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Josh Battle in action for Dandenong Stingrays. (Photo by Jack Thomas\/AFL Media\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NAILBITERS, comebacks and finals-shaping results all featured in round 13 of the TAC Cup.<\/p>\n

In the first game of the round, Calder Cannons<\/strong> got up to all but lock in a finals place with a narrow five-point win.<\/p>\n

The Cannons had to survive a scare from the Northern Knights<\/strong> however, leading by 25 points at half-time, Calder had to withstand a strong comeback from Northern to hold them off by less than a goal.<\/p>\n

Northern has not had too much to smile about this season, but Matthew Signorello<\/strong> continued his good form with 27 disposals, seven marks, five tackles and a goal, while Carlton eligible father\/son Jake Bradley<\/strong> finished with 21 disposals and seven marks.<\/p>\n

Calder was missing leading goal kicker Karl Brown<\/strong> who took to the VFL, but managed to get the job done with seven individual goal scorers from the 10 goals.<\/p>\n

Ben Ronke<\/strong> stepped up with 23 disposals, three marks, 10 tackles and a goal in the win.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/CalderCannonsFC\/status\/751603187258306560<\/a><\/p>\n

In the second game at RAMS Arena, North Ballarat Rebels<\/strong> claimed a vital scalp over Murray Bushrangers<\/strong> to remain in touch with the top four.<\/p>\n

The Rebels led by just three points at half-time, but ran out 17-point winners on the back of another vintage Hugh McCluggage<\/strong> performance.<\/p>\n

The potential number one pick racked up 36 disposals, eight marks, six tackles and booted three goals in a best on ground performance.<\/p>\n

Over-ager James Gow<\/strong> had another impressive game, collecting 31 disposals and eight marks.<\/p>\n

For the Bushrangers, James Cousins<\/strong> was again the highest disposal winner with 24, while Lachlan Tiziani<\/strong> added another three goals to his season total. Likely top 10 selections Todd Marshall<\/strong> (concussion) and Will Brodie<\/strong> (shoulder) suffered injuries in the contest.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeterBonadio\/status\/751657350826631168<\/a><\/p>\n

Heading into the match at Trevor Barker Oval, many believed Sandringham Dragons<\/strong> would do a number on cellar dwellers Gippsland Power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However the Power proved more than a worthy competitor, matching the Dragons for a half, leading by two points at the main break.<\/p>\n

Any questions regarding a boilover were soon answered with Sandringham taking control in the second half to run away with the match 13.12 (90) to 9.10 (64).<\/p>\n

Dragons captain Hamish Brayshaw<\/strong>\u00a0was significant in the result, booting four third quarter goals to ensure the Dragons would take the four points.\u00a0Jack Scrimshaw<\/strong> was back to his best off half-back with 27 disposals, nine marks and four tackles, while Oliver Florent<\/strong> had 12 marks to go with his 21 disposals.<\/p>\n

For Gippsland, James Harrison<\/strong> topped the disposal count with 22 disposals, while forward Ben Ainsworth<\/strong> primarily played off half-back for most of the game, amassing 18 disposals and taking four marks.<\/p>\n

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3QT:
.@Sandy_Dragons<\/a> 11.8 (74) lead @Gippsland_Power<\/a> 7.6 (48). Ainsworth playing off HBF- Expect him to go fwd to get Gippy back into game.<\/p>\n

— Matt Balmer (@MattBalmer7) July 9, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n