Lions end Hawks’ finals aspirations

By Rob Popplestone

FOR most of the season, there has been this expectation that Morwell East was going to bounce back into the sort of form that had them as contenders just twelve months ago.

The Hawks knew this was quite possibly their last chance, all that stood before them was a Stony Creek side that coincidentally was just as desperate as the Hawks.

The Lions killed off the Hawks season even before the halfway mark of the year with a comprehensive win.

Stony Creek 12-16-88 to Morwell East 4-8-32.

“Boys bounced back after a disappointing game the week before and really set the tone from opening bounce and didn’t let up for four quarters, the week off has come at a good time for everyone,” Troy Shepardson, Stony Creek coach said.

For Morwell East, a week off to regroup, reassess and plan a way forward cannot come quick enough.

“I’m not sure if and when our season is going to turn around and we start playing some decent footy but the weekend against Stony wasn’t it,” Paul Henry, Morwell East coach said.

“A week off now before we start the back end of our season. Hopefully the week off we can soul-search and come up with something. Mirboo North at home is our next game to hopefully start a good run home.”

Coach Henry refuses to give up on his team and can only hope they can dig deep enough to find a way back to get something out of the season.