Despite a 47-point defeat to the formidable Boronia Hawks, Waverley Blues coach Scott Savage remains bullish about his team’s premiership prospects.
The Blues, on a stellar run until Saturday’s clash of Division 2 heavyweights, have their sights firmly set on the top prize.
Savage believes that despite the final scoreline, the match was fiercely contested for long stretches—a view seemingly at odds with Boronia’s impressive 18-game winning streak. He highlighted how his charges matched the Hawks’ intensity, narrowing the margin to a mere 10 or 11 points in the third quarter.
The coach also praised defender Sam Hale for an exceptional performance that neutralised Boronia’s star forward, Josh Begley. Begley, the competition’s leading goalkicker, was held scoreless for the first time this season, demonstrating Waverley’s defensive prowess.
This week, the third-placed Blues face a crucial test against Templestowe. Last year’s qualifying final saw a Dockers win end Waverley’s premiership charge in a 33-point loss.
Savage insists this disappointment lingers in the Blues’ minds, driving their determination to avenge the defeat. The showdown promises to be a riveting chapter in the battle for Division 2 supremacy.
Published Date 16-May-2024
