Narrow loss for Coburgrichmondfc.com.auCoburg suffered a narrow seven-point loss on the road against Werribee at Chirnside Park today.
The Tigers led by 12 points at half time but conceded seven goals to two in the third quarter and trailed by 22 points at the final change.
Coburg rallied in the last quarter and got to within five points in the dying stages, but the surge was left too late.
The in-form Graham Polak was carried from the field after a head clash in the opening minutes of the match, but was later cleared of any damage.
Relton Roberts was the leading goalkicker for the Tigers with three, all in an electrifying second quarter burst. Mitch Morton and Robin Nahas each kicked two.
Jordan McMahon was the leading possession winner with 26, Jeromey Webberley had 23 and Dean Polo collected 21.
Andrew Browne was excellent in the ruck, and David Gourdis was solid deep in defence with 10 marks and 14 disposals.
Coburg takes on Port Melbourne away from home on Saturday July 3.
BEST: Browne, Piuselli, Webberley, McMahon, Gourdis, Rayson
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