KDL | Gallery | Eagles remain unbeaten in A-grade campaign

By Aydin Payne

Jun 19, 2022

Cruising along: Shepparton East’s Mia Jeffery. Photo by Megan Fisher

The top three contenders in the Kyabram District League A-grade season have once again flexed their muscles, recording a trio of dominant victories.

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Coming into its Saturday afternoon clash with Avenel sitting second on the ladder, Shepparton East made a powerful statement on its Central Park home court, obliterating the Swans 70-28.

Dominating the clash from beginning to end, Eagles coach Erryn Hueston had her team working in perfect harmony, with the young Avenel side simply unable to stop the scoring avalanche.

Coming off the bye looking refreshed, the performance would have without doubt sent shivers through its competitors, as the Eagles continue to round into top form in the lead-up to finals.

Give me something: Avenel’s Maddison Albers. Photo by Megan Fisher

Nagambie maintained its stranglehold on top spot however with a clinical 78-44 triumph over Girgarre.

Backing up its 92-goal effort in its last start against Undera, Nagambie carried the momentum through the bye week, with its Sharni Lloyd-led attacking end once again proving to be strong.

Giving their percentage a nice boost, the Lakers now embark on a brutal run home to finals, with clashes against fellow top three sides Shepparton East and Tallygaroopna set to give coach Katie Sullivan a great indication of where her side is at.

Eye on the prize: Avenel’s Ashley Hansen. Photo by Megan Fisher

Tallygaroopna made sure it was not forgotten in the KDL A-grade premiership race, recording a convincing 55-30 win over Murchison-Toolamba.

Coming off a tight 36-33 win over Merrigum in the lead-up to the bye, the Redlegs were determined to make a statement in this clash with the Hoppers as it embarks on a tough finish to the year.

And to their credit they did exactly that, dominating from beginning to end to put further pressure on the top two.

Get it to me: Avenel’s Dakota Griffiths. Photo by Megan Fisher

Around the courts, Merrigum produced a hard-fought 40-35 triumph over Longwood at Redlegs Stadium.

Stanhope was too good for Lancaster, making the 20-minute trip north and saluting with a 39-34 win.

Meanwhile, Violet Town and Dookie rounded out the weekend’s action with a pair of dominant wins over Rushworth (60-21) and Undera (89-15) respectively.