By Nick Adam
Wandin went away to Pakenham to take on the fellow finals contender in a Round 16 Premier Division clash on Saturday 6 August.
The Dogs controlled the first quarter in both territory and on the scoreboard, going into quarter time with a four-goal lead.
They were able to protect this lead over the course of the day, ending up 11.13, 79 to 6.4, 40 victors.
Pakenham’s best football came in the first ten minutes of the third quarter, taking advantage of the momentum swing to briefly close the gap between the two sides.
Pakenham had only managed 1.2 before the third quarter but quickly slammed on four goals.
Wandin responded to the challenge with the best football produced on the day to add four of their own and restore the lead and ensure they were not challenged in the last quarter.
Wandin’s best on the day were Joel Garner, Matthew Cerquarelli, Todd Garner, John Del Giudice, Chayce Black and Brodie Atkins.
Goalkickers for the Dogs were Clinton Johnson with 4, Atkins 2 and single contributions from Cerquarelli, Joel Garner, Patty Bruzzese, Harrison Byrne and Patrick Hodgett.
