Things have gone from bad to worse for Werribee Districts in the Western Region Football League division 1.
The Tigers have been uncompetitive against finals contending teams over the past month, losing heavily to Altona (59 points), Sunshine (63) and, the biggest margin of all, defending champions Deer Park (95), at John McLeod Oval on Saturday.
Their only win over that stretch came against newly-promoted Caroline Springs, which is still finding its feet at the level.
There is no easy fix on the horizon for Werribee Districts, who will face off with high-flying Spotswood, who has just one loss for the season, at Soldiers Reserve on Saturday.
Another defeat for the Tigers would put their spot in the top five in jeopardy with Albion and Altona creeping up in the rear view mirror.
Wyndhamvale has problems of the worst variety – relegation danger.
The Falcons have just one win in seven games to remain second-last on the ladder nearing the mid-point of the season.
Conceding six goals to nil in the first quarter did not help the Falcons cause in an 84-point loss to Altona at J.K. Grant Reserve on Saturday.
Wyndhamvale has an important game against fellow one-win side St Albans at Kings Park Reserve on Saturday.
The winner will gain some much-needed breathing space over bottom side Caroline Springs, while the loser will spend another week looking over its shoulder.
In division 2, Manor Lakes had a resounding 54-point win over Albanvale on the road at Robert Bruce Reserve. The third-placed Storm scored in excess of 150 points with James Farrugia and Ty Priest kicking five goals apiece and Ethan Henley producing a best-on-ground display.
Manor Lakes will face second-placed Yarraville-Seddon in a blockbuster at the Yarraville Oval on Saturday.
In division 3, Wyndham Suns routed Sanctuary Lakes by 80 points at Featherbrook Reserve, with Steven Neralic bagging six goals in a best-afield display.
Tarneit was also an 80-point winner on a day with Chris Benson snaring five goals in a thrashing of North Sunshine at Wootten Road Reserve.
Lance Jenkinson
