The Thirds Men Reds are having a stellar year, currently sitting fourth with five wins and two losses. The Thirds Men Maroons, our first ever third thirds are also making a real fist of the season. You can see some spectacular shots from Peter Harrison of last week's victory of Richmond Centrals here.

The Reds had a comfortable win over Old Geelong, half back Harry Robertson filed this match report from his vantage spot on field at Ramsden St Oval.

In a big weekend of sport featuring Knicks vs Spurs Game 5 of the NBA Finals and the Socceroos’ World Cup opener, the hottest ticket in town was Fitzroy Reds vs Old Geelong in Division 2 Thirds. So much so that the spectator count reportedly crept into double figures.

With Ramsden Street Oval blowing a tempest and the Maroons having won a thriller in the curtain raiser, the team was ready to put their previous round's loss to Old Xavier behind them.

Having lost the toss, we were kicking against the breeze. As I lined up on half back, I felt it was one of those games where the first 10 minutes would decide the outcome.

With the ball flooding in, stoic intercept work by Daniel ‘Doc’ O’Connor and Ezra Jenetzki kept Old Geelong at bay.

We were able to work the ball forward, with Alex Percy kicking two goals, letting coach Kane King know better than to start him on the bench in future contests.

Leading at the break, the team had its tail up and smelt blood.

Capitalising on our momentum from the first, Fitzroy piled on four quick goals. Not since the Soviet Union swept through Eastern Europe had a red wave appeared so ominous.

Bryce McAdam showed his skill with a crafty finish, and Sam Reeves' sheer athleticism continued to overwhelm his flustered opponent.

Irish import Sean Long made his impact felt, prompting comment from coach King, who remarked that upon seeing Sean kick a Sherrin for the first time a year ago, "I didn't think he'd get a game."

Despite his obvious lack of skill as a talent scout, the comment spoke to Sean's marked improvement.

Old Geelong failed to register an inside 50, let alone a score for the quarter.

When asked for his review from the sidelines, Maroons player Tom Cragie said of the Reds:

"Every single person's connecting with one other, smiling, talking about the game, talking about strategies. This is a well-connected group of guys."

In the third, the Reds' push subsided as we lost the wind. But we held the momentum.

Anthony 'Banda' Bandalan sustained his push to be the starting wing for team of the season, with his phenomenal defensive work and strategic positioning.

The dynamic Butler trio of Tom, Tim and James continued to deliver the ball on a platter to our forwards, where Alex Percy and James Gosling were perennially dangerous.

As the game waned, so did the opposition, managing another goal before succumbing to the collectivist might of the Reds.

Ezra Jenetzki and Mike Sweeney continued to play crazed, brute-force football. Their talents would indicate they should be playing for the Seniors, but fortunately for us they are red-heads, and are as such persistently underestimated.

The final score was an 84-19 victory for Fitzroy, and the song was sung with gusto, despite Gus Conheady still not knowing the words.

Coach King startled the team by breaking the news that he had a big announcement, shifting the tone in the club room. Given he had invoked the words of the great Neale Daniher in the pre-game, I feared the worst.

Fortunately, he was just letting us know he was off to the States for a couple of weeks to watch the World Cup.

Next week at Old Camberwell, we go again.