By Jonty Ralphsmith
Casey’s women have made a statement in the Vic League 1 competition with a 10-0 victory over West Vic.
The Cannons are eyeing a finals berth in a tight competition where goals difference could be a factor, highlighting the significance of the big margin.
Silky mover Mikayla McDonald scored five goals in her 50th game, while Emma Harris also scored twice as she eyes a strong end to an injury-interrupted campaign.
Jenna and Leandra McLauchlan also hit the scoreboard as did regular scorer Sam Wagg as the Cannons played with intensity as their style won out, capitalising on repeated opportunities.
The Cannons blooded 14-year-old debutante Chantelle Calado who showed positive signs, while stalwart Jess Rowland brought up game 300.
It lifts Casey to the finals-bound sixth position, and gives them a big buffer on goals difference with Monash University, which sits equal on points and Brunswick, three points behind, also eyeing finals.
The Cannons have a much tougher assignment against fourth-placed Geelong after a week off this weekend.
Meanwhile, the men won 4-3 against St Bede’s in an enthralling Vic League 2 contest.
Tristan Chaffey scored twice, while David Noney and Blake Edwards also found the back of the net to lift the Cannons to second position.
Highlighting the significance of the result; a loss would have resulted in Casey falling to fifth, while they would be fourth if they drew.
Casey has a tough game against top-placed Yarra in its next fixture on Sunday week.
