By Woodsy
The Gisborne Masters Football Club 35s played at home against Geelong on Sunday. Inclement weather conditions made the ground look more like Skilled Stadium than Gardiner Oval, with lights required from the first bounce. Slow starts have been the story of the year thus far, so it was pleasing to get the jump early. The forward line of Darren 'Snake' Taylor, Danny 'the silverback' Klaaysen and Ryan 'fireman Sam' O'Meara were dominant from the outset. Each of the aforementioned bagged a couple of majors in the first quarter. This ensured the Dogs took a handy lead into quarter-time. The second quarter featured a more competitive Geelong team emerge from their huddle. Strong defence however, led by Cameron 'Duke' Ducas, Dave 'Martian' Kraljic, Michael 'where's the bottle shop' Woodier and Gisborne's very own leprechaun (we think his name is Dave, very hard to understand), made it difficult for Geelong to make the most of their forward attacks. At the long break, coach Brett 'election speech' Taylor made a few changes; Shannon 'Nollsy' Nolls (yep, the famous dude) up forward was having an immediate impact. Mike 'I have my own golf course' was carving up the flanks and wings and hitting the scoreboard with some majors. The other Penny (Dean) was at his best in the ruck, constantly putting the ball on the chest of the onballers. What write up would be complete without a mention of Mr Irresistible himself, Rossy Johns, another top game. Thank you for the gift you left us in the sheds, the memory will linger in our nostrils for many a moon. The final quarter had the Dogs get off the leash with numerous goal scorers blowing the margin out at game's end. The better players for the Dogs were Johnsy, Dean Penny, Snake, Richard 'Dickie' McKibbin and BT. The last quarter also produced two of the best Falcons you are ever likely to see in football. Firstly to Ant 'Florsy' Flores, who did well to still be standing after the incident (he also is quietly blaming Dave Griff for the deflection). The second, to Snake, whose lip now has its own postcode. Well done boys, much laughter was had at our own expense. Once again to all the people who helped out, Tony and Nicko, our trainer Kelly, Sticks and Luca who braved the weather in goals, your efforts are much appreciated. Next game is at Ballarat on Saturday the 15th. Go Doggies!
Gisborne 25.18 (168) defeated Geelong 3.0 (18)
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