Last week, in blustery conditions, kicking against the breeze, the Spartans were able to jump St Leos in the first quarter to establish an early lead and take another win, this time by 109 points. The Spartans played good football under the conditions, with contributions from each and every player meaning a team effort win for the last round of the year.
Final Score: Hawthorn Spartans 20-19-139 def. St Leos 4-6-30.
Goal kickers: R. Palazzolo 5, N. Criticos 4, T. Beech 2, M. Elijah 2, D. Ekonomides 2, D. Bubunaras 1, D. Korlos 1, N. Plugger Koukouras 1, P. Jenkin 1, D. Tyrrell 1 Best Players: A. Boocock, D. Ekonomides, R. Palazzolo, D. Korlos, C. Terzoglou, N. Criticos
The latest victory means the Spartans have gone through the home and away season undefeated, with 15 wins and zero losses, finishing on top of the ladder and ready to take on all comers in the finals commencing today with renewed confidence, knowing they have beaten every team in the competition this year twice over.
The Hawthorn Spartans club acknowledges everyone’s contribution, inclusive of the playing group, supporters, coaching staff, match committee and also thank their sponsors and major sponsors, M2K Communications, Delphi Bank and Neos Kosmos for supporting the club.
The Spartans play St Leos in the second semi-final today from 2.00 pm at Sportscover Arena, Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick (Mel. Ref. 67 E 3). All finals are scheduled to be played at Sportscover Arena, with the preliminary final on Sunday 18 August at 12.00 pm and the grand final on Sunday 25 August at 12.00 pm.