Match result: Werribee 14.10.94 defeated by Port Melbourne 16.11.107
Venue: North Port Oval
Conditions: Close to perfect for football; slight wind, no rain

In action:
Tim McGenniss (10 disposals)
Majak Daw (12 disposals, 6 marks, 5 goals) 
Scott McMahon (24 disposals, 7 marks)
Taylor Hine (18 disposals)
Kieran Harper (5 disposals)
Mason Wood (13 disposals, 3 marks)

NMFC.com.au’s best: Scott McMahon, Majak Daw, Tim McGenniss

Key match-up
1. McGenniss v Chris Cain

Story of the game
Werribee started strongly and had the better of the opening term with three goals from Daw.

As expected from a good side, Port Melbourne fought back, taking control in the second term with seven goals to one. By half-time the margin was 22 points.

Away from home, the Tigers continued to push but every time they put a dint in the margin, the Borough responded, eventually prevailing by 13 points. 

Points of interest:
1. Majak Daw was one of the standouts on the ground with five goals straight.

“In the first quarter he started like a house on fire. He was just brilliant and marked everything that went in there.

“The supply dried up a little bit in the second quarter, but he was very good.”

Two goals in particular stood out.

“The first was right on the boundary line in the opening quarter. It was a brilliant effort.

“He also kicked another one from about 55 metres out on a tight angle. It was a magnificent kick and gave us a bit of shift in momentum.” – Senior Development Coach Gavin Brown

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2. Tim McGenniss claimed another scalp with a tagging role on dangerous midfielder Chris Cain.

The North rookie kept his opponent to just 12 disposals to continue an impressive start to the season.

“Cain is one of Port Melbourne’s better playmakers, so it was a fantastic effort to completely shut him out.

“It was a really good game and Timmy was a little bit crook too; he lost about three or four kilos the night before so it was a fantastic effort.” - Gavin Brown

3. Scott McMahon could be in line for a return after a solid defensive game.

Repelling many attacks, he also managed 24 disposals.
 
“He was very good down back. His use of the ball was excellent; his defensive efforts were really good as well. I thought he was really solid.” – Gavin Brown

4. Former Swan and now North development coach Jarred Moore put his name up for a mature-age rookie spot once again, with another outstanding midfield performance. But some have their doubts.

“I think he had about 18 touches in the first half. He was really a shining light the old boy and wound back the clock.

“I think his heart’s in coaching now. 30 isn’t far away, so I think he might want to stick to that.” – Unidentified recruiter

5. With barely any wind and no rain, one official had a game to forget.

“The central umpire had a bit of nightmare day. He had to recall the bounce every second time it seemed.

“The crowd were into him for the rest of the game. I felt sorry for him. He just could not get it right.” – anon

Most likely call-ups: Majak Daw, Scott McMahon
Next week: Northern Blues – Avalon Airport Oval, April 26 at 7pm