WRFL 1
Albion’s tough start to the Western Region Football League division 1 season continued on Saturday. The Cats were handed a 106-point, 23.20 (158)-7.10 (52) thrashing by Werribee Districts. It was tough going from the opening moments for Albion, which failed to kick a goal in the first quarter and managed just two majors up to half-time. There were no such troubles at the other end of the ground, with Werribee Districts booting 12 goals in the first half and having 22 scoring shots. Despite goals being a little
easier to come by in the second half, there was no coming back for Albion, which has lost its opening four matches. The Cats are in last place on the WRFL division 1 ladder.
WRFL 2
In Western Region Football League division 2, Caroline Springs got its first win on Saturday. The Lakers proved far too good for Sunshine Heights, winning 17.13 (115)-8.17 (65). Despite the eventual big margin, Caroline Springs didn’t have things all its own way and was forced to fight during a hard first quarter. Sunshine Heights had three more scoring shots than the Lakers but was unable to convert in front of goal. As a result, Caroline Springs took a seven-point lead into the first change and continued to increase the margin throughout the afternoon. After four rounds the Lakers are in seventh spot on the division 2 ladder. They will take on third-placed North Footscray this week.
EDFL
Keilor secured a vital away win in
the Essendon District Football League premier division on Saturday. The Blues defeated Avondale Heights 15.17 (107)-13.11 (89). Leading the charge was Keilor captain Dylan Joyce, who was outstanding. He was well supported by Kane Barbuto and Rhyce Prismall, who also worked hard for the Blues. Prismall finished the match as one of 12 Keilor goal-kickers. For Avondale Heights, Patrick Rose booted four goals. The result moves Keilor to fifth spot on the EDFL premier division ladder with a 3-2 record. The Blues’ next match will be in round six against the Northern Saints.
