Pictured - Damon King O'Loughlin and Dale Mongomerie in action on Saturday
Mid West had a great Saturday to set up a grand final appearance against the classy Great Flinders. Inaccurate kicking, seven consecutive behinds, in the second quarter proved costly at the long break, with Great Flinders running away with a game that was closer contested than the scoreboard indicated.
Overall a great carnival, with coach Mick Kessell and assistant Ryan DuBois pleased with the endeavors of the players.
Scott Feltus, winner of five Bampton Medals as player of the Carnival, added a runner up player of the carnival this year. Bradyn Hedley - King was a runner up for the Don Mc Sweeny Medal as best under 21. A big congratulations to these boys, both representatives from the Western Districts Tigers.
Unfortunately emerging talent Tyler Chapman needed to withdraw from the side due to a hamstring strain on the Thursday night prior to the carnival. An injury also to Jason Henderson (ankle) on Saturday saw Western Districts Ben Smith brought into the side for Monday. Jared Sampson suffered a strained knee on Saturday but was able to play Monday, and Kirk Montgomerie received an arm injury Saturday also, sitting reserve if needed for Monday.
The Carnival was played at a fast and furious pace in ideal conditions both days
Full results are in pdf format or follow the link to the Bendigo Bank Mortlock Shield in the links menu above. Also a summary of award winners with the final ladder
Superstar photographer and ABC journalist Emma Pedler has given the all clear to link to her photos of the action, and they can be seen via the following links, certainly worth the browse-:
Mid West v Eastern Eyre
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152534543733689.1073741915.620298688&type=1&l=ea93f2d4f9
Mid West v Lincoln Districts
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152534551808689.1073741917.620298688&type=1&l=0a7cb27bed
Great Flinders v Mid West
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152534736968689.1073741919.620298688&type=1&l=431d642012
Trophy Winners and Carnival Winners
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152534979968689.1073741920.620298688&type=1&l=d00a8ff282
Last Modified on 12/06/2014 17:01