League Review | Lavington has moved inside the SS&A OMFNL top five for the first time this season, after they accounted for North Albury and Wodonga upset the Wangaratta Rovers.
The Panthers 39-point victory was enough to lift its percentage above Rovers. They did however cost themselves even more percentage with a final term lapse. North Albury showed great spirit to kick six goals in the final term after only managing one goal in the first three quarters. Newly appointed 2023 coach Tim Broomhead kicked four in that term.
The Panthers would still be delighted with its late season form – Billy Glanvill again dominated, while Hamish Gilmore and Darcy Hennessy also stood out. Lavington has a tough run home starting this week with an away game to Albury, followed by its final home game against top side Wangaratta. Their final match is away to Raiders.
Wodonga for the second time this season out muscled Wangaratta Rovers in a season best performance winning away from home by 42 points. Rovers were poor kicking just one goal in the first half and just three more in the second half for a season low score of 4-12 in a third straight loss for the Hawks. Sam Jewell booted three goals in a best afield effort, while Jet Cassidy also kicked three in an impressive senior debut.
