OM’S SEAL EMPHATIC WIN WITH SECOND QUARTER BLITZ
Too often this year we have written about a promising start to a game which has been blown with a lacklustre second quarter. Trailing 4th placed Marcellin at the first change by just 11 points, nobody could have predicted what was in store for the home crowd at the Junction on Saturday. Not only was the potential finalist restricted to just 1 major by solid defensive work from the OM’s, but we slammed on 7 goals in our best quarter of footy for months. The inclusion of James Beaumont added pace and aggression at the contest, and our usual on-ball contributors thrived on the additional support. Aggressive football, fluent ball movement, straight kicking, OM’s leading by 26 at half time. The 3rd quarter showed that the OM’s were on their game and would not be denied the win that is so critical to our situation – another 5 goals to 2 put the result beyond doubt, and although we faded slightly in the last 10 minutes, a 45 point victory over a Top 4 side was just the medicine the doctor ordered.
| OLD MELBURNIANS | 2.2 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 17.10-112 |
| MARCELLIN | 3.7 | 4.9 | 6.12 | 9.13-67 |
Goal Kickers: B. McKie 3, T. Bennison 3, J. Beaumont 2, J. Miller 2, N. Morrison 2, C. Righetti 2, T. Seccull, H. Thompson, T. Davis
Best Players: J. Beaumont, J. Miller, N. Morrison, N. Russell, E. Mitchell, T. Bachet
So where do we stand now?
Still 8th, but with 3 games to play, we are 2 games and almost 8% clear of Caulfield in 9th place. The significance of this win over Marcellin cannot be underestimated! Our remaining games are Carey (currently 5th, away), St Bernards (currently 2nd - home) and Caulfield (9th, away). Ladders and match reports available on www.omfc.com.au
Congratulations Gus Waddell – 200 Games
For some time Gus Waddell has been considered somewhat of a stalwart of the OM’s, and now it’s official!! Saturday’s win over Marcellin saw him carried off the ground triumphantly celebrating his 200th game for the Club. This has been a monumental year for Gus, also celebrating the birth of his first child just a few weeks ago. Everybody admires the quiet, unassuming, reliable defender, and we are pleased his milestone game was celebrated with a huge win. The Committee of the OMFC would like to congratulate Gus for this fine achievement, which qualifies him to receive Life Membership of the football club. Well done Gussy!!
Other Results
Marcellin 2nd XVIII 14.7.91 def OMFC 2nd XVIII 5.16.46
Ormond U19’s 17.15.117 def OMFC U19’s 15.11.101
