Sport
5 August, 2023
Scramble for top five
WITH just two rounds of the home and away season remaining, Warrnambool District’s top five is yet to settle.
While ladder leaders Merrivale remains three games clear of reigning premiers Nirranda, Kolora Noorat and Panmure sit third and fourth respectively with just percentage separating the two, while Russells Creek is just a game behind in fifth - with Allansford knocking at the door in sixth.
Last weekend’s third versus fourth clash saw the Bulldogs take an early lead on their home ground, kicking 4.1 to 1.8 in the opening term before extending their lead to 39 points going into the main break.
Consistency throughout the four quarters saw Panmure add 3.2 to the scoreboard in the third and another 3.4 in the final quarter to run out 41-point victors, 17.8.110 to 9.15.69.
Damian Moloney, Tate Gardiner, Bradley Gedye, Lachlan McLeod, Thomas Wright and Harrison Searle were named among the best for Panmure.
Christopher Bant kicked four goals for the day and was well supported by team-mates Zacchary Ledin, Tyler Murnane, James Norton and Harrison Searle with two each.
Other goal contributors were Bradley Gedye, Louis Kew, Lachlan McLeod, Daniel Meade and Patrick Ryan.
Panmure’s reserves also had a win on the weekend, defeating Kolora Noorat 8.7.55 to 5.10.40.
Jonathon Malone, Liam Allan, Josh Belleville, Jacob Taylor, Marcus Kelly and Jamie Bant were named best for Panmure while goals went to Trae Reeves (3), Jacob Taylor (2) and singles from Bailey Belleville, Llewellyn Guyett and Jonathon Malone.
The second last round tomorrow will see Dennington at home to Merrivale, Timboon will host South Rovers, Allansford will travel to Mack Oval to take on Russells Creek, Kolora Noorat will host Nirranda and Old Collegians will host Panmure.
