Drysdale lose final despite strong showing

DRYSDALE were unable to overcome North Geelong in the Division 2 grand final on Sunday.

The odds were always against Drysdale, with North Geelong having not only gone through the season undefeated, but having done so with a percentage of 1,449.37.

Coach Stuart Craven said despite losing 26-1, he couldn’t have asked for any more from his side.

“It was the best game the Lady hawks have put on the field in their three years of competition, everyone played their hearts out and we couldn’t be prouder.”

Drysdale certainly restricted North Geelong, as the 26 points the eventual winners scored was their lowest tally in any game this season.

Despite being unable to win the final, it has been a very strong season for Drysdale.

They finished second on the ladder with North Geelong the only side to defeat them throughout the season.

Drysdale reached the grand final after defeating St Mary’s in the preliminary final, despite having been five points behind at half-time.

Both Gabrielle Deller and Melissa Egan were recently named in the AFL Barwon Women’s team of the year, with Egan also kicking the most goals in the league with 61.