VFL Round #7: Northern Blues vs. Box Hill Hawks

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Box hill get a couple of goals back in the lead up to half time.

Box Hill Hawks 6.3.(39), Northern Blues B 4.2 (26)

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Jaksch tries to clear from defence but his kick falls in the lap of Iles who walks in the goal. close to half time the Hawks in control.

Box Hill Hawks 7.3.(45), Northern Blues 4.2 (26)

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From Twitter:

HALF TIME: Box Hill Hawks 7. 3. (45) lead Northern Blues 4. 2. (26)

Blues have been willing in the contest but the hawks have been cleaner and more composed with the ball. Wet, windy and cold conditions.

GOALS: Wilkinson, Wilson, Johnson, Ellard
DISPOSALS: McGuinness 13, Ellard 12, Kreuzer 10, Whiley 10, Walsh 10

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GOALS: Wilkinson, Wilson, Johnson, Ellard
DISPOSALS: McGuinness 13, Ellard 12, Kreuzer 10, Whiley 10, Walsh 10

Considering that Walsh had 8 in the first quarter, that quarter wasn't so good. That is probably his weakness at the moment: consistency. if he could do the first quarter sort of stuff all of the time, he'd be in the seniors by now.
Still, he is only a kid and will get better.

I am pleased to see Kreuzer having 10 possessions. The big lad needs a couple of good game to get some confidence back into him. He needs it. I wonder how he is going in the ruck?

Ellard having 12 possessions is not a surprise. He is a gutsy player who puts it on the line. Alas, he is just not senor material. I love to have him as a permanent VFL player next year. He gives an excellent idea of what a player ha to do to play senior footy.

I am nit aurprised Watson hasn't been mentioned much: he is not good in the wind and wet.

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Second half just started and blues win it from the centre and quick kick to our forward 50 finds Blaine Johnson who missed with a behind.

Box Hill Hawks 7. 3. (45) lead Northern Blues 4. 3. (27)

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Goals to O'brien and Grimely move the Hawks out further on the scoreboard.

Box Hill Hawks 9. 3. (57) lead Northern Blues 4. 3. (27)

Brad Walsh off with a calf and having treatment. Still off the ground.

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It seems to be falling apart a bit at the moment. We are now 5 goals down and that will be hard to make up in the conditions.
Walsh off is a blow as well.

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Excellent second effort and soccer goal to Watson. He came a couple of time and finally got reward for persistence.

Box Hill Hawks 9. 3. (57) lead Northern Blues 5. 3. (33)

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Blues having to work very hard for any goals. Our big men don't take clean marks but Hawks seem to be better composed.

Blues lifting in endeavour and Walsh goals in a great effort.

Box Hill Hawks 9. 3. (57) lead Northern Blues 6. 3. (39)

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Hawks reply and get a goal and luckily a close snap for a behind.

Box Hill Hawks 10. 4. (64) lead Northern Blues 6. 3. (39)