In the final game of a long weekend of Round 8 matches, Coburg got the points against Northern Blues.
It was a tight tussle in the 151st Battle of Bell St with the crowd entertained by a close match right till the final siren.
COBURG d NORTHERN BLUES
Margin: 2 points
Telling facts: The battle of Bell St was truly a ding-dong battle, as Coburg and Northern traded blows all match. After the Lions opened up a 15-point half-time lead, the Blues hit back to put their noses in front at the last break. However, Coburg steadied to hold on in the dying minutes and claim a vital third win for the season, leapfrogging Northern into 10th spot on the ladder.
Leading goal kickers: Younan 3 (Coburg) / Ellard 3 (Northern)
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Photo: Geraldine Pearce
Last Modified on 08/06/2015 17:46