By Tara Murray
It’s so far, so good for Wyndhamvale in the Western Football League division 2 competition.
The Falcons are undefeated after 10 rounds and put out some really damaging performances in the first half of the year.
While coach Daniel Smith is happy with how they have gone so far, he knows the challenges are only just beginning.
“We are undefeated so I can’t complain,” he said. “We’re entering that grind and we have got a few injuries here and there.
“We’re trying to manage those injuries and that is the key. We’re in a position where I can look at a player with a niggle and not risk them.”
Smith said they had worked hard to get into the position they are and were keen to ensure it continued to the right time of the year.
On Saturday, the Falcons came away with a big win against the Suns.
Smith said it was one that they always pencilled in the calendar.
“There is a rivalry,” he said. “It’s one of those games it doesn’t matter where we are position wise and how you are travelling.
“You always get up for it.”
It was the Suns that started the better of the two sides but the Falcons still managed to lead by 23 points at quarter time.
The score continued to grow after that with the Suns kicking just two goals after quarter time.
The Falcons won, 17.11 (113)-3.11 (29).
Smith said it was a good response after the Suns took it to them in the first 10 minutes
“We came to grips on how the Suns were playing and took a collective breath on how we wanted to play footy.
“We put a lot on them and start grinding away for the rest of the day.”
Smith said the forwards were able to reward the back seven for the work they had done in getting the ball up the field.
Lewis Stanton kicked six goals for the Falcons, while Jack Tessari kicked three goals.
Noah Stevens, Ryley McGaw and Brodie Meadows were named the Falcons best.
For the Suns, Matthew Wright, Kyle De Rose and Daniel O’Leary were their standouts.
The Suns sit fifth on the ladder.
The Falcons now face North Footscray in a top of the table clash this Saturday.
Smith said they were expecting a switched on Devils, who suffered an upset loss to Braybrook on Saturday.
“Hopefully the boys have done recovery and getting prepared for this week,” he said.
“It always rains when we play at North Footscray and it’s forecast to rain.
“It will be our first wet game for the year, it’ll be an interesting game.”
In other results, the Titans lost to the Western Rams, 10.12 (72)-5.5 (35).
In division 1, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee Districts continued on their winning ways against Hoppers Crossing and Sunshine respectively, while Point Cook suffered a loss to Caroline Springs.
