Jets’ boys out of finals

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The Western Jets boys Coates Talent League campaign came to a close on Saturday afternoon, while the girls also wrapped up their home and away season.

The boys played the Sandringham Dragons in the wildcard round with a spot in finals up for grabs.

The Dragons were on top throughout the day booting six first term goals to give them a 25 point lead at the first break.

It was more of the same in the second quarter, with the Dragons lead growing to 35 points at half time.

The lead grew by another 10 points at the three quarter time break.

The Dragons were then able to kick away in the last, giving them a 20.11 (131)-11.11 (77) win.

Draft hopeful Logan Morris was again amongst the Jets best, slotting three goals, to go with 19 touches.

Lucca Grego and Massimo Raso were the leading ball winners for the Jets with 22 and 21 possessions respectively.

The Jets have now finished their 2023 campaign with a win loss record of four and ten.

The girls were the first to play on Saturday, coming up against Calder Cannons at Skinner Reserve in a round 17 clash.

They were competitive early, trailing by just four points at quarter time. Cannons lead grew to 19 points at the main break.

The Jets showed they weren’t going to just roll over and began to mount a comeback in the third term, cutting Cannons lead to eight with a quarter to play.

However, the Cannons jumped out of the gates adding on three goals to give them the 7.13 (55)-4.2 (26) win.

Tamara Henry from the Jets slotted two majors in the loss.

The Jets leading disposal getters were Zoe Attard with 24 and Stella Cossey with 23.

The Jets finished the regular season in 14th with three wins and 10 losses unable to repeat the premiership from the season before.