THE Muswellbrook Cats continued their winning form in a percentage-boosting victory over Wyong Lakes in the Black Diamond Cup fixture at Weeraman Field on Saturday.
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In the end, the hosts prevailed 26.16.172 to 0.1.1.
The Cats came flying out of the blocks in the first quarter, kicking eight goals to none.
They then went right on with the job in the second and fourth terms, booting seven and 10 majors respectively to record a very convincing win.
Star forward Adam Higham kicked seven goals in a vintage display.
He was well-supported up front by Jayden Galvin and Jeremy Smith, who both chimed in with three each.
Muswellbrook boasted 12 individual goalkickers as they consolidated fourth place on the Black Diamond Plate ladder.
The Cats best players were Nigel Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jedd Stojakovic, Higham and Matthew Dunn.
Muswellbrook 8.5, 15.7, 16.7, 26.16 (172)
Wyong Lakes 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.1 (1)
Goals: Adam Higham 7, Jayden Galvin 3, Jeremy Smith 3, Dominic White 2, Kyle Bray 2, Cameron Benkovic 2, Nigel Smith 2, Taylor Scott 1, Jessy Besford 1, Callum Strachan 1, Leonard Craft 1, Lachlan Watts 1
Best: Nigel Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jedd Stojakovic, Adam Higham, Matthew Dunn, Jacob Connor
In the GE Women’s Competition, Muswellbrook put in a fine effort before being overwhelmed by a talent-laden Wyong Lakes side, losing 16.11.107 to 1.0.6.
The Cats have improved significantly this season and fought hard for four quarters against the Magpies.
Muswellbrook’s produced some fine wins this year and will be confident of more victories in this, their second season in the league.
Samantha Rodrigues kicked the Cats only goal in the first quarter.
Muswellbrook’s best players were Paris Adam, Meghann Sawkins, Rodrigues, Ashlea Finn and Jessica Newton.
Wyong Lakes 4.1, 8.7, 11.9, 16.11 (107)
Muswellbrook 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0 (0)
Goals: Samantha Rodrigues 1
Best: Paris Adam, Meghann Sawkins, Samantha Rodrigues, Ashlea Finn, Jessica Newton
Muswellbrook hosts Nelson Bay at Weeraman Field in both grades next Saturday.
Weekend results
2018 Hunter Haval Black Diamond Cup
Killarney Vale 13.21 (99) defeated Gosford 1.1 (7)
Maitland 9.4 (58) defeated Wyong Lakes 6.13 (49)
Singleton 10.13 (73) defeated Nelson Bay 9.5 (59)
Terrigal Avoca 6.12 (48) defeated Newcastle City 1.8 (14)
Ladder: Cardiff 100%, Terrigal Avoca 89%, Newcastle City 75%, Warners Bay 63%, Singleton 56%, Killarney Vale 44%, Gosford44%, Wyong Lakes 33%, Nelson Bay 30%, Maitland 22%, Lake Macquarie 0%
2018 Hunter Haval Black Diamond Plate
Killarney Vale 19.15 (129) defeated Gosford 6.2 (38)
Terrigal Avoca 25.11 (161) defeated Maitland 4.8 (32)
Warners Bay 15.10 (100) defeated Lake Macquarie 2.3 (15)
Nelson Bay 9.7 (61) defeated Singleton 3.3 (21)
Newcastle City 10.14 (74) defeated The Entrance Bateau Bay 4.6 (30)
Cardiff 19.17 (131) defeated Wallsend - West Newcastle 2.0 (12)
Muswellbrook 26.16 (172) defeated Wyong Lakes 0.1 (1)
Ladder: Newcastle City 36, Terrigal Avoca 36, Cardiff 32, Muswellbrook 30, Killarney Vale 24, The Entrance Bateau Bay 18, Gosford 16, Warners Bay 16, Wyong Lakes 12, Lake Macquarie 12, Maitland 8, Singleton 8, Wallsend-West Newcastle 0, Nelson Bay 4
2018 GE Black Diamond Women’s
Nelson Bay 30.19 (199) defeated Port Stephens 0.0 (0)
Newcastle City Stars 8.9 (57) defeated Singleton 2.1 (13)
Killarney Vale 9.4 (58) defeated Gosford 2.5 (17)
Maitland 18.13 (121) defeated The Entrance Bateau Bay 0.0 (0)
Newcastle City Nova's 8.9 (57) defeated Terrigal Avoca 0.1 (0)
Warners Bay 8.12 (60) defeated Lake Macquarie 3.2 (20)
Wyong Lakes 16.11 (107) defeated Muswellbrook 1.0 (0)
