First season win for Blues

WARRNAMBOOL Blues notched up its first win of the 2024 season last weekend.

The Blues celebrated a 32-point victory over Port Fairy at Gardens Oval on Saturday.

A strong first half saw the Blues go into the main break with a handy 23-point lead, which was extended to 34 points by three-quarter time.

Despite a close final term, with both sides applying strong pressure over the ball and adding just two majors each to the scoreboard, final scores were Warrnambool 16.10.106 to Port Fairy 10.14.74.

Best for the Blues were Jye Turland, Taylem Wason, Aaron Black, Darcy Graham, Anthony McCarthy and Fletcher Timms.

Aaron Black booted seven goals for the Blues, while Harry Ryan kicked three and Ben Bunnington two.

Jackson Bell, Liam Bidmade, Jordan Walters and Ryan Warfe also contributed a goal apiece.

Other round two Hampden League winners were Cobden, North Warrnambool, Hamilton and South Warrnambool.

Round three tomorrow (Saturday) will see Hamilton host South Warrnambool, Camperdown and Koroit will meet at Leura Oval, Portland will host the Bloods, Port Fairy will travel to Bushfield to take on the Eagles and Cobden will host the Blues.