July 29, 2007
From the Sunday Age
Reported by Chris Walker
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Reported byPREMIER Sandringham kicked 11 goals in the final quarter to beat a brave and hard-working Bendigo Bombers side by 33 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval yesterday.
Reported by Chris Walker
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Reported byPREMIER Sandringham kicked 11 goals in the final quarter to beat a brave and hard-working Bendigo Bombers side by 33 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval yesterday.
For three quarters, the Bombers had seemed every bit a top-eight side but when the tempo lifted in the fourth, the ladder-leading Zebras, who are seeking their fourth consecutive VFL flag, produced their best football of the season, booting an accurate 11.2 to the ninth-placed Bombers' 3.1 to finish 20.14 (134) to 14.17 (101).
In conditions suited to hard running and skilful disposal, the first half was tainted by ineffective and inaccurate kicking. A tough but scrappy game ensued, with both teams rebounding staunchly and high-pressure tackling causing a number of turnovers by both sides.
Bachar Houli and Jason Johnson provided the unfavoured Bombers with the midfield ascendancy, finding the ball consistently from the stoppages and running through the lines at every opportunity.
But, with the exception of Sam Lonergan, who kicked three first-half goals, there was a lack of forward options for Bendigo, who kicked 4.10 (34) for the half.
