Paul Vavlitis kicked a trio of goals for Rushworth in its win over Tallygaroopna. Photos: Megan Fisher
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Following its first victory of 2025 in round four against Undera, Rushworth has backed it up with a 77-point thrashing of Tallygaroopna in round five of the Kyabram District League.
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Yet, the contest between the Redlegs and Tigers at Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve was even through the first quarter, with the hosts taking a slim, four-point advantage at quarter-time.
Despite being down heading into the second period, Rushworth stretched its legs, kicking 5.6, while holding Tallygaroopna to just 2.5 in the same time to snatch the lead at the major break.
Jack Keane and Adam Brophy in the contest.
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By the third term, the Tigers were firing on all cylinders, with a 6.4 kicking effort further ballooning their lead.
Meanwhile, the Redlegs could only kick one major in reply, the deficit now 49 with a quarter to go.
Nicholas Oaten boots one.
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Megan Fisher
Not only was Rushworth’s kicking game on point down the stretch, producing another six-goal effort down the stretch, but its defence held back any sort of resistance the hosts could offer, limiting them to just three behinds to finish the day.
The final score was Rushworth 17.20 (122) to Tallygaroopna 6.9 (45).
Players from both sides battle it out.
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Liam Adlington, Paul Vavlitis and Liam Francis all kicked three majors in the contest, with Francis and Vavlitis being joined by Luke Oakley, Ryan Beale, Andrew Clarke and Ethan Arnold among the Tigers’ best.
Not only has the two wins in consecutive weeks given Rushworth a much-needed confidence boost, it has also shot them up into the middle of the ladder, with the Tigers now knocking on the door of the finals picture.
The Tigers will have a significant battle on their hands in round six as they will return home to host 2024 premiers and this year’s flag favourites Murchison-Toolamba in round six.
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