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» Posted by Jackson on 04-Sep-06

The Balmain Football Club are Under-20 Champions for season 2006!

20s Champions

With a blinding second-half performance, the Tigers knocked off minor premiers UNSW in a thrilling Grand Final at Hajduk Stadium yesterday. Scoreless at half-time, the game erupted with a barrage of goals early in the second half. A Sasha scorcher followed by a brace to Uri buried UNSW, whose hopes were cruelly raised by a dubious penalty for an equaliser at 1-1.

Performances were sensational across the park, with keeper Chris producing two of the saves of the season to keep UNSW at bay. Apart from the debateable penalty, that was all the UNSW attack could muster as the back four of Vince, Mitch, Tyrell and Lachlan stood firm. Across midfield, Diego and Dave Pirelli confirmed their status as the best midfield partnership in the league, with another sturdy display. Henrik provided an ongoing threat down the left flank, while the attacking trio of Jem, Uri and Sasha ensured this team will be remembered as one of the most lethal in Tiger memory with three beautifully constructed and spectacularly taken goals. They were supported by Tristan, Hugo, Jamie and Owen, who helped grind UNSW into the dust.

It was the second time in two weeks that the Tigers had beaten UNSW, establishing themselves as undoubtedly the team of the season. Credit to UNSW however, for performing with valour and spirit even in the face of the Tiger onslaught.

A special mention goes to Justin, Frank, and Steele who, though failing to get on during the grand final, were instrumental for the Tigers throughout the season.

For coach Alex Kaltenegger, the grand final victory makes it three championships from three when coaching the Tigers' second grade. A season of discipline and hard work was rewarded with not only the result, but also Tiger fans' enduring memory of the team's entertaining style of play.

Once again, congratulations to all those involved throughout the season, and from everyone at the club, we look forward to continuing this success in 2007.

Comments

  Posted by Noodles at 01:07 AM on 04-Sep-06

Congrats on the grand final win lads!

  Posted by daveo at 01:15 AM on 04-Sep-06

cchamppppiiioonnnsss HAHQHAAHAHAH!!!!!


wooooooooooooooooooooooo wd boys we did IT@!!!

great night indeed!

  Posted by Spud at 09:17 AM on 04-Sep-06

Anyone seen Chris?

  Posted by Bigears at 09:40 AM on 04-Sep-06

Was that aimed at me Mr Spud Question

Congrats guys.. good work..

  Posted by Spud at 09:42 AM on 04-Sep-06

I was referring to our pink pants wearing maniac goalkeeper.

But since you bring it up, where the hell were you?

  Posted by Bigears at 09:44 AM on 04-Sep-06

sorry had all intentions to watch.. but was caught up at fathers day lunches and dinners..

  Posted by chris at 09:47 AM on 04-Sep-06

yeh got back alright after a nice quite walk down darling street and the bus into the city, didnt find my wallet though

  Posted by chris at 11:35 AM on 04-Sep-06

for all of you out there who were worried, don't worry found my wallet lying in the park this morning when i went to have a look for it. Razz

  Posted by Tyral at 10:40 PM on 04-Sep-06

thank god for that chris we were all worried for you mate
hahahaha u gave us some great entertainment for the night
Congrats boys we did what we set out to do when we stared training all the way back in january. well deserved lads this is a season that will definately live long in the memory
Hear the tigers roar!!!!!!!!!!

  Posted by alessandro del shaino at 07:34 AM on 06-Sep-06

well done 20s, and well done Al. Looking forward to season 2007 when all grades take home the cup. My AFL team lost the Grand Final this year, I wasn't playing, but I am really happy that the tigers were victorious!

  Posted by FrankyG at 04:19 PM on 06-Sep-06

Well in boys. I don't say much but thats what i think. Wink

  Posted by davic at 11:21 PM on 06-Sep-06

i don't know much.... but i know i love you..uuuu....and that may be, all i need to know....

  Posted by Noodles at 08:39 PM on 08-Sep-06

Dave, you need a photo.

Spud, give him a photo.

  Posted by daveo at 11:15 AM on 15-Sep-06

......

look how small those bohemoths make me look.
Razz

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