BOX HILL Hawks have gone down in a thriller for the second week running, suffering a seven-point defeat to Casey Scorpions on Saturday night at Casey Fields.
The Hawks opened up a 10-point lead at quarter time, before the hosts turned around the deficit to go into half time with a 16-point lead.
Just one point was the difference at the final change, before the ladder-leading Scorpions held on for a 12.11 (83) to 11.10 (76) win.
Among Box Hill’s best were skipper David Mirra, playing his 100th VFL game, and Hawthorn-listed players Teia Miles, Angus Litherland, Jonathan O’Rourke, Matt Spangher, Brendan Whitecross.
Miles continued his strong form at VFL level, kicking a game-high four goals to go with 17 disposals.
On return from injury, O’Rourke collected a team-high 23 disposals – plus six inside 50s and five clearances – while Ryan Schoenmakers kicked one goal from 12 disposals.
The Hawks were beaten in the disposal count (291 - 356) and the inside 50s (39 – 52) but had their chances to win the game.
In a low-scoring final term, Miles kicked his fourth to level the scores, before a Scorpions goal at the 25-minute mark saw them home.
The result leaves the Hawks with a 4-2 record, ahead of a break next week.
BOX HILL HAWKS 4.5 6.6 10.8 11.10 (76)
CASEY SCORPIONS 3.1 9.4 10.9 12.11 (83)
Box Hill goals: Miles 4, Summers 2, O’Rourke, Lawlor, Schoenmakers, Willsmore, Whitecross
Box Hill best: Miles, Litherland, O’Rourke, Mirra, Spangher, Whitecross
Box Hill disposals: O’Rourke 23, Mirra 18, Howe 18, Whitecross 18, Miles 17, Lovell 17
