Lions claim Derby

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Lions claim Derby

Stony Creek has continued on with its unbeaten start to 2015 after overcoming traditional rivals MDU at the racecourse.
The game was a tenacious, even battle of attrition for three quarters, however, the hosts utilising a wind advantage in the final term were able to steady and ran out the game comfortable 34 point winners.
With a moving Anzac Day commemoration held prior to the first bounce, it appeared both teams were committed to the cause throughout the first half.
All players on the ground were hunting the contested ball with the conditions of the day not allowing either side to play bruise free football.
The Demons were the first to draw blood through McMillan and capitalised on some ill discipline from Stony’s Bowman to enter the first change with a slight lead.
The second term was no different to the first with the competitive rivalry between the two sides providing a hot contest. However, Stony Creek was able to capitalise on more forward play with a three goal to one quarter.
Veteran Dylan Zuidema kicked the pick of these majors, utilising his experience of the racecourse to kick a miracle set shot in blustery conditions.
At half time the lead was seven points in favour of the Lions.
The third quarter would prove to be critical in the scheme of the contest with MDU unable to capitalise on the wind advantage it had.
Logan was a pillar in defence for the Stony side taking numerous intercept marks and thwarting any Demon attack.
A couple of late goals to Wightman for the Demons and Wily for the Creekers cancelled each other out and left the margin at nine points with a quarter to play.
The first goal of the last quarter was worth its weight in gold and it was the Lion’s favourite son, Cam Stone, who delivered it for his team.
From here the task seemed insurmountable for the Demons, particularly as the key men from the Stony side controlled possession of the ball.
At the end of the game it that the Stony Creek side that emerged victorious by 34 points.
Post game, Anzac medallions were awarded to the best players from both sides.
Jack Hughes from MDU and Andy Logan of Stony Creek took out these honours after quality performances for their respective sides.

Up for grabs: a clutch of MDU and Stony Creek players attack the ball, from left, Benjanmin Thomas (MDU), Michael Green (Stony Creek), Ryan Olden (MDU), Jason Kennedy (MDU) and Josh Schelling (Stony Creek). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Up for grabs: a clutch of MDU and Stony Creek players attack the ball, from left, Benjanmin Thomas (MDU), Michael Green (Stony Creek), Ryan Olden (MDU), Jason Kennedy (MDU) and Josh Schelling (Stony Creek). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

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