BOMBERS recorded their biggest win of the Ararat and District Junior Football Association season last Sunday against Warriors.
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If not for some wayward goal kicking the final margin could have been much bigger than the 20.15 (135) to 0.1 (1) result.
Warriors were undermanned heading into the contest, but to their credit they fought hard, with defenders Max Allgood and Nathan Sladdin leading the way.
The duo found good support in Alex Van Opstal, with his pace an asset, and Chandler Culph's good skills shining through.
Bombers were in control from the outset, to lead by 21 points at quarter time.
Onballers Archie Conboy, Shaun Vermeend, Aidan Newson, Ryan Weppner were winning plenty of ball from the centre and feeding it to the likes of James Philips and Zak Peachey.
The team kicked nine behinds during the second term, but straightened things up after halftime to blow the margin out.
Charlie Waites and Vermeend led the scoring with four goals apiece.
Mounties have room for improvement following their 11 goal victory over Rovers in what proved a messy game.
The young players of Mounties stood tall, with Mitch McKinnis' backline pressure a standout and Flynn Toner's hard in-and-under work helping the team along.
Matt Spalding also produced a four quarter effort for the red and white, along with brother Luke who provided excellent delivery to Mounties' forwards.
Rovers were best severed by wingmen Leroy Bell and Ryan Heard, while Will Maconachie, Ethan Summers and Blade Wells also played their part.
The Ararat and District Junior Football Association will take a week's break due to school holidays and recommence on Sunday, July 12 for the remaining three home and away rounds prior to finals.
Results
MOUNTIES 3.3 4.4 6.8 11.15 (81)
ROVERS 0.0 1.1 1.2 2.3 (15)
Goals, Mounties: Flynn Jamieson 5, Matt Spalding 3, Bowdyn Webster-Bamford 2, Callum Roberts 1. Rovers: Reece Kettle 1, Ryan Heard 1.
Best, Mounties: Matt Spalding, Luke Spalding, Flynn Toner, Mitch McKinnis, Jack Driscoll, Bowdyn Webster-Bamford. Rovers: Leroy Bell, Ryan Heard, Will Maconachie, Ethan Summers, Blade Wells, Reece Kettle.
BOMBERS 3.3 7.11 13.12 20.15 (135)
WARRIORS 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 (1)
Goals, Bombers: Charlie Waites 4, Shaun Vermeend 4, Ryan Weppner 3, Joshua Scown 3, James Phillips 2, Archie Conboy 1, Hamish McLaren 1, Josh Wilson 1.
Best, Bombers: Archie Conboy, Shaun Vermeend, Aidan Newson, Ryan Weppner, Josh Phillips, Zak Peachey. Warriors: Max Allgood, Bailee Turner, Alex Van Opstal, Chandler Culph, Nathan Sladdin, Charlie Preston.