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WGLFL humbled

09 Jun, 2009 10:52 AM
WEST Gippsland-Latrobe was outclassed by Mornington Peninsula-Nepean in a high-scoring interleague clash at Pakenham.

The home side was too much for a WGLFL side ravaged by injury and withdrawals to handle.

MPNFL took the initiative early with a 20-point lead at the first break before extending the margin to 38 at half-time after a five-goal to two second term.

MPNFL had too much firepower in attack, kicking 14 goals to seven in the second half to record a resounding victory, 24.12 (156) to 11. 7 (73).

Highlighting the home side's dominance in attack, Daniel Fry and Ryan Hendy kicked six goals each while Brad Sykes contributed four.

Chris Irving was the best for the MPNFL, who selected a young side with a view to gaining promotion to pool A of the Country Championships next year.

For the WGLFL, captain Gary Jones led the way, combining in the midfield with Ben Marsh and Ben Batalha.

Ashley Payne and Jack Hughes did well under extreme pressure in defence.

Adrian Burgiel booted six goals with brother and coach Hayden the side's only other multiple goalkicker with two.

The MPNFL also won the under 18s after being a goal behind at three-quarter time.

The hosts trailed by 10 points at half-time and by one at the final change before booting seven goals to two in the final term to take the match, 17.17 (119) to 13.10 (88).

Dean McDonald was the WGLFL's best, kicking five goals, while Guy Sinclair, Calum Shiels and Tom Marriott also played well. Daniel Bedggood booted three goals.

Nathan Gillis and Bradley McDonald, who kicked six goals, were MPNFL's best.

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Maffra's Sam Walker, representing the West Gippsland-Latrobe Football League, is under pressure from a Mornington Peninsula-Nepean opponent. - Pakenham Gazette photograph
Maffra's Sam Walker, representing the West Gippsland-Latrobe Football League, is under pressure from a Mornington Peninsula-Nepean opponent. - Pakenham Gazette photograph

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