Tara Murray
Werribee Districts produced its best four quarter performance of the season to record a big win against Spotswood on Saturday.
Despite being undefeated in the Western Football League division 1 season, the Tigers had struggled at times to put teams away.
That changed on Saturday against the Woodsmen, with the Tigers claiming a 17.14 (116)-6.13 (49) win.
Tigers coach Chris Gilham said things they had been working on, had come to fruition.
“It was a pleasing win and we played pretty well and were able to get a bit of a result,” he said.
“We started much better, We haven’t started well for six or seven rounds.
“We were able to win the first quarter and we were good in the second good quarter and second half”
Gilham said they’d put a focus on their starts during the week and made changes to the way they had warmed up for games.
He said the more even competition played a role in other teams coming out strongly, more so than what they were doing.
Gilham said his side won a lot of contested ball in the middle to put the Woodsman under pressure.
The Tigers led by eight points at quarter time before blowing the match open in the second quarter to lead by 49 points at half time.
They continued the momentum in the second half.
Jack Bonnett kicked five goals while Michael Luxford kicked thee goals.
Gilham said they had a number of strong contributors.
“Lucas Rocci returning from injury was good as a mid-forward,” he said. “Jack Bonnett has a good as a forward.
“He’s stepped up to senior football this year and has been really good. Michael Luxford was good around the ball as well.
“We have a lot of guys kicking goals and guys who are in the midfield are rotating forward and hitting the scoreboard.”
Last season’s premiers sit two games clear at the top of the ladder after seven rounds.
They have a week off this week with the King’s Birthday long weekend.
Gilham said they would have taken that start at the start of the season.
“We had a lot of older players who retired and we didn’t go out and recruit,” he said. “We turned to what we had in the club and looked to improve.
“The competition has improved and we have to continue to get better. We’ve got away with some tight wins and it’s been a great effort by the boys.
“We’re under no illusion we have to get better after the bye.”
In other matches, Point Cook Centrals had a loss to Caroline Springs.
After trailing at quarter time, the Lakers opened by a 42 point lead at half time.
The Sharks were able to slightly reduce it in the third quarter before the Lakers finished off strong to claim a 15.13 (103)-5.4 (34) win.
Point Cook plays its round seven clash this Saturday against Yarraville Seddon, while Hoppers Crossing had the bye.
In division 2, Wyndhamvale smashed Sunshine Heights, the Suns had a massive win against North Sunshine, while Laverton beat Tarneit.
