2022 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 7
ONLY three games were played across the latest weekend of NAB League action, but that didn’t stop Oakleigh and Tasmania from producing a thrilling contest as part of Sunday’s double-header at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 7 snapshot.
- Team
Northern Knights
Calder Cannons
Northern Knights 9.10 (64) def. by Calder Cannons 12.12 (84)
IN A SENTENCE:
Calder Cannons lead at every break in a 20-point win over the Northern Knights at Preston City Oval, making use of the spotlight in Saturday’s standalone fixture.
KEY PLAYERS:
Jarred Seiter (Northern Knights) – 18 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Matthew Ryan (Northern Knights) – 20 disposals, 2 goals
Anthony Caminiti (Northern Knights) – 16 disposals, 2 marks, 3 inside 50s, 2 goals
Reuben Rode (Calder Cannons) – 17 disposals, 4 marks, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Declan Willmore (Calder Cannons) – 18 disposals, 7 marks, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal
Paul Pascu (Calder Cannons) – 20 disposals, 7 tackles, 7 inside 50s
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Reuben Rode (Calder Cannons)
4 – Declan Willmore (Calder Cannons)
3 – Jarred Seiter (Northern Knights)
2 – Paul Pascu (Calder Cannons)
1 – Anthony Caminiti (Northern Knights)
UP NEXT:
Northern Knights – Bye
Calder Cannons vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sunday May 29, 10:30am @ Swan Hill Showgrounds
- Team
Sandringham Dragons
Eastern Ranges
Sandringham Dragons 9.12 (66) def. by Eastern Ranges 12.10 (82)
IN A SENTENCE:
The Eastern Ranges raided Sandringham on Sunday to take home a 16-point win over a wasteful Dragons outfit which included nine debutants.
KEY PLAYERS:
Lachlan Benton (Sandringham Dragons) – 22 disposals, 5 inside 50s
Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons) – 20 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s
Hugo Hall-Kahan (Sandringham Dragons) – 20 disposals, 8 marks, 4 rebound 50s
Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges) – 26 disposals, 11 marks, 9 rebound 50s
Kai Windsor (Eastern Ranges) – 17 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 2 goals
Zachary Greeves (Eastern Ranges) – 16 disposals, 9 marks, 4 inside 50s, 3 behinds
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges)
4 – Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
3 – Hugo Hall-Kahan (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Kai Windsor (Eastern Ranges)
1 – Nick Watson (Eastern Ranges)
UP NEXT:
Sandringham Dragons vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Friday May 27, 7:00pm @ Shepley Oval
Eastern Ranges vs. Tasmania Devils | Saturday May 28, 12:00pm @ UTAS Stadium
- Team
Oakleigh Chargers
Tasmania Devils
Oakleigh Chargers 13.10 (88) def. Tasmania Devils 12.10 (82)
IN A SENTENCE:
A thriller closed out the weekend’s action, as the Oakleigh Chargers were made to respond to every Tasmania Devils challenge in a six-point win, sealed during the dying minutes.
KEY PLAYERS:
Blake Drury (Oakleigh Chargers) – 21 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50s
Braden Andrews (Oakleigh Chargers) – 25 disposals, 10 marks, 3 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Ben Woodfull (Oakleigh Chargers) – 17 disposals, 8 marks, 12 hitouts, 1 goal
Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils) – 27 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils) – 18 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Bryce Alomes (Tasmania Devils) – 13 disposals, 4 marks, 4 inside 50s, 3 goals
RMC MEDAL VOTES:
5 – Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils)
4 – Braden Andrews (Oakleigh Chargers)
3 – Max Gruzewski (Oakleigh Chargers)
2 – Kynan Brown (Oakleigh Chargers)
1 – Cameron Owen (Tasmania Devils)
UP NEXT:
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Geelong Falcons | Saturday May 28, 2:00pm @ Mars Stadium
Tasmania Devils vs. Eastern Ranges | Saturday May 28, 12:00pm @ UTAS Stadium
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