Another loss to Collie Eagles
Carey Park clings onto top spot on the 2018 South West Football League ladder after its 17-point win over Collie Eagles on the weekend.
Players, coaching staff and fans overcame Saturday afternoons blustery conditions at Kelly Park.
Ready for an entertaining showdown, both teams experienced an address from indigenous citizens.
Round six/indigenous round was significant to both sides. The teams donned signature jumpers in support of the occasion.
On the field, the Panthers were almost unstoppable within the first few minutes.
The team made the right decision after winning the toss, with the side helped by a strong wind in the first quarter.
Ryan Bennell opened the floodgates for the Panthers, kicking the sides first goal.
Midfielders on both teams tussled for control of the game. The tug-of-war style of play kept the scores low throughout the term.
The Eagles nabbed just two points as Carey Park ran out to an 11-lead at the first change.
A snap kick from Eli Hill extended the Panthers lead to 18 in the second term.
After a sluggish start to the quarter, the Eagles picked up steam and nabbed their first goal halfway through the term.
Goals from Aaron Elari and Blair Malatesta pulled their side back from the main break before the main break.
The momentum swung in Carey Parks direction during the third quarter.
Two quick goals from Riese Wilkey pushed out the Panthers lead.
Following a series of missed opportunities from the visitors, the Carey Park crowd roared as Jordan Yarran slotted Carey Parks seventh goal.
The fourth goal began with controversy. After a brief lapse, the umpires confirmed Eagle Luke Slaters goal.
Believing the ball had been touched on the line, the Panthers crowd was displeased with the decision.
From that point on, Collie kicked into gear and took advantage of the light breeze.
Following Malatestas second and third goals, Joel Leeson kicked the Eagles sixth to keep them in the contest.
Threatened by the Eagles fourth quarter form, spectacular efforts from Hill and Blake Helgeland led to a 9.9.63 to 6.10.46 win to Carey Park.
Collie will be playing bottom of the ladder team Harvey Bulls at home in round seven.
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