Wodonga Raiders too strong for Shepparton United in practice match
Wodonga Raiders defender Lachie Flagg tackles a Shepparton United player during Saturday's pre-season clash in Wodonga. The home team surged clear after quarter-time to win comfortably. Picture: JANICE NEWNHAM
WODONGA Raiders recorded back-to-back pre-season wins by posting a 10-goal victory over Shepparton United at Wodonga Senior Secondary College on Saturday.
After defeating North Albury last weekend, the Raiders fielded a stronger line-up with defender Jaxon Neagle and coach Jarrod Hodgkin in everything.
Dylan Clarke was typically hard at the ball, Jydon Neagle won plenty of possessions and Connor Newnham continued his strong form by kicking four goals.
Shepparton United led by two points at quarter-time before falling away under intense pressure from the Raiders' midfield.
Former Melbourne player and Shepparton United recruit Brock McLean didn't play.
The Raiders were missing a handful of players including Shane Munro and Brodie A'vard.
Albury scored a huge win over Wagga Tigers at Mangoplah on Saturday with the Ovens and Murray side holding their opponents to one goal for the match.
Boom Yarrawonga recruit Leigh Masters turned in a dominant display in the Pigeons' big win over Therry Penola at J.C. Lowe Oval.
Masters started in defence before moving to the midfield.
Matt Casey hit the scoreboard on his 21st birthday while Xavier Leslie, Jess Koopman and Zac Banch also had their moments.