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Falcons strong start

Wyndhamvale has survived some early season tests with flying colours in the Western Football League division 2 competition.

Seen as the team to beat this year, the Falcons are one of just two undefeated teams after the first three rounds along with Albanvale.

Falcons coach Daniel Smith said they were happy with how things had gone so far.

“I think it has been a great start to the season,” he said. “We were quietly optimistic.

“We looked at the start of the year and it was against sides that had recruited well and would be challenging at the back end of the year.

“To have a good start against those three sides is good.”

The Falcons are the only team from last season’s top four sides that remains in the division this season meaning the pressure was on them after a preliminary berth.

Smith said they were embracing going into the season as the favourites.

“At the end of the day if that is the mantra that we have been given, we embrace it and try to live up to those expectations.

“We want to put in the work and keep getting better and better. What we are working for is a premiership.

“We have a two year plan and the boys are in and see what we are trying to do.”

On Saturday, Wyndhamvale accounted for Sunshine Heights, 19.15 (129)-8.6 (54) in trying conditions.

Smith said both sides cracked in hard and they were able to find enough avenues to goal to put a gap on the Dragons.

“We were fortunate enough that our structures around the ball got us and lead,” he said.

“We had more inside 50s and we were able to concert them. It’s the best score we’ve kicked in three weeks.

“To have 34 scoring shots in those conditions… We missed a few easy ones but it’s something we can work on.

“That’s an easier fix than having to fix getting the ball in there.”

Lewis Stanton kicked six goals for the Falcons, while Cameron Morrison kicked four goals.

Brock Jones, Cameron Morrison and Liam Scarborough were named their best.

Smith said after a strong start the focus was to continue on getting better and better.

The Falcons face Laverton on Saturday.

“If we don’t get better, teams will work us out,” he said.

“The end goal is a premiership and we have to keep getting better to do it. Hopefully it keeps going as it has.”

In other matches, the tough run for Tarneit continued as it lost to Laverton on Anzac Day, 23.12 (150)-6.8 (44).

Caleb Sciberras, Brodie Beveridge and Samuel Roberts were named the Titans best.

The Suns made it two in a row with victory against the Western Rams, 21.8 (134)-10.8 (68).

Blake Jago and Peter Tomelty kicked four goals each.

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