By Lachlan Mitchell
Dandenong Stingrays were coming of a hot run as they faced a stern challenge against the Oakleigh Chargers in NAB League at Warrawee Park on Saturday.
Dandenong eventually had to fight off a brave surge from the Chargers who failed to fire home a major in the first quarter.
A strong second term from Oakleigh saw them kick four goals to get within 10 points at half time.
After the break the Chargers continued to stick to their guns as the Stingrays stretched the margin out only slightly to 14 points at three-quarter time.
A dour last-quarter struggle saw the Stingrays hold on for their seventh win from nine games this season…currently sitting second on the ladder.
Harrison Jones kicked five goals to lead his side to an even two-goal win.
Ziggy Toledo also found himself on the end of a few…finishing with three.
Taj Campbell-Farrell has continued to rise and be a force in NAB League this season as he accumulated another 25 disposals and also hit the scoreboard.
The Stingrays held on in the 10.12 (72) to 8.12 (60) final score.
Gippsland Power had to go above and beyond to ward off a staggering Sandringham comeback.
The Power had the game by the scruff of the neck with a 32-point lead at half-time.
But a final term charge from Sandringham saw the gap close to five points as the Dragons kicked 3.7 in the final term.
The Power was good enough and maintained its structures to hold on by five points in testing circumstances.
Power midfielder Mitchell Moschetti was the aggressive bull as he accumulated 36 disposals in an impressive showing.
The Power will be breathing a sigh of relief after holding on in the 10.5 (65) to 7.18 (60) win.
