Anonymous
Years ago
Dougie vs Krause
Just wanted to touch on this match-up as for me was the high light of the game. Two fire fighters/mates/captains going head to head!!
As i know they are good mates it was funny to see that every time Kruase was subbed into the game, it was soon followed by a Forestville sub to bring Dougie into the game to guard him. Obviously Krause has had a stand out year, and the eagles probably thought that if they kept him quiet they would be in the box seat. Simons obviously thought Dougie was the man for the job(Dougie kept Krause to 5 points in the semi final).
It was great to see them go at it like their life depended on it...Krause trying to get open looks...Dougie doing his best to stop him.
Dougie you would say had the better of the duel for the night...Krause did not score on him at all, whilst Dougie picked up 9 points and some important rebounds off the bench and led a spirited forestville fight back...but ironically, Krause, like the champion he is, hit the biggest shot of his career with 8 seconds left to keep the flames alive...poor Dougie was on the bench watching... not sure why?? but not sure who he could have come on for either!
Then after what unfolded with the last shot, Krause was the first to break away from the celebrations and Dougie was the first to approach the Norwood group to find each other...they hugged , the two obviously were quite emotional and something was said by both guys...wat i'm not sure...probably went along the lines of
Krause: sorry mate. wat do ya do?
Dougie: well done mate...i'm not sure...think i might cry!
Anyway was great to see...pity one of them had to lose...both champions, both great leaders... Krause has had his best year ever, whilst if it wasn't for Dougie, Forestville would not have gotten close last night! Great match up, great sportsmanship! Well done to both players and both teams!
