Magpies go top of the ladder

PORT Macquarie Magpies have gone to the top of the AFL North Coast ladder after thrashing the Macleay Valley Eagles by 23.12 (150) to 7.9 (51) in Nambucca Heads, during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.

Reserves

Sawtell/Toormina Saints had a 4.8 (32) to 3.9 (27) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers, in their local derby at Richardson Park.

Port Macquarie Magpies belted the Nambucca Valley Lions 16.9 (105) to 7.3 (45) in Nambucca Heads.

Women’s

Coffs Harbour Breakers went to the top of the ladder with a 6.7 (43) to 3.2 (20) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Richardson Park.

Northern Beaches Blues had a 4.6 (30) to 0.2 (2) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies in Nambucca Heads.

Under 18s

Sawtell/Toormina Saints smashed the Coffs Harbour Breakers 11.17 (83) to 3.3 (21) at Richardson Park.

Port Macquarie Magpies won their fifth straight game to start the season, smashing the Northern Beaches Blues 14.14 (98) to 3.2 (20) in Nambucca Heads.

Round 8

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 8 games in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, and Woolgoolga.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers welcome the Port Macquarie Magpies to Fitzroy Oval.

The Breakers won by 14 points when they last met in Round 4.

Grafton Tigers host the Macleay Valley Eagles, with the Eagles having won by six points when they last played in Round 4.

Northern Beaches Blues and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women’s and Under 18s sides play off at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Northern Beaches Blues reserves host the Nambucca Valley Lions.

Seniors ladder. 1.Port Macquarie Magpies. 12 points. 3 wins. 1 loss. Match ratio: 75.  223.16%. 2.Macleay Valley Eagles. 8 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. Match ratio: 66.66.  73.63%. 3.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 12 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 60.    190.29%. 4.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 8 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 50.  96.48%. 5.Grafton Tigers. 0 points. 0 wins. 4 losses. Match ratio: 0.  35.50%.

By Aiden BURGESS