EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 9 EGFNL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 Boisdale Briagolong is through to the East Gippsland reserves football grand final after defeating Lucknow in a lacklustre affair. The prolific Bombers could only muster four goals, but it was enough to defeat the disappointing Magpies, who didn't kick a goal, losing by 24 points. The Magpies kicked the only two points of the first term, with the aid of the tricky breeze, that played havoc with skill level in the entire match. The Bombers bounced back with two goals in the second term, to open up a 13-point half time buffer. Luke Pratt was clearly the most influential forward in the match, finishing with two goals, while his brother Danny kicked one, as did game breaker James Whelan, who impressed, and looks likely to earn a senior recall. Best players for the Bombers were Whelan, Matthew Hinks, Josh Neille, Cooper Bailey, Jason Langshaw and Brett Hudson. The Magpies were well served by Joshua Carroll, Ethan Dolan, James Sanford, Tyron Turner and Daniel Gledhill. FINAL SCORES Bois Briag 0.0 2.3 3.3 4.7 (31) Lucknow 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.7 (7) GOALS – Bois Briag: L. Pratt 2; D. Pratt, M. Roberts, T. Ruthberg, J. Whelan. BEST – Bois Briag: J. Whelan, M. Hinks, J. Neille, C Bailey, J. Langshaw, B. Hudson. Lucknow: J. Carroll, E. Dolan, J. Sansford, T. Turner, D. Gledhill. CATS THROUGH IN THIRDS Lindenow ran out 14-point winners over Lakes Entrance in the thirds, the second half becoming a real struggle for both sides to convert as the winds played havoc. The Cats kicked six goals to three in the first half, before both sides added a solitary major in the second half. The Seagulls took the game up to the Cats in patches, but weren't as efficient in the 50 metre arc. Jarrell Hood and Kobe Smith both kicked two goals for the Cats, who were well led by Latrell Harrison who was impassable at half back, joined in the best by the hard-running Benjamin Rutherford, Giorgio Piccone, Liam Irish, Blake Bartlett and Thomas Faithfull. Charlie Goold was outstanding for the Lakes Entrance, never giving up and asserting plenty of pressure across half back, he was well supported by George Ioakim, Baxter Bennett, Harper Davis, Max Stevens and Caleb O'Donnell. FINAL SCORES Lindenow 2.0 6.0 6.0 7.2 (44) Lakes Entrance 3.2 3.3 4.5 4.6 (30) GOALS – Lindenow: J. Hood, K. Smith 2; E. Blandford, K. Callaway, B. Rutherford. Lakes Entrance: B. Buck-McKimmie, K. Grabham, M. Stevens, S. Wisby. BEST – Lindenow: L. Harrison, B. Rutherford, G. Piccone, L. Irish, B. Bartlett, T. Faithfull. Lakes Entrance: G. Ioakim, B. Bennett, H. Davis, C. Goold, M. Stevens, C. O'Donnell. Bombers win reserves borefest Lindenow’s Blake Bartlett launches Lindenow’s thirds into attack during their win over Lakes Entrance to earn a place in the thirds grand final. Lucknow quite literally stormed into the "A" grade East Gippsland netball grand final with a destructive take down of perennial contender Wy Yung. The Magpies surged to a dominant 17goal win, effectively placing one hand on the premiership cup as they await the winner of the Wy Yung v Orbost Snowy prelim final. Lucknow set the tone from the outset with swift ball movement and accurate shooting, however the Tigers didn't help their own cause, a loose opening centre pass going out of court, summing up their difficult start. The Lucknow defenders, including runner-up league best and fairest Hayley Morton, were rarely required in the opening eight minutes as the Magpies, led by sisters Allison and Sarah Redenbach and coach Erica Lynch in the mid court, created numerous turnovers and scoring opportunities for Emma Sanford and Macy Tatnell, the Lucknow shooting duo proving deadly accurate from the start with Wy Yung league best and fairest Caitlyn Wright and fellow defender Sammy Churches having little to no answer. The hot start was all that was required for Lucknow to gain an advantage they wouldn't let up, powering to a 42-25 win. Boisdale Briagolong flew into the "B" grade decider with a 22-goal thumping of Wy Yung. Similar to the "A" grade game, the Bombers made a flying start and were never troubled. Lucknow compounded Wy Yung’s semi final woes by winning through to the "C" grade grand final by three goals, however the Tigers did taste success in "D” grade, outpointing the Bombers by two goals. Lakes Entrance, after a slow start, worked its way past Boisdale Briagolong by 12 goals to advance to the under 17 grand final, meanwhile Lindenow was too strong for the Magpies in the under 15s winning by nine goals. FINAL SCORES "A" grade: Lucknow 42 d Wy Yung 25. "B" grade: Bois Briag 49 d Wy Yung 27. "C" grade: Lucknow 30 d Wy Yung 27. "D" grade: Wy Yung 31 d Bois Briag 29. 17 and under: Lakes Entrance 38 d Bois Briag 26. 15 and under: Lindenow 40 d Lucknow 31. Lucknow unstoppable Wy Yung “A” grade league best and fairest Caitlyn Wright under pressure as she attempts to pass during her side’s loss to Lucknow. Magpies “A” grade coach Erica Lynch in full flight as her side secured a grand final spot with a dominant 17-goal win over her former club Tigers. Sarah Johnson played a key role in taking Boisdale Briagolong to the “B” grade grand final. Ellett Concepts Pty Ltd, CDB-U 53249. Business name G.J. Gardner Homes East Gippsland. 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