Tight race to finals

WITH just eight rounds of the home and away season remaining, the Warrnambool District League ladder remains tight at the top.

Ladder leaders Nirranda is holding top spot with just one loss to date, however, Allansford also has the same win-loss ratio and is just percentage behind in second.

Two games behind, both Merrivale and Russells Creek sit on even points while just percentage separates fifth from seventh (Dennington, Panmure and Kolora Noorat).

Last weekend saw Nirranda enjoy a percentage-boosting 114-point win over Panmure.

The side went on a goal kicking spree, booting 23.15.153 to Panmure’s 5.9.39.

Benjamin Dobson kicked seven majors for the day and was well supported on the board by team-mates Hugh Porter and Jack Primmer with five each, Luke Irving (2), Brady Kew, Jack Matthews, Tyson Royal and James Willsher.

Best for the team were Luke Irving, Benjamin Dobson, Jack Primmer, Hugh Porter, Bronte McCann and Jarryd Walsh.

Round 12 this weekend will see South Rovers host Merrivale, Dennington away to Allansford, Old Collegians at home to Kolora Noorat while Panmure will host Timboon, and Russells Creek and Nirranda will meet at Mack Oval.