Beverage

EAST GIPPSLAND SCOREBOARD

ROUND 8

SENIORS

Lakes Entrance 2.0, 4.6, 5.9, 9.9 (63) Boisdale-Briagolong 3.4, 3.6, 6.9, 8.12 (60)

Goals – Lakes Entrance: J Gibbs 2, J Piper 2, J Hooper 2, L Carroll, A McKenzie, B Campisi. Boisdale-Briagolong: M Wilkinson 3, J Reeves 3, B Rathnow, T Lee. Best – Lakes Entrance:A McKenzie, L Carroll, F Dostine, H Geier, D Steedman, J Cullen. Boisdale-Briagolong: B Rathnow, A Quirk, M Wilkinson, J Reeves, B Sandeman, R Johnson.

Stratford 3.2, 5.4, 9.7, 15.11 (101) Lindenow 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 4.4 (28)

Goals – Stratford:T Hawkins 6, J Bacon 3, H Erfurth 3, B White, R Tait, B Channing. Lindenow: D Bolton 2, L Dyer, J van Reyk. Best – Stratford: R Tait, N French, T Hawkins, J Bacon, H Erfurth, L Toner. Lindenow: J Gould, M Irish, J van Reyk, C Shaw, K Bongers, B Croucher.

Lucknow 3.1 5.7, 7.12, 11.15 (81) drew Orbost-Snowy Rovers 4.6, 6.8, 10.11, 11.15 (81) Wy Yung 4.7, 12.9, 17.13, 23.17 (155) d Paynesville 0.2, 2.4, 2.4, 8.6 (54)

RESERVES

Boisdale-Briagolong 6.4, 11.8, 13.14, 17.15 (117) d Lakes Entrance 0.0, 1.0, 3.2, 3.4 (22)

Goals – Boisdale-Briagolong: D Pratt 7, D McDonald 2, R Marshall 2, J Landy 2, J Connolly, C Manning, E Fraser, J McCarthy. Lakes Entrance:W Forrester, B Rotheram, M Garbutt. Best – Boisdale-Briagolong: M Semmens, J Doran, L Hurst, N Sellings, C Bates, D Murphy. Lakes Entrance: B Rotheram, L Allen, A Lowcock, D Bryant, O Brazzale, N Bottom.

Stratford 2.4, 6.4, 7.7, 12.12 (84) d Lindenow 4.1, 6.3, 9.3, 10.5 (65)

Goals – Stratford: L Schilg 4, G Van Ruiswyk 3, M Orchard 2, S Jago 2, N Mudunna. Lindenow: W Blackley 5, R Dennison 2, L Carroll, J Hood, W Maynard. Best – Stratford: C Dixon, B Cuttriss, B Crozier, L Robins, R Cottrell, D Brown. Lindenow:W Blackley, R Maisey, T Spona, J Thomas, L Carroll, J Clarke.

Orbost-Snowy Rovers 2.3, 5.7, 5.8, 9.10 (64) d Lucknow 1.0, 2.2, 3.7, 3.7 (25) Wy Yung 9.5, 16.10, 22.18, 28.20 (188) d Paynesville 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.3 (9)

THIRDS

Lakes Entrance 5.6, 10.8, 14.11, 16.16 (112) d Boisdale-Briagolong 0.1, 0.1, 0.2, 1.2 (8)

Goals – Lakes Entrance: H Warfe 5, O Brazzale 3, M Wood 2, L Allen 2, S Etheridge, T Mullett, C Parfrey, S Hood. Boisdale-Briagolong: P Lee. Best – Lakes Entrance: S Etheridge, O Clark, J Jack, H Warfe, C Goold, C Parfrey. BoisdaleBriagolong: P Lee, B Jones, Z Harrigan, M Inglis, M Murphy, M Coridas.

Lindenow 7.2, 11.7, 14.9, 18.14 (122) d Stratford 1.0, 2.1, 4.2, 5.3 (33)

Goals – Lindenow: L Dunkley 5, T Brown 4, S Smith 3, Z Stewart 2, K Harrison 2, L Harrison 2. Stratford: J Van Sluys 2, J Brickley, L Trolove, M McQuillen. Best – Lindenow: L Dunkley, T Brown, G Piccone, J Mayes, G Sherritt, L Harrison. Stratford: R McAlpine, D Glover-Hill, E Clohesy, D Brewer, L Trolove, C Higgins.

