Midfield brilliance overwhelms Korumburra

PHILLIP Island made the journey to Korumburra to face off what seemed to be a much-improved Korumburra-Bena after keeping in close check to Nar Nar Goon the week before. With a late out an opportunity opened for Tom Macrokanis to make his debut after some sizzling form in the reserves.

From the opening bounce, Phillip Island displayed their intentions with ferocity, dictating the tempo of the game. Their midfield brigade orchestrated the proceedings, swiftly moving the ball from defence to attack, leaving Korumburra-Bena struggling to keep up with the pace.

The scoreboard quickly started ticking in favour of Phillip Island as their forwards capitalised on every opportunity presented to them. With precise kicking and relentless pressure, they managed to establish a commanding lead early in the match, leaving Korumburra scrambling to find answers.

Despite the best efforts of Korumburra-Bena to stem the tide, Phillip Island’s relentless pressure continued. Their defensive unit stood firm, and this allowed Phillip Island to try players in
different positions throughout the day. Zac Walker has grown in confidence and has started to take his marks, Yianni Caffieri continues to impress and the older brigade of Mark Griffin, Jaymie Youle continued their stellar form.

As the game progressed, Phillip Island’s superiority became more evident, showcasing their prowess in all facets of the game. Their cohesive teamwork, accurate kicking, and unwavering determination proved too much for Korumburra-Bena to handle, as they struggled to mount any significant challenge. Led by Daniel Bourke, Max Walton and the Bruce brothers Phillip Island were damaging from stoppages and centre bounces.

In the end, the final scoreline stood as a testament to Phillip Island’s dominance, triumphing over Korumburra-Bena with an emphatic 128-point victory. It was a performance that highlighted their strength as a team and sent a clear message to their competitors in the league. As they celebrate this resounding win, Phillip Island Football Club looks ahead with confidence, poised to continue their success in the season ahead.