Match of the Week: Roar bound for Finals
In the last round of the GIG WANL home and away season, Western Roar maintain their top of the ladder position, defeating East Freo Sharks 76-42.
Quarter One
Sharks were slow to start, losing possession of their first centre pass and allowing Roar to take an early lead.
Not a team to go down without a fight, Sharks took advantage of every turnover to bring the score to a draw.
Wayward passes were Sharks’ demise in their goal third, giving Roar the turnovers they needed to take a six goal lead going in to the first break.
Quarter Two
Roar were unstoppable in both attack and defence forcing Sharks to work hard for every ball.
Roar’s speed and accuracy saw them extend their lead to 22 goals.
Quarter Three
Sharks were unable to evade Roar’s tight defence in the centre court, with passes going through hands and out of court.
Roar’s shooters were unstoppable, nailing shots from anywhere in the circle. They dominated the court leading Sharks 56-30 in the second half of the match.
Quarter Four
Roar’s stamina is unmatched in the final quarter with all players running hard for every ball.
Sharks find some consistency in the goal circle but were unable to catch up to their opponents. Roar closed the game with a 34 goal lead.
Round 14 Overview
Open’s
Roar, Warriors, Demons and Comets are set to play in the first round of finals next week despite Comets’ loss to Rangers.
Demons V Lightning: 59-46
Rangers V Comets: 50-45
Warriors V Jets: 59-34
20U
Rangers, Sharks, Lightning and Jets were victorious in the final round of the home and away season with Rangers, Comets, Lightning and Roar set to play in the semi-finals.
Rangers V Comets: 60-33
Sharks V Roar: 57-55
Lightning V Demons: 58-42
Jets V Warriors: 58-50
Men’s
Comets defeated Demons whilst Roar overcame the Warriors.
Comets V Demons: 55-40
Roar V Warriors: 60-49
