‘Extremely important’: The gun defender propelling the Jets
Fresh off a stint in the SANFL, Heathmont’s Harry Isaacs has been a revelation for the Eastern Division 2 club this season in his return – helping the Jets to a big win on Saturday.
Fresh off a stint in the SANFL, Heathmont’s Harry Isaacs has been a revelation for the Eastern Division 2 club this season in his return – helping the Jets to a big win on Saturday.
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Led by a band of its ever-reliable stars, South Croydon has broken through for its first victory of the season – while continuing Mitcham’s winless Premier Division start.
It was arguably the Wickers’ biggest scalp in their time in the Eastern league, as the young and enthusiastic Premier Division outfit knocked over one of the comp’s powers for its first win.
East Ringwood remains the only unbeaten side in Eastern’s top division after putting the competition on notice with a resounding 73-point belting of one of its closest flag rivals on Saturday.
Fresh off a bag of seven, former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache leads the Eastern Premier Division goalkicking as he adapts to suburban footy.
The reigning premier went winless through the first fortnight – but with three victories on the trot and star names filtering back, Balwyn’s campaign is beginning to take shape.
Templestowe shook off yet another challenger on Saturday, driven by a host of key names. But there’s plenty of improvement left in the top-of-the-table Dockers according to the coach.
Vermont banked more than just four points in its thrilling victory over Berwick on Saturday according to the coach. Meanwhile, there’s an update on the return of ex-AFL man Sam Weideman.
It could be one of Fairpark’s finest victories in recent memory, as the Eastern Division 3 club toppled one of the teams to beat for its first win of the season on Saturday.
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