Match Previews | League newcomer Nullawil has put Donald out of the Goldacres North Central FNL senior footy premiership race.
The Maroons and Royal Blues clashed in Saturday’s first semi-final at Sea Lake Oval. Last season’s runner-up, Donald made a great start to the semi-final to lead 32-27 at quarter-time.
Nullawil hit back to win the second term, 2-4 to 1.3.
A two-point buffer for the Maroons at the start of the second half grew to 18 as they scored 4.4 to 2.0 in the crucial third quarter.
Defensive play of the Brett Barker-coached Nullawil was a highlight in the final hour as the Maroons held Donald to a tally of 3.3.
At the final siren, Nullawil led 13.12 (90) to 9.8 (62).
Nullawil’s attack was led by Adam Thomson, three goals; Mitch Farmer, captain Jordan Humphreys, and Dean Putt on two.