The Knights hosted Bendigo in Round 5 on the TAC Cup on Saturday April 27th at Preston City Oval. With 10 forced changes from Round 4 the Knights were playing 5 first debutantes and were missing a number of first choice players. In blustery conditions the Knights got the early jump with first gamer Jungala Ellis kicking a goal within the first minute of the game. The Knights continued to use the wind to their advantage going in with a 22 point lead at the first change. After a tight second quarter where the Knights held the Pioneers against the strengthening wind they were able to go into the half time break with 15 point advantage. Northern again were able to make good of the wind in the third quarter and only some inaccuracy in front of goal kept Bendigo in the contest with the margin 36 points heading into the final quarter. The Pioneers started quickly in the final quarter with some early goals and were doing all the attacking before a fantastic captain’s goal from the boundary into the wind by Captain Jake Kalanj steadied things for the Knights. The Knights were then able to close the game with some strong defensive play from Michael Boundy down and hold on for a stirring 21 point victory.
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