Huge margins dominate
It was one of the tightest matches of the year. Just two points separated the two sides at the end of the first term. Kilcunda Bass had their best quarter in the second, adding three goals one to their side of the scoreboard, compared to a measly three points from Garfield.
But the Stars fought back hard after the main break, bringing themselves in front by one point. Both sides added a goal in the final term, but it was an extra three behinds that put Panthers’ noses in front when the siren sounded.
Riley Cousins was the Panthers’ best player. The efforts of Luke Callander, Conor Steel, Luke Fakos, James Phillip and Shelton Rosario were also vital to Kildunda Bass’ win.
Nicholas Macente walked off as best man for the Stars. Honourable mentions went to Dan Clebney, Tyler Mcdonald, Tanner Stanton, Rhys Murphy and Michael Wallace.
Daylston’s 127 point blow out
The Cobras blew Daylston away by more than a hundred points at Cora Lynn on Saturday.
151 to 24 was the final score. Daylston managed just one goal and one behind in the opening term. Three goals and ten points separated the two sides at the main break.
It was the third term that really belonged to Cora Lynn. The home side opened up an 82point lead, adding an incredible 57 points to their side of the scoreboard.
The Cobra’s form continued in the final term, kicking another 51 points. Daylston managed one more major before the final whistle sounded, but it was not enough.
Troy Tharle was best on ground for the Cobras. Christopher Johnson, Rylan Smith, Mitchell Wallace, Heath Briggs and Nathan Gardiner were also influential.
It was Declan Kelly who was best on for Daylston. Honourable mentions also go to Blake Carew, Darcy Brosnan, Harrison Wright, Kyle Wright and Luke Wakefield.
Bad day out for Goons
Nar Nar Goon had a bad day out against Phillip Island on Saturday.
The Goons put 40 points on the scoreboard by the end of the match. The Bulldogs had put 156.
Nar Nar Goon scored just one goal in the opening term. Phillip Island finished that same term with 39 points. By halftime, 67 points separated the two.
Philip Island’s scoreline became and three-digit number in the third quarter. It was 116 to 31 at the beginning of the final term. The game had already been decided.
The visitors put on another nine points but it was nowhere near enough. The scoreboard read 23.18.156 to 6.4.40 in the end.
Cameron Pedersen was best on for the home side. Backing him up was Alex Duyker, Marcus Wright, Hayden Bruce, Zak Vernon and Jason Tomada.
Nar Nar Goon’s best was Mat Slattery. Lachlan Hansen, Trent Armour, Trent Noy and Troy McDermott also made important contributions.
Demons take strong win
Bottom-ranked Dusties once again came up short this Saturday. They travelled to play Koo wee rup, going down 116 to 38.
Dusties could muster just five behinds in the opening term. Koo wee rup on the other hand used their opportunities well, kicking five goals three.
Dusties kicked a clean two majors in the second quarter, but it was no match for the Demons’ six goals two. 54 points separated the two sides as they entered the main break.
Koo wee rup hit the 100-point mark in the third quarter, finishing that term with 101. Dusties had just 26 points on their side of the scoreboard.
An extra two goals three from the Demons meant they walked off the ground with 116. A frantic final term effort from the visitors added one major and six behinds, bringing their total to 38.
Nathan Muratore was the Demons’ best player. He was backed up by the contributions of Tim Miller, Mitchell Cammarano, Joel Gibson, Luke Walker and Caleb Milojevic.
Warragul’s best on ground went to Cooper Hamilton, who had help from influential teammates Michael Ablett, Tyson Bale, Shane Brewster and Joel Paredes.
Dogs take the points
Bunyip enjoyed a 31-point win over Korumburra-Bena on Saturday.
The Bulldogs kicked 12.10.82 to the home side 6.15.51.
It was close for most of the game, just five points separated the two sides at the main break. By the end of the third term, that margin had grown to 11, in favour of the Giants.
It was the final term where Bunyip really showed what they were made of. They almost doubled their three-quarter-time score, kicking six goals and four behinds.
Bunyip defenders kept the home side scoreless, which made for a 51-point final scoreline for Korumburra-Bena. Bunyip finished the day on 82.
The Bulldogs’ best was Damien Szwaja. Influential contributions came from Jeb Mcleod, Aaron Paxton, Jason Fisher, Michael Whyte and Christopher Kelf.
For the home side, it was Emmanuel Jakwot who finished the game as the GiantsÕ best player. Ben Fitzpatrick, Ashley Snooks, Brock Dorling, Mitchell Nicholas and Bradley Monson received honourable mentions.
Ladder change in top section
Tooradin-Dalmore triumphed over Inverloch Kongwak 106 to 88 on Saturday.
The result forces a change-up in the top section of the ladder. Previously third-ranked Inverloch Kongwak swaps with Toordain-Dalmore, who had been in fourth place.
The Seagulls grabbed the lead early in the first term and held on to it for the entire game. They finished the first with a 14-point lead, the second with a 24-point lead and the third with a 20-point lead before closing out the final term with 18 points to spare.
Lewis Hill was best on ground for home side Tooradin-Dalmore. He was backed up by strong performances from Andrew Dean, Jake Cronin, Michael Hobbs, Adam Splatt and Andrew Proctor.
Toby Mahoney was best on for Inverloch Kongwak. Daniel Reid, Tristan Van Driel, Cameron Roughead, Josh Clottu and Shem Hawking were also influential.