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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
HDFL finals
Edenhope-Apsley
Saints building in confidence
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denhope-Apsley has had a rocky run in Horsham District League this season.
Decimated by injuries during the season the Saints’ depth has been tested with only four players having played every game. But the team has come out the other end with flying colours. Led by joint coach James Dixon the Saints have been building towards the finals and gaining plenty of confidence for their first final against Laharum. The reliance on Dixon is a worry and plenty of sides put a lot of time into negating the flamboyant forward. But in recent times Matt Cranage, Taylor Mulraney and Cam Domanschenz are taking some pressure off Dixon. On the ball the Saints are strong and hard. Matt Tober is an honest worker in the ruck but at ground level Brent Christie, Dave McLeish and Charlie Stewart provide the polish. The trio works extremely hard and are rarely beaten.
Players to watch James Dixon Chris Oliver Oscar McDonald David McLeish
Premierships are often won on defence and the Saints are probably the equal of any in the league. The unheralded and underrated Chris Oliver is the general – he can play on the big key forwards or play a sweeping role across half back. Youngster Oscar McDonald is a class player in the making and if
fit will hold down centre half back while the Kealy brothers Bernard and Jeremy go about their business without fanfare. Edenhope-Apsley enters the finals in significant fitter shape than last year and would once again have sights set on playing off on the last game in September. – Grant Kuchel
ONE OF THE BEST: David McLeish has rarely been out of the Saints’ best this season.
Edenhope Apsley Football Netball Club Would like to thank all sponsors for their support as we look to go one step further in 2013
MAJOR SPONSORS Edenhope Department Store Yiddinga Warners Earthmoving Australian Wool Network
Bendigo Bank Wimmera Roadways David S. Smith
CLUB SPONSORS Edenhope Auto Electrical Edenhope Newsagency Edenhope Butchers Edenhope Plumbing Lake Wallace Hotel Langlea Dohne Stud West Currie Consultants Westwood Partnership West Wimmera Advocate West Wimmera Rural Services Tom Porter Natimuk Hotel South East Veterinary Service K & S Seeds Power & Bennett Lawyers
M & M Wools Pty LTd Greg & Jane Fitzgerald Rural Haulage PJ & DL McLeish Colin Finnigan Fencing Chris Ryan Painting Vickery Brothers Rodwells WD RG & NW Robinson S & T Hocking Edenhope Fuel & Tyres Bennetts Bakery Horsham Lanes & Games Edenhope Post Office West Wimmera Mobile Crutching
Grant & Jo Campbell Irving Partners Neville & Mary Foster Menzies Hotel, Dergholm Wickham Flower Scotts Petroleum Bug R Off Melindari Fashions KL & GM Forster Livestock Edenhope Pharmacy Bruce & Barb Ryan Carolyn & Richie Middleton Dawnmock Bateson Family Hair Naturally
Jenkins Accounting Margaret & John Hanel Kings Katering Ladies Committee Mini Jumbuck Wimmera Trophies & Gifts NAB Lawrences Irrigation Kincraig Holden S&N Dearden Subway Naracoorte Carl & Kellie Obst Edenhope Car Wash
SAINTS 2013