See all the photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/51972732@N05/sets/72157624576471480Our boys learnt a valuable lesson this morning... that being no matter what people say, where teams are on ladders, or what one's opinions are, on any given day anything can happen on the footy field.
Each team we play against has an opinion about us, and this generally sets the tone for the game. I felt we came into today's game expecting just to turn up and the result would take care of itself. Well, we were in for a surprise with Surrey Park sending us a clear message.... "We are no walkover, we are capable of playing good footy". They showed us what determination, team work and spirit are capable of.
It was up to the boys to respond, it was up to the boys to make a commitment, it was up to the boys to show everybody (more importantly themselves) what type of football we are capable of.
In a game of two halves, our boys chose to get up off the ground and demonstrate what they a capable of with a solid 3rd quarter and a dominant last quarter ... even though this was not reflected on the score board due to some inaccurate kicking. However the structure was solid and all 23 boys contributed to their role and responsibilities and we all should be proud of the character they showed in the second half.
Next week when we play Heidelberg, I wonder what Fitzroy team will turn-up ... again a real challenge. All we ask of our boys is to play to the standard they are capable of, in the right spirit and for each other.... the score has been and will remain irrelevant.
Keeping the faith..... GO ROYS!
Silvano
PS apologies to those who may have been offended with my reference to the Fitzroy Nurses Association at 3 quarter time.
NEXT WEEK ----- SECOND LAST GAME!!!!!
Warringal Park
Venue Address: Beverley Rd
Heidelberg
Map Reference: 32 C4
PLEASE NOTE 11:30am Start time, WHITE SHORTS..... BE AT THE GROUND AT 10:45am.... A good result for those attending the trivia night the night before
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