Williamstown has moved to the top of the Victorian Football League women’s competition with a thrilling win against Port Melbourne.
After having lost the first match up with last season’s premiers, the Seagulls were hoping to continue their good form on Sunday and knock Port Melbourne off this time round.
Port Melbourne jumped out of the blocks and led by four goals at quarter time.
The Seagulls didn’t panic and had reduced the margin to five points at the main break. Had the Seagulls kicked straight, they could have had the lead.
The game became a tough tussle in the second half.
The Seagulls kicked the only goal of the third quarter to take the lead by two points heading into the final break.
The first goal of the last quarter went to the Seagulls. Port Melbourne got one back through Kaitlyn O’Keefe to reduce the margin back under a goal.
The Seagulls were able to hold on, winning 4.12 (36)-5.4 (34).
Sharnie Whiting kicked two goals for the Seagulls, while Emily Eaves led the possessions with 14.
The win moves the Seagulls to top, percentage ahead of the Western Bulldogs.
The Seagulls this week face 11th placed Southern Saints.
In the VFL, Port Melbourne had a big win against the Seagulls.
The Borough jumped out of the blocks and led by 27 points at quarter time and increased the margin to 38 points at half time.
The margin continued to grow in the second half with the Borough winning, 20.9 (129)-10.9 (69).
Brodie McLaughlin kicked five goals for the Seagulls in the loss.
Jake Greiser had 22 possessions, while Jack Toner and Will Fordham had 21 each.
The Seagulls sit in fourth spot, one of three teams sitting on 28 points along with second placed Geelong and third placed Werribee.
The Seagulls this Saturday face Southport.
