Match Report
Senior Match Report - 01/09/2008By Ziggy Arness
Eight hundred and forty one people (yes I counted them!) witnessed a far short of exhilarating contest between Oakleigh and Murrumbeena at Springy last Saturday. A surprisingly large Dingley contingent, bolstered by a number of Senior and Reserves players’ fresh from their compulsory tune-up session and team-bonding lunch, saw the Districts demolish a very disappointing Beena. As impressive as the Oaks were, I’m at odds with the Heatherton supporter who averred that they always have something up their sleeve come finals and that the loser of the Prelim may not have things all their own way. I fail to see how the Districts can turn around their previously execrable form against those above them to worry either the Dingoes or Tunners. Add to that the fact that any information from this particular prognosticator is usually of dubious provenance.
Having said that, the prospect of beautiful spring weather will ensure that the hordes will be descending upon Newcomen Road this weekend for what should be the Grand Final preview. It might be harder to get a park than at a Fire Hydrant factory! The bookies will probably have Dingley pencilled in as favourites, but we need to remind ourselves that Ajax once got beaten at 40-1 ON in a horserace, and those of us who watched TV in the sixties will know that Ajax was always expected to clean up!
With what promises to be a full list to choose from and some revenge to exact, the Dingoes need to take the opportunity to prove they are Sui Generis in this division. That will also mean a week’s break and a possibility for Quinny to do a Lazarus and take his spot in the goal square for this year’s ultimate encounter.
Speaking of the Cockroach, a very sincere thanks for the invitation to the Mass Boys (no, we’re not Mass Debaters) to spend their pleasant Sunday morning in the alfresco appendage of his lovely home, and allowing me to baffle him and his lovely wife with my loquaciousness. I did, however, forget to ask Rachel how she’s handling his limp! Ronnie was almost a late scratching due to his recent injury. Lucky he had his mobile with him when it happened; otherwise he would have had to make a trunk call! Somebody else suggested Ronnie was in a hurry to do his banking, that’s why he ran into the Branch!
So a magnificent afternoon beckons at Springvale on Saturday. Our officials and volunteers will for the most part not be required, as the League provides the time keepers and umpire escorts at this stage of the season, which means we won’t need to use Hollis for a Marshall! Also hope that the umpires are on their mettle, I often cringe at how their maladroitness can spoil a contest. Somebody suggested that it’s partly to do with the fact that the official rule book is not published in Braille!
I’m expecting nothing less than a Geelongesque (that’s for you Browndog!) performance from our boys in this game, just as I’m expecting the supporters to turn out on the terraces to imbibe and engage in banal badinage and persiflage.
Apt to mention on conclusion-congratulations to Comino’s 17s on their flag and commiserations to Paddy and Parkys valiant but vanquished 15s. Plenty of time to regroup and atone guys, but a fantastic effort to get that far.
P.S; Foster’s Award is up to date on the website and with only 3 (hopefully only 2) games to go the result of the Most Consistent Player Award should be known very shortly. A reminder that may the winner opt not to go for the six boxes of beer, both the away trips will benefit financially as a cash donation will be made.
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