Only percentage keeps Geelong West out of the Geelong Football League top five after a stirring come from behind win against South Barwon on Saturday May 20.
The Giants hadn’t beaten South Barwon since 2007 and trailed by almost four goals late in the final term.
But a string of goals in time-on had the Giants in front by three points when the final siren sounded.
Geelong is eighth on the ladder, level on points with three other teams.
Star Giant Tanner Lewis was best afield while Bradley Wood, midfielder Tanner Lovell and forward Phillip Moimoi (four goals, including the winner) were instrumental in the victory.
Former Central District big man Fraser Fort was superb for the Swans while skipper Matt Caldow booted four goals.
Lara gave St Joseph’s some anxious moments with a four goal to one final term.
But Joeys had done enough during the previous three quarters to run out nine-point winners.
Defender Harrison Smith was superb for Joeys while Joseph Chaplin and the hard-working Zac Knights were also good.
For Lara, Mitchell Day booted four goals and Jake Marshall and young star Connor Linehan-Cunningham played well.
St Mary’s defeated St Albans by 86 points to retain second spot on the ladder.
Patrick Dowling kicked six goals and Matthew Keast four as the Saints increased their lead at every break.
Ruckman Nathan Cole stepped up for St Albans and midfielder Michael Murdoch was busy.
Leopold took care of business against Grovedale by 51 points.
Oliver Tate, Harris Jennings and prolific midfielder Logan Wagener were at their best for Leopold while Marcus Thompson and Mitchell Patten booted three each.
Nathan McHugh and Luke Ford battled hard all day for the Tigers.
Braden Hocking kicked four goals and was best on ground in Newtown & Chilwell’s 112-point win against North Shore.
The Eagles are still unbeaten and with Liam Nash and utility Matthew Boag in good form, things are looking up at Elderslie Reserve.
Colac sits in outright fourth position after a 35-point win against Bell Park.
Kody Spokes was excellent in the midfield for Colac while key position player Tom Rieniets played a starring role.
Isaac Wareham continued his great form for Bell Park.
