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Gippsland Power<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDandenong put Gippsland to the sword in tricky conditions at Morwell, taking a little while to get going but eventually booting 14 goals across the middle two quarters – including a massively accurate 10.1 in the third term – to surpass the triple-digit margin. With a strong breeze blowing across the ground, it made kicking for goal difficult and the Stingrays kicked 2.6 in the final 25 minutes, which could have made the win even greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were no shortage of bests for the Stingrays, with centre half-forward Nalu Brothwell<\/a> being a handful inside 50 with 25 disposals, four marks, four tackles, four inside 50s and a goal from three scoring shots. She was one of nine individual goalkickers from the winners, with the classy Alice Cunnington<\/a> and smart Evelyn Connolly<\/a> having a day out in front of the big sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fourth gamer Marlee Black<\/a> also booted three majors, while Makhaela Bluhm<\/a> and Indi Sherritt<\/a> were incredibly lively in attack with multiple goals. The midfield pair of over-ager Tahlia Sanger<\/a> and left-footer Matilda Argus<\/a> were strong, as Mizuki Brothwell<\/a> provided run off half-back with some great dash and Lillian Snow<\/a> rotated between on-ball and attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gippsland had a tough time first-up with Chelsea Sutton<\/a> (14 disposals, four tackles, six clearances, four inside 50s and two rebound 50s) the pick of the home side. Maya Crestani<\/a> had some moments through the ruck with a game-high 22 hitouts, while Ella Stoddart<\/a> and Lily Milner<\/a> tried to drive the ball into attack consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From a team stats percentage, Dandenong won the clearances 35-20 and dominated the inside 50s count (49-13), while managing 32 scoring shots to three throughout the match. In what was a challenging day to score, the Stingrays had no issues in the last three quarters and stamped their authority in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both sides will head back to work during the week prior to an Epsom Huntly Reserve triple-header in Bendigo where Gippsland takes on Murray Bushrangers and Dandenong faces Geelong Falcons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIPPSLAND POWER 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.1 (13)
DANDENONG STINGRAYS 2.4 | 6.7 | 16.8 | 18.14 (122)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGOALS:
Gippsland: <\/strong>A. Deszcz, C. Dent
Dandenong: <\/strong>A. Cunnington 4, E. Connolly 3, M. Black 3, M. Bluhm 2, I. Sherritt 2, N. Brothwell, R. Geurts, C. Gilmore, K. Triep<\/p>\n\n\n\nRMC BEST:
Gippsland: <\/strong>C. Sutton, M. Crestani, L. Milner, E. Stoddart, A. Howe
Dandenong: <\/strong>A. Cunnington, N. Brothwell, I. Sherritt, M. Argus, M. Bluhm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Murray Bushrangers<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nMURRAY BUSHRANGERS 5.2 | 5.8 | 8.9 | 11.13 (79)
BENDIGO PIONEERS 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 (14)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Booting the first nine goals of the match, Murray seized control early and put away Bendigo in Wangaratta to run out 65-point winners at Norm Minns Oval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rose Bell<\/a> (Murray) 16 disposals, 2 marks, 3 inside 50s, 6 goals
Nikhita Spiteri<\/a> (Murray) 26 disposals, 9 tackles, 4 clearances and seven inside 50s
Eliza Roche<\/a> (Murray) 15 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\nOlivia Lacy<\/a> (Bendigo) 20 disposals, 6 marks, 8 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Ava Bibby<\/a> (Bendigo) 14 disposals, 5 marks, 8 tackles, 19 hitouts, 5 clearances
Issy Boulton<\/a> (Bendigo) 18 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Murray Bushrangers vs. Gippsland Power @ Epsom Huntly Reserve, 1:10pm
Bendigo Pioneers vs. GWV Rebels @ Epsom Huntly Reserve, 11:00am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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GWV Rebels<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGWV REBELS 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.2 (20)
GEELONG FALCONS 1.0 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 7.7 (49)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a tight first quarter, the Falcons were able to overcome a minus-eight clearance differential against the Rebels to intercept their forward thrusts and gain 14 more inside 50s (38-24) themselves throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stella Huxtable<\/a> (Geelong) 22 disposals, 10 tackle, 7 clearances, 1 goal
Ava Bilyk<\/a> (Geelong) 28 disposals, 7 marks, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal
