UGSFL 2023: Narrogin notch back-to-back wins, Williams edge out Boddington and Katanning move to top spot

After failing to win a game in the opening nine rounds, Narrogin have rattled off back-to-back wins in the Upper Great Southern Football League, claiming a six-point triumph against Kukerin-Dumbleyung on Saturday. The gripping result helped lift the Hawks to fifth on the ladder and keep their slim finals hopes alive with six rounds left in the home-and-away season. The Hawks rallied from a four-point half-time deficit to edge out the Cougars 10.17 (77) to 11.5 (71) at the final siren. Both sides kicked five goals each in the second half. Five minor scores in the third quarter and six in the last term for the Hawks proved the difference. Star ball winner Jordan Heil was at his usual best for the winners, booting two goals in the round 11 encounter, while Declan Mumby (two goals) and Ryan Fleay (two) also joined the party. Fleay and Heil had great support from Anton Hanson, Ben McMillan, Kacey Beard and Jydan Lanciano. For the Cougars, Josh Harrison, Braydon Keley and Coen Marwick all finished with two goals in the loss. Dean Jamieson, Sam Howie, Lachy Ward, Deklan Georgy and Peter Joyce all stood out for the Cougars, who are still chasing a win in 2023. Katanning moved past Wickepin on percentage to claim the top spot in the UGSFL after their 67-point triumph over Wagin at Matera Oval on Saturday. The Bulldogs were still within reach at half-time, trailing by 20 points, but a 10-goal to two second half propelled the Tigers to a dominant 17.10 (112) to 6.9 (45) win. Ross Pickett, Travis Justins, Mitchell Banks, Haiden Schloithe, James Laurino and Kade Stewart were among the best in the Tigers’ eighth successive win. Laurence Collard provided a brilliant target up forward with a five-goal haul, while Schloithe bagged three. Bulldogs’ Ayden Cartwright, Daniel Stubbs, Joshua Hubbard, George Gibon, Alex Mancini and Benjamin Wardle all shined in a losing affair. Williams are still within reach of a top-two finish after a hard-fought 19-point win over Boddington on Saturday. A six-goal to one first half set up the 10.8 (68) to 6.13 (49) victory, with Kyle Shanahan, Cameron Smith, Angus Longmire, Riley Cunningham, Charlie Morfesse and Addison Dew all brilliant for the Cats. Dew booted three majors in the win, while Cunningham and Daniel Harley chipped in with two apiece. The Eagles were best served by Ryan Bennell, Troy Egerton-Warburton, Ben Sherry, Callum Giles-Morton, Lewis Gillespie and Eli Hill.