FOUR of six games were decided by under a goal in Round 16 of the NAB League, as the top three and Wildcard Round fates were sealed. Among the madness, Gippsland Power was crowned reigning premier and the last Rookie Me Central Medal votes have been counted. Catch up on all the action in our weekend snapshot.

>> Fixtures: NAB League Wildcard Round

Dandenong Stingrays 7.12 (54) def. Gippsland Power 7.8 (50)

IN A SENTENCE: 

Despite trailing at the first three breaks to eventual minor premier, Gippsland Power, the Dandenong Stingrays came up clutch to claim a thrilling four-point win under Friday night lights in Frankston.

TEAM STATS:

Dandenong Stingrays won the disposals (319-224), handballs (155-74), and inside 50s (44-38)
Gippsland Power won the marks (41-39), tackles (66-66), and rebound 50s (36-30)

KEY PLAYERS:

Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays) – 30 disposals, 3 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Sam Frangalas (Dandenong Stingrays) – 29 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays) – 27 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Coby Burgiel (Gippsland Power) – 20 disposals, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power) – 19 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power) – 11 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Coby Burgiel (Gippsland Power)
4 – Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays)
3 – Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Sam Frangalas (Dandenong Stingrays)
1 – Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power)

UP NEXT:

Dandenong Stingrays – Bye
Gippsland Power – Bye

Northern Knights 18.5 (113) def. Western Jets 10.12 (72)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A 41-point win over the Western Jets saw an accurate Northern Knights climb out of bottom spot momentarily, built on the back of six-straight final quarter goals at Preston City Oval.

TEAM STATS:

Northern Knights won the disposals (339-241), marks (78-42), and rebound 50s (41-21)
Western Jets won the inside 50s (51-41), and hitouts (35-19)

KEY PLAYERS:

Patrick Dozzi (Northern Knights) – 35 disposals, 9 marks, 5 inside 50s
Cooper Harvey (Northern Knights) – 30 disposals, 7 marks, 1 goal
Nate Caddy (Northern Knights) – 20 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 3 goals
Darcy Weeks (Western Jets) – 25 disposals, 7 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Jake Smith (Western Jets) – 18 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s
Jaelen Pavlidis (Western Jets) – 18 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Nate Caddy (Northern Knights)
4 – Cooper Harvey (Northern Knights)
3 – Patrick Dozzi (Northern Knights)
2 – Darcy Weeks (Western Jets)
1 – Jonathan Tomasiello (Northern Knights)

UP NEXT:

Northern Knights vs. GWV Rebels | Saturday August 27, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium
Western Jets vs. Geelong Falcons | Saturday August 27, 1:30pm @ Mars Stadium

Sandringham Dragons 14.9 (93) def. Oakleigh Chargers 13.20 (98)

IN A SENTENCE: 

In one of the highest quality games of the year, the Oakleigh Chargers put goalkicking inaccuracy aside to hold onto a five-point win over rival, Sandringham at RSEA Park.

TEAM STATS:

Sandringham Dragons won the kicks (158-157), tackles (53-43), and rebound 50s (33-26)
Oakleigh Chargers won the disposals (325-275), inside 50s (46-41), and scoring shots (33-23)

KEY PLAYERS:

Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 33 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s
Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons) – 22 disposals, 6 marks, 7 tackles, 4 goals
Olli Hotton (Sandringham Dragons) – 26 disposals, 5 marks, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals
Elijah Tsatas (Oakleigh Chargers) – 38 disposals, 3 marks, 13 inside 50s
Alwyn Davey Jr (Oakleigh Chargers) – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal
Matthew Jefferson (Oakleigh Chargers) – 9 disposals, 4 marks, 4 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Elijah Tsatas (Oakleigh Chargers)
4 – Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons)
3 – Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Olli Hotton (Sandringham Dragons)
1 – Alwyn Davey Jr (Oakleigh Chargers)

UP NEXT:

Sandringham Dragons vs. Murray Bushrangers | Saturday August 27, 2:00pm @ Williamstown
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sunday August 28, 1:30pm @ Mars Stadium

Eastern Ranges 11.9 (75) def. by Calder Cannons 16.7 (103)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A seven-goal fourth quarter has helped surge the Calder Cannons to a 28-point win over the Eastern Ranges at RSEA Park.

