Harrow-Balmoral Roos
HDFNL Finals Overcoming
HORSHAM 5381 5000
Harrow-Balmoral’s road to the finals Coach: Paul Cleaver
Roos in the finals. He will be well supported by veteran Mick Phelan, who continues to provide a strong target inside the forward 50. The Roos have enough goal-scoring options to post a winning score with Sam Brewer and Eric Guthrie at the big men’s feet and if they can produce an even spread of goal kickers then opposing defenders will find them hard to stop. Harrow-Balmoral looks a better side with Anthony Close in the key ruck position at the centre bounce. If Close can perform to his ability then it allows the Roos to play Quentin Willmott in a key defensive post and leave Phelan forward. At the feet of Close at the opening bounce should be Tim Austin. The newcomer this season is one tough nut and along with the raging Callum Hobbs and rover Will Plush, provides the Roos with a powerful midfield that is also capable of kicking goals. If you add the speed and skill of Guthrie into that equation then the Roos deserve to attract plenty of attention from opposition sides, and if they are on the day, can turn a game on its head in a matter of minutes.
BY GRANT KUCHEL
Round 1: W. 19.12 (126) d Edenhope-Apsley 5.6 (35). Away. Round 2: L. 6.7 (43) lost to Laharum 9.14 (68). Balmoral. * * Round 3: W. 26.24 (180) d Natimuk United 5.4 (34). Away. Round 4: L. 8.21 (69) lost to Jeparit-Rainbow 13.4 (82). Harrow. Round 5: W. 18.18 (126) d Swifts 5.8 (38). Away. Round 6: L. 11.7 (73) lost to Kalkee 11.8 (74). Away. Round 7: W. 17.21 (123) d Pimpinio 4.4 (28). Balmoral. Round 8: L. 9.9 (63) lost to Southern Mallee Giants 13.9 (87). Harrow. Round 9: W. 18.15 (117) d Rupanyup 3.3 (21). Away. Round 10: W. 17.15 (117) d Taylors Lake 7.13 (55). Away. Round 11: W. 17.14 (116) d Noradjuha-Quantong 4.6 (30). Balmoral. Round 12: L. 8.9 (57) lost to Laharum 11.10 (76). Away. Round 13: W. 13.12 (90) d Edenhope-Apsley 5.13 (43). Harrow. Round 14: W. 32.19 (211) d Natimuk United 5.2 (32). Balmoral. * Round 15: L. 12.7 (79) lost to Jeparit-Rainbow 15.11 (101). Away. Round 16: W. 32.11 (203) d Swifts 6.4 (40). Harrow. * Highest score. * * Lowest score.
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iccups and injuries along with some poor kicking in front of goals is the story of HarrowBalmoral’s Horsham District football league season.
Total: Won 10. Lost 6. For 1799. Against 845. Points 40. Percentage 212.90.
The loss of Eric Guthrie and Jandre Slabbert to injuries during the season hurt the side as it struggled to maintain consistency both with its line-up and its form. Guthrie has been in brilliant form when on the park, while Slabbert provides the versatility the Roos so badly require. Poor kicking against Jeparit-Rainbow in round four and a narrow loss to Kalkee a few weeks later meant the Roos have been chasing their tails all year. But the outfit certainly has the talent to do some damage in the finals series, if everything clicks together. Hugh Douglas has made an impact in his first season but has only scored 15 goals against the other finalists this year. While he has managed big bags against the bottom sides, he needs to prove that he can do it against the best, which might just decide the fate of the
Michael Phelan
Leading goal-kickers
Hugh Douglas 67, Eric Guthrie 30, Michael Phelan 27.
HARROW-BALMORAL FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
The Harrow Balmoral Football Netball Club would like to congratulate ALL ELEVEN of our football and netball teams on making it to the 2016 finals!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Good luck to all our teams competing in the 2016 finals!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS McClure’s Earthmoving
Shannon Brothers Haulage Beulah
Harrow AG Services
Toyworld Hamilton
Tussock Jumpers
Trotter Coaches
Cranston Insurance Australia
Hillview Bores and Pumps
Nareen Station
Gary Wilson
Tim Jones
Victoria Hotel Horsham
Shervyn Contractors
Troy Shrive Cabinet Maker/Builder
McPhee Fuel & Bus Lines
Hermitage Hotel Harrow
Edenhope Foodworks IGA
Harrow & District Contractors
Latus Jewellers
Holmes Pitstop
O’Keeffe Schroeder
Edenhope Butchers
Wimmera Trophies & Gifts
Halls Gap Accommodation
Vickery Bros
Rodwells
MGL Construction
T & G Leeming
Lindsay Murray Grey Stud
Johnsons Merchandise
O’Connors
Edenhope Pitstop
Pembroke Pastoral
Balmoral Community Store
AW & RC Heath
Conways Horsham
NR & RS Langley
Clipex Hamilton
SMS Rural Services
Menzies Hotel Dergholm
Moree Quarries
Thomas DeGaris & Clarkson (TDC)
Horsham Lanes and Games Intersport Horsham Wendy’s Horsham Aunteez Driving School GL & BM Hobbs Harvesting
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Thanks to all the coaches, players, supporters and members who volunteer to help run the club each week.
IMPORTANT DATES! Senior Presentation Night is to be held on
Friday, September 16, 2016 at 6.30pm at Harrow Hall.
Tickets $45 and are available from Sarah Langley 0488 758 214
Junior Presentation Day is to be held on
Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 12 noon at Harrow Recreation Reserve.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016