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Anglesea vs Torquay

It was always going to be tough for Anglesea against Torquay. Across all four quarters of last weekend's match, you see a dominant team. Anglesea has had some spring in their step in recent weeks, but the Tigers are real contenders. The deficit this time was 77 points.

The Tigers will have another easy kill against Portarlington in their upcoming match. Anglesea will have another tough task this Saturday when they face Barwon Heads who are full of confidence at the moment.

Best

Anglesea: S. Umbers, S. Leeds, M. Connell, M. Simpson, K. Iversen-Smith, D. Blizzard

Torquay: J. Darke, M. Croxford, L. Findlay, S. Ham, J. Ireland, C. Currie

Goals

Anglesea: 2 R. Williams, L. Beers, J. Keras, S. Umbers

Torquay: 3 C. Currie, 3 T. Grace, 2 S. Ham, 2 P. McMahon, 2 C. Page, J. Darke, B. Henderson, J. Ireland, J. Dawson

Final Score

Anglesea: 5.6 (36)

Torquay: 16.17 (113)

Modewarre vs Barwon Heads

Modewarre got backhanded by the Seagulls last weekend. The Warriors seem to have dropped off in form in the past few rounds. From the start of the game till the final siren, they were never in the contest.

Modewarre will not have to leave their home-field advantage this weekend, but they will want to make a statement against Geelong Amateurs who seem to be in the same boat as the Warriors. Barwon Heads have proven they are better than most and currently deserve their third spot. The Seagulls will return home this Saturday, where Anglesea awaits.

Best

Modewarre: D. Beames, M. Fenton, Z. May, C. Farrell, J. Finch, P. Fitzgerald

Barwon Heads: R. Harvey, M. Phelps, B. Eddy, K. Polley, S. Baker, N. Aulsebrook

Goals

Modewarre: 2 C. Joseph, D. Beames, M. Overman

Barwon Heads: 3 B. Eddy, 2 N. Aulsebrook, 2 S. Baker, S. Lyle, M. Phelps

Final Score

Modewarre: 4.8 (32)

Barwon Heads: 9.14 (68)

Newcomb vs Geelong Amateur

The Ammos may have got the win, but Power definitely gave them a fright. The drop off in the third term by Newcomb, allowed Geelong Amateur to go into the final term with a healthy lead. Power fought hard but couldn’t claim the four points.

Geelong Amateur are getting harder to predict with each passing round. This next match against Modewarre will show us where they’re at. As for Newcomb, a much better effort than what has been seen in previous performances. They will want to keep that form going into their next match against Ocean Grove. 

Best

Newcomb: C. Ogle, M. Walson, B. Ritchie, L. Carmichael, S. Scolaro, J. Walker

Geelong Amateur: B. Barnett, S. Alesios, J. Scarlett, K. Bucovaz, G. Hardiman, D. Lovick

Goals

Newcomb: 4 A. Steele, 2 J. Duke, J. Dumont, C. Ogle, B. Ritchie, J. Walker

Geelong Amateur: 4 M. Hungerford, 2 B. Barnett, K. Bucovaz, S. Bucovaz, E. Farley, S. Hosking, L. Reilly, J. Scarlett 

Final Score

Newcomb: 10.9 (69)

Geelong Amateur: 12.12 (84)

Ocean Grove vs Queenscliff

The Grubbers gained the early advantage with the Coutas trailing at every quarter. A dominant third term saw Ocean Grove hold on until the final siren despite a hungry Queenscliff.

Finally, Ocean Grove gets some reward for all their efforts. They were flat in Round 9 but were keen to make amends last Saturday. The Grubbers will be hungry to keep their edge against Newcomb while Queenscliff will have quite the task when they come up against Drysdale.  

Best

Ocean Grove: J. Paterson, T. Chalkley, J. McHenry, D. Moroney, C. Pickett, J. Lange

Queenscliff: Z. Henderson, Alex Davie, S. Bowtell, A. Hogan, D. Gibbs

Goals

Ocean Grove: 3 J. Paterson, 2 F. Long, 2 J. McHenry, E. Dayman, J. Horton

Queenscliff: 2 J. Rush, B. Dawson, D. Gibbs, J. Hedley, I. McCabe

Final Score

Ocean Grove: 9.10 (64)

Queenscliff: 6.15 (51)

Drysdale vs Portarlington

The Demons are still trapped at the bottom without any hope in sight. Not that anybody expected much considering they had to play against a team that hasn’t been defeated all season. At least they kept the deficit below 200 points this time.

