OUT OF REACH: Stony Creek’s Jack Spencer just fails to hold onto the ball in a marking contest. The Maroons were corageous but just weren’t able to top Foster, losing by a point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOOTBALL is a game of inches, and that was the case for both Foster and Stony Creek in the Alberton reserves grand final.<\/p>\n
With just a minute left and Foster up by two points, a Stony Creek shot was marked seemingly on the line but deemed a behind, with the Tigers holding on to claim a thrilling one-point win.<\/p>\n
The first quarter saw an even contest, with both sides competing hard for the footy inside and not allowing the other to produce many clean passages of play.<\/p>\n
At the first break Foster had a one-goal lead.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Segat was dominant for the Tigers in the second term and throughout the game, influencing play and hitting his teammates efficiently.<\/p>\n
Brandon Nolan was also threatening for the Maroons, causing problems for the Foster defence.<\/p>\n
The game remained low scoring however, with both teams continuing to bring a high intensity to the contest.
One goal was all either side could manage in the second term and the Tigers went into the main break up by four points.<\/p>\n
Stony Creek found a new gear after half-time, moving the ball much faster out of defence and allowing their forwards to get good looks at goal at the back of the defence.<\/p>\n
Their perseverance paid off, as they kicked three goals and two behinds to Foster\u2019s one goal for the term.<\/p>\n
Svenson, Burge and Gordon were all strong for the Maroons in the third term and Nolan kept up his strong work up front, their side heading into three-quarter time with a four-point lead.<\/p>\n
The fourth term reverted back to the even play, which was a theme in the first two quarters, and both sides had their chances.<\/p>\n
Segat was again dominant for Foster, helping his team create two goals to Stony Creek\u2019s one in the term, and take a slim lead late.<\/p>\n
With only a minute remaining Stony Creek came close to securing a mark next to goal, but the ball was deemed to have crossed the line for a behind.<\/p>\n
Foster then saw out a tense last thirty seconds to see off the Maroons threat and emerge 2019 reserves premiers, winning 45-44 in an epic contest.<\/p>\n
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