TWO Baw Baw Bulls sides reached the finals but an unexpected result saw the senior men’s side out of the finals and the men’s thirds side finished fifth.
MEN’S STATE
LEAGUE 4
The senior Bulls finished their season with a clear win over Ajax. The team played great hockey, three of the goals being skilfully scored with the back of Ken Farmer’s stick. Junior players Joseph Sutton and Daniel Mackinnon played with strength and determination, running strongly, marking their players and constantly making good position.
The Bulls were unlucky not to have a shot at the finals, but a forfeit by the top team Blazers to Casey in the secondlast round gave Casey unexpected points and a finals guernsey instead of Baw Baw.
Scores: Baw Baw 6 d Ajax 1.
MEN’S PENNANT E
The last match of the season for the men’s thirds was exciting and it was only with a penalty corner, played out after the final whistle, that thirdplaced Altona managed to find the net to equalise. Junior Matt Goetz finished a great season in the senior men’s team. It was a terrific close to the inaugural year for the Pennant Es, whose place on the ladder doesn’t reflect the skills of the team.
Scores: Baw Baw 3 drew with Altona 3.
MEN’S METRO
4 SOUTH
The Bulls thirds closed their year facing MorningtonB, which displayed why it has finished second for the year. The Bulls finished fifth, despite battling insufficient numbers to fill a team most weeks.
Scores: MorningtonB 6 d Baw Baw 1.
UNDER 17
PENNANT A
Baw Baw played the final match for the season at the State Hockey Centre against Goulburn Valley. The first half was hard fought, both sides attacking repeatedly. James Dobson opened the scoring with a goal for Baw Baw. Goulburn Valley replied with a goal before halftime. In the second half Joe Sutton scored two goals. In the final minutes, Dobson lined up his second goal but instead of the ball hitting the back of the goal it connected with the goalie’s helmet, leaving the dazed goalie with a large lump on his forehead. The team and supporters then had a Breakup in Lygon Street.
Scores: Baw Baw 3 d Goulburn Valley 2.
GIRLS UNDER
17 SOUTH
In a physical match, Baw Baw combined magnificently against second place Mornington. Baw Baw’s halfbacks Emma Wallin, Talia Leggett and Lara Trevorrow intercepted many Mornington sorties and ran hard into attack. Sheree Thomson and Jessie Gleeson were in great form and constantly looked for teammates. Full backs Sophie Wiglesworth and Sarah Perry closely watched their opponents and played attacking hockey, ably assisting goalkeeper Kate Walker, who made several strong saves, before finally conceding a goal, only her fourth for the season. In a magnificent season, Baw Baw remained undefeated and on top and meet fourthplaced Hawthorn in Friday’s semifinal.
Scores: Baw Baw 4 d Mornington 1.
Goals: Sheree Thomson, Julia Hannington, Cassie Baker, Jessie Gleeson 1.
UNDER 15
PENNANT A
In their final round for the season, the Bulls held their heads high against second top team TEM, losing only by a goal.
Scores: TEM 2 d Baw Baw 1.
UNDER 13 PENNANT SOUTH
Top team Mornington met second top Baw Baw in the last round and despite the loss the Bulls displayed the skills and plays that have earned their position in the ladder.
Scores: Mornington 4 d Baw Baw 3.
