East Gippsland FNL Round 13 review

Wy Yung toppled the previously undefeated Boisdale-Briagolong 6.6 (42) to 4.4 (28).

The Tigers led at every change and secured outright third position on the ladder as reward for their efforts.

Having been in somewhat indifferent form in the last few weeks, the Bombers’ performance may not have come as a total surprise to those close to the action, although the result may be shelved as an outlier given September weather is generally not as bad as it was on Saturday. That being said, Wy Yung will take a degree of confidence from the win, in what was the team’s fifth in succession.

Having controlled large portions of the first half, Wy Yung went into the main break with a 14-point lead, which was extended to a commanding 21 by three-quarter-time.

Knowing Boisdale-Briagolong would need to kick at least one goal every five minutes to steal the lead, Wy Yung defended grimly and despite only scoring one behind itself for the quarter, sealed the deal and won by the same amount as the half-time margin.

The Tigers found good service from Robert Brick, Chris Wheeler and David Waddell, along with Brodie Anderson, who kicked three goals. Best for Boisdale-Briagolong were Billy Marshall, Dylan Alexander and Patrick St John.

Lucknow made it three wins in a row and closed the gap between itself and Stratford with a 17-point win over the Swans.

The Magpies' 6.6 (42) to 3.8 (26) win sees them go equal with Stratford on points in fourth spot, but remain outside the top part of the ladder on percentage.

The result continued two contrasting form lines, with Lucknow securing its second consecutive win over a top four team, while Stratford has only won one match of its past five starts.

The Magpies were kept goal-less in the first half, but rallied to kick three in the third quarter to trail by one point at three-quarter-time.

Lucknow dug deep in the final term and scored three goals, which in the context of the conditions were worth at least six, as Stratford was kept goal-less in a disappointing finish.

Best players for the winners were Damien Hodder, Joel McNamara and Luke Belfrage. Lachlan Heywod, Jesse Broadbent and Brad White put in honest efforts for the Swans.