ABERS BEGIN WITH WINNING WAYS UNDER MARCON
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The first NXP Match of the Day for season 2022 took place at Clifton Park, where Aberfeldie outlasted a valiant Maribyrnong Park, defeating the Lions 14 points.
Abers led at every change and pushed the margin out to as much as 37 points before the visitors made a late push and pegged the lead back.
Kyle Reimers and Zach Hislop were healthy contributors on the scoreboard for Aberfeldie, kicking three goals each, whilst it was Nick Prowse for the Lions who made the most of his opportunities booting four goals for the game, with three in the final term.
Inaccurate kicking and a strong Aberfeldie defence proved too much for the Lions, who struggled with entries inside 50. Daniel Thompson was especially brilliant in the air, cutting off multiple attempts in defence.
Sean Hetherington was also impressive in his first hit out with his new club, taking control of the midfield for the Lions, whilst Tom Baravi was his usual consistent self around the stoppages.
COUGARS TASTE PREMIER DIVISION VICTORY
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East Keilor secured the four points in its first game back in Strathmore Community Bank Premier Division, defeating Essendon Doutta Stars by 15 points.
It was a tale of two halves as inaccuracy from the Cougars and efficiency from Douttas saw Paul Barnard's side up by 19 points at the main break.
However, an eight goal to three second half had the Cougars purring, taking home the 'W' at a packed Overland Reserve.
Victor Micallef picked up from where he left last season in a best-on-ground performance, with Charles Van Der Byl doing the damage on the scoreboard kicking three goals.
Karl Brown was the standout for Douttas, slotting four majors in the defeat.
MAGPIES STORM HOME IN TOPSY-TURVY CLASH
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Roxburgh Park has shrugged of a slow start to stun Hillside at Lakeside Oval.
The visitors booted six first quarter goals and led by 27 points at quarter time. The Magpies began their resurgence with a seven goal second quarter to cut the lead to four points at half time.
After a goalless third term, the pies managed to pull through with another six goals to defeat the Sharks by seven points.
Roxburgh Park managed nine goal scorers for the afternoon, with Jay Barbera leading the way with four goals.
On a day where accuracy was hard to come by across the EDFL, the Magpies managed 15 goals from 18 scoring shots.
For the Sharks, new recruit Josh Covelli dominated up forward kicking a bag of seven goals, but it wasn’t enough as Roxy took home the 15.9.93-13.8.86 victory.
HAWKS PUT COMPETITION ON NOTICE
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Hadfield has managed to hold off an inaccurate Keilor Park side, defeating the Devils by two points away from home.
Keilor Park will rue many missed opportunities to take the four points, with the Devils scoring 2.9 in the final quarter. Adversely, the Hawks were more accurate and were able to hold on for a 8.7.55-6.17.53 win.
Heath McKerchar was tremendous for Hadfield, booting three goals, whilst Andrew Budge and Connor Ahern contributed with two each.
The Devils managed to post six individual goal kickers, with returning great Robbie Castello hitting the scoreboard alongside the likes of James Mifsud and Damien Cavka.
Keilor Park will look to bounce back when they lock horns with Coburg Districts at Cole Reserve in Round Two, whilst the Hawks will look to make it two from two when they return to their home deck against Burnside Heights.
TIGERS DOMINATE AT WILLOWBROOK
Westmeadows have started their 2022 campaign in fine form, taking care of Hillside by 63 points on their home deck.
After a low scoring first quarter the Tigers wasted no time and put the pressure on, kicking eight goals to two over the second and third quarters to pull away strongly for the 12.10.82-3.1.19 win.
Taylor Jones and Natalie Tull-Boyle were impressive in front of the sticks kicking three goals each, whilst for the visitors, it was Rebecca Coleman (2 goals) who impressed in a tough first outing.
Hillside will be looking to redeem themselves in round two as they venture back home to Shark Park where they’ll host Maribyrnong Park. Westmeadows will be aiming to grab back-to-back wins when they face Keilor in a massive matchup at Joe Brown Oval.
JETS SOAR PAST PANTHERS
Greenvale have posted a brilliant win against Pascoe Vale to kickstart their 2022 campaign, taking care of the Panthers by seven goals at Raeburn Reserve.
The girls from Section Road dominated the first half and ensured that Pascoe Vale didn’t register a single score. From there, it was smooth sailing as the Jets sealed the 9.9.63-3.3.21 win.
Haylea Cooke was the standout for the visitors, booting four goals for the game, whilst Amy Hakim and Alisa Magri chipped in with two goals each.
Marilyn Elder (2 goals) and Phoebe Roach (1 goal) hit the scoreboard for the Panthers, but it wasn’t enough to kickstart a comeback in the second half.
With other massive wins in the division, both sides sit fourth and fifth respectively on the ladder.
A challenging task ahead, Greenvale will host Strathmore who also picked up a massive 75 point win over the Sunbury Lions, whilst Pascoe Vale travel to Buckley Park and will look to bounce back as they face Essendon Doutta Stars.
DISTRICTS ROAR TO LIFE WITH BIG FIRST ROUND WIN
Coburg Districts have burst out of the blocks in Airport Toyota Women's Division Two, comfortably defeating Maribyrnong Park 2 by 50 points at Cole Reserve.
The home side came out firing and didn’t look back, posting a 38 point lead at the main break.
A slight stalemate in the third quarter saw only three behinds kicked between both sides, before the Districts pumped on four more goals to three in the final term to eventually run out 11.6.72-3.4.22 winners.
Emily Gray was fantastic for Coburg Districts and led the way with four goals. Jade Stevens and Grave Ingram contributed with two goals each.
Marby managed singles from Georgia Sottile, Zoe Sharman and Kate MacCubbin, but will rue a slow start which saw eight points kicked across the first half.
It doesn’t get easier for the girls from Monk Oval, as they face an in form Airport West side who were ruthless against the Sunbury Kangaroos. Coburg Districts will travel to Willbrook Reserve to take on Westmeadows 2, who also grabbed an important two goal victory over Oak Park 2 away from home.
- By Steven Zois
