By Justin Flynn
Bannockburn has held on to win an epic Geelong District Football League grand final against Inverleigh.
The Tigers were behind by 10 points at half time, but a three-goal to none third quarter saw them lead by nine points at the last change.
Only 12 goals were kicked in the first three quarters.
Then the whole game changed in a electrifying final term with Bannockburn kicking seven goals and Inverleigh six in a massive finale to the season.
The Tigers looked to be home late in the game, but two quick Inverleigh goals reduced the margin to four points in what was simply a n astonishing 32 minutes of footy.
Final scores, Bannockburn 13.9(87) to Inverleigh 12.11(83).
Tiger forward Kieran Fulton was simply outstanding, booting four goals after being in hospital on a drip the day before.
Connor Jervies and Ben Cole were brilliant for the Tigers.
For the Hawks, coach Adam Donohue couldn’t have done any more. He booted five majors in a big-game display while Dalton Grundell and Jakeb Temnpleton never gave up.
Full story in Friday’s Geelong Independent.
