Round 16 - The final round and the Tacker Reds ventured out to Domeney Reserve to play Park Orchards W.

We were excited to have football royalty officiating with, North Melbourne great, Glenn Archer taking over the umpiring duties. There's some good football pedigree in this Park Orchards team as Glenn and Brett Rattens sons both play in the team.

With a strong breeze we peppered the goals in the first quarter kicking 1 goal 5. Park Orchards managed 2 goals 2 in the second and at half time it really was game on!

The third quarter we again had the breeze and kicked another 2 goals. The last quarter with Park Orchards kicking with the breeze, we managed to keep them goalless with great defensive football, while we managed to sneak a goal ourselves.

Captains on the day were Tom Russell who again used the ball brilliantly and Nick Prestigiacome who was a prolific ball winner all day! Well done guys!

As this was our final game I'd like to thank a few people for making my season a very enjoyable one.

To Nick Presti as my right hand man on match days! To Howard and Charmaine Walter for their tireless work as Team Managers! To Jane Miszczyk for organising and arranging all the Tacker functions. To Paul Miszczyk and Phil Jacovelli for your goal umpiring! Ananta Narayana and Matt De Cesare for being great field umpires! To Rohan Harrap, Russell Waycott, Dave Innes, Darren Turner, Les Horvath, Mario Silvaggi, Marcello Spadafora, Mike Todd, Jeff Vassel and everyone that helped on match days. Forgive me If I've missed anyone. A BIG THANKYOU!

Kids thanks to you also for playing in the team and we look forward to seeing you at Beverley Hills in 2011

Go Hills!!

Matt Russell