By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS - Division 3 Seniors
PARKSIDE extended its winning streak to nine games, after defeating Laverton by 20-points at the weekend.
After losing two of its first three matches the Magpies have won their past nine matches and are currently sitting on top of the Division 3 Senior ladder.
Coach, Nick Condos would be happy his side scored another win at the weekend, but ultimately would be disappointed with their accuracy in front of goal.
Parkside had 27 scoring shots to Laverton’s 12, yet only won by 20-points.
Parkside led by 38-points at half-time and looked likely to carry on its scoreboard pressure for the rest of the match, however they switched off, with Laverton able to peg back the lead.
Laverton outscored Parkside in the second-half, keeping their opposition to just one goal, while they kicked five of their own. But, Parkside did enough to win.
Matthew Shepperbottom continued his good form in-front of goal, kicking another two goals.
Igor Bera, Thomas Deutschbein and Drew Vincent also put in dominant displays.
Parkside will now enjoy the bye, while Laverton will host the Wyndham Suns at Laverton Park.
The Suns had a strong win against Sunshine Heights, spoiling the party for Dragons playing-coach Robert Greto who was celebrating his 400th match.
Wyndham led from the first bounce to the final whistle, winning the match by 43-points in-front of a home crowd at Goddard Street Reserve.
The Suns kicked five goals to two in the opening quarter, before Sunshine Heights fought back to make it a five-point ball game at half-time.
The game looked headed for a tight finish, when the Suns led by just 13-points at the last change, however it was one traffic in the last term.
The Suns kicked six goals to two in the final quarter, to score its sixth win of the 2016 season.
Dean Cachia and Daniel Bean were the key targets up forward, the pair kicked eight goals between them, while Simon Nahyna was named best on ground.
Sanctuary Lakes flexed its muscles against Braybrook, winning by 118-points at Pennell Reserve.
Only three points separated the two sides at the first break, but momentum soon swung in favour of the Sharks, who kicked 22 goals to five after quarter-time.
Steven Neralic, Dylan Creed and Jai Granvillani combined for 14 goals.
Josh Spry was named the best player on the ground for Sanctuary Lakes.
The Sharks will next play host to Newport Power.
In the final match of the round, Tarneit defeated North Sunshine by 98-points at Wootten Road Reserve.
Richard Psaila starred for the Titans, he booted five goals.
Last Modified on 11/07/2016 14:03