Bunyip have snapped their two-game losing streak, easily accounting for Korumburra-Bena by 81 points.
The Bulldogs never let their opponents into the contest, putting the game to bed very early as they won 16.17 (113) to 4.8 (32).
Bunyip were brutal around the ball, using their intense tackling pressure to force Korumburra-Bena into multiple turnovers and then punishing them on the rebound.
Indeed, by half time Bunyip had kicked seven goals to two, and by three quarter time they had 13 goals to two.
The final term saw the game peter out, as both sides knew any chance of a comeback was well and truly gone.
The stars up forward were Dylan Gallasch and Connor Steel, who both kicked four goals each. The Giants, by comparison, could only manage four individual goalkickers as they struggled to find targets inside 50.
Bunyip now find themselves back with a top five spot thanks to a Dusties loss, and will now have to play the ladder-leading Tooradin-Dalmore as they try to keep it.
Bunyip’s top players were Aaron Paxton, Alexander Dijkstra, Dylan Gallasch, Nathan Allen, William Papley and Jeb McLeod.
Matt Kennewell, Darcy Hargrave, Nicholas Besley, Zach Walker, Matthew Lello and Daniel Brown were best on for Korumburra-Bena.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Nicholas Duck.
A Jimmy Munro masterclass has propelled Cora Lynn to back-to-back victories with the Cobras treating Kilcunda-Bass with contempt
in a 19.18.132 to 2.10.22 triumphant at the Bass Rec Reserve.
Munro, who has won the last two best and fairest awards with the Casey Demons, showcased his class and determination in a dominant display through the midfield.
The Cobras guns were all smoking on Saturday, with Heath and Jaxon Briggs and Chris Johnson supporting Munro in the middle, while Dillan Bass is starting to really find his feet at the Cobradome.
Full-forward Nathan Gardiner was back to his best for the Cobras, booting seven majors, while Cory Machaya with three and Gus Da Costa with two also enjoyed their Saturday afternoons in the forward line.
Ruckman Dale Gawley and the versatile Jimmy Phillips were best for the Panthers.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written by Dave Nagel.
As will Jason Wells, who slotted six, and Archie Whitta, who bagged a brace.
The was Garfield’s highest score for the season and coach Paul Carbis will be keen to work through the next fortnight against Cora Lynn and Inverloch before some opportunities arise against Dalyston and Kilcunda-Bass.
The Sauze boys, Jono and Lachie, kicked three and two goals respectively and were clearly their team’s best players.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written by Dave Nagel.
The Bulldogs were to run out winners by 160-plus points in a thoroughly complete and dominant performance. Dominating all over the ground, particularly in the second half, the Bulldogs were in magnificent form. Cam Brown playing his best game by far for the seniors booted 5 goals in a frenetic first, Cam Pederson dominating all day with more than 30 individual possessions and countless demonstrations of rucking precision led the charge. Brendan Kimber returned to mid field for a 30-plus possession game much to the pleasure of the coaching panel.
The Bulldogs defence functioned superbly – particularly after half time, after some some detailed main break analysis. Forward turned key defender Max Blake led the defensive charge, more than capably filling the hole left by the injured Jason Tomada. Mid-field players including Kai MacKenzie and Zac Vernon took control later in the game and were irrepressible.
But with all of that, it was probably the three Taylors running riot in the forward line that was most impressive. Jack Taylor returned to his magnificent best, clunking more than 15 marks for the game and kicking beautifully for 7 goals. Billy Taylor fed the ball constantly into the forward line, and Ben Taylor wasn’t far behind teaming up with his brothers like they used to in their own backyard!
With the two Patullos supporting, and cameos from Harry O’Brien, Jack Papas and returning Levi Robinson, the forwards totally overwhelmed the opposition. With an exciting and challenging block of away games coming up against fellow undefeated teams Nar Nar Goon and Tooradin, the second half effort was an impressive tune-up at just the right time.
The Warragul Industrials have lost their spot in the top five after falling to Nar Nar Goon by 22 points.
In what was a seesawing affair for much of the day, the Goon found another gear in the final term to run away with the match 13.13 (91) to 10.9 (69).
Star forward Dermott Yawney did the damage for the visitors, booting a game-high six goals, while Anthony Bruhn kicked three for the Dusties.
