Nar Nar Goon has pushed a tough week aside to score a commanding 53-point away victory over Bunyip.
Coach Luke Young was told over the bye that his contract would not be extended beyond this year, with the Goon now on the hunt for a more ‘high-profile’ replacement.
But that set-back, and a boggy Bunyip ground, couldn’t stop the Goon from showcasing its class edge over its opposition.
Bunyip started well enough, but midway through the first quarter momentum changed quickly.
The Goon had 11 scoring shots to four in the opening stanza, and missed some very easy chances to take a bigger lead than 22 points to the first huddle.
The second quarter was highlighted by two terrific goals to Goon maestro Brendan Hermann, whose creativity and opportunism stood out from the mud-splattered pack.
Troy McDermott also put his experience to good use…ducking out the back of a contest to kick another.
The Goon led by 31 points at half time and the game was effectively over.
McDermott finished with three for the winners, who had Matt Homfray, Trent Armour and Brent Hughes play terrific four-quarters of football.
Aaron Paxton booted three of Bunyip’s four goals, while Will Papley and 200-gamer Brent Heus never stopped giving their best until the final siren had sounded.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written David Nagel.
Kooweerup has enjoyed the rare feeling of cruising home to victory with the Demons making surprisingly light work of Dalyston by 56-points on Saturday.
The Demons usually make hard work of winning, but were in control of this one from the outset.
The Demons are one side that could really do with a strong finish to the season, not so much to play finals but to set a real launching pad for an important 2023 season.
The Demons should win their next two, against Garfield and Korumburra-Bena, and take a three-game winning streak into a huge home-game against Warragul Industrials in round 16.
Koowee has won five games this season, but all against teams lower than them on the ladder and need to claim a scalp to rubber-stamp signs of improvement.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written David Nagel.
Well, you can just about lock it in. Barring a total disaster, the Warragul Industrials are going to be playing finals in 2022.
Now three wins clear inside the top six, the Dusties are looking strong after claiming their eighth win of the season against Garfield.
The Dusties set themselves up for victory with a 10 goal to three blast in the first half, before grinding out the second half to run out 13.18 (96) to 5.4 (34) winners.
Todd Beck was the standout, driving the Dusties forward through half back and the middle, as well as sneaking forward for two goals. He would be one of five players to top score for the side with two goals, as the Dusties spread the load evenly to thump the Stars.
For Garfield, the end of the season seemingly can’t come fast enough. Having now gone winless in all of their 13 games played this year, coach Paul Carbis would be turning his attention to the off-season and the potential recruiting spree the club will need to become competitive again.
Todd Beck, Will Gibson, Kane Oldham, Matthew Herbert, Bailey Beck and Travis Ogden were named as the Dusties’ best.
Garfield’s better players were Zac Soutar, Jack Barnes, Liam Bow, Nicholas Lang, Jake Thomas and Jack Tenace-Greenall.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Nicholas Duck.
Tooradin-Dalmore has chalked up a ‘baker’s dozen’ of victories with a 74-point win over a brave Kilcunda-Bass.
The Seagulls certainly weren’t pushed to the wire, but were well held by the Panthers who conceded a maximum of four goals in a quarter.
The Panthers really dug deep in this one, with class commodities Nathan Foote, Chris McKay, Ben Eddy and Taylor Gibson taking things up to the undefeated ladder leaders.
But Tooradin – as it has done all season – packed too many punches, with Julian Suarez booting five and Brady Egan four in a near best-on-ground performance.
Hard nuts Adam Galea and Stevie Robb also played major roles in the Seagulls’ 13th straight victory for the year.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written David Nagel.
Chris Urie finished with 14 goals as Neerim-Neerim South monstered Nilma-Darnum, 37-16 (238) to 3-2 (20).
In another difficult day the office for the Bombers, the Cats soon had the game in their keeping.
The visitor had 26 goals just to half time before somewhat slowing after the break, adding another 11 majors.
Other notable scorers included Luke Kinder with six, Lachlan Bambridge five and Kody Wilson four.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
A strong second quarter proved the difference as Trafalgar held off another determined effort from Longwarry and further consolidated second spot on the ladder, winning 11-9 (75) to 9-7 (61).
Heading into quarter time with a narrow seven-point lead, the Bloods added five goals to one to head into half time with a handy 32-point buffer.
The Crows, who have been battling injury concerns of late, hit back in the third term with four goals to one to close the gap to 13-points at the final change.
Trafalgar were able to step up and steady, the final term producing two goals apiece.
Damian Mann finished with four goals in his 150th game while Dylan Farrell, Blake Radford, Jake Nash, Angus Templeton and Austin Byrne were also prominent.
