Match 1 Pitchfork v Garangula: Garangula dominated this confrontation from the first throw in however Pitchfork rallied in the last 2 or 3 chukkas to finish 13 to 8 in favour of Garangula. Conditions were difficult with a terrible wind, a ripper southerly, blowing. To those of us who have been to Werribee you will know what the wind is like. Match 2: Turtle Island v West Side: In the first 30sec of the 1st chukka a huge 100 yd hit from James Harper for West Side score a goal straight from the lineout. There was a reply by Turtle Islands Simon Walker to even it up. Sam Hopkinson scored before Angus Karoll took a fall to end the 1st 2-1 Westside. The 2nd chukka saw 3 goals scored. 1 to Turtle Island from a penalty and 2 to Westside. 4-2 Westside. The 3rd chukka belonged to Turtle Island with Stirling McGregor scoring in the first minute.then a penalty missed before Haminsh tied the scores at 4 all. Another penalty conversion to Turtle Island before Hoppy scored for Westside. Another quick reply by Gillon and the 3rd ended 6-5 to Westside. Chukka 4 had another goal to Turtle Island to make it 6 all but then Hoppy score 3 goals to end the chukka 9-6 Westside. Turtle Island saved a goal and got 3 penalties before Stirling put 1 through. It was goal for goal after that to end the 5th 11-9 Westside. In the final chukka both teams scored 2 goals and the final score was 13-11 to Westside.nTurtle Island rallied, but maybe match readiness favoured West Side, having played so recently at Ellerston. Stirling MacGregor for Turtle Island made several long sustained runs, showing how fit his ponies are so early in the season.
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