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The second term was a game of attack and counter attack with City managing to find the back of the net twice as many times as Phantoms. Of the four goals they scored three were scored by American import Cory Nasoff.
Nick O’Halloran again scored in impressive fashion as did number three Henry Brown who was in blistering form all night and what better game to show what he can do than against City Beach. Going into the long break the score stood at Phantoms 3 City beach 7.
The third quarter started with a quick goal from City beach centre forward Joseph Balczer who was strong all night finishing with five. Six goals followed that from City Beach without a score from Phantoms in a show of speed and counter attack. The boys were looking decidedly tired at this juncture and who could blame them. It had been a tough physical encounter with Tom Jasper near exhaustion as he time and time again filled centre forward. During that blistering attack from City Beach as many goals were saved as were scored while Dan Cullingford demonstrated what a great and reliable goal keeper he has developed into this season with the team. Dan was in great form all night and was inspirational.
Speaking of inspirational. The final term began with the score differential at eleven goals but that certainly did not mean a thing to Henry Brown who played the quarter of his life scoring two sensational goals playing centre forward. On both occasions Henry turned his opponent and under unbelievable defensive pressure put two beautiful shots past the stunned James Weir who was left flat footed on both occasions. Henry celebrated with the raised clenched fist much to the delight of the screaming Phantom supporters and much to the irritation of the opposition coach.
In a game where the final score was Phantoms 5 City Beach 19 there were still plenty of Phantom’s highlights.
Again mention must be made of the fantastic contribution of the McCarrey’s who had their first taste of Premier League water polo on Tuesday evening. I am sure that will be a moment they will all remember with great pride.
Thanks must also go to all the other player who against insurmountable odds gave in that pool until they could give no more. Glen Nicholson, Tom Jasper, Jeremy Neesham and James Moorman played brilliantly all night and never gave up on getting back into a game that kept getting further and further from reach.
Finally a huge thank you and debt of gratitude to poolside coaches Laurie Trettel and Scott Chrystal who did everything you could ask from coaches not only on this occasion but throughout the season. Our congratulations and thanks to them both.
Thanks for an amazing journey this season guys. Your club is very proud of you.
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Final Season Stats… Goal Scorers. Scott Chrystal 26 Nick O’Hallorhan 25 Dom Foster 21 Christian Hoad 14 Tom Jasper 13 Glen Nicholson 12 Henry Brown 9 Aiden Chrystal 8 Mitch Gerritzen 6 Scott Davies 5 Mike Cottee 2 Jeremy Neesham 1 Allister Price - Rob Zuvela - Matt Affleck - Michael McCarrey - James Moorman - Rob McCarrey - Ian McCarrey - Andrew McCarrey - |
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“Phantoms Premier League finish fourth in amazing debut season” The politics of water polo and a strong performance by the three national League American imports assisted City Beach in defeating a determined and courageous Phantoms Premier League team at the magnificent St Hilda’s pool on Tuesday night.
A big contingent of very vocal some may say loud Phantom supporters were not surprised or disappointed by the result particularly considering the City Beach imports were responsible for almost half of their teams score. It was a McCarrey fest with three Premier League debutantes capping up for the first time. Ian, Andrew and Rob McCarrey donned the ‘Baggy Purple’ for the first time on Tuesday night. A great achievement and our congratulations to you all for stepping up and contributing when called. |
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Weekly Training Wrap-up.
Sunday. The Corporate Cup dominated training on Sunday with the Premier League and A Reserve guys mixing it with the other divisions for a look at what lies ahead for them and their water polo in thirty years! To the credit of the 'social' players there were some signs of former brilliance from some players and some not so great performances from those who thought they might try to take on Dom Foster and Scott Davies (Quentin / Joel).
Following a very enjoyable session at UWA and no clear winner of the infamous Corporate Cup players family and friends adjourned to the foreshore to talk about how well they played.
Tuesday @ Claremont. Another beautiful morning at Claremont but noticeably darker at 6.00am than a month or two ago! Joel was guest coach on Tuesday and following a light swim set he did his best to organize some simple drills that his fifteen year old Guildford Grammar boys understand. Should have stuck to something simpler as mass confusion reined. A forwards on backs to finish the session was more familiar territory. A relaxing session and a great way to start the day.
Next weeks guest coach is Paula Redbond.
Good luck on Wednesday.
'The Phantom'
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Phantoms Water Polo ClubSummer 2011-12 |
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Phantoms Premier League Team. |
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The ‘Phantomettes’ |
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'Quarter by Quarter'.
The score did not reflect the quality of water polo witnessed at the St Hilda’s pool on Tuesday evening with a much depleted team and only two Phantoms scoring for the evening. Those goals however were warmly received and celebrated by the exuberant and sometimes raucous contingent of Phantom faithfuls on the pool deck.
The first quarter was dominated by tight Phantom defense allowing the opposition only a handful of opportunities to score. The American scored two of City’s three goals and a blistering bounce shot from Nick O’Halloran made it 3-1 against going into the first break. It was great to see Nick back in the team for this all important clash. |