Killy-Bass into GF
KILCUNDA Bass has stormed into the Alberton Football League Grand Final, with a blistering first half of football that left Dalyston floundering.
Got him: Kele Asa Leausa manages to wrap up opponent Patrick McKenna on this occasion.
Ruckman Ben Law dominated the hit outs and the aerial contests around the ground, showing an aptitude for muscle work and gut running.
Law was well backed by Ryan Fitzgerald, who was brilliant in the middle, along with Jared Attenborough. The pair was part of a brigade of hard running Panthers players who left the Magpies in their wake.
Wingman Danny Wells gathered possessions at will, driving the attack into the forward line. Brother Jason was on the receiving end of more than a few of those forward forays and would end the days as the number goal kicker with five.
Hundred-goal spearhead Kael Bergles was also on song with a four goal haul.
On the other side of the ledger was the Magpie’s own gun forward Brad Fisher. The former Carlton footballer would end the day with four and be amongst him team’s best.
But Dalyston was always going to be up against it when the team lost its most important member, coaching player Paul Brosnan, who went down after a sickening head clash.
Later in the game the Magpies would also lose Dean Wylie to a hamstring injury.
Although the Panthers were purring in the middle, its greatest strength proved to be its multi-pronged attack, with not only Bergles and Wells finding a rich vein of form, but so too the powerful Tim Smith. The nuggety forward plays a Paul Chapman-like role, bullocking his way through contests and snapping goals.
Strong in the air, Smith was valuable up high and down low.
At the other end of the ground was Leigh Harrison, who quelled Dalyston’s attack, kicking long off the halfback flank.
The Panthers dominated the first three quarters, but only managed one in the third (a Tim Smith goal on the three quarter time siren).
The Magpies would win the last quarter on the scoreboard, but it was too little too late to have any real effect on the final result. The bruised and battered Dalyston boys will take on Korumburra Bena this week.
Kilcunda Bass 15.10.100 def Dalyston 9.8.62
Reserves
Top dogs use second chance
DALYSTON booked a spot on the bill for September 14 after a close win on Saturday.
The Magpies held off a hungry Phillip Island outfit to win by four points at the final siren.
It was a close fought battle all day with a grand final like atmosphere to match.
It was a tough start to the big first verses second clash and neither side were going to give an inch and the scoreboards reflected that.
Phillip Island managed the slenderest of leads at quarter time although both sides could only manage a single goal each.
The second quarter was a bit more free flowing; each side was finding scoring a bit easier.
The Bulldogs were using the run off half back to great effect and it was again through Todd Cleeland and D’Arcy Garton doing the damage for the Island.
Kevin Taylor and Leigh Woolford were doing their part to keep Dalyston moving in the forward line and were finding the ball when it was needed.
The scores stayed tight at the half time break with Dalyston up by three points.
Phillip Island started to creep ahead on the scoreboard in the third quarter, but it was mainly due to Dalyston’s inaccuracy in front of goals.
Josh Turner was having another great game for the Island and along with Brodie Johnston were doing most of the damage for the Bulldogs in the middle of the ground.
As the three quarter siren sounded Phillip Island were up by 14 points and getting ready for the grand final.
The final quarter was something to behold, the lead changed hands several times.
The Bulldogs sat ahead at the 25 minute mark of the quarter and seemed home but with time on in the final quarter no one was to know how long there was to go.
Dalyston goaled at the 29 minute mark to put them back in front and that is where it ended with the Island going down by just four points.
The Island still have another chance to make the grand final as they take on Korumburra-Bena next Saturday in a Preliminary final at Tarwin, the winner will take on Dalyston and the loser is done for the season.
Dalyston 10.13.73 def Phillip Island 10.9.69
Thirds
Bulldogs take first GF spot
KORUMBURRA-Bena is going for more thirds success after saving a spot in the grand final to defend their premiership title.
Dalyston was the opponent and Cowes was the ground but all that the Bulldogs were thinking was victory.
Things heated up quickly for both teams with lots of quick ball movement resulting in a swag of goals. Brock Dorling was using his speed to his advantage while fellow skilled Bulldog Tom Wyatt was also in his element.
Dalyston was doing its best to slow the onslaught and were able to trail by only four at the first break.
Hard work was paying off for the Bulldogs in the third stretching its lead out to 19 points.
A third quarter fight back from the Magpies through Ethan Wilson and Logan West had them back within seven points at the final break.
The Bulldogs had worked too hard to not take the grand final spot up for grabs and ran home with an eight point win.
Dalyston will face MDU on Saturday for the chance to take on the Bulldogs and kick them from the thirds premiership throne that they know all too well.
Korumburra-Bena 13.9.87 def Dalyston 11.13.79
Fourth
Sea-Eagles soar
INVERLOCH-Kongwak led all day to book its spot in the Alberton grand final when they faced Korumburra-Bena on Saturday.
The Sea-Eagles controlled the game from the outset running a much more organised outfit and creating a lot of opportunities for themselves.
With the breeze to its back I-K was pushing hard but some wayward kicks meant the score was not as impressive as it could have been.
A nine point lead kept Korumburra-Bena in the mix after the first break.
Some hard work from the Bulldogs had the margin back to just three points at half time but after all that effort the closeness was close lived come the third quarter.
Oscar Toussaint and Xavier Hughes led the fight for the Sea-Eagles in the third and were giving it their all.
