Seniors
Phillip Island made the trip to Inverloch for their second Grand Final rematch.
A crucial game was upon the Island, a win and top two, and double chance would be cemented, a loss would bring them back to the pack.
Last year when the two teams met it was a draw followed by a one-point win to Inverloch before the Grand Final win.
Inverloch had turned the weather on with little wind and clear skies.
From the outset the Island looked like they had come to play. Thrusting the ball forward, the Island had two chances on the goal within a minute of the opening quarter.
Inverloch are always hard to beat and needing a win to keep their top two dream alive; the game was setup for an epic match of fast paced football.
And fast paced football it was, with both midfields driving the ball forward and both defences standing tall.
At the end of the first, nothing could separate the two teams, sitting on 20 points each.
Stand up Zac Walker and Yianni Caffieri - a testament to the development that Phillip Island has through its juniors, U16s and U18s programs - both men have come of age and added a special dynamic to Phillip Island.
Yianni being only 16 years old, was close to best on ground again in the Seniors, his clean skills and work rate managed to slot three goals for the game.
Not to be outdone, Zac Walker has taken his game to new heights and with his speed, marking and versatility, has become a real presence for the Island as he also slotted three goals and took numerous marks around the ground.
The Bulldogs started to kick into second gear and came in at half time with an eight-point lead.
The premiership quarter was upon the Island, Inverloch had the scoring end down to the netball courts.
And what the crowd witnessed was a hungry Phillip Island that would not relent on pressure.
The midfield brigade of Walton, Youle, Tom "Prime Train" Baulch and the Bruce brothers dominated at stoppages and did not let Inverloch have any free-flowing play.
In a hard-fought quarter, the Island managed to keep Inverloch to a single point while adding two goals of their own to have a 59-39 lead at three quarter time.
With belief growing and confidence from their coaches, the Doggies came out in the fourth and played an incredible brand of football.
Commentators and supporters were witnessing something special as they shut the door on Inverloch.
Their speed and intensity could not be matched as the Island controlled the game with skill and speed.
Orlando and Bryce "Chompers" Hindhaugh controlled the wings, Hayden Bruce continued his dominant year kicking two goals and setting up others.
Daniel Pearce floated around the ground using his skill.
The most pleasing thing was that the team performance was so even across the board.
The backline was terrific to not concede a goal in the second half, Kai McKenzie was back to his running dash, Aaron Harris has had a special month of football, along with Benjamin "Button" Holmes who is looking younger as the year progresses - the Island have a deep midfield and a strong defence.
Not to mention the fire power up forward of the Taylor brothers, Captain Jack and Billy "Stretch" Taylor, Travis "Turbo" Woodfield and a brigade of midfielders who play the forward.
The Island ran out 63-point winners. It's a credit to Phillip Island to see so much local talent who have played all their juniors at the club, beginning to hit their straps.
Scores: Phillip Island: 3.2.20, 7.4.46, 9.5.59, 16.9.105. Inverloch Kongwak: 3.2.20, 6.2.38, 6.3.39, 6.6.42.
Best players: Phillip Island: Bryce Hindhaugh, Max Walton, Zac Walker, Yianni Caffieri, Thomas Baulch and Jaymie Youle. Inverloch Kongwak: Luke Johnson, Xavier Hughes, Lachlan Scott, Tom Hams, Ethan Park and Lewis Rankin.
Goals: Phillip Island: Yianni Caffieri, Zac Walker - 3, Charlie Bruce, Hayden Bruce, Jack Taylor - 2, Thomas Baulch, Bryce Hindhaugh, Daniel Pearce and Billy Taylor - 1. Inverloch Kongwak: Tate Short - 2, Michael Eales, Campbell Scott, Jordan Tomas and Oscar Toussaint - 1.
Reserves
Scores: Phillip Island: 4.6.30. Inverloch Kongwak: 8.2.50.
Best players: Phillip Island: Brayden Kleverkamp, Joshua Ryan, Brady Ross, Thomas Macrokanis, Tyce Kleverkamp and Blake Olarenshaw. Inverloch Kongwak: Dylan Clark, Clinton McCaughan, Jack Butcher, Toby Mahoney, Ashton Hewitson and Andre Toussaint.
Goals: Phillip Island: Brayden Kleverkamp, Blake Olarenshaw, Brady Ross and Ben Taylor - 1. Inverloch Kongwak: Toby Mahoney - 4, Dylan Taylor - 2, Owen Fitzpatrick and Harry McInnes - 1.
U18s
Scores: Phillip Island: 7.7.49. Inverloch-Kongwak: 1.7.13.
Best players: Phillip Island: Finn O'Brien, Eden Goldsbury, Max Taylor, Darcy Thompson, Timothy Niven and Sonny McMillan. Inverloch Kongwak: Zak Box, Flynn Lomax, Callum McLeod, Bayleigh Cowell, Frederick Soumilas and Rem Dal Pozzo.
Goals: Phillip Island: Max Taylor - 3, Jack Huther - 2, Jasper Cashman and Finn O'Brien - 1. Inverloch-Kongwak: Andrew Nowell - 1.
U16s
Scores: Phillip Island: 9.12.66. Inverloch Kongwak: 6.2.38.
Best players: Phillip Island: Felix Bathgate, Parker Trappett, Archie Ross, Levi Addison, Harrison Carlon and Xavier Williams. Inverloch Kongwak: Augustus Finsterer, Froley Anderson, Jacob Brown, James Martin, Harvey Sorensen and Cooper Newman.
Goals: Phillip Island: Jack Larsson - 3, Felix Bathgate, Harrison Carlon - 2, Kai Cashman and Xavier Williams - 1. Inverloch Kongwak: Augustus Finsterer - 3, James Martin - 2 and Luke Aungier - 1.