Match Reviews | WEDDERBURN outplayed the Birchip-Watchem Bulls in Saturday’s 10th round in Goldacres North Central senior footy.

The Redbacks were on their turf at Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park to take on last season’s runner-up.

A brilliant opening quarter set up what would be a 44-point victory for the Tom Metherell-coached Wedderburn.

As the Redbacks scored 7.4 in the first quarter they kept Birchip-Watchem to a tally of 2.1

The Bulls fought back to win the second term, 22-21.

Wedderburn won the next two quarters, 20-18 and 19-9.

By the final siren the Redbacks led 106-62.

Leading goalkicker for Wedderburn was Tyler Curtis on three as Danny Benaim, Mitch McEwen and Zach Pallpratt kicked two each.

The Bulls’ attack was led by Meyrick Buchanan on three as Rhona Conboy and Joseph Madio slotted two.

Best for Wedderburn were Jayden Jones, Zach Pallpratt, Isaac Holt, Hamish Lockhart, Jye Mortlock and Corey Lowry.

Birchip-Watchem’s best were Meyrick Buchanan, Zane Connick, Dale Hinkley, Joseph Reid, Angus Butterfield and Heath Smith.

Next hit-out for Wedderburn will be Saturday’s home game against Donald.

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