AS RARE as wins have been for Toora in season 2023, there is no question that the Magpies would have given themselves a chance at home of knocking off their more fancied opponents in Boolarra.

The Demons needed to win for their season, Toora for respect and reward for effort in a lean year.

But in the end, it was the visitors that got the win with a six goal victory.

“Good start to the game in pretty trying conditions the kept going all game with Toora never throwing in the towel good to get another win under our belt and hopefully we can get a few players back in the next few weeks for some big games coming up,” said Tony Giardina, Boolarra coach.

It was a crucial win for the Demons and kept them in touch with the peloton of clubs at the top of the ladder but still in their sights.

For Toora, it was the first 60 minutes in which the game slipped away.

“Hard slog today. Credit to Boolarra who adjusted to the conditions earlier and made the most of their advantage to kick away in the first half. Once we adjusted the game, it was an arm wrestle after half time,” said Jack Weston, Toora coach.

How long the winter conditions stick around is anybody’s guess, but it will be those sides that adjust accordingly that will wreak the benefits.