By Nick Creely
Journal Football Review
EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
A dominant first half by Noble Park 12.13(85) has set up a comfortable 33-point victory over North Ringwood 8.4(52) on Saturday.
The Bulls – looking to bank yet another victory in their highly impressive start to the season – were on song early, jumping out to 21-point victory despite being a little bit wayward in front of goal, kicking 4.4 to 1.1
The dominance through the midfield, notably through the exploits of Tommy Glen and Kyle Martin, pushed the Bulls further ahead in the second term, as they started to eye a significant percentage booster.
And although the Saints fought back admirably to almost level the second half, the supremacy of Martin, Glen, Shayne Allan and James Gwilt (three goals) proved a bridge too far.
The Bulls move into fourth position on the Div 1 ladder with a 4-1 record, and face the undefeated Vermont in a blockbuster clash next week.
Meanwhile, Rowville 10.12(72) has gone down to Doncaster 15.7(97) despite having an equal amount of scoring shots, as the Hawks slump to 10th on the table with a 1-4 record.
Despite the Hawks leading by a point at quarter time, they were overrun by a Sharks’ side bound for finals.
SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
DIV 2
Keysborough 13.17(95) have moved to second on the ladder after cruising past Springvale Districts 8.8(56) by 39-points at Springvale Reserve on Saturday.
But it could have been an even greater margin had the Borough’s kicked straight, having a whopping 30 scoring shots to 16.
The Boroughs were merciless early, kicking 7.8 in a dominant opening quarter, before the Demons tightened up defensively to even out the majority of the game.
Geoff Humphreys (four goals) was best afield for the Boroughs, while Tim Werner continued his brilliant season and Tamas Siposs was once again impressive.
The Demons are now percentage off the bottom of the ladder, despite being competitive in most games this season.
DIV 3
Hallam 30.17(197) have gained crucial percentage, dismantling a struggling Sandown 5.2(32) side by 165-points at Hallam Reserve on Saturday.
The Hawks were 55-points ahead at quarter time, with the Cobras managing to kick 1.0 straight in the first.
But the Cobras failed to score anything for the next two quarters, with the Hawks piling on 13.9 to take a 142-point lead into the last quarter.
The Cobras fought out the game to kick four goals late.
Robert Mackay kicked eight goals in a dominant display to take his season tally to 15, while Atkin Kevin (five goals) and Matt Neve (four goals) each kicked a bag.
The Hawks sit second on the ladder with a percentage of 261.84, while the Cobras are last with a percentage of just 12.69.
Dominant from the very start, Lyndale 17.12(114) brushed aside a more competitive Dandenong 2.9(21) by 93-points.
Matt Stuart was best afield for the Pumas, while Trevor Kumetatis was dangerous in attack with four goals.
The Pumas are in fifth position, while the Redlegs are second last on the table.
Endeavour Hills 16.16(112) have kept up its strong form, knocking Black Rock 5.12(42) off with ease.
Off the back of another bag by Daniel Morrison (six goals), the Eagles were never headed after kicking five first quarter goals.
A highly impressive Lyndhurst 13.7(85) beat up a disappointing Moorabbin 4.5(29), with the Lightning staying in touch with the top four.
Lightning forward Hamish Browning booted five goals to take his season tally to 13.
Doveton Eagles 19.13(127) has comfortably defeated Carrum Patterson Lakes 15.7(97), with the Eagles remaining in third position.
After a fairly tight first quarter, the Eagles pulled away and got their game up and running – David Lever (two goals) was excellent with a best-on-ground display.
In other matches, Ashwood 16.15(101) remains undefeated after toppling South Yarra 9.6(60)
