Tigers roar on top

A 59-POINT win over Nirranda last weekend sees the Merrivale Tigers currently sitting on top of the Warrnambool District League ladder.

By Staff Writer

The Tigers, who have gotten their 2025 season off to a strong start, now sit a game clear of Allansford but have four matches on the board thanks to their Good Friday win over Old Collegians.

Playing at home last Saturday, the Tigers got off to a strong start, kicking 4.2 to 1.1 in the opening term.

The second quarter saw the Tigers add 2.6 to the board while keeping the visitors scoreless, heading into the main break with a handy 37-point lead.

Nirranda put on an impressive third quarter, staying within a point of their hosts for the term, but a 4.3 to 1.0 final quarter saw the Tigers storm home 12.15.87 to 4.4.28.

Best for the victors were Jack Gleeson, Sam Gleeson, Oliver Doukas, Nathan Krepp, Jalen Porter and Jack Johnstone.

Best for Nirranda were Cody Wagstaff, Dylan Philp, William Rowbottom, William Paulin, Charley Donohue and Luke Weel.

In other round three games last weekend, Russells Creek defeated Kolora Noorat by just three points, Old Collegians were 48-point victors over Dennington, South Rovers went down to Timboon and Allansford defeated Panmure by 44 points.

This weekend will see Allansford travel to Noorat to take on the Power, Dennington will host Timboon, Panmure will be at home to South Rovers and Nirranda and Russells Creek will play a night game at Reid Oval.