Seniors
The Bulldogs hosted Koo Wee Rup at home and came out firing, booting the first four goals of the match.
Koo Wee Rup responded late in the quarter with three of their own, but the Island held their nerve, adding another two to take a 39–19 lead into the first break.
After a firm address from coach Cam Pedersen at quarter time, the Bulldogs unleashed in the second term, piling on seven goals in a dominant display. Mark Collinson, Hayden Bruce and Pedersen were everywhere, winning possession and driving the team forward.
The third quarter saw more of the same, with another six goals added.
The Bulldogs attack on the ball and their transition play across the ground was top shelf.
Billy Taylor celebrated his 100th senior game in style, showcasing his class with four goals.
Cam Pedersen also finished with four and Finn O’Brien, enjoying a week off from Gippsland Power due to a bye, slotted three.
With the game well in hand by the final change, the Bulldogs eased off slightly in the last quarter, allowing Koo Wee Rup to add four goals.
The Island now face a huge fortnight ahead, with back-to-back clashes against the undefeated Nar Nar Goon and second-placed Cora Lynn.
Final score: Phillip Island 21.12.138 defeated Koo Wee Rup 11.4.70.
Best players: Cameron Pedersen, Hayden Bruce, Mark Collison, Billy Taylor, Jack Huther and Finn O’Brien.
Goals: Billy Taylor and Cameron Pedersen 4, Finn O’Brien 3, Jordy Patullo, Jack Taylor and Jack Huther 2, Hayden Bruce, Charlie O’Garey, Jaymie Youle and Nick Anderson 1.
