Bulldogs light up the Dalyston evening

THE Bulldogs started well and were quick to put the boys from Dalyston to the sword, with a consistent first half seeing 6 goals in each quarter, and a 9-goal half time lead. 

The Taylor boys were waxing again as if it was their backyard, with Billy leading the charge with three first quarter goals. 

Brothers Jack and Max Blake were having a day out as well as the new look backline was being superbly led by Mark Griffin and Levi Robinson in particular.

The Dalyston boys came out fighting in the third, with Mason Storr and Michael Harris providing plenty of drive and Musa Amin and Max Connell being elusive. 

A couple of Dalyston goals stung the Bulldogs back into action, with Cam Pedersen and Zac Vernon in particular being strong, and stand-in captain Kimber back to his best on the ball. 

Eli Richards was continuing his recent superb form, and Jordy Patullo was having a great battle on his wing.

Coach Vernon laid down a three-quarter time challenge – a score of 170 plus points, which seemed a tall order. 

With the locals activating their brand-new lights the last quarter was played in something resembling broad sunshine! 

The challenge worked. Appreciating the lighted conditions, the Taylors, Max Blake, and Pedersen dominated the last, Jack Papas bobbed up for a couple as the plucky Magpies tired. 

A last quarter 11 goal blitz saw the final margin of 140 points.

All in all, a strong win for the Bulldogs, with all sights now turned to next week’s return blockbuster against Tooradin at home.