Portarlington’s horror run will continue with Torquay as their next stop. As for the mighty Hawks, they don’t need to go anywhere this weekend, Queenscliff will come to them.

Best

Drysdale: T. Ruggles, M. Hebbard, M. Mcguire, J. Breust, M. Pigott, J. Garth

Portarlington: J. Cummins, S. Wiffen, S. Walton, R. Salvador, J. Rose, F. Goedemoed

Goals

Drysdale: 9 M. Hebbard, 6 J. Garth, 4 J. Breust, 3 M. Clark, 2 J. Hargreaves, L. Dalgleish, N. Egan, B. Fennell, S. Fleming, M. Mcguire, B. Sykes

Portarlington: M. Farrell, L. Hart

Final Score

Drysdale: 30.24 (204)

Portarlington: 2.2(14)

Barwon Heads vs Torquay

A fight back in the second term saw Barwon Heads take the lead, from there, the real test began. Torquay struck back with five unanswered majors in the third quarter. From there, the Tigers moved on to a convincing 30-point victory.

The Seagulls are still that step below the elite talent. They will get their chance again in their next match against Drysdale. But they will need to produce a four-quarter effort if they are to down the ladder leaders. Torquay will face Ocean Grove as the Tigers return to their den.

Best

Barwon Heads: K. Maher, N. Avery, M. Philp, M. Beckwith, K. Treweek, O. Wiltshire

Torquay: M. Hurley, B. Henderson, S. Caruso, M. Croxford, B. Raidme, B. McNamara

Goals

Barwon Heads: 3 S. Baker, 3 N. Brown, C. Hurst, S. Lyle, N. McGregor-Dawson

Torquay: 3 T. Grace, 2 C. Currie, 2 T. Diamond, 2 W. Doyle, S. Caruso, J. Darke, J. Dawson, S. Ham, B. Raidme

Final Score

Barwon Heads: 9.12 (66)

Torquay: 14.12 (96)

Geelong Amateur vs Drysdale

Another supreme victory by Drysdale. Mat Hebbard was outstanding last Saturday with an eight-goal performance.  You can’t give the Hawks an inch, they must be matched in every term. Despite their undefeated streak, they have shown that they can be shaken.

The last time Drysdale met Barwon Heads in the first round, the Seagulls lost by very little. Perhaps this weekend may serve as a challenge for the mighty Hawks. As for Geelong Amateur, they will want a big win against Portarlington, they are just hanging onto their current fifth spot.   

Best

Geelong Amateur: S. Darley, J. Jans, C. Lewis, L. Devine, J. Edwards, J. Lee

Drysdale: C. Lynch, M. Hebbard, N. Egan, J. Breust, M. Mcguire, J. Jenkins

Goals

Geelong Amateur: 2 B. Barnett, 2 M. Hungerford, 2 J. Lee, S. Darley, J. Jans, C. Jarrad, C. Lewis

Drysdale: 8 M. Hebbard, 3 J. Breust, 3 B. Sykes, 2 B. Henderson, F. Chisholm, N. Egan, M. Mcguire, B. Ryan

Final Score

Geelong Amateur: 10.10 (70)

Drysdale: 20.13 (133)

Newcomb vs Portarlington

The Power has been good in recent weeks. Put wins and losses aside, you can see when a team is competing despite their circumstances. The win was well deserved, Andrew Steel finishing with five majors with Jack Duke just behind him with four.

Newcomb face an intriguing match-up this weekend when they meet the Coutas. The Power will play on home soil, but Queenscliff will want to bounce back after a poor defeat from Modewarre. The Demons will face Geelong Amateur.

