Division 2 Reserves
Yarraville Seddon’s unbeaten roll continued at the weekend, with the Eagles defeating North Footscray in an entertaining Round 7 match.
The Eagles had most of the play in the opening quarter and led by eight points at the first break.
In a tight second quarter, the visitors managed to turn the tables, kicking three goals to one, to lead by four points at half-time.
After the break, the Eagles had a more attacking mind-set and was able to pull away from the Devils, booting four goals to just two behinds.
At the final break, they led by a game-high 20 points.
It was a different story in the last quarter, as the Devils, who also hadn’t lost a match heading into the clash, mounted a fight back.
The Devils kicked three straight goals and kept Yarraville goalless, but it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap, with the Eagles holding on to score its fifth straight win of the season.
Jack Lee and Michael Volpi kicked two goals each for Yarraville, while Kane Williams booted four for North Footscray.
Meanwhile, Caroline Springs moved into first place on the ladder with a big win over Manor Lakes.
The final score was 0.4 (4) to 28.19 (187).
The Lakers had 13 different goal kickers, including Aaron King who booted six goals.
It wasn’t just their attack that was a standout on the day, it was their defensive pressure. The Lakers kept Manor Lakes scoreless in the second-half.
In the final match of the round, West Footscray hosted Albanvale.
For the first time this season, the Roosters went into the first quarter break ahead.
The Cobras kicked into gear in the second quarter, kicking four goals, to lead by 16-points at half-time.
It was more of the same in the third term to 29-points, but the game wasn’t over.
The Roosters fought back in the final quarter, kicking four goals to one.
But, with time running out and the margin to big, the home side fell agonisingly close to scoring its first win of the season.
The final score was Albanvale 8.9 (57) to West Footscray 6.8 (44).
This weekend will see Manor Lakes host Albanvale at Howqua Reserve. The last time these two teams met, the Cobras won by 77-points.
Glen Orden will make their way to Hansen Reserve, to take on North Footscray.
The Devils will go into the match as favourites, however Glen Orden will be fresh from the bye.
In the final match of the round, West Footscray will take on the Yarraville Seddon Eagles.
Picture: BELINDA VITACCA
Last Modified on 24/05/2016 11:42