LSWFL: Imperials defeat Bulldogs in close match, while Boyup Brook beat Southerners by 74 points

Imperials had a big win over Bridgetown on Saturday, beating the Bulldogs by 40 points. After starting slow, Imperials eventually added another win to their season record in an 18.12 (120) to 12.8 (80) result. The two teams faced off at the Bridgetown Sports Oval, with Imperials hoping to move up from third on the ladder while Bridgetown found themselves in fifth place. Imperials gained momentum and gave Bridgetown a challenge in the second quarter, responding to their slow start with five goals to push their score into the double digits and narrow the margin, while Bridgetown held steady, kicking three goals to maintain a four-point lead at the main break. In the third quarter, Imperials shifted gears and pushed ahead, booting seven goals and overtaking Bridgetown’s lead, leaving the home team needing to push hard in the final quarter after booting three goals. The visitors kept their pace constant in the final term and left Bridgetown with little chance to get back into the game. On Sunday afternoon, Boyup Brook dominated their match against home team Southerners, winning by 74 points when the two teams played in Pemberton. Boyup Brook had a 74-point lead by the final siren, having scored 21.9 (135) to Southerners’ 9.7 (61). The Roos made their dominance known from the first quarter, slotting six goals, while Southerners found themselves behind, coming up with only one. In the second term, both teams scored 21 points apiece, leaving Boyup Brook in the lead by 32 points at half-time. Boyup Brook continued to widen their lead in the second half, piling on 12 goals, while Southerners struggled to keep up, only being able to respond with five.