NEWSTEAD vs NATTE – STEADERS STUN SWANS
Newstead has established itself as one of the leading contenders in the race for the 2013 Bendigo Bank MCDFNL premiership with a shock 114-point demolition of Natte Bealiba on Saturday.
The Roos burst out of the blocks with a seven-goal to one first quarter and never looked back, streaking ahead to a 22.11 (143) to 4.5 (29) victory over a demoralised Swans outfit.
The Swans had no answers to Newstead’s hard running and precision kicking, with the home side’s ability to spread and link up proving too much for the visitors to stop.
Ben Krol was the main beneficiary of the Steaders’ precision delivery, booting three, while Daniel Christmas slotted three, but overall, was probably beaten by Swans veteran Chris Jardine.
Krol, new recruit Mitchell Gilboy and midfield duo Nathan Webster and David Wall were the best for the victors, who now hold a commanding grip on top spot of the MCDFNL ladder.
While best players were hard to find for the Swans, Daniel Gifford continued his outstanding start to the year, Jardine fought hard in tough conditions and Dean Graco and Dan Trewalla scrapped it out .
HARCOURT vs TALBOT – LIONS SNARE FIRST WIN
Harcourt has snared its first win of the 2013 season with a hard-fought seven-point win over Talbot on Saturday.
Trailing by one goal at three-quarter time, the Lions clawed their way back into the lead to win 10.14 (74) to 9.13 (67), with Matt Giri leading from the front with four goals for the day.
The two sides went goal-for-goal for much of the day, before the Hawks crept ahead in the third term, only for the Lions to reel them back in.
Scott Newton also booted three for the Lions, while Nathan Mitchell, veteran defender Alan Mack and Kasey Williams also featured among the best, along with Giri.
For the Hawks, it was another gallant effort in deafeat, Trent Barras continued his solid start to the season, slotting another three goals and featuring among the best, along with Karl Gunther, Matt Smith and Josh Sullivan.
MALDON vs CAMPBELL'S CREEK – BURCHELL BOOSTS DONS
A six-goal haul to Shaun Burchell has boosted Maldon to a 55-point win over Campbells Creek.
Along with Hayden Kelly, who slotted four majors for the Dons, Burchell put the Magpies to the sword on their own turf, with a six-goal to two second quarter proving the catalyst for the victors, recording a 19.12 (126) to 10.11 (71).
Not even five goals to Joel Smith was enough to save the Creekers from defeat, with Burchell, Kelly, Jacob Fitzpatrick and Josh Pascoe getting the job done for the Dons.
Smith, Paul Keirl, James Burzacott and Davin Nicholls were the best for the Magpies in their second loss for the year.
Navarre v Avoca
Avoca travelled to Navarre on Saturday confident that they could match it against one of the leagues better teams, but were very disappointing as Navarre ran rings around the Bulldogs from start to finish.
Losing Murray Bond with a shoulder injury early in the opening term did not help the Bulldogs cause as they had to reshuffle their team to accommodate the loss of the big forward, but Navarre’s attack on the ball and their ability to break the lines with handball and run and carry had the Bulldogs players chasing tail all day.
Daniel Parkin was back to his best and he displayed the form that won him the 2011 Berry Powell Medal as he racked up possession after possession and set up many attacking moves to where the big forwards in Zane Bigmore, Ben Scott and Kris Brennan finished off the good work.
Parkin also was amongst the goals and Ash Driscoll has muscled up over the summer months and was also a prominent figure up forward, while the back half were well led by Brent Flood at Centre Half Back who led his troops well as they only let Avoca have three goals for the game.
It was a well drilled Navarre unit who showed that they will be a definite contender for a top four finish, while Avoca will look to go back to the drawing board as they face another tough contest next week against Carisbrook under lights on Saturday.
Navarre won 18.22.130 to 3.4.22.
Carisbrook v Dunolly
A ten goal opening term to the Carisbrook Redbacks set up an easy win over Dunolly on Saturday at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve.
It was one way traffic for Carisbrook as they managed to keep the Eagles to nil goals at half time.
Dunolly were more competitive in the second half but they could not withstand the onslaught of the reigning premiers as Nathan Wright was unstoppable up forward and finished with a bag of eight goals for the game.
Carisbrook showed that they are flexible up forward and as well as Wright being in good form in front of the big sticks, the Redbacks had thirteen different goalkickers for the game.
Matt Bilton continues to impress with his repeated efforts around the ground. while Nick Wright was also outstanding as was co-Coach Luke Treacy, and big man Pat Jenes was in inspiring form, while Dunolly was well served by Michael Campbell, Dylan Gordois and Grant Raven, while Joe Thompson continued with his good early season form.
Carisbrook won in very convincing fashion. 25.19.169 to 2.3.15.
Lexton v Trentham
Lexton welcomed Trentham with a demolition job in the opening term with 15 shots to nil, however inaccuracy saved the Saints as the Tiger forwards kicked eight goals seven.
Despite the early drubbing, the Saints fought back in the second term and actually outscored Lexton, but it was still a forty five point margin in favor of the Tigers at half time.
It was a scrappy game after half time as Trentham managed to stop the free flowing game that Lexton is capable of, but Damon Aspland has been in outstanding form for the Tigers and again led from the front producing many clearances through the middle of the ground, while leading forward Matt Brown finished off the good work with six goals.
James Gray and Coach Clayton Scoble led from the front for Trentham and Luke Whitehouse who was prominent up forward with three goals, continued his good form since returning to the Saints this season.
Lexton won 17.19.121 to 5.8.38
Royal Park v Maryborough Rovers
A large crowd witnessed the "local derby" at Hedges Oval on Sunday with Royal Park came out victorious at the final siren.
It was a very exciting match which saw the lead change on numerous occasions, but it was Rovers who looked to have control early in the game with Coach Scott Sellers having a blinder of a game, and seemed to be all over the ground. Richard Phillips goaled just before the quarter time siren to give Rovers a one goal lead at the first change in a game that was fiery at times.
Trent Pye entered the game for Royal Park in the second term after being unavailable early and had an immediate impact as the Tigers two early goals through Jibb Iglesias and Pye who was creating some run for the home team. But just as they gained some ascendency Rovers answered through a very difficult shot from Butch Kennedy and then Lucas Johnstone goaled for Rovers to regain the lead.
Bushy fought back with a goal to Zac Stewart who was proving difficult to curtail by Rovers Full Back Jack Potter who was outpointed on a number of occasions by the burly Stewart who finished with six goals for the game.
Hamish Blake was also a focal point for the Tigers and when he slotted a goal late in the term it was a six point lead to Royal Park, but Butch Kennedy popped up again to kick another goal from a tight angle to level the scores on the half time siren.
The second half was goal for goal, but Zac Stewart managed to slot a couple in quick succession to set up a 12 point margin just before the siren, while Lucas Johnstone had a chance to goal after the siren, but his shot was wide and it was an eleven point lead to Royal Park at the final change.
Rovers lost Corey Taylor to injury during the game which didn’t help the Magpies cause as they seemed to run out of legs in the final term. Royal Park kicked three final quarter goals with two to Brendan Birch, including one from outside 45 metres just before the final siren, much to the delight of the big crowd on the hill.
Royal Park won the Maryborough Derby 15.10.100 to 10.10.70.
Last Modified on 06/05/2013 11:27