Nar Nar Goon had to do it the hard way though, as their perfect record looked to be in some trouble for various stretches of time.
From the first bounce it was clear Warragul were up for the fight, pushing hard at the contest and matching the Nar Nar Goon midfield.
Matthew Herbert and Shane Brewster were effective in the middle as the game remained close through much of the first three quarters, though Warragul were able to find themselves 13 points up going into the last change of ends.
The final quarter, however, saw Nar Nar Goon move to a whole new level, as they dominated territory in their forward half and put on six goals to none to claim victory.
Trent Armour was the standout for the Goon, as he racked up contested possessions with no issues to help will his side over the line, particularly late.
The win makes it seven on the trot for the Goon, who will face Phillip Island next week in what is sure to be a blockbuster.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Nicholas Duck.
Tooradin-Dalmore has claimed its first significant scalp of the season with the Seagulls overcoming a brave challenge from InverlochKongwak at Tooradin on Saturday.
The Seagulls broke open a tight game of football towards the end of the third quarter, beginning a run that would conjure up the last eight goals of the contest.
The Seagulls trailed by eight points, at the 20-minute mark of the third quarter, before ramping up the ratchet on their way to a 13.11.89 to 7.10.52 victory.
Neither team gave an inch in the first half, with both teams requiring a safe-crackers licence to find their way through some well organised and well-oiled defence.
Both teams applied immense pressure, with very few chances being provided to get the ball on the outside and run.
Inverloch looked to have the upper hand when Will Turner and Ethan Park kicked goals early in the third, before former Collingwood star Brent Macaffer lifted his rating through the midfield.
Macaffer’s influence was crucial, and when Jimmy Trezise cut the margin back to two points at the 21-minute mark the Seagulls lifted all over the ground.
Brad Butler put the Seagulls in front just four minutes later before Adam Oxley struck a beautiful drop punt from very close to the arc to put the home side ahead by 12 points.
Every player on the ground ran to Oxley… the Seagulls were up and about and genuinely excited for the first time in the contest.
“We’re in a classic, your character is about to be revealed,” Inverloch coach Ben Soumilas calmly told his charges at three-quarter time.
“Whoever works the hardest will probably win the game; let’s see what you’re made of.”
Blake Grewar extended Tooradin’s lead with a great one-on-one victory in the first minute of play before Inverloch squandered its chance of getting back into the game.
The Sea Eagles kicked four consecutive points, all gettable, before the inevitable happened and the Seagulls drove home their advantage.
Goals to Liam Adams, Stewie Scanlon and Trezise put the issue beyond doubt before Trent Adams put the icing on the cake on the final siren.
Both teams were impressive.
The Seagulls showed great signs by lifting when the game was on the line, with big names like Macaffer and Oxley stepping up to the plate when needed.
But lesser lights like Lewis Hill, Dylan Paarlberg and Brady Egan were also impressive performers on the day.
Grewar and Scanlon kicked three each for the winners while Trezise finished with two.
Inverloch was outgunned in the last 40 minutes of the match but did put up a brave performance.
Walk-up starts such as Clinton McCaughan, Toby Mahoney, Tom Hams, Gareth Park and Adam Cross were all missing from their lineup, with several youngsters filling the breach in style.
The Sea Eagles were well-served by Corey Casey and Lachie Scott through the midfield, while Marcus Toussaint had a great battle with Piva Wright in the ruck.
Match review via Pakenham Gazette, written by Dave Nagel.
ELLINBANK & DISTRICT FNL ROUND 7 REVIEW
Ellinbank kicked away in the second half to shake off a persistent Yarragon.
The Panthers trailed by just five points at the first change and entered the half time break still in touch, trailing 7-12 to 5-1.
A strong third term set up the comfortable buffer for the Bankers, booting seven goals to two on the way to winning 19-18 (132) to 12-3 (75).
The Panthers came again in the final term, matching the output as each side scored five goals in a high scoring end to the contest.
Ellinbank coach Ben Wragg has spent much of the season in defence but played a role forward of centre this week to finish with five goals. Shaun Phelan and Mark Vassett each chipped in with three majors.
Also among the better players were Liam Anderson, Daniel Pratt, Timothy Farthing, Jake Harper and Ashley Scott.
