It wasn't the fairy tale ending Glengarry were hoping for to honour Trevor May in his 300th senior club match, with the Magpies proving no match for the rebounding CHURCHILL Cougars after quarter time.
One point separated the two sides at the first change before the Cougars piled on six unanswered goals to blow the margin out to 36 points midway through the second term.
The Cougars carried the momentum beyond the long change, led by Joey Whykes and Nic Campbell they put the opposition away after half time scoring 8.8 (56) to 6.5 (41) in the second half to run home comfortable 51 point winners.
Churchill burst out of the blocks frightfully quick, the Cougars hitting the ground running as they opened their account with the first three majors of the match.
Their first came in the opening 30 seconds of the contest when Campbell burst from the centre of the ground to register the home sides first.
Big man Andrew Brown added consecutive goals, before the Magpies found their groove and put their first on the board.
The game continued to swing with play moving back and forward between the half backlines before the momentum moved in Glengarry's favor.
The visitors first major was followed by a string of goals as they booted four consecutive majors.
The Magpies fourth coming courteous of coach Josh King as his side hit the front, before the Cougars regained the lead with a goal on the siren, 4.4 (28) to 4.3 (27).
Churchill started the second term in similar fashion to the first, with Brown slotting through his third.
Campbell had his second on the run before he added his third after roving Luke Johnsons kick to snap the Cougars third for the term.
It was a flurry of goals as the second placed Cougars ran the ball freely from one end to the other, as they hit open targets and scored with easy regularity.
300 gamer Trevor May combined with Jesse Bird tight in the pocket to register the Magpies fifth, but as the Cougars did at will throughout the match they quickly responded.
Whykes responded with the margin blowing back out to three goals, before the pacy midfielder had his second minutes later after undisciplined play by the Magpies defence saw the goal sneak gifted his second.
The flood gates looked poised to open when the Cougars registered their fifth for the term, as the Magpies backline quickly became under siege in an eight goal to two quarter.
The third term was a quiet affair with neither side able to make an impact early before the home side added the first three.
The margin blowing out to a massive nine goals before the Magpies dug deep and scored the final three for the term to reel the margin back to a more respectable six goals, 15.11 (101) to 9.8 (62).
The game was never beyond doubt after half time, the confidence of the Cougars grew as
Glengarry went south, as they scrapped for their goals.
Whykes was judged best on ground while Campbell ignited the Cougars on the run and in front of goals, Brown proved handy when rested from the ruck at full forward finishing the match with six majors.
WOODSIDE laid the foundation for its 18.12 (120) to 10.5 (65) win over Boisdale with an eight goal to three second quarter.
The match was evenly placed at the first change both sides desperation at the ball evident with the visitors Boisdale taking a seven point lead at the break.
The Wildcats kicked eight goals in a blistering surge in the second term to have the Bombers on their knees. Led by best on ground Justin Staley in front of goals and Brett Kerr in the midfield the 30 minute onslaught handed the home side a handy 23 point break at the main change.
Woodside followed on were they left off in the third term exploding out of the blocks to boot five goals to one in a lean term for the Bombers.
Staley and Justin Rendell were the pick of the forwards the pair making the most of their opportunities in front of goal, Staley finishing with a haul of 10 while Rendell chimed in with three.
GORMANDALE has run over the top of a gallant Rosedale, winning by two goals 18.6 (114) to 15.12 (102).
The Blues broke out to a 25 point lead in the first quarter, and just as the Tigers were losing control of the game they hit back.
Led by forward Daniel Trease they clawed their way back into the contest to trail by seven points at half time.
The Tigers continued to hit back in the third term booting eight goals to three to improbably take back the lead.
Rosedale threw down the gauntlet in the final term, but the clock counted down on their challenge.
Gormandale's Shane Higgins and defender Marc Adams were dangerous; Dane McGennisken was a continual threat at ground level and in front of goals booting three.
Justin Emery was a standout for Rosedale in the midfield, with Dale Fleming and Daryl Mayman notable performers.
COWWARR has emerged as a potential finalist after thumping TTU by 81 points.
After winning their first two games of the season before succumbing to superior opposition, the Saints have won two on the trot and have two winnable games in the next fortnight against Bosidale and Heyfield.
It was an impressive performance, which was well served by a seven goal to one first term and a further ten goals after the long break.
Shane Morgan and Steve Cooper were instrumental in the sides result.
The pair booting seven and six goals respectively as they finished off the hard work of the sides engine room, with Jordon Bourke and Todd Dobson amassing possessions in dominating performances.
For the Bombers Hamish Heil and Adam Brady were among the best with Michael Hall and Wade McNeil finishing with two goals a piece.
Another week, another scalp for SALE CITY who remain the only undefeated side in the North Gippsland Football competition.
This week the top ranked side flexed their muscles against lowly ranked Stratford who struggled to have any impact on proceedings.
The Swans were considerably undersized and were simply outplayed, Citys charge on the scoreboard was led by youngster Michael Walsh who booted four in a solid performance.
Ruckman Matt Lutze was an imposing figure in contests around the ground and proved a handy option in the forward line stepping up to kick three.
Josh Tollner continued his dominating start to the season, while Beau Wilson's form continues to gain momentum and Jake Milham was also dangerous.
Stratford was not without its performers on the day, Gavin Bickery toiled hard along with Dylan Cartwright and Tyson Bush who worked hard to shut down Citys run into the forward line.
By Lauren Carey
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