Getting back to basics was the key for Diggers Rest’s strong finish and win against Kyneton in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
Not for the first time this season the Burras have found another level when it has counted most to get across the line against another finals contender.
This time on Saturday against the Tigers, the Burras led by only two points heading into the final quarter.
The Burras were able to kick six goals to three in the final quarter to come away with a 13.10 (88)-10.8 (68) win.
Campbell said it was a really good hit out against a strong outfit.
“It was a good way to finish,” he said. “They threw it at us and it was good to get on top.
“I didn’t think we were at our best.”
Campbell said the message was simple to the group at three quarter time as they looked to keep their unbeaten run going.
After both sides kicked a goal early in the last quarter, the Burras kicked the next five goals to take control of the game.
The Tigers kicked two late after the game was over.
“I felt like we had gone away from our structures,” Campbell said. “It was about getting the boys to go back to basics.
“We had to get that right and somehow it just worked. If we stick to our structures and what works for us we play well.
“If we fall away from that our game goes to pieces.”
Campbell said while it was nice to know they have the fitness to run out games well, he would much rather they build a lead early on and not have to rely on it.
Jaidyn Caruana kicked three goals for the Burras, all in the final quarter.
Lochlan Jones, Ryan Mullen and Campbell Wearne were named the Burras best.
For Kyneton, Danny Grmusa, Josh Willmott and Harry Ryan were the standouts.
The Burras remain on top of the ladder with eight wins and draw, two points clear of Riddell.
Campbell said they couldn’t complain with how they’ve gone, but know the hard work is still to come.
“One or two weeks can turn the season around quickly,” he said. “We have to be on our best behaviour and not get complacent.
“We have new challenges every week and we keep stepping up to them.”
The Burras face Romsey this Saturday before facing Melton South the following week in a couple of big matches before the bye.
“We look forward to it, we love the challenge and are ready for it.”
In other results on Saturday, Macedon beat the Gisborne Giants, 14.20 (104)-3.7 (25), and Riddell was too strong from Romsey, 16.10 (106)-7.6 (48).
Woodend Hesket lost to Wallan, 8.14 (122)-11.11 (77), while Melton South beat Melton Centrals in the Melton derby.