Leading Yarragon’s competitive efforts were Tyler Hotchkin, Damien Allison, Leigh Diston, Devin Pollock, Thomas Follett and Zak Hogton.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
Longwarry are proving a difficult prospect at home, booting the final goal of the game to win another close one, this time by the barest of margins over Buln Buln.
The Lyrebirds entered the field of play knowing how much it would mean to take home the points, with third spot on the ladder on the line.
Despite again missing Bob McCallum, who has had surgery on his hand, the Lyrebirds would likely be ruing a missed opportunity as they went down 9-6 (60) to 7-17 (59).
A long goal set up by Matt Gray saw the Lyrebirds head into half time with a 14-point buffer in what had otherwise been a goal for goal arm wrestle early.
Jedd Serong had scored early for the Crows before link up play from Trent Baker and Simon Dawson gave Jake Pierrehumbert a good look on his left foot.
The sides traded consecutive goals before a rolling shot through the goal square saw Buln Buln head into the first change with a slight advantage.
Russell Lehmann chipped into Cooper Brown to close the margin again, only for the Crows to gift Baker the easiest of goals at the other end through the agency of a 50-metre penalty.
Jackson Caddy converted from a hold before the late goal from the Lyrebirds pushed the margin to 14 points.
Braydon McHugh kicked truly from a stoppage as the Crows edged closer, only for another 50-metre penalty to gift Buln Buln the steadier.
Next it was Buln Buln’s turn to take exception to the free kick, the umpire explaining Daniel Pullen received contact to the back of the head as the Crows levelled score heading into the final change.
Pierrehumbert converted from the pass offered by James Fowler as the Lyrebirds edged ahead again.
The Crows kept pressing and through encouragement from their home crowd in full voice, edged within a goal. Jedd Serong, who finished with three goals, Hamish Busk, Ben Cuckson, Cole Cook and Joel Pope were helping the Crows lift the intensity.
Thomas Axford and Sam Batson were trying their best to deny Longwarry, but a strong contested mark saw the Crows hit the front to set up a tense finish.
Fowler went for a run along the wing as Buln Buln made one final charge, only for the Crows to clear from defence as the siren sounded to deliver a tense one-point win for the home side.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
turning up. Poowong were unchanged from their defeat of Nilma Darnum.
Neerim was first to hit the scoreboard with two goals from marks followed by a point.
Poowong lifted and a good mark unfortunately resulted in a point, then Alex Henshall made the most of a 50-metre penalty for Poowong’s first goal. Both sides were working hard with defences of both teams not giving an inch.
Poowong needed to contain the loose man out the back employed by Neerim as it was putting pressure on Poowong’s backline.
Neerim opened up with kick out of bounds and two points, before Poowong went forward and a good hand pass to Jack Hazendonk resulted in Poowong’s second goal. Neerim came back hard firstly with a point followed by three goals the first came from some good passes, the second from a mark and the third from a free kick to open up 22-point lead.
Poowong’s Steve McInnes kicked their third goal after a good tackle. This was followed by a goal from a good mark in the forward pocket to reduce the margin to 10 points, before Neerim added a late point.
Poowong would have to contain Neerim’s Lachlan Bambridge and Chris Urie up forward, who were taking some good marks and Kodie Wilson around the ground to put pressure on Neerim’s forward thrusts. Neerim opened with a kick out of bounds and a couple of points before Alex Henshall kicked Poowong’s fifth.
A seventeen-point lead to Neerim before they added three points, kicking their sixth goal after a mark and a hand pass this was followed by Bambridge’s kick out of bounds. Poowong needed to start well and a good pass to Steve McInnes from a free kick resulted in Poowong’s sixth back to 11 points.
Despite Poowong’s hard work around the ground, it was Neerim that did the damage on the scoreboard with three goals and five points, Poowong kicking a late point. Poowong were competitive all day, possibly their fitness might have told in the end.
Match review via South Gippsland Sentinel Times.
Trafalgar did as expected and ran out a big win over Nilma-Darnum.
There was some early joy for the Bombers, scoring a goal to trail by just 19-points in a pleasing first term for the visitor.
The Bloods were then able to establish their dominance either side of half time, booting 10 goals in the second and nine in the third to set up a big lead at the final change.
Trafalgar handed Dylan Gauci his debut and he fitted in well, finishing the contest with three goals.
Most of the Bloods’ opportunities came from on the run, Blake Slater and Matthew Swenson scoring 11 goals between them.
