Bright on cloud nine after big Bats win

IN a game of rapid momentum swings, Bright stepped on the gas in a second half demolition against finals aspirant Goorambat on Saturday. The Mountain Men’s ninth victory of the season, ending in a comfortable 17.18 (120) to 7.9 (51) win, sees them keep a slight edge on their nearest rivals Milawa and Greta after 11 rounds. A 31-point first quarter lead in Bright’s favour was reduced to nine points at half-time, and Goorambat had the match on their terms. The travelling Mountain Men were able to regain their composure and the ascendancy with a stellar second half, scoring nine goals on the bounce without the Bats registering a major of their own. Bright’s dynamic midfield went to work, with Cy Banks (six goals) and James Love (one goal) continuing their fantastic seasons in their attacking midfield roles. Joe Gray played his part in the ruck, while Michael Elliott carried out another successful shutdown job on Duane Haebich. Pat Bren and Darcy Chellew both kicked two goals in the away win and were amongst 10 of the team’s goalkickers. Coach Michael Quirk was pleased his side’s response to Goorambat’s second quarter comeback. “The most pleasing part of the win is the way we regrouped at halftime after we were really challenged by Goorambat,” Quirk said. “In the second half we made a few structural changes which worked in the last two quarters. “Cy (Banks) was once again in great touch early - his first half definitely helped set the game up and his ability to kick goals is developing weekly. “We now set our focus for King Valley at home, so as we always do, we’ll get back to the basics of improving in certain areas and look forward to coming up against King Valley as we won’t be taking them lightly by any means.” On the netball court, Bright’s A grade netball side were unable to take the four premiership points from their trip to Goorambat. The 25-39 loss means Bright will remain in sixth place before a winnable game against King Valley this Saturday at Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve.

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