BYE: MILDURA MAGIC
League News
Despite good form, there was a locker room fight in Caufield after training. The media is so confused. Why would the Cannons be fighting on a winning streak?
The lineups for this week's games have been posted. And Bolton Shai has been benched! This is a big league-wide bombshell which has left fans confused. Coach Mike Corolos on benching Bolton Shai:
"He didn't put much effort in at practice. That's how my team works. You don't put the work in, you don't play. It's simple. Players need to show effort and earn their place."
Lilydale Lizards V Gippsland Giants
This game was close all game. Gippsland were leading by 7 points with 2 minutes to go when Luis Mercada suddenly turned into a key forward. He kicked 2 straight goals in the final 2 minutes to get the win for Lilydale.
Final Score: Lizards 105-100 Giants
Brisbane Bucks Academy V Albur-Wodonga Angels
Despite Bolton Shai being benched, the Bucks still put in a good performance and got the win over the Angels in this game.
Final Score: Bucks 107-98 Angels
Weribee Wanderers V Caufield Cannons
Despite the recent tension in the locker room, the Cannons are still on a winning streak and had lots of momentum heading into this game. the Cannons feed off of this momentum and win the game.
Final Score: Wanderers 95-112 Cannons
Queenscliff Quokkas V Hallam heroes
Once again another very tight matchup this week. 27 seconds left, Quokkas leading by 3 points when Jayson Tatum III takes a mark inside 50. He is notorious for not being able to kick the damn ball straight. The Quokkas fans are already celebrating in their heads, and Hallam is ready for defeat. Until when Jayson Tatum III kicks the ball. It's going straight and... IT GOES IN. JAYSON TATUM III HAS KICKED A GOAL.
Final Score: Heroes 104-101 Quokkas
GAME OVERVIEWS:
Lilydale Lizards 105-100 Gippsland Giants
Lizards key performer: Luis Mercada: 31 disposals, 12 tackles, 2 goals
Giants key performer: Josh Peterson: 10 disposals, 10 marks
Brisbane Bucks Academy 107-98 Albury-Wodonga Angels
Bucks key performer: Daicos Daicos: 14 disposals, 4 goals
Angels key performer: Aaron Connoly: 31 disposals, 1 goal
Weribee Wanderers 95-112 Caufield Cannons
Wanderers key performer: Taylor Exington: 11 dispoals, 30 hitouts
Cannons key performer: Jayse Wiggles: 14 disposals, 13 tackles
Queenscliff Quokkas 101-104 Hallam Heroes
Quokkas key performer: Zenie Quan: 28 disposals, 12 tackles
Heroes key performer: Jayson Tatum III: 33 disposals, 12 marks, 13 tackles
MVP LADDER:
Jayson Tatum III
Luis Mercada
Aaron Connoly
LEAGUE LADDER:
Mildura Magic
Lilydale Lizards
Brisbane Bucks Academy
Caufield Cannons
Gippsland Giants
Queenscliff Quokkas
Hallam Heroes
Albury-Wodonga Angels
Weribee Wanderers