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Photo gallery: Battle of the Best hosted by Geelong Touch Football Association

Hundreds of touch football players from across Victoria came together for the Battle of the Best tournament on the weekend and we were there to capture the action. See our best photos.

Battle of the Best, Statewide Touch Football Association competition run by Geelong association held at King Lloyd Reserve Newtown. Geelong Grammar ( Blue with black shoulders)V Warrnambool Portland Picture: Mark Wilson
Battle of the Best, Statewide Touch Football Association competition run by Geelong association held at King Lloyd Reserve Newtown. Geelong Grammar ( Blue with black shoulders)V Warrnambool Portland Picture: Mark Wilson

Hundreds of touch football players descended on Geelong on Sunday for the Battle of the Best tournament.

Hosted by the Geelong Touch Football Association, 31 teams battled it out across three divisions of action with players coming from right across Victoria.

Check out our best photos.

Finding the path forward. Picture: Mark Wilson
Finding the path forward. Picture: Mark Wilson
Making the space of spot. Picture: Mark Wilson
Making the space of spot. Picture: Mark Wilson
A picture of concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson
A picture of concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson
It was a day full of action. Picture: Mark Wilson
It was a day full of action. Picture: Mark Wilson
Where can I get through? Picture: Mark Wilson
Where can I get through? Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping the opposition close. Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping the opposition close. Picture: Mark Wilson


Trying to avoid being caught.Picture: Mark Wilson
Trying to avoid being caught.Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking for a gap. Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for a gap. Picture: Mark Wilson


Finding the right pass.Picture: Mark Wilson
Finding the right pass.Picture: Mark Wilson


It was important to keep your feet.Picture: Mark Wilson
It was important to keep your feet.Picture: Mark Wilson


Breaking the lines.Picture: Mark Wilson
Breaking the lines.Picture: Mark Wilson


Keeping the opposition at arm’s length.Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping the opposition at arm’s length.Picture: Mark Wilson


Getting the ball under control.Picture: Mark Wilson
Getting the ball under control.Picture: Mark Wilson


Breaking away.Picture: Mark Wilson
Breaking away.Picture: Mark Wilson


Controlling the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson
Controlling the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson


Battle for the loose ball.Picture: Mark Wilson
Battle for the loose ball.Picture: Mark Wilson


Getting across the line.Picture: Mark Wilson
Getting across the line.Picture: Mark Wilson


Staying cool under pressure.Picture: Mark Wilson
Staying cool under pressure.Picture: Mark Wilson


Taking care of the ball. Picture: Mark Wilson
Taking care of the ball. Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking to pass.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking to pass.Picture: Mark Wilson


Can he be stopped? Picture: Mark Wilson
Can he be stopped? Picture: Mark Wilson


Playing the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson
Playing the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson


Flicking it away.Picture: Mark Wilson
Flicking it away.Picture: Mark Wilson


Getting the ball moving.Picture: Mark Wilson
Getting the ball moving.Picture: Mark Wilson


Eyes on the ball.
Eyes on the ball.
Smooth moving.
Smooth moving.
It was fun for all ages.Picture: Mark Wilson
It was fun for all ages.Picture: Mark Wilson


There wasn’t much room to move.Picture: Mark Wilson
There wasn’t much room to move.Picture: Mark Wilson


No room for error.Picture: Mark Wilson
No room for error.Picture: Mark Wilson


Keeping opponents in tight quarters.Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping opponents in tight quarters.Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking up field.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking up field.Picture: Mark Wilson


Finding the right pass.Picture: Mark Wilson
Finding the right pass.Picture: Mark Wilson


Trying to get away.Picture: Mark Wilson
Trying to get away.Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking left.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking left.Picture: Mark Wilson


Trying to find a way by.Picture: Mark Wilson
Trying to find a way by.Picture: Mark Wilson


Heading for the line.Picture: Mark Wilson
Heading for the line.Picture: Mark Wilson


Eyeing the try line.Picture: Mark Wilson
Eyeing the try line.Picture: Mark Wilson
Breaking away.Picture: Mark Wilson
Breaking away.Picture: Mark Wilson
Directing traffic. Picture: Mark Wilson
Directing traffic. Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking for the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson


Finding a way through.Picture: Mark Wilson
Finding a way through.Picture: Mark Wilson


Breaking through.Picture: Mark Wilson
Breaking through.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for a pass.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for a pass.Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping distance.Picture: Mark Wilson
Keeping distance.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson


Avoiding contact.Picture: Mark Wilson
Avoiding contact.Picture: Mark Wilson


A brilliant side step.Picture: Mark Wilson
A brilliant side step.Picture: Mark Wilson


Catch me if you can.Picture: Mark Wilson
Catch me if you can.Picture: Mark Wilson


Finding the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson
Finding the next move.Picture: Mark Wilson


Playing the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson
Playing the ball.Picture: Mark Wilson


Moving forward. Picture: Mark Wilson
Moving forward. Picture: Mark Wilson


A picture of concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson
A picture of concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson


Where to go next? Picture: Mark Wilson
Where to go next? Picture: Mark Wilson


Try and find a way through. Picture: Mark Wilson
Try and find a way through. Picture: Mark Wilson


Geelong Grammar fielded a team. Picture: Mark Wilson
Geelong Grammar fielded a team. Picture: Mark Wilson


Looking for a teammate. Picture: Mark Wilson
Looking for a teammate. Picture: Mark Wilson


Originally published as Photo gallery: Battle of the Best hosted by Geelong Touch Football Association

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