By RHYS WOOSNAM - Division 3 Reserves
ANOTHER dominant performance by the Magpies highlighted this week’s action in the WRFL as they continued their rich vein of form.
Off the back of a barnstorming victory against Braybrook, the Newport Power couldn’t sustain their momentum as Parkside ran away by 63-points.
After a strong first quarter kicking four goals to none, the Magpies kept the Power at bay as they went three for three so far this season.
Christopher Hall starred for Parkside, booting six majors to hold top spot in the goal-kicking race for the league.
Hall and teammate Mark Folwell combined to kick 11 of Parkside’s 13 goals in a superstar display, the two players were the difference between the two sides.
The Wyndham Suns were big winners over the North Sunshine Roadrunners, with the Suns completely tearing their opponents a part to the tune of 143-points.
In what was shaping up to be a close encounter based on early season form turned into a demolition job very quickly.
After a tight first quarter, Wyndham outscored North Sunshine 21 goals to just three, with 11 different goal-kickers, eight of which were multiple contributors.
Brett Cook, Grant Jones and Chris Neville all starred with Cook and Neville kicking four goals apiece, in what was an all-round performance.
The individual performance of the round came from Tarneit’s Troy Whiting in their big victory against Sanctuary Lakes at Wootten Road Reserve.
He booted 10 goals in a brilliant showcase of skill and athleticism.
Reece Frost and Benjamin Arabit were consistent throughout the day for Tarneit as they consolidated their strong form in 2016 so far.
Capping off an exciting weekend, Laverton and Sunshine Heights played out an absolute thriller on ANZAC day as Sunshine won by the smallest of margins.
A tremendous back and forth encounter saw the teams exchange the lead at the first two quarters, with the scores level heading into the final quarter.
After erratic kicking in front of goal all day, Sunshine finally straightened up, scoring four goals two to four goals one, sealing a one point victory in what was the match of the season.
It was a contest that typified the ANZAC spirit and was the perfect way to finish the long weekend of footy.
Last Modified on 26/04/2016 14:28