Wayward Lions roar over Bulldogs

WHOROULY will enter the mid-season bye in high spirits after handing Tarrawingee a 37-point loss at the Lions’ Den on Saturday. After a scratchy first term, the Lions piled on the pressure to kick away to a 11.14 (80) to 6.7 (43) final scoreline. The home side was kept goalless for the first term as Tarrawingee, sensing an opportunity for back-to-back wins, took the lead heading into quarter time. Whorouly found their form after the break and dominated through the middle, leading by 10 points at the half. The game could’ve been put to bed by three quarter time if the Lions had capitalised on their chances up forward, kicking 6.11 heading into the fourth and final term. A five goal to two quarter sealed the game and gave the Whorouly faithful something to cheer about after a challenging first half of the season. Whorouly coach Lachy Moore said he was impressed with how his side fought back after being put on the back foot early. “Tarrawingee came out pretty hot kicking the first two goals convincingly, I think we wrestled back the momentum halfway through the first quarter but just couldn't convert,” he said. “14 behinds is not ideal, Andy (Newton) was battling away but unfortunately wasn't able to get himself a goal, kicking a handful of minor scores. “However, the focus won't be too much on that - we will enjoy the win and getting a rest from the bye and hopefully we'll continue on with the momentum. “Both teams were clearly looking for a moral-boosting win, it meant a lot to a lot of Whorouly people after the game, and having people in the rooms supporting us is priceless. “It's what footy is about.” Sam Piper led the scoring for the Bulldogs with two goals, while Pat Byrne, Will Creed and Tom Salmon stood up. Darcy O’Shannessy was electric up forward in a departure from his normal backline duties, booting three goals in a best on ground performance, while Oliver Dixon, Sam Piazza and Will Allen were standouts for the Lions. “’Roo’ (O'Shannessy) has been a bit of a swing man this year so far, he is a really valuable player for us,” Moore said. “He kicked his third, fourth and fifth career goals yesterday and they came at huge moments for us.” The Lions sit ninth on the senior ladder, ahead of Tarrawingee on percentage. It was a similar story in the midday game, with the Lions running out 31-point winners, 12.10 (82) to 7.9 (51).

Wayward Lions roar over Bulldogs

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