Has Greenvale stamped itself as the premiership favourites in Essendon District Football League premier division?
After defeating Aberfeldie on Saturday, not many would question the Jets credentials.
The Jets have now beaten every team in the competition and have won nine matches in a row. Their only loss came back in round one, against Aberfeldie, in Paul Chapman’s first game as coach.
In the return match-up between the two teams on Saturday the Jets were able to maintain the momentum and pressure.
Scores were level at half-time but the Jets had the better second half, kicking nine goals to six to win 15.14 (104)-12.10 (82).
The Jets showed yet again that they have a range of goalkickers with 12 players sharing the 15 goals.
Addam Maric kicked three and is now third in the league goalkicking – one of seven Jets’ players to have kicked at least 10 goals this season.
Adam Khoury had his best game of the season and was named the Jets’ best. Fabian Deluca and Maric were also prominent.
The win leaves the Jets one game clear on top of the ladder.
At the other end of the table, the tough season continued for Craigieburn which scored just two goals against Avondale Heights.
The first time the two teams met the Eagles were competitive in the first quarter before being blown away.
There was no repeat of that this time around, with Avondale Heights kicking nine goals in the opening term while keeping the Eagles goalless.
Avondale Heights controlled the game, winning 25.16 (166)-2.5 (17). The Eagles’ two goals came in the final quarter.
Brent Gordon was named best for the Eagles.
In division 1, Tullamarine ensured it remained in the top two with a solid win against Airport West.
The game was won in the final quarter, when the Demons kicked six goals to one, to seal the 16.10 (106)-11.10 (76) win.
Justin Marcy kicked five goals in the win.
Westmeadows remains outside the top four after losing to Oak Park. The Kangaroos dominated every quarter in the 20.12 (132)-11.12 (78) win.
The Tigers are seventh on the ladder, but such is the closeness of the competition they are only one game outside the top four.
In division 2, Jacana accounted for winless Keilor Park 15.13 (103)-8.5 (53). Bryce Kimuliatis kicked five goals in the win.
Roxburgh Park lost its fourth straight game and slipped to sixth after losing to East Sunbury.
The Thunder’s 11.10 (76)-9.7 (61) win is the first time the side has beaten the Magpies. The Magpies, which have several players overseas for a number of weeks, are two games behind the fourth-placed Thunder.
