Reserves
The Phillip Island Reserves delivered a dominant performance in Round 16, comfortably accounting for Kilcunda Bass by 75 points.
The Bulldogs controlled the game from the opening bounce, using their spread, pressure and clean ball movement to wear down the opposition.
Up forward, Brady Ross starred with four goals, proving too elusive for the Kilcunda defence, while Jack Huther and Travis Woodfield each added two majors of their own.
Jordy Patullo was busy all day and hit the scoreboard with two goals, complementing his strong presence around the ground.
Lucas Chihotski, Harry Anderson and Bryce Pewtress rounded out the scoring with one apiece.
There were standouts across every line, but it was Bryce Hindhaugh, Jordy Patullo and Jack Keating who set the tone with their composure and physicality.
Ethan Michaelides and Finlay Cousins were also influential, helping control the tempo through the middle of the ground.
The Reserves continue to build momentum as finals approach, showing impressive depth and hunger.
Final Score: Phillip Island 14.11.95 def Kilcunda Bass 3.2.20.
Goals: Ross 4, Huther 3, Woodfield and Patullo 2, Chihotski, Anderson and Pewtress 1.
Best: Hindhaugh, Patullo, Ross, Keating, Cousins and Michaelides.
The Bulldogs now look ahead to Round 17 as they continue to push toward a strong finish to the home-and-away season.
With both squads firing and strong individual performances across the board, Phillip Island is shaping up as a genuine contender across both grades.
