SEA Lake Nandaly Tigers and St Arnaud played out the region’s first senior draw on Saturday in the North Central Football League.
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The Saints stormed back from 27 points down at three quarter-time, and thought they had won the game when the scoreboard showed them one point ahead at the final siren, sparking a brief celebration.
However, after the goal umpires conferred the result was declared a draw – the Tigers 12.3 (75) to the Saints 11.9 (75) on the first week of the split round 13.
Meanwhile, Birchip-Watchem belted Wedderburn by 87 points to continue its solid form..
The Bulls kicked the first 10 goals of the game on the way to their 18.15 (123) to 5.6 (36) victory that will keep them at least one game clear in the top four at the end of the split round next week.
Brendon George kicked five goals for the Bulls, whose best was Jack Wilson (four goals).
Corey Lowry and Daniel Gash were the best for the Redbacks in what was their biggest loss of the season.