The Bulldogs travelled to Upwey for the first time since 2023 off the back of a rest over the long weekend.
The in-form team were ready to get a win at a ground they have struggled at in recent history.
Wandin was slow to start, with Upwey Tecoma jumping the in-form Bulldogs with the first two goals of the game.
Upwey Tecoma’s pressure stood out early, and for the first time in a number of weeks Wandin struggled to get any ball control.
But good teams respond and it was Bruzzese and Black who wrestled control back for the Dogs.
With that the momentum swung from the prepared Upwey Tecoma outfit and the balls that Mullet and Garner require inside forward 50 started to flow.
The first quarter would see Wandin amass a decent lead despite its early struggle securing a 20 point gap at the whistle.
Upwey Tecoma’s McKay kept his team in the game with a couple of goals kicked in the second quarter, but Wandin had already established its lead and the scoreline sat at 40-72.
The third quarter told a similar tale, with Upwey kicking a goal for every three scored by Wandin.
Though Upwey Tecoma opened the scoring in the final quarter Wandin were the ones kicking the goals until the final whistle.
Final scoreline was 63-125.
The scoreboard in the end didn’t reflect the contest with an Upwey Tecoma side that is still missing there two prime movers on the ball.
Once Upwey Tecoma have Raru and Oates back they should improve in the second half of the season.
Wandin’s top performers were Cayden Black, Joel Garner, Patty Bruzzese, Brodie Atkins, Todd Garner and Chayce Black.
Upwey Tecoma’s top performers were Jack McKay, Ben Watson, Jai Sheehan, shaun gamley, Tom Attalla and Cody Maloney.
Wandin move on to the local derby against Mt Evelyn next Saturday which will also celebrate their 2015 Premiership reunion.
