LUKE Garland has played plenty of good matches in 164 appearances for Lavington.
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In fact, there’s been plenty of great ones.
But few have been better than the Panther veteran’s performance against Yarrawonga in the qualifying final on Saturday.
Garland kicked three goals and provided the perfect link between the Panthers’ midfield and forward line as they ran away with a comprehensive 16.10 (106) to 5.10 (40) qualifying final victory.
“I’ve seen most of his career, the last six or eight years, and he’s going as good now as I’ve ever seen him,” Panthers coach James Saker said of Garland.
“He’s getting a lot of good support around him, that’s the other thing that can help him get off the chain, is if his teammates are working with him.
“We kicked 100-odd points and limited the opposition, that’s the way we want to play, so we’re really pleased.”
Ruckman Tom Yensch, skipper Kade Stevens and midfield bull Matt Sharp were other Panthers to impress in a ruthless performance.
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Xavier Mardling
Xavier started at The Border Mail in Albury-Wodonga in 2001, covering sport and general news before moving to the subs' desk. He was editor of his hometown masthead from 2016 to 2020 before swapping the Murray for Merewether. He returned to The Border Mail as editor in 2023.
Xavier started at The Border Mail in Albury-Wodonga in 2001, covering sport and general news before moving to the subs' desk. He was editor of his hometown masthead from 2016 to 2020 before swapping the Murray for Merewether. He returned to The Border Mail as editor in 2023.
