OFA 2023: Lions seven-goal second term sets up big win at home, Bombers far too strong for Eagles in round six

A commanding opening half guided Newdegate to their second win of the Ongerup Football Association season on Saturday. The Lions moved to third spot on the ladder, leapfrogging the reigning premiers after the 29-point win at Newdegate in round six. Gnowangerup led by six points at quarter time but a seven goal to one second term set up the win for the home side. The Lions kicked 7.3 in a dominant second quarter to open up a 31-point buffer by the long break. Ian Lloyd, Dale Ness and Chris Wollaston booted three goals each as their side went on to win 13.8 (86) to 8.9 (57). The Bulldogs fought back with three majors in the third but despite the best efforts of Ethan Caldwell, Damien Stewart, Quillan Pritchard and Connor Hawkins they slumped to a third loss of 2023. Lloyd, Ness and Wollaston all kicked three goals each for the winners while Arron Russell added two. The Lions were best served by Nelson Kent, Lachlan Maples, Dean Rintoul and Jacob Conti. In the other league fixture Lake Grace-Pingrup scored a percentage boosting win over Jerramungup at Lake Grace. The Bombers had 11 goals on the board by half-time to lead by 53 points. Both teams booted three majors in the third but six unanswered goals in the final term helped the Bombers cruise to a 102-point triumph. Konnah Holmes (two goals) was outstanding for the home side while midfielder Luke Bairstow along with Liam Korosec and Mitchell Smith had plenty of influence. The Bombers were well led in attack by Jackson Callope with four goals while Jack Carruthers and Trivan Davey kicked three each. The Eagles were best served by Aaron Winters, Jayden Brooks and Jarvis Wisewould but remain winless after five games.