HENTY defender Josh Spencer justified the faith shown in him by Henty’s brainstrust when he held Rand-Walbundrie star Dean Roulstone goalless in Saturday’s grand final.
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Roulstone kicked five goals against the Swampies a fortnight ago and loomed as a big threat in the club’s quest to win its first flag since 1996.
“He’s a good player,” Spencer said.
“He kicked three goals of his five goals on me the other week so I was pretty keen to play well.
“I think he only got one point this time.
“I had help from my teammates which was good.”
Spencer, 27, has been one of Henty’s unsung heroes this season with the running backman repelling many attacking forays at the weekend.
He said the Swampies were confident of making amends for a 2012 grand final loss to Osborne.
“There was a really relaxed feeling around the club this time,” Spencer said.
“We all knew we had a job to do.
“Two years ago was a lot different.”
Spencer played in three under-17 premierships for Henty earlier in his career and has gone on to notch up 120 senior matches.
His playing days looked numbered five years ago after he underwent a shoulder reconstruction and had a broken leg.
“I have retired a few times,” he said.
“Injury killed me early in my career so it’s great to be back playing and winning a premiership is an unbelievable feeling.”
