Wandin vs Woori never seems to disappoint and with the wonderful weather over the weekend, both sides enjoyed a fine match in fine conditions at the Wandin North Recreation Reserve.
Bustling crowds from both clubs turned up to watch what would become an enthralling battle between two prominent Yarra Ranges sides.
Woori Yallocks intent to defend was visible from the start.
The Tigers were able to limit a powerful and fluid Wandin attack, which lead to Woori taking a 15 point lead in the second quarter.
Woori’s lead was courtesy to a great attacking display between Taylor Gibson and Zach Monkhorst, and with the Tigers thin on numbers, they kept made the best of what they had for the game.
Into the third quarter, Wandin’s Jordan Jaworski and Hodget responded to Woori with a steady performance, and with blue jerseys swarming the midfield, Wandin inserted themselves into the game.
Excellent displays from Woori’s Angus Smith, Hunter Ryan, Bradd Arnold and Joel Adams from kept the Tigers’ scoreline close to Wandin’s in what came to be a goal for goal match, with both sides taking the lead at crucial moments.
Daniel Willis, Tom Merlino, Damien Furey, Aaron Mullett, Charlie Wood and Patty Bruzzese were the key players for Wandin, giving the Dogs the edge they needed to beat the passionate Woori side.
Wandin clinched the win in the end with the final scoreline at 109 to 95.
Woori Yallock’s reserves were also stretched thin with injuries putting them at a disadvantage which saw them cop a beating from a healthy Wandin side.
Woori Yallock’s women’s side visited Olinda to face a formidable opponent, with Olinda taking the win.
In the netball, Woori Yallock’s D grade team clinched the win against Wandin, beating them 29 to 18.
But for the rest of the teams it was a tough day, with all other grades losing their second round, despite putting up competitive scores.
Woori’s C side had their scores doubled by Wandin, 54 to 22.
The B grade clash between Wandin and Woori was a more even affair, with the scores ending up at 67 to 55, with Wandin taking the win.
Woori’s A side lost 48 to 69.
