Premier B Wrap – Round 1

Premier B action saw action commence with the unveiling of the Hampton Rovers Premier C flag at Boss James. Rovers certainly carried on the party from last season as they slowly but surely dismantled Mazenod to run out 69 point winners in front of a rapturous home crowd. Coach Guy Martyn was agai amongst the goals, this time booting five as Rover demonstrated their power with eleven goal scorers.

Old Melburnians were jumped by AJAX in the opening quarter at the Junction Oval, but eventually the home side found their way to the front and were never troubled thereafter. OM’s eventually recorded a 43 point win to start their 2015 season off in the best possible fashion.

The game of the day was at Brindisi St, where the relegated St Bedes/Mentone Tigers fell an agonising four points short of the hungry St Kevin’s. SKOB held the advantage at both quarter and half time before the Tigers responded with a big seven goal third term to lead by two points. From there is was an arm-wrestle which the visitors eventually won.

Making their own statement were Old Brighton who man-handled Fitzroy at Brunswick St. The Tonners were full of confidence on their return to Premier B, as Dan Anthony led the line with four majors.

Wayne Oswald got his coaching tenure at Caulfield Grammarians off to the best possible start as the Fields won a low scoring match against Parkdale Vultures by 29 points. Seemingly always in control, Caulfield were aided by an innacurate Vultures lineup.