Despite missing key playmakers such as Russell Lehmann, Jackson Caddy, Ben Cuckson, Cole Cook and Brayden McHugh, the Crows were able to put in another gallant effort.
Its young players again coming to the fore in positive signs for the future. Fintan Fox finished with four goals, while Bailey Stephens and Cooper Brown both finished among their best.
Other players to step up included Jake Stewart, Brad Martin and Nick Redley, who proved a good target in the absence of Caddy.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
Buln Buln did as required to keep pace with the leading teams battling to secure the double chance, comfortably accounting for Nyora 9-22 (76) to 3-3 (21).
While wintry conditions forced a stoppage game that suited the Saints better at times, the Lyrebirds looked impressive when able to get the ball to space.
Work in front of goal will need to continue, the damage could have been greater had it been for a better return of 1-8 in the final term.
Nyora went forward first but Buln Buln soon took control in a first term where they put the first four goals over the goal umpires’ hat.
The first came through strong body work and mark to Fynn Hammond to get the Lyrebirds on their way.
An effect handball from Matt Gray set up a snap towards goal and free kick for high contact from point blank range.
Jared Lane cut off a defensive effort to find Jack Symes for a goal as Jack Martyn and Sam Batson began to look dangerous with run and carry through the middle.
They combined again to see Lachlan Axford hit Trent Baker on the lead for their fourth.
The Saints scored a much-needed steadier late in the term, Angus McGillivray kicking long to find a leading player in space.
The contest tightened in the second term as rain began to fall, but still the Lyrebirds were able to increase their lead.
A snap from Jack Martyn drifted through before a scrambled goal from the square.
Nyora had their opportunities but with Scott Pugh often presenting as a target up the ground, scoring proved difficult.
The Saints added another after a player was dumped after taking his kick to close the gap to 28-points at the long break.
Jack Rosenow, Aidan Simmons, Lachie Fievez, Harrison Berry and Pugh among the players to keep the Saints in the contest.
Jake Herbel, Nathan Tutton and Marko Kulas began to come into the contest for Buln Buln as a dour third term saw one goal apiece for the most part.
Baker converting a left foot snap from the pack only for the hard work to be undone when the Saints took the ball length of field for a response.
A free kick and goal to Logan Wallmeyer on the siren ultimately proved the sealer as the Lyrebirds would go on to score the only goal of the final term.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
THE four points and making up a percentage gap of 18 was the task ahead of Lang Lang if they were to catch the resting Ellinbank for a spot in the Ellinbank District football top five.
Wintry conditions and a determined effort from Yarragon across the first three quarters of the game saw that a bridge too far.
Although the Tigers did kick away late with six final quarter goals to win 12-11 (83) to 5-5 (35), the gap on the ladder to the Eagles now just 13 percentage points.
As the rain began to come in, it made for a dour start to the game as neither side could manage a major until late in the piece.
It took an inspirational fend off from Liam O’Connor to share a one-two with Sean Dwyer, who found overlap to goal from the square, to break the deadlock.
Tyler Guan took the kick from a disappointed Daniel Lewis, who had been ordered off for the blood rule. He found Dwyer who then linked up with Daniel Vela for the goal.
The Panthers would keep in touch through the agency of Taylor Rainey, who found Nathan Mazza with time and space.
The Tigers struggled to find their range and missed an opportunity to put the Panthers away in the second term, putting together a run of six consecutive behinds.
Only a Jacob Patullo snap late in the term pushed the margin to 19 points at the long break.
Dwyer and Brody Leitch had been winning possessions at will for the Tigers and while Rainey was leading a solid midfield effort, the Panthers headed to the break needing to hit targets and shore up their defence.
Guan produced goal of the day early in the third term, taking a flying shot while hemmed in on the boundary.
Yarragon would lift, the Panthers winning the midfield and forward 50 battle but unable to capitalise on the scoreboard.
Tyler Hotchkin, Tyler Payroli, Bradley Morgan, Kallis Keady who overcame an injury scare and ruck Damien Allison leading the way.
The Tigers on the other hand took their limited opportunities to hurt the Panthers. Daniel Lewis snapped across his body for his first before Rhyce Harvie was rewarded for a tackle in front of goal.
The Panthers would hit back late to head into the final change trailing by 22 points and still in touch.
A 50-metre penalty generous in distance for not returning the ball gifted Declan O’Donnell with a goal, before a handball found Tom Dovaston in space to set up a snap.
An Allison snap and goal from the ruck contest gave the Panthers every chance, only for the Tigers to begin their run in drying conditions.
