East gets the hop on Cobras

EAST Point stormed back into second place on the McDonalds Ballarat Football League ladder with a convincing forty-seven-point win over Bacchus Marsh at Eastern Oval on Saturday.

The 2018/19 premiers put the game to bed early, opening up a 27-point lead at the first change.

Jordy Johnston, who booted five, was the star of the show yet again, taking his tally to 21 goals from his last five games and marquee recruit Jackson Merrett was named best afield.

Midfielders Mickitja Rottumah-Onus and Joe Dodd won more than their fair share of the ball through the centre to aid the supply of Johnston, and offsiders Bryce McDougall with two goals and impressive young talent Jack Jeffrey, also on 2 goals.

Kangas coach Jake Bridges said it was a, “Four quarter effort with plenty of evidence around our trademarks and opportunities for growth.”

Cobras forward Aaron Willetts kicked four goals after returning from a hip complaint, confirming his importance to the line-up, and was named in the best with newcomer Sam Crea and defender Simon LaFranchi.

Dangerous forward Jake Owen finished with two goals and continued with his terrific run of consistency.

Coach Tom German conceded his side were made to work hard for their goals while a skilful East Point took their opportunities.

The Cobras sit outside the top six on percentage and face North Ballarat at Mars Stadium this Saturday.

 

– BY TODD WHELAN