Werribee Tigers handled the windy conditions better than Bendigo Gold to record their first win of the season in the VFL on Sunday.
With the game being moved from Avalon Airport Oval to Highgate Reserve in Craigieburn, both teams had to adapt to the different conditions but the Tigers did it so much better, winning 24.13 (157) to 11.8 (74).
Tigers coach John Lamont said his players were focused on the game and weren’t concerned about the change of locations. He said the wind played a role in his side’s ability to gain control.
“There was a reasonable breeze straight down the ground,” he said.
“We made better use of the breeze than Bendigo Gold.
“The first term they had the wind … what was pleasing was that we could still play into it and score.
“We got on top in the second quarter and used the ball better with the wind. When we had the wind in the final term, we were able to kick 10 goals.”
Lamont said the spread of goal-kickers was a pleasing aspect.
Mason Wood and Ben Warren both kicked four goals for the Tigers.
“It was a fairly even contribution,” Lamont said. “We had 10 blokes kick goals … that makes it harder to defend. If you rely on one player you’re easier to shut down.
“Our ball movement was really good. With a new coach and new playing group, it means every game is an opportunity to understand each other better.”
Jye Bolton, Sam Wright and Tim McGenniss were among the best players.
This week, the Tigers travel to Port Melbourne.
“We’re going to have a good week on the training track and give ourselves every chance to give a good account of ourselves,” Lamont said.
