St Mary’s defeated St Joseph’s in a Geelong Football League Sunday blockbuster on July 16.
St Mary’s and Colac head the league ladder on 10 wins each with three sides a game behind.
The 49-point win was made possible by a dominant display by Jesse Travaglini while Dion Johnstone and Charlie Sprague each booted four goals.
St Joseph’s is now in fifth spot on the ladder and faces South Barwon this weekend in what could be the Swans’ last chance for a finals spot.
South Barwon’s hard-fought 36-point win against a gallant Lara means it is still in the finals race, although at two games outside the five, there is no margin for error.
Jonty Broughton was South Barwon’s best with four goals while Fraser Duryea again played well.
Lara was in the contest for the majority of the match with Daniel Weigl and Bailey Ettridge (four goals) the reasons why.
Colac is looking ominous with an 84-point win against North Shore keeping second spot on the ladder.
An eight goal to one third term broke the shackles with Jonathon Simpkin booting five goals and Luke Hillman four while onballer Ben McCarthy was again prolific.
Dashing defender Cameron Anderson was North Shore’s best while Sam Witherden again got plenty of the footy.
Geelong West caused an upset and kept its slim finals hopes flickering with a 30-point win against Newtown & Chilwell.
Nick Hoare was thrown forward in the second half and booted three goals as the Giants ran away with the game after an even three quarters.
The Eagles should get back onto the winner’s list this week against St Albans while the Giants face St Mary’s and will need to cause an even bigger upset to remain in the finals race.
Leopold did what it needed to with a 64-point win against Grovedale.
Marcus Thompson was again among the action for Leopold with another stunning midfield display and Connor Giddings was potent up forward with four goals.
Bell Park overcame St Albans by 54 points with Jack McMahon leading the way for the young Dragons and Harry Lear booted three goals.
Bailey Coutts and Tom Caudullo were fine contributors for the Supersaints.