Lucknow defeated Orbost-Snowy Rovers on forfeit. Wy Yung defeated Paynesville on forfeit.

LADDERS

SENIORS W L D F A % PTS

WY YUNG 7 1 0 812 407 199.51 28 LINDENOW 5 3 0 604 515 117.28 24 LUCKNOW 4 3 1 579 534 108.43 18 STRATFORD 4 4 0 592 445 133.03 16 PAYNESVILLE 4 4 0 509 550 92.55 16 LAKES ENTRANCE 4 4 0 489 534 91.57 16 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 2 6 0 423 644 65.68 8 ORBOST-SN ROVERS 1 6 1 428 807 53.04 6

RESERVES W L D F A % PTS

WY YUNG 7 1 0 699 278 251.44 28 LINDENOW 6 2 0 706 303 233.00 24 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 6 2 0 722 388 186.08 24 STRATFORD 5 3 0 551 388 142.01 20 ORBOST-SN ROVERS 4 4 0 428 442 96.83 16 LAKES ENTRANCE 3 5 0 451 637 70.80 12 LUCKNOW 1 7 0 274 606 45.21 4 PAYNESVILLE 0 8 0 185 974 18.99 0

THIRDS W L D F A % PTS

WY YUNG 8 0 0 774 170 455.29 32 LAKES ENTRANCE 7 1 0 716 284 252.11 28 LINDENOW 6 2 0 661 302 218.87 24 LUCKNOW 5 3 0 243 474 51.27 20 STRATFORD 2 5 1 323 665 48.57 10 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 2 6 0 184 772 23.83 8 ORBOST-SN ROVERS 1 5 1 226 460 49.13 6 PAYNESVILLE WITHDREW FROM SEASON www.gippslandtimes.com.au

Sensational Swans

Liam Durkin

EAST Gippsland football is just getting harder and harder to predict. While pundits have become accustomed to upsets and surprises in recent weeks, most would have surely been amazed at what transpired on the weekend. It is unlikely anyone thought Wy Yung would beat Paynesville by over 100 points - and they did. Not many thought Stratford would beat Lindenow - they did, and by 73 points at that. No one thought Lucknow and Orbost Snowy Rovers would tie - and sure enough they did. Then there was a three-point margin in the match between Lakes Entrance and Boisdale-Briagolong. Talk about a season full of twists and turns. The fall-out means there are now four teams from third to sixth on the ladder all on equal points. Amazingly, the team coming third-last is only one win off second. Granted there is still a lot of football to be played, if things continue on the current trend, whoever misses finals could count themselves unluckier than Brad Hodge at the selection table. STRATFORD emerged as the big winners from Round 8. The Swans took care of Lindenow to record their best win for the season. Playing at home, Stratford led at every change to win 15.11 (101) to 4.4 (28). The win was super-important in the context of the Swans season given the incredible evenness of the competition. Stratford climbed back into the top four as a result, but having defeated a Lindenow team who is still outright second on the ladder, the victory means it could be the difference in staving off other finals challengers during the rest of the campaign. The Swans set up their win during the second term. While they only kicked two goals, they also kept the Cats to just a single behind, meaning they were able to establish a handy 19-point lead at half-time. From there, Stratford broke away, kicking four goals to one in the third and then blowing it right open in the last with six goals to one. All in all, a 10 goal to two second half told the story. Regan Tait was best for the red and white, along with Tim Hawkins who kicked six majors. Jack Bacon and Haydn Erfurth also got among the goal kickers, scoring three apiece. The sight of Erfurth back inside 50 for the first time this season would have been much welcome for Stratford, and officials will be hoping the noted goal kicker can commit to playing on a more permanent basis. Nick French was another that played well in the win, as did Lincoln Toner. Best for Lindenow was Justin Gould, Matt Irish, Jack van Reyk, Cooper Shaw, Kevin Bongers and Bayley Croucher. BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG lost a thriller to Lakes Entrance. The travelling Bombers threw everything they had at the Seagulls, but it wasn’t enough in a 9.9 (63) to 8.12 (60) defeat. Combatants were virtually neck-and-neck

