Naracoorte has booked its finals spot for the 2022 Kowree Naracooirte Tatiara Football League with an important win over Kingston in round 14 on Saturday.
The Demons were holding on to fifth coming into the clash and needed to get one more win to seal their finals spot.
Naracoorte started the game strongly and apart from a Saints fightback early in the second quarter, it was never in real trouble of dropping the game.
Sam Willson had a day out with seven goals and Rory Taggert was a problem Kingston could not solve as well bagging six.
The Saints found it hard to find a consistent winner in the forward line.
Todd Lockwood provided a target with three goals, but the efforts of Jack Harding and Ben Warner were not enough.
Lucindale continued its charge towards finishing on top of the ladder after defeating Kybybolite by 59 points.
The game was in the balance at half time as both teams were finding ways to get goals.
The Roos however, lifted in the second half to pull away and get the victory.
Hamish Gordon kicked five goals and Riley McFarlaine added three of his own to help Lucindale fly across the line.
Bradley McCarthy, Luke Kelsh and Hamish Gordon were the other main contributirs behind the late charge, while Stephen Craig’s four goals kept the Tigers in the contest for most of the game.
Keith won a low scoring contest against Bordertown as it continues to look to put away the double chance.
Both teams found it hard to score goals as both only had one straight kick each by half time.
The Crows added just four more goals in the second half, but it was enough to get across the line over the Roosters.
Jonathon Wilson, Nick van den berg and Billy Wade were ones who pushed Keith over the line. best players.
Bordertown only kicked two for the match and they came from the boots of Lewis Crawford and Jacob Eats.
Mundulla recorded a strong second half in its win over Padthaway.
The Tigers were up at half time by 15 points but opened the game up in the third quarter to set up a big 10-goal win.
Harry Kuchel ended up being the only multiple goal kicker for the Tigers with five goals and was supported by Harry Kuchel, Nicholas Mosey and Dylan Mosey.
Border Districts won the battle of the Eagles as they proved far too good for Penola.
Borders had a very strong first half which setup a strong four quarter performance.
Dylan Auciello had a day out in front of goal with six goals, while Mitchell Coles also bagged five of his own.
Luke Walker kicked two goals for Penola and was supported by Kaleb Messenger, Bradley Bryant, and Brock Egan.
With only two minor rounds to go, every game involving a top five team can change the outlook of the ladder.
Kybybolite host Penola in the most interesting game of the round.
The Tigers have played some good football but are just not getting the wins.
Kybybolite will start as favourites, but the Eagles will be ready to go right from the start.
Naracoorte hosts Bordertown with the home side looking to build more momentum towards finals.
Bordertown have some talented players who can cause Naracoorte problems, but the Demons
should get across the line.
Lucindale travels to Padthaway knowing a win will seal top spot on the ladder for the finals.
The Roos have had a great season so far and will be determined to book their spot in the second semi-final, while the Lions look for another upset.
Border Districts would be determined to win their final home game of the season when they host Keith on the weekend.
The Eagles recorded a win last week but the Crows are the inform team of the competition so this should be a scrappy dogfight.
Kingston hosts Mundulla in the match of the round and a victory is necessary for both teams as look to get the double chance.
The Saints were ran off their feet last weekend by Naracoorte and would be determined to bounce back on their home ground.
Mundulla welcomed back some players last weekend and are gearing up to challenge for another shot at another Premiership.
These two teams should put on a classic game.
