USUAL programming resumed in the NAB League this past weekend, with the six games on offer dishing up a couple of thrillers and plenty of high-scoring action. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 8 snapshot.

Dandenong Stingrays 14.10 (94) def. Sandringham Dragons 9.19 (73)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Dandenong Stingrays kicked off Round 8 with a 21-point win over Sandringham under Friday night lights, leading at every break after streaming away in the second term.

TEAM STATS:

Dandenong Stingrays won the marks (72-62), tackles (52-45), inside 50s (50-49), and rebound 50s (39-35)
Sandringham Dragons won the disposals (326-310) and scoring shots (28-24)

KEY PLAYERS:

Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays) – 40 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 10 inside 50s
Finn Emile-Brennan (Dandenong Stingrays) – 28 disposals, 8 marks, 10 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays) – 22 disposals, 3 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Lachlan Benton (Sandringham Dragons) – 34 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s
Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 27 disposals, 8 marks, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons) – 25 disposals, 6 marks, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays)
4 – Lachlan Benton (Sandringham Dragons)
3 – Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
1 – Jesse Davidson-Lopo (Dandenong Stingrays)

UP NEXT:

Dandenong Stingrays vs. GWV Rebels | Saturday June 4, 11:30am @ Shepley Oval
Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Knights | Saturday June 4, 1:00pm @ RSEA Park

GWV Rebels 14.9 (93) def. Western Jets 6.9 (45)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A nine-goal to two second half has seen the GWV Rebels kick away from Western, notching a 48-point win to kick off Saturday’s double-header at Mars Stadium.

TEAM STATS:

GWV Rebels won the disposals (321-257), marks (82-51), and rebound 50s (38-31)
Western Jets won the inside 50s (47-45) and hitouts (45-16)

KEY PLAYERS:

Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels) – 27 disposals, 4 marks, 8 tackles
Thomas Baulch (GWV Rebels) – 21 disposals, 7 marks, 5 rebound 50s
Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels) – 12 disposals, 4 marks, 4 inside 50s, 5 goals
Jaelen Pavlidis (Western Jets) – 24 disposals, 4 marks, 5 inside 50s
Adam Azzopardi (Western Jets) – 23 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Jovan Petric (Western Jets) – 10 disposals, 4 marks, 3 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels)
4 – James Van Es (GWV Rebels)
3 – Thomas Baulch (GWV Rebels)
2 – Felix Fogarty (GWV Rebels)
1 – Jaelen Pavlidis (Western Jets)

UP NEXT:

GWV Rebels vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Saturday June 4, 11:30am @ Shepley Oval
Western Jets vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sunday June 5, 1:00pm @ Avalon Airport Oval

Tasmania Devils 8.19 (67) def. Eastern Ranges 10.6 (66)

IN A SENTENCE: 

Having proven unable to capitalise on their domination across the first three quarters with 5.17 on the scoreboard, the Tasmania Devils straightened up when it counted to dramatically down Eastern by a single point with the last kick of the game.

TEAM STATS:

Tasmania Devils won the disposals (324-266), inside 50s (58-29), marks (98-61), and scoring shots 27-16)
Eastern Ranges won the rebound 50s (49-19) and hitouts (28-21)

KEY PLAYERS:

Liam Jones (Tasmania Devils) – 32 disposals, 12 marks, 10 inside 50s
Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils) – 31 disposals, 7 marks, 6 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s
Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils) – 17 disposals, 6 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 3 goals
Lachlan Reidy (Eastern Ranges) – 20 disposals, 5 marks, 5 rebound 50s
Connor Smith (Eastern Ranges) – 20 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 1 goal
Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges) – 23 disposals, 4 marks, 7 rebound 50s

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Liam Jones (Tasmania Devils)
4 – Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils)
3 – Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils)
2 – Brandon Leary (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Lachlan Reidy (Eastern Ranges)

UP NEXT:

Tasmania Devils vs. Murray Bushrangers | Saturday June 4, 12:00pm @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
Eastern Ranges – Bye

Geelong Falcons 11.7 (73) def. Oakleigh Chargers 10.11 (71)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Geelong Falcons turned around a three-quarter time deficit to edge past Oakleigh by two points in a clash with plenty of lead changes and momentum swings.

