With an impressive AFL record of 125 games and 239 goals kicked, Kingsley’s first appearance for the Panthers since 1994 had an immediate impact as the dangerous forward kicked the opening two goals of the match.

“I promised Harvs (Craig Harvey) that I’d come back to play a season with him,” Kingsley said.

“The way things are allows me to do that and I’m looking forward to the rest of the year. It was great to enjoy a beer in the rooms with the boys, that’s what footy’s about.”

The presence of an imposing target caused Angaston to grow in confidence and they were 57 points clear by half time.

The first half saw some good performances by Matt Doecke, Greg Bain, Louis Hadden and Matt Dawes in the midfield but it was the play of Nick (Holes) Falland that turned heads as the young Panther played with intensity and class before being concussed while taking a mark in the second half.

The absence of Craig Gogoll (hamstring) from Nuri’s forward line was telling as the Tigers were unable to find an avenue to goal and had just one multiple goal scorer in Shaun Walker (two goals).

Matt Cragg-Sapsford dominated the ruck contests but the Tigers were smashed in the clearances as Angaston’s on-ballers roved the Tiger big man’s taps.

For such a vital game for both teams the Tigers looked well off the pace and at no stage did they make a stand.

With a win, Nuri (fourth) would have gone two games clear of Angaston (fifth) and almost secured a finals berth.

The Panthers needed to win to keep their season alive and played accordingly.

The focus on Kingsley brought other players into the game. Matt Duldig (six goals) and Andrew Pech (four goals) took advantage while Kingsley’s score of 7-5 was impressive but the five or six goal assists he dished out were just as important.

Angaston coach Craig Hadden was thrilled.

“Anytime you come away from Nuri with a win is great but to do so in such an important game made it even better,” Hadden said.

“This really puts our season back on track.”

Despite losing the A grade Nuri won the Centenary Cup as it is decided over the results of all four grades and the Tigers claimed victory in the u15s, u17s and Reserves.

Angaston midfielder Louis Hadden received the Centenary medal as best on ground.