Fitzroy and Werribee will battle it out next weekend for promotion to C Grade for 2010 and the right to take on Rupertswood in the 2009 D1 Grand Final after Fitzroy smashed Whitefriars by 78 points in the first semi-final. The Seniors played in windy and cold conditions at Central Reserve in Glen Waverley. The Roys came up against a Whitefriars team which had defeated us twice during the home-and-away season. Final scores were Fitzroy 19-16-130 defeated Whitefriars 8-4-52. The Roy's started strong maintaining an aggressive approach on winning the football. Our defence operated well and we were able to cause Whitefriars to turn the ball over giving us opportunities to go forward and score. It was an impressive team display in the first half. Fitzroy went into the half time break having kicked 9.10 against Whitefriars 1 goal 1 behind. The team came out and played well in the third quarter keeping Whitefriars to limited forward opportunities, but Whitefriars were taking these opportunities and began to put some scoreboard pressure on us. Matthew Biggs chipped in with a timely goal late in the third quarter to steady the team. It was a tight quarter, but Fitzroy won this one as well. Ross Borland had a day out in difficult conditions with the wind gusting throughout the day - he finished with 8 goals and had assistance from Milos Zika kicking 3, Andrew Seddon and Oliver Stolz with 2 and 1 goal to each of Matthew Biggs, Conor Dullard. Matthew Mackay and a cracking checkside goal from James Taylor. The best for Fitzroy - The whole team! It was a proud day for all Fitzroy supporters who witnessed a united team performance, with players prepared to get in for the hard ball and to back up and support their team mates. The Preliminary Final will be played this Saturday against Werribee, who Fitzroy defeated in Round 14 by 5 goals at the bees home ground earlier in the season. All supporters are encouraged to get along to St. Bernard's College (Gate 8 Hampton Rd. West Essendon, Melway map 27 J3) for the 2pm game as the boys aim for a grand Final birth and elevation to C Section for 2010. GO THE ROYS!
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