LSWFL: Southerners secure first win of the season after defeating Tigers in round nine

Southerners secured their first win of the Lower South West Football League season in round nine, defeating Tigers by 18 points, 9.11 (65) to 7.5 (47), in an away match at Rea Park on Saturday. Played during Think Mental Health week, the match was hard won by Southerners who took on a strong Tigers side in wet and windy conditions. The game was played with grand final level pressure from both sides despite the rain and wind, with Tigers finding themselves a point in front by the end of the first quarter, 3.2 (20) to 3.1 (19). Southerners looked to be the stronger side by the end of the first half, scoring 3.2 (20) to Tigers’ 0.1 (1) in the second quarter as weather conditions continued to worsen. The rest of the match played out much the same as the first quarter, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Southerners went on to win the third quarter (1.2 to 1.1), while Tigers won the fourth (3.1 to 2.6) however, it was not enough for the home-side to walk away with a win. Also during round nine, Kojonup defeated Deanmill 11.10 (76) to 5.9 (39), while Bridgetown continued to display their dominance with a whopping 153 point win against Boyup Brook, 25.12 (162) to 4.3 (27). Round 10 fixtures: Saturday June 24 Deanmill v Boyup Brook (2pm) at Deanmill Football Club. Imperials v Kojonup (2.45pm) at Manjimup Recreation Ground. Sunday June 25 Bridgetown v Southerners (2.45pm) at Bridgetown Sports Oval. Tigers (bye).