Nick French was one of Stratford’s most prominent players in the Swans crucial win over Lindenow at the weekend.

for the entire match, with the biggest margin at any of the breaks 10 points. Boisdale-Briagolong took that 10 point advantage into quarter time, before Lakes Entrance hit back to lead by a goal when teams retreated for the sheds. The match followed a similar script on the resumption, only this time, it was the Bombers who led by a goal with one quarter to play. Momentum ebbed and flowed in the last, but ultimately, Boisdale-Briagolong had to make do with running second in a game that genuinely could have gone either way. Brendon Rathnow was again in the best for the red and black, while Andrew Quirk, Matt Wilkinson, Jim Reeves, Byron Sandeman and Rhys Johnson put in good performances. Angus McKenzie, Liam Carroll, Fraser Dostine, Harvey Geier, Derek Steedman and Jordan Cullen were best for the winners. For all their effort, the Bombers didn’t walk away with any premiership points, which means their task at climbing the ladder is just made all the more difficult. Boisdale-Briagolong is anchored in seventh, two wins behind Lakes Entrance. LUCKNOW salvaged a draw against Orbost Snowy Rovers. The Magpies pecked away at a 17-point deficit at three quarter time, but had to make do with seeing scores all tied up at 11.15 (81) when the final siren sounded. For the Blues, it was certainly an opportunity that went begging, having led at every change, but only managing one goal in the last quarter. Hamish Nettleton was immense for the Blues, kicking five goals, while Matthew Rogers kicked four. Luke Belfrage and Damian Hodder were best for Lucknow. The Magpies would have gone to equal second on the ladder if they won, and the Blues would have chalked up their second win for the season. In case it wasn’t clear already - no one is safe this year in East Gippsland football. WY YUNG dismantled Paynesville with surprising ease. The Tigers were rarely challenged on the Gulls’ home deck, winning 23.17 (155) to 8.6 (54). Having been earmarked as a dark horse this season, the result certainly meant Paynesville came back to Earth with an almighty thud. The Gulls not only lost some pride, but dropped out of the top four after the heavy defeat. Jack Vickers, Liam Rooney, Jock Overend, Bradley Daniel and Bayden Ashwood did the job for the Tigers. Alex McLaren, Beau Haslam, David Ashworth, Lewis Hoffman, James Farquhar and Ashley O’Connor battled hard for Paynesville.

Traralgon Marathon takes place this Sunday

Liam Durkin

THE stage is set for the Traralgon Marathon. The Traralgon Harriers marquee event will see runners take their marks this Sunday for what will be the marathon’s 54th instalment. Participants will set off from the Traralgon Vineyard, and put their best foot forward along an ‘out and back’ course on the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. The full marathon goes all the way out to Toongabbie, and then turns around. As well as the full marathon, the day will also include a half-marathon and 10 kilometre fun run. While the full and half-marathon will no doubt carry a competitive element, Harriers president Phill Mayer said the event was as much about community and seeing people complete what they set out to achieve. “We call ourselves ‘the friendly marathon’, it is really welcoming for people who haven’t perhaps done this sort of event before to come along and be supported,” he said. “Everybody has a different reason for running a marathon or a half-marathon. Some people are just out there plodding along and they want to complete their first marathon and others are out there to smash a fantastic time. “It doesn’t matter why you are here, the important thing is just competing and participating.” The Traralgon Marathon is steeped in history, and proudly holds the title of the oldest continuous marathon in Australia. “People generally come from right across Australia to be part of the Traralgon Marathon. It has really attracted some great runners over the years and we have some fantastic runners in the club, so we are looking forward to seeing some fantastic times over the marathon,” Mayer said. Harriers member Zack Beasley is tipped to be among the top finishes in the men, while last year’s women’s winner Narelle Crozier could again come from the clouds. Fellow Harriers member Steve Renehan has stepped up as race director, and said all was in readiness to welcome close to 300 participants. The starter’s gun will go off at 8am for the marathon, with the half-marathon and 10km event to follow at 9am and 10am.