Garfield bounced back strongly with a comfortable victory over neighbours Bunyip, 13-11 (89) to 6-4 (40).
The Stars kicked three goals to one in the first term before gradually building to a handy 29 point buffer at the final change.
Four goals to one in the final term delivered a comfortable victory that saw the Stars climb back to fourth on the ladder.
Tyler McDonald and Daniel Johnson each kicked three goals, while Daniel Helmore, Jonathon Sauze, Michael Wallace Nicholas Macente and Zane Harper were also key players for the Stars.
Dylan Gallasch, Nathan Allen, Simon Strang, Brandon Allen, Matthew O'Halloran and Beau Deason were the better players for the Bulldogs.
Warragul & Drouin Gazette
Korumburra-Bena welcomed Nar Nar Goon on a cold and sometimes wet day for football.
The ground was in good condition. Nar Nar Goon kicked to the town end, favoured by the wind, in the first term. The Giants attacked early and Rhys Dixon goaled. Nar Nar Goon responded with strong play to kick two goals. The wind was playing havoc with the ball, but the Giants defended well to stop Nar Nar Goon from adding to its tally. At quarter time, the score was Giants 1.0.6 to Nar Nar Goon 2.3.15.
The Giants started the second quarter well, but only two points resulted with the wind really effecting play. Jake McMillan won a free kick and goaled for the Giants. Nar Nar Goon’s defence was under pressure as the home side continued to surge late. By the long break, the score was Giants 2.2.14 to Nar Nar Goon 2.3.15.
Nar Nar Goon came out firing on all fronts; its strong play enabled it to put the Giants under pressure and it scored three goals. The Giants’ defence did its best against the wind. Going into the last term, the score was Giants 2.2.14 to Nar Nar Goon 5.8.38.
The Giants attacked in the last term but Nar Nar Goon’s defence stood strong and repelled several raids on its goal. The Giants missed a couple of chances but finally broke through to goal. Although they tried hard to score again, the Giants were beaten by the siren. The final score was Giants 3.4.22 to Nar Nar Goon 5.8.38.
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