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A regular fixture in A-reserve, but used on occasions in A-grade, Emma Moroney replaced Megan Wilson at wing defence after half time and chimed in with some key intercepts.<\/p>\n
Wilson returned in the final term in place of Ava Lowndes at goal keeper.<\/p>\n
Cowling said Barkmeyer and Hocking took their game to another level in the final quarter and \u2018hardly missed\u2019, while in defence, the performance of seven-time A-grade premiership player Alicia McGlashan could not be underestimated.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was outstanding \u2026 she really came to life and got us some crucial ball when we needed it in the last quarter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In an ominous sign for rivals, dual Betty Thompson medallist showed she is not far off her best following an injury interrupted start to the season.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs coach Tarryn Rymer said deep down she was anticipating something special from the Roos in the final term, but was hoping her side could build on the momentum of strong middle two quarters.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really needed to start that fourth quarter well, which we didn\u2019t, and it gave them a sniff and they capitalised so quickly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCredit where credit\u2019s due.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeal and Ruby were really strong in that last quarter. It had been a very even game until then.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe probably could have been a little bit further up at three-quarter time, but no taking away from Flat and what they were able to do.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt might have been just a little bit of inexperience for us, being able to steady and look after that lead and close the game out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs will look to rebound at home against South Bendigo, with third spot up for grabs after the Bloods defeated Strathfieldsaye by 19 goals on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll look forward to another tough hit-out, obviously with a few things to work on,\u201d Rymer said.<\/p>\n
Gisborne won the teams\u2019 earlier season meeting on 11 April by seven goals.<\/p>\n
Up next for Kangaroo Flat is Castlemaine at Camp Reserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AN explosive last quarter, which Kangaroo Flat coach Jayden Cowling described as one of the best he has seen from the Roos against top-calibre opposition in his nine-years at the helm, sank Gisborne\u2019s hopes of putting an end to the reigning A-grade premier\u2019s imposing win streak. A pumped-up Bulldogs gave themselves every chance of inflicting […]<\/p>\n