IT kicked off with a trio of thrillers and was capped by a major upset. Round 13 of the NAB League season had a bit of everything, as representative stars returned to the fold for many regions. Catch up on all the results, stats and top performers in this week’s snapshot.

Eastern Ranges 10.13 (73) def. Dandenong Stingrays 8.17 (65)

IN A SENTENCE: 

In a game filled with lead changes, the Eastern Ranges booted three goals to nil in the final quarter to down Dandenong by eight points at Box Hill City Oval.

TEAM STATS:

Eastern Ranges won the disposals (351-322), marks (103-91), and rebound 50s (41-31)
Dandenong Stingrays won the inside 50s (49-43), tackles (43-41), and scoring shots (25-23)

KEY PLAYERS:

Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges) – 30 disposals, 5 marks, 5 rebound 50s
Callum Verrell (Eastern Ranges) – 24 disposals, 11 marks, 9 rebound 50s
Cam Nyko (Eastern Ranges) – 21 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles
Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays) – 29 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Finn Emile-Brennan (Dandenong Stingrays) – 27 disposals, 11 marks, 6 inside 50s
Cooper Simpson (Dandenong Stingrays) – 24 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Callum Verrell (Eastern Ranges)
4 – Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges)
3 – Finn Emile-Brennan (Dandenong Stingrays)
2 – Cam Nyko (Eastern Ranges)
1 – Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays)

UP NEXT:

Eastern Ranges vs GWV Rebels | Saturday July 30, 2:00pm @ Mars Stadium
Dandenong Stingrays – Bye

Murray Bushrangers 9.11 (65) def. by Oakleigh Chargers 11.4 (70)

IN A SENTENCE: 

After holding off multiple surges from the Murray Bushrangers, Oakleigh lead at every break and came away five-point victors in Wangaratta.

TEAM STATS:

Murray Bushrangers won the disposals (327-295), marks (91-61), and scoring shots (20-15)
Oakleigh Chargers won the inside 50s (46-43) and hitouts (35-33)

KEY PLAYERS:

Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers) – 32 disposals, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Toby Murray (Murray Bushrangers) – 13 disposals, 10 marks, 15 hitouts, 1 goal
Thomas Cappellari (Murray Bushrangers) – 18 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals
Braden Andrews (Oakleigh Chargers) – 28 disposals, 6 marks, 6 inside 50s
Tom Bower (Oakleigh Chargers) – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal
Hamish Heine (Oakleigh Chargers) – 19 disposals, 5 marks, 3 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Tom Bower (Oakleigh Chargers)
4 – Toby Murray (Murray Bushrangers)
3 – Noah Bradshaw (Murray Bushrangers)
2 – Braden Andrews (Oakleigh Chargers)
1 – Hamish Heine (Oakleigh Chargers)

UP NEXT:

Murray Bushrangers – Bye
Oakleigh Chargers – Bye

Bendigo Pioneers 10.10 (70) def. Northern Knights 9.15 (69)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A scrappy affair at Preston City Oval saw the Bendigo Pioneers step up in clutch moments to pull off a one-point win over the Northern Knights.

TEAM STATS:

Bendigo Pioneers won the inside 50s (49-46) and tackles (65-62)
Northern Knights won the disposals (356-303), marks (100-67), and scoring shots (24-20)

KEY PLAYERS:

Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers) – 44 disposals, 12 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Bode Stevens (Bendigo Pioneers) – 37 disposals, 15 marks, 9 inside 50s, 2 goals
Michael Kiraly (Bendigo Pioneers) – 16 disposals, 4 tackles, 2 goals
Matthew Ryan (Northern Knights) – 34 disposals, 10 marks, 1 goal
Jonathan Tomasiello (Northern Knights) – 33 disposals, 8 marks, 11 tackles, 11 inside 50s
Nate Caddy (Northern Knights) – 13 disposals, 6 marks, 2 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers)
4 – Bode Stevens (Bendigo Pioneers)
3 – Jonathan Tomasiello (Northern Knights)
2 – Nate Caddy (Northern Knights)
1 – Michael Kiraly (Bendigo Pioneers)

UP NEXT:

Bendigo Pioneers – Bye
Northern Knights vs. Gippsland Power | Saturday July 30, 1:00pm @ Morwell Football Ground

Sandringham Dragons 11.12 (78) def. Geelong Falcons 7.14 (56)

IN A SENTENCE: 

The Sandringham Dragons shot ahead with nine goals to two in the first half and didn’t look back, consolidating a 22-point win despite a strong Geelong Falcons fourth quarter.

