Horsham Huskies 1270 defeated Eden Plovers 1215 Always a fun game when no players have the bye and this was a close game the whole way through. It was a pretty consitant performance across the board from the Huskies, who were well lead by Holmes (147), Bailey (117), Drew (109), Guthrie (95), Williams (94) and Flanders (93). 1300+ was on the cards, but an immediate injury to Harmes put them one player short. But the team were still able to get the job done. The Plovers scored well through Ah Chee (134), Pendles (103) and Graham (101). However 4 scores of 65 or less ended up being the difference. There are two certainties for the Huskies this season. (1) An injury to an already depleted forward line. (2) A high scoring opposition. The Huskies have given up over 1,200 points each week on average. Big Tap Witts (HH) 73 defeated by Briggs (EP) 84 Votes 3 - M Holmes (HH) 2 - C Ah Chee (EP) 1 - Z Bailey (HH)
Visiting Barracudas Too Strong for Cormorants Carnamah became the land of the giants this week as a plethora of ruckmen (not sure of the correct collective noun for ruckmen) did battle and invited along a few little blokes to fill out the numbers. With Carnamah fielding De Koning, Meek, Read, Bryan and Darcy and the Barracudas brining Grundy, McLean, Reid and Stanley it really wasn’t a day for ground ball gets. Sadly for the Cormorants, Bryan went down early (adding to the curse of the LTI at the club) and missed the majority of the match. This combined with their lack of forwards (Florent pitched in manfully) made the task at hand too difficult to complete. Full credit to the visitors whose experienced lineup showed the benefit of wise heads as Grundy (122), Cripps (114), Liberatore (101), Weitering (91) and Zorko (82) calmly picked the home side apart. The Cormorants still showed some pluck with Ashcroft (112), Meek (105), Fogarty (101) and Weddle (101) all taking up the fight with the visitors. Whilst the result seemed a forgone conclusion to those in attendance there was some drama post match as the goal umpires converged for their usual ritual of comparing score cards only to find the cards didn’t match. Order was quickly restored once one umpire sheepishly admitted he “may have” dashed to the bar briefly in the last quarter and “may of” missed a couple of Barracudas scores. Final agreed scores Cormorants 1105 def by Barracudas 1151 Votes 3 Grundy 2 Cripps 1 Ashcroft Big Tap Meek (105) def by Grundy (122)
The home town support headed down to The Crater with all the enthusiasm that back to back wins brings in keen anticipation of another hard fought contest with the Blowflys. @Mick Unfortunately these current Blowflys are not like those of old and the Korumburra boys have struggled to put it all together so far in season 2025. This week was no exception, exemplified by big man Xerri (83) lowering his colours to English (112). It has been rumoured that there are quite a few positional changes that the coach is toying with to try and give the season a kickstart so there may still be hope for the Korumburra faithful. For the home town Buffaloes it was a continuation of the great form the team worked into last round. Toby Greene (127) is turning back the clock while Merrett (124) and Dangerfield (91) are showing new found offensive weapons with Dangerfield in particular slated for a more permanent forward line move. That will solve a big selection headache for team management as to who fills out the forward line alongside Greene, Smith (126) and Cameron (105) with the hope of youngsters like Mackenzie (64), Callaghan (82), O'Sullivan (DNP) and Moraes (DNP) stepping up to finish off a title challenging team. Not much to write about in terms of the contest for this one with Serengeti running out 214 point victors and hoping to continue on their good form while Korumburra will spend plenty of time in match committee this work trying to work out the best lineup for a re-jigged squad. Final Scores Serengeti 1408 def Korumburra 1194 BAFFU votes 3 Nick Daicos 134 (KB) 2 Toby Greene 127 (SB) 1 Bailey Smith 126 (SB) Big Tap Tim English 112 def Tristan Xerri 83
