In difficult, muddy and very windy conditions, Melbourne Dynamo Tigers battled to a hard-earned 2–2 draw at home against Holbrook in a game where quality football was lacking.

The opening stages were scrappy, with the slippery surface and strong wind making it difficult for either side to settle into a rhythm. Holbrook struck first following a lapse in concentration in Tigers defence, capitalising on a loose moment to take the lead. Tigers responded well, and in the 35th minute Wood delivered an excellent cross that found Bradbury, who showed great control before calmly tucking away the equaliser to make it 1–1 at halftime.

Playing against the wind after the break, Tigers began to show greater composure and precision in their passing. Momentum gradually built, with several promising chances created, but the finishing touch in front of goal proved elusive. Against the run of play, Holbrook regained the lead with ten minutes remaining, leaving Tigers chasing the game late on.

The immediate response was positive as substitutions and formations were altered. Wood came close to levelling when he struck the post as pressure mounted. Then, with the final kick of the match, Levers stepped up to take a free kick which sailed into the net - taking a decisive touch off a Holbrook defender - to rescue a deserved draw.

There were several standout performances across the pitch: Wood was a strong, driving presence in midfield throughout, Bennett read the game superbly and provided reliability at right back and centre half, while Tovell delivered another typically powerful display between midfield and attack. Uprichard and Docherty provided strength and steel at left back and cdm in the second half. Turrell earned a well-deserved Man of the Match award for a near faultless performance at centre half, showing composure, desire, and defensive discipline.

A gritty, hard-fought point in challenging conditions, and one that reflected the team’s character and persistence.

Next up: away at Aston.