Lakes Entrance’s thirds stepped up preparation for finals with dominant 48-point East Gippsland football win over Lucknow.
The Magpies showed fight but were always behind the eight-ball, the Seagulls extending their advantage at every change, before a four-goal to one final quarter showed they have the mettle to challenge premiership fancies Lindenow and Orbost Snowy, the latter who heads to the Lakeside Oval this weekend for a blockbuster clash.
Kurt Grabham was named Lakes’ best alongside Caleb O’Donnell and Max Stevens, both who made their senior debut a week prior against Stratford.
George Ioakim returned from the seniors as well, slotting seamlessly back into the attacking half with four goals.
The Seagulls’ reserves finals hopes have effectively been dashed after suffering a 112-point loss to the ladder leading Magpies.
A week after going scoreless against Stratford, and early behind ensured Lakes was on the board, however it took until the final quarter before they would add another score, a goal from the boot of veteran Andrew Stevens.
In the meantime Lucknow managed 17 goals of their own as they hunt premiership success.
Ben Purnell was Lakes’ best alongside Andrew Hatch, Oliver Brown and Ryan Hooper, the latter who will be pushing for a senior recall following two good outings in an under siege back line.
