Brayden Hall kicked nine goals for Tocumwal kicking for goal against Dookie United.
Raymond Sutton competes for the ball against two Dookie United players.
Brayden Hall takes a mark against Dookie United on Saturday.
It was a commanding performance from the Tocumwal Bloods on their home turf as they ran out 63 point winners over Dookie United in a dominant four-quarter display on Saturday.
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From the first bounce Tocumwal set the standard with hard running, clean skills, and a ferocious appetite for the contest.
The Bloods’ pressure around the ground forced turnovers and created opportunities, which they converted with great efficiency.
The highlight of the day came in the form of a towering individual performance from Brayden Hall, who finished with nine goals.
Hall was simply unstoppable, taking strong contested marks, presenting tirelessly, and finishing with confidence.
His performance will go down as one of the season’s best individual efforts for the club.
Backing him up was the dynamic Flynn Tonks, who slotted three goals and provided plenty of run and creativity inside 50.
Ricky Gittens was again at his consistent best, impacting through the middle and across half-forward and finishing with two goals, while Logan White, Corey Parish, and Blair Eddy each added one major to complete the scoring spread.
Tocumwal’s midfield engine room worked tirelessly all afternoon.
Corey Parish was instrumental in the clinches, winning clearances and using the ball with precision.
Matthew O’Connor in the ruck controlled the tempo and drove the Bloods forward with sharp decision-making and composed ball use.
Harvey White also stood tall with another polished performance, linking up between defence and attack with maturity and class.
Dillon Kirchen played a key role in shutting down Dookie’s forward threats. His ability to read the ball in flight and launch counterattacks was crucial in limiting Dookie’s scoring chances.
Although the visitors had their fair share of inside 50s, their return of 6.14 reflected the pressure applied by Tocumwal’s disciplined back six.
The full team effort was recognised in the post-game awards, including Charles Locke for his work rate and commitment to the contest, Logan White for his clever positioning and composure under pressure, and Harry Barker for his fierce tackling and team-first attitude.
Tocumwal’s ability to blend experience with emerging talent is beginning to shine through.
With players stepping up all over the ground and belief continuing to grow, the Bloods are looking more dangerous as the business end of the season approaches.
It was a memorable day for the home crowd, who were treated to fast, exciting football and a strong statement from a team on the rise.
Final score: Tocumwal 17.11 (113) def Dookie United 6.14 (50).
Reserves
It was a tough day at the office, but the players kept at it and enjoyed the run.
There were a couple of nice moments, plenty of effort, and some good spirits despite the scoreboard.
Final score: Tocumwal 2.3 (15) def by Dookie United 13.8 (86).
Goals: Rory Wills 2.
Best Players: W Law, J Hindsons, K Wardlaw, L White, G Matters, J Findlay.
Thirds
A big win on the scoreboard, but it didn’t come easy. The boys had to work hard all day and showed great composure under pressure.
Final score: Tocumwal 17.11 (113) def Dookie United 4.3 (27).
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