By NICK GALEA – Under-19 Division 2
NEWPORT Power remain at the top of the Under-19 Division 2 ladder.
The Power celebrated Tom Beard's 100th game in style with a comfortable 96-point win over a trying Wyndhamvale side at Wyndhamvale South Oval.
Considering the blustery conditions, the aerial skills displayed by both sides was a strong feature of the game.
Newport dominated the first quarter with countless inside 50s but inaccuracy and the wind restricted them to only 3.6. (24) at the first break.
Decision making was a major issue for Wyndhamvale as they struggled to get the ball past the centre.
In the second quarter Wyndhamvale were able to get back into the game having good passages of play, but their inability to win the centre clearances didn't allow them the best entries inside 50 with many forced into the pockets.
The Power slammed three consecutive majors to end the half 38-points up.
Newport put the foot down in the third term with the breeze adding five goals to a solitary behind to increase the margin to 73-points at the final break.
The terms main highlight was the one-two pass between Mohammed Abouzeid and Chehab El-Dannani, with the former finishing off the play by nailing a major from 35 metres.
Newport's quality ball use was on display in the last quarter as they broke through the corridor, gifting Youssef El Hawli two goals.
Mitchell Taleb also kicked two last quarter goals, he ended the game with four goals next to his name.
Wyndhamvale were able to pull the margin back as Jayme Gilmore got his second after a dash through the centre.
For Wyndhamvale, Gilmore was brilliant for the home side slotting two goals as well as several contested possessions.
Jordan Montalto, Thobey Burgio and Zak Mills all stood up in what was a tough day at the office.
In an even team performance, Newport's best player was Jehad Haddara who booted four goals.
Chehab El-Dannani continued his early season form and Tyler Johnston featured strongly in the second half.
The other Round 4 result had Werribee Districts running out 33-point winners over Albion at Soldiers Reserve, 9.9. (63) to 3.12. (30) with the margin gradually increasing at every quarter.
For Werribee, Cameron Keenan and Scott Woods were among the best.
Albion's Connor McPherson and Aiden Elkington were strong contributors with Ahmed Mesto, Brandon Reid and Bradley Jones the goal kickers.
Round 5's fixture has Newport Power up against Sanctuary Lakes at Bryan Martyn Oval and Wyndhamvale face Werribee Districts at Soldiers Reserve.
Last Modified on 02/05/2016 13:36