League Review | Birchip Watchem fought for a one-goal victory on Donald’s turf in Saturday’s match of the day to mark the 10th round of the Goldacres North Central Football League’s senior footy season.
A highly-anticipated clash between the Royals and Bulls did not disappoint.
Birchip Watchem led 16-7 at quarter-time before Donald took control of the second to win it 3.3 to 1.4 and lead 28-26 by the long break.
The Trevor Ryan-coached Bulls then slammed on 5.4 to 2.3 in the vital third quarter.
Donald won the last term, 25-14, but it was Birchip Watchem which led 74-68 at the final siren.
Daniel Castellano led the Bulls’ attack on three goals as seven team-mates chipped in with a major.