Sport
27 May, 2024
Swans ease to victory over Dunolly
DUNOLLY 8.12 (60) def by NATTE BEALIBA 13.11 (89) A devastating second quarter burst allowed Natte Bealiba to ease to victory by 29 points against Dunolly at Deledio Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The Swans were never headed at any stage, and even...
DUNOLLY 8.12 (60) def by NATTE BEALIBA 13.11 (89)
A devastating second quarter burst allowed Natte Bealiba to ease to victory by 29 points against Dunolly at Deledio Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
The Swans were never headed at any stage, and even though they saw a 49-point half time lead somewhat whittled down by the end, it was still more than enough to continue their winning run, while Dunolly have now lost two on the bounce.
It was the Swans that got the better start in the opening quarter, kicking four of the first five goals to lead by 18 points at the first change.
But it was their second quarter which allowed the Swans to seal the contest, putting together six goals to the Eagles’ solitary effort to lead comfortably at half time.
With the Eagles looking for a response after losing to the Maryborough Giants last week, it wasn’t forthcoming in the first half, but they were able to win the third quarter to reduce the margin to 44 points at the last change, kicking three goals to two.
It was all the Eagles in the last quarter as they added another three goals to the Swans’ one, but it was Natte Bealiba’s day as they made it six wins in a row, continuing to maintain the best percentage by some distance in the competition in the process.
Again, it was the Swans’ ability to share the goalkicking load around which stood out on the day, with 10 individual goalkickers providing their 13 goals.
Will Cameron was one of three Swans to kick two goals, and he is enjoying a purple patch, named as their best player for a third consecutive game. Alongside him, Austin McKenzie, Kya Lanfranchi, Jordi Cossar, Toby Beavis and playing-coach Trent Mortlock were also in the best, as they warmed up for a blockbuster home meeting with Trentham.
While Dunolly will be disappointed with their first half, they will at least be pleased with the manner they ran out the game, and will be desperately seeking a result next week at Maldon.
Bailey Wingrave was named as the Eagles’ best, while Oscar Keogh, Jake Willcocks, Adal Zuk, Jay McDonald and Joshua Goodman were named in their best players, with Willcocks leading the way with a three-goal haul.