Coach Pederson praises four-quarter effort in big win
Scores: Phillip Island: 10.1.61, 17.6.108, 22.10.142, 27.13.175. Dalyston: 0.0.0, 3.3.21, 4.5.29, 7.8.50.
Seniors
Phillip Island entered the game as heavy favourites after 12 straight victories and the Island did not disappoint as they flexed their muscles.
Following comprehensive victories from the U16s, U18s and Reserves, Phillip Island was exhilarating, piling on 61 points in the first to zero.
The swift ball movement and ability to win the contest and open up Dalyston was spearheaded by the return of big man Daniel Bourke, smooth moving Hayden Bruce alongside his brother Charlie, Jaymie Youle and Max Walton.
It was the mids controlling the game and the forwards having winners in the air and on the ground.
The return of ever reliable Mark Griffin was a great sight after a couple weeks of management.
Aaron Harris, Coby, Kai and old man Damien Holmes were resolute in defence all day turning the ball over at will high up the ground.
Coach Pedersen asked for a four-quarter effort and that's what he got.
The Bulldogs had 11 individual goal scorers. Not to be outdone, Billy Taylor slotted seven goals in a classy display.
Players have been working well and Phillip Island have great team cohesion going into two crucial games to finish the home and away season.
The likes of Orlando Kane Gillard, Marcus Wright, Bryce Hindhaugh and veterans like Daniel Pearce, Jaymie Youle and Jack Taylor are all hitting their straps at the right time of the year.
Scores: Phillip Island: 10.1.61, 17.6.108, 22.10.142, 27.13.175. Dalyston: 0.0.0, 3.3.21, 4.5.29, 7.8.50.
Best players: Phillip Island: Hayden Bruce, Billy Taylor, Max Walton, Jaymie Youle, Aaron Harris and Coby Olarenshaw. Dalyston: Kyle Kirk, Louis Armstrong, Ash Chetland, Hayden Wallis, Brad Monson and Shaun Silver.
Goals: Phillip Island: Billy Taylor – 7, Hayden Bruce, Orlando Kane Gillard, Max Walton – 3, Thomas Baulch, Jordy Patullo, Cameron Pedersen, Travis Woodfield – 2, Daniel Bourke, Jack Taylor and Marcus Wright – 1. Dalyston: Hayden Wallis – 3, Louis Armstrong, Stewart Beaumont, Mitch Hallahan and Brad Monson – 1.
