By Eaglesafc.com
05:30 PM Fri 25 Sept, 2009
AFTER A WEEK OFF of football the Toronto Eagles will be back in action this weekend, in the second semi final against long time rival the Broadview Hawks.
Both sides have been is some great form in the later part of the season, so it will be expected that this game will have all the makings of a classic.
The Eagles have played some exceptional football this season, finishing with a 12-2 record. Their hard running and quick ball movement have been a standout in the league this year and they will be ready for action at bounce down.
The Hawks have had an interesting season this year, starting slow but finishing in some red hot form. Their star players are starting to hit their straps and with a big win over Hamilton will be full of confidence.
This is set to be another fantastic contest between both sides and is sure to go down to the wire. Make sure you get down to Humber North early and cheer the boys on.
RECENT RESULTS AGAINST THE BROADVIEW HAWKS
Round 12, 2009 – Toronto Eagles 11.10 (75) d Broadview Hawks 7.8 (49) at UTSC
Round 4, 2009 – Toronto Eagles 16.4 (100) d Broadview Hawks 8.9 (57) at Humber North
Round 4, 2008 – Toronto Eagles 9.10 (64) d Broadview Hawks 5.12 (42) at Humber North
Round 10, 2007 – Toronto Eagles 12.7 (79) d Broadview Hawks 6.17 (53) at Humber North
Round 1, 2007 – Toronto Eagles 13.8 (86) d Broadview Hawks 7.10 (52) at Humber North
Round 9, 2006 – Toronto Eagles 9.5 (59) d Broadview Hawks 5.8 (38) at Humber North
MEDICAL ROOM
Tom Hammond (fractured Humorous) – 3 weeks
STRENGTHS
With their hard running, quick ball movement and skillful delivery, the Eagles are one of the elite teams in the competition.
The midfield has been playing some exceptional football over the past month and the backline is as strong as ever. If the forward line can straighten their kicking, the Eagles will be tough to beat.
POTENTIAL WEAKNESSES
Underestimating their opponents is something the Eagles need to be aware of. The Eagles will head into the game as slight favorites and will need to make sure they stick to their game plan.
As with all the teams in the finals, the Hawks have some quality players who are capable of tearing a game apart.
AT THE SELECTION TABLE
With only two outs, the Eagles have a strong group of players for coach Falcioni to work with.
DANGERMAN
Ajit Alister: After being awarded the leagues best player and selected in the All-star team, Alister will be out to prove just why that was the case.
In his pass few games 'AJ' has played some excellent football through the middle and up forward. Expect to see a strong performance this weekend around the midfield and in the forward line.
IT'S NOT GENERALLY KNOWN...
The Toronto Eagles and Broadview Hawks battled it out last year in the 2008 OAFL semi finals.
The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the club.
