South Barwon appeared home when leading by 16 points with only minutes to go before an incredible run by Geelong West. Catch up on the GFL and GDFL results.
After a powerful five goal final term opened up a 16-point lead with only a handful of minutes to play, the Swans appeared home.
But goals to Patrick Eastman, Emmanuel Ajang and Phillip Moimoi stunned the home crowd at McDonald Reserve to pinch a three-point stunner.
Emmanuel Ajang Picture: Mark Wilson
Elsewhere in the GFL, Paddy Dowling and Matthew Keast combined for 10 goals as St Mary’s routed St Albans 21.18 (144) to 7.15 (57).
An outstanding first half from Leopold built the foundation for a 51-point win over Grovedale.
The Lions had 19 scoring shots to three in the first half and entered the main break with a 46-point lead, with VFL regular Oliver Tate dominant.
With Mitch Patten and Marcus Thompson kicking three goals each, Leopold cruised to the big win.
Oliver Tate for Leopold.
Errant kicking saved North Shore from a true drubbing as Newtown & Chilwell kicked 18.25 in a 112-point win.
Braden Hocking booted four goals as the Eagles remained undefeated to start the season.
St Joseph’s had to hold off a fast-finishing Lara, with the Cats booting four goals to one in the final term to fall just short 10.12 (72) to 13.5 (83).
Colac maintained its position in the top five by comfortably accounting for Bell Park by 46 points.
In the GDFL, Bell Post Hill ended Thomson undefeated start to the season in a one-point thriller.
Despite a dominant day from Tigers ruck Andrew Jarvis, experienced Panther Boe Collins led the way in a stunning win 10.13 (73) to 10.12 (72).
Winchelsea ran all over Anakie, cruising to a 110-point victory and Corio’s impressive season continued with an emphatic 44-point win over North Geelong.