ADJFA - Warriors are the toast of the Ararat and District Junior Football Association competition after defeating Bombers in Sunday's grand final at Richardson Oval.
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Warriors were quick to showcase why they have been the benchmark of the competition all season, dominating the match to claim an 81-point victory, 15.11 (101) to 3.2 (20).
Warriors held their opponents scoreless in the opening term while booting 2.3 to take an early lead. Bombers managed to get on the board in the second quarter, but the Warriors still had their measure and were leading by 12 points at the long break.
Warriors went on to kick nine goals to two in the second half and although the Bombers never gave up, they were simply outclassed on the day.
Jack Antonio produced a stellar performance, finishing with a seven-goal haul and the best on ground medal.
Antonio benefited from the excellent work of Elijah Capstick (two goals) in the ruck, who continually gave his midfielders first use of the ball.
Onballers Mitch Crawford-Burgess (one) and Jordie Argall capitalised on Capstick's good ruck work, driving the ball forward to give Ned Bohner (three), Max Allgood (one) and in the last quarter, Henry Armstrong (one) the opportunity to kick goals.
Paddy Turner, Jarod Hurkens and Baydyn Cosgriff Sladdin stood tall in defence, along with Jye Turner and DJ Woods who provided run from deep in the back line.
Brody Griffin and Thomas Gemmola impressed with their pace along the wings to carry the ball to the tall target of Isaiah Palamo at centre half forward, with Aaron 'Plugger' Dunn at his feet.
Nathan Sladdin and Jeziah Woods were giving Bombers' defenders the runaround, playing as the small defensive forwards, while the swing men of Bailey Walker and Jayden Potter switched between forward and defence to fill the gaps as required and Bailee Turner acted as the relief for the rotations off the bench.
Bombers were best served by Ryan Weppner on the wing and Jake Parsons, who had his work cut out for him at centre half back, working tirelessly to stem the flow of Warriors' goals.
Aiden Newson top scored for Bombers, kicking two majors from the forward pocket, while Aaron Byron also had an impact on the wing.
Mason Mclaren impressed with his hard work in the back pocket, with Grady Slocombe contributing the team's other goal for the match.
Results
WARRIORS 2.3 6.6 11.10 15.11 (101)
BOMBERS 0.0 1.0 3.0 3.2 (20)
Goals, Warriors: Jack Antonio 7, Ned Bohner 3, Elijah Capstick 2, Max Allgood 1, Mitch Crawford-Burgess 1, Henry Armstrong 1; Bombers: Aiden Newson 2, Grady Slocombe 1.
Best, Warriors: Team effort; Bombers: Ryan Weppner, Jake Parsons, Aiden Newson, Aaron Byron, Mason Mclaren.
