By Tyler Lewis
Narre Warren has yet again flexed its already exceedingly obvious muscles, with a thrashing win over Mt Evelyn.
The Magpies kicked truly on 26 occasions, while the Rovers could only muster two majors – both of which came in the second term.
Although the Pies 26.22 (178) to 2.5 (17) victory looks another stamp of approval on the forwards and midfielders, it was the performance of a key-defender that impressed Narre Warren coach Shane Dwyer.
Joel Zietsman was named best afield and has been a known favourite for Dwyer for some time.
“Super mate,” he said of his full backs performance.
“He’s probably our most consistent player to be honest; he does his job every week.
“He plays on pretty much the best forward we come up against each week and does the job; we have a lot of confidence in him.
“He’s a super player, he’s no fuss, just does his job and he’s a beautiful kick of the footy, he is very reliable.”
With four rounds remaining, the Pies have just one match in which they will likely not win by 100 points and that’s this week, when they travel to Woori Yallock.
The Tigers were horrendous when they last took on the Pies, but Dwyer isn’t shying away from the fact they’re a different outfit on their home patch.
“It’s probably our biggest challenge… Woori Yallock up there,” he said.
“They’re second and going well, they have some good key forwards and some good players across the board, it’s something we’re looking forward too.
“Coming off the bye it was a strange week; the Mt Evelyn reserves forfeited so that was actually a really odd feeling.
“You get set in your ways to watch the twos to get yourself up and going – it was odd.
“This heading up there, it’s our biggest challenge; the boys will be right up for it.”
PREMIER RESULTS:
Monbulk 7.18 (60) defeated by Woori Yallock 12.11 (83); Upwey Tecoma 11.11 (77) defeated by Pakenham 12.15 (87) and Officer 10.8 (68) defeated by Wandin 13.13 (91).
