Saints slay Razorbacks, the House guarantee finals berth

UHS-VU proved too strong for Canterbury as they moved to their eighth consecutive victory, defeating the Cobras by 27 points at Brens Oval. Kynan Barnes gave his best performance for the season with four goals, while Nick Rowland and Jack Saill were outstanding for the Vulutres. Thomas Lowden continued his standout season for the Cobras as they fall two games behind the final six and are unable to play finals.

Albert Park made it two wins from as many games when they defeated Elsternwick by 20 points at Elsternwick Park. Trailing by two points at the half, the Falcons overcame the Wicks with six goals to four as James Brick kicked two in a BOG performance. James Christie was named the Wicks’ best for the second time in three matches.

Six goals from Bryce Dowler helped La Trobe University to a comfortable 53-point victory over South Melbourne Districts. Josh Hickey and Mitch Gleeson each contribute three on the scoreboard for the Trobers, while Rory Kennedy and Blake Parkinson were brave for the Swans. Both sides are assured a finals berth in two weeks’ time.

Power House guaranteed itself finals with a comprehensive 85-point victory against Parkside at Pitcher Park. The House were dominant as they sent through 30 scoring shots to 10 as Nicholas Nagel backed up his eight goals from last week with a bag of five. Luciano Logozzo was important for the Red Devils with two goals. The House were 4-8 five matches ago before getting on a five-game winning streak and ensuring finals.

Hawthorn’s percentage continued its upward spiral as they ran over Aquinas to the tune of 137 points at Rathmines Reserve. Sam Gold (six), Ross McDermott (six) and Jason Ince (four) each added another bag to their name as they sharpened up their goal kicking leading into finals, while Ayden Dimitropoulos and Matthew McNeill (two) starred for the Hawks. Joseph Morrison-Story and Timothy Niezen kicked two each for the Bloods.

Glen Eira took little time to hit back after their first loss of the season last week, monstering Swinburne University by 119 points at St James Park. Julius Waras Carstensen (six) and Chris Higgins (five) were unstoppable in the forward 50 for the Saints as Jackson Manning did his utmost to stem the flow of goals with a standout performance for the Razorbacks. The Razorbacks sit ninth but two games clear of relegation.