The foot came off slightly in the final term, the Bloods still managing to put through another five goals.
Blake Radford, Klay Butler, Jamie Hines and Dylan Farrell were also among the better players for the home side.
The Bombers were best served by Sebastian Crowle, Korey Carrison, Ben Giles and Blake Roberts.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Davyd Reid.
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE ROUND 7 REVIEW
When it comes to an average game of footy, there’s usually a script many people expect the teams to follow.
In this case on a sunny day at Drouin, the script said that Moe was going to bounce back from their first loss of the year and easily handle a young Drouin team that would be overwhelmed by the Lions’ class.
Clearly, nobody told Drouin that this was the case.
And while the Hawks were unable to claim the win in the end, they certainly lost no admirers in their 11.7 (73) to 12.11 (83) loss.
Despite the fact that this was a game between the team on the bottom of the ladder and the team in second position, you wouldn’t have known it as the momentum swung wildly between the two teams.
In the end, it took a strong five goal to none effort in the final quarter from Moe to claim victory, and even then they were made to fight for it.
Timothy Hancock was a standout in Drouin’s defence, helping to keep the Lions’ star goalkicker Harry Pepper relatively quiet.
Aden Quirk and Tom Barr were strong through the middle, while the class of Gippsland Power player Jacob Konstanty instantly stood out.
Campbell Jolly kicked three goals for the home side, while Matthew Barrand kicked four for the Lions.
The game started in extremely positive fashion for Drouin, who consistently found ways to clear the Moe defence and find goals out the back.
Tom Johnstone kicked two in the first quarter as the Hawks found themselves three goals up at quarter time, their speed seriously stretching Moe’s midfield.
After Jolly kicked the first of the second term following a dropped Moe mark, suddenly the Hawks were 25 points up and looking the goods.
From there though, Moe stepped up their intensity and, after a couple of goals to Gippsland Power youngster Bailey Humphrey, the margin had been trimmed to two goals.
A late snap by Kye Quirk ensured that Drouin would retain their solid lead going into half time, despite Moe working their way into the game.
The Lions’ lack of a tall target in their forward line had been their kryptonite in their one loss and had become an issue again, as they were unable to exploit the smaller Drouin backline in the same way Bairnsdale had a week prior.
The third quarter saw a rejuvenated Moe team, who had clearly been given a message to up their intensity.
The Lions’ tackle pressure clearly stepped up a notch, while their ball use found significant improvement, particularly as they started to hit targets on the lead inside 50 to compensate for their lack of a big body in the forward line.
Three Moe goals in a row, including two to Riley Baldi, gave the Lions the lead, and they really could have run away with the match if not for some poor goalkicking.
Hawks player Kye Quirk also had a premature end to his game, having suffered a dislocated finger in a blow to the Drouin forward line.
Drouin would strike back, however, after a beautiful end to end passage saw them transfer the ball all the way from full back into an open goal.
It was at this point that some of the Moe players lost their discipline as their frustration with how the game was panning out boiled over.
A clash broke out at Moe’s half forward line, as players from both sides ran in to fly the flag for their teammates.
The umpires, meanwhile, had paid a free kick to Drouin, who quickly exploited the fact that most of the Moe defence were involved in the scuffle to run the ball in for a simple goal.
A double 50-metre penalty immediately afterwards, paid against Moe for continuing to try and fight, gave Drouin yet another goal as they took a three-goal lead into three quarter time and an upset was very much on the cards.
The final term, however, saw the ball living in Moe’s forward half for most of the quarter as Drouin desperately tried to hold on. But after Baldi slotted his third goal on the run from the boundary line, Moe had retaken the lead.
Drouin had a precious few chances to retake the lead but just couldn’t find a way, the final siren sounding as Moe’s Matthew Barrand was lining up for goal with the Lions four points up.
A 50-metre penalty paid after the siren ensured he would kick the goal, the final margin standing at 10 points.
Regardless of the loss, the game showed just how much the young Hawks have improved in just a few short weeks, as the poor showings in their first couple of matches appear a distant memory.
With their youth now truly coming through, Drouin will present a danger game to most sides they come up against for the rest of the season.
Moe, meanwhile, showed their depth and maturity in the win as they narrowly avoided an upset loss, though they will likely want to come out stronger next week when they face the undefeated Leongatha.
