DIVISION 2 MEN: ROUND 4 REPORT
By Rod Carpenter
Suns def by West Footscray
West Footscray delivered brilliant attacking performance in Round 4 to defeat Suns by 87 points in a display highlighted by a devastating third quarter.
The visitors set the tone early, slamming on seven first quarter goals to open up a 39-point lead and immediately put the Suns on the back foot.mWhile the home team responded with a stronger second term, cutting the margin to 21 points at halftime, they were unable to sustain the challenge.
The game broke wide open after the main break as West Footscray produced an explosive third quarter, piling on 11 goals while restricting the Suns to just one behind. Their dominance around the contest and rapid ball movement overwhelmed the opposition, turning the match into a procession. West Footscray continued their momentum in the final term, finishing strongly to record a commanding 24.14 (158) to 10.11 (71) victory.
Jack Vivian starred with a remarkable eight-goal haul in a best-on-ground performance, while Rueben Lovell added four. Socrates Mavrokostidis, Henry Lovell and Jackson Cordner each chipped in with three goals in a powerful forward display.
The Suns showed brief resistance, but ultimately couldn’t contain West Footscray’s relentless scoring power and midfield dominance. Six goals from Nicholas Gregson was the standout contribution for the hosts.
North Footscray def AlbanvaleÂ
North Footscray has again showcased its high-powered offence, registering a 90-point victory over Albanvale in a commanding four quarter display.
The home side were in control from the outset, booting five first quarter goals to establish a strong early lead while restricting Albanvale to just a single major. Their pressure and clean ball movement continued in the second term, where they exploded with eight goals to blow the margin out to 67 points at halftime.
Any hopes of an Albanvale comeback were quickly shut down when play resumed after the main break, with the Devils maintaining control through the midfield and continuing to capitalise on their forward entries. By three quarter time, the margin had stretched to 80 points as the contest turned into a one sided affair.
North Footscray finished strongly, adding four final quarter goals to secure a comprehensive 21.9 (135) to 6.9 (45) win. Kyle Rodgers was again one of the best for the Devils and Lynden Dunn was the standout up forward, finishing with seven goals while Jarrod Johns provided strong support with three majors.
For Albanvale, Daniel Granato and Reece Field each kicked two goals, but they were unable to match North Footscray’s intensity and scoring power.
Tarneit def by BraybrookÂ
Braybrook delivered a rampaging offensive performance to down Tarneit by a staggering 137 points in a one-sided contest at Wootten Road Reserve.
From the opening bounce, Braybrook set the tone with relentless pressure and slick ball movement, kicking five unanswered goals in the first term while keeping Tarneit scoreless. The dominance continued into the second quarter, with Braybrook extending their lead to 53 points at halftime, completely controlling territory and possession.
The third quarter was much of the same with the Brookers going up a gear with a devastating eight-goal blitz. Their forward line proved unstoppable, capitalising on repeat inside 50 entries, while Tarneit struggled to generate any meaningful momentum. To their credit, Tarneit showed some fight in the final term, adding four late goals, but the damage had long been done while Braybrook continued to pile on the scoreboard pressure.
Chase Wassell delivered a best on ground performance with a remarkable 11-goal haul. He was well supported by Sam Clifford, Mohamed Abdou and Aidyn Bartolo, who each contributed three goals in a dominant team display.
Tarneit was best served by Jye Manic and Samuel Robert with two goals but the Titans were ultimately outclassed by a clinical and powerful Braybrook outfit.
Western Rams def by Sunshine HeightsÂ
Sunshine Heights have stormed home to claim a 33-point win over Western Rams, turning the contest on its head with a dominant second half performance.
Western Rams controlled the early stages, kicking three first quarter goals to take a 12-point lead and maintained their advantage into halftime. Their pressure and forward entries kept Sunshine Heights in check, holding a narrow 11-point buffer at the main break.
However, the game flipped dramatically after halftime. Sunshine Heights exploded in the third quarter, piling on seven goals to one in a blistering display of attacking football. Their midfield took control, delivering clean ball inside 50 and overwhelming the Rams defence to open up a commanding lead.
The visitors carried that momentum into the final term, adding four more goals to seal a convincing 15.8 (98) to 9.11 (65) victory. Jackson Viola and Aaron Williams starred up forward, each booting four goals in a powerful and efficient display. The pair’s ability to capitalise on opportunities proved decisive.
For Western Rams, Will Markovski led the way and Jordan Chircop finished with two goals in a solid effort, but the side struggled to stem the tide once momentum shifted.
Wyndhamvale def Laverton
Wyndhamvale has delivered a ruthless performance, dismantling Laverton by 173 points in veteran Tyler Tessari’s 400th game.
Despite early inaccuracy from Wyndhamvale the hosts held Laverton scoreless in the opening quarter to establish control. Their midfield dominance and relentless forward pressure continued in the second term, where they piled on nine goals to stretch the margin to 82 points at halftime.
The game only intensified after the main break, with Wyndhamvale producing a devastating third quarter surge. They added 10 more goals while restricting Laverton to a single behind, effectively ending the contest by three quarter time.
Wyndhamvale finished the job in style, continuing their scoring spree in the final term to record a staggering 29.20 (194) to 3.3 (21) victory. Lewis Stanton topped his performance from a week earlier with nine goals, while Isaac Fulton-Grover and Tyler Tessari each added four, with the latter also named best on ground in his milestone match.
For Laverton, opportunities were limited, but captain Corey Vandermeer and Brody Mitchell battled hard in a tough outing against a dominant opponent.
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