Sport
27 May, 2024
Lexton wins in high-scoring encounter
LEXTON 19.10 (124) def NEWSTEAD 16.6 (102) Fans of high-scoring and the old-fashioned shootout would have had a ball at Lexton on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers held out Newstead in an entertaining game by 22 points. The result sees the Tigers...
LEXTON 19.10 (124) def NEWSTEAD 16.6 (102)
Fans of high-scoring and the old-fashioned shootout would have had a ball at Lexton on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers held out Newstead in an entertaining game by 22 points.
The result sees the Tigers close on a top four spot, sitting just percentage behind Carisbrook in fifth, while the result is a blow for the Kangaroos, who now drop to 11th.
The opening quarter was fast-paced and frenetic, and resulted in the highest scoring quarter of the day, with 10 goals between either side. Both teams kicked five goals for the term, but it was the Tigers who led by six points at the first change.
The scoring continued at a good pace in the second term, with Lexton continuing to hold Newstead at arms’ length. The Tigers added four goals, while Newstead scored three, meaning it was an 11-point game at the main break.
Newstead’s third quarter saw the gap close as the Kangaroos looked to fight to regain control of their season. They were able to kick five goals, while Lexton still added four, but it was well and truly game on at the final change, with the Tigers leading by four points.
Looking to keep their top four hopes alive, the Tigers were able to get the break they needed in the last term as they kicked five of the first six goals of the quarter to extend their lead to 26 points.
From there, they were never headed, but it was at least the first time both teams had scored 100 points in a league match since the Tigers’ one-point victory over Avoca in round six, 2022.
There was plenty of drive from the Tigers’ midfield in their victory, with Pearce Antonio and Jack Cuttler named in their best, while Jaykeb Lench also played a crucial role. Benjamin Noonan kicked five goals, while Lochlan Pett and William Brand were also named in the Tigers’ best.
For Newstead, Cordie McKendry was terrific, while Tyler James led the line with five goals. Anthony Robins, Jovian Goulton, Angus Mayes and Rhys Smith were also named in the best for the Kangaroos.