STILL IN ‘FIVE’ DESPITE LOSS

Warragul reserves still hold fifth position on the ladder but after a heavy defeat at Maffra on Saturday have a lot of work ahead of them to stay there.

The Gulls were no match for Maffra going down 17-11 to 2-4.

Warragul is a game clear of main challenger Wonthaggi but still has a bye ahead of it before the halfway mark of the home and away rounds.

On Saturday the Gulls’ best were “old head” Brad Nott, Hayden Lawson-Pepper, another veteran Leigh Sheehan, Jake Orlicki, Sam Serramondi and Tim Brady.

Captain Jamie Somers kicked both the goals.

SENIORS 30: Chris Dunne (Leongatha), Mitch Bennett (Maffra).

23: Brad Dessent (Sale).

16: Brayden McCarrey (Bairnsdale).

14: Dan Bedggood (Maffra).

13: Tyssen Morrow (Warragul).

RESERVES 19: Nathan Trotto (Leongatha).

15: Jamie Somers (Warragul).

12: Mitch Allman (Maffra).

THIRDS 21: Jack Hume (Leongatha).

18: Harry Kellow (Bairnsdale).

17: Caleb Michie (Moe),

FOURTHS 22: Noah Anderson (Wonthaggi).

20: Tyran Rees (Bairnsdale).

15: Byron Vickery (Bairnsdale).

Drouin ruckman Bob McCallum gave the side another great game at all parts of the ground including helping out to clear from the backline with timely support in this instance from Michael Laszczyk’s strong shepherd on a Leongatha opponent.