Oakleigh charge home to defeat Dragons

The Sandringham Dragons have suffered a second consecutive loss going down to the Oakleigh Chargers by eight points in Saturday’s Metro triple-header at RAMS Arena.

 

The Dragons led by five points at three-quarter time before a three-goal-to-one final quarter saw Oakleigh all but secure a top-two finish.

 

Sandringham burst out the blocks in windy conditions but were wasteful in front of goal kicking 3.6 to take a 16-point lead into quarter time.

 

Despite Oakleigh fighting back and challenging the Dragons all day, Sandringham led at every change before two final quarter goals to top draft prospect Jack Higgins saw them home.

 

Isaac Morrisby provided a strong target up forward kicking two goals in his return game to the Dragons from APS football commitments, whilst lively small forward Lachie Harris also kicked two goals.

 

Midfielder Andrew Brayshaw was named Fin-Fitness best on ground after a 28-disposal performance in which he gathered seven clearances, three inside 50s and three rebound 50s.

 

Swingman Howie Persson was awarded the Sportsmart coaches award after a strong week on the training track and amassing 11 disposals.

 

Sandringham, who are 1.11% ahead of fifth placed Murray Bushrangers, will now face third placed Dandenong Stingrays (11-5) on Saturday Trevor Barker Oval from 10:30am.

 

 

OAKLEIGH CHARGERS

Goal Kickers: J. Higgins 3, S. Harte, J. Troiani, T. Wooller, E. Michelmore, C. Thompson, D. Stanford
Best Players: M. Day, J. Higgins, M. Warren, S. Harte, T. Wooller, L. Stacker

 

SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS

Goal Kickers: L. Harris 2, I. Morrisby 2, L. Barrett, A. Jarnestrom, C. Constable
Best Players: A. Brayshaw, H. Persson, H. Mclean, C. Constable, I. Morrisby, J. Crocker