Wandin claimed a hard fought 28 point victory over ladder leaders Olinda in windy conditions on Saturday, in a battle between first and second on the AFL Outer East ladder.
Despite the testing wind, Aaron Mullett continued his dominant season, kicking his 100th goal in a milestone performance that further underlined his impact in 2024.
The first quarter was neck and neck, with both sides kicking accurately between the sticks and only one behind kicked.
That single behind though was what put Wandin in front by a single point with the first term ending 25-24.
Second quarter was a quiet one – only a single goal kicked by Mullett and two behinds each for both Wandin and Olinda.
Wandin managed to come out the second quarter with a small lead of 33-26, but Olinda quickly closed back in on the Dogs.
In the third term, Wandin hit a handful of behinds but a goal from Griersmith-Rowe put Olinda within two points of Wandin as they head into the fourth quarter.
In typical Wandin fashion, they exploded into the fourth with back to back goals from Mullett and Garner.
Scharenberg kept Olinda in the competition, though Atkins and Mullett polished off a determined fourth quarter performance from Wandin, securing their spot at the top of the ladder.
Final scores 72-44.
The Bulldogs were well served by Brodie Atkins, Chayce Black and Daniel Willis, who were instrumental across the ground.
For Olinda, Matt Sharenberg was a standout in a losing side, providing plenty of resistance.
The day also marked a significant milestone for the club, with Wandin celebrating 20 years of netball – a proud moment recognised by past and present players and supporters.
