ORFFA Round 5 Review - Anzac Round

Round 7 Review – ANZAC Round
Round 7 unfolded like a series of hard-fought engagements, each with its own defining moments of courage and turning points. From the one-point struggle between Mount Beauty and Junee, to the overwhelming advances led by Gundagai and Lovely Banks, the round was shaped by individuals who rose above the contest. Across multiple grounds, a handful of players delivered performances that will be remembered, standing tall when the battle was fiercest and dragging their sides forward through sheer will.

Wagga Wagga Wombats (1126) def. Nareewillock Nuffers (1065)
A hard-fought contest that reflected endurance more than flair.

• Highlights: Impey (114) and Cumming (110) stood firm, steadying their side under pressure. Ginnivan (94) and Watson (86) added forward support.
• Nuffers fightback: Daniels (114), Horne-Francis (112), Warner (104) charged into the contest with intent.
• Verdict: The Wombats absorbed the pressure and advanced when it mattered, showing discipline and resilience.

Theme song: “Two Tribes” – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Two sides locked in opposition, trading blows with no quarter given. The match reflected that same tension and inevitability, where only one could emerge after sustained conflict.

Cradle Mountain Devils (1228) def. Venus Bay Vultures (1149)
A fierce contest where both sides traded blows.

• Highlights: Pendlebury (148) delivered a composed, commanding performance to earn his 4th Anzac Day medal; Greene (121) applied relentless pressure.
• Vultures courage: Wanganeen-Milera (149), Pickett (129), Curtis (112) refused to yield ground.
• Verdict: Experience and composure under fire carried the Devils.

Theme song: “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Relentless and defiant, this was a contest driven by those willing to do the hard work, with no easy path and no shortcuts.

Mount Beauty Uglies (1086) def. Junee Jaguars (1085)
The tightest battle of the round. A true test of nerve.

• Highlights: Walsh (121), Butters (112), Petracca (111) stood tall when it mattered most.
• Jaguars resistance: D’Ambrosio (96), MacDonald (92), Sheldrick (94*) matched every surge with courage.
• Verdict: A one-point result defined by grit, where no ground was conceded lightly.

Theme song: “Brothers in Arms” – Dire Straits
Two sides bound by the same struggle, standing firm together through the fight, neither giving in until the final moment.

Lovely Banks Lilacs (1292) def. Birdsville Battlers (991)
A dominant, one-sided advance.

• Highlights: Bolton (142), Roberts (140), Stewart (115*) and Larkey (108) drove forward relentlessly, imposing themselves on the contest.
• Battlers effort: Bailey Smith (106) showed determination despite the pressure.
• Verdict: The Lilacs surged forward with control, overwhelming their opposition.

Theme song: “Ride of the Valkyries” – Wagner
Like an unstoppable force sweeping forward, the Lilacs’ advance felt inevitable, wave after wave breaking resistance.

Charlies Opening Spelunkers (1305) def. Gariwerd Cockatoos (1137)
A composed, disciplined performance from start to finish.

• Highlights: Bontempelli (135) led with authority; Jackson (147) dominated the ruck; Daicos (105), Merrett (104) and Brayshaw (106) reinforced the midfield.
• Cockatoos effort: Anderson (95), Drew (92), Quaynor (90) held firm.
• Verdict: Leadership and structure dictated the terms of the contest.

Theme song: “Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes
That steady, building rhythm mirrored the Spelunkers’ control, an advancing force that simply couldn’t be held back once momentum took hold.

Gundagai Grasshoppers (1471) def. Waikickamoocow Incorrigibles (1137)
The most commanding performance of the round.

• Highlights: Grundy (151), Dawson (138), Newcombe (136), Neale (132) dominated, imposing themselves at every contest. Cripps (114*) and Oliver (106) ensured no drop in intensity.
• Verdict: A complete, overwhelming display of strength and control.

Theme song: “Paint It Black” – The Rolling Stones
There was a sense of inevitability to the contest, as everything turned in Gundagai’s favour. Like the song’s darker tone, the Incorrigibles were gradually overwhelmed, with no way to halt the momentum once it took hold.

Larrikin Lagoon Lefties (1275) def. Wineglass Bay Packers (1129)
A battle decided in the engine room.

• Highlights: Xerri (150*) and Sweet (141) controlled the contest with authority; Georgiades (99) capitalised forward.
• Packers resistance: Sanders (106), Campbell (105), Daicos (102) kept them competitive.
• Verdict: Control through the middle proved decisive.

Theme song: “Bulls on Parade” – Rage Against the Machine
Physical, relentless, and uncompromising, this was a contest won through dominance at the source, where power dictated the outcome.

Shark Bay Tigersharks (1356) def. Iron Knob Codpieces (1034)
A well-structured, disciplined win.

• Highlights: Mac Andrew (138) stood tall, supported by Reidy (108), McAuliffe (108) and Garcia (104*).
• Codpieces effort: Gunston (98), Sinclair (95), Williams (91) showed resilience.
• Verdict: The Tigersharks maintained structure and pressure across all lines.

Theme song: “We Will Rock You” – Queen
A steady, pounding rhythm that built pressure over time, wearing the opposition down until the result was inevitable.

 

Great work Bandit. Such incredible battles all across the countryside

 

Excellent review
MBU were lucky, just saying P:

 

RATM - boo yeah
4 in a row - boo yeah
Lid off - boo yeah