Week 4

Vs Norths (Both Grades)

We performed well but fell agonizingly short on the weekend with both First and Reserve Grade going down by small margins on a windy day at Tom Smith Oval. The endeavour, committment and discipline shown by all players was fantastic but we need to have more composure and use the football better especially in tight situations if we are to win these close games.

First grade started strongly against Norths and it was evident from the start we were in for a close and hard fought contest. With Norths kicking to the favoured end we played strongly but a couple of quick goals to the Tigers gave them a slight advantage. In the second quarter we had a lot of the play and should have capitalised more but were a little inefficient and missed some golden opportunities to take a good lead into halftime. In the third we again battled hard and put ourselves in a good position leading into the final quarter but Norths finished too strong and got a couple early in the final quarter and effectively shut the game down after taking the lead. Best players were Andrew Newman, Michael Hutchesson, Clint Maynard, Tim Green, Liam Carruthers and Damien Wallace.

Reserve Grade were gallant in defeat against Norths in a very close tussle that produced passages of very exciting play at times. The Demon's backline was well lead by Trevor Bennett and young Ned Orchard played well to ruck most of the day. James Inglish was strong on the ball and as always Lee Wright got a lot of the footy and used it very effectively. Scott McCurdy was a good target and a couple fo great snaps by Ray Drysdale ensured a very close contest that went the wrong way in the end. Reserve Grade are not far away from a win and no doubt will find a breakthrough soon.

A big game this week against traditional rivals Bomaderry and our boys will be fired up to get one on the Tigers. If we continue playing the type of footy we have been and improve our composure and effectiveness the close results will fall our way in the weeks to come.

Scores

Reserve Grade

Demons 2.2 4.3 5.5 7.5 47
Norths 1.3 4.4 5.5 7.7 49

Goals: R. Drysdale 3, S. McCurdy 2, C. Godfrey, N. Orchard, T. Nicoll
Best: N. Orchard, J. Inglish, T. Nicoll, L. Wright, S. Wall, J. Gordon

Award Winners:

Coaches Cup: Ray 'Blue' Drysdale
Players Player: Troy 'Swanny' Nicoll
Aussie Hotel: Ned Orchard
Sportscene: Brett Kelly

First Grade

Demons 1.0 3.4 4.4 6.5 41
Norths 3.2 3.2 5.6 8.8 56

Goals: C. Weller 2, S. Levy, G. Wallace, T. Green, S. Suridge
Best: A. Newman, M. Hutchesson, C. Maynard, T. Green, L. Carruthers, D. Wallace

Award Winners:

Coaches Cup: Andrew Newman
Player's Player: Damien Wallace
Aussie Hotel: Clint Maynard
Husky Pub: Michael Hutchesson
Trevi Fountain: Shaun 'Rhubarb' Suridge

Paper Story:

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/local/sport/afl/demons-go-close-again/1515633.aspx