Two Blues fire on all cylinders, Bushrangers return to winner’s list against Gryphons

Yarra Old Grammarians snapped a two-game losing streak as they defeated Glen Eira by 26 points at Doncaster Reserve. Leading by just three points at the last break, the Bushrangers kicked an inaccurate 2.12 to one behind in the final term to run away with it. Nicholas Chamberlain led the charge with four goals for the Bushrangers, while Jack Hall was best afield. Todd Richardson kicked two and was the best of the Gryphons as they sit eighth and one game ahead of the Bullants in ninth.

Emmaus St Leo’s made it two wins in a row when they claimed a two-goal win over Eltham Collegians at Eltham College. With scores tied 57-apiece at the last break, the Animals nailed five goals to three in the fourth to run out slender victors. Daniel Hill kicked four goals in a starring performance for the Animals alongside the ever-impressive Nathan Baranello. Brent Gutterson and Brayden Meade fought valiantly for the Turtles and kicked three goals each.

West Brunswick’s run toward finals continued in fine fashion as they defeated Old Paradians by 51 points at Ransford Oval. Six goals to one paved the way for the Westies as they maintained an arm’s length lead throughout the day. Westies forward Bill Irving was unstoppable in front of goal with six while Evan Lloyd was named best afield. Sean Miller starred for the Raiders as they fall one game outside the four behind the Unicorns.

Prahran Assumption made light work of Hawthorn AFC as they ran out with a 195-point victory at Rathmines Reserve. 52 scoring shots to seven told the story of the day, as the Two Blues shared their 31 goals between 13 players. Jonathon Simonetta (6) and Timothy Maya (4) led the charge on the scoreboard, while another eight teammates kicked multiples. Kade Pargeter kicked the Hawks’ only goal and it came in the fourth term.

MHSOB retained fourth spot on the Division 2 ladder when they defeated Bulleen Templestowe by 13 points at Ted Ajani Reserve. Leading by just two points heading into the fourth term, the Unicorns piled on four goals to two as Beau Jellis added to his tally and finished with four. James Tran was best afield for the Unicorns, while Brodie McLaughlin kicked four goals and was best for the Bullants.