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End of Season Ball
(Incorporating Presentation Night)
Friday 1st October 2010 7.00 pm
Limelight Room, Level 4, Gate 4 - Etihad Stadium
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ONE TO GO!!!!
The Mighty Lions booked a ticket to “the big show” with a hard fought 5 point victory over Old Xavier at Elsternwick Park yesterday. Final Scores Collegians 7.8 – 50 Old Xavs 6.9 – 45.
In a terrific game played in excellent spirit the boys overcame a gallant Xavs outfit who started like a house on fire dominating the play for the first 15 minutes. Gradually our midfield started to get some footy and create some opportunities, but nevertheless we went into the ¼ time huddle 12 points down.
In the second quarter we got going with big Ferg looking dangerous, our rucks led by an inspired Jono Dixon taking control and our back six putting the straight jacket on the Xavs forward line. One point in it at halftime.
There were only three goals kicked in the entire second half but that didn’t mean it wasn’t a great game. Players crashed in, it was no place for the faint hearted and the crowd was kept on the edge of their seats right up until the final siren sounded. The ovation the boys got coming off the ground was sensational............one to go.
No passengers, everyone played their part, but James Jorgensen marked everything across half back and stopped many a Xavs attack, Dicko gave it absolutely everything and Tommy Bull continued his stellar year. Unfair not to name everyone, but Riesy, great leadership and super tough, Tardiff Holst and Harvey desperate all day, Kondo and Sam Troon creating enormous pressure on the forward line and Jack Bull threatening to bust the game wide open all day. Have to mention Scotty’s two goals (his first for the year) and the skipper’s goal which sealed the deal.
So what now...a few dates for the diary
• Training on Tuesday and Thursday this week, love to see a few supporters down on Thursday night to soak up the atmosphere.
• Xavs take on De La at Elsternwick Park next Sunday, let’s hope they smack the living suitcase out of each other!!
• The VAFA/St Kevin’s Annual Grand Final Luncheon at Leonda on Friday 17th September - see attached link. We want a big presence at this event, it really is a very good day and well worth attending, let’s try and get a couple of tables together. If you would like to join the Collegians table or tables, please let Amanda know asap.
• Sunday 19th September- Grand Final Elsternwick Park, 2.15pm
In other news
• Great to see a few legends at the game including “Undies” Ingleton who rocked up in the new old Mustang, great work mate!
• Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out on the day, much appreciated.
• Thanks to Nick Stone who jetted of to New York straight after the game to check into Harvard to complete his MBA. Don’t panic, the big fella is coming back for the Granny!!
• What about the Geoff Porz’ lily whites, we thought the goal posts were moving at one stage!! Mate, get the spray tan happening!!
• Did you know we have now won 24 of our last 26 games!!! James Jorgensen and Chris Blumfied have played in 24 straight winning teams. They missed the two losses this year.
• How good did Archie Nisbett look in his Lions Jumper, the kids growing up real quick, as is his little mate Raf Fry.
• Great to see Benny Robbins and Brock Mooney at the game (amongst a host of former champs). Speaking of Benny, sister club Maffra have also booked their ticket to the GF with a tight win as well on the weekend.
There is more, but it’s been a long day, the best Father’s Day present I’ve had in years!!!
