By Ewen McRae
Stoic defence and a first-half scoring blitz were the backbone of Rupertswood’s win over Sunbury in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
The 16.6 (102)-8.10 (58) scoreline told the story, with Rupertswood far too good in the first three quarters. Sunbury restored some pride late to win the final quarter after being held scoreless in the third.
The match between the two finals aspirants started at a cracking pace, but it was Rupertswood that showed its class up forward, bagging seven goals from eight shots to open up a 28-point margin by the first break.
While his side was well in front on the scoreboard, Rupertswood coach Kevin Fitzgerald was impressed with the contest provided by home side Sunbury.
“It was a really good standard of footy, especially early,” he said. “There was a lot of heat in the contest and the ground was dry, so the ball was moving around pretty quick … we were happy to open up that early lead and then go on with it.”
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Last Modified on 21/07/2016 17:19