Sport
26 May, 2023
Tigers run continues
MERRIVALE remains undefeated and on top of the Warrnambool and District ladder after defeating South Rovers last weekend.
After seven rounds, the Tigers now sit two games clear of Kolora Noorat, with only percentage separating second from fifth.
Playing at Walter Oval on Saturday, the Tigers took an early jump on the home side, booting four goals one in the first term while restricting South to just two behinds.
The second quarter was a wet and low scoring affair, with both sides struggling to get a goal on the board.
The wintry conditions made the going tough for both teams, with South only managing three goals for the game.
Final scores were Merrivale 11.16.82 to South Rovers 3.8.26.
Tate Porter, Reggie Barling, Tyler Stephens, Jayden Brooks, Sean Barnes and Colby Rix were named among the best for the Tigers, while goals came from Brooks with three, Porter with two and one each from Matt Hausler, Jack Neave, Colby Rix, Lachlan Swayn, Dylan Weir and Jye Wilson.
Alexander White (2) and Beau Turland (1) were the only goal kickers for South while Brad Bushell, Jaxen Dalton, Sam Wilde, Sandon Williams, Kurt Lenehan and Jake Bacon were named best for the side.
Earlier in the day, the reserves match kept the crowd entertained, with just one point separating the sides on the siren – South Rovers 4.5.29 to Merrivale 4.4.28.
The Tigers were 18 points down after the first quarter but three goals in the third saw them almost snatch victory.
Cody Mailes, Sam Kelson, Alex Koutsoukis, Brendan White, Harry Pappas and Flynn Toney were best for South while Angus Campbell, Jacob Henderson, Justin Carroll, Tye Kelson, Jaxon Madden and Wil Hinkley were best for Merrivale.
In other round seven action, Allansford were big winners over the Dogs, Nirranda was too strong for Russells Creek, Kolora Noorat went down to Panmure and Timboon overcame Old Collegians.
Tomorrow’s round eight action will see the Tigers at home to Dennington, South Rovers will host Timboon, Russells Creek will head to Allansford, Nirranda will host the Power while Panmure will be at home to Old Collegians.