Tara Murray
Greenvale produced one of its best performances of the Essendon District Football League premier division season to keep its year alive.
After sneaking into finals, the Jets faced Aberfeldie for the second time in as many weeks with no second chance for the loser.
The result was the same as the first time round with the Jets winning, 14.14 (98)-3.4 (24).
Jets coach Darren Bewick said they were really happy with the performance.
“The boys played pretty well and we get to go again for another week which is good,” he said. “I think we’ve been building towards this and we’ve done a lot of work to get there.
“The group is very dialled in to what they want to do, which is great.”
Bewick said the start of the game was both teams were trying to work their way into it and he said they were a bit edgy.
Once they found their feet, it was one way traffic on the scoreboard.
“After 15 minutes, credit to the boys, they settled and were really composed,” Bewick said. “They played the game the way that we wanted to and we were happy to get the result.
“The credit goes to the boys.”
Josh Porter kicked three goals for the Jets, while Hayden Fraser and Dylan Ozenc kicked two each.
Mitch and Liam Podhajski were named their best.
Bewick said he didn’t think they had a standout on the field.
“We were really good across the ground,” he said. “The defence defended well and the mids moved the ball well and the forwards set the tone defensively.
“Overall it was a really good game from everyone.”
The win was the Jets first finals win since 2017 when they finished runners-up.
Bewick said this group wasn’t focused on that but what they want to achieve.
“This group wants to forge their own reputation,” he said. “They are steadfast that they want to make a name for themselves in the club.”
The Jets now face Strathmore in a knockout semi final. The Mores lost the qualifying final to Pascoe Vale.
Bewick said they were looking forward to the challenge.
“Our season is still alive and we know what is at stake,” he said. “Hopefully we can lift again.”
