Tara Murray
It was a day to forget for Williamstown in the Victorian Football League with its greatest loss to Werribee in the VFL-era.
Coming in on the back of three matches, the Seagulls were keen to tick off another win against a Victorian standalone club.
Instead, Werribee put on a show in the 24.10 (154)-9.7 (61) win.
Seagulls director of coaching Jeff Andrews said it just wasn’t their day.
“We were just so far off everything,” he said.
“They were super good yesterday and we were super bad. Just two sides that were at polar opposite ends.
“Their form had been good in their two wins but they would have been disappointed against Geelong.
“We had been pretty good for four weeks in a row. A few softer games didn’t prepare us for a wound up side.”
Andrews said winners were few and far between for them on the day.
Joel Ottavi and Corey Ellison kicked two goals each in the match.
Jake Greiser had 22 possessions and Marty Hore had 21.
“There weren’t too many good players,” he said. “Marty Hore was good and he is one of the best players in the competition.
“He had his work cut out for him with plenty of ball in the backline.
“Cam Polson had his first game back and was thrown in midfield. Having Cam, our captain, out there should have been a feel good story.”
The result leaves the Seagulls sitting at 3-2 heading into the bye. The Seagulls sit sixth on the table.
Andrews said for the most part this season they had been pretty good.
“That was our first down game for the season,” he said.
“We’ve been pretty happy with the three wins and the Gold Coast performance.
“We have some tough games coming up. We’re still a new side and there will be hiccups along the way.”
Andrews said the bye comes at a good time for them, allowing the coaches to reassess performances as individuals and as a team.”
Meanwhile, the Seagulls women’s side made it two in a row, beating Carlton 7.3 (45)-1.4 (10).
Sarah Cameron kicked three goals in the win, with Lori Stepnell leading the way with 19 disposals.
Aliesha Newman had 18 disposals.
Coach Liam Cavanagh had said before the game that the Blues were one of the benchmarks of the competition.
The Seagulls sit 10th on the ladder. This week they host Essendon.
