By RHYS WOOSNAM - Division 3 Reserves
FOUR rounds into the season and the WRFL Division ladder is starting to take shape with three teams currently undefeated.
The Wyndham Suns, Tarneit and the dominant Parkside all recorded wins on the weekend to solidify their title chances and separate themselves from the pack.
It’s beginning to look like a highly competitive race to the 2016 flag as only percentage separates the Suns and Tarneit, with Parkside yet to have a bye.
They held onto top spot with a solid eight goal victory over a defiant Laverton. The Magpies fought hard all day, keeping within a goal until half time and trailing by an attainable five goals at three quarter time.
Unfortunately for Laverton, their opponents kept them to a single major in the final stanza as Parkside glided to a comfortable four points.
Mark Folwell was impressive once again, kicking four goals and he was backed up by the same tally from David Orchard.
In the losing side, Jamie Bublenik booted three and Manni Hatzigiakoumis performed admirably.
Tarneit were solid in their 60 point win against the struggling Roadrunners, with the contest a foregone conclusion by half time.
With percentage potentially playing a vital role later in the year, Tarneit will be disappointed with their accuracy in front of goal, finishing on 11 goals and 16 behinds.
The third team with a perfect record were never really challenged as Wyndham bested Sunshine Heights on Saturday afternoon.
Christopher Neville kept in touch with the leaders in the goal-kicking competition, slotting five of Wyndham’s 12 for the day.
Starring throughout the match alongside Neville was Jayden Tandy with two goals and Tom Krpan continuing his red hot form in 2016.
Krpan has featured in the bests in all three matches so far this season, displaying his value to the Suns game plan. Sunshine Heights were led by Michael Hatzistavrou who fought hard to keep his side within striking distance.
Next week they will face Laverton in what is sure to be a fiery encounter against a team that cannot be taken lightly.
If Wyndham want to maintain a top four position in the coming weeks, they will need to win and win by big margins.
In the final game of the round, Sanctuary Lakes demolished cellar dwellers Braybrook to the tune of 99 points.
The wooden spoon favourites could only manage one goal for the match as they suffered another heavy defeat.
The Sharks were ruthless as they kept the Bombers scoreless until the third quarter and much like Tarneit were inaccurate, kicking 14.22.
Last Modified on 03/05/2016 09:42