The top five is set after the latest round of the 2022 Bendigo Bank Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League season.
In round 15 all the favorites got the job done and this has set the league up for some great finals contests to come over the next month or so.
Mundulla defeated Kingston on Saturday to book their double chance by the strong 42-point margin.
James Hinge and Harry Kuchel kicked four goals each to lead the Tigers in front of goal, while Jack Guy, Nicholas Mosey and James Hinge also performed.
Todd Lockwood and James Siviour kicked two goals each for the Saints as they tried to stay close all game, but to no avail.
Penola’s push for a second win of the season was denied by Kybybolite.
In the battle of two teams at the bottom of the ladder, the Tigers had a convincing win by 36-points.
Brad Castine, Sean Munn and Thomas Jennings all enjoyed great games for the Tigers.
Penola only had four single goal kickers in Zac Deane, Brad Maney, Lewis March and Luke Walker with Bradley Merrett, Brock Egan and Luke Walker giving their best to give recently reappointed coach Brad Maney some success.
Naracoorte produced a goal kicking exhibition by booting more than 20 majors in a big win over Bordertown.
The Demons are finding form at the right time of the year and are getting great looks at goal and converting at a great clip.
Rory Taggert kicked seven majors in the win, while Sam Willson continued his great form with four of his own.
Lucindale had 11 individual goal kickers in their massive win against Padthaway.
The Roo’s put through eight goals in the first quarter and the Lions had no answer for the charge.
Henry Tregoweth kicked five goals in the win as Riley Milne was also strong in front of the big sticks for the Roo’s with four goals.
Will Rivers was the Lions’ only multiple goal kicker with three majors as Will Rivers and Will Verco also fought hard.
Keith turned around a slow start to overcome Border Districts by 54 points.
The Crows produced a 12 goals to one second half to work the game in their favour and run away with it after the long break.
Billy Wade kicked six goals and Lewis Hender snared five as the Crows notched up another win.
Mitchell Coles was strong in front of goal for the Eagles with four goals.
The last minor round of the season kicks off this week and the finals have started a week early with some of the match ups.
Lucindale hosts arch-rival Kingston and this game should be an interesting guide to where each team sits as far as readiness for the finals.
The Roos finished on top of the ladder, so this game is important for them to put in a solid outing before they take their week off before the second semi-final.
Kingston on the other hand, need to find their best form as they have struggled to get a four-quarter performance going.
Bordertown hosts Border Districts and both teams will be looking to get a win to end their season.
The Eagles would love to get a win on the road to give them seven wins for the year while the Roosters also will be keen to finish the year on a high after starting the season so well and falling away in the middle which ruined finals ambitions.
Keith will be strong favourites to defeat Kybybolite when they play this weekend.
The Crows have found form in the second half of the season and will be looking for a finals tune-up against the young Tigers.
Penola hosts Padthaway and this is the Eagles’ last chance to get their second win of the season. The blue and white have battled hard all season long but the young team does not have the experience to run games out.
The Lions will also be fired up to gain another win on the road and start as favourites.
Mundulla and Naracoorte face off in another top five clash and both will be looking to have a strong showing before finals.
Both teams are hitting form at the right time and this clash should be a close hard-fought contest.
