With a three goal northerly breeze favouring the southern end, it came down to who could convert their chances the most.
Coly led by 22 points at three quarter time with Barellan having kicked 3.8 for the game. But four quick goals and they hit the front.
To Coly’s credit, two goals against the wind secured them a nine point lead with seven minutes to go.
Barellan kicked truly again and a few rushed behinds, the final siren went finishing in a draw.
Final score: Coly 9.7 (61) drew Barellan 8.13 (61).
Goal kickers: C Steele, K Bennett, K Woods, M Hillier, J Hodge and T Valeri.
Best players: M Hillier, L Hillier, B Argus, D Bennett, C Hayes and C Steele.
Awards: DeMamiel Bros BP Fuel - Max Hillier; Tim’s Meats - Blake Argus; Coleambally Community Club 1%er Managers Award - Chris Hayes; MAS Ag Work Player’s Player Mug - Dean Bennett.
Other football results:
Coly reserve 4.6 (30) def Barellan 1.6 (12).
Goal kickers: L Evans, R Lacey and B Hardy.
Best players: L Horton, N Graham, J Spencer, J Shaw, H White and M Dunbar.
Awards: DeMamiel Bros BP Fuel - Liam Horton; Tim’s Meats - Nick Graham; Coleambally Community Club - Jess Spencer; Coly Servo 1%er - Josh Shaw; Mack Insurance Player’s Player Mug - Jess Spencer.
Netball results:
A Grade - Coly 61 def Barellan 37.
Awards: Strathmerton Drilling Player’s Player Glass - Lauren Hodge; Coly Club Coaches Award - Sarah Hooper.
A Res Grade - Coly 36 lost to Barellan 37.
Awards: Morundah Hotel Player’s Player Glass - Adelaide Meline; Coly Community Bank Coaches Award - Laura Mannes.
B Grade - Coly 43 def Barellan 42.
Awards: AgnVet Player’s Player Glass - Hannah Pound; Coly Club Coaches Award - Jacqui Marks.
C Grade - Coly 19 lt Barellan 37.
Awards: Yenda Prods Grain Player’s Player Glass - Bronwyn Alpin; Coly Irrigation Coaches Award - Haidee Studholme.
A school holiday reminder to any girl or boy that would like to play U11, U13 and U15 AFL this year. Please drop into Coffee Nest and put your name and number down before Wednesday, April 20, so arrangements can be made. The first game is Saturday, April 23 at Ardlethan.
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