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Rennie 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.5.5
Goals: Tungamah: N. Mckeown 14, L. Thompson 5, C. Powell 5, S. Johns 2, S. Ferguson 2, A. Ford, D. Haebich, J. Cheek, W. Thomson, J. Irvine.
Best: Tungamah: N. McKeown, S. Ferguson, J. Reilly, D. Haebich, F. Fletcher, O. Willis.
Rennie: J. Fountain, S. Ferguson, O. Ridley, J. Shaw, T. Ryan, D. Clarke.
Well if it won’t rain it may as well be nice weather and Tungamah served up a cracker day on Saturday.
The Hoppers were not switched on at the start when Tunga kicked three early goals.
However, they were able to drag the game back through the pressure of Ryan around the ball and Shaw.
The Hoppers were getting looks at goal with no conversion whereas at the other end the Bears had multiple players creating space and had their kicking boots on with 80% conversion until the final break.
Fletcher Donovan only has eyes for the ball as he gets it away from an opponent.
Throughout, Fountain was outstanding, Ridley and Clarke did their jobs down back but really a lamentable effort by the Hoppers.
Best: were Jarryd Fountain
Awards: Lake Mulwala Bakery - Zac Garner and Yarrawonga Hotel - Ben Douglass.
Reserves
Tungamah 10.15.75 def Rennie 6.3.39
This was an even match all day with a point the difference at the first break and 12 at the long break.
Pinhead Bryce was mighty deep in the backline, Donno got a heap of the ball and found his forwards with good ball use, with Chungy on the end of good work to kick three goals for the afternoon.
But late in the match the Bears were just able to claw away and win by six goals.
The draw now opens up for the Hoppers but they need to put wins on the board.
Goals: D. Chung 3, R. Trinder James, B. Preston.
Best: T. Bryce, F. Donovan, M. Paine, T. Hargreaves, T. Woodward, R. Trinder James.
Awards: Premix King - Troy Bryce, Lake Mulwala Bakery - Fletcher Donovan, Yarrawonga Hotel -Mick Paine, ClubMulwala - Trav Hargreaves, Royal Mail Hotel/Hustl - Tully Woodward and Yarra News and Gifts - Ryan Trinder-James.
Fourths
Tungamah 7.12.54 def Rennie 6.2.38
Lachie Kelly boots the ball long in the fourths close contest.
The Hoppers had a big challenge against the reigning premiers. Santoro, Long and Ednie never gave up all day working tirelessly giving 100%.
Ed Withers managed to find the goals and Finn Bruce dominated on his wing.
The Bears held the lead at the final break, but the Hoppers fought hard in a strong comeback with Banjo True and Riley Wallace playing in front and standing tall.
A great battle to the end with the Hoppers down by 16 after a great effort.
Goals: E. Withers 2, J. Long 2, B. Ednie, L. Legudi.
Best: M. Santoro, J. Long, B. Ednie, F. Bruce, B. True, E. Withers.
Awards: Intersport - Mason Santoro, Intents Fishing and Outdoor - Judd Long, Darren Lewis Fencing - Brax Ednie, Border Concrete Plumbing - Finn Bruce, Yarra Skin Ski and Surf - Banjo True, Lake Mulwala Bakery - Ed Withers and Crawford Family - Riley Wallace.
Under 11s
The schoolmates were lining up on each other with a super crowd watching.
Tommy Hemphill was classy with his kicking and marking, Benji Smith kept helping his teammates and Logan Parker showed great calm and control with each touch looking for a person in better position.
Another very even contest with Coach Wilson saying his team just got over the line.
Awards: Purtle Electrical - Tom Hemphill, Rennie Catering Committee - Benji Smith, Freeman Glass and Aluminium - Logan Parker, Yarra Skin Sun and Surf - Billy Bosio, Red Ag - Fox Lonergan and Marett Family - Jimmy Bosio.
Back home at Rennie this week hosting Tocumwal. The Hoppers look forward to seeing 1955 Senior, 1985 Senior and 1995 Reserves premiership players in attendance.
Also make sure you book your tickets for the ball to be held at ClubMulwala on Saturday, May 24.
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