ROUND 5 of the 2022 NAB League season was headlined by a Country themed triple-header, which saw all six regions take to Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo. Meanwhile, Tasmania ended the Northern Territory’s competition stint with a 115-point thrashing. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 5 snapshot.
- Team
Bendigo Pioneers
Gippsland Power
Bendigo Pioneers 12.5 (77) def. by Gippsland Power 13.16 (94)
IN A SENTENCE:
Gippsland Power played spoiler for hosts, the Bendigo Pioneers, kicking four goals to none in the third term to overcome a half-time deficit and come away 17-point winners.
TEAM STATS:
Bendigo Pioneers won the handballs (125-104), marks (72-66), and rebound 50s (41-31)
Gippsland Power won the inside 50s (54-43), scoring shots (29-17), and hitouts (60-11)
KEY PLAYERS:
Oskar Faulkhead (Bendigo Pioneers) – 29 disposals, 5 marks, 9 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Jason Gillbee (Bendigo Pioneers) – 20 disposals, 4 marks, 3 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s, 2 goals
Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers) – 14 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 3 goals
Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power) – 25 disposals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 9 inside 50s
Jacob Konstanty (Gippsland Power) – 23 disposals, 6 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power) – 15 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 6 goals
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power)
4 – Oskar Faulkhead (Bendigo Pioneers)
3 – Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power)
2 – Jason Gillbee (Bendigo Pioneers)
1 – Vinnie Caia (Gippsland Power)
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Murray Bushrangers
GWV Rebels
Murray Bushrangers 12.17 (89) def. GWV Rebels 4.10 (34)
IN A SENTENCE:
The Murray Bushrangers flexed their muscle with a 55-point win over the GWV Rebels, booting eight goals to two in the second half with over double the scoring shots.
TEAM STATS:
Murray Bushrangers won the kicks (202-177), inside 50s (51-29), marks (84-56), and scoring shots (29-14)
GWV Rebels won the handballs (126-109), tackles (71-59), and rebound 50s (38-25)
KEY PLAYERS:
Brayden George (Murray Bushrangers) – 14 disposals (all kicks), 6 marks, 3 inside 50s, 6 goals
Tyler Norton (Murray Bushrangers) – 27 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 6 rebound 50s
Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers) – 23 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 8 inside 50s, 3 behinds
Tristan Maple (GWV Rebels) – 27 disposals, 5 marks, 4 rebound 50s
Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels) – 27 disposals, 8 tackles, 4 rebound 50s
Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels) – 16 disposals, 6 marks, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Brayden George (Murray Bushrangers)
4 – Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers)
3 – Tyler Norton (Murray Bushrangers)
2 – Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels)
1 – Tristan Maple (GWV Rebels)
- Team
Tasmania Devils
Northern Territory Academy
Tasmania Devils 20.12 (132) def. Northern Territory Thunder 2.5 (17)
IN A SENTENCE:
Tasmania Devils put 20 goals past the Northern Territory Thunder, keeping them goalless after quarter time in an 115-point romp at Highgate Recreation Reserve.
TEAM STATS:
Tasmania Devils won the disposals (398-236), inside 50s (60-28), marks (110-48), and scoring shots (32-7)
Northern Territory won the rebound 50s (40-25) and tackles (67-57)
KEY PLAYERS:
Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils) – 33 disposals, 9 marks, 5 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils) – 32 disposals, 11 marks, 9 inside 50s, 6 goals
Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils) – 17 disposals, 8 marks, 6 goals
Petros Politis (Northern Territory) – 25 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 6 inside 50s
Lloyd Johnston (Northern Territory) – 23 disposals, 3 marks, 15 rebound 50s
Rohan Bailey (Northern Territory) – 20 disposals, 3 marks, 4 rebound 50s, 1 goal
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils)
4 – Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils)
3 – Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils)
2 – Tom McCallum (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Liam Jones (Tasmania Devils)
- Team
Geelong Falcons
Dandenong Stingrays
Geelong Falcons 10.12 (72) def. Dandenong Stingrays 10.8 (68)
IN A SENTENCE:
An inspired fourth quarter comeback has seen the Geelong Falcons clinch a thrilling four-point win over Dandenong Stingrays, after trailing for more than 70 of the 100 total minutes.
TEAM STATS:
Geelong Falcons won the inside 50s (52-42), hitouts (39-24), and scoring shots (22-18)
Dandenong Stingrays won the disposals (369-319), rebound 50s (42-30), and tackles (63-48)
KEY PLAYERS:
Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons) – 29 disposals, 8 marks, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Euriah Hollard (Geelong Falcons) – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Olivier Northam (Geelong Falcons) – 17 disposals, 24 hitouts, 1 goal
Justin Davies (Dandenong Stingrays) – 11 disposals, 7 marks, 3 inside 50s, 5 goals
Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays) – 36 disposals, 7 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Finn Emile-Brennan (Dandenong Stingrays) – 25 disposals, 5 marks, 11 rebound 50s
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons)
4 – Justin Davies (Dandenong Stingrays)
3 – Euriah Hollard (Geelong Falcons)
2 – Lachlan Robinson (Dandenong Stingrays)
1 – Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays)
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