LSWFL: Imperials solidify finals contention after win against Tigers during Johnson Cup

Imperials have secured their place in the Lower South West Football League finals following their thumping of Manjimup on Saturday, defeating the home team by 104 points. The two teams faced off for the final time this year at Rea Park. Tigers took the lead in the first quarter, booting 3.3 to Imperials’ 2.2, but in the second quarter, Imperials dominated with six majors without letting the Tigers score even a point. By half-time, Imperials had a 33-point lead over the Tigers, 8.6 (54) to 3.3 (21). Imperials continued their momentum after half-time, putting five majors on the board in the third quarter and six more in the final term, while Tigers mustered three behinds in the third, and two more in the last term. By the final siren, Imperials were up 104 points, with their win cementing finals hopes. Imperials’ Scott Gizzarelli kicked five goals as the highest scorer of the match.