Elimination final, 2018 at Kings Park
Mansfield 7.11 (53) d Benalla 6.14 (50)
In one of the Goulburn Valley League's more memorable recent finals, sixth-ranked Mansfield upset Benalla in 2018 to keep its season alive for another week.
In a thrilling encounter the Saints led at every change of ends, a miraculous final term from Brett Mahoney - that included two of his three goals for the day - carried the Eagles to a famous heist, winning the epic by three points.
Along with Mahoney, Ben Fagan (two goals), Jimmy Herridge and Brant Anselmi starred for the Eagles, while Sam Martyn, Charlie Morrison and former coach Luke Morgan were best for Benalla.
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On his magical winning goal in which he left a plethora of defenders red-faced, Mahoney said he was just glad to help his team across the line.
‘‘You’ve just got to make the most of your opportunities,’’ he said.‘‘I’m not sure how many shots at goal we had, but we really had to make the most of them, especially in the finals — I’m just glad it went through.’’
Violet Town v Avenel
Round five, 2017 at Violet Town Recreation Reserve
Violet Town 15.12 (102) d Avenel 14.8 (92)
An early-season barnburner had 29 goals kicked at Violet Town Recreation Reserve in 2017.
The Swans led by 29 points at the first change, but by the final break the Towners had recovered to hold a three-goal advantage.
The home side was able to hold on in the final stanza as Rob Staff finished with seven majors.
Kasey Duncan jagged six for the visitors.
