East Gambier v North Gambier
An intense round four battle between East Gambier and North Gambier was a thrilling contest that showcased both sides’ standings within the Western Border Football League.

East Gambier started the game with great momentum, taking an early lead in the first quarter.

The Bulldogs used their homeground advantage to get a jump on the Tigers who managed to stay in touch despite East Gambier’s quick start.

Accurate kicking was a major factor in the Tigers staying in the game as they converted 100% of their scoring shots compared to East Gambier who only managed 50%.

East Gambier’s quick start enabled the Doggies to score 28 points in the first quarter, leaving North Gambier trailing 10 points behind on 18.

As the match progressed into the second quarter, North Gambier fought back fiercely, clawing its way to a halftime lead.

North Gambier’s midfielders stepped up to create several opportunities for their forwards, however the forward line failed to capitalise on opportunities, scoring four goals and five behinds for the term.

East Gambier kicked straight going forward, booting two straight to keep North Gambier within reach.

At halftime the Tigers had secured a seven point lead at the Kennel.

The premiership quarter shaped up to be a real contest as the game was hanging in the balance.

While both sides fought it out it was East Gambier which won the quarter, but not by enough to take back the lead.

By the end of the third term, the scores stood at 59 to 63, with North Gambier still holding a slender lead.

East Gambier fought valiantly to take back the advantage in the final quarter, but North Gambier remained strong.

The Tigers kicked away from East Gambier, booting six goals to East Gambier’s three for the term.

The final scores were East Gambier 74 (11.8) and North Gambier 103 (15.13).

Reece Lillecrapp, Nicholas Lock and James Byrne were instrumental for East Gambier, all named in the best players.

Meanwhile, Sam Stafford, Sam Zeitz and Mackye Baron shone for North Gambier, showcasing their abilities and playing pivotal roles in their team’s comeback.

East Gambier will be disappointed to remain winless, but will be positive about having pushed North Gambier to the final quarter.

The Tigers should feel confident they can continue the winning streak next week when they take on Casterton Sandford.

South Gambier v West Gambier
West Gambier dominated a winless South Gambier side in their Round 4 match.

It was a one-sided affair, with West Gambier showing great control and skill throughout the game, not allowing the Demons to get a look in.

The Roos started strongly and took control early, while South Gambier looked for outlets to relieve the pressure.

West Gambier controlled the midfield and was relentless in attack, putting South Gambier on the back foot.

At the end of the first quarter, West Gambier had a commanding lead with the score 33 points to 14.

The second quarter was a similar story, with the Roos extending their lead.

South Gambier was unable to stop the onslaught and West Gambier continued to pile on the pressure in the second term.

South Gambier struggled to break through the strong defensive line of West Gambier and the Demons’ forwards were unable to get into the game.

West Gambier led by 58 points at the half-time break, with a score of 72 to 14.

In the third quarter, South Gambier managed to score only a single point as West Gambier’s midfield remained dominant.

West Gambier continued to dominate, with Andrew Stone and Tre Davis leading the charge and Callum Wagstaffe and Braiden Ousey scoring two goals each.

South Gambier’s Rex Jones and Hugh Winterfield tried hard to lift their team but were unable to make a breakthrough.

The third quarter ended with West Gambier leading by 70 points, with a score of 85 to 15.

In the final quarter, the Roos refused to take their foot off the gas, allowing South Gambier only one goal to their three.

West Gambier won the match comfortably as the Roos continued to four consecutive wins to start the season.

Luke Winterfield and Joseph Ferguson-Lane gave important contributions, scoring three goals each.

Stone, Davis, Michael Minuzzo, Kyle Giddings, Brandon Newton and Daron McElroy were the best players for West Gambier.

Jones, Hugh Winterfield, Taylor Saffin, Bryce Whicker, Emerson Marks and Alexander Harkness were named as South Gambier’s best.

It was yet another convincing win for West Gambier, which showcased its talent against last year’s grand finalist.

South Gambier will need to regroup and come back stronger in the next round when the Demons face East Gambier.

West Gambier, on the other hand, will be pleased with its performance and will be looking to continue the winning form in its toughest challenge yet against Millicent.

Millicent v Casterton Sandford
Millicent dominated Casterton Sandford in round four as the Saints cruised to a 74 point victory away from home.

It was a commanding performance by Millicent, showcasing the Saints’ strength to the rest of the competition to hand Casterton Sandford its first loss since round one.

Sam Willis and Jacob Carger were impressive in the forward line yet again, both contributing three goals by the end of the day.

Casterton Sandford struggled to match Millicent’s intensity early and found it difficult to break through the Saints’ strong defence.

At the end of the first quarter, Millicent held a strong early lead of 14 points with the scoreline 21 to 7.

In the second quarter Millicent extended the lead further, with Willis and Carger continuing to dominate in the forward line.

Ty Lang and Micah Rupcic provided great support, contributing goals of their own.

The Cats fought hard but struggled to match up to Millicent, which continued to show its strength.

At halftime, Millicent had built a strong lead of 23 points, with a score of 50 to 27 with Casterton Sandford requiring a big comeback in the second half.

Jaxon Cushion and Josh Werchon were instrumental in the forward line, scoring two goals each.

Millicent’s defence remained strong, preventing Casterton Sandford from making a significant comeback.

Casterton Sandford managed only one point in the third quarter, struggling to break through Millicent’s defence.

The third quarter ended with Millicent leading by a solid 51 points, with a score of 79 to 28.

In the final quarter, Millicent continued to pile on the pressure, showcasing the Saints’ superior skills and teamwork.

Casterton Sandford fought hard to reduce the deficit with some consolation goals but was unable to match Millicent’s scoring output.

Casterton Sandford managed to score three goals in the final quarter but fell short.

The match concluded with Millicent emerging as the clear victor with a final score of 124 to 50.

Michael Krieger, Matt Killey, Nick Schembri, Hamish McCrae, Dylan Ayton and Diarmid Cleary were the best players for Casterton Sandford.

Werchon, Clinton Gallio, Ty Lang, Kade Bradley, Micah Rupcic and Willis were the standout performers for Millicent.

It was a dominant display by Millicent, which once again showcased its skills and scoring ability throughout the match.

Casterton Sandford put up a valiant effort but was unable to match the reigning premier’s intensity.

Millicent remains undefeated heading into round five as the Saints’ three-peat hopes remain bright.

The Cats will know they have work to do to be a serious finals contender but will know they can get there.