Werribee Districts players need to learn how to play four-quarter football if they are to match it with the best in Western Region Football League’s division 1.
After winning their first game in the league, the Tigers faced tougher opposition in the form of defending premier Deer Park, losing 24.16 (160) to 10.11 (71) at John McLeod Oval on Saturday.
PICTURE GALLERY: Deer Park v Werribee Districts
Coach Wade Chapman said the experience of the opposition showed against his young side.
“We played well for a half, but when you don’t hit targets the better teams are going to make you pay,” he said.
“There was a little bit of a breeze which we kicked with in the first and third terms, when we played our best football.
‘‘If we kicked straight, we could have been in front at quarter time.
“You need to be consistently good for four quarters and we need to be cleaner with the ball.”
Chapman said five forced changes from the round one side didn’t help.
Tate McCutcheon, Matthew Turner and Ben Morton were among those who missed this game.
“We had three blokes injured and another two were unavailable,” Chapman said.
“Hopefully, they will be available for our next match on Anzac Day.”
Andrew Panayi kicked three goals for the Tigers.
Alex Eade and Christopher Molivas chipped in with two each.
In other division 1 matches, Hoppers Crossing got its first win for the season, defeating Sunshine by 21 points.
The Warriors led at every quarter for their 12.17 (89) to 10.8 (68) victory.
Adam Poland, David Brierty and Trent Rutherford kicked two goals each for the winners, with Hugh Wales and Jordan Taylor the best for the Warriors.
Hoppers Crossing will take on St Albans at Hogans Reserve on Good Friday.
