A five-goal haul from Essendon-listed rookie Josh Jenkins saw the Bombers claim victory over Geelong in a hard-fought battle. Essendon players Luke Davis and Tyson Slattery were also named among the best on ground.
Bendigo recruits Tory Dickson and Ben Duscher also excelled in the match, with Dickson booting four majors.
The Bendigo Bombers will face the Werribee Tigers on Saturday 6 August, as the two teams prepare to go head-to-head for a finals placing.
Bendigo Bombers: 17.12.114
Geelong Cats: 11.18.84
GOALS:
Bendigo: J. Jenkins 5, T. Dickson 4, M. Little , M. Quinn , S. Biggs , A. Browne , T. Bellchambers , B. Duscher , J. Neagle , T. Silverlock
Geelong: C. Mooney 4, M. Corrigan 2, B. Johnson 2, T. Selwood , M. Firman , J. Barham
BEST:
Bendigo: B. Duscher, L. Davis, T. Slattery, J. Jenkins, S. Biggs, T. Dickson
Geelong: J. Simpkin, B. Raidme, J. Barham, C. Mooney, J. Sheringham, M. Corrigan
Bendigo: B. Duscher, L. Davis, T. Slattery, J. Jenkins, S. Biggs, T. Dickson
Geelong: J. Simpkin, B. Raidme, J. Barham, C. Mooney, J. Sheringham, M. Corrigan
This week:
Bendigo Bombers
Round 18 - BYE
Bendigo Bombers
Round 18 - BYE