TEAM STATS:

Eastern Ranges won the disposals (310-281), marks (62-53), and inside 50s (44-40)
Calder Cannons won the kicks (169-164), tackles (84-64), and rebound 50s (31-24)

KEY PLAYERS:

Josh Bennetts (Eastern Ranges) – 25 disposals, 6 marks, 4 inside 50s
Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges) – 24 disposals, 6 marks, 2 goals
Harry Flynn (Eastern Ranges) – 21 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Harry Rowston (Calder Cannons) – 30 disposals, 6 marks, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Kade Mueller (Calder Cannons) – 20 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal
Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons) – 15 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Harry Rowston (Calder Cannons)
4 – Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons)
3 – Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges)
2 – Harry Flynn (Eastern Ranges)
1 – Kade Mueller (Calder Cannons)

UP NEXT:

Eastern Ranges vs. Calder Cannons | Sunday August 28, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium
Calder Cannons vs. Eastern Ranges | Sunday August 28, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium

Bendigo Pioneers 5.15 (45) def. Murray Bushrangers 5.11 (41)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A free kick conversion after the final siren saw the Bendigo Pioneers snatch a four-point win over the Murray Bushrangers, booting four of their five goals in the fourth term.

TEAM STATS:

Bendigo Pioneers won the handballs (170-157) and inside 50s (46-42)
Murray Bushrangers won the kicks (193-188), marks (92-65), and rebound 50s (40-37)

KEY PLAYERS:

Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers) – 37 disposals, 6 marks, 13 rebound 50s, 2 goals
Noah Long (Bendigo Pioneers) – 30 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal
Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers) – 28 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 2 goals
Tyler Norton (Murray Bushrangers) – 35 disposals, 4 marks, 9 rebound 50s
Oliver Hollands (Murray Bushrangers) – 27 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50s
Ewan MacKinlay (Murray Bushrangers) – 24 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers)
4 – Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers)
3 – Noah Long (Bendigo Pioneers)
2 – Oliver Hollands (Murray Bushrangers)
1 – Joeve Cooper (Murray Bushrangers)

UP NEXT:

Bendigo Pioneers vs. Oakleigh Chargers | Sunday August 28, 1:30pm @ Mars Stadium
Murray Bushrangers vs. Sandringham Dragons | Saturday August 27, 2:00pm @ Williamstown

GWV Rebels 8.10 (58) def. Geelong Falcons 7.13 (55)

IN A SENTENCE: 

GWV Rebels mounted an epic final term comeback to down the Geelong Falcons, taking the lead for just the second time in the match with under three minutes left to play.

TEAM STATS:

GWV Rebels won the kicks (172-169), inside 50s (47-40), and marks (72-55)
Geelong Falcons won the disposals (273-265), rebound 50s (37-33), and hitouts (43-20)

KEY PLAYERS:

Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels) – 25 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s
Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels) – 20 disposals, 7 marks, 5 inside 50s, 4 goals
Joel Freijah (GWV Rebels) – 18 disposals, 6 marks, 2 goals
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons) – 24 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 goal
Patrick Hughes (Geelong Falcons) – 21 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Michael Rudd (Geelong Falcons) – 15 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels)
4 – Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels)
3 – Patrick Hughes (Geelong Falcons)
2 – Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons)
1 – Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels)

UP NEXT:

GWV Rebels vs. Northern Knights | Saturday August 27, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium
Geelong Falcons vs. Western Jets | Saturday August 27, 1:30pm @ Mars Stadium