Toora breaks through as Hawks hit low

THE importance of success in this clash could not be overstated, Morwell East hosting Toora for a rare opportunity for one to grab premiership points.

The Hawks have been a shell of their former selves and were desperate to turn their fortunes around, the Magpies winless as they prepared for their round seven clash away from home, but of the belief this was to be their best chance.

In the end, Morwell East were beaten comfortably by Toora 7-4-46 to 13-17-95, the result terrific for Toora, but has many at Morwell East scratching their heads.

“Really good to get our first win on the board against Morwell East in a tough contest. Was fairly blustery conditions and I think we were able to adapt to them quite well,” Jay Accardi, Toora coach said.

The win is a real fillip for the club, who off field are one of the strongest in the competition, the camaraderie something to behold, but winning on field is something that although rare can now be celebrated by the whole community.

Morwell East has lost its mojo and whether it can be found again this season remains to be seen, but if it is to be, the players that take to the ground have to do so like their lives depend on it, and that certainly was not the case on the weekend.

“We are a long way off from where we need to be to compete at this level. Toora were set for their first win and that they did. We were never in the game,” Paul Henry, Morwell East coach said.

Coach Henry is not one to ever even consider throwing in the towel, but this, one would suggest, be one of the toughest periods of his footballing life, and it doesn’t get any easier in the week ahead as he prepares his side for a Stony Creek side who themselves are fighting for survival in 2025.