Best

Newcomb: M. Walson, M. Andrews, B. Ritchie, K. Bourke, B. Rees, T. Courtney

Portarlington: W. Foott, I. Holroyd, M. Farrell, S. Walton, T. Benham, R. Salvador

Goals

Newcomb: 5 A. Steele, 4 J. Duke, B. Gebert, R. Hollins, S. Mullahy, B. Rees, E. Taylor, M. Walson, Portarlington: N. Cini, H. Vella

Final Score

Newcomb: 15.26 (116)

Portarlington: 2.2 (14)

Ocean Grove vs Anglesea

Ocean Grove will be bitter on that defeat. They came out strong and played solid football for three quarters, but not four. The Kangas just hopped over the line with the help of Ben Jaska finishing his day with a bag.

Anglesea will return home this weekend when they face Modewarre who are coming off a solid win. Ocean Grove will find it tough to beat Torquay on their home ground.

Best

Ocean Grove: T. Chalkley, J. Horton, R. Hobbs, M. Taylor, M. Sutton, T. Ruck

Anglesea: L. Beers, B. Jaska, R. Williams, M. Mauderer, J. Moverley, T. Leeds

Goals

Ocean Grove: 3 M. Taylor, 2 K. Annand, 2 E. Dayman, T. Chalkley, H. Cunningham, H. Dolley, N. Down, F. Long, D. Moroney, J. Paterson, H. Pearce, M. Sutton

Anglesea: 5 B. Jaska, 2 L. Beers, 2 D. Elliott, 2 T. Leeds, 2 N. Rivalland, 2 R. Williams, L. Holland, M. Mauderer

Final Score

Ocean Grove: 16.8 (104)

Anglesea: 17.8 (110)

Queenscliff vs Modewarre

After the Barwon Heads loss, Modewarre has been on a role lately. Seven goals to Tom Hornsey, the man proved to be unstoppable. Connor Joseph was no slouch either with six majors for his tally.

The Coutas seem to be a little off in recent weeks, they desperately need the win against Newcomb at PlasterCom Oval but Power seem to be ready to fight.  The Warriors will take on Anglesea, and you could imagine Modewarre will want to put the foot down early.

Best

Queenscliff: C. Whitley, L. Kidd, C. Durran, A. Hogan, D. Gibbs, I. McCabe

Modewarre: T. Hornsey, C. Joseph, J. Finch, O. Butler, J. Beardsell, T. Anderson

Goals

Queenscliff: 3 T. Dickinson, 2 C. Whitley, C. Durran, J. Hedley, J. McIvor-Clark, O. Courtney, J. Rush

Modewarre: 7 T. Hornsey, 6 C. Joseph, 2 J. Finch, C. Farrell, B. Wemyss, T. Worpel

Final Score

Queenscliff: 10.14 (74)

Modewarre: 18.14 (22)

Anglesea vs Modewarre

Modewarre are starting to get competitive at the right time. They have been on a roll for the last few weeks with more than convincing victories, the latest Anglesea by 33 points.

After the bye, the Warriors will face a rejuvenated Newcomb, who are currently enjoying their football. Modewarre does not want to underestimate this wildcard. The Kangas will hop on to meet Geelong Amateur at Queens Park.

Best

Anglesea: J. Harrison, D. Midolo, M. Simpson, J. Moverley, R. Williams, S. Leeds

Modewarre: C. Farrell, M. Kasparian, O. Butler, J. Ollis, J. O'hanlon, L. Warburton

Goals

Anglesea: 3 R. Williams, 2 L. Holland, L. Beers, L. Cruickshank, J. Keras, M. Mauderer, J. Moverley

Modewarre: 3 T. Hornsey, 2 J. O'Hanlon, 2 J. Ollis, 2 T. Worpel, C. Farrell, M. Fenton, C. Joseph, J. Peck, B. Wemyss

Final Score

Anglesea: 10.9 (69)

Modewarre: 14.18 (102)

Drysdale vs Barwon Heads

It seems all that Barwon Heads managed to do in the first term was make Drysdale angry. After keeping the Hawks to one goal in the opening quarter, Drysdale would go on to kick nine majors in the second term. From there it was a typical Drysdale game.

