WA Scammell Reserve proved to be a happy hunting ground for the Powerhouse seniors and reserves as both sides advanced to the prelimenary finals which take place next Sunday at the same venue. The seniors were always in control of an Albert Park side which they had already accounted for twice in the home and away season. With Eddo deployed at fullback the house defence stood tall all day and the Albert Park boys could only manange 5 majors for the day and 2 of those were in the final term when the game was over as a contest.  The midfield brigade also dominated their opponents with Dave Burnside dominant in the ruck and ably assisted by Tanj and Bakes. Up front Tails was causing all sorts of problems for the albert park defence and is hitting form at the crucial stage of the season.

Next Sunday the seniors take on St Johns and will have nothing to fear as they were unlucky to lose the last time the sides met by a single goal.

The reserves dished up another nailbiter, testing those with a faint heart and thrilling those who showed up to support.  It was the students who got off to a better start but it didnt take the house long to settle and they were soon on level terms and had taken the lead by the end of the first quarter.  The boys never relinquished this lead thanks to a high level of intensity that kept their opponents on the back foot all day long.  The big bodies in defence gave little away all day and played some clever footy to work the ball out of their danger zone.  Big Ash did some stellar work around the middle making some bone crunching tackels that im sure had the students thinking twice about picking up the footy.  Again the Parso and Washo combination was working well up front with the combining for 3 of the sides goals.

Next Sunday the boys will face Yarra Valley who finished top of the table in the home and away season. This is a great opportunity for the reserves to make it two grand finals in a row and two tight games already under the belt will certainly help their cause.

It will be another Footy fuelled weekend for the powerhouse faithful as the Seniors and Reserves go into battle on Saturday. The seniors will go into Saturdays game boosted by the fact that they have had the upperhand on Albert Park in the home and away season.  Im sure they will be looking for some retribution after the defeat to La Trobe on Saturday.  The slushies equalled their opponents in three out of the four quarters but unfotunately a poor performance in the second quarter saw the students put too much daylight between the sides.  A good week on the track should have the boys up and about come 2pm next Saturday.

The Ressies ensured that those at Scammell Reserve got their moneys worth, providing 14 minutes of nailbiting footy in their extra time win over West Brunswick.  Trailing by 11 points at half time and being outplayed in many parts of the field the boys had to dig deep and showed great character to grind their opponents down and book their place in next Saturday's elimination final at the same venue.  The house defence stood tall when it mattered most and at the other end of the ground it was the Parso and Washo show that inflicted the scoreboard damage.  Next Saturday the house do battle against La Trobe in what will no doubt be another ferocious battle.

It was again great to see so much support out for both teams over the weekend, looking forward to seeing the familiar faces and Jimmy Halls legs again this weekend!!!

After a superb second half of the season the Powerhouse Seniors have fought their way to third spot on the ladder and this week play in the first qualifying final at VAFA headquarters. The Reserves have a battle ahead as they play elimination finals this week and this is the sort of game the coach has groomed the side for all year.

The support for the both sides so far this year has been amazing and has certainly contributed to a few of the more recent wins.  Lets all get onboard for whats sure to be an exciting Finals series.

Full fixtures for this weekend are as Follows

Seniors (Qualifying final)

Reserves (Elimination Final)

In The House Sportsmand's night - With Legends of Australian Rules Football

PHFC are excited to announce a new annual event for our social calender.
An opportunity for players, past players, supporters, partners and friends to be entertained by Legends of the AFL in the intimacy of our own clubrooms.

So, who will be "IN THE HOUSE" in 2010?
Hosted by SEN commentator - Mark Fine
Mark Fine
Compulsary for all 2010 players

WHEN: Saturday 7th August
WHERE: STUART KING PAVILLION.
TIME: 7.30PM for 8PM start
TICKETS: $30 per person - tables of 8

BAR OPEN TILL LATE - WITH GUEST DJ

THE RISING SUN HOTEL HOSTS

THE 2010 POWERHOUSE ANNUAL BALL

On Saturday 26th June 2010

at

The Rising Sun Hotel Function Room (Cnr Raglan & Eastern Rd, South Melbourne)
TIME:  7:30pm -

A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED WITH LIVE MUSIC BY THE INFAMOUS NORTONS (Almost as good as Bob Dylan)

Drinks on arrival

Dress: Semi-Formal (Iur fashion guru Ash Rankin is available for any wardrobe advice)

(Cost: $30 pp or $50 per couple)

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