THE Year 6 Margaret River football team travelled to Busselton on the weekend to compete in the Kleenheat Gas Football Carnival.
Nerves were in place for the first game against Busselton – the reigning champions – but Margaret River came out committed and determined to win and beat Busselton by 59 points.
After the Hawkes’ first victory, the talented team came out confident and unstoppable and defeated Lower South West and Harvey Brunswick Leschenault by 61 and 66 points respectively.
Sunday morning was full of nervous excitement as the team warmed up for the grand final against Lower South West.
The beginning of the first half saw the Hawkes scoreless until leading goal kicker Cliff McGregor kicked the first two goals to put the Hawkes in the lead.
Lower South West did not give up and they fought hard, but Margaret River were too strong and four more goals were kicked by Mitch Miller, Cliff McGregor, Will Cassidy and Harry Chadwick.
At the final siren the Margaret River Hawkes jumped for joy with their well-deserved grand final victory. The final score was 45 to 9.
Superstar coach Brad Mitchell put in a great amount of time and effort and inspired the Hawkes to success.
The community should be extremely proud of the amount of talent, skills and determination that these young stars possess.
Well done to Jonah Brooks for winning the Fairest and Best award and to Harvey Fisher for winning the Coaches’ award.
