BROWNLOW MEDALLIST SWAN INSPIRES POINT COOK WIN
By Connor Pain |
Point Cook’s Dane Swan experiment worked wonders as the Brownlow Medallist kicked three goals and was one of the best in the Bulldogs’ 23-point come from behind win against Altona.
The home side got off to a slow start with a lack of cohesion in transition from defence to offence, with Altona taking advantage to the tune of 13 points at quarter time.
Saade Ghazi’s speech at the first break must have worked wonders, as it was all red, white and blue in the second term.
Fanatical tackle pressure and a magical Swan check side banana from the forward pocket were the highlight of the first half, with Swan admitting post-game it might have been the best goal he’s ever kicked.
Neither side was able to capitalise in the third, Point Cook adding 1.5 to the Vikings’ 2.2, with just 14 points separating the sides at the final change
The fourth quarter turned into a celebration for the Bulldogs, Nick Buykx’s running goal capping 9.11 (65) to 5.12 (42) win and a wonderful day for the club both on and off the field.
Spotswood needed 12 goals in the second half to overcome a valiant Sunshine by 26 points at Kindersmith Reserve.
The home team turned a slender quarter time lead into a 14-point advantage at the main break before the visitors hit back.
The Woodsmen’s comeback was highlighted by Kyle Blake’s four majors in the 15.9 (99) to 11. 7(73) triumph, setting up a juicy clash with Caroline Springs in Round 8.
Frank Campisi and Steven Kyriazis each booted five goals in Caroline Springs’ 75-point win over Newport.
Ryan Allen also chipped in four majors of his own as the Lakers kicked more than 20 goals and tallied a score of 140 for the second straight week.
Joel Freeman and Omar Saad (four goals) were two of Newport’s best as the game ended 21.14 (140) to 10.5 (65).
Tyson Brazel’s season-best seven goals sparked Yarraville Seddon’s comfortable 18.15 (123) to 11.10 (76) victory against Point Cook Centrals.
The result was all but confirmed after the first term thanks to an eight-goal to one opening by the Eagles.
Josh Grech and Mitch Palma played their part for the Sharks with the game not blowing out, as both teams added 10 goals after quarter time.
Hoppers Crossing outlasted Albion 16.12 (108) to 10.10 (70) away from home thanks to five multiple goalkickers.
Ashlin Brown was best on ground for the Warriors as the visitors held the Cats at arms-length all day.
The performances of Josh Bench and Daniel Rosenzweig (four goals) were encouraging for the hosts ahead of their toughest test against Werribee Districts after the bye.
Werribee Districts flexed their muscles in a dominant 78-point thumping of Parkside, Daniel Nielson booting six in his side’s 22.15 (147) to 9.15 (69) win.
Josh Mould was also amongst the goals again, contributing four majors for the second straight week.