WET & WILD IN THE COUNTRY
In a throw back to the ‘good ol days' there were matches on the weekend where you couldn't see the colours on the jumpers for the mud that coated every player on the ground from head to foot.
In the Yarra Valley, Upwey Tecoma went on a rampage against Silvan to kick 237 points on the day with 57 scoring shots, while in the Central Highlands only one team managed to score over 50 points in total. The weather certainly contributed to a day that coaches and players will file under ‘better forgotten about' with half a dozen senior teams just making double figures.
Well done to Robinvale and Wentworth in the Sunraysia League for their Indigenous Round on the weekend - this is an outstanding recognition of your communities. Good Luck to Mat Davidson in Bairnsdale who is a good chance to rack up his 100th goal next time he plays.
Squads and captains will be announced for the two Vic Country teams for the ACFC later this week. Both coaches are being extremely cautious with their final selections as we get into the last week of club footy before the Carnival, and both monitoring injuries.
GOALKICKERS
THE ROUND
It was a little quieter in the ‘big bag' stakes on the weekend with a few new names popping up in the weekly goalkickers list.
THE SEASON
With the back broken on the first 100 to be kicked this year by Grant Weeks last week, Matthew Davidson came agonisingly close on the weekend - finishing on 97. Match him up on a per week basis and he is the most dangerous forward in the state - Davidson will be making the journey to Canberra with the District Team.
For sheer star power - Robbo has kicked 73 up there for the Shepp Swans and keeping the punters coming through the gates.
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Central Highlands FL
Dunnstown claimed a big scalp with a win over Buninyong. Hepburn was the only club in the League to score over 48 points in the worst weather for the winter in Central Victoria.
Dunnstown 6.6 (42) defeated Buninyong 6.1 (37)
Central Murray FL
Kerang has shown it will be a key player in the finals this year after a gutsy 2 point win over Lake Boga.
Kerang 10.18 (78) defeated Lake Boga 11.10 (76)
Colac & District FL
The top of the ladder clash was a ripper in the Colac League finishing in a low scoring draw.
Birregurra 4.7 (31) drew with Irrewarra-Beeac 4.7 (31)
Geelong & District FL
2nd played 3rd and Bell Post Hill came out convincing winners. It is still very tight at the top of this league with 4 clubs jostling for positions in the run to the finals.
Bell Post Hill 16.16 (112) defeated Bannockburn 8.10 (58)
Goulburn Valley FL
Echuca has gone from top of the ladder to 4th spot after a thumping from to Shepparton United on the weekend.
Shepparton United 15.15 (105) defeated Echuca 6.7 (43)
Hampden FNL
2nd played 3rd in the Hampden League and the final score showed how tight the competition is. Warrnambool sit clear on top, The loss pushes South back behind Cobden now into 4th spot.
Terang Mortlake 9.13 (67) defeated South Warrnambool 9.11 (65)
Heathcote FL
Elmore had a loss on the weekend that puts them back in the bunch - but everyone is chasing the undefeated Heathcote team to the Grand Final.
White Hills 9.6 (60) defeated Elmore 5.9 (39)
Horsham District FL
Another top of the table clash with the undefeated Kalkee flexing its muscle over Harrow Balmoral.
Kalkee 18.17 (125) defeated Harrow Balmoral 5.7 (37)
Kyabram District FL
The guys in the Kyabram have been watching too much soccer!
Undera 19.15 (129) defeated Longwood 0.2 (2)
Lancaster 14.12 (96) defeated Merrigum 0.4 (4)
MPNFL - Casey Cardinia
Giant killer Pakenham are at it again - and a late charge to the finals. A good win over Narre Warren on the weekend.
Pakenham 10.9 (69) defeated Narre Warren 8.10 (58)
MPNFL - Peninsula
Chelsea with the surprise result in the Peninsula League in a close one.
Chelsea 12.6 (78) defeated Karingal 9.18 (72)
North Central FL
Another top of the table clash with Boort taking the points against Wedderburn. These two teams look solid in the North Central.
Boort 8.8 (56) defeated Wedderburn 6.11 (47)
Ovens & King FL
Bonnie Doon took it right up to reigning premiers Tarrawingee, while top placed Bright had a loss against up-and-comer Whorouly.
Tarrawingee 13.15 (93) defeated Bonnie Doon 13.12 (90)
Whorouly 14.15 (99) defeated Bright 9.9 (63)
By Jock Allan
First appeared vcfl.com.au July 12, 2010
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