Sport
18 July, 2022
Navarre claim spot in the top four
HARCOURT 12.9 (81) def by NAVARRE 14.10 (94) Navarre has moved into the top four after beating Harcourt at their own ground. The Grasshoppers were not favoured heading into the game by any means, making the 13-point win at the den even sweeter for...
HARCOURT 12.9 (81) def by NAVARRE 14.10 (94)
Navarre has moved into the top four after beating Harcourt at their own ground.
The Grasshoppers were not favoured heading into the game by any means, making the 13-point win at the den even sweeter for the green and gold army who made the trip over.
The game was close from the get-go, with a high-scoring opening term seeing the Lions put up five goals to three to lead the Hoppers by 14 points at the first change.
Harcourt added another three goals to the board by half time, as did Navarre, with the Lions leading by 15 points at the long change.
Navarre played a great game of catch up in the third, kicking four goals while keeping Harcourt to just one goal to lead 66-62 at three-quarter-time.
With less than a goal separating the teams, the Hoppers had more of the ball in the fourth and got the job done with another four-goal quarter, winning 14.10 (94) to 12.9 (81).
Jesse Hannett, Billy Parry, Josh Fowkes, Angus Barham, Riley Bibby and Cody Driscoll were crucial in the victory for Navarre, with Driscoll kicking six enormous goals under great pressure.
Kayne Davidson was as reliable as ever for the Lions, with he, Sam Gale, who kicked four goals, Brayden Frost, Jordan Gartside, Paul Chaplin and Klai Jermyn all claiming votes in their third loss of the season.
The Lions have now slipped out of the top four, down into fifth, while Navarre holds fourth place ahead of round 12.
Navarre will play Lexton this weekend in a must-win game for both sides, while Harcourt will play Royal Park.