Lions land final victory over flag contender

THE Sharks were coming up off a “touch-up” at the hands of Toora in round seventeen and were expecting a visiting Rovers side keen to grab the ascendency early in the hope of claiming just their second victory of the year.

However, with the Hillsmen short of their best personnel available and Tarwin keen to rebound, it was all the home side in a comfortable 14-18-102 to 3-8-26 win. 

“We hosted our final game for the season against Hill End and the boys from both the reserves and seniors didn’t disappoint,” Jason Kennedy, Tarwin coach said.

“The reserves led the cause with a twenty-nine-point win followed by the seniors’ consistent four-quarter game. Our ladies enjoyed the sunshine celebrating their ladies’ day, whilst raising funds for local charity, The Orange Door. It was a positive day for all and a great way to finish off a well-fought season.”

The Sharks may have been a few wins short of finals contention, but provided great competition for every opponent, every week, as did, for the most part, the Rovers who through lack of personnel found themselves limping towards the end of the season.

“I’m proud of the boys’ effort for the last game of the year. We were very short in the seniors and reserves and had seven players double up and play both games and multiple players pushing through injury. Tarwin just ran us ragged,” Ambu Uliando, Hill End coach said.

The Rovers only a few years ago, were minor premiers and white-hot favourites for the MGFNL premiership before COVID cruelly took their opportunity.

From where they sit now, it may seem a million miles away, but with patience and hard work maybe another chance awaits in the years ahead.