GISBORNE'S advance up the Bendigo Football Netball League A-grade ladder hit a snag at the weekend as it lost to Strathfieldsaye by 17 goals.
Strathfieldsaye got the jump on Gisborne and never gave up the lead on its way to the 41-24 victory.
The defeat drops Gisborne to three wins and two losses, leaving it fifth on the ladder.
Gisborne's A-reserve drew 31-31, B-grade lost 24-50, and 17-and-under lost 39-46.