Tara Murray
It was a mixed return to the field for the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League competition.
After several weeks off with players back at their local clubs, the Jets were back in action on Sunday on the road.
The Jets boys headed up to Bendigo to face the Bendigo Pioneers and came home with the points.
After an even first quarter on the scoreboard, the Jets hit the front in the second quarter with three goals to none.
They were able to maintain that lead in the third quarter.
The Pioneers came hard in the final quarter but weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities.
The Jets were able to hold on, winning 9.11 (65)-7.15 (57).
Michael Cilmi kicked three goals for the Jets.
Jake Smith had 24 possessions and kicked two goals for the Jets to be named their best.
Lucca Grego, Cilmi and Lucas Impey were the other standouts.
The win was the Jets second for the season. They sit in 14th spot.
The Jets this week host the Eastern Ranges on Saturday at Williamstown.
It was a much tougher day for the Jets’ girls who headed up to Queensland to face the Gold Coast Suns Academy.
The Suns led by 19 points at quarter time, before kicking eight to none in the second quarter to break the game open.
That continued in the third quarter, with the Suns leading by 90 points at the last break.
The Jets hit the scoreboard in the last quarter, but weren’t able to close the gap as the Suns won, 21.3 (129)-3.2 (20).
It was all single goal kickers for the Jets. Sierra Grieves had 19 possessions, while Ella Tyson and Kiera Whiley had 15 possessions apiece.
The Jets sit 17th on the ladder without a win after four games.
The Jets this week host the Eastern Ranges on Saturday at Williamstown Football Ground.
