In a hard-fought clash between ladder leaders and fifth-placed Healesville, Wandin held their nerve to record a 9.7 (61) to 7.16 (58) victory at Healesville.
Despite Healesville creating more scoring opportunities, inaccurate kicking ultimately cost them, with Wandin’s efficiency on entry and capitalising on those chances meaning they secured the win.
John Ladner led from the front for Wandin, with strong support from Daniel Willis and brothers Chayce and Cayden Black, whose efforts around the contest proved crucial in the narrow victory.
The result reinforces Wandin’s position on top of the ladder while Healesville will be left to rue their missed opportunities in what was a thrilling encounter.
