By NICK GALEA - Under-19 Division 2
ALBION have established themselves as a genuine premiership threat after defeating Werribee Districts, 9.5. (59) to 4.6. (30) in a heavily contested game under overcast conditions at JR Parsons Reserve.
Early on both sides fumbled the ball as they adjusted to the slippery conditions, but it was Albion who got off to the best possible start with James Henzcel slotting two early goals.
Werribee would rue some near misses which either hit the post or were touched on the goal-line. At quarter time Albion led 3.2. (20) to Werribee Districts 0.2. (2).
Werribee began the second quarter far stronger, but weren't able to capitalise on their opportunities.
Albion made them pay as Bradley Jones snapped true from 30m and Koby Wilson-Roach's set shot from 45 metres out midway through the term put the home side 29-points up.
However, late goals to Werribee's Ryan Larsen and Charlie Peixoto narrowed the margin to a manageable 16-points at the main break.
Goals were difficult to come by in the third quarter until James Leach broke the deadlock to give Albion a four goal lead.
Within a minute Charlie Peixoto responded for Werribee who had kicked three of the last four majors.
A steadier to Bradley Kendall-Coyle restored the buffer with Leach soon after again getting on the scoreboard to leave Werribee down 28-points down at the last change.
Despite an early shot in the last quarter from Ryan Larsen which slid across the face, Albion were never threatened by Werribee as they dominated the final quarter despite slotting only the one goal from Brandon Reid to record a reasonably comfortable victory by 29-points.
Albion's James Henczel and James Leach both slotted two goals, Liam White was everywhere and Akon Maiwen used his ruck dominance to give the midfield good service.
Scott Woods and Harley Kilby had the ball on a string and Charlie Peixoto kicked three goals for Werribee Districts.
In the second match of the round, Newport Power scored a big win against Wyndhamvale at Langshaw Reserve.
The Power won its sixth win of the season, defeating the Falcons 20.14. (134) to 5.9. (39).
Youseef El Hawli was clearly the best player on the ground, he kicked nine goals for the Power, in what was a dominant display up forward.
Jehad Haddara bagged six goals. He backed it up in the afternoon in the Power’s senior team, where he also kicked four goals.
Round 10 will just see a single game played between Newport and Wyndhamvale under lights at Wyndhamvale South Oval. Werribee Districts, Albion and Sanctuary Lakes have the bye for the week.
Last Modified on 06/06/2016 15:39