TEAM STATS:

Geelong Falcons won the rebound 50s (41-31), tackles were tied (54-54)
Oakleigh Chargers won the disposals (302-281), inside 50s (52-43), and marks (86-68)

KEY PLAYERS:

Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons) – 28 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons) – 19 disposals, 4 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Tom Gillett (Geelong Falcons) – 11 disposals, 7 marks, 4 goals
Kynan Brown (Oakleigh Chargers) – 25 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal
Scott Beilby (Oakleigh Chargers) – 25 disposals, 13 marks, 8 rebound 50s
Will Sexton (Oakleigh Chargers) – 22 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons)
4 – Kynan Brown (Oakleigh Chargers)
3 – Jed Rule (Oakleigh Chargers)
2 – Tom Gillet (Geelong Falcons)
1 – Oscar Murdoch (Geelong Falcons)

UP NEXT:

Geelong Falcons vs. Gippsland Power | Saturday June 4, 2:00pm @ Shepley Oval
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Calder Cannons | Saturday June 4, 10:00am @ Warrawee Park

Bendigo Pioneers 10.9 (69) def. by Calder Cannons 16.11 (107)

IN A SENTENCE: 

Six unanswered goals in the second term proved the difference, as the Calder Cannons ran out 38-point victors over the Bendigo Pioneers to kick off Sunday’s action in Swan Hill.

TEAM STATS:

Bendigo Pioneers won the disposals (313-302), rebound 50s (36-35), and tackles (59-53)
Calder Cannons won the inside 50s (54-45), scoring shots (27-19), and hitouts (45-18)

KEY PLAYERS:

Corbin Anderson (Bendigo Pioneers) – 28 disposals, 5 marks, 3 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers) – 23 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
Ben Cameron (Bendigo Pioneers) – 19 disposals, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 4 goals
Jack Newitt (Calder Cannons) – 22 disposals, 8 tackles, 1 goal
Paul Pascu (Calder Cannons) – 22 disposals, 7 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
William Hubik (Calder Cannons) – 9 disposals, 2 marks, 4 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Paul Pascu (Calder Cannons)
4 – Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers)
3 – Jack Newitt (Calder Cannons)
2 – Ben Cameron (Bendigo Pioneers)
1 – Corbin Anderson (Bendigo Pioneers)

UP NEXT:

Bendigo Pioneers vs. Western Jets | Sunday June 5, 1:00pm @ Avalon Airport Oval
Calder Cannons vs. Oakleigh Chargers | Saturday June 4, 10:00am @ Warrawee Park

Murray Bushrangers 10.13 (73) def. by Gippsland Power 14.9 (93)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Gippsland Power remain undefeated atop the NAB League ladder after downing the Murray Bushrangers for the second time this year, leading from the first goal and holding firm for a 20-point triumph.

TEAM STATS:

Murray Bushrangers won the disposals (331-304), inside 50s (51-37), and marks (88-77)
Gippsland Power won the rebound 50s (41-23), tackles (58-52), and hitouts (37-25)

KEY PLAYERS:

Caleb Mitchell (Murray Bushrangers) – 30 disposals, 6 marks, 6 inside 50s, 2 goals
Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers) – 25 disposals, 6 marks, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Joeve Cooper (Murray Bushrangers) – 14 disposals, 4 marks, 3 goals
Cooper Vickery (Gippsland Power) – 25 disposals, 9 marks, 3 tackles, 9 rebound 50s
Jonti Schuback (Gippsland Power) – 19 disposals, 4 marks, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal
Jacob Konstanty (Gippsland Power) – 15 disposals, 9 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 3 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers)
4 – Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power)
3 – Caleb Mitchell (Murray Bushrangers)
2 – Jonti Schuback (Gippsland Power)
1 – Joeve Cooper (Murray Bushrangers)

UP NEXT:

Murray Bushrangers vs. Tasmania Devils | Saturday June 4, 12:00pm @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
Gippsland Power vs. Geelong Falcons | Saturday June 4, 2:00pm @ Shepley Oval