Match report from Pakenham rnd 5 matchup against King Island Another home game for the Parasites this week, after last weeks tough GF rematch loss the home fans were eager to see some winning form again And the fans got what they wanted, a nice return to the winning tables. Pakenham 1244 defeating King Island 1020 Pakenham had some good contributes from Butters 135, Cerra 117, Sidebum 113, Anderson 113 and Sinclair 108. With plenty of others doing what’s needed. Overall a solid return to form King Island battled hard but did not have the cattle on the day to really challenge. Green 113, Richards 113 and Milera 109 tried there best, with a couple of others pulling there weight. Unfortunately just not enough scores The ruck battle was a snooze fest, Big Row 52 managed to get the win against Williams 12. Both rucks need to have a look at themselves. Those scores won’t cut it normally BOG 3: Butters 135. 2: Cerra 117. 1: Anderson 113
@fresh The Battle of the Graveyard The fog clung low over the muddy shoreline of The Graveyard, a place feared and fabled among the warriors of the southern lands. Once a burial ground for fallen chieftains, its eerie silence was broken only by the crash of waves and the croak of unseen marsh birds. Here, among salt-bitten rocks and ancient bones, history was about to carve another tale in blood and legend. The Nuytsland Vikings, long-feared raiders of the south coast, were vulnerable. Their jarl had fallen mysteriously weeks earlier—poisoned, some said, by a traitor. Others whispered that the gods had taken him for his hubris. Leaderless, their shield wall stood tall but uncertain. They were iron-forged men, broad of chest and fierce of heart, but the absence of a strong hand on the longboat's helm left them disjointed. From the mangroves and muddy deltas to the north came an unexpected force: the Cow Bay Crocodiles. No army in the traditional sense, they were a coalition of amphibious marauders—silent, sun-scaled warriors who thrived in the waterlogged chaos of the tropics. Led by their cold-blooded Warlord Hopper ( 118 ), the Crocodiles struck like their namesake: low, fast, and deathly quiet. They had long watched the Nuytslanders feast on plunder. Now, with no jarl to rally them, they saw weakness. As dawn broke, the Vikings saw the marshes ripple—not with wind, but with movement. The Crocodiles emerged from the swamp mist, crouched and camouflaged, their armor caked in mud, eyes glinting with primeval cunning. They did not roar. They hissed. Their approach was like a flood, silent and deadly until it surged into the camp. The Vikings scrambled to form a line. Without a leader, it was instinct alone that guided their defense. They formed a semi-circle, backs to the sea, spears leveled at the advancing swamp-beasts. The Crocodiles, however, did not engage in the open like northern warriors. They slithered into flanks, burst from the muck, and dragged men down like drowning prey. It was not a battle of honor—it was a hunt. Where Vikings fought with strength and pride, the Crocodiles used patience, camouflage, and terrain. It was like the Roman legions meeting the guerrilla tactics of the Parthians, or the bold charges of the Saxons falling to the guerrilla ambushes of the Picts in the highlands. Still, the Nuytslanders did not die easily. They were descended from seafarers who’d raided empires. With axes flashing and teeth bared, they made each inch of The Graveyard a hell to cross. Old warriors told tales of Valhalla as they struck down two, three enemies before being swarmed. By sundown, the beach was strewn with bodies. The Crocodiles had won, but it was a victory paid for in blood. They dragged what was left of the fallen into the marshes, their trophies silent and cold. From the black cliffs above, a lone raven circled, watching with ancient eyes. In the distance, storm clouds gathered—perhaps heralding a new leader, perhaps the wrath of gods displeased. The Nuytsland Vikings were broken, but not ended. Not yet. Vikings 1003 Crocs 1305 3.Hopper 118 2.Sweet 114 1.Draper 110 Tap Sweet 114
It's mid way through the third at Mill Park and its shaping as an easter classic. @bryzza Bulls 781/9/87 Vikings 842/9/93
It’s all over at the Dino Dome with the homeside hitting the bar early as they can’t win from here. Bunyips 860/9/95 Hughenden 603/11/54 @martyg
6/9th time in the Goldfields @wrightbrendan Its been a topsy-turvy match thus far, with some huge scores being left in the sheds (109 from J Williams, 117 from J Viney, and 145 from P Wright in the magoos!)
The home fans have already started to leave this one with @fresh 's Crocs (1000/11/91) powering away, 375 points in front of the Anglers (625/11/57). Local bookies are honouring bets on Cow Bay taking the victory, with there being no way back for Exmouth this week.
An easter classic didn't eventuate as the Bulls came from behind against a Viking outfit that ran out of puff. @bryzza Bulls 1282 / 15 / 86 Vikings 1135 / 15 / 76