Nodders return to form, Wellers upset Eagles

The double bye did little to slow down the unbeaten form of Williamstown CYMS as they defeated Hampton Rovers by 97 points at Boss James Reserve. Seven goals to one in the opening term set the tone for the CY’s as they continued to apply scoreboard pressure with another 17 of the next 26 majors. 15 of the 22 CY’s players hit the scoreboard at some point with Nick Ebinger and Jack Noonan top-scoring with three each. Sam Bradford was the only multiple goal kicker for the Rovers with two as they sit eighth but still a game and a half above the Wellers.

Old Camberwell did manage to close the gap on the Rovers with an upset 17-point victory over Marcellin at Gordon Barnard Reserve. Trailing by 22 points at the first break, the Wellers, who were previously on a nine-game losing streak after winning their first two games of the year, commenced their comeback with eight goals to four in the second and third terms before finishing the game with three unanswered. James Allen was named best for the Wellers for the third time this season while George Vitinaros kicked four goals in just his second game. Jackson Green and James Robertson each booted two for the Eagles.

Mazenod returned to the winners’ list as they triumphed over Old Ivanhoe by 19 points at Central Reserve. The Nodders shot out to a 21-point lead at the first break and broke even with the Hoers with eight goals apiece thereafter. Brad Kovac’s strong recent form continued with a BOG performance while Nicholas Pascuzzi, Matthew Fewings and Mitchel D’Angelo kicked two goals each. Luke Velluto stood tall up forward for the Hoers with a game-high three majors alongside an impressive performance from Oscar McIntyre.

Ajax made it three wins from their past four games and kept their finals chances alive with a 21-point win over Old Mentonians at Gary Smorgon Oval. The seventh-placed Jackas, who now sit a game and a half outside the four, led by nine points after a tight opening three quarters but put the result beyond doubt with five goals to three in the final term. Jake Lew starred in front of goal with five while Samuel Roberts kicked six of the Panthers’ nine at the other end.

Ormond claimed their third win in a row and went two games clear in second spot on the ladder following their 44-point win over PEGS. After bouncing out of the blocks with six goals to one in the first term, the Monders led by just eight points at half time but ran out the game with six goals to two in the second half. Max Kennedy was at his best for the Monders with a BOG display while Ethan Hanley and Henry Simon kicked three each. Cameron Livori ws named best for the Bombers for the second time in three matches and Aaron Bell booted three of his own.