Leading for over three quarters of the match, Boisdale/Briagolong was again reminded how cruel the game of footy can be with the Bombers left to watch as the Magpies turned their fortunes around to snatch a 21 point victory, 8.16 (64) to 6.7 (43).

The 21 point margin was far than complimentary of the efforts the Bombers had put in throughout a tough physical slog in wet heavy conditions at the Boisdale Recreation Reserve.

Boisdale/Briagolong skipped away to an early opening quarter lead and as the conditions continued to deteriorate the Bombers 20 point margin appeared a handy one but the Magpies showed why they are a quality side to draw within two points at the final change.

In a conditions that favoured small crumbing forwards the tall timber of Glengarry struggled throughout the contest to buy a goal as they continually let the Bombers off the hook with their inaccuracy and inability to make the distance in front of goal.

Bomber Matt Shears opened the scoring, as both sides worked hard to move the ball forward of the centre.

Magpies Anthony McMahon and coach Ryan Potter amassed possessions early, however the sides forwards struggled to find the main posts as their shots sprayed the face of goal. Matt Royal and Josh King working hard to gain possession but couldn't capitalise their shots on goal.
Defensive pressure by the Magpies forwards resulted in a quick turnaround Royal scoring to put the visitors in front.

Strong tackling was the highlight of the opening term, with both sides desperation evident. While keeping your feet at the critical moment was more than just a challenge as it became a crucial skill with players skating across the ground.

A kick on the wing from Bombers best on ground Adam Helmke hit the chest of full forward Danny Pratt who opened his account with a direct kick from outside 30 metres. Boisdale registered their third as the clock counted down on quarter time.

Potter was firm with his side in his quarter time addressing, wanting his side to play and instinctive brand of footy reinforcing to them the importance of playing "man on man" and "getting to the contest so we have people there".

Boisdale made the most of their first entry forward in the second term to extend the margin out to 20 points. The margin was quickly extended to 26 points when Pat Gordon roved the pack to slot through a lower drubbing major.
Consecutive frees in front of goal didn't help Glengarry, King had to clear the mud from his eyes before he could take his free kick directly in front of goal. But as it had done on several occasions the ball stayed low off the boot falling narrowly short of the line.

The Magpie coach slotted through the visitors first for the second term, Potter gifted the major following a 50 metre indiscretion to reel the margin back to 19 points at half time.

Michael Lush opened the Magpies account in the opening minutes of the second half. The Bombers looked to respond but the shot at goal fell short of the line. Peppering away at the scoreboard Mark Engley made his mark as he slotted through a major as the Magpies quickly took flight and rallied to mount a challenge.

With their lead well and truly gone, Bomber coach Daniel Sandeman spoke few words at three quarter time telling his side, "it's time to stand-up; everyone needs to be a leader out there now be up and about and you can win this game."
Sensing victory Glengarry also lifted holding the Bombers scoreless for the term. Engley scored his third, it was followed by a long shot at goal by Dean Brooks before an impossible major by King. The Magpies sealing their third straight victory.

It was touted as one of contests of the round the competitions biggest improvers WOODSIDE against second placed TTU, who like their opponents came into the contest on the back of two straight losses.

However the eagerly anticipated match failed to live up to all expectations after quarter time as the Wildcats slowly built their ascendency and took control of the contest to run home comfortable 56 point victors.

Unveiling their new recruit, a familiar face in the Bomber strip, Tim Aitken, the visitors would have been confident the added ammunition in front of goal would have served them well in a must win clash for the premiership contenders. But it was the home side who led by best on ground Justin Staley stole the show early.

The Wildcats skipped away to an early 14 point quarter time lead, with Rob Michaelides amassing early possessions and standing tall in front of goal. The home side relished in the conditions, booting four goals to two ahead of half time. They failed to be troubled in the second half, the Bombers managing just the two majors one in each term as they watched Woodside secure their sixth win and slid precariously down the ladder to fourth position.

Woodside was well served by Ben Johnson, coach Chris Pettitt and Darcy McAlpine. For the Bombers their engine room of Pat Sharp and Brian Graham worked tirelessly.
COWWARR and GORMANDALE fought out the seasons first draw with scores locked level with five minutes remaining on the clock.

Leading for the majority of the contest, the tables turned on the giant killers of the past month Cowwarr with the Saints trailing by a mere eight points at three quarter time. Holding the Tigers goalless in the final term wasn't enough as they struggled to enter the forward line and mount their challenge for a third straight victory.

With the scoreboard reading 7.11 (53) with minutes left on the timekeepers clock, the sixth placed Saints were well held by a fearless Tiger outfit who weren't daunted by their opposition. Led by defender Matt Zappulla and experienced campaigner Luke Heggarty Gormandale wore the opposition like a glove before the siren rang out.
The result has left the Saints two points outside the top five, and sees them face fifth place Churchill in a crucial clash next Saturday.

HEYFIELD's eighth win of the season has seen the Kangaroos extend their winning streak and sit two games clear of their nearest rival and next week's opponent Rosedale.
It was far from one way traffic in the Kangaroos contest against long time foe Churchill, with the Cougars testing the resolve of the competitions number one ranked side on more than one occasion.

In a tight battle, a testament to the way the two sides play, it was the Heyfield that looked the goods early leading by two straight kicks at the first change. Trailing by two goals Churchill dug deep to turn a two goal deficit into a 13 point lead at half time. Led by coach Tim Darby and flashy goal sneak Joey Whykes the Cougars came to life booting five goals to one to wrestle back the lead.

The goals dried up for Churchill in the premiership term, as they could only watch as Kodie Woodland and Jesse Bedggood got their hands on the ball in front of goal to regain the lead for Heyfield.

The desperation of both sides was evident in the final term as they matched one another goal for goal on the scoreboard, with the clock counting down on the Cougars challenge.

Heyfield's Matt Bedggood was judged best on ground, Tom McMillan played one of his best matches for the season, while Jack Woodland and Dave Kelly continued their solid form. For the visitors, Chris Burke and Travis Brighton led from the front all day with Whykes again causing headaches for opposition defenders finishing the match with five majors.

Neighbouring clubs ROSEDALE and Sale City played for the Slattery-Burley Cup named in honour of two of the clubs devoted club members.

While there was a question mark over whether the match would take place, with the Sale City committee meeting ahead of play Saturday morning concerned about the condition of the ground following the late weeks deluge which saw the ground resemble a lake. The young pups weren't put off by the soggy conditions, more they took to them like ducks to water.

It was all one way traffic early the visitors making the most of their opportunities in front of goal to establish a handy four goal buffer at the first change of ends. The Dogs didn't drop their guard mounting a second term challenge to reel the margin back to seven points against their highly fancied opponents.

They didn't let up in the third term, Mitch Bennett and Nic Grainger leading the charge on the scoreboard with coach Joel Brayshaw the general as the side marched away to a slender five point lead at the final change. Holding strong the Dogs went neck and neck with the Blues as they worked hard to hold their lead, however they couldn't halt Rosedale's late quarter goals which resulted in a 10 point victory, 13.8 (86) to11.10 (76).

By Lauren Carey