Assumption's First XVIII defeated highly rated Essendon Keilor College convincingly in the first of 3 Herald Sun Shield qualifiers.
Assumption last meet Essendon Keilor at the MCG on Grand Final day, where Assumption scrapped home to win by 6 points. This time however it was all one way traffic and Assumption ran out big 105 point winners. A tremendous acolade concidering last season Essendon boasted 18 representative players. Newly ellected Assumption captain Brendan Allen lead his side to a 4 goal half time lead, before a blistering 8 goal to 1 third quater set the tone for and Assumption win, Assumption finished strongly with a 7 goal final quater with 6 goals to full forward Tallan Wright and 4 each to Maric and Allen. Assumption now take on Marcellin College in the second qualifier. FINAL SCOREBOARD ASSUMPTION 24. 15. 159 ESSENDON KEILOR 8. 6. 54