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Colac District: Irrewarra-Beac produces final term fightback to beat South Colac

Irrewarra-Beac was staring at defeat at the start of the last quarter against South Colac, before a major final term revival. See pictures of all the action.

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Irrewarra-Beac staged a major final term revival to beat South Colac in the Colac District league on Saturday.

Staring down a 14-point deficit at three quarter time of a low scoring match, Irrewarra-Beac booted five goals to two in the final term to win by three points.

The Bombers had kicked only one goal to the final change before staging the fightback, with Toby Middleton finishing with three goals, as they grabbed an important win to stay in the finals race.

Irrewarra-Beac’s Mitchell Thornton celebrates a goal against South Colac. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin
Irrewarra-Beac’s Mitchell Thornton celebrates a goal against South Colac. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin
Irrewarra-Beac’s Mitchell Thornton is tackled by South Colac duo Bradley Surkitt and Zach Downard.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Mitchell Thornton is tackled by South Colac duo Bradley Surkitt and Zach Downard.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Toby Monaco tackles South Colac’s Brendan Monaghan.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Toby Monaco tackles South Colac’s Brendan Monaghan.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Christopher Dunne is tackled by South Colac’s Joshua Woods.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Christopher Dunne is tackled by South Colac’s Joshua Woods.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Max Hutchinson falls to the ground in front of South Colac’s Adam Donohue.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Max Hutchinson falls to the ground in front of South Colac’s Adam Donohue.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Toby Middleton drags down a strong mark.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Toby Middleton drags down a strong mark.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Jacob Frampton has one arm pinned by a South Colac opponent.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Jacob Frampton has one arm pinned by a South Colac opponent.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Matt Garner snaps around the body.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Matt Garner snaps around the body.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Thomas Swayn is tackled by two South Colac opponents.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Thomas Swayn is tackled by two South Colac opponents.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Hudson Dewar is tackled by South Colac rival Joshua Woods.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Hudson Dewar is tackled by South Colac rival Joshua Woods.
The ball spills free as Irrewarra-Beac’s Thomas Swayn tackles South Colac opponent Ben Cox.
The ball spills free as Irrewarra-Beac’s Thomas Swayn tackles South Colac opponent Ben Cox.
South Colac big man Tyler LoRicco soars over Irrewarra-Beac’s Haydn Slater.
South Colac big man Tyler LoRicco soars over Irrewarra-Beac’s Haydn Slater.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Hudson Dewar stops South Colac’s Brendan Monaghan in his tracks.
Irrewarra-Beac’s Hudson Dewar stops South Colac’s Brendan Monaghan in his tracks.

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