Garfield signals returns to form
Garfield signalled its return to form with a big win over Ellinbank, 23-21 (159) to 4-6 (30).
The Stars kicked seven goals to two in the first term and were never headed, adding four majors in each the second and third terms to push the lead out to 89 points.
The Stars went on with it in the final term, booting eight goals to blow the margin out beyond three figures and add some much-needed percentage.
The win sees the Stars sit outside the top six on percentage.
Jonathan Sauze and Dylan Collis led the way in front of goal with five majors apiece, while Will Collis chipped in with four goals in a best afield performance.
Eddie Morris, Tyson Payne and coach Joel Morgan were other key players for the Stars.
Ellinbank were best served by Neale Parke, Toby Wallace, Chris Gardiner, Tyler Hotchkin, Ashley Wallace and James Scammell.
Bankers in tight one
Ellinbank continued its good form in the Reserves, winning a tight contest 7-8 (50) to 5-8 (38).
The Bankers set up their win with a solid first half, heading into half time with a 21 point lead and keeping the Stars at bay.
Lachlan Pratt, Jayson Barwick, Daniel Pandolfo, Kris Stephens, Sam Perry and Kane Woolstencroft led the young Ellinbank team to victory.
Jay Engellener, Tim Hatherall, Jason Bailey, Tyler Hobson and Ray Smith were instrumental in closing the gap for the Stars.
Scammell’s eight
Eight goals from James Scammell helped Ellinbank to victory in the under 18s, 10-2 (62) to 8-5 (53).
Garfield persisted throughout and were always in the hunt, but Scammell proved the difference with eight of his team’s 10 goals.
He was ably supported by Daniel Harlow, Jye Kahan, Adam Feltham, Cameron Lyon and Corey Peterson.
Damion Denysenko, Jonty Bow, Ryan Archer, Jackson Tribuzi, Mitchell Tribuzi and Aaron Tynan willed Garfield until the very end.
Stars shine brightest
Garfield were too strong in the under 16s, keeping Ellinbank scoreless on the way to winning 12-12 (84) to 0-0 (0).
Ty Miller kicked four goals, while Tyson Makai chipped in with three majors.
Other better players for the Stars were Oliver Whibley, Jerimiah Whibley, Lachlan Sauze and Scott Simpson-Brewer.
William Robertson, Matthew Annett, Brian Kelly, Lachie Carroll, Wells Sam and Jack Benes tried hard for Ellinbank.