AFLDD MATCH REPORT
South Toowoomba Bombers vs Goondiwindi Hawks
Round 2 – 10 April 2010
After leading at half time and providing a scare for Souths Bombers, the Goondiwindi Hawks dropped their game with scoreless third quarter. This lapse by the Hawks opened the gates for a Bombers’ fightback, propelling them back into the winners circle with a 9 goal second half performance and a 39 point win.
Souths, keen to avenge their humiliating loss to Coolaroo in Round 1, grabbed first advantage in the opening minutes of the match. Yet, minutes later the Hawks fought back levelling the score; both teams playing solid team football.
Goondiwindi had more possession of the ball in the dying minutes of the first quarter, kicking two quick goals set up by some brilliant team play created by centre/ruckman, Dave O’Toole whilst Andy Thomas, created plenty of run on the wing. The Hawks going into the first break with an unexpected lead.
Play was fairly even from both sides in the second quarter, with possession changing hands regularly; both teams fighting for the ball. Goondiwindi going into the long break with a slender 5 point lead.
It was a reinvigorated Souths side, who took to the field in the premiership quarter with plenty of run and team play kicking 5 goals and not allowing the Hawks to convert in front of goal. Try as they might, the Hawks could not counteract the Bombers’ play and ran out of legs during this term.
The final quarter was a more even contest with some outstanding play by Dave O’Toole, who stood tall kicking 3 goals for the Hawks, well supported by some courageous play by Cam Thomas in the backline. Great leadership by Daryl Martin, whose experience and direction in the backline, was outstanding.
Although the Goondiwindi Hawks side is a relatively young side, there is plenty of experience and skill amongst the players as well. The team showed plenty of determination during this match in taking the game up to the Bombers. They will continue to improve and play four quarters of football; a win is just around the corner.
Final Scores:
Teams 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
South Toowoomba 3.4 (22) 5.9 (39) 9.11 (65) 14.7 (101)
Goondiwindi Hawks 5.2 (32) 7.2 (44) 7.2 (44) 10.2 (62)
Goondiwindi Goalkickers: Dave O’Toole 5, Michael Lynn 1, Mick Langton 1, Joel
Drier 1, Matt Brown 1, Cam Thomas 1
Goondiwindi Best Players: Dave O’Toole, Daryl Martin, Cam Thomas, Andy
Thomas
Souths major goalkickers: Keith Webb 6, Tom Zilm 2, Jacob Frampton 2
Souths Best Players: Ryan Gladman, Jacob Frampton, Keith Webb, Brad
Harrison
Kim Thomas
Goondiwindi Hawks
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