BERWICK seniors played a strong game for three quarters, but fell away in the last, going down to Pakenham by six points on Saturday.
The Wickers led at the end of the first three quarters, but Pakenham kicked three goals eight to two goals two in the last.
Scores: Pakenham 16.21.117 d Berwick 17.9.111.
Goals: G. Gorizidis 3, C. Kickett 2, J. Kickett 2, J. McManara 2, C. Mizzi 2, T. Campbell 2, R. Donaldson, R. Burns, A. Mott, D. O’Hara.
Best: M. McLean, A. Mott, J. Kickett, A. Betts, T. Joustra.
RESERVES
Apart from inaccurate kicking in the first quarter, Berwick played excellent football to defeat Pakenham by 74 points.
The Wickers were switched on from the first bounce with memorable games from Kirk Betts, Steve Harrison, Matt Ravenhall and Andrew Stent.
Rys Nisbet and Jason Dodd were focal points up forward with six goals between them, while Michael Llewelyn, playing his first game, impressed with his vigour, confidence and skill.
Jarrod Tonks and Marty McGuaran were unbeatable throughout the game, providing the forwards with many opportunities.
Score: Berwick 15.11.101 d Pakenham 4.3.27.
Goals: J. Dodd 4, K. Betts 2, R. Nisbet 2, A. Stent, D. Woolsey, J. Day, M. Fowler, M. Hanigan, M. Llewlyn 1.
Best: M. Ravenhall, J. Tonks, K. Betts, J. Dodd, M. McGuaran.
UNDER 18
Berwick steamrolled Pakenham with a very disciplined game of playon football.
Kris Fowler and David Caldwell were good players ably supported by Steven Sheen, McGill, Barnes and Andrews.
Scores: Berwick 19.17.131 d Pakenham 1.0.6.
Goals: K. Fowler 3, S. Sheen 3, S. McGill 3, T. Andrews 2, S. Barnes 2, C Dyson 2, S. Brady, D. Caldwell, C. Dyker, R. Witt, 1.
Best: K. Fowler, S. Sheen, D. Caldwell, A. Mozoroff, T. Andrews.
CLUB NOTES
The major raffle to have been held on 30 April has now been moved to 4 June.
