Swans defeat the Bulldogs

Round 18 saw the Peninsula Swans AFL team travel to Warners Bay

"The day didn't start too well when the under 18's had to forfeit due to lack of numbers," said Swans secretary Chrissy Fitzgerald.

"But thanks to the boys from the Bay, we had a scratch match which gave all the lads a good run."

The Reserves started slowly when in the first quarter Robbie, Keir and Storey only managed behinds before the first goal was kicked.

Quarter time saw the Swans trailing the Bulldogs, 1.6 to 2.1.

Second quarter was much of the same with the Swans kicking skills leaving a lot to be desired and certainly not the sort of play that was expected from a team in the top four.

At half time, the Swans were leading 3.10 to 3.3.

"Third quarter saw newbie Joel set up good passages of play and free up the ball on many occasions," according to Chrissy Fitzgerald.

"There was great back up and lead from Al and the ball was once again down in the Swannies half for most of the game but it didn't seem to matter which of the Swans had possession and lined up for goals.

"The ball just would not go through the uprights and the behinds kept going up.

"Jarrett made his one attempt at goals count and full credit to the Bulldogs who saw a gift and kept nipping out our heels."

The quarter finished with the Swans ahead 6.14 to 5.5.

"Birthday boy Robbie had bragged at training how he was going to be able to kick 10 on the day and coming into the last quarter had only one goal under his belt and three points.

"The Swans finally showed their match fitness and Robbie led the way with three quick ones through the sticks and Blowy, Simo, Gary following suit," said Chrissy.

The final score was the Swans 11.16.82 to the Bulldogs 6.5.41.

Press release, August 3 Chrissy Fitzgerald, Woy Woy Peninsula Swans