Heartbreak for Longwarry

Longwarry suffered its second heart-breaking loss of the season, falling to Ellinbank by one-point following the final kick of the day, 11-10 (76) to 11-9 (75).

Having been awarded a free kick while trailing by just two points deep into the final term, all at the Longwarry Recreation Reserve collectively held their breath as the siren sounded with the shot on goal in transit.

Unfortunately for the Crows, the ball sailed over the behind post, handing them their second close loss of the season.

It was positive signs for the Crows, who matched it with the unbeaten Ellinbank throughout the contest.

While the Eagles had been dominant in previous matches, the Crows made them work for the win and nearly stole it from them.

The lead changed several times throughout the contest, with the Crows holding a nine-point advantage heading into the final change of ends.

The Eagles were quick to regain the lead, but the Crows weren’t done with and kept pushing right until the breathtaking final kick of the day.

Shaun Phelan kicked four goals for Ellinbank, while Longwarry coach Daniel Fry matched his output for the Crows.

Ben Wragg, Andrew Quirk, Daniel Barrand, Tim Mashado and Toby Wallace helped Ellinbank hold on.

Ben Cuckson, Paul Williams, Ken Towt, Nathan Fry and Rick Salce kept pushing until the final siren for the Crows.

Eagles win big

Ellinbank were big winners in the Reserves, 18-21 (129) to 6-4 (40).

The Crows were competitive in the first quarter before the Eagles kicked away. Brad Glover kicked five goals, while Jeremy Gray chipped in with three majors.

Nicholas Harper, Jayson Barwick, Thomas Robertson, Tony Wright and Ben McLennan were also prominent.

Ben McKenna, Bohdi Van Der Pas, John Werner, Harley Jones, Matthew Luttgens and Brent Wilson were named best for the Crows.

Eagles kick away

Ellinbank won comfortably in the under 16s, 9-15 (69) to 3-10 (28).

Ellinbank kicked out to a 25-point lead early, and although the Crows tightened the contest from quarter time, the Eagles were always in control.

Lucas Maffei kicked three goals in a best afield effort. He was supported by Callum Auldist, Corey Garlick, Stewart Bedford, Lachlan Hedrick and Marcello Downie.

Longwarry were best served by Bailey Stephens, Jonah Serong, Brodie Bould, Liam Quarrell, Aidan Fox and David Ahrens.