TEAM STATS:

Sandringham Dragons won the handballs (172-99), marks (72-49), and rebound 50s (43-31)
Geelong Falcons won the inside 50s (51-44), tackles (61-45), and hitouts (31-12)

KEY PLAYERS:

Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 42 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s
Ben Hempel (Sandringham Dragons) – 32 disposals, 8 marks, 8 rebound 50s
Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons) – 20 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 4 goals
Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons) – 31 disposals, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons) 20 disposals, 10 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
Michael Rudd (Geelong Falcons) 14 disposals, 8 marks, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons)
4 – Ben Hempel (Sandringham Dragons)
3 – Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons)
2 – Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
1 – Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons)

UP NEXT:

Sandringham Dragons – Bye
Geelong Falcons vs. Western Jets | Friday July 29, 7:00pm @ Avalon Airport Oval

Western Jets 6.6 (42) def. by GWV Rebels 12.16 (88)

IN A SENTENCE: 

A five-goal second term proved the definitive period in Greater Western Victoria’s 46-point road win over the Western Jets, in which the Rebels lead at every break.

TEAM STATS:

Western Jets won the marks (54-47), tackles (68-62), rebound 50s (39-32), and hitouts (45-21)
GWV Rebels won the disposals (326-263), handballs (141-86), and inside 50s (52-39)

KEY PLAYERS:

Ned Conway (Western Jets) – 20 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles
Billy Kolyniuk (Western Jets) – 20 disposals, 7 marks, 10 rebound 50s
Jovan Petric (Western Jets) – 16 disposals, 13 hitouts, 2 goals
Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels) – 24 disposals, 7 inside 50s, 5 goals
Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels) – 22 disposals, 7 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Brody Pope (GWV Rebels) – 28 disposals, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels)
4 – Hugh Bond (GWV Rebels)
3 – Billy Kolynuik (Western Jets)
2 – Brady Wright (GWV Rebels)
1 – Jovan Petric (Western Jets)

UP NEXT:

Western Jets vs. Geelong Falcons | Friday July 29, 7:00pm @ Avalon Airport Oval
GWV Rebels vs. Eastern Ranges | Saturday July 30, 2:00pm @ Mars Stadium

Tasmania Devils 8.16 (64) def. Gippsland Power 7.11 (53)

IN A SENTENCE: 

There was a Power outage in Tasmania as the Devils handed Gippsland its first loss of season 2022, overcoming early inaccuracy to win by 11 points as the margin remained between two goals at all times.

TEAM STATS:

Tasmania Devils won the kicks (187-185), inside 50s (50-46), and scoring shots (24-18)
Gippsland Power won the handballs (129-98), marks (84-73), tackles (64-57), and rebound 50s (41-39)

KEY PLAYERS:

Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils) – 31 disposals, 7 marks, 14 rebound 50s
Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils) – 21 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles
Tom McCallum (Tasmania Devils) – 16 disposals, 5 marks, 6 rebound 50s
Max Walton (Gippsland Power) – 31 disposals, 6 tackles, 3 inside 50s
Cooper Vickery (Gippsland Power) – 19 disposals, 6 tackles, 8 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power) – 13 disposals, 3 marks, 3 goals

RMC MEDAL VOTES: 

5 – Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils)
4 – Cooper Vickery (Gippsland Power)
3 – Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power)
2 – Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils)
1 – Tom Beaumont (Tasmania Devils)

UP NEXT:

Tasmania Devils vs. Calder Cannons | Sunday July 31, 1:00pm @ Kingston Twin Ovals
Gippsland Power vs. Northern Knights | Saturday July 30, 1:00pm @ Morwell Football Ground