Luke Clark, Josh Brown and Brett Kirkham began to come to the fore as the Tigers added the next five goals, and six of the last seven.
Dwyer sent a running shot through to seal it for the Tigers at the 12 minute mark and begin the devastating run.
Loose checking began to hurt Yarragon again as Kirkham found a teammate in the pocket for another, the same issue emerging when Jackson Ventura found O’Connor following a free kick.
A perfect pass from Kirkham found Lewis between two Panther defenders as the Tigers added their 10th.
Hotchkin was rewarded for his strong game with a consolation goal, but the Tigers were not done with.
Lewis added his third from a baulk and dodge before Ventura finished off to convert the Tigers 12th in a strong performance to put Lang Lang firmly back in finals contention.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
The Maroons defeated Moe by 39-points, getting up 15.10 (100) to 8.13 (61).
An even first quarter was followed by a dominant second term from Traralgon, during which time they kicked six goals to one.
This effectively ensured the Maroons could manage the rest of the game, and for the most part, they looked to have things relatively under control.
Maroons captain Dylan Loprese kicked three goals to be among the best players. His partner in crime, former AFL player, Brett Eddy nabbed half a dozen, and statistically at least was seen by some to be the difference given he kicked 36 and Traralgon won by 39.
Maroons midfield gun Mark Collison again proved age is no barrier, collecting 39 touches, and received good support from Tye Hourigan, Haydn Hector and Conor Little.
Ben Morrow was best for Moe. Others to perform well were Brock Smith, Harri Sim, Scott Van Dyk and Riley and Trent Baldi.
Match review via Latrobe Valley/Gippsland Times, written by Liam Durkin.
The Tigers made it four wins on the trot after prevailing 20.9 (129) to 10.8 (68), and in doing so, entered the top five as a result.
Travelling to Western Park, the men wearing yellow and black blew the game open in the first term, kicking seven straight.
From there, the Tigers rarely faulted, and added 10 goals over the next two quarters.
Brandon McDonald and Tristen Waack kicked nine goals between them, while prime movers Tyler Hillier, Tyler Brown, Boyd Bailey and Aidan Quigley were in the thick of the action.
For Warragul, former Carlton player Jed Lamb continued his stunning work in front of goal, kicking five.
Lamb has already kicked 51 goals for the season, a remarkable effort in a side that has only won three games.
Lamb’s old Carlton teammate Nick Graham also featured in the best, as did Mitch Smart, Patrick Ireland, Mitch Nobelius and Jye Nooy.
Match review via Latrobe Valley/Gippsland Times, written by Liam Durkin.
There was nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Great lyrics for a song, but an even better description for a crucial encounter between two aspiring finalists on the weekend.
With neither club able to afford two losses in a row given the precarious nature of their respective ladder positions, the Demons ensured they will be part of the big time in winning 8.12-50 to 6.5-41.
“With such a tight top eight, getting four points is like winning lotto this time of year,” Boolarra coach Tony Giardina said.
Giardina said his boys started well, kept the pressure on East when the ball was in dispute and responded when East came hard in the last quarter.
The loss was costly for Morwell East who now find themselves outside of the top six.
“Early the game ping ponged, with both sides happy to set up camp behind the ball,” reflected Hawks coach Devon Soutar. “We got totally outworked in the second and we were lucky to remain within striking distance. We got going in the second half and had a sniff late, but that window closed quickly. Frustrated sums up the group right now. After 12 games straight, we’re screaming for a spell.”
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
After MDU knocked over premiership contender Hill End, there has been a feeling of apprehension from most clubs before taking on the Demons.
That even applied to the top of the table Tarwin as they ventured to MDU’s home ground before leaving with a better than seven-goal win, 13.9-87 to 6.5-41.
Tarwin coach Troy Hemming said his boys grinded away and played some sharp football, especially in the second quarter.
“We have a few more players stepping up each week, which is really exciting,” Hemming said.
MDU coach Peter Harris said they were beaten by a better side on the day.
“Had all the play in the first but were unable to put any scoreboard pressure on, then Tarwin got a run on in the middle two quarters.” reflected Harris.
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
Tipped to be a big time clash worthy of a big crowd, Newborough’s mixture of youth and experience defeated the big bodied and confident Yinnar by less than a kick.
Bulldogs coach Craig Skinner was really happy to come away with the 8.9-57 to 8.7-55 win.
“Yinnar is most contested side, with the best midfield going around,” Skinner said. “They probably had 70 per cent of the ball in their forward line and we found it hard to go forward. But when we did, we got what we needed.”
Yinnar coach Daniel Taylor said whilst his boys didn’t get the result, it was a great contested game to be a part of with five important players unavailable.
