WHILE representative stars were called upon for the Under 18 National Championships, a bunch of squad hopefuls and fresh faces stepped up in the latest set of NAB League fixtures. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 11 snapshot.

Oakleigh Chargers 8.12 (60) def. by Dandenong Stingrays 10.12 (72)

IN A SENTENCE: 

Kitted up retro style, the Dandenong Stingrays kicked away early and maintained a steady buffer to come out 12-point victors over the Oakleigh Chargers at Warrawee Park.

TEAM STATS:

Oakleigh Chargers won the kicks (203-163), marks (111-67), and rebound 50s (38-29)
Dandenong Stingrays won the handballs (142-141), inside 50s (49-37), and tackles (51-47)

KEY PLAYERS:

Jed Rule (Oakleigh Chargers) – 28 disposals, 13 marks, 9 rebound 50s
Will Sexton (Oakleigh Chargers) – 26 disposals, 6 marks, 5 inside 50s
Ollie Badr (Oakleigh Chargers) – 20 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Harrison Jones (Dandenong Stingrays) – 11 disposals, 6 marks, 5 goals
Kade De La Rue (Dandenong Stingrays) – 26 disposals, 6 marks, 4 inside 50s
Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays) – 25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Harrison Jones (Dandenong Stingrays)
4 – Jed Rule (Oakleigh Chargers)
3 – Kade De La Rue (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Will Sexton (Oakleigh Chargers)
1 – Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays)

UP NEXT:

Oakleigh Chargers vs. Gippsland Power | Saturday July 9, 1:00pm @ Morwell Football Ground
Dandenong Stingrays vs. Murray Bushrangers | Saturday July 9, 2:00pm @ Shepley Oval

Gippsland Power 10.5 (65) def. Sandringham Dragons 7.18 (60)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Gippsland Power fought off a spirited, albeit wayward Sandringham Dragons surge in Morwell, holding on to win by five points and remain undefeated atop the table.

TEAM STATS:

Gippsland Power won the disposals (351-346), handballs (163-155), and rebound 50s (40-28)
Sandringham Dragons won the marks (81-67), inside 50s (47-39), and scoring shots (25-15)

KEY PLAYERS:

Mitchell Moschetti (Gippsland Power) – 36 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Max Walton (Gippsland Power) – 30 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s
Joel Scholtes (Gippsland Power) – 30 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Lachlan Benton (Sandringham Dragons) – 33 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Ben Andrews (Sandringham Dragons) – 23 disposals, 6 marks, 19 hitouts, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
Christopher Rousakis (Sandringham Dragons) – 16 disposals, 7 marks, 7 tackles, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Mitchell Moschetti (Gippsland Power)
4 – Ben Andrews (Sandringham Dragons)
3 – Lachlan Benton (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Max Walton (Gippsland Power)
1 – Joel Scholtes (Gippsland Power)

UP NEXT:

Gippsland Power vs. Oakleigh Chargers | Saturday July 9, 1:00pm @ Morwell Football Ground
Sandringham Dragons vs. GWV Rebels | Sunday July 10, 1:00pm @ Mars Stadium

Calder Cannons 8.6 (54) def. by Eastern Ranges 14.6 (90)

IN A SENTENCE: 

An accurate goalkicking display has helped the Eastern Ranges overcome a quarter time deficit and defeat the Calder Cannons by 36 points at Highgate Recreation Reserve.

TEAM STATS:

Calder Cannons won the rebound 50s (38-30) and hitouts (33-23)
Eastern Ranges won the disposals (368-323), inside 50s (52-39), and scoring shots (20-14)

KEY PLAYERS:

Jack Brown (Calder Cannons) – 29 disposals, 5 marks, 5 inside 50s
Matthew Foley (Calder Cannons) – 27 disposals, 8 marks, 4 inside 50s, 7 rebound 50s
Tom O’Sullivan (Calder Cannons) – 26 disposals, 8 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s
Connor Smith (Eastern Ranges) – 26 disposals, 6 marks, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals
Hayden Smith (Eastern Ranges) – 26 disposals, 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
Lachlan Reidy (Eastern Ranges) – 25 disposals, 9 marks, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Lachlan Reidy (Eastern Ranges)
4 – Connor Smith (Eastern Ranges)
3 – Tom O’Sullivan (Calder Cannons)
2 – Matthew Foley (Calder Cannons)
1 – Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges)

UP NEXT:

Calder Cannons vs. Northern Knights | Saturday July 9, 10:30am @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
Eastern Ranges vs. Western Jets | Sunday July 10, 11:00am @ Avalon Airport Oval

Northern Knights 10.10 (70) def. by GWV Rebels 12.12 (84)

IN A SENTENCE: 

With the margin sitting around two goals for most of the match, a strong third term set up Greater Western Victoria’s 14-point win over the Northern Knights at Preston City Oval.

