By Justin Flynn
Geelong Amateur coach Dan Holroyd concedes his side is underdogs against fellow undefeated Bellarine Football League side Torquay this week, but will accept nothing less than four points.
Ammos have been impressive in their three straight wins to open the season, including a 99-point drubbing of Portarlington in round three.
Torquay presents its own challenges, though. The reigning premier is stronger than ever.
“We’re certainly underdogs, but we set our sights pretty high this year and we certainly want to get the four points,” Holroyd said.
“So we’re not going to be happy with a brave loss or anything like that. I know it’s cliche, but they say ‘you’ll win or you’ll learn’. Hopefully we’ll be winning.
“We’re pretty happy with how we’ve started, but the biggest test in the Bellarine is Torquay and we’ve got them this week, so we’ll certainly know where we’re at.”
Ammos’ star recruits Blake Sutterby, Patrick Dowling and Tom Gribble have settled in well according to Holroyd.
Dowling booted five goals against Port, Sutterby was among the best while Gribble missed the game through injury.
“I know he (Gribble) didn’t play the weekend, but even having him up in the coaches box he was a good asset for us to have,” Holroyd said.
“He brings a lot to the table with his knowledge.”
Portarlington had started the season with two impressive wins, but Ammos were able to put them away in impressive fashion, 21.16(142) to 6.7(43).
“They had a few key players out, but we can only play who we come up against,” Holroyd said.
“I was pleased with the way guys adapted. Throughout the game, I thought we tried different things at certain times and just the way we were able to adapt and continue to play good footy, I was happy with.
“I think with Torquay it’s a tough one because they’re strong in every single line and we’re only really looking at Torquay, we’re not looking any further than that.”
BARWON HEADS got onto the winner’s list with a 17.10(112) to 10.16(76) against Newcomb. Cooper Ward booted five goals for the injury-riddled Seagulls in a lively display.
DRYSDALE sent Anglesea crashing back to earth with an impressive 20.10(130) to 11.8(74) win. Defenders Luke Preece and Jack Jenkins were superb and ruckman Matt Piggott was tireless.
A NINE-goal to one first half was enough to see Torquay brush past Ocean Grove, 16.19(117) to 8.9(57). Patrick Hughes booted six majors for the Tigers while Josh Lange was in everything for the Grubbers.
MODEWARRE prevailed under lights at home against Queenscliff, 11.16(82) to 8.12(60). Nat Matthews was creative for the Warriors and champion ball magnet Josh Finch worked tirelessly. Jonty Rush kicked four for the Coutas.
