Well, we are getting to the pointy end of the season in the country with only a few weeks to go in the regular season before finals get underway.
First Grand Final off the ranks is the beautiful Omeo League who have their "One Day in August" at Ensay Oval - if you want a great day of bush footy I would encourage you to head up there for the festivities.
The scores from around state reflect the lateness of the season - with the strong teams tuning up and going on with matches, with those at the bottom feeling every bump as the long break beckons.
The goalkicking records keep on coming with Brad O'Connor of Robinvale joining the esteemed company of the "100 club", and a couple of big names in the wings for the next few weeks. Another big haul of 20 to Matthew Jovanovic from Bell Post Hill rounds out the highlights.
Goalkickers - The Season
Grant Weeks (11) and Lee Cox (9)continue to kick big bags for their clubs, while Brad O'Connor kicked 13 to make the ton this week. Sam La Porta from Undera kicked 9 on the weekend to get him close to the "100 club". Top placed Undera play the lowly Merrigun next weekend.
Robbo kicked 7 on the weekend, as did Damien Yze - kicking 14 goals of 17 between them. The Shepp Swans play bottom placed Shepparton this weekend - chances are...
THE RESERVES
We can't forget about the "Rezzies" at these moments of reflection - well done to Russell Gillingham at Wandella for getting over the 100, and good luck to Tony Doran from Nullawil for this weekend.
· Russell Gillingham (Wandella, Golden Rivers Football League, Reserves 2010) 14 games 102¶
· Tony Doran (Nullawil, Golden Rivers Football League, Reserves 2010) 15 games 99¶
THE UNDEFEATED
Just 9 senior teams (out of nearly 400) remain undefeated in season 2010.
Foster - Alberton FL
Sunbury - Ballarat FL
Hepburn - Central Highlands FL
Warrnambool - Hampden FL
Heathcote - Heathcote District FL
Kalkee - Horsham District FL
Beulah - Mallee FL
Shepparton East - Picola South East FL
Robinvale - Sunraysia FL
THE EMPTY FEELING
2 draws were played out across the VCFL this week...there is no emptier feeling in sport.
Warrnambool District FL
Panmure FNC 13.6 (84)
drew with
Dennington FNC 11.18 (84)
Maryborough Castlemaine FL
Harcourt 12.9 (81)
drew with
Avoca 12.9 (81)
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Central Highlands FL
4th placed Dunnstown could only managed 1.1 against 2nd placed Daylesford on the weekend. It is an aberration for Dunnstown who have had a very good year and are looking to push for some action late in the finals. They will need to be better than this.
Geelong FL
Second placed St. Mary's were beaten by Newton & Chilwell. They have now dropped a spot on the ladder close to finals and looking for the second chance. South Barwon has jumped two spots off the back of a good win against against Joeys.
Newtown & Chilwell 10.21 (81)
defeated
St Mary's 10.7 (67)
Football Netball East Gippsland
The boys from Lakes upset Bairnsdale for their first loss for the season.
Lakes Entrance 10.16 (76)
defeated
Bairnsdale 8.18 (66)
Goulburn Valley FL
Very crowded at the top of the table in the GV. Nearly impossible to pick who will go on with it.
Kyabram 12 3 0 173.89 48
Shepparton United 12 3 0 159.26 48
Echuca 12 3 0 152.05 48
Mooroopna 11 4 0 135.34 44
Omeo District FL
Last year's premiers Swan Reach were convincingly done by Swifts Creek. Swifts Creek have the habit of coming good just before the finals.
Swifts Creek 18.15 (123)
defeated
Swan Reach 7.6 (48)
By Jock Allan
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