Former Sandhurst and Bendigo Pioneers star Lachlan Tardrew kicked a goal in the dying seconds to lift Collingwood’s VFL team to victory over Richmond.
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The Magpies trailed by two points with less than a minute to go when Tardrew roved the ball from a stoppage and calmly slotted a goal from 45m out.
Tardrew’s first goal at VFL level lifted the Pies to a 14.20 (104) to a 16.6 (102) victory.
Strathfieldsaye premiership player Matt Smith was one of Collingwood’s best players in the win, while former Bendigo Pioneers forward Kayle Kirby kicked two goals, including a crucial major from the forward pocket late in the final quarter.
Former Pioneers and Leitchville-Gunbower midfielder Marty Hore was also part of Collingwood’s winning team.
Collingwood is in 11th spot, one game outside of the top eight.
Former Bendigo Pioneers midfielder Koby Mutch continued his push for an AFL call-up with Essendon.
Mutch was best afield for the Bombers’ VFL team in its loss to the Casey Scorpions.
Ryley Barrack was second best for Werribee in the Tigers’ 45-point loss to the Box Hill Hawks.
The ex-Kangaroo Flat, South Bendigo and Bendigo Pioneers midfielder is enjoying his best season at VFL level.
Sandhurst and Bendigo Pioneers product Billy Evans played for the Box Hills Hawks. The Hawks are on top of the VFL ladder with five rounds remaining.
Maryborough midfielder Coby Perry helped North Ballarat win its first game of the VFL season.
The Roosters had lost 12 games in a row before beating Northern Blues 11.9 (75) to 6.13 (49).
Former Sandhurst and Bendigo Pioneers key forward Fergus Greene remains sidelined by an arm injury.
Greene looks set to miss another two weeks before returning to the Footscray VFL team.
Footscray is third on the ladder after belting Coburg by 10 goals.
