Higher ladder positions proved the difference today in the Saturday Peter Jackson VFL results, with wins for three of the top 8 teams.
Essendon, Port Melbourne and Casey Scorpions all produced wins to further consolidate their positions in the finals mix.
Essendon stormed home from six goals down in the third term to inflict Werribee's fourth loss in a row, while Port Melbourne and Casey enjoyed comfortbale victories.
Take a look at the three Saturday game results below:
ESSENDON 16.10 (106) d WERRIBEE 13.15 (93)
Streak: Werribee W L L L L / Essendon L L W L W
Telling facts: Essendon trailed by 40 points, 13 minutes into the third term, and proceeded to kick nine of the next 10 goals for a 13-point win with Shaun McKernan instrumental in the fightback. Did Aaorn Francis kick the VFL goal of the year? See below.
Leading goalkickers: B.McKay 3, Porter 2 (Werribee) / McKernan 4, Michael, Francis 3, Eades 2 (Essendon)
PORT MELBOURNE 16.10 (106) d COBURG 11.11 (77)
Streak: Coburg W L W W L / Port Melbourne W L W L W
Telling facts: Port Melbourne led from start to finish against Coburg, kicking away from the Lions in the third term with a five goal to two quarter. Port Melbourne recorded a season high 11 individual goalkickers, with just three multiples goalkickers.
Leading goalkickers: Younan 3, Saad, Featherstone, Hill 2 (Coburg) / Lisle 4, Sandilands, Halsall 2 (Port Melbourne)
CASEY SCORPIONS 19.21 (135) d NORTH BALLARAT 7.2 (44)
Streak: North Ballarat L L L L L / Casey Scorpions W W W L W
Telling facts: Casey moved back to top of the VFL ladder with a convincing 91-point win, keeping a 100% winning ratio away from home in season 2016. Casey bounced back to top spot on the VFL ladder.
Leading goalkickers: A.Hooper 3 (North Ballarat) / Spencer, Hulett 4, Harmes 3, Brayshaw, Scott 2 (Casey Scorpions)
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SUNDAY GAMES
Geelong v Box Hill Hawks (Channel 7 / 3WBC)
Frankston v Footscray (Casey Radio)
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Last Modified on 19/06/2016 17:48