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Doncaster continued its charge towards September in Division 1 on Saturday afternoon, defeating Rowville by 25 points at Schramms Reserve. The Sharks survived a second-half surge by the Hawks, taking a slender one-point lead into the final change before a three-goal-to-none final term.
Division 2 saw Upper Ferntree Gully stun Mooroolbark at Heights Reserve, defeating the Mustangs by three points. The Kings had kicked just the one goal to half-time, before a second-half revival which saw Patrick Gellie boot three majors for the away side.
In a dramatic day in Division 3, Templestowe has come from behind at three-quarter time to all but end Boronia’s season. The Hawks burst out of the blocks early, kicking the opening three majors for the match before the Dockers hit back in the second term. An arm-wrestle ensued in the third term before the floodgates opened for the Hawks, taking a 15-point lead into the final change. Led by Oliver Lodge with two final quarter goals, the home side rallied to kick four final quarter goals, hitting the front at the 19-minute mark through John-Paul Malietzis.
Heathmont’s victory over South Belgrave means the Jets sneak into fifth position, while Boronia will miss the finals in 2017.
The final four is set in Division 4, with Donvale finishing minor premiers followed by Forest Hill, Whitehorse Pioneers and Coldstream.