LEETON-WHITTON'S under 15s Crows have just one more task ahead of them this year - defeat the Griffith Swans White and bring home the premiership.
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The Crows finished the home and away season as runners-up, but will be hoping to claim top prize on Saturday.
The team started with 30-plus players at the start of the year.
Due to the COVID pandemic, the interrupted start to the season left the side with a squad of 29.
The shortened season meant only four clubs nominated sides, meaning we would face each other on a number of occasions.
The team started strong with some convincing wins over Narrandera and Griffith Swans Red and then came up against a formidable opponent in Griffith Swans White.
After four-hard fought quarters the match ended in a controversial draw.
The team lost a number of players mid-season to injuries and the boys fought hard throughout this period, losing a number of games to both Griffith sides, but had several inspiring wins against Narrandera.
Having finished the regular season in second, this resulted in a sudden death semi final against Griffith Swans Red.
Both coaches were able to select a side from the full squad, the first time since the first round of the season.
The team went into the semi final with a great attitude, resulting in a pleasing 78-24 win.
The team has worked hard this week on the training track and goes into the grand final full of confidence.
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The team would like to acknowledge the hard work of the committee, the Leeton-Whitton Crows senior club, all helpers and everyone for making the season possible due to the current circumstances.
Lastly, the team would like to thank all the parents/grandparents/carers for their assistance throughout the season.
Without the help of all these people, playing football would not be possible. Get behind the Leeton-Whitton Crows under 15s football team as they go into this weekend's grand final.
Best of luck to all the other Leeton-Whitton Crows football and netball teams also playing for premiership success.
Player profiles
Will Aliendi: Forward pocket. Most determined player on the team, never gives up. Vastly improved skills, team mates love to play alongside him.
Jonah Allen: Back flank/wing. Hard running, good endurance footballer. One of the quickest players in the league, creates space easily.
Jonathan Bailey: Back pocket/flank. Has had a great season, improving every game. Runs hard out of defence, not afraid to put his body on the line.
Mason Boardman: Back pocket. Crafty backman, strong in defence. Outsized by most but never gives in, attacks the football well.
Jayden Broadbent: Wing/forward flank. Classy left footer, reads the game well. Provides great delivery into the forward line, never gives up.
Jude Clayton: Rover. Great attitude, very determined. Can tag an opponent out of the game, amasses centre clearances with ease.
Darcey Cullen: Centre half back. Inspirational player, big in stature and longest kick in the league. Reads the play well and takes multiple intercept marks.
Luca Deaton: Back pocket. True team player, gives all every game. Has improved immensely throughout the season, another skillful left footer.
Hugo Gerhardy: Captain, fullback. Leads by example, never takes a backwards step. Classy skills, gives great run from the backline.
Jhi Grundy: Rover. One of teams most experienced players. Hard ball, head over the footy style of player, runs and tackles all day.
Jye Halden: Wing. Determined player, small in size but ferocious in attack. Not afraid to confront big opponents, vastly improved footballer.
Will Handsaker: Vice captain, full forward. Safest hands in the team, excellent work rate around the forward line, accurate goal kicker and one to watch in the final.
Raith Henman: Wing/forward flank. Very determined player, never stops running. Has the ability to shut an opponent down, can play any position.
Myles Jackson: Forward pocket. Skillful player, crafty left foot. Reads the play exceptionally well, always in the right spot, goal sneak.
Shannon Lehman: Rover. Skillful in attack and hard in defence, no self preservation. Has the ability to turn a game, never gives an inch to opposition.
Billy Limbrick: Forward flank. Plays well above his size, loves to antagonize opponents. Skillful player and dangerous around the goals.
Jordan Lloyd: Wing. Never say die attitude, big left foot kick. Gives 100 per cent every game, chases/tackles hard and loves a good hip and shoulder.
Logan Mahalm: Ruck/CHF. Battles hard every game, can take a great pack mark. Classy left foot kick, has the ability to kick a few goals.
Cohen Matthews: Back/forward flank. Very skillful player, best talker on the team. Gives great drive from the back flank, loves a sneaky goal or two.
Noah Maybon: Back pocket. Rugby league convert, big physical player who hits the opposition like a truck. Runs straight and hard.
Cody McCallum: Full forward/pocket. Big, physical player, leads hard at the football and can take a great mark. Loves to rile up opponents.
Cooper Purtill: Rover. Great team player, leads by example. Always at the bottom of the stoppages. Ferocious tackler, gives great delivery into the forward line.
Blake Ryan: Centre half forward/ruck. Big game player, hasn't missed a game or training run all year. Big left foot kick, likes the physical contact.
The team has worked hard this week on the training track and goes into the grand final full of confidence.
Jaxon Ryan: Ruck/FF. Premier big man of the competition, injury interrupted season. Great overhead mark, very physical around the contest.
Barry Spicer: Back/forward flank: New to the game, hard at the football and loves pulling off a great tackle. Can play any position, vastly improved skills.
Jake Turner: Centre. Tough as nails, leaves opposition players in his wake. Great overhead mark, heart and soul of the team. Never gives up.
Ryan Ward: Forward/back pocket. Big game player, had a great semi final. Reads the play well, smart in defence. Can pull off a big tackle, loves the crowd.
Christian Werner: Forward pocket/flank. Skillful, sneaky forward. Loves to pull off a great mark, has the ability to kick a few goals, great communicator.