Alexandra easily accounted for Broadford in the senior football match on Saturday, scoring a 131-point win, 22.19 (151) to 3.2 (20).
The Saints took control from the opening bounce, piling on 14 scoring shots to two in the first quarter.
Broadford playing coach Jayden Welch copped a heavy knock within the opening minute of the match, putting him out of the game.
The Saints continued their domination in the second term, going into half-time with a commanding 71-point lead.
Braydon Hardstaff kicked Broadford’s three goals for the day, while vice-captain Joshua Delaney led the way in the midfield and ruckman Dean Tydell toiled hard all day.
Co-captain Liam Lucas and Bryce Fleming were also named in the best.
Broadford’s reserves team, stacked with several fill-in players due injuries and unavailabilities, lost by 77 points to Alexandra.
The Roos will look to regroup and turn their attention to this week’s game against Powelltown, a traditionally strong club in division two.
Broadford will host its second home game in as many weeks, with the club hoping for strong support from its local community.
Netball
Broadford’s senior netballers recorded a clean sweep on Saturday, downing Alexandra in all three senior grades of Outer East division two netball on Saturday.
Perfect conditions at Harley Hammond Reserve made it a day for the goal shooters – with dominant performances for each of the Broadford sides.
A Grade continues to impress each week, recording a strong 56-35 win over the Saints.
Captain Ally Black returned to the side, joining key players Ebony Heers and Kate Berger among the best.
The match also saw the return of club veteran Renee Sari, shooting 18 goals. Kate Berger shot 25 and Chloe Meulenmeesters 13 for the Roos.
President Bonnie Cavanagh said club leaders were happy with how the netball teams were progressing, with all teams settling in with new players.
“We’re really pleased with our start to the season,” she said.
“We have a really good mix of young and experienced players, and we’re forming strong combinations across the court in all grades.
“We’ll have some tough matches this week against Powelltown, but we’re playing at home again this week so we’re hoping for a big crowd to support both our netballers and footballers.”
Broadford’s B Grade side is undefeated, and scored a convincing 53-19 win over Alexandra.
Young-gun goalers Cassie Zolnierczyk and Toni Bootland led the way in the percentage-boosting win – Bootland shot 45 of the team’s 53 goals for the match.
Broadford sit on top of the B Grade ladder, on equal points with Powelltown, who they face this week.
In C Grade, Broadford looked strong with Grace Neilson shooting 22 out of the team’s 33 goals.
The Roos won 33-19 in a match where Brylee Tolson, Makaela Smillie and Neilson were the best players.
Broadford’s under 17 netballers lost 10-17, but impressed their coaches with improvement across the court.
