BYE: ALBURY-WODONGA ANGELS

League News:

• The investigation into the Orland Marley case has concluded and a punishment has been decided. Marley has been fined $20,000 and has been suspended for 3 games and has been disqualified for any awards.

• Gippsland Giants reserve Paul Bailey has made his first career start this week after strong training performances.

Mildura Magic V Lilydale Lizards

With all the internal issues happening at the Magic, this was an easy win for Lilydale and once again Luis Mercada went to town on them. Mercada really thrives against internally struggling teams.

Final Score: Magic 101-109 Lilydale Lizards

Gippsland Giants V Queenscliff Quokkas

This game was close all game. 26 seconds left in the 4th quarter and Zenie Quan bombs a kick into the goal square, looking for key forward Greg Ronald. But Josh Peterson takes front position and takes the game saving mark.

Final Score: Giants 103-98 Quokkas

Caufield Cannons V Brisbane Bucks Academy

This game was the first real upset of the year. Despite Caufield sitting 6th on the ladder, and Brisbane sitting 2nd, the Cannons came away with the win, with a game saving tackle from Jayse Wiggles on Daicos Daicos. There was leaked footage from the tunnel of Daicos Daicos throwing a hissy fit after the loss (taking after his brother Nick)

Final Score: Caufield 102-98 Brisbane

Hallam Heroes V Weribee Wanerers

With both teams under-performing this season, this was a close game. But Hallam pulled away and got the win in the end.

Final Score: Heroes 101-95 Wanderers

GAME OVERVIEWS:

Mildura Magic 101-109 Lilydale Lizards

Magic key performer: Robert Benjamin: 12 disposals, 42 hitouts

Lizards key performer: Luis Mercada: 42 disposals, 15 tackles, 3 steals, 3 goals

Gippsland Giants 103-98 Queenscliff Quokkas

Giants' key performer: Josh Peterson: 14 disposals, 13 marks

Quokkas key performer: Zenie Quan: 30 disposals, 13 tackles

Caufield Cannons 102-98 Brisbane Bucks Academy

Cannons key performer: Jayse Wiggles: 12 disposals, 11 tackles

Bucks key performers: Bolton Shai: 30 disposals, 12 marks. Daicos Daicos: 12 disposals, 2 goals

Hallam Heroes 101-95 Weribee Wanderers

Heroes key performer: Jayson Tatum III: 36 disposals, 12 marks, 15 tackles

Wanderers key performer: Taylor Exington: 12 disaposals, 40 hitouts

MVP LADDER:

1. Jayson Tatum III

2. Luis Mercada

3. Bolton Shai

League Ladder:

1. Mildura Magic

2. Lilydale Lizards

3. Gippsland Giants

4. Brisbane Bucks Academy

5. Caufield Cannons

6. Queenscliff Quokkas

7. Hallam Heroes

8. Albury-Wodonga Angels

9. Weribee Wanderers