RALPH'S NEW ROLE
O'Shaughnessy is Xavs' Footy GM
Six teams took the field, while the others rested. Next week, a bye round for the entire club, with eleven teams prepping for the run home.
Scoring was tough for the WOX on the Marcellin ground. The Sheagles, a traditional powerhouse, played their best football of the year to sink the Red 'n' Blacks.
Goal Kickers: A. Rhodes, T. Mant
Best Players: G. Golds, A. Rhodes, T. Mant, I. Ellis, A. Benifer, M. Jessup
The Sheagles clubbed the plucky Twos, who were desperately short of players. Full marks to our gals for having a crack.
Best Players: E. Shanahan, M. Sorrenti, E. Szalma, S. McKenzie, E. Christie, M. Ventura
Batty's Boys rumbled over Rovers in a big win for the Xavs that could have big repercussions in the run home.
Goal Kickers: M. Doherty 3, J. Adkins 2, C. Thomas 2, B. Sherman 2, J. Sandman, E. Logan, W. Macisaac, S. Murray, A. Lo Giudice
Best Players: L. Peppard, B. Sherman, T. Lowe, S. Murray, A. Lo Giudice, J. Alexander
Pics from Kim Feneley.
A strong win for the Threes at West Essendon.
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The Blacks reversed the early season result and took top spot from the Reds. The Blacks jumped early and it was tough for the Red from then on, despite a five goal, best on performance from Ed Ralph.
BLACKS:
Goal Kickers: A. McGowan 3, P. Goatcher 2, E. Hummerston 2, W. Exell 2, M. Exell 2, B. Kennedy, J. Forrest, P. Cockerill
Best Players: E. Hummerston, N. Kelliher, W. Bowen, A. McGowan, W. Exell, P. Cockerill
REDS:
Goal Kickers: E. Ralph 5, N. Harries, M. Speakman
Best Players: E. Ralph, L. Agnoletto, S. Stanley, L. Pereira, O. Tehan, T. Davine