Timothy Hancock, Aden Quirk, Tom Barr, Jack Fraser, Jacob Konstanty and Harry Wans were best on for Drouin.
For Moe, Bailey Humphrey, Scott van Dyk, Riley Baldi, Matthew Barrand, James Blaser and Ben Daniher were the standout performers.
Match review via Warragul Drouin Gazette, written by Nicholas Duck.
Leongatha led at every break, but the Eagles hung in the contest, trailing by just 14 points at the final change.
Aaron Heppell was back in the green and yellow after a week on the sidelines and wasted no time getting back into his stride, being one of the Parrots’ best. Fellow midfielder Tom Marriott was prominent again.
While Leongatha only produced a couple of multiple goalscorers, with Jack Ginnane booting three and Jack Hume two, the Parrots found plenty of scoreboard contributors, with eight single goalkickers.
Maffra’s Mitchell Bennett (three goals) and Jett Killoran (two majors) matched the scoring output of Ginnane and Hume, but just four other Eagles goaled, managing only a major apiece.
To Maffra’s credit, it finished with as many scoring shots as the high-flying Leongatha, but the Eagles were unable to make their opportunities count to the same extent as the Parrots. While Heppell and Marriott were difficult for Maffra to contain from early in the match and Leongatha dominated the opening minutes, a couple of missed opportunities by the Parrots and some stoic Eagles’ defence limited the damage.
A Maffra forward foray then resulted in the day’s first major, with Bennett grabbing his opportunity and showing he would be a handful for the Parrots’ defence. However, the Eagles didn’t have long to enjoy being in front, with a leading Ginnane charging out to accept a perfect pass and nailing his resultant set shot. Leongatha took control to steam to a 23-point lead at the first break.
Any thoughts that the home side had given its best and would be swept aside in the second term were quickly quashed. Ryan Auld went on to be a standout performer for Maffra and got his side off to an electrifying start in the second quarter with some classy work through the midfield, following up with a well weighted pass to set up an Eagles’ goal. Bennett was the beneficiary, marking in the square to notch his second major.
A confident Maffra was then looking to attack at every opportunity and applied immense pressure to Leongatha when the Parrots won possession. Leongatha had to withstand a challenging period, but an accurate Ginnane pass set up a Parrots’ major. While Leongatha soon added another goal, the sides ultimately managed three majors each in a fiercely-contested term, with Maffra trimming Leongatha’s lead to 20 points at the main break.
With Maffra pressing hard early in the third term, a hopeful kick bounced through for what was awarded an Eagles’ goal, despite the possibly justified protestations of Leongatha’s Ben Perry that the footy was touched.
Suddenly everything was going the Eagles’ way and they were just 13 points adrift. While the run and class of Marriott helped set up a Tallin Brill goal for Leongatha, Maffra couldn’t be shaken off. The Parrots applied pressure to the Eagles’ backline, but it proved up to the challenge and Maffra continued to show plenty of run and attacking spirit, setting up its own forward opportunities. Killoran seized on one such chance 16 minutes in, goaling from a set shot at close range to have Maffra within striking distance again. When Daniel Bedggood made no mistake with his long-range effort moments later the Eagles looked in with a chance to cause a major boilover, trailing by just seven points.
Leongatha had to throw everything into preventing a confidence-filled opponent from goaling again, with Maffra looking increasingly threatening. When an exhausted Ginnane willed himself to lead, resulting in a mark and goal, Parrots flocked from everywhere to congratulate him. It was clear how much the goal meant, being the final action of the third term and giving Leongatha its 14-point buffer.
Killoran booted his second goal five minutes into the final term, putting Maffra just seven points behind and the Eagles looked full of menace. A goal line scramble and resultant behind soon cut Leongatha’s lead to a straight kick. A Heppell snap restored some breathing space for the Parrots shortly after, with Hume following up with another from a challenging but not acute angle.
While Maffra continued to battle hard, there was just one more goal for each side left in the contest, with a relieved Leongatha happy to head home with the four points. Marriott’s drive went a long way to getting the Parrots over the line in a match in which they were sternly tested. The ruck duel between Leongatha man mountain Ben Willis and his more mobile opponent Auld was an absorbing one. While Auld showed the versatility to double as a ruckman and midfielder, Willis contributed solidly around the ground.
