More work needed for Fish Creek

By Liam Durkin and Rob Popplestone

NEWBOROUGH were emphatic winners over Fish Creek in Round 2 of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League.

The Bulldogs sent an ominous warning to the competition after annihilating the Kangaroos on their home turf 17.6 (108) to 4.6 (30).

With Fish Creek expected to be one of the big improvers of the MGFNL this season, their performance against a Newborough side right in the premiership window showed just how much work they have to do.

The Bulldogs broke away after quarter time, adding eight goals to one in the second term to take a commanding 57-point lead into the sheds.

It was more of the same in the third, with Newborough kicking five goals to one, before parking the bus at three quarter time.

The Bulldogs played for time in the last, only adding a single goal, but smartly getting through with one eye turned to what is looming as a huge game at home this Saturday against Mirboo North.

Fish Creek coach Jarrod Walker lamented the performance of his team. 

“Tough day at the office for us, showed glimpses of what we can do, but a well-drilled Newborough proved too strong,” he said.

“Thorpdale next week will be another good test. They’ve recruited really well so will be a good hit out. Ray Pickering always seems (to have) something up his sleeve to keep us on our toes.”