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Shamrocks reflect at O'Hanlon's after Shield final
Brad Kennedy's shot at goal in the final minutes hit the crossbar, and a goal by Keegan McCarthy was disallowed after a cross rebounded off the post but he was ruled to have entered the goal square early. These were a couple of the chances that could have stolen the year's first trophy for the underdog Shamrocks. Brisbane's western suburbs team edged to within a solitary point at half time, but could not take their chances as John Mitchels ran out winners by five points, 1-7-10 to 1-12-15. It was the John Mitchels' first Brisbane Shield title for five years. The result was a significant improvement for Shamrocks over the 19-point drubbing they received the last time the teams met, positioning them well for a run at the Queensland championship that they last won in 2000. John Mitchels move into the outright lead in the Queensland league as a result of the win, and Shamrocks are now second. The Shamrocks defence was outstanding in the game, led by reigning club best-and-fairest David Shakovskoy at full back, and Queensland representative goal keeper Glenn Carpenter. Raymond Concar, recently returned from County Roscommon in Ireland, was regularly creating opportunities from half forward to also be amongst the best. Kennedy led the scoring with three points. Shamrocks gained some honour against John Mitchels on the weekend, by winning both the ladies and reserve mens matches against them. Shamrocks ladies had three more scoring shots and prevailed by one point 2-11-17 to 3-7-16 and move into equal second in the league standings. In the reserve mens competition, Shamrocks beat the Brisbane Shield reserves champions by two points, 1-11-14 to 1-9-12, to move into a four-way tie for second place. Related links:
The midfielder scored 1 goal 3 points over the weekend as Shamrocks beat Sarsfields by 14 points - 4-10-22 to 1-5-8 - to remain undefeated in the Queensland League competition. Walsh's personal tally of 3-7 in five matches the season already exceeds his total from the whole of last year, when he went on to represent Queensland at the Australasian Games for the second time at the senior level. His team, Brisbane's western suburbs Shamrocks, now face strong favourites John Mitchels at Willawong on Sunday - to the victor goes the Brisbane Shield, and also the undisputed lead in the Queensland League competition. Shamrocks have won the Brisbane Shield three times in the past four years, including a defeat of John Mitchels in last year's final. However, John Mitchels belted the team in green by 19 points when they last met. David Shakovskoy and Matthew Ireland were amongst the best on ground for Shamrocks over the weekend, so their good form should help make the final an entertaining one. In the reserves competition over the weekend, Shamrocks rallied after trailing by as much as 10 points in the first half, to eventually go down 4-4-20 to 4-8-24 against reigning Queensland reserves champions Harps in a very competitive match. Andrew Buchanan was best for Shamrocks with 1 goal 2 points at centre half forward, with John Collins outstanding at full back. This season may be in doubt for Australasian all-star Renee Moynihan after she left the field in the ladies match with a recurrence of a knee injury. She is Shamrocks' second-leading scorer this season with 5 goals 13 points, and the holder of two team scoring records. Shamrocks ladies lost to Harps in their first league encounter since Shamrocks' famous victory last season to secure the Queensland Championship. Related links: Brisbane Shield to separate leaders Great preparation for Brisbane Shield final 13 May 2002 - Shamrocks won their
Queensland Gaelic Football League match at Willawong over the weekend,
giving them perfect preparation for the final of Brisbane Shield this
month. Brisbane�s western suburbs Shamrocks � the
defending senior mens Brisbane Shield champions � play undefeated
favourites John Mitchels for the first trophy of the season on Sunday
26th May. Over the weekend, Shamrocks beat East Celts by
five points � 1-12-15 to 2-4-10 � as Queensland representative
forward Brad Kennedy returned from injury for the first time this year. Kennedy scored three points, with Shamrocks team
mate Ray Concar kicking 1-3 to be best on field, Andrew Meiklejohn
superb at half-back and Matt Scandrett also giving good support. Shamrocks ladies also recorded a good win over
East Celts, winning 4-9-21 to 0-0-5. Patty Preece, Joann O�Neill and
Louise O�Neill were best for the team in green. Shamrocks lost the mens reserves match to East Celts, despite the inspirational return after a two-year absence of former best-and-fairest winner Brent Nolan. Jason Chadburn and Andy Buchanan were also good for Shamrocks. 6 May 2002 - Queensland's champion Shamrocks ladies discovered form just in time with a strong win on the eve of the Queensland Gaelic Football League at Willawong over the weekend. Shamrocks beat Sarsfields by 26 points - 7-6-27 to 0-1-1 - in their last Brisbane Shield match before the start of the major Queensland League competition. Louise O'Neill kicked five goals to equal the team record set in 1999. This was Shamrocks ladies' first win since the opening match of the year, snapping their worst ever three-game losing streak. Their last two losses had been by a kick or less. All Shamrocks teams play East Celts at Willawong this Sunday to start the 2002 league competition, however the Senior mens team will also have upcoming silverware in its sights. Shamrocks are the defending senior mens Brisbane Shield champions, and play early favourites John Mitchels in the Shield final in a couple of weeks time. This will be Shamrocks' fourth senior mens Brisbane Shield final in five years. Related links: |
20 May 2002 - Shamrocks enjoy a share of
the lead in the Queensland Gaelic Football League and this Sunday
play-off for the first trophy of the season, thanks in part to the
outstanding form of Riverhills' Matt Walsh (pictured).|
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