Round 16

Beverley Hills 4.3.27 def by Kew 5.5.35

The scenario -

Last game of the season.
Playing at Leeds St – our second home.
Playing the top side – we haven’t beaten them in 6 attempts over 3 years.
We can’t make the finals.
At least it was sunny, and warmish!

What was there to play for?

Pride!

The boys decided during the week that the psychological advantage that Kew has held over them was going to come to an end.

But how?

A plan of being hard at the ball. Of being hard and physical against the opposition. Of working together and backing each other up. And being able to do all this not just for 1 or 2 quarters, but for the whole game.

But this was just a plan. Just words. Only means something if you can put it into action. Could they?

YES! And they did.

Everything they said they would do, they did. And they did it for the whole game. And it wasn’t just a few, it was every single player; all 24. The pressure they applied was relentless and Kew really didn’t enjoy it. But our boys did.

In the end we fell just short. But it doesn’t matter.

You boys showed what you are capable of. You showed that you have the ability to take it up to any team; no matter their ladder position or reputation.

Be very proud of yourselves boys. The coaches and parents certainly are.

Remember this game; it was an important one.

It just may prove to be a turning point for next year.

Scott

PS. A huge thank you to Daniel Duncan who offered to stand out as we had 25 players available. A true team player.

GO HILLS!