TEAM STATS:

Northern Knights won the disposals (322-273), rebound 50s (33-30), and hitouts (39-26)
GWV Rebels won the inside 50s (46-41), marks (74-61), and tackles (66-33)

KEY PLAYERS:

Jarred Seiter (Northern Knights) – 23 disposals, 3 marks, 3 inside 50s, 2 goals
Matthew Ryan (Northern Knights) – 29 disposals, 5 marks, 8 inside 50s
Jonathan Tomasiello (Northern Knights) – 26 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s
Hamish Sinnott (GWV Rebels) – 34 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 9 inside 50s, 1 goal
William White (GWV Rebels) – 18 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 4 goals
Tristan Maple (GWV Rebels) – 24 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Hamish Sinnott (GWV Rebels)
4 – William White (GWV Rebels)
3 – Jarred Seiter (Northern Knights)
2 – Matthew Ryan (Northern Knights)
1 – Jonathan Tomasiello (Northern Knights)

UP NEXT:

Northern Knights vs. Calder Cannons | Saturday July 9, 10:30am @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
GWV Rebels vs. Sandringham Dragons | Sunday July 10, 1:00pm @ Mars Stadium

Geelong Falcons 9.13 (67) def. by Murray Bushrangers 13.7 (85)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Murray Bushrangers made better of fewer scoring shots, taking the lead via a five-goal second term to defeat the Geelong Falcons by 18 points at Avalon Airport Oval.

TEAM STATS:

Geelong Falcons won the inside 50s (46-38), tackles (57-51), and scoring shots (22-20)
Murray Bushrangers won the disposals (333-275), marks (82-50), and rebound 50s (37-26)

KEY PLAYERS:

Nicholas Quigg (Murray Bushrangers) – 31 disposals, 6 marks, 9 inside 50s, 1 goal
Jedd Longmire (Murray Bushrangers) – 27 disposals, 4 marks, 5 inside 50s
Fletcher Hart (Murray Bushrangers) – 10 disposals, 6 marks, 3 goals
Euriah Hollard (Geelong Falcons) – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals
Angus Hastie (Geelong Falcons) – 23 disposals, 3 tackles, 5 rebound 50s
Cooper Hayes (Geelong Falcons) – 20 disposals, 7 marks, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Nicholas Quigg (Murray Bushrangers)
4 – Euriah Hollard (Geelong Falcons)
3 – Jedd Longmire (Murray Bushrangers)
2 – Fletcher Hart (Murray Bushrangers)
1 – Joeve Cooper (Murray Bushrangers)

UP NEXT:

Geelong Falcons vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sunday July 10, 1:30pm @ Avalon Airport Oval
Murray Bushrangers vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Saturday July 9, 2:00pm @ Shepley Oval

Bendigo Pioneers 4.7 (31) def. by Tasmania Devils 14.16 (100)

IN A SENTENCE: 

Pouring on 30 scoring shots while keeping the Bendigo Pioneers goalless at one end of the ground, Tasmania Devils secured a thumping 69-point win at Highgate Recreation Reserve.

TEAM STATS:

Bendigo Pioneers won the rebound 50s (39-24)
Tasmania Devils won the disposals (305-225), inside 50s (53-29), marks (71-33), hitouts (45-18), and scoring shots (30-11)

KEY PLAYERS:

Charlie Hillier (Bendigo Pioneers) – 18 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s
Malik Gordan (Bendigo Pioneers) 18 disposals, 3 marks, 7 tackles, 8 rebound 50s
Archer Day-Wicks (Bendigo Pioneers) – 9 disposals, 2 marks, 3 goals
Heath Ollington (Tasmania Devils) – 34 disposals, 7 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Arie Schoenmaker (Tasmania Devils) – 24 disposals, 11 marks, 8 rebound 50s
Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils) – 14 disposals, 3 inside 50s, 3 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Arie Schoenmaker (Tasmania Devils)
4 – Heath Ollington (Tasmania Devils)
3 – Jack Callinan (Tasmania Devils)
2 – Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Malik Gordan (Bendigo Pioneers)

UP NEXT:

Bendigo Pioneers vs. Geelong Falcons | Sunday July 10, 1:30pm @ Avalon Airport Oval
Tasmania Devils – Bye