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Battle at the bottom of district football ladder

By Colin MacGillivray

While several teams vie to unseat reigning Horsham District Football Netball League senior premier Harrow-Balmoral, the competition at the other end of the ladder could be decided this weekend.

Natimuk United will host Kaniva-Leeor United in a battle of 11th versus 10th on the ladder, with the loser likely to claim this season’s wooden spoon.

The Rams have one win from their 11 games, which came against the Cougars in round one.



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Kaniva-Leeor United meanwhile, has struggled for much of the season but achieved two victories last month, thanks largely to a pair of appearances by former AFL star Harley Bennell.

Natimuk United is coming off a 9.11 (65) to 5.11 (41) loss to Taylors Lake at the weekend, while the Cougars went down to Swifts, 14.10 (94) to 4.3 (27).

The Rams were attempting to reverse a one-point loss they suffered at the Lakers’ hands in round two, but Taylors Lake grabbed an early advantage with eight scoring shots to three in the first term.

Natimuk United came roaring back with four goals to one in the second term to take an advantage into the long break, but the Rams were unable to find the goals in the second half, managing only five behinds.

Bray Cullinan and Tyson Kidney were top performers for the Lakers, while youngster Kaiden Sudholz and veteran Jono Lovel played best for the Rams.

The Cougars battled manfully against the visiting Baggies, but lacked the firepower to keep up with the league’s second-placed side.

Kaniva-Leeor United’s Sam Vivian and Swifts’ Ryan Folkes each found plenty of the ball in the midfield, while Baggie full forward Paul Summers added another six goals to his personal tally. Pimpinio handed Rupanyup its third straight loss, beating the Panthers 16.13 (109) to 8.6 (54) at Pimpinio Recreation Reserve.

The 55-point result was even more comprehensive than the 35-point defeat the Tigers dealt Rupanyup in round two, and was orchestrated by captain Jason Westley, who kicked four goals, along with his brother Adam, two goals, and Dylan Bates, three.

Rupanyup coach Brayden Ison tried to keep his side in the contest with four goals while Mitch Gleeson battled for the Panthers.

The loss saw Rupanyup slip below Pimpinio into sixth place on the ladder, facing a critical game against Kalkee in round 14 after a bye this weekend.

Other games on Saturday saw Noradjuha-Quantong easily defeat Edenhope-Apsley 24.16 (160) to 2.7 (19) with seven goals from full forward Judah Hobbs, while Laharum stifled Kalkee 9.10 (64) to 2.2 (14) as midfielder Reuben Launder led the way.

This weekend’s games feature Pimpinio against Laharum in a top-five battle at Cameron Oval, Swifts and Kalkee at Stawell’s North Park, Taylors Lake at Edenhope-Apsley and Harrow-Balmoral at home to Noradjuha-Quantong, in addition to the clash between Natimuk United and Kaniva-Leeor United at Natimuk Showgrounds.

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