ECAFL Round 3
10th June 2011Saints: 7.11-53
Bombers: 5.4-34
A large step forward for the ECAFL occurred in Round 3 as the first ever match under lights was held at Parc Champêtre in Montreal. Again, both teams were slightly undermanned as the Bombers and Saints faced off under the Friday night lights.
The Bombers carried plenty of momentum into round 3 after a heroic last gasp win in round 2. They started extremely well with the return of Lachy Trumble translating into dominance at the contests. Accurate kicking from Paul Fairborther (including 3 second quarter goals) and another set of missed opportunities from the Saints saw the Bombers leading by 3 points at half time, 4.1-25 to the Saints 3.4-22.
It seemed that once again the Bombers were set to finish the game stronger in the final term after the third was a neutral struggle with both teams scoring 1.2. However, A back injury to the Bomber’s solid first half contributor Dave Wilson as well as determined work all around the ground from 1st year Saints Will Tessier (2 goals) and Kelvin Thursby saw the Saints finish much stronger despite again missing several easy chances at goal. Neil Koch also impressed in his first game in the ECAFL, despite an inaccurate last quarter he finished with 3.5. Final score Saints 7.11-53 to the Bombers 5.4-34.
Best:Saints – W. Tessier, K. Thursby
Bombers - P. Fairbrother, L. Trumble
Goals:
Saints- N. Koch-3, W. Tessier-3, C. Michilletti-1
Bombers- P. Fairbrother-5
