Glen AtwellSFL Division Two: Dingley beat Hampton
May 25th 2007 02:47
Dingoes hammer Hampton
By Glen Atwell
The undefeated Dingoes were challenged in the first quarter as Hampton’s defence held strong and restricted Dingley to just four goals, while the Hammers kicked three of their own.
The strong-marking and hard-tackling Dingley reigned supreme in the second quarter, kicking seven goals to one and stretching the lead to 45 points at the main break.
The Hammers could manage only three goals in the second half and seemed more content to stop the margin blowing out to beyond triple figures than adding to their own score.
For the first time this season, in what was probably the best example of the Dingoes’ depth, coach Adam Quinn was restricted to just four goals, well down on his usual haul of 10 or more.
But several other Dingley players booted multiple goals, with Steve DeBolfo and Brett Gniel kicking three each and a number slotting two.
It is the best sign yet that Dingley is marching towards a grand final appearance.
On Saturday, Dingley hosts Oakleigh Districts at Souter Oval, but the Dingoes would not be approaching the game without worry.
Oakleigh is 3-1 and coming off a virtual training session after smashing the shipwrecked Parkmore Pirates by 218 points on Saturday.
Oakleigh Districts v Parkmore
REIGNING Division Three premiership team Parkmore Pirates is as far away from registering a victory since their foray into senior football.
The Pirates walked the plank again on Saturday, this time by 218 points at the hands of Oakleigh Districts.
Parkmore was restricted to a single goal as Oakleigh embarked on goal-frenzy, slamming home 33 and amassing 228 points. The margin could have been much more with Oakleigh registering 30 behinds for the day for a total of 63 scoring shots to Parkmore’s five.
This Saturday Parkmore returns to Wachter Reserve to take on Ashwood.
OUT OF BOUNDS
DINGLEY coach and prolific goal-kicker Adam Quinn nose-dived back to reality against HAMPTON on the weekend, booting a meagre four goals. The star forward was under pressure after kicking 13 goals and seven points the previous weekend, but still boasts a season total of 41 goals after four games. Maybe ‘Quinny’ is doing his best to keep the ‘premiership favourite’ tag away from Souter Oval?
THE SPRINGVALE DISTRICTS are holding a Blokes’ Night next Thursday, 31 May, but it’s probably not what you think it is! Far from grassroots traditions of a regular blokes’ night, the Demons’ version features only a smorgasbord of snags, soft drink and senior training. Supporters are being urged to come down, and stay and have a chat with the playing group after the session.
STILL on Springvale, the Demons will follow Thursday’s Blokes Night with Ladies Day on Saturday, when Springvale hosts MOORABBIN at Springvale Reserve. Not too sure what the Ladies Day entails, but at least Springvale can now declare a zero tolerance approach to sexual discrimination. Contact the club for more details.
BUSTLING DOVETON Eagles full-forward Travis Gardner has finally made it back out on the field after battling through a tough year of injuries. Gardner endured a knee reconstruction last year and then suffered a calf injury in a practice game this year. It’s great to see Gardner once again haunting the Division Three fullbacks, and he kicked two goals in Doveton’s win over DANDENONG on the weekend.
By Glen Atwell
The undefeated Dingoes were challenged in the first quarter as Hampton’s defence held strong and restricted Dingley to just four goals, while the Hammers kicked three of their own.
The strong-marking and hard-tackling Dingley reigned supreme in the second quarter, kicking seven goals to one and stretching the lead to 45 points at the main break.
The Hammers could manage only three goals in the second half and seemed more content to stop the margin blowing out to beyond triple figures than adding to their own score.
For the first time this season, in what was probably the best example of the Dingoes’ depth, coach Adam Quinn was restricted to just four goals, well down on his usual haul of 10 or more.
But several other Dingley players booted multiple goals, with Steve DeBolfo and Brett Gniel kicking three each and a number slotting two.
It is the best sign yet that Dingley is marching towards a grand final appearance.
On Saturday, Dingley hosts Oakleigh Districts at Souter Oval, but the Dingoes would not be approaching the game without worry.
Oakleigh is 3-1 and coming off a virtual training session after smashing the shipwrecked Parkmore Pirates by 218 points on Saturday.
Oakleigh Districts v Parkmore
REIGNING Division Three premiership team Parkmore Pirates is as far away from registering a victory since their foray into senior football.
The Pirates walked the plank again on Saturday, this time by 218 points at the hands of Oakleigh Districts.
Parkmore was restricted to a single goal as Oakleigh embarked on goal-frenzy, slamming home 33 and amassing 228 points. The margin could have been much more with Oakleigh registering 30 behinds for the day for a total of 63 scoring shots to Parkmore’s five.
This Saturday Parkmore returns to Wachter Reserve to take on Ashwood.
OUT OF BOUNDS
DINGLEY coach and prolific goal-kicker Adam Quinn nose-dived back to reality against HAMPTON on the weekend, booting a meagre four goals. The star forward was under pressure after kicking 13 goals and seven points the previous weekend, but still boasts a season total of 41 goals after four games. Maybe ‘Quinny’ is doing his best to keep the ‘premiership favourite’ tag away from Souter Oval?
THE SPRINGVALE DISTRICTS are holding a Blokes’ Night next Thursday, 31 May, but it’s probably not what you think it is! Far from grassroots traditions of a regular blokes’ night, the Demons’ version features only a smorgasbord of snags, soft drink and senior training. Supporters are being urged to come down, and stay and have a chat with the playing group after the session.
STILL on Springvale, the Demons will follow Thursday’s Blokes Night with Ladies Day on Saturday, when Springvale hosts MOORABBIN at Springvale Reserve. Not too sure what the Ladies Day entails, but at least Springvale can now declare a zero tolerance approach to sexual discrimination. Contact the club for more details.
BUSTLING DOVETON Eagles full-forward Travis Gardner has finally made it back out on the field after battling through a tough year of injuries. Gardner endured a knee reconstruction last year and then suffered a calf injury in a practice game this year. It’s great to see Gardner once again haunting the Division Three fullbacks, and he kicked two goals in Doveton’s win over DANDENONG on the weekend.
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