By WILL ZWAR - Division 3 Seniors
ROUND 9 marked the half-way mark of 2016, with every team having played each other once, and the Tarneit Titans and Newport Power sitting in the box seat for the Premiership.
Tarneit enhanced their credentials as they demolished a lowly Braybrook side by 107-points at Pennell Reserve.
Leigh Gallop was among the best for the Titans with three majors, while Jacob Styles and Zach Thornton also chipped in with three each.
Todd Lawrie and Lachlan Liddicoat also kicked two of their own for Tarneit, while Joshua Watterson and Adam Miriklis were also among the best players.
For Braybrook Nathan Calleja continued his strong season with a good performance, while Heath Hunter and Paul Cutajar-Milosev were the only goal kickers for the Brookers with two-apiece.
Tarneit came firing out of the blocks with a six goal to none first quarter, as they went 40-points up at the first change, all the while keeping Braybrook scoreless.
The second quarter followed suit as the Titans kicked five goals to find themselves a healthy 73-points up at the main change.
Braybrook finally got their first two majors in the third term, however it was too little too late as the Titans would run out the game to win by 107-points.
Newport Power also asserted their dominance over the competition, as they scored a comfortable 37-point win against the Wyndham Suns.
Jehad Haddara and Mark Williams kicked four goals each for the Power.
Parkside also showed that they are a premiership threat as they dealt North Sunshine a 49-point defeat.
The Magpies were led by Adrian Gervasi, who kicked five goals for the match.
Finally, Sunshine Heights dropped out of the four in a disappointing match that saw them go down by 32-points to the Sharks at Featherbrook Reserve.
After the general bye, we will see the two powerhouses of the competition, Tarneit and Newport go head-to-head in what could well be a Grand Final preview.
Newport will be seeking revenge after falling 11-points short in their round one clash, and could walk away victorious thanks to their home ground advantage.
The Sharks will be looking to assert their place in the top four as they host cellar dwellers Laverton Magpies.
While fellow finals hopefuls Sunshine Heights will be looking to respond to a poor few weeks as the play North Sunshine.
Finally, Parkside will host Braybrook, while Wyndham Suns have the bye.
Last Modified on 06/06/2016 15:02