Newtown & Chilwell remained the only undefeated Geelong Football League team after a gruelling round five nine-point win against Leopold on May 13.
There was nothing between the two sides all game with Leopold leading by a point at the last change, but three goals to one in the final term gave the Eagles a deserved victory.
Braden Hocking (26 disposals), Connor Fopiani (24) and Mitch Diamond (32) were ball magnets for the Eagles.
For Leopold, Harris Jennings (23 disposals) was excellent as was Tevan Nofi and big man Trent West.
St Joseph’s emerged triumphant against a gallant Geelong West.
Joeys got off to a fast start, but the Giants reeled them in to trail by a point at the long break.
Led by Paddy De Grandi (five goals) and Jack Buckley, Joeys held on by 13 points.
Buckley dominated with 48 possessions (34 kicks and 14 handballs) in a stunning midfield display.
For the Giants, David Handley picked up 42 possessions to rival Buckley as the game’s dominant mid.
St Mary’s had to work hard to get over Bell Park.
A five goal to none second term had the Saints in control at half time, but the Dragons booted four to none in the third to trail by just 14 at the last change.
But St Mary’s dominated the final term, booting six majors to none to run out 55-point victors.
Jack Blood was at his best for St Mary’s with 36 disposals, nine of them contested while Jarryd Garner racked up 31 touches.
Ryan Abbott was best afield in Grovedale’s 92-point win against St Albans.
The big man booted four goals from 20 touches and Cameron Delaney kicked five and dragged in 11 marks.
Cassidy Parish compiled 31 possessions and Will Jeffrey 30 for the Tigers.
Former Ocean Grove star Fletcher Keck was terrific for the Supersaints with 24 touches.
Mitch Day booted six goals for Lara in its 39-point win against North Shore.
Day’s haul came from eight kicks while Will McKenzie (25 touches) and Aaron Stone (23) were busy around the ball.
Jordan Lane was brilliant for the Seagulls with five of his side’s nine goals with 11 of his 12 possessions contested.
South Barwon returned home from Colac with the four points.
Andrew Boseley was in form in front of the sticks with six goals while Ben Kellett shouldered a huge workload in the ruck in the 52-point win.
Leigh Gorwell and Kody Spokes were bust players for Colac, gaining 47 touches between them.
