Coming off the back of two losses, the Ferntree Gully Eagles were looking to redeem themselves in the third round against Silvan.
Despite the hot-out-of-the-gate approach from Silvan’s seniors, leading the Eagles at the first break 21-8, the Gully pulled the score back to just two-points the difference at half time.
Gaining momentum from the start of the third term, it was Ferntree Gully that took the lead 47-43.
The tight tussle meant it was anyone’s game but the Eagles were keen for a win no matter the score.
And that they did.
Holding on until the end, it was a one-point win to the Eagles 60-59.
The home game result could not have been greater for the somewhat dilapidated team, with injuries and illness plaguing the players.
Shane Woolley led the goal scoring with four goals.
Best players included Shane Woolley, Brodie Harrison, Jack Flannery, Riley Williams, Jordan Church and Jayden Purdon.
Heading into round 4, the Gully travels to Surrey Park for the first time after the Panthers made their way up to Division 3 having won the premiership last year.
Surrey Park currently sits third on the ladder while Ferntree Gully is eighth.
