HEPBURN coach Jason Olver has rated his side’s big win over Ballan as “by far” its best performance of the season.
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The Burras booted eight goals to zip in the first term to stamp their dominance on the match and continued to pull clear to record a 102-point victory at home.
Hepburn had 10 goal-kickers in the triumph, which left it seventh on the ladder at the end of the home and away campaign.
“It just clicked,” Olver said of the team’s display.
Midfielders Dan O’Halloran (five goals), Andy McKay (three goals) and Ricky Ferraro were among the best for the winners, which tuned up for their elimination final against Beaufort on Sunday.
SKIPTON 15.5 (95) CARN-LINT 9.11 (65)
SKIPTON held its nerve in the last half to thwart a luckless Carngham-Linton outfit, which kicked away opportunities.
The 30-point Skipton triumph was sensational in front of a crowd of thousands.
Skipton’s Mark Smith kicked two majors in the final stanza and Curtis Townrow continued his dominance in front of goal with his sixth conversion of the day. Jarred Crabtree and Thomas Breed also kicked two each.
Among the Emus’ best was Mitchell Jones, Cameron Sudholz, Lakota Stranks and Danny George.
DAYLES 20.13 (133) DUNNS 6.9 (45)
DAYLESFORD proved it deserves to play in the Central Highlands Football League finals after defeating Dunnstown by 88 points.
The Bulldogs converted the first eight goals of the game to stamp their authority on the clash.
Star Daylesford midfielder Michael Cummings led by example in a five-goal best-on-ground performance, while Xavier Walsh kicked three goals.
BUNGAREE 10.9 (69) CRESWICK 3.4 (22)
BUNGAREE proved too good for Creswick in difficult conditions at Doug Lindsay Reserve on Saturday.
Onballer Chase Morgan returned to the Bungaree team from injury and kicked three majors in a classy display, while midfielder Aaron Hepworth capped a good end to the year by being named the best for the hosts.
The Demons take on Springbank in a qualifying final on Sunday.
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