Hard fought win for MDU

By Rob Popplestone

THIS clash might not have been season defining but it certainly had the possibility of being season altering.

It was fifth (MDU) at home to third (Morwell East)… both teams aware of the importance of a win with the Hawks also desperate to stop a potential three game losing streak whilst also putting some distance between themselves and the Demons.

The result means the pressure continues to build on Morwell East after the Hawks fell short to an impressive victory.

“Today (Saturday) was a really hard fought win. Morwell came at us all day, but we were able to put four quarters together and come away with the four points,” Nathan Allen, MDU coach said.

They say you only really lose, if you walk away from the contest having not learnt, and for Morwell East, they certainly feel as though the loss has them well placed to be better in the weeks ahead.

“We travelled to MDU knowing we had to bring our best if we were going to come away with a win,” Paul Henry, Morwell East said. 

“We had a really strong side in and had made a few structural changes. I really thought we played our best game. 

“It was a great game to watch, both sides moved the ball really well. We kicked a goal late to bring the scores even but MDU had the answers when they kicked the next three. It was a loss, but there were some really good signs shown compared to the last couple of weeks. We now have a bye this week, then Tarwin at home.”

Each week, every team seems to be learning more about themselves and opposition teams, the league itself almost certainly promising an exciting second half of the home and away season.