By JARROD POTTER
VAFA – DIVISION 2
DESPITE a hiccup after half-time, St John’s steadied to compose a heavenly 15.12 (102) to 10.11 (71) win against the Northern Blues.
It was all one-way sailing through the first half at Thomas Carroll Reserve as the JOCs rose to meet the Blues head-on.
Aaron Thornton slotted one late in the second term to push the gap out to 27 points at the main break. But the visitors stormed back into the clash after the main break, booting four goals to get within one major at the last change.
JOC’s coach Ben McGee implored his players to return to their best and attack the Blues where it hurts most – the scoreboard.
Finding its way once more, St John’s made sure everyone in Division 2 has them pegged as a contender as the Dandy boys booted six goals in the final term to run out 31-point victors.
Tim Edwards (six goals), Thornton (four goals), Glenn Costas and Matthew Nicholson were the standout JOCs.
VAFA – DIVISION 4
Masala was not as fortunate in its Round-2 clash, downed by Division-4 powerhouse Canterbury, losing by 63 points. A shocking conversion rate failed the Tigers in their cause with Masala booting six goals to its whopping 12 behinds. Sam Freeman (three goals) was one to find the middle of the goals while Ben Nugent and Matt Decarne were best afield. Masala has a bye this weekend.
