Traf close out Tigers

by Davyd Reid

Trafalgar held on over a fast-finishing Lang Lang, winning 9-14 (68) to 10-5 (65) to close out the home and away season.

With a distinct advantage of the scoring end, the Bloods kicked four goals to nil in the opening term to open a handy buffer.

A valuable goal into the breeze in the second term helped the Bloods to a narrow lead at the long break.
The Tigers added four goals of their own to cut the margin to nine-points.
Four goals to one in the third term extended the margin to 32-points at the final change.
It would prove just enough, as the Tigers charged home with the final five goals.
Hardy Kenny, Dylan Farrell, Kyle Beveridge, Connor Noonan, Jace Butler and Michael Ablett helped Trafalgar hold on.
Leading the challenge for the Tigers were Darcy Walls, Bradley Clark, Kaden Finlay Smith, Cooper Davey, Jackson Ventura and Diesel Bonaddio.
BUNYIP tuned up for its elimination final with a comfortable victory over Nilma-Darnum, 16-15 (111) to 8-6 (54).
The Bombers kept in touch for the majority of the contest, the Bulldogs only gradually increasing the margin across the quarters to lead by just 21-points at the final change.
Sage Tapner, Nathan Campbell, Ben Campbell, Malcolm Hunter, Troy Clarke and Oxley Huson were keeping the home side in the contest.
The Bulldogs charged home with seven goals to two.
Jack Blakey, Jack Alexander, Samuel Hughes, Jeb McLeod, Callum Bourne and Seth Ashton led the charge.
NYORA closed its season with a victory, accounting for Yarragon 10-6 (66) to 6-3 (39).
The second quarter proved the difference in an otherwise competitive hit out between sides looking towards season 2027.
With scores level at the first change, the Saints added five goals to one for a handy buffer at the long break.
While the Panthers entered the final change just 19-points adrift, the Saints were able to control the contest and win the final term.
Liam Anderson, Travis Stewart, Paul Delaroche, Dylan Heylen, Tyler Hotchkin and Kalen Bird helped the Saints to victory.
Leading the competitive effort from the Panthers were Dan Clebney, Lachlan King, James McKellar, Dean Kelly, Gaige White and Ayden Frost.
CATANI kicked away in the final quarter for a big win over Poowong, 19-10 (124) to 10-7 (67).
Trailing at the first change, the Blues sprung into action with five goals to one to open an 18-point lead at the long break.
Five goals to four extended the margin to 27-points at the final change, before the Blues put the foot down with seven goals to two in the final term.
Thomas Keily led the scoring with six goals while Aaron Knight, Jordan White, James Williams, Adam Splatt, Ryan Smith and Chase Harris were also prominent.
The Magpies were best served by Alex Henshall, Zac Gray, David O'Neill, Bryce Riddell, Aaron Damon and Thomas Kervin.