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| Nic Clayton |
By Gary Williamson
Claremont v New Norfolk
NEW Norfolk really showed they are approaching full strength and form last weekend, which spells trouble for opposition sides. In wet conditions they thrashed a very poor Claremont away from home by a massive 131 points, kicking 20.22 (142) to 1.5 (11). The first term was a very sloppy affair as the players needed time to adjust to the conditions but New Norfolk settled first and moved to handy 14 point lead. The second term saw the Eagles really dominate the play as their back line kept the home side scoreless while they piled on a further six goals and cruised to a match-winning lead of 58 points at the main break. The home side seemed shellshocked as they should have been more competitive, especially in the slippery conditions.
The second half again saw the powerful Eagles control the game as they played inspired football in the greasy conditions, slamming on 11 goals to a miserly two points and went away to record a percentage boosting victory as the Magpies were brought back to earth. Best players for the Eagles were plentiful with Clayton, Chaplin, Belcher and Carver, while Thompson and Bonnitcha each kicked three goals. For Claremont, Barwick, Direen and Kamaric were their best as they battled against the odds all day.
Central Hawks v Sorell
SORELL recorded their first win of the season, being far too strong for the Central Hawks at Bothwell. In wet and cold conditions they kicked 17.11 (113) to 8.7 (55). The first quarter saw the visitors really take control of the game and really looked the better side. Wasted shots at goal shaw them only 14 in front points at the first change. Sorell kicked away early in the second term but the Hawks rallied late with three goals and really worked their way back into the contest but were still trailing by 15 points at half-time.
Sorell really up their intensity in the third term and kicked the only three goals for the quarter, grabbing a very handy lead. They then powered away in the last quarter with a further seven goals to record a confident boosting victory away from home. Best players for the disappointing Hawks were Brown, Daly and Cross as they still remain without a win this season.
Kingborough v Brighton
BRIGHTON caused one of the upsets of the year and really showed they are going to be a real threat when they defeated Kingborough away from home under lights by 21 points. The final scores were 9.11 (65) to 6.8 (44). The first term was played in wet and windy conditions but the visitors adapted a lot quicker than the home side, kicking three first-term goals and playing the better football to grab a valuable 14 -point lead. The second term saw the Tigers really attempt to work their way back into the game but the were soundly beaten up forward as the Robins' defence was well in control while they kicked a further three goals to have a commanding 24-point lead at the main change.
The second half became a real slog as neither side could get any real advantage but Brighton were very strong around the contests and recorded their best win for a few seasons. Best players for the gallant winners were Wessing, Bracken, Collins and Boucher whilst Whitford kicked three valuable goals.
Cygnet v Lindisfarne
LINDISFARNE kept their perfect start to the season and remain on top and undefeated after they easily defeated an improving Cygnet away from home by 58 points in wet conditions kicking 15.8 (98) to 6.4 (40).
East Coast v Huonville
EAST Coast Bombers recorded their second win of the season and really showed how much they have improved after thrashing a very disappointing Huonville on their home ground by 70 points, 21.6 (132) to 9.8 (62).
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