The Berrigan Saints reserves have been eliminated from the finals after being defeated by Deni Rovers at Tungamah on Saturday.
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The Berrigan reserves lads gave it their all in their elimination final.
Unfortunately, the they couldn’t get the win on the day, but they fought extremely hard and made all supporters proud with their effort on the year.
Rovers overcame a slow start against an experienced opponent, but an edge in fitness was demonstrated in the second half.
The first quarter was very tight. The Saints were in front by one point at quarter time, and it took a goal right on the siren to record Rovers’ first goal.
This trend continued in the second quarter, with the Rovers scoring a goal from a set shot after the siren.
However, the Saints were in front at half-time by five points.
Rovers had an edge in running ability, which started to show in the third quarter, with their midfielders providing plenty of drive.
The third quarter was a battle, but the Rovers held a 12-point lead at three-quarter time.
Another four goals in the final quarter for Rovers gave them a 35-point margin and ended a gallant Saints season.
Final score: Berrigan 5.5 (35) def by Deni Rovers 10.8 (68).
Goals: Stuart Pyle 2, Kyle Hawker 2, Jack Ardle 1.
Best players: Alexander Park, Henry Zorzer, Steven Morgan, Matthew Ross, Ben Ackerly, Noel Baxter.
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