Berrigan Saints' player Grant Martin celebrated his 175th milestone game.
With the first wet conditions for the season, the teams were as ready as they could be on Saturday with Berrigan Saints at home against the Tungamah Bears.
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The first quarter was a tight battle, with both teams fiercely competing for every possession.
Tungamah managed to take a slight lead of just one point at quarter time.
Both teams knew they had to step up their game as Tungamah looked to maintain their advantage.
As the second quarter kicked off, Tungamah showed great improvement.
They focused on kicking accurately to their targets and applied maximum pressure on their opponents.
The momentum started to shift in their favour, and they began to dominate the game.
However, after the half-time break, the Bears seemed a little flat.
Berrigan took this opportunity to make a comeback and get back into the game.
The young boys on both teams fought hard throughout the game.
They displayed determination and resilience, ensuring that Tungamah secured a much-needed four points. The victory was crucial for their chances of making it to the finals.
While the Saints fell 13 points short in the end, the team celebrated Grant Martin’s 175th milestone game.
After missing his 150th game, the team saw fit to celebrate the next milestone.
“Marto has done it all for Berrigan, from captaining incredible Saints sides to taking on coaching positions and even working behind the scenes,” the club said.
“Grant isn’t just great off the oval, but equally as great on it.
“He is a premiership player for the Saints, and has had countless votes in the Best and Fairest not only at club level but league level as well.
“Thank you Grant for your service to our club on and off the field and we look forward to many more years of Grant Martin at the football.”
Final score: Berrigan 7.13 (55) def by Tungamah 9.14 (68).
Goals: C Patten 2, A Way, J Bartlett, A Coldwell, T Dalgliesh, J Orro.
Best: Z Carruthers, M Peters, A Way, A Coldwell, C Patten, T Dalgliesh.
Grant Martin led out the Berrigan seniors football team at Berrigan on Saturday.
Reserves
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Final score: Berrigan 2.4 (16) def by Tungamah 11.5 (71).
Fourths
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Final score: Berrigan 5.5 (35) def Tungamah 5.4 (34).
Fifths
In freezing and windy winter conditions, the boys played a terrific game.
The young players are really enjoying their football, and this is evident in the way they are playing as a team and improving every single game they play.
Thanks to both teams for a great game played in great spirits.
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