General News
16 August, 2022
Bittersweet first win
IN what became a bittersweet first win for the season – on the last round – Timboon Demons took the four points over Allansford last weekend.
IN what became a bittersweet first win for the season – on the last round – Timboon Demons took the four points over Allansford last weekend.
While the Demons were thrilled to have notched up their one and only win, coach Marcus Hickey said the result came at the unfortunate expense of an injury to an opposition player; resulting in the game being called off at three-quarter time.
“It certainly wasn’t how we wanted the game to end; the welfare of all players is the utmost priority and we send our very best wishes to the Allansford club and hope the player involved has a full recovery,” Hickey said.
“It was certainly bittersweet but in saying that I was also very proud of the boys for how well they had played up until that point (of injury)."
“We put together some great passages of play and everyone played their roles."
“It was a good contest and it was great to see all their hard work and persistence pay off.”
Final scores at three-quarter time were Timboon 8.2.50 to Allansford 5.10.40.
Among the best for the Demons were Thomas Hunt, Ash Hunt, Thomas Marshallsea, Samuel Newey, Jack Grant and Bayley Kelly.
Goals went to Jordan Fowler, Jack Grant, Ash Hunt, Thomas Hunt Sam Negrello and Tyler Thorburn.
Earlier in the day, the reserves also had a good win finishing 13.8.86 to Allansford’s 4.9.33.
The team finished ninth on the ladder with five wins.
Best for the Demons were Brad Foster, Lachlan Rosolin, Dillon Stokie, Clint Watson, Jack Rowen and Tim Lecouteur.
Goals went to Lachlan Rosolin (3), Kristopher Ward (3), Brad Foster (2), Benjamin Mitchel (2), Jeremy Doolan, Cody Merrett and Cameron Mitchell.