Tara Murray
Williamstown made it two in a row with a big win against Port Melbourne on Good Friday in the Victorian Football League.
The Seagulls started the better of the two teams and led by 13 points at quarter time. That margin was increased to 26 points at the main break.
The Seagulls broke the game open in the third quarter with eight goals for the quarter from nine scoring shots.
With the game in their control the Seagulls were able to run with it in the last quarter, winning 19.10 (124)-7.5 (47).
Nick Ebinger and Matthew Walker kicked five goals for the Seagulls, while Corey Ellison and Corey Preston kicked two apiece.
Jace Cousins continued his good form with 32 disposals to average 27.7 disposals a game this season.
Harry Jones had 26 disposals, while Marty Hore 24.
The Seagulls this week host Coburg on Saturday afternoon.
It was heartbreak again for the Seagulls women’s side, falling just short against Port Melbourne in the curtain raiser to the men’s side.
After chances in their first two matches, the Seagulls again found themselves in a winning position.
The Seagulls led by seven points at quarter time, but after failing to kick a goal in the middle two quarters, trailed by four points at the final break.
After hitting the lead in the last quarter, the Seagulls conceded a late goal which proved to be the winner.
Port Melbourne won 3.8 (26)-3.2 (20).
It was single goal kickers for the Seagulls with Teagan Brett, Eliza Straford and Sarah Cameron hitting the scoreboard.
Bridie Kennedy had 18 disposals in the loss, while Maddie Edwards had 17.
The Seagulls this week face the Darebin Falcons on Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs women’s side got their first win since 2021 on Saturday.
The Bulldogs were way too strong for North Melbourne, winning 8.6 (54)-2.3 (15).
