By CONNOR PAIN - Division 1 Reserves
HOPPERS Crossing kept its place on top of the ladder with a thumping 137-point win over Wyndhamvale.
An unrelenting attack was the key to the result, as the Warriors had 14 individual goal kickers, five of those players booting at least two.
The 21.20. (146) to 1.3. (9) final score line truly shows how dominant Hoppers are and also sends a warning to all other Division 1 Reserves clubs that when on song, they can run wild.
Wyndhamvale would be thoroughly disappointed with its effort, as the side offered no resistance or fight over the course of four quarters.
The Falcons could only manage one goal for the match, and were kept scoreless in two of the four quarters.
On Saturday, the Warriors face fellow top four side Sunshine, while both Wyndhamvale and Spotswood will aim to win their first game of the season when they also go head-to-head.
Seven goals in the final term saw what was a close game, turn into a 57-point win for Sunshine.
Although St. Albans jumped out to a quarter time lead of 25-points, the game was close all afternoon until the final term, as neither side was able to wrestle control from the other.
As such, the game was up for grabs heading into the fourth with Sunshine ahead by just eight points.
The game flipped on its head in the fourth as the Kangaroos held the Saints scoreless, while booting seven of their own goals. It was a ferocious example of what the Roos can do when at its peak.
St. Albans will look to bounce back against Albion and even its record to 3-3.
A low-scoring affair saw the Werribee Districts scrape over the line against Deer Park, 7.8. (50) to 6.5. (41).
The Lions could only manage to kick one goal in the first half, but the Districts were unable to capitalise, booting just five of its own to keep the home side in with a chance.
Another two goals to the visitors in the second half was enough to get it over the line, as the margin was just too much for Deer Park to overcome in the final term, despite adding another three goals.
In other Round 6 action the Districts have the round’s bye, while Deer Park will face Altona.
The Vikings sit just a game and percentage points off top spot after its comfortable 24-point victory over Spotswood.
Altona led at each break, with three goals in the final term sealing the 9.4. (58) to 4.10. (34) win.
Last Modified on 09/05/2016 13:53