I-K held off a late charge by the Bulldogs to claim the win.
Korumburra-Bena will now face Dalyston for a spot in the big one.
Inverloch-Kongwak 6.8.44 def Korumburra-Bena 5.3.33
Netball
A GRADE
Korumburra Bena vs Dalyston
A VERY even start with defensive pressure all over the court in the Bulldogs and Magpies match. Korumburra-Bena managed to score a little easier than Dalyston at the start.
Dalyston scored a couple in a row at the start of the second quarter but Korumburra-Bena settled to score back.
A short injury time to Dalyston’s Jess McRae (C), saw it settle afterwards.
Both teams goal defence was tough and there were no easy shots! Korumburra-Bena led by 11 at half time.
Dalyston changed its shooters and attack end structure.
Dalyston scored a couple of quick consecutive goals, Korumburra-Bena once again settled but Dalyston started to score well and Korumburra-Bena was making attacking mistakes.
Korumburra-Bena was forced to make change during injury time, Dalyston’s momentum was picking up and its GS (Jarney Thomas) was the focus.
Dalyston outscored this quarter and cut the difference back to seven at the last change.
Dalyston threw everything at Korumburra-Bena but they were strong enough to hold it off.
Korumburra-Bena 36 def Dalyston 31
B GRADE
Foster vs Korumburra Bena
It was a slow start with all players feeling the heat. Foster were the first to establish its own play. Foster’s Nics and Yvie worked the ball well to get the shot up. Foster up by six at the first break.
Korumburra Bena had too many passing errors in its attacking end in which Foster capitalised using the ball well through the mid court, to increase its lead marginally to eight.
The third quarter saw Foster still controlling most of the play, scoring well and picking up the loose balls.
Korumburra-Bena stuck with it and didn’t give up but trying to push through Foster’s midcourt was difficult. Foster led by 11 at the last change.
The last quarter saw Jess Cook (KB) get some great touches in defence.
Deb Hams (Fos) also working hard for Foster. Foster made some errors in this quarter and Korumburra Bena capitalised to pressure Foster.
A great quarter by Korumburra-Bena to outscore Foster 10 to 4, but it was a little too late and Foster ended with a five goal win at the final whistle.
Foster 34 def Korumburra-Bena 29
C GRADE
Korumburra-Bena vs
Inverloch Kongwak
A very tight contest by these two teams going goal for goal in the first quarter with IK up by one at the first break.
IK’s goals didn’t drop this quarter and Korumburra-Bena showed fantastic disciplined play down the court to lead by two at half time.
Changes to both sides at the start of the third quarter.
Korumburra-Bena moved the ball through the centre quickly, a great contest between the two ‘C’s. Elle Burgess from Korumburra-Bena was shooting well and helped increase its lead to five at the last change.
Changes again, how will the heat affect everyone? IK seem to have more of the ball but unable to make a difference on the board. IK’s GK was solid in defence as was Korumburra-Bena’s GK.
Korumburra-Bena 27 def Inverloch Kongwak 24
17 & UNDER
Stony Creek vs Dalyston
Unsettled start for both teams with Stony Creek making the most of its opportunities first.
After making continued mistakes early Dalyston found its rhythm towards the end of the quarter to lead by two at the break.
Stony Creek started the second quarter well to even the scores.
Goal for goal for majority of the quarter with the lead changing a couple of times. Stony Creek finishing the quarter stronger and making use of every turnover.
Stony Creek won the quarter and took an eight goal lead into half time.
Stony Creek continued its dominance and owned the third quarter.
Goals were hard to come for the Dalyston shooters. Stony led by 15 at the last break.
Last quarter was much the same as the third but with more physicality.
Stony Creek 38 def Dalyston 20
15 & UNDER
Fish Creek vs Korumburra Bena
A nervous start by both teams, passing errors and shooting misses.
Fish Creek just had the edge with a more confident approach to goals. Fish Creek led by two at the first break.
Missed shots cost Korumburra-Bena and at this stage Fish Creek capitalised on its errors. Both teams had a lot of passing errors in this quarter. Fish Creek extended its lead to four at half time.
Korumburra-Bena made some changes at the break and these seemed to give it a boost and reduce Fish Creek’s lead to two at the last change.
Both teams couldn’t get control of its centre passes and within the first three minutes Korumburra Bena had broken and scores were level.
Fish Creek’s changes allowed Korumburra-Bena to move the ball more easily through its GA. Scores were tight with both teams making use of the ball.
Scores were level with seconds to go, great excitement as Korumburra-Bena edged its way past Fish Creek.
Korumburra Bena 18 def Fish Creek 17
13 & UNDER
Dalyston vs Inverloch Kongwak
All players were intent on putting pressure on the ball drawing many obstruction calls while players tried to settle. Dalyston’s GS, a tall rebounder combined well with the GA to open up a commanding lead at the first break. Dalyston up by eight.
Dalyston were too tall all over the court, each time IK gained possession Dalyston pressured every pass and extended its lead to 13.
A change for IK saw Abby McCaughan into defence; IK had more play but couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. A much closer competition all over the court this quarter. Dalyston lead by 14 at three quarter time.
There were glimpses of the play that has got IK into second position but they needed to play four quarters to take it up to Dalyston.
IK GA was getting a lot more opportunities and the team should be please with its second half of this game.
Dalyston 27 def IK 13
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