MID GIPPSLAND FNL ROUND 6 REVIEW
While the Kangaroos mustered only 2.3(15) for the term, the Sharks’ perfect 6 goals straight gave the visitors a handy lead by the first break.
Tarwin then took charge, slamming on a further 15 goals in the remainder of the match, while allowing the Kangaroos just four more majors in that period.
“I’m proud of the boys staying disciplined and grinding away with Fish Creek all day,” Tarwin coach Troy Hemming said.
“They threw what they had us and the boys rode it out, and it was a great day of football.”
Clubs continue to struggle with numbers, with Covid, the flu, injuries and availability all adding pressure to putting a side on the park, and Fish Creek was another club hit this week.
“We had 12 out at the start of the day and finished the game with 17 again,” Kangaroos’ coach John Danckert said.
“That said, Tarwin is a really good outfit, quick and efficient with the footy, and we felt we matched them at centre clearance, but from then on, they tore us apart.”
Tarwin was not in the conversation preseason when there was talk about who would feature in the final five, but they certainly are now, peering down from the ladder’s top rung.
The Kangaroos were fancied for finals, but currently sit tenth, with just a couple of wins.
Some people get on, some people don’t. Some clubs have a healthy rivalry, some have a rivalry with a twist of nasty as well.
From the outside looking in, it appears in a very short time these two teams have not only established a new found rivalry but also there is not much love lost between the two.
The Rovers are always keen to make their home ground a nightmare for any visiting teams. With the competition so tight, winning this one would also deliver some extra satisfaction for the victors.
That’s what the Hillsmen got, winning by one straight kick 11.9-76 to 10.9-69.
Hill End coach Mike Santo said Foster played a high pressure game and was very well coached, adding “Zane Duursma is a legitimate top five AFL draft pick if ever I’ve seen one”.
“A hard fought game that we were happy to come out on top of,” reflected Santo. “We were able to gain some ascendency around the stoppages, which enabled us to play the game in our half for a majority of the day. It was big step up from last week and encouraging win with Luke Mulqueen, Chase Saunders and Ben Kerrigan crucial in the win.”
The loss came in a game played in good spirits but was another tough one for Foster to take, the Tigers seemingly ever so close every week.
“Hill End beat us through the midfield all day, which gave their forwards one on ones and ground coverage,” Foster coach Sam Davies said. “We still nearly pinched it, but ultimately need to be better for longer throughout the games.”
He was also impressed with Duursma, stating “do yourself a favour and follow Zane Duursma’s journey, what a treat”.
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
Yinnar have proved to be the most difficult side to read in a handful of games to date.
The Magpies are seemingly unbeatable one week and then almost a shadow of their former self just seven days later.
Coach Daniel Taylor knows he has the artillery to go to war against almost every side in the competition. But having his men ready to perform at their very best “every” week is proving to be a little more difficult.
After a team meeting during the week rather than a training session, the Yinnar side did what they knew they could and did it better than they thought they might. They produced one of the biggest wins of the season, 22.17-149 to 0.9-9.
“The boys responded well after a disappointing two weeks, (a) full four quarter effort by the boys which was great to watch,” Yinnar coach Daniel Taylor said. “Great to be back on the winners’ list in what is a very tight competition. It was a tough day for Thorpy, (who) we know had a few out which makes it hard. But I thought they battled on all day.”
The loss was too much for Thorpdale coach Ray Pickering, reflecting “completely outplayed by a good outfit in Yinnar…sorry I just have nothing else to say.”
The fact is you sometimes have a dirty day, and this was one of those days for the Blues. You can also forgive a side for “not being there” on the odd occasion, but you cannot forgive two in a row and that is now the challenge for Thorpdale.
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
After a well-timed week off, Toora came within just one straight kick of winning their first match of the season.
On a high after their one-point victory over Hill End, MDU held out the Magpies 8.6-54 to 7.9-51.
“We came so close, our side was well drilled and put in effort all day,” Toora coach Matt Ponton said. “Our backline was amazing and two players, in particular, played great all day. Peter Grant and Jack Weston did amazing work, our structure was really strong and made everything for MDU tough. I’m proud of the players for the guts they showed.”
The win was an important one for the Demons to stay in touch with the all important top five.