Georgia Tyrrell<\/a> (Geelong) 26 disposals, 3 marks, 15 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaggie Johnstone<\/a> (GWV) 21 disposals, 5 marks, 9 tackles, 8 clearances, 4 rebound 50s, 3 goals
Milly Shortal<\/a> (GWV) 15 disposals, 8 tackles, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50s
Brook Ward<\/a> (GWV) 14 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geelong Falcons vs. Dandenong Stingrays @ Epsom Huntly Reserve, 3:20pm
GWV Rebels vs. Bendigo Pioneers @ Epsom Huntly Reserve, 11:00am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Calder Cannons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Western Jets<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nCALDER CANNONS 0.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 (33)
WESTERN JETS 0.3 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 (30)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calder’s big guns fired in a nail-biting three-point win, turning around a preseason loss to the Jets who still had a few eye-catching talls in defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe Baker-West<\/a> (Calder) 38 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles, 6 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Jade McLay<\/a> (Calder) 31 disposals, 4 clearances, 8 inside 50s
Madison Spring-Brown<\/a> (Calder) 17 disposals, 6 tackles, 8 clearances, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlex McBride-Loane<\/a> (Western) 23 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 11 rebound 50s
Caelan Lowry<\/a> (Western) 16 disposals, 4 tackles, 21 hitouts
Tayla Olivieri<\/a> (Western) 13 disposals, 10 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calder Cannons vs. Northern Knights @ Highgate Recreation Reserve, 1:00pm
Western Jets have the bye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Northern Knights<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNORTHERN KNIGHTS 1.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 (35)
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 4.0 | 4.0 | 8.1 | 10.5 (65)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A dominant nine-goal performance from Oakleigh’s Bailee Martin to equal the all-time individual goals in a game record helped reigning back-to-back premiers sink Northern at Highgate Recreation Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bailee Martin<\/a> (Oakleigh) 16 disposals, 9 marks, 9 goals
Chloe Bown<\/a> (Oakleigh) 23 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s
Teagan Murtic<\/a> (Oakliegh) 24 disposals, 4 tackles, 6 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarlo Graham<\/a> (Northern) 29 disposals, 10 tackles, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Scarlett Johnson<\/a> (Northern) 25 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 6 rebound 50s
Katelyn Busuttil<\/a> (Northern) 21 disposals, 3 marks, 9 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Knights vs. Calder Cannons @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Eastern Ranges @ Highgate Recreation Reserve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sandringham Dragons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Eastern Ranges<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 (14)
EASTERN RANGES 2.8 | 3.12 | 4.14 | 8.18 (66)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite some inaccuracy, Eastern Ranges were able to dominate around the ball (33-14 clearances) and getting scoring opportunities (60-15 inside 50s) in an impressive 52-point victory over Sandringham Dragons at RSEA Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brylee Anderson<\/a> (Eastern) 31 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles, 7 clearances, 7 inside 50s
Tayla McMillan<\/a> (Eastern) 27 disposals, 2 marks, 8 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s
Emily Rankin<\/a> (Eastern) 19 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 6 clearances, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\nIsla Tucker<\/a> (Sandringham) 33 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 8 rebound 50s
Ash Patton<\/a> (Sandringham) 22 disposals, 7 marks, 3 clearances, 6 rebound 50s
Chloe Williams<\/a> (Sandringham) 17 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eastern Ranges vs. Oakleigh Chargers @ Highgate Recreation Reserve
Sandringham Dragons vs. Western Jets @ Highgate Recreation Reserve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentions<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Nalu Brothwell<\/a><\/div><\/li>Alice Cunnington<\/a><\/div><\/li>Evelyn Connolly<\/a><\/div><\/li>Marlee Black<\/a><\/div><\/li>Makhaela Bluhm<\/a><\/div><\/li>Indi Sherritt<\/a><\/div><\/li>Tahlia Sanger<\/a><\/div><\/li>Matilda Argus<\/a><\/div><\/li>Mizuki Brothwell<\/a><\/div><\/li>Lillian Snow<\/a><\/div><\/li>Chelsea Sutton<\/a><\/div><\/li>Maya Crestani<\/a><\/div><\/li>Ella Stoddart<\/a><\/div><\/li>
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