Wyndhamvale remains undefeated in Western Region Football League’s division 2 after a tight win against West Footscray on Saturday at Wyndham South Oval.
Both teams entered the fray unbeaten, but it was the Falcons who better handled the strong wind, winning by 14 points: 8.12 (60) to 6.10 (46).
PICTURE GALLERY: West Footscray v Wyndham
Falcons football manager Nathan Evans said he felt his team controlled most of the game.
“The wind certainly helped us get off to a good start, but it was the second quarter when we kept them to two goals that cemented the lead. We had chances in the third term to put the game out of reach but missed some opportunities and while in the final quarter they kicked a couple, we were able to still have control of the game.
“For other teams the wind is an issue and it makes it difficult, but as we train in it every week it’s pretty normal for us.”
Evans said going into the match the team had looked to show itself as one of the top sides.
“There had been a fair bit of talk around about West Footscray and who they had recruited in the offseason. We had been building up confidence in the first couple of weeks against lower teams, so we were keen to make a statement.”
Paul O’Shea kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Evans said Devan Ellis and Christopher Graham were clearly best on ground.
This week the Falcons play North Footscray, which defeated Caroline Springs 16.9 (105) to 6.12 (48).
In other division 2 games, Parkside thrashed Tarneit 37.20 (242) to 0.1 (1), while Glenorden remains undefeated with an easy win against North Sunshine: 38.16 (244) to 7.3 (45).