“All credit needs to go to Toora, they made us play the game on their terms,” MDU coach Peter Harris said. “We did just enough to take home the four points. We can have faith we can turn it around for next week’s massive challenge against the Bulldogs.”
The competition is such that no side can spend too much time bathing in their success before quickly turning their attention to the week ahead.
Match review via multiple publications, written by Rob Popplestone.
NORTH GIPPSLAND FNL ROUND 7 REVIEW
EAST GIPPSLAND FNL ROUND 7 REVIEW
In a contest that saw the sides separated by little more than 10 points all game, Seagulls veteran James Gibbs kicked the sealing set shot following a holding free kick against Luke Belfrage at the 24-minute mark to hand Lakes its third victory of the season.
Lakes kicked the opening goal of the final term through Thomas Duncan after a smart chain of handballs deep in attack to lead by 15, however after eight minutes and three quick goals to the Magpies, the visitors had surged to their first lead since early in the second term.
Lakes forced its way back in front through a smart crumbing goal from Liam Carroll at the 15-minute mark. Despite some steadfast defence, a quick grab transition for half back saw Jackson Smith earn a holding free kick 15m from goal. He converted and Lucknow had regained a four-point buffer.
Gibbs, who finished with four goals, had an immediate chance to reply for the Seagulls following a strong mark, but the typically accurate set shot kicker, pushed it to the left for a behind. Lakes caused a turnover from the kick in a minute later and after a short scrimmage Duncan missed a long running shot and the deficit was two.
Again the Seagulls were able to limit Lucknow’s movement from defence, creating a turnover on the clubrooms wing where a long and high entry saw Gibbs and Belfrage in a one-on-one. Gibbs gained front position and Belfrage could do little, except hold, to stop Gibbs from winning the contest. The resulting goal was the sealer.
The Seagulls had to hold firm for defensively for the remaining three minutes and we’re able to thwart any Magpies attacking movement, recording their third win to sit sixth on the ladder, four points behind the Magpies and Paynesville.
Angus McKenzie was a pillar in defence and played an integral midfield role when Liam Carroll went down injured before half time. Gibbs was joined by Ben Crittenden as the major goalkickers with three, Fraser Dostine was steadfast down back and took the game on at every opportunity while Derek Steedman worked tirelessly in the ruck against the in-form Dion Grace.
Jackson Smith kicked three goals for the Magpies and was a regular ball winner alongside Joel McNamara and Josh Carroll, while Brodie Matthews kicked two goals and was influential.
Match review via The Lakes Post.
OMEO & DISTRICT FNL ROUND 7 REVIEW
SOUTH EASTERN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ROUND 5 REVIEW
DIVISION TWO
Warragul Industrials 15.12.102
Devon Meadows 3.1.19
BEST: Unavailable
GOALS: Unavailable
Bass Coast Breakers 3.4.22
Coburg 2 4.6.30
BEST: Chelsea Connell, Sunday Brisbane, Tayla Tatterson, Stacey Poke, Kelly O’Neill, Kate Caughey
GOALS: Ella Cargill Jenna Russo 1.
DIVISION THREE
Lang Lang 19.11.125
Mornington Reserves 4.1.25
BEST: Cait van Dord, Ebony Whitworth, Nicole Cicciari, Sunday Denny, Stefanie Harper, Taylor Dare
GOALS: Ebony Whitworth 9, Kelly Cerra 3, Stacie Clarke Emily Lesjak 2, Shayla Hamilton Cait van Dord 1.
Warragul Industrials Development Team 2.3.15
Red Hill 3.4.22
BEST: Tessa Binney, Kathrine Groendahl, Keryn Galloway, Amanda Hines, Emmerson Taylor
GOALS: Hayley De Graaf Tayla Lochki 1.
FEMALE FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND ROUND 2
Foster 7.1.43
Moe-Newborough 13.15.93
BEST:
Foster: Bonnie-Rose Waters, Lois Rodger, Ella Carr, Kelly Donchi, Stella Brewer, Elsa Marino
Moe-Newborough: Jade Abbott, Izabella Rosato, Kylie Mann, Player, Lisa Whiteside, Lynette Patten
GOALS:
Foster: Tyla Angwin Chloe Dodd Kelly Donchi 2, Rachael Francis 1.
Moe-Newborough: Nikia Webber 7, Lynette Patten Jade Abbott 2, Charli Abbott 1.
BYE: Lindenow South
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