“We left everything out on the pitch and, as a coach, that’s all you ask for,” Taylor said. “As for who was the better team on the day, I’ve actually got no idea. I felt like we controlled the territory game but didn’t get reward on the scoreboard. In saying that though, Newborough could have had us on the back foot early if they had kicked straight. It was just a real arm wrestle and to Newborough’s credit they had done enough to be in front when it mattered.”
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
A win or loss could not have been more important for either of these two sides as they prepared for their round 13 clash.
A win for Hill End would mean a certain top six berth and the end of Stony Creek’s finals hopes. A win for the Lions would keep their dream alive and spell danger for the Rovers.
With the game in the balance for most of the day, it was the Rovers who found a way to win 9.5-59 to 7.6-48.
Hill End coach Mike Santo said it was a good bounce back win against a tough opponent.
“It was a closely contested match all day that we couldn’t quite open up,” Santo said. “I thought our really good players won it for us in the last quarter; they stepped up on some crucial moments.”
However, Santo said “we are still in a fight to make finals” with weddings, events and availability of players over the coming weeks to be a real issue.
Stony Creek coach Jay Aacardi said he expected a tough contested game of football and the match delivered just that.
“Hill End hit the ground full of run, and their foot skills were on from the start,” Accardi said. “The Stony boys, to their credit, fought back. But, once again, poor skill errors really let us down and good teams don’t let you off the hook.”
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
A match between two sides at the bottom of the ladder with just the one win between them would not seem like a match of any real significance.
However, if you played for either Toora or Thorpdale, this may as well have been a grand final. This game presented a rare chance for victory, an opportunity to celebrate the hard work over many months, and the Magpies and Blues both attacked it with the same amount of vigour as any side would, no matter their ladder position.
At the end of the game, it was Toora finally securing their first win 12.8-78 to 6.13-49, just reward for consistent performances.
The victory was well deserved and the celebration a long time coming for Toora coach Matthew Ponton.
“What an amazing day for the club to get the monkey off our back and secure our first win,” Ponton said. “We made an emphasis on hitting the scoreboard early and the boys delivered. We controlled the ball for majority of the game but struggled going forward in the second and allowed Thorpdale to hang around. To the boys’ credit, they kept charging and never really let Thorpdale back in the game.”
“Really happy to see the young guys who have been grinding all year get their first win,” he adding, praising Kris Harper, Peter Grant and Jake McFarland in particular.
For the Blues, the loss was devastating. Disappointed Thorpdale coach Ray Pickering reflected, “we just didn’t want it enough, shocking foot skills all game”.
With just five weeks of the home and away season, Thorpdale, like Toora, will continue to search and work for another reason to celebrate.
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
going down 14.10 (94) to 6.10 (46).
The Swans got the job done in a performance at home to keep second spot on the ladder.
The Blues proved a hard team to shake, and finished strongly, kicking two goals and keeping Stratford scoreless in the last quarter.
Orbost Snowy Rovers held a two-point lead at the first break, but the Swans then gained the ascendency, and added eight goals to four over the next two quarters.
Stratford came out after the main break up-and-firing, and kicked six goals to set up a comfortable, but by no means safe, 26-point lead.
The Blues could have been forgiven for thinking a famous upset was on the cards as they cut the margin back to 14-points during the last term, but time eventually became their biggest enemy.
Best players for the Blues against Stratford were Jordan Ross, Wesley Russell, Aiden Giove, Mitchell Fenner, Will Herbert and Max Welsh.
The Swans found solid contributions from Dylan Cartwright, Gavin Bickery, James Channing, Jesse Broadbent, Tim Hector and Alex Morcom.
Youngster Ben Dekkers made his senior debut, and was able to kick the Swans’ first goal for the game.
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, Stratford wore specially designed Indigenous jumpers for the match.
Players took part in a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, while best-on-ground winners received medals name in honour of former Stratford player Reg Saunders.
Match review via Gippsland Times, written by Liam Durkin.
Moe-Newborough 11.9.75
Foster 3.4.22
BEST:
Moe-Newborough: Hannah van Breugel, Lynette Patten, Nikia Webber, Charli Abbott, Danielle Davies, Briony Stoneham
Foster: Lois Rodger, Bonnie-Rose Waters, Ella Carr, Amanda Briody, Annabel Davies, Chantelle Waters
GOALS:
Moe-Newborough: Nikia Webber 5, Jade Abbott Lyndelle Patten 2, Charli Abbott Danielle Davies 1
Foster: Rachael Francis 2, Bonnie-Rose Waters 1.
BYE: Lindenow South
South Eastern Womens Football had a bye round.
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