On Sunday BOISDALE/BRIAGOLONG took all before them as the Bombers toppled their more fancied opponent Woodside, with the visitors taking another step forward in their improvement, winning their third game of the season by the slenderest of margins.

The Bombers were far more superior after half time; the visitors trailed by 11 points at the first change, but over the last three quarters outscored the Wildcats 12.8 to 9.7.
Regan Tait led the way for the Bombers, John Gooch battled hard inside 50 with his forward pressure to boot five majors. Leigh Fulford was staunch working hard off the hard backline.

It was a tough day for the Wildcats Hank Norman was a solid contributor with Rob Michaelides the pick of the goal scorers with three.

Sale City copped the full brunt of GLENGARRY at its ruthless best, with the Magpies sealing their fourth win on the run.

Starting sluggishly the Magpies clicked into gear in the second term booting eight goals to two with Mark Engley and Ross McDermott instrumental in front of goals.

It was the home side that got the game off and running the Dogs booting three unanswered majors before the Magpies through Dean Brooks chipped away at the scoreboard with City's backline feeling the pressure.

Nick Grainger's shot at goal wobbled along the ground to sneak through to provide some breathing space, before Glengarry's Engley registered one of his six for the afternoon.

Unimpressed by his side's efforts, the words of Magpies coach Ryan Potter were still ringing in his chargers ears with the visitors exploding out of the blocks in the second term. It was a precession of goals; Engley got things going with the sides first of eight in a clinical display.
Matt Royal slotted one through on the run to hit the front, best on ground ball magnet Robbie Cahill and Josh King combined. The Dogs responded through Byron Shingles, before senior debutante and third generation senior Sale City player Jayden Sleeman booted his first of two on the big stage.

A shot from 40 metres out on slight angle by King registered the visitors fourth, before three more unanswered majors with Engley and McDermott lighting up the forward line as they proved a handful for the City defence of Abe Schuback, Tom Bowman and Josh Barbetti.

The Magpies continued their dominance in the second half booting nine goals to four, as the young pups worked hard to keep with the high flying Magpies who after a slow start to the season are tapping on the door to the top five.
For the home side coach Joel Brayshaw led from the front and was a catalyst in the engine room, with Mitch Bennett, Grainger and Sleeman booting two a piece.

The Blues stamped their supremacy with ROSEDALE inflicting the Kangaroos with their first loss since the opening round of the season winning by the narrowest of margins five points.

The clash between neighbouring rivals has enthralled spectators in past seasons, and Saturday proved to be no different. On song from the opening bounce the second place Blues skipped away to a handy 22 point lead one which they increased in the second term as the Kangaroos struggled to drive the ball into the forward line. Three late first half goals to the visitors ensured they remained in the hunt at the long change.

Trailing by 17 points, the Kangaroos came out strong in the premiership term booting four goals to one to hit the front.

The Blues dug deep, responding to the reigning premier's challenge as they went goal for goal in the final term.
Rosedale's Adam Diamond was a standout in the navy blue amassing possessions in a strong skilful performance. Luke Stuckey impressed while ruckman Jon Cantwell returned to the line-up and had an impact.

For the visitors Jesse Leeds continued his solid form for the season, defender Scott Anderson played a crucial role in keeping the Kangaroos in contention, with Mitch Dowses attack and relentless style of play setting up the visitor's forwards.

After a tight tussle for the first three quarters, COWWARR came from 19 points down to overrun Churchill in the last quarter to win by a straight kick.

The Cougars led by five points at quarter time, a goal at half time and extended the margin to 19 points by the end of the third term, but it was the Saints six goal to two final term which saw the home side prevail 17.5 (107) to 15.11 (101).

It was a significant win as it now places the Saints back in contention with TTU and Woodside locked on 24 points for possibly the final position in the top five come finals. For Churchill it was a case of the one that got away as they found themselves flat footed and wanting in the final term after a solid start.

Luke Mullen was judged the Saints best his intensity through the contest was superb. Conor Sloyan was a solid contributor finishing the contest with two majors, while league leading goal scorer Tim Johnston added a further four to his 42 season tally.

Churchill forward Joey Whykes booted four majors with Brad Knowles among the best with a bag of four goals.
TTU gave its chances of playing finals a major boost with a 61 point thumping over a disappointing Gormandale.

It was a pivotal game for the Bombers, who are among a cluster of five teams jostling for the final three positions in the top five. It was the home side that came to play, the Bombers dominated from the outset as it cruised to an inaccurate victory 12.21 (93) to 4.8 (32)

The third placed Bombers won three of the four quarters as they returned to the winners list, winning their first game from their past four. A month which has certainly been full of challenges for the Bombers, Saturdays win comes seven days after copping the raft of Woodside in a hard physical contest – as the as the saying goes – a week is a long time in football.

Guy Sinclair was again at his best in a dominate performance which saw him claim best on ground honours. Pat Sharp was dominant through the midfield; while Rhys Martin and Tom Mustoe battled hard when pushing inside 50 the pair booting four majors between them.

Brendan Solomon and Chris Adams again played good games for the Tigers, as did defender Steve Hore and reliable Sam Marks.

The Tigers challenge on the contest seriously impeded by the sides injury ridden interchange bench which prevented rotations due to the endless list of casualties.

By Lauren Carey