SUNDAY, April 24 saw Mansfield play host to Benalla Bulldogs at Mansfield Recreation Reserve.
With perfect weather conditions, Mansfield didn't waste any time getting started.
Jaxon McCormack was straight into it in the ruck tapping cleanly to Ethan Pigdon and with quick hands to James Benton cleared the ball out of the centre into the forward line resulting in a goal to Liam Smith.
Mansfield's small brigade were into everything with magnificent play from Andy Friday, Alex Kipping and Orlando Miller.
The Eagles kicking under pressure resulted in a lot of missed goals in the first half with the score at half time being Eagles 6.14.50 to Bulldogs 1.1.7.
After half time the forwards settled in well kicking a lot straighter resulting in goal after goal.
Harry Yencken, Harry Craddock and Noah Whittall were switched onto the ball having fantastic results.
Mansfield stepped up to top gear in the last quarter with Eddie Morphett kicking two quick goals in succession.
Due to an unfortunate accidental head knock, coaches and umpires agreed to end the game there due to a small wait on an ambulance.
Final Score was Mansfield 90 to Benalla 13.
Award winners: Harry Yencken – Mansfield football and netball club cap, Jaxon McCormack – Ben Purday Bricklaying, and Harry Craddock – O'Malley's Pizza.
