The Calder Cannons had a day out against the Northern Territory in the Coates Talent League boys competition on Sunday.
Playing at home, the Cannons set the result up in the first quarter. The Cannons led 64-1 at the first break and the margin was nearly 100 points at half time.
The Cannons had plenty of opportunities in the third quarter and while they extended the lead, they didn’t make the most of their opportunities.
The Cannons finished the game how they started, with 10 goals for the quarter, to win 30.18 (198)-4.1 (25).
Isaac Kako and Amin Naim kicked seven goals apiece for the Cannons in the win. Jordan Croft chipped in with five goals himself.
Mahmoud Taha, who had 36 disposals and seven inside 50s, Kako and Naim were named the side’s best.
After four rounds, the Cannons sit in second spot with three wins and a loss.
They have a bye this weekend, with only one game being played for the round.
The Cannons girls sides also got a good win on the weekend, beating the Western Jets in tough conditions on Saturday afternoon.
The Cannons won the game in the first half, with eight scoring shots to one, to lead by 22 points at half time.
The Cannons were able to hold on in the second half, winning 4.8 (32)-2.3 (15).
Kayley Kavanagh had 30 disposals for the Cannons, while Kyla Forbes had 26, her best this season.
Forbes was the only multiple goal kicker on the ground, kicking two goals.
Kavanagh and Forbes were named the Cannons best, along with Maddison Ford.
The result leaves the Cannons undefeated after three rounds, with the side sitting on top of the table.
The Cannons this week face the Oakleigh Chargers.
The Cannons under-16 boys were also in action last week, beating the Western Jets in the second round of that competition.
The Jets led at quarter time, before being held goalless in the next two quarters.
The Cannons were able to open up a 32 point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Cannons won the last quarter to cap off the 11.8 (74)-5.9 (39) win.
Adam Sweid, Cameron Pascoe and Hamish Bird were the Cannons best.
The match was the last for that age group.
