SWFL men’s: Busselton beat Donnybrook with after-the-siren goal from debutant Daniel Acres

Busselton’s Daniel Acres enjoyed a dream debut for the club on Saturday night, slotting an after-the-siren goal to get the Magpies over Donnybrook by four points at Bovell Park. Acres — the brother of AFL veteran Blake playing his first game in black and white after being cleared from Central Wheatbelt Football League side Kalannie during the week — was the recipient of a free kick for a deliberate rushed behind in the final moments of the game and kicked truly to hand his side a 10.8 (68) to 9.10 (64) victory. Midfielders Mitch Tenardi and Jozef Parkinson again stood out for the hosts as they mounted a comeback from a 27-point deficit at the final interval, with crafty forward Liam Creighton leading the forwards with three goals. Saturday’s other contest saw Carey Park overcome an improved Eaton by 43 points at Kelly Park. In Scott Tynan’s first game as interim league coach after the resignation of Chris Kinninmont during the week, the Boomers gave their all but were eventually overrun by the Panthers, who claimed a 16.9 (105) to 9.8 (62) victory. Sixteen-year-old Taj Houlahan kicked three goals in just his second league game for the winners, while Greg Humphries (four goals) and veteran ruckman Paul Rinder gave their all for the visitors. On Sunday, Dunsborough snapped a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 28-point win over Collie at Collie Recreation Ground. The Sharks rode a four-goal to one third term to take out their first victory since round two, running out 10.9 (69) to 6.5 (41) winners. Dunsborough’s Thomas Vellios and Collie’s Jayce Fontana slotted three goals each for their sides in the low-scoring affair.

SWFL men’s: Busselton beat Donnybrook with after-the-siren goal from debutant Daniel Acres

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