Next Saturday, it’s the ‘big one’ before finals: Torquay vs Drysdale. The last time it was the Hawks with an emphatic victory over the Tigers, but another win could set up mental demons for the future. Definitely, one to watch. Barwon Heads returns to Howard Harmer Oval, Queenscliff will be their next match.

Best

Drysdale: N. Egan, M. Hebbard, B. Fennell, J. Preece, T. Nofi, J. Breust

Barwon Heads: O. Wiltshire, L. Mitchell, S. Lyle, D. Graham, M. Beckwith, M. Philp

Goals

Drysdale: 7 M. Hebbard, 3 N. Egan, 2 J. Breust, 2 J. Hargreaves, T. Bonner, B. Fennell, S. Fleming, B. Henderson

Barwon Heads: 2 M. Phelps, S. Baker, J. Barlow, B. Eddy, M. Philp

Final Score

Drysdale: 18.12 (120)

Barwon Heads: 6.8 (44)

Newcomb vs Queenscliff

This resurgence from Power has been relieving for Newcomb fans. It was not an easy win over Queenscliff who were in reach of stealing the win, but Power hung on. A superb effort by Jack Duke with four majors, he proved to be the difference up forward.

Newcomb looks to Modewarre next. The Power will have the home-ground advantage but the Warriors have been consistent in their wins for weeks. If they somehow topple Modewarre, finals will be within their reach. Queenscliff will want a better start to next week against Barwon Heads. Unfortunately, for the Coutas, the Seagulls have just suffered a big loss and they will be seeking redemption.

Best

Newcomb: R. Hollins, B. Cullinan, J. Duke, R. Jackman, M. Andrews, F. Anscombe

Queenscliff: B. Anwyl, Z. Henderson, C. Whitley, C. Durran, J. McIvor-Clark, I. McCabe

Goals

Newcomb: 4 J. Duke, 2 R. Hollins, 2 E. Taylor, B. Cullinan, C. Ogle, B. Ritchie, J. Walker

Queenscliff: 2 I. McCabe, A. Davie, B. Dawson, T. Dickinson, J. Hedley, L. Kidd, C. Whitley, D. Whitley

Final Score

Newcomb: 12.9 (81)

Queenscliff: 9.16 (70)

Portarlington vs Geelong Amateur

Geelong needed a big win and they delivered as expected. Kristian Bucovaz was the tip of the spear for the Ammos. A monstrous eight-goal haul, saw Bucovaz leave the field a happy man. As were the rest of his teammates.

The Ammos' next match is against Anglesea. They will want a repeat performance from last weekend as finals contenders are itching to get that fifth spot. Portarlington will face Ocean Grove

Best

Portarlington: L. Hart, T. Benham, M. Ruiter, J. Rose, N. Cini, J. Muscat

Geelong Amateur: S. Darley, K. Bucovaz, S. Bain, S. Alesios, J. Lee, T. Stephen

Goals

Portarlington: 2 L. Hart, B. Wells

Geelong Amateur: 8 K. Bucovaz, 3 S. Darley, 3 M. Hungerford, 2 B. Barnett, 2 D. McNeel, S. Bain, E. Farley, T. Stephen, M. Thacker

Final Score

Portarlington: 3.5 (23)

Geelong Amateur: 22.21 (153)

Torquay vs Ocean Grove

It was a powerful performance by Torquay. Sheldon Ham had seven majors with Ben Raidme right behind him with six. They were no doubt sending a message to Drysdale.

This upcoming match means everything. If the Tigers win, they kill those mental demons before finals time. If they lose, Drysdale maintains that image of invincibility. Ocean Grove will turn their attention to Portarlington.

Best

Torquay: S. Ham, B. Henderson, S. Caruso, B. Raidme, C. Currie, P. McMahon

Ocean Grove: F. Keck, T. Chalkley, E. Dayman, M. Sutton, H. Pearce, R. Hobbs

Goals

Torquay: 7 S. Ham, 6 B. Raidme, 3 C. Currie, 3 P. McMahon, 3 C. Page, 2 S. Caruso, 2 C. Heard, J. Ireland

Ocean Grove: N. Down, J. Paterson, J. Wilkie

Final Score

Torquay: 27.14 (176)

Ocean Grove: 3.6 (24)

Barwon Heads vs Queenscliff

With a win over Queenscliff, Barwon Heads has cemented their spot for Finals. As for the Coutas, they are still within reach of the fifth spot but are two and a half games behind.

