Redbacks had their moments

WEDDERBURN came within minutes of snatching victory over Wycheproof Narraport in Saturday’s North Central clash.

The Redbacks had made up for lost ground in the second quarter when they were held scoreless by a relentless Demons being inspired by Tom Trewin, Spencer Allan, Josh Walsh with one-time North Melbourne champion Corey Jones finishing off work in front of goal.

Jones would kick six goals for the day and helped ensure the Redbacks’ 12-point advantage early in the final term was pegged and reversed.

He not only kicked goals but created others, handballing to Trewin in the square for an easy goal early in the third term.

That was when the Redbacks, playing before a crowd that included members of their

2013 premiership side, kicked into gear. Captain of that flag side a decade ago, Danny Benaim, won the hard ball and goaled from 50 metres out.

The Redbacks would finally get to outscore Wycheproof Narraport in the third quarter.

They had more chances, too, but were stifled by Joe Kenny and Damien Horbury in defence.

Jackson McEwen was named best for the Redbacks, in two games establishing himself as good mid-season recruit at Donaldson Park.

Louis Holt on the wing continued his good season, also chipping in with two goals, while Isaac Holt and Jackson were again vital in defence.

Tom Campbell finished with three majors and the McEwen brothers two each.

Chance to draw line through weeks of goal woes

IT’S been a tough month for Boort - injuries, a draw pitting the enthusiastic Pies against better-oiled North Central sides and scoreboards highlighting their challenges in front of goal.

This Saturday’s North Central assignment is no less demanding but comes with hope.

The Pies played out a thriller against Wycheproof Narraport back in round three. It was a game Boort should have

SENIORS

43 - (0) - Sam Dunstan - Donald won but for two erratic quarters and, yes, struggling to convert in the goal square.

There’s a chance ruckman Nathan Twigg will be back in the team and his presence will lift the Pies and give them a chance to deny Wycheproof Narraport a second Loddon scalp in as many rounds.

Boort has shown its defence can match anything in the league. Now, it’s time to step up in the forward zone.

Donald comes back from the bye to

In Front Of Goal

39 - (4) - Ben Edwards - Birchip Watchem

31 - (3) - Adam Thomson - Nullawil

29 - (1) - Billy Mcinnes - Sea Lake Nandaly

25 - (2) - Nathan Gordon - Birchip Watchem

25 - (1) - Sam Barnes - Wedderburn

24 - (3) - Tom Campbell - Wedderburn

24 - (7) - Joshua Jenkins - Sea Lake Nandaly

22 - (1) - Gedd Hommelhoff - Wycheproof N

20 - (6) - Nick Thompson - Charlton

20 - (0) - Will Simpson - Sea Lake Nandaly

20 - (0) - Daniel Castellano - Birchip Watchem

19 - (0) - Mitch Farmer - Nullawil

RESERVES

39 - (3) - Billy Poulton - Sea Lake Nandaly

30 - (9) - Ben Brennan - Wycheproof- N

27 - (0) - Sam Goldsmith - Nullawil

25 - (0) - Callum Goode - Birchip-Watchem

20 - (0) - Gerald Riley - Wedderburn take on Wedderburn. The Royals were basically a one goal a term better side against Wedderburn back in round three and have worked their way into the four after a toppsy-turvey season start.

Wedderburn has picked up the more than handy Jackson McEwen and club icon Adam Postle could be back from injury.

Wiping off the Redbacks would be a grave mistake for the Donald.

THIS SATURDAY

LODDON HERALD TIPS

Sea Lake Nandaly v St Arnaud

Charlton v Birchip Watchem

Wycheproof Narraport v Boort Donald v Wedderburn

Nullawil bye

Reserves

J. Falconer 3, J. Douglas.

Narraport: B. Brennan 9, D. Turner 3, J. McHutchison 2, Z. Cruse, H. Fawcett, C. Duffy, X. McKersie.

BEST - Wedderburn: C. Lang, D. Keuken, H. Hargreaves, J. Falconer, T. Webster, D. Caruana. Wycheproof Narraport: J. McHutchison, T. Rumbold, A. Bigham, J. Dwyer, W. Allan, D. Turner.

GOALS - St Arnaud: E. Swanton 2, J. Needs, D. Needs, C. Campbell, N. Gorrie. Nullawil: B. Kelly, J. Perry 3, G. Forrester, J. Bowyer, M. Harrop 2, L. Braine.

BEST - St Arnaud: H. McNally, D. Needs, C. Leach, L. Ezard, S. Elliott, N. Gorrie. Nullawil: J. Morrison, J. Bowyer, J. Barker, M. Hogan, L. Braine, M. Fawcett.

Birchip Watchem 0.0 0.1 0.1 2.1 (13)

Sea Lake N 5.7 9.11 14.16 18.17 (125)

GOALS - Birchip Watchem: Not supplied. Sea Lake Nandaly: C. Allan, B. Poulton 3, D. Bailey, J. Donnan, M. Cahoon 2, R. McClelland, D. Hickey, Z. Wemyss, N. Wight, J. Hatcher, L. McClelland.

BEST: - Birchip Watchem: J. Ryan, M. Ryan, A. Samuels, T. Colbert, M. Rickard. Sea Lake Nandaly: C. Allan, M. Cahoon, L. McClelland, R. McGarry, C. Michael, C. Roberts.

Boort 7.1 12.3 17.6 24.7 (151)

Charlton 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

GOALS - Boort: M. Rice 10, A. Cockerell 3, D. Hawker, D. Cameron , C. O’Rourke, P. O’Rourke 2, J. Hall, J. Mulquiny, N. Gooding.

BEST - Boort: M. Rice, J. Mulquiny, D. Hawker, J. Hall, W. Toose, M. Buchanan. Charlton: A. Johnstone, T. Catherine, L. Holmes-Brown, D. Whykes, N. Zagame, M. Thompson.