In a potent Power side, Whitlock hit the scoreboard twice but was unable to convert in front of goal in his team’s 27-point victory, while Rachele snagged a goal but was relatively quiet compared to the pair’s previous meeting that saw the Shepparton Swans product bag two goals from five scoring shots.
Whitlock’s brother Matt featured in a VFL nail-biter, as the Kangaroos tall had four score involvements in a three-point win over Essendon.
Kyabram’s Anthony Depasquale was once again a threat in front of goal in the VFL for Werribee, backing up a four-goal performance a fortnight ago with 2.2 for the Tigers on Saturday.
Playing Carlton at IKON Park, Depasquale kicked a clutch fourth-quarter goal, working his defender under the ball to take an uncontested mark in the goal square and stroll through for his second major, one that ensured the ‘Bees victory in a nine-point thriller.
Rochester’s Cooper Hamilton also kicked a pair in Southport’s upset victory over Williamstown, his first being a pearler of a snap to help the Sharks on the way to their first victory with Hamilton in the side.
Hamilton roved a forward arc stoppage in the pocket and quickly threw the Sherrin to the boot, sailing a fleet-footed kick through the middle sticks from a tight angle.
The Rochester-listed midfielder floated forward again in the second term to kick another from a set shot, and finished the game with 15 disposals and seven tackles.
Depasquale and Hamilton are used to crossing paths in the Goulburn Valley League, notably in the 2025 grand final, but the duo will feature on opposing teams again next Saturday, this time in the VFL, as Southport travel to Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval to take on the Tigers.
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