The Coutas must defeat Geelong Amateur this weekend. Ammo will have the home-ground advantage, but they almost lost to Anglesea. For Barwon Heads, a win against Newcomb will go a long way in consolidating that double chance come August.

Best

Barwon Heads: O. Wiltshire, N. Brown, S. Baker, K. Maher, L. Mitchell, N. McGregor-Dawson

Queenscliff: C. Durran, Z. Henderson, S. Bowtell, J. McIvor-Clark, N. Maishman, M. Keane

Goals

Barwon Heads: 5 N. Brown, 2 M. Phelps, N. Aulsebrook, S. Baker, C. Brauer, B. Eddy, M. Herbison, S. Lyle, N. McGregor-Dawson, C. Walter, O. Wiltshire

Queenscliff: 2 J. McIvor-Clark, S. Bowtell, C. Durran, M. Keane

Final Score

Barwon Heads: 16.14 (110)

Queenscliff: 5.15 (45)

Geelong Amateur vs Anglesea

Very close or lucky, describes the Ammo win against Anglesea. A slow start by the Kangas proved to be their undoing. Just when you thought it would be a blowout, Anglesea came back to give Geelong Amateur a bit of a scare. 

Ammo will have another tough task against Queenscliff. Although the Coutas were flat last week, this game is no guarantee. Anglesea is also in calculations for the ‘Top 5’. A big win over Portarlington and they’ll be even more in the hunt than ever.

Best

Geelong Amateur: S. Darley, L. Devine, L. Cogan, B. Barnett, G. Hardiman, S. Hosking

Anglesea: E. Floyd, R. Williams, D. Midolo, L. Beers, A. Caldwell, M. Simpson

Goals

Geelong Amateur: 3 M. Hungerford, 3 L. Reilly, 2 B. Barnett, 2 S. Hosking, T. Stephen

Anglesea: 2 L. Beers, 2 D. Elliott, 2 J. Harrison, 2 D. Pettingill, B. Jaska, R. Williams

Final Score

Geelong Amateur: 11.11 (77)

Anglesea: 10.13 (73)

Newcomb vs Modewarre

The good patch of form by Newcomb came to an end at the hands of Modewarre. Power managed to keep pace in the first term, but that was ‘all she wrote’. The Warriors are just sharpening their steel now and getting ready for Finals.

Modewarre has Torquay this coming week. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out where the gap between the Warriors is and where Torquay are. For Newcomb, it’s all about pride when they face Barwon Heads. Only four rounds left, let’s see if Power can disappoint some clubs.

Best

Newcomb: B. Rees, J. Duke, R. Hollins, F. Anscombe, D. Huntley-Mitchell, K. Bourke

Modewarre: C. Farrell, D. Beames, J. Finch, D. Schilder, J. Ollis, Zack May

Goals

Newcomb: 3 A. Steele, 2 J. Duke, 2 J. Walker, D. Huntley-Mitchell,   

Modewarre: 4 C. Joseph, 3 C. Farrell, 3 T. Hornsey, J. Finch, Z. May, J. Ollis, T. Worpel

Final Score

Newcomb: 8.12 (60)

Modewarre: 14.11 (95)

Ocean Grove vs Portarlington

Nathan Jones ladies and gentlemen! The guest appearance had two goals to his name, but even with his added brilliance, the Grubbers proved to be too much for the Demons.

Ocean Grove has some heavy assignments coming up. Firstly, it’s Drysdale, followed by Modewarre, Barwon Heads, and then Geelong Amateur. Nobody expects them to win, but how they walk out this season matters. Portarlington has Anglesea.

