but the highlight was a long Will Keating run from the
centre that ended in Harry's third goal for the term.
Fitzroy
continued to play well in the second quarter, but by this time Camberwell
were fighting their way back into the game, kicking two goals for
the quarter. A snap from Will K and then a running goal from Alex
M, after breaking out of a tackle, meant that we held our 6 goal
lead at half time.
Our
strong form extended into the third quarter, when we again out-scored
Camberwell, by three goals to two. Lachlan, who was injured after
starring in the first half, got a well deserved goal after joining
Oscar who was also injured, deep in our orward line. Due to us not
having any interchange players, these two bravely stayed on the
field to help the team. Harry chipped in with his fourth for the
game and then Paddy followed up with his second.
We
held a very handy 50-point lead at the last break, but there was
no room for complacency. We had only 16 fit players and our record
at this ground was about as good as the ancient Christians when
they appeared at the Colosseum.
Pleasingly,
rather than slowing down, Fitzroy kept up the momentum right up
to the finish. Christian kicked two more goals to equal Harry's
total of four and then the injured Oscar marked and goaled to give
us a decisive win. We had good players all over the ground. Alex
M, Alex L, Paddy, Christian & Will K were busy in the centre,
while Will L, Zeb & Sam W were solid across the half back line.
While not getting amongst the goals, Murray & Raphael set up
many scoring opportunities for their team mates. Harry capped off
a great game by scoring Camberwell's award for our best player,
but I am sure he will agree he had 17 other team mates who gave
him great support all day.
Scores:
Fitzroy
14.13.97
Camberwell
4.4.28
Goals:
Harry
Borland 4, Christian Sullivan-McNeill 4, Patrick McBrearty 2, Will
Keating 1, Alex Maloney 1, Lachlan Calder 1, Oscar Alaska 1.
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