Owen Conway wins this ruck tap convincingly in the Lions 84 point win.
Mulwala: 6.2, 9.6, 14.10, 19.13.127.
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Finley: 1.4, 2.5, 4.7, 6.7.43.
Goals: Mulwala: C. McKenna 3, J. Meade 3, O. Conway 3, J. Bland 2, V. Kreeck 1, K. Rowe 1, B. Seymour 1, T. Dow 1, A. Rouel 1, W. Robinson 1, I. Pitches 1, L. Taylor 1.
Finley: N. Burns 1, J. Taylor 1, A. Mason 1, H. King 1, I. Lunn 1, M. Jackson 1.
Best: Mulwala: J. Meade, D. McNamara, H. Meade, T. Dow, C. McKenna, N. McNair.
Finley: L. Rafferty, L. Hawkins, J. Taylor, J. Armer, N. Burns, S. Hawkins.
A fast start by the Mulwala seniors saw them take a handy lead in the first quarter through the elusive forward craft of Jackson Meade and Tom Dow.
Josh Eder boots the ball long to the forward line.
The second quarter was a scrappy affair where Mulwala’s backline battled hard and enabled them to continue to lead into half time through the stingy efforts of Harrison, Meade, Dylan McNamara and Nathan McNair.
The second half opened up for Mulwala as Charley McKenna became crucial through the middle of the ground, floating forward to hit the scoreboard.
Owen Conway was rested in the forward line to great effect as Mulwala ran away with a strong victory assisted by the elusive young thirds player Van Kreeck who was swamped by teammates when kicking his first senior goal with his first senior kick.
Charlie McKenna kicks through for one of his three majors.
Another strong win entrenching the team in the top four heading into a much-needed bye round next week.
Awards: Yarrawonga Toyota - Jackson Meade, ClubMulwala - Dylan NcNamara, Mulwala Water Ski Club - Harrison Meade, Yarra Golf - Tom Dow, Riches homes - Charley McKenna and YMH - Nathan McNair.
Reserves
Mulwala 15.11.101 def Finley 4.9.33.
An even first quarter saw scores level at quarter time as neither Finley or Mulwala, were able to break clear of their opposition.
The second quarter saw Cameron Ling start creating opportunities in the forward half, allowing Sean Robinson many easy goals as the dynamic duo combined to put Mulwala ahead.
Thomas Wilson and Damien Cook began utilising the good ruck work of Austin Frauenfelder through the middle of the ground and Mulwala opened the game up in the second half and ran away with a convincing victory.
Goals: S. Robinson 5, J. Wheeler 3, C. Carling 3, D. Cook 1, T. Murfitt 1, O. Maddock 1, T. Wilson 1.
Best: C. Carling, S. Robinson, T. Wilson, D. Cook, A. Frauenfelder, J. Beams.
Awards: MDMK - Cameron Ling, Poolside - Sean Robinson, Waldrons IGA Corowa - Thomas Wilson, Yarrawonga Hotel - Damien Cook, Lake Mulwala hotel - Austin Fraeunfelder and One Zach - Jake Beams.
Thirds
Mulwala 21.10.136 def Finley 0.0.0.
The Mulwala thirds had a very slow start to the game, only kicking two goals in the first quarter as they seemed to be still overjoyed with the marriage proposal by their coach earlier in the day to his now fiancée Jedda Nolan.
The second and third quarters Mulwala came out firing through the midfield, with Tige Sanderson and Declan Wood taking control of the game keeping the ball mostly in Mulwala’s forward half allowing Jai Snedden to get on the end of many kicking an elite eleven goals by the end of the match.
Harley Nash and Nate applied immense forward pressure all game allowing them to get around any loose balls left from Jai and score themselves.
An overall great team effort not allowing their Finley opponents to score at all.
Goals: J. Sneddon 11, N. McNamara 2, A. Saunders 2, S. Sneddon 2, S. O'Bryan 2, N. Leith 1, M. Leith 1.
Best: J. Sneddon, T. Sanderson, H. Cooper, N. McNamara, D. Wood, N. Leith.
Fourths Levi Purtle collected the ball with ease.
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A greasy ground greeted the young Lions on their return home after a couple of weeks on the road.
Finley came to play with the first quarter a tight tussle. After a reset from Coach Dusty at quarter time, the Lions came out with renewed energy and started to get on top.
Levi Purtle and Byron Dodd collected the ball with ease and new ruck Nash Cook won most contests.
Ben Ferguson helped himself to two snap goals to put the contest away.
Goals: B. Ferguson 2, M. Smith 1, B. Watson 1, A. Richardson 1, T. Parker 1.
Best: L. Purtle, B. Dodd, N. Cook, A. Richardson, Z. Small, B. Ferguson.
Awards: Beechworth Armour Motor Inn defensive act - Blake Carey, Ricky D's - Nash Cook, Charlees Chicken - Levi Purtle, Lake Mulwala Bakery - Byron Dodd - Crusty Loaf - Ben Ferguson and Hustl Hat - Zeke Small.
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