Grubbers’ hard work pays off with win

OCEAN Grove co-coach Dave Farrell has described his team’s breakthrough BFL victory as a reward for hard work rather than a relief.

The bottom-of-the-ladder Grubbers beat fifth-ranked Anglesea 17.8 (110) to 10.9 (69), to secure their second win of the year and first since Round 1.

They got a hot start and led by 14 points at three-quarter-time.

“It’s interesting because relief isn’t really the word I’d use,” Farrell said of the young team.

“We’ve been working really hard and we’re still getting enormous numbers to training.

“Our group goes into each game with a bit of a plan on how we might be able to win or compete for four quarters, but there’s a real belief within the playing group.

“So whether it’s them turning up to training or when we get to a game on a Saturday, there’s real confidence.”

Farrell also lauded the players commitment to the club, especially off-field to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Ocean Grove play away to Queenscliff tomorrow (Saturday, June 28) at 2.10pm.

“[It’s] just sustaining what we can control and how we play, if we can come out and bring the same effort and the same level of concentration that we did [last Saturday], then we’ll be in the game,” Farrell said.

He praised the Coutas for their form across the past two months, which has included six wins and one loss.

“To test ourselves against the side that is really confident and has a really clear understanding of how they want to play, that’s exciting for us,” he said.