Bankers kick away from a persistent Yarragon
Ellinbank kicked away in the second half to shake off a persistent Yarragon in round seven of Ellinbank District football.
The Panthers trailed by just five points at the first change and entered the half time break still in touch, trailing 7-12 to 5-1.
A strong third term set up the comfortable buffer for the Bankers, booting seven goals to two on the way to winning 19-18 (132) to 12-3 (75).
The Panthers came again in the final term, matching the output as each side scored five goals in a high scoring end to the contest.
Ellinbank coach Ben Wragg has spent much of the season in defence but played a role forward of centre this week to finish with five goals. Shaun Phelan and Mark Vassett each chipped in with three majors.
Also among the better players were Liam Anderson, Daniel Pratt, Timothy Farthing, Jake Harper and Ashley Scott.
Leading Yarragon's competitive efforts were Tyler Hotchkin, Damien Allison, Leigh Diston, Devin Pollock, Thomas Follett and Zak Hogton.
A PERSISTENT effort from Poowong saw Neerim-Neerim South work for victory to maintain its unbeaten record for season 2022.
The Cats scored two goals to one in the first term in what was an indicator of a competitive match to come.
The Magpies entered the final change in touch, trailing by just 16 points, before the Cats stepped up in the final term with three goals to one to win 9-17 (71) to 6-2 (38).
Luke Kinder stepped up in front of goal to finish with three goals alongside the experience of Chris Urie, who finished with four majors.
Nathan Bayne, Alexander Johnston, Lachlan Guy, Brock Dorling, Ben Fitzpatrick and Christopher Charles also helped the Cats to a strong final term.
Helping the Magpies keep in touch were Kurt Newton, Alex Doria, Andrew Logan, Steven McInnes, Jack Hazendonk and Conor Cunningham.
TRAFALGAR did as expected and ran out a big win over Nilma-Darnum, 27-20 (182) to 1-2 (8).
There was some early joy for the Bombers, scoring a goal to trail by just 19-points in a pleasing first term for the visitor.
The Bloods were then able to establish their dominance either side of half time, booting 10 goals in the second and nine in the third to set up a big lead at the final change.
Trafalgar handed Dylan Gauci his debut and he fitted in well, finishing the contest with three goals.
Most of the Bloods' opportunities came from on the run, Blake Slater and Matthew Swenson scoring 11 goals between them.
The foot came off slightly in the final term, the Bloods still managing to put through another five goals.
Blake Radford, Klay Butler, Jamie Hines and Dylan Farrell were also among the better players for the home side.
The Bombers were best served by Sebastian Crowle, Korey Carrison, Ben Giles and Blake Roberts.