ROUND 12 REVIEW
Tom King
WINCHELSEA has staged one of the most remarkable comebacks of the 2015 GDFL season to claim its second win.
The Blues trailed Anakie by 26 points at three-quarter time before slamming on 8.2 to 3.4 in the final term to record a 16.8 (104) to 15.12 (102) victory.
Veteran big man Adam Bird was outstanding with six goals, while Kurt Berg managed three majors.
Byron Mathison was best for the Blues along with Graeme McFarlane and veteran skipper Andrew Leak.
Jamie Phillis, Paul Ridout and Mitch Gavin kicked three goals apiece for the Roos, who were best served by Jordan Kavanagh.
Bell Post Hill used a five goal to nil third quarter to shake off Thomson by 27 points at Godfrey Street.
The Panthers held a 16-point lead at half time before pulling away from the Tigers to record a 16.10 (106) to 12.7 (79) victory.
Justin Tarr kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for the reigning premier, while Nick Costello and Caleb Bacely contributed three majors apiece.
Jayden Durran stood up in the absence of suspended skipper Jackson Macleod with a season best seven-goal haul.
Veteran Dean Oakley and Brandon Ross were also solid contributors for Thomson, who dropped out of the five with the loss.
Belmont Lions moved back into the top five at Thomson’s expense after handing East Geelong a 91-point hiding at Jetts Oval, 26.12 (168) to 11.11 (77).
Star Lions forward Michael Leamer made it a seven-goal haul against the Eagles for the second time this season, while Brent Watkins was also impressive with five majors.
B.J O’Toole and Brad Huhn were best up forward for East Geelong with two goals.
The loss leaves the Eagles three games behind the fifth-placed Lions and in danger of missing the finals for the first time since 2006.
Inverleigh bounced back from its first loss of the season to post a 72-point win over Werribee Centrals at Galvin Park.
The Hawks took a 28-point lead at quarter time, laying the foundation for a 19.13 (127) to 8.7 (55) victory.
Dalton Grundell finished with five goals for Inverleigh, which was best served by Will Hamer and Matt Seed.
Centrals’ skipper Tyren Montebruno was best for his team with three goals. Lu
Bannockburn remains in the hunt for a top three finish after getting past Geelong West at West Oval by 21 points.
The Tigers didn’t have it all their own way in a 10.14 (74) to 8.5 (53) victory.
Tom Mullane-Grant took his tally to 56 goals for the season with four majors, while best on ground Jack Brauman chimed in with two majors.
Justin White and Jean-Paul Dumont kicked two goals each for the Cheetahs.
North Geelong made light work of Corio at Keith Barclay Oval, 43.30 (288) to 2.5 (17).
The Magpies held the Devils goalless until the final quarter.
Jamie Pitman kicked 10 goals, taking him to 51 for the season, and James Chandler seven for the winners.
They were among 15 goalkickers for North Geelong, which received a percentage boost of 35.
Jake Manning and Todd Smith were the lone goalkickers for Corio.
Last Modified on 10/07/2015 11:41
