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WESTERN BORDER FOOTBALL - 2012
(Teams: Casterton, East Gambier, Hamilton, Heywood, Hamilton Imperials, Millicent, North Gambier, Portland, South Gambier and West Gambier)
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WEST MAKE IT BACK TO BACK by Terry Willoughby - September 19, 2011 West Gambier won its second flag in a row in Western Border football with a strong display against North Gambier. North Gambier won the toss and kicked with the aid of a 2-3 goal breeze. It was a tough start with neither side conceding an inch but North were the first to score but defences had held firm at both ends before Kilsby marked and goaled from 35 metres. North were having plenty of the play but broke down ahead of centre when sloppy kicking turned the ball over and West capitalized through the mercurial Jarrod Ryan who goaled twice and loomed as a big danger. Daniel Richardson was reported for striking for West and sent off which enabled North to assume some sort of control but they only kicked points when goals were desperately needed. The powerful West midfield runners started to have an influence but Tom Holmes goal was disallowed and North attacked from defence where Ferguson-Lane made a shocking error that let Kilsby in for a North goal and they led by 5 points at ¼ time. The play had been fast and furious but North should have been further ahead. West quickly asserted their influence after McConnell missed a very gettable goal. Martin goaled for West after an earlier miss and Ransom was dynamic with several long runs around the outer wing that finished with piercing left foot kicks. West were having trouble finding the target but North couldn’t get past the 50m arc as West controlled play around the midfield and stoppages. Bromley’s mark and goal put West 9 points up as North lost Cam Campbell in a heavy clash. West could have sewn the game up but for bad kicking but they were causing North all sorts of problems as Weaver took a screamer but another miss resulted. Ryan bobbed up again to goal near the quarter’s end and Ploenges snapped truly to give West a 28 point lead at half-time. North needed quick goals but they had very few goalkickers or effective forwards whilst West had plenty of players willing to run into space and provide targets. Despite having the breeze West outscored and outplayed North but were still plagued by inaccuracy but the result was an all but forgone conclusion as North were looking a tired team and trailed by 36 points. The last quarter was something of a formality as West were in complete control. Goals to Cowell, Bourchier and Ryan put the margin out to nearly 10 goals but belated goals to McConnell and Stafford for North gained a little respectability. McConnell scored his 100th goal for the season but barely anyone noticed as West charged forward again for the elusive Ransom to goal and West coast home by 49 points. They had been too quick and skilful with a depth of midfield talent that couldn’t be contained. Luke Davey was chosen as best afield for West and they had many fine players including Dylan Bromley and Tim O’Brien who marked strongly around the ground and rucked well, Josh Ransom and livewire forward Jarrod Ryan who kicked 4 goals. North’s better players showed out early but were worn down by numbers. Adam Kurzman won plenty of kicks despite a heavy knock, Pat Perry also tried hard but lacked effectiveness, Cameron Campbell cut off many attacks and Justin McConnell booted 5 goals which should have been more but for inaccuracy. West Gambier were clearly the best team throughout the season and deservedly won the premiership in convincing fashion, plenty of jubilation was shown but not a lot of handshakes were exchanged, maybe humility is a thing of the past! Grand Final - September 17, 2011
GOALS, West Gambier : Jarrod Ryan 4, Nicholas Martin 2, Mark Bourchier 2, Dylan Bromley 2, Tom Holmes 2, Clinton Cowell 1, Josh Ransom 1, Jamie Croker 1, Tyson Ploenges 1. North Gambier : Justin McConnell 5, Anthony Kilsby 2, Patrick Perry 1, Bradley Stafford 1. BEST, West Gambier : Dylan Bromley, Tim O'Brien, Luke Davey, Joel Carter, Josh Ransom, Jarrod Ryan. North Gambier : David Nulty, Adam Kurzman, Justin McConnell, Patrick Perry, Lachlan Herring, Cameron Campbell
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