Myrtleford produced one of the greatest comebacks in its 74-year history in the Ovens and Murray Football League on Saturday. or signup to continue reading Trailing by around six goals during the third term, the home team kicked the last seven majors to record a riveting 9.10 (64) to 7.
15 (57) win over a shattered Lavington. "At three-quarter time, we had just the one rotation left, but we spun the magnets and challenged the group, we spoke about grit and being defined by our effort and the players responded," Millar enthused. "It's the best win in my time here as coach, outstanding for the club and I'm really proud.
" Last year's wooden spooners in Millar's debut, the Saints looked likely challengers for the game's most unwanted title again after losing their first five games. However, the club has bounced back in outstanding fashion, winning five of its last eight games. Defender Lachie Hourigan hadn't kicked a goal this season prior to the round 13 clash, but turned match-winner as the game's only multiple goalkicker with a double.
But veteran Simon Curtis was the star. "His ability to play forward, back and on-ball was extraordinary," Millar praised. "Harry McKerral, in just his third game, was outstanding down back, while Zac Pethybridge has been one of our most consistent players and he stood up again.
(Lavington's) Tim Oosterhoff is a good player, but Zac did a great job." The Saints suffered a handful of injuries, including forward Levi Young, who was forced from the g.
