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Big wins and close losses in Western FL division 2

North and West Footscray had days out in the Western Football League division 2 competition on Saturday.

Looking to further cement their spots in the top four, neither had any troubles against Sunshine Heights and Tarneit respectively.

North Footscray won their eighth game for the season as they were too strong for the Dragons.

The Devils led by 21 points at quarter time and were able to extend that heading into the half time break.

Five goals to none in the third quarter ensured a Devils win and they were able to complete the job in the final quarter to win, 17.15 (117)-5.6 (36).

Mathew Serafin kicked seven goals for the Devils as three other players kicked two goals apiece.

West Footscray was all over a struggling Tarneit in their clash at Skinner Reserve.

The Roosters increased their goals in each of the first three quarters going from four goals in the first quarter to 10 in the third quarter.

They finished off the match with another 10 goals in the final quarter to come away with a 29.20 (194)-3.4 (22) win.

Matthew Turcinovich kicked seven goals for the Roosters, while Jai Haines kicked four goals.

Another six players scored multiple goals for the Roosters.

Haines, Socrates Mavrokostidis and Damian Furlong were named the Roosters best.

The Roosters now sit third on the ladder, ahead of Albanvale on points.

Meanwhile, Laverton and Braybrook both suffered close losses on Saturday.

Laverton travelled out to Rockbank to face the Western Rams.

The Rams led at each of the three breaks but weren’t able to break open the match.

Laverton kept its hopes of pulling off a come from behind win with a late goal in the last quarter, but couldn’t find another score.

The Rams were able to hold on, winning 9.10 (64)-7.8 (50).

James Sadler kicked four goals for the Magpies and was named their best in the loss along with Rohan Crawley and Fraser Johns.

A poor third quarter proved costly for Braybrook in its loss to the Suns.

The Brookers led at each of the first two breaks, with a three goal lead at half time.

The Suns kicked eight goals to none in the third quarter to break open the match.

While the Brookers won the last quarter, the damage was done as the Suns won, 11.13 (79)-8.12 (60).

Jacob Styles, Aidan O’Rafferty and Yoel Fessehaye were named the Brookers best in the loss.

In division 1, Yarraville Seddon beat Point Cook, while Altona, Spotswood and Parkside all suffered losses.

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