Wandin’s sustained pressure at the contest, work rate to support defensively and then spread to attack once the ball was won was key in their 18.21,129 to 5.10, 40 win over Monbulk.
After an even first quarter, it was these efforts that wore the Hawks down throughout the day.
Patty Bruzzese, Cody Hirst, Aaron Mullett, Connor Smith, Drew Benson, Chayce Black were the top Dogs in the win.
Mullet extended his lead on top of the league goalkicking charts with a bag of 6 that takes him to 23 for the season, with Clinton Johnson’s 4-goal haul bringing him to second overall with 13. Tom Merlino (3) and Smith (2) were the other multiple goalkickers, while Brodie Atkins, Patrick Hodgett and C Hirst all chipped in with 1.
Wandin is keenly awaiting the arrival of local rival Woori Yallock to the Kennel next week, with the match between the Doggies and the Tigers set to be the game of the round.
Netball
A Grade
Ladder leaders Wandin took on Monbulk in A Grade side. Wandin picked up an early lead as Monbulk took a while to gel with a new structure but they gave the Doggies a scare as they stormed home with a 14-8 last quarter to nearly cause a boilover as the Hawks fell just two goals shy of knocking off Wandin.
Monbulk 42 def by Wandin 44
B Grade
A winless Wandin side were an unknown quantity for Monbulk, having only lost to the top three undefeated clubs to date. A close game was expected and after the Bulldogs grabbed an early lead, the Hawks fought back to hit the front at three-quarter time. Wandin played some strong netball to win the quarter 15-7 and snatch a seven-goal win.
Monbulk 41 def by Wandin 48
C Grade
The Wandin C Grade side is entrenched near the top of the ladder and the Hawks were never really able to get their game going but put in an improved effort in the second half to regain some control.
Monbulk 12 def by Wandin 44
D Grade
It was an easy win for Wandin in D Grade. Monbulk had a fair amount of possession but weren’t able to link up all the way to goal and were then hurt on the rebound.
Monbulk 6 def by Wandin 53
