Aughlisnafin
Club Notes 28th August 2008
Aughlisnafin seniors
were away to Aghaderg on Friday night.
The Fin settled quickly playing some
lovely football and scoring 4 points
in the first 5 minutes. Their hard
work was undone when Aghaderg grabbed
their first score of the game a goal
against the run of play. Sean Ladd
pointed a magnificent 45 and Aghaderg
replied with a further point.
A moment of madness by an Aghaderg
player saw him receive a straight
red. With the extra man the Fin had
an opportunity to capitalise however
they lost their concentration in the
ensuing 5 minutes spell when Aghaderg
scored two goals and a point to lead
by 4 points. The first half ended
with Aghaderg 3-4 to the Fins 0-7.
The Fin dominated the possession in
the second half and managed to claw
back the deficit to 2 points with
5 minutes remaining with Tommy Byrne
slamming home to the net after good
work by James Brannigan. Hovever Aghaderg
broke away in the last minute to score
the final point of the game to win
3-11 to 1-13.
This was one of the best perfomances
of the season by the Fin. Brendan
Quinn was an emergency keeper in the
absence of regular custodian Aidy
Small and he performed well and could
not be faulted for the goals. The
back three of B Willoughby, M Malone
and P McGuigan battled hard and they
were well supported by Paddy Mooney,
Sean Ladd and Conor McMullan.
Rory McMullan was a cut above scoring
4 points from midfield. James Brannigan,
Shane McCann and Shane Mooney had
excellent performances. Up front Marty
Burns led the line well with Kevy
Walker's and Tommy Byrne's movement
letting the midfield and half forwards
through for their scores. Scorers
for the Fin ( T Byrne 1-0, R McMullan
0-4, J Brannigan 0-3, S Ladd 0-3,
S McCann 0-2, M Burns 0-1 ). Keep
this up lads. Three games to go. Lets
get this elusive win!!
Next game is against St Johns, date
to be advised. Training continues
on Monday and Wednesday nights at
7 pm.
Youth training on Saturday at 12pm.
Commiserations to the Fin ladies who
lost out in their championship match
against Newry Shamrocks.
Lotto numbers : 1,2,11,13. No jackpot
winner. Draw winner M Quinn £20.
New jackpot £3,450.
