GEORGE Gorozidis led Berwick to a big victory at Dingley on Saturday.
Playing on the forward flank, the veteran had 33 possessions (18 kicks, 15 handballs), 18 marks and three goals.
The fact that he gave Ryan Donaldson up to 10 of his 14 goals through handballs or short passes will not be seen in statistics or history books.
The Wickers started brilliantly, kicking 10 goals in the first quarter.
Andrew Tuck played well in the back half, as did Ainsley Betts, whose brother Kirk was in great form.
Dan O’Hara is improving with each game and is regaining some of the form that gained him selection in the team of the year last year.
Ronnie Burns, John McNamara, Adam Mott, Chris Mizzi and Matty Fowler all were in top form for the Wickers.
Mark McLean was also a great contributor.
The Wickers ran out easy winners but the Dingoes showed determination and dedication to kick four lastquarter goals to the visitors’ six. The Wickers won by 167 points.
Scores: Berwick 33.18.216 d Dingley 6.13.49.
Goals: R. Donaldson 14, K. Betts 4, G. Gorozidis, J. Kickett 3, C. Kickett, A. Mott 2, R. Nisbet, J. McNamara, T. Joustra, R. Burns, D. O’Hara 1.
Best: G. Gorozidis, R. Donaldson, A. Mott, M. McLean, K. Betts.
RESERVES
Berwick was dominant from start to finish, running out comfortable winners by 30 goals in a great display of team footy.
The Wickers were eager to continue from the previous week’s great win over Devon Meadows.
The boys were switched on from the first bounce with fantastic games from Jason Dodd (15 goals), Dave Van Diemen in his first game after returning from overseas, Neal Watson, Sam Bennett, Jason Kelly and Martin McGauran.
Matt Crosby played a terrific last quarter, booting four goals and being instrumental in several others.
Jason Kelly’s work rate has lifted significantly and has gained confidence in his marking and general play.
Scores: Berwick 31.19.205 d Dingley 1.1.7.
Goals: J. Dodd 14, M. Crosby 4, J. Kelly, S. Tuck 3, D. Van Diemen 2, D. Woolsey, M. Obeth, L. Jamieson, A. Dalton, S. Dyson 1.
Best: D. Van Diemen, J. Kelly, S. Bennett, M. Crosby, D. Robinson.
CLUB NOTES
Entry for this week’s home game against Beaconsfield is $20, which includes lunch and one drink for all interested supporters. Contact the club on 9707 3059 to book for lunch.
The past players’ luncheon starts at 12.30.
The major raffle will be held on Sunday, 4 June and tickets are available from Peter Phillips.
