With many a legend from their 1971 and 1981 Premiership teams watching the current group of players from the sidelines while commemorating the clubs past glories, GLENGARRY turned it on in a blitzing premiership term.
Slamming on three unanswered majors late in the third term the Magpies blew the margin out to a commanding 33 point lead, the biggest of the match as the Blues were left flat footed and wanting.

It was very much a game of two halves which saw the seventh placed Blues push Glengarry in a competitive opening half.

In a low scoring first term very little separated the sides with the visitors leading by a point at the change.

The tables turned in the second quarter as the Magpies worked hard to gain the ascendency but each time they challenged Rosedale responded. Led by Justin Emery in the midfield the Blues drilled the ball with precision from defence as they worked hard to press forward and make the most of their opportunities in front of goal.

Making his impact felt in the forward 50 Andrew Flanagan finished off the hard work of the Blues backline slotting through seven majors for the match.

Simple skill errors began to riddle play prior to the long change, with the Blues pressure paramount as they worked hard to remain in the contest to trail by nine points at the break.

Glengarry's Brad Smith exploded out of the blocks in the early stages of the second half, to open proceedings with a stellar shot at goal tight on the boundary line.

Shaun Barnes made it two on the run; following a strong effort by Magpies coach Josh King and forward Mark Engley.

Not content on laying down Rosedale responded with three on the run to reel the margin back to five points, Flanagan and Ash Emery doing the damage.

But the challenge was short lived; a purple patch by the Magpies saw the side slam on three quick majors to blow the game wide open, King and Jack Jacobson bringing the game to life.

An undisciplined free kick and subsequent 50 metre penalty by Rosedale's Joe Caldwell gifted King his third on the three quarter time siren.

A 10 minute lapse of concentrating costing Rosedale dearly as the Magpies carried a five goal lead into the final change, 12.14 (86) to 8.5 (53).

The Magpies charge on the scoreboard wasn't halted by the final break, Andrew May opening his account within a minute of the term. King and Anthony McMahon had their opportunities in front of goal with wayward kicking leaving the door slightly ajar.

Struggling to clear defence, basic errors and inaccurate kicking looked poised to cost Rosedale a goal but the side cautiously moved goal ward with Flanagan's seventh goal steadying the ship.

Held relatively quiet Mark Engley broke through to goal, the forward held quiet by the Blues defence led by Chris Lowe who had the unenviable task of restricting King and co to a low score.

Glengarry's momentum was quickly halted as play stopped following the stretcher being called with Magpie Robbie Cahill injured in the forward pocket.

With less than 10 minutes remaining on the clock Rosedale peppered away at the sticks, seven shots for a conversion of two majors proved costly as the accurate Magpies made the most of their opportunities Heath Fox slotting through his fourth in the dying stages of the match.

For the victors defender Lush held strong as the backline worked hard to stop the damaging Flanagan, Ryan Potter made his impact felt around the ground with Fox providing plenty of run in the middle of the ground.

The emotion of a lean season spilled over on Saturday when STRATFORD broke an 11 week drought to record their second win in emphatic style over Woodside.

The Swans were never headed after a first-quarter blitz when they piled on eight goals to three to set up the 16.7 (103) to 11.9 (75) win.

Led by a best on ground performance by Pat Goodman the Swans looked every bit the part as they held a 31 point lead at half time.

The Wildcats challenged in the final term booting 5.3 (33) to 1.1 (7), however the damage was inflicted in the opening half with forward James Russell inflicting the damage booting seven majors in a stellar performance.
Woodside defender Robbie McKay was instrumental with Ryan Foat and Phil Pavey solid contributors.

SALE CITY continued their dominance over Churchill with a comfortable 28 point victory, 18.9 (117) to 13.11 (89).
Led by Jake Schuback (seven) in front of goals, the Dogs started strongly breaking away to a four goal lead at the first break.

The second term was an even affair as the two sides went goal for goal as the Cougars looked to remain in the contest. However a five goal to one third term killed the contest with the Cougars relegated to playing catch up footy.

Sale City coach Nick Hider was instrumental in his side's victory, while Churchill was well served by Troy Jenkins and ruckman Andrew Brown.

Heyfield coach Adrian Cox made it known earlier in the week that his side's final ambitions hinged on Saturdays result.

With plenty to play for the Kangaroos found themselves flat footed and wanting in the first term as COWWARR's dominance was quickly felt.

Leading the Saints charge was forward Chris Stasinowsky who was simply sublime; the Saint dominated the forward 50 as he made it his own on the way to an impressive haul of 11 majors.

The tables turned in the second term as the Kangaroos found their way, the home side slamming on six goals to four to trail by 21 points.

The second half however belonged to the Saints, the visitors booting 12 goals to five to run away comfortable 65 point victors.

Stasinowsky was a standout causing headaches for a stretched Kangaroo defence, Pat Tainsh was impressive in and around the contests with Brett Streets pace felt.
For the Kangaroos' Mark Johnston was best on ground with Brett Szabo the pick of the goal kickers with four.
Less than four goals separated TTU and Gormandale in an enthralling contest, which saw the Bombers claim the points by 22.

Struggling to find their ways in the opening half the Tigers trailed by 27 points at half time, before second half revival saw the Tigers over run the Bombers on the scoreboard to come narrowly shy of recording an upset victory.

Tiger captain Daniel Domaille led from the front in a dominating performance, with Brendan Solomon and Henry Armour solid contributors.

Bomber defender Tom Lambert worked hard to contain the Tiger forwards, while Brian Graham was damaging in middle of the ground.

By Lauren Carey