All or nothing clash for Magpies

IT REALLY was a all or nothing game for this bottom of the ladder clash between Toora and Hill End.

The Magpies second to bottom with just the one win, hosting the winless Rovers in a match that would surely determine the winners of the wooden spoon for 2023.

The Hillsmen had primed themselves for this contest, desperate to do whatever it took to walk away with a win, but the Magpies were more than prepared for what was coming, walking away with a comfortable 68 point win.

Jack Weston, Toora coach highlighted, “I could really get used to the winning feeling! Fantastic that the boys were able to get the reward for effort today. 

“Felt we were able to really control the game with our work from the stoppages and our pressure around the ball allowed us to turn the ball over in our half and kick a winning score.”

The satisfaction felt by Toora was reflected in frustration by their opponents Hill End, the Rovers had readied themselves for a first time victory, only to come up significantly short.

 “Toora wanted it more than us, credit to Jack and the boys they deserved the four points,” said Mike Santo, Hill End.

“Unfortunately, we aren’t working hard enough for each other, a very disappointing result for us.” 

Hill End just a few years ago were odds on to claim a premiership before Covid hit, now a wooden spoon is inevitable.

It’s a cruel game sometimes.