By David Nagel
Tooradin-Dalmore remains undefeated after three rounds of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) after the Seagulls proved far too strong for Warragul Industrials on Anzac Day.
The Dusties had also shown promising signs this season, coming in with a one-one record, with many expecting a close contest at the Tooradin Recreation Reserve.
The Dusties were more than competitive in the first quarter, taking the game up to the Seagulls, with Laurie Meaker (GS) and Lara Commadeur (GA) making the most of their limited opportunities.
The Dusties were also getting plenty of drive from their midcourt combination with Abby Brice (C), Abbey Commadeur (WA) and Amy Heath (WD) passing the ball with great efficiency throughout the first term.
The Dusties were also standing strong in defence with Ebony Proctor (GD) and Jessie Wyatt (GK) making life difficult for the Seagulls extremely talented goalers.
But, despite their combative spirit, the Dusties still trailed by 14 to 9 at quarter time.
The Seagulls then ramped up their defensive intensity in the second quarter, holding the Dusties to just four goals for the quarter.
The Dusties held the Seagulls to just 10, with just 14 goals being scored in a very defensively-minded quarter of netball.
The Seagulls, with a 24-13 lead at half time, then ran away with things in the second half, scoring 44 goals to 10 to open up a 68-23 advantage at the final whistle.
Tooradin-Dalmore was missing one of its key midcourters in Chloe Crouch, but still had more than enough talent to run away with things in the second half.
The Gulls threw the bibs around in the third quarter, before settling on a more settled line up in the final term.
Alex Maher (GS) scored 15 goals in the final stanza, while her able ally Alex Duff (GA) contributed seven goals for the quarter.
Ebony Mason (GK) and Jess Maher (GD) were superb at the defensive end of the court, while Sara Howie (C), Stacey Sawyer (WA) and Millie Craven (WD) ran the game out strongly through the middle of the court.
The Seagulls will look to keep their unbeaten record in check when they travel to Cora Lynn this Saturday, while the Dusties host Korumburra-Bena in a big game for both clubs.
Unfortunately that’s all we can bring you this week with scores still not being available on the WGFNC website.
What we can tell you is that Nar Nar Goon started impressively in its game against Kooweerup, leading the Demons by 16 to 6 at quarter time.
Ashley Coombes (GS) was on fire for the Goon in goals, scoring 10 first-quarter goals after being well-fed by her Goal Attack Steph Lee.
Hollie Keysers (GK) and Hannah Carney (GD) were impressive at the defensive end of the court, while Chantelle Dale (C), Eden Evans (WD) and the unstoppable Meaghan Winter (WA) were at their very best through the midcourt.
Kooweerup defenders Taylah Simpson (GK) and Mikaela Stokkel (GD) had their hands full in the first quarter…but stood strong against a constant supply.
