Parkside has firmed into premiership favouritism after a 172-point win over Glenorden in a Western Region Football League division 2 top-of-the-table fizzer on Saturday.
The Magpies ran riot, registering 52 scoring shots to 10 and booting at least seven goals in each of the four quarters.
Parkside easily won the clash at Henry Turner Reserve, 30.22 (202) to 4.6 (30).
PICTURE GALLERY | Parkside v Glenorden
Nick Grigg had the time of his life with 10 goals, while Guy Barbuto, Michael Licciardo and Jason Shaw also starred.
The Magpies are a game and 175 per cent clear on top of the ladder.
West Footscray remains in the hunt for a double chance after beating neighbours North Footscray by 51 points at Shorten Reserve.
Jamie Lane was the focal point of the Roosters’ forward line with five goals, while ruckman Michael Kennedy claimed best-afield honours as West won 19.10 (124) to 10.13 (73).
The Roosters are third, level on points with second-placed Wyndhamvale.
In division 1, Spotswood again fell short against star-studded Deer Park, this time by 21 points.
The Woodsmen trailed by 31 points at quarter time and played catch-up football thereafter, going down 14.10 (94) to 17.13 (115).
Altona made a late run against Werribee Districts but fell short, 13.3 (81) to 13.14 (92).
In division 3, the top three teams convincingly beat the bottom three teams, creating a wedge in the newly formed division.
Laverton Magpies had a hard time against Sanctuary Lakes and were thrashed 7.6 (48) to 23.17 (155) after conceding 10 of the 11 goals kicked in the last term.
Parkside’s Brent Kelly gets a kick away against Glenorden. (Damjan Janevski)
