A three-goal burst in the fourth quarter secured Ararat's 11.15 (81) - 9.9 (63) win over Minyip Murtoa in round six of the WFNL on Saturday, May 25.
/ (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading The Burras held the slightest of leads at the first change before a four-goal to three second quarter saw the Rats lead by 10 at the long break. It was a patient start to the second half. The Rats elected to use the far side of Alexandra Oval as it looked to chain short kicks.
Ararat kicked the opening goal of the second half nine minutes in as Baydn Cosgriff was rewarded after a tackle inside the forward 50. Xavier McLoughlin made it two goals for the quarter after the home side transitioned the football the length of the ground after an Ethan Summers spoil. Ben McIntyre kicked Minyip Murtoa's first of the term after 25 minutes as the margin was reduced to 17 points, which was the margin at the last change.
Burras coach Gareth Hose wanted his side to control the football more in the last term. "We're rushing our disposal a bit. We need to control our disposal so we hit that Burra jumper," Hose said.
"We're right in this. We said before the game that it's going to be a grind." Ararat had chances over the back early in the last term, but they only resulted in minor scores.
The Burras kicked the first major after nine minutes; Oscar Gawith followed it up a minute later after a pinpoint pass from McIntyre. The margin was back inside a goal. However, it did not last long as Henry Shea s.
