Roy Skillen 1Northern Tigers under 11s metro rep league – a season to remember
September 25th 2008 13:55
With the under 18s taking out the premiership, the under 16s runners-up and the under 20s to play their grand final on Saturday, there is a team in the district who stand out even among this impressive crowd.
The Tigers under 11s Metro rep side came won the league (minor premiership), were unlucky runners-up in the grand final, losing 2-1 to St George, and had five boys in the Metro North side who took out won the State Titles. Not bad for a side who haven't even started high school yet.
"It's been an amazing season," proud coach Danny Hurwitz said. "They definitely played the best football in the competition."
Hurwitz admitted St George probably played better on the day. They opened the scores and went into the half-time break leading 1-0. Tigers equalised with 10 minutes to go, but St George got a heartbreaking winner with seven minutes remaining.
It was a nailbiting finish, with the Tigers winning a free kick on edge of the penalty area with seconds remaining but not having time to take a shot at goal, the referee blowing full-time.
Neither the five State titles representatives or no.1 supporter "DH7" could inspire an equaliser on grand final day, and the boys had to settle for minor premiers and runners-up, emulating the Tigers senior outfit in season 2007. It was nevertheless a stellar achievement.
Former Northern Tigers fullback Hurwitz was proud of his five players who played State Titles but cautious in his approach to their status compared to their teammates after their success in the July competition.
"It wasn't something we made too much noise about. We didn't want to distract the rest of the team. They conducted themselves outstandingly well.
"Overall, the lead-up, the journey was a worthwhile and memorable one. The most important thing is that the boys experienced a grand final at the highest level as individuals but more importantly as a team, they really grew and it showed in their football."
The Northern Tigers presentation day was on Wednesday, where the boys celebrated their achievements with family and friends.
The Tigers under 11s Metro rep side came won the league (minor premiership), were unlucky runners-up in the grand final, losing 2-1 to St George, and had five boys in the Metro North side who took out won the State Titles. Not bad for a side who haven't even started high school yet.
"It's been an amazing season," proud coach Danny Hurwitz said. "They definitely played the best football in the competition."
Hurwitz admitted St George probably played better on the day. They opened the scores and went into the half-time break leading 1-0. Tigers equalised with 10 minutes to go, but St George got a heartbreaking winner with seven minutes remaining.
It was a nailbiting finish, with the Tigers winning a free kick on edge of the penalty area with seconds remaining but not having time to take a shot at goal, the referee blowing full-time.
Neither the five State titles representatives or no.1 supporter "DH7" could inspire an equaliser on grand final day, and the boys had to settle for minor premiers and runners-up, emulating the Tigers senior outfit in season 2007. It was nevertheless a stellar achievement.
Former Northern Tigers fullback Hurwitz was proud of his five players who played State Titles but cautious in his approach to their status compared to their teammates after their success in the July competition.
"It wasn't something we made too much noise about. We didn't want to distract the rest of the team. They conducted themselves outstandingly well.
"Overall, the lead-up, the journey was a worthwhile and memorable one. The most important thing is that the boys experienced a grand final at the highest level as individuals but more importantly as a team, they really grew and it showed in their football."
The Northern Tigers presentation day was on Wednesday, where the boys celebrated their achievements with family and friends.
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