The runaway favourites of the season, the Leongatha Reserves, didn’t have it all their own way in a testing grand final against Sale but they ultimately emerged winners by 31 points in a low-scoring affair. Members of the Leongatha Reserves premiership team, squad members and match-day official include, from the left, back, Joel Renden, Jake Mackie (c), Kyle Materia, Darcy Hume, Levi Hickey, Josh Schelling, Ricky O’Loughlin, Rhett Kelly (coach), James Forrester, Steve Forrester, Ben Perry, middle, Tim Sauvarin, Lachie Wright, Noah Clark, Jarryd Stewart, Kyle Brown, Mason McGannon, Jacob Lamers, Tallin Brill, Noah Fixter, Blake Van Rooy, Reagan Kemp, Flynn Materia, front, Tom Crocker, Nick Nagel, Dylan Garnham and Grant Fleming (with Marlee).
By Andrew Paloczi
LEONGATHA deservingly hoisted the reserves premiership cup after taking charge of the contest against Sale from the game’s early moments.
Tom Crocker showed zip in the wild and windy conditions, goaling on the run just seconds into the grand final, and continued to provide spark for the Parrots. Minutes later, they had another major from general play.
While Zak Russell answe...
