Towns flex their muscles against Brigades in standalone fixture for round 10 of the GNWFL
Brigades played host to league leaders Towns in what was a tough day for the Hawks, as the Bulldogs proved why they are a force.
Jess Giudice-Nairn and Sharntay Westberg booted three goals each in a dominant display by Bulldogs stars. Teammates, Emilee Bevan, Ashleigh Jones and Emily McAuley kicked two goals each and Shathea Doley one major.
Emilee Bevan was awarded best on for the Dogs in the big win while Ava Gould, Emily McAuley, Jorja Beven and Vanessa Gould also impressed for the visitors.
In what was a tough day for the Hawks, Liberty Graham, Emily Peel, Claire Garnaut, Sabre Oswald and Keeley Svenson stood tall and were judged among the best for the home side despite the loss.
It was always going to be an uphill battle for Brigades with the way the league has shaped up this year. Chapman Valley are leading the league with seven wins and no losses while Towns are close behind them with only one loss, three games clear of Brigades who sit in third.
A three-goal first term got Towns off to a flyer, setting the tone for the rest of the afternoon. The Bulldogs piled on the goals leading into the main break to lead by 37 points whilst also holding Brigades scoreless.
Brigades managed to work the ball into their forward 50 against a strong defensive unit in Towns as the home side collected their only point for the day, which came in the third term.
The Bulldogs ran away with it and never looked back as the visitors booted eight goals in the second half and ran out 13.12 (90) to 0.1 (1) winners.
Towns now set their sights on Railways for the round 11 clash at WA Country Builders Stadium while Brigades gear up for Rovers at GBSC Sports Park as the Hawks look to get back on the winners list.
Chapman Valley failed to get on the park due to Northampton forfeiting the game at Mazzuchelli Oval on Saturday. They both have the bye in round 11 of the GNWFL.
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