SENIOR WOMEN: ROUND 6 REPORT
By Kel Rowe
The sun was shining on the women of the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee Senior Women’s competition, with near perfect conditions observed last Saturday morning for the Round 6.
A much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash played out with surprising results, and the round was also marked by standout performances in front of goals, and the celebration of several momentous milestones.
Suns vs Point Cook Centrals
Suns 8.19-67 to Point Cook Centrals 2.1-13Â |Â Suns won by 54 points
A competition rivalry kicked of the proceedings in Round 6, with the Suns besting the Point Cook Centrals by 54-points at Goddard Street Reserve.
Te Aroha Hapuku (4 goals) was best on ground for the home side and was well supported by the effort of her Suns teammates Isabella Cutajar and Matilda Brown, with the latter celebrating her 100 -game milestone.
Chloe Elkington (2 goals) was the top performer for the Sharks, kicking the sole majors for her side.
Laverton vs North Footscray
Laverton 24.23-167 to North Footscray 1.0-6Â |Â Laverton won by 161 points
At Laverton Park, the Magpies made short work of North Footscray, running up a 161-point victory by the final siren. Shae-Lee Murphy-Burke was Laverton’s best, alongside skipper Kayla Ravanello, who was dangerous inside-50 with seven majors for the day.
Despite being firmly under the pump, North Footscray players Rebecca Telfer and Brooke Shorten were strong, and Dannielle Menzies marked the round with her 100th senior match.
Wyndhamvale vs West Footscray
Wyndhamvale 7.13-55 to West Footscray 2.6-18 | Wyndhamvale won by 37 points
It was a battle of the birds out west at Wyndhamvale South Reserve, as the Falcons and the Roosters went head-to-head, with the home side making the most of the conditions to win by 37 points.
Falcons Chloe Prior and Rachael Sherriff were named in best for their efforts in the heavily contested game of footy, while Layla Dawkins and Julia McPhee impressed for West Footscray.
Caroline Springs vs Yarraville Seddon
Caroline Springs 1.1-7 to Yarraville Seddon 17.12-114Â |Â Yarraville Seddon won by 107 points
Saturday also saw the Yarraville Seddon nab their maiden win for the season, with Eagles overwhelming their hosts Caroline Springs by 107-points.
Akec Makur Chuot led the way for the red, yellow and blue, kicking five goals to help seal the win, with Eagles teammates Molly Coulter and Lyla Griffin also featured in the best for their efforts.
Jessica Mercieca and Arianisa Muratoska performed well for the Lakers and were named amongst the best for the match.
Parkside Spurs vs Werribee Centrals
Parkside Spurs 17.12-114 to Werribee Centrals 0.1-1 Â |Â Parkside Spurs won by 113 points
The biggest surprise of the weekend was delivered to WFNL fans when Parkside Spurs and Werribee Centrals met in a table of the table clash. Many had expected the second-ranked Centurions to run close to the dominant ladder-leading Parkside — instead, the Spurs comfortably ousted their opposition by 113-points.
Young gun Marlo Atkins starred for the Spurs kicking five goals with midfielders Taquila Angel and Natalie Pearce also influential. Lonet Bugeja and Julia Nash fought valiantly for the Centrals finishing as the top performers for their side.
The match also marked the 150-game milestone of Tara Morgan, a much loved and respected stalwart of the Spurs outfit. Across her career, Morgan has claimed plenty of accolades, including that of Premiership Captain, Coach, Best Club Person, and Spurs Team of the Decade vice-captain.
As we near the halfway mark of the home and away season, the contenders are stepping forward and separating from the pack. Spur Aleisha Casley has now taken top spot on the leading goalkickers ladder with 21 majors and is closely followed by Falcon Larissa Renaut on 18.
Whilst Parkside remains unbeatable, spots 2-4 on the ladder are well and truly in play.