Hillside is putting together a decent block of games as it aims for a double chance in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition.
The Sharks on Saturday produced one of its best performances of the season on Saturday, accounting for Avondale Heights, which is sitting above them on the ladder.
It was all the Sharks in the first half as they led by 42 points at the main break before the margin blew out to 74 heading into the final quarter.
While Avondale won the final quarter, the game was already over with the Sharks winning, 16.21 (117)-5.10 (40).
Sharks coach Mo Kaakour said they were putting together some more consistent football.
“The performance was great against a pretty good side,” he said. “The first time we played them we matched up well.
“They controlled the stoppages the first time round. We wanted to make sure we were controlling the stoppages post clearance and get the ball deep in windy conditions.
“We were able to get repeat inside 50s from our forward pressure.”
Kaakour said they used the ball better than Avondale and didn’t allow the opposition to have time with ball in hand.
Josh Covelli kicked three goals for the Sharks, while Fort and Nat Caruso, and Khalil Kaakour kicked two goals each.
Kaakour said it was a really well rounded performance from the side. Noak Asciak, Kakkour, Tristan Rudic, Fort Caruso and Robbie Castello were some of the standouts
The development of Asciak, in his first full season at senior level, has been one of the big pluses out of the early season injury woes.
“He took on the role against Danko [Bzenic] and perfected that,” Kaakour said.
“He’s played a few different roles. He was in the midfield early when we didn’t have any big bodied mids.
“He has now gone back and playing on the opposition’s best hybrid forward.”
Kaakour said they were still yet to get their full side on the park this year.
Skipper Zak Wunhym is set to return this week against Roxburgh Park.
Lucas Falli is a couple of weeks ago, while Nicholas Karakyriakos is missing with a hamstring injury.
They are also hoping Mitch Hearne, who hasn’t played since round one, will also return.
The win moved the Sharks to third, percentage ahead of Avondale Heights.
The Sharks face Roxburgh Park this week.
Kaakour said the ladder reflection didn’t reflect the side the Magpies have and they were expecting a tough hitout.
