Anglesea has repelled a late Barwon Heads forward foray to escape Howard Harmer Oval with a thrilling one-point win.
In the closing stages, the ‘Seas defence was forced to work overtime in the left back pocket at the Bass Strait end of the ground to hang on for a 14.11 (95) to 14.10 (94) victory.
After a long kick inside the Barwon Heads’ forward 50 cleared the pack, Will Batson tracked a loose ball towards the boundary line.
He exchanged handballs with teammate Dylan Fetaon before escaping a lunging tackle from Seagull Jake Whybrow to get a clearing handball away, which was followed shortly after by the final siren.
Anglesea led by as much as 22 points during the third quarter, and the margin was still 13 points 14 minutes into the final term.
However, Barwon Heads recruit Jake Whybrow cut the margin to seven points before Charlie Hurst levelled the scores at the 25-minute mark.
In the end, a rushed behind following a quick snap from Anglesea’s Dale Kerr two minutes later proved the difference.
Star ‘Seas recruit Ayden Gras extended his lead on the goalkicking table, finishing with six goals to take his season tally to 25.
At the other end, Jack Henderson kicked a career-high six majors for the Seagulls.
Anglesea now sits third, percentage clear of fourth-placed Newcomb, while Barwon Heads, which would have been third with victory, has fallen to eighth.
In other games;
Geelong Amateur has produced another statement win, keeping Drysdale goalless in the first half before recording a 77-point win, 17.12 (114) to 5.7 (37).
After a low-scoring first quarter, in Blake Sutterby’s 100th game, Ammos took control of the contest in the second term, kicking five goals.
Playing co-coach Sam Lloyd’s impressive form. He finished with four goals and was well supported by three goals from Mitch Day and Charley Green.
Jake Hargreaves kicked two goals for the Hawks, who hold fifth spot with a 2-3 win-loss record.
Torquay made sure Dom Gleeson’s record-breaking game was one to remember, holding off Portarlington for a 34-point win at Ron Evans Oval.
The Tigers posted a 14.14 (98) to 9.10 (64) result as Gleeson set a new league mark for games coached at 179.
Will Montebello again impressed, finishing with six goals, while Brendan Carlyon was a standout.
Matt Fromholtz justified his promotion from the reserves, finishing as the Demons’ leading goalkicker with a career-best four majors.
Modewarre continued its resurgence by handing Newcomb a 72-point hiding at Grinter Reserve.
Livewire forward Scott Morter, and experienced duo Tom Hornsey and Ryan Williams combined for 12 goals as the Warriors romped to a 20.10 (130) to 8.10 (58) win.
Defensive duo Michael Harper and Oscar Hocking were also crucial for the visitors.
Jacob Watson and Jack Duke kicked two goals apiece for the Power.
Queenscliff held Ocean Grove scoreless to half-time and goalless to three-quarter time in a 74-point win at Ray Menzies Oval.
The Coutas were miserly in defence, picking up some handy percentage with the 17.13 (115) to 6.5 (41) result.
Off-season recruit Izaak Grant kicked six goals, and Will Baker finished with four majors.
Veteran Jye Walker kicked two goals as the Grubbers added some respectability to the scoreboard with a six-goal final term.
However, the loss leaves Dave Farrell’s men anchored to the bottom of the ladder, with their Round 1 win over Modewarre a distant memory.
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