Bell Park vs North Shore

It was a muddy day at Hi Sushi Oval, on a ground that was near impossible to bounce a ball, you just have to keep kicking it forward. Bell Park did that better in the end even though North Shore were up and about in the first term.

Bell Park will verse Geelong West this weekend. The Dragons will be fighting for nothing but pride with Finals out of reach. Still, that can make for a very physical contest nonetheless. The Seagulls face The Eagles at Windsor Park.

Best

Bell Park: J. Sheringham, B. Lloyd, J. Fulton, W. Christie, H. Dawson, H. Lucas

North Shore: K. Annand, N. Lever, S. Witherden, N. Dixon, C. Walmsley, B. Gerrard

Goals

Bell Park: 3 J. Bright, 2 H. Dawson, 2 C. Sarcevic, J. Fischer, J. Fulton, J. George, T. Mahony

North Shore: 2 C. Langan, K. Annand, J. Edwards, N. Lever, W. Milsome, J. Sammut-Miljevic

Final Score

Bell Park: 11.10 (76)

North Shore: 7.8 (50)

Lara vs Geelong West

Lars were in the contest for three terms, but it was just the last term that beat them. That and a seven-goal haul to Phillip Moimoi. Baxter Mensch was also a ball magnet with 41 disposals, Tanner Lovell finished with 35. Mitchell Day was again impressive for the Cats with a bag.

It’s the Cats and St Albans this weekend. Expect a good slog. Geelong West has Bell Park, they do not want to underestimate the Dragons.

Best

Lara: M. Day, J. Hopper, A. Stone, D. Jose, C. O’Meara, J. Borchard

Geelong West: P. Moimoi, B. Mensch, T. Watts, T. Lovell, E. Liddle, T. Lewis

Goals

Lara: 5 M. Day, 2 T. Gunther, J. Borchard, D. Jose, G. Munari, C. O’Meara

Geelong West: 7 P. Moimoi, 3 A. Codd, 2 J. Collins, B. Mensch, T. Stone, T. Watts

Final Score

Lara: 11.10 (76)

Geelong West: 15.12 (102)

Leopold vs Colac

Colac has upset Leopold for the second time in a convincing fashion. Darcy Lang was the showstopper for the day with 13 clearances from 32 disposals. Jai Thompson was just as good with 32 of his own for the Lions.

Leopold have another Tiger to verse this week in the form of Grovedale. This is the wildcard vs the wildcard match. Both have surprised fans and experts alike proving they can compete and defeat teams higher up the ladder. So, this might be the one to watch. Colac has the bye with the split round.

Best

Leopold: J. Pitt, M. Herbert, B. Williamson, T. West, M. Thompson, T. Thompson

Colac: B. Mahoney, K. Smartt, J. Melican, H. Walsh, D. Lang, J. Simpkin

Goals

Leopold: 3 J. Pitt, T. Feely, C. Giddings, T. West, B. Williamson

Colac: 3 J. Simpkin, 3 J. Williamson, 2 A. Garner, L. Hillman, D. Lang, J. McGuane, L. Simpkin, Z. Zdybel

Final Score

Leopold: 7.12 (54)

Colac: 13.8 (86)

Newtown & Chilwell vs St Albans

A to-be-expected result for the Eagles. Lachlan Bond was a powerhouse, six majors for him while Lachlan Waddell finished with four.

Newtown & Chilwell are powering home. Just one more trip to North Shore this week, and then it gets tough. St Mary’s will meet them in two weeks with Colac following to end the Home & Away season. Either way, they are two games in front with a healthy percentage, so sliding from third looks unlikely. St Albans will face Lara

Best

Newtown& Chilwell: L. Bond, L. Waddell, N. Harris, B. Sutterby, G. Bove, B. Reid

St Albans: J. Russell, J. Speed, B. McDonald, S. Donegan, S. Morell, A. Beardsell

Goals

Newtown& Chilwell: 6 L. Bond, 4 L. Waddell, G. Bove, M. Condy, C. Harris, N. Harris, T. Panuccio, B. Sutterby

St Albans: S. Morell

Final Score

Newtown& Chilwell: 16.15 (111)

St Albans: 1.1 (7)

St Joseph’s vs Grovedale

Joeys have felled another contender for their fifth place. St Joseph’s stayed on top of Grovedale each term bridging the gap to a 20-point win. The win gives St Joseph's a little breathing space as they head into the split round. A week off will do them some good. Grovedale will return to their den with the Lions waiting.

Best

St Joseph’s: H. Smith, J. Gow, B. Haintz, R. Adams, O. Hanneysee, J. Hovey

Grovedale: W. Ford, M. Brennan, B. Campi, J. Tute, J. Erskine, P. Knott

Goals

St Joseph’s: 3 O. Hanneysee, 2 A. Gras, P. De Grandi, J. Gow, A. Humphrey, C. Mitchell

Grovedale: 3 J. Erskine, 2 S. Walker, W. Ford

Final Score

St Joseph’s: 9.9 (63)

Grovedale: 6.7 (43)

St Mary’s vs South Barwon

Oh, so close, so very close. South Barwon were on the way to causing a huge upset against the ladder leaders. Just the barest margin resulted in the cruellest loss. Jarryd Garner proved the difference for St Mary’s. 35 touches and 13 clearances summed up his day. Max Augerinos was also busy with 13 clearances of his own. Both teams get the week off with the split round bye. They will return next week 

Best

St Mary’s: J. Garner, J. Jaska, J. Blood, N. Connors, N. Nott, M. Augerinos

South Barwon: S. James, D. Madigan, L. Noble, J. Driver, O. Lee, T. Mulraney

Goals

St Mary’s: 3 J. Blood, 2 J. Garner, 2 H. McMahon, S. Christensen, M. Keast, H. Kol

South Barwon: 3 L. Noble, 2 J. Carmody, 2 T. Mulraney, J. Broughton, M. Caldow, J. Syddall

Final Score

St Mary’s: 10.11 (71)

South Barwon: 10.10 (70)