Missing several key players, the Rams struggled to find their usual intensity and were never able to build momentum, while Finley responded strongly after their Good Friday loss.
Despite the disappointing result, the match provided valuable lessons for the developing Rams group about the standards required against the competition’s top sides.
Best contributors included Oscar Wren who worked hard around the ground, Cable Fitzpatrick who continued his strong return from injury, and Will Henderson who competed tirelessly all day.
Luke Todd battled hard at centre half-back, while 16 year-old Spencer Cowley impressed on senior debut with several strong contested marks.
Final score: Deni Rams 8.9 (57) def by Finley 19.10 (124).
Goals: Charlie Hillier 2, Zac Free 2, Cable Fitzpatrick, Monte Barnes, Spencer Cowley, Brodie Elphick.
Best: Cable Fitzpatrick, Oscar Wren, Will Henderson, Charlie Hillier, Luke Todd, Spencer Cowley.
Reserves
No report supplied.
Final score: Deni Rams 2.3 (15) def by Finley 16.15 (111).
Goals: R McLeod, M Druitt.
Best: M Moorse, I Suckling, L Cooke, W Martin, C King, T Rourke
• Reports for other grades will appear in Friday’s edition.
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