NORTHERN Knights have moved into top spot on the Coates Talent League ladder after notching their sixth-straight win in Round 13. With representative stars away, plenty of fresh faces stepped into the spotlight over the weekend – find out who in a snapshot.

Note: The Tasmania Devils vs. Oakleigh Chargers fixture was called off due to travel complications.

WESTERN JETS 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 6.6 (42)
NORTHERN KNIGHTS 2.3 | 5.5 | 6.13 | 11.14 (80)

IN A SENTENCE…

Despite early goal kicking inaccuracy, the Northern Knights straightened up in the final quarter to kick away to a 38-point win over Western Jets and snatch top spot.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

Northern Knights won the disposals (369-283), inside 50s (57-29), and scoring shots (25-12)

BY THE NUMBERS:

Western Jets

Jovan Petric – 29 disposals, 9 marks, 7 rebound 50s
Jake Smith – 28 disposals, 6 marks, 5 tackles
Massimo Raso – 20 disposals, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal

Northern Knights

Kristian Ferronato – 29 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles, 3 goals
Charlie Naish – 25 disposals, 6 marks, 4 inside 50s
Jesse Dattoli – 20 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals

WHERE THEY STAND:

Western Jets – 10th | 4-6 | 95.1%
Northern Knights – 1st | 8-1 | 140.5%

UP NEXT:

Northern Knights vs. Gippsland Power | Saturday July 29, 1:00pm @ Morwell
Western Jets vs. Sandringham Dragons | Saturday July 29, 2:00pm @ DSV Stadium

GEELONG FALCONS 3.1 | 5.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 (62)
GIPPSLAND POWER 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 (24)

IN A SENTENCE…

The Geelong Falcons broke a streak of two straight losses, keeping Gippsland Power goalless after half time to run out 38-point victors.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

Geelong Falcons won the inside 50s (43-34), marks (69-57), tackles (70-60), and hitouts (58-16)

BY THE NUMBERS:

Geelong Falcons

Patrick Hughes – 27 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Tobyn Murray – 27 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles
Archie Sinnott – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 1 goal

Gippsland Power

Xavier Lindsay – 34 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 7 rebound 50s
Tew Jiath – 26 disposals, 8 marks, 5 tackles
Sebastian Amoroso – 20 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal

WHERE THEY STAND:

Geelong Falcons – 5th | 6-3 | 130.4%
Gippsland Power – 11th | 4-5 | 90.3%

UP NEXT:

Geelong Falcons vs. GWV Rebels | Sunday July 30, 12:00pm @ Reid Oval
Gippsland Power vs. Northern Knights | Saturday July 29, 1:00pm @ Morwell

DANDENONG STINGRAYS 3.3 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 8.7 (55)
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 1.0 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 11.11 (77)

IN A SENTENCE…

A five-goal to nil final quarter was the difference as Sandringham secured a stirring 22-point comeback victory over Dandenong under Saturday night lights.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

Sandringham Dragons won the disposals (318-288), marks (54-44), and tackles (68-56)

BY THE NUMBERS:

Dandenong Stingrays

Harvey Langford – 28 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal
Cooper Hynes – 24 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 3 goals
Sam Frangalas – 21 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s

Sandringham Dragons

Charlie Edwards – 29 disposals, 6 tackles, 10 inside 50s
Cooper Lord – 25 disposals, 12 tackles, 3 marks
Ethan Williams – 24 disposals, 4 marks, 6 rebound 50s

WHERE THEY STAND:

Dandenong Stingrays – 9th | 5-5 | 102.0%
Sandringham Dragons – 2nd | 8-2 | 125.6%

UP NEXT:

Dandenong Stingrays vs. Calder Cannons | Saturday July 29, 11:00am @ Craigieburn
Sandringham Dragons vs. Western Jets | Saturday July 29, 2:00pm @ DSV Stadium

BENDIGO PIONEERS 3.5 | 7.7 | 9.8 | 12.9 (81)
CALDER CANNONS 2.2 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 9.9 (63)

IN A SENTENCE…

Bendigo Pioneers notched their second win on the trot, handing the Calder Cannons their second defeat in the same period after a definitive second quarter breakaway.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

Bendigo Pioneers won the kicks (175-146), marks (86-46), and tackles (64-50)

BY THE NUMBERS:

Bendigo Pioneers

Hugh Byrne – 20 disposals, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s, 2 goals
Mitch Doddos – 18 disposals, 9 marks, 10 hitouts, 2 goals
Jobe Shanahan – 17 disposals, 6 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal

Calder Cannons

Mahmoud Taha – 33 disposals, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s
Hugo Garcia – 24 disposals, 9 tackles, 6 inside 50s
Isaac Kako – 19 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 2 goals

WHERE THEY STAND:

Bendigo Pioneers – 7th | 5-5 | 107.1%
Calder Cannons – 4th | 6-3 | 163.5%

UP NEXT:

Bendigo Pioneers – Bye
Calder Cannons vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Saturday July 29, 11:00am @ Craigieburn

GWV REBELS 3.2 | 6.7 | 11.8 | 14.14 (98)
MURRAY B’RANGERS 1.0 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.7 (25)

IN A SENTENCE…

GWV Rebels restricted the Murray Bushrangers to a maximum of one goal per quarter to run ut comprehensive 73-point winners on neutral territory.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

GWV Rebels won the handballs (127-98), inside 50s (52-31), and scoring shots (28-10)

BY THE NUMBERS:

GWV Rebels

Oliver Hannaford – 21 disposals, 8 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Connor Byrne – 18 disposals, 3 marks, 3 goals
Brady Wright – 10 disposals, 7 marks, 4 goals

Murray Bushrangers

Caidan Phillips – 27 disposals, 9 marks, 5 rebound 50s
Nick Newton – 25 disposals, 9 marks, 5 inside 50s
Oliver Warburton – 20 disposals, 7 marks, 3 inside 50s

WHERE THEY STAND:

GWV Rebels – 6th | 6-3 | 113.1%
Murray Bushrangers – 13th | 2-8 | 80.0%

UP NEXT:

GWV Rebels vs. Geelong Falcons | Sunday July 30, 12:00pm @ Reid Oval
Murray Bushrangers vs. Eastern Ranges | Saturday July 29, 1:00pm @ Wangaratta