A BIG weekend in the Kyabram District Football Netball League saw a surprise result as Stanhope FNC Seniors took down Avenel, while Violet Town outgunned Longwood in a thrilling shootout.
Stanhope FNC Seniors delivered a powerful performance, defeating a quality Avenel side 13.13 (91) to 11.7 (73), in what could be a defining win for their season.
Despite the loss, Avenel had multiple contributors up forward.
Nicholas Goodwin led the scoring with three goals, while Joshua Delaney and Zac Hill added two each.
Singles came from Alex Crnko, Braydon Hardstaff, Jesse Inzillo, and Nathan Woods.
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Avenel’s best players included Tim Dundon, who worked tirelessly through the midfield, and Clayton Salmon, who was clean with the ball all day.
Angus Norris, Zac Hill, Braydon Hardstaff, and Tyson McCoomb also stood out in what was a competitive match.
Stanhope’s four-quarter effort and ability to finish strongly gave them the edge, marking an important win as they jostle for finals positioning.
Violet Town FNC Seniors held off a persistent Longwood side in one of the highest scoring games of the round, winning 18.7 (115) to 15.7 (97).
It was an open and attacking match, with both sides trading goals in rapid bursts.
Violet Town’s accuracy and ability to make the most of key moments proved vital, as they pulled away late in the game to secure an 18-point win.
