The Reptiles vs Mammals game saw scales come out on top over fur in a see-sawing exchange at Hoa Lu sending the Crocs to the top of the 2022 table while leaving the 2021 premiers winless at the wrong end of the ladder.
FIRST QUARTER – TIGERS/BEARS 3.3-21 LEADING VIPERS/CROCS 1.1-7
The Tigers and Bears looked on early proving far more efficient and controling the flow of the game. Tigers skipper Wayne McMahon looked dangerous up front kicking 2 goals in an engaging contest with Nath Milner.
SECOND QUARTER – VIPERS/CROCS 5.2-32 LEADING TIGERS/BEARS 4.3-27
The second quarter saw the Vipers and Crocs work their way into the game taking the ascendency and scoring 4 goals to 1. It all started in the middle where Will Sandman went into the ruck and connected with Rusty Clarke for several burst clearances and and 2 clearance goals.
THIRD QUARTER – VIPERS/CROCS 8.3-51 LEADING TIGERS/BEARS 6.4-40
The third quarter will be remembered as the FMJ quarter as Josh Pike lit up the Vipers/Crocs forward line with 2 Goal of the Year contenders. The Tigers/Bears stayed in the contest with goals to Ryano and Young Kev.
FULL TIME – VIPERS/CROCS 12.4-76 DEFEATED TIGERS/BEARS 8.5-53
A well earned win to the reptiles after a slow start as they won the final 3 quarters. The Tigers and Bears did well to stay in the game but never could get momentum back after the early stages. Nath Milner fought back well holding Wayne to 1 goal after quarter time whilst scoring one of his own and driving plenty of forward thrusts. Ryano worked hard in the middle for 4 quarters while Steve Diep was a rock in defense.
THE LADDER
GOAL KICKERS
The race for the 2022 Goalkicking Leader is on in ernest with Wayne and Pete going head to head. Josh Pike turned in his best ever performance with 2 stunning 2nd quarter goals and a massive contested mark and set shot finish in the 4th quarter.
BEST PLAYERS
Vipers/Crocs
3 – Nath Milner
2 – Will Sandman
1 – Josh Pike
Bears/Tigers
3 – Ryan Tishler
2 – Steve Diep
1 – Jono Mackay
