Westmeadows got its second win of the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season, beating Strathmore on Saturday.
Having watched their men’s side get their first win for the season beforehand, the Tigers women’s side produced one of their better performances for the season.
It was a high scoring first quarter with both teams kicking three goals for the term with the Mores leading by a point at the first break.
The Tigers kicked two goals in the second quarter to open up a 10 point lead and the margin remained the same heading into the final quarter.
The margin stayed steady in the final quarter with a goal each, to give the Tigers a 6.1 (37)-4.4 (28).
Taylor Jones kicked three goals for the Tigers, while Ruby Smith and Gemma Wright were named in the best alongside her.
Sharon Mumford was named the Mores best.
The win moves Westmeadows off the bottom of the ladder.
Keilor suffered a third straight loss, this time at the hands of Aberfeldie.
The club’s that have won the last three women’s premierships put on a show with the match going down to the wire.
The Blues led 20-0 at quarter time before Abers worked their way into the game and had levelled the scores heading into the final quarter.
There were just three scoring shots in the final quarter, with a point proving vital for Abers to get the 4.4 (28)-4.3 (27) win.
Aberfeldie remains on top, while Keilor sits in fourth spot.
Moonee Valley and Oak Park were the other winners.
In division 1, Greenvale had its toughest test so far against Burnside Heights.
The Jets kicked three early goals and extended the margin to 27 points at half time. The Bears were able to reduce the margin slightly in the third quarter.
The Jets finished strongly, kicking two goals to one in the final quarter to seal the 9.3 (57)-3.3 (21).
Nicolette Paschalls kicked three goals for the Jets, while Teira Fry was named their best.
It was a tough day for Tullamarine against Essendon Doutta Stars.
The Stars came away with a big win, winning 15.15 (105)-1.1 (7).
Courtney Annett was the goal scorer for the Demons and was named their best.
In division 2, Airport West, Aberfeldie 2, Maribyrnong Park 2 and Moonee Valley 2 were the winners.
