PENSHURST has claimed a stunning victory in round 10 of the Mininera and District Football League against previously undefeated Tatyoon as the Bombers celebrated its First Nations culture at Penshurst Recreation Reserve, 12.10 (82) – 8.5 (53).

   With the home side featuring ex-AFL star Nathan Lovett-Murray among its ranks for the day, the team wasn’t going to be intimidated by Tatyoon and the record it brought into the round.

   The home side wasn’t headed on the day as it ran with a significant wind for the first term and had 10 shots on goal in the opening quarter but could only register four majors as it held a 22-point lead at the sound of the first siren.

   With Tatyoon having the use of the wind for the second quarter Penshurst had to claim the defensive high ground to keep its visitors at bay, and despite losing the term they entered the long break with an 11-point lead.

   Upon resumption the Bombers had the wind again, but they knew that the ladder leaders would come hard seeking to keep their undefeated record intact.

   Again, the home side produced some good football to extend its lead at the last change of ends to 25 points, but Tatyoon would have use of the wind in the last term.

   During the break the weather changed, and the visitors didn’t have a wind as strong as it had been for the rest of the game but there was still an advantage to be gained from it.

   So determined was Penshurst to maintain its lead that the players extended their advantage to win the final term and claim a huge upset.

   Aaron Glare was outstanding all game long and was deservedly named as best on ground and along with Henry Bensch, Jacob Mibus, Izaac Ewing, Kieran Neeson and Jayden Watson gave the supporters plenty to cheer about.

   Tatyoon was well served by Trent Baird, James Shanhun, Kieran Collins, Joe Gibson, Thomas Quick and David Brady and the side retained its ladder lead but only on percentage.

Other games

   HAWKESDALE-MACARTHUR suffered a 26-point loss to Ararat at Alexandra Oval on Saturday, 8.7 (55) – 12.9 (81), to make the Eagles chances of reaching the finals an uphill battle.

  Xavier McCartney, James North, Hamish Gleeson, Ollie Wortley, Lachlan Glare and Tommy Jones did their utmost to gain victory for the visitors but Hayden Baldwinson, Jaydo Wright, Ryan Weppner, Naish McRoberts, Damian Joiner and Luke Briggs ensured the points stayed with Ararat.

   GLENTHOMPSON-DUNKELD faded badly in the final term to drop the points against Wickliffe-Lake Bolac at Lake Bolac Recreation Reserve, 4.11 (35) – 10.11 (77).

   The visitors lead for most of the first three quarters, but the superior fitness of the Magpies won through to carry the home side to a comfortable victory.

   Jack Oswald, Donald Collins, Sam McConachy, Thomas Waters, Calvin Ross and Mitchell Johnson did their best for the Rams, but Lachlan Reilly, Lewis Brice, Cam Zula, James Boseley, Liam Zavaglia and Joe Fama were able to get the rest of the Magpies to run with them in that final quarter.

   WOORNDOO-MORTLAKE held off a fast-finishing Lismore-Derrinallum to win at Lismore Recreation Reserve, 4.14 (38)-4.5 (29) and claim a vital away from home victory.

   Josh Anderson, Henry Walsh, Josh Sanders, Hayden Brett, Charlie Brett and Lachie Constable did all they could for the Demons, but Liam Cameron, Richard McCormick, William Paulin, Damien Pemberton, Jesse Johnson and Bryce Meekes were outstanding for the visitors.

   SMW Rovers was far too strong for Caramut at Connor Wilson Recreation Reserve after a stunning second term saw the home side pile on five goals to one to open a lead at half time that was never headed in winning, 17.15 (117)- 6.6 (42).

   GREAT WESTERN was wasteful in front of goal but still managed to record a 146-point margin against Moyston-Willaura, 27.30 (192)-6.10 (46) at Great Western Recreation Reserve.