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Hawks Gain Momentum with Win Against Demons May 26th

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After the slow start, but eventual win, in round one over the Central Blues, the Hawks took to the field with inspirational words from an obviously fired up Super Coach who laid it all on the line. He reminded the team that they were playing for their spot and that there was a full second side ready to step up and take their place — as he pointed to the empty bench, or maybe the Palin kids, this reporter couldn't tell. None the less, the bluff tactics worked as right from the opening bounce the Hawks had all the momentum. Early goals and a running game saw a small lead begin to build at the end of the first break.

The second quarter saw new kid on the block Nick "Butterworth" Shuttleworth follow up his six goal hull from the first round with a very greedy goal from the boundary. Choosing to ignore his teammates in the clear, he decided to take on two defensemen, run out of bounds and then snap from the boundary line to put it straight through. I would like to say he could do it again but I would be lying. Halfway through the quarter, new found ruck Andrew "I don't want to be VP Social" Hodd went down with an ankle injury, leaving the task to fall upon the broad shoulders of Rob "Seriously, I need a nickname" Vickers, who went onto an impressive game in the key position and winning the praise from the coaching staff.

The premiership quarter came and, as per usual, the Hawks were looking to increase the lead with the terms "be in front" and "put your body on the line" being drilled into the team each chance Walter got. Taking this advice, Rhys "Frodo" Harris helped himself to a barrage of possessions, three goals and a second straight best on ground. Just before the siren, Stefan Leyhane got the overwhelming sense to show some leadership and courageously put his body on the line to make a marking contest. He came up second best and, after several minutes of uncertainty, the captain was helped to his feet looking a little pale. It was a poor way to finish off a great game from the translucent white backman.

Perhaps inspired by their captain, the Hawks were able to finish off strong in the last quarter with clever goals from Jonathon "Sorry boys, I can't come out tonight" Barlow, a left foot goal from Danny "T-Rex" Walker and some clever roving from Marc "Smitty" Magierowicz. After another solid effort at centre half back, Luke "Bangs" Walker went and fell down and was seen running from the ground with a scratch to his head. Tears streaming down his face, the emotional hard man begged for a leave pass to go to the hospital to have his head kissed better. He returned later to join the rest of the triumphant Hawks watch their Rec side.

A beefed up Rec side came out with the big guns right from the opening bounce. Marty "Super Coach" Walter and Dan "Dancing man" Noone led by example and steered the team to its second win. The crowd enjoyed the on field antics of Ian "Mommy's little gymnast" Graham who finished off the day with two goals and several back flips. With booming 15 metre passes and a leader's goal from Walter, Terry "Token" Ludeman getingt possessions as he pleased and Noone taking powerful pack marks, the team was never in danger of losing. While taking in the game, some of the crowd turned their attention to the Eagles' boundary umpire who looked like he was trying to get into Brant House. He did get the last laugh, however, by winning fashions on the field held at half time. With Rec Footy gaining momentum, we can expect to see more great games to come.

With the win under the belt, Chris "Angry" Phyland began texting like a 15 year old school girl to organize a warmdown brew and debrief at Hemmingways. He got his comeuppence for going against Gracies and had to wait an hour for his meal. Later on as the game analysis became blurred and the night began to get interesting, Ian "Pipsqueak" Graham commented on the surrounding crowd which has suddenly become predominately women. "I feel like a carcass on the African plains with the vultures circling". As a group of English backpackers settled up at the bar and began chatting to Butterworth, it took all of 13 seconds for Marty to walk over and express how he was "sore from the big game today" and he "liked her jacket and might try it on in the morning".

Sources say as the night wore on some of the team headed to a private party under the instruction of newcomer Sean Conners. It turned out to be so exclusive that no one was invited and the place was empty. Other reports suggest that usual booze hounds Luke Walker, Nic Barden and Terry Ludeman all stuck it out until 7 in the morning. Sources are unsure where they were but apparently the venue was so good Barden was speechless.

You can catch all your heroes next week as they take on the Dingos at Humber North at 10 am. The Dingos look as if they are returning to their usual good form so it should be a great battle.