By CONNOR PAIN - Division 1 Reserves
CORY Connor’s eight goals helped Sunshine romp to a 17.12. (114) to 3.3. (21) over Wyndhamvale last weekend.
The big win ensured Sunshine of its place in the top four, finishing a game ahead of fifth-placed Deer Park.
For Wyndhamvale, the 93-point loss brings to a close its horrendous season, as they finished last, winning zero games and finishing with the competition’s worst points scoring for and against.
The Roos ended the season in fourth place, as they did in 2015, despite one more loss.
Sunshine will battle it out with the Lions in an Elimination Final at Burbank Oval in Williamstown, with the loser’s season and hunt for the premiership over.
Ahead of its clash with Sunshine, Deer Park thrashed St Albans, despite a half-time lead of just 24 points.
Fourteen second half goals for Deer Park highlighted the gulf between those playing finals and those watching them.
The 20.14. (134) to 4.8. (32) victory was the Lions’ ninth of the season, a three game improvement from last season.
The Saints showed why they finished five wins behind the last finals spot as they were outworked and showed little motivation to finish its season on a high note.
Particularly disappointing would be its drop off from last year, as the Saints won eight less games than 2015 and finished three spots lower on the ladder.
Altona’s massive 24.9. (153) to 2.2. (14) win over Albion has helped it leapfrog the Werribee Districts and finish the 2016 regular season in second place.
Four Vikings players individually kicked more goals than the entire Cats side, showing just how dominant the home side were.
Albion won one more game this year than last, finishing in eighth in both seasons.
The 139-point mauling gives Altona five more wins than last season and a final against the aforementioned Districts, as the two sides will fight it out at Avalon Airport Oval for the right to face Hoppers Crossing in the second week of the finals.
The Districts will enter its matchup with Altona on the back of a comfortable 9.11. (65) to 5.8. (38) win against Spotswood.
Six goals over the second and third terms was enough to seal the win for the Districts, who improved its season record from 2015 by one win.
The Woodsmen ended its disappointing season as they did last year in seventh place.
Last Modified on 16/08/2016 09:51