GLENGARRY came from behind against Rosedale to seal their third win on the run as they lay claim to a top three finish at season end.

On a day where goals were hard to come by, Glengarry forward Josh King registered five, with Mark Engley kept to just one despite having numerous shots on goal.
The Magpies made their match-winning move in the third term when they turned a two-point deficit into a 22 point lead at the final change.

They kicked 5.3 (33) to 1.3 (9) in the third and kept the ball locked in their forward half for most of the quarter as they slammed home five unanswered majors before Rosedale was gifted their first for the term following a 50 metre penalty.

Rosedale started the contest on the front foot booting the opening major of the clash between third and fourth. Sluggish out of the blocks, Glengarry had little effect on the scoreboard early before strong defensive pressure by the side's forwards and midfield saw play contained within the Magpies 50 metre arc.

The Blues registered the first of the second term as they kept Glengarry goalless, with the Magpies forwards peppering away at the sticks with shots at goal made even more difficult by the strong wind blowing down the middle of the ground.

In what shaped as an enthralling midfield battle, the Magpies swung the momentum in their favour throughout the contest with coach Ryan Potter leading Lochie Little, Chris Panayiotou and Robbie Cahill standouts.

Ben Truin amassed possessions as he consistently cut off Rosedale's drive out of defence, with Dean Pearce collecting the three votes in a best on ground performance.
Blues Ryan Carpenter was a staunch servant in defence working tirelessly to hold the Magpies potent forward line, Jordy Aucote and Luke Stuckey were standouts directing traffic and creating play around the contests.

The best of the recognised forwards for the Blues was Andrew Flanagan, who presented well across half-forward and finished the contest with three.

Leading by 10 points at half time of their contest against Gormandale, the young SALE CITY pups came to life in the premiership term to establish a match winning lead, one they would fail to concede.

Coming into the match on the back of last week's come from behind victory, the Tigers were favoured by many to continue their winning form however came up against a hungry Dogs line-up that hadn't registered the points since round 11.

In a competitive opening term spectators witnessed a tight physical contest, which continued in the second quarter as the Tigers kept with the Dogs with the stage set for an enthralling second half.

Left flat footed and wanting Gormandale could do little to counteract the hardness and fleet footed running brigade of Sale City who built on their half time lead with a five goal to two premiership term which guided the visitors to a 27 point victory, 17.15 (117) to 13.12 (90).

City ruckman Matt Lutze continued his impressive form in a best on ground performance, Mitch Bennett was explosive in front of goals booting four majors while the experienced pair of coach Joel Brayshaw and Brad McKay showed why they are quality players.

HEYFIELD claimed bragging rights in the top of the table clash against TTU, with the reigning premiers four goal victory extending the Kangaroos hold on the minor premiership.

Trailing at quarter time, the Kangaroos came out strong in the second quarter to turn the tables and take a two goal lead into the break as Heyfield's engine room began to impose their supremacy. Failing to make best use of the footy in the opening term, the Bombers were left to watch as the Kangaroos dominated the stats after quarter time.
Coach Adrian Cox was well held by Bomber Callum Laurie-Rhodes, but still found plenty of the ball with Mitch Dowse and Jack Woodland magnets to the ball.

The visitors built on their lead in a low scoring second term, with Brett Szabo a prominent figure in the Kangaroos forward 50.

A couple of early majors from the Bombers in the final term kept them in the contest, however as they had done all day the Kangaroos continued to wear down the home side to run home comfortable winners.

WOODSIDE proved too classy for their more fancied opponents Cowwarr, as the Wildcats continue to make a late run towards securing a finals berth.

Dropping the points in the early season encounter, Woodside went into the contest carrying the underdog status against the fourth placed Saints. However, it was a tag that didn't sit well on the shoulders of the sixth placed Wildcats who appear to have reclaimed their early season form over the past fortnight.

Establishing an eight point lead at the first change, the Wildcats second term extended the lead out to 23 points at the long change. The game swung the way of the home side after half time, the Saints using the conditions to slam home six goals and reel the margin back to under two kicks.

Led by Justin Staley, Rob Michaelides and Brett Kerr in front of goals the game swung the way of the Wildcats as the visitors owned the final term holding the Saints goalless. The win now draws the Wildcats qual on points with fourth place Churchill and Rosedale.

Amassing possessions Wildcats Michaelides led the charge in the engine room with Tom Love and coach Chris Pettitt flexing their muscles.

A 12 goal second half from CHURCHILL held the Cougars in good stead against Boisdale/Briagolong, 19.14 (128) to 10.10 (70).

Starting out slowly on the scoreboard, the Cougars took a term to settle into the contest before slamming home six majors to none to set the tone for the remainder of the contest.

Leading by over 30 points at the long change, the Cougars didn't surrender in the second half as they continued the barrage on the scoreboard, however were equally matched by the Bombers who booted eight of their own.

Brandon Mahoney was a tireless workhorse; Tyson Webb provided plenty of spark and Chris Burke was his ever reliable self. The goals were shared among nine individual goal kickers, with five of these booting three a piece. Brendan Holt among the goal scorers, with his three taking his season tally.

Bomber Adam Helmke firmed his hold on the clubs best and fairest award with another best on ground performance, with forwards John Gooch and John Burge the pick of the goal kickers with two apiece.

By Lauren Carey