Gippsland Times | SALE City laid the foundation for its 11.12 (78) to 7.14 (56) win over Rosedale with a five goal to one first half.
The visiting Bulldogs led by 14 points at the first break before continue their push forward in the second term, extending the margin to 23 points by half-time.
City's momentum wasn't halted by the long change, adding six goals during a stellar second half. Forward livewires Nick Grainger and Jake Milham were the main figures in front of goal, setting the impetus for victory creating opportunities while booting two majors each.
Bulldogs coach Hayden Burgiel was a valuable contributor, recruit Harry Kaandorp was stellar in his debut, his agility in the ruck contest a bonus, while Rowan Bell was a dogged performer in the engine room.
Boasting 13 scoring shots in the second half, Rosedale's key forwards squandered opportunities in front of goal. Craig Bourne was the Blues' best player.
TTU too strong for the Tigers
GORMANDALE copped the full brunt of Traralgon-Tyers United as the Bombers unleashed their recruits and provided spectators with an indication as to just how well the side had evolved in the off-season.
The 18-goal trouncing catapulted one of last season's cellar dwellers to the top of the ladder.
The Bombers dominated play around the ground during a blistering first quarter. Led by a chorus of individual goal kickers, Chase Saunders (who finished the match with five), Jacob Albanese (four), Dalton Tripodi and Brian Graham (three each), the Bombers put the result out of contention.
Hitting the ground running hard under new coach Jay Neagle, the Bombers slammed on nine goals to one in the first quarter and showed no signs of surrendering, winning 26.19 (175) to 10.6 (66).
Saunders five-goal haul was a highlight of his best-on-ground performance, midfielder Graham was sublime in his dominance around the contest and pushing forward, while Hayden Hector ran all day.
The Tigers shared the goals among seven individual goal scorers, with Kapun Morris their best.
Pies cop brunt of Saint barrage
SEVEN majors from Linden Brunt was among the highlights in Cowwarr's 40-point victory over Glengarry.
Caught flat-footed, the Magpies felt the affect of the Saints, who hit the front early and diligently went about extending the margin.
The charge on the scoreboard was led by Brunt, while Pat Tainsh and Steve Cooper dominated the contests against their lesser experienced opponents.
The Saints boasted a 16-point buffer at quarter-time, one that they would extend to 19 by the main change before holding the Magpies goalless in the third term to break away to a seven-goal lead.
Glengarry, through Mitch Cummins, worked hard to remain in the contest, outscoring the Saints in the final term, but the visitors' early break was enough to ensure they collected the four points, winning 14.14 (98) to 8.10 (58).
