Panthers charge home for one-point win

Little separated mid-table sides Longwarry and Yarragon heading into their round 19 clash.

And the contest didn't disappoint as the Panthers charged home to steal it by the barest of margins, winning 6-7 (43) to 6-6 (42).

It was a meritorious result for the Panthers, who are building following some lean seasons and came from behind to account for a Crows side who have put in some impressive efforts at home.

The Crows kicked the only goal of the first term and held the edge throughout, but still the Panthers kept in touch.

A half time margin of 11 points pushed out to just 12 at the final change in what transpired as an even contest.

Tom Dovaston finished with three goals to lead the Panthers' charge, the visitor adding 2-2 to one behind in the final term to pinch the result.

Damien Allison, Devin Pollock, Josh Vosper, Sam van der Zalm, Tyler Payroli and captain Mitch Jolly led the visitors to victory.

The Crows blooded another youngster in Angus Adamiak and in pleasing signs for the Crows, he was their best player. Jedd Serong, Ben Cuckson, Russell Lehman, Bailey Stephens and Jonah Serong were also among the best.

ELLINBANK stitched up its finals berth with a big win over Nilma-Darnum, 16-19 (115) to 2-7 (19).

A pre-game tribute for Ellinbank club stalwart the late Adrian 'Adie' Pratt commenced proceedings.

The Eagles had to overcome an early challenge from the Bombers, heading to the first change leading 3-3 to 2-2.

Four goals in the second term opened a handy buffer at the long break and they went on with it, as the Bombers failed to add a major beyond the first term.

The Eagles used the opportunity to blood another young player in Billy Auldist and he impressed, finishing among their better players.

Shaun Phelan booted three goals while Bryce Joyce, Anthony Battista and coach Ben Wragg were also among the better players.

The Bombers were best served by Nathan Campbell, Malcolm Hunter, Nick Carrigy, Sebastian Crowle, Oxley Huson and Jeremy Jarred.

BULN BULN finished its home and away season with a strong performance, putting away Catani 28-18 (186) to 4-2 (26).

A return of 3-6 in the first term limited the damage, only for a seven goal second term seeing the Lyrebirds head into the long break with a handy 56-point advantage.

Ten goals to nil in the third term put the points in their keeping and while the Blues put through two final quarter goals, the Lyrebirds added eight of their own to run away with it.

Sam Langford made a pleasing return from a long injury lay off ahead of finals, booting three goals and finishing among the best.

Matt Stevens booted seven goals to spearhead the attack with Jake Pierrehumbert also among the best on his return from injury.

Reece Campbell, Sam Batson and Cam McPhan were also prominent.

The Blues were best served by Mitchell Smith, James Williams, Brett Williams, Coby Podd, Dylan Williams and Noah Young.