Best

Ocean Grove: K. Annand, F.Keck, J. Paterson, J. McHenry, M. Taylor, C. Goodger

Portarlington: W. Foott, T. Cummins, M. Farrell, J. Cummins, S. Walton, S. Hogan

Goals

Ocean Grove: 7 K. Annand, 6 J. Paterson, 3 C. Goodger, N. Gibbon, F. Long, M. Sutton, M. Taylor

Portarlington: 2 N. Jones, 2 M. Spence, T. Benham, N. Cini, T. Cummins, W. Foott, B. Wells

Final Score

Ocean Grove: 20.14 (134)

Portarlington: 9.6 (60)

Torquay vs Drysdale

This was the match all BFL fans wanted to see. The previous encounter saw the Hawks show up the Tigers, but not this time. The Tigers opened up with rage and played four solid football quarters, leading to a convincing win over Drysdale. The Hawks were keeping in touch with the Tigers until the final act.

Torquay look set to have the week off come Finals. But they still have Modewarre to contend with this Saturday. Drysdale has an easier opponent in Ocean Grove. A big win to the Hawks could help their percentage.

Best

Torquay: M. Burns, C. Currie, B. Henderson, M. Hurley, W. Doyle, N. Mifsud

Drysdale: M. Mcguire, J. Breust, M. Hebbard, B. Fennell, S. Fleming, J. Rushton

Goals

Torquay: 4 N. Mifsud, 3 P. McMahon, 2 C. Heard, S. Caruso, C. Currie, W. Doyle, D. Gleeson, S. Ham, R. Holmes, N. O'Farrell, J. Darke, M. Burns, L. Findlay

Drysdale: 5 M. Hebbard, 2 B. Beardsell, 2 T. Ruggles, J. Breust, M. Clark, S. Fleming, M. Gunn, B. Henderson, J. Rushton, B. Sykes

Final Score

Torquay: 19.10 (124)

Drysdale: 16.5 (101)

Portarlington vs Torquay

It was a massacre at Portarlington Recreation Reserve last Friday as Torquay destroyed the Demons by 198 points. The Tigers now sit comfortably at the top of the ladder with a 400% boost.

Small midfielder James Darke was one of the standouts for Torquay, ending the game with four goals. Equally as impressive was Thomas Burke’s tally of four majors. Callum Currie, Reef and Clay Page were just behind them with three goals apiece.

The Demons were outplayed in every way. Their only major came from Shane Wiffen in the final term. This upcoming Anzac Day, Portarlington will host Drysdale. The Demons will need to be at their best if the Demons are a chance to take it up to the Hawks. Torquay will face Anglesea who are yet to win a game.

Goals

Portarlington: S.Wiffen

Torque: 4 J. Darke, 4 T. Burke, 3 C. Currie, 3 C. Page, 3 R. Page, 2 S. Ham, 2 B. Henderson, 2 W. Tamassy, 2 T. Yensch, 2 S. Caruso, M. Croxford, N. Mifsud, J. Heathcote

Final Score

Portarlington: 1.2 (8)

Torquay: 30.26 (206)

Geelong Amateur vs Modewarre

At Queens Park Reserve, Geelong was up in the first term. However, it was Modewarre who came storming home to win by 45 points.

For the Warriors, it was Jeremy Ollis and Matty McKim who led the charge through the midfield. The solid work rate of the pair had their forward line going frantic after a quiet first term. Tom Hornsey finished the day with three majors, complimenting him were Aaron Black, Connor Joseph, and Thomas Worpel with two goals each.

Spiro Alesios and Sam Darley had solid performances for Geelong, as did Jack Scarlett who was a rock in defence. Lachlan Devine provided a good target up forward but only finished with one major for the game.

Modewarre‘s next stop is Howard Harmer Oval where they will meet Barwon Heads. The Warriors are still undefeated, but the Seagulls should provide a challenge after crushing Anglesea with ease. As for Geelong, they will have to face another tough opponent at home when they meet Newcomb.

Goals

Geelong Amateur: K. Bucovaz, S. Bucovaz, L. Crichton, L. Devine, L. Reilly

Modewarre Seniors: 3 T. Hornsey, 2 A. Black, 2 C. Joseph, 2 T. Worpel, T. Bartlett, C. Farrell, M. Kasparian, B. Wemyss

Final Score

Geelong Amateur: 6.12 (48)

Modewarre Seniors: 13.15 (93)

Barwon Heads vs Anglesea

With their first win of the season, Barwon Heads destroyed Anglesea last Saturday with a 63-point victory.

