By Mark Gullick
CRANBOURNE travels to Officer on Saturday, with the aim of closing out the first round of fixtures undefeated.
The Eagles have ruthlessly dispatched lowly teams throughout the year and ROC will have to be mindful of this.
Cranbourne will use this match to sharpen its tactics and form, leading into a big month, when they play other premiership rivals such as Doveton, Berwick, Narre Warren and Pakenham.
With Beaconsfield’s slackening form, Devon Meadows are a genuine possibility to win their second game of the season, while the Perc Allison Oval tenants will be eyeing their third win in 2011.
Coming off the bye and with several players potentially available, the Panthers will be keen for the contest against the young Eagles.
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A KNEE injury to Brad Coller was the only blight on an otherwise perfect Cranbourne display at Casey Fields Oval 2.
The Eagles recorded their 10th straight victory with a 69-point defeat of their southern neighbours.
Justin Berry and Marc Holt kicked multiple goals as the Eagles piled on eight quick majors in the opening term.
Tooradin-Dalmore utilised the wind to great effect in the second and with three goals to one, the Seagulls reduced their deficit to 25 points.
Cranbourne put its foot down in the second half with 10 goals to four.
Cranbourne captain Marc Holt kicked eight goals to reclaim the lead on the goalkicking table.
“Big Holty’s a really good contested mark and he used his body and strength really well,” Seagull coach Beau Miller. Miller lamented the loss of rugged defender Adam Splatt, a decent match-up for Holt, who injured his hamstring at training on Thursday and was a late withdrawal.”
Matthew Rus, Ryan Jones and Luke Martin were noteworthy for their work around the ground, while Brandan Osbourne and Caleb Tiller featured heavily.
