The Plasterwise Phil Scott Colts christened the new lights at Charles Riley Reserve with a gritty six-point win over Kingsley last night.

In an entertaining encounter, in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, the Beach endured 6.9 (45) to 5.9 (39) after David Purser kicked a deadlock-breaker with two minutes to play in the final term.

Kingsley, who went into the contest winless, produced a spirited performance and threatened to upset the hosts until the Beach found a way to break through.

The game-changing move, after Kingsley had controlled the game in the second and third quarters, came when Judd Clinch was thrust into the ruck. He won a number of contests at stoppages but also had a decisive impact around the ground.

Travis Burton put his head over the ball at crucial times – not without consequence in the second term when he came off the ground with a towel to a nose that dripping claret.

Jackson Martino was solid across half-back, Purser’s two goals at either of the game were crucial in a low-scoring arm wrestle, while Callum Corbett and Stratton Sragant were also influential.

The game created a pulsating climax, but could easily have been locked away in the first term when the Beach squandered a number of gilt-edged opportunities in front of goal. They kicked six points before Purser converted on the run deep into the first term.

Ben Wasley provided a strong target up forward, but failed to reap the deserved return on the scoreboard after taking some outstanding grabs.

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Plasterwise Phil Scott Colts
North Beach       1.6          2.7          4.8          6.9          45
Kingsley               0.2          3.5          5.6          5.9          39
Goals – North Beach: Purser 2; Wells, Thomas, Plane, Cahill.
Best – North Beach: Clinch, Burton, Martino, Sargant, Corbett.