Sammy Baker was the hero of the day. Baker finished the game with three majors and was named best on ground. Mitchell Phelps also had a day out, four goals from his boot helped bury the Kangaroos. Noah McGregor-Dawson, Ryan Harvey, Kyle Polley, and Oliver Wiltshire, were also named among the best for the Seagulls.

Dylan Pettingill was the difference for Anglesea. Pettingill snagged three majors with Jordan Keras not far behind him with two. Although Anglesea was keeping pace in the first term, they fell away quickly in the second and could not recover.

Anglesea battles the top of the table Tigers next week while Barwon Heads will test themselves against Modewarre.

Goals

Barwon Heads: 4 M. Phelps, 3 S. Baker, 2 M. Hardiman, 2 R. Harvey, 2 C. McKinnon, 2 L. Wilson, B. Close, C. Hurst, N. McGregor-Dawson, L. Vella, O. Wiltshire

Anglesea: 3 D. Pettingill, 2 J. Keras, O. Balderas, L. Beers, D. Elliott, R. Williams          

Final Score

Barwon Heads: 20.9 (129)

Anglesea:  9.12 (66)

Drysdale vs Queenscliff

Without a doubt the match of the round. At halftime, the Coutas took the lead by five goals. But the Hawks managed to claw their way back into the contest and steal the win by one point.

It was Billy Beardsell who kicked the sealer from a tremendous snap with only seconds left, it was his second major of the day. Despite hamstring issues, Tom Ruggles powered through kicking a bag of five majors. Nicholas Egan battled hard through the midfield as did Ben Ryan.

For Queenscliff, Caleb Whitley was strong up forward. Whitley finished the match with three goals, with Sol Bowtell, Brod Dawson, and Jake Hedley finishing with two goals apiece. The defensive efforts from Queenscliff in the last term were outstanding. The Hawks just snuck through.

The Coutas will be very angry from this defeat. They will look to make a statement when they take on Ocean Grove this Saturday. Drysdale, on the other hand, continues their undefeated season and will meet Portarlington on Anzac Day.

Goals

Queenscliff: 3 C. Whitley, 2 Sol Bowtell, 2 B. Dawson, 2 J. Hedley, N. Fenby, D. Gibbs, J. Rush

Drysdale: 5 T. Ruggles, 3 M. Hebbard, 2 B. Beardsell, F. Chisholm, J. Hargreaves

Final Score

Queenscliff: 12.9 (81)

Drysdale: 12.10 (82)

Ocean Grove vs Newcomb

The last game of the round finished off Easter in spectacular form with a helicopter ride and another tight contest. Ocean Grove had their chances late in the fourth quarter but couldn’t convert. In the end, Newcomb was the winner by only three points.

Will Farrow and Bray Cullinan were engine room for Power’s midfield. They played the game out until the very end. Richie Hollins led well out from the forward line, but it was tall timber Andrew Steel with two goals including the sealer in the final term. Nathan McDonald was the pillar in defence for Newcomb.

Ocean Grove’s forwards fought hard and although they weren’t accurate in front of goal, the pressure brought by Josh Horton, Harley Pearce, and Tom Chalkley was immense. Their backline was also well served by Kye Annand and Mitch Taylor. Taylor seems to have more time than most players to make a decision with the ball.

Ocean Grove will have to work on their accuracy in front of goal when they take on Queenscliff. The Coutas will be no easy feat after losing to the Hawks by one point. Newcomb will have to travel to Geelong next Saturday and meet the Ammos on their home turf.

Goals

Ocean Grove: 2 J. McDonald, 2 D. Moroney, K. Annand, T. Chalkley, J. Paterson, H. Pearce, T. Ruck

Newcomb:  2 C. Eagle, 2 A. Steele, M. Andrews, F. Anscombe, N. Brown, B. Cullinan, B. Rees, B. Ritchie

Final Score

Ocean Grove: 9.13 (67)

Newcomb: 10.10 (70)