magpiemaster wrote:Watched my Magpie's beat Echunga on Saturday, and it was a pleasure.
We jumped them early putting scores on the board. Scott Paul was fantastic and the inclusion of Handby gives us more size at the stoppages along with some real class. Both sides played very similar happy to link and run the footy getting into open space trying to give their forwards the best opportunity.
Echunga had their chances and there wasn't much between the two sides. Just the ability to finish off the work in front of goal. If we can get Wittwer back in at some stage we could challenge the likes of Echunga and Torrens Valley at years end.
Hahndorf were good on Sat night and finished off better than Echunga - which was essentially the difference.
Handby was good and with Wittwer in they will test the better sides.
Echunga missed Dave Edmonds, Handke and Edwards direction as captain so will improve on that performance.
With Carey returning and Newenham, Steve Edmonds, Girke, Wilson, Reuther and White to come in, the side will have a different makeup as the season progresses.
Great to see the A grade comp highly competitive as it presents a good match every week.